PREVIEWS VOL. XII #7 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE HALLOWEEN ASHCAN 2002 Archie & Friends and The Shield Give trick-or-treaters something new and original this year: Comics! Archie and the gang celebrate Halloween in style, and legendary patriotic hero, The Shield, makes the scene and saves the day (as usual)! This 16-page, full-color mini-comic is available in bundles of 25, and will ship several weeks before Halloween. Perfect for buying in bulk so that you can hand it out when someone (or something) comes knocking at your door...! Bundle (25) $3.00 PREVIEWS #9 (SEPTEMBER 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 November 2002 through January 2003! 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ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS STAR WARS: EMPIRE #1 by SCOTT ALLIE, RYAN BENJAMIN, and CURTIS ARNOLD; cover by BRIAN HORTON Beginning a new ongoing series set during the era when Emperor Palpatine held the galaxy in his iron grip! Even as Rebel forces make their first tentative attacks against the Empire, a plot is brewing within the ranks of those the Emperor and Darth Vader count as loyal to their cause. A small cabal of disaffected Imperial officers have targeted their masters for death, with the goal of taking over the Empire themselves. But in the midst of a conspiracy that includes hired assassins and a private army, there are those who have no intention of sharing power with their co-conspirators… On sale September 4 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #46 by JOHN OSTRANDER, TBA; cover by STEVE FIRCHOW An important Senate vote is immanent, and a Senator from a small system is suddenly in possession of two things he never expected to have: the power of a "swing" vote, and a death threat! At the insistence of the Supreme Chancellor, Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan Anakin Skywalker are ordered to help protect the Senator — along with the Senator's regular team of Senate Guards. Ordinarily, four stalwart protectors would be more than enough to ensure the Senator's safety, but as the Jedi and the Guards discover, this situation is far from ordinary… Star Wars: Republic, and its sister title Star Wars: Empire, are now the flagships for Star Wars continuity comics! On sale September 18 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 GRENDEL: RED, WHITE, & BLACK #1 (OF 4) created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by JILL THOMPSON, TOM FOWLER, JIM MAHFOOD, ANDY KUHN, & STAN SAKAI The Devil has risen again. Drawing from a deep well of creative talent, Grendel creator and writer Matt Wagner has assembled a breathtaking ensemble of artists to illustrate another round of stories about that most deadly of assassins — Hunter Rose. From corpulent politicians to opportunistic street thugs, no one is safe from the Devil's watchful eye or his deadly blades. This time out Wagner and company present the many faces of Grendel, showing his first contact with the powerful Ciccone family and painting a compelling portrait of the Devil's sweetly sinister influence over a child's imagination. Collecting five tales drawn by some of comics' most gifted storytellers, this issue launches a miniseries that's sure to please both long-time Grendel readers and newcomers alike. MATURE READERS On sale September 11 b&w&red, 48pg . . . $4.99 MAVERICK FLOOD!:A NOVEL IN PICTURES created, written, & illustrated by ERIC DROOKER Dark Horse Comics is proud to be reprinting this American Book Award winner, Flood!, a powerful graphic novel by the socially and politically conscious illustrator Eric Drooker, frequent cover artist for the New Yorker and contributor to World War III Illustrated. Flood! is a modern novel written in the ancient language of pictures, and its expressionist graphics hold a film noir edge. Long out of print and now at its tenth anniversary, Flood! conveys all the joys and sadness that intermingle in our large cities … and gives us a look at a possible future. This edition features a new introduction by historian and poet Luc Sante, a new cover by Drooker, and a complete redesign. This reprint of Flood! will coincide with the release of Drooker's follow-up graphic novel, Blood Song: A Silent Ballad, from Harcourt Brace. On sale October 2 SC, 160pg, b&w . . . $14.95 BILLI 99 TPB created by SARAH BYAM & TIM SALE written by SARAH BYAM; illustrated by TIM SALE World War III hit, and nobody noticed. Lost amidst the crooked politicians and corrupt corporate practices of the late 20th century, the American Dream became polluted and drowned out, replaced instead with an ever-growing chasm between the "haves" and "have-nots." No one is more aware of this than Billi Chadam. Daughter of honest industrialist Ray Chadam and heiress to the multi-billion dollar Chadam International empire, Billi finds herself in a whirlpool of murder and corporate espionage, framed for her father's death, and on the run from those who are supposed to be her allies. But Billi has a secret, one she shared with her father before he was taken from her. By night Billi dons the mask of the Sword of Toleado, a blade- wielding vigilante bringing hope to the oppressed and striking fear in the oppressors. There's more to saving her city than sword-waving heroics can accomplish, though, and before the tensions between her company's employees and the city's on- the-take police force reach a boiling point, Billi must set the balance right, no matter what the cost. • Collecting the acclaimed and out-of-print miniseries by writer Sarah Byam and Tim Sale, Eisner Award-winning artist of Batman: The Long Halloween and Daredevil: Yellow. On sale October 9 SC, 200pg, b&w . . . $14.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE, & RED TP created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by TIM SALE, JOHN PAUL LEON, DUNCAN FEGREDO, PAUL CHADWICK, DAVID MACK, JASON PEARSON, CHRIS SPROUSE, and more! When dealing with the Devil, the least he'll take is your soul! Acclaimed Grendel creator Matt Wagner crafts a series of tales that spotlights those the Devil has influenced and intimidated, a grim grimoire of punishment and revenge illustrated in stark black, white, and blood-red that brings together a virtual who's who of talented artists, including John Paul Leon (Earth X), Tim Sale (Spiderman: Blue), Duncan Fegredo (Jay & Silent Bob), C. Scott Morse (Ancient Joe), Bernie Mireault (Dr. Robot), Paul Chadwick (Concrete), Tim Bradstreet (Maximum Black), David Mack (Kabuki), Guy Davis (Sandman Mystery Theatre), Teddy Kristiansen (House of Secrets), Jason Pearson (Body Bags), Woodrow Phoenix (Sugar Buzz), Troy Nixey (Trout), and Chris Sprouse (Tom Strong), and more! This trade edition also collects the very first black-white-and-red Grendel story, the long out-of-print "Devil's Vagary," written by Wagner and illustrated by Dean Motter (Mister X), and features a full-color painted cover by Matt Wagner, with a matte and spot gloss finish. MATURE READERS b&w&red, 200pg (STAR11757) . . . $18.95 AMERICAN SPLENDOR: UNSUNG HERO #2 (OF 3) created & written by HARVEY PEKAR illustrated by DAVID COLLIER Harvey Pekar continues his character study of Vietnam veteran Robert McNeill. Far more than a typical war story, Pekar and McNeill journey through the nuances of the experience, dissecting what it meant for Robert to be a black man in an already racially charged environment, and his interactions with the influences — both friendly and unfriendly — that surrounded him. Once again, Harvey Pekar masterfully illuminates a subtle aspect of the human condition that few others are willing or able to tackle. On sale September 11 b&w, 24pg . . . $3.99 ANOTHER CHANCE TO GET IT RIGHT 3RD ED TP by ANDREW VACHSS When Another Chance to Get it Right debuted in 1993 on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dark Horse was deluged with phone calls as people tried to find the book. Now, eight years later, Dark Horse is offering the acclaimed book in an updated version that features the original 13 short stories, poetry, and allegory, is a celebration of the potential of parenting. The beautiful illustrations add a dimension to the book that is rarely seen in the parenting genre, making it as much inspirational as it is instructional. The updated edition is 30% larger than the previous editions, with 20 never-before-seen pages of prose and illustrations wrapped in a new cover by Geof Darrow, conceptual designer for the motion pictures The Matrix I, II, and III. On sale September SC, 88pg, b&w, 7 1/2 x 10 1/4 . . . $11.95 HARD LOOKS 3RD ED. TP by ANDREW VACHSS Andrew Vachss' writing has been described as "red-hot and serious as a punctured lung" (Playboy), "hypnotically violent...made up of equal part broken concrete block and razor wire" (Chicago Sun-Times), and "short and choppy, like the ticking of a time bomb" (Seattle Post-Intelligencer). In this graphic novel, dozens of comics writers and artists bring to life 20 of Vachss' trademark life-at-ground-zero stories. This new edition of Hard Looks contains all of the stories from the first Dark Horse edition as well as Half Breed, a never-before-published prose story by Vachss, the opening round in a new series, with illustrations by Geof Darrow, conceptual designer for the motion pictures The Matrix I, II, and III; Darrow also provides a new cover illustration. On sale October SC, 250pg, b&w, 6 x 9 . . . $19.95 FORT: PROPHET OF THE UNEXPLAINED #4 (OF 4) by PETER M. LENKOV and FRAZER IRVING; cover by FRAZER IRVING Charles Fort and his alien companion Yhir come face to face with a brutal otherworldly killer determined to stop it's bloody reign of terror. But will Fort be able to stop the "Lurking Horror" from continuing on it's deadly rampage and save the city of New York — and possibly the WORLD? Find out in the thrilling conclusion to Fort: Prophet of the Unexplained! On sale September 11 b&w, 24pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 KISS #3 by JOE CASEY and MEL RUBI; cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU The Catman's bestial rampage ends just in time for Kiss to confront a foe from their old days as the world's greatest superheroes. Joe Casey (writer of X-Men, Superman, and WildC.A.T.S.) and Mel Rubi (penciller for Dark Horse's hit Angel series) give you a superhero book to top them all, with the most outrageous rock icons of all time. Cover by High Roads and X- Men artist Leinil Francis Yu! On sale September 25 FC, 32pg (Francis Yu cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 GO GIRL! TP by TRINA ROBBINS and ANNE TIMMONS Back in the day, Janet Goldman was an honest-to-goodness flying superhero, the far out Go-Go Girl. But Go-Go Girl eventually hung up her costume — well, put it away in a dresser drawer — and now her teenage daughter, Lindsay, has inherited Mom's flying powers, donned her old costume, and become the teenage superheroine sensation Go Girl! Now she's fighting crime and righting wrongs...with an occasional leg up from the now semi-retired Go-Go Girl. Pouring the classic charm of comics of the past through a subtle modernist filter, series creator/writer Trina Robbins and artist Anne Timmons have crafted an all-ages delight, garnering critical praise and a coveted Lulu Award. The GoGirl! collection includes pinups by Barb Rausch, Steve Leiber, Lea Hernandez, Sergio Aragonés, and others and bonus features, including material never before seen in the GoGirl! series. On sale October 16 SC, 136pg, b&w, 6 x 9 . . . $15.95 SUPERMAN/ALIENS II — GODWAR #3 (OF 3) by CHUCK DIXON, JON BOGDANOVE, KEVIN NOWLAN, and DAVE STEWART; cover by JON BOGDANOVE and KEVIN NOWLAN Like all true heroes, Superman tries to protect life — all life — even in the pitch of battle. But Superman has rarely seen a scourge like the Aliens. While a few of these creatures may not be a match for one with Superman's near limitless powers, a few hundred of them unleashed like rats in the otherwordly utopia of New Genesis DOES pose a considerable problem. What's worse, these aren't just any Aliens, but the scions of Darkseid's Parademons, used as willing hosts for their master's devious machinations. But even THIS is not the ultimate horror. Darkseid has his sights set on a certain brooding inhabitant of New Genesis...and has saved the most insidious role for him! On sale September 4 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) . . . $2.99 CAIN TP by RICARDO BARREIRO and EDUARDO RISSO Tossed into the gutter and left for dead at birth, Cain was never supposed to make it, his existence seen only as an obstacle for the insidious inheritance scheme concocted by his ruthless mother. But Cain survived, if you can call the cards dealt him living, subjecting him to a hand-to-mouth existence on the streets, in reform school, in mental hospitals. But even with the deck stacked against him, lady luck leads Cain toward the truth of his legacy, the claim to his birthright...and the targets for his retribution. A gutwrenching dystopian tragedy, Cain features the acclaimed, hard-edged graphics of Eisner Award winner Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets, Video Noire) and the taut scripting of Ricardo Barreiro (oftime collaborator with Juan Gimenez). Cain is another landmark Venture graphic album, featuring the top creators of graphic fiction from around the globe, available in limited quantities and for the first time in an English-language edition. FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 30 SC, 96pg, b&w, 6 3/4 x 9 3/8 . . . $9.95 THE FOUR KILLERS VOL 1: THE BARRETT BROTHERS HC by CLAUDIO NIZZI and JOE KUBERT Tex Willer, known as Night Eagle amongst the Navajo, is a Texas Ranger and a forthright defender of the downtrodden and oppressed. His job is a hard as the Texas plains: to uphold the law where there is no law, in the vast, violent territories of the Old West. In The Four Killers, Tex takes the trail of a quartet of ruthless outlaws who have taken the lives of a family close to Tex, a family to whom the Ranger can now provide only retribution. Created by Claudio Nizzi, more than half a billion Tex graphic albums have been sold worldwide, illustrated by a who's who of top artists. And now, American comics icon Joe Kubert takes up the reins as illustrator, providing his signature grace, grit, and power to this legendary graphic-fiction series. The Four Killers is another essential Venture graphic album, featuring the finest comics the world has to offer, available in limited quantities and for the first time in an English-language edition. FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 23 HC, 48pg, FC, 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #49: HELLMOUTH TO MOUTH PART 3 (OF 4) by SCOTT LOBDELL and CLIFF RICHARDS cover by BRIAN HORTON and PAUL LEE Continuing her journey through Hell, Buffy finally runs into the cavalry — in the form of Angel, Faith, and Oz. Now it's up to this tensely reunited team to save the hordes of Hell, and return Sunnydale to the real world. Writer Scott Lobdell (X-Men, High Roads) is really heating things up in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Don't miss the wide-screen, big budget Buffy spectacular that you couldn't fit on your TV screen! On sale September 25 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Horton/Lee cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DEATH OF BUFFY TP by FABIAN NICIEZA, TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, and CLIFF RICHARDS Buffy is dead. Her friends are trying to get on with their lives. Between them, there is enough anger, frustration, loss, guilt, and tragedy to resurrect an ancient demon. Things aren't looking too good for Willow, Xander, and the gang. A lovelorn demon has been set free into our dimension, and its food is the grief of Buffy's nearest and dearest. If that's not bad enough, a horde of demonic reptilian sorcerers plan to resurrect their fallen comrade and paint the town blood red. Can Buffy's friends face the threat without a Slayer to defend them? Willow finds that she can learn a great deal from these reptilian mystics. And if there's going to be one resurrection, why can't there be TWO? On sale October 16 SC, 120pg, FC . . . $15.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: WILLOW AND TARA — WILDERNESS #2 (OF 2) by AMBER BENSON, CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, and AJIT JOTHIKAUMAR; cover by AJIT JOTHIKAUMAR Don't go into the woods. An evil lurks in the shadows of the forest; it whispers through the trees, hides behind rocks and under dead leaves. Any creature, great or small, with tooth or horn or claw can kill, and will, when Greenjack comes to call. Willow, Tara, and Dawn stumble upon a patch of cursed earth and into an enchanted forest. Can they make it out before Greenjack catches them? o Amber Benson, the actress who portrays "Tara" on television's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, teams up with novelist Christopher Golden to bring you the latest adventures of the winsome witches, Willow and Tara! On sale September 11 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) (Jothikaumar cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 CANNON GOD EXAXXION #9: STAGE TWO PART 1 by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Cannon God Exaxxion is back! And now it's stacked from front to back! We've decided to start printing Kenichi Sonoda's fantastic series in double issues so you'll get more fighting action, more cute girls, and more shocking drama in every issue. It's 48 pages of bullet shells larger than tanks, tension thick as a brick, a sexy android girl who turns into a rocket-bike, and even a spicy pin-up! Hoichi was a normal Japanese teen-age boy until the day Aliens decided to take over the Earth. Now he's the only hope to save the planet. Fortunately he's got the help of his mad scientist grandpa, a team of sexy android ladies, and a giant robot armed to the teeth with the biggest cannon shells ever! But don't imagine that Kenichi Sonoda would let it be an easy fight, nor that all you'd get is cardboard characters and typical situations. Cannon God Exaxxion is full of colorful characters, harsh drama, and conflict only a teenager can create. It's a comic book that wraps super-hero tension, teen drama, giant robot action, brutal war, and silly sexiness all in one. It's Cannon God Exaxxion. MATURE READERS On sale September 16 b&w, 48pg . . . $3.99 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 8 TP by OSAMU TEZUKA Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy has for fifty years represented the best in all-ages graphic fiction and is regarded universally as the launching pad for the worldwide manga and anime explosion. Filled with humor, action, drama, and humanity — not to mention robots! — Astro Boy will remind you why comics first grabbed your heart and imagination. In this volume, Astro remains stranded in the 20th century, but he's certainly not laying about! Astro must save the Earth from a voracious Martian fungus — and save the intelligent organism from the hydrogen bomb — all the while having to begin the fight for robot's rights and to keep robots from fighting each other! o The classic and endearing adventures of Astro Boy will soon be captured on the big screen in a feature film by Sony Pictures! In early 2001, the animated adaptation of Mr. Tezuka's Metropolis hit movie theaters nation-wide, earning rave reviews and introducing mass film-going audiences to the exhiliarating appeal of this legendary creator's work. On sale October 30 SC, 200pg, 4 1/2 x 7, b&w . . . $9.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #72: BEASTS PART 7 (OF 7) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS From the dark recesses of her memory comes the story of Hyakurin, full of tragedy, blood, and mystery. Learn how Hyakurin came to be the killer she is today. Reel with the knowledge of why she killed her husband. And gasp as you find out. . .who she works for…Maybe! But what's important is that she's been rescued from the torturous grasp of those Ittö-ryu outlaws. Now she's resting with Giichi by her side and wandering through the past, darkly. It's another issue of mysteries revealed and brutalities uncovered. Strong characters, slowly revealing their true nature, and a setting that takes its time showing you the gritty back alleys. More of what you've come to expect from award-winning, long running series, Blade of the Immortal. FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 11 b&w, 32pg (7 of 7) . . . $2.99 OH MY GODDESS! XII #2: LEARNING TO LOVE PART 3 (OF 3) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Sometimes being a girl is the pits. And that works for robot girls as "well." Get it? "Well"? Well, if you don't, you will when you read the last chapter of Learning To Love, in which the oddly expressive yet expressionless robot, Banpei, continues his courtship of the "welcome" girl, recently rebuilt into a robot by Skuld. She's the newest member of the Oh My Goddess! family, and boy is she a tough one. In order for Banpei to even be friends, he's gonna have to help her ascend from the depths of her own self-doubt, rock by rock. It's 40 pages of fun filled mechanical mania! On sale September 4 b&w, 40pg (3 of 3) …$3.50 OH MY GODDESS!: FINAL EXAM TP by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA This final "remastered" volume restores the "lost" Oh My Goddess! stories, presenting the full early storylines of student Keiichi Morisato's life with Belldandy, an honest-to-goodness, full-on goddess. That wish-come-true was looking pretty good there for awhile with the sweet and beautiful Belldandy – until her sexy sister Urd crashed the party with the intent of helping move her sister's Earthbound love life into the fast lane. But goddesses or no goddesses, Keiichi's daily life goes on, however the mundane motions of daily life tend to take unpredictable twists when supernatural siblings are in the mix! Note: includes material from the previously published 1-555-Goddess. On sale October 2 SC, 152pg, b&w . . . $13.95 SHADOW STAR: SHADOWS OF THE PAST TP By MOHIRO KITOH Shiina Tamai is an awkward, self-conscious teenager, struggling with school and self-esteem. But her daily travails become of secondary importance when she encounters and bonds with an extraterrestrial shape-shifting creature, one of a menagerie of spaceborn entities now on Earth, including terrifying Shadow Dragons, flying beasts of vast and lethal powers. And a new creature has emerged, an etheral flying "angel," but one whose wide, sparkling eyes and graceful wings mask even greater dangers — which become painfully apparent to any who encounter her! On sale October 9 SC, 144pg, b&w . . . $13.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 26: BATTLE IN THE DARK TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by MATT WAGNER One could believe the old adage about the grass being greener on the other side. But, if you're referring to the "other side" of the Sanzu, the river between life and death, chances are it will be white, the color of a samurai's death robes. And a lot of that "grass" was probably dispatched by the hand of Itto Ogami. The Yagyu "grass," spies planted for years in local citizenry, has been on the move, gathering in Edo for a final battle. The ronin Itto Ogami has walked a path of demons with Daigoro at his side, on a quest of vengeance and death that has shaken the very foundations of the samurai caste and the shögunate. No one has been able to stop him, not even the crafty, Abeno Kaii and it looks like he's about see his final day, but he won't go out without a battle of wits! Only three more volumes until the long-awaited conclusion of Lone Wolf and Cub. And when it's over, you'll only want to read it again. FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 30 SC, 312 pg, b&w, 4" x 6" …$9.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #25 by MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & TOSHIYA TAKEDA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Shirow is back!! The long awaited return of Masamune Shirow, creator of Ghost in the Shell, Intron Depot, and Dominion is back with more material from another fan-favorite title, Appleseed, featured exclusively in Super Manga Blast! Yes, Deunan and Briareos are back again when we print the never-before-published-in-America Appleseed Hypernote. For the next year we'll be printing not only more of the same funny, sexy, action-packed Appleseed stories you've enjoyed in the past, but also sketches and specs of the many landmates, robotic weapons, and cityscapes from the series. Also in this issue, Haruo continues her counseling of star pitcher Koji Uryu in Club 9, Shiina runs to the rescue of the captured Akira in Shadow Star, M-Zak continues her nasty battle with the enigmatic aliens in Seraphic Feather, and there's more family hi-jinks in store for the lovable cats in What's Micheal? It just keeps getting better in Super Manga Blast!, and we have no intention of letting up. • New material from Ghost In The Shell creator, Masamune Shirow! • Everything great about manga in one, 128 page comic. FOR MATURE READERS On sale September 25 b&w, 128pg . . . $5.99 STAR WARS: INFINITIES — THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK #3 (OF 4) by DAVID LAND, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA, DAN JACKSON; cover by CHRIS BACHALO Han Solo is as skilled, clever, and resourceful as they come, but this time even HE may have bitten off more than he can chew. With Jabba the Hutt's bounty on his head, there doesn't seem to be a place in the known galaxies where he can hide for long. But, Han Solo is smart. That's why he comes clean and plans to pay Jabba back what's owed from a botched smuggler's run. Enter a shrewd Devronian with a taste for money that decides Solo's a prize that's too good to pass up. And since this mercenary is working for Jabba directly, it doesn't bode well for Solo and Chewie. What fate will await them in the dark, odorous prison-depths of Jabba's palace? And what infamous, uninvited guest will drop by and completely alter the chase for the last living Skywalker? 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 ever to pick up a lightsaber. This series features incredible covers by Chris Bachalo (Steampunk). Don't miss the most startling take on The Empire Strikes Back you'll ever see! On sale September 11 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS TALES #13 Featuring FABIAN NICIEZA, JASON HALL, TIMOTHY II, JIM KRUEGER, HADEN BLACKMAN, BOB HARRIS, JEROME OPENA, LUCAS MARANGON, SANFORD GREENE and others! cover by TIM BRADSTREET He's bald. He's bad. His lightsaber is purple. He's MACE WINDU! Make sure not to miss out on this stunning tribute to the badest Jedi Council member to ever have his midiclorians counted! Featuring "The Secret of Tet-Ami" by Fabian Nicieza and Timothy II, "Children of the Force" by Jason Hall and Lucas Marangon, "The Sith in Shadow" by Bob Harris and Jerome Opena, and MUCH MORE! Featuring a cover by Tim Bradstreet! On sale September 4 FC, 64pg (Bradstreet cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 DESTINATION MARS VHS/DVD This ambitious production captures the essence of 1950's sci-fi classic films: it comes complete with Martian Women, Flying Saucers and a 50's typical Doomsday Weapon story line. It has the look and feel of an actual 1950's movie, and is being billed as a "lost-film" that has been recently recovered and restored. Once the production was complete, the movie underwent a film- look process, which gave the video an aged film appearance. "I have been shooting digital documentaries for over four years" says producer Christopher Patton, "This picture looks amazing…the average person won't know that it was shot on digital video, or for that matter, that it isn't an actual film from the 1950's!" On sale September 25 VHS . . . $19.99 DVD . . . $24.99 FELIX THE CAT ORNAMENT We've worked closely with Yoe! Studio to create this adorable, hanging Felix the Cat ornament. Portrayed in one of his trademark poses, the sculpture really captures the spirit of Felix and proves once again why he is one of the most enduring of all pop-culture icons. The ornament is approximately 4" tall. The ornament is also freestanding and eye and string can be removed for display. Packaged in a full-color box. On sale November 20 full color ornament . . . $19.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL STICKER COLLECTION Pay homage to Hiroaki Samura's graphic masterpiece Blade of the Immortal with these stickers. Each full color, vinyl sticker portrays a piece of the beauty, art, and power of this gripping story. Each sticker is UV coated to ensure the image will never fade. On sale October 17 Blade of the Immortal Sticker #1 (Manji Jumping) . . . $1.99 Blade of the Immortal Sticker #2 (Manji and Rin) . . . $1.99 Blade of the Immortal Sticker #3 (Manji with Moon) . . . $1.99 Blade of the Immortal Sticker #4 (Superdeformed) . . . $1.99 DHORSE DELUXE LONE WOLF & CUB T-SHIRTS As the saga of Lone Wolf & Cub lengthens and their story unfolds, the shirts that you wear begin to grow old. Two new shirts appear and are a sight to behold, with colors and graphics so strong and so bold. To pass up this purchase would be foolish indeed, for these are the shirts that you truly do need. Celebrate the epic samurai journey of Lone Wolf & Cub with one of these 100% cotton t-shirts. FULL MOON/PLAIN TEE/BLACK M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 OGAMI & DIAGORO WALKING/PLAIN TEE/BLACK M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 POPEYE PVC SET Popeye the Sailor Man and all the folks from Thimble Theatre are here! Perfectly captured in 4" of pure plastic, these seven figures are a set to display with pride. Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto, Wimpy, Swee' Pea, Jeep, and Pappy are all pre-painted and come packaged in a custom color window box. Eat your spinach! On sale November 27 7 piece Popeye PVC Set . . . $39.99 SHIROW INTRON DEPOT COASTER SET American Anime fans, rejoice! Masamune Shirow's (Intron Depot, Ghost In The Shell) beautiful cyber-women are now available in this set of four full-color, thick and sturdy coasters. Each is 4" square, about 1/8" thick cork with very nice laminated tops, and the set comes packaged in a full-color box. On sale November 27 4" square, 1/8" thick, full color coasters . . . $12.99 ALSO AVAILABLE MASAMUNE SHIROW'S MORNING STAR STATUE 12" tall, fully-painted and packaged in an illustrated box (STAR10489) . . . $150.00 MASAMUNE SHIROW'S REQUIEM STATUE: 22" tall on base w/wings and hand-painted (STAR11825) . . . $150.00 MASAMUNE SHIROW 2002 CALENDAR FC, 19 3/4" x 8 1/4" unfolded . . . $24.99 INTRON DEPOT LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11684) . . . $19.95 ************************ THE SIMPSONS: BLINKY THE FISH SQUISHY TOY It's Mutastic!!! At long last, Springfield's unofficial mascot, Blinky the mutant radioactive fish, has been given his due. Dark Horse serves him up in all his three-eyed glory, with a super squishy body, sparkle-infested goo interior, and a light-up plutonium rod floating in his highly radioactive gut. Ewww. On sale September 18 Blinky The Fish Squishy Toy . . . $9.99 OTHER SIMPSONS AND FUTURAMA TOYS ALSO AVAILABLE! FUTURAMA HORRIBLE GELATINOUS BLOB SQUISHY TOY Squishy Toy, packaged in window box (STAR15436) . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA: BENDER BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card (STAR12762) . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA BENDER MASK Gray full size plastic mask w/elastic string (STAR14391) . . . $5.99 FUTURAMA: KIF KROKER BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card (STAR14040) . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA: LEELA BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card (STAR14000) . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA PAPER DOLL BOOK Futurama Paper Doll Book (STAR14944) . . . $5.99 ********************* COMPLETELY STAR WARS RELISTS CLASSIC STAR WARS: IN DEADLY PURSUIT TP (BOOK ONE) by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson SC, 196pg, FC (STAR00802) . . . $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE REBEL STORM TP (BOOK TWO) by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson SC, 208pg, FC (STAR01135) . . . $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: ESCAPE TO HOTH TP (BOOK THREE) by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson SC, 208pg, FC (STAR01536) . . . $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE EARLY ADVENTURES TP by Russ Manning and Archie Goodwin; cover by Al Williamson SC, 240pg, b&w (STAR06287) . . . $19.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: HAN SOLO AT STARS' END TP by Archie Goodwin and Alfredo Alcala SC, 80pg, FC (STAR06994) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE — MANGA #1-4 by Hisao Tamaki issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08067) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08243) . . . $9.95 issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08500) . . . $9.95 issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08610) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE — THE SPECIAL EDITION TP by Bruce Jones, Eduardo Barreto, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06001) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT — DEATH, LIES, & TREACHERY TP by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy SC, 144pg, FC (STAR07444) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT — ENEMY OF THE EMPIRE TP by John Wagner, Ian Gibson, John Nadeau, Jim Amash, and Carlos Ezquerra SC, 112pg, FC (STAR10240) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: THE BOUNTY HUNTERS TP by Timothy Truman, Mark Schultz, Randy Stradley, Andy Mangels, John Nadeau, Mel Rubi, and Javier Saltares SC, 112pg, FC (STAR11865) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA TP featuring Darko Macan, Brent Anderson, Igor Kordey, Jan Duursema, Dave Gibbons, Dusty Abell, John Nadeau, Martin Egeland, Kilian Plunkett, and Rafael Kayanan; cover by Sean Phillips SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12583) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE TP by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and P. Craig Russell SC, 160pg, FC (STAR08611) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE II — COUNCIL OF BLOOD TP by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and Randy Emberlin SC, 160pg, FC (STAR10309) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE TP by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 184pg, FC (STAR00496) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE II TP by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 168pg, FC (STAR01200) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCE RISING TP by Mike Baron, Terry Dodson, and Kevin Nowlan SC, 160pg, FC (STAR07452) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCES — JEDI KNIGHT GSA by William C. Dietz and Dave Dorman SC, 128pg, FC (STAR10241) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCES — REBEL AGENT GSA by William C. Dietz and Ezra Tucker SC, 128pg, FC (STAR09292) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCES — SOLDIER FOR THE EMPIRE GSA by William C. Dietz and Dean Williams SC, 128pg, FC (STAR08867) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL TP by Ron Marz, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyar; SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13379) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS — THE KALARBA ADVENTURES TP by Dan Thorsland, Ryder Windham, Bill Hughes, Ian Gibson, and Andy Mushynsky SC, 200pg, FC (STAR01093) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS — REBELLION TP by Ryder Windham and Ian Gibson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06002) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: EMISSARIES TO MALASTARE TP by Tim Truman, Tom Lyle, Robert Jones, Jan Duursema, Walden Wong, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 132pg, FC . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE'S END TP by Tom Veitch and Jim Baikie SC, 56pg, FC (STAR06910) . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK — MANGA #1-4 by Toshiki Kudo issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08808) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09293) . . . $9.95 issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09294) . . . $9.95 issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09295) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK — THE SPECIAL EDITION TP by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06000) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE GRAPHIC NOVEL by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR09296) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ADVENTURES TP by various SC, 112pg, FC (STAR10790) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE — MANGA #1-2 by Kia Asamiya issue #1, SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR10590) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR10716) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE TP by Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, and Fred Blanchard SC, 160pg, FC (STAR02334) . . . $19.95 STAR WARS: INFINITIES — A NEW HOPE TP by Chris Warner, Drew Johnson, Ray Snyder, Al Rio, and Neil Nelson SC, 96pg, FC (STAR15263) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: JABBA THE HUTT — THE ART OF THE DEAL TP by Jim Woodring, Art Wetherell, and Monty Sheldon SC, 104pg, FC (STAR07860) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: JANGO FETT TP by Ron Marz and Tom Fowler SC, 64pg, FC . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY — LEVIATHAN TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and Mark Heike; cover by David Michael Beck SC, 96pg, FC (STAR11520) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL — ACTS OF WAR TP by Randy Stradley, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Dalla Vecchia SC, 96pg, FC (STAR14022) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: THE LAST COMMAND TP by Mike Baron, Edvin Biukovic, and Eric Shanower SC, 144pg, FC (STAR09586) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: MARA JADE — BY THE EMPEROR'S HAND by Timothy Zahn, Michael A. Stackpole, and Carlos Ezquerra SC, 144pg, FC (STAR10242) . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: OUTLANDER TP by Timothy Truman, Tom Raney, Rick Leonardi, and Al Rio SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13188) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: PRELUDE TO REBELLION TP by Jan Strnad, Anthony Winn, John Nadeau, Robert Jones, and Jordi Ensign SC, 144pg, FC (STAR11181) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI — MANGA #1-4 by Shin-ichi Hiromoto issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09865) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09908) . . . $9.95 issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR10078) . . . $9.95 issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR10243) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI — THE SPECIAL EDITION TP by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06007) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE TP by John Wagner, Kilian Plunkett, P. Craig Russell, and various SC, 160pg, FC (STAR06262) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE — EVOLUTION TP by Steve Perry, Ron Randall, and Tom Simmons SC, 120pg, FC (STAR10788) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: SPLINTER OF THE MIND'S EYE TP by Terry Austin and Chris Sprouse SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06008) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES VOL. 1 featuring Ron Marz, Claudio Castellini, Tim Zahn, Peter David, Kilian Plunkett, John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Rick Leonardi, Dave Cooper, and others SC, 224pg, FC (STAR15089) . . . $19.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC TP by Tom Veitch and various SC, 136pg, FC (STAR00803) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — DARK LORDS OF THE SITH TP by Tom Veitch, Kevin J. Anderson, and various SC, 160pg, FC (STAR01533) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE FALL OF THE SITH EMPIRE TP by Tom Veitch, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 136pg, FC (STAR07846) . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE FREEDON NADD UPRISING TP by Tom Veitch, Tony Akins, and Denis Rodier SC, 56pg, FC (STAR09176) . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE SITH TP by Tom Veitch, Chris Gossett, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 144pg, FC (STAR06792) . . . $16.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — REDEMPTION TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Chris Gossett, and Andrew Pepoy SC, 112pg, FC (STAR13830) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE SITH WAR TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 152pg, FC (STAR01917) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: TWILIGHT TP by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyar; cover by Andrew Robinson SC, 96pg, FC (STAR14964) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: UNDERWORLD — THE YAVIN VASSILIKA TP by Mike Kennedy and Carlos Meglia; cover by Carlos Meglia SC, 120pg, FC . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: VADER'S QUEST TP by Darko Macan, Dave Gibbons, and Angus McKie SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10502) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — BATTLEGROUND TATOOINE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07594) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — BLOOD AND HONOR TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Crespo, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09890) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — IN THE EMPIRE'S SERVICE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09297) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—MASQUERADE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Drew Johnson, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin; cover by Terese Nielsen SC, 96pg, FC (STAR11521) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — THE PHANTOM AFFAIR TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Darko Macan, Edvin Biukovic, and various SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07194) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — THE WARRIOR PRINCESS TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Scott Tolson, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC (STAR08514) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: ZAM WESELL TP by Ron Marz and Ted Naifeh SC, 64pg, FC (STAR15420) . . . $5.95 ********************** DC COMICS Based on the hit TV show! SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC Before he donned a red cape, before he became a mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet in Metropolis, the man who would become Superman was just a teenager struggling with emerging powers in a small town. The WB took that legend of a young Clark Kent from the DC comics and made it into the hit television series Smallville. Now the story comes full circle as DC Comics proudly presents SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC — a 64- page one-shot chock-full of new stories and information straight from the continuity of the TV show! The drama and excitement begin when Smallville writer/supervising producer Mark Verheiden (Fighting American) pens the lead story "The Beast," featuring art by Roy Allan Martinez (WONDER WOMAN). What do you get when you mix Kryptonite and dinosaurs? A teenage raptor with a taste for Smallville students! Clark's powers are put to the test as he struggles to contain the creature while not revealing his super-abilities to Lana and the rest of Smallville High. Then Smallville writer/producer Michael Green teams up with artist John Paul Leon (Universe X) for a day in the life of Lex Luthor, as we go inside the mind of Smallville's richest resident. What makes Lex tick? And why does he really want to stay in Smallville? Rounding out the issue are exclusive photos, plus interviews with the cast and production team behind the TV series. Also, an in-depth look at the making of the first season pilot, and a special preview of season two! With a photo cover of the cast, it's the one comic Smallville fans won't want to miss! This project is supported with house and trade ads, a co-op ad slick, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC is a 64-page one-shot coedited by Eddie Berganza & Tom Palmer, Jr., arriving in comic-book stores September 18 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. A New Generation of Gen-Actives GEN13 A decade after making a huge splash in the comics world, WildStorm's Gen-Active teen team-supreme is about to have a bold new chapter in its history unveiled. Get ready for all-new characters! New adversaries! New locales! New dangers! New excitement! Get ready for…the latest incarnation of GEN13 — a new ongoing WildStorm Productions series written by fan-favorite writer Chris Claremont (X-treme X-Men, Fantastic Four) and illustrated by white-hot artist Alé Garza (NINJA BOY, E.V.E. Protomecha) & inker extraordinaire Sandra Hope (OUT THERE). "You will be judged." With these four words — spoken in the dark of night by a mysterious being known only as Herod — brothers Dylan and Ethan York find their lives irrevocably, terribly changed. Where once their biggest challenge was to keep their family together, now one brother has been given incredible abilities — and the two teens find themselves in a world filled with unknown dangers and mysterious enemies. They know that in order to survive they must find the others Herod has changed before it is too late. A new team of Gen-Actives will rise, capturing the imagination of the current generation of comics readers the same way the first Gen13 team did. This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. GEN13 is an ongoing WildStorm Productions series edited by Bob Harras. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores September 11 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. What would you do with only a year to live? 21 DOWN Preston Kills has an incredible gift — a gift of second sight given to him by the mysterious Herod when Preston was a boy. There's just one catch: the gift will kill Preston when he turns 21, meaning he has only an all- too-brief year left to live. 21 DOWN is a new ongoing series from WildStorm Productions, tying into events from the new GEN13 (though it may be read and enjoyed independently). Written by Jimmy Palmiotti (Beautiful Killer, SMALLBOY) & Justin Gray, with art by Jesus Saíz (JLA: BLACK BAPTISM, MIDNIGHT, MASS) & Palmiotti and painted covers by Joe Jusko, 21 DOWN explores the life of a young man whose clock is ticking. Judgment day is a year away, and while Preston tries to live his life as normally as he can, he knows that it will get more intense and out of control from here on out. When a mysterious woman called Mickey Rinaldi appears at Preston's door, his world is turned upside-down — as Mickey presents the idea that he might be able to save himself. Self-preservation can make people do some crazy things. For Preston, facing a death sentence challenges his sense of morality. He must choose: take the easy path and wait for death, or get out there and try to make something happen, even if it means failure. Now he has no other option but to seek the truth…about the mysterious Herod who granted him powers and about himself. Keep your fingers crossed for Preston. In the wild and crazy adventures that await him, he'll need all the help he can get… This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. 21 DOWN is an ongoing WildStorm Productions series edited by Bob Harras. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores September 4 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. THE RESISTANCE The year is 2280. Things are not good. Fighting for survival is an everyday struggle against the Global Control Commission. In order to overcome the odds, there must be…THE RESISTANCE. In THE RESISTANCE — an ongoing WildStorm Productions series written by Jimmy Palmiotti (Beautiful Killer, SMALLBOY) & Justin Gray, with art and covers by promising newcomers Juan Santacruz & Francis Portela — low-tech characters try to survive in a high-tech society that would rather terminate problems than deal with them. In the future, the government controls every birth — and any life that isn't approved is eradicated! Brian Strum is a kid whose existence has been hidden from the government for his entire life. To them, he is a non- person — an unsanctioned birth. Worse, he is a threat to the common good of humanity — a parasite on Earth's precious, dwindling resources. Now Brian's existence has been exposed and he finds himself marked for death. His only salvation? A small band of resistance fighters called the Strayz, determined to fight for their right to live — even if it kills them. This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. THE RESISTANCE is an ongoing WildStorm Productions series edited by Bob Harras. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores September 25 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. IN THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE HARDCOVER Edgar Allan Poe was driven by demons. A poet and a storyteller, he was haunted by dark moods and darker thoughts, resulting in disturbing stories of high complexity, supernatural terror and exquisite mental turmoil. But were the demons that drove him real? That possibility is explored in the 96-page VERTIGO hardcover IN THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE — written by award-winning novelist Jonathan Scott Fuqua (The Reappearance of Sam Webber) and featuring the photographic art team behind VEILS and I, PAPARAZZI: Steve Parke & Stephen John Phillips. When a lost diary purported to be written by Poe falls into the hands of Sterling Tuttle, the Poe scholar uncovers a side of the writer that few people ever suspected. In the diary, the voice of the long-dead author reaches out from beyond the grave to give a chilling account of his tortured life. Haunted by the ghosts of his tragic past and the burden of relentless alcoholism, Poe soon finds that his creativity may depend on actual demons who have an unsavory agenda of their own… Based on a few of Poe's published works, IN THE SHADOW combines actual events in the writer's life with Fuqua's well-researched theories, creating a mysterious drama wherein tragedy and fate intersect. With chilling photographs that invoke the fear that Poe wrestled with, Park & Phillips break the traditional boundaries of framed panels and create a graphic novel that explodes with original, unforgettable visuals. This project is supported with house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. IN THE SHADOW OF EDGAR ALLAN POE is a 96-page VERTIGO hardcover edited by Karen Berger and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores September 25 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. FIGHT FOR TOMORROW VERTIGO continues to put its unique spin on an ever-expanding range of genres by drawing on the best elements of kung fu fighting, Hong Kong action, and Fight Club intensity with FIGHT FOR TOMORROW — a 6- issue miniseries that will knock you out of your seat. Critical favorite writer Brian Wood (Pounded, Channel Zero) teams up with penciller Denys Cowan (THE QUESTION) and inker Kent Williams (DESTINY: A CHRONICLE OF DEATHS FORETOLD) for this action-packed tale of a young Buddhist monk turned kung fu street brawler. The first issue cover is by Jim Lee, with future covers by Bill Sienkiewicz, Frank Cho and more! Kidnapped as a small boy, Cedric Zhang was bought and raised to fight in competitions for the benefit of his owner and the other local clan bosses. He quickly formed a tight and lasting bond with Christy, one of the young clan nurses. They helped each other survive in this grim and violent environment, until escaping as young adults with the help of a journalist and relocating to New York City. Then, in the middle of the night, Christy runs away — disappearing with no warning or explanation. Cedric's life, only now starting to approach normalcy, is again thrust into chaos and pain. With the help of a local Buddhist girl and her hoodlum little brother, a desperate Cedric immerses himself in the violent and corrupt New York City underworld in an effort to locate the missing Christy, and finds himself back in the same horrible world he spent his life trying to escape. This project is supported with house and trade ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. FIGHT FOR TOMORROW is a 6-issue VERTIGO miniseries coedited by Heidi MacDonald & Zachary Rau and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores September 25 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. BLACK SUN Hong Kong: It's one of the grandest cities in the world with over two thousand years of secrets! But Maggie Sun is about to learn why some secrets are best left hidden in BLACK SUN — a 6-issue mature-readers miniseries from WildStorm Productions' "Eye of the Storm!" Written by Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated writer Marc Andreyko (Jinx: Torso, Sam & Twitch) with stunning art and covers by Trevor Scott (THE AUTHORITY) using cutting-edge digital techniques, BLACK SUN is an action thriller that will leave you breathless! Issue #1 features a variant cover also by Scott. While investigating a bizarre waterfront crime, young hotshot police detective Maggie Sun discovers it isn't just another petty theft. In fact, a hellish centuries-old plot is about to be unleashed by the Demon Lord Azuras. With the help of a mystical black pearl, Maggie alone has the power to battle Azuras and his demon minions. But does the answer to defeating Azuras lie in her own family's dark past? Will Maggie defy fate or will she succumb to the fearsome demon lord, damning herself and the rest of the world? This project is supported with house and trade ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BLACK SUN is a 6-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries coedited by Aaron Watanabe & Jeff Mariotte and is suggested for mature readers. The 40-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores September 18 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. Note: Issue #1 will ship with two covers. Both covers are by Trevor Scott and will ship in a 50/50 ratio. This project is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA They are archaeologists of the impossible — tracking down evidence of a vast array of super-human activity that the world never knew. They are the members of Planetary, better known as…Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince?!? The mystery team of the WildStorm Universe collides with the World's Greatest Heroes of the DC Universe in the most unexpected way this September. PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA is a 48-page WildStorm Productions one-shot in the Prestige Format, written by PLANETARY's Warren Ellis (THE AUTHORITY, TRANSMETROPOLITAN) and illustrated by Jerry Ordway (JUST IMAGINE…JLA, THE POWER OF SHAZAM!). TERRA OCCULTA introduces a world very much like the one Planetary operates in — yet completely different. It is an Elseworld ruled by the Four — strange and powerful people who compile technology, dark secrets and hidden information, keeping it for their own sinister benefit. But the members of Planetary have formed their secret league to uncover all the dirty business of the Four — all the secret history they've kept hidden from the world in the last hundred years. The world is a strange place, and the trio that is Planetary is determined to keep it that way. But if Kent, Wayne and Prince are Planetary, then who are the Four? Find out in the crossover and Elseworlds event of the summer! This project is supported with house and trade ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA is a 48-page WildStorm Productions one-shot in the Prestige Format edited by Scott Dunbier, arriving in comic-book stores September 11 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN TRADE PAPERBACK Sirs and Madams: We are delighted to bring you, due to popular demand of the general comics-reading populace, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN trade paperback, collecting all six chapters of the exciting Victorian adventure periodical in one exceptional trade paperback. This handsome 192-page tome is masterfully written by Mr. Alan Moore, author of such classic works as WATCHMEN, From Hell and the award- winning AMERICA'S BEST COMICS line of pictorial novels, and superbly illustrated by Mr. Kevin O'Neill, artist of Marshall Law and LOBO. Thrill once again to the derring-do of our stalwart chums — Allan Quatermain, Mina Murray, Captain Nemo, Dr. Henry Jekyll & Edward Hyde, and Hawley Griffin, the indisputable Invisible Man — as they band together to face sinister threats to Britain. This full-length novel recounts the first-ever mission of The League, from the time each member is recruited, to the finale in which their dashing and heroic demeanor saves the day as they defeat a set of most dastardly (if we do say so ourselves) villains. This irresistible volume also will contain the complete text feature "Allan and the Sundered Veil" with accompanying illustrations by Mr. O'Neill, as well as all the covers for the original series. As a special bonus, we are pleased to announce the addition of a sketchbook section giving a rare glimpse into Mr. O'Neill's unique artistic process. THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN is a 192-page AMERICA'S BEST COMICS trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores September 4 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. SKREEMER Even before the advent of VERTIGO, DC Comics began stretching the boundaries of comics with a series of groundbreaking titles that brought mature sensibilities to the traditional graphic narrative form — titles like HELLBLAZER, SWAMP THING, and SHADE, THE CHANGING MAN. Now, VERTIGO is proud to present SKREEMER — a 176-page trade paperback collecting the 6-issue miniseries that was among those early pioneering books. This cult favorite was created by writer Peter Milligan (X- Force, ENIGMA) and artist Brett Ewins (2000AD), with assistance from a young, up-and-coming artist named Steve Dillon — who later went on to much acclaim with his work on HELLBLAZER, PREACHER and Punisher. SKREEMER tells the story of the rise and fall of a gangster king in a future America — a land descended into anarchy and warlord rule, where gangster "presidents" vie for territory and control of resources. It is into this world that a boy named Veto comes — a boy who's the greatest "skreemer" assassin the presidents have ever seen…and the greatest threat to their stranglehold on power they have ever known. Around Veto orbits a constellation of people, and this is their story as well — the story of what happens when Veto decides to fight against destiny, to fight against the future he can see all too clearly. His actions ripple through all those around him, backwards and forwards in time, echoing the James Joyce classic Finnegans Wake which Milligan weaves through the narrative, leading to a conclusion that is both tragic and uplifting. This project is supported with house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. SKREEMER is a 176-issue VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores September 4 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. BATMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES Volume One HARDCOVER The WORLD'S FINEST title has been best known for its teaming of Batman and Superman together in action. But what many comics fans don't know is that both heroes appeared in that title in solo adventures for many years before they ever were paired together. Now the first seventeen tales of Batman (and Robin) from WORLD'S FINEST COMICS — most of them unseen for over 60 years with only two ever reprinted since they originally appeared — are collected in the first BATMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES Volume One! This 240-page hardcover volume features an introduction by famed cartoonist and comics historian R.C. Harvey. With Volume One, a rich vein of seldom-seen comics history is now re-presented for fans both old and new. Showcasing the classic early work of Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang, and others, these stories feature such milestones as the first appearance of longtime Bat-nemesis the Scarecrow and the last appearance of the early, rotund Alfred. Reprinting stories from WORLD'S FAIR COMICS 1940, WORLD'S BEST COMICS #1 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #2-16, this Archives volume presents Batman and Robin at their most exciting! This project is supported with house and trade ads. BATMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES Volume One is a 240-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores September 18 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. It's always darkest... BATMAN: DARK VICTORY TRADE PAPERBACK In BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale (SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS, Spider-Man: Blue) took a haunting look at the early days of Batman's career, revealing a Gotham caught between mobsters and freakish criminals...a Gotham whose defenders — James Gordon, Harvey Dent and the vigilante called Batman — were changed forever by the year-long hunt for the serial killer known as Holiday. Loeb and Sale then returned to the Dark Knight's early days in a staggering follow-up to THE LONG HALLOWEEN with BATMAN: DARK VICTORY — an epic sequel now collected as a massive 392-page trade paperback. DARK VICTORY contains all thirteen issues of the maxiseries, plus the #0 issue from Wizard: The Comics Magazine, and a cover by Sale! DARK VICTORY showcases some of the Dark Knight's deadliest foes, including Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze and the Joker, and introduces Batman's most trusted ally, Robin. As Gotham completes its journey from a city run by organized crime to one run by lawless freaks, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city's greatest defender while facing multiple threats, including the seeming return of Holiday. But, as readers of THE LONG HALLOWEEN remember, more than one person was responsible for Holiday's murders, so the question remains: Who is committing Holiday's crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth? This project is supported with house ads. BATMAN: DARK VICTORY is a 392-page trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores September 25 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. TOR Volume Two HARDCOVER "Joe Kubert has established an unsurpassed standard of art and story in the adventure genre of comics. His work belongs on everyone's bookshelf." — Will Eisner Joe Kubert is a living legend. For over 50 years he has been one of comics' finest draftsmen; his work on HAWKMAN, SGT. ROCK, ENEMY ACE, TARZAN, the comic strip The Green Berets, and the more recent, award-winning Fax From Sarajevo have earned him accolades around the world from comics fans and professionals alike. Presented in TOR Volume Two — a 144-page oversized (8 1/2" x 11") archive-quality hardcover — are eight more adventures of one of Kubert's most legendary creations. Tor: the saga of a noble yet uncompromising primitive man attempting to survive alone in a savage world of dinosaurs, disasters and devious men. In addition to all eight Tor stories from the 1950s —TOR #3, 4 & 5 — this volume also features a foreword by Joe Kubert dealing with the early years of his career and the creation of Tor. Plus, an insightful introduction by comics writer and historian Roy Thomas; original Tor backup features, including the youth-oriented Danny Dreams stories; and a 27-page portfolio section with commentary by Kubert containing unseen sketches, pages, animation art, and other developmental material! This volume is the second of a 3-volume set spanning over three decades of creativity, and collecting every Tor story ever published! This project is supported with house and trade ads. TOR Volume Two is a 144-page oversized (8 1/2" x 11") hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores September 25 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. Haven and Earth JLA/HAVEN: ANATHEMA Since the alien city called Haven collided with the Earth, the Havenites have struck an uneasy peace with the people of the United States. Now the people of Haven are asking America to leave the city alone, as the heroes of the Alliance prepare for an invasion by the woman who doomed them to their current plight: the monster known as Anathema. But Anathema's assault has many levels, as enemies within both Haven and the U.S. Army betray the best interests of Havenite and American alike, leaving the city only one hope — the heroes of the Justice League of America. It's all in the JLA/HAVEN: ANATHEMA one-shot. Created by the HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY team of cowriters Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus & Matthew P. Schuster and artist/cover painter Ariel Olivetti, ANATHEMA is the Prestige Format bookend to the maxiseries event that began in last year's JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL. As months of Anathema's cunning plans come to fruition, Valadin and the Alliance seem caught unawares by the depths of her treachery. Faced with an army of super- powered soldiers, betrayed by their closest allies, the Alliance and the JLA must band together to stand against the full fury of Anathema. But how will the battle to come shape Haven's ultimate destiny? JLA/HAVEN: ANATHEMA is a 48-page one-shot in the Prestige Format edited by Mike Carlin. It arrives in comic-book stores September 18 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES TRADE PAPERBACK The Fifties! A decade like no other, and one where a certain Man of Steel enjoyed some of his most outrageously fun tales ever. Come witness the sheer excitement and raw jubilation of this era with the stories presented in SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES — a 192-page trade paperback. Featuring the writing talents of Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, and others, with art by Al Plastino, Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger, and others, this volume reprints stories from SUPERMAN (first series) #65, 79, 80, 96, 97, and 127; ACTION COMICS #151, 242, 252, 254, and 255; WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #68 and 75; SHOWCASE #9, SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND, LOIS LANE #8; ADVENTURE COMICS #210; and SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN #13! The tales contained in this collection feature some important milestones in Superman's history: the first appearances of Supergirl, Krypto and Titano the Super-Ape; the first Kryptonian villans; Superboy's last day in Smallville; Superman's big brother; Superman's Super-Magic Show; the battle with Bizarro & the Bride of Bizarro; the new team of Superman and Robin; and much, much more! This project is supported with house and trade ads. SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES is a 192-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores September 18 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. SUPERMAN: "Ending Battle" Superman's best-kept secret is that of his alter ego, Clark Kent. But when some of the Man of Steel's most deadly foes start targeting those closest to Clark, that means big trouble for the World's Greatest Hero. "Ending Battle" is an epic 8-part storyline that runs through all the Superman books in the months of September and October (the numbered triangle system will reappear on the covers for the duration of the storyline to help readers keep track of reading order). First, in SUPERMAN #186 (written by Geoff Johns with art and cover by Pascual Ferry & Cam Smith), a revamped Master Jailer and Neutron attack the Capitol aiming for Pete Ross and Lana Lang, and Superman must dispose of the two while uncovering clues to the mysterious mastermind behind the attacks. Then, in ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #608 (written by Joe Casey with art by new regular artist Derec Aucoin), the attacks continue, as Atomic Skull arrives at the Kent farm. Meanwhile, a host of super-villains start attacking people associated with Clark's childhood in Smallville. The following week in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #130 (written by Mark Schultz with art by Brandon Badeaux & Mark Morales), the Daily Planet is attacked by Evilstar and his Starlings while a more powerful Terra-Man and Rock attack the Steelworks, forcing Lois to decide if her duty as a reporter comes before her duty to Superman. Finally that month in ACTION COMICS #795 (written by Joe Kelly with art by Duncan Rouleau & Marlo Alquiza), Superman confronts the man he believes is behind the attacks on his friends and family. But soon he's faced with the return of some unexpected foes… "Ending Battle" continues the following month in all the regular Superman titles — and the conclusion, plus the revelation of who is behind the attacks, is sure to shock readers! SUPERMAN #186, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #608, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #130, and ACTION COMICS #795 are all 32-page issues edited by Eddie Berganza. They arrive in comic-book stores September 4, 11, 18, and 25, respectively, with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. each. T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES Volume One HARDCOVER They were a secret team of super-technology powered policemen assembled by the United Nations to combat tyranny and evil worldwide! Now this fondly remembered comic book of the '60s gets the quality- reproduction treatment in T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES Volume One — a 248-page hardcover advance- solicited for arrival in December, with introductions by writer Robert Klein and movie producer Michael Uslan. The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. (The Higher United Nations Defense Enforcement Reserves) Agents feature the mighty Dynamo and his Thunder Belt; Noman, the multi-bodied living android and his cloak of invisibility; and Menthor and his psionic helmet. These three agents forged together to counter the evil worldwide menace of the Warlord and his minions! The driving force behind T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS was the legendary writer/artist Wally Wood, of E.C. fame. Joining Wood were some of his friends in the comics business, and what friends! — artists Gil Kane, Reed Crandall, Mike Sekowsky, George Tuska, Dick Ayers, Mike Esposito, Dan Adkins, and John Giunta, plus writers including Len Brown and Larry Ivie. At last, old fans and new can see what started it all! Volume One collects in their entirety the first four issues of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS (1965-66) — completely restored and recolored — from the series' spectacular 20-issue run. Future volumes will continue to collect issues of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS, along with its companion titles DYNAMO and NOMAN. T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS: DYNAMO STATUE Also advance-solicited this month, and arriving the same day as the Archives in December, is the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS: DYNAMO STATUE from DC Direct! Dynamo, the star of the series featuring the adventures of a super-powered group of agents working for the United Nations, has been transformed into a beautiful hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, standing approximately 9 1/8" tall x 6 3/4" wide x 4 7/8" deep. Serious T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents fans will want to take advantage of the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES Volume 1 HC & DYNAMO STATUE SPECIAL OFFER that gives you both exciting items for almost $25 off individual pricing! These projects are supported with house and trade ads. T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES Volume One is a 248-page hardcover with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS: DYNAMO STATUE has a price of $149.95 U.S. The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES Volume One HC & DYNAMO STATUE SPECIAL OFFER has a price of $175.00 U.S. These items are advance-solicited and arrive in comic-book stores December 4. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — THE GORN CRISIS SOFTCOVER During the Dominion War, as seen in the last two seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine®, there was one Federation starship notably absent from the action — the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E. Where were Captain Jean-Luc Picard and crew, and why weren't they in the thick of battle? Best-selling authors Kevin J. Anderson (Dune: House Corinno, The Saga of the Seven Suns) and Rebecca Moesta (Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Little Things) answer that question in the softcover edition of WildStorm's fully painted Star Trek graphic novel STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — THE GORN CRISIS. As the name reveals, the Enterprise-E was off in another part of space, dealing with a rogue force of Gorn (the lizard creatures from the original series) trying to use the distraction of the Dominion War to launch their own attack against Starfleet, in revenge for the way they were treated by Captain James T. Kirk and crew a century before. With beautifully painted art and cover by Igor Kordey (New X-Men, Cable), this stunning book takes us deeper into the world of the Gorn than we've ever been, giving new insights into one of the most popular alien races from the original Star Trek series. This project is supported with house ads. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — THE GORN CRISIS is a 96-page WildStorm Productions softcover edited by Jeff Mariotte, arriving in comic-book stores September 11 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. DV8: NEIGHBORHOOD THREAT TRADE PAPERBACK The world of Gen-Actives isn't all video games and adolescent crushes, as attentive readers of WildStorm know all too well. For every happy gang of Gen13 pals created by International Operations, there's a pack of borderline psychopaths meant for the really nasty work — and who better to tell their stories than writer and cheerfully borderline personality Warren Ellis (PLANETARY, TRANSMETROPOLITAN)? Welcome to DV8: NEIGHBORHOOD THREAT, a 176-page WildStorm Productions "Eye of the Storm" trade paperback collecting DV8 #1-6 as well as DV8 #1/2 (originally co-published with Wizard: The Comics Magazine). Featuring art by Humberto Ramos, Juvaun Kirby, Michael Lopez, Kevin West, Sal Regla, and others, NEIGHBORHOOD THREAT tells the charming yet horrifying tale of power-mad, former I.O. bigwig Ivana Baiul's personal super-powered team, DV8. Team members such as Threshold, Bliss, Frostbite, Evo, Sublime, Powerhaus, and Copycat try to adjust to the world outside the Genesis Project. Can any of them interact with a population they've been trained to regard as inferiors, especially with their myriad social and psychological dysfunctions? Can they still function as a team in a real society while under Ivana's control, especially when their leaders — brother and sister Threshold and Bliss — are more screwed up than any of them? The answers to all these questions — and the refreshing craziness of security head Sideways Bob — will make for a tale you won't soon forget! This project is supported with house ads. DV8: NEIGHBORHOOD THREAT is a 176-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores September 25 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #774 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 September 4. Unwilling to accept the news that Sasha is dead, Batman conducts his own investigation. But when the clues lead him to the ultra-secret government agency known as Checkmate, will even Batman escape alive? Plus, Part 2 of "The Hunt," by John Francis Moore, Stefano Gaudiano & Rick Hoberg. FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #159 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores September 11. "Loyalties," Part 1 of 3. A madman takes over a Gotham church, and only Batman can bring him out before the house of God is reduced to a pile of smoldering rubble. But the madman's capture begins a journey of discovery for Lieutenant Jim Gordon, one which takes him back to the streets of Chicago, for a confrontation with a scandalous past he thought he'd left behind forever. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #33 WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND DARWYN COOKE; ART BY MIKE COLLINS, BILL WRAY AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores September 18. New writer Scott Beatty begins his run! The man who broke Batman's back — Bane — comes to town and makes a startling statement! It's a fact that, at first, Batman can't seem to deny, causing the Dark Knight to team up with his long-time enemy to destroy the last of the Lazarus Pits. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "The Monument," written by Darwyn Cooke (CATWOMAN: SELINA'S BIG SCORE) and illustrated by Bill Wray (MAD MAGAZINE). FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN #607 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores September 25. Part 2 of a 2-parter! Deadshot is back in Gotham! And he's hot on the trail of his most dangerous quarry ever…a target so foul, so menacing…we can't tell you who it is! Can Batman stop the DC Universe's most fearsome assassin from turning Gotham City into a war zone? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ***************************** Look for the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: BATMAN MAQUETTE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ***************************** AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #94 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores September 11. Azrael's irrational behavior provokes a former ally into recruiting an old foe to take revenge on Jean Paul Valley. But can even Biis stand up to Azrael's super-strength and berserker fury? Also, an international mission turns Azrael into a celebrity! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 BATGIRL #32 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DAMION SCOTT AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores September 11. It's an all-star DCU issue, as Batgirl joins forces with Robin, the Spoiler and GREEN ARROW's Connor Hawke to find Eddie Fyers. But even if they can locate Connor's longtime partner, can they save him, and the world, from the diabolical Agrippina and her Roman Legion cult? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: DARK VICTORY TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores September 25. The popular maxiseries that served as a follow-up to BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN is collected in this massive trade paperback, by the award-winning team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale. Contains all thirteen issues of the maxiseries, plus the #0 issue from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 392PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN TP WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores September 25. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN: DARK VICTORY TP, this critically-acclaimed and popular work follows the handiwork of Holiday — a killer who commits murder every single month on special holidays. The Dark Knight is determined to catch the killer, though the identity of Holiday will surprise everyone! (STAR10157D) SC, 7X10, 368PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #54 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores September 25. As a crime spree unfolds, a writer tries to get into the minds of Batman and his quarry — and only gets in the way. Will the writer get the story he's looking for, or will she become the story? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN IN THE FIFTIES TP WRITTEN BY BILL FINGER, EDMOND HAMILTON, FRANCE HERRON, DAVID VERN REED, DAVID WOOD, AND JOE SAMACHSON; ART BY DICK SPRANG, SHELDON MOLDOFF, BOB KANE, CHARLES PARIS, STAN KAYE, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MOLDOFF In stores September 4. Reoffered to coincide with the BATMOBILE REPLICA: 1950s EDITION and SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES TP, this volume showcases a decade in which the Caped Crusader charted through bold new territories and new kinds of adventures! Sixteen tales exemplify the light-hearted time of sci-fi crime-fighting, featuring appearances by Robin, Batwoman, Bat-Mite, and Ace the Bat-Hound! (STAR15595D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* BATMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY BILL FINGER; ART BY BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, DICK SPRANG, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY KANE In stores September 18. The first seventeen solo adventures of Batman (and Robin) from WORLD'S FINEST COMICS — most of them unseen for over 60 years with only two ever reprinted since they originally appeared — are collected here! Showcasing the classic early work of Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang and others, these stories feature such milestones as the first appearance of long-time Bat-nemesis the Scarecrow and the last appearance of the rotund Alfred. Featuring an introduction by famed comics historian R.C. Harvey! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 BIRDS OF PREY #47 WRITTEN BY TERRY MOORE; ART BY AMANDA CONNER AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores September 18. Critically-acclaimed creator Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise) writes a 3-issue arc! Meet Heartache — a genetically-gifted young woman who can alter and correct problems in any person she touches. Imagine what happens when it's Barbara's hand she holds, and the gift of mobility is granted once again to Oracle! This arc features the artistic talents of Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti (CODENAME: KNOCKOUT). FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #11 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores September 25. Cameron Stewart takes over the art chores as we begin a devastating new arc in the life of Selina Kyle! Selina sets out to give something back to the neighborhood, but a new wave of crime brings her even closer to her roots than she ever imagined. And if that weren't enough, wait'll you learn the startling secret one of our supporting cast members is carrying. Plus, hold on to your seats as a surprise character appears to shake things up! This issue's got it all, including Slam Bradley, Leslie Thompkins, and even Bruce Wayne! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY ART BY MICHAEL AVON OEMING, CAMERON STEWART, ERIC SHANOWER, CLIFF CHIANG, JAVIER PULIDO, AND MIKE MANLEY; COVER BY STEWART In stores September 11. The many lives of DC's Feline Fatale are explored in a spectacular one-shot with a lead story pencilled by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers)! In addition to the lead (inked by Mike Manley), CATWOMAN scribe Ed Brubaker writes all of the stories in this Special, including a Slam Bradley tale, as well as one focusing on a new villain featured in an upcoming storyline, both illustrated by new CATWOMAN artist Cameron Stewart! Plus, Eric Shanower (Age of Bronze) draws a 2-page story investigating the rumors of Holly's death; and profile pages spotlight Catwoman and her supporting cast, courtesy of artists Stewart, Javier Pulido, and Cliff Chiang. FC, 48 pg. $4.95 GOTHAM GIRLS #2 WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES In stores September 11. In the hot new series based on the WB Online webtoon, the female stars of the animated Gotham universe duke it out! Detective Renée Montoya, investigating the theft of a mysterious chemical compound, follows the deadly trail of Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, while Ivy tries to convince Catwoman and Batgirl that they should cooperate with her (fat chance)! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.25 HARLEY QUINN #24 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY CARLO BARBERI AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores September 11. Harley Quinn is back from Hell! The tragically disembodied troublemaker is wreaking havoc across Martian Manhunter's hometown, and the Manhunter's finding out that it's hard to stop the spirit form of one of the DCU's most random villains without being able to touch her. The Manhunter calls on the aid of the magician Zatanna to wrangle the slippery spirit, but even their combined efforts may not be much help once Harley figures out how to possess people at will! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #73 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores September 11. Part 3 of the 4-part "Something About Mary." Chief Redhorn's wife Mary goes to France, via a high-speed train. It should be a simple ride for Nightwing…but when a cadre of gun-toting Blüdhaven cops climb aboard, they bring new meaning to the term "bullet train!" FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #106 WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY KEVIN LAU In stores September 18. Batman returns to try and reconcile with Robin, but their tender professional moment is broken as a new villain hits the scene with a bang, hijacking the Batmobile! It's blowout action, new gadgets, and a surprise development or two as Robin enters the most turbulent phase yet of his career! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ******************************* Look for an appearance of Robin in BATGIRL #32, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #186 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY PASCUAL FERRY AND CAM SMITH In stores September 4. The 8-part "Ending Battle," running through all the Superman books for two months, begins! The Man of Steel's deadliest villains are targeting those closest to Clark Kent. When a revamped Master Jailer and Neutron attack the Capitol aiming for Pete Ross and Lana Lang, Superman must save his friends while uncovering clues to the mysterious mastermind behind it all. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ******************************* Look for the SUPERMAN WALL SCROLL, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #608 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN In stores September 11. "Ending Battle" Part 2 of 8, featuring the debut of regular artist Derec Aucoin and cover artist Kevin Nowlan. The inexplicable attacks on Superman's friends and family continue, as Atomic Skull arrives at the Kent farm. Meanwhile, a host of super-villains start attacking people associated with Clark's childhood in Smallville. Where will the villains strike next? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #130 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY BRANDON BADEAUX AND MARK MORALES; COVER BY PASCUAL FERRY AND CAM SMITH In stores September 18. "Ending Battle" Part 3 of 8. The Daily Planet is attacked by Evilstar and his Starlings, while a more powerful Terra-Man and Rock attack the Steelworks, forcing Lois to decide if her duty as a reporter comes before her duty to Superman. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #795 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN In stores September 25. "Ending Battle" Part 4 of 8. Superman confronts the man he believes is behind the attacks on his friends and family. But soon he's faced with the return of some unexpected foes… For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC WRITTEN BY MARK VERHEIDEN AND MICHAEL GREEN; ART BY ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ AND JOHN PAUL LEON; PHOTO COVER In stores September 18. The WB's hit TV series is now a 64-page comics extravaganza, featuring two all-new stories based on the continuity of the show! What do you get when you mix Kryptonite and dinosaurs? A teenage raptor with a taste for Smallville students! Plus, a day in the life of Lex Luthor — what makes him tick? And why does he really want to stay in Smallville? Rounding out the issue are exclusive interviews (and photos) with the cast and production team behind the TV series, an in-depth look at the making of the first season pilot, and a special preview of season two! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. $3.95 SUPERGIRL #74 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores September 18. This is it! Linda Danvers' quest to find the Earth Angel essence that was Supergirl reaches a startling climax...though it may not end exactly as she hoped, especially when one of her traveling companions is killed by the Demon Mother, Lilith! Can Linda re-merge with Supergirl? Should she? Or is there another answer? Prepare for the end of this major storyline, and the beginning of a shocking new direction for Supergirl with issue #75! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS HC WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores September 25. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN: DARK VICTORY TP, this hardcover collected Jeph Loebs' and Tim Sale's popular miniseries. Young Clark Kent leaves the wheat fields of Kansas behind in this moving story, making friends, enemies and hard choices along the way. Told through four different points of view over four seasons. HC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $24.95 SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES TP WRITTEN BY OTTO BINDER, JERRY COLEMAN, BILL FINGER, EDMOND HAMILTON, AND VARIOUS; ART BY AL PLASTINO, WAYNE BORING, CURT SWAN, KURT SCHAFFENBERGER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY BORING In stores September 18. The Man of Steel's most outrageous tales from the Fifties are collected here, including some important milestones in Superman's history: the first appearances of Supergirl, Krypto, Titano the Super-Ape, and the first Kryptonian villans! Plus, Superboy's last day in Smallville; Superman's big brother; Superman's Super-Magic Show; the battle with Bizarro & the Bride of Bizarro; the new team of Superman and Robin; and much, much more! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN IN THE SEVENTIES TP WRITTEN BY ELLIOT S. MAGGIN, JACK KIRBY, CARY BATES, ROBERT KANIGHER, DENNIS O'NEIL, PAUL LEVITZ, AND LEN WEIN; ART BY CURT SWAN, KIRBY, DICK DILLIN, MURPHY ANDERSON, WERNER ROTH, BOB OSKNER, DICK GIORDANO, VINCE COLLETTA, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY NEAL ADAMS In stores September 18. Reoffered to coincide with the release of SUPERMAN IN THE FIFITIES, this trade paperback features stories spanning from the realistic to the ridiculous — collecting some of the Man of Steel's greatest adventures during the 1970s. (STAR11867D) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* DC UNIVERSE *********************************************** Look for dozens of DC characters featured in the HeroClix™: Hypertime game by WizKids™, offered elsewhere in Previews. *********************************************** BIG DADDY DANGER #2 WRITTEN BY ADAM POLLINA; ART AND COVER BY POLLINA AND TYSON MCADOO In stores September 4. The slam-bang wrestling maxiseries continues! A secret mission takes Big Daddy away from his son, Danny Danger, and into the clutches of some old foes from the wrestling ring. Meanwhile, the dejected Danny has a run-in with some neighborhood toughs, but gets advice on getting even from an unexpected source. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 9) $2.95 DOOM PATROL #12 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores September 4. The Patrol battles the demon Raum in hell for the souls of thousands of innocents…not to mention themselves! And the team finds unlikely allies in its battle, as well as a shocking revelation or two about their own immortal essences! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #190 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY JUSTINIANO AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY SCOTT KOLINS In stores September 25. Another Rogues spotlight! This issue, take a look into the life, origin and current status of the Pied Piper! Many of the other Rogues' lives center around this updated villain, including Trickster-turned-FBI agent James Jesse, and all-out Rogue Heat Wave! All this, and yes, the Flash too! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN ARROW #17 WRITTEN BY BRAD MELTZER; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores September 25. "The Archers Quest," Part 2 of 6. In the second part of New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer's run on GREEN ARROW, Oliver Queen and Roy Harper (Arsenal) are together again! Green Arrow must pick up the pieces of his past and reconcile with his future. The classic bow-slinging duo confront the Shade over matters of death, but not for the reasons you think. Also, the return of the Arrowcave! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #154 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores September 11. One of the most important people in Green Lantern's life has been attacked and left for dead. Kyle's about to discover that even with the most powerful weapon in the universe, he can't always protect those closest to him. Now that one of his inner circle is at death's door, Green Lantern is forced to examine just how vicious human beings can be. And no matter what actions he takes, both Kyle, and his legacy as Green Lantern, will begin to change with this issue. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN LANTERN: EVIL'S MIGHT #2 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART AND COVER BY MARSHALL ROGERS AND JOHN CEBOLLERO ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 25. The residents of the slums of New York's Lower East Side have found a new hero in the form of the Green Lantern. As Kyle Rayner uses his newfound powers to clean up the poverty-ridden streets, Tammany Hall's finest, officer Hal Jordan, instigates a labor riot the likes of which New York has never before seen! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 3) $5.95 HAWKMAN #7 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND TIM TRUMAN; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores September 4. James Robinson writes the first "Lives Past" issue, showing the former lives of the Winged Wonder. It's back to the Old West, where we get a glimpse into the St. Roch of yesteryear, along with a look into the life and times of a gunslinger by the name of Nighthawk! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #71 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores September 11. "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman" continues in Part 3 of 7. With the World's Greatest Super-Heroes defeated, a new JLA has assembled. But does the new team have what it takes to protect the world from the ancient evil that destroyed their predecessors — when they can't even stop fighting among themselves? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #72 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores September 25. It's the return of a king! Part 4 of the 7-part "The Obsidian Age: The Hunt for Aquaman." This is the moment comics fans have been waiting for! Unfortunately, this king's revival in the past spells doom for the present, as the time-lost band of Leaguers falls to the new Atlantean dictator. Welcome to the Obsidian Age. The past ends now…. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ******************************* Look for an appearance of the JLA in PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: A LEAGUE OF ONE HC WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER; PAINTED COVER BY MOELLER In stores September 11. A stunning fully-painted adventure of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes is reoffered again! An ancient dragon unleashes its fury upon the modern world, and the JLA attempts to stop it — but Wonder Woman discovers that the League surely will perish unless she fights alone. (STAR12191D) HC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $24.95 ****************************** JLA: DESTINY #4 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 4. The most powerful warriors on the planet have had enough. Captain Thunder, Wonder Woman, Midnight, the Flash, and the Marksman have set out to destroy the man who killed one of their own. And in their need for revenge, they've lost sight of the big picture. Listen closely, and hear the last silent scream of Destiny. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 4) $5.95 JLA/HAVEN: ANATHEMA WRITTEN BY ASHLEY-JAYNE NICOLAUS AND MATTHEW P. SCHUSTER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores September 18. The World's Greatest Super-Heroes rejoin Earth's newest champions as the dread Anathema launches her assault on Haven! Now that the heroes of the Alliance have come to think of Earth as their home, they'll stop at nothing to defeat the woman responsible for their years of suffering. But will they pay the ultimate price in the battle that is to come? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 JSA #40 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores September 18. The grandson of a super-villain known as the Shadower has taken hostages to force Dr. Mid-Nite to perform surgery on his dying grandfather. If Mid-Nite isn't successful, the hostages will die. Only Captain Marvel and the Star-Spangled Kid have the slightest chance of stopping him…or do they? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #11 WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT; ART BY MIN S. KU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY JOHN DELANEY AND RICK BURCHETT In stores September 4. Returning from an adventure in the far future, the Flash and special guest-star, the Atom, discover that the villainous Chronos is tampering with history. But when the two heroes notice that Chronos is trying to undo a terrible tragedy, will they stop him or help him? It's a special issue about living with the past and living for the future. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LAB RATS #6 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE In stores September 4. The conclusion of the Rats' time-travel adventure guest-starring Superman! Catapulted fifty years into the future, the Lab Rats face an alien invasion that may spell the end of the world! Is it possible that their journey through time is somehow responsible for dooming the Earth? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LEGION #12 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores September 25. The Legion has found the one world that might have the weaponry necessary to defeat Robotica and retake Earth. Unfortunately, the only chance they have to use those weapons lies in defeating the legendary figures guarding them! Meanwhile, on Earth, Brainiac 5 matches wits with Robotica's leader, who Brainy is discovering is no slouch in the brains department either! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ******************************* Look for a new set of LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ACTION FIGURES, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************************* THE POWER COMPANY #8 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND MICHAEL BAIR In stores September 11. Green Arrow guest-stars in "Power Loss," Part 1 of 2! Up until now, the Power Company has been a team of fractious personalities and diametrically opposed motivations, held together by the skill and diplomacy of one man...Josiah Power. Now, as the Power Company partners pursue success in very different ways, an attack occurs that removes Josiah from the playing field, leaving the team leaderless. Everything changes for the Company, starting now — and it may not be a change they can survive. FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE SPECTRE #21 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY NORM BREYFOGLE AND DENNIS JANKE; COVER BY P. CRAIG RUSSELL In stores September 4. Monsieur Stigmonus and Carol Ferris return as the disparate threads of the Spectre's life begin to draw together. After the Spectre's trip to space revealed just what sort of haunting hold the villain Sinestro had over him, Stigmonus drags Sinestro's undead soul back to the realm of the living...and this time Hal's arch-nemesis will leave much more than just mental scars. FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE TITANS #45 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER AND BARRY KITSON; ART BY PETER GRAU AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ In stores September 25. In the middle of the desert, the former Titan named Damage calls out for the assistance of the Titans — and Jesse Quick comes to the rescue. But are the strange voices in the desert that are haunting Damage merely ghosts…or something much more dangerous? FC, 32 PG. $2.75 WONDER WOMAN #185 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores September 25. The adventure in the '40s continues! It's a day in the life of the Golden Age Wonder Woman, as the disguised, time-displaced Diana tries to track down a Nazi saboteur in Washington D.C.! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 YOUNG JUSTICE #49 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores September 4. Part 3 of the 4-part "Fighting MAAD." The team's new leader heads an army of young heroes to invade Zandia, the island of super- villains that houses the murderer of someone very close to the team. All the action and chaos leads into next month's extra-sized issue #50! Don't you dare miss it! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE STAR OF THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 11 VOL. 2 TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO, ED BRUBAKER, KURT BUSIEK, MIKE CAREY, WILL EISNER, NEIL GAIMAN, GEOFF JOHNS, PAUL LEVITZ, JEPH LOEB, MICHAEL MOORCOCK, DENNIS O'NEIL, AND VARIOUS; ART BY SERGIO ARAGONÉS, CHRIS BACHALO, KYLE BAKER, LEE BERMEJO, DARWYN COOKE, GLENN FABRY, DAVE GIBBONS, DAVE JOHNSON, PHIL JIMENEZ, JOE KUBERT, JIM LEE, SCOTT MCDANIEL, CARLOS PACHECO, HUMBERTO RAMOS, EDUARDO RISSO, WALTER SIMONSON, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores September 4. The greatest writers and artists in comics join together to create a volume reflecting on a tragedy that changed the world. Featuring dozens of profoundly moving, contemplative — and possibly controversial — contributions about the events of September 11 and their aftermath, including an ASTRO CITY story, and a Neil Gaiman-written story featuring Death of the Endless. 100% of the publishers' profits and the compensation that would otherwise be paid to the writers and artists from the sales of this book are being donated to various September 11-related relief organizations. (STAR14692J) SC, 8X11, 224PG, PC $9.95 ****************************** T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY WALLY WOOD, LEN BROWN AND LARRY IVIE; ART BY WOOD, GIL KANE, REED CRANDALL, MIKE SEKOWSKY, GEORGE TUSKA, DICK AYERS, MIKE ESPOSITO, DAN ADKINS, JOHN GIUNTA, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WOOD Advance-solicited; in stores December 4. One of the most fondly remembered comic books of the '60s gets the quality-reproduction treatment, reprinting T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #1-4 (1965-66). The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. (The Higher United Nations Defense Enforcement Reserves) Agents feature the mighty Dynamo and his Thunder Belt; Noman, the multi-bodied living android and his cloak of invisibility; and Menthor, and his psionic helmet. These three agents forged together to counter the evil worldwide menace of the Warlord and his minions! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 248PG, FC $49.95 ****************************** Look for the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS: DYNAMO STATUE, plus a special combo offer of the ARCHIVES and DYNAMO STATUE at a nearly $25 savings, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ****************************** TOR VOL. 2 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOE KUBERT; COVER BY KUBERT In stores September 25. Eight more adventures are collected of one of Joe Kubert's most legendary creations, Tor — the saga of a noble yet uncompromising primitive man attempting to survive alone in a savage world of dinosaurs, disasters and devious men. Reprinting Tor #3, 4 & 5 (from the 1950s), this oversized volume also features a foreword by Joe Kubert dealing with the early years of his career and the creation of Tor. Plus, an insightful introduction by comics writer and historian Roy Thomas; original Tor backup features, including the youth-oriented Danny Dreams stories; and a 27-page portfolio section with commentary by Kubert containing unseen sketches, pages, animation art and other developmental material! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 8X11, 144PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TOR VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOE KUBERT; COVER BY KUBERT In stores September 25. Reoffered to coincide with the release of TOR VOL. 2, this hardcover presents the first collection of Joe Kubert's legendary creation, Tor! Reprinting One Million Years Ago #1 and 3-D Comics #1-2, this oversized archive-quality volume also includes a foreword by Kubert, an introduction by Roy Thomas, a portfolio section of unseen sketches and storyboards, and much more! (STAR13753X) HC, 8X11, 144PG, FC $49.95 ****************************** CARTOON CARTOONS #13 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER, JENNIFER MOORE & SEAN CAROLAN; ART BY MATT JENKINS, ROBERT POPE, DAVE HUNT, AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY C. MARTIN CROKER In stores September 25. Space Ghost decides it's his lucky day, and nothing's gonna' change his mind about it — not even Zorak's violent efforts to prove otherwise. Plus, Brak interviews people on the street, asking the blissfully stupid questions that only Brak can ask! This is going to cause problems when he tries to interview an angry cosmic villain! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES #94 WRITTEN BY DAVID CODY WEISS, EARL KRESS AND JAMES DEMING; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, MIKE DECARLO, JOHN COSTANZA, WALTER CARZON, AND HORACIO OTTOLINI; COVER BY MONA KOTH In stores September 4. It's more "Duck Amuck"-style frenzy as Daffy begs the sadistic penciller of this comic to please, please not put him in another "Moby Dick" story! Plus, a hypnotic hat turns Taz into Bugs, Bugs into Daffy, Daffy into Elmer, and Elmer into…well, you'll see. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #30 WRITTEN BY FRANK STROM AND BRONWYN CARLTON; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores September 18. Bubbles causes troubles in Townsville! First, she gets a chain letter that spells pure mayhem for anyone who doesn't answer it! Then, she agrees to help Mojo with a project to earn some spare change. But is this project really just a home for "adorable baby animals, cute little puppies, cuddly tiny kittens, and precious petite possums?" Well, duh. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SCOOBY-DOO #64 WRITTEN JOHN ROZUM AND SCOTT CUNNINGHAM; ART BY JOE STATON, HORACIO OTTOLINI, ANTHONY WILLIAMS AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY STATON AND DAVE HUNT In stores September 11. "The Dragon's Eye" continues! Adrift in the Sea of Japan, Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. battle a flying beast from Japanese myth! Plus, things really steam up when a demon haunts a spa! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WILDSTORM 21 DOWN #1 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GREY; ART BY JESUS SAÍZ AND PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY JOE JUSKO In stores September 4. A new WildStorm series debuts, tying into events of the new GEN13! Preston Kills has an incredible gift — a gift of second sight given to him by the mysterious Herod when Preston was a boy. There's just one catch: the gift will kill Preston when he turns 21, meaning he has only an all-too-brief year left to live. When a mysterious woman appears at Preston's door with the idea that he might be able to save himself, his world is turned upside-down! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AUTOMATIC KAFKA #3 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD EYE OF THE STORM. In stores September 18. In a world of bizarre images, none come close to those of Automatic Kafka as a TV game show host. You think reality TV is a kick? Forget everything you know and partake in the madness. You'll be glad you did! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 BLACK SUN #1 WRITTEN BY MARC ANDREYKO; ART AND COVER BY TREVOR SCOTT EYE OF THE STORM. In stores September 18. A new "Eye of the Storm" miniseries begins! While investigating a bizarre waterfront crime, hotshot police detective Maggie Sun discovers a centuries-old hellish plot that's about to be unleashed by the Demon Lord Azuras. With the help of a mystical black pearl, Maggie alone has the power to battle Azuras and his demon minions. But does the answer to defeating Azuras lie in her own family's dark past? For more information, see the feature article. Note: Issue #1 will ship with two covers. Both covers are by Trevor Scott and will ship in a 50/50 ratio. This issue is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 40 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 DV8: NEIGHBORHOOD THREAT TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY HUMBERTO RAMOS, JUVAUN KIRBY, MICHAEL LOPEZ, KEVIN WEST, SAL REGLA, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY RAMOS AND REGLA EYE OF THE STORM. In stores September 25. WildStorm Productions collects fan-favorite writer Warren Ellis's work on DV8 #1-6, plus the Wizard #1/2 — featuring power-mad, former I.O. bigwig Ivana Baiul's personal super-powered team, DV8. Can these misfits interact with a population they've been trained to regard as inferiors, especially with their own myriad social and psychological dysfunctions? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STORMWATCH: FORCE OF NATURE TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY TOM RANEY, PETE WOODS, MICHAEL RYAN, AND RANDY ELLIOTT; COVER BY RANEY AND SANDRA HOPE In stores September 25. Reoffered to coincide with the release of DV8: NEIGHBORHOOD THREAT, this trade paperback collects Warren Ellis' debut storyline on another WildStorm team book STORMWATCH — which was the precursor to the fan-favorite series THE AUTHORITY. Reprints STORMWATCH Volume 1 #37- 42. (STAR10456D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 ****************************** THE ESTABLISHMENT #13 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART AND COVER BY CHARLIE ADLARD In stores September 18. Final issue. Out of space, out of time, with entropy encroaching at the heat death of the universe, the Establishment convinces the legendary Majestic and the vampiress Our Lady Eurcrastia to help them prevent Orwell from re-programming the vast God-machine that was the WildCATS' Hadrian. Orwell's aim? To kick-start a new universe in his own image! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13 #1 WRITTEN BY CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART AND COVER BY ALÉ GARZA AND SANDRA HOPE In stores September 11. A decade after making a huge splash in the comics world, WildStorm's Gen-Active teen team-supreme is back with new characters, new adversaries, new locales, new dangers, and new excitement! Brothers Dylan and Ethan York find their lives irrevocably, terribly changed, when a mysterious being known only as Herod gives one of the brothers powers. The two teens find themselves in a world filled with unknown dangers and mysterious enemies, and they know that in order to survive they must find the others Herod has changed before it is too late. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HIGH ROADS #6 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores September 4. How could six issues have flown by so quickly?! Don't ask Osha and Sir Arthur Bombridge — they're too busy crossing steel with a small army of sword-wielding Nazis. And forget about asking Sloan, who owes her "ex" another spanking for having booted her all those months ago. How about U.S. Army officer Nic Highroads? How can he talk when he has to plant the explosives that are the world's last chance against the man-made horror that is Morpheus' Necklace? FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.95 PLANETARY/JLA: TERRA OCCULTA WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JERRY ORDWAY ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 11. They are archeologists of the impossible — tracking down evidence of a vast array of super-human activity that the world never knew of. They are Planetary, better known to you as…Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince?!? The mystery team of the WildStorm Universe collides with the World's Greatest Heroes of the DC Universe in the most unexpected way in this not-to-be-missed one-shot! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 POINT BLANK #2 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY COLIN WILSON; PAINTED COVERS BY SIMON BISLEY EYE OF THE STORM. In stores September 11. The mature readers super-hero noir spectacular continues! It's a cold, bleak world that Cole Cash — a.k.a. Grifter of the Wildcats — finds himself wandering through. John Lynch, his old mentor/adversary from Team 7 days, lies in a hospital bed, near death. Now Grifter must sort out the facts in a giant web of deceit and betrayal. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 THE RESISTANCE #1 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GREY; ART AND COVER BY JUAN SANTACRUZ AND FRANCIS PORTELA In stores September 25. A new WildStorm series debuts! The year is 2280 and things are not good. Brian Strum is a kid whose existence has been hidden from the government for his entire life — he and others like him are seen as a threat to the common good of humanity, a parasite on Earth's precious, dwindling resources. Now Brian has been exposed and he finds himself marked for death. His only salvation? A small band of resistance fighters called the Strayz, determined to fight for their right to live — even if it kills them. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® — THE GORN CRISIS SC WRITTEN BY KEVIN J. ANDERSON AND REBECCA MOESTA; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY IGOR KORDEY In stores September 11. The softcover version of WildStorm's first Star Trek graphic novel explains where Captain Picard and the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E were during the Dominion War. Featuring the writing talents of sci-fi novelists Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta and the artistic brush of the amazing Igor Kordey (New X-Men). For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $17.95 STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #3 WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART AND COVER BY WHILCE PORTACIO AND SCOTT WILLIAMS EYE OF THE STORM. In stores September 11. The hard-hitting military action continues! The new StormWatch has engaged in battle with the super- powered extremists who have taken the United Nations hostage...but the arrival of an uninvited super-hero is making it hard for the team to do its job. Even worse is the deliberate interference of a shadowy quasi-governmental agency. What else can go wrong for StormWatch? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THUNDERCATS #2 WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN; VARIANT COVER BY JIM LEE In stores September 18. The highly anticipated miniseries based on the popular '80s cartoon continues! To aid in his continuing quest to destroy the Thundercats once and for all, Mumm-ra solicits the help of past allies Slythe and the mutants — vowing that their stupidity will not interfere with his plans again. When the mutants attack Lion-O, Tygra and Hachiman while bringing down the Feliner ship, the stage is set for the battle royale every Thundercats fan has been waiting for! Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Ed McGuinness & Jason Martin (50%) and Jim Lee (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #2 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES EYE OF THE STORM. In stores September 25. The newest version of WildStorm's premiere team book continues! What does a post-Civil War legal decision have to do with Jack Marlowe's plans for the Halo Corporation — plans involving leveraged buyouts, efficiency experts and Chinese manufacturing plants? And what does this have to do with Grifter and Mister Wax in the bowels of Detroit? Sophisticated corporate intrigue mixes with edge-of-the-seat suspense! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL In stores September 4. Ladies and Gentlemen, the hour is at hand, the object of your desire has arrived! The award-winning series by Mssrs. Moore and O'Neill is available in a handsome softcover edition. Thrill to the immortal adventures of Mina Harker, Allan Quatermain, Captain Nemo, the Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll, and last but not least...Mr. Hyde. This marvelous band of adventurers is recruited by the Empire in her hour of need, to discover the secret of White Chapel...and the nefarious plans the sinister Doctor has for it. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. II #3 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL In stores September 25. A traitor in their midst! Oh, most foul of fates. Can one of our champions truly be so black of heart? Hurry, dear reader, before our most talented illustrator's hand freezes from the horror of it all! And, lest you forget, our fantastic almanac continues. No Ads. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH PROMETHEA BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III, MICK GRAY AND CHARLES VESS; COVER BY WILLIAMS AND GRAY In stores September 18. The first six issues of the acclaimed series are collected in this reoffered trade paperback, featuring the incredible, genre-bending tales of the imagination by writer Alan Moore and artists J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray, with one passage by guest-artist Charles Vess. See why PROMETHEA is one of the most talked-about series! (STAR13586D) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* TOM STRONG #18 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE AND KARL STORY In stores September 18. It's the startling conclusion to our 3-part epic adventure! Tom Strong, along with the Weird Rider and the Family Strong, fight a raging battle against a fearsome and brutal invasion force. Guest-starring many of Tom's allies from the past. This is not an issue to be missed! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 VERTIGO 100% #4 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL POPE; COVER BY POPE In stores September 11. The steamy affair between busboy John and gastro stripper Daisy hits the skids as the former cassanova chokes and a pair of girl's underwear finds a new home. Futuristic boxing pro Haitous finds out the painful truth about why the girl of his dreams — and her child — would prefer if he dropped off the face of the earth and onto a passing planet. MATURE READERS B&W, 48 PG. (4 OF 5) $5.95 100 BULLETS #39 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores September 25. "Ambition's Audition." The third in a series of six stand-alone stories pulls back the curtain and sheds some light on Benito Medici, the unwilling heir to a seat on The Trust. Benito's ruthless father Augustus seems to have cemented The Trust's agenda. But is it really a self-serving one that drives him? And is Benito's blasé attitude simply a mask for his own agenda — one that may compromise all that Augustus has worked for? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #19 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY LUKE ROSS AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY JIM SILKE In stores September 18. Part 3 of the 5-part "Coming Home." Harry Kraft's honeymoon in Chicago is cut short, as he's forced to say "I do" to his wife's proposal. But can he divorce himself from Beth's deadly plan in time to save his own skin? Artie has a heart-to-heart with his parole officer; the crooked cops engage in brutal honesty; and Ethlie falls in love with chicken chow mein. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #17 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores September 25. "Amok in America" Part 2 of 3. Angela forces a stunning revelation from her mother that has dire consequences for her immediate future. Meanwhile, Damon makes a fateful decision. And Go-Go finally gets out of the pool! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE CRUSADES #19 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY ARON WIESENFELD In stores September 4. Venus Kostopikas finds herself thrust back to Medieval times, and she's not alone. What phenomenon is causing residents of San Francisco to drink mead, don armor, and joust one another in what's supposed to be the most civilized city in North America? Venus comes closer to the inner circle of the new Round Table that's indoctrinating knights into the ancient codes of combat and chivalry and thrusting them into the modern world. But will Venus break the story or become just a bloody footnote? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 FABLES #5 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY LAN MEDINA AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores September 11. The conclusion to the 5-part "Legends in Exile," where ancient pacts, old grudges and clever ruses are brought to light. Rose Red's body has been found, and the identity of her murderer, or murderers, has been revealed. Now Bigby Wolf, Fabletown's sheriff, shows us how he put the clues together to solve the foul crime. Also, Prince Charming has auctioned off his royal titles and gets his first taste of his life to come…as a penniless nobody. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FIGHT FOR TOMORROW #1 WRITTEN BY BRIAN WOOD; ART BY DENYS COWAN AND KENT WILLIAMS; COVER BY JIM LEE In stores September 25. VERTIGO presents a new miniseries that draws on the best elements of kung fu fighting, Hong Kong action, and Fight Club-style intensity! Kidnapped as a small boy, Cedric Zhang was bought and raised to fight in competitions, but managed to escape to New York City. Now Cedric's life again is thrust into chaos and pain when he immerses himself in the violent and corrupt NYC underworld in an effort to locate a missing friend — finding himself back in the same horrible world he spent his lifetime trying to escape. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.50 THE FILTH #4 WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHRIS WESTON AND GARY ERSKINE; COVER BY CARLOS SEGURA In stores September 4. Grant Morrison's newest series continues! In this issue, it really hits the fan as Slade meets the decidedly odd Otto Von Vermun and they attempt to survive crossing a literal wasteland. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 13) $2.95 HELLBLAZER #177 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores September 25. "Red Sepulchre," Part 1 of 4. Back in the Smoke for the first time in two years, John has walked into the middle of an ugly range war between rival groups of magicians. Like it or not, he's going to have to choose a side; and it would help if he knew which faction wants him dead. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #15 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND STEVE BIRD; PAINTED COVER BY JON FOSTER In stores September 11. Lily continues to mess with Eden's head, the Walkers get aid just when they really need it, and Tim receives a timely warning as his showdown with deadly necromancer Arawn Kruder draws near. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 IN THE SHADOWS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE HC WRITTEN BY JONATHAN SCOTT FUQUA; ART AND COVER BY STEPHEN JOHN PHILLIPS AND STEVEN PARKE In stores September 25. When a journal purported to be written by Edgar Allan Poe falls into the hands of Poe scholar Sterling Tuttle, the voice of the long-dead author reaches out from beyond the grave to give a chilling account of his tortured life. Haunted by the ghosts of his tragic past and the burden of relentless alcoholism, Poe soon finds that his creativity may depend on actual demons that have an unsavory agenda of their own… For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH I, PAPARAZZI HC WRITTEN BY PAT MCGREAL; ART AND COVER BY STEPHEN JOHN PHILLIPS AND STEVEN PARKE In stores September 25. Reoffered to coincide with the release of IN THE SHADOWS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE, this hallucinatory, psychological thriller recounts one night in the life of "Monster" McGowran, one of New York City's paparazzi. A night that takes a left turn into weirdness when he's beaten to a pulp by the bodyguards of an inscrutable young movie star. But when Monster plans his revenge, he accidentally uncovers something strange, horrifying and not meant to be discovered. (STAR14245D) MATURE READERS HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $29.95 ******************************* LUCIFER #30 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND CRAIG HAMILTON; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores September 18. "Inferno," Part 2 of 4. Lucifer arrives in Hell for his duel with Amenadiel only to find an unholy alliance of angels and demons forming against him. But his most dangerous enemy may be closer at hand, and the rekindling of an old relationship brings dangers of its own. If Mazikeen's and the Lilim's quest fails, the Morningstar may not even live to enter the arena. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MIDNIGHT, MASS #6 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY JESUS SAÍZ AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores September 18. "The Four Sisters," Part 3 of 3. Julia and Adam Kadmon are up to their necks in it again as they track down the thief who has stolen some of their most dangerous artifacts. As they unravel the secrets of the Four Sisters, they end up in a Mexican stand-off with St. Elmo's Hound, a bloated ancient Egyptian spirit and a possessed housekeeper. This issue the Kadmons must sink or swim! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 8) $2.50 STARS OF THE MONTH PREACHER: DEAD OR ALIVE — THE COLLECTED COVERS HC TEXT BY GARTH ENNIS AND GLENN FABRY; ART AND COVER BY FABRY In stores September 25. Reoffered again, this hardcover collection features every PREACHER cover painting by artist Glenn Fabry (THE AUTHORITY: KEV), with running commentary by PREACHER writer Garth Ennis and Fabry. (STAR11978D) MATURE READERS HC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $29.95 SWAMP THING VOL. 1: SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY STEVEN BISSETTE AND JOHN TOTLEBEN In stores September 4. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN SC, this volume contains issues #21-27 of Alan Moore's acclaimed run on SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING. Included among these stories is "The Anatomy Lesson," the story that forever redefined the long- established character. (STAR11550D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* SKREEMER TP WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY BRETT EWINS AND STEVE DILLON In stores September 4. The cult pre-VERTIGO classic miniseries featuring work by Peter Milligan and Steve Dillon is finally collected. In a land descended into anarchy and warlord rule, where gangster "presidents" vie for territory and control of resources — a boy named Veto rises to become the greatest "skreemer" assassin the presidents have ever seen…and the greatest threat to their stranglehold on power they have ever known. This is the story of what happens when Veto decides to fight against destiny, to fight against the future he can see all too clearly. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $19.95 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #60 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores September 18. Warren Ellis' and Darick Robertson's acclaimed VERTIGO series comes to an end. This is it. It's all over. This is the final episode; in which Mitchell Royce takes a trip to Spider Jerusalem's final resting place. TRANSMETROPOLITAN ends as you might expect — and how you wouldn't possibly expect. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 VERTIGO POP: TOKYO! #3 WRITTEN BY JONATHAN VANKIN; ART AND COVER BY SETH FISHER In stores September 4. Anarchy in Tokyo! Maki brings a Japanese fast-food joint to its knees in a hail of flying seaweed burgers, then kidnaps Hike from his own kidnappers while the ketchup is still dripping from the walls. Steve and the young yakuza Ryuji must somehow work together across their mutual language barrier to find Hike before the gang boss Igarashi gets to him...unless Ryuji kills Steve first. Meanwhile, Maki merrily leads Hike to meet the one group of people he doesn't exactly want to see right now — his adoring Japanese fan club! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.95 Y — THE LAST MAN #3 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PIA GUERRA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores September 18. VERTIGO's new monthly sci-fi thriller continues! Trapped inside an impenetrable bunker, Yorick Brown — the last man on Earth — struggles to escape and rescue his Congresswoman mother from a posse of ticked-off, arms-bearing wives. Meanwhile, Culper Ring operative Agent 355 risks her life to protect the first female President of the United States, and the news that a lone male has survived the mysterious plague begins to leak out... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #422 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores September 4. Never give a sucker an even break. There's a sucker born every minute. What does this have to do with our next issue? You be the judge. MAGAZINE, 48PG, PC $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE MAD BATHROOM COMPANION NUMBER ONE TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores September 4. Reoffered to coincide with the MAD 50th ANNIVERSARY BOX SET (solicited in Previews Vol. XII, #3), this trade paperback presents a new movement in humor. If you bring just one book with you to the bathroom, take the plunge with this release. Selected by a careful process of elimination, each article was chosen by the anal-retentive "Usual Gang of Idiots" and sanitized for you protection. Featuring an introduction by South Park's Trey Parker! (STAR11543D) SC, 5X7, 288PG, 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 September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. Some of these products may also be offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. GREEN ARROW OLIVER QUEEN ACTION FIGURE — NEW PRODUCTION RUN In stores September 25. A new production run of the sold-out figure! Due to high demand, DC DIRECT re-offers the GREEN ARROW OLIVER QUEEN ACTION FIGURE! The original Emerald Archer stands 6" tall and features nine points of articulation and quiver on back. Accessories include bow and three trick arrows (boxing glove arrow, handcuff arrow and drill arrow). Packaged in a new, 4-color blister pack. FIGURE PI GREEN LANTERN CORPS: KYLE RAYNER ACTION FIGURE — NEW PRODUCTION RUN In stores September 11. A new production run of the sold-out figure! Kyle Rayner, Earth's current Green Lantern, joins a long line of his distinguished predecessors (including Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and Tomar Re) as an action figure. Featuring multiple points of articulation and standing approximately 6 1/4" tall, the KYLE RAYNER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and comes packaged with a Power Battery and a one-size-fits-all Power Ring, in a 4-color blister pack. FIGURE PI JSA: GOLDEN AGE GREEN LANTERN ACTION FIGURE — NEW PRODUCTION RUN In stores September 25. A new production run of the sold-out figure! The dark things cannot stand the light of Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern. This figure stands 6 1/4" tall with eleven points of articulation and wears a non-removable soft vinyl cape. Each figure comes packaged with a scale-sized power battery and a one-size-fits-all PVC Golden Age-style power ring for the consumer's use. Packaged in a new, 4-color blister pack. FIGURE PI JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: BATMAN MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO Advance-solicited; in stores December 4. DC Direct continues 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. Note: Due to popular demand, an AQUAMAN MAQUETTE will be added to the line in the future. MAQUETTE $89.95 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: CHAMELEON BOY ACTION FIGURE SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP Advance-solicited; in stores January 29, 2003. The line of LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ACTION FIGURES continues this month with four new figures! Reep Daggle is a native of Durla, a 30th century race of people possessing shape-changing abilities. Daggle joined the Legion as Chameleon Boy, hoping by his heroic example to overcome the prejudice and suspicion most of the universe harbor against Durlans. Now a cool action figure, CHAMELEON BOY stands approximately 6" tall, and features multiple points of articulation. Packaged in a resealable 4-color blister pack. FIGURE PI LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: STAR BOY ACTION FIGURE SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP Advance-solicited; in stores January 29, 2003. Thom Kallor was born in a floating observatory operated by his astronomer parents in the 30th century. This unique environment imbued the boy with the power to channel the mass from stars temporarily into people or objects, making them super-heavy. Now a handsome action figure, STAR BOY stands approximately 6" tall and features a cape, plus multiple points of articulation. Packaged in a resealable 4-color blister pack. FIGURE PI LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: SUN BOY ACTION FIGURE SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP Advance-solicited; in stores January 29, 2003. The Legion heats up as Sun Boy steps up to take his place in the 30th century's greatest super-team. Left to die in an energy reactor by one of his father's scientific rivals, Dirk Morgna gained the power to project heat and light in controlled quantities. The SUN BOY ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 6" tall, and features multiple points of articulation. Packaged in a resealable 4-color blister pack. FIGURE PI LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: ULTRA BOY ACTION FIGURE SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP Advance-solicited; in stores January 29, 2003. Near his homeworld of Rimbor in the 30th century, Jo Nah's one-man spacecraft was attacked by an alien energy beast, which filled him with its ultra-energy, which provides Ultra Boy with one super power at a time: super-strength, speed, invulnerability, flight, and a variety of super-visions. Now this Legion powerhouse has become the ULTRA BOY ACTION FIGURE, standing approximately 6" tall and featuring multiple points of articulation. Packaged in a resealable 4-color blister pack. FIGURE PI METAMORPHO DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL Advance-solicited; in stores January 22, 2003. Adventurer Rex Mason took on a deadly mission for billionaire industrialist Simon Stagg: to retrieve the powerful magical talisman, the Orb of Ra! Betrayed by Stagg and left to die in the lost pyramid of Ahk-Ton in the valley of the Upper Nile, Mason was exposed to the rays of the meteor that was the source of the Orb's power. The molecular makeup of his body altered by this exposure, he became Metamorpho, possessing the ability to transform his body into any chemical and shape! Now a Deluxe Action Figure, METAMORPHO stands approximately 6 1/2" tall and features 12 points of articulation. This figure also comes with interchangeable hands (a hand, a fist, a hammer and a blow torch), and an ice/water/vapor "element" base that the figure's removable upper torso can be placed upon. Packaged in a 4-color window box. FIGURE PI SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE — NEW PRODUCTION RUN In stores September 11. A new production run of the sold-out figure! Newsboy Billy Batson was granted the powers of the gods by the ancient wizard Shazam, whose name he had to speak to be transformed into the powerful force for good, Earth's Mightiest Mortal...Captain Marvel! The SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE (a revised version of the Captain Marvel figure from the SHAZAM! DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET) stands approximately 6 1/4" tall, features multiple points of articulation, and comes packaged with Mr. Mind (the little green worm who is one of the world's greatest criminal masterminds!). Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. FIGURE PI STAR OF THE MONTH SMALLVILLE PVC SET In stores September 18. Reoffered to coincide with the SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC one-shot, this 7-piece set features hand-painted PVC figures of a teenaged Clark Kent, his family (Ma and Pa Kent), his friends (Lana Lang and Krypto), and his deadliest foe (Lex Luthor). Plus, the Boy of Steel himself, Superboy! Figures range from approximately 2 1/2" to 4 3/8" tall. Packaged in a 4-color window box. (STAR14714X) PVC SET (x7) $39.95 ****************************** SUPERMAN WALL SCROLL ART BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH Advance-solicited; in stores December 11. An original Superman image exclusively for DC Direct! Under the pencil of artist Ed McGuinness, the look of the Man of Steel redefines buff! Now the artist of SUPERMAN brings his special vision of the Man of Tomorrow with the original art for the SUPERMAN WALL SCROLL. Pencilled by McGuinness and inked by Cam Smith, Superman is portrayed in all his majestic power on this 27" x 40" full-color wall scroll. WALL SCROLL, 27X40, FC $19.95 T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS: DYNAMO STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET Advance-solicited; in stores December 4. The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents was a legendary comics classic published in the 1960s under the Tower Comics banner, featuring art by Wally Wood and others. Now, Dynamo, the star of this series featuring the adventures of a super-powered group of agents working for the United Nations, has been transformed into this beautiful hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, standing approximately 9 1/8" tall, 6 3/4" wide and 4 7/8" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. STATUE $149.95 T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES VOLUME ONE HC/DYNAMO STATUE SPECIAL OFFER STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET; ARCHIVES WRITTEN BY WALLY WOOD, LEN BROWN AND LARRY IVIE; ART BY WOOD, GIL KANE, REED CRANDALL, MIKE SEKOWSKY, GEORGE TUSKA, DICK AYERS, MIKE ESPOSITO, DAN ADKINS, JOHN GIUNTA, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WOOD Advance-solicited; in stores December 4. This special combo offer gives you the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS Volume One HC and the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS: DYNAMO STATUE for a price of only $175.00 U.S. That's nearly a $25 savings off of what these items are priced individually. No serious T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents fan will want to miss out on this incredible offer! HARDCOVER/STATUE SET $175.00 WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT MINI-BUST SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP Advance-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 A DISTANT SOIL #35 by Colleeen Doran 32pp BW $3.95 Quarterly In stores the week of September 25th. The Concept A young girl is born the heir to an alien religious dynasty, making her the most powerful psionic being in the universe. Warring factions vie for control of the throne and the favor of a child that can destroy planets with the power of her thoughts. This Issue "Love for yourself makes one strong. Love for another makes one a slave." The Hierarchy will stop at nothing to control fifteen-year-old Liana as she inherits the mantle of the Avatar, the most powerful psionic being in the universe. Her brother is the Hierarchy's prisoner. Possessing a deadly psionic power of his own, he was wounded in an attack that left him in a coma. For a race of people with almost limitless mental powers, Jason's brain is a playground, an empty vessel that can be filled with any command, and the Hierarchy has dark intentions for the young assassin. Recommended for readers and fans of Age of Bronze, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, and Shoujo Manga Copyright A Distant Soil is (tm) & (c) Colleen Doran, 2002. All rights reserved. APHRODITE IX PREVIEW EDITION: SIGNED EXCLUSIVE (W) David Wohl (P) David Finch (I) Joe Weems BW 16pp Please inquire about pricing. In stores the week of September 25th. This Issue: One of the hottest series of last year returns with this exclusive signed edition! David Wohl, writer and co-creator of Aphrodite IX signs the first printed release of the Aphrodite IX Preview Edition comic!! Containing the first ever appearance of Aphrodite IX and a special convention back cover, this great signed exclusive is not to be missed!! THE ART OF JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER by Joseph Michael Linsner FC 176pp $39.95 Hardcover LIMITED SIGNED & NUMBERED SLIPCASE EDITION Limited to 1000 copies only. Allocations may occur. Note, contains 16 extra pages of material. FC 192pp $69.95 Both in stores the week of September 18th. Few names in the art world today stir the passions of fans like that of Joseph Michael Linsner. A maverick phenomenon, Linsner has been painting visions of fantastic worlds and beautiful women since 1989. He stormed the world with his personal tribute to the Goddess, Dawn. Collected here for the first time is the body of work that Joseph himself is proudest of. This much-anticipated volume boasts 176 pages of Linsner's very best work, including covers and over a dozen previously unseen and unpublished paintings. Scores of rare production sketches and color roughs will be highlighted, as well as a special "how to" section in which Linsner gives a sneak peek at the production of one of his dazzling Dawn paintings from start to finish. More than simply pinup art, Linsner's work illuminates a complex mythology, rife with its own symbolism and language. Ever wanted to go to Heaven, Hell and beyond? Linsner's art will take you there. Recommended for readers and fans of Vargas Pin- Ups, Goddess worshipers and art lovers of all ages. BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #3 (W) Munier Shurief (P) Alex Ross and Wilson Tortosa (c) Shane Law and Udon Studios FC 32pp $2.99 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of September 11th. 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 Things just keep getting worse for G-Force as Spectra's onslaught against Central West continues. But can the team have any hope of defeating Zoltar's forces if they can't even get along with each other? Earth better hope so, because time is running OUT! FUSED! #4 (W) Steve Niles (A) Diego Jourdan FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-Monthly ongoing series In stores the week of September 25th. The Concept Mark Haggerty is permanently fused with an experimental robot suit called Cy-Bot. Unlike armored heroes of the past, Mark's first instinct isn't to save the world, but to ensure his survival and take back his life. Imagine that you have become imprisoned within a suit of armor and that it has fused with your entire nervous system. How will you cope when even the simplest of bodily functions are denied you? This Issue "Canned Heat". Part Four This issue has everything! Action, adventure, romance and BIG ROBOT action as Cy-Bot (Mark Haggerty) fights to save his wife and his life which has been shattered by the vengeful Agent Mortis and the Implementers! Will Mark take the fall for his own murder? Will the Implementers beat the crap of him? Will Fard screw his head on and take responsibility for his selfish actions? Pick up a copy and get in on the action! G.I. JOE #10 (W) Josh Blaylock (P) Jamal Igle (I) John Larter (Cover) Steve Kurth FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of September 11th. 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 Dreadnoks! Dreadnoks! Dreadnoks! That's right, this issue is chock full of them, and everyone's favorite pink-haired Dreadnok returns. This issue begins a new arc that will finally let everyone know just what Zarana thinks of her bossy niece, and how the Joes are keeping tabs on the dangerous bikers. Recommended for readers and fans of G.I.Joe is a sure win with anyone into high adventure, military action, and more. It's an action story that plots the U.S. military against a team of near-super villains, and a great nostalgia kick to boot. GUARDIAN ANGEL #3 (W) Jonathan Peterson (A) Aron Wiesenfeld (I) Kevin Conrad (Cover) Aron Wiesenfeld FC 32pp $2.95 4 issue finite series In stores the week of September 11th. The Concept Years ago, Christian Angelos, last of the warrior Archangels, mysteriously disappeared. Now the forces of Hell are assembling and Heaven desperately needs its agent. Unfortunately, Angelos has resurfaced, only this time as a Hollywood star with no memory of his prior life. Worse, his enchanted lance-the only weapon capable of killing archdemon Daemon Malecent - is missing. It's time for GUARDIAN ANGEL, Heaven's last line of defense, to rediscover his mission and battle again! This Issue It's all-out action as Guardian Angel, Dominique and Percival the Lion stage a daring raid on the vault of the Vatican to recover his lance, even as Daemon Malecent tests his portal to Hell and begins to bring the invasion force through! Meanwhile, Angelos learns why he and Malecent are immortal enemies and a traitor is revealed in his midst! Plus: who is the hulking ape- like Bobo and what are his ties to Guardian's past? HAMMER OF THE GODS: MORTAL ENEMY TPB (W/A) Michael Avon Oeming & Mark Obie Wheatley (Cover) Michael Avon Oeming FC 176pp $18.95 Trade Paperback In stores the week of September 11th. The Concept Collecting HAMMER OF THE GODS #1-5 and lots of extras! Vikings just want to have fun! Of course, their idea of fun involves sharp bladed weapons and lots of blood. So how can a great big, powerful lad like Modi have fun? He's suffering under a curse and if he ever touches a weapon he will lose his soul. If that wasn't bad enough, Modi is now tracking down the God Thorr to thrash him. Hear that thunder? They're going at it right now! HELLSPAWN #17 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (A) Ben Templesmith (Cover) Ben Templesmith FC 32pp $2.50 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of September 18th. 