PREVIEWS VOL. XII #6 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #8 (AUGUST 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 October 2002 through December 2002! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #8 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the August 2002 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #8 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late July 2002 for items on sale in October 2002. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT #8 Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, adult material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION DARK HORSE MAVERICK: HAPPY ENDINGS TP featuring GILBERT P. AUSTIN, BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING, FAREL DALRYMPLE, JASON HALL & MATT KINDT, SAM KIETH, JAMES KOCHALKA, PETER KUPER, JIM MAHFOOD, MIKE MIGNOLA, FRANK MILLER, TONY MILLIONAIRE, BERNIE MIREAULT, LELAND MYRICK, HARVEY PEKAR & JOE SACCO, and CRAIG THOMPSON cover art by FRANK MILLER This year's Dark Horse Maverick anthology is an amazing collection of stories by the hottest up-and-coming talent along with the industry's giants. The artists' mission was deceptively simple: in one way or another, each tale had to work with the theme of happy endings — literally or otherwise. Regardless of the approach, every creator involved poured heart and soul into the work, and the results are astounding: from Gilbert Austin's Depression-era hucksters "Barley and Diggs," to Brian Michael Bendis's autobiographical convention tale "Only In..." to Mike Mignola's fractured fable of "The Magician and the Snake," the stories are as varied as the creators themselves! Best of all, the book itself is even bigger and badder than before. Coming in at a hefty 96 pages and packaged in the compact 6"x9" format, Happy Endings continues a solid annual tradition! On sale September 4 SC, 6x9, 96pg, b&w $9.95 AMERICAN SPLENDOR: UNSUNG HERO #1 created & written by HARVEY PEKAR illustrated by DAVID COLLIER Few authors are able to capture an honest snapshot of everyday life the way Harvey Pekar can. From ruminations on jazz musicians to back problems and traffic tickets, Pekar writes in a clear, unsentimental voice that not only explores the mundane, but celebrates it as well. This time out, Pekar focuses his sharp literary eye on Robert McNeill, an ordinary man who's lived an extraordinary life. McNeill recounts his time spent as a G.I. in Vietnam, on a tour through that surreal and horrific landscape that even now, thirty years later, we're struggling to define. Unsung Hero is a tale of cynicism and endurance, tempered by McNeill's distinct sense of humor and Pekar's touching wit. On sale August 7 b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) . . . $3.99 SOCK MONKEY: THE GLASS DOOR KNOB HC created, written, & illustrated by TONY MILLIONAIRE The Sock Monkey and the other toys in the house marvel at the prismatic spectrum shining on the parlor floor. They notice that the dazzling colors are somehow emanating from the beautiful glass doorknob on the front door. Winter turns to Spring, and the apple tree at the front of the house sprouts its new leaves, casting a warm green shadow on the door. But something happens to the doorknob: it seems to be broken, and the magical light show has come to a disheartening end. As the leaves grow heavier, joy leaves the house, until Mr. Crow comes up with a plan: to repair the doorknob using very scientifical techniques! Meanwhile, outside, notions of celestial events, planetary rhythm, and farmer's almanacs are discussed by two new characters, a bug and a bird, named Rickets and Scurvy. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale September 25 HC, 40pg, 8"x10", FC . . . $14.95 COMPLETELY PIP & NORTON TP created, written, & illustrated by DAVE COOPER & GAVIN McINNES Pip & Norton have been together for nearly as long as Ernie & Bert, but not as long as Sylvester & Tweety. They've existed for much longer than there have been comic-book stories written about them. By the time that happened, they had their schtick totally nailed. This graphic novel includes all their best work plus their first appearance in the Dark Horse anthology Scatterbrain. The story, "Spinning Buddha," is all about poor impressionable Pip's uncontrollable infatuation with material possessions, in this case the latest, fanciest of toys: The Spinning Buddha. Also included are several other epic stories from other Dark Horse anthologies; and many of the best monthly P&N strips that have appeared in the edgy youth culture magazine Vice over the past three years; plus a new 10-page extravaganza about Pip's obsessive love for Barbra Streisand, and Barbra's earth-shattering psychic powers! All these things (and more) are wrapped up like a gift. Eye-popping covers and endpapers will make you feel like you've just visited some miraculous synthesis of the Louvre and Disneyland. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale September 18 SC, 72 pg, FC, 8"x7-1/2" . . . $9.95 HELLBOY: THE THIRD WISH #2 (OF 2) created, written, & illustrated by MIKE MIGNOLA Hellboy battles various and sundry horrors of the deep! A giant fish woman explains that, in order for the world to survive, Hellboy must die; while faeries, elves, and a chicken discuss the fate of the universe. On sale August 21 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) . . . $2.99 USAGI YOJIMBO #60 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The time for the Duel at Kitanoji has finally arrived! While getting there has been a fight in and of itself, it's nothing compared to what's in store for Usagi's former sensei Katsuichi and the deadly Nakamura Koji as they square off to see who's the better swordsman. While both are noble and honorable samurai, bushido, the Warriors' Code, demands that only one of them walk away alive. This is the story that Stan Sakai has been building up to since Usagi Yojimbo #7, and it looks to rock Usagi's world forever! On sale August 28 b&w, 24pg . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE EXTRA #50 In issue #50 of Dark Horse Extra, we're giving you not one, not two, not three, but FOUR strips in this special SUPER-SIZED issue! If you want to rock 'n' roll all night and party every day, start with our rip roarin' KISS strip, previewing the new upcoming series! Also this month, don't miss out on the second half ofGrendel or the last two installments of our Buffy the Vampire Slayer strip! And if you're looking for something to redecorate with, how about our mind'blowin' Masamume Shirow poster featuring the highly anticipated Ghost in the Shell II series? All this, plus the inside dish on August Dark Horse titles and products. Don't miss issue #50 of Dark Horse Extra! On sale July 30 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI FORT: PROPHET OF THE UNEXPLAINED #3 (OF 4) by PETER M. LENKOV and FRAZER IRVING cover by FRAZER IRVING The hunt for a mysterious killer continues as Charles Fort and his alien companion Yhir search the streets of 1899's New York City. Even with otherworldly help this is one case Fort might not be able to survive as the Prophet of the Unexplained comes up against a killer the likes of which the Earth has never seen! On sale August 14 b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 KISS #2 BY JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL Gene Simmons told us he wanted a straight-up superhero treatment for KISS, so we got the very best — Joe Casey, writer of X-Men, Superman, and WildC.A.T.S., has created a whole new KISS! This issue, the Demon takes on the Catman! Peter Criss has lost control of his beastly persona, and only Gene Simmons — wrestling with his own dark side — can stop him. Casey teams with Mel Rubi, artist of Dark Horse's hit Angel series for a rock and rollicking good time, with front man J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl!) providing covers on the first two issues, followed by Leinil Francis Yu (High Roads) next month. You wanted the best, Dark Horse is giving you the best! On sale August 21 FC, 32pg (Campbell cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 FELIX THE CAT'S GREATEST HITS by VARIOUS; covers by DAN DECARLO and TODD MCFARLANE One of America's genuine cartoon classics, Felix the Cat has delighted and entertained audiences for over eighty years, reaching nearly every corner of the globe in newspaper strips, animated cartoons, toys, games, and comic books, becoming so famous that Felix was chosen as Charles Lindbergh's mascot for his landmark transatlantic flight as well as being the very first image broadcast over television airwaves! And now, with Felix still appearing in everything from animated cartoons to video games to music CDs, Dark Horse adds Felix the Cat's Greatest Hits to the playlist, presenting a selection of stories featuring Felix, his friends and foes, and, of course, his Magic Bag of Tricks! Felix the Cat's Greatest Hits is nonstop fun and laughs for comics readers of all ages. • cover art by famed Archie artist Dan DeCarlo and by comics superstar and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane On sale September 18 b&w, 96pg, SC . . . $9.95 RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!: GRIM REAPING #2 (OF 4) by HADEN BLACKMAN and CARY NORD; cover by CARY NORD Death-defiers and death dealers take center stage in this issue. Marvel at the escape artistry of Harry Houdini! Tremble at the terrible legacy of Blackbeard the pirate! Quake as Mirin Dajo drives swords through his body! And, most importantly, believe when you hear the dreadful tale of Rasputin, the mad monk, who cheated death again and again... A series of fantastic stunts, adventures, and historical events from Ripley's vast files of the unbelievable, but true! On sale August 21 b&w, 24pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #48: HELLMOUTH TO MOUTH PART 2 (OF 4) by SCOTT LOBDELL, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by BRIAN HORTON and PAUL LEE New writer Scott Lobdell continues to take Buffy in wild new directions — straight into the pits of hell. Angel, Faith, Giles, and Oz continue their search for Buffy and the lost city of Sunnydale, while the Slayer learns that while killing vampires in Sunnydale made for a rough adolescence, trying to kill them in Hell is gonna be the death of her. Willow, still reeling from her recent relapse with black magic, finds herself more tempted than ever. Six long years of hell on earth wasn't enough to prepare the gang for this — life in hell! On sale August 28 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (Horton/Lee cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: HAUNTED By Jane Espenson and Cliff Richards A sinister presence stirs among the charred rubble of what used to be Sunnydale High. It seems that the ghost of Sunnydale's former Mayor has a bone to pick with Buffy. Now, on top of dealing with her nightmares about a certain raven-haired, trash-talking former Slayer, she's got a body-snatching, blood-sucking, poltergeist stalking her every moment she's awake. Buffy's left to face the thing without knowing whose hand guides it, armed only with an enigmatic message from Faith: "You're already dead." Fans of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television show should not pass up the most Faithful collection of Buffy comics ever! Jane Espenson, long-time writer for the Buffy TV series, brings you the first and only appearance of Faith in comics, picking up directly from the Season Three finale! On sale September 11 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 7 TP by OSAMA TEZUKA; translation by Frederik L. Schodt From the infinite imagination of the revered Osama Tezuka, creator of Metropolis, comes Astro Boy, the launching pad for the worldwide phenoma that are manga and anime. Standing among the pantheon of classic comics series, Astro Boy shows the absolute excitement, wonder, and entertainment that only the greatest comics can achieve, as only the true masters of the medium can create. In this volume, Astro Boy's adventures in the 20th Century continue. After lying buried beneath the Mekong river during the Vietnam War, Astro is discovered and revived many years later in a time when robots are worked like slaves and discarded like broken toys. Teaming with the young and idealistic Dr. Ochanimizu, Astro fights for robot rights...and encounters his creator, Dr,.Tenma, at the time of Astro's creation, a situation that could create a dangerous time paradox! On sale September 25 SC, 216 pg, 4 1/2 x 7 b&w...$9.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #71: BEASTS PART 6 (OF 7) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Ah, revenge. It's funny how the path to revenge only leads to another of the same. It never seems to end. And this time it's Hyakurin's turn. The victim of cruel torture, thinly veiled as a ploy for extracting information, Hyakurin endured days of the worst kinds of pain imaginable. But the sadistic Itto-ryü killers are about to learn a lesson in inefficiency, and it just may be their last. You see, the time these guys took to subject Hyakurin to terrible torture and humiliation was all Giichi needed to find our blonde anti- heroine, and now the man with the killer head-cuff and John Lennon-style spectacles is not only on the scene, he's feeling mean! FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 14 b&w, 32pg (6 of 7) . . . $2.99 OH MY GODDESS! PART XII #2: LEARNING TO LOVE PART 2 (OF 3) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The misadventures of robot love continue as our brand new little robot girl struggles with the confusion of her own existence, as well as the advances of the charming Banpei. Well, Banpei's nothing a few rocket fist punches can't take care of, but that seems to be the least of the worries for a newly manufactured, former "welcome" girl, teen robot. Ah, life was so simple when all she had to do was greet people at a snack shop. Another Skuld creation wreaks havoc, both in the heart of Banpei, and the household of Keiichi and the lovely goddesses. On sale August 7 b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) …$2.99 LONE WOLF 2100 #4 (OF 4) by MIKE KENNEDY and FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO It has all come down to this: The bodyguard Itto wages a one-man war against an army of thugs to rescue young Daisy Ogami. This is the moment for which Itto was trained. The despotic land baron Godekai kidnapped Daisy in hopes it would dissuade Itto from interfering with his enslavement of the villagers whom Itto has befriended. Godekai couldn't be more wrong. Itto has a borrowed sword and a teddy bear with which to fight Godekai's thugs, who are heavily armed with automatic weapons and explosives. They couldn't be more dead. Agents of the Cygnat Owari Corporation await the outcome of the battle to wrest Daisy from the winner. They'll be the next to die… This is the action- packed conclusion to the first chapter in the saga of Lone wolf 2100, which takes the basic situations from the classic Lone Wolf and Cub series and transplants them into a dystopian future. Produced with the full cooperation of Kazuo Koike, the writer and co- creator of Lone Wolf and Cub. On sale August 21 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 25: PERHAPS IN DEATH TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by MATT WAGNER The mortal enemy of our ronin hero, Retsudo Yagyu has been imprisoned in Edo castle by the shogun. It seems the conniving poisoner, Abeno Kaii, has exposed the Yagyu letter! And Yagyu's jailer is none other than the poisoner himself, determined to feed Retsudo the dose that will end his life in a pit of dishonor. But Yagu has spies even in Edo caslte, and a message is sent to his "grass," members of the clan hiding in secret, living as normal townspeople throughout Japan. It is up to them to give their lives in this final hour of desperate need. Meanwhile, Itto Ogami is living in a shack and training his little boy for the day when he must protect the battlefield with his own little hands. Still, two swords remain in this field of death, awaiting the two hands that will draw them from the soil and bring us closer to the end of our tale. FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 25 SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 STAR WARS #45: RITE OF PASSAGE PART 4 (OF 4) by JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, and RAY KRYSSING; cover by JAN DUURSEMA and DAVE MCCAIG To secure the future of the planet Ryloth — and the continued stability of the Republic — newly-Knighted Jedi Aayla Secura must breech an impenetrable fortress and rescue the young heir of one of Ryloth's ruling clans, while her former teacher, Quinlan Vos, fights a battle to the death against a father-and-son team of Morgukai assassins who are armed with weapons his lightsaber can't stop. It may be true that Jedi don't seek excitement, but excitement has found Quin and Aayla, and it will take every bit of their training to come out of this adventure alive! On sale August 21 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: INFINITIES – EMPIRE STRIKES BACK #2 (OF 4) by DAVE LAND, DAVIDE FABBRÌ, and CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA; cover by CHRIS BACHALO In the bizarre Star Wars Infinities universe, nothing is set in stone, and ANYTHING can happen! Our heroes deal with the aftermath of Luke Skywalker's death and a catastrophic attack on the Rebel Alliance's Hoth base as Boba Fett arrives at Cloud City early to cut a deal with Lando. Thinking that Fett's boss is Jabba the Hutt, Han and his Rebel allies leave Cloud City behind…and you won't believe what fate has in store for the city in the clouds! Searching for a Jedi Master in the jungles of Dagobah, Han Solo thinks that he's on his way to becoming a Jedi Knight…but the Force has big plans for someone else! This mini-series blows the cap off everything you thought you knew about Star Wars: Episode V! Containing more twists and turns than you'd ever expect and culminating in an uncanny battle between two of the most famous — and infamous — living Jedi Knights ever to pick up a lightsaber, this series features incredible covers byChris Bachalo (Steampunk's). Don't miss the most startling take on The Empire Strikes Back you'll ever see! On sale August 14 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 Venture Books JEREMIAH: GUN IN THE WATER HC by HERMANN Hot on the heels of J. Michael Straczynski's (Babylon 5) adapted TV series for the Sci-Fi Channel, Dark Horse Comics and Strip Art Features bring the latest chapter in Hermann's post-apocalypse adventure epic, Jeremiah, to America for the first time in an English- language adaptation. Jeremiah and his cynical sidekick, Kurdy, continue their journey across a shattered, depopulated America, a thrown-back America tribalized by race, religion, and cults of personality. In Gun in the Water, Jeremiah and Kurdy, hiding out in a bayou backwater, encounter a dysfunctional family racked with violent passions and trapped by deadly secrets. Jeremiah is Hermann at his best, a commanding presence among the guiding lights of graphic fiction. FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 11 HC, 48pg, FC, 9" x 12" . . . $14.95 GENETIC GRUNGE HC by ZOLOZABAL with ROBERTO BAYETO Umma is the owner of an artist's representation agency, specializing in the scouting and promoting of freaks in the world of entertainment. But her business takes a plunge when an interplanetary corporation launches its new product, a so-called "Make Your Pet" (MYP) kit, which enables any kid to create a biological phenomenon in his own garage. But the same kit can be used illicitly to alter human DNA, and when a reward is offered to anyone who can find the first human clone created with the MYP kit, and thus uncloak Siba's diabolical agenda, Umma joins in the crusade, seeing in it a way to destroy the competition and save her agency. A mindbending satirical cyberbunk maelstrom, Genetic Grunge features the dazzling talent of Zalozabal, a creator who, along with co-writer Roberto Bayeto, conjures a totally immersive, visually stunning environment. Edgy and hallucinatory and yet breathtakingly three-dimensional, Genetic Grunge is another distinctive Venture graphic album, featuring the finest graphic fiction the world has to offer, and available in limited quantities and for the first time in an English-language edition. FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 11 HC, 48pg, FC, 9 x 12 . . . $14.95 ******************************** CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #34: THE SPIRIT STATUE Square-jawed and two-fisted, The Spirit in reality was criminologist and private detective Denny Colt, who was believed to be dead. He wasn't. Operating from a secret crime laboratory deep under Wildwood Cemetery, he was placed by his creator Will Eisner into some of the most cinematic and innovative comic adventures ever. The Spirit debuted in 1940 and continues to fight crime and fight off the ladies. Sculpted by Yoe! Studios, this statue comes packaged in a full-color tin box with pinback button and booklet as extras. This piece is limited to only 600 numbered copies, so allocation may occur. On sale August 7 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies . . . $49.95 DHORSE DELUXE STATIONERY EXOTIQUE Stationery Exotique returns with four more reasons to disconnect your email and burn your browser! At a fraction of the cost of your internet server and sporting designs from the hippest and most collected new artists of today, this is the ONLY way to stay in touch with your coolest companions. Stationery Exotique also makes the perfect gift item and are highly collectable for those "In the know". Don't wait until these mini art masterpieces surface on eBay, before you decide to "Go Exotique"! SHAG: DANGEROUS WOMEN SHAG: NIGHT OF GHOULS He's the most debonair artist in America today. The wildly popular painter known as "Shag" returns to the stupendously successful Stationery Exotique line with his "fall" collection. In keeping with the season, here are two new sets designed to give you goose- bumps while corresponding with your chums and sipping a dry martini. Dangerous Women features a flurry of femme-fatales each with murder in mind… you'll be shaken AND stirred! In the second set, Shag showcases the mod-est monsters and hippest halloween horrors ever! If it's time to write to your cousin Vlad The Imbiber over in swinging Transylvania or that cute goth-ette at the back of your classroom, this is the set for you! http://www.shag-art.com/ COOP They say "Idle hands do the Devils work" so grab this set and start scribbling! You don't need us to tell you Coop is the hottest artist in the alternative scene and has created hundreds of rock-posters and record covers for your favorite bands. Hell, yer rusty ol' beater probably has one of his devil stickers in the back window right now! So, Coop and Stationery Exotique seemed like a marriage made in Hades! They've hooked up to bring you this devilishly fine stationery set with each sheet featuring a bevy of hot and horned beauties. This is 100% licensed authentic Coop merchandise, and each set has the Coop satanic seal of approval. http://www.coopstuff.com/ SHEPARD FAIREY Andre the Giant has a Posse — and he's going postal! Shepard "OBEY GIANT" Fairey has turned the urban landscapes of the world into art galleries with his poster and sticker crusade and taken over your local skate store with his line of clothing. Now, the czar of absurdist propaganda manipulates the U.S. Mail to spread the word. You and your comrades can join the Posse with this revolutionary stationery set. OBEY your impulse and pick this set up right away. http://www.shepardfaireyfineart.com/ Each set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. On sale September 18 DH Deluxe Stationery Exotique: Shag: Dangerous Women . . . $4.99 DH Deluxe Stationery Exotique: Shag: Night of Ghouls . . . $4.99 DH Deluxe Stationery Exotique: Coop . . . $4.99 DH Deluxe Stationery Exotique: Shepard Fairey . . . $4.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #2 When Dark Horse first launched our popular series of classically-styled, full size metal lunch boxes, Hellboy was part of the very first group. Now here we are a couple of years down the line, the first lunch box is almost sold out, and Hellboy series creator Mike Mignola has decided it's time for some fresh blood. So we're proud and damn thrilled to present this all-new Hellboy lunch box, entirely redesigned by Mignola. In full color, embossed, all metal. On sale September 4 FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 HELLBOY ORNAMENT To accompany the all-new lunch box Mike Mignola generously supplied us with some great original concept drawings for this brand new Hellboy ornament. Our talented friends at Big Chief Studios took charge of the sculpting and painting, and the results are fantastic. This 3 1/4" tall fully-painted Hellboy Ornament can be hung up, or the hook can be removed to sit Hellboy flat in any place of honor. Packaged in a full-color box. On sale October 9 3 1/4" ornament, fully-painted . . . $19.99 RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT PVC FIGURE Everyone's favorite plucky boy robot Rusty bursts on to the scene as an 8" rotocast vinyl figure. Striding triumphantly from the pages of Geof Darrow and Frank Miller's Big Guy & Rusty the Boy Robot comic, not to mention the hit animated TV show, this incarnation of Rusty is sure to keep you safe from nuclear holocaust, bulging monsters, and angry kittens. He comes in a brightly colored collector's box that also serves as his top-secret, recharging station. Sculpture by Kent Melton. On sale October 2 8" tall, full-color PVC . . . $19.99 SHAG COASTER SET Dark Horse is truly jazzed to offer this fantastic new spin on coasters, featuring the art of SHAG. What lounge would be complete without this set of four full-color, circular coasters featuring some of Shag's finer cocktail-hour images? What's more, these1/8" thick, high-quality coasters come packed in a beautifully printed circular tin case. Take the coasters out, use the case for some other special purpose – two Shags in one! Hot. On sale July 24 4 piece, full color coaster set packaged in a tin . . . $12.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY STATUE Ah… Sunday morning with a big comfy chair and the funnies. Tony Millionaire has personally designed this beautiful new statue, featuring our favorite Sock Monkey relaxing with the color funny pages in his favorite chair, with Mr. Crow happily reading over his shoulder. Deliriously delightful! This colorful new Sock Monkey Statue is approximately 8" tall, fully painted, and it comes carefully in a full-color box. On sale October 16 8" tall, full-painted, packaged in full-color box . . . $75.00 GENTLE GIANT AND DARK HORSE UNITE TO BRING YOU STAR WARS MINI-BUSTS Gentle Giant Studios, Dark Horse Comics, and Lucasfilm continue the line of Star Wars mini-busts. Using the cutting-edge technology of three-dimensional scanning, Gentle Giant Studios scans the actors, models, costumes, and props to assure 100% realism. Making these statues the closest one can come to owning a piece of the Star Wars universe. Due to Dark Horse's successful handling of the Star Wars license for over 10 years, we were chosen by Gentle Giant to be the exclusive sales agent for these products. Produced in quantities of 2,500 each, we will allot the majority of these sure-to-be-in-demand mini- busts to the customers of Previews. On sale September 18 JANGO FETT MINI-BUST Resourceful and dangerous, Jango Fett is known throughout the criminal underworld as the best bounty hunter in the galaxy. Deftly proficient in capturing or eliminating his prey, Fett is the embodiment of pure physical adroitness and shrewd agility. 6" tall, fully-painted mini-bust . . . $50.00 ZAM WESELL MINI-BUST Zam Wesell is the dangerous, heavily armed bounty hunter mysteriously hired to eliminate Senator Amidala. Swift to action, Wesell is a refined, unrelenting assassin and an excellent tracker. Her quarry's almost nonexistent survival rate confirms Wesell's eminent reputation and unsurpassed marksmanship. 6" tall, fully-painted mini-bust . . . $48.00 COUNT DOOKU MINI-BUST A renegade Jedi and master swordsman, Count Dooku is a powerful leader. Known throughout the galaxy as a political idealist, the once prominent Jedi became disillusioned with the Republic and felt that the Jedi betrayed themselves by serving the politicians. 6" tall, fully-painted mini-bust . . . $45.00 DC COMICS Thunder… Thunder… Thunder… THUNDERCATS Hooooooo!!! Prepare to reunite with some feline friends for one of the most widely anticipated launches of the season, as WildStorm Productions gives its own unique and unforgettable spin on the '80s animation sensation…Thundercats! Return to Thundera with not one, but two exciting projects debuting in August — featuring white-hot creators such as J. Scott Campbell and Ed McGuinness! First up, Campbell — the artistic powerhouse behind the best-selling DANGER GIRL — illustrates and cowrites a special 12-page story in the not-to- be-missed THUNDERCATS #0! Teamed with cowriter Ford Lytle Gilmore, Campbell and the 'Cats are a match made in heaven! If you're a fan of the cult- favorite cartoon, or a new reader caught up in the trend of '80s nostalgia, you'll be ecstatic when you read this tale filled to the absolute brim with pulse- pounding thunderous action. Experience the drama and excitement firsthand as the Thundercats come to life on the page. Special bonus features in this #0 issue include character bios and behind-the-scenes production designs! Then in two weeks it's THUNDERCATS #1 — the beginning of a 5-issue monthly miniseries written by Gilmore and featuring art and covers by Ed McGuinness (SUPERMAN) & Jason Martin (MR. MAJESTIC), and a first issue variant cover by Arthur Adams. The adventure begins immediately where the popular cartoon left off, with New Thundera restored, and Thundercats King Lion-O gathering his old friends. For New Thundera, it is time to call home the other Thundera refugees and finally rebuild their once-majestic society. But there are dark tidings brewing at Mumm-Ra's Pyramid, where the Ancient Spirits of Evil have concocted a nefarious plan to free the Shadowmaster from the Shadow Realm. It's up to Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro, Cheetera and the Thunderkittens to save the day! These projects are supported with a 4-color poster, exclusive preview in Wizard: The Comics Magazine, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. THUNDERCATS #0 is a 32-page WildStorm Productions one-shot edited by Scott Dunbier. It arrives in comic-book stores August 7 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THUNDERCATS is a 5-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries edited by Jeff Mariotte. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 21 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin (50%) and Arthur Adams (50%). Retailers: Please consult your Diamond Order Form for special ordering information. SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR Volumes One & Two TRADE PAPERBACKS Imperiex is coming…and he will not be denied! The ultimate conquering force has been unleashed upon the universe and is heading toward Earth, leaving a path of devastation in its wake. The DC Universe is shaken to its core, with one hero — Superman — pushed to his limit as Earth becomes embroiled in a galactic war against a seemingly unstoppable enemy. And another hero, Aquaman, meets a heroic demise… Last summer's history-making crossover event "Our Worlds At War" was so epic, so intense, that it takes two jam-packed volumes to collect it all! SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR Volume One and Volume Two each weigh in at 264 pages and arrive (within two weeks of each other) this August. OUR WORLDS AT WAR features an all-star lineup of some of the industry's hottest creators, including writers Jeph Loeb, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz, Joe Kelly, Phil Jimenez, Peter David, and Todd Dezago. Artists include Ed McGuinness, Mike Wieringo, Doug Mahnke, Kano, Phil Jimenez, Ron Garney, Leonard Kirk, Todd Nauck, Carlo Barbieri, Pascual Ferry, Mark Buckingham, Bill Sienkiewicz, Yvel Guichet, Duncan Rouleau, and many more! (Consult the listings for exact breakdowns of creators in each volume). Volume One finds Imperiex making its first strike, as Superman and the mightiest heroes of the DC Universe are overwhelmed by a planet ravaged with fire and destruction. With the fate of the world at stake, the Man of Steel is left no choice but to forge shaky alliances with President Luthor, Darkseid, Mongul, and other dubious allies. Now, with his makeshift army of heroes and villains, Superman wages war against a foe determined to destroy the universe and remake it in its own image. Plus, the death of a JLA member! This volume reprints SUPERMAN #171-172, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #593-594, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #115-116, ACTION COMICS #780-781, SUPERGIRL #59, and JLA: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. Volume Two shows the war going badly for Superman and his allies. Already the casualties are mounting, with some of DC's greatest heroes having fallen or gone missing in battle. As the heroes of the world attempt to turn the tide to their favor, Brainiac 13 secretly enters the war seeking to harness the power of Imperiex to use for his own ends. This volume reprints SUPERMAN #173, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #595, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #117, ACTION COMICS #782, WONDER WOMAN #172-173, YOUNG JUSTICE #36, IMPULSE #77, SUPERBOY #91, and WORLD'S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. Some of the events found in these volumes lead into JLA's "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" storyline solicited this month. Both volumes also feature special "Art of War" sketchbook sections. This project is supported with house and trade ads. SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR Volume One and Volume Two are both 264-page trade paperbacks with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. Volume One arrives in comic-book stores August 7. Volume Two arrives in comic-book stores August 21. "The Hunt for Aquaman" begins! JLA: "The Obsidian Age" Following the shocking events of JLA #68 (solicited last month), the JLA has fallen — vanished while searching the ruins of Atlantis for their lost teammate, Aquaman (missing since last year's epic "Our Worlds At War" event). Yet there is no time to mourn the dead — and special provisions crafted by Batman summon a new team of heroes into the ranks of the JLA! From out of the ashes, an all-new JLA arises to protect the world and save humanity! JLA #69 kicks off the epic "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" — a 7-part, twice-monthly storyline concluding in the super-sized JLA #75 in November. Written by Joe Kelly, "The Obsidian Age" features alternating chapters illustrated by the art teams of Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen and Yvel Guichet & Mark Propst. It's a brand-new gathering of heroes — with some familiar faces and more than a few surprises! The "Big Seven" may be gone, but that doesn't mean the World's Greatest Super-Heroes won't be around to save the day! Who will they be? You'll have to get JLA #69 to find out! Just two weeks later in JLA #70, the mystery of the Ancients (who attacked the team in #66-67) is finally revealed! Who are they? And where (and when) do they come from? Manitou Raven and Tezumak — the two warriors who previously assailed the JLA — were almost too powerful to handle. Now meet the rest of their primal, fabled team: the sorceress Gamemnae! The otherworldly Angel! The mighty Sela! The powerful Whaler! And their leader, a young mage named…Rama Khan! Yet not all is peaceful in the mythic realm of Atlantis, for a bizarre group of villains from the far future has come on a mission of vengeance and destruction. If these villains have their way, Atlantis will be destroyed. Who are these villains? They call themselves...the Justice League! "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" is sure to be an instant classic, as it will reveal the fate of the King of the Seven Seas. This storyline is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. JLA is an ongoing series edited by Dan Raspler. Issues #69-74 ship twice-monthly in the months of August, September and October. Issues #69 and #70 are both 32-page issues with a cover price of $2.25 U.S., arriving in comic- book stores August 14 and August 28, respectively. POINT BLANK Have you ever had something on the edge of your thoughts but couldn't recall it? That's the problem facing Cole Cash — a.k.a. Grifter of the WildCats. But he's determined to get to the bottom of the mystery in POINT BLANK — a 5- issue mature-readers super-hero noir spectacular from WildStorm's "Eye of the Storm!" POINT BLANK is by acclaimed writer Ed Brubaker (BATMAN, CATWOMAN) and noted European comics artist Colin Wilson (Lt. Blueberry), and features startling painted covers by Simon Bisley. After being summoned by his old Team 7 associate and legendary I.O. spook John Lynch, Cole is ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Whom the perpetrators work for and what are their ultimate goals become the least of Grifter's concerns after Lynch falls victim to a vicious attack that leaves him teetering at the abyss of death. This gripping miniseries leads directly into SLEEPER, the ongoing "Eye of the Storm" series by Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips that debuts this December. This project is supported with house and trade ads. POINT BLANK is a 5-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries edited by Scott Dunbier and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 14 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. WILDCATS Version 3.0 They were the premier characters of the WildStorm Universe, and a force to be reckoned with. Now, exactly a decade after their first appearance, the newest incarnation of WildStorm's debut super-team returns in the latest ongoing series from the "Eye of the Storm" mature-readers line. WILDCATS Version 3.0 is brought to you by the team of writer Joe Casey (WILDCATS Volume 2, AUTOMATIC KAFKA, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), penciller Dustin Nguyen (THE AUTHORITY, JET) and inker Richard Friend (STEAMPUNK). The WildCats have come a long way from being a Covert Action Team, as WILDCATS Version 3.0 explores the decidedly corporate machinations of Jack Marlowe and the Halo Corporation. Exactly how does a modern multinational conglomerate go about taking over the world? And how do the other members of the WILDCATS cast — Grifter, Wax, C.C. Rendozzo, the mysterious Agent Orange, and several new characters — fit into its plans? Version 3.0 delves deeper into the lives and the motivations of the characters than ever before with sophisticated relationships and more complex interactions existing alongside the all-out action and intrigue of earlier volumes. You'll never be able to predict the twists and turns. This project is supported with house and trade ads. WILDCATS Version 3.0 is an ongoing WildStorm Productions series edited by John Layman. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 28 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. Who's your daddy? BIG DADDY DANGER There have been many "heroes" in the wrestling world: overmuscled wannabes claiming to be champions of the oppressed, in reality just play-actors looking for an easy buck. All of them are mere pretenders to the throne...the throne of the one true masked lord of the wrestling ring — the standardbearer of a legacy that goes back untold centuries. Creator Adam Pollina (X-Force, STRAY) brings the story of this master of the wrestling arts to life in a thrilling miniseries, weighing in at nine irrepressibly funny issues. Preeeeeeezenting the one, the only...BIG DADDY DANGER!!! More than just a man (though he is all man), more than just a father (though his devotion to his son is only surpassed by his devotion to his mission), Big Daddy Danger is America's greatest weapon in the fight for freedom. And more than just a miniseries, BIG DADDY DANGER is a bonanza in the making, with Walt Disney Pictures already developing a movie devoted to Daddy's exploits. Inked by Tyson McAdoo (GEN-ACTIVE), BIG DADDY DANGER (which takes place in its own continuity and not within the DC Universe) is the first exposure fans will have to the people's greatest champion: the impossibly strong, supremely confident, always-masked Big Daddy Danger. The latest member of the Danger family to take the mantle of a national secret weapon (dating back at least as far as the American Revolution), Big Daddy Danger faces astonishing challenges — from the lady wrestlers known as the "Ma'amazons" to a race of alien warriors looking for new worlds to conquer! The responsibilities are taking their toll on Daddy's relationship with his family — aggravated, estranged wife Dana Danger and their son, the worshipful, frequently-disappointed-in-his-father Young Danny Danger. Behind the scenes, the architect of Daddy's troubles is the one contender B.D. may never be able to defeat: his own brother, who will stop at nothing to vanquish his sibling and finally inherit the family legacy as Big Diablo Danger, the biggest heel of them all! Will Big Daddy be able to lay the smackdown on superstar wrestlers, aliens, the forces of Hell, and family turmoil the likes of which we mortals have never experienced? We're not saying the fix is in, but the only safe bet is on BIG DADDY DANGER! This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BIG DADDY DANGER is a 9-issue miniseries edited by Mike Carlin. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 7 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. A New Writer Takes Aim! GREEN ARROW #16 Popular writer Kevin Smith may have bid farewell to writing the adventures of Green Arrow for now, but Emerald Archer Oliver Queen is left in very talented hands. With GREEN ARROW #16, four-time New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer (The Millionaires, The Tenth Justice) starts his run on DC's best-selling title, with continuing art by the fan-favorite team of Phil Hester & Ande Parks, and painted covers by Matt Wagner. In his first story arc, Meltzer examines the plans that Ollie made long ago in the event of his death. Since Ollie has died and returned to life, the archer is checking to see if his instructions were carried out properly. And who better to leave these instructions with than a super friend guaranteed to be around to follow through on them? Continuing the twists, turns and surprises that Kevin Smith used to great success in the first fifteen issues of GREEN ARROW, Meltzer forges a new path for comicdom's most favorite archer — while putting his own stamp on the hot-headed hero. If you thought GREEN ARROW was good up until now, wait until you see what Meltzer — a serious comics fan — has in store for Ollie's future! This issue is supported with house and trade ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. GREEN ARROW is an ongoing series edited by Bob Schreck. Issue #16 is a 32-page issue arriving in comic-book stores August 28 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. LUCIFER: A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED TRADE PAPERBACK The third trade paperback collecting the acclaimed VERTIGO series, LUCIFER: A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED finds the Lightbringer hard at work on a New Creation — beyond the bounds of any authority but his own, complete with a new pair of inhabitants for a new Garden of Eden. Written by Mike Carey (HELLBLAZER), with art by Peter Gross (THE BOOKS OF MAGIC), Dean Ormston (HOUSE OF SECRETS) & Ryan Kelly, and a painted cover by Christopher Moeller, A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED collects LUCIFER #14-20. This volume includes the three free-standing stories from "Triptych" — "The Seeds of Time," "The Two-Edged Sword" and "The Ancestral Deed" — as well as the 3-part storyline "A Dalliance With the Damned" and its coda, "The Thunder Sermon." Lucifer is in the God business now, holding the fate of a new cosmos in his hands. But back on Earth (and in Hell) schemes and betrayals continue to grow. And while his faithful attendant Mazikeen of the Lilim and half-angel Elaine Belloc both embark on very personal quests, the lords of Hell play at a human masquerade, drawing the Morningstar against his will into their potentially lethal intrigues. New readers who get hooked on LUCIFER with A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED or LUCIFER: NIRVANA can jump onto the regular series later this month with LUCIFER #29 — beginning the 4-part "Inferno" storyline. Lucifer is back in Hell preparing to fight a duel against his most uncompromising foe, Amenadiel of the Thrones, and the seeds that were sown in the "Dalliance" story arc are coming to a terrible fruition. This project is supported with house ads. LUCIFER: A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED is a 160-page VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores August 14 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. LUCIFER is an ongoing series edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #29 is 32 pages and arrives August 21 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. LUCIFER: NIRVANA A beautiful angel with an ancient score to settle puts out a contract on Lucifer Morningstar. But can the devil really die? The answer to that is found in LUCIFER: NIRVANA — a 48-page Prestige Format VERTIGO one-shot by Eisner Award-nominated writer Mike Carey (LUCIFER, HELLBLAZER), painted by Jon J Muth (MOONSHADOW, THE MYSTERY PLAY). To kill Lucifer, Perdissa hires a notorious being from an earlier Creation known as the Silk Man — a monstrous hit man with a terrifying track record. But in order for the devil to get his due, Perdissa has to put a lot more than her life on the line, and the Silk Man must find exactly the right tools: a magical aid to meditation; a tiny ghost in a bamboo cage; and a young Chinese widow whose longing for peace makes her the perfect bait. Alerted by an attack on Lux, his L.A. piano bar, Lucifer follows a trail that leads him from the mercurial realm of the Dreaming to the luminous streets of Beijing. And it's here that the Morningstar is forced to fight his most difficult battle — of body and spirit — as he falls into the jaws of a trap that doesn't even exist until it's sprung. Set against the rich tapestry of contemporary China, this compelling story of an angel's quest for revenge and a young woman's search for solace features guest-appearances by Daniel, the new Sandman, as well as Lucifer's masked accomplice Mazikeen. Readers of LUCIFER do not want to miss this important tale, though new readers will enjoy NIRVANA as a separate, self-contained story. This project is supported with house ads. LUCIFER: NIRVANA is a 48-page Prestige Format VERTIGO one-shot edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic- book stores August 28 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. How far should you go for a friend? FOUR WOMEN TRADE PAPERBACK Writer/artist Sam Kieth, the mastermind behind The Maxx and ZERO GIRL, created an acclaimed story about four friends who go through an incredible ordeal that changed their lives forever. Now that miniseries is collected in FOUR WOMEN — a 128-page HOMAGE COMICS trade paperback that tells the complete story of Donna and her friends, from the gruesome beginning to the shattering conclusion. FOUR WOMEN is the story of Bev, Donna, Marion, and Cindy — four friends who start out driving to a wedding together…only they never make it. While driving through the desert, their car breaks down — and from that point, they end up taking an entirely different kind of journey, one that leads them to their own Hell and back. It's a nightmare of mayhem that causes them to question their friendships, their lives and even themselves. We see their story through the eyes of Donna as she tries to pull her life back together after the horrors she's seen. But her therapy ends up taking her much further than she ever could have anticipated. In the end, FOUR WOMEN keeps you guessing as the mysteries unfold. What dark secret — and terrifying revelation — has bound these women together? And do they all make it back safely or not? FOUR WOMEN is a story about strength, the will to survive and the endurance of friendship. This project is supported with house ads. FOUR WOMEN is a 128-page HOMAGE COMICS trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores August 14 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA Volume Two TRADE PAPERBACK The hot-selling videogame that spawned a hit movie continues as a spine- tingling comic book saga! RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA Volume Two is a 144-page trade paperback from WildStorm Productions that continues to adapt the Hong Kong version of the Resident Evil comics into English! 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), Volume Two finds Claire and Steve continuing to look for a way off Umbrella's creature-infested island. These flesh-eating zombies, monstrous beasts and strange mutations are spreading around the globe. But the most important question is: Will Claire ever uncover the details behind the bio-tech conspiracy? After the hit motion picture release, Resident Evil is more popular than ever, and this exciting graphic novel features the hard-hitting action that Resident Evil fans love. This project is supported with house ads. RESIDENT EVIL: CODENAME VERONICA Volume Two is a 144-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores August 7 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. THE AUTHORITY: KEV The U.S. government is fed up with the Authority's meddling in world affairs. So they bring on a killer-for-hire to fix the problem. But the Authority is the WildStorm Universe's most powerful super-team, right? So what could only one man do? How about dismantling the team with ridiculous ease? In his first work for WildStorm, master of mature-readers mayhem Garth Ennis (PREACHER, HELLBLAZER) teams up with noted cover artist and longtime collaborator Glenn Fabry (PREACHER). Together, they bring WildStorm's most popular team into the "Eye of the Storm" with THE AUTHORITY: KEV — an outrageous, hysterical tale about a man called, well…Kev. That's short for Kevin Hawkins — a screw-up government agent who has the best luck in the world…and the worst. Case in point: He's the guy given the assignment, and the means, to kill the Authority. What's more, Kev just might have enough dumb luck to get the job done. But, believe it or not, Kev may have even bigger problems than the Authority. In fact, the entire world has a big problem. And it's all Kev's fault. This project is supported with house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. THE AUTHORITY: KEV is a 48-page WildStorm Productions one-shot edited by John Layman and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic- book stores August 7 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT In what world are the lives of Kyle Rayner, Hal Jordan and Alan Scott destined to collide in the most unexpected way? In an Elseworld — where New York City at the turn of the 19th century is the setting for the 3-issue Prestige Format tale of GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT. Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman (AMERICAN CENTURY, SON OF SUPERMAN) and illustrated by Marshall Rogers & John Cebollero (BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT), EVIL'S MIGHT shows a city filled with poverty, corruption and violence. From his offices around the corner from City Hall, "Boss" Tweed oversees the graft and extortion that make the city run. From his tenement flat in the Lower East Side just blocks away, Kyle Rayner pens the political cartoons that mock a government that cares little (if at all) for its poorest and neediest citizens. Uptown, police officer Hal Jordan courts Carol Ferris, the daughter of one of Tweed's top political cronies. And on the West Side, gang leader Alan Scott begins building his own corrupt dynasty — one based on the rule of the fist, club and eventually, gun. Irish-born immigrants all, the lives of these men were destined to cross from the start. But something happens to make the collision even more explosive. That something is a gift — a gift of a lantern, given to Kyle in gratitude for saving a shopkeeper from Alan Scott's extortionist thugs. And when Kyle gets home, he discovers something else: a ring, secreted inside the lantern, which seems to come to life when Kyle places it on his finger, giving him undreamed-of powers! Crafted by the King of the Leprechauns a millennium ago and powered by a piece of the Blarney Stone, the ring gives Kyle the power to change the lives of New York's poorest…and to bring down the corrupt political regime he could until now only mock in the pages of the daily paper. This project is supported with house and trade ads. GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT is a 3-issue Prestige Format Elseworlds miniseries edited by Andrew Helfer. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 28 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. JLA: THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU In the year 1887, the British ship Lady Vain is lost at sea, and the only survivor — a young man called Mr. Carr — finds himself shipwrecked and stranded on a strange island. But this island is home to a bizarre corps of super- human creatures…creatures that bear a remarkable resemblance to some familiar heroes. JLA: THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU is a 64-page Prestige Format Elseworlds one-shot by legendary comics writer Roy Thomas (ALL-STAR SQUADRON, The Uncanny X-Men) and artist Steve Pugh (Generation X, ANIMAL MAN), that mixes elements of the classic novel by H.G. Wells with the mythos of the DC Universe. On this island, the deranged scientist Dr. Moreau has created super- human creatures utilizing amalgams of wild animals! A human-like cheetah/gazelle hybrid has become the Fastest Creature Alive. A killer whale crossed with a sea-crocodile bears a resemblance to the King of the Seven Seas. And so on… Desperate to prove the validity of his research, Moreau brings his menágerie back to civilization. His goal: to use his creations to hunt down and catch the master criminal of the moment, Jack the Ripper, and bring him to justice! This project is supported with house ads. JLA: THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU is a 64-page Prestige Format Elseworlds one-shot edited by Joey Cavalieri, arriving in comic-book stores August 21 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. MAD ABOUT THE MOB TRADE PAPERBACK We're putting you down for 20 cases of this book to start. It's an offer you can't refuse. You got a problem wit' dat? MAD ABOUT THE MOB, a look at organized — and disorganized — crime, collects MAD Magazine's best mob satires, including The Godfather, Analyze This, The Untouchables, Scarface, and The Sopranos. Written and illustrated by the "Usual Gang of Idiots," — including Sergio Aragonés, Jack Davis, Mort Drucker, Duck Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Al Jaffee, Arnie Kogen, Don Martin, and Larry Siegel — this 96-page black-and-white (8 1/4 x 10 1/2") volume features an introduction by TV critic Joel Siegel (Good Morning America). Watch your sales go badda-bing! MAD ABOUT THE MOB is a 96-page black-and-white (8 1/4 x 10 1/2") trade paperback (including 16 pages in full color), arriving in comic-book stores August 21 with a cover price of $8.95 U.S. THE MAD MONSTER BOOK OF HORRIFYING CLICHÉS HARDCOVER Are you ever Seized by an Uncontrollable Desire to spend more time Escaping the Doldrums and Letting Out an Insane Cackle in the process? Then get ready for THE MAD MONSTER BOOK OF HORRIFYING CLICHÉS, a new 96- page hardcover collecting eighty of the best, crazy, colloquial creatures created by MAD's Paul Coker, Jr. and Phil Hahn. Newly colored, this collection comes with not one, but two all-new introductions by none other than…Paul Coker, Jr. and Phil Hahn. Are you Accepting a Grim Reality that we're Driving a Hard Bargain? At least we're not Delivering a Veiled Threat! So stop Stifling a Yawn and order your very own copy today! THE MAD MONSTER BOOK OF HORRIFYING CLICHÉS is a 96-page full-color (5 1/2" x 5") hardcover. It is advance-solicited, arriving in comic-book stores November 6 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S. BIGG TIME Do the homeless have guardian angels, and if they do, why aren't those angels doing a better job? Why do space aliens "probe" us in certain unmentionable places? Are certain movie stars licensed to kill? Does the Almighty ignore our prayers? If you've found yourself pondering these questions, you're in luck. The answers to these and many other burning philosophical quandaries can be found in the new VERTIGO graphic novel BIGG TIME. It's 128 black-and-white pages of satire, from the outrageous mind of writer/artist Ty Templeton (Stig's Inferno, PLASTIC MAN SPECIAL). BIGG TIME is the story of Lester Bigg, a penniless aspiring actor now living homeless on the street. After a freak accident involving Lester's lack of access to a toilet and a conveniently located third rail (don't ask), Lester is able to see his guardian angel, Stavros. The problem is, Stavros has been doing the guardian angel thing for so long that he's become bored and has intentionally sabotaged Lester's life for his own amusement. Now, Stavros must make amends for his misdeeds and help grant Lester's wish for fame, fortune and the American dream within one month or face the terrible consequences… Attempting to penetrate the dark heart of the entertainment business, Lester and Stavros face the seedy underbelly of America's celebrity culture, complete with showbiz superficiality, brainless music industry trends, deadly game shows, powerful Hollywood agents, gorgeous groupies, a pit full of snakes and monkeys, and the madness of the star-making system. This project is supported with house and trade ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BIGG TIME is a 128-page black-and-white VERTIGO softcover coedited by Heidi MacDonald & Zach Rau and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores August 21 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. CATWOMAN: THE DARK END OF THE STREET TRADE PAPERBACK This kitten definitely has nine lives. Last seen at death's door, Selina Kyle — Catwoman — has disappeared and is presumed dead. But the mysterious circumstances of her death draw the attention of a certain roughneck private eye: Slam Bradley! Slam finds himself on a trail filled with mystery and suspense that ultimately leads him to an unexpected surprise…Selina Kyle, alive! CATWOMAN: THE DARK END OF THE STREET is a 136-page trade paperback reprinting the backup stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #759-762 that found Slam on the trail of Selina, as well as the first four issues of the hit new CATWOMAN. Written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN, SCENE OF THE CRIME), with art by Darwyn Cooke (CATWOMAN: SELINA'S BIG SCORE, Spider-Man's Tangled Web) & Mike Allred (X-Force, Madman), this volume finds Slam's discovery of Selina forcing her to make some hard choices. Will she stay in the shadows or move into the light to seek her destiny? At the crossroads, Selina Kyle resolves to land on her feet and reclaim the mantle of Catwoman! With a bold new look and a new lease on life, Catwoman returns to the streets that spawned her — only to find that the streetwalkers she calls friends are being preyed upon by a serial killer. But with Catwoman back in town, the tables are about to be turned! This project is supported with house ads. CATWOMAN: THE DARK END OF THE STREET is a 136-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores August 7 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — MURDERER? TRADE PAPERBACK Every man has a breaking point. Bruce Wayne's has just reached his. When Wayne is discovered with the murdered Vesper Fairchild in his arms, a chain of events begins that results in a monumental shakeup for the Batman mythos. BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — MURDERER? is a massive 264-page trade paperback collecting the most talked-about storyline of the year! Arrested and imprisoned for murder, alienated from all whom he has ever called ally, Wayne stands poised to lose his identity to the spectre of his Dark Knight counterpart: Batman! MURDERER?, which is retro-solicited for arrival in July, features a riveting story and dramatic art by some of DC Comics' top talents! Writers Ed Brubaker, Chuck Dixon, Greg Rucka, Devin Grayson, and Kelley Puckett join artists Rick Burchett, Rick Leonardi, Steve Lieber, Trevor McCarthy, Scott McDaniel, Roger Robinson, Damion Scott, Pete Woods, and others. Topping the volume is the eye-catching cover by Dave Johnson that was also the cover of the record- breaking BATMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE. A reprint of that shocking issue starts off the volume, with the entirety of these chapters of the groundbreaking storyline also included: DETECTIVE COMICS #766-767, BATGIRL #24, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #25-26, and BATMAN #599-600. Plus, relevant portions of NIGHTWING #65-66, BIRDS OF PREY #39-40 and ROBIN #98-99 are contained within. What happens when the line between Bruce Wayne and Batman is shattered? You're about to find out — and you won't believe what it means for the future of Batman! This project is supported with house ads. BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — MURDERER? is a 264-page trade paperback. It is retro-solicited to arrive in comic-book stores July 17 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. Note: This project was originally rush-solicited with an in- store date of June 12. GOTHAM GIRLS Catwoman. Poison Ivy. Harley Quinn. Detective Renée Montoya. Batgirl. They are the women of the popular WB Online webtoon, and now they're bursting into the animated DC Universe in an action-packed 5-issue miniseries: GOTHAM GIRLS! Written by Paul Storrie (JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES, Mutant X: Dangerous Discoveries), with art by Jennifer Graves (SUPERGIRL) & J. Bone (Spider-Man's Tangled Web) and hot covers by Shane Glines, each issue gives a different Gotham Girl a turn at playing narrator. Unable to resist a golden opportunity to fund her beloved lion preserve, Catwoman heists a vial of a mysterious formula for a shady company — only to discover she's actually working for Poison Ivy and the mallet-wielding Harley Quinn. That event sets off an every-villain-for-herself chase across Gotham's rooftops, attracting the attention of both Batgirl and Montoya who reluctantly team up to join the fray. Who will get the vial? What's really in it? Will Catwoman ever get paid? Is Ivy out to double-cross everybody, even her old pal Harley? And how do you give a hero the slip when you're both atop a speeding truck? These answers and more are found in this fast-paced caper, featuring crackling art, fun-filled action and everybody's favorite…Gotham Girls! Be sure to visit the girls at www.gothamgirls.com, and also look for the GOTHAM GIRLS posters coming from DC Direct! This project is supported with house and trade ads, and a co-op ad slick. GOTHAM GIRLS is a 5-issue miniseries edited by Joan Hilty. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores August 14 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE Volume 2 OVERSIZED HARDCOVER After the success of the first BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE anthology series (and subsequent collection), the noir-flavored short stories featuring the Dark Knight — written and drawn by a stellar lineup — have continued as a popular backup feature in the monthly BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS. Now the first sixteen of those tales are reprinted in BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE Volume 2 — a 176-page oversized (7 1/2" x 11 5/8") hardcover that also includes five new, never-before-published 8-page stories created just for this volume! (Note: these new tales will eventually be seen as backups in BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS). Printed on high-quality paper and topped with a stunning cover by Mike Mignola (Hellboy), this handsome book is a must-have for the collections of every Batman fan and aficionado of comics fine art! And wait until you hear who's supplying the new stories! First up, multiple award-winning creators Paul Dini and Alex Ross — who have collaborated on such highly successful Specials as SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH and BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME — reunite on "Case Study," a story that features Ross's rare black-and-white painted work. Then, popular writer Chris Claremont (Extreme X-Men, GEN13) teams with Steve Rude (Nexus, X-Men: Children of the Atom) & Mark Buckingham (Peter Parker: Spider-Man, FABLES) for "A Matter of Trust." Writer Steven T. Seagle (THE CRUSADES) supplies the story of "Fortunes," featuring art by internationally acclaimed illustrator Daniel Torres (Heavy Metal). BATGIRL's Kelley Puckett writes "Night After Night" for Eisner Award-winning artist Tim Sale (BATMAN: DARK VICTORY, Spider-Man: Blue). And the irrepressible Ty Templeton (BIGG TIME) teams up with the legendary Marie Severin for "Bats, Man!" But that's not all! The talented roster behind the reprinted tales from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #1-16 must be seen to be believed: Warren Ellis & Jim Lee, John Byrne, Paul Pope, John Arcudi & Tony Salmons, Paul Levitz & Paul Rivoche, Walter Simonson & John Paul Leon, Arcudi & John Buscema, Brian Azzarello & Eduardo Risso, Howard Chaykin & Jordi Bernet, Alan Brennert & José Luis García-López, Robert Kanigher & Kyle Baker, Dave Gibbons, Harlan Ellison & Gene Ha, Dini & Ronnie Del Carmen, Tom Peyer & Gene Colan & Tom Palmer, and Alan Grant & Enrique Breccia! This project is supported with house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE Volume Two is a 176-page oversized hardcover (7 1/2" x 11 5/8") edited by Mark Chiarello, arriving in comic-book stores August 28 with a cover price of $39.95 U.S. THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume Eight HARDCOVER The comprehensive, award-winning collection of Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, continues with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume Eight — a 224-page hardcover reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from January to July, 1944. This volume of THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES finds strips executed by the more-than-capable members of Eisner's staff — during the period when Eisner was spirited away by the United States Army for the duration of World War II. But with writers Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk, and legendary artists Lou Fine and Jack Cole at work, the quality of the weekly Spirit certainly did not falter. But don't take our word for it; see for yourself in this meticulously reconstructed, gorgeously presented hardcover that also features a 4-page portfolio of Eisner's work done for the U.S. Army! Thrill to the adventures of the Spirit as he fights the likes Killer Ketch, Dr. Peroo, and the deadly Black Marx! THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume Eight is a 224-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores August 14 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #773 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART BY STEVE LEIBER, STEFANO GAUDIANO, MARK MCKENNA, AND RICK HOBERG; COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores August 7. As the GCPD prepares to make a major announcement, Sasha Bordeaux — Bruce Wayne's bodyguard — sits in a maximum security penitentiary. Will she survive in a hellhole populated by some of America's most dangerous women…including the deadly Cucilla? Plus, a backup story written by John Francis Moore with art by Stefano Gaudiano & Rick Hoberg introduces a new vigilante to the streets of Gotham. Can Batman handle the competition? FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #158 WRITTEN BY DWAYNE MCDUFFIE; ART BY VAL SEMEIKS AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores August 14. "Blink," Part 3 of 3. Blink, the blind man who can see through the eyes of others, is forced to witness an execution through the victims own eyes! And now Batman must track down the murderer without the assistance of the crime's only eyewitness! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #32 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND MARK ASKWITH; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, MICHAEL WM. KALUTA AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores August 21. Join writer Devin Grayson for her final issue as we follow Bruce Wayne through a typical day to see how many lives Batman (and Bruce) have an impact upon. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Joyride," written by Mark Askwith (THE PRISONER: SHATTERED VISAGE) and illustrated by Michael Wm. Kaluta (THE SHADOW). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN #606 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores August 28. Just when Batman thought it was safe to swing through the streets of Gotham again, Deadshot returns with an assignment to take out a key figure in a political cover-up that could rock the DCU to its core. And for Deadshot, this isn't just a job — it's another chance to take Batman down. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #93 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores August 14. Believing St. Dumas has given him a sacred task, the increasingly unstable Azrael ratchets up the intensity of his war on crime...all the while claiming to be Batman! More volatile than ever, Jean Paul's metahuman-level strength might be enough for him to vanquish normal criminals, but this issue sees the return of an old foe who's anything but normal. FC, 32 pg. $2.95 BATGIRL #31 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DAMION SCOTT AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores August 14. The second issue of a 3-part story penned by Chuck Dixon and guest-starring Robin and Spoiler! We follow Batgirl and Green Arrow Connor Hawke as they try to stop Agrippina and her Roman Legion cult from killing another of the group's own members: Jack Drake, father of Robin! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE VOL. 2 OVERSIZED HC WRITTEN BY CHRIS CLAREMONT, PAUL DINI, KELLY PUCKETT, STEVEN T. SEAGLE, TY TEMPLETON, JOHN ARCUDI, BRIAN AZZARELLO, ALAN BRENNERT, JOHN BYRNE, HOWARD CHAYKIN, WARREN ELLIS, HARLAN ELLISON, ALAN GRANT, DAVE GIBBONS, BOB KANIGHER, PAUL LEVITZ, TOM PEYER, PAUL POPE, AND WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY ALEX ROSS, STEVE RUDE, TIM SALE, MARIE SEVERIN, DANIEL TORRES, KYLE BAKER, JORDI BERNET, ENRIQUE BRECCIA, JOHN BUSCEMA, BYRNE, GENE COLAN, RONNIE DEL CARMEN, JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LOPEZ, GIBBONS, GENE HA, JIM LEE, JOHN PAUL LEON, POPE, EDUARDO RISSO, PAUL RIVOCHE, TONY SALMONS, MARK BUCKINGHAM, AND TOM PALMER; COVER BY MIKE MIGNOLA In stores August 28. Collecting the first sixteen Batman backups from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS plus 40 pages of new material! This oversized hardcover showcases five original, never-before-published stories by Paul Dini & Alex Ross, Chris Claremont & Steve Rude & Mark Buckingham, Steven T. Seagle & Daniel Torres, Kelly Puckett & Tim Sale, and Ty Templeton & Marie Severin. Plus, sixteen other noir-flavored short stories featuring the Dark Knight — written and drawn by a stellar lineup of creators! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 8X12, 176PG, B&W $39.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN BOLLAND, HOWARD CHAYKIN, CHUCK DIXON, NEIL GAIMAN, ARCHIE GOODWIN, JOE KUBERT, DENNIS O'NEIL, WALTER SIMONSON, MATT WAGNER, AND VARIOUS; ART BY SIMON BISLEY, BOLLAND, CHAYKIN, RICHARD CORBEN, KUBERT, KEVIN NOWLAN, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, SIMONSON, BRIAN STELFREEZE, BRUCE TIMM, WAGNER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ALEX TOTH In stores August 28. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE Volume Two oversized hardcover, this oversized trade paperback collects the Eisner Award-winning anthology featuring short stories of Batman in stark black and white art. (STAR10808D) SC, 8X12, 240PG, B&W $19.95 ******************************* BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — MURDERER? TP WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER, CHUCK DIXON, GREG RUCKA, DEVIN GRAYSON, AND KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, RICK LEONARDI, STEVE LIEBER, TREVOR MCCARTHY, SCOTT MCDANIEL, ROGER ROBINSON, DAMION SCOTT, PETE WOODS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON Retro-solicited; in stores July 17. The most talked-about storyline of the year is finally collected in trade paperback! When Bruce Wayne is discovered with the murdered Vesper Fairchild in his arms, a chain of events begins that results in the Batman mythos altered forever. Arrested and imprisoned for murder, alienated from all whom he has ever called ally, Wayne stands poised to lose his identity to the spectre of Batman! Reprints BATMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE, DETECTIVE COMICS #766-767, BATGIRL #24, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #25-26, and BATMAN #599-600, plus relevant portions of NIGHTWING #65-66, BIRDS OF PREY #39- 40 and ROBIN #98-99. For more information, see the feature article. NOTE: This project was originally rush- solicited with an in-store date of 6/19/02. SC, 7X10, 264PG, FC $19.95 BATMAN/DEATHBLOW: AFTER THE FIRE #3 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY LEE BERMEJO AND TIM BRADSTREET; COVER BY BERMEJO WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS. Retrosolicited; in stores July 31. The most unusual crossover of the year continues! 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 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? Note: This issue is a resolicitation. All previous orders for APR020420D have been cancelled. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $5.95 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #53 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores August 28. Gotham gets strangled by a super-plant whose roots run clear to the Batcave. It's got Poison Ivy written all over it…but where is she? And has she uncovered the Dark Knight's secret? Batman must track it — and her — deep into the Amazon jungle to find out. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BIRDS OF PREY #46 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DAVE ROSS AND NELSON DECASTRO; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores August 21. Writer Chuck Dixon exits BIRDS OF PREY with a bang! Black Canary, Deathstroke the Terminator, Eddie Fyers, and Connor Hawke (the son of Green Arrow) are all trapped on an island which exists out of time. With hope of escape dwindling, these unlikely allies must race against the clock and one another to find a priceless secret that could change the way we live! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #10 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY BRAD RADER AND RICK BURCHETT; COVER BY SCOTT MORSE In stores August 28. Selina must bring herself perilously close to capture or even death as she tries to free a convicted killer from Death's Row. Who is this alleged criminal, and what could bring Catwoman to risk everything she's gained to free them from Gotham's "finest?" The answer lies buried somewhere in Selina's past. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN: THE DARK END OF THE STREET TP WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY DARWYN COOKE AND MIKE ALLRED; COVER BY COOKE In stores August 7. Collecting the first four issues of the hit CATWOMAN series, plus the lead-in backup tales from DETECTIVE COMICS #759-762! Last seen at death's door, Selina Kyle — Catwoman — has disappeared and is presumed dead. But the mysterious circumstances of her death draw the attention of a certain roughneck private eye: Slam Bradley! Slam's discovery of Selina forces her to make some hard choices: Will she stay hiding in the shadows, or move into the light to seek her destiny? At the crossroads, Selina resolves to land on her feet and reclaim the mantle of Catwoman! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 136PG, FC $12.95 GOTHAM GIRLS #1 WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES In stores August 14. The women of the hit WB Online webtoon burst into the animated DC Universe in an action-packed miniseries! Unable to resist a golden opportunity to fund her beloved lion preserve, Catwoman heists a vial of a mysterious formula for a shady company — only to discover she's actually working for Poison Ivy and mallet-wielding sidekick Harley Quinn. That sets off an every-villain-for-herself chase across Gotham's rooftops — and attracts the attention of both Batgirl and officer Renée Montoya, who reluctantly team up to join in the fray! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.25 HARLEY QUINN #23 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores August 14. Harley's missing in action following her fatally bizarre adventure "down under." Now, we find out what it's like to live in a "World Without Harley." So whom do we focus on instead? Why, Martian Manhunter, naturally! Seems J'onn J'onzz has picked up a new client in his guise as a private detective. But not everything is as it seems. So what's all this got to do with our Miss Quinzel? You won't believe the answer! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #72 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores August 14. Police Chief Redhorn's wife, Mary, flees to Rome and the Vatican…but she can barely keep a step ahead of the legion of assassins sent to snuff her out. Can Nightwing save Mary? And will he and hundreds of innocent bystanders be mowed down in the process? It's non-stop action…Italian style! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #105 WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY MICHAEL LOPEZ AND PEPOY In stores August 21. It's the grand finale to the weirdest ROBIN tale we've done! Tim and Spoiler solve the riddle of Natalia, but are they too late to save her from a murderous stalker? And what strange gift does the stalker bear that draws his prey to him? See Robin and Spoiler like you've never seen them before, and be amazed as Steph reveals her manipulative side! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #185 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY BRENT ANDERSON; COVER BY PASCUAL FERRY In stores August 7. A one-shot tale by the guest creative team of Geoff Johns (JSA, THE FLASH) and Brent Anderson (GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY, KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY). Superman, dazed and confused, lands in the middle of a little league baseball game in Ohio. Who — or what — guided him there, and can the Man of Steel get his bearings in time to save the day? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #607 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY BRANDON BADEAUX AND MARK MORALES; COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO In stores August 14. Guest-written by Jay Faerber (Noble Causes) and guest-starring Titans member Argent! Superman fights the never-ending battle against prejudice, joined by Argent. They both discover that hate has no color barrier. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #129 WRITTEN BY CHUCK AUSTEN; ART BY PASCAL ALIXE; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores August 21. A touching story from guest-writer Chuck Austen (Uncanny X-Men, War Machine). During an encounter with Bloodsport, Superman runs into an officer on the Metropolis police force and learns what really makes a man of one of the World's Finest. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #794 WRITTEN BY CHUCK KIM; ART BY KANO; COVER BY JOHN PAUL LEON In stores August 28. Guest-writer Chuck Kim pens a tale where the Quintescence from KINGDOM COME takes a trip to Smallville to observe a young Clark Kent. But they're interrupted when government operatives try to bring him in after discovering his Kryptonian origins. Will Clark be able to pass the true test of what makes a Superman? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH ACTION COMICS #252 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY OTTO BINDER AND ROBERT BERNSTEIN; ART BY AL PLASTINO AND HOWARD SHERMAN; COVER BY CURT SWAN AND STAN KAYE In stores August 7. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the SUPERGIRL AND SUPERBOY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET, this special Millennium Edition reprints the first appearance of Supergirl Kara Zor-El. The Girl of Steel joins the Superman Family in "The Supergirl From Krypton!" Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR11236D) FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERBOY #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY HENRY BOLTINOFF, EDMOND HAMILTON AND VARIOUS; ART BY BOLTINOFF, JOHN SIKELA, ED DOBROTKA, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WAYNE BORING AND STAN KAYE In stores August 7. Also reoffered to coincide with the release of the SUPERGIRL AND SUPERBOY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET, this Millennium Edition reprints the debut of Superboy's solo title. Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR12404D) FC, 48 PG. $2.95 ******************************* SUPERGIRL #73 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores August 21. Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest lies the original Garden of Eden, the sacred place that Supergirl is convinced holds the earth angel of fire. Unfortunately, thanks to a long-simmering jealousy of Mary Marvel that prompts her to ignore her traveling companion's warnings of a possible trap, Supergirl may wind up destroying the missing earth angel she's been trying to save! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR VOLUME ONE TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB, JOE CASEY, MARK SCHULTZ, JOE KELLY, AND PETER DAVID; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, MIKE WIERINGO, DOUG MAHNKE, KANO, RON GARNEY, LEONARD KIRK, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores August 7. The epic crossover event of last summer is collected in two volumes! Volume One finds Imperiex in its first strike, as Superman and the mightiest heroes of the DC Universe are overwhelmed, and the planet is ravaged with fire and destruction. With the fate of the world at stake, the Man of Steel is left no choice but to forge uncertain alliances with President Luthor, Darkseid, Mongul, and other dubious allies. Reprints SUPERMAN #171-172, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #593-594, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #115-116, ACTION COMICS #780-781, SUPERGIRL #59, and JLA: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 264PG, FC $19.95 SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR VOLUME TWO TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB, JOE KELLY, PHIL JIMENEZ, JOE CASEY, MARK SCHULTZ, PETER DAVID, AND TODD DEZAGO; ART BY JIMENEZ, ED MCGUINNESS, TODD NAUCK, MIKE WIERINGO, CARLO BARBIERI, PASCUAL FERRY, DOUG MAHNKE, KANO, MARK BUCKINGHAM, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, YVEL GUICHET, DUNCAN ROULEAU, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WIERINGO AND JAIME MENDOZA In stores August 21. Volume Two shows the war going badly for Superman and his allies. Already the casualties are mounting, with some of DC's greatest heroes having fallen or gone missing in battle. As the heroes of the world attempt to turn the tide to their favor, Brainiac 13 secretly enters the war seeking to harness the power of Imperiex to use for his own ends. Reprints SUPERMAN #173, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #595, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #117, ACTION COMICS #782, WONDER WOMAN #172-173, YOUNG JUSTICE #36, IMPULSE #77, SUPERBOY #91, and WORLD'S FINEST: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 264PG, FC $19.95 DC UNIVERSE BIG DADDY DANGER #1 WRITTEN BY ADAM POLLINA; ART BY POLLINA AND TYSON MCADOO; COVER BY POLLINA In stores August 7. Adam Pollina (X-Force) writes and pencils a riotous miniseries starring the greatest masked wrestler of them all! Meet Big Daddy Danger, the latest in an ancestral line of masked heroes protecting the oppressed from tyranny. In his dazzling debut issue, Daddy faces Lady Eighty and Shanghai Suzy, the dread lady wrestlers known as the "Ma'amazons!" But little does Daddy know that they're working for another contender for Daddy's title — the one-and-only Diablo X! Meanwhile, Young Danny Danger grows increasingly disappointed in his frequently absent dad. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 9) $2.95 DEADMAN #9 WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY SHAWN MCMANUS; COVER BY JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ In stores August 14. Final issue. The innocent offspring of Nanda Parbat's most evil couple once again is in the custody of his mother. But will he use the secret powers she has unlocked inside him to betray his newfound family…or to destroy Deadman? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DOOM PATROL #11 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores August 7. Just when they thought they'd seen it all…the Doom Patrol goes to Hell. Honest! We swear! (Or at least, it really, really looks that way...). Question is…how are they going to get themselves out? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #189 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND DAN PANOSIAN; COVER BY SCOTT KOLINS In stores August 28. The Flash has only a few more tasks to perform before his beloved Keystone City can truly return to normal. Guest-starring Cyborg and Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN ARROW #16 WRITTEN BY BRAD MELTZER; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores August 28. Four-time New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer becomes the new writer of Green Arrow's adventures! Long ago, Oliver Queen made specific plans in the event of his death. Now that Ollie has since died and returned to life, the archer is checking to see if his instructions were carried out properly. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #153 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores August 14. Green Lantern has faced impossible odds in the past and always has come out ahead. Now Kyle Rayner must go head-to-head with the greatest challenge yet...his high school reunion! The horror...the horror! Meanwhile, during his visit home, Kyle and his mom reconstruct their past and look toward a brighter future. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT #1 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART AND COVER BY MARSHALL ROGERS AND JOHN CEBOLLERO ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 28. In New York City, just before the turn of the 19th century, Kyle Rayner pens the political cartoons that mock the government that cares little (if at all) for its neediest citizens. Uptown, police officer Hal Jordan courts Carol Ferris, the daughter of one of "Boss" Tweed's top political cronies. And on the West Side, gang leader Alan Scott begins building his own corrupt dynasty. The lives of the three are destined to cross and collide. But something happens to make the collision more explosive than anyone could have expected: a gift of a lantern, given to Kyle, granting him undreamed of powers! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG (1 OF 3) $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN LANTERN: 1001 EMERALD NIGHTS WRITTEN BY TERRY LABAN; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY REBECCA GUAY ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 28. Reoffered to coincide with GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT, this lavishly- told story blends the Green Lantern mythos with the legend of the Arabian Knights. This fully-painted Prestige one-shot is written by Terry Laban (THE DREAMING), with astonishing artwork by Rebecca Guay (VEILS). Prestige Format. (STAR12958D) FC, 64 PG. $6.95 ******************************* HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #9 WRITTEN BY ASHLEY-JAYNE NICOLAUS AND MATTHEW P. SCHUSTER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores August 21. The maxiseries reaches its shocking conclusion, setting the stage for the JLA/HAVEN: ANATHEMA one-shot! All the pieces begin to fall into place as the Alliance's seemingly heroic Valadin reveals his surprising story. What role did he have in Haven's journey to Earth? Also, learn who among the Havenites has been paving the way for the evil Anathema's arrival! FC, 32 PG. (9 OF 9) $2.50 HAWKMAN #6 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS AND JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores August 7. "Slings and Arrows" Part 2 of 2, guest-starring Green Arrow! Hawkman and Green Arrow continue to "reevaluate" their relationship and put a stop to the string of murders plaguing St. Roch's successful businessmen. Plus, Carter Hall makes a startling decision. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HAWKMAN SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS, DAN CURTIS JOHNSON AND J.H. WILLIAMS III; ART BY PATRICK GLEASON, RAGS MORALES, MICHAEL BAIR, GREG SCOTT, WALTER SIMONSON, CHRISTIAN ALAMY, MICK GRAY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MORALES In stores August 14. One of the Winged Warrior's deadliest foes returns in a one-shot devoted to the newest incarnation of Hawkman! A foe nearly as ancient as Hawkman makes his presence known (in a story written by Geoff Johns with art by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy). Plus, the DEO investigates the mysterious Nth metal (written by Dan Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III with art by Greg Scott & Mick Gray). Rounding out the issue are profile pages focusing on the Hawks, their villains and the supporting cast of the hit new series, by an array of artists including HAWKMAN's Rags Morales & Michael Bair, Walter Simonson, and more! FC, 48 PG. $4.95 IMPULSE #89 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY BARBERI AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores August 14. Final Issue. Jay Garrick, the JSA's Golden Age Flash, is supposed to be Impulse's teacher and mentor. But Jay's about to make the biggest mistake of his career — and it's up to Impulse to prevent it. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #69 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores August 14. The 7-part "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" begins! With the JLA seemingly gone for good, a new group of heroes arises to take their place. It's a brand-new lineup of DC greats, with some familiar faces and even more surprises! The "Big Seven" are gone, but the JLA lives on! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #70 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores August 28. "The Hunt for Aquaman" continues in Part 2 of the 7-Part saga "The Obsidian Age." At last, the mystery of the Ancients is revealed! Yet not all is peaceful in the mythic realm of Atlantis, for a bizarre group of villains from the far future has come on a mission of vengeance and destruction. And if these villains have their way, Atlantis will be laid waste. Who are these villains? They call themselves...the Justice League!?! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA: DESTINY #3 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 7. Thomas Wayne and Luthor face off with unexpected results, while Mongul prepares for the invasion of his principality by the JLA. Meanwhile, soothsayer Destiny discovers that the voice in her head isn't really in her head! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 4) $5.95 JLA: THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU WRITTEN BY ROY THOMAS; ART AND COVER BY STEVE PUGH ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 21. A certain young Mr. Carr finds himself on an island where a deranged scientist has created a corps of super-human creatures, utilizing amalgams of wild animals! Desperate to prove the validity of his research, the scientist — Dr. Moreau — brings his menagerie back to civilization…to hunt down Jack the Ripper and bring him to justice! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG. $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: SEVEN CASKETS WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY DAN BRERETON; COVER BY BRERETON In stores August 21. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JLA: THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU, this one-shot offers another look at the JLA as monstrous creatures. In order to confront an ancient evil threat, the JLA must allow themselves to become tainted themselves! Even if they save the world, who will save the world from the JLA? Prestige Format. (STAR12322D) FC, 48 PG. $5.95 ******************************* JSA #39 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY PATRICK GLEASON AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores August 21. What makes the JSA's Woman of Steel tick? Find out as Power Girl enters the spotlight this issue. Karen Starr takes on one of the strangest people she's ever gone up against: her greatest fan! A love- hungry, too-hip-for-the-room metahuman who'll do anything to win her affection! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #10 WRITTEN BY JOSH SIEGAL; ART BY CHRIS JONES AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores August 7. As the Cartoon Network prepares its second smash season of Justice League, the animated comic-book adventures of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes continue! In this tale by Josh Siegal, former writer for the cult television series The Upright Citizens Brigade, Superman is taken down in battle and the Martian Manhunter must replace him as a hero to millions. But does the shy, reserved alien have what it takes to inspire all of humanity? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LAB RATS #5 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE In stores August 7. Part 2 of a 3-part time-travel adventure brings the Rats' face-to-face with Superman! The Lab Rats begin to piece together what caused Superman to disappear from Metropolis some fifty years earlier. But will they be able to determine how his absence caused the city's downfall? And will a new, even greater danger —one that threatens all the Earth — make it a moot point? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LEGION #11 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores August 28. Despite the preparations made by the Legion and Science Police forces, Robotica has successfully invaded Earth in a matter of minutes! To take the planet back, the Legionnaires head for a nearby world with centuries-dormant — but still lethal — warlike capabilities. But what — or whom — they find there is not to be believed! Then again, neither is the leader of Robotica, who finally meets Brainiac 5 face-to-face! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA TP — NEW EDITION WRITTEN BY PAUL LEVITZ; ART BY KEITH GIFFEN, CURT SWAN, PAT BRODERICK, LARRY MAHLSTEDT, AND ROMEO TANGHAL; COVER BY GIFFEN AND MAHLSTEDT In stores August 14. One of the greatest storylines in the Legion's history is collected in this new edition of THE GREAT DARKNESS SAGA. One of the deadliest forces of the DC Universe resurfaces in the 30th century, wreaking havoc on the Legion of Super-Heroes. Note: This edition does not contain the pull-out poster from the previous edition. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 THE POWER COMPANY #7 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY STEVE SADOWSKI AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY TOM GRUMMETT AND MICHAEL BAIR In stores August 14. The first special "spotlight" issue focuses on Power Company associate Striker Z, as he takes on a solo assignment deep in the Yukon, protecting a corporate installation from the attacks of a subterranean army. We'll learn more about what drives a danger-loving guy like Striker Z in a story that tests him, tempts him — and might even lure him away from the Power Company! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE SPECTRE #20 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY NORM BREYFOGLE AND DENNIS JANKE; COVER BY P. CRAIG RUSSELL In stores August 7. A New York City magazine publisher is being haunted by the Spectre. But unlike the Spectre's past victims, this man has done nothing evil to warrant a visit from the Spirit of Redemption. Has the Spectre made a tragic mistake or is this man harboring a secret that not only will unravel his existence, but also the existence of everyone on Earth? FC, 32 PG. $2.75 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SPECTRE: CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS TP WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores August 14. Reoffered to coincide with THE SPECTRE STATUE (solicited in Previews Vol. XII No. 3), this trade paperback reprints THE SPECTRE #1-4 (previous volume) by writer John Ostrander and artist Tom Mandrake — whose designs form the basis for the statue. (STAR01038D) SC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $9.95 ******************************* SUICIDE SQUAD #12 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY PACO MEDINA AND JOE SANCHEZ; COVER BY MICHAEL BAIR In stores August 14. Final issue — guest-starring the JSA! The Justice Society drops by just in time for the Squad to wrap up its tour of duty in the deadliest ways possible. After an attack by the terrorist group Onslaught, the Squad is left gutted. And it looks like the only way out is for the Squad to live up to its name. Be here for the ensuing chaos as we also find out the final piece in the puzzle of how Rock and Bulldozer are still alive. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #44 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY BARRY KITSON AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ In stores August 28. "Chemical World" Part 3. The Titans struggle with the mind-altering consequences of a journey to the Chemical World in search of the anarchist known as Garvan. Meanwhile, back on earth, S.T.A.R. Labs scientists race against the clock to save the life of Tempest before he becomes the Chemical World's first human casualty! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 WONDER WOMAN #184 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores August 28. Phil Jimenez returns to full art chores in Part 1 of an unforgettable 2-part adventure! Diana comes face-to-face with…Wonder Woman?!? The two heroes must stop a nefarious Nazi plot! And how do Miss America and a herd of dinosaurs figure into this whole thing? Pick up this issue to find out! FC, 32 pg. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN: PARADISE LOST TP WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ, J.M. DEMATTEIS, GEORGE PÉREZ, JOE KELLY, AND DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY JIMENEZ, ANDY LANNING, PÉREZ, AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores August 28. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the WONDER WOMAN POSTER featuring art by Phil Jimenez. Reprinting WONDER WOMAN #164-170 and the "Who is Troia?" story from WONDER WOMAN Secret Files #2, this trade paperback features the 4-part "Gods Of Gotham" storyline guest-starring Batman, Nightwing, Robin, Huntress, and others. Plus, an Amazon civil war nearly destroys Paradise Island, and Lois Lane gets the scoop on Diana during a "day in the life" of Wonder Woman. (STAR14975D) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* YOUNG JUSTICE #48 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores August 7. Part 2 of the 4-part "Fighting MAAD." There's turmoil within the team as Young Justice fights its way into Secret's very being in order to prevent someone close to them from crossing over into the land of the dead. FC, 32 PG. $2.75 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 8 HC WRITTEN BY MANLY WADE WELLMAN, WILLIAM WOOLFOLK AND WILL EISNER; ART BY LOU FINE, JACK COLE AND EISNER; COVER BY EISNER In stores August 14. The award-winning collection of Will Eisner's indelible creation, the Spirit, continues in this volume reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from January to July, 1944. Thrill to the adventures of the Spirit as he fights the likes Killer Ketch, Dr. Peroo, and the deadly Black Marx! Plus, a 4-page portfolio of Eisner's work done for the U.S. Army! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 DEXTER'S LABORATORY #31 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND SCOTT ROBERTS; ART BY JOHN DELANEY, MATT JENKINS AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores August 28. No brilliant scientific creation is complete without a meddling big sister to screw it up! Dee- Dee throws a real monkey wrench into Dexter's teleporter, and finds a fatal flaw in his giant robot! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES #93 WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT, BILL MATHENY AND BARRY LIEBMANN; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, JOHN BEATTY, WALTER CARZON, AND HORACIO OTTOLINI; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND MIKE DECARLO In stores August 7. The late, great animator Chuck Jones gets a Looney salute in a moving Coyote- Roadrunner tale. Plus, Bugs Bunny battles a rodeo bull and plays his one-millionth dirty trick on Elmer! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #29 WRITTEN BY IAN BOOTHBY AND ABBY DENSON; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores August 21. Tuckered-out Townsville wants to take a holiday — but HIM's the center of the big celebration! Plus, who's afraid of the Closet Monster? Definitely not Buttercup — that is, until the Closet Monster actually shows up! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SCOOBY-DOO #63 WRITTEN JOHN ROZUM AND ROBBIE BUSCH; ART BY JOE STATON, HORACIO OTTOLINI, ANTHONY WILLIAMS, AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY STATON AND DAVE HUNT In stores August 14. "The Dragon's Eye" continues! Scooby-Doo and the gang blaze a trail through the jungles of India, on the hunt for the criminal who's stealing the far-flung pieces of the Dragon's Eye jewel. But the monstrous guardians of the jungle are on their trail! Plus, a biplane-barnstorming banshee terrorizes Shaggy's family farm! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY: KEV WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 7. WildStorm's most popular team is dragged into the "Eye of the Storm" in an outrageous, hysterical tale by PREACHER's Garth Ennis and Glenn Fabry! Fed up with the Authority's meddling in world affairs, the government brings on a killer-for-hire named Kev who dismantles the team with ridiculous ease. But, believe it or not, Kev may have even bigger problems than the Authority. In fact, the entire world has a big problem. And it's all Kev's fault. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $4.95 AUTOMATIC KAFKA #2 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 21. The surrealistic adventure continues! Agents from the NPS make Automatic Kafka an offer he can't refuse. There are plenty of fun and games with The Warning, and Spastic Ben achieves his ultimate destiny. But is it too little too late? Too much! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THE ESTABLISHMENT #12 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART AND COVER BY CHARLIE ADLARD In stores August 21. Drake and the rest of the Establishment finally discover just who their friends and enemies are. Orwell and his team — now including Jenny Sparks' former alien husband Lorenzo — launch a commando raid on Moonbase Straker… on the dark side of the moon, where the lobotomized god-being from the Authority is being held for study. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HIGH ROADS #5 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores August 7. U.S. Army officer and would-be treasure hunter Nic Highroad confesses his secret shame to his new friend, the prostitute Sloan...while the British actor Sir Arthur Bombridge and their pilot, the besotted almost-Kamikaze-pilot Osha listen in. But Nic had better talk fast, because this quartet has finally found Morpheous' Necklace in the North Pole! Nothing is ever what it seems on the high road to adventure! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.95 OUT THERE #13 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER. In stores August 28. "The War in Hell," Part 1 of 6, begins the third story arc of OUT THERE. Though trapped in the Draedrealm, the kids are delighted to be reunited with their families and friends — even Loomis and the cheerleaders! But when Reverend Keeler spots vultures swarming over a distant valley, Jess, Zach and some of the men go hunting...and nearly end up the prey. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Rev. Becky dreams of a return to El Dorado City, and meets their new allies. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 POINT BLANK #1 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY COLIN WILSON; PAINTED COVERS BY SIMON BISLEY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 14. A mature readers super-hero noir spectacular! Have you ever had something on the edge of your thoughts but couldn't recall it? That's the problem facing Cole Cash — a.k.a. Grifter of the WildCats. After being summoned by his old Team 7 associate and legendary IO spook John Lynch, Cole is ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Whom the perpetrators work for and what their ultimate goals are become the least of Grifter's concern's after Lynch falls victim to a vicious attack that leaves him at death's door. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 RESIDENT EVIL: CODE VERONICA VOLUME TWO TP WRITTEN BY LEE CHUNG HING; TRANSLATED BY TED ADAMS AND KRIS OPRISKO; ART AND COVER BY HUI KING SUM In stores August 7. The hot-selling videogame that spawned a hit movie continues as a spine-tingling comic book saga, as WildStorm Productions adapts the Hong Kong version of the Resident Evil comics into English! Claire and Steve continue to seek a way off Umbrella's creature-infested island. These flesh-eating zombies, monstrous beasts and strange mutations are spreading around the globe. But the most important question is: Will Claire ever uncover the details behind the bio-tech conspiracy? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #2 WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART AND COVER BY WHILCE PORTACIO AND SCOTT WILLIAMS EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 14. The hard-hitting military action continues! Super-powered extremists have taken the United Nations hostage. Officially, the new StormWatch doesn't even exist. But that hasn't stopped two of its members — Ben Santini and Blake Coleman — from infiltrating the U.N. and launching a brutal counteroffensive. The rest of the team is scattered across the globe, and getting them to where they need to be will be dangerous…perhaps even lethal. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THUNDERCATS #0 WRITTEN BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY CAMPBELL In stores August 7. J. Scott Campbell — the artistic powerhouse behind the best-selling DANGER GIRL — illustrates and cowrites a special 12-page story in this not-to-be-missed issue! If you're a fan of the cartoon, or a new reader just discovering their magic, you'll be ecstatic when you read this tale filled to the absolute brim with pulse-pounding thunderous action. Special bonus features in this #0 issue include character bios and behind-the- scenes production designs! For more information, see the feature article. Retailers: Please consult your Diamond Order Form for special ordering information. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THUNDERCATS: RECLAIMING THUNDERA #1 WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN; VARIANT COVER BY ARTHUR ADAMS In stores August 21. Ed McGuinness pencils the Thundercats in an all-new miniseries, beginning immediately where the popular cartoon left off — with New Thundera restored, and Thundercats King Lion-O gathering his old friends. But there are dark tidings brewing at Mumm-Ra's Pyramid, where the Ancient Spirits of Evil have concocted a nefarious plan to free the Shadowmaster from the Shadow Realm. It's up to Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro, Cheetera and the Thunderkittens to save the day!. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers: Please consult your Diamond Order Form for special ordering information. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #1 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES EYE OF THE STORM. In stores August 28. The story of Wildstorm's debut team continues here in an all- new monthly series! Jack Marlowe's plans for the Halo Corporation finally come to light — plans involving both old and new members of the WILDCATS cast scattered all across the globe. New allies, new adversaries, and new agendas! The question is: Will America buy Halo-brand batteries? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. II #2 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL In stores August 28. Our splendid art-o-graphic pictorial continues to arouse and entertain enlightened readers of all classes. In this chapter, our heroes venture to the outer reaches of London to discover mirthful mayhem in the guise of Martian marauders. Most shocking of all, witness our dear Mina's horrible assault. (Ladies, please consult your husbands before perusing our pages!) An added bonus feature has been included for the enjoyment of our readers: an illustrated travelogue to places of the most fantastic nature. Book your accommodations early! No Ads. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $3.50 PROMETHEA #22 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY WILLIAMS In stores August 28. Interesting developments on Earth: The FBI somehow captures an oddity that hasn't been seen since the very first issue of PROMETHEA (Quick — break out your collections!) Meanwhile, Stacia and Grace pay a visit to Jack Foust. And in the Immateria, Sophie and Barbara witness the Big Bang. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #4 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE AND STEVE MOORE; ART BY PAUL RIVOCHE, ARTHUR ADAMS AND ALAN WEISS; COVER BY ADAMS In stores August 28. Tom Strong soars from the greatest heights of Millennium City to its furthest depths…almost. While, decades earlier on Attabar Teru, Young Tom Strong meets a lovely creature who entices and delights him — even if there is something...fishy about her. And, billions of years from now, all hell breaks loose — just another day for Jonni Future! Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for MAR02 0426D have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HOMAGE COMICS FOUR WOMEN TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KEITH In stores August 14. Collecting all five issues of Sam Kieth's acclaimed miniseries, the FOUR WOMEN trade paperback tells the complete story of Donna and her friends, from its gruesome beginning to the shattering conclusion. Four friends start out driving to a wedding together…only they never make it. While driving through the desert, their car breaks down — and from that point, they end up taking an entirely different journey — one that leads them to their own Hell and back. A nightmare of mayhem that causes them to question their friendships, their lives, and even themselves. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ZERO GIRL TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores August 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the FOUR WOMEN TP, Sam Kieth's other hit HOMAGE COMICS miniseries is collected in this engaging trade paperback. Amy Smootster isn't like other teenagers. Besides falling in love with her guidance counselor and trying to survive high school, a whole mess of weirdness is about to fall at Amy's (wet) feet. SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $14.95 VERTIGO 100% #3 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL POPE; COVER BY POPE In stores August 14. An awkward romance survives a daring culinary adventure as petite, distrusting, gun-toting Kim finds a lot to like about the large and comforting presence of Eloy. On the other side of town, Gastro dancer Daisy and John the busboy enjoy a cool holographic dining experience that leads to hot passion in the shower. Meanwhile, a disgruntled Strel continues to ignore Haitous's desperate attempts to reach her. Haitous prepares for a dangerous boxing match that could rekindle his fading career…or just kill him. MATURE READERS B&W, 48 PG. (3 OF 5) $5.95 100 BULLETS #37 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON Retro-solicited; in stores July 31. "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 pawn or a player? Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for APR020480D have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 100 BULLETS #38 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores August 28. 2002 Harvey Award-winner for "Best Continuing Series," "Best Writer" and "Best Artist." "Cole Burns Slow Hand." The second in a series of six standalone stories finds Minuteman Cole Burns returning to his old stomping grounds of New York City. Question is, is he there for business or pleasure? For a man like Cole, business usually means someone else is caught in the cross-hairs. This job, though, might not be so easy. At least not if Mr. Shepherd has anything to say about it. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for MAY02 0260D have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #18 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY MARC LAMING AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY JIM SILKE In stores August 21. Part 2 of the 5-part "Coming Home." In "Beth Wish," Harry Kraft comes face to face with his spiteful wife, who's making a fortune in mail-order porn. Will Beth turn his life into a living hell, or can Harry get protection from the cops on the take? The Korean War winds down, and it's the joy of sax, as Ethlie meets Artie at the jazz club. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 BIGG TIME WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TY TEMPLETON; COVER BY TEMPLETON In stores August 21. What do you do when your "guardian angel" just happens to hate you and is determined to ruin your life? That's what happens to Lester Bigg in BIGG TIME, an original graphic novel from VERTIGO. It's a hilarious dark comedy from the twisted mind of cartoonist Ty Templeton! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 8X11, 128 PG, FC $19.95 CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #16 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores August 28. "Amok in America" Part 1 of 3. Angela returns to California for a showdown with G.O.O.D. Meanwhile, the woman who has shadowed her life since the series began goes on a rampage in New York. Plus, Anita Manaday confronts Damon Devlin about their terrible shared secret. All this, and Go-Go goes skinny- dipping! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE CRUSADES #18 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY ARON WIESENFELD In stores August 7. Shockjock Anton comes home to San Fran with his tail between his legs, smarting from his Hollywood rejection. But he may find his welcome less than warm at home. As the clock ticks toward another vicious killing, will our buxom brunette Venus get to Detective Petronas in time, so together they save the day? And will they celebrate by getting hitched? Or will the scarred, broken man she's come to know as The Knight be Venus's saviour in tarnished armor? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FABLES #4 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY LAN MEDINA AND CRAIG HAMILTON; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores August 14. Part 4 of 5-part "Legends in Exile." Bigby Wolf's investigation into Rose's murder reaches its climax at the Remembrance Day Ball, an annual event that commemorates and revisits the secret history of Fabletown. But who would invite a psycho-killer to the most prestigious social event of the year? Plus, Bigby dusts off his twenty-year-old tuxedo, grabs a partner and hits the dance floor — with disastrous results. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FILTH #3 WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHRIS WESTON AND GARY ERSKINE; COVER BY CARLOS SEGURA In stores August 7. Grant Morrison's new VERTIGO series continues! Welcome to the Paperverse, where testosterone-fuelled supermen and pneumatic fantasy-heroines battle for truth and justice, and reality is merely a page-turn away. Meanwhile, a visit from an unexpected guest catches the attention of Greg Feely's nosy neighbor. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 13) $2.95 HELLBLAZER #175 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY STEVE DILLON AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores July 31. 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… Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for APR020489D have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #176 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY STEVE DILLON AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores August 28. "High on Life," Part 2 of 2. With Angie in a hospital bed and the mystery of Gemma's absence deepening, John is starting to take things personally. But the only way to cleanse Elster Tower of its aura of evil and madness is to take the fight to his enemies. No weapons, no plan, no backup. But sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for MAY020270D have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #14 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND STEVE BIRD; PAINTED COVER BY JON FOSTER In stores August 14. It's war…and the gloves are off. Ever since Tim Hunter first appeared on the scene, expectations of a huge and terrible magic war have been building. Plans were drawn up, preparations made and forces gathered, by all sides. Now those forces finally have been unleashed and the twisted rune of war casts its bloody shadow across the world. As casualties mount and London becomes a battleground, Tim is forced to defend friends, allies and even lovers from the wrath of the Golden Lotus and the mysterious Triskelle. But is he ready to lead the fight? And whom can he trust? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 LUCIFER #29 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores August 21. "Inferno," Part 1 of 4. Lucifer is back in Hell preparing to duel his most uncompromising foe, Amenadiel of the Thrones. And with Lucifer's power still locked inside Izanami's tainted feathers, there's no chance that he can win. But when Mazikeen sets out into the realms of pain to locate the feathers, she meets a very near and very dear enemy of her own. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER: A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED TP WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS, DEAN ORMSTON AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores August 14. The third trade paperback collecting the acclaimed VERTIGO series LUCIFER, A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED finds the Lightbringer hard at work on a New Creation — outside the bounds of any authority but his own, complete with a new pair of inhabitants for a new Garden of Eden. But as he tries his hand at universe-building, back on Earth (and in Hell) schemes and betrayals continue to grow. Reprints LUCIFER #14-20. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS TP WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS, DEAN ORMSTON AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores August 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of LUCIFER: A DALLIANCE WITH THE DAMNED, this trade paperback reprints the storylines "The House of Windowless Rooms" and "Children and Monsters" from LUCIFER #5-13. This volume follows Lucifer Morningstar on his quest to reclaim his wings from their millennia-old resting place, and the consequences that unfurl as a result of that quest's outcome. (STAR14744D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $17.95 ******************************* LUCIFER: NIRVANA WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JON J MUTH In stores August 28. A beautiful angel with an ancient score to settle puts out a contract on Lucifer Morningstar. But can the Devil really die? Alerted by an attack on Lux, his L.A. piano bar, Lucifer follows a trail that leads him from the mercurial realm of the Dreaming to the luminous streets of Beijing. It's up to The Morningstar to fight his most difficult battle — of body and spirit — as he falls into the jaws of a trap that doesn't even exist until it's sprung. Featuring guest-appearances by Daniel, the new Sandman, as well as Lucifer's masked accomplice, Mazikeen. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $5.95 MIDNIGHT, MASS #5 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY JESUS SAÍZ AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores August 21. "The Four Sisters," Part 2 of 3. Adam and Julia are trapped in a room full of bugs, with a ceiling full of spikes descending toward them. And waiting outside, the Midwives of Kali are about to resurrect a spirit so malevolent that it would change the world forever. Oh, and then things go wrong… MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 8) $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #59 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores August 14. It's Spider Jerusalem in his final meeting with President Callahan, surrounded by a city on fire and government troops in open conflict with civilians. It ends here. One way or the other. It's all leading to the final issue of TRANSMETROPOLITAN next month. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 VERTIGO POP: TOKYO! #2 WRITTEN BY JONATHAN VANKIN; ART AND COVER BY SETH FISHER In stores August 14. The first VERTIGO POP! experience continues. A kidnapped pop star's future hangs in the balance as Maki, the carefree costumed teenager, leads her hapless gaijin companion straight into the twisted heart of Tokyo's underworld. Gasp as our intrepid American hero Steve smashes a ramen cart with a stolen futuristic limo! Shudder as aspiring yakuza member Ryuji attempts to slice off his pinky with a sushi knife! Gape at drunken salarymen, Shibuya pick-up artists and a city that encourages grown men to relieve themselves in public! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 Y — THE LAST MAN #2 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PIA GUERRA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores August 21. VERTIGO's new ongoing sci-fi adventure continues! When a mysterious plague kills all male life on the planet, what do women do with the billions of corpses? Yorick Brown, the only man still alive, discovers the horrific answer to that question as he travels to Washington in search of his Congresswoman mother. Will Yorick survive this dangerous new "unmanned world" long enough to find out which unexpected female has just been named president of the United States... or will he become a corpse himself? MATURE READERS FC, 40 PG. $2.95 MAD MAD ABOUT THE MOB TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores August 21. We're putting you down for 20 cases of this book. You got a problem wit' dat? Take a look at organized — and disorganized — crime, as MAD Magazine collects its best mob satires, including The Godfather, Analyze This, The Untouchables, Scarface, and The Sopranos. Written and illustrated by the "Usual Gang of Idiots," this volume features an introduction by TV critic Joel Siegel (Good Morning America). For more information, see the feature article. SC, 8X11, 96PG, B&W $8.95 MAD MAGAZINE #421 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores August 7. As the warm breezes of summer caress us, we know that all too soon, the icy chills of fall and winter will be upon us, and the fields will lie fallow in their wake. How will the new issue of MAD make things better, you ask? Well, it couldn't hurt. MAGAZINE, 48PG, FC/B&W $3.50 MAD COLOR SPECIAL #6 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores August 14. It's more cover-to-cover color that will have your head spinning! Featuring classic MAD articles, most in color for the first time! If you couldn't make out what something was in black and white, it becomes all-too-clear here. Don't you wish you didn't know? MAGAZINE, 48PG, FC $3.99 THE MAD MONSTER BOOK OF HORRIFYING CLICHES HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS Advance-solicited; in stores November 6. Are you ever Seized by an Uncontrollable Desire to spend more time Escaping the Doldrums and Letting Out an Insane Cackle in the process? Then get ready for this new 96-page hardcover collecting eighty of the best, crazy, colloquial creatures created by MAD's Paul Coker, Jr. and Phil Hahn. Newly colored, this first-ever collection comes with two all-new introductions by none other than…Paul Coker, Jr. and Phil Hahn. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 6X5, 96PG, B&W $9.95 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 August-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Retailers please note: Some of these products may be offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. CLASSIC AQUAMAN STATUE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores November 20. Before becoming a bearded, harpoon-handed hero, Aquaman sported his classic orange and green costume. Now DC Direct presents the CLASSIC AQUAMAN STATUE — a hand- painted, cold-cast porcelain statue featuring the King of the Seven Seas as he originally appeared. Aquaman stands approximately 11" tall with base (14 1/2" tall with trident) x 7" wide x 6 1/2" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. STATUE $195.00 CLASSIC BIZARRO MINI-BUST SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores November 6. He's one of Superman's strangest and most enduring foes from the Silver Age of Comics: the backwards-thinking Bizarro! This imperfect duplicate of the Man of Steel, created by criminal scientist Lex Luthor, has all the powers of Superman...and the mind of a child. Now Bizarro No. 1 ponders the square world that's home to a whole race of Bizarros in the CLASSIC BIZARRO MINI-BUST. This hand- painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 6 1/2" tall and 5 1/8" wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. MINI-BUST $45.00 THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN OVERSIZED POSTER ART BY FRANK MILLER Advance-solicited; in stores September 25. The Dark Knight returns... this time, for good — as a stunning new oversized poster! In celebration of THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES BACK, the long-awaited sequel to the classic Frank Miller tale, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, comes this gigantic poster — featuring the art by Frank Miller & Lynn Varley that originally appeared on the DK2 promotional poster. Now you can own this image of the Dark Knight and his sidekick Catgirl, which measures a whoppin' 24" x 59 1/2". POSTER, 24X60, FC $19.95 GREEN ARROW POSTER PAINTED ART BY MATT WAGNER Advance-solicited; in stores September 25. Green Arrow is back! The hugely successful and acclaimed GREEN ARROW monthly series has now spawned a 24" x 36" poster! This poster features the painted art by Matt Wagner that graced the cover of the GREEN ARROW: QUIVER hardcover (collecting the story arc that brought Green Arrow Oliver Queen back from the dead and firmly into the heart of the DC Universe). POSTER, 24X36, FC $7.95 HAWKMAN POSTER PAINTED ART BY ANDREW ROBINSON Advance-solicited; in stores September 25. Winging his way back into his own monthly title, Hawkman is taking not only to the skies, but to your walls as well! Featuring the painted art by Andrew Robinson from the cover of the best-selling HAWKMAN #1, this full-color, 24" x 36" poster is a breathtaking celebration of the Winged Wonder and the joy of flight. POSTER, 24X36, FC $7.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: THE FLASH MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO Advance-solicited; in stores November 6. DC Direct continues its solid-selling line of cold-cast porcelain maquettes based on the Justice League heroes as they appear in the exciting WB Animation series on the Cartoon Network! Based on models designed for the series and produced for the artists and animators to base their drawings and products on, these special maquettes are now available to fans. THE FLASH MAQUETTE stands approximately 8 5/8" tall and 3 1/8" wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. MAQUETTE $89.95 MR. FREEZE SNOWGLOBE SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL Advance-solicited; in stores November 13. Baby, it's cold outside...and that's just the way Mr. Freeze, one of Batman's deadliest foes, likes it! From Batman: The Animated Series comes the MR. FREEZE SNOWGLOBE, featuring the frost-bitten felon surrounded by snow, in a globe sitting atop a base of ice in which Batman and Robin are frozen. The fully-painted relief sculpts of the heroes can be seen through the "clear" resin ice of the base. This snowglobe is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, standing approximately 7 1/8" tall and 3 3/4" wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. SNOWGLOBE $79.95 POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES I: COSMIC BOY & SATURN GIRL Advance-solicited; in stores December 4. The latest batch of POCKET SUPER HEROES are here! This time, the Legion of Super-Heroes are introduced to the lineup with two of the founding members of the 30th Century's greatest heroes — the magnetically powered COSMIC BOY and the telepathic SATURN GIRL. Both figures feature articulation and are packaged together in a 4-color blister pack, which includes backdrop art, story card and plastic stand. 2-FIGURE SET $9.95 POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES I: GOLDEN AGE DR. FATE & THE SPECTRE Advance-solicited; in stores December 4. From the Golden Age of Comics comes two of the mightiest masters of magic and the supernatural! Proving that size doesn't matter, POCKET SUPER HEROES showcases the magical might of DR. FATE — possessor of the mystical Helmet of Nabu, an ancient artifact that grants him near limitless magical power. Police detective Jim Corrigan was murdered by gangsters and given the chance to return to life as THE SPECTRE, the spirit of vengeance! Both figures feature articulation and are packaged together in a 4-color blister pack, which includes backdrop art, story card and plastic stand. 2-FIGURE SET $9.95 POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES I: GOLDEN AGE GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT & SOLOMON GRUNDY Advance-solicited; in stores December 4. One hero! One villain! Two small costumed characters pack big action as the DC Direct line of POCKET SUPER HEROES continues with Golden Age adversaries GREEN LANTERN and SOLOMON GRUNDY. Earth's first Green Lantern, engineer Alan Scott found a strange green lantern carved from a meteor from which he fashioned a ring that enabled him to make real anything he could imagine. Invulnerable to harm and possessing near limitless strength, the mindless brute known as Solomon Grundy is an almost unstoppable foe! Both figures feature articulation and are packaged together in a 4-color blister pack, which includes backdrop art, story card and plastic stand. 2-FIGURE SET $9.95 POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES I: MON-EL AND LIGHTNING LAD Advance-solicited; in stores December 4. Small heroes...ready for big action! The POCKET SUPER HEROES from DC Direct continues its introduction of the Legion of Super-Heroes with MON-EL and LIGHTNING LAD! At first believed to be Superboy's long-lost brother from Krypton, Mon-El became one of the 30th century's greatest heroes. One of three siblings to be exposed to the deadly power of the lightning beasts, Garth Ranzz gained the power to control electricity as Lightning Lad. Both figures feature articulation and are packaged together in a 4- color blister pack, which includes backdrop art, story card and plastic stand. 2-FIGURE SET $9.95 SUPERGIRL MINI-STATUE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER; BASED ON DESIGNS BY GARY FRANK Advance-solicited; in stores November 27. An artificial being from another dimension, Supergirl came to Earth and was raised by Clark Kent's parents before sacrificing herself by merging her protoplasmic body with a dying girl, Linda Danvers. Now Supergirl is a force for good — an earth-bound angel on a mission to protect mankind from every form of evil. The SUPERGIRL MINI-STATUE is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain miniature version (measuring approximately 5 5/8" tall x 2 3/4" wide x 3 1/4" deep) of the full-size SUPERGIRL STATUE. Packaged in a 4-color box. MINI-STATUE $39.95 DC DIRECT SNEAK PEEK 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 pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for September-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: BATMAN MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO Pre-solicited; in stores December 4. DC Direct completes its line of cold-cast porcelain maquettes based on the Justice League heroes as they appear in the exciting WB Animation series on the Cartoon Network! Based on models designed for the series and produced for the artists and animators on which to base their drawings and products on, these special maquettes are now available to fans. The BATMAN MAQUETTE stands approximately 9 1/4" tall x 5" wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers please note: This product is being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. MAQUETTE $89.95 THE SPIRIT MINI-BUST SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP Pre-solicited; in stores December 11. Criminologist Denny Colt let the world believe he was dead, to continue his war against crime as the masked vigilante The Spirit. Throughout his career, The Spirit fought some of the world's deadliest villains with nothing more than his wits, his fists and his tongue planted firmly in his cheek. Now, DC Direct has brought Will Eisner's classic hero back to life in THE SPIRIT MINI-BUST, a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust standing approximately 5 1/4" tall x 3 5/8" wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. MINI-BUST $45.00 IMAGE COMICS AGE OF BRONZE #14 by Eric Shanower The Concept: Age of Bronze presents the ancient and thrilling tradition of the world- famous Trojan War, freshly retold for the 21st century. All the drama of the time-honored story unfolds before your eyes, all the familiar people and event, the beautiful Helen, the wily Odysseus, the noble Achilles, and the deadly Trojan Horse. All the comedy, all the tragedy, all the wide canvas of human drama unfolds within the pages of Age of Bronze. This Issue: Scattered by a storm, the Achaean fleet limps homeward, the fate of the war with Troy in doubt. After easily persuading Odysseus to join him at Mycenae, High King Agamemnon encounters unwelcome resistance from his wife when she refuses to sleep with him. Meanwhile, Achilles returns to Skyros where his wife and son await him. But a difficult choice awaits him as well-a choice between Deidamia and Patroklus. Quarterly ongoing series. In stores the week of August 14th. b&w, 32pg $3.50 ATHENA INC #3 (W) Brian Haberlin (A) Jay Anacleto Cover A by Jay Anacleto Cover B by Brian Haberlin 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 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 is hearing voices and they are getting louder by the minute... the bad thing is she knows where these voices are coming from... herself! And she just won't shut up! As for the Mary side of things...well, she is on the run full tilt from Athena Inc. and has picked up some help from a very unlikely source, Randall Horne, the only recently ex-head of research at Athena Inc. But can one old man really tip the scales of fate in her favor versus other highly trained Manhunters? Open a copy up and see. In stores the week of August 7th. Ongoing bi-monthly series MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 BASTARD SAMURAI #3 (W) Mike Oeming and Miles Gunter (A) Kelsey Shannon (I) Mike Oeming (Cover) Mike Oeming 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: Jiro faces off against his Master in a Japanese cemetery. Can Jiro match the skills of the man that taught him how to kill? Between master and student, who is the real Samurai? And where the hell is Toshi? All questions are answered and the stage is set for Bastard Samurai II. Also features a Toshi backup drawn by Oeming! In stores the week of August 7th. FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #2 (W) Munier Shurief (P) Alex Ross and Wilson Tortosa (C) Shane Law and Udon Studios The Concept: Banded together to protect the earth, G-Force is a team of five highly trained teenagers who keep the world safe from all manner of evil threats! Using an array of advanced weapons and even-more-advanced vehicles, the team best known for their 1970's cartoon series is set to be taken into the 21st Century by some of the top talents in comics! This Issue: The hottest event of the summer continues as the attack on Earth has begun, and only the super-team known as G-Force stands between the forces of evil and our planet's utter destruction. Can Mark, Jason, Keyop, Tiny and Princess defeat Zoltar and the soldiers of Spectra? Buy this issue with an all new Alex Ross cover and find out! In stores the week of August 14th. FC, 32pg $2.95 DEFIANCE #4 (W) Douglass Barré (A) Kano Kang and Zack Suh (Cover) Kano Kang and Zack Suh The Concept: If Ivan doesn't deliver his message, here's what's going to happen: 1.) Satan takes over the earth and reigns over it with fire and terror. 2.) Nothing else, for all eternity. So, it's up to Cleo and Lym, two hell-born agents of Satan's rival, to keep Ivan alive long enough to get his job done. The only problem? Ivan doesn't even remember the message he was sent back to earth to deliver... This Issue: "The Messenger" Part Four of Four—Li'l Cleo couldn't save Ivan... can the original Cleo do any better? She and Lym finally find the Messenger, but so does Mayor Lowe Thibodeaux and his unwelcome mental roommate, the Devil. You just know things aren't going to end well when all your characters meet for the first time and proceed to start shedding their skin and exploding and stuff. The first act of DEFIANCE comes to a shattering conclusion with this issue! Bimonthly. In stores the week of August 28th. FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE #9 (W) Josh Blaylock (A)Steve Kurth (I)John Larter (C) Mike Zeck The Concept: G.I.JOE is the code name for America's daring and highly trained special mission force. It's purpose: to defend freedom against COBRA, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. This Issue: This is it! The issue you've been waiting for. The world's two baddest ninjas go head to head in an Arashikage battle royal! Snake-Eyes. Storm Shadow. That's all you need to know. In stores the week of August 14th. FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE BATTLE FILES #3 (W) Scott Wherle (A)Various (C) David Michael Beck The Concept: G.I. JOE is the code name for America's daring and highly trained special mission force. It's purpose: to defend freedom against COBRA, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. This Issue: The last of the G.I .Joe sourcebook volumes is here! Find out everything you ever wanted to know about Joe and Cobra vehicles, gadgets, and equipment. Want to know the layout of Zartan's Everglades compound? What's the Joe wrist-com all about? That and more are in Battle Files #3. In stores the week of August 21st. FC, 48pg (3 of 3) $5.95 HELLSPAWN #16 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (A) Ben Templesmith (Cover) Ben Templesmith The Concept: Featuring the same core character as the long-running Spawn comic book, Hellspawn mires the protagonist in a dark, foreboding world of grime and dirty secrets. While Spawn highlights a battle between the dark and the light, Hellspawn is struggling mightily to keep the blackness at bay. This book is the stripped-down ugly essence of Todd McFarlane's Hell-born creation. This Issue: "Hellworld" Part 4, the Conclusion—The heart of man is the place the Devil's in: I feel sometimes a hell within myself. All of Hellworld will stagger at the power of a Hellspawn out of control! What was illusion is now terrifyingly indisputable and the she- demon seducer Hel will come face to face with Spawn on his own terms. The lies are put aside and Spawn will confront the inhabitants of a thousands pits of Hell to rescue one innocent girl whose life he put in jeopardy. This will be the Hellspawn's finest hour ... or his last. In stores the week of August 21st. FC, 32pg $2.50 HOLY TERROR #1 (W) Jason Caskey (A) Phil Hester (I) Jim Woodyard The Concept: Sometimes the worst that can happen is that your dreams come true, and they turn out to be nightmares. Take, for example, Max Brody. He's a guy struggling to live up to his father's legend and make a name for himself in the wild world of professional wrestling. All he needs is one break. He gets that break, but is it worth it? Is fame and fortune enough for a man to risk his very soul? This Issue: What is the bizarre connection between ancient Aztec curses and the world of professional wrestling? Find out, as wrestler Max Brody dons a mysterious black mask and takes on the persona of the Holy Terror. Join us as Max discovers that real battles have no scripted outcome, and glory is a small reward in exchange for one man's soul! In stores the week of August 21st. FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 LIBERTY MEADOWS #27 by Frank Cho The Concept: Life and love in Liberty Meadows, the animal sanctuary. Where everything and anything can happen. This Issue: Brandy goes to her first comic book convention with the boys to meet various comic celebrities and...disaster. Ralph, the midget circus bear, prepares to reclaim the world record as the fastest airborne animal with a little help from Jen, a lovely NASA engineer. Bi-monthly ongoing series. In stores the week of August 14th. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MCFARLANE'S MOVIE MANIACS 5 McFarlane Toys McFarlane Toys' infamous Movie Maniacs series continues to expand. One of the world's most popular and highly anticipated action figures lines, Series 5 expands the boundaries of what's considered a "maniac" with the most beautifully sculpted and eclectic collection yet! T-800 Endoskeleton, Sarah Connor, Jason X, The Tooth Fairy, Lord of Darkness, & The Djinn. (#17700) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: BASEBALL SERIES 3 McFarlane Toys Our third series of big league superstars features eight more of the finest hitting, pitching and fielding players in Major League Baseball. Each action figure comes complete with official team uniform, equipment and has its own custom base. Chipper Jones, Adam Dunn, Jason Giambi, Curt Schilling, Roberto Alomar, Juan Gonzalez, Roy Oswalt, Vladamir Guerrero. (#70260) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: FOOTBALL SERIES 4 McFarlane Toys McFarlane Toys' fourth series of gridiron greats features an increased set size, from six players to eight. And what a group of eight. This series includes several of the most highly requested athletes, all in action poses with complete uniforms and equipment. Brett Favre, Terrell Owens, Peyton Manning, Jason Sehorn, Donovan McNabb, Ricky Williams, Michael Vick, Curtin Martin. (#70320) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MICRONAUTS #2 (W) Scott Wherle (A) Eric Wolfe Hanson (I)Barb Schulz (Cover) Dave Johnson The Concept: Within our own universe lies another universe unbeknownst to us... until now. The realm of the MICRONAUTS - a place ruled by evil tyrant, Baron Karza, whose scientific marvels offer his people immortality, at the cost of their humanity. When unsuspecting, Ryan Archer is thrown into their world, we find that not only are things about to change, but Ryan will have much to do with it. This Issue: Meet Persephone. In a fantastic, cold and metallic, science fiction landscape, she's the most beautiful woman stranded and incarcerated Earthman Ryan Archer has ever laid eyes upon. But is she friend or foe? Meanwhile, we learn from the warrior Acroyear, the details of Baron Karza's malicious rise to power and how he became the powermad dictator that he is. It's not a pretty story. Bi-Monthly ongoing series. In stores the week of August 7th. FC 32pp $2.95 POWERS #24 (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming 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 take them from the seediest underbelly a city has to offer, to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. This Issue: "Anarchy" Part Four—Its anarchy in the streets!! The public has turned against its superheroes and the bodies are piling up! Will the superheroes turn on the people and if so, is there any way for the police to stop them. Ongoing monthly series. In stores the week of August 14th. MATURE READERS FC 32pp $2.95 POWERS TP VOL III: LITTLE DEATHS (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming The next edition in the best selling trade paperback line in Image central history is here by overwhelming demand. A selection of Powers most intriguing and salacious stories published to date. Plus, an explosive gathering of some of the most hard to find Powers material. "GROUPIES": A superhero sex scandal like you have never seen before. When one of the biggest horndog's in the history of superheroes is found dead in bed, the underworld of superheroes groupies comes into the spotlight. Collecting Powers #12-14. "RIDE ALONG": Warren Ellis guest-stars as himself. Warren invites himself onto a research ride-along with the stars of Powers and wouldn't you know it, things turn terribly wrong right away! Find out why this long out of print story, originally seen in Powers #7, is our number one requested reprint. PLUS: The very first reprinting of the entire Powers Wizard Edition, plus the complete, critically-acclaimed Powers Annual. Powers: Who Killed Madman? A devious Powers parody by Bendis and Oeming with a staggering array of comic book superstar guest- stars that has to be seen to be believed. The Powers Coloring & Activity Book: No, we are not joking. Bonus Story: "KEYS": A noir crime story. The very first collaboration between Bendis and Oeming. Plus: A dazzling Mike Oeming sketchbook, a cover gallery, an in-depth interview with Brian Michael Bendis, and a brand new cover by Oeming. In stores the week of August 28th. SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $18.95 REX MUNDI #0 (W) Arvid Nelson (A) Eric J The Concept: What if Europe never crawled out of the dark ages? What if magic and the occult sciences were real? Welcome to Rex Mundi. Jazz is all the rage in the smoky nightclubs of Paris, but kings still rule Europe, and the Holy Inquisition maintains order with an iron fist. Far from prying eyes, sorcerers practice magical arts rumored to have been founded in Biblical times. Amidst this setting, thunderheads of a cataclysmic war are gathering... This Issue: A dark secret threatens the life of father Gerard Marin, a Catholic priest with a checkered past. Fearing the torture chambers of the Inquisition, Marin turns to his only friend, Master Physician, Julien Saunière. Saunière uncovers a mystery that stretches from the slums of present-day France to the walls of Jerusalem during the darkest days of the Crusades. At the center of the mystery is a secret someone is willing to kill for... In stores the week of August 28th. FC, 32pg $2.95 RISING STARS #21 (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P/I) Brent Anderson (C) John Starr 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: The government has developed a weapon capable of destroying the Specials, causing them to go into hiding. Will the government be able to systematically hunt them down and destroy them as it did to Pyre? And with the Specials hidden, what will happen to the order they put in place? Find out as J. Michael Straczynski's epic masterpiece heads toward its climatic conclusion! In stores the week of August 21st. FC 32pp (21 of 24) $2.99 RISING STARS POSTER: POET (P) Brent Anderson (C) Peter Steigerwald By popular demand, the incredible Poet image from the cover of Rising Stars #17 is now available as a full size poster! One of the most profound Rising Stars images from the series, this great poster is sure to please any fan of the ground breaking series! Ships rolled & tubed. In stores the week of August 7th. Poster, 24x36, FC PI RISING STARS: VISITATIONS TP (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Frank/Zanier/Cha (I) Gorder & Livesay (C) Liquid!/Nelson/Starr/Evans Collected together for the first time, you can now get your hands on some of J. Michael Straczynski's most sought after Rising Stars stories. Including the rare zero issue with an additional 6 page story illustrated by Gary Frank, the limited 1/2 issue, and the very FIRST Rising Stars Preview issue, this incredible collection showcasing several unique tales of the Specials is not to be missed! Plus, with added sketches and an all new cover by Brent Anderson, this great collection is sure to find a home with you! Prestige Format In stores the week of August 14th. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $8.99 SAVAGE DRAGON #102 by Erik Larsen The Concept: While the World's Greatest Super-hero, the Savage Dragon, fights to make the world a better place, his son Malcolm Eugene Jackson Dragon takes up the fight in his own way! This Issue: Savage Dragon faces the most disturbing foe he's ever faced, the villainous Afterbirth! It's Child Warfare in the inimitable Image fashion! Who says child abuse can't be wholesome entertainment fit for the whole family? (Okay, that's stretching it-It won't be pretty). Meanwhile, Savage Dragon's son, Malcolm Eugene Jackson Dragon continues his quest to free his captive friends from the clutches of an evil organization hell bent on World Domination. Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation! Ongoing monthly series. In stores the week of August 21st. FC, 32pg $2.95 SPAWN #125 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane 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: "Wake Up Dreaming" Part I—While crossing the middle of America, Spawn finds himself in a small town called Bliss, a town which seems to be populated entirely by key people from his past. Is it a trick? A dream? Some secret pocket of Hell? If they know, the townspeople of Bliss aren't telling. While shadows of the past and shades of a dark future are gathering on the horizon, Spawn is forced to question everything he once believed about himself ... and his former life as Al Simmons. Ongoing monthly series. In stores the week of August 28th. FC, 32pg $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #9-14 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. Spawn: The Dark Ages issues #9-14 featuring the intricate writing of Brian Holguin (Spawn) and the dark, gritty artwork of Liam McCormack-Sharp, this group of Spawn: The Dark Ages issues further chronicles Lord Covenant and his rebirth as a Hellspawn. Set in the dank, violent world of post-Crusades Europe, these issues comprise the "Child's Crusade" story arc, detailing a tremendous and violent battle between two forces, one of which is aided by the Hellspawn. SUPERPATRIOT: AMERICA'S FIGHTING FORCE #2 (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Cory Walker (Cover) Cory Walker The Concept: Super soldier, Johnny Armstrong has been battling the forces of evil since World War II. His illustrious career has had many pitfalls and triumphs over the many years of his activity. In the early '90s it seemed that career had come to an end, his arms and legs missing, the result of a deadly battle with Chicago's notorious criminal organization, the Vicious Circle. His broken body was rebuilt into the ultimate killing machine. More machine than man, Johnny found himself pawn of criminals and the government. In control of his life at last he tries to pick up the pieces and regain some semblance of the life he knew. This Issue: The Pulse pounding patriotic pandemonium continues! Our star spangled hero teams up with his long lost son to thwart the nefarious schemes of Hydro, an organization hell bent on returning man to it's water breathing roots, no matter what the cost! Meanwhile, his old Nazi sparring partner from World War II, Baron Blitzkrieg, continues his plans to rid the world of SuperPatriot once and for all. This issue also features the return of one of SuperPatriot's oldest foes, thought dead, but now more deadly than ever! You gotta see this one to believe it! Brought to you by the swingin' Indy sensations Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker. In stores the week of August 7th. FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 TOMB RAIDER VS. THE DARKNESS SPECIAL (W) David Wohl (P) Billy Tan (C) Steve Firchow Available for the first time! The incredible topcowstore.com exclusive, Tomb Raider vs. The Darkness is being made available for the first time for those of you who may have missed out on obtaining this incredible issue. Tomb Raider and The Darkness meet for the FIRST time right here, and the outcome isn't what you'd expect!! With art by Billy Tan and colors by Steve Firchow, this is one exclusive you'll want to get your hands on! Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. In stores the week of August 28th. STANDARD ED.—FC, 16pg PI RUBY FOIL ED.—FC, 16pg PI TOMB RAIDER JOURNEYS #6 (W) Fiona Avery (P) Drew Johnson (I) Jay Leisten (C) Jonathan D. Smith 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: The events on the eve of Lara's high school reunion are just beginning to heat up. Offered a ride back to 10 Downing Street by her former schoolmate-turned-Prime Minister, Lara is given the assignment of a lifetime. As Lara ponders taking this job, a bizarre assortment of supernatural and unexpected guests show up to persuade her to take the job. Some of the ghostly mediators are friendly, some confusing, and some downright dangerous! In stores the week of August 7th. FC, 32pg (6 of 12) $2.99 TOMB RAIDER #17 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Andy Park (I) Jonathan Sibal (c) Jonathan D. Smith Lara's ready for anything, even space, in this great exclusive cover. Previously available only at the 2001 Boston convention, this incredible exclusive Tomb Raider cover is a must for any Lara Croft fan! Quantites are limited so make sure to grab yours today! FC, 32pg PI UNIVERSE #1 TOP COW SELECT ALTERNATE FOIL COVER (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Clayton Crain (I) Jonathan Galpion (c) Steve Firchow A previous 2001 convention exclusive, this incredible first issue of Universe is now available for the first time!! A Top Cow Select Exclusive, this incredible cover by Dale Keown features the Rapture as only Dale can draw it, and is complimented by a speckle foiled logo! One of the hottest covers of last year, our quantities are limited so make sure to get your hands on your copy today! Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg PI WITCHBLADE #58 (W) David Wohl (P) Francis Manapul (I) Jason Gorder (C) Steve Firchow The Concept: Police officer Sara Pezzini has come into possession of the Witchblade, a demonic gauntlet that throws her into a world of supernatural menaces unlike any she knew existed before. Will she control the Witchblade, or will it control her body and soul? This Issue: Tensions mount between Sara Pezzini and Joe Siry as new questions emerge about Siry's involvement in Sara's father's death. And just what does all of that have to do with the Witchblade? The shocking answer begins to be revealed in this very issue! In stores the week of August 28th. FC, 32pg $2.50 WORLD CLASS COMICS #1 (W) Gary Carlson, Terrance Griep, Jr., Jeff Pedigo, & James Chambers (A) Glenn Whitmore, Vatche Mavlian, Tim Stiles, Tony Manginelli, and Ron Fontes (Cover) Glenn Whitmore The Concept: The creator of Big Bang Comics continues to celebrate the magic of comics history with five great stories from the twilight of the GOLDEN AGE and the beginning of the SILVER AGE with this all new edition of WORLD CLASS COMICS! This Issue: DR STELLAR faces both Professor Panic and a giant comet on a collision course with Earth. Only SPEED QUEEN can stop a maniac from using stolen uranium to commit crimes via telephone. The HUMAN SUB leads an expedition to a fabled shipwreck where they discover an angry amphibious dinosaur that may have sunk the Goliath in the first place. VITA-MAN pops his "Panacea Pills" to take on a gang operating out of a gym. Plus: the mysterious origin of MR. MARTIAN: is he here to save us or to prepare for the invasion when Mars attacks Earth? In stores the week of August 28th. b&w, 40pg $4.95 MARVEL COMICS Max Comics Welcome to MAX Comics, the new imprint straight from the warped minds of Marvel! whether you crave horror, humor, western, or crime fiction, we have your fix! And remember, all of these twisted tales are suggested for Mature Readers! BLADE #6 painted cover by tim bradstreet christopher hinz (w)/homs (p & i) Special stand-alone issue! A parent coming back to visit their child is a good thing, right? Not if they're dead! Horror hits home for the vampire slayer! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/PARENTAL WARNING 2.99 ALIAS #13 painted cover by david mack brian michael bendis (w)/michael gaydos (a) Small town trouble continues for MAX's big city P.I.! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/PARENTAL WARNING 2.99 APACHE SKIES #2 painted cover by leonardo manco john ostrander (w)/leonardo manco (a) Continuing the fully-painted, wild Western! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/PARENTAL WARNING 2.99 THE HOOD #4 cover by kyle hotz brian k. vaughan (w)/kyle hotz (p)/eric powell (i) Continuing the street-level look into the mind of a new villain! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/PARENTAL WARNING 2.99 Spider-Man It's official: arachno-mania has swept the planet! Spider-Man is the world's #1 super hero... And we've got the hottest creators in the biz weaving new adventures each and every month! Whether you're a new fan or a veteran reader, we've got the Spidey that you need! ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #25 cover by mark bagley brian michael bendis (w)/mark bagley (p)/art thibert (i) It's the rematch of the year: Spider-Man vs. the Green Goblin! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES 2.25 PETER PARKER SPIDER-MAN #47 cover by humberto ramos paul jenkins (w)/humberto ramos (p)/wayne faucher (i) The crazed conclusion to the Green Goblin saga! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #44 cover by jason pearson j. michael straczynski (w)/john romita jr. (p)/scott hanna (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #17 cover by leo fernandez daniel way (w)/leo fernandez (P) Like HBO's Oz? Wait until you read part two of Tombstone's fun time in jail! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/CARDSTOCK COVER/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT: THE EVIL THAT MEN DO #3 cover by terry & rachel dodson kevin smith (w)/terry dodson (p)/rachel dodson (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/CARDSTOCK COVER/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 SPIDER-MAN: BLUE #4 cover by tim sale jeph loeb (w)/tim sale (p & i) Continuing the Marvel Knights look at Spidey's college years! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/CARDSTOCK COVER/FC/MARVEL PG 3.50 SPIDER-MAN: GET KRAVEN #3 cover by joe quesada ron zimmerman (w)/JOHN MCCREA (p)/JAMES HOGDKINS (i) 32 PGS. WITH NO ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 SPIDER-MAN: QUALITY OF LIFE #4 cover by scott sava greg rucka (w)/scott sava (a) Continuing the Spidey tale with CGI art! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/CARDSTOCK COVER/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 SPIDER-GIRL #50 cover by pat olliffe & al williamson tom defalco (w)/pat olliffe (p)/al williamson (i) Double-sized issue! May's first kiss! Plus: A revelation about Peter Parker and Mary Jane's new baby! 48 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES 3.50 X-Men What would the X-Men be without evolution? That's why this month, we're opening a new chapter of unexpected twists as new writer Chuck Austen (U.S. War Machine) takes control of Uncanny X-Men! Plus: 5 one-shots launch the new Weapon X series! UNCANNY X-MEN #410 cover by RON GARNEY CHUCK AUSTEN (W)/RON GARNEY (p)/MARK MORALES (I) New writer Chuck Austen (U.S. WAR MACHINE, THE CALL) joins penciler Ron Garney to kick off an unexpected new adventure! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 UNCANNY X-MEN #411 cover by RON GARNEY CHUCK AUSTEN (W)/RON GARNEY (p)/MARK MORALES (I) It's double the action as UNCANNY X-MEN goes biweekly in August! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 WEAPON X: WILD CHILD #1 cover by j.h. williams iii & JOSE VILLARRUBIA matt nixon (W)/ethan van sciver (P)/norm rapmund (i) The new WEAPON X series begins in this all-new one-shot! The enigmatic organization known as Weapon X is on the hunt to draft new members! Who will draw their attention and how much will they be willing to sacrifice in order to have their lives changed forever? This is the first of five one-shots that lead into WEAPON X, the monthly series that launches next month! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 WEAPON X: SAURON #1 cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III & JOSE VILLARRUBIA BUDDY SCALERA (W)/KARL KERSCHL (P) The new WEAPON X series begins in this all-new one-shot! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 WEAPON X: KANE #1 cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III & JOSE VILLARRUBIA R.A. Jones (W)/Pablo Raimondi (P) The new WEAPON X series begins in this all-new one-shot! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 WEAPON X: MARROW #1 cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III & JOSE VILLARRUBIA Christina Z. (w)/Brandon Badeaux (p)/David Newbold (i) The new WEAPON X series begins in this all-new one-shot! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 WEAPON X: AGENT ZERO #1 cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III & JOSE VILLARRUBIA Frank Tieri (w)/Killian Plunkett (p)/Terry Austin (i) The new WEAPON X series begins in this all-new one-shot! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 NEW X-MEN #130 cover by ethan van sciver grant morrison (W)/igor kordey (P) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 NEW X-MEN #131 cover by ethan van sciver grant morrison (W)/john paul leon/bill sienkiewicz (P) Special stand-alone issue! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 ULTIMATE X-MEN #21 cover by adam kubert mark millar (W)/adam kubert (P)/danny miki (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES 2.25 X-STATIX #2 cover by mike allred peter milligan (W)/mike allred & darwyn cooke (P & I) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 EXILES #16 cover by j. calafiore & mark mckenna judd winick (W)/j. calafiore (P)/eric cannon (i) A special stand-alone issue! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 X-TREME X-MEN #17 cover by salvador larroca & liquid! chris claremont (W)/salvador larroca & liquid! (A) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 AGENT X #2 cover by alvin lee & udon gail simone (W)/alvin lee & UDON (a) Agent X hunts... The Punisher! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 SOLDIER X #2 painted cover by igor kordey darko macan (W)/igor kordey (P) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 WOLVERINE #180 cover by andy kubert matt nixon (W)/jorge lucas (P & I) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 X-MEN: EVOLUTION #10 cover by udon devin grayson (W)/udon (A) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES 2.25 X-MEN ICONS: CHAMBER #1 cover by chris bachalo brian k. vaughan (W)/lee ferguson (p)/norm rapmund (i) A new 4-issue series straight from the pages of UNCANNY X-MEN! Will the new X- MAN solve the mystery of a hate crime -- or become the next victim? Featuring covers by GENERATION X penciler Chris Bachalo! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 X-FACTOR #4 painted cover by tommy lee edwards jeff jensen (W)/arthur ranson (p) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.50 SABRETOOTH: MARY SHELLEY OVERDRIVE #3 cover by tony harris dan jolley (W)/greg scott (p) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG plus 2.99 Marvel Knights Take the hard-hitting heroes of Marvel's mean streets. Add some of the hottest creators in the industry. Shake hard and you have Marvel Knights, taking the city back one block at a time! SPIDER-MAN/DAREDEVIL #1 cover by vatche mavlian brett matthews (w)/vatche mavlian (p & i) It's a day in the life of two of Marvel's most popular heroes in a self-contained one-shot by writer Brett Matthews (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and hot new artist Vatche Mavlian! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 THE PUNISHER #15 painted cover by TIM BRADSTREET garth ennis (W)/darick robertson (p & i) The FURY creative team re-unites in this stand-alone issue! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG plus 2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #5 cover by john cassaday john ney rieber (w)/john cassaday (p & I) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 DAREDEVIL #36 cover by alex maleev brian michael bendis (w)/alex maleev (p&i) Guest-starring Luke Cage! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 ELEKTRA #13 painted cover by greg horn greg rucka (w)/carlo pagulayan (P)/danny miki (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG plus 2.99 ELEKTRA: GLIMPSE & ECHO #2 painted cover by scott morse scott morse (w & A) Continuing the fully-painted adventure! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS #6 cover by alberto ponticelli john figueroa (w)/alberto ponticelli (p & i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 Marvel Hardcovers The world's greatest heroes deserve upscale treatment, right? Now you can collect Marvel's greatest adventures in a long-lasting, handsome hardcover format! So make room on your bookshelf, True Believer! ULTIMATE X-MEN HC cover by joe quesada mark millar (w)/adam kubert & andy kubert (p) The X-Men are reborn for the 21st Century -- and collide with Magneto! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #1 - #12 -- plus all sorts of cool, behind-the-scenes extras -- in an oversized hardcover! 352 PGS./hardcover/FC/all ages 34.99 ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP HC cover by MATT WAGNER BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (w)/VARIOUS (p & I) Collecting ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #1 - #16 and the ULTIMATE SPIDER- MAN SPECIAL -- plus all sorts of cool, behind-the-scenes extras -- in an oversized hardcover! Written by the great Brian Michael Bendis, and featuring art by a host of cool creators, including Mike Allred, Bill Sienkiewicz, Phil Hester, Jim Mahfood, Chynna Clungston Major, Matt Wagner and more! 432 PGS./hardcover/FC/all ages 39.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: RED, WHITE & BLUE HC painted cover by brian stelfreeze alex ross, mark waid, frank quitely & various (w & p) An all-star cast of creators celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Super Soldier! This collector's item hardcover collection features all-new short stories by a who's-who list of writers and artists, including Alex Ross, Paul Dini, David Lloyd, Darko Macan, Bruce Timm, Bruce Jones, Paul Pope, Mike Deodato Jr., Evan Dorkin, Brian Stelfreeze, Peter Kuper, Mark Waid, Frank Quitely and more! Plus: classic reprints by Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko and Frank Miller! 192 PGS./hardcover/b&w w/ spot color/MARVEL PG 29.99 ELEKTRA LIVES AGAIN HC cover by frank miller frank miller (w & p) The sexy shadow warrior rises from the grave in this classic graphic novel by Frank Miller -- now back in hardcover form! This 80-page, oversized hardcover is recommended for mature readers. 80 PGS./hardcover/FC/MARVEL PG plus 24.99 Marvel Heroes This month, Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo make Fantastic Four the world's greatest comic again... with a 9-cent issue! THE CALL OF DUTY: THE WAGON #1 cover by DAVID FINCH chuck austen (w)/daniel zezelj (p) Marvel continues its big launch of 2002 with a new miniseries exploring the lives of New York City's EMS! What's it like to drive a speeding ambulance through the crowded concrete canyons of Marvel's Big Apple? THE CALL is coming in December, and this four-issue series -- featuring art by Daniel Zezelj (CAPTAIN AMERICA: DEAD MAN RUNNING) -- sets the stage! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 THE CALL OF DUTY: THE BROTHERHOOD #3 cover by DAVID FINCH chuck austen (w)/david finch (p)/ART THIBERT (i) Marvel continues its big launch of 2002 with a new miniseries exploring the lives of New York City's firefighters! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 THE CALL OF DUTY: THE PRECINCT #2 cover by tom mandrake bruce jones (w)/tom mandrake (p & i) Marvel continues its big launch of 2002 with a new miniseries exploring the lives of New York City's police officers! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 FANTASTIC FOUR #59 cover by kia asamiya adam warren (w)/keron grant (p)/derek fridolfs (i) 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 FANTASTIC FOUR #60 cover by mike wieringo mark waid (w)/mike wieringo (p)/karl kesel (i) Special "Jump-On" 9 Cent Issue! The FF's new all-star creative team debuts in this, the World's Cheapest Comic Magazine! And this is a self-contained adventure, True Believer, so you don't have to buy 30 more issues to get an entire story! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 0.09 FANTASTIC FOUR: 1234 (TPB) cover by jae lee Grant morrison (w)/jae lee (p & i) New! The colossal creative team of Grant Morrison (NEW X-MEN) and Jae Lee craft a timeless FF story that will make you see the cosmic quartet -- and their foes -- as never before! Collecting all four issues of the critically-acclaimed Marvel Knights adventure! 96 PGS./FC/marvel pg 9.99 FANTASTIC FOUR: FLESH & STONE (TPB) cover by carlos pacheco jeph loeb (w)/carlos pacheco (p) Still available! Reprinting FF (vol. 3) #35 - #39! 118 PGS./FC/marvel pg 12.95 FANTASTIC FOUR: VISIONARIES (TPB) cover by john byrne john byrne (w & p) Still available! Reprinting FF (vol. 1) #232 - #240! 224 PGS./FC/marvel pg 19.95 ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 1 - 3 (TPB) covers by jack kirby stan lee (w)/jack kirby (p) Still available! Reprinting the comics that started it all! 528 PGS. each/b&w/all ages 14.95 each MARVEL MASTERWORKS: FANTASTIC FOUR (HC) #51 - #60 cover by jack kirby stan lee (w)/jack kirby (p) Still available! The classic hardcover collection continues! ? PGS./hardcover/FC/all ages 49.95 AVENGERS #57 cover by kieron dwyer geoff johns (w)/kieron dwyer (p)/rick remender (i) Fan-favorite writer Geoff Johns (JSA, The Flash) joins Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cool characters like the Falcon and the Black Panther assemble as we kick-off "World Trust" part 1 of 4! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 AVENGERS ICONS: THE VISION #1 computer generated cover by brian haberlin geoff johns (w)/ivan reis (p)/joe pimentel (i) Straight from the pages of AVENGERS, the sensational synthezoid sails into the spotlight in this all-new, four-part miniseries! Written by THE AVENGERS' scribe Geoff Johns! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 1 - 3 (TPB) covers by jack kirby stan lee (w)/various (p & i) Still available! Collecting the classic early adventures! 528 PGS. each/b&w/all ages 14.95 each AVENGERS FOREVER (TPB) cover by carlos pacheco kurt busiek (w)/carlos pacheco (p & i) Still available! Collecting the entire time-tossed saga! ? PGS./fc/marvel pg 24.95 AVENGERS: THE KREE/SKRULL WAR (TPB) cover by neal adams roy thomas (w)/sal buscema & neal adams (p) Still available! Collecting the entire space saga! 208 PGS./fc/all ages 19.95 AVENGERS MASTERWORKS (TPB) cover by jack kirby stan lee (w)/jack kirby (p) Still available! Reprinting AVENGERS (vol. 1) #1 - #5! ? PGS./fc/all ages 15.95 AVENGERS: UNDER SIEGE (TPB) cover by john buscema & joe jusko roger stern (w)/john buscema & tom palmer (p & i) Still available! The Avengers vs. The Masters of Evil! 160 PGS./fc/all ages 16.95 THE ULTIMATES #8 cover by bryan hitch mark millar (w)/bryan hitch (p)/andrew currie (i) From the pages of ULTIMATE X-MEN come Quicksilver & the Scarlet Witch! 32 PGS. with ads/cardstock cover/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 THOR #52 painted cover by david michael beck dan jurgens (w & P)/tom palmer (i) It's two self-contained, stand-alone issues of THOR this month! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 THOR #53 cover by tom raney dan jurgens (w)/joe bennett (p)/jack jadson (i) It's two self-contained, stand-alone issues of THOR this month! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 IRON MAN #58 cover by michael ryan mike grell (w)/michael ryan (p)/sean parsons (i) 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 INCREDIBLE HULK #44 cover by KAARE ANDREWS BRUCE JONES (w)/stuart immonen (p)/scott koblish (i) Been hearing all the buzz on INCREDIBLE HULK? Then try this stand-alone issue! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 THUNDERBOLTS #69 cover by patrick zircher & al vey fabian nicieza (w)/patrick zircher (p)/al vey (i) 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 THUNDERBOLTS #70 cover by patrick zircher & al vey fabian nicieza (w)/chris batista (p)/rich perotta (i) 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 CAPTAIN MARVEL #35 cover by udon PETER DAVID (w)/tbd (p & i) It's the last issue! Well, the last issue before next month's big relaunch! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.50 BLACK PANTHER #48 cover by jASON NAGASAWA christopher priest (w)/SAL VELLUTO (p)/BOB ALMOND (I) "Death of the Black Panther" begins here! How can T'Challa defeat an inoperable brain aneurysm? He can't! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.50 MARVEL MANGAVERSE #5 cover by takeshi miyazawa ben dunn & kevin gunstone (W)/ben dunn (p & I) 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 INFINITY ABYSS #5 cover by jim starlin jim starlin (w & P)/al milgrom (I) 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 INFINITY ABYSS #6 cover by jim starlin jim starlin (w & P)/al milgrom (I) Thanos holds the secret to victory in the double-sized series finale! 48 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 3.50 THE THING: FREAKSHOW #3 cover by scott kolins & andy lanning geoff johns (w)/scott kolins (p)/andy lanning (i) 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 PARADISE X #5 painted cover by alex ross alex ross & jim krueger (w)/ doug braithwaite (p)/bill reinhold (i) 32 PGS. with ads/cardstock cover/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 Trade Paperbacks Marvel is now the #1 publisher of trade paperbacks! And why not? With superior stories in a long-lasting, handy format, Marvel's growing library of trade paperbacks guarantees a bigger bang for your buck! And did we mention "growing"? THE ULTIMATES VOL. 1 TPB cover by bryan hitch mark millar (w)/bryan hitch (p) Still available! The superhuman team for the 21st Century forms as we reprint THE ULTIMATES #1 - #6! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited in July. Please use ? to order.) 160 PGS./FC/all ages 12.99 DAREDEVIL: UNDERBOSS TPB cover by alex maleev brian michael bendis (w)/alex maleev (p & i) Still available! A hit goes out on the Kingpin... and Matt Murdock! Reprinting DAREDEVIL (vol. 2) #26 - #31! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited in July. Please use ? to order.) 144 PGS./FC/marvel pg 14.99 G.I. JOE VOL. 3 TPB cover by tbd larry hama (w)/various (p) Still available! Reprinting G.I. JOE #21 - #30! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited in July. Please use ? to order.) 240 PGS./FC/all ages 24.99 'NUFF SAID! TPB cover by KAARE ANDREWS VARIOUS (w & p) Still available! Actions speak louder than words as we collect NEW X-MEN #121 (by Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely), INCREDIBLE HULK #35 (by Bruce Jones & John Romita Jr.), PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #38 (by Paul Jenkins & Mark Buckingham), THOR #44 (by Dan Jurgens & Stuart Immonen), X-FORCE #123 (by Peter Milligan & Mike Allred), PUNISHER #7 (by Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon) and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #39 (by J. Michael Straczynski & John Romita Jr.). (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited in July. Please use ? to order.) 240 PGS./FC/marvel pg 21.99 PUNISHER: WAR ZONE TPB cover by john romita jr. chuck dixon (w)/john romita jr. (p) Still available! You love his Spider-Man, now check out John Romita Jr.'s take on Frank Castle as we reprint PUNISHER WAR ZONE #1 - #6! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited in July. Please use ? to order.) 144 PGS./FC/marvel pg 15.99 WOLVERINE: THE BEST THERE IS TPB cover by sean chen frank tieri (w)/sean chen & dan fraga (p) Still available! Logan battles the mysterious Mr. X for the title of supreme killer! Reprinting WOLVERINE #159 - #161! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited in July. Please use ? to order.) 144PGS./FC/MARVEL PG 12.99 WOLVERINE/DEADPOOL: WEAPON X TPB cover by j.h. williams III frank tieri (w)/sean chen & georges jeanty (p) Still available! Collecting WOLVERINE #162 - #166, plus DEADPOOL: AGENT OF WEAPON X #1 - #4 -- the stories that lead to the new WEAPON X series! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited in July. Please use ? to order.) 240 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG 21.99 DAREDEVIL: LOVE'S LABOR LOST TPB cover by david mazzuchelli FRANK MILLER & DENNY O'NEIL (w)/ DAVID MAZZUCHELLI & JOHN BUSCEMA (p) Another classic collection starring Hell's Kitchen guardian devil! Reprinting DAREDEVIL #215 - #217, #220 - #222, #225 and #226 by Denny O'Neil and David Mazzuchelli -- plus DAREDEVIL #219, an offbeat fill-in by Frank Miller and John Buscema! 208 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG 19.99 HOWARD THE DUCK (2002) TPB cover by glenn fabry steve englehart (w)/phil winslade & glenn fabry (p) The foul-mouthed fowl returns to skewer modern life in this all-new, six-issue MAX series! 144 PGS./FC/parental warning 14.99 MARVEL VISIONARIES: JIM STERANKO TPB cover by jim steranko stan lee & arnold drake (w)/jim steranko (p & i) The House salutes a living legend! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #110, #111 and #113, X-MEN (vol. 1) #50 - #51 and more! (Marvel Memo: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been canceled.) 112 PGS./FC/all ages 12.99 SPIDER-MAN: THE DEATH OF GWEN STACY TPB cover by J.G. JONES stan lee & gerry conway (w)/gil kane (p) Back in print! The Green Goblin changes the wall-crawler's life forever in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (vol. 1) #96 - #98 and #121 - #122! 112 PGS./FC/all ages 12.99 THOR: LORD OF ASGARD TPB cover by tOM RANEY dan jurgens (w)/tom raney & joe bennett (p) With Odin dead, the Thunder God takes charge! Reprinting THOR (vol. 2) #45 - #50! 176 PGS./FC/marvel pg 15.99 Marvel Posters MARVEL HUMOR BOOKS POSTER THE FANTASTIC FOUR POSTER You wanted it, you got it... more Marvel posters! MARVEL HUMOR BOOKS—Poster $5.95 FANTASTIC FOUR—Poster $5.95 Diamond Select Toys TERRY DODSON BLACK CAT POSTER A Diamond Select Release! Kevin Smith is back, and he's working on Spider-Man! Well… maybe not Spider-Man exactly, but close enough! Kevin has teamed with super- hot artist Terry Dodson to bring the Black Cat back to the forefront of the Marvel universe. This poster features the cover from the first issue of the hit Black Cat limited series. Measuring 22 ¼" x 34" and printed on 100lb paper for longer life, this poster is sure to be a hit with fans of Spidey or fans of just plain great art. Run to your local comic store and grab one for each wall! Guaranteed to ship in August, 2002! Poster, FC $5.99 ROGUES' GALLERY: THE KINGPIN BUST A Diamond Select Release! Designed and sculpted by Art Asylum! Wow! Just when you thought this series couldn't get any better, they blow you away again! This time, the inmates have turned their attention to the head of organized crime in NY, and longtime Daredevil and Spidey bad guy, the Kingpin! This amazing bust features the Kingpin over the skyline of New York, the city he controls, from the street punks to the politicians in his back pocket. Art Asylum has captured every detail, from the windows in the buildings to the scowl of righteous indignation on his face. Sleep well fair city. Measuring 6" high and over 4" wide, the Kingpin bust is limited to 6,500 pieces worldwide and features a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Guaranteed to ship in September 2002! Bust $45.00 MARVEL SELECT: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! For the first time ever, Toy Biz and DST have joined forces to present fans with the one thing they've been requesting for years: an ongoing program of original Marvel Action Figures designed exclusively for the Comics Specialty Market! Welcome to Marvel Select! These figures won't be in Toys R Us or Target; and they're not just repaints… these are original sculpts, created by some of today's top talents, designed by DST and Toy Biz. Each figure will be in massive 7" scale, and will include a highly detailed base and accessories. Who better to lead of the line than Spider-Man himself, as sculpted by Shawn Nagle! This piece re-creates the most important scene in Spidey's history — the showdown in the warehouse with the burglar who killed Uncle Ben. From the webbing coming out of Spidey's hand to the expression on the burglar's face, this toy is the next best thing to being there, when Peter learned for the first time that "With great power comes great responsibility!" There will be new figures to follow each month, so get ready for the next step in the revolution and clear some space off those bookshelves! Main figure is articulated and ships in Deluxe blister card packaging. Guaranteed to ship in September 2002. Figure $18.99 SILVER AGE CYCLOPS 8" STATUE A Diamond Select Release! The first in an all-new series! For the first time ever, the X- Men are being reproduced as they were originally conceived by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in X-Men #1. These are not the tight Spandex outfits of Jim Lee or the leather outfits now worn in the New X-Men! These are the loose fitting yellow and blues from the original freshman class of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. DST went out and hired master sculptor Rudy Garcia to replicate all the detail and folds in the uniforms just as Kirby drew them those many years ago. And as if that wasn't enough, for the first time ever, this series of sculptures actually links together to form one team diorama inspired by the cover image of X-Men #1! Each piece will also ship with a letter that, when all are displayed together, will spell out "X-Men." If for some reason you do not want to collect this entire series you can display the pieces individually without the letters. Measuring 10" in height from the bottom of the base, and limited to 4,000 pieces worldwide, each statue includes a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. A new piece will be released every other month, guaranteed. Cyclops is guaranteed to ship in September 2002! Statue $75.00 ULTIMATE COLOSSUS BUST A Diamond Select Release! Colossus — Russian gangster, loving son, feared mutant, or confused youngster? He is all that and more. Sculptor Rudy Garcia has captured all those aspects of Colossus in this finely detailed bust of the steel-skinned X-Man. This is Ultimate X-Men, updated for a new generation of fans, all with conflicting aspects of their personality and history we are only now beginning to see. The metal mutant with a heart of gold is the perfect centerpiece for that expanding collection of Ultimate X-Men busts on your shelf. This piece is in scale with the rest of the Ultimate line and stands over 7" tall including the display base (featuring the Ultimate X-Men logo). The box features art by series artist Adam Kubert, colored by Rich Isanove, and inspired by the bust itself. This piece is limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide and features a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Also available as a special edition version, limited to just 500 pieces, each including a Certificate/mini-print hand-signed by Kubert and Garcia! Guaranteed to ship in September 2002! REGULAR ED.—Bust $55.00 SPECIAL ED.—Bust $75.00 Dynamic Forces FANTASTIC FOUR #60 SIGNED Signed by "new" writer Mark Waid and artist Mike Wieringo. MSRP is $39.99 Introductory price is $19.61. Limited to only 1,961 signed copies. AVENGERS #57 SIGNED Signed by writer Geoff Johns. $19.99 Suggested Retail Price. WEAPON X: WILD CHILD #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Matt Nixon. This wicked one-shot leads into the new WEAPON X series and is signed by writer Matt Nixon. $19.99 Suggested Retail Price. Limited Edition. CAPTAIN AMERICA: RED, WHITE AND BLUE SIGNED Signed by Alex Ross. $100.00 Suggested Retail Price. NOTE: THIS SIGNED BOOK IS SHIPPING SIGNED IN LATE NOVEMBER. FANTASTIC FOUR CLASSIC BATTLE PAINTED LITHOGRAPH BONUS PACKAGE. With the FF being so big this month, DF is offering one of our most classic lithographs, featuring one of the FF's most classic battles, with a special bonus – a FREE, additional Lithograph. Artist John Watson creates a definitive image as the Thing battles the Hulk, while the Avengers await the outcome in the background! Each litho measures 18" by 24" and is printed on 80 LB. Gallerie Art Silke Stock! And this month only, each litho comes with a bonus random DF litho at no extra cost. $24.99 Suggested Retail Price. Limited Edition Litho. UNCANNY X-MEN #410 SIGNED Signed by writer Chuck Austen. A new era begins with new writer Chuck Austen and DF has lined up this talented new X-Scribe for a Special Signed Edition. $19.99 Suggested Retail Price. Limited Edition. ULTIMATE X-MEN HARDCOVER SIGNED Signed by ultimate artist Adam Kubert. $99.99 Suggested Retail Price. Limited Edition. NOTE: THIS WILL NOT SHIP UNTIL DECEMBER. WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #132 Wizard: The Comics Magazine #132 presents 2 exclusive world premiere previews. DC Comics presents the 8-page Bat-debut of superstar artist Jim Lee (Divine Right) and über- writer Jeph Loeb (Spider-Man: Blue) from Batman #608. These pages are the first of a planned 12-issue run on Batman by Lee and Loeb. Get your start in this issue of Wizard! Devil's Due gives us 6 heavy-artillery pages from the all- new mini-series G.I. Joe: Frontline #1 from Image Comics by writer Larry Hama (who co-created and wrote the original G.I. Joe series for Marvel) and artist Dan Jurgens. See the first 6 pages of heavy artillery here! Marvel Comics has announced plans for a 9-cent copy of Fantastic Four by the new creative team of writer Mark Waid and artist Mike Wieringo! Learn why Waid came back to Marvel as we profile his exciting and controversial career in comics. Everything from his work on Kingdom Come with Alex Ross to his recent request to be removed from Harvey Award consideration to his new Marvel work and what's next! Mike Wieringo creates a dazzling new Fantastic Four image for this cover story. Wizard #132 goes to the movies and tours the halls of Marvel Films! With the blockbuster success of Spider-Man from Sony Pictures, Marvel Films is in high gear with production racing forward on "Daredevil," "Hulk" and "X-Men 2." Meet Marvel Films President Avi Arad along with Producer Kevin Feige as they go to movie sets, approve storyboards and attend meetings related to Marvel's newest film projects. Get the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at what goes into bringing your favorite heroes to the big screen. The movie versions of Spider-Man and Wolverine meet in a striking new painting by Joe Jusko! Behold the 10 Greatest Projects Never Published! Get a rundown of these unpublished masterpieces including Neil Gaiman's last Miracleman tale, Brian Azzarello and Steve Dillon's ill-fated Authority relaunch, the ORIGINAL Justice League/Avengers book and much more. 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 (FF cover by Wieringo) $4.99 Magazine (Movie Spidey/Wolvie cover by Jusko) $4.99 TOYFARE #62 Toyfare #62 gets into the 80's with a special investigative report on secret facts about the toys from that time. With the return of G.I. Joe, Transformers, Micronauts, He-Man and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles we'll uncover the forgotten coolness about these classics with essential info and pictures. The all-new Skeletor from Mattel's Masters Of The Universe premieres on this month's cover. Get an EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK at the new Star Trek: Nemesis figures from Art Asylum! This new line will feature Next Generation favorites like Captain Jean Luc Picard, Data, Will Riker, Worf and more! The Twisted ToyFare Theatre gang returns for yet another hilarious episode. Get your dose of Mego insanity right here! This month's Specialty Toy Price Guide features Zoids action figures. Find out with photos and prices how these Manga figures from both the 80's and today are trading. 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 Ups 'n' Downs, Expert Analysis, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! 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 (Skeletor cover) $4.99 Magazine (Muppets cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #89 FREE YU-GI-OH IMPORT GUIDE! InQuest Gamer #89 in August presents the ultimate Mechwarrior Battle Royale! As the newest collectible miniatures game from Wiz Kids debuts, we've got the scoop on which mechs kick riveted butt. For those who loved FASA's BattleTech, this game's a can't miss! We'll show you all the mechs, compare their stats and slugfest it out till only one's standing! Have you ever played the Original Magic Game? We reveal the original Magic which was called "Mana Clash." It's game mechanics were a far cry from what we know as Magic today. With this top secret, never-before-revealed exclusive information, we show you what Magic was really going to be like back in 1993. This is only existing copy of Magic's original version! Can't read those red-hot Japanese Yu-Gi-Oh cards? Check out our complete Japanese Yu- Gi-Oh card guide with complete translations of all the Yu-Gi-Oh CCG cards sets that have only been released in Japan and trace the development and expansion of the game in the Far East! Get this crucial Yu-Gi-Oh preview information ONLY in InQuest Gamer! Behold our Ultra Rare Specialty Guide with every single hard-to-find card from all the most popular games! This will include Magic's alternate art and exclusive promo cards along with Lord of the Ring's tournament Giveaways, Mage Knight's one-of-a-kind figures and more! This guide has the most valuable gaming items on the planet! In honor of Gen Con, we present the hottest roleplaying games out today! See the RPGs with the greatest potential to be turned into awesome CCGs! Should Call of Cthulhu be the next big CCG or Spycraft? We poll fans on what they want to see and talk to the companies on the likelihood of it happening. InQuest Gamer #89 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 Yu-Gi- Oh 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 (Mechwarrior cover) $4.99 Magazine (Yu-Gi-Oh cover) $4.99 WIZARD ANIME INVASION #4 Wizard Anime Invasion #4 presents a Planet-Wide G-Gundam Guide! See all of the new Gundam robots from around the world in this new series on Cartoon Network. Japan's Shining Gundam, Mexico's Tequila Gundam and many others are in this issue. Comic artist Keu Cha (Witchblade) illustrates an all-new G-Gundam on the cover! Sailor Moon's fifth and final season comes to American television at last, and Anime Invasion has the inside scoop with a complete Sailor Stars Episode Guide! Learn about these 34 episodes that never played in the states. The Yu-Gi-Oh phenomenon continues to grow all across the U.S. and this issue of Anime Invasion gets you the latest news and info on card prices along with how to get all the game cards that you are looking for. Find out about Yu-Gi-Oh's tremendous success in Japan and how they dealt with the craze. See Princess Mononoke creator, Hayao Miyazaki's latest film-"Spirited Away." Disney/Miramax is bringing this blockbuster anime film to the U.S. as a major motion picture release. Get an inside look at all the characters in this new film in what should be the biggest Anime movie launch of 2002! Be a voice actor on your favorite Anime movies as we take you on location to dubbing session for a future DVD from ADV Films. See how stories get translated and edited to work in English for American audiences. Plus, find out how voice actors are followed like movie stars overseas in this exclusive behind-the-scenes feature. DVDs are the best way to watch anime and we've got the latest news on 40 of this summer's hottest releases. Learn about all of the hidden DVD easter eggs, get the scoop on new trailers and where to find your favorites. Track your Manga comic book collection in our updated and expanded Manga Price Guide. All of the best books are here, along with some hot titles that you may have missed. Anime Invasion has it all-Star Blazers, Kinnikuman, Evangelion, Dragonball Z, Pokémon and Trigun along with the best anime news, Websites, videos, toys, games, Japanese TV and more. It doesn't matter if you're new to anime or are a longtime fan-this magazine is the one to get! Magazine (Yu-Gi-Oh cover) $4.99 Magazine (G-Gundam cover by Keu Cha) $4.99 WIZARD EXCLUSIVES AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #14 WIZARD ACE EDITION Wizard ACE Editions are back with another one of the most requested Marvel comics that fans have asked to get an ACE of-Amazing Spider-Man #14, with the very first appearance of the GREEN GOBLIN. Just in time for the new film, artist Steve Skroce illustrates a dramatic all-new 2-part acetate cover featuring Spidey and the Green Goblin. In addition to the classic tale of the Goblin's first appearance by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, this limited ACE Edition will feature additional pages with a special Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strip. FC SRP: $13.99 ROBOTECH ROY FOKKER TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE From the Robotech episode "Farewell Big Brother," it's Roy Fokker's battle-damaged VF-1S, back from the mission that cost the life of Rick Hunter's best friend. This exclusive version of the VF-1S comes complete with 18 points of articulation, variant battle-damaged deco, a removable telescoping rifle and five interchangeable hands - this offer should not be missed! Figure PI SLAVE CORDELIA TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE From last year's season finale of the hit TV show "Angel" comes this exclusive "Slave" Cordelia variant action figure. Based on the beautiful actress, Charisma Carpenter, this limited figure sculpted by Moore Action Collectibles comes wearing torn slave gear and dog collar in a special collectors box. Figure PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUST A PILGRIM TRADE PAPERBACK Cover by MARK TEXEIRA (W) GARTH ENNIS (A) CARLOS EZQUERRA (Colors) PAUL MOUNTS Garth Ennis' fantastic first Just A Pilgrim mini-series from Black Bull Entertainment is finally collected in one handy volume with a dazzling cover by Mark Texeira and an introduction by Mark Waid. Get into the fun of the complete five-issue mini-series that introduced the devoted Pilgrim, young Billy Sheperd and the villainous Castenado in Ennis' post apocalyptic world with dry ocean floors. See where it all started with the exclusive uncensored sketch pages by artist Carlos Ezquerra. SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $12.99 ************************** LADY DEATH: THE GUANTLET #1 J. SCOTT CAMPBELL COVER DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION J. Scott Campbell brings his touch to Chaos! leading lady! And this lovely little edition has the classic DF/WA Blue Foil Edition! But for this special month, we are bringing this lady to you at the special price of just $6.99! Limited to only 999 in the WORLD! FC SRP: $6.99 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #½ Signed by the original "ultimate" Spider-Man artist — John Romita! The artist who brought us the unbelievable battle between the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin, introduced us to Mary Jane Watson, the Kingpin, the Punisher and so much more! This is for the ultimate collector! FC SRP: $69.99 COMICS SECTION A FINE LINE PRESS SEVEN PEACHES: THE FIRST SEVEN DESERT PEACH EPISODES by Donna Barr The tales of the Desert Peach, the gay brother of the Desert Fox, have sold out. The first collections sold out. Here then, is the first in an all-new series if trade paperbacks, this volume collecting The Desert Peach #1-7, with more to follow. This collection is being funded by The Xeric Grant. SC, 7x10, 244pg, b&w $19.95 AAA MILWAUKEE COMICS THE ARSENIC LULLABIES AUGUST 2002 #2 Voodoo Joe masquerades a lint-covered fetus as a teddy bear to torture a child. The tooth fairy ruins a man's life so that he'll become so frustrated he'll knock out his daughter's tooth. And a man has 1,000 brains transplanted into his newborn to ensure him a successful life! b&w, 24pg $2.65 ARSENIC LULLABY COLLECTION: THE DEVIL'S HAT TRICK TP All of the darkest stories from the first three years of Arsenic Lullaby. See how Voodoo Joe got his zombie fetuses. See how the clot lost his skin! See why the tooth fairy was taking whole heads! Plus, never-before-seen pages from the Halloween special, featuring Abraham Lincoln as the devil. b&w, 240pg $18.95 AAA POP COMICS THE ATOMICS DELUXE LIMITED EDITION VOLUME 1 HC by Mike Allred; colored by Laura Allred This enormous limited edition hardcover collection of The Atomics comes signed, numbered, and personalized! You'll have the option of following the enclosed "Sealed Top Secret" instructions to obtain a free signed-and-numbered illustrated bookplate that can be personalized to anyone you want by both Mike and Laura Allred! This collection is jam-packed with everything from the modern classic, The Atomics, and all four King- Size Giant Spectaculars. Not only does this package collect all fifteen hard-to-find issues of The Atomics on "Fancy Schmancy" Hi-quality paper between two hardshell glossy covers (suitable for the finest shelves in the most elite libraries!), it contains an extra large gallery section beyond the gallery section seen in the last issue of the series! This is the first and only time that AAA Pop Comics will be offering this material in its entirety. Bonus! In addition to the bookplate, a special print of the Atomics painted by Alex Ross from Mike Allred's pencils and signed by both artists, will be offered exclusively through the purchase of this Deluxe Special Limited Edition Hard Cover. Afterword by Alex Ross. Limited to 500 copies. (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 376pg, FC $99.95 AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #281 by Dave Sim & Gerhard LATTER DAYS: Part 16 (of 35) "And It Came To Passe"— Cerebus continues his study of the obscure sacred text Konigsberg, the Not-So-Good Samaritan has brought him. Konigsberg, meanwhile, gets back to his critical self-analysis as a devoted student of the works of Sigmund Fräud (being always careful to put the umlaut over the "a" in the Master's name). Includes Part Five of Sim's essay, "Islam, My Islam." The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues… t-minus 19 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE 2003 CALENDAR Shipping in early September! It's time, once again, for the new SIP Calendar! Your favorite SIP characters are featured in fabulous Technicolor for every month of the year! Katchoo, Francine, Casey, David and even a surprise or two! Features SIP-based comments and text throughout, with special SIP dates noted. A must-have item for every SIP addict in your house! (CAUT: 2) Calendar, 10x8, FC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE HC'S by Terry Moore A line of quality hardbound SIP editions, containing the original adventures that introduced us to Katchoo, Francine, David, Freddie Femur, and the rest of the SiP crew! BOOK 1 (STAR07914)—HC, 7x10, 112pg, PC $29.95 BOOK 2 (STAR09354)—HC, 7x10, 296pg, PC $49.95 BOOK 3 PART 1 (STAR10641)—HC, 7x10, 296pg, PC $49.95 BOOK 3 PART 2 (STAR11980)—HC, 7x10, 296pg, PC $49.95 BOOK 3 PART 3 (STAR13920)—HC, 7x10, 272pg, PC $49.95 ************************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A STRANGERS IN PARADISE SLIPCASE #1 The perfect SIP starter kit! This handsomely designed slipcase holds the first three SIP trade paperbacks containing all the issues from volumes one and two! The Collected SIP, I Dream Of You and It's A Good Life fit perfectly inside and make a great addition to any bookshelf. This Slipcase can be ordered with or without books. SLIPCASE $12.95 SLIPCASE W/BOOKS $47.95 ************************* AC COMICS AMERICA'S GREATEST COMICS #4 Will Eisner illustrates an early adventure starring Yarko, Master Magician; Bob Powell contributes a Cave Girl tale; Bill Ward brings the glamorous Torchy Todd to life in a hilarious case of mistaken identity; and John Severin pits Billy the Kid up against "El Chivito." Plus: more classic tales from Joe Kubert, Murphy Anderson, Mort Meskin, Steve Ditko, and a 3-page love story by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Cover by Joe Kubert. b&w, 52pg $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST #30 The Durango Kid is hot on the deadly "Trail of the Sawbones!" by Fred Guardineer! Black Diamond and Bumper investigate "Terror Island" by Bill Walton. Redmask finds himself in a death trap set by the "Apache Killer!" Tom Mix unravels the mystery of "The Wedding Present Murder" by Carl Pfeufer; and The Haunted Horseman roams the eerie wastelands to confront "Terror in the Night!" by Dick Ayers. Plus: Al Williamson puts Wild Bill Hickok in a shoot-out against the killer with "The Silver Colt!" Cover by Joe Certa. b&w, 44pg $5.95 BIG GIRL ADVENTURES #1 Matt Baker's Phantom Lady leads the Big Girl parade. Next, Bill Ward cooks up a comedic kitchen caper for the saucy Torchy! Ever an? Zalda gets pawed by an Octopus Man in an outer space thriller by Maurice Whitman! Dolly Warren's late husband just won't stay dead in "The Ghost Gallery!" Kaanga's savage mate, Ann, knives a panther, stampedes a rhino, and slugs a sultan while hardly working up a sweat! Giant creatures terrorize the land until the leggy Camilla undoes a black magic curse in a tale by Good Girl art master, Matt Baker! b&w, 52pg $7.95 GLAMOUR GIRLS & GOOD GUYS PACK #1 A wonderful collection of Golden Age Reprints celebrating the best of the sexy "Good Girl" art and sterling, stalwart heroes of the comics of the 1940s and '50s! Pack includes one copy each of Cliffhangers #1 & 2, Jungle Girls #6, Good Girl Art Quarterly #9, and Strongman #1 bagged together. Pack (x5) $22.95 VINTAGE WEIRD & WESTERN PACK #1 Feel like your back in the fabulous fifties again with this hefty handful of classic reprints covering two of the decade's favorite pop culture subjects — cheesy Horror and Westerns! Pack features one copy each of Redmask #1, Young Gun #1, Black Phantom #2, Nightveil's Cauldron of Horror #2, and Demon Dreams of Dr. Drew #1, bagged together. Pack (x5) $20.95 ACETYLENE COMICS BUGGS #5 Wretch and his teammates face the toughest decision of their lives... do they force the B.U.G.G.'s down to the mysterious Level 9 as Lock and Key command? Or do they release them on the world? The decision happens in this issue... along with the death of one of the team! b&w, 24pg $2.50 ACG COMICS GIANT MANGA HORROR #2 Art by Sanho Kim ACG is back with a second collection of outstanding Manga art by South Korean Charlton artist, Sanho Kim! This collection showcases the first Manga-style comics ever produced in America! Gritty, no-nonsense "in-your-face" from the Charlton, ACG archives! b&w, 64pg $5.95 MANGA ADVENTURES #1 WITH FREE ISSUE. Art by Sanho Kim Ever see a Manga Western? This special collection of rare Manga art collects the strangest stories from the Charlton archives, as illustrated by Korea's Sanho Kim. Discover Westerns in Manga-style, and as an added bonus, get a free copy of the House of Yang #! — a $2.95 value as an added bonus! b&w, 64pg $5.95 ACG HEROES TP A special collection of adventure stories including Charlton's Fighting Five and ACG's Nemesis and Magicman! A true sixties classic collection from the ACG archives! Cover Jack Kirby. SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $10.95 A.C.T.O.R. POWERS: WHO KILLED RETRO GIRL? LITHOGRAPH The stunning cover art to the most recent third printing of Powers: Who Killed Retro Girl? is available as this massive, 18" x 24" high-quality lithograph! Best of all, all net proceeds from sales of this litho go to A.C.T.O.R. (A Commitment To Our Roots), the only charity dedicated to providing financial assistance for the forefathers of the comics industry! This is the first-ever Powers lithograph, based on the hyper-popular Image Comics series! A rare Limited Edition of the first-ever Powers litho, signed by Powers writer/creator Brian Michael Bendis, is also available! REGULAR—Lithograph, 18x24, FC $29.