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 "The Killing Hand, Part 1" The Hellspawn emerges from one dark world into another as the nightmares that chase his cursed soul spill from one dimension to Earth. Something evil has escaped Hell's vile grip. This evil, this inhuman thing, is hungry for a taste of human misery, starving for a little blood on its hands. It's been so long since its last kill, not even a Hellspawn will stand in its way. Who is this killer...and what does he want? IRON MAIDEN EDDIE: THE TROOPER McFarlane Toys Item # 12211 Following up on the insanely popular Iron Maiden Eddie: Killers action figure, McFarlane Toys is releasing The Trooper. One of the most popular and recognizable Iron Maiden images, this figure comes with several accessories and a base. * Iron Maiden Eddie: The Trooper This item ships 6 per case. Please inquire about pricing. MOVIE MANIACS 5 - 18 INCH EDWARD SCISSORHANDS McFarlane Toys Item # 17422 For the third year running, McFarlane Toys will release a Movie Maniac figure in massive 18-inch scale. For 2002, that character is Edward Scissorhands from the film of the same name. Fully detailed and articulated, this 18-inch-tall figure features motion-activated play action. * Edward Scissorhands This item ships 2 per case. Please inquire about pricing. MOVIE MANIACS 5 DELUXE ALIEN AND PREDATOR BOXED SET McFarlane Toys Item # 17520 Two of the most highly requested Movie Maniacs figures ... in one box. That's right, Alien (from Alien) and Predator (from Predator) are the deluxe boxed set from Movie Maniacs Series 5. Completely and intricately detailed, these figures come with a custom base. MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: HOCKEY SERIES 3 McFarlane Toys Item # 70150 The hard hits, cross-checks and slapshots continue with McFarlane Toys' third line of professional hockey action figures. McFarlane's Sports Picks: Hockey Series 3 contains nine more of the NHL's best players, complete with action poses, official team uniforms, ice bases and all equipment. * Roman Turek * Chris Osgood * Alexander Mogilny * Joe Sakic * Mike Modano * Scott Stevens * Mark Messier * Pavel Bure * Olaf Kolzig This item ships 12 per case, no guarantee of mix. Please inquire about pricing. MIDNIGHT NATION TPB Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Gary Frank (I)Jason Gorder/Jonathan Sibal (C) Matt Milla FC 288pp $29.99 Trade Paperback In stores the week of September 4th. Homicide Detective David Grey is lost. While trying to solve the most disturbing case of his life, he is unceremoniously cast into a crack between worlds: a shadowy netherworld where things and people-lost, castoff, or simply forgotten-collect like dust in a corner. Now in a world where hopelessness reigns, his only chance for survival lies in an uneasy alliance with a mysterious woman who promises to either ensure his escape, or kill him within a year. Collecting the 12 issues of the regular series and the 12 page story in the Wizard #1/2 issue. MUTANT EARTH #3 (W) Stan Winston and Francis Takenaga (A)Philip Tan Cover A by Simon Bisley Cover B by Philip Tan FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-monthly four issue mini-series Retailers: Please see order form for retailer incentive program. Incentive - FFor every 50 copies sold, retailers will receive one limited edition Mutant Earth action figure autographed by Academy Award winner Stan Winston. In stores the week of September 18th. The Concept Trakk came into a world bathed in blood. He travels the scorched remains of the Earth to find the Helmet of Kyldran, rumored to hold the very balance between good and evil. Others-some not of this world- seek its awesome power as well. On this ruined planet, hope is the most precious gift of all, and a timeless warrior can only be saved by the subtleties of his own humanity. This issue The Crippler's sheer lust for violence is a force unlike anything on earth, and more than a handful. Even for an immortal. And it only gets worse. Gallowz has summoned others from across the stars to join in the final siege for power. Alone for centuries, Trakk discovers his battles are not without allies of his own. Friends from unexpected quarters let themselves be known. But what good is the human spirit against an army of proteus cannons? And with whom does the desert dwelling, Red Vane, cast his services to? Bonus Feature: Realm of the Claw- Banished from the Realm, the spirits of Tare and Tswanna are cast into human 'hell!' Born into starkly contrasting worlds, Louden and Harrison have lived a tangle of encounters of their lifetimes. Lives seemingly intertwined by more than mere social morality! PARADIGM #1 (W) Matt Cashel (P) Jeremy Haun (I) Jeremy Haun (Cover) Jeremy Haun BW 48pp $3.50 Monthly In stores the week of September 4th. The Concept Television, downtown bars, relationships, beer and talking cats; Paradigm is an experiment in encompassing all the strange, quirky, and wild happenings currently taking place in the world around us. A way to catalogue not only the history of mankind through pop-culture, but through the hidden and fantastic worlds that surround us. And when unexpected behavior and events begin to occur with alarming regularity, it becomes apparent that a new way of thought has overtaken the city of Bogsdale... and perhaps, the world. This Issue Chris Howells had it all: a beautiful girlfriend of two years, a TV and digital satellite, a job with weekends off; a perfectly ordinary life. But when Wednesday's "date night" arrived, it brought with it more than the usual dinner and a movie. A strange and unexpected event occurred that evening in the city of Bogsdale, in a dark and secluded parking lot behind the old movie house, an event that would leave Chris Howells and the reality in which he believed forever changed. POWERS #25 (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming FC 32pp $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of September 11th. The Concept Heroes glide through the sky on lightning bolts and fire. Flamboyant villains attempt daring daylight robberies. God-like alien creatures clash in epic battle over the nighttime sky. And on the dirty city streets below, Homicide Detective Christian Walker does his job. Walker is teamed up with spunky rookie Detective Deena Pilgrim to investigate murders specific to superhero cases. investigations that takes them from the seediest underbelly a city has to offer, to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. This Issue IT'S THE MILESTONE 25TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE BRAND NEW STORY ARC: THE SELLOUTS One of the city's most controversial vigilantes finds himself embroiled in the most notorious scandals in the history of Powers- and it all leads to murder. Walker and Deena go on a field trip to New York City to investigate the dirty underside of one of the seventies classic super teams. RISING STARS #1: CGC TOP COW COLLECTION EDITION (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Keu Cha (I) Jason Gorder (C) Liquid! FC 32pp Please inquire about pricing. Net $100 In stores the week of September 18th. Top Cow and CGC (Comics Guaranty LLC) have joined forces to create what will soon be one of the most sought after collectible series around, the Top Cow Collection. A special number of highly graded select Top Cow comics, graded and distinctly labeled, all being limited to 100 copies or less. The original first printing of Rising Stars #1 is the next title to be offered from this incredible collection with a strictly graded run of 9.4 or higher, limited to only 100 copies! With more classic and hard to find issues from the Top Cow vault being added to future editions of the collection, you'll want to make sure you secure your Rising Stars #1 CGC Top Cow Collection Edition today! Retailer note: All orders for the graded Rising Stars #1 CGC Top Cow Collection Editions will be filled randomly with grades ranging from 9.4 to 9.8. This edition is strictly limited to 100 pieces, allocations may occur. SAVAGE DRAGON #103 by Erik Larsen FC 32pp NO ADS $2.95 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of September 18th. 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 Both the Savage Dragon and his son, Malcolm Eugene Jackson Dragon, conclude their current adventure as they both face their biggest challenges ever. And the Dragon makes a dramatic decision that will forever change his life. Don't peek at the last panel! SAVAGE DRAGON COMPANION by Erik Larsen FC 64pp NO ADS $2.95 One-Shot In stores the week of September 11th. The Concept A complete guide to the World's Greatest Super-hero! The Savage Dragon Companion is a handy sourcebook for Fandom's Favorite Fin-Head! A must-have item for every Savage Dragon fan or folks who want to learn more about the record-setting, hard-hitting Savage Dragon series! It's a compelling introduction to the world of the Savage Dragon. A complete guide to all things Savage Dragon-from synopses of the first 100 issues of the groundbreaking series to bios of every character you'd care to learn about and more trivia than you can shake a stick at (and I've seen you shake that stick)! SPAWN #126 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane FC 32pp $2.50 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of September 25th. 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 II" What's the dark secret hidden in the heart of the seemingly idyllic Middle America town of Bliss? Somewhere among its manicured lawns and white picket fences lies a key to Spawn's new incarnation on Earth. Drawn deeper and deeper into the mystery of Bliss, Spawn is forced to reveal some painful, long-buried secrets of his own. What he discovers will change him forever-if he survives. STUPID COMICS #1 (W/A) Jim Mahfood BW 32pp $2.95 One-Shot In stores the week of September 4th. The Concept: Hot indy artist Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts, Clerks, Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #9, Peter Parker: Spider-Man #42, 43) brings you this all-new collection of his infamous Stupid Comics newspaper strip. Nothing is safe from the keen, observational eye of Mahfood; from corrupt politicians, pop culture worship, Hollywood, the media, drugs, relationships, the music industry, television, sex, religion to war, Stupid Comics offers a hilarious satirical slant on all of these elements of our bizarre culture. SUPERPATRIOT: AMERICA'S FIGHTING FORCE #3 (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Cory Walker (Cover) Cory Walker FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly, four-issue miniseries In stores the week of September 4th. 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 criminal organization Vicious Circle. His broken body was rebuilt into the ultimate killing machine. More machine than man Johnny found himself the pawn of various criminal and government organizations. 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 Our star spangled hero is caught up in a frantic search to find his missing daughter, Liberty! Meanwhile, his old Nazi sparring partner from World War II, Baron Blitzkrieg, teams up with one of SuperPatriot's oldest foes, thought dead, but now more deadly than ever-the nastiest Nazi of them all! All this plus Johnny Armstrong manages to squeeze in a poker game with some old friends. TOMB RAIDER #24 (W) John Ney Rieber (P) Randy Green (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith FC 32pp $2.50 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of September 4th. The Concept One of the most popular characters in video game history, Lara Croft is a little bit Indiana Jones, a little bit Playboy playmate, and enough action and adventure to snare an entire generation of fans with her continuing adventures. This Issue A sun-drenched Aegean beach, pearls to dive for, a boyfriend who's never seen suntan lotion before... Lara's found it all on the Isle of Hydra. And she's never been so happy. But when a malevolent spirit from the mists of legend threatens to make her moment of happiness permanent-and terminal-Lara must master skills she's never dreamed she had-Or spend eternity in stone, among the victims of Medusa's Garden. TOP COW CLASSICS: MAGDALENA #1 (W) Marcia Chen (P) Joe Benitez (I) Joe Weems BW 32pp $2.99 In stores the week of September 18th. The Concept The Magdealena. She is the chosen holy warrior of an age-old order, called upon when the world faces mortal danger. But a new threat has arisen which will shake her world to its foundations. Can even a warror with the might of God save us when legions ofvampires set their sights on world domination? This Issue Top Cow Classics is proud to present issue #1 of the highly acclaimed Magdalena series, presented here in its true illustrated format. Drawn by the incomparable Joe Benitez, this intricately woven tale is complimented here by showcasing it in the black and white format. With the regular #1 issue being an instant sell out, make sure to pick up your copy of Magdalena #1 Black and White today!! VIOLENT MESSIAHS: LAMENTING PAIN #1 (OF 4) (W) Joshua Dysart (P) Tone Rodriguez (I)Digital Chameleon Cover A by Tone Rodriguez Cover B by Michael Turner FC 32pp $2.95 Four issue finite series In stores the week of September 25th. The Concept Rankor Island, a carnival of social ills, a tilt-a-whirl of manic violence, vigilante justice and police-corruption . . . the end harvest of civilization. Through this madness staggers Lieutenant Cheri Major (a criminal profiler, who specializes in apprehending vigilantes) and Detective Earnest Houston (a perpetual screw-up). Two cops unwittingly on the verge of discovering the unseen forces that imprison us all. Violent Messiahs, a sci-fi mystery love story about criminal politics, man's search for individuality, and the nature of violence. This Issue Citizen Pain has disappeared from Rankor Island. In his wake the urban spiral of decay accelerates. Riots erupt, unemployment skyrockets, police meet civil unrest with panicked violent force, the streets are paved in broken glass. Into this asphalt jungle comes a new broken soul. A murderer who carves the word "scalpel" into her victims. Now Cheri Major is called in to bring this neoteric killer down before the whole island becomes a battlefield. WITCHBLADE #59 (W) David Wohl (P) Brian Ching (I) Jason Gorder (C) Steve Firchow FC 32pp $2.50 Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of September 25th. 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 When detective Sara Pezzini is called in to investigate a string of murders in Brooklyn, she quickly realizes there's a connection to a man she hasn't seen for some time and hoped she'd never see again-Mafia hitman Jackie Estacado, the man known as THE DARKNESS. But since Jackie's DEAD, is there a NEW wielder on the scene? This issue serves as a prelude to the Endgame Crossover, beginning next month! MARVEL COMICS MAX SHANG-CHI: MASTER OF KUNG FU #1 (OF 4) Cover by Paul Gulacy Doug Moench (w)/Paul Gulacy (p & i) It's bone-breaking kung fu action and sexy spy action in this new MAX series! And who better to bring the martial arts special agent into the present than Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy, the creative team that made him great?! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/PARENTAL WARNING 2.99 ALIAS #14 Painted cover by David Mack Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Michael Gaydos (a) The conclusion to Jessica's strangest case yet! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/PARENTAL WARNING 2.99 APACHE SKIES #3 (OF 4) Painted cover by Leonardo Manco John Ostrander (w)/Leonardo Manco (a) Continuing MAX's fully-painted, wicked Western! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/PARENTAL WARNING 2.99 THE HOOD #5 (OF 6) Cover by Kyle Hotz Brian K. Vaughan (w)/Kyle Hotz (p)/Eric Powell (i) Continuing MAX's street-level look into the mind of a new villain! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/PARENTAL WARNING 2.99 SPIDER-MAN SPIDER-MAN, ULTIMATE #26 & #27 Covers by Mark Bagley Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Mark Bagley (p)/Art Thibert (i) ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN goes biweekly this month! It's two issues of shocks and thrills as S.H.I.E.L.D. takes on the Green Goblin -- with Spidey in the middle! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES 2.25 SPIDER-MAN, PETER PARKER #48 Cover by Humberto Ramos Paul Jenkins (w)/Humberto Ramos (p)/Wayne Faucher (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 SPIDER-MAN, AMAZING #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, TANGLED WEB #17 Cover by Ted Mckeever Ted Mckeever (w & p) If you thought other takes on the wall-crawler were weird, wait until you see what Ted McKeever has cooked up! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/CARDSTOCK COVER/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT: THE EVIL THAT MEN DO #4 (OF 4) 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 #5 (OF 6) Cover by Tim Sale Jeph Loeb (w)/Tim Sale (p & i) Continuing the Marvel Knights' look at the web-spinner's college years! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/CARDSTOCK COVER/FC/MARVEL PG 3.50 SPIDER-MAN: GET KRAVEN #4 (OF 7) Cover by Joe Quesada Ron Zimmerman (w)/John Mccrea (p)/James Hogdkinds (i) 32 PGS. WITH NO ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 SPIDER-MAN: QUALITY OF LIFE #4 (OF 4) Cover by Scott Sava Greg Rucka (w)/Scott Sava (a) Concluding Spidey's CGI adventure! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/CARDSTOCK COVER/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 SPIDER-GIRL #51 Cover by Casey Jones Sean Mckeever (w)/Casey Jones (p) A special stand-alone issue written by Sean McKeever (The Waiting Place)! 48 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES 3.50 X-MEN NEW X-MEN #132 Cover by Frank Quitely Grant Morrison (w)/Phil Jimenez (p) One year after 9/11, the X-Men confront their own great loss! 12 months after tragedy, Professor X and Storm return to Genosha -- the island of mutants obliterated by Cassandra Nova -- and discover that everything is not as it seems! Guest- starring -- from the pages of X-TREME X-MEN -- Storm! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 UNCANNY X-MEN #412 Cover by Steve Uy Chuck Austen (w)/Ron Garney (p)/Mark Morales (i) It's double the x-citement as UNCANNY X-MEN goes biweekly in September! In the finale of Chuck Austen and Ron Garney's first story arc, can anything stop the Juggernaut? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 UNCANNY X-MEN #413 Cover by Steve Uy Cuck Austen (w)/Sean Phillips (p & i) It's double the x-citement as UNCANNY X-MEN goes biweekly in September! A mysterious man is brought to the X-Mansion... but who is he and what does he have to do with the X-Men's past? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 WEAPON X #1 Cover by Georges Jeanty Frank Tieri (w)/Georges Jeanty (p) From the pages of WOLVERINE, a new series begins! Who has joined the enigmatic organization known as Weapon X? And what are they being asked to do? Featuring a crew of nasty characters, if you liked the original Suicide Squad, you'll love WEAPON X! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 ULTIMATE X-MEN #22 Cover by Adam Kubert Mark Millar (w)/Adam Kubert (p)/Danny Miki (i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES 2.25 X-STATIX #3 Cover by Mike Allred Peter Milligan (w)/Mike Allred & Darwyn Cooke (p & i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 EXILES #17 Cover by J. Calafiore & Eric Cannon Judd Winick (w)/J. Calafiore (p)/Eric Cannon (i) Stand-alone issue! On a world gone reptile, will the Exiles become extinct? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 X-REME X-MEN #18 Cover by Salvador Larroca & Liquid! Chris Claremont (w)/Salvador Larroca & Liquid! (a) Guest-starring – from the pages of NEW X-MEN and UNCANNY X-MEN -- Jean Grey, Nightcrawler and The Beast! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 AGENT X #3 Cover by Udon Gail Simone (w)/Alvin Lee & Udon (a) Agent X vs. The Taskmaster! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 SOLDIER X #3 Painted cover by Igor Kordey Darko Macan (w)/Igor Kordey (p) The one-man mutant army goes to Russia with no love! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 X-MEN UNLIMITED #35 Painted cover by Darick Robertson Greg Rucka (W)/Darick Robertson (P & i) Nightcrawler and Kitty Pryde reflect on the life -- and death -- of Colossus in a special issue by the all-star creative team of Greg Rucka (ELEKTRA) & Darick Robertson (FURY)! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 X-MEN: EVOLUTION #11 Cover by UDON Devin Grayson (w)/UDON (a) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES 2.25 X-MEN ICONS: CHAMBER #2 (OF 4) Cover by Chris Bachalo Brian K. Vaughan (w)/Lee Ferguson (p)/Norm Rapmund (i) A new series from the pages of UNCANNY X-MEN! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 SABRETOOTH: MARY SHELLEY OVERDRIVE #4 (OF 4) Cover by Tony Harris Dan Jolley (W)/Greg Scott (p) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG plus .....2.99 WOLVERINE #181 Cover by Andy Kubert Frank Tieri (w)/Sean Chen (p & i) WOLVERINE jumps over to the editorial office of Axel Alonso, so if you like what he did to X-FORCE and INCREDIBLE HULK, you'll want to check out this stand-alone issue! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 WOLVERINE: NETSUKE #1 (OF 4) Painted cover by George Pratt George Pratt (w & a) Wolverine goes samurai in this fully painted story by George Pratt (Enemy Ace: War Idyll)! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS DAREDEVIL #37 Cover by Alex Maleev Brian Michael Bendis (w)/Alex Maleev (p & i) Elektra guest-stars in the stunning conclusion to the epic of the year! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #6 Cover by John Cassaday John Ney Rieber (w)/John Cassaday (p & i) The hard-hitting conclusion to the terrorism story-arc! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 ELEKTRA #14 Painted cover by Greg Horn Greg Rucka (w)/Carlo Pagulayan (p)/Danny Miki (i) She's hit bottom -- but now Elektra fights back! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG plus 2.99 ELEKTRA: GLIMPSE & ECHO #3 (OF 4) Painted cover by Scott Morse Scott Morse (w & a) Continuing the moody, fully-painted adventure! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS #7 Painted cover by Paolo Rivera John Figueroa (w)/Manuel Futierrez (p & i) 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 PUNISHER #15 & #16 painted Covers by Tim Bradstreet Garth Ennis (w)/Steve Dillon (p & i) Two of comics' toughest butt-kickers collide when Wolverine and Punisher unite in this biweekly Marvel Knights event! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG plus 2.99 each MARVEL HEROES THE CALL OF DUTY: THE BROTHERHOOD #4 (OF 6) Cover by David Finch Chuck Austen (w)/David Finch (p)/Art Thibert (i) Marvel continues its big launch of 2002 with a new series exploring the lives of New York City's firefighters! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 THE CALL OF DUTY: THE PRECINCT #3 (OF 5) Cover by Tom Mandrake Bruce Jones (w)/Tom Mandrake (p & i) Marvel continues its big launch of 2002 with a new series exploring the lives of New York City's police officers! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 THE CALL OF DUTY: THE WAGON #2 (OF 4) Cover by Daniel Zezeljy Chuck Austen (w)/Daniel Zezeljy (p & i) Marvel continues its big launch of 2002 with a new series exploring the lives of New York City's EMS workers! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 FANTASTIC FOUR #61 Cover by Mike Wieringo Mark Waid (w)/Mike Wieringo (p)/Karl Kesel (i) The new creative team opens the door for new readers with a stand-alone issue! (Hey, Retailers: Last month was the big 9 cent issue, so make sure you have plenty of copies of this issue on hand to satisfy all of the new readers who will be coming back for more!) 48 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 AVENGERS #58 Cover by Kieron Dwyer Geoff Johns (w)/Kieron Dwyer (p)/Rick Remender (i) "World Trust" part 2 of 4! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 AVENGERS ICONS: THE VISION #2 (OF 4) 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 miniseries! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 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 and the Scarlet Witch! (Marvel Memo: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders are cancelled.) 32 PGS. with ads/cardstock Cover/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 THOR #54 Cover by Tom Raney Dan Jurgens (w)/Tom Raney (p)/Scott Hanna (i) 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 IRON MAN #59 Cover by Mike Grell Mike Grell (w, p & i) Kicking off "In Shining Armor," a new story written, penciled and inked by Mike Grell! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 INCREDIBLE HULK #45 Cover by Kaare Andrews Bruce Jones (w)/Stuart Immonen (p)/Scott Koblish (i) A new story arc begins! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 BLACK PANTHER #49 Cover by Jason Nagasawa Christopher Priest (w)/Sal Velluto (p)/Bob Almond (I) "Death of the Black Panther" part 2! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.50 THUNDERBOLTS #71 Cover by Juan Bobillo & Marcelo Sosa Fabian Nicieza (w)/David Manuel Garcia (p) 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 THUNDERBOLTS #72 Cover by Juan Bobillo & Marcelo Sosa Fabian Nicieza (w)/Chris Batista (p)/Rich Perrotta (i) 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 MARVEL MANGAVERSE #6 Cover by Taleshi Miyazawa Ben Dunn & Kevin Gunstone (w)/Ben Dunn (p & i) Who will live? Who will die? Only Doom knows! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 THE THING: FREAKSHOW #4 (OF 4) Cover by Scott Kolins & Andy Lanning Heoff Johns (w)/Scott Kolins (p)/Andy Lanning (i) 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 PARADISE X: DEVILS Painted cover by Alex Ross Alex Ross & Jim Krueger (w)/ Doug Braithwaite (p)/Bill Reinhold (i) What if the heroes of Earth X had to create a new Death? Find out in the latest installment of the alternate timeline from the mind of Alex Ross! 48 PGS. with ads/cardstock Cover/FC/MARVEL PG 4.50 EDEN'S TRAIL #1 (OF 6) Cover by Steve Uy Steve Uy (w & a) A brand-new adventure of sci-fi action in the widescreen Marvel Scope format! On a faraway planet, a simple girl from a small corner of the galaxy finds herself in sole possession of the secrets of the universe! Journey along with this unlikely hero on her thrill-packed quest to discover the truth behind her world and the realms beyond in an all-new, six-issue series by future Marvel superstar, ICEMAN Cover artist Steve Uy! If you dig Final Fantasy and Star Wars, you'll love EDEN'S TRAIL! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 B-SIDES #1 (OF 3) Painted cover by Sam Kieth Brian David-Marshall (w)/Brett Weldele (p & i) The birth of a new super-team from... New Jersey?! Over the years, the dead-end town of Raven's Perch, NJ, has given birth to a host of superhumans. But they've never produced a Spider-Man... heck, they've never even spawned a Darkhawk! So what's it like to be a loser with weird powers living in the state known for off-ramps and landfills? Find out when Fateball, Jughandle and Mize are brought together to form... The Craptacular B-Sides! Plus: a 9-page bonus tale penciled by CAPTAIN MARVEL's ChrisCross! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.99 MARVILLE #1 (OF ?) Cover by M.D. Bright Bill Jemas (w)/M.D. Bright (p)/Paul Neary (i) Just imagine Bill Jemas creating the DC Universe! That's right, Marvel's own President introduces a hero for 2002! If you thought some of the things Jemas said before were crazy, just wait until you meet The Marvel! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG normal Cover by m.d. bright 2.25 foil Cover by UDON 3.99 foil Cover by Greg Horn 3.99 CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 (OF ?) Cover by Chriscross Peter David (w)/Chriscross (p & i) A new-reader-friendly beginning for Marvel's best-reviewed book! Okay, you know CAPTAIN MARVEL is one of the most critically-acclaimed titles in the entire industry -- and now Peter David and ChrisCross invite you to find out why! Big changes are coming for the son of Mar-Vell, and you can get in on the ground floor right here... when Cap goes crazy! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/MARVEL PG 2.25 THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURES OF HAWK-OWL & ZIPPY #1 (OF ?) Cover by Duncan Fegredo Ron Zimmerman (W)/Duncan Fegredo (p & I) Here it is: The next Ultimate title! Get ready to meet two all-new additions to the ranks of the Ultimate Universe as writer Ron Zimmerman (TANGLED WEB #13), penciler Duncan Fegredo (TANGLED WEB: I WAS A TEENAGED FROG-MAN) and editor Joe Quesada present a touching look at the world of the super hero side-kick! 32 PGS. with ads/FC/cardstock Cover/MARVEL PG 2.25 DIAMOND SELECT TOYS MARVEL SELECT: THE PUNISHER ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! Toy Biz and DST present Marvel's number one street vigilante, The Punisher, as the second release in the Marvel Select line of highly detailed monthly figures created especially for collectors — and not available to the mass market! This figure was inspired by the now historic Punisher run by writer Garth Ennis that featured striking covers by Tim Bradstreet, and brought The Punisher from back to the forefront of the Marvel Universe. Sculptor Steve Kiwus has captured every detail of Tim's art and the violence of Garth's stories. This figure comes complete with Spider-Man pinball machine, bar wall and tortured informant. In case you don't believe us, here is what cover artist Tim Bradstreet had to say: "All in all, a slick job by the good folks at Diamond Select Toys and Toy Biz." New figures to follow every month, this is just the next step in the revolution. Main figure is articulated and ships in deluxe blister card package. Guaranteed to ship October 2002. Figure $18.99 ROGUES' GALLERY: KRAVEN THE HUNTER BUST A Diamond Select Release! Designed and sculpted by Art Asylum! The Hunter has been captured! The inmates at the Asylum have captured one of Spidey's oldest and deadliest foes, Kraven the Hunter! The detailed jungle-themed base adds just the right touch to the regal King of the Jungle. Tired of defeating all manner of Jungle beasts, Kraven turned his sights on a just- emerging Spider-Man, only to find this spider was not so easily caught. Years later, Kraven returned and defeated, as well as replaced, his longtime foe. The story was one of the most talked-about in comics history, and this bust will be talked about for years to come as well. Measuring 6" high and 4" wide, the Kraven Bust is limited to 6,000 pieces worldwide and features a full-color, hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. Guaranteed on sale October 2002. Bust $45.00 BOB LARKIN'S INCREDIBLE HULK POSTER A Diamond Select Release! He's Big! He's Mean! And man oh man is he ever Green! He's the ever-lovin' Incredible Hulk! He's been a gangster in Las Vegas; an Avenger; a Defender; a future despot; and a raging monster… and now he's a poster! Bob Larkin's famous image of the Hulk, up close and personal, comes to your living room this month, measuring 22 ¼" x 34" and printed on 100lb paper for longer life. Take him home now, just be sure to not make him angry. You wouldn't like him when he's angry… Guaranteed on sale September 2002 Poster, 22x34, FC $5.99 AVENGERS: CAPTAIN AMERICA 8" STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Continuing the Avengers & Adversaries line of 8" resin statues, here's the living embodiment of freedom itself, Captain America! At long last, the Red Skull Resin Statue has a foe worthy of his notice! Sculpted by Sam Greenwell (who also sculpted the Red Skull), this piece was designed to be displayed with the Red Skull or any other evildoer from the line. Sam has captured the Captain as he bursts through a brick wall to stop his nemesis from utilizing the Cosmic Cube to fulfill his master's legacy of hate. Will Cap prevail? No detail has been left out, from Cap's scaled uniform down to the flying brick frozen in mid-air. Measuring 8" in height from the bottom of the base, and limited to 7,500 pieces worldwide, each statue includes a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. A new piece will be release every other month, guaranteed. Guaranteed on sale October 2002. Statue $75.00 ULTIMATE IRON MAN BUST A Diamond Select Release! The first ever 3-D product from the hit book, The Ultimates, hits your bookshelf hard and fast as master sculptor Andy Bergholtz presents Iron Man in his armor-removal machine, captured in all the amazing detail you have come to expect from DST! This is not "cool exec with the heart of steel"; his armor doesn't fit inside a small brief case — it takes an entire team of master technicians to extricate Tony Stark from his cybernetic suit! Bryan Hitch has brought his own flavor to this Japanese robot-inspired design. This piece is in scale with the rest of the Ultimates line and stands over 7" tall, including the base. The box features original art by Ultimates artist Bryan Hitch, inspired by the bust itself. This piece is limited to 6,500 pieces worldwide and features a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. It's also available as a Special Edition version, limited to just 500 pieces, each including a certificate/mini-print hand-signed by Bryan Hitch and Andy Bergholtz. Guaranteed on sale November 2002 REGULAR ED.—Bust $50.00 SPECIAL ED.—Bust $75.00 SPIDER-MAN MOTION GLOBE A Diamond Select Release! Hold onto your hats True Believers, Sam Greenwell and DST have joined forces once again for a monumental Spider-Man project! This massive piece measures over 7" high and over 10" wide on the diagonal, and depicts Spider-Man crouching atop a city building, with gargoyles of Spidey's greatest foes on each side of the building! Instead of "snow", this Motion Globe features miniature spiders swirl around Spidey. But this globe goes one step further in the revolution and beyond. Sure, you've seen snow globes before, but have you ever seen a "motion globe?" There's no need to ever shake this globe; no, all you have to do is flip the switch on the bottom and an eerie red light illuminates the central figure, and the silent motor keeps the spiders in constant motion within the globe! No true Spider-Fan will want to be without this collector's item piece when the holidays roll around! Limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide, and featuring a full-color hand- numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Two "AA" batteries included. Guaranteed on sale October 2002 Motion Globe $150.00 ************************ WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT Black Bull Entertainment BEAUTIFUL KILLER #2 Painted Cover by JOE JUSKO Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI Painted art by PHIL NOTO Jimmy Palmiotti, the co-founder of Marvel Knights and editor of Garth Ennis' Just A Pilgrim, joins Harvey-nominated artist Phil Noto for Black Bull's newest high-action series — Beautiful Killer! Discover the dark secret behind the project that nearly killed Brigit Cole's father along with who was behind the events that eventually led to the disappearance of the Cole family 20 years ago. Behold the biological disabilities that were passed down to Brigit from her father and how these handicaps were turned around and used to create the super agent Brigit Cole, the beautiful killer. Animator Phil Noto, best known for his fantastic painted covers to Birds of Prey and Codename: Knockout, perfectly captures the 60's spy-thriller tone of this high- action, fully painted series. Noto is joined by writer/creator Jimmy Palmiotti and cover artist Joe Jusko (Tomb Raider/Vampirella). FC, 32pg $2.99 Wizard Entertainment WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #133 Wizard: The Comics Magazine #133 presents two more exclusive world premiere previews! Behold the eagerly anticipated JLA vs. JSA by Carlos Pacheco (Avengers Forever), as we present 13 earth-shattering pages from the forthcoming hardcover book from DC Comics! Written by Geoff Johns with David Goyer, this exciting preview will feature a colossal array of DC's greatest heroes against each other. Our second sensational preview comes from artist Kevin Lau's Anarchy Studios. Enter the bizarre world of Chinese mythology in our 5-page XIN preview, illustrated by Lau and written by Jay Faerber. Marvel Knights' Captain America by John Cassaday and John Ney Rieber has brought Cap into an all-new direction confronting terrorism and its horrific effects. In light of the coming anniversary of 9/11, we examine the new Captain America by talking to Rieber and Cassaday about what to expect in future issues and why they took this unprecedented path with Marvel's Star-Spangled Avenger. Artist John Cassaday illustrates a brilliant new Captain America for this issue's cover. The alternate cover to Wizard #133 features Superman versus Goku from Dragonball Z, by artist J. Scott Campbell! Our cover feature will pit the greatest American super-heroes against the greatest Japanese comic heroes in an extended version of our popular "Last Man Standing" column. See the most amazing monumental battles in custom illustrations by comics' hottest artists! Wizard profiles a comic book pioneer, artist Joe Kubert. As DC Comics prepares a glorious 112-page hardcover of Kubert's greatest work on Sgt. Rock, we'll profile this comics legend. Learn about his exceptional career, his school for aspiring artists and his two famous sons. 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 (Captain America cover) $4.99 Magazine (Superman/Goku cover) $4.99 TOYFARE #63 Toyfare: The Toy Magazine #63 gets you the TOP 20 G.I. JOES of all time! You asked for it and this issue of ToyFare will deliver! It's the 20th anniversary of Hasbro's G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toys! We'll celebrate by picking the top 20 coolest figures and vehicles over the past 20 years and get you the inside scoop on exclusives and limited variants in the line along with an analysis of what's hot now! An all-new JOE figure from Hasbro will be making its debut on the cover to this issue! As Playmates' celebrity line of Simpsons action figures continues to expand, we present an exclusive look at the new stars that should be produced next! Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, Adam West, Lucy Lawless and many more will be here. We'll also talk to the stars involved and see what they think about getting immortalized as a Simpsons toy. This month's episode of Twisted ToyFare Theatre will re-invent the wheel, cure world hunger or make you laugh hysterically! Find out which in this issue! This month's Specialty Price Guide features Statues and Mini-Busts. Find out with photos and prices how your favorite fine art pieces are trading today in the marketplace. 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 (New G.I. JOE toy cover) $4.99 Magazine (New Simpsons toys cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #90 As the new DC Comics Heroclix collectible miniatures game debuts, InQuest Gamer #90, in September, presents the ultimate battle between the DC and Marvel Comics heroes! We'll pit the DC Comics super-teams like the Justice League against teams like the X-Men and Avengers. Our Strongman Contest will see Superman take on the Marvel Universe while space villain Thanos takes on the DC Universe. Finally behold The Ultimate, Ultimate battle — every single Marvel character versus every single DC character! Preview Magic: Onslaught! We interview the designers of the latest expansion to find out the most powerful card in the set. Get your first glimpse at the core set that will redefine Magic: The Gathering forever. Find out which card was inspired by the Jedi from Star Wars and which card should never have been made. With both Mechwarrior and DC HeroClix out, we present an updated version of our WizKids Specialty Guide. Get the latest info on Mage Knight along with a Minions preview. Learn about the Ultra-Rares from Marvel and DC HeroClix and Mechwarrior. See new Powers for HeroClix; a Crimson Skies preview; Get Dwarven Steam Behemoth and Warhammer stats along with a complete list of every Mage Knight, Marvel HeroClix, DC HeroClix, Mechwarrior, Mage Knight: Minions and Marvel HeroClix 2 figures! Yu-Gi-Oh is red hot! Check out our complete Yu-Gi-Oh card price guide and complete lists of all the Yu-Gi-Oh CCG cards sets that have been released and trace the latest price changes. Get this crucial Yu-Gi-Oh preview information ONLY in InQuest Gamer! InQuest Gamer #90 will also feature two new CMG columns on recreating classic comic battles with Heroclix figures and building the best Mage Knight/Mechwarrior Killer Armies! 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. Wolverine vs. Batman cover by Rags Morales. Magazine $4.99 WIZARD EXCLUSIVES WIZARD PRESENTS—TOY WISHES 2002: THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY TOY BUYERS GUIDE Wizard Entertainment proudly presents TOY WISHES 2002: The Ultimate Holiday Toy Buyers Guide! This super-sized publication will feature all of the hottest toys that will be available this holiday season. Toy Wishes, the definitive comprehensive magazine, will be easy for both children and parents to use. Toy lines and assortments will be clearly organized in over 25 categories, presented with full color photography and introductory information on features. All kinds of toys for all kinds of children and adults will be covered in Toy Wishes.. Each toy department will be coded by a different color and our editors will select the hottest picks in each section. Make your holiday shopping easy for a change with Toy Wishes. Magazine $4.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WIZARD TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTERS EDITION VOLUME 2 By overwhelming popular demand, Wizard Entertainment presents the second TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE trade paperback! This 104-page book collects more of the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazine's monthly Twisted Mego Theatre (TMT) comic strips. In addition to the 14 strips re-presented here, this book will feature the Top 10 Most Violent Moments that were edited out of ToyFare magazine. See these scenes as they were originally photographed. Seth Green, star of Austin Powers, writes the introduction to this landmark collection.If you loved the first Twisted ToyFare Theatre trade paperback, you'll flip for this volume! Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $9.99 O/A TRINITY FROM THE MATRIX FIGURE From the blockbuster hit film The Matrix, comes this exclusive Trinity action figure. This ToyFare limited edition from N2 Toys features a newly sculpted head without sunglasses. Complete your Matrix action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure in a special collector packaging! This figure will be an extremely limited edition that will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI O/A STAR WARS X-WING FIGHTER VEHICLE From Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back comes Luke Skywalker's swamp-damaged X-Wing Fighter from the planet Dagobah. This limited edition vehicle from Galoob's Star Wars Action Fleet comes with posable Luke and R2-D2 mini- figures. Complete your Star Wars collection and get this ToyFare exclusive figure in a special collector box now! Vehicle PI **************************** BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #1 LIMITED EDITION DF/WA BLUE FOIL COVER To Defend the Galaxy, the fiery phoenix must rise again! Mark! Jason! Princess! Keyop! Tiny! Always five, acting as one! G- Force is back! And to celebrate, DF and Wizard are bringing you the unsigned version at the "Introductory Price" of $14.99, but act quick, because on August 31st, this limited edition book will jump back to $16.99! Limited to only 1,978 in the WORLD! The year that they first appeared! Also available signed by cover artist Alex Ross, or as a CGC-graded 9.8 edition, also signed by Ross. REGULAR—FC, 32pg SRP: $14.99 SIGNED—FC, 32pg SRP: $29.99 CGC GRADED—FC, 32pg PI LADY DEATH/CROW DF EXCLUSIVE DF/WA BLUE FOIL COVER Lady Death/Crow meets Dynamic Forces/Wizard Authentic Program! Twice the excitement on this historic crossover! FC SRP: $16.99 MICRONAUTS #1 DF EXCLUSIVE COVER DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION SIGNED Signed by artist Eric Hanson! The limited edition DF/WA Blue Foil cover is available signed by artist Eric Hanson, and for a limited time, it's available at the "Introductory Price" of just $19.99! After August 31st, this baby will go back to the MSRP of $29.99! FC, 32pg SRP: $19.99 AMAZING J. SCOTT CAMBPELL SPIDER-MAN LITHOGRAPH The "amazing" art of J. Scott Campbell is presented in this high Quality DF litho! Measuring 18" by 24", this pure piece of artwork is extremely limited and available through the DF/WA program! Don't miss out on this first J. Scott Cambell Marvelous litho!!!! Litho, 18x24, FC SRP: $19.99 COMIC SECTION AAA MILWAUKEE PUBLISHING COMPANY ARSENIC LULLABY: THE LOST ISSUE SIGNED EDITION Courtesy of its new publisher, and in celebration of the new series, this never-before-released issue of Arsenic Lullaby is now available! Just like its sister title The Arsenic Lullabies, this book features some of the best dark humor on the shelves. In this issue, J. Edgar Hoover confronts aliens, Voodoo Joe causes trouble, and see Jeff Dahmer as a child. Limited to 2,000 signed and numbered copies. Previously offered unsigned as Arsenic Lullaby June 2002. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS b&w $3.99 AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #282 by Dave Sim & Gerhard Latter Days: Part 17 (of 35) "Chasing YHWH"— Cerebus continues dictating his commentaries on the second and third books of the obscure scared texts. Konigsberh, the not-so-good Samaritan, meanwhile, continues his diary entries documenting his self-analysis as a dedicated Fraudian. Also contains Part 5 of Sim's essay, "Islam, My Islam." The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues… t-minus 18 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 ABSENCE OF INK COMIC PRESS FORLORN FUNNIES #2 By Paul Hornschemeier A small bodied, large-nosed man drifts through the ether, making mental memos to someone we never see. A lover? A sister? It is impossible to tell if he is dead, or if she is, or both. This dream-like scene begins the challenging and emotional second issue of Forlorn Funnies. The book then segues to the first chapter of "Mother, Come Home," the quiet, subtly surreal story of two men, a father and son, and the desperate fantasy worlds they create in an effort to cope with the death of the family's mother. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE #53 by Terry Moore SIP #53 marks the conclusion of a three-part story-within-a-story, "My Maiden Voyage." Someone has been killing Parker Girls one by one. FBI Special Agent Sara Bryan wants to know whom, and she's hoping Katchoo will tell her why. But Katchoo has more important things on her mind… like girl trouble! Things are getting hot in paradise! b&w, 32pg $2.95 AC COMICS FEMFORCE VERSUS CLAW #1 cover by Bill Black The Claw, the most fiendish villain from the Golden Age of comics, slashes into the AC Universe to decimate the human race. When the beautiful babe heroines of the Femforce try to stop him by pitting their power and pulchritude against his gigantic bulk, the titanic yellow monster captures Ms. Victory! Hypnotizing her into perverse servitude, The Claw retreats to his stronghold high in the Himalaya Mountains to have his way with his prize. But then the dauntless Reddevil, arch enemy of the Claw, joins forces with Femforce and Yankee Girl to stir up one of the biggest battles since WWII! Comics can still be fun and exciting! The creative team of Bill Black, Dick Ayers, and Mark Heike prove this with this book-length blockbuster that's not to be missed! b&w, 52pg $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST #31 cover by Dick Ayers Legendary artist Dick Ayers pencils and inks a new Haunted Horseman adventure, "The Curse of the Carpathians!" that lets loose a vampire menace on the old West! Dick created this character over 50 years ago and has his ghostly rider back in the saddle again! Then Durango Kid pits his prowess against "The Phantom Badhat!" by Fred Guardineer. Redmask teams with Wild Bill Hickok, Jesse James and Billy the Kid in "The Men Death Wanted!" by Frank Bolle. Black Diamond faces a "Six Gun Showdown!" in widescreen format by Bill Walton. Rancher Steve Adams is transformed into a White Indian to save "The Boy From Back East!" by Fred Meagher. The Wild West just gets better and better! b&w, 44pg $5.95 CAVE GIRL #2 cover by Eric Coile & Bill Black "Killer Dino... Up Close and Personal!" In the savage Dawn World, swift death lurks behind verdant splendor. Luke Hardin learned this the hard way and was struck down by a rogue dinosaur. As his torn body lies on the brink of eternity, the beautiful and buxom Cave Girl strikes out to avenge her mate. These dazzling visuals are created by Eric Coile and Bill Black as a spinoff from Cave Girl's appearance in Fighting Yank #3. Special guest-artist Andrew Pepoy (Robin, Sonic, Cable, Birds of Prey, The Justice Society, etc.) contributes "Little Green Men Are From Mars..." wherein an unexpected visitor (guest star Yankee Girl) is mistaken for an invader from outer space by Cave Girl! Next a classic Cave Girl story by Bob Powell and then a photo and text tribute to TV's Sheena, Irish Mccalla rounds out this sexy jungle gal romp! b&w, 40pg $6.95 FIGHTING YANK #5 cover by Bill Black "The Three Chambers of Horror!" finds Fighting Yank, Kid Quick, and the pneumatic Yankee Girl facing a bizarre challenge. The sorceress, Morelia, entreats the trio to open a huge, three chambered cube created in mystic antiquity. As each section is unlocked, a new menace is unleashed! Hatching from a gigantic egg is a beautiful but evil titaness whose fleshy bulk dwarfs tall buildings! Hey, Yankee Girl can't stand the competition! She opens the second chamber to stop the spawn of the first! As gigantic menace is piled upon gigantic menace, Yank and team battle their way to the conclusion of another madcap exploit. The creator of this latest adventure into retro excitement is newcomer Michael Greczek! b&w, 44pg $6.95 GREATS OF THE GOLDEN AGE PACK #1 Treat yourself to a bountiful bonanza of superb reprints from the 1940's and '50's, featuring the best artists of the era, working on a wide range of story genres. See Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, Joe Kubert, Lou Fine, Matt Baker, Bob Powell, Bill Ward, Frank Frazetta, Jack Kamen, Steve Ditko, and others contributing every type of feature imaginable –– super-hero, sci-fi, jungle, western, good girl, horror, war; you name it! Includes 22 stories. Includes Men of Mystery #35, and America's Greatest Comics #1 and #2. Pack (x3) $21.95 JUNGLE GALS & AVIATRIX GLAMOR PACK #1 During the heyday of glamorous, pin-up style "good girl art," two of the most popular character archetypes were the buxom jungle adventuress, and the sexy female flyer. Check out Matt Baker's Ginger Maguire, The Skygal, in 11 classic reprints (three in color); along with superb Amazonian action with six Nyoka sagas, (drawn by Bernie Krigstein, Maurice Whitman, and others) and solo vine-swinging stories starring Taanda, Tangi, and Judi of the Jungle by artists Gene Fawcette, Jack Kamen, and Artie Saaf. Includes 27 stories. Includes Skygal #1-3, Nyoka #3 and #4, and Jungle Girls #16. Pack (x6) $21.00 ACG COMICS STAR WESTERN #9 Featuring Sam Elliot photo cover! A collection of the best stories of the old west including work by EC's John Severin, Johnny Dynamite's Pete Morisi, and others. Also in this issue, a bio of America's favorite tough guy and cowboy, Sam Elliot. b&w, 64pg $5.95 GIANT MANGA HORROR #3 Cover and interior art by Sanho Kim! More solid stories of terror from the pen of South Korean, Sanho Kim. Horror and more horror from the first Manga artist to be published by an American Publisher! Landmark stories and art from the Charlton/ACG archives! b&w, 64pg $5.95 ACCLAIM COMICS TUROK: EVOLUTION by Perham, Bosco, Alpuente, & Setzer His tribe massacred, Tal'Set is a lost warrior in a lost land. Now he must survive all the dangers this new world has to throw at him to find his true destiny and take the mantle of Turok, protector of the Lost Lands! Based on the hit Turok: Evolution videogame from Acclaim! FC, 32pg $2.50 ACCOMPLISHED PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH CRISIS GN by Matt Busch The city of Detroit is gripped by terror as, after years of silence, the Zodiac serial killer has apparently returned with a new prophecy. Bruce Lombardo, special ops for the Macomb County Sheriff Department, follows the Zodiac's encrypted puzzles. Forced to use classic methods of logic and deduction after losing his legs, Lombardo is re-energized with a passion to catch the vicious killer at any cost! This illustrated novel comes in at a whopping 208 pages, featuring over 130 illustrations! (STAR15640) SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $16.95 ****************** AFTER HOURS VISUAL REFERENCE FOR COMIC ARTISTS VOLUME 1 CD-ROM A CD-ROM (PC or Mac) containing over 500 original photographs created specifically for the needs of comic book artists. Comic writer Buddy Scalera (Deadpool, Weapon X) took custom pictures of male and female models in dynamic superhero poses in dramatic lighting. Models posed with guns, knives, swords and other interesting objects that allow an artist to get perfect perspective and anatomy. Shots include straight-on, birds-eye, worms-eye, etc. Plus, there are hundreds of useful photos of everyday objects like mailboxes, vehicles, New York City buildings, etc. There are also offbeat and weird things like rubble, a chrome statue, a bank vault, and more! Photos based on recommendations by professional comic artists. Includes dramatic art by celebrated artist Sean Chen (Wolverine). CD-ROM $10.00 AIRWAVE COMICS I DREAM OF JEANNIE #3 By Franco Aureliani, George Broderick Jr., & Ken Wheaton It's time travel and medieval times in a full 22-pagestory by Franco Aureliani (Patrick the Wolfboy) and art by George Broderick (El Mucho Grande, Stardust, Thor). When Jeannie blinks Doctor Bellows into the time of knights, wizards and fair maidens, Tony must rescue Jeannie and the good Doctor from an evil wizard. To prevent Jeannie's forced hand in marriage to the wizard, he must go up against the evil knight Ivan the Terrible in a joust to the death and prevent Dr. Bellows from living the life of a frog. This issue features two photo covers of the beautiful Barbara Eden. b&w $2.95 AIT/PLANET LAR ABEL GN—NEW EDITION by William Harms & Mark Bloodworth Set in Friend, Nebraska during World War II, Abel is the story of racism, betrayal, and murder. At the center is thirteen-year- old John Vitosh, a lonely boy who lives under the constant violence of his older brother Philip. Friendless, John is taken under the wing of Mr. Mar, a Chinese man-servant for the wealthy Mr. Harrison, but it is a friendship which threatens to not only rip apart the Vitosh family, but the entire community of Friend as well. If you like Road to Perdition, you'll enjoy this compelling, sepia-toned graphic novel. Afterword by World Fantasy Award-winning author Rachel Pollack; matte-finished cover by Brian Wood. SC, 7x10, 96pg, PC $12.95 THE FOOT SOLDIERS VOLUME THREE TP by Jim Krueger & Steve Yeowell A brand new epic Foot Soldiers adventure introducing the newest member of the team, a wheeled daredevil known only as the Spokesman! In a world where wrong is right and right is wrong, the team that dug up their power in the graveyard of forgotten heroes discovers the truth about their world, about the rise of their oppressors and about the reasons why the original heroes died in the first place. Featuring the first all-new Foot Soldiers epic in three years and new appendices and text pieces by Jim Krueger. Cover by Starman's Tony Harris. SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FOOT SOLDIERS TP'S by Jim Krueger, & Various Pick up the first two volumes of Jim Krueger's cult-classic series. VOL. 1 (STAR12809)––SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $14.95 VOL. 2 (STAR14160)––SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $14.95 ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: LIVE FROM THE MOON TP by Larry Young, Charlie Adlard, & Matt Smith The world's richest man decides to use his wealth to start a colony on the moon. When an eco-terrorist group tries to sabotage the mission, the news crew becomes the story as they're forced to head to the moon in place of the astronauts! (STAR10738) SC, 128pg, b&w $12.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRUE FACTS TP by Larry Young True Facts was a how-to for self-publishers. With step-by-step instructions, each column provides the nut-and-bolts information that you need to produce and publish your own comic book. From the execution of the concept, to definitions of pre-press and printing, from distribution and branding of your comic to the mechanics of writing effective press releases, every column is printed here in its entirety. SC, 5x8, 128pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH COME IN ALONE TP by Warren Ellis Part social commentary, part sitting-at-the-feet-of-Socrates, part kick in the ass, Come In Alone is a collection of all 52 columns, including Ellis' unique take on the comic book industry, features first-class interviews with top-flight comic book professionals, and even includes the legendary "Old Bastard's Manifesto." (STAR13674) SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $16.95 AVAILABLE LIGHT HC by Warren Ellis Available Light is a collection of new short writings and digital photography by Warren Ellis. The 30 photographs are taken with an eyemodule, a camera plugged into a handheld computer. Its eerier, grainily vérité images are coupled with 30 new prose pieces inspired by the pictures, ranging from strange science fiction to observational writing. (STAR15269) HC, 7x10, 66pg, b&w $24.95 CHANNEL ZERO TP by Brian Wood Collecting the innovative five-issue mini-series. Society has lost the will to resist the barrage of information. Armed with a camcorder and a laptop, Jennie 2.5 leads the fight to regain control of the airwaves, and bring the power back to the people. Includes 16 brand-new story pages, re-mixed into the whole tale. (STAR11745) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $12.95 COUSCOUS EXPRESS GN by Brian Wood & Brett Wedele Olive hates her job. She's the sole delivery girl for CousCous Express, the best Middle Eastern delivery in New York City. Her boyfriend works across town as a bicycle courier. Everyone loves Olive. Everyone except the Turkish Scooter Mafia, a collective of fez-wearing, gun-toting scooter enthusiasts who rule the west side. A hectic, adrenaline-fueled story of love, war, family, and the best hummus recipe in New York. (STAR14311) SC, 88pg, b&w $12.95 COLONIA ISLANDS & ANOMALIES VOLUME 1 TP by Jeff Nicholson Collects the first five issues of Jeff Nicholson's critically-acclaimed comic book series under an all-new wraparound cover. Jack and his two uncles wash ashore on an unfamiliar island after escaping the hands of the pirate Cinnabar. They encounter a man made of fish, Spanish Conquistadors, and a talking duck named Lucy. (STAR15096) SC, 144pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** ALEBRIJE PRESS FRAYED ENDS #3 by Jason Brightman Jason Brightman's critically acclaimed series continues with "Long Time in Coming" Part 3. Incapable of dealing with the harsh exit of the love of his life, Paul has happily embraced avoidance and raised distraction to an Art form. But while you can remove nearly anyone from a picture of reality, one person will always remain and not even Paul's eager childhood imaginary friend can ultimately save him from facing himself. b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS ROSETTA COMICS ANTHOLOGY GN Rosetta is an anthology of sophisticated works by an international cast of award winning artists. Rosetta not only entertains with new stories by over 20 award-winning cartoonists, but also reveals the creative processes and compromises that occur in the creation of comic art in the form of a sketchbook section. Nick Bertozzi dreams about Hokusai's prints, Ivan Brunetti muses upon the music of Erik Satie, David Choe examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, David Collier discusses the quirks of Islam, Renee French provides an eccentric example of portraiture, Tom Hart explores his literary side, cartoonist Lat retrieves a distant memory of his childhood, Matt Madden produces sequential magic out of mugshots, Miriam Katin delves into the moral questions surrounding her childhood, Megan Kelso provides another chapter in her "Artichoke Tales," James Kochalka provides an atypical example of his realism, Ron Regé Jr. philosophizes about consumerism, Katja Tukiainen provides a diary of her trip of India, and Stefan J. H. van Dinther tests the boundaries of experimental comics. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 196pg, b&w $19.95 A FINE MESS #1 by Matt Madden Fans of Matt Madden's graphic novels Odds Off and Black Candy will now be able to get a regular dose of new work from this innovative young talent with his regular series, A Fine Mess, collecting various new comics and works-in-progress, including Madden's "Exercises in Style," which has already gained a following on-line. A Fine Mess covers the map, showing Madden's range from rigorous formal experimentation to novelistic human drama. This issue is a deluxe package featuring the playful and bittersweet 16-page "Night of the Grossinator," lushly printed in two-color process. This issue also includes new shorts that find Madden experimenting with comics form and narrative. MATURE READERS SC, 8x9, 32pg, PC $3.50 SUBWAY SERIES GN by Leela Corman A Xeric Award winner! Tina isa frustrated 16-year-old city girl whose affections are divided between two guys. The problem is, one has an out of town girlfriend and the other is a complete jerk. Add to that a bitchy adversary who's out to humiliate her, and now confused Tina doesn't know which way to turn. Subway Series is a teen Sex in the City. Tina doesn't know what she wants, but she's pretty sure it involves "getting it over with." Subway Series depicts the more average teen experience: coercive, confused, and mundane. Shows real teen sex and angst in all its awkward splendor. MATURE READERS SC, 160pg, b&w $9.95 AMAZE INK/SLG PUBLISHING Amaze Ink SKELETON KEY VOLUME 1: BEYOND THE THRESHOLD––NEW PRINTING by Andi Watson This is the first of the Skeleton Key trade paperbacks, collecting issues #1-6 of the original series. This is a great looking book with inventive and thoughtful stories for both younger and older readers, as well as men and women, boys and girls. SC, 96pg (Note Price) $12.95 Slave Labor BABYHEAD MAGAZINE #1 by Chris Jordan Babyhead Magazine is an explosive mix of alternative comics and pop culture satire from graphic designer Chris Jordan. Fight monsters with Zoe, the atomic twenty-something. Hit the streets with cool cop Hitachi Bubblegum and her pot-smoking monkey partner and pump quarters into Q-Bert with Bug Boy. Get the scoop on Degrassi Jr. High and much more in this jam- packed, premiere issue. MATURE READERS Magazine, 48pg $3.95 BEACH BUM BERRY'S INTOXICA! by Jeff Berry Elixirs Exotica! More lost recipes from the Golden Age of the Tiki Bar from the Polynesian Pop Scholar and Mixologist Jeff Berry, co-author of the praised Beach Bum Berry's Grog Log –– dubbed, "the best bar guide for tropical drinks ever published," by Joe Bob Briggs. Packed with vintage graphics on every page, and everything you need to know about making the perfect tropical drink. With additional commentary from Berry, and a cover by renowned tiki artist Bosko. Digest-sized, spiral-bound. (CAUT: 2) Digest, 96pg $10.95 COMIC BOOK HEAVEN VOLUME 2 #7 by Scott Saavedra Comic Book Heaven is your guide to Atomic-Age Ultra-Comics –– and the only magazine nearly as weird as the weird comics it covers. Other magazines look at the hottest comic creators of today or the finest talent of yesteryear. Boooooring! Comic Book Heaven approaches this great American art form like a crazed monkey after a ripe banana. You'll see bizarre and embarrassing comic book oddities and the strangest (and unintentionally funniest) comics ever unleashed, and the best letters to the editor section on the planet. Magazine, 32pg $2.25 MAGICAL WITCH GIRL BUNNY FIGURINE by Elizabeth Watasin & Thomas Kuntz From the pages of Charm School comes this gorgeous figurine of Bunny, the magical witch girl. Sculpted by master artisan Thomas Kuntz from Elizabeth's original design, Bunny rides on her broom above the clouds. Bunny comes packages in a box with new art by Elizabeth, and contains a bonus Book of Love Spells. (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $19.95 MY MONKEY¹S NAME IS JENNIFER #4 by Ken Knudtsen Aar! Pirate abound in this issue, as Kaitlin plays hopscotch with rhyming pirates and Jennifer gets seasick in this surprise hit and on-going series from creator Ken Knudtsen. b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MY MONKEY'S NAME IS JENNIFER #1 & #2 by Ken Knudtsen A comic like no other you've seen, this series is chock-full of atmospheric art and bizarre mystery as a Kaitlin and her pet chimpanzee named Jennifer become mixed up in a plot by the evil Dr. Tunick to harvest people's brain energy. b&w, 24pg $2.95Ea. ********************* ODD JOB VOLUME 1 TP by Ian & Tyson Smith The odd has arrived! Moe is the Investigator of the Odd, the man called when the going gets too strange for the police. His exploits with his unemployable sidekick clown Robin and ball player Moose Mulligan span eight issues, and five mad scientists, as well as living gummi men, amorous sloths, and exploding echidna. The collection comes complete with a newly unearthed story, commentary, and rare case files. SC, 232pg $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FILLER BUNNY FIGURINE The bunny, the genius, the legend. Now, for the first time ever, you can get your filthy hands on a genuine recreation of this American Classic of comedy. You can throw it against a wall and possibly even break things, all the while imagining the miserable pain this cute little bunny is enduring. (STAR12988) Figurine SRP: $12.95 BAD ART COLLECTION by Jhonen Vasquez Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and Squee! creator Jhonen Vasquez's free form collection of random characters, gags and strips, are sure to delight his myriad and crazed fans. The last one couldn't stay on the shelves, so get some of this new printing while you still can. (STAR14530) b&w, 32pg $1.95 JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC #3 by Jhonen Vasquez The third issue of Jhonen Vasquez's cult-classic series returns with a new printing! (STAR14248) b&w, 24pg $2.95 LENORE #1 & #2 by Roman Dirge Complete your run of Roman Dirge's cult favorite series, featuring the cute little dead girl and all of her friends! #1 (STAR14435)––b&w, 24pg $2.95 #2 (STAR14554)––b&w, 24pg $2.95 ******************* AMERICAN MULE ENTERTAINMENT RETRIBUTORS: BLOOD & GUTS #2 by Adam Wallenta & Peov After discovering the most powerful and commercially successful super-hero team dead in a back alley from an apparent drug overdose, the Retributors deduce that only one man is capable of initiating such a crime –– Seward Mantic, the head of a government sanctioned watchdog organization know as T.H.E.-M.A.N. He is hell bent on eliminating all super-powered individuals and vigilantes. As the team falls one by one to their enemies' hands, they must make difficult decision, help their enemy commit murder and save the world or die fighting him. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 AMP COMICS SHADES OF BLUE #9 by James S. Harris, Rachel Nacion, & Cal Slayton "Winter" Part 3––Heidi prepares to trudge through the freak blizzard to take on the Ice Princess. But first she takes a visit to Ilsa's house to discover the sad truth behind Princess' father. What Heidi discovers will make her confrontation with the Ice Princess all the more difficult. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ANARCHY STUDIOS VAMPI #23 by David Conway & Kevin Lau Following her discovery that the Valusians are part of her own bloody, twisted heritage, Vampi heads north back to home ground. She continues her hunt to destroy the evils that the Valusians have spawned. Regular cover by Kevin Lau; Limited Edition cover by Carlo Bareri, limited to 1,500 copies. REG. CVR.—FC, 32pg $2.99 LTD. CVR.—FC, 32pg $9.95 XIN #1 GOLD FOIL LEATHER ASHCAN by David Conway & Kevin Lau Pulled from the pages of Chinese mythology, this limited edition ashcan previews pages by creator Kevin Lau and writer Jay Faerber. This gold foil enhanced leather cover is limited to 500. FC, 16pg $14.95 VAMPI VOLUME 1 DELUXE GOLD ENHANCED SIGNED HC by David Conway & Kevin Lau This hardcover is limited to only 150 copies and features a gold enhanced cover! Each copy is signed by Vampi artist and creator Kevin Lau. This collection contains Vampi #1-6, the entire Switchblade Kiss and Dark Angel Rising story arcs written by David Conway and artwork by Kevin Lau. Comes in a dustjacket featuring a new cover by Lau! FC, 128pg $29.95 ANGRY NAKED COMICS MONKEY MAN: UNLEASHED #1 by Brian Lynch & D.J. Coffman Monkey Man and Monkey Boy are broke, homeless, and wanted for crimes they didn't commit. An organization offers to help them solve all those problems, but Monkey Man has to promise not to resort to violence, completely change his ways, be civil. Be "leashed." At the same time, a giant robotic menace is going around and wiping out hordes of defenseless internet dorks. When two of the dorks happen to be friends of Monkey Man are next on the robot's list, will Monkey Man revert to form and save the day? Will he be "unleashed?" b&w, 48pg (1 of 3) $2.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS COURAGEOUS PRINCESS 3: THE KINGDOM OF LEPTIA TP by Rod Espinosa Ignatz and Eisner nominee Rod Espinosa's critically acclaimed series returns for its final chapter. Princess Mabelrose is not like any other fairytale princess. She isn't the fairest in the land and she bungled her first ball and the prince would not dance with her. Kidnapped by the evil dragon and not wanting to wait for a prince to rescue her, she did what no other fairy tale princess has ever done: she boldly escaped on her own! With the aid of Spiky, a friendly talking porcupine, they found temporary solace with the Munken people. But safety was only temporary; they had to move on to prevent the evil dragon from catching up and locating them. The Munkens advised them to seek the kingdom of Leptia. Only, once they arrive, will Mabelrose and Spiky be safe? What are the dragon's plans? What secrets lay undiscovered in the kingdom that lies before them? SC, 88pg, FC $12.95 MEN'S ALTERED WARS CHRONICLES ANNUAL #2 by Various; cover by Ted Nomura This issue marks the 100th publication in Ted Nomura's long-running Families of Altered Wars multi-series saga! This extra- special edition celebrates with detailed profiles of the first 99 FoAW issues, plus extra stories never before revealed or published! In addition, this issue will cover the story of the secrets of the Nazi fortress Atlantis, which have yet to be debunked in real history, plus a lesser-known chapter of human cruelty in "Japan's Temple of Death" and Hitler's confidential files of alien connection — how he was preparing for their "second coming" and how the Allies foiled his plans, only to have them take over the task in postwar years. There's also the dark history of how, with the Nazis' help, the Allies tried to prevent the creation of Israel! And rounding it out are new mission chapters of "No-No UFO's Sex Files" and "Condorcet's Angels of Nympho Army"! MATURE READERS Magazine, 48pg, b&w $5.95 GOLD DIGGER ANNUAL 2002 by Various; cover by Fred Perry AP Core Title! See fans fete the characters of Fred Perry's Gold Digger with their own adventures for Gina, Cheetah, Brianna and more. Fred has done over 80 issues of the Gold Digger series and created a vast panoply of characters. Discover these characters through the eyes of Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa, David Hutchison, Brian Denham, and other creators in this 48-page special. b&w, 48pg $3.95 GOLD DIGGER COLOR SERIES VOLUME 1 TP Hard to believe now, but back when we first announced GD was going to color, there were many voices raised against the idea, doubting it could ever do Fred's work justice. It's now three years later, and the results speak for themselves. GD's first-ever full-color collection assembles the first six issues of the color GD story into one incredible volume. Follow Gina, Britanny, and crew from the long-lost city of Muthia to the mists of Yl'Dahjim, from heart-wrenching exploration of Britanny's origins to a rip-roaring riot at the Annual Explorers' Society Banquet. Like all good rides, this one's just as much fun the second time around, so get in line and get on board by ordering your copy today! SC, 6x9, 96pg, FC $15.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 1 SUPERSIZED TP by Various; cover by Ben Dunn & Fred Perry Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Six issues' worth of incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa and David Hutchison, all in one 8" x 10" magazine-sized manga-monster of a collection! SC, 8x10, 192pg, b&w $18.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK 2002 by Various; cover by Ben Dunn AP Core Title! You know them by name: Jeremy, Asrial and Itchy-Koo. Celebrate their 14th year in Quagmire High School with all the gang, including Professor Steamhead, Arnie and Magical Mimi. This is the landmark series that put Antarctic Press on the map, and this is the annual that commemorates its success. NHS creator Ben Dunn and artists such as Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa, David Hutchison, and Brian Denham are all slated to contribute! b&w, 48pg $3.95 PPV #2 by Tom Root Jerzy Drozd Ever wonder what would happen if a couple hundred high school kids got superpowers and started whaling on each other? If so, this is the comic for you! While the entire school is duking it out for the entertainment of some nasty aliens, who're broadcasting the whole debacle on pay-per-view TV back on the home planet, our hero Evan discovers the terrible secret of the strange device ticking away in the teachers' lounge! If Evan doesn't figure out a way to stop evil class president Victor from destroying all those who oppose him, then everyone's gonna be S.O.L.! That's right, baby — it's time for an Evan vs. Victor showdown! Part two of 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 (2 of 3) $2.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA SWIMSUIT SPECIAL #1 Talk about your baptisms by fire — these waters are hot, hot, hot! Your favorite defenders of the faith take a little time out from fighting the forces of evil to enjoy the forces of nature and catch a little sun, surf, and sand. Artists like Fred Perry, Ben Dunn, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa, David Hutchison, and Brian Denham show you Areala and her fellow Warrior Nuns and Magic Priests as you've never seen them before — on a day off at the beach! Sinful, yet tasteful. b&w, 48pg $3.95 A.P. SNEAK PEEK Learn the super secrets of Antarctic Press's plans for 2003 — new series, re-launches and fresh, exciting creative talent! This book will showcase incredible art from their upcoming titles —Spectre 7 (by Craig Babiar), Killbox (by Brian Denham), Eisner nominee Rod Espinosa's new high-adventure series, David Hutchison's Dragon Arms, Joseph Wight's all-new Twilight X, and more! There'll also be interviews with creators and a special, essential preview of A.P.'s upcoming top secret, ultra-cool Gold Digger project… one that'll have fans salivating for more! This special is geared to give retailers a sneak preview of upcoming titles, and fans will love it for the amazing new projects and exclusive art. Don't be caught short — 2003 will bring a whole new Antarctic Press, and it all starts here! FC, 32pg $4.99 ANTIPODES PUBLISHING TEMPLAR #5 by Steve Malley With her only lead destroyed and rival order the Knights of Malta actively hostile, Madeline regroups to the Temple's Rome Preceptory. At a loss over her next step, uncertain who to trust, she finds herself clashing with fellow Templar Sir Anthony and headed for a deadly encounter with Ops Dei's murderous agents. b&w, 24pg (5 of 7) $2.50 ARCHANGEL STUDIOS RED STAR ZIPPO LIGHTERS When the Zippo designers received the red star layout for this Zippo they said: "Finally a design with style!" and so it is. Now you too can own a Zippo with style. Choose from a black zippo or a chrome one featuring the officers of the Skyfurnace R.S.S. Konstantinov Both feature the Red Star logo. BLACK––Zippo PI CHROME––Zippo PI ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES: BEST OF THE FORTIES VOLUME 2 Get a second helping of 1940s fun and frolics of the original Archie Americana Series: Best of the Forties! The frantic 40s were a time when anything was possible and comics had an "anything goes" quality, perhaps none more so than those featuring the freewheeling antics of Archie and the gang. Once you read these hilarious tales, you'll understand how Archie got the nickname, "the Mirth of a Nation!" Includes an introduction by Archie editor and archivist, Paul Castiglia. SC, 96pg $10.95 ARCHIE #528 by Craig Boldman & Stan Goldberg "The Mud Flap": Archie is out to prove that chivalry is not dead, but before he's through, his chances with Veronica just might be! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #62 "A Change of Plans" (by George Gladir & Rex Lindsey): Mr. Lodge takes the kids with him to rustic old Silverton, an authentic "Old West" town that he hopes to convert into an amusement park. They soon learn that the town is filled with plenty of fun and adventure just the way it is! "Dancing Fools" (by Dan Parent): Veronica is adamant about Archie taking dancing lessons before taking her to the ball, but Ethel has the lighter touch as his light-on-her feet dance instructor! "The Whole Kitten Cat-Doodle!" (by Holly Golightly): Josie and the Pussycats have more than music in common: they're picking up stray cats all over town! Will anyone be able to hear their music over all the meows? FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE'S WEIRD MYSTERIES #24 "The Mystery of Lodge Manor" (by Fernando Ruiz): A monster sighting sends the gang investigating Lodge Manor, a creepy castle that was once the Lodge family ancestral home. But there's more than monsters behind this mystery! "My Laptop is Missing!" (by Paul Castiglia & Fernando Ruiz): Archie can't wait to write his latest "Weird Mysteries" column, but he's got no choice since he can't find his laptop! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE DIGEST #193 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 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #137 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.29 BETTY #117 by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "A Costume for Betty": Betty can't "mask" the fact that she's having a hard time deciding on a costume for the Halloween party. FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA #180 by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz "Magnificent Obsession": It's a crush of "comic" proportions when Veronica falls for a manga and anime fanatic! "A Twist at the End": A twisted ankle puts cheerleader Veronica on the sidelines... in a mascot outfit! "You Gotta' Be a Girl": When it comes to girls, Betty and Veronica prove "it takes one to know one!" "The Nose Knows": Betty and Veronica try to make "scents" of the smells wafting through Riverdale High. FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #133 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 JUGHEAD #147 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Off the Cuff": Reggie won't cut Jughead any slack, but he's more than happy to cut Jughead's slacks! When his "cutting" prank turns Jug into a trendsetter, Reggie "hems" and haws! "All Wet": Dilton uses reverse psychology to inspire Jughead to ask Ethel to the dance. "Disguise the Limit": The challenge of the day: find a Halloween costume that will conceal Jughead from Trula Tywst! "I Came, I Sawed": When it comes to acing wood shop, Jughead "wood" if he could! FC, 43pg $1.99 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #178 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.19 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #89 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 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #70 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $3.29 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #37 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 #115 "Meanie In a Bottle" (by Lee, Art Mawhinney, & Pam Eklund): Sonic and Muttski are playing out by the pond and find something at the bottom of it... a magic lamp with a genie inside. However, this genie is a meanie and gives Muttski Sonic's speed. How will our hero manage when he can't even outrun Antoine? Plus, Knuckles steps in to confront Mammoth Mogul before he destroys his ancient relative and former enemy Dimitri. Ring that bell, the fight's about to begin (by Ken Penders & Dawn Best). And, as a special bonus, the never-before-seen sketchbook of fan-favorite Spaz (aka Patrick Spaziante)! Check out the sketches that bought some of your favorite characters and vehicles to life. FC, 32pg $1.99 VERONICA #132 by Dan Parent "Ron Takes a Hit!": After watching one mobster movie too many, Veronica believes she's witnessed a real mob scene! This is one story that really takes the cake... and the cannolis, too! FC, 32pg $1.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE & FRIENDS by Angelo DeCesare & Stan Goldberg The adventures of Riverdale's favorite teens! #47––FC, 32pg $1.99 #48––FC, 32pg $1.99 #49––FC, 32pg $1.99 #50––FC, 32pg $1.99 O/A ARCHIE & FRIENDS STARRING JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS #51 by Dan Parent & Rex Lindsey The Conclusion of an All-New Josie Epic Begun Last Issue! "I'm Going to Josieland": Last issue, Josie & the Pussycats became the main attraction at an amusement park inherited by the Cabots. Hoping to use ownership of the park as leverage, Alexandra insists on joining the band, but the band refuse. Alexandra fights back by starting her own band — Alexandra and the Alleycats! She doesn't realize she's a Z-ticket attraction! Will the amusement park close early for the season?! FC, 32pg $1.99 ********************** ARTCODA PRODUCTIONS WARRIOR BUGS #4 by Leng Vang, Jason Barr, & Clifford Kurowski With his memory restored, Kohn confronts Fay-Din and learns the truth about his father's death. Meanwhile the Poison Society is ambushed by a colony of Assassins. A fierce battle ensues as the Poison Society slowly fall under the sheer numbers of the Assassins. In an effort to gain a powerful ally, Fay-Din offers Scorpius an opportunity to save his fallen warriors. FC, 32pg $2.95 ARTISAN COMICS AIR SPACE #3 by Mark Dos Santos The wizard has opened the vortex as Quinn and his crew are being held captive in his dungeons. As the crew of the Mighty Peregrine must face a showdown with the evil wizard! Will they escape? Will they close the vortex in time? Will Mel add the "gold bikini" to her wardrobe? Fine out in this final, action-packed issue! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ASTONISH COMICS OFFERED AGAIN HEROBEAR & THE KID Tyler finds a magical bear! If you missed out on the first printings of this critically acclaimed fan-favorite series by Mike Kunkel, then has Astonish Comics got something for you! #1––CURRENT PRINTING $2.95 #3 $3.50 #4 $3.50 ******************** ATOMEKA ALIEN ARENA #2 by Dave Elliott & Dany Orizio The Aliens have arrived. Earth has made first contact. Now the top wrestlers, martial artists, stunt men, firemen, policemen and a few superheroes, go head to head to find out who is the best of the best to face the toughest, lowest, and meanest, alien the galaxy has to offer in a knockdown, drag out, fight to the finish! Available with a regular wraparound cover by Orizio, or two variant covers: art by Alex Horley, or a photo of Julie Strain. REG. CVR.—FC, 36pg (2 of 2) $2.99 VARIANT CVRS. (HORLEY/STRAIN)— FC, 36pg (2 of 2) $2.99 AVATAR PRESS ENNIS & MCCREA'S DICKS 2 #1 by Garth Ennis & John McCrea Should auld acquaintance be forgot... we're comin' back to get ye! Those two twisted ballocks, Garth Ennis and John McCrea, have returned with this all-new Dicks series. And this time, the Dicks are coming to America. Packed with just as much inflammatory humor as before, this series has a whole new country worth of things to make fun of! It's Dougie on guitar, Ivor yelling the tuns, Spence rappin' with the brothers and Wanker beating his... drums! Oh yes, the Dicks have formed a band are going to be Hell-raisin' across the USA. Can those dirty wee gets avoid making a disaster of our great land? Not a chance. Keeping proud traditions alive, this issue is also available in an unusually offensive cover! NOTE: See the complete Offensive cover in Previews Adult. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.––b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $3.50 OFFENSIVE CVR.––b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $3.95 WARREN ELLIS'S STRANGE KILLINGS: THE BODY ORCHARD #3 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Warren Ellis and Wolfer continue to work their magic on this most revealing William Gravel epic! Three years ago, SAS team Alpha One Zero got into deep trouble, as a result of William Gravel's second life as a combat magician. It was assumed that the rest of his team never truly understood what happened. Today, it seems, they did because Alpha One Zero are walking in the territories sideways to the real world, that only magicians know of and can access. And Alpha One Zero are finding their ammunition there, grown in the Body Orchard, the invisible forest that is the greatest asset of combat magicians! Also available with a wraparound cover! MATURE READERS REG. CVR.––b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.––b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $3.95 TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH #2 by Tim Vigil Fans of horror rejoice, because Vigil is back and better than ever! In this action packed issue, Nina the Webwitch leads the Marines assault on the Spidernation hidden cave. But things go from bad to worse as they underestimate the power of the monsters inside and the Queen takes the Marine Captain for her mate! Total Vigil-enhanced carnage from cover-to-cover inside this stunning work that has been five years in the making! This three issue Webwitch series is completely self-contained and accessible to the new reader. Available with covers by Tim Vigil, Ron Adrian, Matt Martin, and Karl Waller, as well as wraparound and nude cover editions. MATURE READERS VIGIL––b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 ADRIAN––b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 MARTIN––b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 WALLER––b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 WRAPAROUND––b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.95 NUDE––b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) (CAUT: 3) $6.00 10TH MUSE/DEMONSLAYER #1 AFTERMATH EDITION by Robert Lugibihl & Marat Mychaels; cover by Ron Adrian Superstar Ron Adrian provides this sexy carnage filled cover! Emma Sonnet's hopes for a peaceful New York vacation are shattered when she finds herself fighting for her life against Jaclyn Hayes' cursed lover Michael and then against the Demonslayer herself. But the real trouble begins when the villainous architect of this mayhem appears and orders the invincible beast known as the Egregore to slaughter both the Demonslayer and the 10th Muse! This special edition is limited to just 1,000 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 DEMONSLAYER: PATH OF TIME #1 NUDE COVER EDITION by Marat Mychaels SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 32pg $6.00 THRESHOLD #47 DEMONSLAYER CONNECTING COVER by Marat Mychaels, Phil Xavier, & Ivan Abraini Super-star Marat Mychaels and his creation Demonslayer continue her extended run in Threshold with some unusual demon trouble. It seems that the Roman Catholic church has some unexpected visitors underneath Vatican City and Jaclyn may be the only one who can help. But when her old foe Irkala turns out to be behind it all, the sparks really start to fly! Marat Mychaels' Demonslayer has been heating up the pages of Threshold for the past several issues. Now available for the first time is each chapter of the Demonslayer saga in this special connecting cover. There will be one of these connecting covers on each of the first six issues of Threshold with Demonslayer that are all beautiful works of art on their own, but combine to create one huge image! This special edition is limited to just 750 copies. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $5.95 SHI: POISONED PARADISE PREVIEW PRISM FOIL EDITION by Billy Tucci & Karl Waller This special preview of Avatar's first Shi series has all the special behind-the-scenes info on the creation of this stunning work including a look at the original pencil and design work! This limited Prism foil edition ships bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. This prism foil edition is limited to just 400 copies. b&w, 16pg $12.95 ALAN MOORE'S GLORY #0 AND #1 RUBY RED FOIL SET by Alan Moore & Marat Mychaels; covers by Andy Park & David Finch The first issues of Alan Moore's Glory series are now available in this special ruby red foil set that was previously only for conventions! This special ruby red foil set ships with two limited editions bagged together, each limited to just 400 copies, with a Certificate of Authenticity. Set (x2), FC, 32pg $19.95 FAUST: BOOK OF M BOX SET by David Quinn & Tim Vigil The first David Quinn and Tim Vigil series ever in full color! Now available in this special box set that contains the whole series and multiple covers including #1-3, #1-3 Nude, and the rare #1-3 Triptych Set. This collector's set is limited to just 100 boxes, each with a full-color box front and a Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE READERS Set $49.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DONNA MIA TP by Trevlin Utz The eagerly awaited collection of the first Avatar Donna Mia mini-series #0-3 and Donna Mia Giant Size #1-2! Cover by Utz. Also available in a two hardcover editions, one with a new Black leather-composite cover by Utz, limited to 500 copies, and the other a special Sketched edition with an original sketch of Donna Mia by Utz. MATURE READERS SC, 144pg, b&w $15.95 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH FROM THE DESK OF WARREN ELLIS VOLUME 1 SC by Warren Ellis The first spectacular collection of Warren Ellis's Internet essays, columns, commentary, and various writings! From the Desk Volume 1 contains writings from 1995 to 1998. Also features illustrations by Mike Wolfer and Jacen Burrows, and a cover by Tim Vigil. (STAR11421) SC, 80pg, b&w $6.95 FROM THE DESK OF WARREN ELLIS VOLUME 2 SC by Warren Ellis More rants from the mad genius! Peer into the twisted brain of the madman in the second From the Desk of Warren Ellis, a collection of Internet essays, columns, journals, lectures, travelogues, and fragments by Warren Ellis Volume 2 contains writings from 1998 to 1999 This expansive tome also features over 20 new illustrations by Jacen Burrows, and a cover by Tim Vigil (Faust)! (STAR12038) MATURE READERS SC, 80pg, b&w $6.95 *************** Tidal Wave Studios 10TH MUSE #2 by Roger Cruz & Darren Davis Emma finally has a moment to breath, or at least she thinks she does as all is back to normal in her District Attorney's office. Just when she thought that she could have a good night's sleep, a new group of super villains start making their presence known in San Francisco. Forced into action once again, "The Endgame" plays the Muse to her already stretched limits. Getting badly beaten, her dual lives are in more conflict than ever as her parents are stopping by for the weekend! Available with covers by Roger Cruz, Talent Caldwell, Craig Rousseau. CRUZ––FC, 32pg $3.50 CALDWELL––FC, 32pg $3.50 ROUSSEAU––FC, 32pg $3.50 BLACK TIDE #2 by Mike Miller & Debbie Bishop The action never lets up as Justin makes an ingenious escape from the bioterrorist he thinks killed his friend. Without a moment to breathe, Theros and Justin then must make a daring attempt to save Kaila from her captors. The team gets a chance to reunite only briefly as chaos threatens to destroy Atlantis and another highranking official disappears sparking yet another dangerous Deceiver mission. Available with covers by Mike Miller and Sean Murphy. MILLER––FC, 32pg $3.50 MURPHY––FC, 32pg $3.50 BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT TANLINES PIN-UP BOOK #1 by Devon Massey Hot on the heels of Meriem's Gallery and Cavewoman Raptor, Devon Massey unleashes his newest creation –– Tanlines! Presenting one incredible pin-up book! Featuring over 24 sexy images, some in full color, this book showcases fierce Amazon woman, luscious jungle girls, bronzed beach bunnies, and even a few images of the best of all –– Meriem Cooper, aka Cavewoman! This exotic and very spicy mix of pin-ups will please every Cavewoman collector as well as those who just like images of erotic woman! This book features a simply fantastic wraparound cover, which, when combined with next month's special edition cover, makes a line-up of sexy babe like you wouldn't believe! Devon's artwork has never been better. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50 CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #5 by Budd Root Part 2 of Meriem's New York Adventure, and Budd's tribute to the USA's most famous city. The time travel Nazis are out to dispatch Meriem, Klyde, and anyone with any knowledge of time travel. But Cavewoman has many new friends! Not since Kong haunted the streets of New York has there been such fun! Pack your bags for the Big Apple, cuz you don't wanna miss this! b&w, 32pg $3.25 MADAME TARANTULA #0 by Mike Hoffman A giant, special preview issue heralding the future release of Madame Tarantula #1, retelling the first three MT stories from Tigress Tales: her eerie origin in "Immortal Remains," the futuristic piracy and robots of "Ghosts of the Second Empire," and the creepy black comedy "A Town called Hades." If you missed the spider-lady the first time around, here's your chance to get better acquainted! Grab a copy and you're there, podner--in the post-apocalyptic New Old West! b&w, 32pg $2.95 TIGRESS TALES #4 by Mike Hoffman Two new tales! A"new" Tigress cohabits a remote tropical island with a band of sunburned Victorians, encountering painful polyps, strange natives and an angry, radioactive stone god! And, a Madame Tarantula tale that sees the lovely and leather-clad one tagging along with the freakish oddballs, clowns and barkers of a futuristic traveling carnival! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ELEKTRIK VIXENS PIN-UP BOOK #1 by Shelby Robertson An array of imagery produced by fantastic artist Shelby Robertson featuring the strange, bizarre, and the mysterious in all of its beauty. Jam-packed with previously unpublished pin-ups of ultra detailed females in the most peculiar of situations. Eye candy of all era's known to human kind. Also features an upcoming look at Shelby's all new upcoming Darkshrine series. Recommended for fans of Boris Vallejo, Frank Frazetta, and all things sci-fi or just plain strange. b&w, 32pg $3.25 TIGER WOMAN SPECIAL EDITION #1 by Don Marquez Tiger Woman is back and Don Marquez celebrates this fact with a brand-new special edition cover painting for Tiger Woman #1. Visit the fantastic world of the beautiful, the sensual, the sensational Tiger Woman! 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! Limited to only 450 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 24pg $8.95 SAVAGE PLANET SPECIAL EDITION #3 by Dan Parsons with Kevin Rasel Fantastic artist Kevin Rasel paints this stunning special edition cover for Savage Planet #3! This issue is a tribute to the grandmasters of classic comic and film fantasy! Also in this issue, the introduction to Slaya: Teutonic Princess, an all-new character from artist Dan Parsons, soon to be in her own full-length series! Rich with historical detail and bone crushing medieval battle sequences, if you liked Harpy, you will love Slaya! Limited to only 550 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 32pg SRP: $8.95 SEXY ANGEL SPECIAL EDITION #1 by Dan Parsons The Sexy Angel #1 special edition features a red-hot cover from creator/artist Dan Parsons! This cover showcases Aerope, one of the main villianesses from the Sexy Angel story! Come join Grace, a kind hearted and pure angel as she guides and protects mortal souls here on Earth, but can she trust her fellow angels Aerope and Aethra? Are they even angels at all or something much more wicked? A must-have for fans of Dan Parson's fully rendered pencil work! Limited to only 550 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 32pg $8.95 MIKE HOFFMAN'S SORCERESS SKETCHES #2 SPECIAL EDITION by Mike Hoffman Artist extraordinaire Mike Hoffman presents this special edition cover to Sorceress Sketches #2! Filled with sexy ink sketches he's inscribed in his famed Sorceress special editions, you can view page after page of these exciting and erotic art masterworks previously seen only in private collections! Limited to only 400 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 32pg $8.95 MIKE HOFFMAN'S "WHITE APES OF MARS" PRINT by Mike Hoffman An exotic, alien princess and a fierce warrior face off against the massive threat of attack from the giant white apes of Mars! Gorgeous colors –– a superb quality art print ready to be framed and admired! Each print comes in a large collector's envelope sporting a very handsome and sexy Hoffman illustration. This high-quality 11" x 17" print is limited to only 500! Print SRP: $16.00 CAVEWOMAN: HITCHIN' A RIDE PRINT by Devon Massey This great image is one of Devon Massey's most asked about pieces! Devon's unique art style shows through on this sexy piece! Meriem is hitching a ride with Klyde, and she never looked better! Yum! 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 and is absolutely suitable for framing! Limited to only 500 art prints! Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $16.00 BEYOND COMICS, INC. CIVILIAN JUSTICE #1 by Graig Weich, Adam Meyerhoff, & Various Born out of tragedy, a new was has presented itself by evil terrorists. Clint Martinson is the only man in his family not to become a fireman or policeman, for he as a dream of becoming a musician, which his family does not support. When the only love he has in his life, his girlfriend Sarah, is lost in the WTC attacks, Clint decides there is nothing left for him to live for… but he cannot let her memory die in vain, so this man, this Civilian, will raise up and take justice into his own hands to represent the emotion of a nation and make a difference in the real world (by donating the profits of this book to the relief funds in NY in real life!) To honor the one-year anniversary of September 11 comes: Civilian Justice. FC, 32pg $3.99 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #59 by Abnett, Rennie, MacNeil, & Various Games Workshop's all-action comic set in the worlds of Warhammer! The comic goes from strength to strength with strips from Dan Abnett (Legion, X-Men), Gordon Rennie (Missionary Man, Glimmer Rats), and many more. In Bloodquest, Lysander and Cloten must fight each other and there can be only one survivor! Kal Jerico comes face to face with an ancient alien menace. Can the debonair desperado shoot his way out of this one? b&w, 40pg $3.50 INFERNO MAGAZINE #32 The bimonthly magazine of fantasy and adventure set in Games Workshop's worlds of Warhammer. In this issue, Brunner the bounty hunter makes his first Inferno! outing in Clint Werner's dark tale, "What Price Vengeance?" Graham McNeill author of the superb, "Nightbringer" offers a rip-roaring tale set in the grim darkness of the far future. And back in the "Ten-Tailed Cat," a Dwarven Trollslayer recounts his epic tale to all who will listen. Magazine, 68pg, b&w $6.95 THE REDEEMER #4 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, scripted by Pat Mills well-known writer of such titles as Marshal Law, Nemesis the Warlock, and Slaine. FC, 40pg $3.50 HELLBRANDT GRIMM GN This is the dark tale of Hellbrandt Grimm! The stone-cold mercenary of the Old World has been brought to life by a wealth of real talent. These include the Sharp Brothers (Ultimate Warrior), Logan Lubera (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Mike Perkins (Black Mist, Necroscope) and hot new writer Mitchel Scanlon. The tales tell that Grimm was raised as a slave by the Orcs, others say that he bears the mark of the Dark Powers –– for how else can one man fight with the strength of a demon? SC, 64pg, b&w $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A OBVIOUS TACTICS GN New edition of the awesome graphic novel, recounting the Blood Angels' battle against the foul Chaos god of pestilence and decay. David Pugh (Slaine, Dan Dare, Shadowdeath) thrusts you headlong into the heat of battle during a desperate race against time. With the minions of Chaos ahead, an Imperial assassin behind and a massed fleet of destruction above, the only way out is to advance into death or glory! SC, 64pg, b&w $6.95 ******************** BONGO COMICS FUTURAMA-O-RAMA VOLUME 1 TP by Boothby, Lloyd, Morrison, Groening, & Rogers It's a long way from making a pizza delivery on New Year's Eve to the bustling cityscape of New New York in the 31st century, but for Philip J. Fry it only took one little cryogenically frozen nap. Awakening in a future imagined by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening, Fry falls in with Leela, a sexy one-eyed space orphan, and Bender, an alcoholic robot programmed to bend things, and before he can say, "Let's go look up my great gumptilienth nephew," they're living their dream of flying through the universe making deliveries for Planet Express (his great gumptilienth nephew's company). Blast off with Futurama-O-Rama and leap feet first into a fun-filled future! Collects the first four issues of Futurama Comics. SC, 120pg, FC $12.95 SIMPSONS COMICS #74 by Boothby & Costanza Open wide and say, "Ha!" Popular with patients and able to dispense medical advice with perfect timing, Springfield's newest doctor will keep you in stitches and deliver big laughs. But Dr. the Clown may soon discover that when matters get stickier than a banana crème pie in the kisser, laughter is the worst medicine. FC, 32pg $2.50 BART SIMPSON'S TREEHOUSE OF HORROR #8 by Templeton, Shaw, Barta, Simone, & Morrison Bart Simpson's annual tour de force of tricks and treats turns up a pleasingly putrid and asphxiatingly amusing anthology of Halloween humor. Ty Templeton (Stig's Inferno, Batman: Gotham Adventures, and Justice League Adventures) tells a tale of the Simpsons from beyond the grave, as Grampa accidentally causes the death of his loved ones, and a surprising number of grieving and greedy heirs come to claim the Simpson home. In tip of the hat to Stephen King and Big Daddy Roth, Scott Shaw (Oddball Comics!) takes you behind the wheel of a clown car gone mad in "Krustine." Hilary Barta (Splash Brannigan, Plastic Man) teaches you the ABCs of Halloween, and Gail Simone (Deadpool, Killer Princesses) delivers a ghastly goody that will leave you deliciously delirious. FC, 48pg $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SIMPSONS UNCHAINED TP by Groening & Various See Grampa Simpson embark on a new career as a modern day Zorro for the senior set! Behold the destructive power of censorship as Homer Simpson and the Comic Book Guy fight for their right to free speech! Witness Mr. Burns' power-mad scheme to undermine the economy of Springfield by paying his employees in jelly donuts! Observe a town caught in the thrall of an international media sensation, unable to separate themselves from the television chronicle of the life of one man… Homer Simpson! Collects stories from Simpsons Comics #36-42. (STAR15418) SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $14.95 ********************* BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT KOMIC FANTASIES VOLUME 3 #2 by Lee, B. Bopp, Tarsis, Kagan, & CoonDog SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, b&w $6.95 KARL KAGAIN'S PORTRAITS OF PAIN #1 by Karl Kagan SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, b&w $9.95 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #16 by Jim Balent In this Halloween issue, the tables are turned in Salem and it's no trick! This time the treats are snacking on you! Hideous creatures are stalking and abducting children as they Trick or Treat. It's up to Tarot and Raven Hex to save the kids before they are eaten alive by these wicked sweets! Available as a Deluxe Litho Edition featuring a sexy 6 ½" x 10", black-and-white Halloween portrait of Tarot penciled by Jim Balent himself! Lithos are signed by the artist and numbered, limited to 500. REG.