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, 18x24, FC (CAUT: 2) $39.99 MARVEL "MEMORIES OF ONSLAUGHT" LITHO This beautiful lithograph by Ultimate X-Men artist Adam Kubert and colorist Richard Isanove measures a massive 18" x 24" and is printed on 80lb. Gallerie Silk Stock. The litho features everyone from the X-Men and Captain America to Iron Man and the Fantastic Four! Also available signed by Adam Kubert! REGULAR—Litho, 18x24, FC $24.99 SIGNED—Litho, 18x24, FC $49.99 DARKCHYLDE LIMITED EDITION SKETCHBOOK Randy Queen's beautiful Ariel Chylde (a.k.a. Darkchylde) adorns the cover of this beautiful sketchbook! Suggested retail on this was originally $10.00, but to help raise as much money as possible for ACTOR, they are offering this sketchbook at the special price of just $4.99! b&w $4.99 AFTER HOURS PARTS: THE SITCOMIC #1 by Buddy Scalera & Nick Diaz This ongoing "sitcomic" is by former Deadpool writer Buddy Scalera. Readers who are fans of primetime sitcoms will laugh out loud at this sharp funny look at working life. Interior and cover by new talent Nick Diaz! b&w, 24pg $2.95 AIT/PLANET LAR BLACK HEART BILLY TP by Dwyer, Remender, & Jaten Meet Billy Black, your average 20-something skate punk with a robot head! Watch! as he survives the high cost of living and fast times in San Francisco! See him spend his day handing beat-downs to hippies and dot-commies alike! Gasp! as Billy stumbles into a horrible conspiracy! Evil Nazi scientists have reincarnated Hitler, housing his evil soul in the corpse of Jerry Garcia! Their goal: to turn the world into mindless hippie zombies and begin the 4th Reich! The adventure that follows is a boss bowl of high-octane super- crunch as Billy fights the evil Garcia/Hitler robot, Deadhead! Can Billy... this rebel without a clue... save the world from free love and never-ending jams? New cover by Brian Wood. SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ALBATROSS EXPLODING FUNNY BOOK GOON COLOR SPECIAL #1 by Eric Powell The Goon and Franky find themselves in a fight with intangible figments from the nether world when their quest for forgotten treasure goes horribly awry. Can they survive a confrontation with mind-altering phantoms bent on their destruction? Can Franky fit five whole pies in his mouth without choking to death? Can a monkey wear a pink dress and play the banjo in Georgia without being shot? FC, 24pg $2.95 AIRWAVE COMICS I DREAM OF JEANNIE SPEC IAL EDITION by Yambar, Aureliani, Maurizio, Broderick Jr., DeCarlo, Paisny, Baltazar, & Wheaton Stories based on the classic television show! In "A Major Tiki Party," Jeannie and Tony find themselves on the magical island of living Tiki gods, and in the center of a tropical laugh fest! This book also reprints the stories "Dinner With Jeannie," "Puppy Love," and "Sibling Showdown" from the I Dream of Jeannie Wishbook and I Dream of Jeannie #1. The cover (featuring Barbera Eden as Jeannie) is painted by Joe Jusko! Sqaurebound. (CAUT: 4) SC, 48pg, b&w $5.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS MAGIC WHISTLE #7 by Sam Henderson Harvey Award-nominated four years in a row for "Special Award for Humor," this is the funniest issue yet! This time you can read Sam Henderson's epic "Paul Purd: The Man With the Biggest P*nis In the World" (don't worry, it's not dirty!), plus The Brube, Gunther Bumpus, and more of what you've come to know and love! Sam Henderson is a comic genius and is still one of the funniest cartoonists working today, no doubt about it. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 PEANUTBUTTER & JEREMY: NEST AND WINDOW EXCHANGE by James Kolchalka The third issue of James Kochalka's all-ages title finds that silly cat Peanutbutter getting a hat stuck really tight on his head. He can't see! How will he ever be able to finish work on the Fleeble Report? His only choice is to strike a bargain with that nasty old crow, Jeremy. This situation deteriorates quite quickly, however. Watch out Peanutbutter! Jeremy has a gun! This series is cute, funny, and unlike anything else on the shelves, delighting young and old alike with its clever mix of adult pathos and childlike innocence. b&w, 24pg $2.95 FANTASTIC BUTTERFLIES GN by James Kolchalka Magic Boy wanders drunkenly through a hallucinogenic nightmare world of Cancer Robots, softball showdowns, dance parties, barbecues, time machines, testicular injury, and cake-baking kung-fu cuties! The graphic novel has twists and turns so bizarre you'll be shouting out "Oh My God!" and scaring your roommates. It also happens to be hilariously funny and infectious in its bubbly charm, combining autobiography with a kind of a magic science fiction. Stunning graphic design by Tom Devlin. This is gonna be a big year for James Kochalka! MATURE READERS SC, 192pg, b&w $14.95 AMAZE INK/SLG PUBLISHING Amaze Ink WHERE'S IT AT, SUGAR KAT?: THE THIN OF THE LAND TP by Ian Carney & Woodrow Phoenix Collecting the hit mini series! Sugar Kat, the most popular girl in the world, and her overachieving sister Rebecca, investigate a series of hobo disappearances in the small town of Bumrush, PA. There, they find an anorexic population preyed on by a cell of flatulent, overweight vampires. Can our girls stop the undead before they resurrect an army of vampires to dine on Middle America? Plus: An unpublished 16-page Sugar Kat story and a new interview with Carney and Phoenix! Critically acclaimed cartoon fun! SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w $12.95 Slave Labor DORK #10 by Evan Dorkin At last!!! It's the latest issue of the award-winning humor anthology from Evan Dorkin! This issue features "The Devil Puppet's Invisible College of Secret Knowledge," covering the Great Macy's Balloon Hunt of 1929, the suicidal circus midget known as 'Little Methuselah', and the real motivation behind Dr. Frederic Wertham's anti-comics crusade of the '50s. Also: Eltingville Club Secretary of Science Fiction, Josh Levy, feuds with the host of a QVC comic book show, live on the air! Plus: "How to Get Your Ass Kicked in 5 E-Z Lessons," "Mighty Carl Jung," a second look at "Advertising Characters of Yesteryear," and other odds and ends designed to amuse, delight, and remove three dollars from your pocket! So un-pop the cork — it's Dork! b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DORK VOLUME 1: WHO'S LAUGHING NOW? by Evan Dorkin Collecting Dork #1-5, this trade paperback includes chapters devoted to The Murder Family, Generation Ecch!, Fisher-Price Theater, and The DevilPuppet's Invisible College of Secret Knowledge! (STAR13849) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 ************************ OFFERED AGAIN O/A DORK #4 & #7 by Evan Dorkin Dork #10 is here, so now is the perfect time to complete your collection with these latest reprints! #4—b&w, 24pg $2.75 #7—b&w, 24pg $2.95 ************************ GLOOM COOKIE VOLUME 2 TP by Serena Valentino & John Gebbia Collecting issues 7-12 of the popular gothic soap-opera series - follow the conclusion of the triangle of fate between Isabella, Damion, and Lex; discover the secrets behind Chrys and Sebastian; and see triumph turn to humiliation in Vermillion the poet's ultimate plot against Lex. Plus NEW material, including pages from Darrick Robertson and Jhonen Vasquez! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $16.95 LITTLE GLOOMY #6 by Landry Walker & Eric Jones Little Gloomy returns! This time, it's "The Mystery of The Invisible Men": Part 1! Gloomy has been kidnapped by the Invisible Men! Are her friends rushing to save her? Well… no, actually. They don't even know she's missing. Besides, they've got their hands full subduing Gloomy's rampaging doppelganger, Shelly! Who are the Invisible Men? What is their evil plan? Why is Shelly so crazy? The mystery of Frightsylvania continues to unfold as this all new Little Gloomy storyline begins! RES. from Previews Vol. XI #5 (MAY011916) b&w, 24pg $2.95 NIGHTMARES AND FAIRY TALES #2 by Serena Valentino & FSc Poor little Morgan, lying on the bathroom floor in a pool of blood, an understandably freaked-out Morgan embarks on a search for some answers as to why her friends are being murdered. Unfortunately, she goes a little crazy when all the evidence points in her direction. Join the little doll named Annabelle (our narrator) for the horrifying conclusion of the first story in this ongoing series from the writer of GloomCookie. b&w, 24pg $2.95 SPARKS: AN URBAN FAIRY TALE GN by Lawrence Marvit Lawrence Marvit's critically acclaimed series is presented in the graphic novel format he always envisioned! Containing all five original issues, plus 170 pages of all-new, unpublished material! This never-before-published material completes the tale of a lonely mechanic named Josephine, who creates her ideal man from scrap metal, and then must teach him to be human when he magically comes to life. In the process, she re-examines who she is, and what she wants in life. This modern take on Pinocchio comes with an introduction by writer, artist, and animator, Paul Dini. SC, 440pg, b&w $35.95 WITCH #4 by Lorna Miller This issue: Angela takes on the feminists; the Mad Cows have a genius for a baby; and Mary goes on a really fabby date. We can't tell you what else happens, 'cause it's for "Mature Readers", or at least for Adults anyway. More virtuoso scalding satire from our Scottish lassie Lorna! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE COMICAL TRAGEDY OF PUNCH AND JUDY GN by Christopher P. Reilly & Darron Laessig Follow the trail of mayhem left by Mr. Punch, as he brandishes his "slap-stick" upon every foe who tries to hurt his precious and infamous nose, from the dog Mr. Toby, to Mr. Scaramouche, to the Hangman, and finally the Devil himself. Plus, historical background on the "Punch & Judy" story. (STAR15015) b&w, 48pg $6.95 A LOT OF LOVE GN by Geoff Watson & John Gebbia A Lot of Love is about a man named Jack Peoples. He has what many people would think of as a normal life: a high profile, well-paying job, and a beautiful girlfriend. He owns his own home and car. But Jack is hiding what he truly wants. Although he can barely admit it to himself, Jack is attracted to extremely obese women. (STAR15119) MATURE READERS SC $9.95 TRASHED GRAPHIC NOVELLA #1 True stories about a garbage collector who turned comic artist Derf shares several tales about his experiences collecting garbage in a rural Midwest town after graduating from high school. Disgusting, fascinating, shocking and hilarious! (STAR15015) b&w, 48pg $6.95 *********************** ANARCHY STUDIOS VAMPI #22 by David Conway & Kevin Lau SERPENT'S KISS: Part 4 (of 4)—Blood is the goal, and Vampi's the prize as the Valusians stake their claim! Vampi, though, has a few tricks up her own sleeves, and some she hadn't considered in a blood brother and a new ally. The bite of this serpent's kiss is sure to sting. Regular cover by Kevin Lau; Limited Edition cover by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, limited to 1,500 copies. REGULAR COVER—FC, 32pg $2.99 LIMITED COVER—FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPI: UNDERWORLD/TAINTED LOVE VOLUME 2 DELUXE HARDCOVER by David Conway & Kevin Lau This limited hardcover edition contains Vampi #7-12, the entire "Underworld" and "Tainted Love" story arcs written by David Conway and illustrated by Kevin Lau. Recovered from the last attempt on her life, Vampi must plunge once more into the heart of darkness to challenge a nightmare world of slavery, degradation, and systematic slaughter that threatens to engulf the entire world! Featuring a new hi-tech costume and a deadly array of devastating weapons at her disposal, Vampi stars in her second collection! Packaged in an illustrated dustjacket featuring a new explosive cover by Kevin Lau! HC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $24.95 VAMPI #1 LIMITED KEVIN LAU EDITION by David Conway & Kevin Lau Offered for the first time! It's a special edition of Vampi #1, the limited edition group cover also including Vampi creator and artist Kevin Lau. The very first appearance of Vampi, limited to a mere 1,000 copies! FC, 32pg $9.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS CYBERTRONIAN TRANSFORMERS INDEX Ever since their introduction in 1984, the Transformers have stood out as giants among other toys, becoming recognized as one of the best robot toy lines in history. Now, 19 years and over 700 individual figures later, Antarctic Press is proud to introduce the Cybertronian Transformers Index. For the first time ever, every Transformer marketed in the U.S. — from Autobots to Vehicons, from Generation 1 through Robots in Disguise — is depicted in one, fully illustrated color volume! All are arranged in alphabetical order within their size/price-point classes (Mini through Supreme, as introduced during the Beast Wars era) for ease of location. If you need a quick visual reference to any American-market Transformer, this guide is an absolute must! SC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $29.95 GOLD DIGGER #35 by Fred Perry AP Core Title! Natasha, Queen Empress of the Undead, has been dethroned by the powerful union of Dreadwing, Brendan, Gyphon, and the Lich King! Now, she and her retainer and companion, Count Vladimir, must find a way to escape from the realm and journey to Earth in order to find Dr. Diggers and call in that favor he "owes" her... FC, 24pg $2.99 GOLD DIGGER SWIMSUIT END OF SUMMER SPECIAL 2002 by Various This "end of summer " issue features all of your favorite artists from the previous GD Swimsuit Specials, with encore performances by Craig Babiar (Warrior Nun), Brian Denham (American Woman), David Hutchinson (Ninja High School), and Joseph Wight (Shotgun Mary and Twilight X). Features a cover by Eisner nominee Rod Espinosa (Courageous Princess and Battle Girlz). b&w, 48pg $4.50 HOW TO DRAW HENTAI VOLUME 2 #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 40pg $4.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA #18 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. If you don't get it...you'll regret it! b&w, 32pg $4.95 LUFTWAFFE: 1946 #1 by Ted Nomura & Various This 99th issue of the long-running Families of Altered Wars series — started in 1986 — will refocus the popular Luftwaffe: 1946 storyline as its main feature, with all new art and stories! Completing this new first issue are the continuing Tigers of the Luftwaffe story of General Galland, a new chapter of the original Tigers of Terra series, more of the popular Reichdreams files from Spain, and more stories from Marcel Magnette of Belgium. This first issue special will be a full 48 pages! b&w, 48pg $5.95 MANGAZINE #36 All the hijinks of Ninja High School, all the action of the Families of Altered Wars saga, all the outlandish exploring of Gold Digger and all the holy heroics of Warrior Nun Areala! All this plus 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 and you've got Mangazine! SC, 7x10, 100+pages, PC $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #98 by Ben Dunn with Robby Bevard AP Core Title! Asrial has been found at long last—by her old Zardonian friend Leeanna! However, it seems Leeanna still seeks revenge for Asrial leaving her to die years ago, and now wants to kill her. Or maybe she wants to date her instead—it's sometimes hard to tell with Zardonians. Meanwhile, Jeremy is trying to find Asrial while dealing with a cute marketing tool, Space Pirate Captain Kalen and lovestruck Solora are exploring the mysteries of a black hole that threatens to destroy the universe, and the evil time-traveling dog Peachbody is on the loose and has control of Ricky Feeple, who may be the key to destroying the universe! And the big countdown to issue 100 continues! FC, 24pg $2.99 PPV #1 by Tom Root & Jerzy Drozd A boring high school assembly erupts into mayhem when the faculty members announce their shocking secret — they're really aliens! Yep, standardized test scores have fallen so low that the aliens have given up on educating the students; instead, they're gonna trap them on campus, give each kid a unique superpower and broadcast the resulting carnage on pay-per-view TV back on the home planet! Earth teenagers destroying each other — it's gonna be bigger than Survivor! Class president Victor quickly takes charge of the berserk teens, but lovable loser Evan knows Victor's more evil than any friggin' alien! Man, oh, man… everyone is screwed. A new three-issue mini-series from writer Tom Root (ToyFare magazine's Twisted ToyFare Theatre) and artist Jerzy Drozd (Ninja High School, Hitomi)! b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA #10 by Craig Babiar AP Core Title! THE GOOD SON: Part 3—As Areala's emotional and perilous hunt for what appears to be her dead friend Jason comes to an end, she discovers that the chase has lead her to a world of deceit and treachery, all in the guise of her new nemesis, Ivan Seethe. Having finally come face to face with the young boy, she finds that things don't appear as they seem, and that he is one part of another of Seethe's new devious machinations. But in order to get to Seethe and prevent him from carrying out his latest scheme, Areala must face off against an old friend and save him from falling forever into Seethe's clutches. b&w, 24pg $2.99 ANTIPODES PUBLISHING TEMPLAR #4 by Steve Malley Templar Knight Madeline Sinclair and her combat team race to a tiny village hidden deep in the Carpathian Mountains, desperate to unlock the deadly secret of Scacopecz before Opus Dei can bring the mysterious Project Eden to fruition. b&w, 24pg (4 of 7) $2.50 ARCHANGEL STUDIOS THE RED STAR ANNUAL #1: RUN, MAKITA, RUN by Christian Gossett & Bradley Kayl; colors by Snakebite The first-ever Annual from Team Red Star is the most action-packed issue to date! This is it! The origin story of the ferocious rebel soldier, Makita. Join her as she fights her way through the war-torn ruins of her embattled city and finds the letter that will change the fate of the Red Star Universe forever! Cardstock cover. No ads. FC, 40pg $3.50 THE RED STAR: NOKGORKA VOLUME 2 TP by Christian Gossett, Bradley Kayl, & Snakebite The five-time Eisner nominated saga continues! This trade paperback collets the five issues of the second story arc. In "Nokgorka" we have a tale of hope reborn amidst a brutal civil war. Like it's predecessor, this TP is printed in letterbox format, with a never- before-seen process sketchbook showing off the computer-art style that made The Red Star a hit! SC, 9x12, 172pg, FC $24.95 ARCHIE COMICS THE SHIELD: AMERICA'S FIRST PATRIOTIC COMIC BOOK HERO TP by Various Relive the early days of comics' first super-patriot — a hero with great power, strength, and courage who donned the colors of the American flag, lived for democracy, and protected the world from foes of freedom! No, it's not who you think... it's The Shield! Leaping from the pages of Pep Comics #1 in January, 1940, The Shield bested his better- known counterpart by over a year. This historic edition reprints his first eight stories from Pep and Shield/Wizard Comics, including his first appearance and origin, along with the covers of the comics in which they originally appeared. Featuring a foreword by Golden Age comics' historian, Robert M. Overstreet. Cover by Stephanie & Mark Heike. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $12.95 ARCHIE #527 by Greg Crosby & Stan Goldberg "Archie Meets Cousin Alistair": Archie's royal cousin Alistair makes his first visit to the United States, and soon turns out to be a royal pain in Archie's side... especially when he uses his wealth and refinement to woo Veronica! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #61 by Bill Golliher & Rex Lindsey "Spy Gig": The Archies get their most intriguing gig yet when a secret government agency sends them undercover to thwart a madman's plans for world domination! If you think James Bond has some cool gadgets, wait until you see how the Archies' gear: guitars that transform into scooters, drums that become unicycles, high frequency keyboards, and more! Can rock-and-roll save the world, or are we headed for the final chord?! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE DIGEST #192 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales by Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino, and more! Digest, FC $2.19 BETTY #116 by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg "Europe at a Glance": Archie is broke again, but Betty comes up with a million dollar idea for their 'date'... they imagine all the things they'd do if Archie wasn't broke! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA #179 by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz "Copy This": Veronica goes into a fashion frenzy when she sees copies of the wardrobe designed "exclusively" for her hanging in store windows! "Come and Join the Dance": It's a dance of romance when Betty and Veronica take dancing lessons from hunky instructors! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #56 by Dan Parent "Do You Believe In Magic?": Magic is in the air... and so is romance... when Betty becomes a handsome magician's assistant. But jealous Veronica shows she has a few tricks of her own when she shows up in costume for Betty's first performance! Can the mighty magician Lance Questor juggle two assistants the way Archie juggles girlfriends?! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #132 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette — teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #109 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.29 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #88 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 #178 by Various The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales by Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, Jon D'Agostino, and more! Digest, FC $2.19 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #36 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 #114 by Lee, Lim, & Pepoy Mammoth Mogul is back, and he's badder than ever, appearing in not one, but two titanic tales! "Twice Told Tails": In round one, Mammoth tackles Sonic, who is desperate for the answers behind Tails' mysterious affliction. The only problem is, Mammoth won't tell... wait until you see why! "Ultimate Power, Part 1" (by Ken Penders & Dawn Best): Knuckles has been trying to reintegrate Dimitri and the Dark Legion to the rest of echidna society, but that's not easy when Mammoth Mogul pays a visit! Why does current politics in Echidnaopolis interest Mogul? Plus: Amy Rose stars in "School Dazed or Young At Heart" (by Bollers, Axer, & Tomas): Now that things are back to normal at Knothole, everyone has to go to school, including Amy Rose. See how our young heroine deals with the pressures of teachers... and a smart aleck named Tails, sitting right next to her! Features a mega-mayhem cover by Spaz and Ribeiro! FC, 32pg $1.99 VERONICA #131 by Dan Parent "Veronica Strikes Back!": Veronica is mortified when Archie takes her to watch him bowl. When she gives it a shot and gets a strike on her first try, she becomes a ten-pin terror! FC, 32pg $1.99 OFFERED AGAIN In celebration of this month's classic Shield Trade Paperback, Archie is proud to offer the Shield's most recent adventures with the Mighty Crusaders once more! O/A ARCHIE' WEIRD MYSTERIES #3 by Paul Castiglia & Fernando Ruiz The Mighty Crusaders and their arch-enemies, led by the evil Brain Emperor, find themselves zapped into good ol' Riverdale! The Brain Emperor's body just can't withstand the strange vibes in Riverdale's atmosphere. He needs to control the action from the sidelines — he needs someone with a big, strong body and weak mind to do his bidding. Did someone say Moose? FC, 32pg $1.99 O/A ARCHIE'S WEIRD MYSTERIES #14 by Paul Castiglia & Fernando Ruiz When the Eraser perfects a device that sends every Crusader except Black Jack into limbo, Black Jack must travel back to Archie's dimension and enlist the aid of none other than the Super Teens to be substitute Crusaders. He'll need all the help he can get, as the Monster Master and his scary army of Monstroids join forces with the evil Eraser!\ FC, 32pg $1.99 ********************** ASTONISH COMICS HEROBEAR & THE KID VOLUME 1 HC by Mike Kunkel Here it is! The first collection of the Eisner and Ignatz Award-nominated series, Herobear & The Kid, by creator Mike Kunkel! This hardcover edition collects issues #1- 5 of the hugely successful first story of a young boy named Tyler and his most magical inheritance... a stuffed toy bear that can come to life as Herobear! Follow Tyler's journey as he learns about his inheritance and also his destiny. This magical collection collects all 5 issues in a beautiful, hardbound format to present the story for both young and old alike. It will be filled with extra sketches, notes, and drawings, and each hardbound edition will also come with it's very own full color animation cel of Herobear and Tyler flying as the best friends they were meant to be! This special edition will be limited and only available in this one-time printing, so don't forget to "remember your childhood... and pass it on!" HC, 7x10, 150pg, PC $49.95 HEROBEAR & THE KID: "KID STYLE DRAWING" BLACK BABY DOLL & T-SHIRT Hey! Recapture the fun of childhood and enjoy this cute and adorable kid-style drawing of Tyler and his stuffed bear from Mike Kunkel's Herobear and The Kid. It's a simple white line image printed on a very cute black Babydoll shirt (MD or LG), or on a standard Adult-sized T-Shirt (LG or XL). BABYDOLL—M-L $17.00 T-SHIRT—L-XL $17.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE LAB #1 by Scott Christian Sava Fresh from his break-out success in the web-crawling world of Spider-Man (Quality of Life), creator Scott Christian Sava brings you his fully computer-generated 3D animation- style in a brand new comic, The Lab! Welcome to Burns and Itchez where we test some of your favorite products to assure your highest customer satisfaction. Livingstone the mole is Chief Armpit Sniffer. He's due for a vacation, but must train his replacement Estiban the Weasel. Estaban has a unique reaction to Product X (the top secret wonder drug). While testing Product X, Esteban tends to show some unusual side effects from day to day, such as turning invisible, becoming a giant, or even bursting into flames. Fortunately, Burns and Itchez has an antidote … and a good medical plan. The Lab, from Astonish Comics, continues the next step in the evolution of the comic world, full of 3-D animated comics! FC, 32pg $3.50 ******************** ATOMEKA ALIEN ARENA #1 by Dave Elliott & Dany Orizio Aliens are coming! Earth is about to make first contact. Are they good or are they evil? Will they help us or eat us? A real question will be, "Do we have what it takes to be part of Alien Arena?" Two aliens are dropped into the heart of New York City. Their objective? Kick the living daylights out of each other and woes betide any that gets in their way! But New York doesn't take kindly to this kind of intrusion (unless of course they've paid their fees). They are going to have trouble and it won't go away. Trouble in the form of Sharky, Julie Strain, and even top fantasy artist Simon Bisley gets a few rounds in! This story acts as a prelude to a new Alien Arena series next year! Sharky cover by Alex Horley. REGULAR COVER #1—FC, 36pg (1 of 2) $2.99 SHARKY VARIANT COVER— FC, 36pg (1 of 2) $2.99 ATOMIC BASEMENT ENTERTAINMENT MAC AFRO #4 by Wellman, Lewter, & Lizalde Don't miss the exciting conclusion to the funkiest space saga of all time! Mac is down and out as Caesar Brown is about to turn the universe into jag-starved sex slaves. Will our cosmic soul brother be able to stop Brown's scheme and save the galaxy? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 AV PUBLICATIONS LORI LOVECRAFT #2 by Pete Ventrella & Mike Vosburg In part two of an all-new storyline, Lori attends a self-empowerment retreat only to discover that the head guru has more on his agenda than peace, love, and understanding! Can everyone's favorite sorceress/B-movie actress discover the secret of this guru's unquenchable thirst for power before she becomes his next victim?! Will Lori figure out how the ageing rock star and the mysterious media mogul fit into this bizarre puzzle before it's too late? A tale of movies, magic and mayhem not to be missed! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.00 AVATAR PRESS TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH #1 by Tim Vigil The wait is over! Tim Vigil is ready to unleash an all-new masterpiece, 5 years in the making! Fans of horror rejoice, because Vigil is back and better than ever! Nina has a special place in the evolutionary ladder, she is the bridge between the alien SpiderNation and humans. And her choices can help determine who controls the globe in the next century. Biologically part of both worlds, but not fully embraced by either, she is torn between the desire to help the SpiderNation expand and the human's quest to rid the world of the greatest predators the Earth has seen! All three issues are already completely drawn with art by the master of the macabre, Tim Vigil and special assists from Adam McDaniel (Witchblade). The final pages are simply some of the finest of Tim Vigil's illustrious career! This three-issue Webwitch series is completely self-contained and totally accessible to the new reader. This debut issue is available in a Tim Vigil cover versions, and variant cover editions by David Finch, Ron Adrian, Matt Martin, and Karl Waller, plus a Wraparound cover by Vigil, and an Adults-Only Nude cover, also by Vigil. NOTE: The Nude Cover edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS From Previews Vol. XIII #6 (JUN02) FINCH—b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.50 ADRIAN—b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.50 MARTIN—b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.50 WALLER—b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.50 VIGIL—b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.50 WRAPAROUND—b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.95 NUDE—b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) (ADULT MATERIAL) (CAUT: 3) $6.00 STARS OF THE MONTH FAUST/777: THE WRATH TP by David Quinn & Tim Vigil All three are stalked by the nightmare scourge of the underworld, the razor-fingered woman known as Faust. Faust lives. She lives to rage, to carve herself a life of her own, beyond her own darkness despite her ancient black claws, the Singha's Talons, despite the unholy price she paid to wield them! (STAR11371) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $16.95 CUDA TP by Tim Vigil Where Myth melds to Memory, Magick meets Metal! Fourteen years worth of Cuda stories are now finally compiled into one spectacular square-bound book, as Tim Vigil's sword-and-sorcery masterpiece is now available in this massive collected edition! (STAR11455) MATURE READERS SC, 160pg, b&w $19.95 ******************** STRANGE KILLINGS: THE BODY ORCHARD #2 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Warren Ellis continues to shock with Strange Killings! William Gravel is supposed to be in Britain, resuming his duties… but he's still in NYC, trying to work out why his old S.A.S. team seems to be committing atrocities on American soil — and running the risk of being suspected of them himself! Being the only S.A.S. man in a city reeling from killings with an S.A.S. signature, and with his team apparently out of control and contact, Gravel finds himself on the wrong end of everything and every turn simply offers more questions. Do the members of Alpha-One-Four know the answer to the greatest combat magician secret, what is the Body Orchard? MATURE READERS REGULAR—b&w, 32pg (2 of 6) $3.50 WRAPAROUND—b&w, 32pg (2 of 6) $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WARREN ELLIS' DARK BLUE GN by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Violent, disturbed cop Frank Christchurch has too many problems. He has a partner who's convinced he's mentally ill, a commanding officer on smack, and a killer whom no one else seems to want to catch. The pressure of his savage life is triggering murderous outbursts and hallucinations. Frank Christchurch is on the way down. And he might take everyone with him. (STAR13064) MATURE READERS SC, 72pg, b&w $8.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARREN ELLIS' DARK BLUE SCRIPTBOOK by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Another chance to see the inner workings of the most twisted brain in the industry! Warren Ellis fans can now see exactly how he constructed one of his best stories yet! See the entire behind-the-scenes scripts and artwork from the smash Dark Blue serial! MATURE READERS SC, b&w, 64pg $6.95 *************** THRESHOLD #48 by Various Red-hot Marat Mychaels and his creation Demonslayer continue her extended run in Threshold with some unusual demon trouble! It seems that the Roman Catholic Church has some unexpected visitors underneath Vatican City, and Jaclyn may be the only one who can help. But when her old foe Irkala turns out to be behind it all, and Michael gets captured, the sparks really start to fly! Writer Robert Lugibihl and Italian artist Ivan Abraini bring Coral back from the pages of Avengelyne: Dark Depths and into her own story with Pandora! Rounding out this stellar line-up is an all-new story featuring Dan Parson's Harpy in some of the most beautiful pages of his career! Threshold continues with its new quarterly schedule as the longest-running American anthology. This issue is available in four cover versions: Demonslayer Regular & Nude covers by Marat Mychaels, Pandora Regular cover by Rick Lyon, and Pandora Nude cover by Matt Martin. NOTE: The Nude Cover editions are not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS DEMONSLAYER—b&w, 48pg $4.95 PANDORA—b&w, 48pg $4.95 DEMONSLAYER NUDE—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) (ADULT MATERIAL) $6.00 PANDORA NUDE—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) (ADULT MATERIAL) $5.95 THE 10TH MUSE/DEMONSLAYER #1 PRISM FOIL COVER EDITION by Rober Lugibihl & Marat Mychaels Emma Sonnet's hopes for a peaceful New York vacation are shattered when she finds herself fighting for her life against Jaclyn Hayes' cursed lover Michael, and then against the Demonslayer herself! This Prism Foil Edition is limited to just 400 copies! All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. Cover by Matt Martin. FC, 32pg $12.95 THE 10TH MUSE/DEMONSLAYER CATFIGHT COVER #½ by Rober Lugibihl & Marat Mychaels Marat Mychaels turns up the heat with this all-new catfight cover between the two lovely ladies! Jaclyn Hayes and Emma Sonnet...the Demonslayer and the 10th Muse. Two women whose destinies have been forced upon them and whose fates become intertwined when a mysterious assailant renders Jaclyn unconscious and sends her demonic lover Michael on a mission to destroy the 10th Muse. If Emma loses this battle she will surely die, but if she kills Michael she will face the unbridled fury of the Demonslayer! This special edition is limited to just 1000 copies. FC, 16pg $5.95 DEMONSLAYER: PATH OF TIME PIRATE NUDE COVER #½ SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 16pg $6.00 STAR OF THE MONTH 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. (STAR15430) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $19.95 COVEN: TOOTH AND NAIL TRAINING DAY COVER #1 by Robert Lugibihl & Ron Adrian Ron Adrian provides this cover of Sasha in a rare moment of peace… and a chance to learn more of her craft! Red-hot artist Ron Adrian (Witchblade, Darkchylde) has slaved over these pages to make them the most stunning of his career. This special edition is limited to just 1000 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COVEN: SPELLCASTER FREE SPIRIT EDITION #1 Stunning new cover by Matt Martin! The fan-favorite series returns in full-color with all- new interior art by Al Rio! This sexy new edition is limited to 1500 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 *********************** SHI: POISONED PARADISE ROYAL BLUE COVER #1 by Billy Tucci & Karl Waller 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. This ultra-limited Royal Blue Edition is limited to just 100 copies, each shipped in a special protective case with a Certificate of Authenticity! Cover by William Tucci. FC, 32pg $75.00 SHI: POISONED PARADISE BLOSSOM COVER #½ by Billy Tucci & Karl Waller Series artist Karl Waller provides this beautiful new cover of Shi in her costume from the Feudal Japanese era! This special cover is limited to just 1500 copies! FC, 16pg $5.95 TidalWave Studios THE ODYSSEY #1 by Various The entire TidalWave universe comes together for an amazing series that shines the spotlight on the characters that you demanded to see more of! Every member of the superhero group that was introduced in The 10th Muse #1 will be featured in this self-titled series called The Odyssey. The series features many characters that needed extra pages to tell their tales, from Orion the Hunter and Ares, to Judo Girl and Medusa. The Odyssey will feature the hidden gems of TidalWave in their own adventures! Also included in the series is a "Who's Who of the TidalWave Universe." Several amazing comic book artists are making their mark on the TidalWave universe, and we can't wait until you see the amazing new work from industry pros like Norm Breyfogle and Craig Rousseau, and talented newcomers such as Sean Murphy, Patrick Blaine, and many more! Available in five distinct cover versions by Roger Cruz (1A), Marat Mychaels (1B), Mark Pajarillo (1C) and Sean Murphy (1D). Published quarterly. COVER #1A/CRUZ—FC, 32pg $3.50 COVER #1B/MYCHAELS—FC, 32pg $3.50 COVER #1C/PARAJILLO—FC, 32pg $3.50 COVER #1D/MURPHY—FC, 32pg $3.50 ATLAS #1 by Darren Davis & Mark Brooks From the pages of The 10th Muse springs Atlas! After commanding the Titans in their war against the Olympians, Atlas was forced to hold up the heavens on his shoulders. His life was a tragic story of a lone God fighting boredom on Mount Olympus. However, monitoring the Earth from above, Atlas watched as the planet changed, and witnessed the emergence of super-powered beings donning capes and tights. Growing restless and craving adventure, Atlas decided to take the world in his hands… becoming one of the Earth's newest heroes! Learning the superhero game is not going to be easy for him, as Atlas fights against one of the oldest superpowers in history! The 10th Muse makes an appearance to help Atlas in his first solo adventure, and thankfully, Atlas has help from the newest TidalWave sensation, Judo Girl! Available in four distinct cover versions by Christian Gossett (1A), Talent Coldwell (1B), Roger Cruz (1C), Shottie Young (1D), and Mark Brooks (1E). Published bi-monthly. COVER #1A/GOSSETT—FC, 32pg $3.50 COVER #1B/COLDWELL—FC, 32pg $3.50 COVER #1C/CRUZ—FC, 32pg $3.50 COVER #1D/YOUNG—FC, 32pg $3.50 COVER #1E/BROOKS—FC, 32pg $3.50 BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN: "SCHOOL GIRL" PRINT by Devon Massey Because you demanded it: Devon Masey's first art print! "School Girl" features a young Meriem in a sweet, but incredibly sexy pose. This limited edition Cavewoman art print is 11" x 17" and printed on high-quality paper stock, housed in a large gray collector's envelope with graphics. Limited to only 500 copies. FC, 11x17 MSRP: $16.00 CAVEWOMAN: RAPTOR PURPLE FOIL EDITION #2 by Devon Massey This extremely limited Purple Foil edition of Cavewoman: Raptor #2 is incredible! Meriem's battle for survival continues as she fights a huge and vicious super-raptor! Limited to only 300 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 32pg MSRP: $11.50 MIKE HOFFMAN'S SORCERESS SKETCHES #2 by Mike Hoffman By popular demand, artist extraordinaire Mike Hoffman returns with a mammoth second volume of sexy ink sketches he's inscribed in his famed Sorceress special editions! Now, you can view page after page of these exciting and erotic art masterworks previously seen only in private collections! Not to be missed! b&w, 32pg $3.50 MIKE HOFFMAN'S ARCHITECT OF FANTASY CARD SET by Mike Hoffman A full 50 fantastic images from the brush of Mike Hoffman, each featuring informative text by the artist and rare bonus art on the back of each card. It's like having two card sets in one! Sexy, scary, and strikingly beautiful, these oil paintings have enlisted legions of new Hoffman fans! Limited to only 1,000 units worldwide, this incredible set gives collectors a chance to see a large sampling of Hoffman's paintings in full-color, almost all of which are in private collections and otherwise would never have seen! Card Set (x50) MSRP: $14.95 MIKE HOFFMAN'S GUARDIAN PRINT by Mike Hoffman Mike Hoffman's creative partnership with Rock music legend Jon Mikl Thor has produced comics and album covers, and now this magnificent new image of Thor the Rock Warrior in full battle/stage gear is available as a huge, suitable-for-framing art print! Comes in a large collector's envelope sporting a Hoffman illustration. Limited to only 500 copies! FC, 11x17 SRP: $16.00 SEXY ANGEL #1 by Dan Parsons The latest series from the creator of Harpy! Grace is an Angel. The kind-hearted and pure Angel who does her very best for the good fortune of the Mortals she watches over on Earth. So why do all of the mortal souls that Grace has been chosen to guide and protect throughout history come to such tragic ends? From the Ancient World to the Modern, our Angel seems to guide these often well-known historical figures from Earth's past to their hopeless dooms! Of course, Grace's fellow angels Aerope and Aethra are innocent of any foul play. Even though its no secret that they're more than a little jealous of the 'Loveliest of Angels.' Which begs the question: are they Angels at all, or something much more wicked? b&w, 32pg $3.25 SAVAGE PLANET #3 by Dan Parsons with Kevin Rasel A tribute to the Grandmasters of Classic Comic and Film Fantasy! On trial for High Treason, Capt. Hawkins recounts the events that led up to his final capture by the Planetary Authority. As Hawkins faces a verdict of life imprisonment on the decaying world of Old Earth, Jakella fights alone, light-years away on the savage pre-historic planet of Terra One! Also in this issue, introducing Slaya: Teutonic Princess, an all-new character from artist Dan Parsons, soon to be in her own full length series! b&w, 32pg $3.25 THE SENSATIONAL TIGER WOMAN #1 by Don Marquez Tiger Woman is back! Don Marquez has brought back his best-selling title in a big way! Fresh off a run on Fantastic Stories comics, as well as adapting Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Professor Challenger tales, Don revisits the title that put him on the map! Civilization has been swept away, all that remains are the ruins of an enormous amusement park covering thousands of square miles. What was once a place to enjoy wholesome family fun is now a zone of deadly danger, peopled by mutants, miscreants, monsters and killer robots. Have you missed the past adventures of Tiger Woman? Now is a great time to start! b&w, 24pg $2.95 RETRO BLAST SPECIAL EDITION #1 by Don Marquez Don Marquez gives us this incredible classic sci-fi cover for the special edition of Retro Blast #1! A sexy alien woman marooned with a loyal space ranger on a hostile world? When mankind thrusts into space, all manner of challenges must be met! Limited to only 400 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $8.95 BECKETT ENTERTAINMENT GENE FUSION 2310 AD #2 by Jeff Amano Shaking off her near-disastrous training session with gene-mixed creature gladiators, Elyssa returns to the source of Gene-Fusion to create a new "fusimal." Seedy World Fusion Fights promoter Edward Leechur III leads his caravan of fusers and freaks in this battle royale of heads, tails, and wails. Gene-Fusion AD2310 is the creation of Jeff Amano, the cover artist for Beckett Dragon Ball Z Collector. MATURE READERS FC $2.95 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #58 by Abnett, Rennie, MacNeil, & Various Games Workshop's all-action comic set in the worlds of Warhammer! In this issue, Hellbrandt Grimm meets old foes; there's also Bloodquest, Kal Jerico, and more from Lone Wolves! b&w, 40pg $3.50 THE REDEEMER #3 by Pat Mills 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! FC, 40pg $3.50 DAEMONIFUGE HC by Kev Walker An oversized hardcover graphic novel of the award-winning Daemonifuge mini-series by Kev Walker (ABC Warriors). This is the story of Ephrael Stern — a Sister of Battle that is touched by a power beyond reckoning. She is hailed as a savior and persecuted as a heretic! HC, 9x12, b&w $19.95 BLIND WOLF COMICS PATRICK THE WOLF BOY: SCI-FI SPECIAL by Art Baltazar & Franco Not so long ago, in a neighborhood not so far away... lives Patrick the Wolf Boy. He's a werewolf who is misunderstood by many, but loved by his parents. He's also loved by aliens. Aliens?! Join us as the little Wolf Boy pays homage to many of the Sci-Fi classics! Find out what happens when a Werewolf, his parents, and a squirrel take on a universe... while never leaving the backyard. Highly recommended by Franco's Dad. b&w $2.95 BLUE MONKEY COMICS ADAM BOMB ADVENTURES #1 by Andy Fish & Tony Antetomaso Based on the popular webstrip, which boasts close to a million online readers. Adam Bomb makes his debut in a full-color comic book! The reluctant super-hero and his talking space monkey sidekick face "The Invasion of the Beauty Snatchers!" Experience a hostile, albeit mostly incompetent alien race has landed a covert mission on Earth, and are somehow turning all the women into horrible knuckle-dragging beasts! Loaded with action, humor, and all the bizarre twists that make the daily strip so popular! FC, 24pg $2.95 BONGO COMICS FUTURAMA/SIMPSONS SPECIAL: INFINITELY SECRET CROSSOVER CRISIS #1 by Boothby, Lloyd, & Morrison They said it couldn't be done! But Bongo didn't listen to the nay-sayers, refuse-niks, and non-believers. So here it is, folks! The story that you've been waiting for… a story so big it can only be told in a special two-part mini-series! What would happen if the Planet Express crew met the Simpsons… and how is it even possible? Take one millennial edition of a Bongo comic, add in two Brain Spawns, mix in one 20th century man plucked out of time who's destined to save the universe, and stir it up with an interstellar three- eyed creature with a huge appetite… and anything is possible! FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.50 BART SIMPSON COMICS #9 by Yambar, Bates, Smith, McCann & Morrison This month's collection of Bart Simpson stories has Bart growing a beard, wearing a tasteless T-shirt, playing romantic go-between for Milhouse, and mailing away for the ultimate cereal prize. Also, in this issue — Kang and Kodos prepare a tasty meal and Ralph Wiggum sets an amazing record in the Duff Book of World Records! FC, 32pg $2.50 SIMPSONS COMICS #73 by Boothby & Costanza Bart meets a reclusive B-movie director, whose collection of horror, science fiction, and Radioactive Man is the envy of every hobbyist in Springfield. When the director announces a contest to give away his massive collection, every geek, nerd, and dweeb in town will do anything to win… including Bart Simpson! FC, 32pg $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FUTURAMA COMICS by Rogers, Lloyd, & Morrison Follow the adventures of 20th-century throwback Fry and his eccentric crew! There's the shapely one-eyed Leela! The Newbie! The sarcastic Bender! Space thrills and laughs galore based on the hit Fox animated comedy! #1-4—FC, 32pg $2.50Ea. O/A SIMPSONS COMICS by Gimple & Morrison Follow the wild and wacky urban adventures of Bart, Homer, and the rest of the Simpson family in the town of Springfield. Here lurks the anal-retentive Comic Book Guy! Monty Burns and his power plant! Anything can happen, and it usually does! #39—FC, 32pg $2.25Ea. #40-42—FC, 32pg $2.50Ea. ********************* BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT PONY GIRLS AT SEA 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 BIZARRE COMIX #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Germany, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, b&w $9.95 BROADSWORD COMICS 3 LITTLE KITTENS #1 by Jim Balent Jim Balent's new series, 3 Little Kittens: Purrr-fect Weapons, is a three-part mini-series subtitled, Puss 'n' Bullets! A fun feline action/adventure comic for all you lovers of gun- totin', karate-kickin', cat-fightin' gals who battle terrorism… while wearing the latest in Kitten Technology! Who are the 3 Little Kittens? They're a team of Feline Freedom Fighters! In this first issue, the Kittens take on a hostage crisis in mid-town Manhattan as the vicious and vengeful vixen, Latex Red, arrives on the scene with her Satanic Cheerleaders of Doom to throw down the gauntlet and become the 3LK's latest arch- enemy! The su-purrr sexy leader of the 3 Kittens, The Catress, is the subject of the first litho included with the 3LK Deluxe Edition. This lithograph is limited to 500 copies, and the 6 ½" x10" litho comes signed and numbered by Jim Balent. Deluxe edition comes bagged and boarded for protection. REGULAR—FC, 32pg $2.95 DELUXE w/LITHO—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $19.99 BROKEN HALOS GUNFIGHTERS IN HELL: ORIGINAL SIN TP by David Barbour & Joe Vigil The blood of damnation runs deep. Get the full series here in one shot! For the condemned, some origins are best left untold. But eternity is a very long time, and a six- shooter loaded with hellfire always finds its way through bone to the rotten marrow inside. Hell is a place where secrets die hard, and no good deed goes unpunished. This explores the sinful origins of the notorious "Gunfighter," the beautiful "Sinbuck," and the wretched "Keeper." So saddle up, shoot from the hip, and get ready to take a ride through the baddest badlands of them all! Choose from two variant covers or get both for a complete collection. In Joe Vigil's "Hellfire" Wraparound cover we see the rugged conflict of Hell; in Tim Vigil's poignant emotional cover, you'll see that tears and blood are one in the same for the eternally condemned! MATURE READERS WRAPAROUND COVER—SC, 7x10, 56pg, FC $7.95 VARIANT COVER—SC, 7x10, 56pg, FC $9.95 BROKEN TREE PUBLICATIONS THE PROPHET OF DREAMS #4 by Julian Lawler & Rudy Vasquez All of the heroes come together for the first time, as Addigo finally meets his Queen after many years. There is some tension between Ellen Pinto Roe and the fairy wielder. But who will stop Lord Neverfolt? And where does the enemy come from? For the first time, his story is told. An epic fantasy as never before seen. FC, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD PIN-UPS SET by Susan Bernard Special price: originally published at $20.85! A three-book set: Blondes, Redheads and Brunettes. Bruno Bernard's fabulous camera technique turned the serviceman's "pin-up" of World War II into a genuine art form of the late '40s and early '50s. You'll see famous stars, budding starlets, and unknown glamour girls in vivid portraits. Models include: Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, Lili St. Cyr, Brigitte Bardot, Tempest Storm, Ann Miller, and many more. Each small-but-handsome hardcover book, complete with color dust jacket, contains 25 vintage photos. A very nice package. Published by Warner in 1995. MATURE READERS Set (x3), PC SRP: $14.99 O/A R. CRUMB'S TOMMY TOILET CARDSTOCK POSTER Warehouse Find! Originally published at $6.00! Tommy Toilet says: "Don't forget to wipe your @$$, folks!" A classic spoof ad from the back cover of one of Crumb's earliest underground comics, and for years a hip, funny poster and conversation piece for any bathroom, now a bargain-priced, sturdy cardstock poster! It features pre-drilled holes in the corners for easy display. A must for every bathroom or dorm room, but… take it down when Mom visits. Produced by Kitchen Sink in 1996. MATURE AUDIENCES Sign, 11x16, FC SRP: $3.99 O/A THE SPIRIT JAM Warehouse Find! Fifty of comics' greatest artists take on The Spirit! In 1981, Kitchen Sink Press published an all-new, 36 page Spirit story within the pages of the Spirit Magazine. This extended tale of the masked crime fighter was an epic jam piece, featuring Eisner, Milton Caniff, Kurtzman, Frank Miller, John Byrne, Sienkiewicz, Bolland, Corben, Brent Anderson, Chris Claremont, and more. New introduction by Eisner and Denis Kitchen, and, as an added bonus, a four page Eisner/Dave Sim collaboration: The Spirit Meets Cerebus. Published by Kitchen Sink in 1998. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 44pg, b&w SRP: $5.99 O/A CRUMB WRAP Special price: originally published at $34.75! Here's something that will set off your gifts and get some great conversations started! Five packs of gift wrap contain four different colorful sheets each, featuring Robert Crumb's well-known characters: Bearzie Wearzies; Devil Girl and Mr. Natural; an abstract "Impressionistic" design; and Fritz the Cat. Each sheet features multiple figures with red, blue and green backgrounds. Sheets are folded and packaged in shrink-wrap and each unfolds to 18" x 24". Colorful and fun, with lots of impact. No "Adult" or offensive artwork. Produced by Kitchen Sink in 1994. Gift Wrap Set (x20) SRP: $9.99 ********************** STAR OF THE MONTH THE CROW COLLECTED TP by James O'Barr Special price: originally published at $15.95! This is the story of Eric and Shelly, engaged to be married, who encounter a car full of evil on a lonely road. They both die horrible deaths, but somehow Eric is allowed to come back to act as a black-clad, clown- faced, avenging angel… The Crow. Eight-page color gallery included. This volume reprints all of O'Barr's dark, violent, and grim work. Published by Kitchen Sink. (STAR07857) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 224pg, PC SRP: $6.99 ********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL #11 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: These come from Italy and occasionally copies have small scrapes or a corner bump. Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 84pg, PC SRP: $19.95 O/A GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL #24 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: These come from Italy and occasionally copies have small scrapes or a corner bump. Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 96pg, PC SRP: $19.95 ********************** CARTOON BOOKS BONE VOLUME EIGHT: TREASURE HUNTERS HC by Jeff Smith Enter an exciting new world and explore strange rooftop kitchens, ancient ruins, medieval treasures, and freakishly large bees! The evil Hooded One surrounds the walled city of Atheia and offers the trapped citizens two choices: "Surrender or Die!" Fone Bone and his friends seek desperately for a way out so that Thorn can search for the mythological Crown of Horns--an ancient weapon that can defeat the Lord of the Locusts. Meanwhile, the unflappable and greedy Phoney Bone prepares his latest moneymaking scheme: making money (see cover)! Finally, the usurper Tarsil himself corners our heroes in one of the biggest turning points in the Bone saga! HC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $23.95 CASTLE RAIN ENTERTAINMENT JACK THE LANTERN: TIM VIGIL "ZERO" PX PRINT by Tim Vigil A Previews Exclusive! This spectacular print illustrated by Tim Vigil (Faust) gives you a first look at the "zero" issue cover from the forthcoming new mini-series, Jack The Lantern. This series (to be released in October 2002, just in time for Halloween) will feature the amazingly detailed artwork of Scott Lee (Galactic Gladiators). The story will be written by the creator of the series, Michael Angelos (Jestercrow). The print measures 11" x 14" and is printed on 130lb. Supreme glossy cardstock. The print will be numbered and limited to only 200 copies, perfect for framing! Bagged and with a Certificate of Authenticity. Print, 11x14, FC $19.95 CHAOS! COMICS LADY DEATH: THE MOURNING #1 by Ostrander, Reis, & Pimentel; Colored by Hi-Fi Perhaps the most controversial Lady Death story ever! There are two killers stalking the streets of New York City — one is a serial killer who targets people based on race and the other is the disease called AIDS. One of them may be involved in the murder of Virgil Solomon and the other may claim the life of his son - the son that Virgil had already disowned. The trail leads to a confrontation not only between Lady Death and the Reaper but the Diva of Death and Virgil Solomon! It's time to see how powerful — and destructive — the power of hate can be. This a compelling story that deals with important subject matter. Reserve your copies today. Cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Pimentel, and Hi-Fi. FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.99 LADY DEATH: THE MOURNING #1 PREMIUM EDITION Painted cover by Sean Gallimore For this premium cover, Sean Gallimore paints a vivid image of Lady Death to prepare you for her next struggle: The Mourning! Limited to 3,000 copies, this edition comes printed on cardstock! FC, 32pg MSRP: $9.99 INSANE CLOWN POSSE: MR. JOHNSON'S HEAD #1 by Jesse McCann & Gerado Sandoval Hey all you wicked ninjas! You know that nerd at school who chills quietly in his corner desk, eye-ballin' everybody? Check it: he know sumpin' you don't Juggalo — and it has to do with what happened to Mr. Johnson's Head — and where it be hidin'! Based on the popular ICP song of the same name, this issue is filled with totally whacked-out lunacy! Ah yeah, playas, it's gut-wrenchin', sweat-drenchin', detention-benchin' school hall fallout, y'all! Straight! FC, 32pg $2.99 INSANE CLOWN POSSE: MR. JOHNSON'S HEAD #1 PREMIUM EDITION by Jesse McCann & Gerado Sandoval Juggalos, if you like your ICP comics with more juice to 'em — get this tricked-out Clown Collector's Edition cover! The crazy pair of Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope return to tell Mr. Johnson's Head! No Juggalo should be without this collector's edition as part of their insane collection! Limited to 3,000 copies ya dig?! FC, 32pg $9.99 PURGATORI: RAVENOUS #1 by Dan Jolley & Fabiano Neves Six years ago, Purgatori's first solo book burst onto the scene in the Chaos! Universe, immediately attracting a host of enthusiastic fans. Now, on her sixth anniversary, writer Dan Jolley (Obergeist, Sabretooth) takes you on a trip into Purgatori's past, revealing a crucial event in her life that has never before been explored! What was the secret meeting between Purgatori and Mikey the Cannibal from six years ago that was then wiped from both their memories? This story begins to explains why a spell is working on Purgatori, eventually making Sakkara completely human! Great jumping on point for new readers! FC, 32pg $2.99 PURGATORI: RAVENOUS #1 PREMIUM EDITION Thomas Fleming uses a mixed media of pencil to bring to life the Vampire Goddess on this illustrious primo cover! Don't let her fool you, this Purgatori may seem harmless, but she craves blood — and you could be next! Limited to only 3,000 copies! FC, 32pg $9.99 LADY DEATH: DARK ALLIANCE #3 by Ostrander, Reis, & Pimentel; Colored by Hi-Fi The entire Chaos! Universe collides in a huge company wide event! In Part Three of this epic installment, the Dark Alliance is together, and it is splitting at the seams affecting every player in the Chaos! Universe! Purgatori and Vulnavia meet Lady Death, and the hate flows like blood! What, if anything, can keep these enemies from each other's throats? Is the Dark Alliance doomed before it even begins? And if that's not enough to warp your senses, is Gallows' vision destined to become a terrifying reality? It's all here'so read the Alliance! Takes place within continuity, and a great jumping on point for new readers! Cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Pimentel, and Hi-Fi. FC, 32pg (3 of 5) $2.99 LADY DEATH: DARK ALLIANCE ALTERNATE COVER #3 Cover painted by David Michael Beck Premiere artist David Michael Beck (G.I. Joe cover artist) paints this variant cover featuring the vampire assassin, Chastity! Armed and ready — you can see Chastity is well equipped for this Alliance. Just don't get too close or she'll strike! Limited to only 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg $7.50 LADY DEATH/THE CROW PREVIEW BOOK Art by Romano Molenaar Get your first look at the dark, and gothic crossover event that is Lady Death/The Crow #1, coming September 2002! It's Lady Death and The Crow in a pairing you could've only dreamed about. It's filled with preview artwork, sketches, interviews with talent, plus exciting plot points to help prepare yourself for this highly anticipated crossover! Limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. PC, 24pg $1.99 LADY DEATH/THE CROW PREVIEW BOOK PREMIUM EDITION Art by Romano Molenaar Get this dynamic premium cover featuring Brian Pulido's alluring Lady Death and James O'Barrs' mysterious Crow! It's a great inside look at the forthcoming blockbuster crossover! Two characters, both undead. Can you handle the endless possibilities?! Limited to 1,000 copies. PC, 24pg $6.00 LADY DEATH/THE CROW ASHCAN Art by Romano Molenaar It's our new and improved ashcan, featuring an exclusive cover by Romano Molenaar of Lady Death and The Crow's thrilling new crossover. Included are intimate insights into the creative process, detailed 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 $5.99 LADY DEATH/THE CROW ASHCAN PREMIUM Art by Romano Molenaar Want a rare ashcan featuring Lady Death and The Crow? Then get this ashcan limited to only 50 copies worldwide with a new exclusive cover! Allocations may occur. b&w, 12pg $20.00 PURGATORI: HEARTBREAKER FOIL EDITION #1 Cover by Fabiano Neves Purgatori: Heartbreaker #1 comes available in this rich foil cover, which was originally available at MegaCon 2002! Featuring 100% foil coverage with an original cover by Fabiano Neves, this edition is limited to 200 copies! Supplies are limited, order today! Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg $20.00 UNDEAD ASHCAN PREMIUM If you loved The Undead, get all the behind the scenes info with this "must-have" ashcan limited to only 50 copies worldwide. Comes signed and numbered by creator and writer, Brian Pulido! b&w, 12pg $20.00 CHASTITY: HEARTBREAKER #1 FOIL EDITION The deadly vampire-rocker-assassin, Chastity, gets the exclusive foil cover treatment for Chastity: Heartbreaker #1, originally available at MegaCon 2002! Featuring 100% foil coverage with an original cover by Adriano Batista. Limited to 200 copies. FC, 32pg $20.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHASTITY: CRAZYTOWN #1 by Nicieza, Batista, & Salles; Colored by Hi-Fi If Shattered brought Chastity back to her roots, then CrazyTown takes Chastity to places you could never imagine! While Chastity struggles with an unstable romance with the vigilante known as Midknight, madness lurks as Mister Mischief and Psychotica — two over-the-top villains — arrive to disrupt the party! Can Chastity and her mysterious partner evade the demented insanity of these two foes and still salvage a relationship? FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.99 O/A CHASTITY: CRAZYTOWN #1 PREMIUM EDITION by Nicieza, Batista, & Salles; Colored by Hi-Fi Chastity stands front and center on this wicked premium cover, surrounded by the hands of her new arch villain, Mister Mischief! Just one look at this cover, and you can see that this insane enemy is up to no good! Limited to only 2,000 premium copies, printed on cardstock with a Certificate of Authenticity on the back cover. FC, 32pg MSRP: $9.99 O/A LADY DEATH: THE GAUNTLET #2 by Ostrander, Mota, Correa Jr.; Colored by Hi-Fi To know her story is to know a woman cursed! As Lady Death struggles to harness the power of The Gauntlet, her new arch-nemesis strikes! Can the once immortal goddess of all that is dead and dying survive against Death's previous avatar, Morgana? You'll have to get this issue to find out! FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.99 O/A LADY DEATH: THE GAUNTLET ALTERNATE COVER #2 Cover by J. Scott Campbell Get an inside look at Lady Death's redesign with this variant cover featuring the early sketches of J. Scott Campbell! This unique cover is limited to 2,000 copies and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity on the back. FC, 32pg $7.50 O/A BAD KITTY: RELOADED ALTERNATE COVER #4 Scott Lewis paints one bad-ass double threat! It's Bad Kitty and Chastity... together! Lock-and-load fiends, as these two heroines of Chaos! are featured on this variant cover, surrounded by Kitty's trusted cat, Lucky, and some not-so-lucky human skulls! Limited to 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg $7.50 CHISELED COMICS WANDERLUST ISSUES #3 & 4 PACK by Shiu, Weldele, & Halbleib Every world attacked by the nameless enemy forces has fallen, and the Interplanetary League is determined to lose no more. The renowned Captain Zhao spearheads a vast fleet of warships and carriers into what will be known as the "Battle for Brimstone." Too bad the odds of winning aren't much, but that won't stop Lt. Jacob Sumner and his Novahawk pilots from fighting like hell to beat them! This pack contains issues #3 and #4 in the exciting SF series! Pack (x2), FC $5.30 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #112 by Strom, R. Sutton, & Lachance A long-submerged forgotten continent rises from the sea and brings forebodings of doom in its wake. Naturally, that means it's a prime spot for a "Movie Macabre" remote-shoot, and Elvira's on the move to discover the secrets of Altoonis. It's all in "Doom is a Four- Letter Word!", the first chapter of the three-part classic, "They Still Love Me in Altoonis!" by Frank Strom, Ronn Sutton, and Louis Lachance. Also, Elvira's mistaken for the missing princess of a planet of mer-people, in "Lost Daughter of Plankton!" by Janet Hetherington and Bob McLeod. Color Photo Cover of Elvira b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEADBEATS #55 by Richard Howell with Ricardo Villagran Dracula leads the Deadbeats now, and they're following his plan to eliminate the pretender vampire king, Hermano. None of this sits well with Dodger, the group's former leader, though, and he's determined to break the stranglehold that the world's most famous undead menace has over his old comrades, in "Get Out of Dodge!" Cover by Howell and Steve Leialoha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 COM.X PUNCTURE #6 by Russell Uttley & Ben Oliver EYE IN THE SUN, MOON OVER OCEAN: Series 1 finale! Luc Bannor lies burnt in a coma after brutally slaying Priest; Sam Keen fights desperately to preserve his life's fragile balance; the Canimal killer continues to murder women to feed the Nov'ar being farmed beneath Inferno; and the final pieces fall into place. Na Eth Nov'ar steps through the mists of time to be fully revealed, and a Knight of The Holy Word awakens to name them. Absolute bloody mayhem! Square bound Premium Format. (CAUT: 4) FC, 40pg $3.99 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUSTED! #11 The Official Newsletter Of The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund The CBLDF is back from the trenches with another dispatch from the front lines of the First Amendment battle! Read how Kieron Dwyer leapt unscathed from the clutch of Starbucks' corporate lawyers; see justice miscarried in the latest report from the Trouble in Texas; and catch up on what's happening behind the scenes at the CBLDF. 2C, 12pg MSRP: $0.00 ********************* BUSTED! #12 The Newsletter of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Whoever said: "Any press is good press," was never burned by the media. "Smile, You're on Slanted Camera!" explores what to do when the cameras look into your store for a sordid segment — and how to spin the story to your best advantage. Plus: convention reports, First Amendment news, and breaking issues from the front lines of Free Speech. 2C, 12pg MSRP: $0.00 FANCY FROGLIN T-SHIRT Kochalka Quality comes to the CBLDF with this stunning, full-color tee starring James Kochalka's web star, Fancy Froglin! Law-abiding Fancy displays his respect for authority in this charming, wearable cartoon. Show your support for the fight for free statement (with good taste!) with this all-new T-shirt! "I am wearing little pants to hide my genitals," Fancy says, "It is the law." All proceeds from this shirt benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. L-XL $20.00 COMIC CAVALCADE SHI: FROM THE ASHES RESCUE DOG COVER Billy Tucci's touching tribute to those that suffered most on September 11 is now available in this special edition cover by Tucci himself, featuring Shi and a rescue dog! Don't miss out on this special benefit book with part of the profits being donated to the Humane Society. This cover is limited to just 1,000 copies. b&w, 32pg $5.95 SHI: FROM THE ASHES RESCUE DOG RUBY RED COVER This special ruby red foil cover is limited to just 200 copies, all of which ship in a bag and board. b&w, 32pg $29.95 DEMONSLAYER: PATH OF TIME INFERNO COVER #1/2 Demonslayer is smoking hot on this exclusive new cover from 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 don'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 series 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! This cover is limited to just 1,500 copies! FC $5.95 10TH MUSE DEMONSLAYER PREVIEW ADRIAN COVER Superstar Ron Adrian offers up this beautiful exclusive new cover! The 10th Muse/Demonslayer crossover features both of the stunning beauties in the fight of their lives against one foe so horrific, even together they may not be able to stop him! With art from the critically acclaimed team on Alan Moore's Glory, penciler Marat Mychaels and inker Robert Jones are sure to satisfy the art lover! This special edition is limited to only 1,000 copies! FC $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WITCHBLADE DEMON EDITION #45 cover by Keu Cha Keu Cha is burning up the charts with his art on Paul Jenkins' stellar Witchblade run. He took the time out of his busy schedule to produce this sexy exclusive cover! Limited to just 4000 copies, all copies ship bagged and boarded. The rare Ruby Red Edition is limited to just 500 bagged and boarded copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 ********************* COMICS CONSPIRACY GENERIC COMIC BOOK #9 by Miers, Santos, Silva & Thomas Generic Man gets caught with his pants down when he learns that changing into a superhero costume in a public phone booth is no guarantee of privacy! Guest-starring an uptight and easily irritated vigilante who wears the skull-and-crossbones on his chest, who thinks his own personal tragedy gives him license to go around shooting whoever crosses his path! Of course his path crosses that of Generic Man. Introducing the hottest game since Russian Roulette — Hot Potato with a hand grenade! b&w, 16pg $1.95 COMICSONE HEAVEN SWORD & DRAGON SABRE #1 by Wing Shing Ma Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre follows the adventures of a young man named Wuji Cheung. Everyone in the martial arts world, including Wuji, is in search of the legendary "Heaven Sword" and "Dragon Sabre" blades. It is said that whoever possesses these two weapons will become the most powerful Kung Fu master and the Chief of the martial arts world. The story begins with the explanation of how Wuji's parents, who were from rival clans, originally met and fell in love. SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 KABUTO VOLUMES 1 & 2 SET by Buichi Terasawa Close to 500 years ago during the Tensho Era of Japan, a man was born who defied the will of a demon; a man who had the gods of good on his side; a man destined to battle evil... his name was Kabuto. Somehow, Kuroyasha Douki, the vile Black Night Demon, escaped his prison in Hell and returned to the earthly plane to wreak vengeance on the family-line of Kabuto. None can escape his deadly magic and masterful skills with the blade; however, the gods of the North, West, East and South band together to help Kabuto stand for justice! With the questionable help of a diabolical talking sword forged by his father, Kabuto may live another day to see his own sons born! Set (x2), b&w $21.00 STORM RIDERS GN #5 by Wing Shing Ma Wind goes to Lin-Yin Cave to visit the scene of his father's death. To his surprise, he discovers that Cloud is being held captive within the cave. Cloud reveals that the killer of Wind's father was the Flame Kylin Beast. After Wind frees him, Cloud is unable to repress his urges and continues his affair with Kong-Chi (Frost's wife). When Wind discovers their tryst, he offers this ultimatum: Abandon Kong-Chi or abandon the World Fighting Association. Unable to choose between the two, Cloud decides his only alternative is to kill Wind. Conquer's two most powerful disciples, Wind and Cloud, launch into battle, leaving Kong-Chi caught in the middle. SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w $11.95 WOUNDED MAN GN #9 by Kazuo Koike & Ryoichi Ikegami In this stunning conclusion to the Wounded Man saga, Keisuke strikes a deal with his Green Beret foes to settle the battle once and for all. If he defeats the Veterans' Army, they will reveal the real boss of GPX and surrender; if the Berets win, the price is Keisuke's life. As the showdown begins, a mysterious CIA operative watches from the shadows. This is Keisuke's final chance to avenge the woman he loves. After all these years, is he still strong enough to do it? MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 WEAPONS OF THE GODS #1 by Tony Wong Further expanding its full-color Kung Fu comics line, ComicsOne is bringing Weapons of the Gods to American audiences. From Tony Wong, the acclaimed author of Oriental Heroes (from Jademan Comics), Weapons of the Gods tracks two ancient weapons of immeasurable power as they battle throughout the ages. The weapons were created long ago, when Celestial Goddess was locked in battle with the Dark Spirit. Celestial Goddess used five colors of stones to create a magical weapon known as "Heaven's Crystal" in order to defeat the evil Spirit. One hundred years later, Heaven's Crystal disappeared. Now, forces are trying to use "Tiger Soul," its opposing weapon, to destroy the world! Our hero, young Tian, must search for Heaven's Crystal because only its power can defeat the fearful might of Tiger Soul! SC, 120pg, FC $13.95 STARS OF THE MONTH STORM RIDERS #1 GN by Wing Shing Ma Storm Riders takes you on a journey through an amazing world in ancient China where, aside from the hegemony of the Royal Government, an individual and separate society exists: The World Fighting Association. Conquer, a powerful Kung Fu master, aspires to gain control of the Association and assembles the mightiest force of fighters known to humanity. (STAR15541) SC, 178pg, FC $11.95 ********************** CPM MANGA GEOBREEDERS BOOK 4: UNFRIENDLY SKIES TP by Akihiro Ito The ongoing feud between Kagura Security and the Phantom Cats has been legendary, but the stakes are raised even higher when one of our heroes is kidnapped! Making matters worse, hostage and hijackers alike are trapped on a jet airplane that the army is trying to shoot out of the sky! Getting stuck between the government and the Phantom Cats isn't the best place for any self-respecting action hero to be! Written and illustrated by the mega-talented Akihiro Ito, Geobreeders is a high-octane slugfest that never runs short on action, thrills, and cute girls with machine guns! SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $15.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO BOOK 4 TP The hapless crew of the Nadesico is caught between the powerful Earth Federation forces and the mysterious Jupiterians. They have journeyed out to the planet Jupiter in hopes of rescuing Captain Yurika, but what they don't know is that she may not want to be rescued! How can a lone battleship survive against the amassed power of two planets? Don't miss the grand finale of Nadesico! SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $15.95 M.D. GEIST COMPLETE EDITION TP by Koichi Ohata Enter a future devastated by war; a future you'll probably live to see. With their governments driven to the brink of destruction, the planet Jerra is in disarray. Amidst the turmoil a new type of hero emerges on a quest for vengeance and violence. Geist, born in the government laboratories of Earth, hungers for battle and power, and no authority can stop him! From the cybernetic mind of Koichi Ohata, CPM Comics proudly presents one of the greatest anti-heroes of all time—M.D. Geist! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO BOOK 3 When Mars is attacked by alien invaders, the United Earth Government desperately orders the creation of a new kind of space battleship, the Nadesico. The Nadesico was dispatched to Mars and was almost at their destination when it was attacked and almost destroyed by the Jupiterians. Fate was on their side and they luckily escaped to Mars. On Mars, the rag tag crew of the Nadesico discovered Nergal's research facility and the legendary Yamato. (STAR15477) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.95 ******************** Manga18 IMMORAL ANGEL VOLUME TWO: THE LEMMING APOSTLE TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $16.95 CRAZY MAMA PRODUCTIONS SLAPPED TOGETHER COMICS GN Features strips, comics, and other mayhem by a wide range of cartoonists. Here you'll find ruminations on God by John Klossner, the search for love by Jay Scruggs, gratuitous violence by Elena Steier and John Reynolds, and a monkey in a mailbox by John Kovaleski. In addition, there are paper dolls and puzzles, all of which have been slapped together for no particular reason. But then not everything has a purpose, now does it? SC, 124pg, b&w $19.95 CROSSGEN COMICS MERIDIAN #26 by Kesel, McNiven, Simmons; Colored by Hollowell After last month's devastating battle, there's lots of clean-up work to do on Meridian. But it's no longer the home that Sephie left...and it may not be her home for much longer. FC, 32pg $2.95 RUSE #10 by Waid, Guice, & Perkins; Colored by DePuy Below the streets of Partington lies a stygian realm ruled by Simon Archard's former partner, Lightbourne! In order to save the city from complete and total destruction, Simon and Emma have no choice but to confront Lightbourne in his own domain — where he holds all the power! FC, 32pg $2.95 THE FIRST #22 by Kesel, Di Vito, & Hunter; Colored by Schwager Trenin's using Tulity's child to flush her out of hiding. Will a mother's love prove stronger than self-protection? It does for Pyrem, who heads off to rescue Ingra, unwisely going alone... FC, 32pg $2.95 MYSTIC #27 by Bedard, Fiorentino, & Ryan; Colored by Crossley Giselle rocks the Kasbah in the land of the Djinn Guild! When she seeks the wisdom of the Djinn Master, Giselle ends up taking on an ancient spirit bent on eradicating the peaceful, desert-dwelling folk. Will she solve the great riddle of the Djinn in time to defeat her newest foe? Be there as the mystic quest continues across the magical world of Ciress! FC, 32pg $2.95 WAY OF THE RAT #4 by Dixon, Johnson, & Ryder; Colored by Garcia No rest for Boon this issue. The Silken Ghost gives Boon until sundown to find the Phoenix Heart. The Judge sends his deadliest killers to find Boon. Tiger Mah swears vengeance against the Jade Rat. The Great Khan begins a siege campaign to bring down the walls of Zhumar. And Po Po is too hung over to care about any of it. Blazing martial arts action AND a drunken monkey! FC, 32pg $2.95 NEGATION #9 by Bedard, Pelletier, & Meikis; Colored by Rochelle Suffering their most crushing loss at the hands of the Lawbringer, beyond all hope of victory, Kaine and his band of fugitives must find the will to carry on their war against the Negation. Meanwhile, Charon's mysterious prisoner is revealed, and Komptin obtains his ultimate secret weapon! FC, 32pg $2.95 FORGE #5 by Various The best swords are made from a variety of metals that, when forged together, create a blade stronger than the sum of its parts. So too with CrossGen's Compendia Series. Forge #5 is a unique blend of fantasy, sci-fi, action, and adventure – one that cuts through genre conventions in a powerful new way. Speaking of swords, it will take a very special blade to take down the dragon in this month's triple-sized installment of Sojourn (chapters 8-10). Or maybe it will take something other than a blade to eliminate this threat. No one can accuse the Negation crew of bringing a knife to a gunfight in chapter 6 of this rollicking space odyssey. This one features more walrus people than ever before, as our intrepid escapees set out to rescue Captain Fluxor. Meridian brings a brighter sense of adventure to the pages of Forge, tempering the carnage of sci-fi spectacle with a dash of fairy-tale fantasy. But Sephie can certainly stand up for herself in a fight, as we see in chapters 23 & 24. Add to the mix three parts Crux (chapters 11- 13), the most cosmic CrossGen series of all. This installment marks a turning point for our six Atlanteans. Pulled a hundred centuries out of their own time, they begin to discover their new place in the universe. Unfortunately, their place is linked to the Negation. Finally, from the far-flung future we visit a world that recalls Japan's feudal past with a double dose of The Path (chapter 4). The way of the sword is a hard path indeed, as General Ryuichi lays siege to the monastery of his old friend Obo-san, who is now a wanted man. Variety is certainly the spice of life, but it's also the key to the sharpest edge of entertainment — Forge#5. SC, 7x10, 256pg, FC (Note Price) $11.95 MYSTIC VOLUME 3: SIEGE OF SCALES TP by Marz & Bedard, Peterson & Fiorentino, Dell & Ryan The saga of Giselle Villard, reluctant hero of a magical world, continues in this volume collecting issues #15-20, and featuring the world-shaking return of Giselle's greatest enemy! Following the defeat of the evil Demon Queen, Animora, our heroine hopes her life will finally slow down enough for her to better understand the strange sigil on her palm that has made her the most powerful mystic in history. But even as Giselle enjoys adventures on the moon and in the town, Animora is busy making a comeback that will place Giselle's entire world in the Demon Queen's scaly grip! This very special collection features the eye-popping final Mystic issues by series co-creator Brandon Peterson, as well as the first issue by his amazing artistic successor, Fabrizio Fiorentino! New cover by Brandon Peterson. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $15.95 SIGIL #27 by Dixon, A. Smith, Vancata; Colored by Milla The homeworld of the human race is doomed. Gaia is hours away from planetary destruction unless Sam can save it. But he's ordered to the Saurian homeworld to face down Khyradon for the fate of the galaxy. The crew of the BitterLuck finds far more than they bargained for when they arrive at Tcharun. Interplanetary warfare on a grand scale! And a startling surprise for readers that will rock the CrossGen Universe! FC, 32pg $2.95 SOJOURN #14 by Marz, Land, Geraci; Colored by Rodriguez Arwyn and Gareth's quest for the next Fragment has taken them to Ankhara, where the winged denizens of the glorious cliff cities plot a revolt against Mordath's rule. But while Arwyn and Gareth would be happy to obtain their prize and be on their way, the Ankharans — and Mordath's trolls — have very different plans for them. FC, 32pg $2.95 CRUX #17 by Dixon, A. Smith, & Vancata; Colored by Lewis Aristophanes has followed the latest Negation invasion back through their own portal. Now he's trapped in their universe with no way back. Or is it the other way around? The warrior-priest from ancient Atlantis is surrounded on all sides by murderous beings set to kill him. That means he's got them right where he wants them! But what will the fate of Galvan be? And you'll never guess who shows up for a guest appearance! FC, 32pg $2.95 EDGE #5 by Various What does it take for a common thief to become the hero of a nation? A cynical person might say, "That's just the way of the world," but the Edge faithful know better. It's Way of the Rat, the new kung fu saga from Chuck Dixon and Jeff Johnson, joining the cast of Comics' Greatest Compendia in August. This first chapter has it all: a drunken monkey, a magical artifact, and martial arts mayhem the whole family will love! But cynics can take satisfaction from the 23rd chapter of Sigil, because there's absolutely nothing heartwarming about hurling an asteroid the size of Australia toward the Planetary Union Homeworld. What else should you expect from the Saurian Empire? But it's not just the lizard people keeping life nasty, brutish, and short. Even the magical world of Ciress has its dark side, as we learn in this month's double installment of Mystic (chapters 21 & 22). Tony Bedard sends new artist Fabrizio Fiorentino on a tour of Ciress' seedy underbelly, placing Giselle in a web of corruption somewhere between Chinatown and Training Day. Fortunately, there's a double-shot of Scion (chapters 23 & 24) to restore your faith in humanity. Ethan and Ashleigh have set off on a bold plan to create a sanctuary for the Lesser Races, but they have to navigate a world war to do it. In chapters 7 and 8 of Ruse, the search for Lightbourne is on! Simon and Emma head off in search of answers, but encounter a band of gypsies fighting for their lives against unseen forces. What's Simon's involvement in all this, and what could be the connection with Lightbourne? As usual, the only certainty is that nothing is as it seems. And, as usual, the same can be said of The First, where intrigues great and small are always in fashion. In chapters 17 and 18, it's a battle royale to rescue Pyrem from the renegade forces of House Sinister. And who sets him free? The leader of House Sinister. Confused? Don't be, for even the lives of the gods can have a nasty and brutish quality. That's just the way of the world. SC, 7x10, 256pg, FC (Note Price) $11.95 ROUTE 666 #3 by Bedard, Moline, & Dell; Colored by Bell Wanted by every law enforcement agency from coast to coast, Cassie is spotted by Sheriff Vargas, a small-town lawman in the rural Southwest. The ensuing high-speed chase will yield tragic results, and put both Cassie and her dogged pursuer at the mercy of forces from beyond the grave. FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION #27 by Marz, Lee, Moder, Paris; Colored by Lambert Ethan discovers that founding a kingdom may well be easier than maintaining one. As Ethan realizes he may not be the best choice to govern the freed Lesser Races simply because he's human, an assassin stalks him. Will the shadowy killer end not only Ethan's reign, but his life as well? FC, 32pg $2.95 THE PATH #5 by Ron Marz & Walter Simonson; Colored by Atiyeh Master storyteller Walter Simonson takes on a tale of The Path! As General Ryuichi's siege remains in effect, the outlander Wulf finally reveals how he came to Nayado's shores, and the circumstances of his first meeting with the warlord Todosi. Meanwhile, the Emperor of Shinacea sees his opportunity to strike and destroy both Nayado and Obo- san forever. FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION: ASHLEIGH LIMITED EDITION STATUE The gorgeous Raven princess, Ashleigh, from the hit CrossGen Comics series Scion, comes dramatically to life as a resin statue produced by Dynamic Forces! Standing defiantly outside the Underground Sanctuary, Ashleigh has been captured in resin as never before as this limited edition collectible. Standing 7" tall on a base measuring 4" wide, the beauty of Ashleigh has been captured in meticulous detail in this high-quality statue featuring an edition size of only 1,500 production units in the world! The painting, done meticulously by Dan Lane, complements the sculpting by CrossGen sculptors Vincenzo Cucca and Ciro Vignes (who also worked together on the Arwyn Statue). This beautiful second statue in the CrossGen Statue Series, is a must-have for any CrossGen fans! (CAUT: 2 & 4) Statue $89.99 STAR OF THE MONTH FORGE #1 Everybody talks about the high price of comics, but is anyone doing anything about it? Finally, the answer is "yes!" Enter Forge, a fat new compendium of full-color comics printed on CrossGen's usual high quality paper, available every month for just $9.95. Forge #1 carries the first three chapters of Crux, the first two chapters of Sojourn, and the prequel to Negation, plus it picks up the story of Meridian right where the second trade paperback leaves off. All that and an art gallery too! Whether you're new to CrossGen's comics or have only followed a couple titles, Forge #1 is an excellent way to see what you've been missing. And at ten bucks, can you really afford not to? (STAR15509) SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $9.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MERIDIAN POSTER #1 The cover art used for Meridian #4 became an instant classic as soon as it hit the stands. Now its available as a full-color poster, featuring the art of Joshua Middleton, Dexter Vines, and Michael Atiyeh. Poster, 24x36, FC $6.95 O/A SCION POSTER #1 Many consider this to be CrossGen's most recognized image, the historic cover to Scion #6. Art by Jim Cheung, Don Hillsman II, and Caesar Rodriguez. Poster, 24x36, FC $6.95 ****************** NEGATION PACK #1 by Bedard & Waid, Pelletier, & Meikis; Colored by Rochelle Negation Space Is a Happy Place! Especially if you take advantage of this one-time Special Offer! Negation Prequel, Negation #1 & #2, all three comics pre-packaged (112 pages). Treat yourself to CrossGen's alternative to the grand space-opera, where The Dirty Dozen meets Aliens meets Escape From New York. A true comic book tour de force! At this price, can you afford to miss it? We think not! Pack (x3), FC $7.95 FIRST #9-12 PACK by Kesel, Sears & Di Vito, Smith & Hunter; Colored by Atiyeh & Lambert In this special pre-packaged four-issue set (128 pages), Witness! the murder of a First! Behold! the seduction of a Secundae! Revel! in the discovery of a universe-shattering secret! Set contains first printings of The First #9-12. Order now, mortal! Pack (x4), FC $9.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: THE ILLUSTRATED WARRIOR #3 by Billy Tucci & Craig Shaw Gardner Ana Ishikawa abandons her quest for vengeance and attempts to leave her tortured and murderous past behind. She begins a budding romance with police detective Peter DeNyse and is overjoyed by the unexpected arrival of her best friend, the vivacious and beautiful Tomoe Gozan. But, storm clouds have gathered overhead as Arashi, thirsting for revenge, brings in the most notorious off all assassins — the black-cloaked Nara Sohei. These ruthless warriors have dedicated their lives to the destruction of their centuries-old enemy, the Kyoto Sohei. And Ana has carelessly left behind several clues, all leading to her Kyoto lineage, and the Nara are sent to hunt down the Shi killer. This can only mean one thing: Ana Ishikawa, once the hunter, is now the hunted! Shi: The Illustrated Warrior combines the best aspects of New York Times best-selling author Craig Shaw Gardner's novelized verse and Shi creator Billy Tucci's dynamic and richly detailed illustrations! b&w, 32pg (3 of 7) $2.99 SHI LASER KEYCHAIN These stunningly elegant, all-metal "laser" light keychains are the perfect car or club companions. Chrome-plated with the Shi kanji symbol laser-engraved with oxidization for durability, and a power switch on the reverse side, these keychains are both stylish and fun. Not to be confused with actual laser pointers, the light feature of the keychains add amusement to raves, sporting events, and of course helps find the car door lock in dark parking lots. (CAUT: 4) RED LASER—Keychain $15.99 BLUE LASER—Keychain $15.99 SHI SYMBOL BLACK SHIRTS Blissfully elegant and to the point, this shirt features the kanji symbol for "Shi" and the word itself printed on this black, 100% cotton T-shirt. A must have for any Shi fan! Available in Adult sizes Large, X-Large, and XX-Large; also available in a black, 100% cotton Women's top in Small, Medium, and Large. (CAUT: 4) MEN'S—L-XL $16.99 MEN'S—XXL $19.99 WOMEN'S—S-L $18.99 CRYPTIC PRESS QUICKEN FORBIDDEN #11 After causing reality to fall apart, teenage sorceress Jax Epoch battles some giants and is given the choice to join a group of inter-dimensional thieves. Meanwhile, Doug and the robot A.M. must contend with laundry-hungry goblins. This issue starts a new action- packed story arc, and is a perfect jumping-on point for new readers. Back cover by Vince Giarrano (Batman)! b&w, 24pg $2.95 QUICKEN FORBIDDEN: SEPARATION ANXIETY 5 ISSUE PACK This pack collects the complete story arc from issues #6-10! After destroying the boundaries between reality and fantasy, and awakening the Quicken, Jax Epoch is put on trial before an alien jury in an inter-dimensional courtroom. When stranger things happen in New York City, Jax seeks out the help of an old magician, but is captured by an evil corporation. Jax escapes with the help of the magician, Lorik, and the robot A.M., only to face the Quicken once more. Features back covers by Mark Crilley (Akiko), Andi Watson (Slow News Days), and Stuart Immonen. SC, 7x10, b&w $9.95 CURTIS COMIC INC. BLOODY SCHOOL VOLUME 1 #1 by Seonmo Yang & Kyongwon Yoo This is a school horror story involving vampire students. The chairman of the school, who is also a vampire, has created and fostered a group of 4 vampire students as the "Four Bloods." The leader of the group, Josh, is the chairman's favorite. The group's rebel, Ray, disregard's the group's rules and indiscriminately kills female students for blood. When the bodies are found, the police start to investigate the school and the cases of increasing missing students. The chairman directs Josh to strictly supervise Ray's behavior. Discontented, Ray decides to retaliate against the chairman — and kill Josh. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 KNIGHT GUNNER VOLUME 1 #1 by Kiho Jeon & Jeongwook Ko A legendary knight who has the gift for handling both the sword and gun! Only Isle Grindt can save Jerusalem from its tragic war. He was born and raised in Jerusalem, the "Holy Land," which has been the battleground between the Crusaders and the Natives. One group wants to revitalize the Holy Land, while the other is fighting to stay in charge! Isle's father, Philip, and uncle, Stern, had been allies and war heroes. But a certain "incident" drove them to take opposite sides of the Crusaders and Natives. Who will Isle favor? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 MINOS VOLUME 1 #1 by Jongil Kim Flying Ax invades Demons' territory in search of General Black Sword, who has a reward on his head. When Black Sword's subordinate, Lea, find out that Flying Ax is the one who had killer her brother, she attacks him. Lea with Black Sword then takes down Flying Ax. When Demons oppose Lea's decision to return to her hometown, they plot to kill her. But will her decision to spend the night in a nearby hut prevent her untimely demise? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 SLASHER VOLUME 1 #1 by Jinwoo Lee & Chulhee Lee A brutally slashed female body is found on a rainy night near the railroad. On the chest of the corpse is an inscription "XII." A rookie cop in charge of the case, Sia, realizes that this murder is a continuation of serial killings that had stopped 4 years ago. All the victims' bodies form that case also had numbers inscribed on their chests. The nature of the killings get progressively more gruesome as the killer seems to enjoy torturing and mutilating the bodies with increased frequency. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ZERO TAKER VOLUME 1 #1 by Yoonyul Choi A neo-city jointly controlled by the U.S. and Japan must have their "creatures" destroyed! These creatures — mutant humans that resulted from an unidentified new virus—will be met by the new countermeasure, Zero Taker. The new line of defense, Zero Taker must not only save the human race from the creatures, but also face the conspirator of yet another group! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ETERNAL IMAGE VOLUME 1 #2 by Miro In the city of the Pope, 100 boys and girls comprising the Centurion System are trained to fight against an evil tribe. But the tribe invades the training ground one day and annihilates the whole Centurion System, including its leader, Irian. But one mysterious man and his assistant resurrect Irian using sorcery. b&w, 32pg $2.95 EXTREME VOLUME 1 #2 by Haeryong Chong & Ha Chae Sean is a genius when it comes to inline skating. He looks like an easy-going, care-free guy, but there is a sad secret behind this facade. He's skating to find someone. b&w, 32pg $2.95 PSI VOLUME 1 #2 by Yongha Hong & Dongsan Kim Psi is murdered while trying to save his girlfriend. But he's been resurrected! And there is this sexy web magazine reporter that is following the mysterious serial murder cases involving PSI and others! This cyber horror masterpiece will keep you on the edge! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BARCHETTA VOLUME 1 #2 by Seongkyu Lee "Kill" is a criminal who lives to fight. "Barchetta" is the name of the weapon he has attached to his arm. He's going to need it when he's offered immunity from his crimes if he can defeat the evil pope who is reigning over the village. Because at the same time another band of people are marching into the village! A fast-paced western-style fantasy comic that will have you reeling! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ESP VOLUME 1 #2 by Jihoon Park & Takyoung Lee This is a story of super-powered kids fighting a group of evildoers who want to rule the Earth. Max is the leader of the evil group and is super-strong. But the kids under his training are getting stronger by the day. Who will have the last laugh? b&w, 32pg $2.95 INTO THE STORM by Jihoon Park & Takyoung Lee Ryan is an average kid with a below-average school performance. His grades are always at the bottom. And he constantly gets into fights with others. But he's a great race car driver. His dream is to be the best. But it seems as though something is always standing between him and his dream! What's a dreamer to do? b&w, 32pg $2.95 PANDEMONIUM VOLUME 1 #2 by Jeongtae Lee Lemai is a bionic cyborg that belongs to CPR, which is assigned to fight a group of resistants. These resistants are beastmen, though. So CPR has its hands full! As the fight goes on with the beastmen, Lemai is getting suspicious of the real reason behind his battles! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 MOON VOLUME 1 #2 by Yoojeong Lee Earth is under the attack of aliens. And as a result, people have been relocated to live on the moon! There are three girls born on the moon on the same day, the same hour. They become members of the Pink Club. They fight against other gangs to widen their territory. One day, they will rule the moon. Or, so they think. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING DEAD.LINE SPIRITUS SANCTI VOLUME 1 GN by Zoltan Géczi & Csaba Olajos A Free Comic Book Day book! Beginning the story of Europe's deadliest and most effective hunters as they are hired to recover the lost F-type artificial intelligences called Cherubs. Pasadenas, St. Etienne, and Anathema must fight for survival in an over- organized, yet hopelessly fragmented world full of greed, fear, and hate-driven chaos. MATURE READERS SC, 112pg, FC $15.95 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS JACK STAFF #11 by Paul Grist In his time, the Claw has been a thief, a liar, and a cheat. He has also put his life on the line in order to save the world. He has walked the line between hero and villain. But the time has come for him to cross the line. On which side will he stand? (CAUT: 4) b&w, 24pg $2.95 DEATH RAY GRAPHICS DEEP FRIED: WE'RE #1 by Jason Yungbluth The first issue of the new, larger format for this critically acclaimed twisted humor series spotlights America's adrenaline pumping War on Terrorism! This issue features numerous selections from the syndicated Deep Fried comic strip and debuts many outrageous new characters like Philip McDisney, the corporate rodent, Slamwich the Action Sandwich, and more! Meanwhile, Beepo and Roadkill "Hulk out" and give America's enemies what they have coming, then go on to endure the horror of a "furry" convention where they meet Roadkill's original owner! It's satire and sacrilege the way only Deep Fried can do it! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $5.95 DHJ ENTERTAINMENT CHRISTIAN ZANIER'S DARK CITY ANGEL #1 by Christian Zanier & Marvin Mariano DHJ started hot with The Vault #1. Ken Lashley's Legends #1 moved it into overdrive. Now, they are about to blaze through he industry as August 2002 marks the groundbreaking debut of Christian Zanier's Dark City Angel. Bringing Rising Stars to the peak of its success, Christian Zanier, formerly of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, stormed into the limelight and has become one of the most sought after pencilers in the business. The first issue of Dark City Angel stomps forward in the stunning DHJ tradition and is dazzling colored by Marvin Mariano. Also available as a Previews Exclusive cover editions. REG.—FC, 32pg $2.95 EXC.—FC, 32pg $4.95 DIGITAL WEBBING BURN #1 by Rich Ma, Jerry Ma, & Jimmy Ma Previously previewed in the pages of Digital Webbing Presents, Burn is the first book from the creative team at EpicProportions Art Studio. Troy and Marlon are ambushed by their former gang members in a nightclub while the heartbroken Mieling awaits Troy's return. Love, honor, violence, betrayal, and brotherhood take place in a stylish and moody gangland Chinatown. The drama absorbs like a smooth drink at the bar of one part visual and one part narrative for some pure intoxicating imagery. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50 DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #4 by Various The hit Internet anthology is now bi-monthly, kicking off the serialized adventures of Amber and Alley as they battle the menace known as... Harvey? Also, when it absolutely has to get there… you call The Courier, and Blammo: The Space Monkey proves that when you're the only human in space, strange things are bound to happen. Plus, explore love, jealousy, and shooting pool with strangers in the autobiographical vignette, "A Night At Oldfield's," take a ride with a truck driver who gets an unusual "Pep Talk," and witness a father make the ultimate sacrifice to save the "Human Race." Diversity, quality, and a spectacular wraparound cover by Sanford Greene (Adventures of Superman)! b&w, 40pg $2.95 DORK STORM PRESS DORK TOWER #20 by John Kovalic An entire issue devoted to everyone's favorite Perky Goth, Gilly! Now that Matt's blurted out his feelings for her, what's a Goth to do? And how can she avoid Matt's girlfriend, Kayleigh? Spend a whole day with the princess of Perky, and put the Romance back into Necromancy as the Dorks of Dork Tower ride again! Plus: Rich Koslowski's The 3 Geeks make a special back-up appearance with a brand-new tale of comic book fandom. And as always, Lethargic Lad continues its hilarious ways, as a new chapter from "Lethargic Lad's Book of Villains" is opened. As usual there's hilarity with Nodwick and PvP. But don't miss the brand-new role-playing game by James Wallis: Afterlives is the role- playing game where your dead characters take on a whole new life! A huge 52-page special issue! b&w, 52pg $2.99 PERKY GOTH BABY DOLL T-SHIRT by John Kovalic "Put the romance back into necromancy." Who can say it any better than Gilly, the breakout character from Dork Tower who's become a spokes-Goth for an entire generation of people who wear black. Available at last in the ever-popular baby-doll size, this is a perfect gift for that perky Nosferatu in your afterlife. From the hit comic book Dork Tower, but popular with a huge crossover audience, who wants to be invisible when they're wearing something as cool as this? M-L $19.95 SKULL THE TROLL CLOISONNÉ PIN by Scott Kurtz This handsome circular pin by Scott Kurtz features Skull the Troll, star of the popular comic strip PvP, wearing his trademark fez. Four color with black trim. Hard Enamel, 1 ¼", military-style clasp back. Pin $6.99 DOUBLEDAY BOOKS SHUTTERBUG FOLLIES HC by Jason Little Bee, a plucky and insatiable curious young woman, works as photo finishing technician in a one-hour lab in lower Manhattan. To amuse herself, she duplicates (for her own collection) any titillating photos that happen to pass through her hands. When pictures of a naked corpse are left for processing, Bee's interest is piqued. She learns that the photographs were taken by a prominent crime photographer, Oleg Khatchatourian, who specializes in arriving first at scenes of especially gruesome crimes. When Bee tails Khatchatourian and a few of his Russian compatriots, she overhears the sounds of gangland-style interrogation and realizes after narrowly escaping with her anonymity (and life) in tact, that she's up to her heck in trouble. Shipping in September 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 9x6, 208pg, FC $24.95 IN THE DRINK SC by Kate Christiansen & Emily Ryan Lerner Claudia Steiner never intended for her life to be such as disaster. At the age of 29, she finds herself serving as a secretary to an insane, aging socialite who barks orders from her toilet, specializes in devastating backhanded remarks, and expects Claudia to ghostwrite her best-selling novels. For this thankless job she is paid enough to keep her in overpriced cocktails, cabs, and takeout food, but not enough to cover the rent on her roach-infested apartment to keep her creditors at bay. Her romantic prospects are no better. She's hopelessly in love with her best friend, who may or may not be gay, and she's still pursued by her ex-lover, and unpublished epic poet married to a Romanian stripper. Emily Ryan Lerner's fresh illustrations bring to life many of the subtle nuances and underlying themes. Shipping in October 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 208pg, b&w $15.95 NARCISSA SC by Lance Tooks A talented, self-centered independent filmmaker is collapsing under the strain of her critics –– "enlightened" folks who are trying to get her to compromise her integrity. The stress is killing her –– literally. She can stay and try to complete her work and be dead in week or she can fly to coop and try to pull herself together. Deciding that a trip to Spain barring no expense in the answer, Narcissa embarks on a journey where she learns just as much about herself as the people she meets. In the end, Narcissa is an episodic tale of existentialism and self-discovery. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 10x8, 208pg, b&w $15.95 DRAGON CANDY PRODUCTIONS SEVEN CITIES OF ELHAZZ #1 by Andrew Strawder The first true human is born into an embattled world of highly evolved animals with the task of creating peace between the warring nations. Monkeys kill lions, pigs kill monkeys! Some will keep their limbs and some will be maimed! Don't miss this groundbreaking first issue from Andrew Strawder! b&w, 32pg $3.00 DRAWN & QUARTERLY PAUL HAS A SUMMER JOB GN by Michel Rabagliati Michel Rabagliati received praise and a "Best New Talent" Harvey Award for his first published work in 2000 and now he returns with the eagerly awaited follow-up, Paul Has a Summer Job. This book continues the story of Paul, a Quebecois teenager in the late 1970s, as he experiences the first conflicts of responsibility with his desire to be free. Paul is outraged that he is forced to stop his high school art training. But he's been asked to put art aside because his other grades are so terribly low. Defiant, he quits school and anticipates a summer of leisure. But instead Paul follows the path of so many Quebecois teenagers: he lands a job as a counselor at one of the many summer camps in the mountains outside the city. There he finds himself guiding a motley band of kids, misfits, and troublemakers, much like himself. This clever and endearing story, told in Rabagliati's crisp, retro-1950s drawing style, promises to be one of the top new graphic novels of the year. SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PAUL IN THE COUNTRY by Michel Rabagliati "Rabagliati lovingly develops these snapshots of childhood memories and a bygone era using comic strip panels as if they were polaroids." — Print Magazine. This story, his first ever published, earned Michel Rabagliati a 2001 Harvey Award for Best New Talent, as well as an Eisner nomination for Best Story. Rabagliati tells his story through Paul, a middle-aged man disenchanted with his adult life. As he travels for a weekend holiday in the country with his four-year-old daughter, he thinks back to his own childhood, a time when everything was seemingly different. An excellent companion to Rabagliati's new book. b&w, 32pg $3.50 EISNER NOMINATIONS: Drawn & Quarterly was one of the top three companies receiving the most Eisner nominations this year, with a record 11 nominations! Many of the books have been offered in recent Previews; here are two more: O/A OPTIC NERVE # 8 by Adrian Tomine the story of two outcast teenagers and of the tense undercurrents that exist between them and the more popular group of students at their school. b&w, 32pg $3.50 ***************** STAR OF THE MONTH HICKSVILLE by Dylan Horrocks Behind Burger's rapid rise to success, there lies a dark and terrible secret, as biographer Leonard Batts discovers when he visits his hometown in remote New Zealand. In Hicksville, sheep farmers and fishermen argue the relative merits of early newspaper strips, while in the local bookshop and library obscure mongolian mini-comics share the shelves with a complete run of Action Comics. But why does everyone there seem to hate Dick Burger? (STAR15246) SC, 6x9, 260pg, b&w $19.95 *********************** DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE #5 by Sarracini, Lee, Garcia, Armstrong, & TheRealT With Optimus Prime left for dead and the world on the brink of collapse, the battered and beaten Autobot warriors must battle on against the evil Decepticons! Can they stop Megatron's evil cyber-virus before it is too late? Plus, details about Spike's secret informant revealed! The action reaches a fever pitch in issue #5 of the most popular comic book event of the year! Don't miss out on Transformers: Generation 1! NOTE: This issue ships with two distinct covers by Pat Lee, shipped in equal quantities. Each also contains a different mini-poster for each cover! FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA #2 by Sarracini, Raiz, Armstrong, & Wang The newest and most exciting generation of Transformers continues with issue #2 of DreamWave's Transformers Armada! With enhanced strength on their side and visions of planetary domination in their minds, the Decepticons declare war on all of Cybertron, determined to rule the planet! Optimus Prime and the Autobots courageously try to defend Cybertron but will they be enough to stop Mini-Con-enhanced Decepticons? What is the secret plan being formulated by the Mini-Cons? Can they pull it off? Issue #2 of Transformers Armada will provide you with the answers! FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS: MEGATRON GROUP POSTER Multiple Megatrons meeting and modeling! Summer is here and it's time for an old fashioned family reunion. A beautifully colored poster features many of the different versions of Megatron enjoyed by Transformers fans over the years. An impressive DreamWave poster debut for artist Don Allan Figueroa. Smile for the penciller boys! Poster, 27x39, FC $6.95 TRANSFORMERS: OPTIMUS PRIME GROUP POSTER Ogle oodles o' Optimuses! The ultimate collection of Optimus Prime in all his incarnations. The creative vision of artist Don Allan Figueroa paired with the brilliant DreamWave coloring style makes this poster a phenomenal addition to any Autobot fan's collection. And if you love Deceptions: you really should get to know your enemy! Poster, 27x39, FC $6.95 DINOBOTS VS. DEVASTATOR LITHOGRAPH Generational in-fighting at its best! Witness the destruction that occurs when aggressive Dinobots rampage on Devastator. Artist Don Allan Figueroa envisions a gory battle for somebody's favorite Transformer. This limited edition lithograph is must have item for any Transformers fan! Only 1500 lithographs will be printed, do not miss out! Lithograph, 18x24, FC $19.95 FATE OF THE BLADE #1 by Chris Sarracini, Job Yamen, &DreamWave Colors Welcome to the year 2030. One of America's newest super corporations is taking the world by storm: EVE INC. The only thing more shocking than EVE INC.'s success is its product: perfect women. Run by the world's best biologists, sociologists and psychologists, EVE INC. artificially grows females on a massive scale, shaping their personalities with artificial memories injected into their minds as they grow. Sound crazy? Now imagine what happens when a product becomes defective. No company warranty covers that kind of damage. From the company that brought you Transformers and Transformers Armada, DreamWave launches its newest and boldest title yet… Fate of the Blade! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 SHIDIMA #6 by Tsang, Kang, Sander, & Dreamwave Colors The Imperial city is ablaze as Aldaran and his makeshift mercenary army descend on the capital in an all out battle to unseat emperor Gurakai from the throne of Shidima. As Aldaran's intricate plan begins to unravel, he finds himself in the one position that he fears will result in total defeat: an extreme unrestricted physical battle against the emperor himself! FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHIDIMA VOLUME 1 TP by Tsang, Kang, Sander, & Dreamwave Colors This bound volume of issues one through four, are now available to Shidima fans. DreamWave has collected the stories already beloved by fans, and included eight extra pages of beautiful new artwork by Dan Norton and a gripping story by Brian Augustyn especially written for this volume. No DreamWave collection would be complete without this! SC, 120pg, FC $9.95 ********************* WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE #8 by Tsang, Guerrero, Jimenez, & Poon Tricking Zeph and his cohorts into following him back in time, Aragon sets his sights on destroying Warlands by setting the entire planet aflame! With the armies of both Ryotia and the Astral Plane standing in their way, Zeph and his companions must find a way to stop Aragon's mad plan. But by stopping Aragon will our heroes lose the one chance they have to save Warland's fragile ecosystem forever? And how will a stolen artifact of unimaginable power effect the outcome? FC, 32pg $2.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DF AVENGERS CLASSIC LITHOGRAPH By legendary Avengers artist John Buscema with painter Alex Ross! Featuring the last piece of incredible artwork that the late, great John Buscema, created exclusively for Dynamic Forces, and then painted by modern master painter Alex Ross! The only collaboration between these two masters for DF presents the Almighty Avengers! This original piece of artwork has been created exclusively for Dynamic Forces! This classic and powerful piece features Captain America, Yellow Jacket, The Black Knight, Iron Man, The Vision, Scarlet Witch, Giant-Man, Wasp, The Black Panther, and the Mighty Thor! Dynamic Forces is especially proud to present this beautiful, fully-painted lithograph, which measures an impressive 18" x 24" and is printed on 80lb Gallerie Art Silk Stock paper. This is the "ultimate" edition of –– and ultimate addition to –– your collection! Also available signed by Alex Ross, and as a signed and framed edition! REG.––Lithograph $24.99 SGN.––Lithograph (CAUT: 2) $49.99 FRAMED––Lithograph (CAUT: 2) $475.00 DF BATTLE OF THE PLANETS: MARK VS. SPECTRA LITHOGRAPH by Alex Ross Recently gracing the cover of Wizard's Anime Invasion, this brand-new, fully-painted image by Alex Ross continues the tradition of excellence in Battle of the Planet products and lithographs produced by Dynamic Forces! The leader of the Battle team, Mark swoops down in a dramatic aerial assault as he hurls his trusty weapon towards the unseen forces of Spectra! Dynamic Forces is proud to present this beautiful, fully-painted litho, which measures an impressive 18" x 24" and is printed on 80lb Gallerie Art Silk Stock paper. Also available signed by Alex Ross! REG.––Lithograph $19.99 SGN.––Lithograph (CAUT: 2) $49.99 DF AMAZING SPIDER-MAN "IN THE RAIN" ACETATE CEL Drawn by the two definitive artists that have covered Spider-Man the most in his 40-year history –– John Romita Jr. and Sr.! The legacy of the Romita's as the defining Spider- Man artists is unparalleled! This incredible new "Cel" features Spider-Man perched on a rooftop, the rain pouring down on a New York City night, awaiting his next call to action! This incredible piece of art is being presented as a beautiful "Cel," and will be loved for years to come! Done in celebration of Spider-Man's 40th Anniversary! Also available signed by John Romita Sr.! REG.––Cel $40.00 SGN.––Cel (CAUT: 2) $89.99 DFE WITCHBLADE #56 CHROME COVER EDITION This special issue of Witchblade features a special preview of the new Battle of the Planets series from Alex Ross and Top Cow! And DF has the Limited Chrome Edition! Combine this with the "one-two" punch of Witchblade #53, and this is one for fans to jump on right away! Limited to only 1,000 copies. FC PI DFE TOMB RAIDER #22 CHROME COVER EDITION And to follow up on our theme of "second issues are always hotter," and 22's are even hotter still, (Get it? Two 2's in Tomb Raider #22?!), DF is presenting the Tomb Raider #22 DF Exclusive Chrome Edition! #2 issues historically are always in demand, and this seconnd issue of John Ney Reiber's run on Tomb Raider is destined to follow history! And it's also another Chrome Cover that they're limiting to only 1,000 copies in the world? We said it before, and we'll say it again! Not NEARLY enough to go around! FC PI DFE LADY DEATH: THE GAUNTLET PREVIEW BOOK This DF exclusive preview is now available to all Chaos! fans! Take an exclusive look at the inner workings of the all-new Chaos and all-new Lady Death! FC $6.95 DFE BUFFY: LOST & FOUND RUBY RED FOIL EDITION Once mortal enemies, the Vampire slayer and the Vampire became entwined in each other... emotionally and physically. Now, Dark Horse comics tells a tale of their complicated relationship in the Buffy/Spike: Lost and Found comic book! Dynamic Forces is offering a special, limited edition Red Foil cover of this momentous issue that forever immortalizes the ultimate tale of forbidden love between these two powerful creatures of the night! Limited to only 3,000 in the world! FC PI ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1 KAYBEE DOUBLE SIGNED EDITION Signed by artists Mark Bagley and Art Thibert! Ultimate Spider-Man is one of the hottest comics of all time, and DF is fortunate enough to have gotten a limited amount of the Kay-Bee Toys Edition of Ultimate Spdier-Man #1 and they're signed by both "ultimate artists" –– Mark Bagley and Art Thibert! (CAUT: 2) FC $49.99 DF ULTIMATE X-MEN #7 THREE TIMES SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Mark Millar with artists Art Thibert and Richard Isanove! Part 1 of the ultimate Weapon X storyline that takes the entire X-Men team and puts them at the mercy of the U.S. Government and the infamous "Weapon X" program! Signed by three cool creators, including writer Mark Millar (all the way from the U.K.)! (CAUT: 2) FC $69.99 DF SPIDER-MAN: ENTER THE GREEN GOBLIN CANVAS SIGNED GICLEE Signed by Stan Lee! This gorgeous giclee reproduces the original cover of Amazing Spider Man #14 to the exact detail, from the 12-cent price tag to the cover date! Featuring the Green Goblin, The Enforcers, and The Incredible Hulk! This is how Spider-Man met the Green Goblin! When the Green Goblin wants to eliminate Spider-Man, he sends a letter out to all the newspapers asking Spider-Man to come out to Hollywood for a movie. The villains in the movie are to be actors dressed up as "The Enforcers." Little does Spider Man know that it really is The Enforcers and that he is battling for his life." Talk about comic art imitating movie art! Limited to 40. (CAUT: 4) Giclee, 21x27, FC $699.99 SPIDER-MAN BATTLES THE GREEN GOBLIN CANVAS SIGNED GICLLE Fully painted by Alex Ross! One of the most tragic events in Spider-Man's history occurred when Gwen Stacy was thrown off a bridge and Spider-Man failed to save her life. Alex Ross recreates this historic battle in this awesome giclee (fully painted by Ross), with a great perspective of Spider-Man as he is about to shoot his web shooters at the Green Goblin! And the fans have the perspective of the Green Goblin throwing his pumpkin bombs at Spider-Man! Don't miss out on this incredible reproduction limited to only 199 in the world, painted and signed by Alex Ross, reproduced on canvas as to look exactly like the original painting Alex Ross painted, signed by the master painter himself! (CAUT: 4) Giclee, 23x20, FC $699.99 DF ORIGIN #3 SIGNED GICLEE by Joe Quesada & Richard Isanove The third in a series of six fine art, high-end giclees featuring the six magnificent Origin covers by artist Joe Quesada and colorist Richard Isanove! This beautiful reproduction will appear as if it were the original piece of cover art is hanging in your home! And to top it all off, these glorious giclees will come delivered to you framed! Dynamic Forces giclees 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 Remarked Edition featuring a James head sketch on each giclee! Limited to only 29 Remarked Editions! (CAUT: 4) SIGNED––Giclee PI RE-MARKED––Giclee PI STAR OF THE MONTH EARTH X WOLVERINE MEGA-BUST Alex Ross' Earth X trilogy reaches new heights with each follow up series! Ripped from the pages of this series comes an exciting new cast of characters presented in an ongoing line of Mega-busts from Dynamic Forces! To launch this line, Dynamic Forces proudly presents one of comicdom's most popular mutants, Wolverine, a.k.a. Logan! An introspective Wolverine is sculpted wearing his bomber jacket as seen in the new Paradise X series (which was inspired by the classic Days of Future Past storyline!). Alex Ross personally designed, sculpted in meticulous detail, and beautifully painted the first busts in the series! Measuring 4 ½" tall (not counting the base!), this limited edition mega-bust comes in a special edition collector's box with a Certificate of Authenticity! This premiere mini-bust of Logan is destined to be one of the most collectible items for years to come! Do not miss this premiere piece of history! (STAR14643) Bust $39.99 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER'S DAWN: ANGEL SLAYER LITHOGRAPH Joseph Michael Linsner's Dawn is presented as a limited edition lithograph! Linsner handpicked this classic image to be reproduced as this limited edition litho! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on 80lb Gallerie Silke Stock, this premiere DF Dawn lithograph will be the pride of your collection! Also available signed by creator/artist/painter Joseph Michael Linsner! REG.—Litho, 18x24, FC $19.99 SGN.—Litho, 18x24, FC (CAUT: 2) $39.99 ****************** DFE PURGATORI: RAVENOUS #1 RUBY RED FOIL COVER EDITION Six years ago Purgatori's first solo book burst onto the scene in the Chaos! Universe, immediately attracting a host of enthusiastic fans. Now, on her sixth anniversary, writer Dan Jolley (Obergeist, Sabretooth) takes you on a trip into Purgatori's past, revealing a crucial event in her life that has never before been explored! What was the secret meeting between Purgatori and Mikey the Cannibal from six years ago that was then wiped from both their memories? This story begins to explains a why spell is working on Purgatori, eventually making Sakkara completely human! FC $14.99 PURGATORI PREMIERE LIMITED EDITION LUNCH BOX Got a hot lunch today? Want a hot date to go with it? Why not carry to the school cafeteria one of the most beautiful women in the world to go with lunch? This totally enticing lunchbox measures approximately 6 ½" x 8" x 4" wide and weighs 15 ½ oz. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XI #4 (Apr012138) Lunch Box $14.99 ULTIMATES #1 CGC GRADED 9.8 EDITION The Ultimates #1 by Mark Millar and Brian Hitch is the #1 book of the year and now Dynamic Forces has 9.8 CGC graded copies signed by Mark Millar. Only a handful are available! FC PI ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1 CGC 9.6 GRADED KAYBEE EDITION Ultimate Spider-Man launched from Marvel and sold out everywhere! Then Marvel did a very special promotion with the people at KB. Dynamic Forces was able to get a handful of these CGC graded and they are now available to you, but only in limited quantities. Be careful this one might just "swing" away if you don't act fast! FC PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOP COW UNIVERSE TRADING CARDS The Top Cow Universe explodes this month with new characters and old! Dynamic Forces features all of your favorite characters from Witchblade, to The Darkness, to Aphrodite IX. This explosive set will feature the best of old and new, with 72 awesome trading cards featuring artwork by Top Cow artists and friends including founder Marc Silvestri, Mike Turner, Billy Tan, Francis Manapul, Livesay, Romano Molenaar, Talent Caldwell, Greg Horn, Curtis Arnold, Roy Young, Matt Busch, Keu Cha, Andy Park and others! Not only does this series come with some of the best artwork in the industry; it will also come with 2 randomly inserted signature card in every box plus an original hand drawn sketch card in every box! If that isn't enough to whet your appetite, the series comes with six randomly inserted chrome cards (approximately 2 - 3 per box). Don't miss getting your favorite Top Cow characters plus the newest slate of characters set to debut! 36 packs per box. 7 cards per pack.(CAUT: 4) Box PI O/A TOP COW UNIVERSE TRADING CARD BINDER This top-of-the-line trading card binder holds your Top Cow Universe Trading Cards! The regular edition rocks hard, buddy, but the Deluxe Edition features not only fantastic artwork, but also an exclusive card signed by Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri! The Deluxe Edition is limited to only 499 units, too, so don't miss out! (CAUT: 4) REG.—Binder $19.99 DLX.—Binder $39.99 **************** DF FANTASTIC FIRST ALTERNATE COVER STARTER SET Featuring five fabulous random DF limited edition alternate covers and limited edition books! Three of these babies will be guaranteed in each starter set! Featuring Crimson: Premiere #1, Blair Witch Glow-In-The Dark #1 Special and three other random DF books for beginning collector! Set (x5) $6.99 JLA #69 SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Joe Kelly! "The Hunt for Aquaman" begins in Part 1 of the seven-part JLA saga "The Obsidian Age." With the JLA fallen and gone, the greatest remaining heroes from around the DC Universe are drawn together to protect the world from the ancient threat that destroyed the previous League. It's a brand-new gathering of heroes, with some familiar faces and even more surprises! Offered at a special introductory price, $5.00 off standard retail! FC $14.99 BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE VOLUME 2 SIGNED HC EDITION Signed by "black and white" painter Alex Ross! Collecting the first 16 Batman back-ups from Batman: Gotham Knights plus 40 pages of new material this special hardcover showcase five original and never-before-published stories by Paul Dini/Alex Ross, Chris Claremont/Steve Rude/Mark Buckingham, Steven Seagle/Daniel Torres, Kelly Puckett/Tim Sale, and Ty Templeton/Marie Severin. (CAUT: 4) HC $99.99 THUNDERCATS #0 SIGNED Signed by superstar co-writer and artist J. Scott Campbell! The artistic powerhouse behind the best-selling Danger Girl illustrates and co-writes a special 12-page story in the not-to-be-missed Thundercats #0! Special bonus features in this #0 issue include character bios and behind-the-scenes production designs! FC $19.99 THUNDERCATS #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Ford Little Gilmore! The adventure begins immediately where the popular cartoon left off, with New Thundera restored, and Thundercats King Lion-O gathering his old friends. For New Thundera, it is time to call home the other Thundera refugees and finally rebuild their once-majestic society. But there are dark tidings brewing at Mumm-Ra's Pyramid, where the Ancient Spirits of Evil have concocted a nefarious plan to free the Shadowmaster from the Shadow Realm. It's up to Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro, Cheetera and the Thunderkittens to save the day! FC $19.99 EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS BACCHUS COLLECTED VOLUME 7/8: EYEBALL KID DOUBLE BILL TP by Eddie Campbell with Pete Mullins The final volume in the Bacchus series is here at last! This one gathers Books 7 & 8 together in one 160-page package, containing the two zany Eyeball Kid stories: "Hermes Versus the Eyeball Kid" (in which the most powerful deities still alive duke it out in the grand old fashioned manner) and "The Picture of Doreen Grey" (in which all sorts of people exchange faces, some whether they like it or not!). It's a hell of a wacky unpredictable ride! SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $16.95 EDICIONES LA CUPULA FRENCH KISS #4 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 100pg, PC $9.95 EL CAPITAN OFFERED AGAIN O/A MURDER ME DEAD MULTI-PACK by David Lapham The ultimate Murder Me Dead collector's set! All nine issues of David Lapham's harrowing tale of old friends, desperation, obsession... and murder (though not necessarily in that order)! A perfect opportunity to check out what else this Stray Bullets creator has been up to. Polybagged. Pack (x9), b&w $19.95 *********************** STAR OF THE MONTH STRAY BULLETS VOLUME 6 TP by David Lapham This sixth volume reprints issues #20-24 of the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award- winning series — Stray Bullets! Including the twist no one saw coming, the most hellish date ever conceived, and the return of everybody's favorite nightmare, Spanish Scott! The Collected Stray Bullets Series is a perfect introduction for new readers, a great way for fans to complete the series, and it looks like a million and six bucks on the shelf next to the first five volumes! (STAR15543) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 132pg, b&w $14.95 ******************* EUREKA PRODUCTIONS GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 3: H.G. WELLS by Various Ten great stories by H.G. Wells presented in comics and illustration. Includes The Invisible Man by Alex Nino, In the Abyss by John Pierard, and The Man Who Could Work Miracles by ex-Air Pirate, Dan O'Neill. Plus, a Time Machine portfolio by E-Man creator Nicola Cuti; a comics presentation of Orson Welles' radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds by Nick Miller & Antonella Caputo; and comics adaptations by Skip Williamson and Brad Teare. Also illustrated stories by Rick Geary, Jim Nelson, Henry Ng, Shary Flenniken, M.K. Brown, Milton Knight, and gallery artist Shag. SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 FALSE IDOL STUDIOS 7 GUYS OF JUSTICE #16 by Brian Joines, & Joshua C. Rowe The resolution of the hero-killer storyline begins as the 7 Guys find themselves working with former teammate Hunter-Gatherer. As the heroes scramble to uncover the secret of the terror stalking Big City's less-than-reputable hero population, will the 7 Guys and Hunter-Gatherer be able to work together long enough to bring the killer to justice? And what role will former sidekick Kid Mitosis play in the hunt? b&w, 32pg $2.50 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS COLONEL JEFFREY PUMPERNICKEL LP OR CD WITH COMIC by Adrian Tomine The best indie rock bands and alternative cartoonists have teamed-up to produce a rock opera for the ages! Featuring all-new music by guided by Voices, Stephen Malkmus, Ann Magnuson, Quasi, The Minus 5, Sentridoh, Mary Timony, and more. Better yet, all of the album artwork is by the best alternative cartoonists in the biz, including all-new full-page illustrations by Jim Woodring, Peter Bagge, Kim Deitch, Joe Sacco, and Adrian Tomine! The opera follows the story of an old retired war colonel who's having delusions about caterpillars (enter Jim Woodring, naturally). Available in both CD and double-LP formats at the same price. Published by Portland's OFF Records, and available exclusively in the direct market by Fantagraphics. LP $15.00 CD $15.00 THE COMICS JOURNAL #246 The Comics Journal looks forward to the buying frenzy it will set off at this year's San Diego ComiCon when its readers discover that this month's cover interview is with the brilliant creator of Weasel and Dan & Larry — Dave Cooper! This issue also boasts an interview with the legendary cartoonist and illustrator, Creig Flessel, who talks about his six decades of work contributing to Playboy and just about every other magazine you can think of. Plus, the award-winning news, indispensable criticism and informative columns you would expect from a comics magazine with a wall full of awards. Cover by Dave Cooper. MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg, b&w $5.95 MYSTIC FUNNIES #3 by R. Crumb R. Crumb is back with his first all-new comic book in over three years! Unlike the first two issues of Mystic Funnies, this third issue features only one page of Mr. Natural, introducing many new characters in all-new stories! It all kicks off with the 19-page "Hipman," a satirically brutal strip about an insecure hipster who will go to any lengths – – and does –– to maintain his "status." Also included is the six-page "Don't Tempt Fate," an autobiographical story about an event in 1955 that still haunts Crumb almost 50 years later. And don't miss Super Duck, The Cockeyed Wonder in "Freak Show," an outrageous six-page parody of a certain iconic Duck family of animation and comic book fame. Wrap it all up with a Mr. Natural one-page, an "Opening Shot" featuring Stan Shnooter, and new front and back color covers by Crumb, and you not only have the first new R. Crumb comic of the 21st Century, but you also have the most eagerly-anticipated new comic of the year! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 THE R. CRUMB SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 9 HC by R. Crumb R. Crumb has written and drawn sketchbooks continually from the early 60s to present. Fantagraphics is proud to present these sketchbooks, in facsimile form, as a comprehensive series of volumes. Volume 9 covers 1972 through 1974 and represents one of the more inquisitive and soul-searching periods in this phenomenal artist's life. These sketchbooks represent something never before achieved in the field of art and literature: a single, unified, organic, (and ongoing) life's work. Crumb's sketchbooks are, as a body of work, incomparable in their magnitude, scope, and intensity, and therein lies their uniqueness and value. Unrecognizable as straight autobiography, these books chronicle Crumb's perceptions more than his life itself. As such, they offer a rare and often raw insight into process: how ideas are formed, how connections are made, how technique and craft are honed, and how the ability to "see" is truly cultivated. Also available signed and numbered and as a softcover edition. MATURE READERS REG. HC––8x11, 128pg, b&w $39.95 SGN. HC––8x11, 128pg, b&w $75.00 SC––8x11, 128pg, b&w $18.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CRUMB SKETCHBOOKS by R. Crumb Here are the scribblings and concepts penciled by the underground master who could never keep his hand still! MATURE READERS VOL. 1 SC (STAR01339) $19.95 VOL. 2 SC (STAR04481) $19.95 VOL. 3 HC (STAR14818) $39.95 VOL. 4 HC (STAR14819) $39.95 VOL. 4 SC (STAR04544) $19.95 VOL. 5 SC (STAR01064) $19.95 VOL. 7 SC (STAR14778) $19.95 VOL. 8 SC (STAR14784) $19.95 CRUMB COMICS by R. Crumb Here are some of the most notable contributions to underground comics from the master himself, R. Crumb. MATURE READERS VOL. 3: STARRING FRITZ THE CAT SC (STAR02388) $18.95 VOL. 6: ON THE CREST OF A WAVE HC (STAR14808) $49.95 VOL. 10: ADVOCATES OF VIOLENCE HC (STAR04543) $39.95 VOL. 11: MR. NATURAL COMMITTED HC (STAR14810) $39.95 ******************** THE DOOFUS OMNIBUS by Rick Altergott Altergott is a master craftsman with a compulsion for the strange; his most famous character, Doofus — a panty-huffing hillbilly with a Dutchboy hairdo — is the star of this show. The book collects almost every Doofus story from the character's long history, and features an introduction by Ghost World author Daniel Clowes. With a built-in audience from Doofus's regular appearances in Seattle's The Stranger newsweekly, Peter Bagge's best-selling comic book series Hate, numerous comics anthologies and two solo comic books — not to mention years of word of mouth from comics greats like Clowes, Crumb, and Zwigoff, all of whom sing Altergott's praises— this first Doofus collection is sure to be a cult favorite amongst intellectuals and philistines alike. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, PC $16.95 THE HOUSE AT MAAKIES CORNER HC by Tony Millionaire & Chip Kidd From the creator of Sock Monkey! Tony Millionaire's Maakies is one of the most popular weekly comic strips in America, running in over ten of the largest U.S. weekly newspapers, including the New York Press, New Times Los Angeles, and Seattle's The Stranger. Maakies features the comical adventures of a drunken crow on the high seas, blending vaudeville-style humor and a breathtaking line that harkens back to the glory days of the American comic strip. Designed by publishing's foremost graphic designer, Chip Kidd, The House at Maakies Corner features a year and a half's worth of Maakies in a beautiful, deluxe hardcover oversized 12" x 7" format that complements the strip's elegant and classical style. Maakies suggests a contemporary collaboration between E.C. Segar, creator of Popeye, and seafaring novelist Patrick O'Brien (Millionaire is a tremendous fan of both). Millionaire has won multiple Harvey and Eisner Awards and Maakies has appeared as a series of animated segments on NBC's Saturday Night Live. HC, 12x7, 96pg, b&w $19.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 2 #5 by Los Bros. Hernandez "Generations" might be the subtitle for this especially lively, eclectic, and time-spanning issue of Love and Rockets, timed to premiere on the title's 20th anniversary. In the lead story that flashes back way before even the original Love and Rockets #1, a seven-year- old Penny Century is introduced to a forty-something H.R. Costigan –– her husband to be many years later. Meanwhile, back in the present, Hopey spends quality time with her daddy, and Ray plays a game of "Over the Line" with some old Hoppers partners. Gilbert picks up the issue's theme and runs with it in the latest installment of "Julio's Day," as we find out some things about Julio's parents that will surprise us. Also, "The High Soft Lisp" centers around Fritz's punk days and her hopeless infatuation with Scott the Hog, the lead singer of the original Love and Rockets (from the Love and Rockets X graphic novel)...plus the latest ripping installment of the Mario/Beto south-of-the-border thriller "Me for the Unknown"! Three cartoonists, six stories, one modern classic! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 WHITE FLOWER DAY GN by Steven Weissman White Flower Day is an all-ages humor graphic novel starring a precocious gang of supernatural kids: Pullapart Boy, Kid Medusa, Li'l Bloody (a vampire toddler), the Li'l Tin Stars, and more. Think Hal Roach's classic Our Gang comedies (before child labor laws made them impossible to replicate, unless you're a cartoonist) meets the Universal Monsters, with a tad of Manga-style energy thrown in. The book consists of three stories: "White Flower Day," "Hostiles," and "I Saw You," all dealing with the theme of revenge (a new emotional desire to most of the tykes). "I Saw You" introduces Pullapart Boy's cousin, College Boy, who is younger, smarter and far more accomplished than P.B., attending university and hard at work on a secret science project. "Hostiles" tells of a bizarre, three-day nature hike with Li'l Bloody, the Li'l Tin Stars, "Mean" Chubby Cheeks' and Chubby's usually-absent father, involving grisly forest-action and baffling acts of sabotage! Weissman's charming and respectful approach to his child characters has been compared to Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts, though Weissman employs a distinctly darker sense of humor without excluding younger readers from his audience. White Flower Day is his best book to date, a mix of absurd imagination and very human emotion, certain to entertain and enlighten readers of all ages. SC, 7x7, 112pg, b&w $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 2 TP––NEW PRINTING by Stan Sakai The bunny's back! This long-awaited reprint (the fourth!) features Usagi's origins as a wandering rabbit warrior in feudal Japan, and introduces many members of the cast of characters. If you're unfamiliar with this multiple Harvey and Eisner winning comic for all ages, then get your history lesson right here! SC, 152pg, b&w $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH'S OPUS VOLUMES 1 & 2 by Barry Windsor-Smith These full-color, hardcover art books chronicle the life and works of Barry Windsor- Smith. Each volume features hundreds of the artist's works from throughout his remarkable 30-year career as well as never-before-published paintings and drawings from the artist's personal collection. The extensive texts in the series of books are sure to create excitement and controversy among his legion of fans, as the author recounts his life's adventures not so much as a painter, storyteller, and comics artist, but in the mysterious realms of cosmic experience. MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR10178)—HC, 8x11, 176pg, FC $39.95 VOL. 2 (STAR13002)—HC, 8x11, 208pg, FC $49.95 COLLECTED WORKS OF JULES FEIFFER VOLUME 3: SICK, SICK, SICK by Jules Feiffer Volume Three collects the first year and a half of Feiffer's seminal strip "Sick, Sick, Sick," as well as longer stories from Sports Illustrated, Esquire, and other magazines. (STAR04472) MATURE READERS SC $10.95 COMBUSTION by Chris Lanier Combustion is a striking visual parable on war, drawn in an expressionistic woodcut style. This mature, poetic work by newcomer Chris Lanier holds its own with such best- selling and critically-acclaimed graphic novels as Maus and Palestine. Elegant and subversive, at times harrowing, Combustion will intrigue and enlighten with its stark, chiaroscuro visuals and compelling story of a soldier lost in a ravaged country. The strong, confident storytelling contains no words, yet despite this, Lanier emerges as one of the most compelling new voices in comics. (STAR10429) MATURE READERS SC, 8x10, 56pg, b&w $7.95 DADDY'S GIRL by Debbie Drechsler Told with unflinching honesty and an uncanny feel for the perspective of a child, Daddy's Girl is a collection of stories about a childhood from hell. Daddy's Girl includes a strip that ran weekly in The Stranger and NY Press, as well as stories that appeared in both Weirdo and Drawn and Quarterly. Plus, the "Marvin" story, written especially for this book, and a vibrant, new, full-color cover! (STAR04667) MATURE READERS Digest, 88pg, b&w $9.95 EIGHTBALL: CARICATURE NINE STORIES TP by Daniel Clowes At the same time he was exploring the adventures of Ghost World, Dan Clowes created a cycle of dramatic, funny, and touching short stories, including "Caricature" (an undisputed modern classic, about a traveling caricaturist ), the semi-autobiographical "Blue Italian Sh*t" and "Immortal, Invisible," the wry super-hero take-off "Black Nylon," as well as the full-color stories "The Gold Mommy" and "Green Eyeliner," which originally ran in Esquire! New cover by Clowes. (STAR15565) MATURE READERS SC, 102pg, PC $16.95 JIMMY CORRIGAN: THE SMARTEST KID ON EARTH HC by Chris Ware Get a pleasantly-decorated look at a lonely and emotionally-impaired "everyman," Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth. Jimmy is given the opportunity, in his mid-30s, to meet his father for the first time. An improvisatory romance which gingerly ignores all sense of plot and drama, the reader is unaccountably transported between 1890s Chicago and 1980s small town Michigan, helped along by thousands of colored illustrations and diagrams, which, when read rapidly in sequence, provide a startling illusion of life and movement. The bulk of the work is supported by fold-out instructions, an index, paper cut-outs, and brief notes. (STAR11793) HC, 380pg, FC $27.50 NAUGHTY BITS TP'S by Roberta Gregory Includes the famous "vacation" story, and the gray dawn back at work. Raw, raunchy, profane, and hilarious! MATURE READERS VOL. 1: A BITCH IS BORN (STAR01334) $9.95 VOL. 2: AS NAUGHTY AS SHE WANTS TO BE (STAR01335) $9.95 VOL. 3: AT WORK AND PLAY WITH BITCHY BITCH (STAR10576) $9.95 VOL. 4: BITCHY'S COLLEGE DAZE (STAR06932) $9.95 SUCKLE: THE STATUS OF BASIL TP by Dave Cooper A completely original graphic novel that follows the life of Basil from his bizarre "birth" in the desert to his fumbling and ultimately happy relationship with a female artist, Suckle takes place in a wild, surreal universe that will be recognizable to any of Cooper's many fans! (STAR15545) MATURE READERS SC, 132pg, PC $14.95 TROSPER HC by Jim Woodring; with CD music by Bill Frisell Trosper, the playful little pachyderm-like creature, wants nothing to do but play with his ball. But, there are menacing forces that have other ideas for him! With one full-color painted panel per page, you will surely lose yourself in Woodring's masterfully created world of innocence and fear. Plus, included with the book is a CD with the music of ambient jazz musician Bill Frisell that provides an aural tension you have to hear to believe! (STAR15546) HC, 6x6, 36pg, FC (w/CD) $14.95 WARTS AND ALL By Drew & Josh Frriedman From the critically acclaimed team of Friedman and Friedman comes this second vitriolic commix collection, replete with more bizarre caricatures, pointillist panel stylings, really huge facial warts, and other perverse post-structuralist satires. (STAR04434) MATURE READERS SC, 7x8, 88pg, b&w $9.95 ZIPPY SC'S by Bill Griffith Bill Griffith's Zippy the Pinhead is a pop culture icon. Born in underground comix, the surrealist character is now one of the most recognizable characters on the newspaper pages, and is currently in production as an animated series to debut on the Showtime Network in 2002. Frivolity is a stern taskmaster, and these brilliant black-and-white dailies and color Sundays (Griffith is a master of color and the printing process of the newspaper page) spotlight Griffith's inimitably existential and surreal sense of humor. MATURE READERS ZIPPY: ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? (STAR04551)––SC $12.95 ZIPPY ANNUAL 2001 (STAR14797)––SC, 160pg, PC $19.95 ************************ Eros Comix ALRAUNE #5 by Rochus Hahn Toni Greis 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 BAZONGAS! by Tony Crnkovich SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pg $9.95 DIRTY GIRLS #2 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 HEAD #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, 24pg $3.50 ORIENT SEXPRESS #3 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 HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY #2––NEW PRINTING by Rebecca SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLACK KISS DELUXE EDITION by Howard Chaykin SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 144pg, b&w $18.95 O/A DAWN'S DIRTY LITTLE BLACK BOOK by Dawn and P.M. Butler SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 88pg, b&w $16.95 O/A MAEVE: 1 GIRL 4 WOMEN by David Gordon & Terry Hooper SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 88pg, b&w $12.95 O/A SPACE CHICKS AND BUSINESSMEN: THEY CAME FOR SPERM GN by Link & Blink 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 $14.95 **************** ALICE IN SEXLAND #5 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 MANGEROTICA GN 3:SEXHIBITION––NEW PRINTING by Gari Suehiro SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 160pg, b&w $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SILKY WHIP VOLUME 1 TP by Oh! Great SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR15416) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg, b&w $16.95 ************** FINTAN STUDIOS THE FORGOTTEN #3 by Young, Grealish, Cheeseman-Meyer, Aabo, Nolan, & Forcucci Issue #3 of The Forgotten series continues as Clarence Flynn's identity is linked to that of the Philadelphia hero of the past, Mr. Mystery. His investigation into the Mindy Flowers murder takes a dangerous turn has he crosses paths with one of the most powerful men in Philadelphia. Cover by John Forcucci! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 FUNK-O-TRON BATTLE POPE: WRATH OF GOD #2 by Robert Kirkman & Tony Moore 40 Big Pages! All Heaven breaks loose as Battle Pope finds himself going toe-to-toe with God Almighty! It seems God is not too happy with Pope making time with his main squeeze, the Not-So-Virgin Mary… and He aims to make Pope not to happy about it as well! Also in this issue, Jesus teams up with Santa Claus as they attempt hold the fort down in Pope's absence. Plus: the second chapter of Joe Casey's "Immigrant Song." MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $3.50 FUNNY PAGES PRESS HUBIE #1 by Greg Hardin A humorous story about a boy who awakens from an entertainment-based stupor, has his brain pop out of his head and become two separate characters, and tries to find answers through his slightly kooky next-door neighbor who may or may not a super-hero. b&w, 24pg $2.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING STARS OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE #32 SUPERMAN COVER 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 new look at Superman. CBPG #32 features the most complete listing of comics from the 1800s to present. Cover by Silver Age master Murphy Anderson. (STAR15372) SC $22.00 THE BIG BIG OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 32 ALEX ROSS SPIDER-MAN COVER EDITION by Robert M. Overstreet. Cover by Alex Ross It's The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 in a special limited edition! This 8½" x 11" version features stay-flat spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. It contains only the pricing, top ten charts, and selected glossary matter. This version of the Guide is essential for all comic book specialists! Features both Murphy Anderson's re-creation of Superman #1 and Rex Lindsey's (Archie America Series) Archie on the back cover! Spider-Man cover painted by Alex Ross. (STAR15376) SC $35.00 PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUME 3 & 4 HC'S Ernie Gerber's fantastic photo-journals are a serious collector's dream come true and they're also the best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics Volumes 3 is a 11" x 14" hardcover book that illustrates the lavish history of Marvel Comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color! Volume 4 features all Marvel releases, including covers and stories from 1961 — the beginning of Marvel's heyday — through the late '70s (as well as some '80s material), from Amazing Fantasy #15 to Giant Size X-Men #1! VOL. 3 (STAR00178)––HC, 11x14 $29.95 VOL. 4 (STAR00179)––HC, 10x14, PC $29.95 ******************** EC NEW DIRECTION ANNUAL PACK Includes Aces High, Impact, Valor, MD, Psychoanalysis, Extra #1 Annual, and Piracy Annuals #1 and #2. Pack (x8) $97.35 EC PANIC ANNUAL PACK Includes Panic #1-3 Annuals. Pack (x3) $32.40 EC SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES ANNUAL PACK Includes Shock Superstories #1-4 Annuals, which feature the entire run of Shock Suspensestories. Pack (x4) $37.80 EC TWO-FISTED TALES ANNUALS PACK Includes Two Fisted Tales #1-5 Annuals, which feature the entire run of Two Fisted Tales. Pack (x5) $53.75 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WEIRD FANTASY ANNUAL PACK Five trade paperback-sized annuals reprinting the entire run of Weird Fantasy! Set (x5) $48.30 O/A WEIRD SCIENCE ANNUAL PACK Five trade paperback-sized annuals reprinting the entire run of Weird Science! Set (x5) $48.75 ********************* STARS OF THE MONTH CARL BARKS LIBRARY SETS VOLUME 3 by Carl Barks The work of Carl Barks, the premier comic book "duck" artist, is collected in this fine, hardcover volume. Reprints Uncle Scrooge #1-20. (STAR02003) HC $130.00 LITTLE LULU LIBRARY ALBUM VOLUME 5 HC by Marjorie Buell The humorous mis-adventures of Marjorie Buell's Little Lulu and her friends are re- printed in these gorgeous hardcover collections. Each set includes three volumes, and reprints the stories as they appeared. (STAR01946) HC $130.00 ******************************** HARDCOURT BRACE & COMPANY BLOOD SONG: A SILENT BALLAD GN by Eric Drooker An inspiring story told in pictures, of three generations unified by hope, promise, and a belief in creative expression. From American Book Award winner Eric Drooker, this is a story for the ages, beginning with the agrarian past, through the industrial present, and into the technological future. A young woman bravely escapes a military assault on her island village, journeying across the ocean to survive, unknowingly, in the Big City. There she meets and falls in love with a saxophone player, who makes heartfelt music. The police find and silence him, confiscating his sax and warning him not to make music again as it's strictly forbidden in the Big City. When the street musician continues to make music with his voice, the police soon find him and imprison him, making the future uncertain for the talented performer and the brave woman who loves him. Blood Song transcends the boundaries or conventional novels –– a wordless tale in the ancient language of pictures. Introduction by Joe Sacco. Shceduled to ship in October, 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 304pg, FC $20.00 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA #12 by John Smith & Mike Mayhew Trying to save the life of a stranger infected with the Hexxen, Vampirella must defeat his defenses to get him to safety. His home is fortified with the best of modern security... as well as sharks, ninjas, and ancient magic. Not the easiest trip she's ever taken, but Vampirella has some of her own tricks up her sleeves! Regular cover by Mayhew; Limited cover by Brian Stelfreeze. Model Photo cover also available! All limited to 1,500 copies. REG.—FC, 32pg $2.99 LTD.—FC, 32pg $9.95 PHOTO—FC, 32pg $9.95 PANTHA #2 LIMITED PANTHA COVER VAMPIRELLA #8 EDITION by Smith, Texeira, & Brown This is the limited Pantha cover of Vampirella #8 by Mark Texeira, featuring "Pantha Unleashed" Part 2 (of 4), written by John Smith, with artwork by Mark Texeira. Also includes Vampirella "Hungry Ghosts" Part 2 by John Smith and Dawn Brown. FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPIRELLA #1-3 LIMITED MODEL PHOTO EDITIONS SET by John Smith & Mike Mayhew This set includes all three hard-to-find limited model photo covers of the "Nowheresville" story arc from Vampirella #1-3. Limited to only 1,500 copies each! These comics will not be offered again. (CAUT: 2) Set (x3), FC $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA #4 GREG HORN HOLO-FX CHROME EDITION cover by Greg Horn Greg Horn, the super-hot cover-artist of Elektra, does Vampirella with this super cool holographic chrome cover! Limited to only 1,500 copies. FC, 32pg $14.95 *********************** STAR OF THE MONTH VAMPIRELLA LIVES TP by Ellis, Conner, & Palmiotti The series that redefined Vampirella as a modern horror icon is re-presented in this trade paperback that features a new cover by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. This limited edition hardcover contains Vampirella Lives #1-3, plus an epilogue written by Warren Ellis and artwork by Amanda Connor and Jimmy Palmiotti. (STAR15552) SC, 88pg, FC $12.95 HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL NOVEMBER 2002 The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled 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. This issue features the second graphic novel in the "Yui" series. Also includes the continuation of "Fistful of Blood" by Bisley and Eastman, plus much more! MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 AZPIRI SKETCHBOOK DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HC Limited edition of 1,000. Comes with dustjacket and tip plate, signed and numbered. (CAUT: 4) HC $29.95 HEAVY METAL COVER POSTERS Heavy Metal covers blown up to poster size by top talented artists! Choose from the May 2001 and September 2000 covers by Lorenzo Sperlonga, and the September 2001 cover by Alex Horley. (CAUT: 4) MAY 2000 SPERLONGA—Poster $9.95 SEPT. 2000 SPERLONGA—Poster $9.95 SEPT. 2001 HORLEY—Poster $9.95 SIMON BISLEY SH*T THE DOG POSTER The image on this poster is taken from the magazine of the same name that is distributed in the U.K. and also appears on the Heavy Metal website. (CAUT: 4) Poster $9.95 HIPPY COMIX ADULT STAR STORIES: FELECIA #1 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 HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING THE BOUNCER VOLUME 1: DIAMOND FOR THE BEYOND HC by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Francois Boucq A Western tale turned on its ear and filled with strange characters and situations that could only have originated from the mind of El Topo Director, and Metabarons author, Alexandro Jodorowsky. Bouncer begins with young Seth's discovery of a skeleton and a pair of guns in a hidden cavern. Before he can discover the origin of these guns, Seth finds himself on the run after his parents are brutally slaughtered. Finding a protector in the form of the town's tough-as-nails one-armed Bouncer, Seth discovers that everything he is involved in is linked together through mysterious family ties. Seth and Bouncer set out to avenge the murder of Seth's family, but is there more going on here than simple revenge? (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 56pg, FC $15.95 THE INCAL #11 by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Zoran Janjetov Continuing the complete adventures of John Difool. With only two more issues to go until the return of legendary creator Moebius to the book, this issue continues with the conclusion to the first story arc. In an especially violent issue, Luz puts a hurting on her enemies trying to escape from their compound, big secrets are finally revealed, and lots of things explode. Also, learn more about exactly what the Incal is as events that tie directly into the Moebius issues unfold. But through all of this, where is John Difool? Cover art and color by Ladronn. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 METABARONS VOLUME 3: POET & KILLER TP by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Juan Gimenez Continuing to collect the cult smash-hit, Metabarons: Poet & Killer collects Metabarons #11-14. This volume focuses on Steelhead, who may be the most ruthless of all the Metabarons. Poet & Killer features intense action and plot twists that are bizarre even for the Metabarons! As each Metabarons collection focuses on a different generation of the warrior clan, this volume is an excellent jumping-on point for new readers curious about the series. This volume also features the transcript of the infamous interview with Jodorowsky by Matt Brady at Newsarama. (CAUT: 2) SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $11.95 METAL HURLANT #2 by Various The revolution continues as Humanoids keeps going strong with the second issue of the comic book that influenced and inspired Heavy Metal magazine, and a generation of fans and comic professionals. 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 month, Humanoids is honored to present the first-ever collaboration between Geoff Johns (JSA, The Flash, Avengers) and Red Star's Christian Gossett and Snakebite. This fantasy pairing of creators comes in the form of the surprising, "Red Light," a story about a daring escape from an alien prison. This issue also features more Megalex from Jodorowsky and Beltran, as well as the new Jodorowsky story, "Invasion" with Igor Baranko, soon to be the penciller on the Exterminator 17 series. All this excitement, as well as a new pin-up from Beltran, and many other surprises make Metal Hurlant #2 the total comics experience. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS PC, 48pg $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE WHITE LAMA VOLUME ONE HC by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Georges Bess This mystical adventure chronicles the physical, spiritual, and emotional journey of Gabriel Marpa, the child of white explorers who becomes the reincarnation of the Grand Lama of Tibet. He is the chosen one, who must be initiated in the sacred ways in order to confront a prophecy that tells of a long war against powerful invaders. Bess and Jodorowsky transform their hero¹s spiritual quest into a supernatural thriller, full of suspense and unbelievable adventures. (STAR10973) HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC (of 6) $14.95 SON OF THE GUN VOLUME 2: THE PRESIDENT'S DOGS HC by Alexandro Jodorowsky & George Bess Continuing the tale of an assassin's bloody road to redemption. Find out why this book was recommended by Warren Ellis, who said, "This is going to be gleefully warped, genuinely nasty, and very compelling. Like a car crash. The painter, Georges Bess, is hugely gifted." In this chapter, Juan advances his position as the Prime Minister's bodyguard, by killing the man's daughter. Now that Juan has gained this much trust, how will he exploit it? The answer will shock you. (STAR15378) MATURE READERS HC, 56pg, FC $15.95 APHRODITE DELUXE HC'S SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL VOL. 1 (STAR10571)––HC, 9x12, 56pg, FC $21.95 VOL. 2 (STAR10720)––HC, 9x12, 56pg, FC $21.95 VOL. 3 (STAR12128)––HC, 9x12, 56pg, FC $21.95 ************************ I BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS #40 by Mark Oakley Winter is over! With spring comes spring cleaning and an expedition to the countryside. Why? A picnic! To shake off the dust and see the world outside the city walls! Heath and Kim, the two sorceresses are thrilled, but the day is complicated by the mad wizard Quinton, who is also out to test his new weapons systems for the King. Spies from Katara's troll army are also on the scene... Spring is in the air, while lemonade and Catastrophe rule the day. b&w, 24pg (Note Price) $2.95 ICARUS PUBLISHING A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY #4 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, 64pg $4.99 IDW PUBLISHING 30 DAYS OF NIGHT #2 by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith Thirteen days have passed since the vampires arrived. Thirteen days of horror and unbelievable violence that have left a remote Alaskan town in bloody ruins. The attack was swift and thorough. Now only a few desperate survivors hide in shadows, trying to stay out of sight of the hungry hordes. Sheriff Eben Olemaun and his deputy/wife Stella have done their best to help those they can, but the hungry evil closes in. Survival will be harder as the dark days move on. Evil, too, has problems; old and new ways are clashing, leading to a showdown. Be there for the battle of the dead! Cover by Ashley Wood. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.99 LURID #1 by Paul Lee & Adam Huntley Paul Lee and hot new artist Adam Huntley bring you the true to life tales of Club Lurid, one of Southern California's finest "gentlemen's clubs." This new creator-owned series takes an unflinching look at the lifestyles and characters that cross paths at a strip club. Lurid will show you the good, the bad, and especially the ugly sides of exotic dancing. Gritty stories and strippers doing what they do best… what more could you want? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO LOVELY AS A LIE #1 cover by Don Paresi & Steve Woron This anthology comic showcases the very best in macabre graphic storytelling. The wild west was never like this! "Iron Guns" (by artist Rich Longmore) is a western, the likes of which you've never imagined. Are they human? Are they machine? Ruthless cyborgs battle it out in a deadly game of cat and mouse. You'll never win when you make a deal with the devil and Arthur Barrington finds out the hard way! Sometimes the innocent don't want to be saved –– they're better off dead. Especially when they must pay for their mortal sins. Includes tow trading cards featuring a horror theme, with one of the cards signed by P. Wishinsky, J. Taylor, or D. Paresi. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.25 IRONCAT VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU VOLUME 3 GN Attention Miyu fans! The third volume of the original Miyu saga hits the shelves in August! This time, you get a mix of combatants, both new and old! Remember Miyu's fellow guardians from the New Vampire Miyu series, Ranka and Ichiro? And Carlua and Lemures, two Shinma who want Larva back? Well, they've all returned and it looks like Carlua has found some interesting new allies... SC, 7x10, 212pg, b&w $17.95 VAMPIRE YUI VOLUME 4 #7 As if it wasn't strange enough already, a mysterious link seems to be forming between look-alikes Sei and Nagi, even though Sei is in the real world and Nagi is still in Shiki's clutches, in another reality. Meanwhile, Yui finally awakens within the lake and begins to learn about Madoka's past and her intentions towards Yui. b&w, 32pg $2.95 YOU & ME VOLUME 1 #2 Now that Yuu has decided to move into the haunted apartment building, he faces a whole new set of trouble when the movers arrive with his belongings. It seems his spectral neighbors have a very playful streak that makes just about everything hard for our poor Yuu. Scaring the movers, getting in his way, even pilfering a few Yuu's stuff are but a few of this month's ghostly antics! How much can Yuu take of this misbehavior?! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Sexy Fruit EDEN VOLUME 1 #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 3 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $17.95 OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 9 #5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 JAY COMPANY COMICS APHRODITE IX #1 PREVIEW EDITION WITH ORIGINAL COLOR SKETCH by David Wohl & David Finch Top Cow has a new titan, and her name is Aphrodite IX. Not only is this special convention preview the character's very first appearance, but each copy comes with an Original Color Sketch! Mini-series penciler, Clarence Lansing, details each of these books with inks, and green highlights, limited to just 100 copies! All come individually numbered, with a Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed in a protective bag. b&w, 16pg MSRP: $69.99 TOMB RAIDER #20 2002 LIMITED CONVENTION EDITION by Dan Jurgens & Andy Park Jay Company presents a new line of micro premium editions! Fresh from its debut at the 2002 Pittsburgh Comic Con, Tomb Raider #20 is packaged with a brand new black-and- white cover, with art by Andy Park! Limited to only 500 copies worldwide, every copy comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed in a bag and board. Also available as a special signed edition. REG.—FC, 22pg MSRP: $19.99 SGN.—FC, 22pg (CAUT: 2) MSRP: $24.99 WITCHBLADE #53 WIZARD WORLD EAST LIMITED CONVENTION EDITION by Paul Jenkins & Billy Tan Another release in Jay Company's new line of micro premium editions! Fresh from its debut at the 2002 Wizard World East, Witchblade #53 is packaged with a brand new black and white cover, with art by Andy Park. Limited to only 500 copies worldwide, every copy comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed in a bag and board. Also available as a special signed edition. REG.—FC, 22pg MSRP: $19.99 SGN.—FC, 22pg (CAUT: 2) MSRP: $24.99 DEVIL'S REIGN #1 WOLVERINE/WITCHBLADE VARIANT COVER EDITION by David Wohl & Z., & Michael Turner Top Cow published one of the greatest crossovers of the modern era, featuring Marvel icon Wolverine, and Top Cow's own Witchblade, with art by Michael Turner. This special limited alternate cover was not originally available to retail stores, but is now ready to ship through Previews! All copies come complete with bag and board. FC, 22pg MSRP: $12.99 JEWISH LIGHTS PUBLISHING STAR OF THE MONTH THE STORY OF THE JEWS SC: A 4,000 YEAR ADVENTURE by Stan Mack Celebrating the major characters and events that have shaped the Jewish people and culture. Through witty illustrated narrative, author Stan Mack lets us revisit Jewish history with this graphic history book dating back to biblical times, moving up until the 20th century. See Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, the creation of the Talmud, the Crusades, the Inquisition, life in the new Babylon (the United States) and the world's first "Oy!" (STAR15542) SC, 6x9, 288pg, b&w $16.95 *************** KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT ELF LIFE #4 by Carson Fire The web's most popular fantasy comic ventures into print with this ongoing series comprised entirely of all-new material created by Carson Fire specifically for the comic book! 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 #6 by Various The original 48-page format returns! Some of the web's best gaming-related comics team- up under one cover in L33T: Comics For Gamers! In this issue, more of Real Life, Ront & Mewn, Newshounds, Multi-Platform Gaming League, Adventurers!, and a gaggle of other kick-ass "comics for gamers!" b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $4.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #70 "I Know What You Role-Played Last Summer"—Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, and Sara may play different characters in different games, their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they're playing. In addition to the comics, KoDT features articles about and for gamers from a gamer's perspective. A fantastic and hilarious slice of (fantasy) life in strips, and a funny, wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! b&w, 80+pg (Note Price) $3.99 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: BLACK AND WHITE #2 by Jeff Limke & Rodrigo Pereira The bold new era of D&D comics continues with this exciting six-issue mini-series! In this issue, safely away from Rel Mord, the half-Elf thief Tinélith and her friends believe themselves to be safe amongst the Nyrond countryside. Unfortunately for them, roadside bandits and tribes of ogres know the countryside, too! With nowhere to run to, and nowhere to hide, our heroes flee into the woods, where they unexpectedly come face-to- face with new friends… and old enemies. b&w, 24pg (2 of 8) 2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #14 by Mark Plemmons & Brendon & Brian Fraim In the latest issue of "Kill," see Knuckles try to pick up the pieces of his shattered group. A mysterious spell has turned what was once an incredible fighting force into a trio of terrifying toddlers! Can a dwarf thief really be a good babysitter? Or will he be lucky just to survive?! b&w, 24pg 2.99 TONY DIGEROLAMO'S THE TRAVELERS #17 by DiGerolamo, Moreno, & Dunn "P.O.W. Spells Trouble!"—As Beastlyville's war against the other kingdoms continues, our heroes try to cope with life in the army: bad food, bad comrades, and a dangerous suicide mission to boot! Can our heroes handle the dangers of becoming prisoners of war? Or will it be their captors who'll be sorry? Cover by D&D illustrator Tommy Castillo! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg 2.99 LA-LUZ COMICS END TIMES: TIEMPOS FINALES VOLUME 1 #1 by Sam Hiti The rain falls hard upon the town of San Pablo, and demon bounty hunter Mario Román hates getting wet. Follow his quest in ridding this town of the creatures that fester after skies go cold and dark. This is Sam Hiti's debut work, and all the art in this book was created by hand, without the aid of computers or rulers. b&w, 48pg $4.95 LAST GASP TINTIN IN THE CONGO––NEW PRINTING by Hergé The second Tintin adventure, Tintin in the Congo shows narrative progress — there is a "unifying" story: Tintin, while visiting the Belgian African territory, learns of a conspiracy by a group of American gangsters to take over diamond production with the help of a local witchdoctor and defeats it. Hergé's style has progressed. He is now very familiar with the page-a-week format and knows that the last panel on the page is the "cliffhanger." This will become a standard feature in European comics of the post-War era. Although his depictions of Africa and its inhabitants are by today's standards completely outdated, at the time of publication (1930) it was not very different from the environment described in the pulps, Tarzan novels, and movies of popular culture. But Tintin is beyond unrealistic representations; he defends Right and Justice and will defend your rights whether you are an African or a European. (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 124pg, b&w $19.95 LIGHTSPEED PRESS FINDER FOOTNOTES #8 by Carla Speed McNeil Lightspeed Press offers this three-pack for those who like their stories in bigger chunks. This pack contains the first half of "Dream Sequence" (Finder #23-25), and also includes "director's commentary" in the form of a booklet full of notes and illustrations. A great jumping-in point for this fast rising multiple Eisner-nominated book! Magri White has a whole world in his head. It's what he's been trained to do ever since he exhibited a talent for it. As far as he's concerned, he isn't a person, he's a place; a place where thousands of people throng to visit and explore via virtual reality. What's Magri to do when he finds out that the 'house' he's spent all his life building is haunted… by something he didn't put in there? Inside his very expensive piece of psychic real estate is a ravening monster bent on its total destruction. A very odd haunted-head story begins with "Dream Sequence!" Pack (x3), b&w $10.00 LINSNER.COM DAWN EMERALD QUEEN PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE PRINT A Previews Exclusive! Your favorite gorgeous goddess Dawn is back, lounging across a background of some of the symbols of her mythology. This classic good-girl centerfold pose, combined with the powerful "come hither" look on Dawn's face, makes for one sultry lithograph. Hotter than summer, and signed, numbered, and limited to just 1,500. (CAUT: 2) Lithograph, 20x16, FC $30.00 MAD SCIENCE MEDIA COMICULTURE #1 by Various An all-new anthology magazine featuring eight stories that run the gamut of genres. This first issue features a western, romance, humor, crime-noir, supernatural horror, and an autobiographical story, to name a few. Many of the stories are multi-episode serials, but each issue also includes self-contained stories. The average story is eight pages long. Plus, articles about comics and pop culture. This issue features an inking article by Klaus Janson and an article about breaking into comics. Cover by Walter Simonson. MATURE READERS Magazine, 64pg, FC $6.95 MEANWHILE STUDIOS CHIAROSCURO #4 by Troy Little "Patchwork" Chapter IV—Steven finds himself assaulted and interrogated in his apartment by two men believing him to be linked to a mysterious character by the name of Brian Miller. Don't miss the latest issue of the 2001 Xeric-winning comic, Chiaroscuro! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.75 MEATHAUS COMICS MEATHAUS #6 by Various The sixth installment of this exciting Brooklyn-based anthology features the new work of 22 celebrated and unknown artists alike, including Farel Dalrymple (Pop Gun War) Tomer Hanuka (Bipolar), James Jean (Vertigo cover artist), and Ralph Bakshi. At 128 pages, this book contains longer stories than ever, and in impressive variety of storytelling and artistic approaches. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 128pg, b&w (6 of 12) $7.00 MEDIA MARKET GROUP DOJIN CHILL OUT 3RD JUNK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 40pg $4.95 DOJIN DOA KASUMI DEEP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 22pg $4.95 DOJIN DOA XXX SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $4.95 DOJIN ANGEL PAIN VII SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 40pg $4.95 MEXTOR COMICS MEXTOR RETURN TRIP #1 by Tony Crnkovich A 1950s neutral watchdog group's function is to prevent unscrupulous governments from abusing scientific knowledge and endangering the preservation of peace in the world, group known as M.A.C.E. (Millionaire's Adventurer's Club Exclusive), is sent on an expedition to seek out and destroy Mextor, a genetically engineered half-human, half- animal hybrid who is a product of a Nazi inspired scientific experimentation. The heroes encounter spies, prehistoric monsters, and a mad scientist bent on carrying out a diabolical cloning project. b&w, 40pg $3.95 MIRAGE STUDIOS TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES # 5 by Peter Laird & Jim Lawson Earth faces a new future now that the alien Utroms have arrived in New York... and Raphael and Michelangelo have a frightening encounter in the sewers! b&w, 30pg $2.95 MONKEYSUIT PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH MONKEYSUIT VOLUME 2: BRIDE OF MONKEYSUIT! by Various Showcasing 12 all-new stories by 14 New York-based animation and comic book pros. Includes: "Rover" by Mike Foran, "Keef and Bruno" by Jonathan Royce, and a tale of super-hero lament by The Tick veteran Chris McCulloch. Also, animator Mo Willems's "Just Some of the People Who Hate You," the return of "Rex Steele: Nazi Smasher" by Bill Presing and Matt Peters, and a literary send-up by Raw and New Yorker staple R. Sikoryak. (STAR13954) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. MATURE READERS SC, 8x5, 144pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** MONTREAL COMIX INTERNATIONAL SERIAL KILLER ONE-SHOT by Eric Braun SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 52pg, b&w $10.00 MOONSTONE BOOKS KOLCHAK THE NIGHT STALKER: THE GET OF BELIAL GN by Joe Gentile & Art Nichols A much-rumored lost TV episode script has been found! When the show was over, there were a couple of scripts left lying around, unfilmed. Few people have ever laid eyes upon these puppies, but Moonstone has them now! Never-before-seen in any official form! Kolchak heads down to Winship County, West Virginia, to get the lowdown on a heated miner's strike. When the mine's bossman is violently torn to shreds, the obvious answer is that one of the hard-hats just couldn't take it anymore. The Medical Examiner rules it was a pick axe that did him in… a miner's tool. And when a striker is found murdered in the same manner? It must be retribution… right? Sure. Carl buys that one — and Kris Kringle flies around in a black helicopter on Christmas Eve! Cover by Doug Klauba. Squarebound. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH KOLCHAK THE NIGHT STALKER GN by Rice, Purcell, & Pallot TV's first paranormal investigator, reporter Carl Kolchak, is drawn into a series of unusual murders in Las Vegas, where all the victims suffer from "severe blood loss." What is really prowling the streets of this gambling mecca? Kolchak battles corruption, ignorance, terror, and ultimately, himself. This first book is an adaptation of the novel. Square-bound. (STAR15573) MATURE READERS FC, 56pg $6.50 VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE VOLUME 1: TOREADOR GN by Rafael Nieves, Vince Locke, & Paul Mounts Based in the noir universe of White Wolf's Vampire the Masquerade role-playing game, telling a unique story of fame and origins. Jane Fordham, a disillusioned and frustrated actress, is also "Fannie Fang," the exotic hostess of TV's Midnight Theatre. But when a strange man seeks to seduce her into the role of a lifetime, she may face an endless masquerade! Cover by Ken Meyer Jr. Squarebound. (STAR14225) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $5.95 ************************ MU PRESS WILD KINGDOM #14 by Various; edited by Edd Vick SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 NBM PUBLISHING ODDBALLZ #3 by Lewis Trondheim & Manu Larcenet McConey is tried out as a supervisor in a very strange philanthropic enterprise: one that makes sure people act magnanimously. Sounds great but there just seems to be a catch somewhere... As for the little know-it-all brat Astronauts of the Future, they take it upon themselves to travel miles away to an anti-matter laboratory that might provide the answer: is everybody else robot or alien? b&w $2.95 HOUSE OF JAVA VOLUME 2 HC by Mark Murphy The newest collection of warm slice of life stories without the cynicism. Some melancholic, some hopeful, some humorous, all keenly and quietly observant. Main stories include "Steven," exploring the blurry line between friendship and love between two comics fans; "Tide Pools," where a visiting student encounters a girl, with an itch to move on and out of her small town life but no gumption to go through with it; the particularly remarkable "May 27th," which brings a student social worker face to face with delinquency brought on by lower class despair; and "The Burial," with its aura of mystery, in which a terrible secret is literally unearthed turning it into an insightful revelation. Collects issues #1-4. HC, 6x9, 96pg, b&w $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH HOUSE OF JAVA VOLUME 1 TP by Mark Murphy Thoughtful slice of life stories without the bleak cynicism. (STAR11016) SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 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 mayoral candidate Thom Conran, he can always escape the pressures of city life to his country retreat. There he can enjoy life, far from the madding crowd. But when his errant daughter, whose fifteenth birthday is imminent, becomes embroiled in the politics of change that is sweeping the nation, when the problems show up literally right in his own backyard, Max¹s 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 CITIES OF THE FANTASTIC: FEVER IN URBICAND TP Eugen Robick designs the perfect city until a foreign element invades, a grid of beams which grows to gigantic proportions, throwing all well-laid plans into disarray but somehow making everyone realize the error of their ways... (STAR14378) SC, 9x12, 96pg, b&w $12.95 RAPTORS VOLUME 3 GN by Dufaux & Marini An hallucinatory tale of horror, eroticism and thrilling action, with breathless gothic imagery! Drago and his sister Camilla, two vampires out for carnage, have come to avenge the death of their father and exterminate one prominent and powerful branch of their kin. (STAR14885) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 56pg, FC $10.95 WILL EISNER'S MOBY DICK SC by Will Eisner The story of a dangerously obsessed man. Obsessed with seeking vengeance against a great white whale that pushes him and his reluctant crew in a quest across the seven seas. Obsessed with pitching his boat against a formidable beast against all odds and oblivious to the great risk to life and limb. (STAR14456) SC, 8x11, FC $7.95 ************************* Amerotica SIZZLE #15 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 8x11, 48pg, b&w $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUDGMENTS GN by Gillesbolla & Caramagna SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 72pg, b&w $14.95 ******************** STARS OF THE MONTH JILL, PART-TIME LOVER GN by Kevin Taylor SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR14464) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 56pg, FC $11.95 CLICK VOLUME 4 TP by Milo Manara SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) (STAR15392) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 ******************** NEKO PRESS BRUTAL PLANET # 2 by Matt Kimball & Dark One Talgat Thikskin almost finds himself defeated once more. But a mysterious monk comes to his aid in the nick of time. But is it enough time to save Thikskin? Once again Kimball and Dark One give you another ball numbing issue jammed packed with action and adventure and pure carnage. b&w, 24pg $2.99 WILDFLOWER: TRIBAL SCREAMS # 3 by Billy Martinez & Mickey Clausen King La Droon is very unhappy of the offering that Poemar has given him. Unfortunately, for Poemar he must hunt down the most feared creature known to the lands just to make the king happy and of course if he wants to get paid. Also in this issue Henna and Cassandra find themselves surrounded by a group of female Amazon-like warriors. But are the two of them enough to defeat them in combat? And will this cost them valuable time in their quest to stop Poemar? b&w, 24pg $2.99 NEW DIMENSION COMICS SPIDER-GIRL #50 OLLIFFE SKETCHED EDITION This edition features an original sketch and autograph by series artist Pat Olliffe! Comes with a certificate and is limited to 99. (CAUT: 2) b&w $34.99 NEW ENGLAND COMICS TERROR IN AMERICA! #1 by Ron Ledwell Suitcase nukes. Horrific chemical and biological weapons. Martial law. What does the future hold for the United States in the wake of the recent terror attacks on our country? Terror in America! explores the possibilities. The new "patriot" and "terror" laws passed by Congress confer broad unilateral powers to government forces to "manage" the people: regional quarantine, obligatory movement and relocation of civilians, forced recruitment of labor battalions, forced inoculations against the danger of biological attacks. Thousands of terrorists may already be in place in the United States, waiting for orders to attack. Our government leaders have already warned us of this dire, potential threat to our safety, security, and independence. Can the American way of life survive this challenge? Can our culture and economic system bear these threats in their present forms? Explore these many challenging issues in this and future issues of Terror in America! b&w $3.75 NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH ALIEN APOCALYPSE 2006 by Kathy Glass, Spain & Harry S. Robins The citizens of the world are being made into mindless drones to benefit the corporate leaders' bigger plan — changing the earth into an alien outpost! Kathy Glass uncovers the truth. Follow two marijuana farmers as their typical alien abduction from a California forest sparks a spiritual change that interrupts the master plan of an extraterrestrial race. Plus, a moving rant on the recent September 11th attack. Comically illustrated by Harry S. Robins and underground master Spain, this book is worth having for the images of George W. Bush and the pot-stealing aliens alone. (STAR15321) MATURE READERS SC, 48pg, b&w $10.95 ****************** ONI PRESS JASON & THE ARGOBOTS #1 by J. Torres & Mike Norton What young boy doesn't wish for his very own giant robot? Every kid fantasizes of a mechanized friend that can tower over bullies and adults alike, take you to strange new places, and basically make you into the coolest kid on earth. Well, Jason's dreams are about to come true, or at least that's what he thinks when he finds a giant cybernetic hand sticking out of a crevasse near his desert home. What will his inventor grandfather and stubborn kid sister think of his ultimate toy? And what other trouble will the earthquakes that unearthed the giant machine man cause? Find out in this new series of mechanized myth and mayhem by writer J. Torres (Alison Dare, Sidekicks) and artist Mike Norton (The Waiting Place, G.I. Joe)! b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 JETCAT CLUBHOUSE TP by Jay Stephens There are no rules in the Jetcat Clubhouse, unless you count the mandate to have a good time. But what can you expect from a secret society that includes the world's youngest rock star, an eight-year-old super-hero, a dead boy king, and a monkey from outer space with bowel-control problems? This hilarious collection of stories combines the best of cartooning with the wildest realms of imagination. Whether it's Oddette fighting big monsters through song, Tutenstein searching for what's going bump in the night, or Jetcat forming her own super-hero team, the Two-Fisted Five, Jetcat Clubhouse is a guaranteed laugh for kids of any age — be they in elementary school or the old folk's home. So, get your membership card, make sure to remember the secret password, and join the club! Jay Stephens is the acclaimed underground cartoonist behind the classic Land of Nod and Atomic City Tales comic books. Jetcat Clubhouse is his take on all-ages fun! SC, 6x8, 80pg, PC $10.95 SKINWALKER #3 by DeFilippis, Weir, Hurtt, & Dela Cruz; covers by Talon The killer's trail takes Officer Adakai and Special Agent Haworth across America. Jumping from town to town, and body to body, the murderer manages to stay one step ahead of the law, leaving a string of dead skin and bleeding bodies behind him. Meanwhile, pressure from Washington begins to wreak havoc on the investigation. Writers Nunzio DeFilippis (Detective Comics) and Christina Weir are creating a special amalgam of gruesome crime and spooky horror with Skinwalker, aided perfectly by the clean pencils of Brian Hurtt (Queen & Country) and the digital tones of Arthur Dela Cruz (Kissing Chaos). Covers by Durwin Talon (Batman: Officer Down). MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 HOPELESS SAVAGES: GROUND ZERO #3 by Van Meter, O'Malley, & Clugston-Major; covers by Dodson Things have gone from awful to scabrous for our poor little Zero. All of her attempts to woo cutie-pie Ginger have met with dismal failure, and she's crossed her parents one too many times, making the grounding nearly permanent. Thankfully, her siblings are there to handle some of the heat, and the parental units lighten up and give permission to rehearse with her band for the upcoming school assembly. But given her luck these days, is there any question that more comedic calamity lies ahead? This sequel to the Eisner-nominated original series is sure to please any fans of the original. Written by Jen Van Meter, illustrated by Bryan O'Malley, and featuring a special flashback into Twitch's romantic history, illustrated by Blue Monday's Chynna Clugston-Major. Covers by Black Cat artist Terry Dodson! b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 MUTANT, TEXAS: TALES OF SHERIFF IDA RED #3 by Paul Dini & J. Bone Someone has been doing away with the citizens of Mutant, Texas and fledgling super heroine Ida Red is determined to bring the marauder to justice. Ida's search takes her deep into mysterious Moanin' Mesa, and to a terrifying confrontation with the creature that could become her fiercest enemy or greatest ally. From Paul Dini and J. Bone, the Eisner-nominated team behind Jingle Belle: The Mighty Elves. This issue also features a special back cover painting by comics legend Gray Morrow. b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY #11 by Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez Time is running out for British Security Section Minder Tara Chace. With her informant MIA and the GIA terrorist organization on her trail, it's time for Tara to get out of Rome and return home. Meanwhile, back in London, Crocker is plotting his next move and a smitten Ed Kittering eagerly awaits Tara's imminent return. But as Ed's feelings for Tara become more obvious will Wallace step in to put a stop to their foolhardy office romance? And with nothing but circumstantial evidence and four-day-old intelligence, can Crocker's team piece together the details of this terrorist plot before it can be executed? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 SHOT CALLERZ #3 by Gary Phillips & Brett Weldele Phil Tangiers did everything he could to disappear. He changed his name. He moved halfway across the country. He started a new life living off of his ill-earned fortunes. He thought he was set for the long haul. He didn't count on his double-crossed ex-lover, Nea, even being alive, much less on his trail like a hawk on a field mouse. The hunt is on! But can Nea find him before the gangsta they ripped off finds her? It's a race to riches by veteran crime novelist Gary Phillips and mixed-media maven Brett Weldele! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 CUT MY HAIR ILLUSTRATED NOVEL by Rich, Watson, Morse, Winick, French, & Clugston-Major; cover by Allred Mason is young, and he hangs out with kids that are into bad music and bad haircuts. He lives in sunny California, where he spends his nights acting stupid in punk rock clubs and his days aimlessly reading comics and listening to tunes. The two most important things in his life are the girl who makes his heart beat at erratic speeds and the band with the strange boy he knows from high school — both of whom lead lives far more interesting than the one he leads himself. Unfortunately, his life is about to come crashing down on him in a barrage of angry fists and stomping feet. Everything is going to change. SC, 6x9, 236pg, b&w $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VOODOOM by Scott Morse & Jim Mahfood You're about to take a journey into another dimension... a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of the tripped-out mind: Welcome to Freak City, where, in an effort to retain their covert existence, the government airbase AREA 51 has set up shop. As if things weren't surreal enough in the stomping grounds of everyone's favorite undead brotha, Zombie Kid now has to deal with a new ally of sorts... the alien known only as Littlegreyman! It's all out action and intrigue with voodoo dolls gone bad and conspiracies so twisted they put the Roswell crash to shame. MATURE READERS SC, 48pg, b&w $4.95 ***************** STAR OF THE MONTH DUMPED GN by Andi Watson A girl who collects vintage closes and a boy who loves old books attend the same party. When he catches her throwing out a box of her possessions, he discovers she is discarding a book that was one of his favorites as a child. It becomes a catalyst for them to start talking, but will true love ensue? (STAR15507) SC, 6x9, 56pg, b&w $5.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ATOMIC CITY TALES VOLUME 1: GO POWER TP by Jay Stephens Imagine a world where men can fly. Okay, now imagine a post-modern world where men can fly, the cartoonists who create them show up from time to time, and girls with extraordinary strength sell underarm deodorant. If you can get behind the concept, then you'll have a pretty good idea of what things are like in Atomic City. Particularly, you'll get an inkling of what it's like for Atomic City's newest superbeing, the rough-and- tumble Big Bang. With rockabilly good looks and an overabundance of good-time attitude, Big Bang is pretty fresh to the hero game, and pretty fresh to what appears to be unlimited powers. SC, 160pg, b&w $12.95 O/A GUNWITCH: THE OUTSKIRTS OF DOOM TP by Dan Brereton & Ted Naifeh When the pistol-packing Gunwitch and his young charge, Evening Horror, find themselves in a small town ravaged by undead outlaws and true Hell's Angels –– motorcycle ridin' vampires –– The Gunwitch takes it upon himself to bring down both groups before any more innocents can be hurt. But as the undead protector embroils himself in the conflict, what once seemed to be an old fashioned turf war is revealed to be something much more sinister. SC, 88pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH MARBLES IN MY UNDERPANTS: THE RENEE FRENCH COLLECTION by Renee French What's lurking under the bed? Who's casting that shadow outside my window? Common questions children ask themselves in the dead of night. But what if, instead of those rather innocuous queries, the child asks things like: What's inside this bunny that makes him move? What if I put a raisin in a dead man's nose? If I leave the paw of a deceased mole in the sun, will it grow sprouts and fungus like potatoes? This is the world of Renée French (The Soap Lady), who's independent comic book stories have been disturbing readers and provoking reactions since the early '90s. (STAR12864) SC, 232pg, b&w $17.95 BLUE MONDAY: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT TP by Chynna Clugston-Major Unlock the jukebox and do yourself a favor! Don't miss out on your second chance to find out what all the fuss is about Blue Monday. The debut mini-series by Russ Manning Award-nominee Chynna Clugston-Major was a surprise hit amongst the cool comics crowd, and with the first issue far out of print, this collection is going to be the number one request on the hotlines! Relive the adventures of Bleu, Clover, and all the gang as they go from prank war to karaoke to the concert of all concerts — the pinnacle of Bleu's adolescent hero worship, Adam Ant. (STAR12268) SC, 112pg, b&w $10.95 THE MARQUIS: DANSE MACABRE TP by Guy Davis In the world of the Marquis, faith is not only the religion but the strict law of life and death. It is into this world that the souls of Hell have escaped to sin, murder, and be free within the possession of the living. During this time one man has been "blessed" with the ability to see into the very souls of the damned and fight the demons within. But as the Marquis begins his holy crusade to send back the escapees of Hell, the lines of good and evil begin to blur into a struggle between faith and sanity. With his intricate artwork that has won accolades from critics and fans alike, Guy Davis (Deadline) paints a vivid portrait of a time not quite from our history and reveals an evil hidden deep within the heart of man. (STAR14259) SC, 192pg, b&w $18.95 ******************** OUTCROSS, INC. OUTCROSS MAGAZINE #1 Each issue features hot celebrity and band interviews, movie and music reviews, insight and updates on the latest anime, and at least three comic book stories from fantasy to sci- fi, mystery, and everything in between. Outcross Magazine promises to give fans what they've come to expect from an entertainment magazine with a few surprises that you wouldn't. Quarterly. Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.95 PENNY-FARTHING PRESS DECOY: STORM OF THE CENTURY #2 by Scalera, Huddleston, Garcia, & Moussa; cover by Chiodo The storm flooding the streets of Dolphin City cannot compare to the turbulence brewing beneath Decoy's green skin. A frightening, underground encounter starts an evolution for the shape-shifter that threatens the safety of his friend and roommate, Officer Luck. But as the crime-fighting duo discovers, monsters don't always lurk in hidden, dark places. They walk the streets and use the telephone the same as everyone. Featuring a painted cover by Spectrum Award winner Joe Chiodo and a five-page bonus story with art by Pablo Villalobos. FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 THE VICTORIAN #14 by St. Aubin, Moussa, & Wein; cover by Adams This issue starts with the answer to a long-standing mystery. Wiston FitzRandolph will finally discover the identity of the top-hatted figure who has haunted his dreams since childhood. The revelation, however, shocks the ex-professor beyond belief. He has finally reached the end of his life-long obsession only to discover that his journey has just begun. Keep your seats as Trainor Houghton's story of The Victorian continues with the enchanting word smithing of Len Wein (X-Men, Swamp Thing), and a captivating painted cover by acclaimed artist Neal Adams. When the curtain rises again this summer, The Victorian's world will be cloaked in shadows and smoke. FC, 32pg $2.95 ZENDRA VOLUME 2 #2: ALL THE FLESH INHERITS by Buelna, Montiel, & Moore; cover by Lansang Who are your friends when you're a crime-fighting duo with secret identities? Other super-secret crime-fighting teams, of course! Penny-Farthing Press and Astonish Comics team up to present a two-part adventure featuring Decoy (and Officer Luck) and Herobear and the Kid! With plenty of action, mystery, bad guys, and a little bit of whimsy mixed-in for grins, Field Trip lets readers explore a world where a ten-foot tall polar bear and a shape-shifting alien can exist. The shared, imaginative pencils and scripting of Mike Kunkel and Courtney Huddleston and the dynamic spot coloring of Mike Garcia make this two-part story an unprecedented event in the comics industry. Don't miss the chance to experience childhood wonder all over again! FC, 32pg (2 of 6) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE VICTORIAN ACT 2: SELF-IMMOLATION TP by Wein, Baikie, St. Aubin, Pepoy, & Chuckry; painted cover by Eirich Olson A mysterious top-hatted figure roams the streets of New Orleans, turning criminals to justice. Counterfeit money is being circulated across the globe, marked with strange symbols that are visible only under ultra-violet light, and the ecosystem is disrupted. Masses of Louisiana alligators converge at odd coordinates just south of New Orleans at the wreck of the Hesperus. The stability of the 21st century is shaken, but there is one man who is determined to find the cause of it all. Follow Winston Fitz Randolph through myth and intrigue as he throws himself into the fire. Collects Victorian #8-12. (STAR15426) SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $19.95 ZENDRA VOLUME 1 TP by. Moore, Luna, Buelna, & Various; cover by Louis Royo Stuart Moore, Martin Montiel Luna, and J.C. Buelna team up to create a breathtaking romp through the universe in search of a fabled planet and a fabled race. This sci-fi adventure collects the first six-issue mini-series of Zendra into an exciting collocation of war, obsession, and humanity, not to mention visuals of one hot heroine named Halle. Join her as she learns what it means to be human in a universe where mankind is extinct and madmen rule. (STAR15429) SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $17.95 ****************** PENTHOUSE COMIX OFFERED AGAIN O/A PENTHOUSE COMIX #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 96pg, FC $4.95 O/A PENTHOUSE MEN'S ADVENTURE COMIX #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 96pg, FC $4.95 ******************* PETER FOUR PRODUCTIONS SPECWAR #3 by Lauria, Docherty, & Lopez An embittered ex-Soviet Spetsnaz Colonel tries to sell a "briefcase nuke" to a shadowy Islamic terrorist organization on the border of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. It's up to the men of SPECWAR to intercept the device before it can get into the hands of the terrorists. Unfortunately, the Colonel is early and gets by the planned ambush. Failure is not an option! Now it's up to the Team to adapt, do some quick in-the-field planning, change course, and kick some terrorist butt! MATURE READERS FC, 28pg $3.25 POWERHOUSE ENTERPRISES THE SECT #2 by Mook Im w/Gecko Studios Our nameless and unlikely protagonist, a lost simpleton, finds himself unintentionally and inextricably involved in a bloody mess with the members of one of the most notorious gang, the Moriegas. And all he was trying to do was deliver a simple love not for a little, horny, adolescent boy, so he could get some soda in return. Little did he know that this simple task would lead to a series of bizarre and incredible feats which will change his destiny forever, dragging a cool ninja and a desperate beauty into his adventure. MATURE READERS FC, 54pg (2 of 12) $2.95 TIMESEEKERS #1 by Tae Lee w/Gecko Studios In the distant future, a group of elite agents are gathered for some very special missions of retrieving valuable information from the part through time travel. Since many missions take numerous years to accomplish, these agents go through an extension process, where their life spans are extended through alterations to their bodily organs. Equipped with longer life spans and other advantageous weapons, these agents must travel through time with no certainty of succeeding or ever coming back. On one such dangerous mission, many things go very wrong, and Hagun finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, betrayal, and unexpected revelations about himself, his love, and other members of the group. As he tries to unravel the entangled mess he finds himself and his team in, he must live up to various challenges and make some of the most difficult decisions of his life, decisions which would determine life or death for many of those who are dear to him. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 12) $2.95 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING COMPLETE JACK KIRBY VOLUME 4 1947B Gripping crime stories, ridiculous funny animals, scrappy kid gangs, and slap-stick love stories highlight the fourth volume dedicated to the work of the King of Comics, Jack Kirby. It's 200 pages of art and story not seen since their original publication over 50 years ago. Kirby authority, Greg Theakston, also offers an in-depth look at how and why the work was created. This volume includes Kirby's work on his first love comic My Date, an important development in his career. The comics have been "Theakstonized" to ensure the highest quality reproduction of some of the greatest art ever produced in the comics. (CAUT: 4) HC––8x11, 200pg $40.00 SC––8x11, 200pg $25.00 SC RES. from Previews Vol. IX #6 (Jun991742) TEASE #8 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CUAT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol VIII #8 (AUG98) Magazine $5.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #116 Furrlough, your only monthly source for anthropomorphics continues to give funny animal fans the stories they crave! This issue, Joe Rosales' Romanics continues, with more historical drama and action! Will the Roman soldiers defeat the barbaric Bendunoths, or die trying? Christina Hanson & Ed Garcia serve up another chapter of their lovely medieval romance in Ebin & May, plus new shorts by Diana X. Sprinkle and J.C. Amberlyn! Painted cover by Heather Bruton! b&w, 32pg $2.99 UNUSUAL U #2 by James Hanrahan & John Barrett Danny Stringer's first week at his new school was eventful, but at least now he has some friends to commiserate with! And he's certainly going to need them, after someone sets loose the brain-controlling cyber-spiders, which start going after student and teacher alike! Pretty soon the whole school is assembled into a slack-jawed zombie army, awaiting orders from their spidery controllers! But who controls the spiders? Is it young mad scientist Alberto Mannheim, seeking revenge on those who laughed at his theories? Or is it control-freak Vice Principal Dr. Fitzpatrick, seeking to stop insubordination once and for all? Or is it something far more sinister? Can Danny, Yuri, and Marie put a stop to the craziness before the last bell, or will they have to stay after school? b&w, 32pg $2.99 Sin Factory BIG FUNNIES #6 by Kjartan Arnorsson SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $3.99 GENUS #55 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $3.50 REBELLION 2000 AD #1303-1306 Twenty-five years old and still on the cutting edge, 2000 AD — Britain's cult, award- winning horror, fantasy, and science-fiction anthology title — is as fresh and vital as ever, showcasing some the greatest storytelling talents in comics! The Summer Assault continues to turn the action dial up to 11: Mutant bounty hunter Johnny Alpha and partner Wulf battle to return to their own dimension in Strontium Dog: Roadhouse by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra (Just a Pilgrim, Adventures in the Rifle Brigade); space battle unit The V.C.s kick more Geek ass, courtesy of Dan Abnett and Henry Flint; Genetic Infantryman Rogue Trooper takes the war to the Norts on Nu Earth, by Gordon Rennie, Staz Johnson (Catwoman), and David Roach; and ex-cop Jack Bison is on a murderous trail, by Colin Clayton, Chris Dows, and Laurence Campbell (The Disciples)! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.25Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE VOLUME 4 #14 More headbanging future thrills in another 100-page, all-action issue by some of Britain's best talents! Mega-City hustler Lenny Zero returns for the final confrontation with the mob boss who's put a price on his head in Wipeout by Andy Diggle and Jock; there's another tall tale of one of mutant vampire Durham Red's possible pasts in The Scarlet Apocrypha by Dan Abnett; the heat is on in contemporary thriller The Bendatti Vendetta by Robbie Morrison and John Burns; plus there's more classic Bad Company by Peter Milligan (X-Force), Brett Ewins and Jim McCarthy from the archives, further demonic dabblings with Mike Mignola's Hellboy, and a complete Judge Dredd story! Magazine, 100pg, FC $10.99 RED EYE PRESS VALENTINE #8: RED RAIN by Dan Cooney & Peter Palmiotti The double-sized conclusion to "Red Rain." Ever since her near-fatal escape, AWOL assassin Dana Valentine has been living on borrowed time and now someone must pay up. She is forced to ask at what process comes freedom –– will she allow a friend to die at the hands of a Russian mob's "Red Faction" or will she reveal herself as the government's missing killing machine? When a ghost from her part rematerializes in the line of fire, it will take more than just Dana's skill to escape this massacre that's on the horizon. Even the red storm clouds above couldn't forecast this shocking ending! Include a bonus eight-page preview of "Bright Eyes," written and penciled by Peter Palmiotti and inked by Maja Szychowska. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.50 RISING TROUT PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH PLEEBUS PLANET VOLUME 2: FREAKY BEASTIE OF HILL ROAD SCHOOL by Nick Abadzis Something strange is going on at Hill Road School. Pandora and Joey know that it is something sinister, but could it be connected to Mr. Pleebus, their friend from the parallel world of Plabbu? (STAR15526) SC, 64pg, b&w $8.50 **************** ROARING STUDIO THE RIFT #2 by Andrew Lovoulo & John Nguyen w/Danimation Ja"Iaar and his band of Kudarian conquerors have crossed through he Rift in search of the fourth and final Relic. The green moors of Ireland will never be the same. The truths of human myths such as vampires, witches, and werewolves are revealed. The villains soon find out that much has changed on Earth since their last visit centuries ago. Meanwhile, the heroes are forced to deal with the surreal situations now enveloping them. As they do, meet young Julie Ryan, a young college student living an ordinary Bostonian's life, but it won't remain so ordinary for long! She soon will have her world torn apart by the Rift! FC, 32pg (2 of 6) $2.95 WATERDOGS #2 by Joey Defeo, Derek Laufman, & Jack Purcell, w/Dynamokid The Waterdogs' own Angel has been captured by the Spider Faction! Now it's up to the rest of the team to figure out now to save her and get the rest of the pieces of the Lord of Darkness before the Spider Faction does. Will they be able to save her and the world too? Find out in this action packed issue of Waterdogs! FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 SATYR PLAY PRODUCTIONS SATYR #1 All is well on the utopian island of Nysa, home of the frolicking Satyrs, until fate deals a disastrous hand. Silenus, King of the Satyrs, sets out in search of Dionysus –– who has been kidnapped –– and also tells the tale of the time he fell into the cruel clutches of the brutish Cyclops, Polyphemus. b&w, 24pg (Note Price) $2.95 SECESSION SHE DRAWS COMICS GN by Various Trina Robbins, who has been considered one of the most important female American cartoonists since the '60s, invited 28 women artists to co-write the story of being a woman cartoonist. The book offers a whole range of different styles and comments on what it's like being a woman and drawing comics currently, dealing with their concerns, as well as the joy of networking. Includes work by Van Horn, Binswanger, Hilty, Weinstein, Franson, Fly, Bannerman, Sudahl, Fleener, Jones, Barr, Leschen, Massa, Chin, Corman, Wilshire, Severin, Lundy, Farmer, Arnoldi, Tyler, Green, and Piro. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg MSRP: $12.18 SHADOW PLANET SHADOW PLANET PREVIEW PORTFOLIO #1 An art portfolio like none before, by some of the biggest names in comics! Nine black- and-white and full-color, 11" x 17" art prints, featuring never-before-seen Shadow Planet characters and upcoming series. Denizen by Tim Truman and Mike Deodato Jr! Blood Reign by Dave Cockrum! Ratsbane, Devil-Jack, and Hades by Tim Tyler! Ravage by Mike Boeckelmann! Art plates come in an illustrated, signed-and-numbered envelope for maximum collectibility, and includes a signed-and-numbered edition of Tim Tyler's Engine #1! Portfolio, 11x17, PC $8.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS SHANDA THE PANDA #35 by Curtis, Maranda, Bellamy, Garcia, & Gray It's a time for surprises for the whole cast! Shanda's grandmother (also named Shanda) visits to appraise what her granddaughter is doing with her life. Terri plays softball! Spencer's uncle and aunt pay an unexpected visit! And somebody gets murdered! The countdown has started for Wing's return to America. All this, plus the debut of the new back-up series, Medics, by Jon Crusoe and Jerry Loomis, detailing the misadventures of a paramedic crew in Cedar Rabbits. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XII #2 (Feb022617) b&w, 48pg $4.99 SFA SWIMSUIT SPECIAL #1 This is a book that SFA has wanted to do for a long time! Remember those great old Amazing Heroes Swimsuit Specials? (Shanda the Panda even made her print debut in the last one!) In that vein, here are 48 pages of pinups by not only your favorite artists, but also your favorite characters! Cover by Terrie Smith. b&w, 48pg $4.99 FANTASTIC FURRY STORIES #4 The furry pulp that will not die continues on, now with furry poetry too! Exciting sword and sorcery, humor, horror and other text features by Brock Hoagland and other talented furry writers. Cover by Steve Gallacci. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 SHUCK COMICS SHUCK COMICS #3 by Rick Smith with Tania Menesse "Birth of the Sulfurstar"—Shuck's origin story, wherein a coven of witches — one of whom is Shuck's mother — face dangers from intolerant townsfolk during the Winter Solstice! b&w, 24pg $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT BANZAI GIRL #1 by Jinky Coronado International Asian model, writer, and artist Jinky Coronado bring to the full-color comic book page her true life action heroine schoolgirl adventures. And what adventures they are! Mixed with all the friends, family, and flirty fun come tentacle monsters, secret snakeman, possessed parents, babeliscious beauty pageants, wild weapons, and alien invasions. Reaching her 18th birthday "Debut Party," Jinky experiences nightmares of herself as a princess whose father is murdered in her arms… and as a sexy futuristic freedom fighter battling a robotic invasion! But those dreams shatter her reality as Jinky, Katie J., Rommel, and Michelle discover their parents possessed by tentacled shadow creatures bent on taking over the city. Jinky creates, writes, and illustrated her own surprisingly masterful series with the help of co-artist "Wunan" Wilson Tortosa (Battle of the Planets). Plaid schoolgirl skirts have never been so much fun. Also available with a panty pack, featuring photo covers of Jinky Coroando in costume, signed and numbered to 1,000 by Jinky, with a pair of thong panties (medium) adorned with the Banzai Girl logo! REG.––b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.95 PANTY PACK ED.––b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) (CAUT: 2) $19.95 EMPTY ZONE: CONVERSATIONS WITH THE DEAD #2 by Jason Alexander Having stumbled upon a black market Frankenstein assembly plant, Corinne has her first run-in with one of those horrific reanimated cyborgs. In an extended and particularly gruesome battle, Corinne's cybernetic arm is destroyed –– prompting a visit to Johnny8 and the Choi Brothers for a replacement. But a wrecked appendage is the least of her worries, as unexplained "time slips" and other bizarre events continue to intensify all around her. Furthermore, brutal memories of Corinne's Tracer unit comrades begin to resurface, almost as if invading her mind from an unseen and malevolent force. b&w, 24pg (2 of 5) $2.95 AKIKO #49 by Mark Crilley The "Robot's Tale" continues as Akiko's replacement robot begins the perilous trek back home from Middleton Elementary, her batteries dangerously low on juice. Can she make it back to the safety of the real Akiko's 17th floor bedroom before she conks out all together? Has she seen the last of Middleton's resident bully Jimmy Hampton? And what does he have against her? b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH AKIKO TP'S––CURRENT PRINTINGS by Mark Crilley Mark Crilley celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Akiko series with new editions of "The Menace of Alia Rellapor" trilogy. It starts with another trip to the planet Smoo, where Akiko finds that the Prince has been taken captive by Alia Rellapor, a villainess of incredible power and mystery. The resulting rescue mission reunites Akiko with her otherworldly pals and leads them on an adventure that's literally out of this world! On top of all that, Mark has painted all-new covers for each volume. VOL. 1 (STAR13973)—SC, 160pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. 2 (STAR13972)—SC, 128pg, b&w $12.95 VOL. 3 (STAR13971)—SC, 128pg, b&w $12.95 VOL. 4 (STAR10975)––SC, 144pg, b&w $14.95 VOL. 5 (STAR15173)––SC, 104pg, b&w $12.95 ********************* SPARKPLUG COMICS REPORTER COLLECTION: LITTLE BLACK by Dylan Williams A Xeric Award winner! This collection of work has not been printed in any of the previous Reporter comics. Includes never printed, out of print, and rare stories, ranging from crime and science fiction to real life. MATURE READERS b&w $8.00 FLEEP #1 by Jason Shiga Reclusive math genius Jason Shiga vanished from world attention on the verge of his most amazing breakthrough in June 1967. Twenty years later, he resurfaced, having abandoned his scientific background for, of all things, comic books. Shiga has managed to create the most thoughtful, beautiful comics since 1997, including the fish-out-of-water story "Double Happiness," and the critically praised "Meanwhile." This newest book is a complex and subtle story about a young man trapped in a phone booth. MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 44pg, b&w $5.00 SPILLED MILK CICI #1 If you like science fiction that makes you think, then this is for you! CiCi is an exact duplicate who retains all the memories of her original counterpart. The nanotechnology used to create this expendable specimen still resides within, but reveals itself when threatened due to its military programming. Her entire Christian beliefs start to crumble as she realizes who or what she is becoming. She questions her soul; she questions her creator, and ultimately seeks him out. Join the cast of computer-born characters and be humbled by knowing that this technology might be created some day. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.99 SUNDRAGON COMICS VENDETTA: THE ROAD TO VENGEANCE #3 by Hanzel & Olson, Williams II, & Stegbauer In this final issue of the introductory mini-series, Vendetta narrowly escapes death and returns to wreak vengeance on Anderson, the man responsible for the murder of his family. Cobra and Warguard return as ally and adversary respectively as Vendetta pursues his mission to its end. Faced with the choice of revenge or justice, will he become vigilante or hero? Final guest cover by Philip Hester. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 TITAN JUDGE DREDD: MUZAK KILLER GN by Ennis, Power, & Burns Muzak Killer is a razor-sharp pop culture satire from the pen of Garth Ennis (Preacher), illustrated by acclaimed artists Dermot Power and John Burns. When Mega-City One's Muzak stars fall prey to a deadly killer, Dredd must act to save Muzak from the harshest critic of all — one who will stop at nothing to wipe out cheesy pop! But a good critic never lays down and dies — and Dredd must defeat him again in a return battle which really is the last Word! This collection also includes "Teddy Choppermitz," the touching tale of a robot-gone-wrong, and "Raider," an all-action tale of a Judge-gone-wrong — both of whom have to answer to Dredd! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, b&w $14.95 TRANSFORMERS: TARGET 2006 GN by Simon Furman, Geoff Senior, et al Never-before-collected- and never-before-published in the U.S., this reprint of the extremely hard-to-find Transformers U.K. comic material collects the "Target: 2006" from Transformers (U.K.) #78-88, which ties-in directly to the events of the DVD smash- hit Transformers: The Movie! Ultra Magnus, Autobot leader in 2006, is torn between two missions: to help his fellow autobots in a last-ditch strike, or to confront Galvatron, who has returned in time to 1986 with deadly plans for the future! Add Megatron, Starscream, and a cast of thousands into the mix, and you've got a recipe for all-out Transformers action! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 136pg, FC $19.99 STARS OF THE MONTH TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 1: ALL FALL DOWN GN by Furman, Wildman, & Baskerville As in-fighting tears apart the ranks of the heroic Autobots, the evil Decepticons wage a bitter civil war. The atmosphere is ripe for the coming of planet-eating super-robot Unicron, and for the Transformers… that's doomsday! Collects Transformers #69-74. (STAR14516) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $19.99 TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 2: END OF THE ROAD GN by Furman, Wildman, Senior & Baskerville The war with Unicron reaches its apocalyptic conclusion, but even if the Transformers win — they lose. Their world, Cybertron, is coming apart, shuddering in its death throes, the fragile alliance between the Autobots and the Decepticons is on shaky ground, and the inhabitants of Earth tremble before the power of the utterly insane creature known as Galvatron. With Optimus Prime missing in battle it might finally be the day when all hope is gone! Also available as Previews Exclusive hardback edition, featuring a variant cover by artist Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates)! SC (STAR14690), FC, 7x10, 152pg $19.99 O/A HC––FC, 7x10, 152pg $24.99 ********************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 3: PRIMAL SCREAM GN by Furman, Senior, & Delbo The death of a hero... the return of an old foe... and the awakening of the gods! When Ratchet, Autobot chief medic, is kidnapped, a desolate Optimus Prime must find it within himself to continue the eternal battle against the Decepticons. Meanwhile, some old friends have returned to the fray... and so has an old, old enemy! And unbeknownst to all of them, their battles have woken Primus - creator of the Transformers. Unfortunately, Primus' scream upon waking has awoken an enemy from before time — an enemy who will not rest until all are destroyed — Unicron! Also available as a Previews Exclusive hardback edition, featuring a variant cover by artist Dave Gibbons! SC––FC, 7x10, 144pg $19.99 O/A HC––FC, 7x10, 144pg $24.99 ***************** TOKYOPOP Comics CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #31 by CLAMP Sakura's special project is finally complete! With the help of Eriol, she made a teddy bear with her own hands, and now she's going to give it to Yuki. But when the spirit of Clow interferes, her harmless teddy bear turns into a fearsome giant. b&w, 48pg $2.99 GUNDAM WING: G-UNIT #2 by Yadate & Tomino, & Tokita G-Unit is a side story to the Gundam Wing series, voted the most popular series in the history of anime/manga! The Stardust Knights are on the offensive and won't stop until the experimental G-Units are theirs. These renegade OZ pilots won't get away with their plan that easily, as the MOV-II colony and G-Units are under the protection of hotshot test pilot Odel Burnett. In an attempt to help, Odin Burnett joins the fray against his brother's wishes. Odel's mission goes from defense to rescue when things go awry. b&w, 48pg (2 of 12) $2.99 Graphic Novels ANGELIC LAYER VOLUME 2 GN by CLAMP Twelve-year-old Misaki is a natural at the game of Angelic Layer. She's only been at it for a few weeks, and is already moving up the tournament ladder. Though she doesn't yet know it, her Angel, Hikaru, is advanced beyond the powers of other Angels. Yet, one other player — the preschool prodigy Hatoko Kobayashi — was able to kick Misaki's butt in the first round. Has Misaki learned enough to turn the tide in round 2? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 CORRECTOR YUI VOLUME 5: DKT TP Art by Keiko Okamoto Corrector Yui is in her darkest hour. Although she found all eight Corrector Programs, Yui must still face the fearsome CPU Grosser. To make matters worse, her best friend Haruna has been turned to the dark side. The fate of Com-Net rests on Yui's shoulders in the final episode of this exciting shojo adventure. SC, 4x6, b&w $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 3 GN by Shuichi Shigeno With a little more torque and some tightening of the turns, Takumi rides his brakes with the delicate touch of an artist. The young Speed Star drives his father's Eight Six through treacherous mountain passes in a race against the Night Kids' Takeshi. It's intuitive rookie vs. seasoned street racer atop Mt. Akina, where a deadly combination of five consecutive hairpin turns put drivers to the ultimate test. As Ryosuke of the Red Suns follows behind, he studies Takumi's unorthodox moves and incredible raw talent with keen interest. He is one of many racers eager to pit their own talents against the mysterious Eight Six. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 KODOCHA VOLUME 3: SANA'S STAGE GN by Miho Obana; English adaptation by Sarah Dyer It's a season of family crises in Kodocha! Sana's school friend Tsuyoshi, the mama's boy, is now fatherless after his parents get divorced and his dad won't acknowledge him. The real bombshell drops when Sana's mom releases a new book that reveals shocking details about Sana's past. But in Kodocha, even the most shocking incidents take a turn for the bizarre, and this time is no exception. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 LOVE HINA VOLUME 5 TP by Ken Akamatsu After what seems like years of studying to get into prestigious Tokyo University, Keitaro finally gets a break. The whole gang from Hinata House takes a trip to the beach for a summer of fun in the sun. For many, a seaside vacation is the perfect place to find romance, but perennial loser Keitaro is still feeling his dream girl Naru's scorn. If he doesn't find a way to win back her affections soon, he may lose her for good to his romantic rival, Seta-san. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.99 MARS VOLUME 4 GN by Fuyumi Soryo When old friends of Rei show up at the school fair, Kira finds that she may have some heated competition for his love. His old flame, Shiori, confesses that she never gave up loving Rei, and she now wants him back. To make things worse, Kira uncovers more about Rei's dark past and his brother's suicide. Would she be better off if she just let Shiori have him? SC, 5x7, 198pg, b&w $9.99 PEACH GIRL VOLUME 6 POCKET GN by Miwa Ueda Momo has just experienced the worst night of her life. Not only did Sae ruin her intimate evening with Toji, but her scheming arch-nemesis set her up with Goro, "The Gigalo," for a one night stand she never agreed to. When Momo wakes up naked in a hotel with Goro, she is mortified. Will Toji ever forgive her and, more importantly, will she ever forgive herself? SC, 4x6, b&w $9.99 PRIEST VOLUME 2 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! In the American West, a priest named Ivan gave his soul to the demon, Temoraz. He has been granted immortality and supernatural powers that he can use to fight other devils… at least until the day comes when the demon within takes over his body for good. There's another corrupted priest on the frontier, and he's not as strong as Ivan when it comes to suppressing the demon within. When the beast bursts free from the priest's body, Ivan must stop it to kept the demon hordes in check. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 RAGNAROK VOLUME 3 GN by Myung Jin Lee; English Adaptation by Richard A. Knaak For centuries, the balance of power in the realm of Midgard has been maintained by the Assassins Guild, a group of professional killers in the Morroc Dessert who work in the name of absolute neutrality. That balance is about to be thrown into chaos. Skurai, the cursed prosecutor, has made his way to the assassins' temple, and with his bloodthirsty blade, all will taste his wrath. But only the blood of one assassin — Loki — will cure his thirst, and Loki is on assignment keeping the demon lords in check. He hasn't taken sides until now, but with war about to break out between men, gods and demons, neutrality is not an option. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 RAVE VOLUME 1 GN by Hiro Mashima For fans of Dragonball Z: A young boy and his friends set out on a fantasy adventure to save the world from evil domination! The all-powerful Dark Stone — a magical stone and ruler of the dark side — awakens after a 50-year respite. When it falls into the hands of the evil Demon Card, the world is in terrible danger. A sacred stone called Rave and its master Shiba are the only defense against the Dark Stone's evil powers. Yet, Shiba loses control over Rave when he is mortally attacked by a Demon Card assassin. With the dark side looming, a boy called Haru may be the world's single hope of revitalizing Rave and escaping the clutches of evil. SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $9.99 SAINT TAIL VOLUME 6 POCKET TP by Megumi Tachikawa By day, Meimi Haneoka is an ordinary student at St. Paulia's middle school, but by night she is Saint Tail, the magical thief who steals back treasures for their rightful owners. 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 love and, if so, for which girl? SC, 4x6, b&w $9.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA ANIME BOOK VOLUME 7 TP 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. Join Sakura as she gets trapped by the Maze Card at the local shrine and encounters a speedy little creature that doesn't look like anything you see at the zoo. It's not going to be easy, but with the Clow Book's magical guardian, Kero, and her best friend Madison by her side, Sakura just might stand a chance of becoming Cardcaptor! SC, 5x7, 148pg, b&w $14.99 STARS OF THE MONTH PEACH GIRL VOLUMES 1-3 POCKET GRAPHIC NOVELS by Miwa Ueda It's not easy being beautiful. The envy, the jealousy, the vicious rumors spread by your best friend. That's life for young Momo. While everyone thinks that Momo is a wild party girl, the reality is that she is shy, honest, and in love. Can Momo confess her love to her classmate Toji, or will her best friend Sae steal him away? It's a bittersweet drama of growing up and fitting in that will charm girls everywhere. VOL. 1 (STAR13441)—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR14015)—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 3 (STAR14882)—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $9.95 ************************** TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS THREE FINGERS GN by Rich Koslowski Top Shelf is proud to present a very unique comics project! Through a series of never- before-seen interviews and rare photos, documentary-maker Rich Koslowski reveals the horrifying true story behind the Cartoon industry and our most celebrated cartoon actors — the story that Hollywood doesn't want you to see! Told in the same style as a Ken Burns documentary, with interviews of 'toon stars today as well as historical "file footage" of the early years, this work of fiction will forever change the way you think of those beloved characters in the white gloves… Rich Koslowski has worked in the Animation and Comic Book industry for the past 12 years. Best known for his three-time, Eisner-nominated work on his self-published parody title The 3 Geeks, this ground- breaking graphic novel is sure to appeal to everyone! SC, 9x11, 144pg, b&w $14.95 LAND OF O #1 by Michael Slack Top Shelf proudly presents Michael Slack's Xeric Award-winning comic, Land of O — a stunning debut of dark, humorous short stories. Set in a dystopian third world America, the Land of O is 32 pages of amazingly rendered graphite illustrations. Chronicling the lives of a cast of repulsive characters living in the fallout of glutinous over consumption, greedy global capitalism, and excessive genetic tinkering, this debut is not to be missed! b&w, 32pg $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH JAMES KOCHALKA'S SKETCHBOOK DIARIES VOLUME 2 by James Kochalka Following the incredible success of his first diary sketchbook, Top Shelf is proud to announce year two of James Kochalka's Sketchbook Diary. Since October 1998, James Kochalka has kept a daily diary, drawn in comic strip form in his sketchbook. Drawn with relaxed and beautiful brushwork, these charming and addictive strips perfectly capture the rhythm of daily life. From the hilarious to the sad, from the poetic to the drunken, these strips offer a direct and intimate portrait of the life of one of America's most important alternative cartoonists. This ambitious volume collects the second full year of Kochalka's diary, including his infamous rock tour of Scandinavia. (STAR15571) SC, 8x8, 96pg, b&w $7.95 BOX OFFICE POISON COMPLETE EDITION TP by Alex Robinson Alex Robinson's completely natural and inspiring knack for dialogue has made his story of dreary jobs, comic books, love, sex, messy apartments, girlfriends (and the lack thereof), undisclosed pasts, and crusty old professionals one of the most delightful and whimsical books to hit the stands in years. This is an eloquent story that playfully examines the nuances of human mating rituals and also provides a clever commentary on the comics industry itself. (STAR13562) SC, 6x9, 608pg, b&w $29.95 THE COLLECTED HUTCH OWEN by Tom Hart The Collected Hutch Owen is at once hilarious and enraged, snotty, and smart. These acclaimed dregs-of-society farces skewer the multinational, mega-merging, corporate forces that control our lives. Tom Hart's popular vagrant/rebel, Hutch Owen, rages while the world around him builds, merges, attends marketing seminars. Here are the two previously published tales, with two brand new, full-length, never-before-seen stories. (STAR12449) SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $14.95 GOODBYE CHUNKY RICE by Craig Thompson A Dr. Seuss-ian cast of colorful characters and lush cartoon-y brushwork shape this adventurous story of human connection and loss, with charm and fun. This stunning book-length debut is a quiet picture novella of a small turtle leaving his home and his mouse friend. Chunky's journey to find himself shows the deeper meaning of life. It is a quirky fervent tale of human loss and connection. Last chance to order the original edition! (STAR10649) SC, 128pg, b&w $14.95 A COMPLETE LOWLIFE TP—REVISED EDITION by Ed Brubaker Witty and poignant, this collection of semi-autobiographical tales focuses on love, despair, lost friendships, and the murky morality of stealing from work. Lowlife dissects the Slacker/Gen X lifestyle from the inside out, bringing a great amount of humanity to the process along the way. (STAR13579) SC, 6x9, 112pg, b&w $12.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE SOAP LADY HC by Reneé French Inspired by a real saponified ("turned to soap") female mummy that resides in the Mutter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Reneé French's all-new, feature- length picture book, The Soap Lady, is a wonderfully entrancing and eccentric tale about a boy, a monster, a ventriloquist dummy, a number of bloodthirsty townspeople, and those soap horns your mom used to give you in the bubble bath. A sweet and yet unsettling story about love, loss and friendship, illustrated in the gorgeously detailed and soft-textured signature style of French. HC, 8x8, 112pg, b&w $19.95 ********************* TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS LEFT BEHIND GN COLLECTION by Jerry Jenkins & Tim La Haye The illustrated Left Behind offers in one exciting book the complete contents of Volumes 1-5 of the Left Behind graphic novel Book 1. The unique compilation presents a dramatic retelling of Jerry Jenkins' and Tim La Haye's best-selling fiction in a new format. SC, 6x9, 224pg, FC $14.99 TRIBULATION FORCE VOLUME 5 GN by Augustyn, Lopresti, & Emberlin As the world begins to slide toward corruption and degradation, the Trib Force grows ever closer as they bravely face disturbing violence and tragedy. Their task is clear, and their goal nothing less than to stand and fight the enemies of God during the most chaotic years the planet will ever see. SC, 7x10, FC $5.99 VAMPEROTICA ENTERTAINMENT VAMPEROTICA TP SIGNATURE SET This collector's set contains three Vamperotica trade paperbacks, each signed by Vamperotica creator Kirk Lindo. The set includes: Vamperotica: Slave To Love, Vamperotica: Blood of the Impaler, and another randomly selected trade paperback. Each TP will also contain a Vamperotica trading card! (CAUT: 2) Set (x3), b&w SRP: $19.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS THE SPIDER: SCAVENGERS OF THE SLAUGHTERED SACRIFICES SC by Don McGregor & Gene Colan; cover by Gene Colan & Neal Adams Slaughterhouse Skeleton is turning the most macabre murders created for movies and television into bloody reality throughout Manhattan! Xinda, Barbarian Queen crucified atop the Chrysler Building! a deadly re-enactment from the hit animated series, North By Northwest Park at the Lincoln Center! The killer, a satanic demon called Slaughterhouse Skeleton, appears to be inspired by the foe from another popular TV series, Tiffany, the Werewolf Whacker! It isn't until Wentworth — as his masked-renegade alter ego, The Spider, invades the private estate of Steven Streisand, that both realize how incredibly far-reaching and utterly devastating these brutal acts will become! Who is behind them and why? (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 100pg, b&w $14.95 JESSIE JAMES: THE CLASSIC WESTERN COLLECTION HC EDITIONS by Joe Kubert & Carmine Infantino America's #1 outlaw, Jesse James rides a danger trail after a fortune in Apache gold in, "Apache Treasure!" Shooting a path through posses and Pinkerton detectives, Frank and Jesse James ride over the Kansas-Missouri border. Riding to meet them with blazing six- guns is a beautiful lady outlaw in "The James Boys' Revenge!" Gunsmoke, Maverick, Bonanza, Have Gun; Will Travel, The Rifleman: the 1950s spawned the greatest Western stories ever! This graphic novel collects, for the first time, the classic 1950s outlaw stories of the often-heroic Jesse James, by comic book legends Joe Kubert and Carmine Infantino! Also available in a deluxe limited hardcover edition, signed by Kubert and Infantino! (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 100pg, b&w $27.95 DLX/HC, 7x10, 100pg, b&w $39.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE JOHN ROMITA SKETCHBOOK HC As artist, plot consultant, and art director, Romita became an institution at Marvel Comics. This sketchbook reveals the artist's classic super-hero, advertising art, unpublished personal works, and good girl art. Hundreds of vintage, new, and unpublished drawings are included. The text addresses both his career and his technique, including his tricks of the trade! Includes a wraparound dustjacket, bonus essay, and a gold embossed leatherette cover. (STAR15402) HC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $27.95 ****************** VEROTIK VEROTIK WORLD #1 by Glenn Danzig, Bill Sienkiewicz, & Rafa Garres This all-new anthology of short stories features some of Verotiks's most notorious characters. In the first story, writer Glenn Danzig teams with comics legend Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin) for a disturbing and unnerving journey into the world of "Akuma-She." Then, Spanish artist Rafa Garres teams with Danzig for some bayou juju in an all-new "Kulev, Voodoo Queen." Plus, some other surprises! MATURE READERS b&w $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SATANIKA EMOND LOGO GIRL T-SHIRTS Brand-new Satanika shirt featuring the art of Martin Emond. Full color on black tee. This limited edition shirt is guaranteed not to offend (at least not many), as it has the new comic logo for the Satanika mini-series. BABYDOLL $19.95 O/A REG.—L-XL $19.95 O/A AKUMA SHE T-SHIRT Martin Emond's image of Verotik's resident evil girl Akume-She! From the cover of her own Akuma-She Illustrations, this image graces the front of an all-black T-shirt. M-XL $19.95 ***************** VIZ COMMUNICATIONS THE OFFICIAL HAMTARO HANDBOOK created by Ritsuko Kawai When ten-year old Laura moves to a new town, she's not the only one who has to make new friends. Her pet hamster, Hamtaro, also needs to get used to new surroundings and find new hamster friends. Meet Hamtaro and his gang of hamster pals, known as "The Ham-Ham Gang," as they join forces to help Laura solve various problems and embark on countless adventures. Currently one of Japan's hottest children's television programs, Hamtaro makes its U.S. debut on the Cartoon Network in June 2002. The Official Hamtaro Handbook is a comprehensive introduction to the series, with biographies of all the characters, a synopsis and guide to each episode, the words to the theme song, and a lesson of the official Hamtaro Dance. Plus, stickers and a Hamtaro comic! SC, 80pg, FC $11.95 HAMTARO PUNCH-OUT ACTIVITY BOOK created by Ritsuko Kawai The Hamtaro Punch-Out Activity Book contains a cardboard clubhouse and characters for kids to build and play with, as well as mazes, games, stories, and other activities! Be the first of your pals to ham it up with the hamster bunch! SC, 36pg, FC $11.95 HAMTARO HAMSTER CARE GUIDE Created by Ritsuko Kawai When ten-year-old Laura moves to a new town, she's not the only one who has to make new friends. Her pet hamster, Hamtaro, also needs to get used to his new surroundings and find new hamster friends. Meet Hamtaro and his gang of hamster pals, known as "The Ham-Ham Gang", as they join forces to help Laura solve various problems and embark on countless adventures. Currently one of Japan's hottest children's television programs (where it is known as Hamutaro), Hamtaro makes its U.S. debut on Cartoon Network in June 2002! This adorable book teaches children how to choose and raise a hamster. Filled with lots of fun photos of hamsters in precarious situations! See all the ham-hams around the house, around the yard, and even in grocery stores! Plus: special tips on how to keep your hamster healthy. FC, 64pg $10.95 THE OFFICIAL HAMTARO TRADING CARD GUIDE Created by Ritsuko Kawai This box set is a full-color "how-to" on the official Hamtaro card game, including rules, strategies and more! Comes in a color slipcover. Box Set $14.95 HAMTARO ORIGAMI BOOK Created by Ritsuko Kawai Kids love making things, and what better way to make things than with Hamtaro origami? Now children can make all their favorite Hamtaro characters by folding paper in the traditional Japanese art of origami! Includes 80 colorful pages of origami paper imprinted with Hamtaro characters and simple, straightforward instructions for beginners. This is a softcover activity book for children that will satisfy children and their parents alike. Pre-printed paper and instructions direct readers in creating three- dimensional figures of Hamtaro, Pashimina, Bijou, Maxwell, and other Hamtaro characters, as well as characters they dream up on their own! This colorful kit is perfect for teaching kids hand-eye coordination and problem solving. FC, 80pg $9.95 MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY VOLUME 6: GOLD & SILVER TP by Yumi Tsukirino Eevee has a major crush on another Eevee, but the target of its affection is way too shy to introduce itself. Can Hazel and Coconut help love bloom between the two Eevee? Then, Ditto is good at mimicking Pokémon, but can it do a human? Plus, Hazel finds an egg floating down the river and takes it upon herself to care for it. Will this egg hatch or become breakfast for the Pokémon? NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. SC, 168pg, b&w $13.95 POKÉMON ADVENTURES VOLUME 6: THE CAVE CAMPAIGN TP by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO To battle the incredible strength of the Elite Four, crusading gym leaders Green, Blue, and Bill must team up with their old archenemies in Team Rocket if they hope to stand a chance! See the best of the best in the Pokémon world clash in one titanic battle! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. SC, 192pg, b&w $13.95 POKÉMON ADVENTURES PART 7 #5: PRIMARY COLORS by MATO Lance gets the eighth badge, all he needs to carry out his fiendish plot to rid the world of humanity, and with the power he creates a dragon Pokémon made of pure energy! Red, Green and Blue are able to unite, but the only one who can stop Lance is Yellow — and his only Pokémon are Butterfree and Pikachu! NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. b&w, 48pg (5 of 5) $4.95 POKÉMON GOLD AND SILVER TALES Viz presents two new Pokémon Tales, starring the newest characters in the Poké-verse from the Gold & Silver edition game, written and illustrated in color by Japan's greatest artists. Created with the care and attention of classic children's books, these stories will delight Pokémon-loving kids and parents alike. Volume 8: Look Out Houndour (by Akihito Toda & Midori Harada): Will Houndour ever learn to look before it leaps!? Volume 9: Corsola's Brave New World (by Akihito Toda,& Tomokazu Komiya): Corsola explores an exciting new world above the water, just as Aipom discovers a fascinating world beneath the waves. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. VOL. 8: LOOK OUT HONDOUR––FC, 4x6, 18pg $5.50 VOL. 9: CORSOLA'S BRAVE NEW WORLD––FC, 4x6, 18pg $5.50 MEDABOTS PART 3 #1 by Horumarin Salty and Ikki meet a talking bird who asks them to take him to Dr. Aki, the father of Medabots. They go to the Medabot corporation and Metabee gets himself into a raging robattle with an experimental flying Medabot. If Metabee wins he'll get some flying medaparts of his own. b&w, 40pg (1 of 4) $2.75 MEDABOTS PART 3 #2 by Horumarin Koji throws a party and everyone's invited! But in the middle of all the fun, Rokusho goes on rampage. With all the oil-spilling and medapart carnage going on, it's a perfect opportunity for the Rubberobo Gang to cause some trouble. b&w, 40pg (2 of 4) $2.75 SPIRITED AWAY VOLUME 2 by Hayao Miyazaki In this volume: Chihiro encounters the old arachnoid Kamaji and his bizarre army of soot balls who keep the hot water running. Chihiro tries to help but she's not really suited for this kind of work. When Lin the slug girl comes to deliver lunch, though, Kamaji tells her to take Chihiro with her. Lin introduces Chihiro to the bizarre bathhouse wonderland where she works and to her boss, the giant-size matriarch Yu-baba. After a demonstration of her powers, Yu-baba renames Chihiro "Sen" and puts her to work. Sen goes through a grueling first day of scrubbing floors and being made fun of by the other workers for being human, but she forges on. In the middle of the day, while everyone's asleep, she sneaks outside to meet Haku... SC, 168pg, FC $9.95 ZOIDS #7: CHAOTIC CENTURY by Michiro Ueyama The battle is set and the pieces are in place for the final showdown between Van and Raven over the secrets of the port town and the fate of the rare ZOID Wendeen. Then, Van, Zeke, and Fiona get Moonbay, Irvine, and Rebecca to accompany them on a long trip over the ocean to the capital city of the Republic. But before their giant, turtle-like ZOID, Kracken, can carry them there, they are confronted with a pint-sized know-it-all by the name of Melissa Su, and an underwater minefield that a Kracken can't possibly avoid! Can Van, Zeke, and the Shield Liger Caesar find a solution? SC, 80pg, b&w $5.95 ANIMERICA VOLUME 10 #9 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, PC $4.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA SEPTEMBER 2002 VOLUME 5 #9 AE brings you an overview of some of the best doubled up heroes and villains! Plus: Manga! Mint to Bokura: the extremely popular shôjo manga debuts!; Fushigi Yûgi: Mitsukake's cover is blown! Now Miaka has to flee the Chinese Amazons! Video Girl Ai: Yota and Nobuko's relationship comes down to this one meeting! Steam Detectives: Hamsters are so cute, until they become thieves! Chicago: How are Rei's past and a school bus kidnapping related? Revolutionary Girl Utena: Utena in a dress?! Anthy living with Touga? Marionette Generation: Izumi meets a fan who haunts his dreams! Magazine, 136pg, b&w $4.95 THE ALL-NEW TENCHI MUYÔ! PART 1 #4 by Hitoshi Okuda Mihoshi, Solar System Regional Officer of the Galaxy Police, has even more problems than Tenchi. First, she's got a full-time job. Second, even though she's an alien, she's practically the only person in the house who can't fly, walk through walls, survive nuclear explosions, or resist the gravitational force of a black hole with sheer muscle power. Now if only she could keep from crashing her spaceship into the house every time she lands... a fact which is about to drive her housemate Ryoko into kicking Mihoshi out for good! b&w, 32pg (4 of 5) $2.95 BASTARD!! #9: VAMPIRE by Kazushi Hagiwara Part 1 of 2. Who's the greatest undead ally of the Dark Armies of Chaos? Who's the mighty vampire with the high-pitched singing voice? It's King Dai-Amon, the scourge of the night — and now he craves power by killing Dark Schneider and drinking Tia Noto Yoko's blood! Werewolves and undead are hurled at our heroes as they make their way through the dark mountains to reinforce the defenders of Metallicana — and Dark Schneider, the bastard wizard who might save them, is trapped within his wimpy alter ego! Each issue of Bastard!! contains heavy metal & RPG reviews! MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $3.95 THE BIG O PART 2 #2 by Hajime Yatate & Hitoshi Ariga On the foggy seas around the port of Paradigm City, a ghost fleet of military warships still follows their orders from 40 years ago, before the Age of Forgetfulness. A beautiful and mysterious woman, Casey Jenkins, asks Roger Smith to help negotiate with the commanders — or computers — of the fleet, sending them both out onto treacherous waters where even the Big O fears to tread. b&w, 48pg (2 of 4) $3.50 CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND PART 3 #3 by Yû Watase The Yûki Urakawa story comes to a tragic fiery end. As Yûhi recovers from the wounds he received protecting Aya, his father and brother come for a visit and we learn more about Yûhi's background. Caught in an emotional moment, Yûhi confesses his undying love for Aya. The love triangle soap opera plot thickens! b&w, 48pg (3 of 4) $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH ANIME ART GALLERY: THE ART OF CERES CELESTIAL LEGEND by Yû Watase Yû Watase's works have been recognized worldwide and her reputation for excellence continues in this stunning art book collection. Included is information on nearly every character in this riveting series! You'll find page after page features lush, full-color, full- page artwork as well as beautiful work in black and white of all of your favorite characters from her latest series. Also included are detailed charts on every relationship (and love triangle) within this engrossing storyline. (STAR15556) SC, 120pg, PC $24.95 ******************** DRAGONBALL Z PART 5 #8 by Akira Toriyama Even with the Kaiô-ken technique multiplying his natural strength by 20, Goku is no match for Freeza. His only hope is to form the "Genki-dama" — a power sphere gathered from the life energy of the plants and animals on Namek and the surrounding worlds! That is, if Goku can stay alive long enough to do it... NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 48pg (8 of 12) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 8 TP by Akira Toriyama The seven wish-granting Dragon Balls are in the hands of evil emperor Freeza! To stop him from becoming immortal, Gohan and Kuririn — and their unlikely ally Vegeta — must defeat the Ginyu Force, the four (formerly five) greatest fighters in the galaxy. But it doesn't look good. Printed in the authentic right-to-left Japanese format. (STAR15396) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. SC, 192pg, b&w $12.95 ***************** DRAGON BALL, PART 5 #3 by Akira Toriyama In a fierce battle between the shorter students of the Crane and Turtle Schools, Kuririn pulls out a kamehameha while Chaozu reveals HIS special attack — the Dodon-pa blast! But where did Chaozu learn the Dodon-pa, the signature move of Taopaipai, the evil assassin!? Then, in the fourth match, Goku faces the super kickboxer Panpoot! NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 48pg (3 of 7) $2.95 INU-YASHA PART 7 #1 by Rumiko Takahashi Totosai comes to Inu-Yasha for protection against Inu-Yasha's brother Seshomaru, who has a sword powerful enough to give life, instead of taking it away! What Seshomaru wants is the complete opposite — one as powerful as Inu-Yasha's! Will these two battle it out to the end? Find out in the next story by manga great Rumiko Takahashi! b&w, 40pg (1 of 8) $2.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0079 VOLUME 6 TP by Kazuhisa Kondo While the White Base is docked in Belfast for repair and resupply, Char launches an attack from the sea! Then, White Base heads across the Atlantic to the Federation's South American headquarters located at Jaburo to deliver the Gundam and its battle data. Little does the crew know that Char has no intention of letting the Federation have its Gundam back in one piece, and now the battle for Jaburo has begun! SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GUNDAM: THE OFFICIAL GUIDE Did you know that there have been nine Gundam TV series, eight movies, and four original video series produced in Japan? This official guide will tell you which worlds are which, introduce the heroes and villains, how the science works in the Gundam world, and more! Plus, you'll get a rundown on all the fantastic model kits based on the series, and which ones you'll definitely want to have! You'll want to hang onto this invaluable reference guide to the incredible world of Gundam! The ultimate guide to one of the most popular anime shows to hit U.S. television! Covering all the Gundam series, this official guide features plot details, mecha specs, and a comprehensive list of toys and kits available in the U.S. and Japan! (STAR15570) SC, 128pg, FC $12.95 ****************** NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PART 7 #4 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto With a single blast, the Angel Zeruel nearly destroys the pyramidal surface structure of NERV HQ; on the floor of the Geofront, Rei has the desperation of a suicide bomber, charging the Angel with a tactical nuke in her Eva's hand! And as the Dummy Plug system fails, Gendo is astonished to see one person's face repeated over and over again on his control monitors. Two versions available — the regular Neon Genesis Evangelion 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 (4 of 7) $2.95 COLLECTOR'S ED.—b&w, 32pg (4 of 7) $2.95 RANMA 1/2 PART 11 #6 by Rumiko Takahashi What's with all this fighting?! Gosunkugi buys a mail-order powersuit to impress the ladies (Akane in particular) and takes on Ranma in the process! The suit won't come off him until he throws a punch to someone he hates. Then, Lime and Mint show up on the scene, and are fast and strong. Guess what they're fighting about… more gals! b&w, 32pg (6 of 11) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RANMA 1/2 CAPPUCCINO MUG Forget all those hand-painted Basque cups from trendy cafes — this is the coolest mug for your hottest liquids! The oversized ceramic mug features a colorful wraparound image of all your favorite characters in full color. Raise your mug to Ranma every time you take a sip! Mug $9.95 ***************** SILENT MÖBIUS VOLUME 8: ADVENT TP by Kia Asamiya It has been a full year since Roy's death and the A.M.P. each receive and e-mail from a woman claiming to be Katsumi. Suspicious of a proposed junkyard rendezvous, their old friend's appearance only confirms that Katsumi has become corrupted by Nemesis! Now, the A.M.P. must develop strategies against an enemy that knows them better than they know themselves! SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 SILENT MÖBIUS: BLOOD PART 11 #2 by Kia Asamiya While Kiddy, Lum Cheng, and Lebia investigate the cyclotron, which is being reactivated by Nemesis for the Gaia Project, Superintendent Rally has a secret meeting with — none other than Ganossa himself! They strike a deal, but what does Ganossa want and what will Rally have to sacrifice? b&w, 40pg (2 of 5) $2.95 VAGABOND PART 1 #10 by Takehiko Inoue Musashi sets out to test his skill against the famed Hozoin Spear technique. But Gion Toji, from the Yoshioka school, is hot on his trail and beats Musashi to the Hozoin temple. Is Musashi tough enough to take on Gion and the monks of the Hozoin temple? MATURE READERS b&w, 88pg $4.95 X/1999 VOLUME 8: CRESCENDO TP by CLAMP Three mysterious men arrive at Fûma and Kotori's house and announce themselves as the directors of CLAMP Academy, a school designed for the express purpose of protecting the second sacred sword until "The Day To Come." After arriving, Kamui watches a final message left by his aunt imploring him to choose his own destiny in the battle ahead. Will Kamui choose to protect the present as a Dragon of Heaven or will he vie for change as a Dragon of Earth? SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 VIZ IN MAGAZINE AUGUST 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 STARS OF THE MONTH BANANA FISH VOLUME 6 TP by Akimi Yoshida This volume: Ash is enraged and horrified when Prof. Dawson reveals who was used as a guinea pig for the drug "Banana Fish." The Chinese mob has betrayed Shorter Wong along with Eiji, whose fate, it seems, is to become Papa Dino's concubine. As both Shorter and Ash's boys plan a raid to rescue their bosses, Ash, chained, is to witness the effects of Banana Fish upon his friends. Will he be forced to kill then to save them from a fate worse than death? (STAR15386) MATURE READERS SC, 184pg, b&w $15.95 SANCTUARY TP'S by Sho Fumimura & Ryoichi Ikegami Sophisticated crime drama by Sho Fumimura and Ryoichi Ikegami (artist of Crying Freeman & Mai The Psychic Girl). Two handsome, ruthless young men vow to transform the destiny of Japan by any means. As children, they survived the horrors of the Cambodian killing fields together. Now, are they powerful enough to rise to the top of the Japanese Parliament and the Yakuza crime syndicate? VOL. 1 (STAR00920)––SC, 5x7, b&w $16.95 VOL. 2 (STAR01632)––SC, 5x7, b&w $16.95 VOL. 3 (STAR01633)––SC, 5x7, b&w $17.95 VOL. 4 (STAR01006)––SC, 5x7, b&w $17.95 VOL. 5 (STAR04684)––SC, 5x7, b&w $17.95 VOL. 6 (STAR02383)––SC, 5x7, b&w $17.95 VOL. 7 (STAR06036)––SC, 5x7, b&w $16.95 VOL. 8 (STAR06691)––SC, 5x7, b&w $16.95 VOL. 9 (STAR06908)––SC, 5x7, b&w $16.95 ***************** WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS THE COLLECTED CREAM & SUGAR VOLUME 1 TP by Solomon Russell SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 WHAM COMICS GIRLS IN WHITE #1 by German Mora Seven years has passed since the Big Change. The city has a new face, and the people are living in better times. The government has given everyone equal opportunities in life! Now everyone can report to the "Office" and get a job. Mate knows the "Office." And she doesn't like it. Two years has passed, and she's always getting rejected when applying for a job as a designer. If she doesn't find anything in six months, she'll be given a job that isn't very nice. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XII #5 (May022383) FC, 40pg $2.95 XXXENOPHILE BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH THE XXXENOPHILE COLLECTION VOLUME 4 by Phil Foglio & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) (STAR09595) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC $9.95 XXXENOPHILE COLLECTION VOLUME 5 by Phil Foglio & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) (STAR08103) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 72pg, b&w $10.95 XXXENOPHILE COLLECTION VOLUME 6 by Phil Foglio & Brian Snoddy SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) (STAR10974) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $12.95 ***************** MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #96 The big guns of summer are here for a "don't you dare miss it" issue of CBM! Terry and the Pirates. Steve Canyon. Milton Caniff. Legendary names, demanding a serious investigation as Comic Book Marketplace #96 opens the world and work of this renowned creator for new readers and experienced fans alike! CBM #96 also features an in-depth look at the artistry of Marc Hempel and his new mini-series, Naked Brain. Whether through his work on Sandman, Breathtaker, Mars or elsewhere, fans, followers and fellow artists have come to expect the most from his distinctive, thought-provoking artwork. The Shield is back! Archie's publishing a long awaited collection of the original stories featuring the first patriotic character, The Shield, and CBM has the scoop on this highly anticipated project. Special note: Both cover versions of CBM #96 include a special flip cover featuring The Shield! PLUS: CGC – 2 years later! Cover A: Milton Caniff—B&W with Color Gallery $5.95 Cover B: Marc Hempel—B&W with Color Gallery $5.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES COMIC SHOP NEWS #790-794 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly publication about comics. Each issue is 8 pages, full color. Weekly features include "CSNsider" (the latest in comics news) and "Ins & Outs," which chronicles major comings and goings. Other features include the "CSNquiry: What's Next?," monthly Hot Picks, gaming news, First Issue Checklist, and the only monthly, alphabetical checklist of everything available including Diamond item codes for easier ordering! Fresh, fast, and fun, CSN proves every week why it has been comics #1 publication for 15 years. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1501 The strange pairings of The Brave and the Bold had Batman team up with numerous denizens of the DC universe. Jack Abramowitz examines some of the weirdest, including several with Sgt. Rock. He's joined with regular columnists Andrew Smith, Peter David, Craig Shutt, and Tony Isabella. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1502 Comic-Con International Post-Con Report! Many exciting events and announcements are made each year at the San Diego show, and this issue provides the highlights. All this and columns by Craig Shutt, Peter David, Tony Isabella, and Andrew Smith make this an issue you'll want to collect as well. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1503 October offerings! CBG's Retailer Review panel looks at comics scheduled to ship in October. Columns by Peter David, Tony Isabella, Andrew Smith, and Craig Shutt make this a can't-miss issue. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1504 Back to School with Mr. Silver Age! Mr. Silver Age sharpens his pencils, picks up his school supplies, and gets ready to head back to school with a special feature this issue. He's joined by fellow columnists Andrew Smith, Tony Isabella, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.50 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #148 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 #197 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 I HAVE TO LIVE WITH THIS GUY! TP Will Eisner does what?! Alan Moore said that?! Dave Sim is really like that?! Take a deep look into what it's been like living with comic book creators over the past 60 years, with the people who know them best! This trade paperback explores the lives of the partners and wives of Will Eisner, Alan Moore, Stan Lee, Joe Kubert, Harvey Kurtzman, John Romita, Gene Colan, Dan DeCarlo, Dick Ayers, Archie Goodwin, Ric Estrada, Dave Sim, Howard Cruse, Dave Cooper, and more! In addition to sharing memories and anecdotes you'll find nowhere else, their better halves have opened up private files to unearth personal photos, mementos, and never-before-seen art by the top creators in comics! Once you've read this book, you'll see: You only thought you knew them! (TwoMorrows Publishing) SC, 8x11, 192pg, b&w $19.95 THE JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #36 TJKC celebrates the 40th anniversary of Thor! To start things off, there's two incredible color Kirby Thor covers (one inked by Mike Royer)! Inside, Joe Sinnott and John Romita, Jr. weigh-in on their Thor work with new interviews, and we proudly present a never-before-published 1969 interview with Jack Kirby, conducted by Shel Dorf! There's also voluminous coverage of everyone's favorite Thunder God, including a look at the "real" Norse gods, and an exhaustive examination of Jack and Stan's Tales of Asgard! Usual columnists Mark Evanier and Adam McGovern are also here, and to celebrate Thor's 40th birthday, we're featuring 40 pages of Kirby Thor pencils, including an amazing Kirby Art Gallery at tabloid size, with pin-ups, covers, and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Tabloid Format, 10x14, 80pg, b&w $9.95 SKETCH MAGAZINE #16 Sketch Magazine offers readers the most in-depth J. Scott Campbell interview in print. From Danger Girl to his much-anticipated latest project J. Scott gives Sketch readers the skinny on his experiences in the comic book industry. In addition, with columns on digital coloring, illustrating, scripting, etc…, Sketch will supply all the "How To's" that both old and new comic creators will find informative and entertaining. (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 TRIPWIRE MAGAZINE AT 10 To celebrate their first ten years, and to set the scene for the next Volume (starting in October 2002), Tripwire has put together one hell of a birthday bash! Topped off with a brand new Ashley Wood painting, Tripwire At Ten… collects the cream of its interviews, features and opinion pieces from 1992 to today. Long before they worked on the X-Men books, creators like Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Peter Milligan and Duncan Fegredo spoke to Tripwire. Tripwire At Ten… includes interviews with Grant Morrison (New X- Men), Peter Milligan (X-Force), Alan Moore (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), Kevin Smith (Green Arrow), Mike Mignola (Hellboy), Brian Bendis (Ultimate Spider- Man), Will Eisner (Contract With God), Tony Harris (Obergeist), Frank Miller (Dark Knight Strikes Again), James Robinson (Starman), Greg Rucka (Elektra, Detective Comics), and many more! This book also contains a brand new illustration gallery, with never-before-seen work by Mignola, Sale, Harris, Fegredo, Sean Philips, and more, and new journalistic contributions from some of the industry's biggest names. Also represented for the first time will be a selection of opinion columns from the likes of Warren Ellis, Mark Millar, and Grant Morrison! Tripwire At Ten… at a hefty 152 pages, will be a must buy for anyone interested in the last ten years of the comics industry and where its future will lie. (Tripwire Comics & Music) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 152pg, b&w $14.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES 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 (#210)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL (#146)—Magazine, FC $4.99 FOOTBALL (#150)—Magazine, FC $4.99 HOCKEY (#143)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#97)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BECKETT DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTOR #22 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 $5.99 BECKETT'S BEST OF DRAGONBALL Z QUARTERLY #5 This brand-new quarterly magazine includes all the best info from the monthly DBZ magazine, plus special surprises! Also includes a complete DBZ timeline, an exhaustive DBZ character guide, collectible card game coverage, cartoon and toy reviews, a free DBZ poster, cool prizes, contests, and more! (Beckett's Publications) Magazine, 116pg, FC $9.99 BECKETT POKÉMON & YU GI OH COLLECTOR #4 Delivering the two hottest collectible properties in one power-packed magazine, featuring a special Yu-Gi-Oh flip cover and content each month! Offering fresh, creative, and fun articles and columns on the latest and greatest Pokémon products. Fans and collectors still receive Yu Gi Oh coverage, with 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! Monthly. (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 BECKETT'S BASKETBALL CARD PLUS #4-5 TPS These new quarterly publications are packed with essential collecting information. Help yourself bridge the information gap that exists between monthly and yearly Beckett price guides. These Card Plus editions contain pricing information, including commons and parallels. Plus, card photos, in-depth set information, and related editorial coverage complete the package. (Beckett's Publications) BASKETBALL #4—SC $9.99 BASEBALL #5—SC $9.99 FOOTBALL #4—SC $9.99 DIE-CAST DIGEST #17 JULY 2002 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 LEE'S TOY REVIEW #119 SEPTEMBER 2002 Featured: "Meet Your Maker" interview with Lucasfilm Licensing! Find out who's pulling the strings in the Star Wars toy galaxy! Also featured: Part 2 of Lee's He-Man & Masters of the Universe Pull-Out Guide, with all-new additions — the most complete guide to He-Man and Masters of the Universe toys available in the known… Universe! 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! (Lee's Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 MODEL MANIACS #4 Essential information for the hardcore model builder! Articles include "Never Fear, Smith Is Here"; "The Dream Is Over" showcasing a John Lennon kit; "The Grim Rocker"; "Maniacs Spotlight": "The Basics of Dry-Brushing"; "Animated Batman"; the Model Maniacs Model Contest Winners, and more! (Chiller Theatre) Magazine, 64pg $5.95 NON-SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 13 #5 Features include "New Card Review," "Non-Sports Shorts Timeline," "We Hear You," "Finder Keepers," "Promo Column," and the new "Cards Online Column." And, don't miss the 30-page price guide in every issue! (Non-Sport Update) Magazine, 88pg, PC $4.50 SPORTSCARD MARKET REPORT OCTOBER 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 AUGUST 2002 Correspondents from around the world make contributions, and AFD's regular departments give news on new product announcements, international markets, Action News Briefs, and the Star Wars Update! (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOY CARS AND MODELS MAGAZINE VOLUME 5 #10 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 #287-288 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, PC $4.50 TUFF STUFF #10 OCTOBER 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 #300 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 OCTOBER 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 #21 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 OCTOBER 2002 With faster graphics, better hardware, and the full resources of the largest software company in the world, Microsoft's X Box 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 X Box Magazine. As well as providing news, reviews, and previews covering the whole world of X Box, the magazine's cover-mounted DVD will be the source of exclusive playable X Box game demos. The X Box is the future of gaming. The Official X Box Magazine is the future of game magazines. (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $8.99 PC GAMER MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM OCTOBER 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 #10 OCTOBER 2002 100% Playstation… 100% Independent! PSM Magazine is the place to turn to for everything in the world of Playstation 2! Each issue include the latest news from the U.S. and Japan, software reviews and previews, strategy guides to the hottest games, cheats and codes, letters, and exclusive covers illustrated by some of the comic industry hottest creators! (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 WHITE DWARF #271 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 007 MAGAZINE #38 Prisoner 007? Will Die Another Day be the Bond movie that breaks exciting new ground? 007 Magazine examines everything known about Bond 20 — the most secret 007 movie made to date and reveals some startling facts with exclusive behind-the-scene photographs. In "Bang on Time," you'll get a look at a timepiece worn by agent 007 over his 40-year cinematic history, together with the exciting new range of Bond themed Swatch watches released throughout 2002. We also feature an exclusive picture-packed interview with Richard 'Jaws' Kiel, probably the most fondly remembered Bond villain henchman of all. Plus, great rare photos and coverage of everything that is Bond! Available in a Newsstand edition featuring Pierce Brosnan, and a Previews Exclusive edition featuring Halle Berry. (Bond Fan Club) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND—Magazine $12.00 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine $12.00 3D WORLD MAGAZINE #29 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 ASIAN CULT CINEMA #36 This issue is dedicated to Asian Female Super Heroes, with in-depth articles and pictorials of both Japanese and Chinese Fighting Divas! Also: an interview with Exorsister director Takao Nakano, and very revealing photos of Sukeban Deka starlet, Yuka Ohnishi! Plus much more. Glossy. color. Digest, FC $6.00 BITE ME! MAGAZINE #10 Bite Me! is the UK's only magazine for people who like vampires, the supernatural and things that go bump in the night! In this issue: Razor Blade Smile 2 and the British vampire scene; Interviews with vampire and paranormal experts; I Am Drakkula — A true story; on the trail of the Monster of Glamis Castle; Werewolves. Includes regular reports on horror-related events throughout the UK and the world, including the London Vampire Group and Scottish Vampyre Society. Magazine, PC $6.95 CASTLE OF FRANKENSTEIN #32 Issue #33 looks at Abbot and Costello Meet Frankenstein, with an in-depth article and many rare photos. Plus, The Invisible Agent and The Invisible Man's Revenge are featured in "Universal's Invisible Thrillers Part Two." "The Frankenstein Video Movie Guide" features capsulized information on classic horror and science fiction movies starting with the letter L. Fahrmann Maria Meets The Strangler of the Swamp explores director Frank Wysbar movies. And the original CoF is remembered in "Castle Fever!" (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) Magazine $6.00 CHILLER THEATRE #16 This issue features: "Retrospect: The Atomic Submarine"; and interview with Beverly Washburn (Spider Baby); "The Story of Acquanetta"; "William Castle and The Tingler." Plus, George Romero's "Pennsylvania — A Horror Travelogue." Also includes an interview with David Carradine (Kung Fu), and John Saxon (Enter the Dragon). (8795) Magazine, 68pg $5.95 CINESCAPE PRESENTS THE FALL TV PREVIEW Within the fall season comes more than just autumn's colourful changing of the leaves. As television executives — both cable and network — modify and reshuffle their offerings, genre fans everywhere wit anxiously as the 2002-03 season promises to be the best yet for lovers of the fantastic. With new series premieres like Birds of Prey, Firefly and The Time Tunnel, as well as such returning favorites as Smallville, Enterprise, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, genre entertainment has finally managed to break into the mainstream. Includes episode guides so readers can pick up their favorite shows where last season left off. (Mania Entertainment) Magazine $6.99 CINESCAPE MAGAZINE #65 Cinescape takes an in-depth look at the new Fall TV series premiering this fall, with extensive coverage of the shows genre fans should be watching. On the movie front, check out the exclusive preview of Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter's return to the big screen in Red Dragon; director Robert Rodriguez's further adventures of his guitar case- toting Mariachi in Once Upon a Time in Mexico; and DreamWorks' eerie re-telling of the Japanese horror sensation Ring. If that weren't enough, catch the latest in comics, music, books, toys, games and DVD. (Mania Entertainment) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 CULT TIMES #84 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 complementary magazine to TV Zone, which together provide the ultimate guide to the many worlds of cult television. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #321 Doctor Who Magazine is the only official source for news, features, interviews, and full- color comic strip action devoted to BBC Television's immortal traveler in time and space! (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pg, FC $6.80 DREAMWATCH #97 For the latest news & reviews from the world of SF & fantasy entertainment, choose Dreamwatch magazine! In 100 pages, Dreamwatch showcases the latest films, TV shows, games, and books, with incredible features on the world of SF and exclusive interviews with the stars. From Buffy and Star Trek to Star Wars and Spider-Man, it's all in Dreamwatch! (Titan Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $5.99 ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE NEWSLETTER AUGUST 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 #217 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 sizzling issue: Ring is Hideo Nakata's Japanese sensation about a strange videotape that visits death upon anyone who views it! The Tooth Fairy is reimagined as an evil supernatural being that targets a young boy, and only the boyfriend of his sister can protect him! Red Dragon stars Edward Norton as an FBI agent who pursues psycho killer Ralph Fiennes! Learn about Sin Eater, in which a priest who joins a female detective investigating a religious murder that gives people absolution. And finally, see how in Ghost Ship a salvage crew discovers a long-lost haunted passenger ship! 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 #10 Exclusive coverage and interviews with the sexy female stars of the smash film comedy, The Independent. Also, FF talks to Queen of the B's, Julie Strain, plus Ginger Lynn Allen and Janeane Garafalo. Plus the special feature, "Jane White is Sick and Twisted." (Femme Fatales) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FORTEAN TIMES #162 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 #11 Foul is back at it with a review of Tekken 4 and their twisted take on the mega-popular game series! In the Vs. department, its "2D vs. 3D" games; plus an interview the King of the VJs, Carson Daly. All this, plus game and music reviews; and the monthly "Hot Chick Centerfold" featuring Mary Jane! (Foul Magazine) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $3.95 GIANT ROBOT #26 Giant Robot magazine brings you the best in Asian Popular Culture, ranging from Hong Kong movies, to action figures. Now in existence for eight years, Giant Robot begins a new direction with issue #26, bringing you articles from around the world! Meet the Japanese designer of Parappa the Rapper, and Um Lammer Jammy. Walk a tightrope with a Chinese acrobat, ride with 70s Dogtown skater and one of the "Z-Boys" Peggy Oki. Hear punk rock in China—the next hot spot for punk! Shoot photos with artist Ai Yamaguchi. And hang out with Degrassi Junior High's Yick! Plus, film news, music reviews, comics, books, hot art, cheap travel, and good time! (Giant Robot Magazine) Magazine, 88pg $4.95 HIGH TIMES SEPTEMBER 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (High Times) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 84pg, FC $4.99 LOCUS #499 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 MEMORABILIA #4 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! This issue is a Simpsons special, including a guide to Simpsons collectibles, news on upcoming action figures, and Simpsons gear. Plus, an action figure pop concert and an Austin Powers spectacular! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $5.99 OFFICIAL X-FILES MAGAZINE 2.5 The end of The X-Files series offers some of the hottest storylines ever! This month, Gillian Anderson talks about nine years of The X-Files and Dana Scully. Long-time X- Files director Kim Manners speaks about the show's final year, and there's an exclusive episode guide to Season Nine. Choose between the newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover! NEWSSTAND ED.––Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE––Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 OUTRÉ #29 The adventure magazine showcasing the world of ultra-media, pulp cinema, retro sci-fi, and exploitation, featuring in-depth perspectives, vintage photography, juicy articles, and lots more on the movies and popular culture of the early days of the 1950's. (Filmfax) Magazine $5.95 PENTHOUSE NOVEMBER 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (General Media Publishing Group) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC $7.99 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 (OCTOBER 2002)––Magazine $4.99 PLAYBOY PRESENTS (OCT/NOV)––Magazine $6.99 PLAYBOY PRIVATE #32––Magazine $6.99 SFX #95 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 SFX BABE SPECIAL The Babes Special will be a visual celebration of sci-fi's sexiest starlets. Based on the results of the SFX Reader Awards, you'll get the Top 50 sexiest women in SF features. There will also be interviews with some of the top stars, and some SFX exclusive pictures of Buffy's Emma Caulfield and Mutant X's Victoria Pratt. There will also be features on the role of women in SF, space sex, and other fun stuff. Comes with a double-sided A1 poster! (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $11.00 SHIVERS #99 Shivers contains an exciting mix of interviews with the creative people of the horror world. Regular features include writer Kim Newman's outspoken "Opinion" column, Ingrid Pitt on horror fandom worldwide, and a favorite fright from the archives in, "The Fright of Your Life." Plus, up-to-the-minute news and reviews of all the latest horror on DVD, film, and TV, and a pull-out poster of the cover artwork! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 SOUNDS OF DEATH #19 SOD, the ultimate Death Metal magazine, is back and bigger and better than ever. SOD #19 features two different spectacular cover paintings by fan favorite Mike Hoffman. Band features this issue include Centinex, Fornicator, Mortal Decay, Immortal, Bolt-Thrower, Deformity and tons more. SOD #19 also features an expanded "Hate Mail" section as well as dozens of album, demo and horror movie reviews from around the world. As a special bonus, each copy of SOD #19 includes two free compilation CDs: An MP3 CD from Deadtide.com featuring over 50 bands and a compilation CD from ultra-brutal record label Unique Leader records featuring tracks from Deeds Of Flesh, Mortal Decay, Pyemia, Disgorge, Necronomicon and many more. (Sounds of Death) (CAUT: 4) BERZERKER COVER—Magazine, 100pg $6.66 SORCERESS COVER—Magazine, 100pg $6.66 SPFX #10 In this issue, an interview with Jack Arnold (director of Incredible Shrinking Man). Also, a retrospect of Curse of the Demon and The Crawling Eye. Plus, interviews with science fiction writer Ben Bova; King Kong creator Marcel Delgado; Charles Bennett; CGI Supervisor Dave Adams (Starship Troopers Chronicles); Pat Hitchcock; Janet Leigh (Psycho); and Kasey Rogers (Strangers on a Train). Eight pages in color! (Special Effects Magazine) Magazine, PC $6.00 STAR TREK MAGAZINE #41 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 #62 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 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors) Magazine, FC $5.95 STARBURST #289 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 STARBURST #290 With nearly 25 years of publishing behind it, Starburst continues to offer its unique blend of the latest news, features, and interviews. This issue takes on exclusive look behind-the- scenes on all the new season TV shows. Plus reviews of the month's latest merchandise! Magazine $6.99 STARBURST SPECIAL #53 Devoted to the exploits of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and her former boyfriend, Angel. With all-new adventures heading to our screens, this special edition looks at what's coming up in Sunnydale and LA in the year ahead! Includes chats with writers, directors, and leading cast members. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 STARLOG #303 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. Tentatively scheduled for this issue: Joss (Buffy) Whedon previews Fox's Firefly. Anthony Montgomery talks about second season life in UPN's Star Trek: Enterprise. Michael Easton (Total Recall 2070) joins in as a mutant baddie! Meet Andy Hallett, the green-faced Host-sidekick Loren from TV's Angel. Director Andrew Prowse takes us behind the scenes of Farscape. David Hedison (The Fly) gives an interview about TV's Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Plus, coverage of Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones. Director Pete Docter recalls the genesis of Monsters Inc. And more! Starlog explores the science-fiction universe like no other magazine! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $7.99 TRASHFIEND More exploitation fare from the 1960s and 1970s, including but not limited to films, comics, collectible toys, and other monster-related memorabilia. This issue offers an index and price guide to Stanley Publishing's line of pre-code horrors, which includes Chilling Tales of Horror, Ghoul Tales, Horror Stories, Shock, and Stark Terror. Plus, an interview with cult icon Michael Berryman (The Hills Have Eyes, Star Trek, The X- Files). Also, an exhaustive compilation of reviews and technical information for vintage cannibal films including Bloodthirsty Butchers, Cannibal Girls, Cannibal Holacaust, Criminally Insane, Deranged, The Mad Butcher, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, White Cannibal Queen, and more. Plus, an opportunity to receive one of 10 randomly inserted 8" x 10" movie stills of actor Michael Berryman signed by the actor himself! Magazine $6.00 TV ZONE #153 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 ULTIMATE DVD #33 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 #87 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 #60 Wrapped in Plastic celebrates the 10th anniversary of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me with an all-new examination of the movie (plus its relationship to David Lynch's subsequent films)! Also: X-Files Extra; and the usual letters and news updates about all things Lynchian! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.95 WWF MAGAZINE OCTOBER 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 OCTOBER 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 XPOSÉ #71 Interviews, features, and news from the weird 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 BOOKS SECTION ANIME HELLSING ULTIMATE FAN GUIDE TP The first in a series of two volumes, this authorized Hellsing Ultimate Fan Guide details summaries of episodes 1-6, character profiles, setting exploration and theme analysis, and features comprehensive character sheets for the Big Eyes, Small Mouth anime 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 Hellsing. (Guardians Of Order) (1-894525-49-3) (CAUT: 4) TP, 80pg, FC $19.95 TRIGUN ULTIMATE FAN GUIDE VOLUME 2 TP Bonds of love and friendship are strong, but some can only be preserved when they are severed. Vash the Stampede must leave his friends and happiness behind as he walks the treacherous and bloody path prepared by his nemesis, Legato. Complemented with hundreds of full-color images and production line art, this second of a two volume series of authorized Trigun Ultimate Fan Guides details episodes 14-26, featuring episode summaries, character profiles, setting exploration, and theme analysis, and includes comprehensive character sheets for the Big Eyes, Small Mouth anime RPG. (Guardians Of Order) (1-894525-43-4) (CAUT: 4) TP, 112pg, FC $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRIGUN: ULTIMATE FAN GUIDE TP Meet a gunslinger so dangerous that a $60 billion reward has been placed on his head! This guide features detailed episode summaries, in-depth character profiles, setting and theme analysis, and role-playing character sheets for the popular Tri-Stat System. With hundreds of full-color images from the series, and many pages of production line art, this Ultimate Fan Guide is the definitive English resource book for Trigun. (Guardians of Order) (1-894525-36-1) (CAUT: 4) TP, 128pg, PC $24.95 ************* ART BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH THE ART OF DORIAN CLEAVENGER VOLUME 1 TPB From the mundane to the fantastic, from the beautiful to the shocking, Dorian's work encompasses all realms and has been referred to as the "New School" of fantasy art, offering a refreshing escape from reality and a look into a world that exists only in the mind's eye. One of the most talented and prolific illustrators of the impossible, his blending of real and unreal is both flawless in detail and breathless in execution. This stunning German import of his work, complemented with English text, is loaded with over 100 magnificent examples of Dorian's craft, meticulously reproduced in this oversized softcover edition. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) (STAR15557) MATURE READERS TP, FC $19.95 ************ DORIS KLOSTER'S FETISH WORLD TP The Secret World of Dominance & Submission SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 10x11, 160pg, PC $25.95 FASTNER & LARSON GALLERY TP by Steve Fastner & Rich Larson Bringing to life amazing illustrations using nothing but a limitless imagination and an overworked airbrush, the art team of Steve Fastner and Rich Larson have been creating images of fantasy art in blazing color long before the advent of computers and digital sleight-of-hand. Containing over 100 exquisitely produced creations, this exquisite tome captures their delightful and decadent take on all things "saucy" and is truly a fantasy fan's collection of "well-armed and scantily-clad naughty warrior maidens" dream come true! (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TP, 104pg, FC $19.95 MIDNIGHT HIGH: DEADLY ART OF TOM ARTIS TP by Tom Artis Tom Artis is one of the most imaginative and innovative comic artists of his generation! Blending humor & high adventure to his work, the resulting illustrations are an immediate reminder why comics can be so much fun! If every picture tells a story, then every rendering from Tom is a blockbuster novel! (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TP, 64pg, b&w $9.95 TRASH: THE GRAPHIC GENIUS OF EXPLOITATION MOVIE POSTERS TP by Jacques Boyreau A feast for the eyes and other visceral zones, Trash rolls in the mud with graphic art of such questionable aesthetic quality and social worth that it practically redefines the poster as an advertising medium. Assembling more than 150 masterpieces of twisted brilliance collecting the most zombiefied, oversexed, lethal pest-infested and tasteless posters from the sickest, sleaziest, sexiest, and weirdest films from the 1950s through the 1980s, Trash gleefully crawls across the underbelly of both the cinematic and poster arts. (Chronicle Books) (0-8118-3417-4) (CAUT: 4) TP, 9x12, 128pg, FC $19.95 COLLECTING STAR WARS SUPER COLLECTOR'S WISH BOOK HC by Geoffrey Carlton With the Star Wars phenomenon in full swing, fans and collectors need a reliable resource to properly categorize, value, and appraise both their vintage Star Wars collectibles and the wave of new merchandise they'll be clamoring for in the wake of the epic prequels. For all of these items, the Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book will fulfill their destiny! Loaded with over 23,000 listings and 9,000 color photographs, this tome stands as the definitive Star Wars collectible guide on the market. You don't have to be a Jawa to appreciate the extensive listing showcasing everything from cookie jars, puzzles, and costumes, to action figures, playsets, and trading cards, each divided into broad categories, and formatted for quick, easy-to-use reference. Trust the force to guide you toward the Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book! (Collector Books) (1-57432-289- 3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 384pg, FC $29.95 COMIC THEMES CREPAX: EMMANUELLE, BIANCA, & VENUS IN FURS HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada and Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x10, 464pg, PC $24.99 CREPAX: JUSTINE & THE STORY OF "O" HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada and Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x10, 440pg, PC $24.99 STARS OF THE MONTH GIL KANE ART OF THE COMICS TP by Daniel Herman A comprehensive overview of the career of one of the most significant artists of comic book stories in the 20th century, this book takes an in-depth look at Gil Kane, his art, and the art of comic books. Gil Kane was one of the leading pioneers for the medium, and this book solidifies his place as one of the greatest comic soldiers of all time. Features black- and-white art, color art, and epilogue, footnotes, checklist, an interview with Gil Kane, and more! (0-9710311-2-6) (STAR15025) TP, 8x11, 208pg $29.99 GIL KANE: ART AND INTERVIEWS TP This companion volume to the best-selling Gil Kane: The Art of Comics features over 100 pieces of original artwork, 300 illustrations, and numerous unpublished interviews with the likes of Julius Schwartz, Roy Thomas, and Ron Goulart as they share their personal perspectives and associations with this beloved comic book and fantasy illustrating icon. (Hermes Press) (STAR15463) TP, 200pg, PC $27.99 ************* THE LANGUAGE OF COMICS: WORD AND IMAGE TP edited by Robin Varnum & Christina T. Gibbons In a culture which depends increasingly on images for instruction and recreation, it is important to ask how words and images make meaning when they are combined. Comics, one of the most widely read media of the twentieth century, serves as an ideal for focusing an investigation on the word-and-image question. With essays by Jan Baetens, David A. Beronä, Frank L. Cioffi, N. C. Christopher Couch, Robert C. Harvey, Gene Kannenberg, Jr., Catherine Khordoc, David Kunzle, Marion D. Perret, and Todd Taylor, this collection of essays attempts to supply an answer. The Language of Comics, however, is the first collection of critical essays on comics to explore a single issue as it affects a variety of comics. (University Press of Mississippi) (1-57806-414-7) (CAUT: 4) TP, 6x9, 256pg, b&w $18.00 MILTON CANIFF CONVERSATIONS TP edited by Robert C. Harvey In this collection of more than a dozen interviews, one of the giants of American comic strips talks about his life and his craft. The years spanning 1937 to 1986, when the interviews were conducted, embrace almost all of Caniff's career as he was producing the legendary Terry and the Pirates and his post-World War II masterpiece Steve Canyon. In extensive interviews with such comics luminaries as Jules Feiffer and Will Eisner, Caniff (1907-1988) discusses his signature chiaroscuro style, his passion for realism in every detail, and his relationships with such other cartooning greats as Al Capp (Li'l Abner), Noel Sickles (Scorchy Smith), and Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon). (University Press of Mississippi) (1-57806-438-4) (CAUT: 4) TP, 6x9, 316pg, b&w $18.00 WHY, CHARLIE BROWN, WHY? HC by Charles M. Schulz, with a foreword by Paul Newman It's when friends need friends the most. A classmate's serious illness becomes a lesson in life for the Peanuts gang in this touching, heartwarming book for children. (Random House) (0-345-45531-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x8, 64pg, FC $15.95 FANTASY / SCI-FI ANNE MCCAFFREY: DRAGONFLIGHT MMPB by Anne McCaffrey, with illustrations by Tony DiTerizzi To the nobles who reside in Benden Weyr, Lessa is nothing but a ragged kitchen girl. For most of her life she has survived by serving those who betrayed her father and took over his lands. Now the time has come for Lessa to shed her disguise, and take back her stolen birthright! Everything changes when she meets a queen dragon. The bond they share is strong, and is ultimately put to the test, as Lessa's world is threatened by Thread, an evil substance that falls like rain and destroys everything it touches. Now brave Lessa must risk her life, and the life of her beloved dragon, to save her beautiful world! (Random House) (0-345-45633-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 5x7, 320pg $5.99 THE ANNOTATED HOBBIT HC annotated by Douglas A. Anderson J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novel The Hobbit has deep roots in European folklore, mythology, and language. As a reader's introduction to Tolkien's Middle-earth, it contains references to the ancient history of this imaginary world which, though rarely explained, contribute greatly to the effect of Tolkien's art. Complemented by wonderful illustrations collected from all over the world, this revised and expanded edition of The Annotated Hobbit unobtrusively and authoritatively illuminates the novel's antecedents and curiosities. (Houghton Mifflin Company) (0-618-13470-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 320pg, b&w $28.00 CLIVE BARKER'S IMAJICA TP by Clive Barker There has never been a book like Imajica. Transforming every expectation of fantasy fiction with its heady mingling of radical sexuality and spiritual anarchy, it has carried its millions of readers into regions of passion and philosophy that few books have even attempted to map. Rich in plot twists, byzantine intrigues and hidden secrets, Imajica is a Chinese puzzle box constructed on a universal scale. This newly annotated edition of Clive Barker's epic tale of myth, magic, and forbidden passion, features 20 new illustrations, a thorough glossary of terms, and new material by Barker himself. (Harper Collins Publishing) (0-06-093726-2) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x8, 928pg $19.95 DOCTOR WHO: GHOST SHIP HC by Keith Topping Perhaps sensing the Doctor's deepening mood of introspective melancholy, the Tardis lands in the most haunted place on Earth, the luxury liner, the Queen Mary, on its way from Southampton to New York in the year 1963. But why do ghosts of the past, the present and, perhaps, even the future, seek out the Doctor, and will he be able to preserve his sanity as he struggles to save the lives of the passengers against unnatural forces which even he does not fully understand? Ghost Ship is also introduced in a deluxe edition signed by author Keith Topping, cover artist Dariusz Jasiczak, and Hugh Lamb, limited to 1,400 copies. (CAUT: 4) STANDARD (133/1-903889-08-1)—HC, 5x8, 120pg $17.95 DELUXE (133/1-903889-09-X)—HC, 5x8, 120pg $39.95 THE DRAGON CHRONICLES TP by Malcolm Saunders A carefully executed reproduction of the illustrated diary kept by the Great Wizard, Septimus Agorius, this tome details his incredible attempts to hunt down and slay four malevolent dragons in accordance with the wishes of his dying king. Beautifully drawn, with over 80 amazing, full-color illustrations rendered by some of the world's leading fantasy illustrators, this recently discovered journal, featuring a unique laminate cover with distressed artwork and gold foil lettering, will prove irresistible to any devotee of historical fantasy. (Running Press) (0-7624-1418-9) (CAUT: 4) TP, 9x12, 160pg, FC $19.95 DUNE: HOUSE CORRINO MMPB by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson In the subterranean labs on the planet Ix, cruel Tleilaxu overlords are busy manufacturing a synthetic form of the mélange known as amal. If amal can supplant the spice from Dune, Emperor Shaddam IV will gain absolute power. But, if the plot of Imperial House Corrino succeeds, this madness may result in the end of space travel, the Imperium, and civilization itself! It is only Duke Leto Atreides, badly overmatched yet desperate to free the Ixians from their oppressors, who stands a chance of averting this cataclysmic tragedy! (Random House) (0-553-58033-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 688pg $7.50 J.R.R TOLKIEN: ARCHITECT OF MIDDLE EARTH TP a biography by Daniel Grotta J. R. R. Tolkien is one of the most beloved and enigmatic writers of the twentieth century, yet surprisingly little is known about the personal life of the author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. In this fascinating illustrated biography, author Daniel Grotta examines how much of Tolkien's personal experience fired his incredible imagination and led to the creation of Middle-earth and its inhabitants. This edition features full-color illustrations by the Brothers Hildebrandt, whose conceptions of Middle-earth and its denizens have brought Tolkien's life's work to vivid life for legions of fans around the world. (Running Press) (0-7624-1337-9) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x9, 240pg, FC $14.95 LANDOR'S TOWER TP by Iain Sinclair, with illustrations by Dave McKean A London writer grows increasingly obsessed with the Ewyas Valley on the border between England and Wales. He's commissioned to write about 19th-century writer Walter Savage Landor's disastrous attempt to create an estate around the medieval Welsh Llanthony Abbey. But he's sidetracked by more recent conspiracies: a bizarre series of suicides in the secret defense industries and witnesses who claim to have uncovered the truth about the decades-old Jeremy Thorpe murder case. This unique weaving of fiction, history, and autobiographical inspiration is complemented with 20 b&w illustrations from acclaimed comic book illustrator Dave McKean. (Publishers Group West) (1-86207-488- 7) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x8, 320pg, b&w $12.95 SEVEN WILD SISTERS HC by Charles de Lint, with illustrations by Charles Vess Award-winning fantasist Charles de Lint (The Onion Girl, Someplace to be Flying) collaborates with comic book illustrator Charles Vess (Sandman, Stardust) in Seven Wild Sisters, a stunning novella and capricious, wild fairy tale focusing on seven sisters growing up in a backwoods hill country, who, through an act of kindness, unwittingly become embroiled in an Otherworldly feud between two conflicting factions of fairies. With the aid of some of the forest's residents and the Apple Tree Man they set out to free themselves from the trouble they've stumbled in. Laced with mysteries and danger and unexpected kindnesses, Seven Wild Sisters boasts a full-color dust jacket, illustrated endsheets, and over 20 b&w interior pieces by Vess. (Subterranean Press) (1-931081-33- 6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 200pg, b&w $35.00 SIR APROPOS OF NOTHING BOOK 2: WOAD TO WUIN TP by Peter David Leading a quiet existence as a tavern owner, Apropos' serene existence changes abruptly when the sorceress Sharee re-enters his life with the forces of the warlike Lord Bellicose hard on her heals! Now, the medieval era's most notorious anti-hero suddenly finds himself once again in the middle of events he wants no part of. Hauled into another unlikely adventure, he awakens to discover that he is now a fearsome scourge of the land known as Wuin, with tens of thousands of troops at his command, countless people trembling before him, and one adoring and sexy consort. How he came to this pass, what he will do once he discovers the terrible price attached to this new identity, and how the mystic gem called the Eye of the Beholder fits into all of it, are just a few of the challenges our reluctant hero will encounter along the Woad to Wuin! Introducing the second book in Incredible Hulk scribe Peter David's popular series! (Pocket Books) (0- 7434-4830-8) (CAUT: 4) TP, 6x9, 512pg $24.00 WORLD OF THE RING TP by Iain Lowson, Keith Marshall, & Daniel O'Brien For those new to Tolkien's Middle-earth, and for those returning to the magical world of Hobbits, Wizards, Elves, Ents, and Orcs, the authors have devised a simple-to-use guide to Tolkien's books and their various film and TV adaptations. World of the Ring also looks at Tolkien's life and the multiple layers of legend and history that make up the background to The Lord of the Rings. (Trafalgar Square) (1-903111-23-4) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x8, 160pg $12.00 XBOX: BRUTE FORCE MMPB by Dean Wesley Smith Introducing the official prequel novel to the new Xbox game Brute Force! Brute Force operatives form covert paramilitary teams serving the Confederation of Allied Worlds. Expert at recon, sabotage, assassination, and assault, they are the front line in an undeclared war against terrorists and criminals across the known worlds, including the shadow organization known as the Sword of Shadoon. (Random House) (0-345-45850-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $6.99 HORROR CLIVE BARKER: THE DARK FANTASTIC HC The Authorized Biography of Clive Barker by Douglas E. Winter Clive Barker: a contemporary myth-maker, explorer of our darkest instincts and ultimate fears – the writer who, more than any other contemporary figure, has shaped our nightmares through diverse media. Novelist, playwright, scriptwriter, artist, and director, he's a master at twisting the mundane to make it fantastic, frightening, and ultimately meaningful. A treasure for fans everywhere, The Dark Fantastic reveals the mind behind the fiendishly talented stories that delight and terrify, excite and shock, and ultimately enrapture their ever-growing audience. (Harper Collins Publishing) (0-06-621392-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 688pg, PC $34.95 IN THE GARDEN OF POISONOUS FLOWERS HC by Caitlín R. Kiernan, with illustrations by Dame Dargy Late one night, on a lonely south Georgia highway, a very strange car picks up an even stranger hitchhiker and the fates of all concerned become inextricably intertwined. Meet Dancy Flammarion, an orphaned albino girl who talks to angels and is intent on ridding the world of monsters. But what happens when one of the monsters decides to use her for his own dark ends? In the Garden of Poisonous Flowers is award-winning fantasist Caitlín R. Kiernan's first-ever novella, giving us a glimpse into the life of Dancy Flammarion shortly before her appearance in Kiernan's critically-acclaimed second novel, Threshold. This gritty yet decadent story of ghouls, corruption, and talking bears, draws us deeply into a world of madness and betrayal, forbidden appetites and deadly intrigue, and the light that shines from the most unlikely of heroes. (Subterranean Press) (1- 931081-48-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x8 $20.00 NECRONOMICON: BLASPHEMOUS TOME OF THE MAD ARAB 2ND EDITION TP by H. P. Lovecraft This latest collection of Cthulhu Cycle fiction, expanded, corrected, and edited by Robert Price, includes short stories and scholarly essays concerning that most unholy and blasphemous of Mythos tomes, the Necronomicon. The many versions of the Necronomicon all have their origin in the text known as the Kitab Al Azif, written long ago by the mad Arab Abdul Alhazrad. (Chaosium Games, Inc.) (1-56882-162-X) (CAUT: 4) TP, 600pg $19.95 STEPHEN KING: BLACK HOUSE MMPB by Stephen King & Peter Straub Return to the world of Talisman in the #1 New York Times bestseller by two masters of the macabre, finally in paperback! Retired homicide detective Jack Sawyer has no recollection of the events twenty years ago that led him to a parallel universe called the Territories to save his mother from certain death. When a series of gruesome murders occur in Wisconsin, the local chief of police begs Jack to help find the killer. As cryptic messages in Jack's waking dreams become impossible to ignore, he is drawn back to the Territories and his own hidden parts, where he must enter a terrifying house, and confront the obscene and ferocious evil sheltered within! (Random House) (0-345-44103-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 672pg $7.99 STEPHEN KING: FROM A BUICK 8 HC by Stephen King Since 1979, the state police of Troop D in rural western Pennsylvania have kept a vintage Buick Roadmaster caged in Shed B out back of the barracks. That's when Troopers Ennis Rafferty and Curtis Wilcox answered a call about its driver gone missing from a gas station just down the road. Wilcox knew old cars, and he knew this one was suspect. When Rafferty vanished a few hours later, Wilcox and his fellow troopers knew it was worse than dangerous, and that it would be better if John Q. Public never found out about it. Now, in the fall of 2001, Wilcox's eighteen-year-old boy Ned starts coming by the barracks. Missing his father, killed in the line of duty in a gruesome auto accident, he's allowed to become part of the Troop D family, and one day looks through a window of Shed B and discovers the family secret. Just like his father, he wants answers. And the secret begins to stir. King himself had a near-fatal run-in with an auto shortly after finishing the first draft, an eerie coincidence he addresses in a fascinating afterword. (Pocket Books) (0-7432-1137-5) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 624pg $28.