—FC, 32pg $2.95 DLX. w/LITHO—FC, 32pg $19.99 3 LITTLE KITTENS PURRRFECT WEAPONS POSTER Warm up your wall with Jim Balent's full color promo poster of his Feline Freedom Fighters! Poster, 11x17, FC $7.50 BROKEN HALOS GUNFIGHTERS IN HELL: ORIGINAL SIN SPECIAL EDITION TP by David Barbour, Enayla, & Joe Vigil In this special edition trade, the entire Original Sin series is produced in top quality with a beautiful Sinbuck cover illustrated by Enayla. Herein the blood of damnation runs deep. Get the full series 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. In this series we explore 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! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 56pg, FC $11.95 BROKEN TREE PUBLICATIONS THE ZODIAC #1 by Nunez, Zeller, & Ryp What pretentious powers does the astrological calendar hide? If we are made of dust and sand, then what powers do the stars have in store for us? Jeremy Pagan is about to find out. And what the stars have to show Jeremy will throw him into one of the biggest battles between good and evil no one has ever seen. Cover by Brett Booth. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 THE PROPHET OF DREAMS #5 by Julian Lawler, Rudy Vasquez, Nigel Lewis, & Ed Dukeshire The Dead Queen is increasingly being isolated, and with the return of Addigo, a love long hidden and dormant, has made her rethink her worth to the vagabond city. She must make a decision: allow herself to live, or save her people? Is this what The Prophet of Dreams foresaw? Will her death finally come to pass? Her plans for the future involve machinations no one has foreseen. But who will stop her from carrying her plans to fruition? The Prophet of Dreams reaches out from beyond the grave and has an immediate effect on the future. FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS: THE ART OF DAVE DORMAN TP Originally published at $24.95. Here is Dorman's Star Wars art collected into one volume. Over 50 color paintings, many full- page, including a dozen never-before published works, plus pencil roughs and drawings for each. The text is by Dorman, with additional commentary by the editors and writers of the Star Wars comics and novels. Plus, a section devoted to Dorman's technique. SC, 9x11, 128pg, FC SRP: $9.99 O/A DINOTOPIA: THE WORLD BENEATH HC by James Gurney Originally published at $29.95. In this beautifully illustrated sequel to the award-winning Dinotopia travel to the World Beneath, a land of caves, water-filled canyons, and shadowy ruins, a place revered, but hard to reach, and even harder to return from. Adventures in the land where people and dinosaurs co-exist! Published by Warner in 1995. Occasionally copies may have a minor scuff to the dust jacket or corner bump. Perfect for all the fans of the ABC television mini-series. HC, 11x10, 160pg, FC SRP: $12.99 O/A COLLECTING ORIGINAL COMIC STRIP ART TP by Jeff Ellinport Originally published at $19.95. This informative, well-illustrated book by an expert in the field covers cartoon art collecting in two parts. In the first, the author gives a brief history and discussion of the creative process behind the form; in the second, he offers practical tips on collecting and caring for a collection. Includes a price guide to values of daily, Sunday and specialty drawings by over 700 newspaper strip artists, and an appendix of useful resources. 140 black-and-white illustrations are alone worth the price of admission –– includes classic daily and Sunday pages from the last 100 years, plus many specialty drawings never before published. From Tarzan and Pogo, to Lil Abner and Peanuts, this is a perfect way to learn more about strip collecting –– whether you are a novice or a veteran. SC, 8x11, 136pg, b&w SRP: $9.99 O/A THE ART OF THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME by Stephen Rebello Originally published at $50.00. One of the most intriguing and sophisticated Disney animated films to date. Showcases the whole spectrum of art produced during the film's creation, from conceptual material to the majestic final art. HC, 10x13, 200pg, FC SRP: $14.99 O/A DC COMICS MASKS by Christos Kondeatis Originally published at $25.00. Collectible, ready to assemble life-size masks. Includes: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Darkside, The Joker, Two-Face, The Flash, Catwoman, and Doomsday. Includes text outlining each character's origin and superpowers, along with a full-color illustration of the complete costume. Excellent 3D paper engineering by Kondeatis, an award-winning craftsman. Published by Bullfinch in 1999. Masks (x9) SRP: 14.99 O/A HEROES, INC. PRESENTS: CANNON Warehouse Find! By Wally Wood, Steve Ditko and Ralph Reese. From the original armed forces publisher, a 1969 comic with a 15¢ cover price. Contains lots of beautiful Wood art and sexy ladies (hey, this was for servicemen!) The stories star Cannon, the hard-boiled P.I., the lovely Dragonella, a funny and sexy fantasy strip based in the days of King Arthur, and The Misfits, a wonderfully drawn space epic that looks just like Wood's Thunder Agents (and done at the same time). Includes a great Ditko/Wood collaboration. Terrific artwork and plenty of unclothed damsels –– both deadly and in distress. A real collectible. First edition. Copies are as new except for slight aging to inside pages. SC, 7x10, 32pg, FC SRP: $8.99 O/A NATIONAL CARTOONISTS SOCIETY ALBUM: 1980 compiled by Charles Green & Mort Walker Originally published at $15.00 - 22 years ago. This is a true gem, a must-have item for anyone interested in comic strips or comic book artists. It's a catalog of artist members of The National Cartoonist Society. But what makes it so special is that each and every artist has written his own autobiography –– actually hand-lettered –– and includes their choice of an art sample of their work. This is a time capsule, a snapshot of who's who in 1980! Includes Neal Adams, Brad Anderson ("Marmaduke"), Dick Ayers, Jim Berry ("Berry's World"), Tex Blaisdell ("Little Orphan Annie"), Walt Disney, Rick Fletcher ("Dick Tracy"), Al Jaffee (Mad Magazine), Gil Kane, Dale Messick, John Romita Sr., Garry Trudeau, Basil Wolverton, and hundreds of others. Much of the art was done for this publication only! Some covers are slightly scuffed. First edition. SC, 8x11, 174pg, b&w SRP: $14.99 ********************** CARTOON BOOKS BONE #50 by Jeff Smith War! Rat creatures! Dragons! Battlelines! Even in a world as crazy as Bone, the final story arc (in the historic 55 issue mega- saga) is a wild, surprising and out of control finish! Be sure to get this milestone issue in the critically acclaimed one-of-a-kind series! b&w, 24pg $2.95 BONE VOLUME 8: TREASURE HUNTERS SC by Jeff Smith 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! Finally, the usurper Tarsil himself corners our heroes in one of the biggest turning points in all of the Bone saga! SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $15.95 CHAOS! COMICS LADY DEATH/THE CROW #1 by Dan Jolley, Romano Molenaar, Walden Wong & Jay Fotos James O'Barr's tragic creation The Crow returns in Lady Death's most heartbreaking and poetic tale ever. Fan-favorite Dan Jolley (Sabretooth, Purgatori: Ravenous) captures the mood and drama of the original Crow mini-series while building on the mystique of Lady Death. The story unfolds when a mystical crow brings Michael Shaw, a New York photographer, back from the grave to seek vengeance for the murder of himself and his wife. Michael and Lady Death join forces, as the Reaper's avatar strives to free the soul of Michael's wife from the clutches of a depraved sorcerer –– a struggle which also compels her to deal with the lasting impact of her first ill-fated romance. With art by Romano Molenaar, this is a tale of sadness and gothic beauty that cannot be missed! FC, 32pg $2.99 LADY DEATH/THE CROW #1 PREMIUM EDITION cover by Romano Molenaar & Brian Rood Lady Death and The Crow joining forces marks a pivotal event for all you comic and pop culture fans out there! Make sure to collect the special premium edition, featuring a penciled cover by Romano Molenaar painted by Brian Rood. Limited to only 3,000 copies and printed on cardstock! FC, 32pg $9.99 LADY DEATH/THE CROW #1 SUPER PREMIUM EDITION art by Thomas Fleming One is a sexy goddess, the other a mysterious night vigilante. Both are undead! It's a pairing unlike your wildest imaginations. The super premium edition is sure to be as rare as they come! Featuring the amazing pairing of Lady Death and The Crow for the first time ever. Limited to 1,000 copies and printed on cardstock! FC, 32pg $20.00 LADY DEATH/THE CROW #1 SCRIPT by Dan Jolley & Romano Molenaar Own the script that brings two of comics' most fascinating characters together! Brought to you from the mind of Dan Jolley, read how he details every scene to what is the exciting crossover that is Lady Death/The Crow #1. An ideal collectible for comic fans, goth fans, movie fans, and aspiring writers! Limited to 1,000. Script $4.99 LADY DEATH/THE CROW #1 SCRIPT PREMIUM EDITION by Dan Jolley, Romano Molenaar, & Jay Fotos If you crave an even rarer collectible from the sure fire hit Lady Death/The Crow #1, pick up this limited script premium that comes signed by Dan Jolley. Limited to just 250 copies. Script $20.00 STATIC-X VOLUME 2 #1 by McCann, Brewer, Pepoy, & Fotos; photo cover by Shearer Following the success of Static-X #1, prepare yourselves for Static-X's next event as music and comics merge once again driving new readers into comic books! Their first issue was about escape; this second installment is about vengeance! Now that their mission has become clear –– the complete liberation of the human race from the hands of an order-seeking, oppressive government –– Static-X learns of a key that will help their cause and it lies with a mysterious young girl held in a maximum- security lockup near Green Bay. Even though their target is clear and their minds are now free and focused, Static-X is torn when a cyborg death squad ambushes them and places the enigmatic Static Man in peril. Static-X is learning fast that with freedom comes great responsibility and life-and-death choices! This is the new revolution! Includes a bonus CD featuring an exclusive song from Static-X plus other surprises unavailable anywhere else on the planet! Also available as a Collector's Edition featuring a special photo cover with foil embossed autographs of the band members, limited to 1,500. Photo taken by John Shearer. REG. ED.––FC, 32pg $5.99 COLLECTOR'S ED.––FC, 32pg $20.00 LADY DEATH: THE MOURNING #2 by John Ostrander, Eddy Barrows, Carlos Mota, Jorge Correa, Jr., & Jay Fotos Perhaps the most controversial Lady Death story ever concludes! The news is in so don't miss out! Who killed Virgil Solomon? Who is behind his death –– and why? The answers are here and they will shock you. The Dark Matter which has been fused onto Virgil is also changing him and leading towards a potentially final conflict between Lady Death and her trusted friend. The one being who can help is The Reaper –– but what price will he extract from the Diva of Death in return? All this and the fate of Virgil's son! No Happy endings promised here –– but maybe just a glimpse of what is to come! FC, 32pg $2.99 LADY DEATH: THE MOURNING #2 ALTERNATE COVER EDITION Lady Death faces one of her most personal and compelling stories ever as The Mourning concludes, and this variant is not to be missed for the true Lady Death collector in you. Limited to only 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg $7.50 LADY DEATH: DARK ALLIANCE #4 by Ostrander, Reis, Pimentel, & Fotos The entire Chaos! Universe collides in a huge company wide event! In part four of this epic installment, the battlelines have been drawn and the Dark Alliance is engaged –– Jade and Purgatori face off with Seance in San Francisco while Vandala, and Vulnavia confront Pagan in Chicago. Bedlam, Gallows, Bad Kitty, Chastity, Virgil, and Oblivia all investigate CODA while, in the center ring, Lady Death battles Asteroth at Times Square in New York! So why is Lucifer laughing? Tune in and see! This series takes place within continuity, and is a great jumping on point for new readers! FC, 32pg (4 of 5) $2.99 LADY DEATH: DARK ALLIANCE ALTERNATE COVER #4 cover painted by David Michael Beck David Michael Beck (G.I. Joe) painstakingly paints this detailed variant cover featuring Lady Death's winged sister, Vandala. She's already part of the Alliance; question is, are you? Limited to 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg $7.50 CHAOS! TATTOO FLASH SET #1 Put a little Chaos! under your skin! Introducing the first ever Chaos! tattoo flash set! What is tattoo flash? Simply put, it is a variety of imagery, which are ideal for tattoos. This set features eight pages of color art, eight pages of black-and-white art (same images), all printed on 11" x 17" cardstock paper and enclosed in an over-sized envelope! These prints are suitable for framing, and for the tattoo enthusiast –– they are ready to be used! Featuring tattoo flash imagery of Lady Death, Purgatori, Chastity, Smiley, the Chaos! Shield, Chaos! Icons, and Evil Ernie! Set $125.00 EVIL ERNIE: THE HORROR ASHCAN by Gerardo Sandoval Are you ready for real horror? Pulido's Black Label returns. Get a glimpse into Brian Pulido's latest Evil Ernie incarnation, The Horror, coming October 2002! It's gonna be pure terror and you can preview the trauma in this new and improved ashcan offering script pages, design layouts, sketches and insights into the creative process! Limited to only 1,000 copies worldwide. b&w, 12pg $6.00 LADY DEATH HALLOWEEN SPECIAL ASHCAN Trick or treat fiends! Prepare yourselves for Lady Death's Halloween Special coming at ya this October 2002. This new and improved ashcan features an exclusive cover and has pages and pages of 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. Also available as a premium edition, limited to 100 copies. REG.––b&w, 12pg $6.00 PREMIUM ED.––b&w, 12pg $20.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH BEDLAM #1 by Brian Augustyn; cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Pimentel, & Hi-Fi. Lady Death and the undead outlaw, Bedlam, come together in the Big Apple! This crossover involves a mysterious and conspiratorial enemy who is connected to an ancient and arcane evil! Will Lady Death and the gun-slinging Bedlam work together without getting in each other's way? How will Bedlam react to the new Lady Death, and can a weakened Bedlam go to Lady Death to ask for help? FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A LADY DEATH BEDLAM PREMIUM #1 Daerick Gross has penciled some of the best premium covers in Chaos! history! Now, he brings his skills to this limited edition premium cover for Lady Death/Bedlam #1! Limited to 3,000 copies, and printed on cardstock. Colored pencil cover by Daerick Gross. FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A LADY DEATH: THE GODDESS RETURNS #1 by John Ostrander & Carlos Mota You know the Goddess returns...but you don't know how! Lady Death, Goddess of the Netherworld, makes her choice...but at what cost? She's been through Hell and back, and in this series Lady Death will make a final, fateful decision! Vandala, Ravenheart, and Cremator have been searching for Lady Death since she vanished. They find her broken, defeated, and moments away from her own demise at the hands of Morgana and The Dark One! Even her oldest allies may not have the power to save her! Cover by Carlos Mota, Jorge Correa, Jr., and Hi-Fi. FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.99 O/A LADY DEATH: THE GODDESS RETURNS PREMIUM #1 Lady Death faces her biggest challenge as a mortal! Don't miss out on the premium edition from the series that will astonish you! With a cardstock cover painted by Sean Gallimore that's limited to 3,000 copies. FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $9.99 O/A PURGATORI: GOD HUNTER #2 by Dan Jolley, Romano Molenaar, Curtis Arnold, & colored by Colorgraphix Arriving in Egypt, Sakkara discovers she is but one of a group competing for the "privilege" of channeling the power of an ancient Egyptian deity. One of them, a gorgeous, unique woman, makes Sakkara's heart flutter; the rest of them want to rip her heart out. It's lust, dark magic, and agonizing bloodshed under an Egyptian moon. FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.99 O/A PURGATORI: GOD HUNTER #2 ALTERNATE COVER cover by Al Rio & Todd Broeker Al Rio (Purgatori) brought new life to Purgatori with her monthly series, now her returns with this all-new cover, portraying her with the raw power of a goddess. FC, 32pg $7.50 O/A INSANE CLOWN POSSE: HALLS OF ILLUSION #1 by Jesse McCann, Gerardo Sandoval, & Colorgraphix It's Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope in this all new one-shot (part of 4 one-shots to be released in 2002). Chaos! brings ICP's lyrics to life, and you can figure no one will be safe! Cover by Gerardo Sandoval and Colorgraphix. FC, 32pg $2.99 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH CRYPTIC WRITINGS OF MEGADETH TP It's a mind-warping visual assault as Chaos! adapts the lyrics of the Grammy nominated, multi-platinum metal band Megadeth in Cryptic Writings of Megadeth! See killer songs such as "Peace Sells," and "Wake Up Dead," come into life in this unblemished collection! Experience the birth of Vic Rattlehead in "Skull Beneath the Skin!" Witness havoc in such songs as "Rattlehead," "Good Mourning/Black Friday," "Killing Is My Business...," and many more! It's rock 'n roll for the eyes –– Chaos! style! Also included, Cryptic Writings cover gallery. (STAR08587) FC, 108pg SRP: $12.95 ***************** CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #113 Elvira's search to discover the secrets of legendary Altoonis is complicated by biker thugs and the husband-and-wife evil sorcerer team who unfroze when the city surfaced. It's all in "Beach Blanket Bloodbath!" the second chapter of a three-part classic, "They Still Love Me in Altoonis," by Frank Strom, Ronn Sutton, and Louis Lachance. Also, Elvira's days in the sun are clouded by the Demons of the Fall, in "Summery Judgment," by Richard Howell and Loston Wallace. Color photo cover of Elvira. b&w, 32pg $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #56 A bizarre murder of a Mystic Grove street performer occurs in broad daylight. The Soulsearchers must find the killer, but nobody's talking –– even though "A Mime is a Terrible Thing to Waste!" written by Peter David (with Richard Howell), with energetic art by Gordon (Star Trek, The Night Stalker) Purcell, and Kim ("Swamp Thing") DeMulder, and featuring a scream of a cover by Amanda Conner and Bruce Patterson. b&w, 32pg $2.50 COLONIA PRESS COLONIA BARGAIN BAG OF BOOTY by Jeff Nicholson For those who enjoy the single issues as well as the collected volume, the remaining copies of the first five issues of Colonia are now available as a packaged set. These are the last printings of single issues #1-5, and this packaged set is limited to 200. Each package contains a signed and numbered insert with an unpublished illustration, and all copies of Colonia #1 are also signed by the author. It's your chance to own a little piece of history as Colonia marches on into the new millennium. Set (x5) $9.95 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND POTLATCH 2002 ANTHOLOGY For many Native Americans, a Potlatch is a festival of giving. With the new Potlatch 2002 Anthology, that's what it means in comics too! This all-new comics anthology was produced to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, with all proceeds going to help protect free speech in comics. Potlatch 2002 is a 160-page anthology featuring a dynamic line-up of over 30 inspiring new creators donating their time and talent to benefit the Fund. Discover tomorrow's voices today and keep comics safe for everyone. Full color cover by Stan Yan. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #12 (Dec012270) SC, 160pg, b&w $5.95 EXPO 2002 ANTHOLOGY In less than five years, the Expo Anthology has become the premiere American anthology of international art comics. Nominated for numerous Harvey and Eisner awards, the Expo Anthology assembles over 350 pages of work by some of the world's most acclaimed and promising cartoonists. This is the first themed Expo book, bringing a slate of biographies in comics form. The Expo Anthology is a perfect introduction to art comics, and with this accessible theme, one of the best introductions to the art form you'll find anywhere. Cover by Dave Mazzucchelli. SC, 6x8, 350pg, b&w $9.95 COMIC CAVALCADE 10TH MUSE #1—RANDY GREEN EDITION by Marv Wolfman & Roger Cruz; cover by Randy Green Don't miss superstar Randy Green's (Witchblade) exclusive cover! 10th Muse is the story of Emma Sonnett, a lone hero sets forth to seek out justice. A district attorney by day and the Muse by night, 10th Muse features Greek mythology set in modern day world. This special first issue heats up the action right away! He calls himself The Guardsman and he has come to Earth to enlist the services of five very special protectors to defeat an unstoppable force known only as Overthrow. To protect the Earth these five heroes come together to form The Odyssey, this planet's newest and greatest superhero team featuring The 10th Muse, Orion the Hunter, Trident, Isis, and Atlas. But there is more to both The Guardsman and Overthrow than even the Odyssey know, and what is at stake is a greater menace than any this planet has ever faced before! This special edition is limited to 1,500 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 BLACK TIDE #1 ESCAPE EDITION by Debbie Bishop & Mike S. Miller The critically acclaimed super-spy story Black Tide relaunches at Avatar in a new on-going series with continuing art by Mike Miller (Superman)! As operatives of a Special Ops unit called Deceivers, superterrorists and wanted criminals were no match for them. Now, as unseen evil works against them and dangerous enemies resurface, three conflicted heroes must choose sides in a fight for their lives. A Black Ops mission turns out to be a trap when one operative is exposed to a deadly biochemical agent. While the three heroes face an evil new opponent who uses their fears against them, two other villains have conspired to destroy them. This special edition is limited to 1,500 copies. Cover by Miller. FC, 32pg $5.95 DEMONSLAYER COMPANION HAND-COLORED SKETCH EDITION by Marat Mychaels This is the last in the very popular line of Demonslayer original sketched editions, and the rarest one yet! Each copy features an original Demonslayer piece hand colored by Marat Mychaels! All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity and this edition is limited to just 50 copies. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg $49.95 DEMONSLAYER: PATH OF TIME #1 WET & WILD EDITION by Marat Mychaels Marat cooks up another steamy exclusive cover! 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 book traces the demon fighters through the path of time. Get the first look at Demonslayers from all the ages, as much more is revealed about the legacy than ever before! This special edition is limited to 1,500 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH COMPANION MARTIN NUDE COVER EDITION by Tim Vigil; cover by Matt Martin SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 32pg $6.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FATHOM: KILLIAN'S TIDE #2 BEACH BABE COVER cover by Talent Caldwell Fathom is back and Turner's protégé and breakout artist Talent Caldwell is burning up the charts on this rocking second issue! Talent shows he has the goods on our sexy exclusive cover! This edition is limited to just 4,000 copies, and comes all bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg $5.95 ********************* COMIC LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL INSANITY IS A VIRTUE TP by Levi Krause, Chris Yambar After being hit by a milk truck, young Xavier is transported to a wild dimension where insanity is a virtue and where the impossible happens nonstop! Flesh-eating tords, impish space fleas, sexy Amazon warrior women, Everything Guy, Ninja Dot, and the demonic Lord Rocket are just a few of the citizens that make up this hilarious and deadly world that is truly beyond belief! This incredible solo-vision collects the entire indie-cult favorite Levi's World and includes the never-before-seen final two chapters of the long out of print series (co-plotted by Bart Simpson writer and Mr. Beat creator, Chris Yambar). Find out why Levi Krause is considered to be the patron saint of absolute insanity! SC, 200pg, b&w $19.95 COMICS CONSPIRACY B.A.B.E. FORCE #2 by Miers, Amorim, Tie, & Kushin The action continues in the hilarious new spy thriller, B.A.B.E. Force. The Chaos Machine creates an army of Danceformers, toys of mass destruction, giving them away in fast food chains across the country. Normally the Danceformers just dance to music, but collect the whole set and they become rampaging battle machines. The beautiful agents of B.A.B.E. Force must infiltrate the retail facade of ChaosCo to destroy the Danceformer production line. b&w, 24pg $2.95 COMICSONE STORM RIDERS GN #6 by Wing Shing Ma The Storm Riders love triangle takes a turn for the tragic while the warriors' cycle of vengeance begins to spin out of control. Wounded badly and near death, Kong-Chi reveals that her true love is Wind. It seems that like her marriage to Frost, her affair with Cloud was a ruse. Cloud is shocked by the truth, because his love for her was real. Meanwhile, determined to take revenge for his brother's murder, Sword Saint prepares for his duel with Conquer. Perhaps even more important than revenge, Sword Saint knows that by killing Conquer he can assume control of the World Fighting Association. Recognizing the chaos that Conquer's death would cause, Sword Saint's old enemy, Nameless, orders him to walk away from his challenge. Enraged at the suggestion, Sword Saint refuses and decides to battle Nameless on the eve of his duel with Conquer. SC, 5x7, 120pg, FC (Note Price) $13.95 WILD 7 GN #6 by Mikiya Mochizuki Pick up Wild 7 for the action, keep reading for the politics. This latest volume hilariously chronicles Sino-Japanese relations amidst a hijacking caper gone bad. Wild 7 launches its rescue when Phantom Shogun's hijacked plane lands in Hong Kong to refuel. After making short work of the hijackers, Wild 7 captures the Shogun. Unfortunately, the meddlesome Japanese Security Police arrive and foul everything up, allowing Phantom Shogun to escape. Ignoring the police, the defiant Hiba takes off after the Shogun, hoping to bring him in alone. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 WEAPONS OF THE GODS GN #2 by Tony Wong The circle of warriors becomes unbalanced as the famous "Weapons of the Gods" begin reappearing on Earth. Most of the great Kung Fu warriors are competing for Heaven's Crystal, the most powerful weapon, which is rumored to have reappeared. The warriors' search eventually lead them to Tian, a foot soldier in the service of China's greatest criminal society. Tian, an orphan with a mysterious background, has been adopted by the society's chef, and his martial arts skills have blossomed along with his cooking. Now, as Tian battles his fellow soldiers for the hand of a maiden, he is embroiled in a conflict more ancient and more dangerous than he bargained for. SC, 120pg, FC $13.95 BRIDE OF DEIMOS GN #1 by Yuuho Ashibe Long ago, a brother and sister lived happily on Mount Olympus until they fell in love. The gods were so angry about their forbidden love that they exiled them from the mountain, turned the brother into a demon, and imprisoned the sister in the deep ocean. As her body rotted under the waves, she asked her demon brother to find a girl that looked like her so that she could possess a new body. In the modern world, the demon finally finds the correct match: a high school girl who looks exactly like his beloved sister. Instead of offering her up for possession, however, the demon falls in love with her. Jealous, his sister sends Death and Onis (two Japanese ghosts) to take the girl's life! This popular manga series was the basis for an anime film directed by Rintaro, who recently won international acclaim for his direction of Metropolis. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 SAINT LEGEND GN #1 by Andy Seto No one believes in gods anymore. Superstitions are disappearing and human are starting to destroy the ancient Buddhist temples. Is this the natural course of human progress, or is an evil spirit controlling the course of human destiny? Alarmed that this destruction is plunging the world into chaos, the eight most powerful immortals unite to eliminate the evil spirit that becomes more powerful as each temple is destroyed. These eight select Chai Blue, an azure-haired immortal, to comedown to earth to help the people break free of evil's control. SC, 120pg, FC $13.95 KING OF FIGHTERS 2000 GN #1 by Andy Seto Based on the classic fighting game, The King of Fighters 2000! Follow the adventures of K and Maxima as they challenge all comers in the final King of Fighters Tournament of the 20th Century. After disappearing for nine months following the KOF '99 Tournament, K reappears at the first round of the 2000 tournament demanding to be included. His arrogance is unmatched, as he seeks to defeat four other fighters by himself. Has K gone crazy, or is there a method to his madness? SC, 120pg, FC $13.95 LEGENDARY COUPLE GN #1 by Louis Cha & Tony Wang Noted Chinese authors Louis Cha and Tony Wong, of Jademan Comics fame, bring American readers this love story that is both touching and tumultuous. Set in the violent and turbulent world of ancient China, The Legendary Couple follows the adventures of an orphan, Tang Guo, and his beautiful wife, Xiao Longnu. For 16 years since the fateful day that he and his wife were separated, Yang has overcome countless hardships to become an unparalleled martial artist. Throughout his travails, he has never stopped missing Xiao and his passion has remained undying. Now, when the two are reunited, both wonder if their love has really stood the test of time. SC, 120pg, FC $13.95 MEGA DRAGON & TIGER KUNG FU ACTION GN #1 by Tong Wong From Tony Wong, Mega Dragon and Tiger blends science fiction and marital arts to create future kung fu action! In 1999, asteroids bombed the earth and plunged the world into chaos. From the ashes, a new society arises where only the strong survive. In this society, scientists give the elite superpowers, while the weak are left at their mercy. These elites rule the world with an iron fist. In 2020, two heroes rise up to battle the injustice of the elite and restore the peace. They are known as Mega Dragon and Tiger. SC, 120pg, FC $13.95 STARS OF THE MONTH STORM RIDERS GN #2 by Wing-Shing Ma After twelve years of severe and intense martial arts training, Wind, Cloud, and Frost (Conquer's long-time student) began to reveal their amazing talents, which promoted them in rank to be Conquer's most powerful disciples. Now, a quest begins for all three. Cloud's mission is to track down a trader while Wind and Frost set out to find Mud Buddha, the important key in unlocking the mysteries of Conquer's future. However, other factions desire to capture the Mud Buddha as well, and this turns out to be one of the strongest tests for the young learners. Have they trained enough to withstand the amazing battles that await them? (STAR15713) SC, 127pg, b&w $11.95 SARAI VOLUME 1 #7 GN by Masahiro Shibata In a country called Mahosu, a festival is held to worship the God of the Sea. Citizens of Mahosu believe a sea monster is a god that can transform humans into scaly monsters. In order to save themselves from being turned into marine creatures, they must sacrifice a young girl at the annual festival. Princess Kaya has been chosen for the yearly offering. Sarai to the rescue! (STAR15622) MATURE READERS SC, 188pg, b&w $9.95 ********************** CPM MANGA SLAYERS SPECIAL BOOK 1: TOUCH OF EVIL Lina Inverse, the precocious and dangerous sorceress, has teamed up the barbaric and busty, Naga the White Serpent. Together, they fight demons, thieves, and monsters all in the name of treasure and a good meal. Join Lina and Naga in their latest tale of tribulations and triumph through a medieval world of monsters, mayhem and monkey business. Includes a bonus interview with Slayers manga artist Tommy Ohtsuka! SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $15.95 FRONTIER LINE VOLUME 1 TP From the creator of Grey: Digital Target! Six tales of mecha war and redemption. Civil war has broken out on the planet Sodom, and the only way to survive is by using the mechas left behind by a mysterious alien race. Can the two sides find common ground in their humanity or will they annihilate each other? SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH GEOBREEDERS BOOK 3 TP Kagura security is on vacation for three days, but can they avoid things blowing up? Don't bet on it! The Phantom Cats don't go on vacation! (STAR15690) SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $15.95 **************** RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: GREY WITCH by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi The ever-popular cast is all here: Parn the strong-headed fighter, Deedlit the young and haughty elf, Ghim the grizzled Dwarf, Etoh the young priest, Slayn the sorcerer, and Woodchuck the thief! The six must again unite as the evil of the Grey Witch permeates all of Lodoss Island, threatening the delicate balance that keeps peace. BOOK 1 (STAR10102)––SC, 7x10, 216pg, b&w $15.95 BOOK 2 (STAR11307)––SC, 7x10, b&w $15.95 BOOK 3 (STAR12206)––SC, 7x10, b&w $15.95 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: LADY OF PHARIS BOOK ONE by Ryo Mizuno & Akihiro Yamada Introducing new Lodoss characters, including the heroine Flaus, a savage warrior fire maiden who leaves her evil master to live a life of her own amid the demons and vampires of Lodoss. She meets Wort and Beld, who join her on her quest to find the legendary King Fahn, and all journey to Allania where they are tested to the limit in defending Lodoss from the horned Beast and the powerful witch Mana! (STAR10915) SC, 208pg, b&w $15.95 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: CHRONICLES OF THE HEROIC KNIGHT BOOK 1 TP by Ryo Mizuno & Masato Natsumoto Chronicles of the Heroic Knight Book One introduces Spark, the young knight-in-training who serves and waits for the day that his name will appear on the list of knights. The beloved Grey Witch characters Deedlit the Elf and Parn the Knight also return to guide and help Spark, but the focus of this series is the new heroes who join Spark in his quest to retrieve the Crystal Ball: Leif, the beautiful half-elf warrior, the brave Gallac, who is also known as the Blue Shooting Star, and the beautiful leather- clad adventuress Laina. (STAR14501) SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $15.95 ****************** Manga 18 IMMORAL ANGEL VOLUME 3: SUFFERING & SACRIFICE TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $16.95 CROSSGEN COMICS CRUX #18 by Dixon, A. Smith, Epting & D'Armata With the help of the Atlanteans, Thraxis frees the buried alien spacecraft and pilots it to Atlantis. Tug and the others work to free the hundreds of their comrades still in millennia-long slumber. Meanwhile, Geromi has some very unusual friends he wants Zephyre and Verityn to meet. FC, 32pg $2.95 EDGE #6 by Various After her showdown with Animora, Giselle will be out on the town at the start of this month's installment of Mystic (Chapters 23 and 24). This month in The First (Chapter 19), Ingra finds herself in the many hands of Ervulsh. Meet Ophelia Pressmonk, Otto's long-lost sister in Ruse (Chapter 9). Lightbourne resurfaces to make more trouble for Simon Archard. Ethan, the lion of Scion, can't stop fighting with his girlfriend's brother, only, she doesn't seem to mind. But this time it's serious – 'final confrontation' style (Chapters 25 and 26). In this month's installment of Sigil (Chapters 24 and 25), Sam and Zanni are reunited at last. And even in the midst of all the smoke and rubble after that asteroid hits Gaia, with billions of dead and dying, love will still conquer all. In this issue of Way of the Rat (Chapter 2), Po Po beats up Boon, and the Silken Ghost threatens to stomp all over it if he doesn't return the "ancient artifacts" he "stole" within the next 12 hours. SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC (Note Price) $11.95 THE FIRST #23 by Kesel, Di Vito, & Hunter; Colored by Schwager Ingra was captured by Ervulsh and Pyrem rushes to her rescue... but who's really in danger? Seahn was forced to witness a terrible event long ago which will come back to haunt him…er…hunt him. FC, 32pg $2.95 FORGE #6 by Various In Meridian (Chapters 25 and 26), Sephie has been fighting to protect a way of life for her and her friends. Finally, she unleashes her full fury against evil Uncle Ilahn. But will her friends ever recover from the shock of witnessing Sephie's unbridled power? Meanwhile, George Pérez recounts the seeds of Ilahn's bitterness in the beautifully drawn third volume of Crossgen Chronicles, which takes place before Sephie's birth. In Crux (Chapters 14 and 15), meet the ancient Atlantean Aristophanes and his alien nemesis, Thraxis. It's up to the blind and battle-weary Tug to keep Thraxis from killing them all, while Geromi fights for his life against a Negation death squad and Danik and Capricia are off discussing events over the last 100,000 years. There's a short story from the days when ancient Atlantis was a thriving city on the sea, and an even more ancient artifact is uncovered that will change the world forever. This month's installment of Sojourn (Chapter 11) sees the end of the dragon's tale, while in Negation (Chapter 7) the two groups of escapees are finally reunited. At long last, Evinlea gets her comeuppance in the catfight of the century. Back in Negation central, meet the great and powerful Charon, the mastermind who brought them all together in the first place. In The Path (Chapter 5), there's a showdown between Vikings and samurai. Cover by Walt Simonson. SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC (Note Price) $11.95 MERIDIAN #27 by Kesel, Brigman, Geraci, & Val Staples Sephie exercises rusty skills in the halls of Cadador as she wields political might against the most powerful force known to that city's people... their city council! Meanwhile, a stranger appears in the city, someone who will threaten Cadador's newly- declared Minister! FC, 32pg $2.95 MYSTIC #28 by Bedard, Fiorentino, & Ryan; Colored by Crossley Giselle's quest to win over the Guilds takes a turn for the weird as the mystic maiden visits the land of the Astral Guild. In this bizarre realm where Salvador Dali would feel right at home, Giselle seeks the unpredictable, unfathomable wisdom of her world's most cosmic conjurors. But a new threat has arrived along with her: a being that nullifies all creativity and spontaneity, attacking the Astrals at the very source of their power. Can Giselle think her way past her strangest adversary ever? FC, 32pg $2.95 NEGATION #10 by Bedard, Pelletier, & Meikis; Colored by Rochelle Charon, god-emperor of the Negation Universe, master of all he surveys, is confronted with a conundrum that even he can't seem to solve: an infant girl from the CrossGen Universe who is definitely more than she appears to be. Brace yourselves, folks, as the considerable forces of the greatest empire ever conceived are brought to bear against baby Memi! CrossGen's wildest thrill-ride takes outrageous adventure up a notch in this stand-out issue. FC, 32pg $2.95 THE PATH #6 by Ron Marz, Sears, & Pennington; Colored by Atiyeh As the vast army of Shinacea makes its way ashore to attack an unsuspecting Nayado, Obo-san is faced with his own danger. A horde of demons birthed from shadow attacks Obo-san's monastery stronghold, intent on taking the Weapon of Heaven! FC, 32pg $2.95 ROUTE 666 #4 by Bedard, Moline, & Dell; Colored by Bell Cornered in an empty church in the middle of the Badlands, Cassie and Sheriff Vargas fight for their lives against the Dark Spirits and their monstrous allies. But Vargas is consumed with his desire for revenge against Cassie. Can she break through his grief and rage before the werewolves break in? FC, 32pg $2.95 RUSE #11 by Waid, Ryan, Marcos, & Staples At last –– the untold story of Simon's years with Malcolm Lightbourne –– how they met, how they operated, and how a strange and powerful artifact known as the Enigmatic Prism tore them apart, turning close friends into bitter enemies! FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION #28 by Marz, Rio, Hillsman II, & Ponsor The mysterious Nadia of Tigris has been a staunch ally for Ethan and the Underground's cause. But now she reveals her true purpose and true loyalty, forcing Ethan to make a choice that could decide the fate of his fledgling kingdom. FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION VOLUME 3: DIVIDED LOYALTIES TP by Marz, Cheung, Di Vito, Hillsman II, Hunter, Ponsor, Lambert; cover by Phil Noto The third Scion collection chronicles the continuing war between the Heron and Raven kingdoms that was touched off by Ethan, youngest prince of the Heron Dynasty. But now, with Princess Ashleigh of the Raven Dynasty and Exeter the bounty hunter as his companions, Ethan comes to realize his loyalty lies with neither side in the conflict. A greater cause, that of the Underground movement demanding freedom for the genetically-created Lesser Races, beckons him. Shot through with rousing battles and a star-crossed love affair, "Divided Loyalties" blends medieval pageantry and science fiction technology. Nominated for a 2002 Harvey Award as Best Series. Contains Scion #15-21. SC, 176pg, FC $15.95 SIGIL #28 by Dixon, A. Smith, Vancata; Colored by Milla Sam and Khyradon are face-to-face on a remote moon and only one will walk away alive. But Khyradon has readied a system- killing weapon that would make Sam's victory a hollow one. FC, 32pg $2.95 SIGIL VOLUME 3: THE LIZARD GOD TP by Various; cover by Eaton & D'Armata Space opera at its finest, Sigil Volume 3 collects issues #15-#20 of the ongoing adventures of the unlikely universal hero, Samandahl Rey. Sam's greatest nemesis becomes his ally as Tchlusarud the Saurian puts aside his decades-old animosity in order to get Sam's help against a deadly danger that is now a bigger threat to the Saurian homeworld than the humans... Khyradon, Tchlusarud's former teacher. Khyradon has, at the whim of a god, been transformed into a power-maddened demi- god who has Sam in his sights! Only Sam and the powers granted to him by the mysterious sigil can defend the human worlds from the crazed Saurian warrior, but Sam's about to find himself whisked away from the battle, his world, and even his galaxy! Now it's a race to get home while home still exists! SC, 160pg, FC $15.95 SOJOURN #15 by Marz, Land, Leisten & Rodriguez The quest continues as Arwyn and Gareth come face-to-face with the Warrior of the Dawn, traditional protector of the winged Ankharans, whose Dawn Sword is rumored to contain one of the Five Fragments. But the fabled weapon is deep within a tomb collapsed by Mordath's trolls, with no way to reach it! FC, 32pg $2.95 WAY OF THE RAT #5 by Dixon, Whigham, Geraci, & Garcia Nubotai warns Bhuto Khan that Judge X'ain is not to be trusted and so the horde will ride against Zhumar with a weapon that could reduce the city's walls to rubble. Boon searches for the mystical Phoenix Heart and learns another lesson from Po Po. FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CRUX VOLUME 1 TP by Waid, Epting & Pelletier, Magyar & Farmer; colored by D'Armata & White Collecting the first six issues of Crux, this volume chronicles the story of the Atlanteans — beneficent beings of prehistory; an advanced race dedicated to guiding and shepherding the nascent human race towards a destiny of greatness. When disaster strikes, however, the Atlanteans are plunged into a comatose slumber at the ocean's floor… until a taciturn stranger awakens a handful of them and introduces them to the Earth of 100,000A.D. They rise from the sea floor to find their utopia forgotten and in ruins by a world where every inch of land has been transformed into a giant amusement park commemorating different eras in Earth's history — but where humanity itself is nowhere to be found. Together, the Atlantean survivors must find the lost human race — but in order to do so, they'll have to fight their way past the Negation. (STAR15770) SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $15.95 EDGE #1 Edge #1 carries five titles in all, beginning where the trade paperback collections end for Mystic, Scion, Sigil, and The First. New to these titles? Don't worry about it! 16 pages of background material will bring you up to speed on all our ongoing series in no time. All that, plus the first chapter of Ruse, CrossGen's critically acclaimed Victorian-era mystery thriller. (STAR15605) SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $9.95 FORGE #2 Contains two chapters each of Crux (#4 & #5), Meridian (#16 & #17), and Sojourn (#2 & #3), plus Negation #1 and, because they like you, the first installment of The Path! Bart Sears and Ron Marz have teamed up to deliver a new age samurai epic, and you can read the first 32 pages in CrossGen's manga-style monthly compendium! (STAR15741) SC, 7x10, 256pg, FC $9.95 ****************** CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: THROUGH THE ASHES SIGNED & NUMBERED LITHOGRAPH by Billy Tucci To memorialize to selfless acts of heroism displayed by the FDNY, NYPD, PAPD, and other rescue workers who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, Crusade is offering this powerful 12" x 18" lithograph by Shi creator and publisher Billy Tucci. The image captures the indefatigable spirit of a firefighter on that horrible day in September and includes the anonymous poem, Let Me Be The Last. Each litho is signed and numbered by Tucci, is limited to 911 copies and printed on premier linen board. This very illustration was showcased at New York City's Society of Illustrators 9/11 Benefit Exhibit and many editions of the lithograph now hold a place of honor in firehouses across New York. $2.00 from each of these stunning lithographs will go directly to the Uniformed Firefighters Association Widows' and Children's Fund. (CAUT: 2) Lithograph $34.