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE MELANCHOLY DEATH OF OYSTER BOY AND OTHER STORIES by Tim Burton From the director of Batman and The Nightmare Before Christmas! In this volume, Burton gives birth to a cast of gruesomely sympathetic children, misunderstood outcasts who struggle to find love and belonging in their cruel worlds where destruction and misery lurk in every corner. Meet Match Girl and Stick Boy. Match Girl and Stick Boy are in love. Match Girl's senses are inflamed by desire. Stick Boy's body is burned to a crisp. Look at Oyster Boy's head. It's a huge, shapely shell, chiseled and sharp. Pretty as Oyster Boy is, though, his favorite time is Halloween because he gets to dress up as a human. Burtons' lovingly lurid illustrations convey both the sweetness and tragedy of his macabre, partly human creations. Full-color and black-and-white illustrations throughout. (0-688-15681-9) (Rob Weisbach Books) HC, 128pg, 5x7, PC $20.00 ************* HOW-TO A GALAXY FAR AWAY TP by Matthew Usher This book shows modelers how to assemble seven kits based on subjects from the Star Wars movies. Features include excellent step-by-step photos illustrating a variety of modeling techniques, and an extensive profile of Lucasfilms special-effects modeler, Mike Fulmer. (Kalmbach Publishing Co.) (0-89024-405-7) TP, 8x10, 104pg, PC $21.95 BUILDING AND PAINTING MODEL DINOSAURS TP by Ray Rimell A unique collection of dinosaur modeling projects for all levels, this complete book includes user-friendly how-to projects, tips and techniques for creating skin, textures, coloring, and diorama settings, plus instructions on working with putties and other fillers. (Kalmbach Publishing Co.) (0-89024-270-4) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x10, 177pg, PC $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HOW TO DRAW SPIDER-MAN TPB by Steve Behling This glorious, full-color "Web-ster" children's guide teaches young fans how to render Spider-Man, his allies, and his archenemies, including Mary Jane, Black Cat, Daredevil, Venom, Dr. Octopus, Mysterio, Lizard, Vulture, and more! (Andrews and McMeel) (0- 8167-7448-X) (CAUT: 3 & 4) (STAR15466) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Puerto Rico, or UK. TP, 8x10, 32pg, FC $4.95 ********** LEGO MINDSTORM: DARK SIDE ROBOTS, TRANSPORTS, AND CREATURES TP by Guilio & Mario Ferrari Robotics pioneering brothers, Guilio and Mario Ferrari, take their extraordinary modeling and engineering skills to "a galaxy far, far away" in this highly-detailed, comprehensive book on building Star Wars-inspired robots, space crafts, and assorted creatures using the innovative kit-building concept, LEGO Mindstorms. Inspiring the creative impulses of the reader rather than offering models for simple replication, and introducing practical aspects of robot building, these LEGO-maniacs introduce step-by-step techniques on devising 10 unique Star Wars "Dark Side" replica units, including the Sith Stealth Fighter, Imperial Devastator, Bounty Hunter Droid, and the Imperial TIE Interceptor. (Publishers Group West) (1-931836-59-0) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x10, 176pg, FC $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPACE SHIPS AT THE FINAL FRONTIER by Rick Jackson Build extraordinary Star Trek spacecraft models with this comprehensive project book, then learn how to light, mask, paint, detail, decal, and display your model. This is the only how-to book for Star Trek modelers. (Kalmbach Publishing Company) (0890243174) SC, 8x10, 104pg $21.95 ************* TOTAL BONEHEADS: HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR OWN COMIC BOOK PB Publishing your own comic book doesn't have to be just a dream. If you've always wanted to create your own characters and stories and see it on the printed page, here is a book that tells you how to make your dream come true, without getting lost in the complexities of publishing (and maybe saving a penny or two along the way). In The Total Boneheads – How To Publish Your Own Comics, through idiot-proof steps, you get the lowdown on everything from buying the right pens and tips on financing, to the best way to ship your finished book and information on copyrighting. (404Media) (CAUT: 4) PB, 33pg $5.25 HUMOR CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS EXTRA-CRUNCHY BOOK O' FUN 2 TP by Dan Pilkey You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll wet your pants with joy when you join George and Harold for more fun 'n' games with the amazing Captain Underpants and the world's smallest superhero, Super Diaper Baby! Learn how to draw your favorite characters, tell cheesy jokes, and even make your own silly Captain Underpants story. Best of all, this book includes a brand-new comic-book adventure starring Captain Underpants, Super Diaper Baby, and the amazing Diaper Dog! (Scholastic Inc.) (0-439-37608-4) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x8, 129pg, FC $3.99 STARS OF THE MONTH DILBERT: ANOTHER DAY IN CUBICLE PARADISE TPB by Scott Adams Featured in 2,000 newspapers and enjoyed by 150 million fans in 65 countries and 19 languages, Dilbert speaks for oppressed office workers everywhere. In this 19th collection, Dilbert and his cohorts, Dogbert, Catbert, Ratbert, and the pointy-haired boss, once again entertain with their cubicle humor. From bizarre personal decisions to meetings gone bad, from schizoid secretaries to consultants from hell, Another Day in Cubicle Paradise provides a guaranteed recipe for success. (Andrews and McMeel) (0-7407-2194-1) (STAR15458) TPB, 8x9, 128pg $10.95 MAD READER MMPB by Various In celebration of MAD's 50th Anniversary comes this "facsimile edition" of the first MAD paperback! Chock full of rich satire, parody, and social commentary, this reprint collects all the original cartoons, humor, and utter mayhem from the initial 1954 publication. Now you, too, can be a MAD Reader! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-3491-9) (STAR15474) MMPB $9.99 *********** MAD READER MMPBS by Various Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of MAD magazine, this selection of reissues collects classic material that made an internationally-recognized name of William M. Gaines' MAD magazine. If you have normal intelligence or less we guarantee that one reading of The MAD Reader will shake your hold on reality in six weeks or less and that reading it through twice will positively rot your mind. The volumes reprinted in this selection are Inside Mad (The Mad Reader #3), Mad Strikes Back (The Mad Reader #2), and Utterly Mad! (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. INSIDE MAD (0-7434-4480-9) —MMPB, 208pg $9.99 MAD STRIKES BACK (0-7434-4478-7) —MMPB, 208pg $9.99 UTTERLY MAD (0-7434-4481-7) —MMPB, 192pg $9.99 ONE HUNDRED DEMONS HC by Lynda Barry 100 Demons collects a series of cartoonist Lynda Barry's autobiographical strips from Salon.com's popular "Mothers Who Think" section. In Buddhism, it is said that each person must face and overcome a 100 demons in a lifetime. In her inimitable way, Lynda Barry shares a few of hers in these stories told in her distinctive cartoon-narrative style that delve into the funk and sweetness of love, family, adolescence, race and the 'hood identity. (Publishers West Group) (1-57061-337-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x6, 224pg, FC $24.96 RICKY RICOTTA'S MIGHTY ROBOT VS JURASSIC JACKRABBITS FROM JUPITER HC by Dan Pilkey, with illustrations by Martin Ontiveros It's Ricky Ricotta's birthday, and as a special treat, his parents are taking him and his Mighty Robot to see dinosaurs at the museum. Too bad they've also invited Ricky's little cousin Lucy – she's a real pest! Unfortunately, when they arrive at the museum, all the dinosaurs are missing their heads, because an evil spacebunny from Jupiter has used the dino DNA to create Jurassic JackRabbits, and now it's up to the entire Ricotta family to stop them from taking over the planet! (Scholastic Inc.) (0-439-37642-4) HC, 5x8, 144pg, FC $16.95 MOVIES & TV AKA: JENNIFER GARNER TP by Maggie Marron Previously featured in Woody Allen's Deconstructing Harry and Dude, Where's My Car?, as well as the television show Felicity and the hit ABC television series Alias (for which she recently earned a Golden Globe Award as Best Actress in a TV Drama), and now on the verge of super-stardom with her portrayal of "Electra" in the forthcoming movie adaptation of Marvel Comics' Daredevil, 29-year old actress Jennifer Garner has exploded onto the Hollywood scene as the sexiest and most interesting female star on television. Full of inside information and loads of photography, this book offers an intimate portrayal of this "hotter than hot" rising star. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4547-3) (CAUT: 4) TP, 7x9, 160pg $9.99 MOJO JOJO: THE UNTOLD STORY TP Once upon a time, Professor Utonium created The Powerpuff Girls from sugar, spice, and everything nice, plus a dash of Chemical X. And, he also transformed his trusty lab monkey, Jojo, into Mojo Jojo, genius supermonkey! This is the heartwarming story of that mastermind monkey, who uses his brainpower to devise a plan to bend The Powerpuff Girl's superpowers to his advantage in his quest to make the world a better place for all monkeys! (Scholastic Inc.) (0-439-38129-0) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x8 $3.50 POWERPUFF GIRLS EGGSTRAORDINARY 3-D ADVENTURE TP Princess Morbucks has just devised her most sinister scheme ever. The spoiled Powerpuff wanna-be has hidden monster eggs all over Townsville. When those eggs hatch, the city will be swarming with angry, hungry baby monsters! Can the girls save the city and the day? Well, that's up to you! Use the 3-D glasses enclosed in the book to help Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup find those eggs, before the city of Townsville turns into monster mayhem! (Scholastic Inc.) (0-439-40790-7) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x10 $5.99 SLEAZE CREATURES TP by D. Earl Worth Painstakingly researched, Sleaze Creatures is perhaps the most thorough, informative analysis of the original era of Schlock cinema, recapturing the nostalgia of 1950s Hollywood horror and science fiction movies! Worth takes a healthy stab at dozens of obscure horror movie classics such as The Wasp Woman, I Was a Teenage Werewolf, The Killer Shrews, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, among others, offering a wealth of informative industry secrets and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the filmmakers, stars, and special and make-up effects. (Fantasma Books) (1-888214-02-3) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x11, 256pg $22.95 VIDEO & DVD GUIDE 2003 TP by Mick Marlin & Marsha Porter Wondering what video or DVD to rent tonight? This best-selling, fact-packed guide is the perfect sourcebook to help answer your question, offering extensive summaries and fresh commentary on more than 18,000 movies! From A.I. to Zorba the Greek, this popular guide won't steer your wrong. (Random House) (0-345-44992-4) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x8, 1600pg $19.95 XXX NOVELIZATION MMPB by Mel Odom, based on the screenplay by Rich Wilkes A new breed of secret agent with an X-Games attitude! Based on the up-coming feature film directed by Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious), Vin Diesel stars as Xander Cage, a charismatic extreme sports competitor recruited by a covert government agency to infiltrate a Russian crime ring, Anarchy 99, led by a mysterious figure called Yorgi, bent on nothing less than world domination! (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-051469-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.99 STAR TREK STAR TREK: AMAZING STORIES TP by Various From 1998 to 2000, Amazing Stories, the world's oldest science fiction magazine, presented a series of original Star Trek stories written by a number of bestselling authors, including M. Shayne Bell, John Gregory Betancourt, A. C. Crispin, Greg Cox, Christie Gold, Joseph Sherman and Susan Shwartz, and Dean Wesley Smith. Now these little-seen Star Trek adventures have been collected together for the first time, along with brand new tales written expressly for this volume. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4915-0) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x8, 240pg $13.00 STAR TREK: STARFLEET SURVIVAL GUIDE TP by David Mack Standard issue for Starfleet Officers throughout the Federation and beyond, here is a vital tool for space survival in the Star Trek universe, covering everything from space-suit leaks, hotwiring a tri-corder, and hostile alien encounters. Detailed within you'll find basic information on standard Federation emergency equipment while placing an emphasis on life-saving extreme escape and survival scenarios. (Pocket Books) (0-7434- 1842-5) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x8, 128pg, b&w $13.00 STAR WARS STAR WARS PARTY BOOK HC by Mikyla Bruder Hoping to sate a finicky Gungan's voracious appetites? Looking for the most festive décor for Jaba's latest function? Desperate to earn the favor of a reigning Sith Lord during one of his Imperial ceremonies? Fear not! Within the pages of this fun-filled book you'll find plenty of Star Wars themed recipes and ideas for every galactic occasion! (Chronicle Books) (0-8118-3491-3) (CAUT: 4) Note: Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. HC, $17.95 SUPER-HEROES WILD CARDS: DEUCES DOWN HC by Various In this all-new collection of Wild Cards stories rooted in the "alternate" 21st Century world created by George R.R. Martin, Deuces Down explores the "deuces", superhuman "aces" who exhibit rather tiny, trivial, and sometimes silly superpowers. Featured authors include John J. Miller, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Stephen Leigh, and Walter Simons. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4505-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 320pg $23.00 WILD CARDS IV: ACES ABROAD TP by Various A troubling discovery is revealed. Though the Wild Cards virus burst into existence over New York City, the plague that followed was not confined to the United States, but spawned Aces and Jokers in every country on Earth! From the jungles of Haiti to the Great Wall of China and behind the Iron Curtain, the Wild Cards team now investigates the fate of their fellows everywhere. This Wild Cards anthology showcases the work of notable authors George R.R. Martin, Leanne C. Harper, John J. Miller, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Stephen Leigh, and Victor W. Milan. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-5241-0) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x8, 320pg $14.00 X-MEN: LEGACY QUEST BOOK 2 TP by Steve Lyons The stakes in the quest to find a cure for the Legacy Virus epidemic that is devastating mutants everywhere on earth have been frighteningly raised. A cure for the virus exists, but Selene, the dreaded Black Queen of the New York City branch of the Hellfire Club, is the only one who has it! The X-Men, and their uneasy ally, Sebastion Shaw, are locked in a race against time to defeat Selene and wrest from her the serum. Meanwhile, Sebastion Shaw and the mysterious menace known as Mutant X, pursue a different agenda – one that, if it succeeds, will place the Legacy Virus serum in the hands of the most dangerous mutant in the world! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-5243-7) (CAUT: 4) TP, 6x9, 368pg $14.00 CALENDARS BIG EYES, SMALL MOUTH ANIME FANTASY 2003 CALENDAR This 12"x12" calendar features gorgeous full-color anime fantasy artwork by acclaimed artist Niko Geyer. (Guardians of Order) (1-894525-69-8) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SPIKE 2003 WALL CALENDAR Very few can resist his charismatic charm, wit, and worldly-wisdom, and those who do are simply beyond redemption! Spike, the suave, seductive, and simply deadly vampiric denizen of Sunnyvale, as portrayed by James Marsters on Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, is featured in this calendar showcasing a selection of his most alluring, provocative, and potentially pulse-pounding images. (Random House) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $12.95 OLIVIA 2003 WALL CALENDARS Sexy, sultry, wildly erotic in-your-face sexuality and fetish touches, from leather and high heels, black stockings, and lingerie, no one can capture the pure, seductive essence of women like Olivia. Featuring 6 new, alluring Bettie Page paintings, this selection of 12 exotic Olivia visions will make 2003 a year to remember! This calendar also comes in a special edition format, signed by Olivia herself. (O Card Corporation) (0-929643-14-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS STANDARD—Calendar $12.95 SIGNED SPECIAL EDITION—Calendar $34.95 INTERNATIONAL SECTION EUROPEAN IMPORTS MILO MANARA'S SIRENAE HC Imported from Italy! Specially printed for the recent Fiori di Napoli convention held in the Castel Sant Elmo in Naples, Italy, this hardcover catalogue captures the pure, sensual, provocative essence of famed illustrator Milo Manara, exploring the life of this world- renowned erotic cartoonist. Tracking the history of his work, Manara expounds on the logical morality for his sexy plots, summoning the gods Eros and Thanatos to stand up and be counted in the constant battle of Love and Death. This homage to Manara's visionary brilliance features a rare selection of the master artisan's escapist literature, prose, sketches, comic strips, and illustrations. English and Italian text. (133) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 8x8, 78pg, FC $25.99 WWF PRESENTS: UNDERTAKER BOOK 1 TP by Beau Smith & Manny Clark Imported from England! Featuring an exclusive variant Photo Cover! WWF superstar, Undertaker, battles the forces of darkness in his quest for a key to unimaginable dark power, in this special trade edition collecting Chaos! Comics' WWF Presents: The Undertaker #1-4, featuring Kane, Mankind, Paul Bearer, and The Embalmer! Individual comics originally published by Chaos! Comics. English text. (133/1-84023-243-9) (CAUT: 4) TP, 7x10, 120pg, FC $14.99 WWF PRESENTS: UNDERTAKER BOOK 2 TP by Beau Smith & Manny Clark Imported from England! In this second Undertaker collection, the mystical mauler and his new ally, Paul Bearer, must play the part of heroes to save Earth from the destructive rampage of Soulvex, the black arts behemoth under the control of The Embalmer! Collecting Chaos! Comics' WWF Presents: The Undertaker #5-8, this hard-hitting collection features all this plus Kane and his sister, Jezebel. Individual comics originally published by Chaos! Comics, but never collected in the U.S. English text. (133/1- 84023-259-5) (CAUT: 4) TP, 7x10, 104pg, FC $14.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS –– BOOKS 25 DAI SUPER SENTAI KANZEN MATERIAL BOOK This companion book to the 25 Dai Super Sentai Material Book, continues exploring the 25 years of the Super Sentai series, known in the U.S. as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, detailing the Kanzen era from 1992-2001. Contains Villains, all the Sentai cast, OVA information, and tons of color photos from the series. Japanese text. (42/4-7669- 4108-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 112pg, FC $49.99 ART OF METAL GEAR SOLID 2 SC Wrapped in a clear plastic dustjacket, this stunning guidebook features design and concept artwork, photographs and interviews with the creators, and a fold-out poster of one of the main characters from the hit Konami video game, Metal Gear Solid 2! English and Japanese text. (8193/4-77530065-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 162pg, FC $54.99 KATSUYA KONDOU ART WORKS SC by Katsuya Kondou Most recognized for his animation work on Mononoke Hime and the Sony PlayStation video game series, Yamadakun Monogatari (Jade Cocoon), as well as Laputa, Kiki, and Only Yesterday, Katsuya Kondou stands as one of the most prominent and respected animators at Studio Ghibli. This immaculate book offers a casual, retrospective glimpse into the visual artistry of this beloved animator. Japanese text. (8193/4-7580-1006-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 224pg, FC $74.99 MACROSS PLUS - GAME EDITION SC Everything a serious Sony PlayStation Macross Plus video game junkie craves, from extensive game information, screenshots, and character backgrounds, to conceptual art, storyboards, and design sketches, can be found within the pages of this stunning guide. Japanese text. (7819/4-7669-4108-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $28.99 MOTO HAGIO ILLUSTRATIONS HC by Moto Hagio Widely considered as one of the founding mothers of Shoujo manga, Moto Hagio's elegant visions are collected in this selection of manga and magazine illustrations, paintings, and sketches captured from some of her most recognized works as serialized in Flower Comics and Petit Flower. Japanese text. (7819/4-09-199544-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12,110, FC $49.99 NORIO SHIOYAMA ART WORK SELECTION SC Renowned for his character design works for such anime classics as Ronin Warriors (Yoroiden Samurai Troopers), Layzner, and VOTOMS, the pulse-quickening masterpieces of veteran animator Norio Shioyama are showcased in this exquisite book featuring 79 awe-inspiring full-color illustrations. Japanese text. (7819/4-89436-142-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 110pg, PC $69.99 ORPHEN BLACK SANCTUARY : YUYA KUSAKAWA ILLUSTRATIONS SC This art book is jam-packed with paintings, full-color illustrations, and conceptual sketches from Yuya Kusakawa's Sorcerous Stabber Orphen anime series. Japanese text. (7819/4-8291-9124-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 112pg, FC $39.99 PIAPIAPO: TETSUYA ONO ILLUSTRATIONS SC Featuring the kawaii style of Ono Tetsuya, this collection is nicely designed with tons of radiantly-colored, full-page CG works taken from series like Tenshi ni Narumon! (I'm Going to be An Angel), Prism Heart, Pandora's Dream, Usa Maid, Comic Pinky, Mei- King & more! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-853482-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE SC, 9x12, 110pg, FC $46.99 SAKURA WARS 4 GAME BOOK SC Featuring numerous images, screen caps, conceptual character designs, production stills, and extensive story and character background information, this visual guidebook is the perfect companion to the fourth and final installment in the epic Sega Dreamcast Sakura Taisen (Sakura Wars) game series. Japanese text. (7819/4-06-339653-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 138pg, FC $27.99 SNK POSTER COLLECTION SC The third volume in the "SNK Artworks Book Series", this 112-page collection features over 130 images previously used in posters produced for several of SNK's line of video games, including Samurai Showdown, Fatal Fury and more! Japanese text. (7819/4- 89436-143-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 110pg, FC $54.99 STARLOG JAPANESE VERSION #12 There are no language barriers when it comes to science fiction, and this unique Starlog publication speaks volumes, offering a dynamic glimpse into the world of Sci-Fi cinema through the eyes of Japanese pop culture and mass-media. Not translated from any previously published U.S. variety, this magazine stands alone as a totally new experience, featuring extensive coverage of both the Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and Spider-Man feature films. Japanese text. (7819/65579-47) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 124pg, PC $29.99 WXIII PATLABOR THE MOVIE 3 MANIAXX SC Introducing the ultimate visual tour into the latest chapter in one of Japan's hottest robot anime series: Patlabor! Directed by Fumihiko Takayama (Gundam 0080), WXIII Patlabor 3 takes the animated 'mech' genre to a new level of sophistication with the awesome celluloid images captured in this guidebook featuring additional material including conceptual sketches, historical context, and a story digest. Japanese text. (7819/4-04-721376-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 112pg, FC $27.99 YU SHIINA ILLUSTRATIONS SC Rapidly gaining popularity among manga fans and his peers, illustrator Yu Shiina's illustrious, breathtaking visuals literally shine in a veritable spectrum of brilliance in this collection of images taken from some of his most cherished works, among them "A bouquet to the moon and you." Japanese text. (7819/4-8402-2046-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $44.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS –– HOW TO DRAW HOW TO DRAW MANGA MAIDS & MIKO SC ENGLISH EDITION Previews Exclusive! It's "Maids and Miko," at your service! This latest entry in the popular "How To Draw Manga" series is packed with easy-to-follow instructions for drawing sexy maid uniforms and the traditional garments worn by "miko," young women who work in Japan's religious shrines. The only book of its kind, this volume is perfect for manga artists who want to increase their characters' sex appeal by dressing them in authentic Japanese clothing. English text. (4979/4-7661-1317-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $19.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA: MASTERING THE BASICS OF CHARACTER DESIGN SC Learn the fundamentals of designing every aspect of your own male and female characters in this first volume in the "new comics expression technique series" of Graphic-sha. Rendering basic forms, proportions, poses, and faces, as well as comprehensive information detailing the necessary tools of the trade, are featured. Japanese text. (42/4-7661-1306-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $27.99 MANGA TECHNIQUES VOLUME 2: FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS This second volume of a new line of tutorial manga books not only shows you drawing techniques, but also how to use the various art materials they sell, like manuscript paper, pens, pen tips, screens, and markers. Bilingual editions: English and Japanese text. (42/490076924-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN MANGA TECHNIQUES VOLUME 1: FOR BEGINNERS Available now! This is the first volume in a new series of tutorial manga books that not only teach drawing techniques, but also how to properly use the materials commonly used within the field. Bilingual editions: English and Japanese text. (42/490076923-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $9.99 ************** JAPANESE IMPORTS –– MANGA 3X3 EYES MANGA #38 by Yazo Takada Yazo Takada's popular manga series continues. Sazan Eyes is a superb supernatural adventure story with a nice blend of humor, romance, and violence. The story centers on Pai, the last of mysterious race of immortals — the Sanjiyan Unkara — who is seeking an ancient supernatural artifact, the Ningen, which can change her into a true human being, which is her fondest wish. Seeking the help of Yakumo Fuji, an ordinary 16-year-old and the son of an archaeologist who devoted his life to the secrets of the Sanjiyan, Yakumo agrees to set off with Pai on what will be one fantastic journey of a lifetime! But will the journey be cut short as they find themselves caught in the middle of a secret war between opposing occult forces? Japanese text. (7819/4-06-361020-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w $10.99 AQUA MANGA #2 by Kozue Amano Aqua, the planet filled with water, used to be called Mars a long time ago. Follow the training of Akari, who wants to be a great tour guide of Aqua! Japanese text. (7819/4- 7575-0647-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $11.99 ARTIFACT RED #2 by Tahiko Kimura Nagi and her friends go on a school trip to "God's Island" on a bird-watching field trip. While there, they encounter the special power of the "Artifact" and the "Artifact Player," plus the strange legacy of a mysterious, lost civilization. The adventure begins here… Japanese text. (7819/4-7575-0652-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 186pg, b&w $10.99 CAPCOMIC SPRING 2001 by Various Capcom All Stars showcases all of your favorite Capcom superstars, including Ken, Ryu, Chun Li, and Cammy in Resident Evil roles, plus many other stars from various videogames! Japanese text. (42/4-87287-483-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 138pg, PC $14.99 CUTIE HONEY 70'S MANGA by Go Nagai In the wake of her father's murder, private school girl, Honey, discovers a startling revelation: she's more than "human"! The android creation of Professor Kisaragi, who sought to create the perfect human, she takes on the guise of Cutey Honey to avenge her father's death at the hands of the insidious Panther Claw clan! By uttering the words "Honey Flash", she becomes an avenging angel of destruction, capable of transforming into a variety of personalities in order to adapt to any challenging situation! Villains beware! Japanese text. (7819/4-575-82665-0) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE SC, 5x7, 460pg, b&w $18.99 CUTIE HONEY 90'S MANGA by Go Nagai Go Nagai is back in the saddle with his supergirl creation! This sequel to the original Cutie Honey manga from the 70's takes place twenty years later. The Panther Claw gang returns along with their leader Sister Jill, who has gained new regenerative powers and the ability to mutate others into deadly monsters. This new crime wave sparks the revival of the superhero android Cutie Honey, now head of the Hayami Foundation. Honey teams up with Detective Todokori to stop the Panther Claw, leading to an intense showdown in the realm of Panther Zora, the Panther Claw's goddess! Japanese text. (7819/4-575- 82666-9) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE SC, 5x7, 360pg, b&w $18.99 FIRE EMBLEM: SWORD OF THE KING MANGA #1 by Kotaro Yamada A young hero! A legendary sword! A quest for revenge! Once, in a time before the first histories were recorded, there existed a land known as Akanea, founded by the great hero Anri. The three gods of Discord, Madness and War sent Medius, tyrant of the country of Durhua, to join forces with Garnef, the ruler and supreme priest of Khadin. The armies and strongholds of Akanea were no match against their combined might and, despite a valiant resistance, the land was soon consumed by the black tides of darkness. However, Medius would soon learn to rue the day he conquered Akanea. For the spirit of Akanea could not be extinguished while the fires of freedom continued to burn in the hearts of the Akanean people. Not while a hero still breathed in whose veins the blood of Anri yet flowed. With the enchanted sword Falcion in his hands, Prince Mars would rally the people and begin a crusade to liberate Akanea. Japanese text. (7819/4-08-873244-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $8.99 FUSHIGI YUGI COMPLETE VERSION MANGA #6 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. (7819/4-09-138736-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 395pg, b&w $22.99 INU-YASHA ANIME COMIC #12 & #13 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) (CAUT: 4) #12 (4-09-126792-0)—SC, 5x7, 206pg, FC $16.99 #13 (4-09-126792-1)—SC, 5x7, 206pg, FC $16.99 INU-YASHA MANGA #25 The latest volume in Rumiko Takahashi's (Ranma ½) feudal fairy tale series filled with monsters, martial arts, and romance! Meet Kagome, high-school girl who's spirited away to feudal Japan where she discovers she's the reincarnation of the deceased priestess Kikyo. It's up to Kagome and an old priestess named Kaede (the younger sister of Kikyo), to locate the broken pieces of a magical soul gem with the help of Kikyo's former rival Inu-Yasha (a male canine-like monster). Japanese text. (7819/4-09-125645- 7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 188pg, b&w $8.99 KIKAIDER 02 MANGA #4 The classic Toei Tokusatsu TV hero returns in this new manga incarnation! Jiro is a cyborg… not human, but consumed by more anxieties than the average human being. A young woman meets Jiro in a lab, and attempts to help the artificial being come to grips with who he is and what he must do to protect the world as Kikaider! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-713468-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 198pg, b&w $10.99 MAGICAL ANTIQUE MANGA #1 by Minpei Ichigou Meet Sphie, Rian, and Midori, three bewitching proprietors of a magical antiquities store. Magic, mysticism, and mayhem ensue when these lovely young witches cast their spell on you! Japanese text. (7819/4-7575-0658-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 180pg, b&w $15.99 MONTHLY COMIC DRAGON SEPTEMBER 2002 Here's a new monthly manga anthology featuring some of the most exciting manga stories around today! Features the latest from such stories as Real Bout Highschool, Full Metal Panic, and Chrono Crusade, among others! Printed on traditional multi-colored paper in black-and-white (and some full-color pages), each issue averages about 400 pages. Japanese text. (7819/13691-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 400pg, b&w $12.50 MONTHLY MAGAZINE Z SEPTEMBER 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. (7819/18341-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 670pg, b&w $9.99 NAJICA: DENGEKI OPERATION MANGA by Takuya Tashiro Earth. A post-apocalyptic world, ravaged by war, where much of the land mass is now consumed by water. Enter Najica, a perfume-selling, special agent for a top secret organization. Together with her cyborg partner, Lira, they seek to bring hope, order, and prosperity to a world reeling in chaos. Japanese text. (7819/4-8401-0437-9) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 220pg, b&w $10.99 REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL MANGA #1 by Reiji Saiga & Sora Inoue At Daimon High, it takes more than great grades to rise to the top of the class! Where martial arts are standard curriculum and disputes are settled by officially recognized duels called K-Fights, Ryoko Mitsurugi takes on all comers, set on breaking bones as a Samurai Nurse! But, when Ryoko stumbles across a mysterious pendant, she's called upon to champion more than just school conflicts – she must defend an entire world! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-712203-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 170pg, b&w $11.99 SHONEN ACE MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 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. (7819/04879-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 500pg, b&w $8.99 SLAYERS PREMIUM MANGA by Rui Araizumi Lina "Dragon Spooker" Inverse is back! Based on the 2002 newly released feature film, Slayers Premium, the fifth installment in the Slayers series of movies, and first serialised in Dragon Junior, Slayers Premium continues the harrowing exploits of Lina, Goury, Zelgadis, and Amelia. Japanese text. (7819/4-04-712298-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 170pg, b&w $10.99 SPACE ADVENTURE COBRA #9-10 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) #9 (4-08-859260-3)—SC, 5x7, 192pg, FC $15.99 #10 (4-08-859261-1)—SC, 5x7, 192pg, FC $15.99 STEAM DETECTIVES MANGA #5 & #6 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) (CAUT: 4) #5 (4-8402-2038-7)—SC, 6x8, 186pg, b&w $18.99 #6 (4-8402-2039-5)—SC, 6x8, 186pg, b&w $18.99 STEEL ANGEL KURUMI #8 Set in the early 20th century, Nakahito, a son of a Shinto family, accidentally awakens one of the "steel angels" — beautiful female robots with exceptional powers. The "steel angel" is, in fact, a militaristic secret weapon, which is a blend of Western technology and Asian spiritual power. Soon Nakahito and his angel are being hunted down by the military, but catching them is easier said than done! Features excellent bishojo artwork. Japanese text. (7819/4-04-713481-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 164pg, b&w $10.99 WEEKLY JUMP SEPTEMBER 2002 ISSUES One of Japan's best-selling weekly manga anthologies comes to Previews this month with four weekly volumes for the month of September 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) 9/5/02 (29932-9/5)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 9/12/02 (29932-9/12)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 9/19/02 (29932-9/19)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 9/25/02 (29932-9/25)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 WEEKLY SHONEN MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2002 ISSUES One of Japan's best-selling weekly manga anthologies comes to Previews this month with four weekly volumes for the month of August 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) 9/6/02 (20651-9/6)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 9/13/02 (20651-9/13)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 9/20/02 (20651-9/20)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 9/27/02 (20651-9/27)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST 2ND SEASON ANIME COMIC #6 by Kosuke Hujisjima Based on the animated TV series You're Under Arrest. This full-color book features an all-new character and comes with a full-color trading card! Reproduces cels from the anime in fumetti style. Japanese text. (7819/4-06-310148-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 142pg, FC $17.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — ANIME MAGAZINES ANIMAGE SEPTEMBER 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. (7819/01577-09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $11.99 NEWTYPE SEPTEMBER 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. (7819/07009-09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $10.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — TOY PUBLICATIONS BISHOUJO FIGURE SUPER COLLECTION FEAT BOME This exquisite photo collection of master sculptor BOME, the undisputed king of anime girl kits and statues, features breathtaking sculpted images of Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and more, as well as the upcoming Kaiyodo Oni Musume figure. Japanese text. (42/4-07-3111002-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 128pg, FC $49.99 DENGEKI HOBBY SEPTEMBER 2002 This magazine features illustrated articles on scratch-building and customizing model kits of robots, figures, military vehicles, and more. Also covered are current toy releases from the U.S. and Japan, convention coverage, and more! Japanese text. Monthly. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 290pg, PC $15.99 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #60 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 HOBBY JAPAN NOVEMBER 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 49 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 SEPTEMBER 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 6" DIE-CUT FOIL STICKERS No more digging through foil packs, now you can choose all of your favorite characters from this selection of dynamic holo-chrome stickers capturing images taken from Dragonball Z! (4632) (CAUT: 4) #11 - #20 ––Sticker $1.99 each MASAMUNE SHIROW CLEAR FOLDER 4-PIECE SET Caught in the 9-to-5 doldrums? Brighten up your mood, and your filing cabinets, with this set of 8 ¾" x 12 ¼", clear, polypropylene folio organizers featuring vibrant, dynamic images conjured by anime and manga master Masamune Shirow, the brilliant creator of Appleseed, Black Magic, and Ghost in the Shell. (4368) (CAUT : 3 & 4) Note: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Folder Set (x4) $17.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SAILOR MOON MUGS New Lower Price! The lovely Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts are featured on these quality beverage mugs! Now you can enjoy your favorite drink of choice while watching her further anime exploits! Each mug is individually boxed. (4632) (CAUT: 4) #1—Mug $5.50 #2—Mug $5.50 #3—Mug $5.50 #4—Mug $5.50 O/A TENCHI MUYO MUGS New Lower Price! Now you can enjoy your favorite beverage in one of these cool mugs, emblazoned with full-color graphics from the long-running anime series, Tenchi Muyo! Two styles from which to choose. (4632) (CAUT: 4) #1 (GE8107)––Mug $5.50 #2 (GE8108)––Mug $5.50 ************** TRIGUN COMIC BOOK T-SHIRT This Black Cotton T-shirt features original Yasuhiro Nightow Trigun art of Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood. Designed in a "Silver Age Comics" style depicting a classic, pulp-era vision, complete with eye-catching word balloons, and an image of Meryl and Millie rendered in the "Comics Code of Ethics" sticker. (491) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS – SOUNDTRACKS AKIRA ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK JAPANESE VERSION CD Introducing 4 epic themes of pulse-pounding, symphonic sound from the anime blockbuster, Akira, originally produced by Shoji Yamashiro and performed by Geinoh Yamashirogumi! (8193/VICL-60711) (CAUT: 4) CD $34.99 ANGEL SANCTUARY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD The haunting, eerie ambience of the popular Angel Sanctuary OVA series is culled from the depths of this soundtrack featuring 30 tracks of wistfully gothic music orchestrated by Phil Yura and Hikaru Nanase. (8193/LACA-5006) (CAUT: 4) CD $37.99 ESCAFLOWNE THE MOVIE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD Composers Yoko Kanno and Hajime Mizoguchi blend the most famous elements of the original Escaflowne soundtracks with a new, more tribal feel, giving Escaflowne the Movie a varied score. Vocals by Maaya Sakamot, Midori, and Shanti Snyder sweeten the deal. (8193/VICL-60590) (CAUT: 4) CD $47.99 SABER MARIONETTE: BEST VOCAL HISTORY 2-CD SET In conjunction with the release of their second television series, the creators of Saber Marionette J to X. sought to capitalize on the popularity of the show and its voice actors. Featuring vocals by the first lady of anime voices, Hayashibara Megumi, this two-disc CD set collects 15 select tracks of song and orchestration taken from all of the Saber series, ranging from the first Saber Marionette R to the most recent J to X. (8193/KIKA- 483/4) (CAUT: 4) CD $49.99 SAILOR MOON THE MUSICAL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD #8 The senshi from SeraMyu take the stage in this 8th installment of the Memorial Album series featuring select tracks from the Sailor Moon Musical. (8193/COCX-30780) (CAUT: 4) CD $44.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRE RPG CD SOUNDTRACK Imported from Italy! This CD sucks…blood, that is! A real neck-biter, this CD is sure to leave fans gasping for air—and one last chance at life! Music by Luigi Maiello, with cover art by Matteo Spagnoletti. Perfect for accompanying any Vampire or horror role- playing session! (133) CD $9.99 ************* 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 THE HELL INSIDE ME SC by Dast (5258/88-87581-16-9) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 44pg, FC $19.95 HORRORGASMO SC by Stefano Zattera, Gianmaria Liani, Spiderjack & Dast (5258/88-87581-00-2) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 76pg, b&w $19.00 ITALIAN MUTANT POP-ART POSTCARD SET by Stefano Zattera, Gianmaria Liani, Spiderjack & Dast (5258/88-87581-16-9) ADULT MATERIAL Postcard Set $19.95 European Magazines EL VIBORA #265 (9046) ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, b&w $7.99 KISS COMIX #125 (9046) ADULT MATERIAL Comic, PC $7.99 Japanese Books CANDY: YU-JIN ILLUSTRATIONS SC by Yu-Jin (7819/4-04-853493-9) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 100pg, FC $37.99 MUNE KYUN HEARTFUL ILLUSTRATIONS SC (7819/4-87763-084-8) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 110pg, FC $42.99 SHIN TAISOU ILLUSTRATIONS SC by Yu-Jin (7819/4-87763-085-6) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 110pg, FC $42.99 Japanese Manga EIKEN MANGA #4 by Seiji Matsuyama (7819/4-253-20094) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $7.99 OSHAMA KIKUNOSUKE MANGA #1 by Takahiro Seguchi (7819/4-253-18839-7) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $6.99 RIRIA 01 MANGA #1 by Minomushi Ooda (7819/408124-5628-2) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $11.99 Japanese Magazines BUG BUG CG SEPTEMBER 2002 (7819) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.99 LEMON CLUB SEPTEMBER 2002 (7819) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 PA PI PO SEPTEMBER 2002 (7819) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 PENGUIN CLUB SEPTEMBER 2002 (7819) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 Japanese Merchandise CRITICAL POINT CD-ROM GAME (7865/P006) ADULT MATERIAL CD $39.99 TRADING CARDS SECTION COOL COLLECTIBLES OFFERED AGAIN O/A XENA SEASON 6 TRADING CARD SET Don't pass up this 2 ½" x 3 ½" full-color 72-card set that features scenes from Xena's thrilling 6th Season. The set features Lucy Lawless as Xena, Renee O'Connor, Hudson Leick, Alexandra Tydings, Kevin Smith, and more. (145) Set PI ***************** XENA SEASON 6 AUTOGRAPHED CARDS These cards feature the John Hancocks of stars from the final season of Xena! Choose from cards signed by Lucy Lawless (Xena), Alexandra Tydings (Aphrodite), and Ted Raimi (Joxer). (145) LUCK LAWLESS (A14)––Card PI ALEXANDRA TYDINGS (A11)––Card PI TED RAIMI (A13)––Card PI COMPLETE STAR TREK: VOYAGER CARD SET This set of 180 different, full color 2 ½" x 3 ½" cards feature all 172 Star Trek: Voyager episodes from Season 1 thru Season 7! Nearly 1,500 photos featuring all of your favorite Star Trek: Voyager heroes and foes! Set includes: Captain Janeway, Seven of Nine, Kes, Chakotay, Tuvok, The Dr., B'Elanna, Neelix, and many more! A must-have for any Star Trek: Voyager fan! Also available are several chase sets! (145) REG.––Set (x180) PI HOLODECK ADVENTURES CHASE––Set (x9) PI FORMIDABLE FOES CHASE––Set (x9) PI CHECKLIST CHASE––Set (x3) PI STARGATE SG-1 HEROES IN ACTION CARD SET Heroes in Action include four cards featuring Colonel O'Neil, Teal'c, Major Samantha Carter, and Daniel Jackson from the hit science fiction TV show Stargate SG-1! Also available are two rare sketchafex cards of Teal'c! (145) HEROES IN ACTION––Set (x4) PI TEAL'C I––Card PI TEAL'C II––Card PI SIMPSONS CARDS MEGA PACKAGE This incredible package includes the 10-card Smell-O-Rama chase set, the nine-card Wiggle chase set, the 45-card Cel film set, and the Film Cel Viewer for viewing the Cel set. (8394) Package PI SPORTS CARDS FLEER ENTERTAINMENT FLEER 2002 HOT PROSPECTS MLB CARDS This set includes Rookies and Prospects, sequentially numbered to 1,000 and containing a swatch of game-worn jersey. Also includes "Game-Used Memorabilia" cards, featuring game-used items, as well as items worn during spring training by Rookies. Additionally, there are special Derek Jeter and Barry Bonds inserts that contain various game-used items from their careers. Also look for autographed cards featuring signatures from Rookies and Veterans. 5 cards per pack. 15 packs per box. MSRP: $7.99 per pack. (546) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and U.K. Box PI FLEER 2002 NFL CARDS This 300-card set consists of 237 base cards, 13 "Decades of Dominance," 10 "Building Blocks," 25 "Dual Rookies/Prospects," and 15 "Rookies. Look for cards featuring current superstars and past Hall of Fame players and game-used jerseys. Parallel sets include Tiffany Collection and the Mini Collection. Inserts include: "Golden Memories," "Headliners," and "Then and Now." 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $2.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and U.K. Box PI FLEER 2002 ULTRA NFL CARDS This 240-card set consists of 200 Rookies and 40 Ultra Rookies. Features a Gold Medallion parallel set and several inserts, including: "League Leaders," "LOGO Rhythm," and "San Diego Bound." Also look for autographed cards and game-used cards! 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $2.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and U.K. Box PI FLEER 2001-2002 AUTHENTIX WNBA CARDS This all-new brand is your ticket to the WBNA's hottest new cards! This 120-card set consists of 100 base cards and 20 Rookie Authentix numbered to 2,002. Look for autographs and memorabilia cards, and the Front Row parallel set! Includes several inserts, all featuring pieces of tickets from the 2001 WNBA season! 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and U.K. Box PI FOREVER COLLECTIBLES LEGENDS OF THE DIAMOND BOBBLE HEADS This line of collectibles commemorates the most skilled and brightest stars of Major League Baseball. These limited editions display the emotion and intricacies of the individual players they portray and capture the true essence of the diamond. Choose from: Randy Johnson, Ichiro Suzuki, Kazuhisa Ishii, Cal Ripken, Jr., Roberto Clemente, and Johnny Bench. (CAUT: 4) RANDY JOHNSON (BHMBPLAZRJ3)––MSRP: $19.99 ICHIRO SUZUKI (BHMBPLSMIS)––MSRP: $19.99 KAZUHISA ISHII (BHMBPLLDKI)––MSRP: $19.99 CAL RIPKEN JR. COOPERSTOWN (BHMBCTBOCR)––MSRP: $19.99 ROBERTO CLEMENTE COOPERSTOWN (BHMBCTPPPC)––MSRP: $19.99 JOHNNY BENCH COOPERSTOWN (BHMBCTCRJB)––MSRP: $19.99 HIGHLAND MINT HOUSTON TEXANS INAUGURAL SEASON COINS The silver coins are a limited mintage of only 2001. Each is made of 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver and measure 1 ½" in diameter. Each coin features the Texans logo as well as the commemoration of their inaugural season in the NFL. The coins are struck to the industries highest standards as well each is individually encapsulated, displayed in a custom black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) Coin PI MLB SILVER COINS The silver coins are a limited mintage of only 2001. Each is made of 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver and measure 1.5" in diameter. Each coin features a sculpted image of each player's bust and the backs of the coins list the player's biographical info and the coins individual mintage number. The coins are struck to the industries highest standards as well each is individually encapsulated, displayed in a custom black velour jewelry box and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) ICHIRO SUZUKI (ISMVPK)––Coin PI JASON GIAMBI (JG02MK)––Coin PI FENWAY PARK PHOTO MINT Synonymous with tradition, Fenway Park is an institution in the baseball world. These unique collectibles feature an 8" x 10" photo of the Fenway taken from the seats behind home plate depicting the "Green Monster" and the finely manicured grass field. Each photo is combined with a nickel silver coin of current Red Sox star Nomar Garciapparra and comes with a Boston Red Sox team collector pin and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This collectible is double matted with team colors and framed with a black laminated wood frame measuring 12" x 15". Comes ready to hang. (CAUT: 4) Photo Mint PI WRIGLEY FIELD PHOTO MINT Wrigley Field is a baseball institution just like Fenway and Yankee Stadium. This unique collectible features an 8" x 10" photo of the taken from the seats behind home plate depicting the ivy wall, Chicago skyline and the finely manicured grass field. Each photo is combined with a nickel silver coin of current Cubs Star Sammy Sosa and comes with a Chicago Cubs team collector pin and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This collectible is double matted with team colors and framed with a black laminated wood frame measuring 12" x 15". Comes ready to hang. (CAUT: 4) Photo Mint PI PACIFIC TRADING CARDS PACIFIC 2003 NHL CARDS This 400-card set includes several variations and inserts, including: "Authentic Game- Worn Jerseys," "Main Attractions," "Impact Zone," "Lamplighters," "Maximum Impact," and "Shining Moment." 10 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI TOPPS COMPANY BOWMAN 2002 HERITAGE MLB CARDS This 440-card base set consists of Veterans & Prospects. Features two parallel sets and several inserts, including "1954 Bowman Reprints," "Bowman Heritage Relics," and more! 16 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.00 per pack. (344-02H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2002 CHROME NFL CARDS This 165-card base set contains 145 Veterans and 20 Weekly Wrap-ups. Features two parallel sets and several inserts, including "Ring of Horror" cards, "Own the Game" cards, "Terry Bradshaw Reprints," "King of Kings Refractor Relics," and more! 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.00 per pack. (819-02H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2002-2003 OPC NHL CARDS This 330-card base set contains 263 Standard cards, 67 Subsets, 50 NHL Prospects, 12 Topps All-Stars, and five Season Highlights. Features four parallel sets and several inserts, including "Patrick Roy Commemorative Series" cards, "Stanley Cup Heroes" cards, "Signs of the Future," "First Round Fabrics," and more! 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.49 per pack. (715-02H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2002-2003 NBA CARDS This 220-card base set contains 214 Veterans, five League Leaders, one NBA Championship Team card, and an undisclosed number of True Rookie cards. Features one parallel set, three insert sets, and several Relics & Autographs, including "All-Star Remnants," "Shaq Attack" cards, "Slam Duncan," cards, and more! Also look for the "Around the World" promo card! 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.49 per pack. (997-02H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI THE UPPER DECK COMPANY UPPER DECK 2002 SWEET SPOT MLB CARDS The brand that continues to push the envelope returns in a big way in the 2002 version of Sweet Spot. This year's installment includes some great new features as well as the return of the popular "Sweet Spot Signatures," which feature a player's signature cut from the sweet spot of a baseball and built in to a trading card. The 175-card base set consists of 40 Sweet Beginnings Rookie cards, 15 autographed Sweet Beginnings Rookie cards, and 30 Sweet Spot Game Faces cards, which feature the top players in baseball on a card that is built of all etched wood! Includes inserts, such as "Sweet Spot Signatures," "Sweet Swatches," "Sweet Spot USA Jerseys," and "Sweet Spot Bat Barrel" cards, featuring current stars like Griffey and Ichiro, as well as Mark McGwire. Mark McGwire also has signature cards in the "Sweet Spot Signatures" insert as well. 4 cards per pack. 12 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002 NFL CARDS What would an NFL season be without the release of Upper Deck Football! The huge, 310-card base set includes 100 Rookies and 30 additional Star cards. The key enhancement to this year's UD Football is the inclusion of two Memorabilia cards per box! Collectors can also look for a variety of high-end chase cards, like "Buyback Autograph" cards, "UD Playbook Jersey" cards, "Pigskin Patch" cards, "NFL Logo Patch 1 of 1's," and much more. 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 AUTHENTICS NFL CARDS The first ever edition of UD Authentics Football features many of the items that made UD Authentics Baseball such a runaway hit! Once again, there are two Redemptions for UDA signed memorabilia, which include pieces from Jerry Rice, Kurt Warner, Peyton Manning, Dan Marino, Troy Aikman, Joe Montana, and many others! The base set features the design that made the 1989 Upper Deck Baseball set such a hit, and also includes some missing Rookie cards from 1989 and 1990. Rookies are numbered to 1,000, and there are 50 different ones. Jersey cards fall at least two per box, and there's a variety of Emmitt Smith cards, including signed cards that salute Smith and his quest to this year become the all-time leading rusher in NFL history. 5 cards per pack. 18 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002-2003 CLASSIC PORTRAITS NHL CARDS Classic Portraits reintroduces collectible busts, which feature poly-stone renditions of hockey's greatest players. These busts feature different chase variations as well as autographed variations. The base set consists of 140 cards, including 20 Rookies numbered to 1,500 and Redemption cards good for a card of another NHL Rookie. Collectors will find on average two Memorabilia cards per box, with many of those being Dual and Triple Jersey cards. Players to be featured in the collectible busts portion of the product include Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, Ray Bourque, Patrick Roy, Jaromir Jagr, Ilya Kovalchuk, and others. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002-2003 HARDCOURT NBA CARDS You know it's basketball season when Hardcourt Basketball hits the shelves! It returns with its collector-friendly price, and is chock-full of content as well! Technology abounds in here, not only in the inserts but the base set as well. The 135-card set includes 45 Rookies, with 30 numbered to 1,999, nine numbered to 1,299, and six numbered to 799. Inserts include the popular "Game Floor" cards box, plus a host of other Memorabilia cards that include some cool new technologies. Look for unique autographed cards as well, with signatures featured on clear acetate. 5 cards per pack. 15 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002-2003 OVATION NBA CARDS The brand known for its embossed basic set and collectible memorabilia cards returns again in 2002! The base set features 134 cards, which includes 20 Rookies numbered to 2,999 and 15 Rookies numbered to 1,999. The base set also features a serially numbered subset that features Upper Deck's basketball spokesmen Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan. As for inserts, there are Memorabilia and Autographed cards, as well as "Ovation Signatures," and numerous combinations of unique Memorabilia cards that include "Dual Warm-Ups," "Triple Warm-Ups,"" Uniforms," "Shooting Shirts," and many others. Also look for a special triple signature card that features signatures from UD's spokesmen, numbered to only 25! 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI NON-SPORT CARDS ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT DRAGONBALL Z ANIMATED MOVIE FILMCARDZ Artbox Entertainment presents a new line of Filmcardz based on the mega popular Dragonball Z anime movies. This first set captures full-color images taken from the Dragonball Z animated movies Lord Slug, Cooler's Revenge, and the newest release Return of Cooler! Watch Goku as he attempts to stop a giant asteroid from hitting earth in Lord Slug. He does save the earth, only to find the evil Lord Slug descends from the asteroid in his spaceship! Can Goku stop Lord Slug from wiping out the human race and taking the seven magic Dragon Balls for himself? In Cooler's Revenge, Frieza's brother Cooler comes to earth to avenge his brother's death at the hands of Goku. Cooler is every bit as strong and deadly as his brother was, and Goku and his son Gohan find him a deadly enemy to say the least! The brand-new Return of Cooler begins right where Cooler's Revenge leaves off, with Goku and all his friends in their continued battle with Cooler and his mighty metal robot henchmen. Artbox Entertainment has taken the best action and character shots from each of these three animated movies to make an incredible set. The complete DBZ Movie Filmcardz features 72 Filmcardz, nine Chase FilmCardz, six Rare Chase FilmCardz, and three Ultra-Rare Chase FilmCardz randomly inserted. 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (15970) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI DRAGONBALL Z FILMCARDZ VIEWER BLISTER SET Artbox Entertainment presents a new line of Filmcardz based on the mega popular Dragonball Z anime movies! Anime fans can now rejoice as Artbox adds the Dragonball Z Film Card Viewer to its line of successful Filmcard releases! Greatly enhance your collection of Dragonball Z FilmCardz by using your Dragonball Z FilmCardz Viewer! This incredible new viewer is specially designed to really showcase each FilmCardz image by adding brightness and depth when placed inside. The new Viewer Blister Set comes with one promo FilmCard plus one FilmCard inside every FilmCard Viewer! (19010) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Set PI DRAGONBALL Z MOVIE FILMCARD COLLECTION BINDER To help make the new release of the Dragonball Z Movie Filmcardz Set even more special, Artbox Entertainment has created a brand-new, premium quality collector's binder unlike offered before! Each DBZ Movie Filmcard Padded Binder features a "puffy" outer front, back, and spine, and also enhanced Dragonball Z graphics on both the front and backsides. This premium collector's binder is by far the best looking, and is an absolute must-have to showcase the DBZ Movie Film Cardz. This binder also holds the standard nine-pocket sheets to allow collectors the chance to display their entire set, including all the special inserts! (16020) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Binder PI BENCHWARMERS BENCHWARMER 2002 CARDS This card set features many celebrities, including Cindy Margolis, Gena Lee Nolin, Traci Bingham, Shauna Sand Lamas, Amy Weber, and 60 gorgeous models! Features several inserts, including 20 autographed cards, "Authentic Bikini Swatch" cards, "All American Foil Prisms," "Mirror Foils," and more! 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI COMIC IMAGES LADY DEATH: DARK ALLIANCE COLLECTOR CARDS & BINDER This all-new 72-card series brings Chaos!'s leading ladies together to fight an ancient evil. Dark Alliance features a Chastity subset, Purgatori subset, and cover gallery. Artwork by Ivan Reis, Carlos Mota, David Michael Beck, Romano, Scott Lewis, Adriano Batista, Brian Rood, and others. As added bonuses, there are randomly inserted autographed cards by creator Brian Pulido and artists Ivan Reis and Romano, along with original sketch cards, canvas cards and six rainbow foil chase cards. Also available is the custom printed three-ring binder, which comes packed with nine nine-pocket pages plus an uncut six-card press sheet. (CAUT: 4) BOX (28010) PI BINDER (28310) MSRP: $19.95 EL NINO GRAFICOS BIG 'UNS: LARGER THEN LIFE DELUXE BINDER SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL REG.––Binder PI SGN.––Binder PI ILLUSTRATION STUDIO HEROINE SIGNED NOTECARD SET 1 This packaged pin-up, character-style notecard set contains six sultry fantasy female forms by the skillful pencil of Steve Woron. Each set is signed by Woron and carries two bonus cards and one undistributed card! (CAUT: 4) MATURE COLLECTORS Set PI INKWORKS ANGEL SEASON 3 CARDS & ALBUM Inkworks continues the Angel legacy with its third installment of this popular trading card series, based on all the action and intense drama of Season 3. These cards combine some of the subsets that fans have enjoyed in the past: Episodic coverage, Angel Investigations, Wolfram & Hart, and Demon Compendium, as well as new subsets covering "Vengeance Returns" and the arrival of Connor. This 90-card set also includes nine "Prophesies Unfold," foil puzzle cards featuring Angel and the realization of prophesies affecting him and his son Connor; six "Triangulation" cards, featuring the unexpected love triangles explored in Season 3: Angel/Cordy/Groo and Wesley/Fred/Gunn; autographed cards by Keith Szarabajka (Holtz), Daniel Dae Kim (Gavin), Jack Conley (Sajhan), Mark Lutz (Groosalugg), and Laurel Holloman (Justine); "Pieceworks" cards, containing a piece of Angel's show-worn shirt; and more! Also available is the collector's album! 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) BOX (12250) PI ALBUM (12260) MSRP: $19.95 SMALLVILLE PREVIEW CARD SET In anticipation for the Inkworks November-release of the Smallville trading cards comes this preview set to give fans a sneak-peek of the complete set to come. This 8-card preview set contains a promotional card and seven character cards of the main characters: Clark, Lana, Lex, Chloe, Pete, Whitney, Martha, and Jonathan! Limited to 2,500 sets. (CAUT: 4) Set (x8) MSRP: $15.00 MARVEL IN MOTION SPIDER-MAN E-CARD VOLUME 2: SILVER SABLE She's 5'5", weighs 125lbs, is a master with every weapon known to man and thinks Spidey is a punk! The Silver Sable CD-ROM features all the downloadable art you expect along with the McFarlane classic Amazing Spider-Man #299 in the moving comic book format. (CAUT: 4) Card MSRP: $6.95 MARVEL IN MOTION ORIGIN E-CARD VOLUME 1 Origin Volume I "The Hill" contains original screen savers, downloadable desk top art, character bios and features "The Hill" in the moving comic book format. Watch how the seeming tranquility of the Howlett estate masks the despair, death and unearthly secrets waiting to be revealed. (CAUT: 4) Card MSRP: $6.95 RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES FARSCAPE SEASON 3 CARDS This 72-card base set features all 22 Season 3 episodes, with three cards per episode. Includes 22 "Behind-the-Scenes with David Kemper Cards," 22 "The Quotable Farscape Cards," nine "Family Ties," nine "Revenging Angel Animation Cel Cards," nine "Autograph Cards," and 18 "Sketchafex Cards." Also available is the custom designed album to store the entire collection. Each comes with 12 plastic sheets and one bonus autographed card. 9 cards per pack. 40 packs per box. MSRP: $2.00 per pack. (CAUT: 4) BOX PI ALBUM PI SERIOUS USA OFFERED AGAIN O/A LORD OF THE RINGS FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS CD CARDZ SET Follow Frodo and friends on their journey through Middle Earth. Enter the world of J. R. R. Tolkien as never before with these four CD Cardz featuring: four different movie trailers, music from the movie soundtrack, a treasure hunt leading to an exclusive Lord of the Rings screensaver, and photos from the movie. Be careful though, evil is ever present on the Cardz, and using "The One Ring" too much will summon the Ring Wraiths: servants of the evil wizard Sauron. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring CD Cardz introduce you to the magical kingdom of Middle Earth with the characters Frodo – – the Ring Bearer, Aragorn –– the heir of Gondor, Gandalf the Grey –– the mighty wizard, and the Ring Wraiths –– merciless specters who once were nine lords of men. Collectors and fans alike will enter the world of J.R.R. Tolkien as never before through this collectible set. You won't make it to the Mountains of Doom without them. These cardz make the perfect companion purchase to the DVD of the movie. (CAUT: 4) Set MSRP: $19.95 STELLAR COLLECTIBLES PLAYBOY COLLEGE GIRLS CARDS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL BOX PI FACTORY SET PI PREMIUM SET PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A PLAYBOY 1994-1996 PREMIUM UPDATE CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Set PI ****************** STUDIO E BEST OF DECISIVE MARKETING AND STUDIO E CARDS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Box PI TOPPS COMPANY STAR OF THE MONTH TOPPS LORD OF THE RINGS CARDS––UPDATED EDITION This 72-card update set offers brand-new imagery based on New Line Cinema's blockbuster The Fellowship of the Ring! All 72 cards are foil stamped and feature all-new images, including the Balrog, Sauron, Nazgul, Cave Troll, and Watcher. Plus, look for a special nine-card subset previewing the next film, The Two Towers, as well as exclusive Memorabilia Cards! 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI THE UPPER DECK COMPANY DISNEY AUTHENTIC CARDS Celebrate 100 years of Disney magic with the inaugural set of Disney cards! This set spotlights Mickey Mouse and features other favorite animated Disney characters. The regular set features a collection of heroes, villains, and a preview of the holiday movie Disney's Treasure Planet. Inserts include "Reel Piece of History Memorabilia" cards, which include pieces of authentic film from major Disney animated features; "Mickey Mouse Filmography" cards, spotlighting memorable scenes from historical animated shorts; "Feature Celebration" cards, featuring Snow White and the Seven Dwarves; and more! Also look for a "Authentic Cut Signature" card hand numbered to 1, and "Sketch" cards from nine Disney artists, each set hand numbered to 10! 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GRAPHITTI DESIGNS TRAILER TRASH DOLL DRAG QUEEN DOLL The American Dream is everywhere you look. On TV, on the streets and next door...they're everywhere you go!! The first in a series of dolls that depict the everyday people that make America what it is, are unveiled form Graphitti Designs this month. Trailer Trash Doll - You just gotta' love a woman with black roots, great dental hygiene, wearing sexy Daisy Dukes. You've seen her on the Jerry Springer Show, now you can take her home and enjoy her in the privacy of your own home. Comes with removable boots and her very own pet pig!! Drag Queen Doll are cut from the same cloth. They enjoy all those girlie things that all normal six-foot tall men like. Regardless of how good they look, they're guaranteed to send shivers down your spine when they ask you to light their cigarette in their sexy voice. Each come accessorized with their very own, color-co-ordinated handbag!! All dolls measure over 11" tall and come impeccably dressed. Complete with a full head of hair and meticulously applied makeup. Proof that beauty is in the (blind) eye of the beholder!! These dolls will also appeal to an audience outside of the traditional comic book fan. Use these dolls to attract the consumer looking for something other than comics (I've heard these people do exist). They're money is just as good as that of the comic fan and it's your responsibility to give them something to spend their dough on. These dolls appeal to Barbie, GI Joe and toy collectors of all shapes and sizes as well as individuals with a twisted sense of humor. The perfect gift for any occasion!! Each 12-pack case includes: 6 Trailer Trash and 3 each of the blonde Drag Queen and Redhead Drag Queen Dolls. (CAUT. 4) Figure SRP: $19.95Ea. BLUE MONDAY T-SHIRT Bleu and Clover make a fashion statement of their own on the new Blue Monday T-shirt. Features new art by Chynna Clugston-Major screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Catch the shirt along with the great comics and books from Oni Press!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 FONE BONE T-SHIRT Get moving with the new Fone Bone T-shirt. Features art by Jeff Smith screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Enjoy the walk to Boneville sporting this cool new shirt!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 3 LITTLE KITTENS T-SHIRT Expect three times the fun on the new 3 Little Kitten T-shirt. Features the sexy art of Jim Balent screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Check out the new book from Broadsword Comics!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SAMURAI BASTARD T-SHIRT All of the secrets of the East are laid on the line with the new Samurai Bastard T-shirt. Michael Avon Oeming (of Powers and Bluntman & Chronic fame), provides the graphics for this cool shirt. Screenprinted in black and white on a red 100% cotton shirt. Catch the comics from Image!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SUPER FRIENDS LOGO T-SHIRT Remember days on by with the new Super Friends Logo T-shirt. Features the classic logo screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. First comics and cartoon...and now many years later, we get the shirts!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 THE JOKER IV T-SHIRT Walt Simonson lends his talents to create the graphics for the new Joker IV T-shirt. Features the Joker screenprinted in full color on a purple (yes, purple), 100% cotton shirt. The jokes on you!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 GOLDEN AGE SUPERMAN T-SHIRT The vintage Man of Steel takes center stage on the new Golden Age Superman T-shirt. Features this classic illustration screenprinted in color on a natural-color 100% cotton shirt. over 60 years old and still going strong!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 BATMAN FACE T-SHIRT Face the facts with the new Batman Face T-shirt. Features a wonderfully illustrated Batman head-shit screenprinted in color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. Come face-to- face with the Dark Knight!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SUPERMAN SYMBOL II T-SHIRT A variation on a classic is the theme for the new Superman Symbol II T-shirt. Features the Superman "S" symbol in a different form than normally seen. Screenprinted in red, white and blue on a black shirt, the Man of Steel does his patriotic duty!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 BLACK CAT T-SHIRT Felicia Hardy Returns on the new Black Cat T-shirt. Features the are of Terry and Rachel Dodson screenprinted in color on a stone-washed blue 100% cotton shirt. Catch up on what Black Cat's been up to in the new Marvel comics written by Kevin Smith!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VIII T-SHIRT Spidey is ready and waiting on the new Ultimate Spider-man VIII T-shirt. Features the art of Mark Bagley screenprinted in full color on a dark grey 100% cotton T-shirt. Regardless of his Hollywood success, he's still as vigilante as ever!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SPIDER-MAN/BLACK WIDOW T-SHIRT The insects take over on the new Spider-Man/Black Widow T-shirt. Features the art of Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), screenprinted in color on a denim blue 100% cotton shirt. Get the Raid® ready!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 DEATH OF PHOENIX T-SHIRT This classic X-men moment is captured on the new Death of Phoenix T-shirt. Features the art of John Byrne and Terry Austin screenprinted in full color on a navy blue 100% cotton shirt. Relive one of the most memorable moments in comics!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WOLVERINE STANDING T-SHIRT Wolvie comes out partial extracted on the new Wolverine Standing T-shirt. Features the art screenprinted in full color on a graphite 100% cotton shirt. Wolverine is ready for action...as always!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 APPAREL SECTION ANIME BLUE GENDER: BLUE RUSH T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Large image on back and small logo in front. (7296/3500211) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL: KUSANGI AND PUPPET MASTER T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, preshrunk. Front image. (8343/GITS1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: EVA UNIT-01, UNIT-00 & UNIT-02 T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, preshrunk. Front image. (8343/NEO3) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: EYES OF EVA UNIT-01, UNIT-00, & UNIT-02 T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, preshrunk. Front image. (8343/NEO6) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, puff suede application. Large image on back and small logo in front. (7296/8000911) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS BATTLE OF THE PLANETS: G-FORCE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! Black, 100% cotton. Large image on back and large logo in front. (6028) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 BETTIE PAGE BETTIE PAGE: EXTATIQUE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, preshrunk. Front image. (8343) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 BETTIE PAGE: SITTING ON BOAT T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, preshrunk. Front image. (8343) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ANIME T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (6028/080-031A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: LADIES CAST PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T- SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (6028) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 COMIC THEMES BAD KITTY: RELOADED T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (133) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 CHASTITY: TIME WILL TELL T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (133) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 DC COMICS KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CAP A Previews Exclusive! Black with yellow button and sandwich bill, brushed cotton twill. Embroidered image. Velcro closure. (5209/SP0207N2) (CAUT: 4) Cap $10.95 SUPERMAN FOOTBALL JERSEY Purple, white sleeves, with little red. Large symbol on both front and back, small symbol on sleeves, name logo on back. (559/23-861-240) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, South America, and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailer in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. M-XXL SRP: $60.00 DRAGONBALL Z DRAGONBALL Z: GOKU GRAB T-SHIRT Silver, orange glitter ink. Large image on back and small logo in front. (7296/4300511) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 DRAGONBALL Z: TYPHOON T-SHIRT Charcoal, orange glitter ink. Large image on back and small logo in front. (7296/2419511) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 FINAL FANTASY X OFFERED AGAIN O/A FINAL FANTASY X T-SHIRTS Black, 100% cotton. Available now! (4898) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. BAHAMUT—L-XL $17.99 SHIVA—L-XL $17.99 ********************** MARVEL BLADE T-SHIRTS Red The Hunter Leaping shirt, black The Hunter shirt, both 100% cotton, crystalline ink. Front image. (5360) (CAUT: 4) THE HUNTER LEAPING (MVL-0047)—L-XL $15.95 THE HUNTER (MVL-0048)—L-XL $15.95 CAPTAIN AMERICA PROFILE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, crystalline ink highlights, hi-density gel ink. Front image. (5360/MVL-0040) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 PUNISHER LOGO WITH FRANK CASTLE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, clear gel overlay on white logos. Front image, sleeve symbol. (5360/MAD-00037) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 XXL $16.95 PUNISHER DENIM JACKET Denim. Large image on back and small logo in front. (4880/8941) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $110.00 XXL $119.00 PUNISHER: STATIC LEATHER JACKET Black Leather, white outline. Large image on front and logo on back (4880/0674) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $270.00 XXL $295.00 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN: BEADY EYES T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, caviar beads over silver shimmer eyes. Front image. (5360/MVL- 0025) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 SPIDER-MAN: ENTRAPMENT T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton, crystalina in highlights (web, eyes, title), caviar beads on logo. Large image on back, front logo. (5360/MVL-0009) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 XXL $16.95 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN: FORM T-SHIRT Navy, 100% cotton, hi-density clear gel ink. Front image. (5360/MVL-0003) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 SPIDER-MAN MOVIE: EVIL EYES CLUB SHIRT Black, 100% polyester. Large image on front and small image on back. (559/21-801-443) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, South America, and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. M-XXL SRP: $45.00 SPIDER-MAN MOVIE: EXTREME CLOSE UP CLUB SHIRT Black and red, 100% polyester. Front image. (559/21-801-386) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, South America, and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. M-XXL SRP: $45.00 SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER ICON HAT Black, washed twill cotton. Icon on front and logo on back. (6461/45-0004) (CAUT: 4) Cap $14.95 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN LOGO VISOR Black, washed twill cotton. (6461/23-1042) (CAUT: 4) Visor $14.95 X-MEN CAST DENIM JACKET Denim. Large image on back and small logo on front. (4880/8944) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $110.00 XXL $119.00 X-MEN: RIPPING WOLVERINE LEATHER JACKET Black leather. Large image on back and small logo on front. (4880/0668) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $280.00 MOVIES & TV ARMY OF DARKNESS YOUTH T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (6028/024-002A) (CAUT: 4) LG-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 BIONICLE WATCH Includes an extra band and face plate additions. (6248/4168040) (CAUT: 4) Watch $19.99 CHARMED: TRIANGLE OF CHARM T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Image on front and logo on back. (6028/120-005A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 EVIL DEAD: CHERYL DEAD BY DAWN T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Image on front and writing on back. (6028/139-002A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 EVIL DEAD: JOIN US T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Large image on back and small logo on front. (6028/139-003A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 EVIL DEAD: PORTRAIT WINDBREAKER Black. Large image on back and small logo on front. (6028/139-096J) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $40.95 EVIL DEAD: RED LOGO STRETCH FIT CAP Black, red logo. (6028/139-001HA) (CAUT: 4) Cap $22.95 GARY COLEMAN "BLING BLING" T-SHIRT Navy, faux transfer ink. Front image. (7280/1341A01) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 HOGAN'S HEROES: SHULTZ "JA, VOL!" T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Front image. (6358/4588) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 LITTLE RASCALS: BUCKWHEAT "K.O. TAY" T-SHIRT Navy, faux transfer ink. Front image. (7280/1336A01) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 LITTLE RASCALS: HE-MAN WOMAN HATERS CLUB T-SHIRT Black, faux transfer ink. Front image. (7280/1361A01) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MONTY PYTHON: KILLER FLOCK PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (4125/1618) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 MUPPETS: ANIMAL WANT WOMAN T-SHIRT Grey, 100% cotton. Front image. (6358/4535) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 MUPPETS: KERMIT THE FROG ALL AMERICAN T-SHIRT Navy, 100% cotton. Front image. (6358/4540) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 NATIONAL LAMPOONS VACATION: PARK SECURITY T-SHIRT Navy. Image on front and left sleeve. (7280/1456A01) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 NATIONAL LAMPOONS VACATION: MARTY MOOSE PORTRAIT T-SHIRT Black, hi-density gel ink. Front image. (7280/1452A01) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SAMURAI JACK: BLACK FLAMING AKU LOUNGE T-SHIRT Red, 100% polyester, embroidered logo, painted Aku. Front image. (4866/LS4722) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $36.95 SAMURAI JACK LOGO AND SYMBOL LOUNGE SHIRT Black, 100% polyester, embroidered Samurai Jack design. Front image. (4866/LS4719) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $36.95 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS FACE T-SHIRT Yellow, 100% cotton. Front image. (6358/446500) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: SEA CREATURES RULE T-SHIRT Grey, 100% cotton. Front image. (6358/4325) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 PEANUTS PEANUTS CHARACTER LINE-UP T-SHIRT Grey, 100% cotton. Front image. (4125/0597) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 PEANUTS: CHARLIE BROWN SHIRT GOLD T-SHIRT Gold, 100% cotton. Front image. (4125/0639) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SIMPSONS SIMPSONS: KWIK-E MART BOWLING SHIRT Black with oriange and yellow accents, appliqué design. Flat open collar. (559/95-823- 130) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, South America, and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. M-XXL SRP: $48.00 TOYS SECTION ANIME DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTORS SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES DRAGONBALL Z MOVIE 9-INCH SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES Dragonball Z fans, attention! The next wave of articulated Z Fighters is upon you! The sidekicks and fists of fury keep coming with these new Dragonball Z figures, available in the standard Collector's Series size, as well as 9" tall DBZ Movie Edition figures! Collector's Series 2 is scheduled to include: Goku with Krillin, Mai with Weapons, Launch with Weapons, and Yamcha with Weapons; the Movie Series 2 is scheduled to include: Krillin in Spacesuit, Goku in Spacesuit, Battle-Damaged Vegeta, and Meta Cooler. Both assortments are scheduled to ship in August 2002. (8827) (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. COLLECTOR SERIES (72201)—Figures SRP: $15.99Ea. MOVIE SERIES (91101)—Figures SRP: $15.99Ea. YU YU HAKUSHO SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files is making tsunami-sized waves as the lead show on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim Action Block! Why not have dress rehearsals in your home with this second series of action figures? Choose from Botan, Koenma, Yusuke (Different Version), and Rando. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (8827/73301) (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: $10.99Ea. COMIC BOOK HEROES MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 2 FIGURES This new series of 6" figures features some of Marvel Comics' most popular heroes and villains! Each masterfully sculpted figure is fully poseable, and most feature over 30 points of articulation! Each figure includes a wall-mountable display stand and a full- sized classic Marvel comic reprint. This second series will include: The Thing, Namor, Doctor Doom, and The Human Torch! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship May 2002. (49/70150) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $7.99Ea. BATTLE OF THE PLANETS BATTLE OF THE PLANETS "CIVILIAN" KEYOP PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVES FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! A Previews Exclusive! The amazing youth that formed G- Force didn't just run around in those Science Ninja outfits all day; they had normal lives and civilian identities. One of the things that made Battle of the Planets such a hit with kids was the character development; each member of G-Force had his own personality and motivations. The most unique on the team was Keyop. Born in a lab, and the youngest member of the team, Keyop would often communicate in chirps and clicks. This Previews Exclusive figure captures Keyop in his G-Force outfit but with a new "civilian" head, as well as the dune buggy he drives when he's not doing recon for the team or kicking Spectra's butts. The figure was sculpted by Gabriel Marquez and features all the detail you have come to expect from DST; the buggy was recreated exactly by the crew at SOTA. Blister card packaging. Guaranteed to ship in August 2002! (4667/63010) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Figure $10.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS SERIES 1 FIGURES A Diamond Select Release! The 80's are back in a big way, and Dimaond Select Toys is proud to bring G-Force back to the generation that grew up with the exploits of Mark, Princess and Keyop! Originally released in Japan as Gatchaman, then repackaged and brought over to the states as Battle of the Planets, this is the one that started the Anime craze in America. The great animation and multidimensional characters struck a chord with young viewers that has stayed with them for over 20 years! In the middle of a major renaissance featuring comics, apparel, and DVDs, it's like the summer of 1978 all over again! What was missing from those summers long since past? Toys, that's what! These great characters were never released as action figures in the U.S.! Now, DST (along with the loving care of figure sculptor Gabriel Marquez and vehicles sculptor SOTA) has righted that wrong. These figures are all articulated and in 7" scale and feature the characters' signature weapons as well as mini-replica vehicles. Great care has gone into accurately replicating the images from screen to your toy shelf, from the colored visors to the realistic capes and stylized blister card packaging. Transmute! Blister card packaging. Guaranteed to ship in August 2002. (4667/63000) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $10.99Ea. DIE-CAST JAMES BOND 2002 SHOWCASE WAVE A The reason why Bond was so successful in escaping the bad guys? He had road machines that ruled the streets, daddy-o! Here in this wave of die-cast vehicles you'll find some of the coolest Bond cars featured throughout the 007 movies. Included are the Lotus Esprit Underwater from The Spy Who Loved Me; the Lotus Esprit Turbo from For Your Eyes Only; the Ason Martin V8 from The Living Daylights; BMW Z3 from Goldeneye; BMW Z8 from The World is Not Enough; BMW 750i from Tomorrow Never Dies; the Aston Martin DB5 from Thunderball; and the Aston Martin DBS from On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (6432) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $9.99Ea. CORVETTE 1/64 WITH KEY REPLICA A stunning replica of one of the most famous road warriors to ever tear up the asphalt. This 1/64 scale replica of the Corvette is a must-have collector's item for the more discriminating car aficionado. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (476/76272B) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $5.99Ea. MARVEL DIE-CAST VEHICLES Presenting an exciting new line of affordable die-cast vehicles based on your favorite Marvel Comics characters! Choose from: Air Marvel Collection die-cast airplanes, Marvel Movers big-rig trucks, and conventional Marvel 3" vehicles. Characters featured on these die-cast collectibles include Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine, Daredevil, and more! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. AIR MARVEL SERIES 1 (15252)—Die-Casts SRP: $3.79Ea. MARVEL 3-INCH SERIES (15254)—Die-Casts SRP: $1.89Ea. MARVEL MOVERS SERIES 1 (15253) Die-Casts SRP: $3.99Ea. MONKEEMOBILE 1/18 DIE-CAST Peter, Davey, Mickie, and Michael may have been TV stars and musicians, but odds are they didn't know they'd have a die-cast car named after them 30 years after their hey- days! This Monkeemobile is vintage memorabilia for fans of the Monkees! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (476/33150) (CAUT: 4) Die Cast $39.99 SCOOBY DOO MONSTER TRUCK 2-PACK What's the gang to do when the Mystery Machine breaks down? Simple. Climb into these die-cast Scooby trucks to round up those pesky poltergeists — who are in reality just frustrated, small-time crooks in disguise! Scooby snacks not included. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (476/76280) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast $7.99 SCOOBY DOO TRACTOR/TRAILER Sometimes those mystery capers go beyond expectations. What happens when you have a whole haunted house full of ghosts and ghoulies that need to be transported to the local police station? When there's just not enough room in the Mystery Machine, the gang just hitches up the Scooby Doo Tractor and Trailer! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (476/77462) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast $11.99 HOT WHEELS TREASURE HUNT 2002 COLLECTOR'S SET Each year, Mattel Toys releases a new series of Hot Wheels to an eager world. For over 30 years, kids and adults of all ages have collected Hot Wheels die-cast cars, and since 1995, they've also offered a little something called Treasure Hunts! These limited edition die-casts feature variant paint schemes and packaging from the new releases they parallel, and are among the most sought-after Hot Wheels each year. Now collectors can forget about the running around from store to store: the 2002 Treasure Hunt Collector's Set is here! This set, a Previews Shared Exclusive with J.C. Penney, features all twelve 2002 Treasure Hunts, individually carded and packaged together in a handsome sleeve. The set features: La Troca, Plymouth GTX, Roadster, Lotus Project M250, Ford Thunderbolt, Panoz LMP-1 Roadster S, Phaeton, Fat Fendered '40, Tail Dragger, '40 Ford, Mini Cooper, and Anglia Panel. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (744/55688) Set $299.99 JOHNNY LIGHTNING COVER CARS SERIES 14 America loves their cars, and this series continues this love affair with authentic replicas of various makes and models that have appeared on magazine covers! Featuring 100% die-cast metal bodies and chassis, each 1:64 scale model also comes with an exclusive cover card. This release is scheduled to include: '63 Corvette Coupe, '62 Corvette Roadster, '69 Camaro, '56 Chevy Nomad, '65 Mustang Rag Top, and a '71 Mustang 429 CJ. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (6243/291-14) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING CLASSIC GOLD 2 SERIES 15 Johnny Lightning takes a whole new approach to classic cars in their "Classic Gold" Series, featuring cars of all models and makes, from all eras, and from various design groups. Unlike other JL series, each car featured in the "Classic Gold" series will have a style all its own. This release is scheduled to include: '70 Montego, '72 Plymouth Road Runner, Austin Healey, Dodge Viper, Shelby Cobra Terlinger, and the '69 Harger RT/SE. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (6243/40415) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $4.49Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING THUNDERBIRD RELEASE 3 Johnny Lightning pays homage to one of the most enduring and popular car makes ever, the Thunderbird! These T-Birds come in a variety of models and colors, and are waiting to take roost in your die-cast collection! This release is scheduled to include: '56 Roadster, '68 Hardtop, '61 Roadster, '60 Hardtop, '62 Sports Roadster, and '67 Hardtop. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (6243/45503) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING RETRO RODS SERIES 1 Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (6243/20601) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $4.49Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING DRAGSTERS SERIES 1 Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (6243/20801) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $4.49Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING MONOPOLY III COLLECTOR'S EDITION The return of the Monopoly collection! Look for more cars with cool graphics in Monopoly themed packaging! Each package will also include a Gold Chrome Game Piece — a miniature replica of the car in the package — use it as your own special game token! Pass go and collect: North Carolina Ave. (PT Cruiser), Tennessee Ave. (Dodge Pickup), Connecticut Ave. ('33 Willys Delivery), Mediterranean Ave. ('75 Camaro), Indiana Ave. (Studebaker Pickup), "Advance to Go" ('71 Satellite Funny Car), Atlantic Ave. ('60s VW Beetle), Virginia Ave. ('71 Duster), Kentucky Ave. ('37 Ford), Dice & Money ('32 Ford), and "Get Out of Jail Free" (GMC Bus). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (6243/155-30) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING HOLIDAY CLASSICS III This glittering Holiday Classics collection is scheduled to ship in August 2002. (6243/156-06) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $4.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING YESTERDAY & TODAY SERIES 5 It's the best of Yesterday and Today, this second release featuring classic cars from the past to the present! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (6243/48350) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Die-Casts SRP: $8.75Ea. MILITARY FIGURES CY GIRLS FIGURES The Cy Girls are some of the hottest 11 ½" tall female action figures out there! In Go Nagai's classic manga, Cutie Honey is a Battle Android Chassis capable of changing at will into a dazzling array of hard-bodies, each with its own unique set of skills, weapons, and physical attributes! Nikki is a Rapid Response Agent skilled in weaponry and low- tech ordinance. She uses her motorbike to assist in rapid deployment. Ebony is a Cipher and Binary Code Specialist with a background in diplomatic relations. She's fluent in eight languages! All of these gals come complete with realistic hair, cloth outfits, and a host of weapons and accessories… and they take no prisoners! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (4851) (CAUT: 4) CUTIE HONEY (22383)—Figure SRP: $29.99 EBONY (21024)—Figure SRP: $29.99 NIKKI (22382)—Figure SRP: $29.99 CY GIRLS PERFECT BODY FEMALE FIGURE The Cy Girls Perfect Body Figure is a "basic" figure that you can use to design your very own Cy Girl! Outfit her with the clothing, weapons and accessories of the previous Cy Girls, plus you can adjust her chest-size according to the character you're trying to create/replicate! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (4851/21031) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $13.99 U.S. FIRE SERVICE MAN FIGURE This authentic Fireman figure includes: Gloved Hands, Fire jacket & pants, Fire Hood, Helmet, Boots, Keychain with 2 Keys, Axe, Haligan Tool, Walkie Talkie with Hand Set, Walkie Talkie Pouch, Printed American Flag with Flag Pole, and 2 sheets of labels. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (4851/21059) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $39.99 MEN OF HONOR 24-INCH ACTION FIGURES The Men of Honor line commemorates historical battles and the men who fought valiantly for freedom and democracy. Each 24" tall figure features over 16 points of articulation (with bendable, gripping hands), and comes dressed in realistic cloth uniform. Each figure also includes a host of realistic 1:3 scale die-cast weapons and accessories, plus 1:1 scale wearable dog tags! Choose from Army Air Corps or Navy Commanding Officer. Both feature blistered window box packaging, with a Velcro-closured accessory compartment on the box front. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (6125) (CAUT: 4) ARMY AIR CORP (11701)—Figure SRP: $69.99 NAVY COMMANDING OFFICER (11703)—Figure SRP: $69.99 STIKFAS COLLECTOR FIGURE BLACK Stikfas Action Figure Kit (AFK) is a super-articulated 3" figure you can assemble and configure in numerous ways. With its unique design and solid parts, the Stikfas AFK is both playable and customizable. Armed with incredible poseability and 44 interchangeable parts, accessories, and labels, Stikfas aim to lead the way in a whole new toy revolution! Closed box packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (309/85114) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $9.00 MISCELLANEOUS BIONICLE FIGURES Return to the island of Mata Nui, where the robotic Bionicles battle for supremacy! Choose from: Boxor, Cahdok & Gahdok, Exo-Toa, Lewa Nuva, Onua Nuva, and Pohuta Nuva. Closed box packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (5178) (CAUT: 4) BOXOR (8556)—Figure SRP: $15.990 CAHDOK & GAHDOK (8558)—Figure SRP: $63.99 EXO-TOA (8557)—Figure SRP: $36.99 LEWA NUVA (8567)—Figure SRP: $8.99 ONUA NUVA (8566)—Figure SRP: $8.99 POHUTA NUVA (8566)—Figure SRP: $8.99 LEGO MINDSTORMS ROBOTICS KITS Create robots that do what you want! These four new Lego Mindstorms SpyBot kits push the boundaries of home robotics! Choose from: Gigamesh, Shadowstrike, Snaptrax, and Technojaw! Each includes plenty of moving parts and robotic action features, for any secret mission you set them on. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (5178) (CAUT: 4) GIGAMESH (3806)—Figure SRP: $77.00 SHADOWSTRIKE (3808)—Figure SRP: $77.00 SNAPTRAX (3807)—Figure SRP: $77.00 TECHNOJAW (3809)—Figure SRP: $77.00 MONTY PYTHON MONTY PYTHON SHEEP IN WOLF'S CLOTHING PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE PLUSH A Previews Exclusive! Terry Gilliam's hilarious animated segments that ran in-between the live-action skits on the classic Monty Python TV spawned many memorable characters, but none so funny as the classic "Sheep in Wolf's Clothing"! Wrapped in a fake wolf pelt, this is one ba, ba, BAAAAD sheep! With his eye patch and Tommy gun, you know this is one lamb who'll lead you to the slaughter! Meaures 9" long, with tag. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4231/MP003) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Plush $19.99 MOVIES BEETLEJUICE PVC SETS These 4" tall PVC figures feature characters from Tim Burton's classic supernatural comedy, Beetlejuice! Set #1 includes: Beetlejuice, Witch Doctor, Pinhead Hunter, and Ex-Smoker; Set #2 includes: Spiny Beetlejuice, Sandworm, and Barbara and Adam Maitland in Scare-Mode. Window box packaging. (CAUT: 4) SET 1 SRP: $11.99 SET 2 SRP: $11.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FUTURAMA DIE-CAST FIGURE 2-PACKS The future looks bleak… but at least it's really funny! In Futurama anything can happen, and usually does! Now you can get your favorite characters from Fox's hit TV show with these collectible 2-packs, each featuring two hand-painted metal miniatures of your Futurama favorites! Series 1 features: Bender/Fry and Professor/Leela; while Series 2 will include: Nibbler/Hermes and Amy/Zoidberg. As a bonus, each 2-pack will include a Futurama tin clicker! Blister card packaging. (4870) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. SERIES 1 (635)—2-Pack SRP: $12.49Ea. SERIES 2 (636)—2-Pack SRP: $12.49Ea. ********************** LORD OF THE RINGS 6-INCH SERIES 3 FIGURES Bring home the excitement of the anticipated blockbuster movie from New Line Cinema with these 6" fully-poseable action figures! Each figure has a character-dedicated action feature that recreates a pivotal battle scene from the film and comes complete with authentically styled weapons and accessories. You'll be amazed at how much these figures look like their movie counterparts! Choose from: Aragorn, Orc Warrior, and Elrond. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2001. (49/81060) (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. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #8 (AUG012811) Figures SRP: $10.25Ea. GALIDOR JENS Jens is one of the two teenagers from Earth who finds himself in a strange new world, aided by an unlikely trio of allies. Pursued by a powerful conqueror, he must discover the secret of Galidor, and save the Outer Dimension! Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (5178/8316) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $64.00 GALIDOR SUPER DELUXE FIGURES As Saturday morning's most exciting new TV show, Galidor combines live action thrills with CGI to create the most amazing worlds you've ever seen, populated by bizarre creatures able to change their shape at will! Now you can re-create the adventures with these super deluxe figures! Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (5178/4177881) (CAUT: 4) Figures SRP: $25.00Ea. JAMES BOND 12-INCH SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES The hi-tech world of Britain's #1 secret agent continues to be a part of pop toy culture with the release of these 12" action figures, from the makers of the Monty Python and Universal Monster 12" figures! This first series features characters from the first James Bond film, Dr. No (1962). Choose from: James Bond (Sean Connery) in a black tuxedo with Walther PPK; or the insidious Dr. No, in white suit, and featuring artificial hands! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4310/7700) (CAUT: 4) BOND—Figure $40.00 DR. NO—Figure $40.00 MOORE ACTION COLLECTIBLES: ANGEL SERIES 1 LEATHER JACKET FAITH ACTION FIGURE Previously an Internet exclusive item, Faith sports burgundy pants and a genuine black, lambskin leather jacket over a black halter that reveals her sexy mid-section. Packing new weaponry, Faith also comes with the knife that was given to her by the Mayor, this exclusive is sure to be a faithful favorite! Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (5168/CM1013) (CAUT: 4) Figure $16.99 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE HEROES WAVE 2 2001 FIGURES Mattel's Masters of the Universe toy line continues with the new look and design for the 21st century! The never-ending battle between He-Man and Skeletor for control of fabled Eternia wages on with this second wave of figures! This wave is scheduled to include: Jungle He-Man, Ram Man, and Mekaneck! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (744/54911) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #9 (SEP012926) Figures SRP: $9.99Ea. THE MUPPETS SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES Movin' right along… with the second series of fully-articulated 6" tall action figures from The Muppet Show! In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Muppets, here comes an all-new series of figures with even more of the classic Muppet characters everybody knows and loves! This second series is scheduled to include: Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Sgt. Floyd Pepper, and fan-favorite Crazy Harry! Each fully poseable figure includes accessories and a Muppets logo base. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (8644/12093) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $11.99Ea. THE MUPPETS LAB SERIES 2 PLAYSET The Electric Mayhem Stage playset, scaled for use with other Muppet Show action figures, comes complete with an exclusive Animal figure, not available separately! The playset includes a full set of intricately detailed drums, stage and light rigging, Animal's chain, drumsticks, and sculpted details based on the funky nature of the band members. All five band members will eventually be released, each with a place on the stage! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (8644/14001) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Playset SRP: $29.99 TWILIGHT ZONE 12-INCH TO SERVE MAN ACTION FIGURE The Twilight Zone series of 12" action figures continues with this all-new figure! The Kanamits arrive on Earth, and immediately start helping man. They appear totally trustworthy and full of goodwill. Of course, they're actually here shopping… for dinner! And their cookbook, "To Serve Man," has some great serving suggestions! This 12" figure captures the head Kanamit (played by Richard "Jaws" Kiel), and comes complete with the titular tome and a cloth outfit. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4310/6903) (CAUT: 4) Figure $40.00 STAR TREK MINI-MATES SERIES 1 From the Inmates at the Art Asylum! Classic Star Trek gets the building block-style figure treatment with Art Asylum's first series of Star Trek Mini-Mates! Each figure stands approximately 3" tall and features over 10 points of articulation. Each figure is expertly decorated to replicate one of the gallant crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise or one of their many foes encountered on their five-year mission. This first series is scheduled to include: Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy, Mugato, Khan, and the Gorn! Scheduled to ship August 2002. (4830) Minimates $5.99Ea. MUSIC IRON MAIDEN'S EDDIE WITH DEVIL 18-INCH FIGURE From the inmates of The Art Asylum! You've seen this withered corpse proclaiming Iron Maiden as the kings of heavy metal. Now, Art Asylum presents the awesomely evil, 18" tall Eddie, complete with a miniature Devil figure as seen on the Maiden album cover by Derek Riggs. All the details of this twisted mascot have been lovingly captured by Art Asylum! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4850/B4975) (CAUT: 4) Figure $39.99 SMITI KISS ALIVE II PLAYSET Recreate the concert experience! This Smiti Playset captures the entire stage set-up of the famous gatefold cover from KISS Alive II and their 1977 concert tour. Included are all four KISS members, stage, speakers, risers, stairs, instruments, backdrops, fire and snake for a total of over 40 pieces in all! Each KISS Smiti figure measures roughly 3" tall and has 14 points of articulation. You can either recreate the stage with the risers down or up. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4810) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Playset SRP: $35.00 SCI-FI FARSCAPE REUNITED SERIES 1 FIGURES This series features the Farscape Series One Zhann and Crichton figures with all-new cloth clothing and minor paint changes to depict these characters from specific Farscape episodes. Zhann is shown in her "Oralla" disguise, and Crichton is shown in his wedding clothes. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4231) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $14.95Ea. ROBOTECH I-MEN COLLECTION 2-PACK Introducing the I-Men, mini-figures done the Toynami way! I-Men mini-figures are fully articulated and feature magnetic feet for increased poseability. Each Robotech I-Men 2- Pack features the Veritech in Battloid Mode along with its pilot. Included in this assortment are: Rick Hunter/VF-1J, Ben Dixon/VF-1A, Roy Fokker/Skull Leader VF-1S, Max Sterling/VF-1J, and Miriya/VF-1J. Included with every I-Men mini-figure is a collector's coin, specific to that character, which also doubles as a magnetic figure stand! (4522/6100) (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: $9.99Ea. ROBOTECH MASTERPIECE COLLECTION BEN DIXON The second volume in Toynami's Robotech Masterpiece Collection is here! At 1:55 scale, the VF-1J fully transforms from Battloid to Guardian to Fighter. Constructed from die- cast metal and sturdy plastic, Ben's VF-1A offers a wealth of features and details from top to bottom, from the functional LED light in the Veritech's eye visor to the real rubber tires on the landing gear. The opening cockpit with removable pilot even has a detachable access ladder. The VF-1A is packaged in a book-style collector's box with magnetic clasp and sliding tray, allowing you to remove your Veritech for display or return it to the "book" for storage. Limited to 15,000, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4522/2920) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Collection $79.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS 10-INCH ROTOCAST FIGURES This is a 10" vinyl figure assortment containing two of the "edgiest" heroes from Star Wars Episode II—Attack of the Clones: Mace Windu and Anakin Skywalker, both boasting great attitude (in both character personality and sculpting). Rounding out the assortment is removable helmet Jango Fett, the ultimate villain from the new film, and Darth Vader of classic Trilogy fame with lightsaber and cloth cape! Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (309/26493) (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: $12.00 GUNDAM ARCH-ENEMY ACTION FIGURES This new series of Mobile Suit Gundam action figures presents "arch-enemy" mobile suits from various series in the saga! This assortment presents two different larger-scale figures from Gundam Wing: Wing Gundam-Zero Custom and Tallgeese III. Each figure stands approximately 7" tall and comes with a host of weapons and accessories for the ultimate grudge match! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August. (9036/11400) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $29.00 SIMPSONS THE SIMPSONS: EPISODIC THEMED MINI-FIGURES WAVE 1 These episodically themed miniature Simpsons action figures from the popular TV show are fully articulated and stand approximately 3" tall. This wave is scheduled to include: "Homer at the Bat" (with Carl, Lenny, Chief Wiggum, Homer, and Mr. Burns) and "Deep Space Homer" (with Race Banyon, Barney Gumble, Scientist, Homer, Space Monkey). Packaged in highly collectible window box packaging featuring episode-specific trivia! Scheduled to ship in August. (222/142080) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figures SRP: $14.99Ea. THE SIMPSONS: SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUS This bus, on free-rolling wheels, features non-removable sculpted figures that interact with each other, saying actual recorded phrases from the show! Each time a figure is nudged, a phrase specific to that character is heard. Push down on the hood and hear a conversation take place between all the characters. Includes three "AA" batteries. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in August. (222/140684) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Bus SRP: $29.99 THE WORLD OF SPRINGFIELD WAVE VIII ENVIRONMENTS Since you can't go to Springfield, it'll come to you! Collect all the environments and you'll create the entire town! Choose from: Police Station Environment (with Exclusive Officer Eddie) and Retirement Castle Environment (with Exclusive Jasper). Each playset is a detailed re-creation from the TV show and has several readers that identify compatible Simpsons figures and then play back a random phrase specific to that character. Comes with an exclusive articulated figure, available nowhere else, and three AAA batteries. Window box packaing. Scheduled to ship in January 2002. (222) (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. Playset SRP: $16.00Ea. THE SIMPSONS: WORLD OF SPRINGFIELD WAVE IX FIGURES Springfield's own come alive in the next wave of interactive, talking figures! When placed on a compatible World of Springfield playset, each figure says one of their several random phrases. This wave includes: Sunday Best Grampa, Sunday Best Lisa, Prison Sideshow Bob, Busted Krusty the Clown, Rod & Todd Flanders, and Disco Stu. Each figure standsapproximately 3" to 5" tall and comes with exclusive accessories. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August. (222) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $9.99Ea. SPIDER-MAN SPIDER-MAN 2002 SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES Enter the world of Marvel Comics' Spider-Man with this new series of figures based on his comic book exploits, each with an exclusive display stand and reprint comic book! This series is scheduled to include: Magnetic Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus, Web-Splasher Spider-Man, and The Lizard. Blister card packaging. (49/70010) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $7.99 SPIDER-MAN MOVIE FIGURES SERIES 3 Spider-Man rules the box-office, and now fans of the new Sam Raimi-directed Spider- Man movie will flip over these all-new figures, based on the Webslinger's big screen debut! This series is scheduled to include: Battle-Ravaged Spidey, Wrestling Spider-Man, Battle-Ravaged Goblin, and Power-Punching Spider-Man. Blister card packaging. (49/43770) (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: $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE FIGURES A Diamond Select Offering! Based on White Wolf Publishing's Vampire: The Masquerade Role-Playing Game, these figures stand over 5" tall and expertly replicate three of the World of Darkness' most popular Vampire characters. This series is scheduled to include: Beckett (w/Book of Nod, satchel, and fedora), Lucita (w/Sabbat Anhk and base), and Theo Bell (w/shotgun, baseball cap, and stop sign weapon). These awesome night-stalkers were sculpted by Gabriel Marquez, and are the first in an ongoing series of White Wolf figures. Blister card packaging featuring exclusive new artwork by classic Vampire artist, Tim Bradstreet. Now Available! (4667/71769) (STAR15551) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $10.99Ea. ******************** VIDEO GAMES DRAGON'S LAIR 3-D SERIES 1 FIGURES Classic arcade characters from Don Bluth's Dragon's Lair come to life for the first time in action figure form! This series will include: Dirk the Daring (6" tall with 12 points of articulation, Eyeball Tentacle bendable creature, sword & sheath, blue & green keys, and magic health bottle, and opening backpack), Princess Daphne (5" tall with 6 points of articulation, golden treasure base and magic medallion), and Mordoc the Dark Wizard (5" tall with 10 points of articulation, two wacky Dingbats & magic staff). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (491) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $9.99Ea. DRAGON'S LAIR 3D SERIES 1 DELUXE FIGURE The evil dragon Singe measures approximately 16" long from head to tail! He features eight points of articulation including two inner armatures — one in the neck and one in the tail — allowing for exceptional movement and poseability! Includes a jewel treasure base with a removable sword. The sword can also be placed in Dirk's sheath. In addition, Singe comes with the golden key around his neck. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (491) Figure SRP: $16.99 WRESTLING WWF REAL REACTION SERIES 4 The smackdown comes on like a hammer when you get in the ring with these bad boys. In this series of WWF figures, you get Triple H, Rikishi, Chuck, Billy, Test, and Kurt Angle. (4301/W90210) (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: $10.49 WWF UNCHAINED FURY 2-PACK SERIES 2 Mats will thunder and flesh will be pounded when you set these figures at each other's throats. This series contains Tajiri & Edge, Chuck Vs. Billy, and DDP Vs. Christian. (4301/W92060) (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: $16.99 STATUES AND MODELS ANIME DRAGONBALL Z SERIES 4 KITS Start updating that museum gallery of yours today with a new series of Dragonball Z model kits. Hardcore fans will love how you can display renditions of Super Saiyan, Gohan, Dabura, Great Saiyaman, and Spopovich! Scheduled to shin in August 2002. (8827/40521) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Kits SRP: $9.49Ea. COMIC BOOK HEROES STAR OF THE MONTH ULTIMATE GREEN GOBLIN MINI-BUST A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez and designed in conjunction with Mark Bagley, this Ultimate Green Goblin Mini-Bust was designed as a companion piece to the Ultimate Spider-Man Mini-Bust. This massive bust measures 8" tall, from his outstretched, web-wrapped arm and the twisted jack-o lantern base! The box features all- new artwork by Mark Bagley inspired by the bust itself. This piece is limited to a 10,000 piece total production run, and comes with full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Available Now! (4667) (STAR15547) (CAUT: 4) Bust $55.00 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN MINI-BUST A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Sam Greenwell, and designed in conjunction with Mark Bagley, this Ultimate Spider-Man Mini-Bust is ready for the "Summer of Spider-Man!" From the web on which he swings to the spiders crawling across the web- covered display base, no detail has been spared on this, the first in the Ultimate Spider- Man line! The Box features all-new artwork by Mark Bagley, inspired by the bust itself. This 6 ½" tall piece is limited to a 10,000-piece total production run, and comes with full- color Certificate of Authenticity. Available Now! Bust $45.00 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH CHAOS CHASTITY ORB A Diamond Select/Eternal Toys Offering! Chastity's essence is captured for all to cherish and covet in this hand-painted glass orb measuring approximately 4½" (6 ½" including stand) showcasing the Chastity: Theatre of Pain #1 cover in all its multi-hued brilliance! This unique, handcrafted specialty item is mounted on a free-spinning mahogany wood stand with 360-degree rotation, and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. Available Now! (4667) (STAR13718) Orb $75.00 EVIL ERNIE BUST A Diamond Select/Eternal Toys Offering! Measuring roughly 6" tall and sculpted by Rudy Garcia, Evil Ernie is depicted from the waist up, with his arms folded across his chest, two wicked blades clasped in his undead hands! Ernie's sardonic and piercing demonic white eyes will stare at you endlessly from his vantage point on your shelf or display case! Brought to you by Eternal Toys and Diamond Select Toys, the Evil Ernie Bust is sculpted by Rudy Garcia and is limited to 3,000 pieces, each packaged in a custom box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Available Now! (4667) (STAR14385) Bust $45.00 ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A STRANGERS IN PARADISE: FRANCINE BUST This stunning three-dimensional bust of Francine Peters is sculpted by Clayburn Moore! The Francine Bust is the second character to be based on Terry Moore's highly respected and intriguing comic, Stranger in Paradise. Set atop a sand colored faux marble base, Francine's expression speaks volumes of her sweet temperament and aged innocence. Francine sits 4 ½" tall, approximately ½" taller than the Katchoo Bust. Comes painted and ready to display. Limited to 2,500. Available Now! (8734) Bust $39.00 ********************* JADE BUSTS Jade is a 4000 year-old vampire-sorceress who has been the leader of a powerful Shanghai crime family for over a millennia. Sculpted by Andy Bergholtz, this 7" tall bust is limited to a one time production. The bust includes a hand-numbered full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. Also available in a Special Edition bust. Guaranteed to ship in August 2002. (4667) (CAUT: 4) REG. (20140)—Bust $45.00 SPECIAL EDITION (20141) (CAUT: 2)—Bust $60.00 HEROBEAR & THE KID BEST FRIENDS MAQUETTE Electric Tiki presents the first officially licensed maquette based on Mike Kunkel's hit comic HeroBear & The Kid. Since HeroBear and the Kid's premiere its fanbase has grown tremendously, as has the demand for high quality collectibles. This 7" tall "Best Friends" maquette features Tyler climbing on HeroBear's cape as it magically swirls around the comic logo. Designed by Mike Kunkel and Tracy Mark Lee, it is sculpted by animation artist/sculptor Kenny Thompkins. Limited to 1000 units, the maquette comes fully painted with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (5286) (CAUT: 4) Maquette $59.00 MYSTERIO MINI-BUST Mysterio is back to haunt you (don't let the technicality of his death at Daredevil's hands get in the way). This is the super baddie who gets off on making you confused and helpless before his Harry Houdini tricks! Now you can disorient people around you by showing off this 5" bust that's sculpted by Randy Bowen. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Bust $40.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GOLDEN AGE CATWOMAN MEDIUM STATUE This 4th offering in the line of DC Comics figurines featuring characters as they appeared in the "Golden Age". First appearing in Batman #1, Selina Kyle, the princess of plunder and felonious feline otherwise known as Catwoman, coupled with her cunning, fierce independence, and unexpected moral sense, has cultivated into one of comicdom's most popular characters. Highly detailed, standing 7" tall on a sleek black base emblazoned with a gold "Catwoman" emblem, this sculpted piece showcases the Dark Knight Detective's most wily nemesis with stunning eloquence! Fully painted and ready for display. Available Now! (82) Statue $35.00 O/A GOLDEN AGE JOKER MEDIUM STATUE This fifth offering in the line of DC Comics figurines featuring characters as they appeared in the "Golden Age." First appearing in Batman #1, the Clown Prince of Crime, The Joker, has been a constant thorn in the Batman's side for over 60 years! Highly detailed and standing 7" tall on a sleek black base emblazoned with a gold "The Joker" emblem, this sculpted piece showcases the Dark Knight Detective's most insane nemesis with maddening detail! Fully painted and ready for display. Available Now! (82) Statue $35.00 ********************** GLORIA GLAD "TEENY WEENY" MINI MAQUETTE Animation quality maquettes on a portable scale. Gloria Glad is second in a line celebrating characters featured in classic Harvey comics. Gloria is know to Harvey comics fans as Richie Rich's best girlfriend who loves Richie not for his wealth but for his heart of gold. Designed by Tracy Mark Lee, sculpted by Jim McPherson. Gloria comes in two paint schemes. The first features Gloria with her classic purple hair bow. The special edition features Gloria in a red bow. The red bow pieces will be marked with a special sticker indicating the variation. Hand painted in a fully decorated box, with a Certificate of Authenticity and limited to 1000, Gloria stands approximately 5" high. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (5286) (CAUT: 4) Maquette $45.00 X-MEN EVOLUTION PROFESSOR X MAQUETTE Leader of the mutant team known as the X-Men, Professor Charles Xavier fights an endless battle against evil mutants bent on ruling the world and mankind. Third in the X- Men Evolution Maquette Series produced by Hard Hero, Professor X comes fully painted and ready for display, including his highly detailed wheelchair. Limited to only 2,500 pieces worldwide, this 1/8 scale cold cast porcelain maquette stands approximately 8.5" tall x 5" wide x 6.5"deep with full color collectors box. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (4372) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Maquette $125.00 IRON MAN MINI-STATUE SET Now you can have your Iron Man… and your Iron Man too, with this special set of mini- statues, reproducing the previously released Iron Man statues! Bowen Designs serves up this pair of 7" tall statues, representing the "Classic" version (first seen in Tales of Suspense #48) and the "Retro" version (as seen in The Avengers #3-5). No matter which version you may choose, both are sculpted by the master himself, Randy Bowen, and come painted and ready to display! Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Statue Set $80.00 ICEMAN MINI-BUST Bobby Drake — aka Iceman — will never have to worry about his ice cream cone dripping on the sidewalk. Having the power to deep freeze any object around him, he's also one of the founding team players of the X-Men! Here's a 5 1/2" tall mini-bust of Bobby sculpted by Randy Bowen. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Bust $40.00 MOVIES & TV LORD OF THE RINGS ARWEN EVANSTAR STATUE This amazingly detailed 1/6 scale statue of the beautiful Daughter of Elrond has been hand-cast in heavy weight polystone and hand-painted to the highest standard. The statue stands approximately 12" tall, comes fully assembled, and is painted and ready to display. The display base has been etched with the map of Middle Earth and also includes the Lord of the Rings logo. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (4310/9313) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Statue $125.00 ORIGINAL PLANET OF THE APES MINI BUSTS These fully-licensed, high-quality limited edition 6 ½" tall mini-busts capture the likenesses of key players from the original Planet of the Apes movies. Choose from Cornelius, Dr. Zaius and Soldier Ape! All mini-busts ship in window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (5101) (CAUT: 4) CORNELIUS—Bust $44.99 DR. ZAIUS—Bust $44.99 SOLDIER APE—Bust $44.99 LORD OF THE RINGS RINGWRAITH & STEED STATUE This amazingly detailed 1/6 scale statue of a Ringwraith has been hand-cast cast in heavy weight polystone and hand-painted to the highest standard. The specter in pursuit of Frodo and his companions rides a black steed, helping him to stand approximately 15" tall, comes fully assembled, and is painted and ready to display. The display base has been etched with the map of Middle Earth and also includes the Lord of the Rings logo. Limited to only 5,000 pieces! Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4310/8701) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Statue $275.00 STAR WARS COUNT DOOKU LIGHTSABER REPLICA This replica of the lightsaber wielded by Christopher Lee in the latest Star Wars film looks like the actual weapon used by Count Dooku in the movie! Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (5305/SW105) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Lightsaber Replica $299.00 STAR WARS OBI-WAN LIGHTSABER REPLICA This replica of the lightsaber wielded by Ewan McGregor in the latest Star Wars film looks like the actual weapon used by his character, Obi Wan Kenobi! Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (5305/SW103) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Lightsaber Replica $299.00 007 SEAN CONNERY BUST A Previews Shared Exclusive! Styled in the famous pose first used in the 1963 promotional campaign for From Russia With Love — with Bond holding the long- barreled Walther-LP53. This highly detailed bust (7 ½" tall including base), is sculpted exclusively for The James Bond International Fan Club, and is the most faithful recreation in miniature of Sean Connery as James Bond! Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (133) (CAUT: 4) Bust $325.00 PREDATOR 2 MINI-BUST This is a highly detailed interpretation of the second Predator, a companion to the first sold-out mini-bust of the original Predator. Featuring the eerie helmet, shoulder-mounted gun and new armor, this 7"-tall mini-bust is mounted on the signature throwing disc weapon of the Predators! This dynamic piece comes pre-painted and ready to display in an illustrated window box. Limited to 2,000 pieces, numbered on the item and box with corresponding numbers! Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (8644) (CAUT: 4) Bust $55.00 MUSIC METALLICA PUSHEAD STATUE Ah, yes. Back in the day when Metallica was pushing the envelope, and bringing thrash metal to the mainstream crowds in high school, the most attractive marketing force was their image. They had the artist known as "Pushead" cranking out t-shirt images left and right, and every metalhead had to have one! Now there's a top-shelf statue re-creating a classic Pushead image that was used on the record sleeve for their "One" single from the And Justice For All… album! This 4.5" x 3" x 6.25" statue comes with a base featuring the band name, and the hit track "Damage Inc." title from the album Master of Puppets! Vintage metalhead memorabilia that's essential, dude! (5122/101) (CAUT: 4) Statue $14.99 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 VAMPIRE HUNTER D: BLOODLUST ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! From Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, the brand new hit anime sequel to the 1985 anime classic, comes this new series of exquisitely produced action figures from designer/sculptor Susumu Sugita! Choose from: "D" The Dunpeal, the half- human outcast born of a human mother and vampire father, complete with sword and detailed demonic Left Hand; or Leila, aggressive and sexy, she is the youngest member of a vampire-hunting team, comes with gun, bazooka, and her uni-motorcycle. Leila can ride on the bike, which features a rolling wheel. Each figure stands approximately 7" tall, and includes a gothic display stand. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4818) VAMPIRE HUNTER D (5810)—Figure $15.99 LEILA w/UNI-CYCLE (5820)—Figure $19.99 BUILDING BLOCK FIGURES SOCCER FLAG MINI FIGURES ASSORTMENT Imported from Japan! These 2 ½" tall figures, each sculpted to resemble air horns ('canned noise' that Japanese soccer fans use at matches) with arms and legs, with the horn and nozzle forming the figure's head. Packaged in closed boxes, these figures come decorated in the colors of the competing countries in the world of Soccer. You'll never know which country you've found until you open the box. Your "goal"? Collect all 40! Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (4239/V503) Building Block Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. DOCTOR WHO DOCTOR WHO: THE 10TH PLANET CYBERMEN METAL KITS The four-episode story arc, "The Tenth Planet" (1966), marked the first appearance of one of the series' most enduring and favorite enemies: The Cybermen! These 2" tall white metal kits come individually blistered and include a painting guide and brief history. Choose from: Cyberman Leader, Cyberman Attacking, and Cyberman Firing. Scheduled to ship in November 2002. (133) (CAUT: 4) CYBERMAN ATTACKING (D15)—Kit $11.99 CYBERMAN FIRING (D16)—Kit $11.99 CYBERMAN LEADER (D14)—Kit $11.99 DOCTOR WHO: SPECIAL WEAPONS DALEK FIGURE KIT From the 25th Anniversary story arc, "Remembrance of the Daleks" (1988), the Doctor found himself caught between two warring factions of Daleks. And one of the units that helped turn the tide of war for the Imperial Daleks was their "Special Weapons" Dalek! Now this armored, tank-like unit is captured as a 1:35 scale resin/metal kit! Blister packed with assembly/painting guide and brief history of the piece. Scheduled to ship in November 2002. (133/D18) (CAUT: 4) Kit $11.99 DOCTOR WHO: TALKING CYBERMAN FIGURE This wonderfully realistic toy is modeled after the 1980's versions of the Doctor's cybernetic nemeses, showing all of its weaponry and protective devices in marvelous detail! It also features three authentic Cyberman commands and retro-style packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2002. (133/TCM1-1) (CAUT: 4) Figure $32.99 DOCTOR WHO: TALKING DALEK FIGURES The Daleks return to Earth as these cool talking toys, each measuring 6 ½" tall! The head rotates 180 degrees, the eye-stalk, gun arm and prod move, and the lights flash when those unforgettable phrases are spoken. Complete your set of Talking Daleks with these two new colors: Grey or Gold Talking! Scheduled to ship in November 2002. (133) (CAUT: 4) TALKING DALEK/GOLD (TTVD1-5) $40.00 TALKING DALEK/GREY (TTVD1-4) $40.00 FINAL FANTASY OFFERED AGAIN O/A FINAL FANTASY IX OGLOP 4-INCH PLUSH The Oglop is a kind of bouncing round bug seen in Final Fantasy IX; Cid Fabool, ruler of Lindblum, was turned into one of these by his wife and remains a rather large oglop with a ridiculous moustache for most of the game! This plush toy measures approximately 4" long. Available now! (4898) Plush $9.99 O/A FINAL FANTASY X 4-INCH PLUSH TOYS Imported from Japan! This assortment includes cute, 4" tall bean bag-style collectible plush toys of some of the weird and unusual creatures found in FFX. This series is scheduled to include: Tonberry, Cactaur, Chocobo, Pupu, and Mog. Available now! (4898) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Plush SRP: $9.99Ea. HONG KONG HIP HOP Eric So is one of the founders of the Hong Kong Hip Hop/Urban Vinyl movement. So's creations are very cool… and very limited (most to a mere 500). ERIC SO'S "ESTATE" VINYL FIGURES Imported from Japan! "Estate" refers to a communal-style of living prevalent in Hong Kong during the '80s and '90s, and sculptor/artist Eric So has captured the many different characters occupying one such "estate." This month, choose from the following tenants: Drug Addict, Gangster, Gasoline Delivery Man, Housewife & Son Set, Vegetable Hawker, and the three Waiters. Each vinyl figure measures approximately 6" tall with roughly 8 points of articulation, boxed with character-specific accessories. Closed box packaging. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (491) NOTE: Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. DRUG ADDICT—Figure $85.00 GANGSTER—Figure $85.00 GAS DELIVERY MAN—Figure $85.00 HOUSEWIFE & SON—Figure Set $90.00 VEGETABLE HAWKER—Figure $70.00 WAITER "A"—Figure $70.00 WAITER "B"—Figure $70.00 WAITER "C"—Figure $70.00 ERIC SO'S "ESTATE": SAM LEE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! A Previews Exclusive! Sam is the main character of the series; a young man who grew up in the "Estate" who later went on to become a star of Hong Kong motion pictures. This Previews Exclusive version features a new variant paint scheme, and measures approximately 6" tall with roughly 8 points of articulation. Packaged in a plain box with accessories. Closed box packaging. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (491) NOTE: Final colors may vary from photo. Figure $70.00 GODZILLA GODZILLA SERIES: GIGAN 12-INCH RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! From the 1972 classic, Godzilla vs. Gigan, comes the hooked horror from outer space himself, Gigan! Standing an impressive 12" tall, Gigan is depicted in all his alien glory, hooked claws raised, ready to attack; his beaked maw seemingly set in a taunting laugh of defiance (of course, we know where that attitude got him)! This finely detailed statue comes mounted on a detailed landscape display base, pre-painted and ready to display! Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4878/210) Statue $120.00 KUBRICKS SPECIAL FORCES SERIES 5: ENEMY'S POSSE KUBRICK ASSORTMENT Imported from Japan! The Special Forces Kubrick series is one of the most popular Kubrick lines in Japan! Randomly packaged in single-figure boxes, these Kubricks feature authentically detailed costume pieces and weaponry, replicating the look of today's modern Special Forces units and their nemeses. This Fifth series is made up chiefly of the "bad guys", and will include: East Gang (w/4 option parts), West Gang "A" (w/3 option parts), West Gang "B" (w/4 option parts), West Gang "C" (w/3 option parts), and Detachment Delta (w/5 Option parts). Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4239/MEDKUB72) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as a display. Please check with your retailer for availability. Kubrick SRP: $3.99Ea. MANGA JINKI: MORIBITO ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Part of Kaiyodo of Japan's new "Super Robot Museum" series! From Shirou Tsunashima's cult-hit manga, Jinki, comes this awesome new robot action figure! Jinki follows Aoba, a lonely teenage girl who excels at building plastic model robots. One day, she is kidnapped by her own mother to the jungles of South America, where an organization called "Angel" is preparing a robot named Combat Robot Moribito Number 2 ("the Guardian") to do battle against ancient "jin-ki" ("human machines"). Sculpted by Katsuhisa Yamaguchi — the talented toy designer responsible for figures based on Neon Genesis Evangelion, Trigun's Monev the Gale, GaoGaiGar, and more — Moribito stands approximately 6" tall, features super-articulation (over 20 points!), and includes a myriad of accessories and weapons, including a handgun, rifle, sword, shield, and multiple variant hands! Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in Septemeber 2002. (4673) Figure $24.99 NO. 5 ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! No. 5 is a science-fiction thriller set in a powerfully imagined multi-cultural future, and is the latest work from Taiyo Matsumoto, the acclaimed creator of the Black and White! Expertly capturing Matsumoto's signature art style, the No. 5 Action Figure replicates the lead character of the series; a super-powered global security guardian who decides to leave the organization, and winds up hunted by the other guardians. The figure stands roughly 8" tall and features multiple points of articulation and fabric clothing. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4672/M001) Figure $23.99 NO. 5 DREAM COLLECTION FIGURINE Imported from Japan! Standing 15" tall, this "Dream Collection" figure of Taiyo Matsumoto's No. 5 is ready to fight back against his former teammates! Featuring a detailed PVC and resin-cast body, this superb and expertly crafted collector's edition figure also features real fabric clothing, a gun accessory, and comes packaged in an illustrated window box. Ready to display. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4672/D212) Figurine $210.00 VAGABOND: MIYAMOTO MUSASHI DREAM COLLECTION FIGURINE Imported from Japan! Lone survivor of a horrible battle, Takezo is determined to survive and sharpen his skills as a samurai by challenging master swordsmen throughout Japan. Eventually, he changes his name and outlook on life as he continues his quest to become a master swordsman, from then on going by the name of Miyamoto Musashi. Standing 15" tall, this "Dream Collection" figure of Musashi stands defiantly, hands resting on a bamboo walking stick. Featuring a detailed PVC and resin-cast body, this superb and expertly crafted collector's edition figure features real fabric clothing and comes packaged in an illustrated window box. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4672) Figurine $185.00 PLANET OF THE APES CLASSIC PLANET OF THE APES JAPANESE ACTION FIGURES WAVE 2 Imported from Japan by Diamond Select Toys and manufactured by Medicom! When a spaceship crashes on a distant planet inhabited by intelligent apes, the saga of the Planet of the Apes began. Five films followed, as well as a TV series, a cartoon, and recently a remake by Tim Burton. These high-quality figures feature amazing detail and have never before been available in the U.S. Each figures based on the characters stands approximately 6" tall, features six points of articulation, and comes with accessories related to each character. The blister card packages form a large image when placed together. Choose from: Dr. Zaius, General Urko, Soldier Ape (TV), and Zira. This series contains 18 figures total –– look for more each month! Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4239) DR. ZAIUS (UDF13)––Figure $12.99 GENERAL URKO (UDF14)––Figure $12.99 SOLDIER APE TV (UDF15)––Figure $12.99 ZIRA (UDF10)––Figure $12.99 RAY HARRYHAUSEN FILM LIBRARY HARRYHAUSEN 8-INCH ACTION FIGURES WAVE 2 Imported from Japan! Ray Harryhausen's films come alive with these 8" vinyl action figures! Choose from: Dragon from The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Kali from The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Talos from Jason & the Argonauts, and the Ymir from 20 Million Miles to Earth. Each expertly painted figure has a hang tag (like many Japanese vinyl figures have), and features approximately four points of articulation. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4878) DRAGON (163)––Figure $11.99 KALI (165)––Figure $11.99 TALOS (162)––Figure $11.99 YMIR (161)––Figure $11.99 HARRYHAUSEN SERIES 4 RESIN FIGURINES Imported from Japan! The Ray Harryhausen Fantasy Series continues with these hand- painted resin figurines showcasing creature creations featured in Ray's fantasy film classics! Choose from: Centaur, Homunculus, Kali (from The Golden Voyage of Sinbad), Griffin and Wooden Woman (from Sinbad & the Eye of the Tiger). Each figure stands approximately 4" tall, and comes individually boxed, painted, and ready for play. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4878) NOTE: Previously sold in sets. CENTAUR (131)––Figurine $10.00 GRIFFIN (132)––Figurine $10.00 HOMUNCULUS (130)––Figurine $15.00 KALI (129)––Figurine $15.00 WOODEN WOMAN (133)––Figurine $10.00 STAR WARS STAR WARS RESIN STATUES Specialty Market Exclusive! Imported from France! Get ready, American Star Wars fans, here comes an all-new selection of beautiful resin statues, based on the Star Wars saga! Imported from France, these limited edition resin statues are sculpted and painted with the highest attention to detail, and every phase of their production was approved by Lucasfilm Ltd. Each statue is extremely limited for release in the U.S. (1,500 pieces worldwide), and comes painted and ready to display. This month, choose from everyone's favorite protocol droid, C-3PO (15" tall), Emperor Palpatine (14" tall, seated), Imperial Guard (16" tall), Jabba the Hutt (Huge. In scale with the Slave Girl Leia statue released in 2001), Luke Skwalker X-Wing Pilot (15" tall), and Stormtrooper (15" tall). Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4149) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (no Puerto Rico). These items are very limited, and allocations may occur. C-3PO (C120)––Figure $280.00 EMPEROR (C119)––Figure $325.00 IMPERIAL GUARD (C117)––Figure $265.00 JABBA THE HUTT (C122)––Figure $999.99 LUKE X-WING PILOT (C118)––Figure $295.00 STORMTROOPER (C121)––Figure $265.00 VIDEO GAMES BERSERK: SKELKNIGHT ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! The SkelKnight figure features 11 points of articulation (Neck, Shoulders, Waist, Wrist, Ankles, and Knees), and includes a removable shield accessory and more! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4368) Figure $29.99 BERSERK: SKELKNIGHT CLEAR/GLOW-IN-THE DARK RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! From the hit manga serial, Berserk, comes this limited edition statue of the dreaded SkelKnight (sculpted by Art of War Studios)! Cast in clear resin, this 9" tall statue glows in the dark and is super-limited to a mere 50 PIECES for the United States! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4368) Statue $129.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BERSERK ZODDO STATUES Imported from Japan! New Lower Pricing! These statues are sure to be coveted by die- hard fans of Berserk! The Zoddo statue comes with wings, and measures approximately 12" tall and 12" wide. The statue without wings measures approximately 12" tall and 11" wide. Both statues come in window boxes. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4368) WINGED ZODDO—Statue $179.99 ZODDO—Statue $134.99 ************************ TEKKEN 4 12-INCH FIGURES Imported from Japan! These 12" tall figures are based on the video game hit Tekken 4 by Namco, and feature superb sculpting and detailing! This first series includes: Jin Kazama, Tiger-Head King, Steve Fox, and Hwoarang. Each figure is fully articulated for a variety of action poses, and features a detailed cloth outfit. Look for Tekken 4 on the PS2 this August! Window box packaging. Schedule to ship in September 2002. (4818/5400) Figures SRP: $24.99Ea. VIRTUAL ON: APHARMD ONE MAN RESCUE ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Based on a special version of the popular video game mech' featured in a Japanese novel, the Apharmd One Man Rescue unit comes loaded down with six different weapons (both hand-held and mounted), as well as a variant head and display stand! And like all other previous Virtual On action figure releases, the Apharmd OMR features multiple points of articulation (over 27!) for a wealth of posing possibilities! Sculpted for Kaiyodo by Katsuhisha Yamaguchi. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4673) Figure $27.99 VIRTUAL ON: SPECINEFF ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Another great mech from Virtual On: Cybertroopers debuts! Specineff is a winged "Virtuaroid" standing approximately 6" tall and featuring 20+ points of articulation (not counting its wings)! Sculpted by Katsuhisa Yamaguchi, this figure is based on the "DNA Side" version of the robot, and includes bazooka and scythe accessories, as well as a display stand for "in-flight" posing. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4673) Figure $19.99 PRINTS & POSTERS BETTIE PAGE JOEL BARREN OLIVIA PRINTS Olivia and Ozone Productions have joined forces with Bettie Page to create a new series of Olivia works, exploring the many sides of Ms. Page as only Olivia can. Nurse Bettie is a hi-res poster that captures all the subtleties of the original painting at a very affordable price. Also available is Banshee, the famed cover art for Olivia's book Second Slice, featuring B movie goddess, Julie Strain. These 2 posters are the first offerings in this new Ozone Productions product line, with new posters appearing here monthly! (CAUT: 4) NURSE BETTIE––Print, FC $9.99 BANSHEE––Print, FC $9.99 CARTOONS DANGER MOUSE GROUP POSTER Originally airing in England, the hit cartoon made its way to the U.S. on Nickelodeon in the 80s. The stars of this hilarious, wacky show –– secret agent Danger Mouse, hamster sidekick Penfold, walrus commander Colonel K, the evil megalomaniac frog Baron Silas Greenback, his henchman crow Stiletto, and pet caterpillar Nero ––appear on this group poster. (5338/PP0386) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x34, FC $4.99 DANGER MOUSE & PENFOLD POSTER The greatest secret agent in the world and his bumbling sidekick, Danger Mouse and Penfold, are alert and ready for their next mission! (5338/PP0302) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x34, FC $4.99 DANGER MOUSE: PENFOLD "CRUMBS!" POSTER Looks like Penfold got himself in another situation and needs to be saved again! He's running from trouble on this poster with his trademark phrase "Crumbs." (5338/PP0337) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x34, FC $4.99 FANTASY FOURTH HORSEMAN OF THE APOCALYPSE POSTER Run and hide if you see this menacing figure coming! A hooded figure flies through the stormy sky on horse, bringing with him the apocalypse! (4945/24-085) Poster, FC $5.50 FINAL FANTASY OFFERED AGAIN O/A FINAL FANTASY X POSTERS If framed Final Fantasy X art is what you need for that long hallway gallery, then we suggest you check out these full-color posters, each featuring a stunning image taken directly from FFX's fully animated CGI cut-scenes! Choose from: Seymour & Yuna (in what appears to be a grand wedding ceremony), and Yuna & Her Summon Monsters. Each poster measures 24" x 36" and comes rolled and bagged. (4898) (CAUT: 4) SEYMOUR & YUNA—Poster, FC $5.99 YUNA & MONSTERS—Poster, FC $5.99 ********************** GREAT EASTERN BRUCE LEE TRIO WALL SCROLL It's Bruce Lee times three! Bruce Lee in three action poses is the center of this 31" x 43" wall scroll, in front of a circular Chinese symbol. His name and Chinese dragon appear at the bottom. (4632/GE1512) Wall Scroll, 31x43, b&w $17.99 DRAGONBALL GOKU WALL SCROLL Amongst the clouds, Goku flees an angry dragon! Measures 31" x 43". (4632/GE1535) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 DRAGONBALL Z WALL SCROLLS You favorite Z Fighters are on these 31" x 43" wall scrolls! Choose from the Group scroll, featuring the whole Dragonball Z gang; Gohan's Symbol, featuring Gohan and his famous signage; and the Saiyans scroll, featuring the fighters in butt-kicking Saiyan mode! (4632) GROUP (GE1728)––Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 GOHAN SYMBOL (GE1756)––Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 SAIYANS (GE1466)––Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 FUSHIGI YUGI TAMAHOME WALL SCROLL The hunk that saves Miaka from a group of lecherous bandits appears on this 31" x 43" wall scroll. Known for his oni character on his forehead, Tamahome is the hero of Fushigi Yugi! (4632/GE1331) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 GUARDIANS OF PARADISE BONE DRAGON & PUMA WALL SCROLL A powerful cougar hisses at a skeleton dragon in front of a green yin-yang background in this "Guardians of Paradise" wall scroll. (CAUT: 4) (4632/GE1622) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 SAMURAI X: FACES WALL SCROLL In a huddled embrace, two stars of Samurai X, also known as Rurouni Kenshin, sit in the snow on this wall scroll. Their profiles and a sword are depicted in the background. (4632/GE1432) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 TENCHI MUYO CAST WALL SCROLL Tenchi was an ordinary boy who one day had his entire life turned upside down! Tenchi, all the women who compete for his love, and the rest of the characters from the manga are squeezed on this 31" x 43" wall scroll. (4632/GE1436) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 YU YU HAKUSHO WALL SCROLLS The only anime series to rival Dragonball Z's popularity in Japan, Yu Yu Hakusho is making large waves in the U.S., currently airing on the Cartoon Network! Although he's prone to fights and is viewed as a bad student, 14-year-old Yusuke really isn't as bad as he is made out to be; he sacrificed his life to save a child from being hit by a car. As a result, he became the Spirit Detective and returns to the world of the living. With the help of friends, Yusuke tracks down spirits causing trouble. Choose from three wall scrolls featuring Yusuke and friends: Cast, Heroes Red Background, and Heroes Silk Sheets. (4632) CAST (GE1612)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 HEROES RED BACKGROUND (GE1647)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 HEROES SILK SHEETS (GE1663)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 JAMES BOND THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS LIMITED EDITION SIGNED LITHOGRAPH This litho is artist Jeff Marshall's tribute to Timothy Dalton's 1987 debut as James Bond. The Living Daylights lithograph measures 16" x 20", is sprinted on museum-quality, acid-free paper, and comes professionally matted and ready to frame. Each litho is numbered and signed by Jeff, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 750. (4059) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 16x20, FC $82.99 SPIDER-MAN SPIDER-MAN BLACK LIGHT POSTER Any wall is a fitting home for the original Wall Crawler! Just make sure it's near a black light, cause this spectacular work of art glows! (7283/823) Poster, FC $9.99 STAR WARS OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS: EPISODE II––ATTACK OF THE CLONES MOVIE POSTER Previously offered in Previews Update #522! Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman), Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), and more of the heroes from 20th Century Fox's new Star Wars film, Episode II––Attack of the Clones appear on this official movie poster! (4264/2560) Poster, 25x35, FC $8.75 ********************* STAR WARS: EPISODE II––ATTACK OF THE CLONES STAND-UPS Star Wars can come alive at your home with these life-size stand-ups! Choose from: Anakin Skywalker (6'2"), Clone Trooper (6'1"), Jango Fett (6'1"), Mace Windu (6'3"), Obi Wan Kenobi (5'11"), Padme Amidala (5'6"), Zam Wessell (5'7"), and a 3D R2-D2! Each stand-up is made of sturdy cardboard and is easy to set up and store. (865) 3D R2-D2––Stand-Up $69.99 ANAKIN SKYWALKER (425)––Stand-Up $32.50 CLONE TROOPER (432)––Stand-Up $29.50 JANGO FETT (426)––Stand-Up $29.50 MACE WINDU (430)––Stand-Up $32.50 OBI WAN KENOBI (429)––Stand-Up $32.50 PADME AMIDALA (424)––Stand-Up $29.50 ZAM WESSELL (431)––Stand-Up $29.50 TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMERS POSTERS Choose from the two notorious leaders from the Transformers! Megatron, the leader and founder of the Decepticons appears on one poster, and Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobot, is the star of the other one. Which side are you on? (4632/GE1698) MEGATRON (24087)––Poster $5.50 OPTIMUS PRIME (24086)––Poster $5.50 COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES SECTION ARCHIE ARCHIE WACKY WOBBLERS Those two inseparable teens from Riverdale strike out on their own, dressed in school gear straight from the comic books. Ol' carrot top Archie Andrews and his pal Jughead can hang out as Wacky Wobblers, making you hungry for both hamburgers and honey- pies in halter-tops! (4552) ARCHIE—Wacky Wobbler $11.00 JUGHEAD—Wacky Wobbler $11.00 ANIME DRAGONBALL Z DOODLE BAG If you're on the move and figure on having some down-time, take along this Doodle bag that let's you carry around the tools essential for creativity. Each Doodle kit contains six 12" x 12" line art and six color pens! (4264/10045) Doodle bag $5.50 DRAGONBALL Z MINI-BOBBLE HEAD CLIP-ON'S These Bob-A-Longs measure approximately 4" tall and stand on their respective Dragonball Z-themed bases. Not only do their heads bob up and down in traditional fashion, but the unique clip-on feature allow you to attach Goku or Gohan to your backpack, school bag, or to whatever your imagination chooses. (59/16010) Clip-On $4.99Ea. AUSTIN POWERS GOLDMEMBER WACKY WOBBLERS These collectible Wacky Wobblers help you assemble the all-star cast behind the third Austin Powers film, Goldmember! (4552) AUSTIN POWERS—Wacky Wobbler $11.00 MINI AUSTIN—Wacky Wobbler $8.50 DR. EVIL—Wacky Wobbler $11.00 MINI ME—Wacky Wobbler $8.50 AUSTIN POWERS GOLDMEMBER TIN PLAYING CARD SET Out for a night with the boys? Or is it a swingers party? In either case, baby, you'll want to sit down for a game of poker with this collectible tin playing card set that sports graphics from the new Austin Powers flick! (4921) Set $9.99 AUSTIN POWERS GOLDMEMBER MAGNETIC DART BOARD Live and let shag, baby. It's a customized dartboard showcasing the major players from the upcoming Austin Powers movie, Goldmember! Austin, Mini-Me, Michael Caine, and Dr. Evil are featured! (4921/2403) Dart board $18.99 AUSTIN POWERS GOLDMEMBER TIN COASTER SET Those wacky characters from the new Austin Powers: Goldmember movie are featured on these handy tin coasters, perfect for company when everyone's having a drinkie-winkie. Say goodbye to scratched surfaces. Say hello to these coasters that feature graphics of the characters, with accompanying phrases based on the movie's dialogue! (4921/2404) Coaster Set $5.50 BETTY BOOP BETTY BOOP ANGEL & DEVIL DECOUPAGE ORNAMENT She's two sides of the same coin. When she's good, she's good. But when she's bad, she's better. So why not embrace Betty's dual identity? Enjoy the original cheeky gal on this 5 ¼" x 3 ½" x 4 ½" ornament! (6500/10061) Ornament $9.25 BETTY BOOP RICH AND HOT DECAL MUG Betty doesn't pull punches. On this decal mug, she states "I like my men like I like my coffee — rich and hot!" That just about says it all, fellas. Cuddle up next to this leggy sweetheart on a 5 ¼" x 3 ½" x 4 ½" mug! (6500/10061) Mug $9.25 BETTY BOOP SITTING FIGURINE Fellas, if it's a monitor decoration that you're looking for with "personality," than look no further than this 5 ¼" x 3 ½" x 4 ½" figurine of Betty, providing you with the cheesecake shot you need to make it to 5:30! (6500/10053) Figurine $13.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 500-PIECE PUZZLES Fans of Buffy will flip over these beautiful 500-piece puzzles that will keep you occupied for hours! The Apocalypse puzzle, when assembled, features the beautiful young Sarah Michelle Geller and the phrase, "If the apocalypse comes, beep me." The Slayer Is Born puzzle features another striking image of Sarah as Buffy, and boasts the phrase, "In to every generation a slayer is born." (133) (CAUT: 4) APOCALYPSE (CC104)—Puzzle $14.99 SLAYER IS BORN(CC105)—Puzzle $14.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER CRAZY BOARD GAME Featuring images of Buffy and her crew, this board game will keep you crazy for Buffy- mania! All is not what it seems! (133/CC113) (CAUT: 4) Board Game $7.50 CARTOONS FUTURAMA SLURM TIN CAN & PLAYING CARDS The most highly addictive beverage in the galaxy adorns this tin can that gives you cool Futurama-themed playing cards featuring the whole Futurama gang! (4921/SLURM) Tin W/Cards $5.99 INVADER ZIM 9-INCH PLUSH Invader Zim and his sidekick Gir are here! Stand back! They see an open spot on your bed spread, and they claim it in the name of the Irken Army! There they shall stay, and become a part of your bedroom décor as 9" plush pals! (6125) GIR (23901)—Plush $13.99 GIR IN DISGUISE (23902)—Plush $13.99 INVADER ZIM (23903)—Plush $13.99 CARTOON NETWORK SAMURAI JACK 9-INCH MAQUETTE A 9" tall maquette of the samurai with a heart of gold. Cartoon Network's own Samurai Jack is here to save the day, on a quest to undo the evil brought on by Aku. Watch the selfish, sly, and sinister fall before his martial arts prowess! Limited to 2,500 pieces. (5287) Maquette $89.00 SAMURAI JACK AKU 12-INCH MAQUETTE From Dexter's Laboratory creator Genndy Tartakovsky comes the story of a great warrior displaced to the distant future by the evil shape-shifting wizard Aku. Here is the wicked Aku as a 12" tall maquette. Help him stop Jack from completing his quest! Limited to 2,500 pieces. (5287) Maquette $89.00 CHAOS! CHAOS! DECAL MUGS Meet the ladies of Chaos! as they invite you for a night cap. Bad Kitty, Lady Death and Chastity will chill you to the bone as they warm up your flesh with these 11-ounce decal mugs perfect for hot beverages! (133) (CAUT: 4) BAD KITTY ROSES ARE RED (CHMU03)—Mug $8.99 CHASTITY SKULL ATTACK (CHMU02)—Mug $8.99 LADY DEATH RELAX (CHMU01)—Mug $8.99 CLASSIC FILM AND TELEVISION BRADY BUNCH CERAMIC LUNCHBOX SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS Looking to add a dash of TV nostalgia to your kitchen table tops? Look no further than these 5" x 1.75" x 3" Brady Bunch-themed salt and pepper shakers featuring graphics of the kids as we'll always remember them! (6500/69530) Salt & Pepper Shakers $15.75 I LOVE LUCY DECOUPAGE MAGNETIC FRAME The fashion queen mockingly stares at you with an upside-down smile. Her famous countenance that made Lucy wear her heart on her sleeve. Place a fun picture inside this 5 ¼" x 5" x 5 ¼" magnetic frame, and make a funny! (6500/14706) Frame $5.75 LONE RANGER DECAL MUG Clayton Moore, the famed Lone Ranger, is featured in his trademark suit and mask on this 14-ounce 5 ½" x 4" x 3 ½" decal mug, perfect for big gulps of a hot or warm beverage. (6500/19061) Mug $9.25 ROY ROGERS DECAL MUG The king of the cowboys and the smartest horse in the movies are both featured on a collectible 5 ½" x 4" x 3 ½" decal mug! (6500/23061) Mug $9.25 COMIC ART SANDMAN JOURNALS Enter your own words of wisdom into these customized journals that feature characters from Neil Gaiman's acclaimed DC Comics Vertigo series, The Sandman! (334) DEATH—Journal $9.95 DREAMS—Journal $9.95 SANDMAN POSTCARD SET Drop a line to a friend and send him salutations from the land of dreams. Morpheus would want it that way. He'd ask you to help him spread a gentle sleep over mankind via these collectible postcards that feature artwork from the acclaimed Sandman comics! (334) Set $15.95 DC HEROES DC HEROES TIN BUCKETS The Dark Knight detective holds onto the edge of a rooftop, and stands vigilant over his crime-riddled city. The Man of Steel flies off to stop a speeding bullet. The Amazon Princess shows off her pearly whites! They're DC's greatest heroes, and they're here to hang out in your neighborhood via these 4 ¼" x 4 ¼" x 3 ¾" collectible tin buckets! (6500) BATMAN (76078)—Bucket $3.25 SUPERMAN (74078)—Bucket $3.25 WONDER WOMAN (75078)—Bucket $3.25 DC HEROES WALL CLOCKS The Batman symbol is known for striking terror into the hearts of Gotham City's criminals. The same holds true for Metropolis scum when they see Superman's "S" symbol. And don't think the double "W's" behind Wonder Woman's namesake doesn't cause heartbeats to jump, either! All of the big guns can be yours to display with these handy wall clocks! (6500) BATMAN (76189)—Wall clock $8.50 SUPERMAN (74189)—Wall clock $8.50 WONDER WOMAN (75189)—Wall clock $8.50 HEROES AND VILLAINS PENDRAGON FANTASY KNIFE This classic ring hilt dagger features a ring guard to protect the hand, a wire-wrapped grip, cross pommel, and rat-tail tang. The ring guard and signet ring both feature matching seals. This blade has a length of 9", and is made of double-edged 420 J2 stainless steel. Complete with a lacquered finish wood display! (4792/UC1275) (CAUT: 4) Knife $71.99 VOLKOTH BATTLE AXE Designed to replicate an alien warrior's combat axe, this adult collectible fantasy piece is a limited edition of 2,400 serialized pieces constructed of tempered 420 J2 stainless steel. It features Damascus acid-etched blades (false-edged), and a braided genuine leather- wrapped handle. Includes is a wood display plaque with lacquered finish and comes with all mounting hardware and instructions. (4792/UC1289) Axe $184.99 VOLKOTH FIGHTING AXE Designed to replicate an alien warrior's combat axe, this adult collectible fantasy piece is constructed of tempered 420 J2 stainless steel. It features Damascus acid-etched blades (false-edged) and a braided genuine leather-wrapped handle. Included is a wood display plaque with lacquered finish and comes with all mounting hardware and instructions. Limited to 3,000 serialized pieces. (4792/UC1292) Axe $73.99 HORROR LIVING DEAD DOLLS PENCIL HEAD SHARPENER All's fun and games until someone gets their eye poked out! Only the crew that brought you the Living Dead Dolls could bring you a pencil sharpener so dead and twisted! With pencil shavings spewing out of the doll's mouth, this is the only sharpener you'll ever want to use! (4830/90062) Sharpener $5.99 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS BOBBLE HEADS SERIES 2 From the Rankin/Bass cartoon Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer comes more Bobbleheads based on your favorite characters! Yukon Cornelius, Sam the Snowman, Clarice, and the Misfit Doll are yours for the taking! (5137/02704180) (CAUT: 4) Bobble Head $10.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS BOBBLE HEADS Re-live Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer's adventures with these bobble heads that bring the Rankin-Bass classic Christmas tale home. Choose from: Rudolph, Hermey the Elf, Santa, and the Abominable Snow Monster! Window box packaging. (5137/01704400) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Bobble Head SRP: $9.99Ea. ********************** ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS BUMBLE COOKIE JAR He used to have a taste for anything warm-blooded. But then he had all his teeth pulled out by the elf that wanted to be a dentist! Now his chompers are no more, and that's why you can trust him not to touch a crumb from your cookies that you'll stash right under his nose! Earthenware cookie jar measures 11" high. (587/104539) Cookie Jar $49.99 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS RUDOLPH LIGHT-UP NOSE FIGURINE This cold cast plastic figurine of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer stands 5 ½" tall, and features Rudolph with the harness that would help him pull Santa's sleigh. The harness features one real brass bell. And Rudolph's red nose actually lights up! Requires 2 "AA" batteries not included. (587/104550) (CAUT: 4) Figurine $24.99 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS RUDOLPH AND CLARICE SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS These 3" tall Earthenware salt and pepper shakers feature the young couple as they appeared in the now classic Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer cartoon! (587/104569) Salt and Pepper Shakers $19.99 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS FIGURAL MUGS Pretty as a picture, full of sugar and spice and everything nice, it's Rudolph's cute girlfriend Clarice as a collectible figural Earthenware mug that measures 3 ¾" tall! And then there's the dentist wanna-be, Hermey, measuring 3 ¼" tall. Santa is hard at work in the background, also featured as mug measuring 2 ¾" tall. And completing the cast of young dreamers is Rudolph, measuring 3" tall! (587) CLARICE (725226)—Mug $9.99 HERMEY (725218)—Mug $9.99 RUDOLPH (725196)—Mug $9.99 SANTA (725188)—Mug $9.99 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS MINI-FIGURINES Here he is, lackeys! The original hardcase. He's not so worried about Christmas as he is covering his butt around the big man, as his elf choir has to be the best—with no exception! He's the Chief Elf, measuring 3" high. But he's not the only character from the Rudolph cartoon to make an appearance as a cold cast mini-figurine. Check it out: we've also got his assistant, Tall Elf , plus Clarice, Coach Comet, Rudolph, and Santa! (587) (CAUT: 4) CHIEF ELF (104547)—Figurine $9.99 CLARICE (104544)—Figurine $9.99 COACH COMET (104548)—Figurine $9.99 RUDOLPH (104543)—Figurine $9.99 SANTA (104546)—Figurine $9.99 TALL ELF (104545)—Figurine $9.99 MARVEL HEROES WOLVERINE BOBBING HEAD Whether you've seen him in the comics, the movie, or on the WB animated series X- Men: Evolution, you never forget his charming personality. This Bobblehead Wolverine is dressed in his original yellow costume! (5137/0181001-00) (CAUT: 4) Bobbing Head $10.99 MARVEL DECAL MUGS Your favorite heroes from the House of Ideas can now be yours to hang with if you pick up these decal mugs that are good with both hot and cold beverages! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Mug $5.50Ea. MARVEL SHOT GLASSES Shoot for the stars, baby, with these handy shot glasses featuring hot Marvel bruisers Daredevil, Wolverine, the Punisher, Captain America, Elektra, and the Incredible Hulk! Bar glassware that's essential! (6338) Shot glass $7.50Ea. MOVIES & TV ARMY OF DARKNESS EVIL ASH BOBBING HEAD Bruce Campbell's Ash was the star of three classic Evil Dead films. But his "Evil Ash" character in the last Dead flick, Army of Darkness, was the best example of how ridiculous and funny horror movies could be if we just let our hair down! Here's Evil Ash as a cool Bobbing Head figure! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Bobbing Head $10.75 MEN IN BLACK 2 LUNCHBOX Sporting graphics of Agent J (Will Smith), Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones), and Frank the Pug, this lunchbox brings the covert presence of the Men In Black II movie right to your work lunch room or cafeteria! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox $18.50 MEN IN BLACK 2 SHOOTER SET If you're looking to pull an all-nighter, but you want to forget about it in the morning, stare into the depths of these shooters featuring graphics of Agents J and K! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Set $9.25 RAMBO BOBBING HEAD Yo, Paulie. He ain't pounding on beef, breaking ribs any more. Sly's moved on to playing a disgruntled Vietnam vet. And now he's gonna hang out with the likes of youse courtesy of this Rambo Bobbing Head! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Bobbing Head $10.75 INSANE CLOWN POSSE BOBBING HEAD SET It's the rapping monsta's wit da street attitude an' makeup. It be Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J from the Insane Clown Posse. They might not be winners in the school Spelling contest, but they can lay down a heavy beat, yo. Check 'em out as Bobbing Heads, dog. Peace! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Set $21.99 IRON MAIDEN EDDIE BOBBING HEAD Run to the hills, baby! Eddie is back for the kill! Sporting a shaved head, split skull, chain, glowing eyes, and straight jacket, Eddie the Beast appears as he did on Iron Maiden's classic LP, Piece of Mind. This is the rendition of Eddie that broke Maiden big on the T-shirt scene! A classic image that harkens back to the Golden Age of Metal! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Bobbing Head $10.75 POPEYE POPEYE BOBBER The one-eyed sailor who packs a punch fueled by spinach is back in town to take out all hamburger-stealing bullies! This 5 ¾" tall Popeye Bobber will keep all Blutos at a safe distance! (6500/81253) Bobber $17.50 POPEYE LARGE TIN TOTE The classic sailor shows off his pecs and heads out to sea for a romantic jaunt with Olive Oyl at his side on this 7 ¾" x 3 ¾" x 6 ¾" tin tote! (6500/81070) Tote $12.99 POPEYE TIN BUCKET Out to put an end to injustice and the advances on his girlfriend, it's Popeye the Sailor Man on this 4 ¼" x 4 ¼" x 3 ¾" tin bucket that you can use to help cool down some cold ones! Inside the bucket is the famous expression, "I Yam What I Yam!" (6500/81078) Tote $3.25 POWERPUFF GIRLS POWERPUFF GIRLS DOODLE BAG If you're on the move and figure on having some down-time, take along this Doodle bag that let's you carry around the tools essential for creativity. Each Doodle kit contains six 12" x 12" line art and six color pens! (4264/10038) Doodle bag $5.50 RETRO ROCK 'EM SOCK 'EM ROBOTS FIGURAL KEYCHAIN Knock the head off your blue or red adversary while fumbling for the car keys! Why not make it an all out fight? Keep the stress level peaking with this keychain featuring the vintage Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots! (6125/17811) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $4.25 SIMPSONS SIMPSONS KRUSTY BOP BAG The doll that punches back! And why not? He's fighting hypertension, high cholesterol, and an audience that's prepping for middle school! See Krusty stay tough, and keep coming back for a left hook as a punchable bop bag! (4870) Bop bag $8.75 SPIDER-MAN BLACK CLASSIC SPIDER-MAN BOBBING HEAD The classic black costume was acquired by Spider-Man in the first Secret Wars maxi- series. You later saw it evolve into Venom! Now here's Spidey dressed in the alien symbiote suit, and he's ready for display as a cool bobbing head figure! (5137/02808280) (CAUT: 4) Bobbing Head $10.99 SPIDER-MAN SPIDEY SNACKS No, the box is not full of bugs and other assorted critters that got caught in Spidey's web. This is a box full of yummy cookies, but with a special spider zing! Snack up with Spidey, dude! (6411/1424) 2 OZ. BOX—Snack SRP: $1.75 12 OZ. BOX—Snack SRP: $3.50 SPIDER-MAN UNO CARD SET America's family game gets bit by an irradiated spider and mutates into this game that is completely customized to feature Spider-Man in action-packed poses. Features his nemeses Venom, Carnage, Rhino, Dr. Octopus, Green Goblin, and more! Play the "Spider Sense" card and look at the cards of the player you choose! (911/506) Set $7.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 7-INCH PLUSH DOLLS Take a trip down to the deep blue sea where the Spongebob gang are ready to party! Once there, you can cuddle up next to these 7" plush dolls of Spongebob, Patrick, and Squidward! (4277) (CAUT: 4) Plush $9.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS BOO BOO FREEZIE Makes bumps and bruises all better fast! Store in the freezer when not in use. Apply this Spongebob freezie to minor bumps and bruises to reduce pain and swelling from those unfortunate accidents! (5300/20304) Freezie $8.50 SPONGEBOB BUCKET SET Head to the beach or bathtub prepared! You many need to dig up pearls or other aquatic treasures. Includes three 2" squirters and one 5" sponge. (5300/20317) Set $10.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS DANCIN BUBBLE BLOWERS With a push of a button, Spongebob "brings it around town!" Push the button under the base to move his body into wacky poses. Use the removable bubble wand to blow streams of bubbles! (491/520) (CAUT: 4) Bubble blower $4.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS JELLYFISH SOAK N' SPLASH Soak, swat, and splash! Kids wet the jellyfish and swat it around with the spandex paddles for a soaking good time! (491/530) (CAUT: 4) Soak n' Splash $9.25 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MAGIC 8 BALL This magic 8-ball contains 20 exclusive answers. All phrases are specific to the whimsical nature of the Spongebob show! If you "looove krabby patties," too, pick up this 8 ball! (911/808) 8 Ball $10.50 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MAKE A BOB This toy is made with the "Mr. Potato Head" concept in mind. Take the parts and accessories, and build your own Spongebob Squarepants! (4231/SP010) (CAUT: 4) Toy $11.50 SPONGEBOB SQAUREPANTS PLUSH BANKS Spongebob is ready to play security officer. Posing as a plush bank to help keep your bills and spare change away from sticky fingers, Spongebob is even open for business on Sundays! Also available is the "Pick A Face" plush, which can show off 5 different faces for the Spongebob Bank. (4231) (CAUT: 4) REG. PLUSH—Bank $9.75 "PICK A FACE" PLUSH—Bank $9.75 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS SNO CONE MAKER Make tropical treats for your own bikini beach bash! Kids turn ice cubes into shaved ice treats in minutes. Includes flavor packet, squeeze bottle, spoon, and cups. (491/550) (CAUT: 4) Sno Cone Maker $14.50 STAR WARS STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES: TROOPER COLLECTOR'S EDITION BOOKMARKS The formidable stormtroopers, droids, and other characters from the Star Wars: Attack of the Clones thriller can be yours now as collector edition bookmarks! (8790) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. DROIDS (2130X)—Bookmark $2.99 JANGO FETT (21318)—Bookmark $2.99 JEDI (21334)—Bookmark $2.99 MILLENNIUM FALCON (21288)—Bookmark $2.99 SITH (21288)—Bookmark $2.99 TROOPER (21296)—Bookmark $2.99 STAR WARS: ATTACK OF THE CLONES JOURNALS Keep track of those things to do, numbers to call, and things to buy with this personal journal that's adorned with graphics from the latest Star Wars blockbuster! The "Collage" journal features graphics of the film's major characters. The "Parents & Children" journal features a graphic of Luke Skywalker and Princess Lei from the first Star Wars trilogy, and their parents, which are featured in the present second trilogy. (8790) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. COLLAGE (85758)—Journal $8.99 PARENTS & CHILDREN (85766)—Journal $8.99 TOYS POSERS FLEXIBLE FIGURES Twist 'em, pose 'em, Bend 'em to your will! These Poser Flexible Figures are street- level toys with an urban/hip hop edge. This series is scheduled to include: Marky Truckle, Scotty Goggles, Ad Libz, Betty Phyne, Philly Philter, and Lucy Suzuki. Each figure features magnets in its hands and feet, allowing it to adhere to its metal display stand for a myriad of pose! (6125/13600) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Check with retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $8.99Ea. TECH DECK MINI-DUDES These Tech Deck Mini-Dudes are ready to tear it up on their free-wheeling mini skateboards! This series is scheduled to include: Lenny, Lobo, Flake, Nick, Tank, and Steve J. Blister card packaging. (6125/13600) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Check with retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $2.25Ea. TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMERS KEYCHAIN SET Go back in time to when the shape-changing robots were the pop culture hit of the day. The Transformers ruled then, and they rule now! In this set choose from Bumble Bee, Brawn, Cliff Jumper, and Wind Charger. (6125) (CAUT: 4) Keychain Set (x4) SRP: $15.25 TRANSFORMERS LUNCHBOX Before you know it, your sandwich and drink will change before your very eyes! You'll be looking at…a full buffet dinner in disguise! Okay, maybe not, but the lunchbox sports cool Transformers graphics. Includes a drink container. (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox $18.50 SUPPLIES MASTER REPLICAS MASTER REPLICA LIGHTSABER COLLECTOR'S EDITION DISPLAY CASE Protect your valuable Star Wars collectible investment with this handsome and durable display case, perfect for showing off any of the Master Replica Lightsaber hilts offered in Previews! Each case includes a sturdy base with elevated stands to perfectly display your collectible, and a clear cover to keep out the elements. (5305) Display Case PI BLUE LINE OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLUE LINE REGULAR ART BOARDS PACK These pages are specifically laid out with an image area for standard comic book designs. There is even an area to write the title, the artist's name, issue number, page number, and date. Behind every great artist is a series of quality supplies, and Blue Line products are simply the best! Measures 11" x 17" on two-ply art board with an image area of 10" x 15". Pre-printed with a non-photo blue border. Ink dries quickly, and doesn't soak. Includes 24 pages per pack. (BL1003/SUPPLY574) Pack PI O/A BLUE LINE CONCEPT SKETCH PAGES PACK Great comic art comes from simple doodles, and these Concept Sketch Pages are a great way to try out new artistic ideas. These are perfect for designing characters for comics, or even role-playing games! Measures 8 ½" x 11" on premium index board with non-photo ink. Includes marking area to record notes and a character template. Non-repro surface. Includes 25 pages per pack. (BL1004/SUPPLY573) Pack PI O/A BLUE LINE CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC SET Everything you need to create your very own comic book, just like the pros do it! Includes: one character template, six concept sketch pages, six comic book layout pages, 24 sheets of comic book pages, one comic book cover sheet, and a 24-page step-by-step instructional booklet. (BL1002/SUPPLY575) Set PI O/A BLUE LINE FULL BLEED PAGES PACK Blue Line has taken the quality 11" x 17" paper that they have used in the "Pro" pages for years and printed a newly designed full bleed border format in non-photo blue ink, giving the quality of Pro pages with an advanced page border. (BL1038/SUPPLY568) Pack PI O/A BLUE LINE PRO COMIC BOOK COVER SHEETS PACK These Pro Comic Book Cover Sheets are specifically designed like the art boards professional comic artists use! The pages include pre-marked areas for possible placement of the logo or company information. Measures 11" x 17" on two-ply Brite art index board. Features non-photo blue ink and an image area of 10 ¾" x 16". Includes 12 per pack. (BL1007/SUPPLY570) Pack PI O/A BLUE LINE PRO COMIC BOOK LAYOUT PAGES PACK These Pro Comic Book Layout Pages are the ideal way to perfect your art before laying it on the finished page! Measures 8 ½" x 11" on 60-lb paper. Premium bond in non-photo blue. Features markings to layout, and four thumbnails per page. Includes 30 per pack. (BL1005/SUPPLY571) Pack PI O/A BLUE LINE PRO COMIC BOOK LETTERING FONTS #1 CD This series is for MacIntosh and PC compatibles in a Tru Type format. BLSFX is a special effects font with precreated sound effects that are ready for you to drop into place. Also includes user-configurable word balloons in .eps format. Includes: BLCOMIC font (Reg., Bold, Italics, Italic Bold), BLSFX font, and configurable word balloons. (BL1019) (BL1019) (CAUT: 4) CD PI O/A BLUE LINE PRO COMIC BOOK LETTERING FONTS #2 CD Volume 2 includes the Sacred Blue font, Digital Cartoon font, and word balloons on one CD! An interactive menu makes installation of PC, Macintosh, and Linux formats easy and fun. A 16-page manual, sponsored by Sketch Magazine, on tips and techniques on lettering is included as well, to increase the enjoyment of your font experience. (BL2002) (CAUT: 4) CD PI O/A BLUE LINE PRO COMIC SMOOTH ART BOARDS PACK Ink will glide across these Pro Comic Book Pages, perfect for the beginner or the accomplished artist. These pages are heavier weight paper than the normal Comic Book Pages. Pages measure 11" x 17" with an image area of 10" x 15". Specifically designed three-ply Brite Art Tag. Quick dry without soaking. Each pack also contains one page of Pro Comic Book Cover Sheets. Includes 24 pages per pack. (BL1001/SUPPLY572) Pack PI O/A BLUE LINE PRO COMIC STRIP ART BOARDS Blue Line Pro Comic Strip Art Boards offer comic strip illustrators an easy and time- saving way to create professional looking comic strips. Printed on Blue Line Pro's premiere (Strathmore) 300 series, smooth with a non-photo blue border. Daily comic strip borders measure 4 1/16" x 13". This offers the illustrator the ability to reduce the original at a 44% reduction to the standard daily strip size. Sunday comic strip borders have two sizes: large at 5 3/8" x 11 ½", and small at 3 ¾" x 11 ½". The Sunday strips are drawn at the same size they are published and usually have two rows of panels. Each strip offers basic border formats for four and three panels, and Sundays allow for additional rows. (BL1052) Boards PI O/A BLUE LINE HC SKETCHBOOKS Hardcover sketchbooks with a 200 count of 70-lb. art paper pages. Regular-size book measures 8 ½" x 11". Traditional-size book measures 11" x 17". REGULAR (BL1010/SUPPLY576) PI TRADITIONAL (BL1011/SUPPLY577) PI O/A BLUE LINE PRO 300 SERIES STRATHMORE PAGES PACK These pages are printed on Strathmore, the finest art paper available. Like the rest of the Blue Line products, the 300 series allows artists to draw comics the actual size that professionals work in! Features two-ply, acid-free Bristol board. The smooth pages are ideal for detailed ink work or for pencil and marker. The regular pages work will with pencils, inks, charcoal, and pastel. Pre-printed with a non-photo boarder. Pages measure 11" x 17" with a 10 3/8" x 15 ¾" image boarder with a 9" x 13 ¾" safe area dotted border. REGULAR (BL1042)—Pack PI SMOOTH (BL1041)—Pack PI O/A BLUE LINE S400 SERIES STRATHMORE PAGES PACK The latest addition to Blue Line Comic Book Art Products is printed on Strathmore, the finest art paper available. Like the rest of the Blue Line products, the S400 series allows artists to draw comics the actual size that professionals work in! Features two-ply, acid- free bristol board. Smooth pages are ideal for detailed ink work or for pencil and marker. Regular pages work well with pencils and inks. Pre-printed with a non-photo blue border. 11" x 17" pages with 15 ¾" x 10 3/8" Image border with 9" x 13 ¾" safe area dotted border. Includes 12 pages per pack. REGULAR (BL1044)––Pack PI SMOOTH (BL1043)––Pack PI O/A BLUE LINE SAMPLER II If you haven't tried Blue Line product, here's your chance! Start drawing your own killer comic characters and designs today with the Blue Line Sampler II. Includes four comic book pages, four concept sketch pages, three comic book cover sheets, three layout pages, three pro comic book pages, three storyboard templates, three Full Bleed Pro Comic Book pages, one Strathmore 300 smooth page, and one Strathmore regular page. (BL1040/SUPPLY569) Sampler PI O/A BLUE LINE STORYBOARD TEMPLATES Storyboard Templates offer animators and writers a quick and easy way to show movement and sequences of a story or animation. Storyboard pages measure 8 1/2" x 14" and have three templates, each measuring 3 3/4" wide x 3" high, with text lines below each for detailed art and storytelling. (BL1018) Templates PI GAMES SECTION ALLIANCE GAME DISTRIBUTORS GAME TRADE MAGAZINE #30 Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) Sovereign Stone by Sovereign Press is the feature this month, along with Margaret Weis' short story in the Champions of Life anthology. As for Champions, we have an excerpt from the pages of Champions RPG from Hero Games. If that's not enough, you'll get to Frag it with an exclusive Frag: Carson character, and Cheapass Games is offering a FREE game. GTM 30 $1.99 ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS RPG: FORTUNES AND WINDS Contained within you'll find rules for entering and adventuring in Rokugan's ten Spirit Realms, including The Realm of the Hungry Dead, the Realm of Tricksters, even foul Jigoku, home of the demonic oni, plus information on Rokugani myth and legend, including the divine Fortunes. Compatible with both the traditional Alderac game system and d20 System. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) AEG 3109 $24.95 PIRATES & MUSKETEERS RPG: HEROES, VILLAINS, & MONSTERS OF THEAH This d20 sourcebook contains a plethora of new threats and dangers for your swashbuckling campaign. Learn about the sinister Prince Villanova, the dreaded Captain Reis, the man-eating sirens, the horrible Schattenmann, and the inhuman Sidhe, as well as the brave men and women of Theah who stand against them! Also featured are new feats, artifacts, magic items, Character and Prestige classes, plus rules for explosives and Poisons. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) AEG 8551 $24.95 O/A SPYCRAFT RPG The secret's out! Spycraft is a roleplaying game set in a world of dark secrets and high espionage, where players become larger-than-life superspies poised to take on threats of global scale. This 256-page Espionage Handbook contains everything you need to design and play your favorite secret agent and equip him with the latest tools of the trade, providing the heart-pounding, cinematic flavor of your favorite espionage serial, playing through frame after frame of thrilling action. AEG 1800 $34.95 AMARILLO DESIGN BUREAU STAR FLEET BATTLES: MODULE 5 OMEGA SQUADRONS This module completes the "New Tactical Dimensions" project for Star Fleet Battles, providing all 22 Omega races with new ships, weapons, technologies, and tactics. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) ADB 5665 $21.95 ANIME SQUARED PRESS TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE: MAJESTIC HIGH SCHOOL Harmony, The Kittens and the rest of the crew from The Landing are joined by new aliens and a new look at that most favorite of places for every teen, High School, in this expansion series for Teenagers From Outer Space. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSO A2P2002 $19.95 ATLAS GAMES FENG SHUI GM SCREEN This four-panel Feng Shui reference extravaganza is suitable for GMs to hide game notes and die rolls from players while keeping the most-referenced tables and charts from Feng Shui handy, and includes a handy booklet detailing various locations to introduce into your campaign. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) ATG 4007 $17.95 NYAMBE: AFRICAN ADVENTURES HC This eagerly anticipated d20 System campaign setting blends together high fantasy with African myth, legend, and history. Featured in this 256-page sourcebook you'll find exciting new human tribal cultures, variant non-human races, new core class variants, prestige classes, skills, and feats, plus details on spiritual orisha, deadly omurogo wizards, zombi powder, ritual masks, and the ravenous beasts that await those who walk the lands of Nyambe! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) ATG 3700 $37.95 AVALANCHE PRESS 2ND WAR AT SEA: BOMB ALLEY For four years, Britain's Royal Navy and Italy's Regia Marina waged a ferocious battle for control of the Mediterranean Sea. Fifty scenarios re-create these struggles in this ultimate World War II naval game from the production team that designed SOPAC and Midway. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) APL 017 $59.95 RECONQUISTA: BATTLE FOR MEDIEVAL IBERIA Reconquista is a d20 sourcebook on medieval Iberia, describing the history, culture, and societies of both the Christian and Muslim kingdoms of the region. The book also includes new feats, prestige classes, and magic items, as well as an introductory adventure: "The Legend of the Arabian Astrologer" Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) APL 917 $16.95 EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE: NAPOLEON IN THE DESERT In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte embarked on a most improbable mission: the conquest of Egypt! With new artwork and rules based on the acclaimed Rome At War series, Eagles Of The Empire returns with the battle of the Pyramids, Mount Tabor and more! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) APL 107 $34.95 TERROR OF THE AZTECS Terror of the Aztecs is a complete d20 world guide detailing the setting of ancient Mexico in the period before the age of the Conquistadors, featuring new feats, skills, and prestige classes, plus information on character social classes and Aztec gods and their domains. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) APL 916 $16.95 CABIL GAMES MAPAID: PLASTIC STANDS This package of (40) clear plastic stands is perfect for gaming products that incorporate chits, stand-ups, and other similar play aids. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA CIL0603 $4.95 CACTUS GAME DESIGN INKLINGS BOARD GAME Inklings is a biblically-based Q&A and strategy game for 2-24 players ages 8 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) CGD 709 $24.99 REDEMPTION CCG: PATRIARCHS Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Aaron join the ranks of the divine armies in The Patriarchs expansion set for the Redemption CCG, featuring more than 160 new cards based on characters and events as biblically recorded in Genesis through Judges. Introduced in 45- count displays containing 10-card Booster Packs. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) Booster Display CGD 2071-D $135.00 Booster Pack CGD 2071-S $3.00 SETTLERS OF CANAAN GAME Based on Klaus Teuber's award-winning game design for Settlers of Catan! The biblically-based Settlers of Canaan spans the time of Joshua's conquests of Canaan, and the turbulent years ruled by the Judges, through the choosing and crowning of King David, as players represent tribes of Israel seeking to settle the land of Canaan and help erect Jerusalem.For 2-4 players, ages 8 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) CGD 708 $29.99 CELL ENTERTAINMENT AB 1999 MINIATURES In 1936 we changed the world. Altered the course of history...and of man! Now, in 1999, the past has caught up with you. This is your war! Featured in each 1999 miniatures package you'll find a complete rulebook detailing a scalable, fast-paced, tactical rules system for retro-futuristic warfare, a unique genetic ability tweaking and deployment system, plus several genetic code-modified miniature warriors with individual affiliation/value indicators and full-color rules cards. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) Desade Albino CEL 3-4106 $5.95 DESADE VIXEN CEL 3-4105 $5.95 LUPUCIDE CEL 3-4205 $10.95 PRIESTESS DIVINATIA CEL 3-4306 $5.95 SACROSANCT CEL 3-4305 $14.95 WARG (2) CEL 3-4206 $5.95 RONIN PURPLE STARTER SET Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) CEL 3-2004 $14.95 RONIN YELLOW STARTER SET Contains 1 Rulebook, 2 dice, 6 MAGHIT magnets, 10 MAGHIT damage indicators. The model shown on the photo and 6 pieces of equipment or weapons. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) CEL 3-2005 $14.95 CHAOSIUM ARKHAM HORROR BOARDGAME Chaosium's classic game of Lovecraftian monster hunting returns in this 15th Anniversary Edition of the Arkham Horror Boardgame! Join with your fellow investigators and attempt to save Witch-Haunted Arkham from otherworldly horrors in this cooperative boardgame featuring rules for both group and solo play for 1-8 players, ages 12 and up. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CHA 1051 $59.95 CALL OF CTHULHU RPG: MISKATONIC UNIVERSITY This sourcebook for the Call of Cthulhu RPG details the campus, courses, students and personnel of one of the world's most prestigious institutes of deeper learning, culling data on various University departments and professors from information gleaned from Lovecraft's Mythos tales. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CHA 2389 $39.95 CHEAPASS GAMES FIGHTBALL In a chaotic and lawless future, rival street gangs play a bizarre sport called Fightball! In the spirit of Falling and BRAWL, players devise a "court" of 24 cards, playing their decks as fast as possible, in "real-time" fashion, to set up successful shots on their opponent's goal. Gameplay is fast and furious, with all the excitement and strategy of the real thing! Each Fightball Team Deck contains (108) full-color cards showcasing two complete teams, and a rulebook. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) Team Deck #1 CAG 521 $14.95 Team Deck #2 CAG 522 $14.95 Team Deck #3 CAG 523 $14.95 FREELOADER BOARDGAME Keep your neighborhood safe from your fellow freeloaders as you compete to score the most free stash in a single day, and earn your place atop the freeloading ranks in this Cheapass Board Game for 3-6 slackers. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) CAG 036 $7.50 CITIZEN GAMES DUNGEONEER: BASIC SET 2 Dungeoneer is a portable, customizable fantasy board game for 2 or more players. This second Basic Set features a 110 card double deck, and comes complete with a rulebook and treasure, encounter, and map cards - everything you need for 2 players to enter the thrilling world of Dungeoneer. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP CIT1005 $18.95 WAY OF THE WITCH Scribed by some of the most renowned female authors in the game industry, including Jean Rabe, Janet Pack (Dragonlance, Forgotten Realms), Christina Stiles, and Megan Robertson, the Way of the Witch d20 sourcebook features new spells, skills, feats, and Prestige Classes, and introduces exciting new "group casting" rules and spell options. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP CIT111 $19.95 CLOCKWORKS SPOOKSHOW RPG At the end of life, there is death. Only, sometimes, the dead just won't go away. These are the ghosts. Under mortal guise, they walk the earth once more, "pretending" to be human. Yet, these ghosts crave adventure, excitement, intrigue -- some place where their special "skills" will be appreciated. And they've found the perfect career. Welcome to espionage! The second game from Clockworks, Spookshow melds the genres of espionage and the supernatural, so put on your shades, show your credentials at the door, and welcome to Spookshow, where the dead spy on the living and get paid for it! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA CLK0020 $25.00 COLUMBIA GAMES HAMMER OF THE SCOTS Hammer of the Scots brings the rebellion of the Braveheart, William Wallace, to life, as players portray opposing Scottish and English forces seeking the allegiance of nobles to support their struggles for freedom and conquest. Contained within you'll find a full-color (22" x 25") mapboard of Scotland and Northern England with heraldry of the important noble families, (56) hardwood counters including leaders, nobles, archers, knights, and infantry, a campaign game plus two scenarios: Braveheart and Return of the King, and a complete rulebook. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) COL 3215 $49.98 MASTERFRONT MasterFront is the ultimate system rules book for the EuroFront series of corp-level simulation war games showcasing WWII fighting in Europe. This 84-page rulebook features combined rules for the Five "Front" games (EastFront, WestFront, MedFront, VolgaFront, and EuroFront), expanded EuroFront rules and scenarios, record charts, and a comprehensive Exit Zone/Transit Box map. Copies of each "Front" game are required for play. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) COL 3010 $24.98 COMIC IMAGES WWF RAW DEAL CCG: SUMMERSLAM Turn up the heat with SummerSlam, the latest expansion for the WWF Raw Deal CCG! Featured in this new 150-card set you'll find more Superstars, more Trademark Finishers, and brand new elements including Feud and Manager cards. World Wrestling Federation Superstar decks showcase Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Trish Stratus, and NwO members Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, plus the premium uncommons distributed in booster packs enable players to construct decks based on The Hurricane, Tajiri, and Tough Enough's Al Snow! SummerSlam is introduced in 61-card preconstructed decks offered in 12-count displays, as well as 12-card boosters packaged in 36-count displays. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: August, 2002. Starter Display CIM 29010-D $120.00 Starter Deck CIM 29010-S $10.00 Booster Display CIM 29011-D $118.45 Booster Pack CIM 29011-S $3.29 CRYSTAL CASTE 7 CUBE CRYSTAL OBLIVION DICE Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) BLUE CYC 06093 $9.80 GREEN CYC 06092 $9.80 ORANGE CYC 06095 $9.80 PURPLE CYC 06094 $9.80 RED CYC 06091 $9.80 YELLOW CYC 06097 $9.80 CRYSTAL OBLIVION DICE MIX Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) D4 CYC 01904 $1.28 D6 CYC 01906 $1.28 D8 CYC 01908 $1.28 D10 CYC 01910 $1.28 D10% CYC 01911 $1.28 D12 CYC 01912 $1.28 D20 CYC 01920 $1.28 DWARVEN STONES GOLD PLATED STERLING SILVER DICE SET (7) Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) CYC 02151 $100.00 SWAT TEAM SET 1 Sculpted of solid pewter, these five pre-painted miniatures come complete with a set of five free, special D20 dice. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) CYC 40411 $19.99 CYBER AGE ADVENTURES CYBER AGE ADVENTURES RPG Introducing the future of super-heroes today! Featuring an introduction by gaming legend Gary Gygax, The Cyber Age Adventures RPG showcases a rules-lite system with stats designed to simulate any hero or villain you could imagine, plus an extensive treatise on secret identities and how they're handled in the Cyber Age Universe. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP CAA002 $29.99 CYBER AGE ADVENTURES: BURN DOWN THE MISSION PB Prepare to take a mind-bending tour through the heart-savaged recesses of the Cyber Age Adventures Universe! This thought-provoking anthology chronicles such fan-favorite characters as Revenant, Permafrost, Rush and the Misfits. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP CAA200B $6.99 CYBER AGE ADVENTURES: POWER WITHIN PB Forget what you think you know about superhero fiction and prepare to take an evolutionary step up! Enter the Cyber Age Adventures Universe with the characters who started it all! The Swan, Minuteman, Pulsar, Alloy, Solitaire and many others are featured in this selection of award-winning stories. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP CAA200A $6.99 CYBER AGE ADVENTURES: SURVIVAL INSTINCT PB From the kiss of a vampire, hiding in the ranks of her superhuman colleagues, to the final thundering punch of a god-trained martial artist on the run from the very pantheon that granted his powers, this thrilling anthology of stories will forever alter your perceptions about superhero fiction. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP CAA200C $6.99 D6LEGEND METABARONS UNIVERSE GUIDE Explore the rich world of the Metabarons. In 288 full-color pages, readers receive extensive details on planets and people in this dark and dangerous futuristic world. Based on the graphic novel series by Alexandro Jodorowsky. WEG 60001 $30.00 DECIPHER O/A LORD OF THE RINGS CCG: REALMS OF THE ELF-LORDS Further adventure awaits The Fellowship in the Realms of the Elf-lords, the latest expansion for the Lord of the Rings CCG. Featured in this 122-card limited-edition set you'll find four new cultures (Elven, Gondor, Isengard, and Sauron), two unique minion cards for Sauron, plus numerous new variant versions of characters, minions, and artifacts including Arwen, Legolas, Elrond, Galadriel, Boromir, Aragorn, the Palamar of Othane, and much more! Plus, look for stunning parallel diffraction foil versions of each card! This series is introduced in both 63-card preconstructed Starter Decks (Legolas and Boromir) offered in 12-count displays, and 11-card Booster Packs released in 36-count displays. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Booster Pack DCR 819-S $3.29 Booster Display DCR 819-D $118.44 Starter Deck DCR 817-S $10.99 Starter Display DCR 817-D $131.88 DEMER GAMES SKIRMISH BOARD The Skirmish Board and 3-Dimensional Modifiers are combat surfaces designed for tabletop miniatures, bringing a new level of reality and versatility to any role and war game campaign. Skirmish boards are comprised of 1/8" clear acrylic, laser-cut for precision with clear finished edges, and under laid with a clear, durable black acrylic hex or square grid, creating a scaleable battle field. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) HEX CORE GRID (7) IMP DME10016 $24.99 HEX GRID (2) IMP DME10006 $24.99 NOTEPAD IMP DME110CP $3.99 SQUARE CORE GRID (7) IMP DME10015 $24.99 SQUARE GRID (2) IMP DME10005 $24.99 DREAM POD 9 CORE COMMAND RPG: PLAYER'S HANDBOOK Across the galaxies, races are being awakened to defend their very existence against an encroaching evil that menaces the entire space-time continuum. Brave heroes must step forward to protect reality, else the universe itself may crumble into nothingness! Big guns, huge starships, daring adventures, even bigger guns its a new realm of high powered epic space fantasy, from the makers of Heavy Gear! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DPN 901 $24.95 CORE COMMAND RPG: GAMEMASTER GUIDE Technology so advanced, it is virtually indistinguishable from magic! Starships so immense, they encompass miles! Weapons so powerful, they make nukes look like small arms fire! Doomsday devices so devastating, they can destroy entire star systems! And, of course, big nasty aliens! Such is the world of CORE Command! This 112-page rulebook contains the Silhouette rules needed to roleplay in the CORE Command universe! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DPN 900 $19.95 GEAR KRIEG: ALLIES WEAPONS PACK 3 Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DPN 638 $9.95 GEAR KRIEG: ME 262 (GERMAN 2) Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DPN 644 $7.95 HEAVY GEAR: HUN LIGHT TANK Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DPN 264 $19.95 SPIN-IT SPACE BATTLE BOARDGAME Allocate energy, take a gamble with death-defying maneuvers, and use special powers to triumph over your opponents in Spin-It, the first release of Dream Pod 9's new, innovative boardgame line! Everything you need to pit daring space pilots against one another in lightning-fast space battles is collected in this boxed set, including a gameboard, game pieces, notepads, randomizer, and complete rules. For 2-8 players, ages 8 and up. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DPN 700 $24.95 DRIFTWOOD THE RIDDLE OF STEEL RPG Since the dawning of time, when Triumph the Forger-God pounded out the world from the mists and ores of heaven, men have sought the Riddle of Steel...few have found it. What is the Riddle of Steel? Where is it found? The Riddle of Steel is a unique, revolutionary new Fantasy RPG that builds on individual strategy, teamwork, group tactics, and the principle of "cause-and-effect". Features include a strategic "Real-time" combat system, approved by the Association for Rennaisance Martial arts, boasting over twenty detailed fighting systems, extensive information on powerful sorcery founded on Celtic and Norse mythology, plus a comprehensive guide to Weyrth, the official TROS campaign world. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA DFW1001 $34.95 EDEN STUDIOS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER RPG It's time to slay, Buffy-style, in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer RPG! Within the pages of this 288-page core rulebook you'll find an introduction to roleplaying in the Buffyverse; a guide to character creation, including pre-constructed Slayers and Scoobies for your quick-play pleasure and the abilities of all your favorite Buffy characters; The Buffy Unisystem, streamlined for cinematic slayage, fully compatible with Eden's All Flesh Must Be Eaten and the WitchCraft roleplaying games; a primer on magic mojo, for those who dare; details on the monsters of mayhem, all stat-ed out and ready-to-slay; a guide to the hotspots of Sunnydale, and more! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) EDN 06000 $40.00 EUROGAMES/DESCARTES ARMADA Deep in an archipelago serving as a haven for pirate bands, lies a largely unexplored island, bitterly defended by ferocious natives. A rumor has been circulating through sleazy taverns that this land may be a genuine Eldorado filled with fabulous wealth. What self-respecting pirate could resist the temptation of sending their crew to seize the gold that may be hidden there? Especially if doing so would make that pirate the Captain of the entire archipelago! To succeed, players must defend their territories, vanquish hostile natives, and amass gold. Any players who do not could fall into enemy hands! EGD 2695 $44.95 FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES A GAME OF THRONES CCG Set in George R.R. Martin's bestselling "A Song of Ice and Fire" fantasy novel series, this fast-paced, visceral card game puts players in control of one of three great Houses in their struggle for control of the Iron Throne and all of its power. Using a customized deck of plot cards that determine your resources, initiative, and offensive capacity from turn to turn, you must best your opponent during an exciting array of Military, Intrigue, and Power challenges. Starter Displays contain 12 pre-constructed decks (4 each of Stark, Lannister, and Baratheon Starters), while supplemental boosters come in 36-count displays. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) Booster Pack FFG GOT-02S $3.29 Booster Display FFG GOT-02 $118.44 Starter Deck FFG GOT-01S $9.99 Starter Display FFG GOT-01 $119.88 ARENA MAXIMUS The best, most dangerous chariot racing teams in the realm have gathered to compete in the Arena Maximus! Arena Maximus is a fast-paced fantasy chariot racing game where players outfit their chariots with cunning drivers, brutal warriors, crafty wizards, and spikes, blades, rams, and other nasty equipment, plus choose the beasts to pull their chariots to victory. Pit your team against your opponents charioteers on a customizable track, complete with traps, pitfalls, and other hazards. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) FFG MA-05 $19.95 PATH OF MAGIC HC This 176-page hardcover book focuses on the arcane spellcasting classes (bard, sorcerer, and wizard) presenting a slew of new d20 System options for arcane spellcasters, including new magic abilities, schools of learning, unique ways to channel arcane power, skill uses, feats, prestige classes, and equipment. The book also features new legendary classes, advanced prestige classes designed for high-level, heroic characters. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) FFG DD-31 $24.95 FANTASY PRODUCTIONS SHADOWRUN THIRD EDITION: STATE OF THE ART - 2063 State of the Art covers groundbreaking developments in the year 2063 for Shadowrun Third Edition, detailing the current state of genetics technology and corporate security, as well as advances in metamagic, mercenary operations, media, and entertainment news. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) FPR 10664 $20.00 FAST FORWARD ENTERTAINMENT 1492: CONQUISTA DEL MAGICO RPG HC Players become the new explorers and conquistadors who follow in Christopher Columbus's footsteps, discovering whole new continents of elves, dwarves, orcs, and trolls. Set sail under the flags of Spain, Portugal, England, or other nations eager for empire, gold, and magic in 1492: Conquista del Magico, a world of mariners, myth, and magic! Timothy Brown, the co-creator of the Dark Sun world for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, presents a whole new game system and world, an alternate history of discovery and magic! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) FAF 1492 $39.99 ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DEMONS & DEVILS II Drawn from historical references the world over, this compendium offers hordes of beasties that any fantasy game would be loath to see come at them. This follow-up to the acclaimed The Encyclopedia of Demons & Devils features over 100 different demons and devils referenced for easy play in any fantasy game world. Be afraid. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) FAF 2016 $29.99 INNING A MINUTE BASEBALL GAME Everything you need to fast-play America's Favorite Pastime is included in one convenient package! Two players grab their dice and ponder their strategies - play aggressive and challenge the batter? Swing away or protect the plate? Do you give the sign for a steal or not? It's all here, and the games are quick and easy for tons of play value! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) FAF 1001 $14.99 ORCFEST Your adventure begins here! Designed by famed Dungeons & Dragon's writer Thomas Reid as the definitive introductory adventure for both players and game masters, Orcfest introduces a structured d20 campaign for low-level characters. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) FAF 2015 $14.99 FAT MESSIAH GAMES LIFEBOAT Lifeboat is a fast-paced card game of intrigue and survival, as players vie for the highest score by surviving with the most treasure prior to the boat reaching land. But each player has a secret love and a secret enemy among the passengers, and no one knows when landfall will occur. Will you help row, and thus have a hand in guiding the boat's course? Try to shove your way into the quartermaster's seat? Start a fight to grab some loot? Or just bide your time until you can throw your enemy overboard into shark-infested waters? Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA FMG4101 $8.95 GAMES WORKSHOP WARHAMMER 40,000 MINIATURES Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DARK ELDAR CODEX (REVISED) GAW 0202-N $14.99 NECRON C'TAN DECEIVER GAW 0475 $24.99 NECRON HEAVY DESTROYER GAW 0476 $19.99 NECRON PARIAH GAW 8065K $7.99 SPACE MARINE PREDATOR 2002 GAW 0458-N $34.99 FROM THE MOTION PICTURE THE LORD OF THE RINGS Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) CAVE TROLL WITH SPEAR GAW 05-78 PI MORIA GOBLINS GAW 05-25 PI MOUNTED ARWEN WITH WOUNDED FRODO GAW 05-79 PI SAURON GAW 05-13 PI WARRIORS OF THE LAST ALLIANCE GAW 05-24 PI WARHAMMER FANTASY REALM OF CHAOS BATTLE MINIATURES Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) ARCHAON LORD OF THE END OF TIMES GAW 1625 $29.99 BLOODLETTER CHAMPION GAW 8529E $7.99 BLOODLETTER MUSICIAN & STANDARD GAW 8529D-N $8.99 BLOODLETTERS GAW 8529A-N $8.99 BLOODTHIRSTER 2002 GAW 978779-N $44.99 CHAMPION OF NURGLE GAW 8520P $9.99 DAEMONETTES OF SLAANESH GAW 8533B-N $9.99 FLESHOUNDS OF KHORNE GAW 8529B-N $9.99 FURIES GAW 8537J $8.99 GREAT UNCLEAN ONE GAW 0543-N $44.99 KEEPER OF SECRETS GAW 1528-N $44.99 MARAUDER HORSE REGIMENT GAW 1619 $39.99 MOUNTED BLOODLETTER OF KHORNE GAW 1620 $24.99 MOUNTED CHAMPION OF NURGLE GAW 1623 $24.99 MOUNTED SORCERER OF CHAOS GAW 1624 $9.99 NURGLINGS GAW 8536B-N $6.99 PLAGUEBEARERS OF NURGLE GAW 8536A-N $9.99 WARHOUNDS OF CHAOS GAW 8520K-N $8.99 GMT GAMES SANTA FE RAILS Santa Fe Rails is a revised version of acclaimed game designer Alan Moon's original Santa Fe rail-building game, where players, through a series of strategic rounds of card playing and track laying, seek to construct routes of five railroads through segmented pathways connecting 38 cities west of the Mississippi. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) GMT 0107 $45.00 GREEN DRAGON CREATIONS RIOT Choose a theme (cafeteria food sucks, too much sex on campus, not enough discipline in class, etc.) and start a riot in this multi-player card game that allows you to create and control your very own university riot in the safety of your own home. Contents include (60) Riot cards, (60) plastic rioter tokens, (1) die, and complete rules, all packaged in a multi-purpose tin. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP GDC1000 $11.99 GREEN RONIN PUBLISHING RACES OF RENOWN: HAMMER & HELM GUIDEBOOK TO DWARVES The hammer-swinging, ale-gulping dwarf is a staple of any fantasy campaign, but there's more to these stout folk than horned helmets and a lust for battle. The first of Green Ronin's Races of Renown d20 sourcebooks, Hammer & Helm is packed with numerous Dwarven character options, new feats, prestige classes, subraces, spells, and equipment. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS GRR1101 $18.95 POCKET GRIMOIRES The Pocket Grimoires are your indispensable reference guides to the spells of the d20 System. Each volume collects spells from the core rules and the best d20 supplements, including Green Ronin's Freeport: The City of Adventure. These are arranged alphabetically for easy reference, with spell lists and divine domains provided. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) ARCANE OSS GRR1201 $14.95 DIVINE OSS GRR1202 $14.95 MASTER CLASS: THE ASSASSIN'S HANDBOOK The Assassin's Handbook, second in Green Ronin's Master Class series, brings back the First Edition tradition of the assassin core class. In addition to Master Class essentials like new feats, spells, equipment, and prestige classes, the book also includes an extensive selection of new poisons and two complete assassin brotherhoods- the icy and professional Vultur and the mysterious and fanatic Sirat. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS GRR1301 $14.95 ARCANA: THE BOOK OF THE RIGHTEOUS HC This massive, 320-page hardback provides, in lavish detail, more than 20 churchs and pantheons, including in-depth information on its clerics, holy orders, dogma, prayers, and rituals. Third in Green Ronin's Arcana series, Book of the Righteous also provides a comprehensive mythology that unifies all of the gods in the book, and features a new core class, the holy warrior, plus new prestige classes, feats, spells, domains, magic items, and artifacts. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS GRR1015 $39.95 GUARDIANS OF ORDER O/A BIG EYES, SMALL MOUTH: LAIN ULTIMATE FAN GUIDE The surreal cyberpunk anime genre sourcebook for Big Eyes, Small Mouth! What if your body could die, but your spirit live on inside the Net? This Ultimate Fan Guide explores the role of the Wired World, and its impact on the future of mankind, and features new rules for cybersurfing, detailed story exploration, in-depth character profiles, setting and theme analysis, and hundreds of gorgeous full-color images. GOO 02-901 $24.95 O/A BIG EYES, SMALL MOUTH: PARALLEL DUAL ULTIMATE FAN GUIDE Complemented by hundreds of full-color images and production line art, this authorized Ultimate Fan Guide features detailed summaries, in depth character profiles, setting and theme analysis, and role-playing character sheets for Guardian Of Order's popular Tri- Stat System as presented in the Big Eyes, Small Mouth RPG, and stands as the definitive English-language resource book for Parallel Dual. GOO 02-903 $24.95 SILVER AGE SENTINELS CHARACTER FOLIO The Silver Age Sentinels d20 Character Folio is the perfect character sheet and player bookkeeping tool. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) GOO 13-202 $4.95 SILVER AGE SENTINELS FAST PLAY RULES These Fast Play Rules are a perfect introduction to the hottest new d20 superhero role- playing game, Silver Age Sentinels, providing players with a comprehensive summary of the new d20 superpowers, the tools to create characters spanning the entire range of superhuman power levels, and a short introductory adventure. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) GOO 13-200 $2.95 SILVER AGE SENTINELS: ROLL CALL Over two dozen unique heroic and villainous characters from around the world are given detailed backgrounds and profiles in this Silver Age Sentinels supplement, presenting both d20 and Tri-Stat System game write-ups. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) GOO 13-004 $9.95 SILVER AGE SENTINELS RPG HC Introducing the essential d20 role-playing game for the superhero genre! The Silver Age Sentinels hardcover d20 rulebook features superhero character classes and backgrounds, new skills, exhaustive add-on mechanics for superpowers, dozens of sample characters, a template-driven vehicle and weapon creation system, and the complete world setting of Empire City. Conversions of d20 to the Tri-Stat Edition of Silver Age Sentinels are also included. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) GOO 13-201 $34.95 GUILDHOUSE GAMES A MAGE'S TALE Vundara, the city of magic, rumored to be the birthplace of wizardry, rests in the foothills of the Faeforn Mountains. It is here that legend claims the titans first taught magic to the young race of elves. The art they learned eventually crafted the towering spires and marble halls of Vundara. Labyrinthine libraries and ancient tomes hold the true power of the city: knowledge! One must master both the art and the politics of wizardry to take their place among legends in this d20 adventure. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) GHS 1006 $11.99 GATEKEEPER ADVENTURE BUNDLE This special shrink-wrapped package contains the first four Guildhouse Games d20 supplements: Succubus Bride, A Green Place to Die, A Thief's Tale, and Red or White. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) GHS 1010 $19.99 QUIRKS AND NUANCES Quirks and Nuances features a balanced advantage/disadvantage mechanic allowing players and game masters to bring greater depth to their gaming experience. Physical, mental and social merits and flaws, plus new NPC and prestige classes, are detailed for easy use and integration into your d20 campaign. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) GHS 1007 $11.99 HERO GAMES HERO SYSTEM: BESTIARY Designed for use with any Hero System game, the Bestiary introduces over 180 real-life and fantastic animals, beasts, and monstrosities to unleash into your campaign, featuring extensive rules for creating and adapting them into any genre or setting, and a system of generic templates to conjure them on. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) HER 103 $24.95 HERO SYSTEM: RESOURCE KIT The Hero System Resource Kit contains numerous play aids and gaming utilities to make your Hero System game experience even more enjoyable. Contained within you'll find a five-panel GM Screen listing all the commonly consulted tables and charts, a 48-page booklet summarizing character creation rules and combat, as well as character sheets, (36) cardboard miniatures, and three double-sided (22" x 17") hex-grid maps. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) HER 102 $24.95 HERO SYSTEM: ULTIMATE MARTIAL ARTIST Designed for use in any campaign, genre, time period, or setting, The Ultimate Martial Artist is a comprehensive guide to martial arts from around the world and beyond, featuring over 150 real-world and fictional martial arts styles, skills and disciplines, 130 unique weapons, plus new Hero System rules expansions for martial arts-specific maneuvers, special abilities, hand-to-hand combat, and more. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) HER 101 $24.95 HEX GAMES M-FORCE: AGENT'S HANDBOOK Written by a crusty old M-Forcer with plenty of advice about strategy, tactics, and other ins-and-outs of killing monsters, the Agent's Handbook is a valuable resource for all aspiring M-Force field agents. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HEX1401 $8.99 FIELD GUIDE TO MONSTERS VOLUME 1 Scribed as a Victorian manuscript, The Field Guide to Monsters is the first in a series of Qik Pak supplements featuring both classic and original monsters that can be easily incorporated into any horror campaign. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HEX1301 $2.99 FIELD GUIDE TO MONSTERS VOLUME 2 The Grain Giant! The Whiskey River Monster! The Electric Linguine! All these unique monstrosities, as well as ancient horrors like the vampire and the aswang, lurk in the shadows of this second Qik Pak supplement showcasing both classic and original monsters that can be easily incorporated into any horror campaign. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HEX1303 $5.99 M-FORCE: GALAXIKHAN ATTACKS The year is 1958. Eisenhower is in office, television is catching on, and the biggest monster the world has ever seen is about to destroy San Francisco! It's up to the fledgling organization M-Force to save the day! This first, full-sized Qik Pak contains an adventure featuring sample characters, background information on M-Force, new mechanics for running giant monsters, and numerous plot hooks. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HEX1304 $8.99 M-FORCE This core rulebook features comprehensive information on the setting, organizational history, characters, monsters, equipment, plot ideas and complete rules for roleplaying in the action-packed, monster-slaying world of M-Force. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HEX1400 $25.99 MARS AND VENUS AT WAR In this film-noir style science fiction adventure set in the 1930s, players portray detectives investigating what seems to be a routine murder case that ultimately leads them into a conspiracy of interplanetary proportions. Treachery, intrigue, and dangerous women abound in this classic Qik Pak. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HEX9002 $2.99 PARADISE QIK PAK Welcome to Paradise! Offering complete descriptions of the people, places, and local color, this feature-rich Qik Pak introduces Paradise, a small town with plenty of secrets that can be incorporated into your existing campaign. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HEX9003 $2.99 QUICK ASS GAME SYSTEM QAGS (Quick Ass Game System) introduces easy, adaptable candy-based game mechanics that allows for "quick" game preparation without any adolescent posturing or number-crunching. Whether you want to run a short, silly game or an epic campaign, QAGS will meet your needs! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HEX0069 $5.99 SPOOKY: DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO HORROR Spooky explains in detail how to properly introduce a note of terror and the thrill of horror into any existing campaign, offering a wealth of information on every aspect of horror gaming, including developing character types, PC traits, tips on devising horror- rooted campaigns, and ways to create a genuinely haunting, atmospheric gaming experience. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HEX1300 $18.95 STUFF EQUIPMENT GUIDE From pointy sticks and armor, to Time Machines and the mighty Cathedralpult, this sourcebook offers an extensive list of equipment that can be easily adapted to any game system. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HEX9001 $2.99 TERROR AT CAMP WAKA'NAKA Urban legends. Mere tales steeped in myth, right? Now, you and your friends will prove that the stories are all wrong, if they survive the Terror at Camp Waka'Naka, the first adventure in Hex's new horror line. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HEX1302 $2.99 HOLISTIC DESIGN FADING SUNS: LORD ERBIAN'S STELLAR BESTIARY Introducing a collection of creatures from throughout the Known Worlds and beyond, each with stats for Fading Suns' Victory Point system and the d20 System. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) HDI 0252 $20.00 INNER CITY GAMES BUG STRIFE Have miniatures games been giving you hives lately? This one surely will! Recruit valuable allies, build intricate hives, and smash the enemy whenever they show their ugly feelers in this multi-faceted, fast-paced miniatures game that puts you in command of an army of plastic insect toys! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) ICG 7301 $5.95 SPACE WAR! Welcome to Los Angeles, city of six million cars and only one lousy parking place! Do your best to make it to work on time, keep your car on the road, and find a parking place in this fast-paced miniature board game. Comes ready-to-play with complete rules, plastic pieces, and dice. AK-47 not included! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) ICG 7303 $5.95 WAR PIGS Ever wonder what to do with that old bucket of plastic infantry guys? Here's the answer: Send 'em off to war! With simplified rules that provide a challenging, indepth setting for both novice and veteran miniatures enthusiasts, War Pigs is the easy-to-learn miniatures gaming system that uses plastic soldiers as miniatures. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) ICG 7300 $5.95 (YOUR NAME HERE) OF THE JUNGLE Strap on your loincloth, raise an army of savage jungle beasts, and become King of the Jungle in this strategy game that uses plastic jungle creatures as miniatures in table-top combat. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) ICG 7302 $5.95 INTERFORMIC GAMES ACCESS DENIED Access Denied is a computer hacking card game for 3 to 6 players, each controlling and defending one sector of the Net while attempting to gain access to others. Play "action" or "code" cards to try to hack and gain access into a sector via its various levels: User, Oper, and Root. As you gain more and higher access levels, you can draw and hold more cards and take more actions. The first player to attain Root access to 3 different sectors wins the game. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA IFG3000 $10.00 IRON BEAR STUDIOS MISSION I.S.S. Gather fuel and sufficient funds to be the first to launch all of your modules into space while under the command one of four Space Programs (The USA, the EU, Russia or Japan). But, be wary of your ruthless competitors, who seek to delay your progress, exert political influence to replace your module with their own, or even "accidently" cause your booster or module to explode in this fast-paced, cunning card game! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) IBS ISS $14.95 SIEGE II Using a combination of archers, powerful siege engines, knights, commanders and a bit of luck, players lay siege upon their opponent's castle walls while simultaneously defending their own in this full-color, revised edition of Ironbear's classic two-player game, Siege. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) IBS SIEGE2 $19.95 KENZER & COMPANY D&D KINGDOMS OF KALAMAR: ATLAS Crafted in the style of a scholarly real-world atlas with plenty of graphs, charts, illustrations and maps, this D&D supplement details the essential nature of the Kalamar world. Aside from highly-detailed topographical maps, this atlas defines each nation's industrial, population and wealth concentrations, as well as raw materials, imports and exports, military deployments, dialect languages, coastal currents, seasonal winds, climate, temperatures, rainfall and vegetation. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 1005 $29.99 HACKMASTER MINIATURES Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DWARF BATTLEMAGE KEN 4074 $2.99 ELF MAGIC USER (FEMALE) KEN 4077 $2.99 ELF MAGIC USER (MALE) KEN 4076 $2.99 ELF THIEF/ASSASSIN KEN 4075 $2.99 GREL FIGHTER KEN 4078 $2.99 HALF ELF FIGHTER KEN 4079 $2.99 HUMAN MAGIC USER KEN 4080 $2.99 HACKMASTER: HACKLOPEDIA OF BEASTS MONSTER MATRIX The first bonus volume in this encyclopedic set of reference manuals is a must for HackMaster GMs. Among other features, readers will learn about methods for expanding a monsters' abilities and power, as well as details on monster quirks and flaws, Fatigue Factors, monster critical hit tables, random encounter tables, creature groupings by terrain, and more! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 2009 $19.99 LIVING IMAGINATION STREETS OF SILVER Explore the streets and canals of the Novarese city, Parma, and meet the inhabitants that make Parma one of the most vibrant, exciting, and dangerous cities of the Empire. Streets of Silver is a self-contained adventure setting and d20 sourcebook for city adventuring in the Twin Crowns campaign world, featuring detailed information on hundreds of locations, businesses, and people. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA LII1451 $29.95 MICROCOSM GAMES GREAT WALLS In Great Walls, players compete to build the largest wall in Ancient China. Choosing from a hand of possible structures, players take turns adding sections to their walls, forming vast, snaking barriers to surround territory and gain military might. A cunning sense of strategy and a small bit of luck combine to decide the next emperor of China. Great Walls includes a handsome, leather-grained, vinyl playing mat featuring traditional Chinese style artwork, four sets of natural stone building pieces, a deck of 116 coated playing cards, and four solid wood card holders. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MCG2001 $39.95 MISGUIDED GAMES CHILDREN OF THE SUN RPG: SOUTHLANDS Play an Unforgiven Knight of Hathfyr, explore the Maze of Ophides, and learn about the Dreaming Races, Luparathi and Thorqua, in this first supplement for the Children of the Sun RPG. Southlands also contains new magical techniques, creatures, aetherial mirrors, occupations, and information about diesel-powered equipment, as well as adventure ideas, interesting locations, rumors, and more. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSO MSG1001 $24.95 MONGOOSE PUBLISHING ENCYCLOPAEDIA ARCANE: CHRONOMANCY Continuing the Encyclopaedia Arcane series, Chronomancy shows wizards and sorcerers alike how to harness the power of time itself. Whether travelling bodily through the mists of time or bringing its power to age an enemy, slow his actions or send him spiralling into the past, Chronomancy is not to be trifled with, but promises wielders ultimate arcane strength. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP1009 $14.95 CITY OF FANTASY: HIGHTHRONE Perched atop the slopes of a great mountain range, built by human refugees fleeing war and bandits, the city of Highthrone is steeped in religion and unique techniques attuned to their challenging environment. Flying ships, hulls hanging from great balloons, and magically-powered ships that hover without physical aid are a few of the wonders that await those who venture to Highthrone! The third in the Cities of Fantasy series, Highthrone features a completely new and dynamic city to introduce into any fantasy gaming campaign. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP5003 $14.95 JUDGE DREDD RPG: ROOKIE'S GUIDE TO PSI TALENT Whether legally controlled by Psi-Div or operating beyond the Law, players can now specialize their psychic characters into telekinetic, telepathic, precognitive and pyrokinetic disciplines, as well as call upon dark powers of other dimensions to do their bidding. The Rookie's Guide to Psi-Talent for the Judge Dredd RPG is jam-packed full of new psi-powers for players to experiment with, as well as all new rules on how to cross to other dimensions and battle the cruel beings who dwell there. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP7006 $14.95 JUDGE DREDD RPG: SLEEPING KIN The second Judge Dredd RPG scenario takes a patrol of judges on a roller-coaster ride through Mega-City One, in a desperate attempt to track down evil Sov-block agents before they bring the Justice Department to its knees. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP7007 $9.95 QUINTESSENTIAL MONK The Quintessential Monk is packed full of information and rules for players interested in redefining their monk characters, detailing new feats, prestige classes and character concepts, as well as taking a new look at the system of martial arts in campaigns. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP4007 $19.95 SLAINE: THE ROLE-PLAYING GAME OF CELTIC HEROES Featuring full-color illustrations by Glenn Fabry, Simon Bisley and other top comic artists, and the second of Mongoose Publishing's role-playing games licensed from 2000 AD comics, this 192-page hardback introduces players to the savage world of Slaine, a brand new d20 RPG campaign showcasing complete background and rules for slaying and adventuring in Tir Nan Og, the Land of the Young in Celtic legend. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP8001 $39.95 SLAYER'S GUIDE TO MEDUSAS Medusas are a race of primal, legendary power, able to turn the most powerful warriors to stone at a mere glance. Learn of the strange, savage basis of medusa culture, the astonishingly intricate and effective disguises they utilize to live for years undetected in human cities, and their heavily defended urban lairs, filled with art objects and beautiful treasures. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP0012 $9.95 MONKEY GOD ENTERPRISES DANCING HUT The Tsar has fallen deathly ill, thrusting Torassia into a civil war between his scheming twin sons! But, when a rumor surfaces that the Tsar's youngest son, Ivan, still lives, it's up to the characters to find the young heir before the Tsar's feuding rivals reach him first! A d20 System adventure for characters of 9th-10th level. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MKY1119 $12.95 MYSTIC EYE GAMES LIBRUM EQUITIS VOLUME 1 Literally "the book of the chevalier's/ respected class", Librum Equitis is a book of Prestige Classes suited to any d20 fantasy game environment. Included are classic ideas such as the Swashbuckler and the Sniper, as well as several military and unique classes as the Corpulent and the PsychoPyretic. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS MYG0301 $11.95 WILD SPELLCRAFT Wild Spellcraft provides game masters with a d20 toolkit for including the unpredictable forces of magic in their game with whatever depth and complexity they want. Ranging from rules for spells gone awry to prestige classes for those who try to master magic in its rawest, most chaotic form, Wild Spellcraft is designed to easily incorporate into your game. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS MYG0401 $12.95 19TH CENTURY MINIATURES 25MM WORLD WAR II BATTLE HONORS MINIATURES These 25mm World War II Battle Honors miniature packs are suitable for use with Battleground and other rules systems. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) GERMANY PARATROOPERS 81MM MORTARS & CREWS NCM FJGR-6 $15.00 GERMANY PARATROOPERS COMMAND/50MM MORTARS NCM FJGR-1 $15.00 GERMANY PARATROOPERS HMG MG34 & CREWS NCM FJGR-8 $15.00 GERMANY PARATROOPERS RIFLE SQUAD-ADVANCING NCM FJGR-2 $15.00 GERMANY PARATROOPERS RIFLE SQUAD-SKIRMISH NCM FJGR-3 $15.00 RUSSIA ASSAULT TROOPS (SUMMER) NCM RUSS-7 $15.00 GREAT BRITAIN COMMANDOS (BERETS) RIFLE SQUAD NCM BCDD-2 $15.00 US AIRBORNE .30 CAL HMG & CREWS NCM USAB-4 $15.00 US AIRBORNE 80MM MORTARS & CREWS NCM USAB-5 $15.00 US AIRBORNE COMMAND/GREASE GUNS NCM USAB-1 $15.00 US AIRBORNE PATHFINDERS (MOHAWK CUTS) NCM USAB-8 $15.00 US AIRBORNE RIFLE SQUAD-ADVANCING NCM USAB-2 $15.00 US AIRBORNE RIFLE SQUAD-SKIRMISHING NCM USAB-3 $15.00 US MARINES RIFLE SQUAD-ADVANCING NCM USMC-2 $15.00 OSPREY PUBLISHING ARAB ISRAELI CONFLICT PALESTINE 1948 The Palestine War has been by far the most important military encounter in the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. This book examines the origins of the war and its progression through two distinct stages: the guerrilla warfare between the Arab and Jewish communities of Mandatory Palestine, and the conventional inter-state war between the State of Israel and the invading Arab armies. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ESS028 $14.95 CULLODEN MOOR 1746 The final demise of Jacobitism amid the slaughter of the Highland clans on a cold and damp Culloden Moor in April 1746 is undoubtedly one of the most famous battles in British military history. This book combines a thorough understanding of 18th century tactics, an intimate knowledge of the battlefield itself, and a scandalously underused archive of contemporary material from both sides to provide a detailed, accurate and dramatic account of this controversial battle. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP CAM106 $18.95 M10 & M36 TANK DESTROYERS 1942-53 This book details one of the only US armoured vehicles capable of dealing with the Panther and Tiger during the Battle of the Bulge. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP NVG057 $14.95 POLAND 1939 The German invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 began World War II in Europe, pitting the newly modernized army of Europe's great industrial power against the much smaller Polish army and introducing the world to a new style of warfare Blitzkrieg. This book demonstrates how the Polish army was not as backward as it is often portrayed and fielded a tank force larger than that of the contemporary US Army. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP CAM107 $18.95 ROMAN MILITARY CLOTHING (1) 100BC-AD200 In this first part of a rigorous study of the literary, sculptural, pictorial and archaeological evidence, a specialist author/artist examines the clues to reconstruct the tunics, cloaks, footwear and other items worn by officers and men all over the Roman empire, from the late Republic to c.200 AD. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP MAA374 $14.95 RUSSO/JAPANESE WAR The Russo-Japanese war saw the first defeat of a major European imperialist power by an Asian country. This book explains the background and outbreak of the war, then follows the course of the fighting at Yalu River, Sha-ho, and finally Mukden, the largest battle anywhere in the world before the First World War. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ESS031 $14.95 THE THIRTY YEARS WAR More than three and a half centuries have passed since the Peace of Westphalia ended the Thirty Years' War (1618-48); but this most devastating of wars in the early modern period continues to capture the imagination of readers. The Thirty Years' War remains a conflict of key importance in the history of the development of warfare and the 'military revolution', and this book reveals why. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ESS029 $14.95 UNION RIVER IRONCLAD 1861-65 First commissioned in January 1862, these ironclads spent the next two years battling for control of the Mississippi, fighting in a string of decisive engagements that altered the entire course of the war. This book explains how these vessels worked and were constructed, manned, and fought. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP NVG056 $14.95 US COMMANDERS OF WWII This title examines the careers, personalities and fortunes of the key US Army and Air Force commanders of World War II. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ELI085 $16.95 WAR IN JAPAN 1467-1615 In 1467 the Onin War ushered in a period of unrivaled conflict and rivalry in Japan that came to be called the Age of Warring States. In this book Stephen Turnbull offers a masterly exposition of the wars, explaining what led to Japan's disintegration into warring states after more than a century of peace, the years of fighting that followed, and the period of gradual fusion when the daimyo strove to reunite Japan under a new Shogun. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ESS046 $14.95 THE SECOND WORLD WAR (3) THE WAR AT SEA This volume provides a comprehensive guide to three major theatres of combat; the battles for the Atlantic, the war in the Mediterranean and the contest in the Indian Ocean. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ESS030 $14.95 OTHERWORLD CREATIONS MERCENARIES: BORN OF BLOOD You've tasted blood before, whether it was yours or others; it's all the same. It runs hot, dark and sticky as it falls to the ground in an endless torrent. There have been plenty of weapons, armor and men left broken on nameless battlefields -- but do you care? No. Why should you when you're the one left standing? It comes down to two very important things... first is survival and second is collecting your pay for services rendered. Paladins and heroes do it for the 'greater good', you're just in it for the payoff. After all, you're not doing this for free are you? Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OWC 5001 $29.95 PALLADIUM BOOKS RECON: MODERN COMBAT RPG Enter the world of international intrigue, spies, terrorism, crime and political unrest in the RECON: Modern Combat RPG, as players portray military and law enforcement operatives responsible for national security and keeping the homeland safe in the war against terrorism, drugs and crime! Within these 200+ pages you'll find creation rules for anti-terrorism, espionage, intelligence and Special Ops characters, as well as extensive details on various law agencies, organizations, special agency resources, basic weapons, equipment and vehicles, plus Global overviews, hot spots, adventure seeds and more. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) PAL 0610 $21.95 PARADIGM CONCEPTS FIRES OF INSURRECTION He has returned! Leonydas, the Sword of the Heavens, has risen in Nishanpur and taken command of the land of Canceri. The legions of the faithful flock to his banner, preparing for the day when he will crush the prodigal nations of man and usher in a new golden age. Yet there is a prophesy of one whose coming even the gods dread who may prove Leonydas' undoing! Fires of Insurrection is a 64-page d20 System adventure/sourcebook concluding the Canceri Chronicles. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) PCI 1003 $14.99 PARDEE GAMES CHEBACHE Inspired by the classic games Checkers, Backgammon, and Chess, Chebache is a dynamic and exciting new game balancing strategy and chance, uniting familiar elements of these classics while offering many unique modes of play. For 2 players, ages 10 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP PDX101 $29.95 PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT O/A HELL ON EARTH: HORRORS OF THE WASTED WEST This 128-page book restats all the creepy critters and wacky wasters from the Monsters, Muties, and Misfits book for Hell on Earth in D20 format! PIN DL-6107 $20.00 O/A DEADLANDS: WAY OF THE BRAVE The Sioux Nations and Coyote Confederation are restless. Some say they are soon to go to war. The US Army predicts the spears and arrows of the "Old Ways" movement will prove the red men's downfall. Faithful medicine men say otherwise. They believe in the power of their magic and their savage animal spirits. This book focuses on the Native Americans of Deadlands, featuring new skills, feats, and prestige classes specifically for Braves and Shamans, as well as new favors (spells), and sacred relics! PIN DL-1115 $15.00 R & R GAMES OVERTHRONE Do you support the King or incite Rebellion? Gather your forces and call in favors as you plot your rise to power in 17th Century France. Grab the reins of Power, but push too hard and you risk excommunication, Imprisonment, or even the Executioner's axe! The fate of the Kingdom is in the cards in this "Top 100 Games" award-winning card game of political intrigue and rebellion for 3-6 players, ages 12 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) RRG 930 $15.95 PIG PILE Quick thinking and clever card play determine how high you'll heap your hogs in this fast-paced, "Top 100 Games" award-winning family card game where players compete to corral the largest stockpile of swine. For 3-6 players, ages 7 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) RRG 915 $15.95 RIDDLES AND RICHES Let the hunt begin! Mind-bending riddles and colorful photographs lure you through a mansion in search of hidden treasure in this devilishly clever game of riddle solving for 2-4 players, ages 11 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) RRG 945 $29.95 RIDDLES AND RICHES EXPANSION SET #1 The hunt continues! More treasures await in the Bullthrower mansion in this first expansion set for the Riddles & Riches boardgame, featuring 102 new Riddles and Corresponding Hints. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) RRG 946 $9.95 SOLD! THE ANTIQUE DEALER GAME Stake out the Auction House! Raid opponent's shops! Haggle for bargains at the Flea Market! It takes a shrewd negotiator to acquire the finest collection showcasing the rarest specimens, but beware of forgeries! Knowing when to sell and when to buy can make or break you in this thrilling game of high-stakes wheeling & dealing for 2-6 players, ages 12 and up.Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) RRG 960 $19.95 TIME'S UP! Racing through the Deck of Fame, your team competes in 3 hilarious rounds to collect the most celebrities. Time is ticking and you're scrambling to get your partner to identify the name on your card in classic "charade" fashion in this fast-paced, multi-award winning game of multiple personalities for 4 or more players, ages 12 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) RRG 975 $19.99 TIME'S UP! EXPANSION Each expansion set for Time's Up adds another series of 500 people to the card mix. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) SET #1 RRG 976 $9.99 SET #2 RRG 977 $9.99 TIME'S UP! BLANK CARDS This set of (40) Blank Cards allows you to customize your Time's Up game for more personalized, hilarious gameplay. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) RRG 978 $2.95 TIN SOLDIERS It's chaos in the kitchen and the cans of food are revolting! Spoiled peas think nothing of creaming corn and stewed tomatoes relish in dent-n-run tactics as you chop, peel, and squash your way to victory in this ultimate food fighting game for 3-5 players, ages 10 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) RRG 985 $9.95 R. TALSORIAN GAMES GUNDAM RPG & SOURCEBOOK The Gundam RPG features a complete history of the One Year War, information on the Mobile Suit Gundam series characters, and an Encyclopedia of Mecha, plus character generation stats and adventure scenarios for gamers who just want to pick up a beam saber and wreck havoc. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSO RTG11011 $35.00 REAPER MINIATURES DARK HEAVEN 25MM HEROIC SCALE Fantasy Miniatures Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) BJORN DWARVEN WARRIOR RPR 02607 $2.99 BLACK LEGIONNAIRE (BLACK SPHINX) RPR 02610 $2.99 LORN BARBARIAN WITH AXE RPR 02604 $2.99 MARSH TROLL RPR 02609 $4.99 SKRUG GAUNTCLAW BUGBEAR SHAMAN RPR 02603 $3.99 SKULLS (8 FANTASY) RPR 02611 $3.99 TYDEN FEMALE BARBARIAN RPR 02608 $2.99 ULTHALOKH THE UNCLEAN RPR 02605 $3.99 VEROCITHRAX THE DRAGON RPR 10018 $49.95 VOSIPHUR EVIL FIGHTER RPR 02606 $2.99 WARLORD 25MM HEROIC SCALE FANTASY MINIATURES Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) ARNISE FEMALE WARRIOR RPR 14018 $3.99 ARTEMIS THE HUNTRESS RPR 14014 $3.99 BEASTMEN/CHAMPION (3) RPR 14013 $9.99 DURGAM DEEPMUG DWARVEN WARRIOR RPR 14019 $3.99 EREDAIN WIZARD RPR 14024 $3.99 JUDAS BLOODSPIRE VAMPIRE RPR 14016 $3.99 LOLA FEMALE THIEF RPR 14020 $3.99 LYSETTE SORCERESS RPR 14022 $3.99 NAOMI FEMALE VAMPIRE RPR 14017 $3.99 NIRIODEL ELVEN ARCHER RPR 14015 $3.99 SHAD MALE THIEF RPR 14021 $3.99 SIGURD VIKING WARRIOR RPR 14023 $3.99 SCORE/DONRUSS PLAYOFF BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER CCG: CLASS OF '99 Buffy and the Scooby Gang wrestle with their final year of high school, while staving the threat of deadly new demonic nemeses that are surfacing in Sunnyvale in this 270-card expansion set for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer CCG. Features include new Main Characters (The Mayor, Faith, Mr. Tick, Wesley, and Oz), Essence and promo cards, plus new "Episode" cards which add exciting plot twists to the game! NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) Booster Display SCO 85197-D PI Booster Pack SCO 85197-S PI Starter Display SCO 85190-D PI Starter Pack SCO 85190-S PI SOVEREIGN PRESS SOVEREIGN STONE: OLD VINNENGAEL CITY OF SORROWS The details of Loerem's most famous city are revealed in wonderful detail in this Sovereign Stone d20 fantasy setting. In addition to source material and character descriptions, the supplement includes two adventures. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) SVP 3007 $19.95 STEVE JACKSON GAMES CAR WARS VEHICLE DESIGN SYSTEM Build your own autodueling machine with the Car Wars Vehicle Design System! Tweak every component, rearrange armor, and build the perfect duel vehicle.Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 40-3005 $9.95. O/A GURPS SPECIAL OPS THIRD EDITION The popular military sourcebook returns in a new edition, massively updated for 2002 and 16-pages longer! Roleplay behind-the-lines strikes, hostage rescue, guerrilla warfare, and other special ops missions in this comprehensive sourcebook detailing weaponry and information on the world's top unconventional-warfare units. SJG 6029 $24.95 GURPS VEHICLES LITE Become a modern-day vehicle mogul with GURPS Vehicles Lite, the 64-page stripped- down version of our comprehensive GURPS Vehicles rules system. GURPS Vehicles Lite concentrates on modern-day land vehicles and helicopters, so the system is more accessible while still letting you build the most common and widely-used vehicles. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 6546 $12.95 GURPS WWII HC Prepare for your finest hour as GURPS explores the defining event of the 20th century - World War II. This hardcover version of GURPS WWII provides an overview of the war that transformed the globe, reviews of the nations and armies in the thick of the fighting, and descriptions of their primary weapons and vehicles. It also includes a modular vehicle-design system, for tailoring equipment in alternate-history campaigns or simply perfecting the unstoppable tank! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 8020 $34.95 HELLBOY SOURCEBOOK AND ROLEPLAYING GAME (HC) Limited to 1,000 copies, this special-edition of the Hellboy RPG is hardbound in a foil- stamped leather cover. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 8112 $49.95 MUNCHKIN D20: MUNCHKIN MASTER'S GUIDE What can a Munchkin d20 GM do? Whatever he wants! Player annoys you? Kill him! Or change his sex! Or turn him into a Canadian snow goose! No one can stop you! When you're the GM, the rules are only suggestions. So the Munchkin d20 Munchkin Master's Guide is 48-pages of evil suggestions, magic items, prestige classes, NPCs, and a few special monsters. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 3402 $9.95 MUNCHKIN D20: MONSTER MANUAL The Munchkin d20 Monster Manual contains dozens of foes for you and your comrades to slay, from the dreaded Gazebo and the surprisingly tough Potted Plant to the secretive Grassy Gnoll and the really quite nasty Plutonium Dragon! This book also includes creatures from the Unnatural Axe set, as well as lots of new and equally demented creations -- all detailed for use in Munchkin d20 games! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 3403 $9.95 OGRE MINIATURES: COMBINE SET 13 - OGRE MK. IV The Mark IV is one of the fastest cybertanks ever built, boasting three missile racks that allow it to destroy foes from a distance without exposing itself to return fire. The Ogre Mk. IV adds 150 points to your army. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 10-2113 $19.95 X-BUGS SET 1: FLYBORGS VS. USARTHROPODS X-Bugs is a unique new game combining luck, skill, and strategy, using armies of microscopic mutated monsters! Each bug is represented by a plastic chip detailing a special power to attack or defend. Flip the chips to attack and lead your army to victory! This two-player set comes in two versions: Type 1 contains yellow Flyborgs and blue USArthropod chips, while Type 2 reverses the colors. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 1404 $29.95 TRIAD ENTERTAINMENT WEIRD TRAILS PB From the horrific to the ludicrous, this anthology series features a baker's dozen of tall, dark, and gruesome tales filled with strange beasts, unnatural monsters, revenge from the grave, outlaw werewolves, Thunderbirds, and other weird denizens of a historical West we can be thankful never existed - or, perhaps... Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA TEN0007 $9.95 THIRD WORLD GAMES BATTLE OF THE BANDS What do you, your mom, a hip hop hottie, and a drunken gorilla with an accordion have in common? They're in your band! Get groupies, cut hit singles, do drugs, go on tour, and sabotage your competition all the way to the top with this funny and fast paced card game! Choose your band members from a collection of crazy characters! Get an instrument, get a reputation and become a star... or worse! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) TWG 0200 $20.00 FIRESTORM RPG Desperate Battles. Dangerous Foes. Deadly Secrets. Do you have the resources and ingenuity to unlock the secrets of the Firestorm? Based on the Origins Award nominated card game, The Firestorm d20 RPG features everything you need to begin adventuring in the Firestorm universe, including 6 new races, 8 new classes, complete space combat rules, and plentiful source material. Take d20 by storm! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) TWG 0400 $19.99 TESTIMONY OF JACOB HOLLOW Can you escape Castle Bay to warn others of the evils that took over the town? Grab a shotgun or a chainsaw and combat fiends, spirits and abominations as you investigate the town's Graveyard, Woods and The Manor in this horrifying card game for 2-4 players, ages 15 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) TWG 0300 $19.95 TROLL LORD GAMES DENS OF INIQUITY: BLACK MOON Explore the pirate coves! Explore the fell magic bound in Language! Explore the Black Moon! Explore the coasts of the Wemmick Peninsula and wage a deadly war against the ocean thieves in this second book of the Dens of Iniquity d20 series. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP TLG1205 $13.95 GARY GYGAX'S HERMIT Through scrying and divination, it is discerned that Lodash the Hermit is alive! But, some unknown Power blurs all attempts to contact him or pinpoint his exact location, and it falls upon your party of stalwart adventurers to find and return the recalcitrant hermit, alive! A new adventure module for 4 or more 5th-8th level characters, written by Gary Gygax for both the d20 and Lejendary Adventure Game Systems. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP TLG3010 $11.95 GARY GYGAX'S WORLD BUILDER This second volume in the Gygaxian Fantasy Worlds series gathers a trove of useful world-building information, featuring descriptive details of various persons, places and things, and includes an exhaustive study of herbs and other magical portents for the d20 enthusiast. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP TLG3002 $29.95 USAOPOLY PACKERS VS BEARS CHESS SET USO CH06 $40.00 WARHAMMER HISTORICAL WARGAMES WARHAMMER ANCIENT BATTLES This sourcebook features complete rules for fighting tabletop battles and campaigns, eight different wargames scenarios, Army lists for Romans and Barbarians, plus guides for painting and collecting a wargames army. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WHW 001 $30.00 WARHAMMER ANCIENT BATTLES: ARMIES OF ANTIQUITY Armies of Antiquity contains a selection of army lists taken from some of the most famous armies of the ancient world. Features include new expanded rules, (22) new army lists; plus special tribal variations which can be used with the Barbarian army list. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WHW 002 $15.00 WARHAMMER ANCIENT BATTLES: CHARIOT WARS Chariot Wars details seven army lists, covering the greatest empires of the ancient Middle East - 2500 BC to 500 BC: the age of chariot warfare. Each list covers one of the following great empires and nations: Sumerian & Akkadian, New Kingdom Egypt, Hammurabic Babylonia Empire, Hittite Empire, Mycenaean Greek and Trojan Armies, Israelites and Assyrian Empire (including Babylonians). Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WHW 003 $20.00 WARHAMMER ANCIENT BATTLES: ENGLISH CIVIL WAR Featured in this exciting English Civil War tabletop battle game you'll find a comprehensive campaign system including a map of 17th Century Britain, army lists for Covenanters, Montrose, Parliamentarians and Royalists, plus guides for painting and collecting your English Civil War army. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WHW 006 $30.00 WARHAMMER ANCIENT BATTLES: FALL OF THE WEST This sourcebook contains information, rules and army lists covering the period that marked the end of the Western Roman Empire and the start of the Dark Ages - 350 AD to 468 AD. Features include: descriptions of the strategy, tactics and composition of the late Roman army and its Barbarian opponents, as an army list showcasing Roman Limitanei, Roman Comitatenses, Sea Raiders, Western Barbarians, Central Barbarians, Eastern Barbarians, North African and Warlord. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WHW 004 $25.00 WARHAMMER ANCIENT BATTLES: SHIELD WALL Background and army lists detailing warfare in the Viking Age - 790 AD to 1085 AD. are featured, including notes on collecting and painting armies of Vikings, English, Welsh, Irish, Scots and Normans. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WHW 005 $30.00 WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING DARK AGES: EUROPE Dark Ages Europe is the major setting book for the new Dark Ages line, examining all the nations and kingdoms of medieval Europe, along with the vampiric monarchs and fiends who infest them. From the Languedoc rent by the Albigensian Crusade, to the vampiric Baronies of Avalon ruled by the Methuselah-God Mithras, Dark Medieval Europe is a dangerous place. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 20020 $21.95 ENGEL RPG HC In a post-apocalyptic world sent into a new Dark Age by a mysterious plague, and now ravaged by firestorms and floods, humanity's only hope lies in the Angels. In this turbulent era, Earth has become a battlefield for the powers of Good and Evil. The heavenly orders become humanity's saviors from the enemies of the church: heretics, pagan armies and the Lord of the Flies himself. Created by the acclaimed German design studio Feder & Schwert, Engel stands out as an artistic, visionary product, and now Arthaus and White Wolf are proud to present Engel to English roleplaying fans. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 17000 $29.95 EVERQUEST: MONSTERS OF NORATH HC This second of three core rulebooks for the EverQuest Roleplaying Game puts all the terrors and allies of the worlds most popular on-line game into your fantasy rpg. From lowly fire beetles to Cazic-Thule, the God of Fear himself, a host of monsters from Norrath, the world of EverQuest, are presented to challenge characters of all levels. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 16501 $29.95 EXALTED: GAMES OF DIVINITY This sourcebook details the many spirits and elementals that inhabit the Exalted world, covering the Celestial Bureaucracy, as well as those darkest of spirits, the Yozis, and their demonic minions. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 08823 $17.95 MALHAVOC: BANEWARRENS The banes, the worst, most nightmarish evils imaginable! Originally contained by a powerful entity, some of these unique malignant creatures, artifacts and forces have been loosed upon the world. To bind them once again, you must brave the timelost Banewarrens! Discover new monsters and magical items, including dozens of foul banes such as the Phylactery of Forsaken Souls, in this mega-dungeon conjured by D&D 3rd Edition co-designer Monte Cook that takes characters from 6th to 10th level. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 16111 $17.95 MINDS EYE THEATRE: LAWS OF THE RESURRECTION Laws of the Resurrection covers all the material you need to create, play and narrate the Amenti, immortal mummies of Egypt. Within lie secrets as old as the pyramids, from the mystical paths of magic to the roads of the Underworld. Behold a world of spirits and gods as old and secret as the very sands of Egypt. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 05035 $19.95 NECRO: NECROPOLIS Gary Gygax's Necropolis is a vast campaign scenario that sweeps heroes into an epic adventure across the magical desert kingdom of Khemit to foil the plans of a fiend who would be a god. Necropolis also stands as a campaign sourcebook, detailing the lands of Khemit and its cities, new classes and prestige classes, new spells, more than 40 monsters unique to the desert kingdom, 40 new gods and new domains. A d20 fantasy adventure for 4-8 characters of 10th-18th level. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 08390 $29.95 SWORD & SORCERY: RELICS & RITUALS 2: LOST LORE Relics & Rituals 2: Lost Lore introduces even more spells, magic items, artifacts, rituals, feats, prestige classes and arcane secrets to enhance both existing and new d20 campaigns. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 08314 $25.95 WORLD OF DARKNESS: TRIBE NOVEL #6: SILVER FANG & GLASS WALKER The Garou war against the savage Wyrm-beast in Bosnia continues. In Tribe Novel: Silver Fangs, King Albrecht joins the fray at last, only to clash with his old nemesis Margrave Konietzko. Then, in Tribe Novel: Glass Walkers, the young Theurge Julia Spencer tries to unravel the secrets of the dread Lore Banes who steal the Garous very history. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 11155 $6.50 WEREWOLF: TRIBEBOOK GLASS WALKERS—REVISED The fifth revised Tribebook, Glass Walkers focuses on the most urbane of werewolf tribes. Inside are the secrets of the cyber-tribes mystic powers over technology, as well as their tactics for fighting the War of the Apocalypse over electronic and concrete battlefields. No modern-day Werewolf fan should be without it! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 03856 $15.95 VAMPIRE THE ETERNAL STRUGGLE CCG: CAMARILLA EDITION Six clans unite to form the most powerful society of vampires in the world - the Camarilla! Yet, behind the veil of its Masquerade, glamorous social galas, and strict laws, the Camarilla has ruthless predators who use the power of their blood and the tools of politics, seduction, and violence to secure their place in the eternal struggle among the Kindred. This third edition of the Vampire: The Eternal Struggle CCG introduces a wealth of new cards for players to compete in the eternal struggle using one of the six Camarilla Clans. This series is introduced in 6-count Starter Displays featuring six uniquely pre-constructed decks, as well as 36-count Booster Displays. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) Booster Display WWP 02592 $99.00 Booster Pack WWP 02592-S $2.75 Starter Deck WWP 02585-S $9.95 Starter Display WWP 02585 $59.70 VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: MEXICO CITY BY NIGHT As counterpoint to the chaos of New York by Night, Mexico City by Night seems to be a pillar of stability for the Sabbat. Still, not all is as it seems, with struggles between rampant packs of the Black Hand taking place every night, and a damning secret that reaches all the way to the regent of the sect herself. Suitable for characters of any power level, Mexico City by Night is a hotbed of Sabbat action, intrigue and treachery. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 02412 $17.95 WINNING MOVES CAN'T STOP THE TURTLES How far will you push your luck in this fast-paced dice game? The odds are stacked against your turtle, but by rolling the right combos you can win the race! Win three races and you win the game! For 2-4 players, ages 7 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIN 1060 $10.00 CLUE CARD GAME The same great cast of Clue characters is up to no good and Mr. Boddy is once again the victim of foul play! But, in this "mystery beyond the mansion" detectives must deduce who committed the crime, how they escaped, and what famous U.S. location they're headed to. For 3-5 players, ages 8 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIN 1039 $11.00 DELUXE CANASTA CALIENTE Included in this Deluxe Canasta Caliente game you'll find the official Canasta rules, plus 112 beautifully designed custom Canasta cards that capture the South American spirit of the game. Caliente ('hot') cards and a new gameplay variation are included for players who really want to turn up the heat in their Canasta game. For 2-6 players, ages 7 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIN 1042 $16.00 DELUXE MONOPOLY CARD GAME Combining the most exciting aspects of classic Monopoly into a fast-playing card game, this deluxe version features handy player trays for organizing cards and money, and includes $5,000 gold "bars". Build your hand through property acquisitions, shrewd exchanges, "Chance" and "Token" cards, and House and Hotel payoffs in your quest to accumulate $10,000! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIN 1062 $16.00 MR POTATO HEAD CARD GAME A preschool level memory matching game for 2-4 players featuring delightful Mr. Potato Head characters. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIN 1052 $5.00 RUBIK'S MINI CUBE Introducing the small puzzle that's a big challenge! Rubik's Cube, the incredibly addictive multi-dimensional challenge that fascinates puzzle fans around the world, now comes in a miniature version! Comes complete with (1) Rubik's mini-cube puzzle and Solution Hints booklet. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIN 5007 $5.00 SOLITAIRE TILES GAME The ever-popular card game Solitaire takes on an all-new tile format! Use stackable tiles to build as many sequences as possible in traditional Solitaire game play. Also includes an exciting two-player version. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIN 1064 $12.00 TONKA CARD GAME Play all your favorite car games with this customized Tonka deck of cards specially designed for preschoolers. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIN 1053 $5.00 WATERWORKS CARD GAME The Original "Leaky Pipe" Card Game! Complete your own pipeline from valve to spout by connecting ten pipe cards in-between. But watch out for leaks! You'll have to repair pipes, make detours, and spring leaks on your opponent's pipelines to win! For 2-4 players, ages 8 and up. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIN 1011 $11.00 WIZARDS OF THE COAST DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: MONSTER MANUAL II HC This supplement to the D&D game provides descriptions for a vast array of new creatures, with an emphasis on higher-level creatures (Challenge Ratings 10 - 20) to provide experienced gamers with tougher foes to overcome. This book also updates many popular monsters from the previous editions of the D&D game and provides information on creatures from the new D&D Chainmail miniatures game. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88268 $26.95 DRAGONLANCE: DAY OF THE TEMPEST PB It is Krynn's darkest hour as the great dragon overlords threaten enslavement. But a handful of humans refuse to surrender. Spurred on by the famed sorcerer Palin Majere, and armed with an ancient dragonlance, they dare to stand up to the overlords. The second volume in the Dragons of a New Age saga. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88260 $6.99 DRAGONLANCE: LIONESS PB One of the prominent female characters from the best-selling Dragonlance War of Souls trilogy is the central character in this book. It tells the story of how she became the character fans and readers have come to know. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88606 $6.99 FORGOTTEN REALMS: SEA OF SWORDS PB When the mark of the great warhammer Aegis-fang is found branded on the back of a vicious outlaw, Drizzt can no longer merely hope that Wulfgar is safe. The dark elf and his companions set out to find the barbarian once and for all. As they discover pieces of the puzzle their friend's life has become, Drizzt grows only more determined to locate him. Meanwhile, as his friends search for him, Wulfgar sails with Captain Deudermont in search of the stolen Aegis-fang, now in the hands of the vile pirate Sheila Kree. But the pirate isn't willing to sit around waiting to be caught. She has other plans. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88612 $7.99 LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS: WIND OF HONOR PB Continuing the story begun in Edward Bolme's The Steel Throne, The Four Winds Saga features characters that first appeared in the highly successful Clan Wars series. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88607 $6.99 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: LIVING DEAD PB The second novel in the series featuring central characters introduced in the core D&D books, Mialee, an elven wizard, joins forces with Soveliss, an elven ranger, and others to attack a troop of zombies. But as with all good adventures, they find more than meets the eye and discover a good many surprises along the way. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88230 $5.99 MAGIC THE GATHERING: HAZEZON PB This title completes the three-part story that expands the Legends setting of Magic: The Gathering, giving its characters and world an exciting and intriguing backstory. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88615 $6.99 STAR WARS: POWER OF THE JEDI HC Introducing the most complete reference on Jedi from every Star Wars era! Power of the Jedi provides the most comprehensive look at the Jedi ever created, featuring details on the origin and rise of the Jedi, plus information about the Jedi throughout the timeline of the Star Wars universe, including material from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88662 $29.95 WIZKIDS HEROCLIX INDOOR ADVENTURE PACK The HeroClix Indoor Adventure Pack includes a double-sided map with one side detailing a church, and the other a mansion, four sculpted objects - a computer, a bookcase, soda machine, and a desk - and (3) double-sided scenario cards. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIZ 3900 $14.95 HEROCLIX OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PACK The HeroClix Outdoor Adventure Pack includes a double-sided map showcasing a construction site on one side and a factory on the other, four sculpted objects - a lamppost, mailbox, crate, and dumpster - and (3) double-sided scenario cards. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIZ 3901 $14.95 MECHWARRIOR: DARK AGE HANGING SCROLL An incredible 31" x 42" hanging scroll featuring MechWarrior: Dark Age. This scroll is made of a sturdy satiny cloth printed with the distinctive Tundra Wolf 'Mech from the new MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game. This is a slightly smaller version of the Mech Warrior banner that WizKids will have in its booth at conventions through the summer. This is a lightweight decoration that is easy to hang from a single bail, hook, or even tape and looks fantastic! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIZ 2900 $24.95 MECHWARRIOR: DARK AGE STARTER SET MechWarrior: Dark Age is the new Combat-Dial Game set in the BattleTech universe! Each figure is cast on a combat-dial base similar to those used in Mage Knight and HeroClix, introducing a number of new abilities and rules that are specific to the BattleTech universe, such as heat and different methods of movement. Each Starter Set includes (8) fully-painted and assembled MechWarrior miniatures (1 'Mech, 2 vehicles, 5 infantry), a 24-page Rulebook, (1) Special Ability Card, (3) Dice, and a Flexible Ruler. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIZ 2100 $19.95 MECHWARRIOR: DARK AGE BOOSTER PACK Collect all the pieces from your favorite faction and expand you collection with MechWarrior: Dark Age Booster Boxes! Each Booster Box includes (1) 'Mech, (1) vehicle, and (2) infantry. A copy of the MechWarrior: Dark Age Starter Set is required for play. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WIZ 2200 $8.95 O/A MAGE KNIGHT: SINISTER BOOSTER PACK Mage Knight Sinister is an expansion to the Mage Knight collectable miniatures game, introducing two new special character types: the mysterious Solonavi and eight unique cross-Faction figures which are capable of merging with other Factions to combine their lethal abilities. Additionally, the Sinister expansion includes the Four Horsemen promotion, featuring a special limited edition set of figures based on the classic four horsemen of the apocalypse: War, Death, Famine, and Pestilence! Each Booster box contains (4) randomly inserted, painted, plastic figures crafted on a combat-dial base, and (4) I.D. stickers. WIZ 0205 $5.95 O/A MAGE KNIGHT: UNLIMITED Mage Knight Unlimited replaces Mage Knight Rebellion as the introduction to the Mage Knight universe and game. This set of 160 pre-painted and fully assembled Mage Knight figures mounted on a combat dial contains a selection from the Rebellion and Lancers sets, including 24 resculpts and 16 brand-new and beautifully sculpted Unique figures with new game stats. Starter Sets feature (10) randomly inserted, painted, plastic figures, a Mage Knight rulebook, full-color Special Abilities Card, a Mage Knight comic book, (2) dice, 18" flexible ruler, (10) I.D. stickers, and a Mage Knight Ring. Booster Boxes contain (5) randomly inserted, painted, plastic figures, (1) randomly inserted, foil- stamped Legends & Lore card, and (5) I.D. stickers. BOOSTER BOX WIZ 0204 $6.95 STARTER SET WIZ 0102 $17.95 Z-MAN GAMES CANNIBAL PYGMIES IN THE JUNGLE OF DOOM From the producers of Grave Robbers from Outer Space, comes the ultimate in B-movie adventures! Hear Tarzan utter the immortal words, "Me kill rubber thing." See the Native Chieftain's daughter, described as either a very ugly girl or a very pretty monster. Revel in the adventures of "Bwana" and his native porters and wonder at their survival in the Jungle of Doom! This 120-card stand-alone game can be mixed with Grave Robber cards for a B-movie extravaganza! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) ZMG 4001 $19.95 FIRE IN KURSK PBG Fire in Kursk is a World War II PBG (Playmark Book Game) re-creating the "Greatest Tank Battle of All Time." Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) ZMG 5010 $24.95 SHADOWFIST CCG: 10,000 BULLETS Set in modern day and taking its cue from the action films of director John Woo, it's guns-blazing, mook-killing, car-chasing mayhem as Triads, cops, monks and heroes search the world for a mysterious object that can be used to open portals in the time juncture of choice. This new Shadowfist series features 50-card pre-constructed starters for each of the 8 factions. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) STARTER DECK ZMG 2020-S $9.95 STARTER DISPLAY ZMG 2020-D $79.60 SHADOWFIST CCG: BOOM CHAKA LAKA The Jammers take "Disco Inferno" literally as the factions battle for the scariest territory of all - The '70s. Strap on your platform shoes and your Saturday Night Special as Boom Chaka Laka boogies its way through the Shadowfist universe. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) BOOSTER PACK ZMG 2500-S $3.29 BOOSTER DISPLAY ZMG 2500-D $78.96 ZIPWHAA MANAGEMENT MATERIAL Avoid dreadful projects that are doomed from the start, rely on lame excuses to improve your slacking skills, and beware the events of everyday corporate life in this fast-paced, self-contained card game of cubicle denizens seeking to escape, and survive, the corporate existence! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) GENERAL OFFICE DECK ZIP 1100-S $14.95 GENERAL OFFICE DISPLAY ZIP 1100-D $74.75 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME BABEL II VOLUME 1: CALL TO THE GODS DVD & VIDEO From AnimeWorks! Hidden in a forgotten desert lies the tower of Babel, created by an unknown force. As its successor, Koichi summons three psychic guardians and challenges Yomi, Leon and any other renegades brave enough to stand in his path. Contains episodes 1-4. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (MDB AWD-0224) $29.95 VHS DUBBED (MDB AW-0223) $24.95 BEST OF KITTY VOLUME 4 DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 3&4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (MDB KVD-0219) $39.95 BRAIN POWERED VOLUME 3 DVD From Bandai Entertainment! The battle between Novis Noah and Orphan draws to a fever pitch as brother fights sister, parent fights child, and machine fights machine, all for the fate of the world and everyone on it! Approximate running time: 200 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (PNE BN-1422V) $44.98 BUBBLEGUM CRISIS TOKYO 2040 PERFECT COLLECTION DVD BOX SET From A.D. Vision! Armed with the most incredible combat suits ever designed, the Knight Sabers wage a desperate war in the shadows against the monolithic power of Genom, combating the monstrous by-products of technology run amuck with courage, sweat and blood. It's a deadly trial by fire in this acclaimed 26-episode cyberpunk masterpiece, now collected in one 6-disc package! Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDBG100) $89.98 BURN-UP EXCESS VOLUME 1 DVD From A.D. Vision! Join rowdy Rio and the gun-toting, high-tech members of Team Warrior as they take on four of their hottest cases ever! With Mechanical insects, firefighting jewel robbers, panty thieves, sexy sheiks, and fawning fathers, there's never a dull moment when the babes of Burn-Up X-cess are on the job! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (ADV DVDBX001) $29.98 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA VOLUME 11: TRUST DVD & VIDEO SUBTITLED From Pioneer Entertainment! The Dream Card pulls Sakura into a prophetic dream where she meets another Sakura who tells her "Everything's going to be just fine." Of course, that only makes her nervous. However, not quite as nervous as Li gets after he is cast as the princess in Sleeping Beauty! Then, the Light and Dark Cards warn Sakura about the arrival of Yue the Judge, just as Mei Lin is forced to return to Hong Kong! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD Subtitled (PNE N-11753V) $29.98 Video Subtitled (PNE N-71832S) $24.98 CITY HUNTER THE MOTION PICTURE DVD From A.D. Vision! A mysterious soldier known as the Professor plots his revenge on the government that betrayed him! Unless the government pays Professor an impossible ransom, downtown Tokyo will be completely destroyed, and the Professor's beautiful sister will be the first to go! Only City Hunter, expert detective and shameless ladies' man, can keep Tokyo from being blown sky high! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (ADV DVDCH001) $29.98 DRAGONBALL Z MOVIE: RETURN OF COOLER DVDS & VIDEOS From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Traveling to New Namek, Goku, Gohan, and the rest of the Z-Fighters must spring into action to save the beleaguered planet from the world- devouring entity, the Big Gheti Star! Worst of all, at the heart of this metal giant lurks an old nemesis Cooler! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. EDITED DVD (FUN FN-03078) $19.95 UNCUT DVD (FUN FN-03077) $24.95 VHS—EDITED DUBBED (FUN FN-03763) $14.95 VHS—UNCUT DUBBED (FUN FN-03753) $19.95 DRAGONBALL Z PERFECT CELL TEMPTATION UNCUT DVD From Funimation Productions, Inc.! It's show-and-tell for Vegeta as he demonstrates just how much difference a year of hard work can make, while Goku and Gohan continue to push themselves forward in their quest for Super Saiyan status. Meanwhile, with the beautiful 18 in his sights, Krillin clutches the controller that will shut down the android forever! And, through it all, Cell looms just overhead, hungry for perfection! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002 Res. from Previews Vol. XII #2 (FEB02 3751) DVD (FUN FN-03030) $24.95 EXCEL SAGA VOLUME 2 DVD From A.D. Vision! When the plan to conquer the city isn't going well, Lord Iipalazzo doesn't get mad, he just gets Across - his crack team of Excel and Hyatt! But, now there's a rival secret organization protecting the city, and things are going to be tougher than ever. There's lots of totally pointless violence and senseless mayhem ahead as opposing forces collide in the second mind-numbing volume of Excel Saga! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (ADV DVDEX002) $29.98 FANCY LALA VOLUME 2 DVD From Bandai Entertainment! What would you do if you could be anything you wanted? 10-year-old Miho Shinohara gets her chance when some little friends drop off a magical crayon that changes her life forever! With the ability to transform into 15-year-old Lala - pop star, model, and actress extraordinaire - Miho's life suddenly transforms into a magical fairy tale, but life as a normal girl and a pop star can be pretty crazy! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-1331V) $24.98 GALAXY FRAULEIN YUNA DVD From A.D. Vision! Cosmic cooking contests, house-destroying wake-up calls, and kidnapped puppies are all in a day's work for Yuna, Savior of the Galaxy, and her sidekick Yuri, the incredible eating machine. And, to make matters worse, the sinister Fraulein D has launched a new plot to destroy Yuna, while a diabolical, dysfunctional family of female androids plan to destroy the world! It's up to the Savior of Light to save the universe! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. Res. from Preview Vol XII #4 (APR02 3876) DVD (ADV DVDGY001) $29.98 GATE KEEPERS VOLUME 7: THE SHADOW DVD & VIDEO From Pioneer Entertainment! Reiji Kageyama revealed his radical political theories on national TV, but an Invader attack forces AEGIS to jam the rest of the broadcast to prevent widespread panic. To further complicate the situation, the return of Kaiser Kikai and Count Akuma coincides with a threat against Ruriko's father! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (PNE 11618V) $29.98 VHS Dubbed (PNE 71720D) $24.98 GEOBREEDERS OVA: BREAKTHROUGH DVD & VIDEO From U.S. Manga Corp! Big Guns! Big Explosions! Big Trouble! Gun-toting babes versus supernatural bad guys! Join Kagura Total Security, a pack of lovable loose cannons dedicated to wiping out phantoms. Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (CPM USM-2162) $29.99 VHS Dubbed (CPM USM-2161) $19.99 GEOBREEDERS OVA COLLECTION BOX SET DVD From U.S. Manga Corp! Twice the action! Twice the fight scenes! Twice the fun! Enjoy the complete Geobreeders experience with this 2-DVD set featuring Geobreeders and Geobreeders: Breakthrough. Approximate running time: 210 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (CPM USM-2186) $59.99 HELLSING VOLUME 2: BLOOD BROTHERS DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! A traitor within begins leaking classified information about the Hellsing Organization, and a TV journalist is out to expose Hellsing's secret mission, even as the ruthless Valentine Brothers lead their undead army on a deadly raid against the Hellsing headquarters, interrupting the secret Round Table meeting! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (PNE 11814V) $29.98 KNIGHT HUNTERS VOLUME 4: SHINING CROSS DVD & VIDEOS From AnimeWorks! The assassins of Weiss have killed each dark beast that has threatened them, but their worst enemies will always be themselves! Going their separate ways, each member is forced to deal with cleverly disguised assassins, while Aya finds his own nightmare coming true. His sister has been kidnapped by an underground cult that burns women to death! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (MDB KHD-5004) $29.95 VHS Dubbed (MDB KH-0407) $24.95 VHS Subtitled (MDB KH-0408) $24.95 LA BLUE GIRL DVD COLLECTION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 3&4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (CPM A18-2196) $99.99 LA BLUE GIRL VOLUME 5 & 6 DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 3&4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (CPM A18-2194) $29.99 MEDABOTS VOLUME 3: TIME TO ROBATTLE DVD & VIDEO From A.D. Vision! As the Rubberobo Gang steps up their activities, the local Parent- Teacher Organization has decided that Medabots are a bad influence on the kids and is confiscating any Medabot found at school. That's not good, because the real leader of the Rubberobo Gang, Dr. Meta-Evil, makes his appearance at last! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDME003) $19.98 VHS Dubbed (ADV ME-003D) $14.98 NADIA SECRET OF THE BLUE WATER THE MOTION PICTURE DVD From A.D. Vision! On the eve of worldwide conflict, a mysterious girl named Fuzzy reunites Nadia and Jean after years of separation. Together with the Grandis Gang, they must fight off the minions of a new nemesis, Geiger, who, through the use of his nefarious mind control device, sets the world ablaze with war in his quest for world domination! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDNS011) $29.98 PING PONG CLUB: MAKE WAY FOR THE PING PONG CLUB DVD & VIDEO From Software Sculptures! Dirty jokes, girl trouble, and other dumb things - these are the trials and tribulations of the boy's Ping Pong Club. Join these not-so-lovable losers as they face their worst enemies themselves! Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (CPM SVS-6193) $29.99 VHS Dubbed (CPM SVS-6192) $19.99 PROJECT A-KO COLLECTOR'S SERIES ENHANCED DVD From U.S. Manga Corp.! A-ko enjoys the life of an ordinary schoolgirl... along with incredible superhuman strength! But her high school rival, B-ko, is not content to live in the shadows any longer. A-ko's superpowers and good fashion sense may not be a match for B-ko's Mega-Powered Fighting Robots Of Doom! Approximate running time: 86 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (CPM USM-2185) $29.99 PROJECT A-KO COLLECTION 4-DISC DVD From U.S. Manga Corp.! Can you handle over 6 hours of hard-hitting, explosive, catfighting A-ko action?! Featured in this immense DVD collection are Project A-ko, Project A-ko: Love & Robots, Project A-ko: Uncivil Wars, and the Project A-ko Soundtrack. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (CPM USM-2073) $89.99 PROJECT ARMS VOLUME 1 DVD & VIDEO From Viz Communications! From the creators of Spriggan comes a tale of nano- machines, cybernetic assassins, powerful telekinetic opponents, and a secret organization dedicated to bring forth the next evolution of man! Meet Ryo Takatsuki, a normal high school student. Normal, that is, until he discovers that his arm has been secretly replaced with a powerful nano-machine driven weapon called "ARMS"! Now, his ordinary life is turned upside-down as a mysterious organization seeks to obtain his power by any means possible! Approximate running time: 78 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (VIZ DPA01) $24.98 VHS Dubbed (VIZ VPA01) $19.98 RANMA 1/2 FOREVER VOLUME 2 DVD & VIDEO From Viz Communications! A pack of magical, powerful cards has fallen into the wrong hands, and now Happosai is several times as much a pain as before! It was bad enough when there was just one of him - now there's six! Plus, Ryoga's new move, the dangerous "Shishi Hoko-Dan" technique, has got Ranma on the run. Can he get away fast enough? Approximate running time: 78 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (VIZ DRRF02) $24.98 VHS Dubbed (VIZ VRRF02) $19.98 RONIN WARRIORS VOLUME 6: ARISE NEW ARMOR DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Presented in unique DVD-10 format with complete, uncut Japanese language episodes of "Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers" and complete, uncut English language episodes of "Ronin Warriors"! Approximate running time: 200 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-1955V) $24.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 21: A SHINOBI'S LOVE DVD AND VIDEOS From Anime Works! Yutaro and the others are on the trail of Meldars, a deadly swordsman from Germany searching for the legendary Divine Elixir, said to grant eternal life. Enlisting the help of Misanagi and her Sanada Ninja clan, the Germans prepare for a final confrontation with Kenshin and the others. The tragedy begins when Meldars's Lieutenant, Schneider, becomes enthralled with the ninja, Misanagi, and must ultimately choose between his feelings for her and his loyalty to the Fatherland. Contains episodes 87-90. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (MDB RKD-2020) $29.95 VHS Dubbed (MDB RK-0340) $24.95 Video Subtitled (MDB RK-0341) $24.95 SAILOR MOON SUPER S PEGASUS COLLECTION VOLUME 4 DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! Collecting volumes 7 & 8 of the Super S series. Approximate running time: 140 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (PNE 11716V) $29.98 SAILOR MOON SUPER S VOLUME 7: MEANING OF LOVE VHS DUBBED From Pioneer Entertainment! The Amazon Trio continues to hunt the Pegasus in the dreams of princesses, dancers, and even Mamoru. However, a new urgency motivates the trio as Zirconia, leader of the Dark Moon Circus, has threatened to turn them back into animals if they do not capture the Pegasus by the next full moon! Approximate running time: 70 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. VHS Dubbed (PNE 71815D) $14.98 SAILOR MOON SUPER S VOLUME 8: BEAUTIFUL DREAMS VHS DUBBED From Pioneer Entertainment! Despite the threat of becoming an animal, Fish Eye has fallen in love and recognizes that the strength of humans comes from beautiful dreams. Rather than see any more broken dreams, Fish Eye conceals the location of the Pegasus; meanwhile, the rest of the Amazon Trio targets Sailor Moon! Approximate running time: 70 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. VHS Dubbed (PNE 71817D) $14.98 STEEL ANGEL KURUMI VOLUME 3: WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD DVD From A.D. Vision! The Academy has sent its deadliest assassin to destroy Steel Angel Kurumi! Using helpless Saki as bait, the ruthless Karinka sets a trap to finally rip out Kurumi's powerful Mark II Heart, unaware that it harbors a dark force within that terrifies everyone who witnesses its awesome power! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (ADV DVDKU003) $29.98 SUPER ATRAGON DVD From A.D. Vision! Near the end of World War II, the Ra, a super secret Japanese submarine, has a fatal encounter with its American counterpart and both are lost to history. Now, fifty years later, a special UN task force is sent to investigate the unusual phenomenon which have recently begun occurring in Antarctica. Faced with a mysterious black cylinder and the deadly rings that accompany it, the task force faces certain destruction until the re-appearance of the Ra. However, will even Ra's awesome power be enough to stand against the invaders from inside the Earth? Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (ADV DVDSA001) $19.98 ANIMATION MICKEY'S HOUSE OF VILLAINS DVD From Ingram Entertainment! The Best meet the Baddest when Mickey comes face-to-face with Disney's greatest villains everyone loves to hate! Mickey has his hands full when the wicked Jafar teams up with Cruella, Hades, Ursula, Captain Hook, Maleficent, and other dastardly baddies in a wild attempt to turn the House of Mickey into the House of Villains! Approximate running time: 70 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA BVH25271) $29.99 SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 2-DISC DVD From Ingram Entertainment! Originally airing on the ABC Television Network from 1973 to 1985, Schoolhouse Rock, the classic series of three-minute educational vignettes, combined animation, hip music, and catchy lyrics to tackle lessons in American history, the rules of grammar, multiplication tables, science, government, and finance. This special edition 2-disc DVD collects all 46 classic animated songs, plus numerous features including behind-the-scene featurettes, trivia and puzzle games, music videos, and an all- new song, "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote To College!" Approximate running time: 221 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA BVH23048) $29.99 SCOOBY DOO MEETS BATMAN DVD & VIDEO From Warner Home Video! Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang team-up with Batman and Robin to foil the evil plans of The Joker and The Penguin in this classic animated feature from the 1st Season of the 1972 New Scooby Doo Comedy Movies. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (DIA DVDH1976) $19.98 Video (DIA H1978) $14.95 SLAMMIN' SAMMY: THE SAMMY SOSA STORY DVD & VIDEO From Urban Vision Entertainment! Fighting poverty and discrimination to provide a better life for his family, MLB superstar Sammy Sosa traces the hardships of his youth to the realization of his dream of playing in the Major Leagues in this fully-animated special. Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (URB UV-TBA01) $29.98 Video (URB UV-TBA02) $24.98 ASIAN CINEMA O/A BRUCE LEE DVDS From Fox Home Video! Considered by many as the greatest Martial Artist of the 20th century and the "FATHER" of the Modern Action Movie, Lee's prominence lives on even after his untimely death in 1973 through his classic cinematic achievements. Fast, furious, and utterly fantastic, now's your chance to experience the excitement that is the legacy of Bruce Lee! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. THE CHINESE CONNECTION—DVD (DIA 2001415) $14.98 FISTS OF FURY—DVD (DIA 2001801) $14.98 GAME OF DEATH—DVD (DIA 2001798) $14.98 RETURN OF THE DRAGON—DVD (DIA 2001804) $14.98 O/A BRUCE LEE DVD COLLECTION New Low Price! From Fox Home Entertainment! This collection showcases all the movies produced by Bruce Lee after he returned to China in the 1970's (excluding Enter The Dragon and The Green Hornet compilation film made from television footage). The titles featured in this 5-Disc set are: Fist of Fury, The Chinese Connection, Return of the Dragon, and Game of Death, as well as the documentary Bruce Lee: The Legend. You can never have too much Bruce Lee, as this set proves. DVD (DIA 4112551) $59.98 BULLETS OF LOVE SPECIAL EDITION DVD From Tai Seng Marketing! From Andrew Lau, the director of The Storm Riders and The Duel, comes this visually arresting action thriller as Serious Crime Unit member Sam (Leon Lai) escapes into seclusion upon the assassination of his wife, Ann. Wallowing in grief, he ultimately falls into the arms of You (Asaka Seto), a Japanese girl who uncannily resembles his deceased wife. But, when Sam discovers that You is Ann's killer, he must choose whether to give her his love, or his bullets of revenge! Approximate running time: 102 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA 03984) $19.98 COP ON A MISSION DVD SUBTITLED From Tai Seng Marketing! Suspended from uniform duty, mediocre cop Mike (Daniel Ng) is subsequently hired as a bodyguard by Triad boss Tin (Eric Tsang). But, things quickly turn sour as Tin suspects that Mike is having an affair with his wife! Now in too deep with his new lifestyle, Mike executes a daring plan that will either make him the most powerful man in the underworld, or put him six-feet-under! Approximate running time: 104 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA 03324) $19.98 LA BLUE GIRL LIVE VOLUME 2 DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 3&4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (MDB KVD-0220) $29.95 NINJA DRAGON DVD From Asian Pulp Cinema! Directed by Go Nagai, creator of Devilman, Violence Jack, and more! The mysterious underground world of Japan's ninja is thrown into chaos when clan leaders are brutally assassinated! What fiendish foe has the power to kill the most dangerous men in the world? To avenge their dead leader and rescue his kidnapped daughter, three ninja must face this new adversary! Approximate running time: 70 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (CPM APC-1972) $29.99 STREET FURY BLUE DVD From Tokyopop! Buckle up, grab the wheel, and let her rip! Street Fury goes deep undercover to reveal the world of the import car scene. Includes steamy features on "Miss Hot Import Nights", sexy Veronica Becerra, and the Import Revolution models. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (DIA TPDV1412) $19.98 AUSTIN POWERS O/A AUSTIN POWERS: INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY DVD New Low Price! From Warner Home Video! In 1967, in an attempt to escape capture by Austin Powers, Dr. Evil freezes himself and is launched into space, vowing to return one day to take over the world. Now, 30 years later, Dr. Evil returns, and with the help of his nefarious multi-national corporation, Virtucon, he once again holds the world to ransom, this time with the deadly project Vulcan. Fortunately, the world still has Austin Powers! DVD (DIA DVDN4577) $19.98 O/A AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME DVD New Low Price! From Warner Home Video! The year is 1999, and Austin Powers is honeymooning with the smashing Vanessa Kensington (Elizabeth Hurley) when he receives an 'explosive' surprise that returns him to single swinging status. To make matters worse, Dr. Evil has returned to Earth from the frozen recesses of space and is hatching a new diabolical scheme to annihilate the world. It seems Dr. Evil uses a newly developed time machine to travel back to 1969, where he steals Austin Powers' mojo, rendering Austin powerless! DVD (DIA DVDN4891) $19.98 CLASSIC FILM AND TELEVISION 20 MILLION MILES TO EARTH DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! The first space flight to Venus returns to Earth carrying a specimen of Venusian life called the Ymir. When the ship crashes into the sea upon its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, the small, reptilian creature escapes, growing to an enormous size, eventually terrorizing the city of Rome. The digitally remastered disc contains both full-screen and widescreen versions, as well as theatrical trailers, "The Harryhausen Chronicles," and the "This is Dynamation" featurette. Approximate running time: 82 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA 07737) $24.95 CLASH OF THE TITANS DVD From Warner Home Video! A spectacular screen treatment based on centuries-old Greek and Nordic legends, Clash Of The Titans depicts the heroic adventures of Perseus (Harry Hamlin) as he battles magic and monsters - and even ancient gods - to rescue beautiful Andromeda (Judi Bowker) from a primeval sea horror. With a cast that includes Laurence Olivier, Burgess Meredith, Maggie Smith, Claire Bloom and Ursula Andress, accompanied by the awe-inspiring stop-motion animated FX of Ray Harryhausen, Clash of the Titans is true movie magic! Approximate running time: 118 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (DIA DVD65137) $19.98 HAMMER COLLECTION: SHATTER DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment! Stuart Whitman stars as International assassin Shatter, a contract killer now a marked man in a deadly double-cross! Now, with the help of a fierce kung fu master (Lung Ti), Shatter must take on an international drug syndicate in a final showdown of violence, vengeance and explosive mayhem! Also starring Peter Cushing in his final Hammer performance. Approximate running time: 89 minutes. MATURE AUDIENCE Release Date: July, 2002. DVD (DIA DV11855) $19.98 I LOVE LUCY SEASON 1 VOLUMES 1 & 2 DVDS From Paramount Home Video! Television's most beloved series debuts on DVD! Each volume includes 4 legendary I Love Lucy episodes complete and in the order they originally aired, with special features including the original openings, outtakes, photo galleries, radio shows, and more! Volume 1 features the lost I Love Lucy Pilot, and episodes "The Girls Want To Go To A Nightclub," "Be A Pal," and "The Diet", while Volume 2 contains "Lucy Thinks Ricky Is Trying To Murder Her," "The Quiz Show," "The Audition," and "The Seance." Approximate running time: 106 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: July, 2002. Volume 1 (DIA 878984) $14.99 Volume 2 (DIA 898994) $14.99 NAUGHTY STEWARDESSES DVD & VIDEO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 3&4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (DIA SMT-029) $19.98 VHS (DIA SMT-030) $19.98 SARNO'S INGA DVD & VIDEO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 3&4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (DIA SMT-031) $19.98 VHS (DIA SMT-032) $19.98 THEM! DVD From Warner Home Video! Atomic blast fallout spawns hideous hordes of colossal ants that threaten to escape the New Mexico desert and overrun the nation! James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, and James Arness headline this taut, tense 1954 Best Special Effects Oscar nominated monster-movie landmark, digitally remastered with newly uncovered footage from the Warner Vault! Approximate running time: 92 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (DIA DVD11191) $19.98 COMIC THEMES G-MEN FROM HELL STANDARD DVD From Frame Works! Based on the comic book created by renowned artist Michael Allred and published by Dark Horse Comics! Two federal agents, Mike Mattress (Tate Donovan) and Dean Crept (William Forsythe), are set up, murdered, and sent to Hell. They escape and come back to Earth to open a detective agency and do good deeds in order to earn their way to Heaven, with the Devil (Robert Goulet) in hot pursuit of their souls! DVD special features include: commentary by Mike Allred; Allred's short film Astroesque; comic/scene comparisons; making of featurette, and more!! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. DVD (DIA FWE1018) $19.98 O/A STAN LEE'S MUTANTS, MONSTERS & MARVELS DVD & VIDEO From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Comic book legend Stan Lee has inspired moviemakers and comic book fans for over 40 years. Now, director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma) talks in-depth with Stan about his role in creating Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and more! Approximate running time: 95 minutes. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA 09612) $24.95 VHS (DIA 09611) $19.96 FROM THE BOX OFFICE JIMMY NEUTRON: BOY GENIUS DVD From Paramount Home Video! Nominated for "Best Animated Feature" at the 2002 Academy Awards, and showcasing the voice acting talents of Patrick Stewart, Martin Short, and Debi Derryberry, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius follows the harrowing exploits of boy genius James 'Jimmy' Isaac Neutron and his friends in their quest to build an interstellar space-fleet and save the world from an alien invasion! Approximate running time: 82 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA 338264) $27.98 MONSTERS INC 2-DISC DVD From Disney! Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, including "Best Animated Feature" 2001! James "Sulley" Sullivan (John Goodman) and Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), two monstrous working stiffs employed by Monsters Inc., the utility company that generates energy from the goose bumps of children, accidentally sets loose a little "human" girl into the monster world, and chaos ensues. Special DVD features include two animated shorts, "For The Birds" and "Mike's New Car", a wild tour of Pixar Animation Studios, "Behind The Screams" featurettes, hilarious outtakes, music videos, and more! Approximate running time: 82 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA BVH23968) $29.99 RESIDENT EVIL DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! A secret experiment. A deadly virus. A fatal mistake! Based on the popular video game, Milla Jovovich (Fifth Element) and Michelle Rodriguez (The Fast & the Furious) star in this action-packed thriller as leaders of a special military unit fighting a powerful, out-of-control supercomputer and hundreds of scientists who have mutated into flesh-eating creatures after a laboratory accident. Approximate running time: 101 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA 08291) $27.96 ROLLERBALL SPECIAL EDITION DVD From MGM! Brace yourself for the head-slamming action, breakneck speed, and adrenaline-pumping excitement of Rollerball! Chris Klein, L.L. Cool J, and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos star in this high-octane thriller, battling the ruthless owner (Jean Reno) of an ultra-violent sports league, where blood, speed, and murder are all part of the game! Approximate running time: 200 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA MGM10028) $26.98 HORROR FIANCÉE OF DRACULA DVD & VHS DUBBED From From Shriek Show! From French fright auteur, Jean Rollin (Requiem for a Vampire, Grapes of Death), comes a return to the energetic and surreal gothic style of his early, groundbreaking vampire films. While looking for the earthly remains of Count Dracula, a Professor and his young assistant are thrown into a surreal parallel universe of darkness, decay, and supernatural creatures! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (MDB SSD-0214) $24.95 VHS Dubbed (MDB SS-0213) $19.95 HOUSE OF CLOCKS DVD & VIDEO From From Shriek Show! From Europe's Grandmaster of Gore, Lucio Fulci (Zombie, The Beyond), comes one of his rarely seen masterpieces, House of Clocks. A gang of ruthless thugs intent on robbery preys upon a seemingly harmless elderly couple, Vittorio and Sara. The simple plan turns into a terrifying nightmare, as Vittorio's antique clock collection mysteriously turns back time. Now the hunters become the hunted, and the old couple becomes a vengeful, malevolent force! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002.Mature DVD (MDB SSD-0216) $24.95 VHS Dubbed (MDB SS-0215) $19.95 H.P. LOVECRAFT'S DAGON DVD From Trimark! Directed by Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator), and based on a short story by H.P. Lovecraft, Dagon tells the tale of Paul Marsh (Ezra Godden), a young man who discovers a waking nightmare of unrelenting horror! When a boating accident off the coast of Spain sends Paul and his girlfriend Barbara to the decrepit fishing village of Imboca, they soon uncover Imboca's dark secret: the people of the village worship Dagon, an ancient, monstrous god of the sea, whose unholy offspring evolve into freakish, half-human creatures set loose in Imboca! Approximate running time: 98 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA ST8002D) $24.95 LUCIO FULCI COLLECTION DVDS From Anchor Bay Entertainment! Since his death in 1996, Lucio Fulci's brutal vision of horror has been re-discovered and celebrated by fans and critics worldwide. Now these controversial films remain the undying legacy of Italy's Godfather of Gore! Among the visceral horror films featured in this series of DVDs include: Volume 1 - "The Beyond" and "House By The Cemetery"; Volume 2 - "New York Ripper" and "Manhattan Baby"; Volume 3 - "City of the Living Dead" and "Don't Torture a Duckling." Release Date: July, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE Volume 1 (DIA DV12087) $39.98 Volume 2 (DIA DV12088) $39.98 Volume 3 (DIA DV12108) $39.98 SCI-FI ACTION DR WHO: ARK IN SPACE DVD From Warner Home Video! The Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) brings Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen) and a very skeptical Harry Sullivan (Ian Marter) thousands of years into the future to a space station that holds the future of humankind in suspended animation. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (DIA DVDE1162) $24.98 DR WHO: TOMB OF THE CYBERMEN DVD From Warner Home Video! Missing from the BBC archive for more than 20 years, all four episodes of this story miraculously surfaced in Hong Kong in 1992! The Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton) visits the planet Tel os with his companion Jamie (Frazer Hines) and Victoria (Deborah Watling), where they encounter a party of archaeologists who cannot be dissuaded from excavating a tomb of the extinct Cyberman race. Approximate running time: 99 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD DIA DVDE1181) $24.98 FARSCAPE SEASON 2 VOLUME 2 DVD & VIDEO From A.D. Vision! The episodes featured in this Farscape Season 2 collection include "The Way We Weren't," "Picture If You Will," "Home on the Remains," and "Dream a Little Dream." Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDFS202) $39.98 VHS (ADV FS-202) $19.98 THE LAST MAN DVD From Trimark! An apocalyptic event leaves Alan (David Arnott), a socially challenged grad student, as the last man on earth! That is, until he discovers the only other survivors are young, beautiful Sarah (Jeri Ryan), and the younger, more handsome Raphael (Dan Montgomery Jr.). Now, Alan begins to feel there should be one more casualty! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA ST8007D) $24.98 LEXX SEASON 3 VOLUME 3 DVD & TWIN PACK VIDEO From Acorn Media Home Video! This darkly humorous and sexy SCI FI Channel hit gets darker and sexier! Loaded with high-tech special effects, LEXX Series 3 continues this unique show's journey into sensual and surprising science fiction territory. Contains episodes "The Key," "Garden," and "Battle." Approximate running time: 144 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA AMP5661) $24.95 Twin Pack—VHS (DIA AMP5653) $19.95 OUTSIDE THE LAW DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! The Queen of Martial Arts, Cynthia Rothrock, stars as Secret Agent Julie Crosgrove, walking into her most dangerous mission yet! On the run from the feds and seeking justice for a lost friend, her legal instincts kick into gear! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA 07064) $24.95 STAR TREK: TNG COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON DVD GIFT SET From Paramount Home Video! The entire fourth season of Star Trek: The Next Generation is collected on 7 DVDs! That's over 20-hours of Star Trek excitement! Additionally, exclusive never-before-seen featurettes exploring various aspects of Season Four, from extensive production staff and cast interviews, to details on props, sets, and a historical analysis of the series are included: "Mission Overview: Year Four," "Selected Crew Analysis: Year Four," "Departmental Briefing: Year Four Production," and "Departmental Briefing: Year Four Memorable Missions." Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT: 3&4) DVD (DIA 081334) $139.99 TEENAGE CAVEMAN DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! A cave-dwelling teen and his friends are banished to the dangerous, forbidden world beyond their home where they discover earthly delights and horrible creatures in a prehistoric future! Andrew Keegan ("O") and Tara Subkoff (The Cell) star in Cinemax's latest installment in the Creature Features horror anthology series, boasting monster effects by 4-time Academy Award winner Stan Winston! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA 07366) $24.95 V: THE FINAL BATTLE DVD 2-DISC SET From Warner Home Video! The spellbinding mini-series sequel invades earth in a dynamic 2-disc set! Lizard-like aliens arrive on earth on the pretext of aiding inter- galactic peace. But what these creatures are really after is human flesh for their personal consumption. With superior technology, the aliens conquer the planet, but the human spirit refuses to surrender, and rebel forces spring up all over the planet -- united by a universal symbol of freedom: V for Victory! Starring Marc Singer, Faye Grant, Michael Ironside, and Robert Englund. Approximate running time: 267 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA DVD14146) $24.95 AUDIO GTO ORIGINAL ANIME SOUNDTRACK CD From Tokyopop! This soundtrack features 19 tracks of remastered music from the popular GTO anime series, as well as liner notes including an interview with composer Yusuke Honma, complemented with imagery by GTO manga artist Tohru Fujisawa. Approximate running time: 45 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. CD (DIA TPCD0216) $14.99 O/A SPIDER-MAN MOVIE SOUNDTRACK CD From Sony Music! Showcasing 19 tracks of music inspired by the exciting feature length motion picture, the Spider-Man Soundtrack features the hit singles "Hero" by Chad Kroeger and "What We're All About" by Sum 41, plus original scores and themes written and performed by Danny Elfman and Aerosmith. Approximate running time: 45 minutes. NOTE: Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. (CAUT: 3&4) CD (DIA CK86402) $19.98