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHI: THROUGH THE ASHES by Billy Tucci, NYPD, FDNY After witnessing the tragic events of the World Trade Center bombings, Ana Ishikawa is recruited to aid in the rescue effort. The daughter of a fireman, Ana finds herself working along side a dust-covered member of New York's Bravest. The two bond as they desperately search for his missing daughter. Through The Ashes surrealistically transcends time as the two help one another through America's worst day. Ana not only comforts the indefatigable Firefighter but she also finds closure with the father she lost. Profits from Shi- Through The Ashes will go to the Uniformed Firefighters Association Widows & Children Fund. b&w, 32pg $2.99 **************** CURTIS COMIC BARCHETTA VOLUME 1 #3 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 BLOODY SCHOOL VOLUME 1 #2 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 ESP VOLUME 1 #3 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 ETERNAL IMAGE VOLUME 1 #3 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 #3 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 INTO THE STORM VOLUME 1 #3 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 KNIGHT GUNNER VOLUME 1 #2 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 #2 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 MOON VOLUME 1 #3 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 PANDEMONIUM VOLUME 1 #3 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 PSI VOLUME 1 #3 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 SLASHER VOLUME 1 #2 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 #2 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 CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING ROSEMARY'S BACKPACK GN by Antony Johnston & Dave Gilbert Rosemary Grant is a normal 14-year-old computer geek; shy, introverted, with no time for anything besides hacking and schoolwork. But one morning, Rosemary's life is turned upside-down when she literally bumps into a stranger, who switches her school backpack for one he's carrying... and this one talks! Written by award-winning author Antony Johnston and drawn by exciting comics newcomer Drew Gilbert, Rosemary's Backpack is a rollercoaster ride through two days that will change a young girl's life forever. SC, 112pg, b&w $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FRIGHTENING CURVES TP by Anthony Johnston & Aman Chaudhary This is the story of Phil London, a retired British government agent. He discovers that the London underground system holds an ancient power once ruled the capital city, and threatens to do so again, destroying society. Realizing his past with the Section 5 –– Britain's paranormal police force –– is the key to solving this puzzle, Phil fights for his life and sanity, down the frightening curves under London. Don't miss your chance to get this award-winning illustrated pulp novel! (STAR14390) TP, 128pg, FC $12.95 ****************** DEUX GRAPHICA STUDIO GENOME #1 by Gabriel Rearte, Pablo Munoz, & Mauro Mantella 2002 AD creation is no longer exclusively in God´s hands. The reign of man is over. A new creature is about to be born. Joe Doe is an adolescent that doesn't remember his past and only lives the present on the coasts of California. Until the past, in the shape of a creature that sucks people's plasma, will make him aware of his origin and destiny. By Gabriel Rearte (Wonder Woman, Stone, Jinn). Regular cover by Gabriel Rearte; alternative cover by DC and Marvel artist Ariel Olivetti. FC, 32pg $2.99 ASTIKA #1 by Walther Taborda, Pablo Munoz, & Mauro Mantella The year is 2100, A century after the events in Genome. The world is divided into two independent halves. The East has become a hemisphere ruled by the Empire of India. The biorobots, space command forces, clone fighters, and artificial intelligences live together with the human race. But in India, two opposing fractions fight to rule over the empire: the Astikos and the Nastikos. And that fight can sweep civilization away. By Walther Taborda (X-Men Unlimited, Thor, Babetool). Regular cover by Walther Taborda; alternative cover by Dark Horse artist Bobillo. FC, 32pg $2.99 DHJ ENTERTAINMENT KEN LASHLEY'S LEGENDS #2 by Ken Lashley Get the second installment of the DHJ fan favorite, Legends, introducing four new characters and featuring the legendary artwork of Ken Lashley. You are bound to be amazed as the story centers around the Legend of Ice, and the introduction of the "Shadow Corps," a government sanctioned team that's commissioned to hunt, capture, or destroy the Legends, if necessary. Rokku, the Legend of stone —and leader of all Legends—is forced to choose between humanity and the preservation of Earth. Time is running out, though. The Legends are dying. FC, 32pg (2 of 6) $2.95 DORK STORM PRESS NODWICK #17 by John Kovalic And you thought fixing foreign cars was complicated. How about trying to extract an evil artifact from someone's very essence? Nodwick, Piffany, and Artax are on a metaphysical "Fantastic Voyage" into Yeagar's soul to free him from the Gauntlet of Supremacy before it drives him bonders. Will they succeed, or will their former comrade be doomed to run rampant leaving they world in ruins? b&w $2.99 PVP #6 by Scott Kurtz It's spring, a time when people's fancy turns to romance. But Valentine's day has come and gone, and no one at the PvP office has got that loving feeling. When Skull the troll discovers that cupid has met with an untimely death, he takes it upon himself to finish the job. Cover by Hero Bear and the Kid's Mike Kunkel! RES. from Previews Vol. XII #2 (FEB022382F) b&w, 32pg $2.99 DRAWN & QUARTERLY FAIR WEATHER HC by Joe Matt This new deluxe exclusive hardcover collects the long-out-of-print story from early issues of Peepshow. Joe Matt is justly famed in comics for the embarrassing frankness with which he reveals his personality, life, and obsessions. Disturbingly shameless and self-absorbed, Joe Matt writes about himself, warts and all! And in his new Peepshow collection, Fair Weather, he wants to share his suburban 1970s childhood with you. Save the tears, nothing bad ever happened to Joe Matt. That he didn't have coming. See Joe Matt socked in the stomach! Of course he deserved it! Completely unsentimental, hilarious and strangely endearing. Also available in a Deluxe Signed Edition signed by Joe Matt! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS REG.—HC, 120pg, b&w $26.95 DLX.—HC, 120pg, b&w $37.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PEEPSHOW: CARTOON DIARY OF JOE MATT by Joe Matt Before he started his regular comic series, Joe Matt worked for four years on a cartoon "diary", documenting everything from his long and neurotic relationship with his girlfriend to his insatiable obsession with pornography. Each diary entry is one complete comic page, revealing a brutal honesty on a level rarely seen before or since. Funny, compelling, and ultimately tragic (STAR10877) MATURE READERS SC, 100pg, b&w $14.95 ******************* THE GOLEM'S MIGHTY SWING NEW PRINTING TP by James Sturm Winner of a Harvey Award and voted Best Graphic Album of 2001 by Time Magazine, this popular book comes back in a new second printing! James Sturm delivers this compelling picture novella about a barnstorming Jewish baseball team. Set in the 1920s, the story opens as The Stars of David travel from town to town earning a living by playing local squads. When financial difficulties threaten to end their season they cast their lot with a Chicago promoter, Victor Paige, who then convinces them to add the Golem, a Jewish mythological figure, to their bullpen. Paige then aggressively trumpets the coming of the Golem and proceeds to transform a baseball game into a mythical pageant. He fills the stadium but also stokes the flames of anti-Semitism. Winning the game for the Stars of David becomes less important then surviving it. SC, 100pg, PC $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HUNDREDS OF FEET BELOW DAYLIGHT by James Sturm James Sturm continues to improve with each new book, and it is evident in this compelling story told in bold, almost woodblock etchings. This well-researched novella takes place in the 19th century in Soloman's Gulch, a dying Idaho mining town built on the blood of massacred Chinese. Hundreds of Feet... is a self-contained, 48-page story that follows closely in spirit with Sturm's 1997 release, "The Revival," in its fascinating examination of love, loss, and unbridled greed in the American frontier. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.95 *********************** DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE #6 by Sarracini, Lee, Garcia, Armstrong, & TheRealT Join Dreamwave for the dramatic conclusion to the comic book event of the year! Can Optimus Prime and the Autobots stop Megatron's evil plan in time? And what will they have to sacrifice to do it? You won't want to miss the action-packed final showdown! The world of Transformers will never be the same! This issue features two different covers by Pat Lee. Each also contains a different mini-poster for each cover! FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA #3 by Sarracini, Raiz, Armstrong, & Wang The newest and most exciting generation of Transformers universe continues with Transformers Armada #3! Having escaped Megatron's evil empire, the Mini-Cons have crash-landed here on Earth. Just wait until you see what happens when the Autobots and Decepticons realize they're still alive! Can the Mini-Cons make a life for themselves here or will Earth become the new battleground for the Cybertronian war? FC, 32pg $2.95 ***************** Turn to the APPAREL section for brand-new Transformers T-shirts in this month's Previews! ****************** ARKANIUM #1 by Easton, Thomas, Stull, & Walker In a dark future where political and social forces threaten to rip the world asunder, the hunt is on for a collection of mystically powered scrolls known only as Arkanium. The legend of the Arkanium scrolls suggests that whomever unlocks its secrets will attain psychic and physical perfection, converting the bearer into the dominant life force on Earth. Rowan — an American weapons designer and part-time mercenary — is drawn to Shing, a proud spiritual statesman who works within the newly formed Buddhist government of China. What draws them together is Moukie, the nefarious leader of the unspeakable evil, the Children of the Damned. Rowan and Shing must now discover the link the binds them, what it means, and why they must stop Moukie and the Children of the Damned from unlocking the power of the scrolls. Created by Pat Lee. Features a triple-gate cover by LeSean Thomas! FC, 32pg $2.95 FATE OF THE BLADE #2 by Sarracini, Yamen, & Dreamwave Colors Bruised and battered, Mya returns to the holding place of the mysterious sword. Wait until you see what happens when the sword is finally unsheathed! The only thing more amazing is Mya's plan for using the sword! Join her as she begins her journey of vengeance against her brutal attackers! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 LIMBO CITY #1 by Augustyn, Booth, & Booth On the road to eternity, near the intersection of life and death, sits the metaphysical urban sprawl known as Limbo City. Souls with unfinished business on Earth find there way to the streets of this mystical metropolis. Demoted angel Sam Angelo was kicked off the celestial force and relegated to Limbo City to facilitate lost souls. Sam remains hopeful that he'll someday earn his way back to Heaven. Sam uses the full metaphysical, reality-bending possibilities of Limbo City to track down the answers for his clients. A ruthless, bitter tycoon dies sour and alone of old age, but arrives unhappily in Limbo City wearing his own five-year-old body. Chasing down the answers for this will put the angelic detective up against the gangster-like forces of Hell, which would claim the old man — as well as the crusty client's unwillingness to look honestly at his own past. Features a triple-gate cover by Brett Booth. FC, 32pg $2.95 SHIDIMA #7 by Tsang, Kang, Sander, & Poon Amidst an entire city in flames, Aldaran and his companions are forced to face the emperor of Shidima in a fatal battle that Aldaran doesn't even want to fight. All he cares about his saving Kameko from being executed for treason, but to do so, he will have no other choice than to pit his fighting skills up against the most dangerous man on the continent. FC, 32pg $2.95 WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE #9 by Tsang, Guerrero, Jimenez, & Poon Despite double-crossing our heroes from the beginning, the half-man half-demon Aragon is planning on keeping one of his promises: He's got a plan to save Warlands' frozen ecosystem. And to do it, he's going to use the power of the astral plane to burn all life from the face of the planet, and re-create Warlands in his own image. Zeph and his companions begin a final battle to save all life as we know it in the most climactic battle ever in the Warlands series. FC, 32pg $2.95 DRIPPYTOWN MANUFACTURING CONCERN DRIPPYTOWN COMICS 2002 by Millionaire, Upton, Xero, Lloyd, & Various This comic is an anthology of 16 different artists and writers who have created a 40-page comic book chronicling the highs and lows of living in Drippytown and it's surrounding suburbs. b&w, 40pg $3.50 DYNAMIC FORCES DF MASTER OF KUNG FU: SHANG-CHI 8-INCH BUST In the 70s, truly everyone was "kung-fu fighting," but none more than Marvel Comics. After all, who else had their own monthly comic book starring Shang-Chi, son of Fu Manchu and star of the aptly titled Master of Kung-Fu? Flash forward three decades and Dynamic Forces has decided to do a little kung-fu fighting! Designed by Dan Jurgens, sculpted by Howard Kalish and based lovingly on those classic 70s Marvel Comics, the Shang-Chi bust stands an impressive 8" tall, atop an ornate boxed base, with the Master of Kung-Fu posed and ready to do battle… and kick some serious butt! Limited to 1,200. Scheduled to ship in November 2002. (CAUT: 2 & 4) Bust $89.99 DF WITCHBLADE 8-INCH STATUE This is, by-far, hands-down, the sexiest Witchblade statue that has ever, ever, EVER been produced! How sexy? Check out that pout, check out those hip-hugging jeans, check out her… well, just check her out! Standing 8" tall, this wicked statue was designed by Top Cow founder and Witchblade co-creator, Marc Silvestri, and was then sculpted by Martin Canale and paint- mastered by Dan Lane! The very essence of the Witchblade has been captured here! The sculpting, painting, and pose are perfection defined! Limited to 1,200. (CAUT: 2 & 4) Statue $89.99 DF THOR BATTLE ARMOR 10-INCH BUST In the early 1980's writer/artist extraordinaire Walt Simonson began chronicling the adventures of The Mighty Thor. For over 40 issues, this epic run brought new life to the saga of the Thunder God in a way heretofore unseen. Combining elements of fantasy, mythology, and science fiction, readers were catapulted into fantastic new encounters and heroic quests with every thrilling issue. These memorable adventures culminated during the last few issues in which Thor struggled with the crippling effects of a curse placed on him by Hela, the Goddess of Death. The curse, which caused Thor's bones to become brittle as if aged beyond countless years, while never healing from any injury, would have been enough to cause most of the heroic denizens of the Marvel Universe to beg for release. Utilizing a steel mill, Thor forged for himself a suit of armor from Asgardian Steel, emblazoning his belt with the Rune of Odin. Now Thor was armored as befitted a true warrior of Asgard, and his subsequent battles while wearing this armor proved that his might was truly unmatched! Now you can honor the matchless might of the one and only Battle Armor Mighty Thor with this special limited edition bust that commemorates his greatest adventures! Inspired by the works of Walter Simonson and sculpted by Tony Cipriano! Limited to 1,000 pieces. (CAUT: 4) Bust $129.99 THE X-MEN VERSUS THE AVENGERS LITHOGRAPH by Tom Grindberg & Tom Smith! This all-new original piece of artwork was created exclusively for Dynamic Forces! The two premiere teams of Marvel super- heroes square off thanks to artists Tom Grindberg and Tom Smith! This litho is soooo big, that it needed to be printed twice the size of the regular lithographs! This dynamic big bad boy features everyone from Wolverine to Cyclops, Marvel Girl, The Beast, Iceman, the Angel, Captain America, Giant-Man, She-Hulk, the Wasp, Iron Man, and more! Dynamic Forces is especially proud to present this beautiful lithograph, which measures an impressive 24" x 36", and is printed on the quality 80lb Gallerie Art Silk Stock paper. Also available signed by artists Tom Grindberg and Tom Smith! REG.––Lithograph $24.99 SGN.––Lithograph (CAUT: 2) $49.99 DFE MICRONAUTS GLOW IN-THE-DARK TIME TRAVELER ACTION FIGURE The Micronauts are back! The only action figure line that gave Kenner's Star Wars action figures a run for their money in the late 70s, the Micronauts have been brought back to life in 2002 by Palisades! The DF Exclusive Time Traveler glow-in-the- dark variant figure is limited to only 5,000 pieces and not available anywhere else! Featuring glow-in-the-dark accents on a black body, this piece of action figure history is a must have for your collection. (CAUT: 4) Figure $10.00 DFE BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #1 RE-MARKED EDITION Re-marked by artist Wilson Tortosa! The exclusive Dynamic Forces Battle of the Planets #1, featuring an incredible image of the science ninja team by artist Alex Ross, is now available as a limited re-marked edition! Series artist Wilson Tortosa, who was hand-picked by Ross to provide the art for the new series, has personally sketched each and every comic of this limited edition run! (CAUT: 2) FC $69.99 DFE LADY DEATH/CROW FIERY RED FOIL COVER Two of the darkest, most enigmatic characters in comics and entertainment meet for the very first time as Chaos! Comics presents Lady Death/Crow! Dynamic Forces commemorates this historical first encounter with a special fiery red foil cover, available nowhere else! FC $16.99 THE CROW: BRANDON LEE WALL SCROLL The ultimate moment of revenge is captured on this new Dynamic Forces Crow wall scroll. Brandon Lee, who brought the role of the Crow to life as no other, stands down his attackers –– the group that brought the Crow to life, through the killing of Eric Draven –– in this powerful scene! This amazing wall scroll measures 40" x 27" wide. Printed on silk fabric this amazing piece, a true collector's edition, is limited to only 1,500. Wall Scroll, 40x27 $16.99 DFE THE MICRONAUTS #1 GOLD FOIL COVER Within the universe, in a sub-atomic realm, lie endless worlds of scientific magnificence, under the rule of an evil tyrant, Baron Karza. Can a small band of misfit aliens and one human put an end to his reign? Find out in issue #1. Classic space opera with a modern twist. The Micronauts are back, big time! Acroyear, Baron Karza, Space Glider, and Biotron return for an all new era of sci-fi excitement. On a distant planet, Earth-born Ryan Archer sits behind cold prison bars, and relays the tale of his arrival to a mysterious armored warrior. Can this rebel warrior help him? Will he ever see home again, or is he destined to remain there for life? More importantly is why the world's tyrant leader, Baron Karza fears him. Join the cause this summer: the rebellion begins. This exclusive cover to Micronauts #1 is available here enhanced with gold foil and ready for your collection! Strictly limited, this is available at the low introductory price of $10.00 (normally $16.99)! FC $10.00 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS LIMITED EDITION PREVIEW BOOK Overseen by artist Alex Ross, drawn by hot newcomer Wilson Tortosa and published by Top Cow, Battle of the Planets is poised to be the biggest new series of 2002! Now, Dynamic Forces is offering the limited edition preview book that details the launch with eight pages of preview work, of this brand-new series! FC $5.00 MICRONAUTS LIMITED EDITION PREVIEW BOOK The company that re-launched G.I. Joe has set their sights on the Micronauts and Dynamic Forces is in full-support! Now, Dynamic Forces, for a limited time, is offering the limited edition preview book that details the launch of this brand-new series! FC $5.00 RISING STARS ACT II LEATHER BOUND HC The second act of the critically acclaimed Rising Stars series by writer/creator J. Michael Straczynski is now available as a DF limited edition hardcover! The perfect compliment to the first Rising Stars hardcover, produced by Dynamic forces, this edition will be the pride of your bookshelf for years to come. Limited to only 500 hardcover editions in the world! (CAUT: 4) HC $49.99 JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER'S DAWN MEN'S T-SHIRT The perfect gift for that special man in your life, the Dawn men's T-shirt features an incredible piece of art by Joseph Michael Linsner! (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 CGC 9.8 GRADED EDITION The sold-out first issue of Captain America by writer John Ney Reiber and artist John Cassaday is now available from Dynamic Forces and CGC as a 9.8 CGC graded series. Only a handful are available, so reserve yours now! (CAUT: 2) FC PI SPIDER-MAN: BLUE #1 CGC 9.8 GRADED EDITION SIGNED Signed by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale! The creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale have left their mark on Superman, Batman, Daredevil, and now the Amazing Spider-Man! This incredible first issue is now available from Dynamic Forces and CGC as a 9.8 CGC graded signature series. (CAUT: 2) FC PI BATTLE OF THE PLANETS PERFECT TRADING CARD BINDER Need a home for your DF Battle of the Planets trading Cards? Well, look no further, faithful one, because DF is producing a limited number of Battle of the Planets collector's edition trading card binders! Each binder features a wrap-around image of the Battle team, and comes with just the right amount of sleeves to store and protect your Battle trading card set. (CAUT: 4) Binder $19.99 FATHOM FANTASTIC PREMIERE CARD SET Now you can have two limited edition collectibles in one package! Featuring the Michael Turner Fathom limited edition lunchbox which measures approximately 6 5/8" x 7 15/16" x 3 7/8" and weighs 15.5 oz.s (lunch and drinks not included!). Plus, a complete set of Top Cow Universe factory sealed trading cards! Set $24.99 SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by artist John Paul Leon! The hit WB TV series is now a 64-page comics extravaganza, featuring two all-new stories based on the continuity of the show! What do you get when you mix Kryptonite and dinosaurs? A teenage raptor with a taste for Smallville students! Plus, a day in the life of Lex Luthor what makes him tick? And why does he really want to stay in Smallville? Rounding out the issue are exclusive interviews (and photos) with the cast and production team behind the TV series, an in-depth look at the making of the first season pilot, and a special preview of season two! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF GEN 13 #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Chris Claremont! A decade after making a huge splash in the comics world, WildStorm's Gen-Active teen team-supreme is back with all-new characters, new adversaries, new locales, new dangers, and new excitement! nd perhaps best of all –– new series writer Chris Claremont who signs this DF edition of Gen 13 #1! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF 21 DOWN #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Jimmy Palmiotti! A new WildStorm series debuts, tying into events of the new Gen 13 series! Preston Kills has an incredible gift –– a gift of second sight given to him by the mysterious Herod when Preston was a boy. Only the gift is killing Preston, and now he only has a suddenly all-too-brief year to live. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 THUNDERCATS #1 ART ADAMS COVER SIGNED Signed by alternate cover artist Art 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. t's up to Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro, Cheetera and the Thunderkittens to save the day! The re-launch of the Thundercats is one of the most anticipated new comics of 2002, and DF is pleased to offer this special, signed edition of Thundercats #1, signed by the alternate cover artist Art Adams! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 THUNDERCATS #1 CGC GRADED 9.8 SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Fold Lyttle Gilmore! The re-launch of the Thundercats is one of the most anticipated new comics of 2002, and DF is offering all fans and collector's out there the opportunity to add this CGC Graded copy of Thundercats #1 to your collection! Only a limited number of these will be certified 9.8 or higher by CGC, so act fast before they're gone! (CAUT: 2) FC $90.00 EA PRODUCTIONS BUTTMAN COMICS VOLUME 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 164pg, b&w MSRP: $14.95 EL CAPITAN BOOKS STRAY BULLETS #28 by David Lapham The acclaimed comics series continues it's fourth arc of gut wrenching tales — an arc of stories full of kidnapping, obsession, and small, confined spaces. A professional killer in love finds a precious object and tries to trade it for a life of bliss. But to get what he wants, he'll have to commit an act so terrible even he may not be able to live with himself. Meanwhile, Virginia and Joey finally meet face to face... sort of. Deception, betrayal, backstabbing, and dark closet filled with horrors are the order of the day as the search for Virginia Applejack continues. Love and evil walk hand in hand in another complete, mind-blowing Stray Bullets tale! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50 ENJETI COMICS SPRINGBALL #1 by Shanth Enjeti Springball's dealings with an internet pedophile bring him face-to-face with a scientific experiment gond bad. Don't miss the first appearance of this new super-hero from writer, artist, and creator Shanth Enjeti. MATURE READERS FC, 22pg $2.95 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 2: ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE by Various Seven classic stories and poems by Arthur Conan Doyle interpreted in comics and illustrated stories by today's best comics artists. Featuring Sherlock Holmes stories by Rick Geary, Nestor Redondo, Tim Quinn, and George Sears. Plus, The Lost World by Donald Marquez and Doyle stories and poems illustrated by Roger Langridge, J. B. Bonivert, and Anita Nelson. Cover by Richard Sala and Mark Nelson. (STAR15510) SC, 7x10, 136pg $9.95 ****************** EXHIBIT A PRESS SUPERNATURAL LAW #36 by Batton Lash A dream of a case turns into a nightmare, as attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd represent a psychic child in a suburban neighborhood. And when people come out of Jeff and Alanna's past to cloud their judgment, is it all part of a grand plan, or just an example of "The Co-Inkydinks"? Also: recommendations, letters column, and guest pinup! b&w, 24pg(Note Price) $2.95 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS THE COMICS JOURNAL #247 This month, The Comics Journal devotes an entire issue to a no-punches-pulled assessment of comics' reaction to the World Trade Center attack. Featuring an interview with the medium's strongest voice of dissent in post-9/11 American comics, The Boondocks' Aaron McGruder. This issue also includes an interview with political cartoonist Ruben Bolling and an extended essay on the flood of 9/11 comics by the legendary R. Fiore. Cover by Aaron McGruder MATURE READERS Magazine, 128pg $6.95 RAISIN PIE #1 by Rick Altergott & Ariel Bordeaux A double dish of cartoon delectation served up by the domesticated duo of Ariel (Deep Girl) Bordeaux and Rick (Doofus) Altergott. In this new series these two indie-altie survivors each cook up their own longer stories for a main course of chewy, tough but toothsome comic meat, supplemented by side dishes of one shots, collaborations and gags. Pull a chair up to the table for heapin' helpin's of Doofus, Henry Hotchkiss, pissed off Christian Fundamentalists, sulky eavesdroppers, and a side of happy sex enthusiasts. More than a movable feast, more like a movable food fight! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 ANGRY YOUTH COMIX #4 by Johnny Ryan The year is 3,000,006 and the Intergalactic Federation of United Planets is meeting on the swampy asteroid Swivlon 4 to discuss the crippling healthcare crisis. But the meeting is threatened when the evil Overborgs, a race of half human/half werewolf robots, kidnap the Omnicontroller of the Federation. Hot-Headed Cyborg Rump-Kicker, a reckless space bad-boy, is their last hope for rescuing the Omnicontroller and saving the entire interstellar healthcare system! Actually, this is just another stupid issue of Angry Youth Comix filled with all the usual crap. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 THE GANZFELD VOLUME 1 TP Edited by Peter Buchanan Smith; Illustration/Designs Dan Nadel The Ganzfeld is an annual book devoted to comics, illustration, and design by the world's leading graphic artists. Edited and designed by former New York Times art director Peter Buchanan Smith and illustration/design writer Dan Nadel, The Ganzfeld incorporates varied texts and design elements in a humorous, self-referential style that the kids today love so much. Volume One concerns itself with Utopia, the struggle of adulthood, and includes a fascinating history of comics by Paul Karasik. Plus a perfectly un-ironic essay about Irony and mesmerizing comics by Patrick Smith. See what all the critical buzz is all about. This is the first time Fantagraphics has offered this volume! MATURE READERS SC, 152pg, PC $8.00 REBEL VISIONS: THE UNDERGROUND COMIX REVOLUTION 1963-1972 by Patrick Rosenkranz A provocative chronicle of the guerilla art movement that changed comics forever. This comprehensive book follows the movements of 50 artists from 1967 to 1972, the heyday of the underground comix movement. Through interviews with the participants and other materials, Rebel Visions is the most intimate look ever at the people and events that forged the phenomenon known as underground comix, from New York to San Francisco, from the corn belt to deep in the heart of Texas, beginning that day in 1968 when R. Crumb debuted Zap #1 from a baby carriage on Haight Ashbury Street. Rosenkranz has spent over 30 years researching this book and acquiring the cooperation of every significant underground cartoonist who worked throughout this period, including Crumb, Gilbert (Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers) Shelton, Bill (Zippy) Griffith, Art (Maus) Spiegelman, Jack Jackson, S. Clay Wilson, Robert Williams, and many more. The book is illustrated with many never- before-seen drawings by all of the underground cartoonists and exclusive photographs. HC, 240pg, PC $34.95 DEAD END HC by Thomas Ott Dead End is Ott's second U.S.-release, following hot on the heels of early 2002's Greetings From Hellville. Like Hellville, Dead End consists of Ott's trademark storytelling: wordless, stark, black-and-white scratchboard horror stories with twist endings, rendered beautifully with fish eye perspectives that create a vertiginous-like anxiety. Parts Twilight Zone, O. Henry, and Kafka, Ott's work evokes a visual history of literary suspense and horror; it reads like Dante's Inferno done as an issue of Tales From The Crypt drawn by original Inferno illustrator Gustave Doré. The two stories in Dead End focus literally and figuratively on the circle. In the first short story, entitled "The Millionaires," a mysterious suitcase of money creates a cycle of death spurred by greed and lust; yes, another contemporary-updating of the tried "Monkey's Paw" variety, but in Ott's inimitable hands the story becomes less a morality play for children than a menacing reality check for adults. "Washing Day," the collection's second story follows the path of an assassin on the trail of a former magician; the assassin quickly learns that there are perils in following a white rabbit. MATURE READERS HC, 48pg, b&w $13.95 SQUA TRONT: THE EC FANZINE FALL 2002 Edited by John Benson Fantagraphics Books is proud to publish the tenth issue of the legendary magazine about EC Comics and artists, Squa Tront. Edited by renowned editor and critic John Benson, Squa Tront: The EC Fanzine Fall 2002 is filled with the kind of fascinating historical and archival material that the magazine has become famous for, including: a 1978 panel discussion with Bernie Krigstein, Wally Wood, and Harvey Kurtzman; a contemporary interview with Al Feldstein about how EC planned its cover illustrations and designs, spotlighting one by Al Williamson/Roy Krenkel that Feldstein touched up, profusely illustrated with Krenkel's cover roughs; a privately taped discussion among Arnold Roth, Al Jaffee, and Harvey Kurtzman, moderated by Benson; and an appreciation and personal reminiscence of Arnold Roth by Benson. Plus, two interviews with Harvey Kurtzman from 1963 by Benson, and another 1963 interview with James Warren, also by Benson. There's much else besides, including a 16-page full color section, an unpublished EC page, previously unpublished full-page drawing by Wally Wood, an unpublished cartoon by Jack Davis, and more. Plus a gorgeous SF cover painting by Al Feldsten! MATURE READERS Magazine, 48pg, PC $7.95 T.O.T.T. HC by Thomas Ott T.O.T.T. is an oversized 11"x 14" art book filled with illustrations strikingly reproduced from a variety of sources created between 1985 and 2001 in his finely rendered scratchboard technique. Thomas Ott is the latest European cartoonist/illustrator to storm America with his unique style. Filled with visions of despair, conspiracy, and humorous blind rage, this album will make you smile and grab for your security blanket at the same time. With several fold out pages, an introduction from Jean- Christophe Menu and an interview with Ott himself, T.O.T.T. is a must have for the Thomas Ott aficionado. MATURE READERS HC, 11x14, 120pg, b&w $49.95 PRINCE VALIANT VOLUME 45: THE MARK OF CAIN by Hal Foster & John Cullen Murphy The greatest adventure epic since Beowulf continues in this perennial full-color series. Sixty-five years since the creation of Prince Valiant and 20 years after its creator's death, Hal Foster is still considered to be comics' supreme classicist. Volume 45 reprints strips from the mid-1970s written and roughed out by Foster and finished by Foster prodigious assistant John Cullen Murphy, who had been quietly assisting Foster for several years, actively took over the bulk of the drawing chores in 1971 and immediately developed a fan-following himself. He is a six-time recipient of the National Cartoonists Society's "Best Story Strip" for his work on Prince Valiant. Each volume features close to a year's worth of full-page Sunday strips, in an oversized format showcasing the strip's spectacular artwork. SC, 10x13, 48pg, FC $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE GANZFELD VOLUME 2 TP With over 100 pages of comics and picture stories, and countless more illustrations by over two dozen artists, The Ganzfeld features the finest graphic work today, alongside historical essays, humor, and poetry in an impeccably designed package. This issue includes work by Chris Ware, Renee French, Ron Rege Jr, Sam Henderson, and Michael Kupperman, as well as stories by acclaimed New Yorker and children's book illustrators Maira Kalman, Steve Brodner, and Richard McGuire, among others. SC, 10x8, 176pg, PC $24.95 O/A GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY #1 by Bill Griffith Some of Bill Griffith's sharpest and most pungent satirical observations were made in this exemplary magazine. A semi-regular series of full- and half-page strips he drew before Zippy ascended into syndication super-stardom. This sharp one-shot magazine (with cardstock covers) includes several strips never anthologized. MATURE READERS Magazine, 52pg, b&w $4.95 **************** STARS OF THE MONTH READING THE FUNNIES TP by Donald Phelps The comic strip has been a staple of American newspapers for nearly a century. It is a creation unique to cultural life and, in addition to entertainment, has commented on the way we see and view ourselves. From its "high culture" influence on Pop Art to its "low culture" appeal to children of all ages, the comic strip has had a lasting hold on the imaginations of generations. (STAR13405) SC, 7x9, 300pg $19.95 SELF-LOATHING COMICS by Robert & Aline Kominsky-Crumb Self-Loathing Comics tells you exactly what a day in the life of Robert Crumb is like, from the moment he awakens at 6 in the morning to the moment he sits down to the drawing board at noon. Experience waking up, eating breakfast, cleaning up cat vomit, jogging with Aline, visiting the post office, throwing out the trash... and, oh yeah, a little sexual fantasizing! MATURE READERS #1 (STAR03622)—b&w, 32pg $3.50 O/A #2—b&w, 32pg $3.50 MYSTIC FUNNIES #1 by R. Crumb Flakey learns about love, sainthood, and the meaning of life as Mr. Natural explains things to him in graphic terms. Shuman the Human makes some dramatic entrances, definitely representing a baser point of view. And R. Crumb's women are as voluptuous and surprising as ever. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg. $3.95 GOD'S BOSOM by Jack Jackson The creator of the very first underground (God Noze in 1964) produced a startling body of work, much of it EC-influenced, in the late 60's and early 70's. Texas rules in God's Bosom, a collection of historical and satirical pieces, including the "historical atrocity trilogy" of "Nits Make Lice," "The Good Life," and the title story. Powerful work from one of comics' masters! (STAR04596) MATURE READERS SC, 136pg, b&w $14.95 MY TRUE STORY by Spain One of the masters of underground comix, Manuel "Spain" Rodriguez lived the '50s and '60s as a biker, greaser, and revolutionary. My True Story is a compendium that includes powerful autobiographical tales like "How I Almost Got Stomped," and "Chicago '68" as well as action-packed historical pieces concerning Stalingrad, the fall of Berlin and more. (STAR04711) MATURE READERS SC, 136pg, b&w $14.95 BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH'S ADASTRA IN AFRICA HC by Barry Windsor-Smith Adastra In Africa, a stand-alone 56-page hardcover, including a complete, beautifully-rendered 39-page black and white graphic story featuring the most popular member of Young Gods, from Windsor-Smith's ground-breaking Storyteller series. The younger, exiled goddess returns to an African village, striving to bring salvation to the famine-stricken area, and help a defiantly proud people regain their vitality. (STAR09490) HC, 56pg $15.00 BARRY WINDSOR SMITH'S OPUS VOLUME 1 POSTER This beautiful, deluxe full-color poster spotlights "A Dream of Olden Days," the lovely watercolor and gouache painting seen on the cover of Barry Windsor-Smith's best-selling coffee-table autobiography and art collection, Opus Volume 1. Printed on glossy art paper and suitable for framing. Each 24" x 36"-poster ships rolled in a protective polybag. (STAR14800) Poster, 24x36 $12.95 BOOK OF CHANGES: A COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS by Kristine McKenna Never-before-collected interviews with various pop-culture giants conducted by journalist Kristine McKenna (an L.A.-based author who's been writing about the arts and literature since 1977). From music legends to noted beat authors, this collection reveals numerous insights into some of the greatest artistic minds of the 20th century. In addition to writers and musicians, McKenna interviews idiosyncratic filmmakers like Blue Velvet's David Lynch and cultural curiosities like folk hero Howard Finster. (STAR14803) MATURE READERS TP, 6x9, 300pg $14.95 CAN OF WORMS by Catherine Doherty Nominated for an Eisner Award the first time out of the gate, Cathernine Doherty is one to watch! Her first book is a powerful work of autobiography told in comics form as Catherine Margaret Flaherty searches for the truth about her own life. While looking through her parents' dresser drawer, she discovers her own adoption papers. Now, as an adult, she finally begins the search for her birth mother. (STAR14804) SC, 88pg, PC $12.95 COLLECTED WORKS OF JULES FEIFFER VOLUME 2: MUNRO by Jules Feiffer Features Feiffer at the cusp of his career: one can see him waver between attempting to crack the lucrative syndicated-strip market and developing his own hard-edged style of political commentary. The latter is fully in evidence in "Munro," Feiffer's landmark satire of military thinking. Also includes three rarely-seen attempts at syndicated strips (Kermit, Dopple, and Natalie); a sampling of Feiffer's little-seen illustration work from the 50s; and the conclusion of Clifford. (STAR14807) SC $10.95 LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE by Harold Gray These high-quality collections of Little Orphan Annie contain a full year of your favorite redhead's strips. 1934 (STAR14828)—SC $16.95 1935 (STAR14829)—SC $18.95 THE COLLECTED OMAHA VOLUME 6 by Reed Waller & Kate Worley SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08220) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 168pg, b&w $19.95 OPTIMISM OF YOUTH by Jack Jackson The creator of the very first underground produced a startling body of work, must of it EC-influenced, in the late 60s and early 70s. These comics, included in Optimism of Youth, run the gamut from horror to science fiction to satire and show Jaxon at his most disquieting and explicit. There's even a never-before-seen horror/erotic story, done in oddball Jack Davis style. (STAR14760) SC, 136pg $12.95 PRINCE VALIANT VOLUMES 27 & 28 by Hal Foster The stories in these volumes run the length and breadth of Foster's incredible talent and imagination. Volume #27 ("The Eternal Quest") chronicles Val's search for the truth about the Holy Grail, in strips from late 1959 to late 1960. Volume #28 ("The Savage Girl") sees a thwarted invasion of the Misty Isles, the birth of Val's second son, and more, covering the period from the end of 1960 through late 1961. VOL. 27 (STAR14768)––SC, 48pg, FC $16.95 VOL. 28 (STAR14769)––SC, 48pg, FC $16.95 ZOOT SUITE by Andrew and Roger Langridge The famous mathematical principle known as Zeno's paradox (a mind-blowingly simple theorem whereby no two objects can ever come into contact because the space between the two can be infinitely halved) is brilliantly illustrated in this hilarious and beautifully crafted, original graphic novel. When mild mannered Bodkin's car disappears, he and his friend embark on a quest that rivals that of the ever elusive Holy Grail! A seemingly infinite series of mis-adventures ensues and takes our two heroes through a labyrinth of exhausting hijinks that includes a perpetually postponed performance of "Waiting for Godot," in which the actor playing Godot never shows up! (STAR14798) SC, 80pg, b&w $9.95 ******************** Eros Comix ALICE IN SEXLAND #6 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 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALRAUNE #1 by Rochus Hahn and 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 O/A BLOW JOB #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, 24pg $3.50 ****************** REAR ENTRY #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, 24pg $3.50 YOUNG WITCHES VOLUME 5: THE LEGACY #4 by Pol and F. Solano Lopez 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 BONDAGE SLAVES #1-3 PACK by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x3), b&w $8.75 DEMENTIA'S BONDAGE GALLERY #1-2 PACK by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x2), b&w $5.75 OUTRAGE #1-3 PACK by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x3), b&w $8.75 MONSTEROTICA #1-2 PACK by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x2), b&w $5.75 STARS OF THE MONTH MANGEROTICA GN 9: NEW BONDAGE FAIRIES 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR11027) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, b&w $19.95 EROS GN 9: THE BLONDE VOLUME 1: DOUBLE CROSS by F. Saudelli SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR07144) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 72pg $12.95 EROS GN 24: THE BLONDE: PHOEBUS III by Franco Saudelli SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR06268) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 80pg $12.95 EROS GN 27: HOT NIGHTS IN RANGOON by J.H. Haupeur SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR06024) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $11.95 EROS GN 28: SHEEDEVA by Sandra Chang SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR06234) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $16.95 EROS GN 32: BOB FINGERMAN'S FINGER FILTH by Bob Fingerman SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR06706) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg $16.95 EROS GN 36: MARA, CELTIC SHAMANESS VOLUME 2 by Dennis Cramer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08221) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 160pg, b&w $19.95 EROS GN 38: NAUGHTY "KNOTTY" WOOD by Wallace Wood SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08225) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 104pg $14.95 **************** FIERY STUDIOS VÖGELEIN #4 by Jane Irwin Things go from bad to worse as Vögelein escapes her captor only to find herself in another standoff with the faerie called the Duskie –– and this time, sparks literally fly. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (4 of 5) $3.00 FUNK-O-TRON STAR OF THE MONTH BATTLE POPE VOLUME 2 TP by Kirkman, Roberts, & Moore Picking up right were Volume 1 left off, this trade paperback builds upon groundwork set up in the Battle Pope universe thus far, and collects the entire Battle Pope: Mayhem mini-series and the 48-page first issue of Battle Pope: Shorts. Featuring the downfall of HellCorp and Pope's rise to local celebrity status, plus as many fights, guns, jokes, chicks, and violence as you can fit in a 120-page trade! This one has it all! Also included are 16 new story pages by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore, and a swell introduction by AiT/PlanetLar publisher Larry Young. (STAR15325) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $12.95 ******************* GAGNE INTERNATIONAL PRESS ZED #4 by Michael Gagne The critically acclaimed series reaches a new disturbing plateau as the sadistic Maxuss wrecks havoc on Gallos. His perverse crusade to destroy Zed and the Gallossian Emperor seems unstoppable. Will Zed survive the onslaught? Also, Krah, the loudest band in the universe, makes a shocking revelation. You won't believe how it all ends! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ZED COMPLETE 4-ISSUE SET by Michael Gagne When Zed goes to planet Xandria to demonstrate his invention in front of the galaxy's hierarchy, something goes wrong, terribly wrong… Meet a most unusual cast of characters, including Krah, the loudest band in the universe; Maxuss, a sadistic tryant; Macku and his incredible spaceship; and the unlikely hero Zed, who gets caught in a deadly chain of traumatic events. An intense sci-fi series that will make you laugh one second and shock you the next. Set (x4) $10.00 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING STARS OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 32 SC by Robert M. Overstreet The most respected price guide in the business is back! In addition to the traditional features such as pricing, market report, key sales, and numerous other insights into the marketplace, the Overstreet Guide #32 also includes a new look at Superman. Available in the standard softcover format (featuring a Silver Age master Murphy Anderson's recreation of Action #1), or in the Big, Big Spiral-bound format (featuring a Spider-Man cover by Alex Ross). . SOFTCOVER (STAR15372) $22.00 SPIRAL-BOUND (STAR15376) $35.00 TALES OF TERROR! THE EC COMPANION SC Now available in softcover! A fitting presentation of one of the most important companies in comics history, this ultimate guide to EC Comics provides a visual checklist, creator index, guidebook, and more, with every EC cover reproduced in full color! Also available in a deluxe leatherette edition, slipcased, numbered, and signed by creators Al Williamson, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Al Feldstein, and others! (STAR15803) SC, 9x12, PC $24.95 TALES FROM THE CRYPT: EC LIBRARY COMPLETE SET Five individual volumes containing the complete 30-issue run of the greatest horror series in the history of comics! Includes five volumes in slipcases. (STAR00582) HC Set (x5), b&w $110.00 THE VAULT OF HORROR EC LIBRARY COMPLETE SET Let's face it, the same artist and the same writers—if you want Crypt you want this one, too! As many or more Vault stories were adapted for the HBO series. Again, five volumes reprint all 29 issues. (STAR06037) Set $110.00 *************** STAR OF THE MONTH THE LITTLE LULU LIBRARY VOLUME 3 HC Marge's Little Lulu transmogrified into one of the all-time great comic book series, thanks to the comic genius of John Stanley! This hardback set is similar to the EC Library in format, and reprints story pages in brilliant, large-size black and white (covers used are in full four color). Extensive editorial and biographical data are sprinkled throughout the volumes. This three-volume set comes packaged in its own decorative slipcase and collects issues #22-36 from 1950-51. (STAR02523) Set (x3), b&w $130.00 ****************** GREAT LAKES NINJA BROTHERHOOD INFINITE KUNG-FU #3 by Karen McLeod Imprisoned in the palace of the evil emperor, the evil-eliminating hero Lei-kung takes his dungeon dwelling days as an opportunity to practice kung-fu! Soon he is able to convince the Emperor to allow him to display his marital skills in a bout between himself and one of the most feared fighters of the martial arts world. This tale reveals what "infinite kung fu" really is, and wraps up a three-part story that Wizard, Gear, and even Penthouse magazines are all writing about! b&w, 48pg $3.00 GRIOT ENTERPRISES HORSEMEN #3 by Jiba Molei Anderson, Patrick Brower, & Eric Pence The first story arc of this innovative new series concludes as you meet The Detits, two brothers have a conversation, and events are set in motion which will lead into the next Horsemen series. FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA #13 by Ben Raab & Mike Mayhew; cover by Mayhew "The Wilding Sabction" Part 3. As Vampirella and the World's End Circuis aim to destroy the best inhabiting the world's richest man, the magic surrounding them closes in for the fill. It's demons, dragons, and fight makes rights half way around the world. Also available with a limited edition cover by Gary Frank and a model photo cover, both limited to 1,500. REG.—FC, 32pg $2.99 LTD.—FC, 32pg $9.95 PHOTO—FC, 32pg $9.95 PANTHA #3 LIMITED PANTHA COVER VAMPIRELLA #9 EDITION by Smith, Texeira, & Brown This is the limited Pantha cover of Vampirella #9 by Nelson. Featuring "Pantha Unleashed" Part 3, written by John Smith with artwork by Mark Texeira. Also includes Vampirella "Hungry Ghosts" Part 3 by John Smith and Dawn Brown. FC, 32pg $9.95 PANTHA #1 TEXERIA HOLO FX CHROME VAMPIRELLA #7 EDITION by Texeria Features a super cool holographic chrome cover by fan-favorite Mark Texeira. Limited to 1,500. FC, 32pg $14.95 VAMPIRELLA #4-6 LIMITED COVER EDITIONS SET by John Smith & Mike Mayhew This set includes all three hard-to-find limited edition covers of the "Fear of Mirrors" story arc. Limited to only 1,000 copies each! Featuring covers by Greg Horn, David Finch, and J.H. Williams. These comics will not be offered again. Set (x3), FC $29.95 VAMPIRELLA: ASCENDING EVIL #1-3 JAE LEE COVER SET by Morrison, Millar, Conner, & Palmiotti From the vault of Vampirella, these limited edition Jae Lee cover variants have only been available on the back-issue market. Featuring Grant Morrison and Mark Millar's first collaboration writing Vampirella. This set includes all three issues of the "Ascending Evil" story arc. Set (x3), FC $19.95 HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL FALL 2002 SPECIAL This 25th anniversary issue contains 160 pages featuring three graphic novels and short stories. Done in full color with a newly commissioned Luis Royo cover. MATURE READERS Magazine, 160pg $5.95 SERPIERI SKETCHBOOK II DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HC Limited edition of 500. Contains a signed and numbered serigraph and drawings of Druuna and characters from his other books. HC, 80pg $89.95 HIERONYMOUS PRESS GARY GIANNI CORPUS MONSTRUM VOLUME 1 Combining adventure strip storytelling with drawings reminiscent of 19th century engravings, noted illustrator Gary Gianni serves up a ghastly tale of gunslinging ghost, spectral manifestations, and ancient horrors from the grave. Published by Gianni's own Hieronymous Press, this signed, limited edition is printed on heavy acid-free stock in a large size that allows for beautiful reproduction of Gianni's delicate line work. The book also includes a tipped-in color plate by Gianni. Also, exclusive to this book, Gianni illustrates William Hope Hodgson's thrilling 1910 classic of supernatural detection: The Gateway of the Monster, featuring Hodgson's legendary paranormal sleuth Caracki, the Ghost Finder. Each copy is signed by the artist. Gatefold covers. (CAUT: 2) SC, 9x12, 56pg, b&w SRP: $25.00 HIPPY COMIX CHERRY COLLECTION VOLUME 3 TP––NEW PRINTING by Larry Welz, Larry Todd, & Mark Bode SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg, b&w $16.00 HOTEL FRED PRESS FRED THE CLOWN #4 by Roger Langridge Fred the Clown in "The Shoulders of Giants" his most ambitious story to date. The painted fool finds out something about his past (and something about his present, too) in a tribute to Buster Keaton and other comedy greats of years gone by. A smattering of gags and features round out the issue, all rendered with Roger Langridge's usual obsessive attention to detail. Plus, a Wolverton-esque back cover by Stephen Blickenstaff! b&w, 32pg $2.95 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY MOBY DICK YOUNG READERS EDITION retold by Lew Sayre Schwartz & Dick Giordano A comic version of Herman Melville's classic novel, Moby Dick. Killing a 60-ton sperm whale that could destroy a boat with a flick of its massive tail was no easy task. Whalemen of the early 19th century were not just hunters, they were also explorers –– sailing on the uncharted sea in search of some of the largest creatures on earth. The most famous whale of all ––Moby Dick! Ishmael, Queequeq, Ahab, and Moby Dick are rendered in anew in a dynamic comic book adaptation of one of the greatest American novels ever written. With all the flare and blaze of Mellville's original story, Moby Dick is sure to intrigue a new generation with this fast-paced and electric portrayal of the famous battle between man and beast. (CAUT: 4) HC––FC, 48pg $16.00 SC––FC, 48pg $6.95 HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING THE INCAL #12 by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Zoran Janjetov; cover by Moebius This is it! The final issue of the first story arc, as the Moebius run of the series begins next month. Questions are answered as the final pieces are put into place and the adventure that shapes John Difool into a man crashes to a conclusion. People will die, and the future of the Incal legacy will be set in this issue. After Incal #12 you will see just how tragic the Incal can get. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 MORGANA BOOK 1: HEAVEN'S GATE by Luca Enoch and Mario Alberti The town of Deneth Skaag is the last stronghold of the Sieth Clan as they desperately try and fend off their enemies, the Tromarks. As the battle between these pre-industrial civilizations rages, two new players from the stars enter the fray. The evil warrior, Voorth, takes up arms with the Tromarks, providing them with technology that allows them to overwhelm the simplistic Sieth. But all is not lost for the Sieth, as the beautiful warrior, Morgana, arrives in time to aid against Voorth's weapons with her own knowledge of technology. Why would these two warriors from advanced civilizations concern themselves with a tribal feud on a backwater planet? Could it have something to do with the object of immense power buried deep within the city where the Sieth are entrenched. It's all out war in this beautiful new epic from Humanoids Publishing. MATURE READERS SC, 56pg, FC $15.95 TORINTH BOOK 1: THE FOOL WITH NO NAME HC by Nicolas Fructus On a distant planet, a fortress has been built and a people imprisoned. Designed by a madman as a means to study the secrets of the human brain, the fortress Torinth is now home to crazies, outcasts and undesirables of all kinds. Esiath, the female architect of Torinth has lost control of a monster that she created to do her bidding. Now, instead of helping her rule Torinth, the monster has seized power. Into this lair of madness walks a lone hero who hopes to rescue the woman he loves. Can one man survive the citizens of Torinth long enough to confront the monster who is now king? You may be brave enough to enter Torinth, but will you be strong enough to escape? MATURE READERS HC, 56pg, FC $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH LEO ROA VOLUME 1: TRUE TALES OF LEO ROA HC by Juan Gimenez Leo Roa is an aspiring young journalist who ends up an unwitting chess piece in a strange mystery involving murder, missing data, and the identity of the space pirate Captain Drake. When Leo's friend is murdered in a plot to destroy data concerning Captain Drake, he must run for his life as he realizes the missing data is still in his possession. (STAR14485) MATURE READERS HC, 60pg, FC $14.95 SON OF THE GUN VOLUME THREE: FLESH AND FILTH HC by Jodorowsky & Bess Metabarons writer Jodorowsky's tale of hit man Juan Solo's accent from poverty to the Governor's Mansion has come at the cost of his soul. Juan has committed heinous acts that can hardly be imagined. But now, in this important chapter, we see the price he will have to pay in order to find redemption. This path will be more brutal than the one that he used to climb out of the gutter. (STAR15709) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 56pg, FC $15.95 ************************ ICARUS PUBLISHING TEA CLUB #1 by P.M.B.Q. College –– a time for new beginnings, romance, and all-nighters. It's an insane life, actually, and a certain freshmen catgirl is going to need the comforting powers of tea now more than ever! Luckily for Hanh Neko, Tallan University has its very own Tea Club with a very capable president. Just don't hate him cause he's… a bear. This one-shot features a never-before-seen back-up story, bonus sketches, pin-up art, and a full-color wraparound cover by PMBQ. b&w, 32pg $2.99 IDW PUBLISHING HAIRBALL: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY #1 by Niles, C. Jones, & Patterson Cal McDonald's back in Hairball, collecting a four-part story that originally appeared in Dark Horse Presents. This time around, everybody's favorite private dick of the paranormal runs across a pack of wild teen werewolves that only Cal and his undead pals can stop. A one-shot issue written by Steve Niles (Savage Membrane: A Cal McDonald Mystery and Hellspawn) and illustrated by Casey Jones (Birds of Prey, Spider-Girl, Excalibur) and Bruce Patterson. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 POPBOT #3 by Ashley Wood In the third issue of Popbot, the first act comes to its conclusion, and one of the major players won't be around for issue four. Kitty learns more about the origins of Popbot and the people who want to kill him. One thing's for sure: you won't forget what happens in this one! Written and drawn by Ashley Wood, the popular artist of Hellspawn and Automatic Kafka, Popbot is printed in a large format (8 ½" x 11") and features 48 beautiful duotone pages. Plus: a pin-up by Sam Kieth! MATURE READERS Magazine, 48pg, Duotone $7.99 INVASION '55 GN by Chuck Dixon & Lito Fernández A 1950s sci-fi movie as imagined by comics legend, Chuck Dixon, and popular European artist, Lito Fernández. It's Halloween, 1955, and the town of Hidalgo Falls, New Mexico is about to receive a real scare — an invasion by aliens… and the fate of the world rests in the hands of a down-and-out Air Force lieutenant, a tough biker, a nervy reporter, and a six-year- old boy! Take a step back into the days when sci-fi adventures had low-tech solutions and high-octane adventure! SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $12.99 IDW/ASHLEY WOOD CON POSTER #1 by Ashley Wood Sold by IDW at their con appearances, this unique poster is now available to comic fans that couldn't make it to a show. Featuring characters from IDW Publishing and Ashley Wood's Popbot, the IDW/Ashley Wood Con Poster #1 is a beautiful addition to any wall! Poster, 12x36, FC $15.00 POPBOT: TOKYO A-GO-GO T-SHIRT by Ashley Wood This short-sleeved, white t-shirt features the main characters from IDW Publishing's Popbot, with an image by creator Ashley Wood. (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 XXL $20.99 STARS OF THE MONTH UNO FANTA: THE ART OF ASHLEY WOOD SC by Ashley Wood In just a few short years, Wood has become one of the comic industry's most acclaimed artists. Among other titles, Wood has drawn Hellspawn, X-Men, Automatic Kafka, and Popbot. Uno Fanta features many pieces that were never previously published, including the first drawings of Popbot and Kitty from the Popbot series. And to top it off, it's chock full of beautiful, scantily clad women. Introduction by Bill Sienkiewicz. (STAR15788) SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $19.99 VANISHER GN by Chuck Dixon & Andres Klacik; cover by Ashley Wood Andy's friends begin to disappear and no one except him remembers that they ever existed. When Andy discovers that another student Arvis Voltz, has noticed the disappearances, he follows Arvis home and begins an adventure that takes him and Arvis throughout time. From the turn of the 20th century, to medieval England, and into the far-flung future, Andy and Arvis must escape their pursuers, rescue their friends, and return to their own time. (STAR15790) SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $12.99 ****************** INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP MARC HEMPEL'S NAKED BRAIN #2 by Marc Hempel Of all the issues of Naked Brain that have been published, #2 is the absolute nakedest! In this special "birth, death, and everything in-between" issue, Marc Hempel's subversive subconscious reveals cosmic truths, the secret to inner peace, and the meaning of life itself! Even Tug & Buster question the nature of personal reality! Plus, surreal sketches, a special appearance by Jesus, and a four-fisted debate with fellow funnyman Evan Dorkin! Don't miss this cradle-to-grave gag-fest of fun! Bi- monthly mini-series. b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HAMMER OF THE GODS #1-5 by Oeming & Wheatley Hammer of the Gods is the story of Modi, a young Viking boy, who as an infant, is given amazing power and a set of limitations by the gods of Asgard. When the gods forget man, Modi rages against them. Artist Michael Avon Oeming is the Harvey Award-nominated co-creator of Powers. Writer Mark Wheatley is the creator of Radical Dreamer and Breathtaker. Cover for #1 by Frank Cho; #3 by Adam Hughes; and #5 by Dave Johnson. This is high-energy fin that offers an important life lesson: walk softly and carry a big rock! #1––SECOND PRINTING––b&w, 32pg (1 of 5) $2.95 #2––b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 #3––b&w, 32pg (3 of 5) $2.95 #4––b&w, 32pg (4 of 5) $2.95 #5––b&w, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 ***************** STAR OF THE MONTH HAMMER OF THE GODS COLOR SAGA ONE-SHOT by Michael Avon Oeming & Mark Obie Wheatley Okay — so the Gods got drunk one night. It happens! And that's when the trouble started! Next Modi and Sk"gul faced off with a color-sucking Dragon and had to watch as the Gods were transformed into animals! And it all spells doom for everyone here on Earth! You can't miss this story that had to be in color! This prestige format color book also presents an expanded version of the Hammer of the Gods on-line daily comic strip for the first time! A great introduction to the series in an exciting book from the Eisner award winning artist and co-creator of Powers! There's no better time to check out Hammer as the series moves to Image this September! (STAR14986) PC, 48pg $4.95 ***************** IRONCAT VAMPIRE YUI VOLUME 5 #1 Nagi has finally escaped Shiki's grasp! He and Senju meet up, and together they must determine how to rescue Yui from Madoka's power within the Serpent's lake. b&w, 32pg $2.95 YOU & ME VOLUME 1 #3 The ghosts of the Yaninarisou apartment building continue their wacky antics at the mall. Poor Yuu gets challenged to battle Mii in a wrestling match, smack in middle of the mall. But when former wrestler Bloody Mari, now a department store associate, tries break up the action and things start getting out of hand! And then Yuu's life gets even more adventurous when Mii joins him at school, much to the dismay of his classmates and teacher. b&w, 32pg $2.95 HYPER DOLLS VOLUME 2 GN Look out readers, cause the Hyper Dolls are heading your way! The second volume of Hyper Dolls finally hits the shelves this fall, bringing you more monsters and mayhem! And more destruction to the poor city of Jonan... The Hyper Dolls must first defeat the Were-Cree, a giant crow with strange powers and a bad attitude. And then there's the blond stranger hanging around the rubble, asking questions, and on the hunt for the mysterious Hyper Dolls. What will come of this? Will the girls' secrets be discovered?! SC, 208pg, b&w $15.95 VAMPIRE YUI VOLUME 2 GN Like her fellow vampiress Miyu, Yui must discover her place in the world. Now a full vampire, she must struggle with her human morals and her new vampire instincts. Can she bring herself to drink the life-giving blood of humans? And how does she differ from the wandering Shinma that also prey on lonely souls in turmoil? Read as Yui slowly discovers her new self! SC, 216pg, b&w $17.95 Sexy Fruit COOL DEVICES VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 152pg, b&w $14.95 EDEN VOLUME 1 #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 9 #6 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 ATHENA, INC. #1 CAMPBELL FOIL VARIANT COVER by Brian Haberlin & Jay Anacleto Athena, Inc. debuts with a special Danger Girl cover by J. Scott Campbell. This foil edition is limited to just 500 copies worldwide, exclusively from Jay Company. Each book comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and protective bag and board. FC, 32pg $14.99 DARKNESS #25 WIZARD WORLD EAST LIMITED EDITION CONVENTION EDITION by Scott Lobdell & Joe Benitez Jay Company presents a new line of micro premium editions! Fresh from it's debut at the 2002 Wizard World East, Darkness #25 is packaged with a brand-new black-and-white cover, with art by Joe Benitez. Limited to only 500 copies, every book comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and protective bag and board. REG.—FC, 40pg $19.99 FATHOM CROSSOVER TOUR BOOK EDITIONS by Michael Turner & Bill O'Neil This Fathom tour book offers a very rare and original prelude short to the now classic Fathom/Tomb Raider/Witchblade crossover. Also included in this premium comic are new designs for the Fathom series, as well as other sketch designs and commentary by Michael Turner. The Fathom 2000 Tour was cut short due to health reasons of the artist, but this special edition is now available through this special offer. Each copy comes in a protective bag and board. Both East (black cover) and West Coast (white cover) variants available. EAST––b&w, 14pg MSRP: $12.95 WEST––b&w, 14pg MSRP: $12.95 G.I. JOE #6 SIGNED & SKETCHED EDITION by Josh Baylock & Steve Kurth The most popular Joe of all time makes his first appearance in the new series. To commemorate the return of Storm Shadow, creators Josh Baylock and Steve Kurth sign each copy of the book with an original sketch drawing on every book! As a special bonus, all books come signed by the entire Devil's Due production team, including artist David Michael Beck, inker John Lartner, and editor Scott Wherle. All books are limited to only 100 copies and come individually numbered. FC, 22pg MSRP: $59.99 MICRONAUTS PREVIEW #1 LIMITED EDITION WHITE COVER by Scott Wherle, Eric Wolfe, Dave Johnson, & Tone Rodriguez Retro nostalgia is back once again with this new series from Image Comics. Miss out on G.I. Joe or Transformers? Here's your chance to get on board with the first appearance of the brand-new Micronauts team. With an exclusive "white action" cover from Jay Company, this book is limited to only 2,000. Each comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and a protective bag and board. Also available signed. REG.—b&w, 22pg MSRP: $12.99 SGN.—b&w, 22pg (CAUT: 2) MSRP: $19.99 TOMB RAIDER #21 GOLD FOIL VARIANT COVER EDITION by John Ney Reiner, Randy Green & Clarence Lansang Tomb Raider spins a fresh story arc with a brand-new creative team. To celebrate the return of Lara Croft, Top Cow artist Clarence Lansang provides a hot beach babe alternate with foil lettering, limited to only 500. This is a part of a special promotion, exclusive to Jay Company. Each comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and a protective bag and board. FC, 22pg MSRP: $14.99 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT L33T: COMICS FOR GAMERS #7 by Various 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 (spotlighted on this issue's cover by R. Smith), Newshounds, Multi-Platform Gaming League, Adventurers!, and a gaggle of other kick-ass "comics for gamers!" b&w, 48pg $4.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #71 "Four Angry Men"––"All of the things I remember from my gaming days are here – the endless haggling over rules, the clumsy yet valiant implementation of new combat tables, the way players would almost supernaturally take the one route an exhausted GM hadn't mapped, and the eternal I change my mind tactic when an action kills a character…" (quote from a fan) It's no wonder that Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic book on the subject of games and gamers - ever. Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara may play different characters in different games, their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they're playing. Much like you and your group, huh? 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 $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: EVERKNIGHTS #2 by Blackburn, Jelke, Johansson, Kenzer & Vega. This issue – Who ya gonna call? "The Real Hackmasters!" of course! Trapped inside a fortress the size of a city, the Everknights find the ultimate weapon to battle against the undead spirits inside. But will the ultimate weapon lead to ultimate power or the ultimate screw up? Join us for the spectacular, stupendous relaunch of the adventures of the HackMasters of Everknight as they star in their brand new bi-monthly series, Everknights! b&w, 24pg $2.99 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: BLACK AND WHITE #3 by Jeff Limke & Rodrigo Pereira The bold new era of D&D comics continues with the third issue of this exciting six-issue mini-series! After being taken prisoner by the rangers of Stalwart Pines, Tinélith and her cohorts are transferred to Woodwych. Will Tinélith's mysterious past be uncovered? Of course, there are bound to be surprising results that will shake the balance of power in Nyrond. Don't miss this incredible new series! b&w, 24pg (3 of 6) 2.99 K O KOMIX THE SUCCESSORS #1 by Russ Kazmierczak & Brent Otey In this comic book satire, super-heroes fall from the sky and bestow their powers to the nearest bystanders, thrusting a strange assortment of people into a stranger assortment of circumstances, and initiating a new trend in American media and culture. This first issue features the Optimist, a reluctant hero caught in the crossfire of super-villainess schemes and tabloid television cameras. B&w, 24pg $3.00 LAST GASP STAR OF THE MONTH DEVIL'S ADVOCATE: THE ART OF COOP HC Chris Cooper, better known as "Coop," began his career in Ohio designing posters and album art. By the early 1990s, he was producing silk-screened concert posters. Famous for his vast array of buxom, curvaceous women, Coop's style is highly original and perhaps the most recognizable of the current generation of poster artists. Well-known for his libidinous images on rock concert posters for bands such as Nirvana, The Urinals, Ministry, Everclear, Boss Hogg and The Foo Fighters. (STAR15602) MATURE READERS HC, 10x10, 208pg, FC $39.95 **************** LIGHTSPEED PRESS FINDER #28 by Carla Speed McNeil Magri White has a meticulously-detailed world inside his head. He has thousands of "visitors" every day; people who "jack in" remotely in order to visit it via virtual reality. He has a huge corporation built around hum to support him and his fantasy world, with thousands employees dependent on hum. He also has a monster, which tears through that world giving the tourists neurological disorders at its whim. The corporation thinks it's a hacker, some kind of terrorist. Magri knows it's actually a ghost, a product of stress and fear and his lack of privacy. He isn't exactly burning up the phone lines to tell the corporation that. In this issue, Magri does what he hasn't for two-thirds of his life –– he falls asleep! b&w, 24pg $2.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN: RETURN OF THE GODDESS PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE POSTER A Previews Exclusive! Joseph Michael Linsner's goddess Dawn appears here as she does on the cover of JML's recent Return of the Goddess trade paperback from Image Comics. Dawn's classic skull-lace corset combo is updated here in purple, and her fiery red hair flows sleekly around her classically beautiful face. Mystical symbols shine their light down on her from behind as graceful pillars balance out the scene. Poster, 24x36, FC $7.99 MAELSTROM GRAPHICS NETHER AGE OF MANGA #2 by C. D. Regan Wounded and hunted by pure Earth zealots, Cambal struggles to defend himself against one of their assassins, and discovers a strange new ability of the alien weapon her carries. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 METAPHROG LOUIS: THE CLOWN'S LAST WORDS A gripping new, stand-alone graphic novel from the multiple Eisner and Ignatz Award nominee Metaphrog. Back in Hamlet, where the Quidnuncs are up to no good as usual. Louis finds himself working with fruit. Everyone is looking forward to the Fun Day Out, but something sinister is definitely going on. Cheese, clowns, and crazy carrots for all ages! Painted in full color and printed on art paper. Comes as a limited edition signed and numbered hardcover, complete with art prints. (CAUT: 4) HC––FC, 8x8, 72pg $40.95 SC––FC, 8x8, 72pg $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LOUIS: LYING TO CLIVE GN by Metaphrog Life on the bee farm is hard. But, Louis soon finds himself embroiled in a world of mystery and adventure. What is the secret of The Hive? Why would anyone be "Lying to Clive?" This graphic novel is beautifully hand painted and printed on matte art paper with a complete, brand new stand alone story: a fractured fairy tale for modern times. Fans of Louis: Red Letter Day and new readers have been delighted by this highly anticipated book. Children of all ages have fallen in love with Louis SC, 8x8, 58pg, FC $14.95 ******************** MID-WEST COMIC COMPANY FATHOM #9 EMERALD FOIL VARIANT COVER TURNER SIGNED EDITION This limited edition emerald green foil alternate cover by Michael Turner features Aspen Matthews and has been signed by none other than Fathom creator and artist Michael Turner! Comes bagged and boarded. FC MSRP: $24.99 FATHOM #14 PITTSBURGH COMICON 2002 VARIANT COVER EDITION Michael Turner has created a beautiful limited edition alternate cover for the Pittsburgh Comic Convention. This cover features Aspen Matthews kneeling in the water with the night sky filled with shooting stars at her back. Extremely limited. Comes bagged and boarded. Also available signed by Fathom creator and artist Michael Turner that comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. REG.––FC SRP: $9.99 SGN.––FC SRP: $39.99 TOMB RAIDER #21 INCENTIVE VARIANT COVER EDITION Lara Croft is featured hanging out on the beach pondering her next conquest on this rare incentive alternate cover. This was previously only available to retailers. Comes bagged and boarded. FC SRP: $9.99 TOMB RAIDER #21 PITTSBURGH COMICON 2002 VARIANT COVER EDITION This rare alternate from the Pittsburgh Comic Convention features all-new artwork by Randy Green, the new series artist. Extremely limited. Comes bagged and boarded. FC MSRP: $9.99 WITCHBLADE #36/DARKNESS #28 CHA SIGNED VARIANT SET This two-issue set includes Witchblade #36 alternate cover and Darkness #28 alternate cover. Each comic comes signed by cover artist Keu Cha. This set of covers fits together to show Witchblade going head-to-head with the Darkness. Each set includes a Certificate of Authenticity detailing its limited nature. Set (x2) SRP: $19.99 WITCHBLADE #55 WIZARD WORLD EAST VARIANT COVER EDITION This brand-new alternate cover was produced exclusively for the Wizard World East Comic Convention. Extremely limited cover featuring the first time that Alex Ross's Battle of the Planets characters have made an appearance with Witchblade on a comic book cover. Comes bagged and boarded. FC MSRP: $9.99 MONKEYSUIT PRESS THE BIG PROBLEM WITH MARSHALL VOLUME 1 GN by Pat Giles Jam-packed with uncomfortable interpersonal relationships and unwanted human interaction, this gag-filled collection features the best of The Big Problem With Marshall from the popular mini-comic, web site, and the critically acclaimed "Monkeysuit" anthologies, plus brand-new stories and strips never before published. The neurotic anti-hero's saga is chronicled in this 128- page compilation by Pat Giles, whose animation credits include Daria and Sheep in the Big City. MATURE READERS SC, 8x5, 128pg, b&w $9.95 ROVER #1 by Michael Foran Explore a strange, new world thought eh attentive eye of Rover, a skittish little robotic explorer on a mysterious mission. In this premiere issue, he is befriended by Zep, a peculiar native who sacve him from some of the more aggressive creatures about. Meet the Tree Rhinos, Smap Doggies,a nd the Swamp Fleas. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MOONSTONE BOOKS THE PHANTOM: THE TREASURES OF BANGALLA by Goulart, Collins, & Nichols Since 1936, he has been thrilling his newspaper audiences worldwide. Now welcome the comics return of the first costumed adventure hero, The Phantom! Deep in the jungle of Bengalla pirates steal a priceless treasure for a greedy art collector. Meanwhile, in London, Diana Walker and her disturbed friend Naida are kidnapped and locked up tight in a twisted sanitarium. Two menacing crimes for the Phantom to solve! Two evil-strewn paths for the Phantom to walk! And one final, ultra-danger filled conclusion! Cover by Joel Naprstek. Squarebound. SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $6.95 FRANKENSTEIN GN––NEW PRINTING by Martin Powell & Pat Olliffe Mary Shelley's classic novel of science gone mad is brought to life in this critically acclaimed comic adaptation. Obsessed with his own mortality, young Victor Con Frankenstein discovers a means to imbue dead tissue with life. In a fit of pride, he creates an unnatural monster from fresh corpses and sets events in motion which will cost the gifted doctor his loved ones, his sanity, and maybe, ultimately, his life. Moonstone is proud to bring back this long out-of-print graphic novel by industry fan- favorites Powell and Olliffe. SC, 96pg, b&w $11.95 STARS OF THE MONTH VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE: NOSFERATU GN by Rafael Nieves, Kirk Van Wormer, Serrano, & Ken Meyer, Jr Athena Ortiz has just won the "Young Miss" beauty pageant and wants to celebrate with her friends, but her over-bearing father won't let her. The headstrong heroine sneaks out anyway, taking that old familiar short cut through the cemetery, where she meets a mysterious stranger. He leads her to a mausoleum, where a dark and forbidden world is waiting to embrace her. The Nosferatu are the Vampire Clan of secrets, and Athena has more than her share. Perhaps the masquerade of her mortal life is more unbearable than the one she is invited to. (STAR15715) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 WEREWOLF THE APOCALYPSE VOLUME 1: BONE GNAWERS GN by Gentile, Ellis, Mounts, & Tucker Based on the popular White Wolf role-playing game. The werewolves are a dying breed, while their enemy grows stronger. More dangerous still is the serum that could lead to the destruction of the entire werewolf nation! The Apocalypse is coming. (STAR14523) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $5.95 ************************ NBM PUBLISHING DUNGEON #2 by Lewis Trondheim & Joann Sfar The betentacled soul-eaters prove very difficult for Herbert the duck and Marvin the dragon to handle. An all-out attack on the Dungeon cannot be averted! With the guardian at the mercy of a curse they put on him might the mighty Dungeon have met its match? The off-the-wall spoof of heroic fantasy continues apace! b&w, 24pg $2.95 SECRET MESSAGES: SILENT INVASION––ABDUCTIONS #1-5 SET by Larry Hancock & Michael Cherkas Get the whole new Silent Invasion story in one pack at a special price! The ultimate paranoid series The Silent Invasion: Abductions continues. So far, Phil Housley has been threatened, lied to, beaten, seduced, and abducted! In this issue, Housley discovers a mysterious complex beneath a nondescript downtown medical clinic, raising his suspicions of diabolical agreements between top secret government agencies and aliens. And Arthur Forbes, leader of the sinister Council, threatens Meredith over a plate of apple pie and a hot cup of coffee! The team of Michael Cherkas and Larry Hancock continue to weave their tale of conspiracies and paranoia. Set (x5) $12.95 THIRD DEGREE #4 by Chris Rowley & Justin Norman The action-packed suspenseful near-future, sci-fi story wraps up its first arc in this issue! Software giant Cube's CEO believes he can harness the unleashed cyber-demon created by the accidental junction of two frightfully powerful software. But Blue Note, the former Cube software developer on the run, together with the freeware underground, is in a race to foil the megalomaniacal CEO and contain the virtual all-too-powerful being! Chillingly realistic science fiction! b&w, 24pg (4 of 4) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THIRD DEGREE #1-3 Jump ahead 20-30 years. The Cube has virtually complete control over all software in the world. The internet pervades all aspects of life, from running electricity to running your toaster. A new incredibly powerful platform is about to be launched that can grow organically with your needs but that will know absolutely everything about you. But underground hackers still believe in freeware. Already, random acts of sudden destruction are being recorded worldwide. A fascinating world that could very well be our own. See where our future may lie. See if anything can be done to prevent it! #1––b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.95 #2––b&w, 24pg (2 of 4) $2.95 #3––b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.95 ***************** DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE HC by Lorenzo Mattoti & Jerry Kramsky At last, the return of one of the most influential comic artists of the last two decades! Mattotti (Fires), along with long-time collaborator Kramsky, creates a spectacular adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic of horror, emphasizing it as a psychological thriller. At the height of his career, Dr. Jekyll pursues research on the duality of the soul. Secretly, he perfects a serum, which he experiments with upon himself. Thus is he able to scientifically recreate the duality of the soul and bring to life, through extreme pain, the abominable Mr. Hyde. Powerless in front of the crimes committed by his alter ego, will Jekyll end up losing control of his destiny? HC, 9x12, 64pg, FC $13.95 NO PASARAN VOLUME 2 TP by Vittorio Giardino The leftist forces are retreating north as Franco's army advances with the help of German and Italian aviation. Max Friedman approaches the front, posing as a photographer in a small group of foreign journalists. He flashes back to battles fought with his old comrade Guido Treves, who has gone missing and is the object of his mission. Amidst the ruin of war, Claire, the pretty Belgian reporter who got Max his press credentials, is developing a strong attraction to him, arousing the jealousy of her fellow reporter and would-be-boyfriend, Phil Lester. Caught in the middle of a retreat, Max and Claire get separated from the rest of their group. They have to cross a mountain pass and take shelter in a hut. The romantic tension builds, but gets snuffed by the urgent need to press onward. SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NO PASARAN VOLUME 1 A suspenseful tale set in the Spanish Civil War. Max is begged to come back to the waning theater of confrontation between the leftists and Franco's fascists to find a volunteer freedom fighter who has disappeared. SC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $13.95 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH A JEW IN COMMUNIST PRAGUE TP'S A brilliantly written graphic novel about the real human experience of living behind the iron curtain from one of Italy's leading comic artists. MATURE READERS VOL. 1: LOSS OF INNOCENCE (STAR06135)––SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $11.95 VOL. 2: ADOLESCENCE (STAR07227)––SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $11.95 VOL. 3: REBELLION (STAR14087)––SC, 8x11, 56pg, FC $11.95 WAKE VOLUME 3: GEARING UP TP by Morvan & Buchet Navee is assigned a mission by Wake to investigate the steam-punk world a glacial planet that had been inhabited by a nature- communing, peaceful lot that Wake simply passed over as unworthy. But in a recent pass, they discover that suddenly a whole civilization has sprouted and reached up to its industrial age, and in record time! Wake is now intrigued and so is Navee, as these new inhabitants closely resemble the race of which, up until now, she had been the only representative: humans! Has she found her own people? (STAR15716) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 56pg, FC $9.95 ************************* Amerotica SAPPHIRE VOLUME 2 by Barry Blair & Colin Chan SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SAPPHIRE VOLUME 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR14071) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 MEMORY HC by Milo Manara SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR14495) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 169pg, FC $25.00 ************** GRIN AND BARE IT #6 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 8x11, 48pg, FC $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GRIN AND BARE IT MAGAZINES #1-5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 8x11, 48pg, FC $5.95Ea. **************** NEW DIMENSION COMICS ANNE RICE'S QUEEN OF THE DAMNED #1 GROSS SKETCHED EDITION Just in time for the DVD release! Each cover has been hand sketched by cover painted Daerick Gross, Sr. in black and "blood" red ink. Limited to 99. Comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) b&w MSRP: $34.99 NICE ONE ENTERTAINMENT GET CARTER! THE LAST DRAGON SCOUT #2 by Hinds, Han, & Beng Mayhem breaks loose then Raven Low's great uncle Low Peck Ho, Master of the Flying Guillotine, joins the chase to save the family name. The deadly grand master of kung fu, although blind, can hear a pin drop on a sponge in the middle of a volcano! But young Carter must beware of using his PowerViscos here in the Ninth Column for fear of alerting The Melch! Don't miss the second blockbuster featuring a bombastic fusion of cosmic super heroics and legendary 1970s kung fu wizardry! (CAUT: 4) FC, 28pg $2.95 ONI PRESS ONE PLUS ONE #1 by Neal Shaffer & Daniel Krall; cover by Michael Avon Oeming Some people have talent that's a bit hard to explain. Take Leonard. He gets one look at you, and he sees what you're going to look like after you're dead. Then there's David. He can see weird things about you, too. Like what your fate is and what has to be done to make sure you don't dodge it. It's more than a talent, it's a life calling. David's in town because he knows about a kid with a gambling problem who is thinking about going clean — and David wouldn't be doing a very good job if he let that happen. So, he steps across the line into society's dark underground, looking to set himself up with a good game of cards. This new mini-series defies genre, putting bets on both psychological horror and neo-noir for a comic book unlike any other. Written by Neal Shaffer and Daniel Krall, One Plus One is an auspicious debut by two creators with a unique eye for story. Features a cover by Powers and Bastard Samurai co-creator Michael Avon Oeming. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 5) $2.95 KISSING CHAOS TP by Arthur Dela Cruz Three kids, stuck in a very bad situation, coming from different walks of life and different haunted pasts, end up in the same stolen car on the run from the law… and then things get a bit crazy. Angela was raised in a life of privilege, but things aren't always as pretty on the inside as they are on the outside. She carries a terrible secret that could ruin the whole façade, something even Damien — her hero, her angel, her object of romantic obsession — may not even know. He stumbled into her life by accident, and he hasn't been able to get out. And Raevyn? Just call it the wrong place at the wrong time, being up to no good in a no-good part of town. It's broken locks and screeching tires as sirens fade behind them. What lies ahead is a road full of amoral killers, a blood-hungry media, and mysterious men in overcoats and fedoras who always seem to be wherever the trio goes. Written and drawn by Eisner-nominee Arthur Dela Cruz. Check out his site at http://www.kissingchaos.com, and be here for the sequel next month. Presented at digest size, 6" x 9". MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 176pg, b&w $17.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 2: MORNING STAR TP by Rucka, Hurtt, O'Malley, & Norrie; cover by Durwin Talon Afghanistan is one of the hottest political spots in the world. When the Taleban discovers foreign journalists are also serving as covert-agents for the SIS, the Minders are put on a mission to find a secret contact list before the enemy does. However, when Director of Operations Paul Crocker decides to send only his male agents into the field, it doesn't sit well with Tara Chace. Adding insult to injury, she's currently required to attend therapy sessions to deal with the effects of previous operations. Not content to sit on her hands, Tara spends her time trying to piece together the puzzle, aiding Minders Wallace and Kittering in their race against the clock. This second collection of the acclaimed series Queen & Country breaks new ground for comics, tackling tough subject matter in a realistic and intriguing way. Written by Eisner-winner Greg Rucka, with art by Brian Hurtt, Bryan O'Malley, and Christine Norrie, chapter breaks by John K. Snyder III, and a cover by Durwin Talon. Available as a special hardcover edition, and a softcover edition. The hardcover features faux leather and an embossed cover (no dustjacket). MATURE READERS HC––b&w, 88pg $20.00 SC––b&w, 88pg $8.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY #12 by Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez The pieces of a major terrorist plot are all coming together in this grand finale of the third Queen & Country arc. Intelligence Agent Tara Chace is off to Cairo to find the group responsible for this potential attack, while her compatriot Tom Wallace is in Sarajevo in an attempt to find another piece to the plan. Will Crocker and his Minders solve the puzzle before the terrorist plot comes to fruition or will the international intelligence community be dealt another devastating blow? It's the thrilling conclusion to the "Operation: Crystal Ball" story arc courtesy of Greg Rucka (Black Widow, Whiteout) and Leandro Fernandez (Spider-Man's Tangled Web)! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 NOCTURNALS: UNHALLOWED EVE TP by Dan Brereton & Various Collecting two giant-sized Nocturnals adventures in one trade paperback! First up, the long out-of-print Witching Hour serial from Dark Horse Presents — a full-color adventure starring Halloween Girl. Her trick-or-treating greed leads her to a dilapidated shack and a ghastly witch who isn't prepared to let her go home. Good thing she's not prepared for the Gunwitch, either. Second is Troll Bridge, the artist jam extravaganza printed in black, white, and orange — a special Halloween candy treat. Halloween Girl gets spirited away by the naughty devil lantern, and the rest of the Nocturnals have to chase her from dimension to weird dimension to try to bring her home. Featuring art by Ted Naifeh, Jill Thompson, Arthur Adams, Joyce Chin, Adam Warren, Bruce Timm, Jay Stephens, Stephen DeStefano, Stan Sakai, Eric Jones, Kieron Dwyer, and John Heebink, with special cameos by Jingle Belle, Usagi Yojimbo, and Scary Godmother! It's two-fists of fun, featuring Dan Brereton's creepiest creations! SC, 96pg, FC $9.95 JASON & THE ARGOBOTS #2 by J. Torres & Mike Norton Shimmer City expected the earthquakes that shook the metropolis to its very foundation, but there was no way they were prepared for a prison break and they definitely weren't ready for this prison break! Voltes Shocklee and GoGo Diablo, an electrically enhanced human and an alien speed demon, are wreaking havoc on this desert oasis and only Jason and his new giant robot Chiron can put them back behind bars where they belong! It's more mechanized madness by J. Torres (Sidekicks, Copybook Tales) and Mike Norton (The Waiting Place, G.I. Joe)! b&w, 24pg (2 of 4) $2.95 SHOT CALLERZ #4 by Gary Phillips & Brett Weldele Nea's finally tracked down Phil Tangiers, the two-bit thug who double-crossed her and left her for dead. But while Nea has found the bastard who did her wrong, Big Freight, the gangsta they ripped off, has found her and he wants his money! It's the final Nea vs. Phil vs. Freight showdown and no one is walking away unharmed. Hard-boiled crime novelist Gary Phillips (Perdition, USA; Shooter's Point) and explosive artist Brett Weldele (B-Sides, Couscous Express) conclude their tale of black hearts and black humor with a bang! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (4 of 4) $2.95 SKINWALKER #4 by DeFilippis, Weir, Hurtt, & Dela Cruz; covers by Durwin Talon The chase leads Haworth and Adakai to Washington, where the killer can hide amongst the suits and ties of the Federal Government. Is the trail finally ending at the man really pulling the strings? Will the real killer be revealed? And whose face will he or she be wearing when the truth is uncovered? It's the grand finale of Skinwalker, a truly unique comic book hybrid of horror and crime, written by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, illustrated by Brian Hurtt (Queen & Country) and Arthur Dela Cruz (Kissing Chaos), with a cover by Durwin Talon (Batman: Officer Down). MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (4 of 4) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A IT GIRL ONE-SHOT by Mike Allred & Chynna Clugston-Major; cover by Allred It Girl and the rest of the Atomics are getting a band together, but in the kooky world of Mike Allred, you know just setting up and playing isn't going to be easy. FC, 24pg $2.95 O/A SHOT CALLERZ #1 by Gary Phillips & Brett Weldele Nea Garvin was in love, not to mention filthy rich from the heist of a lifetime. Unfortunately, neither lasted for long. Shot in the back by her man and left for dead, Nea didn't think things could get much worse, until the shot caller they robbed came looking for his money. Now Nea is in a deadly race. Can she track down the man who did her wrong before the gangsters they ripped off can find her? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 O/A SKINWALKER #1 by DeFilippis, Weir, Hurtt, & Dela Cruz; covers by Talon Something has gone wrong on the Navajo Reservation near Monument Valley, down by Arizona. Someone is perverting the traditional and secret art of "skinwalking" — wearing a creature's skin to become one with the animal — starting a killing spree and causing an FBI agent to go missing. Agent Gregory Haworth teams with Navajo Police Officer Ann Adakai. What follows is a nationwide manhunt for a killer who can jump into anyone's body at any time. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 O/A MUTANT, TEXAS: TALES OF SHERIFF IDA RED #1 by Paul Dini & J. Bone Mutant, Texas, is a town where several natural and nuclear disasters have irradiated the environment, giving strange new attributes to the inhabitants — human, animal, and otherwise. This includes the pretty-as-pie, ginger-locked, good-time gal, Ida Red. A lady that can fly and shoot blasts of lightning from her fingers makes one heck of a sheriff. Go from Ida's youth all the way through how she earned that silver star. b&w (1 of 4) $2.95 O/A THE ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN, BOY GENIUS: GORILLA WARFARE TP by Judd Winick Barry Ween is the smartest boy the world has ever seen. There's just one problem. No one can know. If word got out about his big brain it could land Barry, his family, and his best friend Jeremy (his sole confidant) in a heap of trouble. But when you're a boy genius, keeping the 'rents, the government, and the public at large in the dark is easier said than done! This volume collects issues #4-6 of the recent Monkey Tales mini-series. SC, 96pg, b&w $8.95 **************** STAR OF THE MONTH THE LAND OF NOD: TREASURY TP by Jay Stephens Nod is a place full of strange kids who like comic books, root beer, and going on surreal adventures. There's Merv and Dave, goofball buddies. There's Val, the cute girl who woos all the boys in the clubhouse; Joey, the toothless expert on the greatest comic book ever; and Hector, the skeleton boy with the bad smell. There're giant bugs, talking dolphins, and Captain Rightful, the incompetent superhero. And presiding over it all is Nod, the pointy-eared king with the cheshire-cat grin. (STAR13398) MATURE READERS SC, 128pg, b&w $11.95 ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A NOCTURNALS: THE DARK FOREVER TP by Dan Brereton A dark star has appeared in the night sky above Pacific City, and the walking dead are roaming the streets, looking for victims to recruit in their army of unholy flesh. It makes for a strange homecoming for the heroic Nocturnals, who've been wandering the world on separate quests. It's all-out terror and hardboiled action, with the precocious Halloween Girl, the deadly Gunwitch, the enigmatic Polychrome, and the devious Raccoon! SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC (Note Price) $9.95 O/A NOCTURNALS DARK FOREVER #1 ALTERNATE COVER by Dan Brereton Previously available only at Wizard World and Comic-Con International: San Diego! Following the events of the acclaimed Black Planet mini-series, the Nocturnals have disbanded into the twilight in pursuit of various personal quests. Now, under the eye of a new and ominous constellation in the night sky, they find themselves drawn back to Pacific City as an ancient menace from the ocean's depths threatens to claim the town and its citizens! FC, 32pg (1 of 3) MSRP: $2.95 ****************** PENNY DREADFUL PRESS XXX LIVENUDEGIRLS #2: PRETTY LIKE A PRINCESS by Lauren McCubbin & Nikki Coffman XXX LiveNudeGirls isn't what you think. It's an anthology, stories from the life of a girl who is, in fact, alive and has been known to be nude. Everyone knows this girl or knows of her. She's the girl who drinks too much, dances with someone else's date, and steals the last $10 out of your wallet. She's the one who crawls in and out of strangers' beds, confuses sex with love and love for weakness. She dances on bars, laughs at inappropriate moments, wears stupid shoes, and shows far too much skin. She's the girl who lived next door to you, or dated you, or was you. Features a full-color centerfold. Prefect bound. MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $6.95 PENNY FARTHING PRESS DECOY #3 by Huddleston, Moussa, Scalera, & Garcia; cover by Chiodo In this issue, Officer Luck retunes to the sewers to discover what initiated Decoy's evolution into a dangerous, red Meta. The truth he discovers frightens and angers the young rookie, but his faith in Decoy remains unchallenged. A shocking betrayal, however, threatens to destroy Luck's career, and his life. Featuring the colorful writing of Buddy Scalera and the imaginative visuals of Courtney Huddleston, the third installment in the Storm of the Century mini-series promises more laughs and more adventure. FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 THE VICTORIAN #15 by Houghton, St. Aubin, Moussa, Wein, Chuckry, & Beam Winston FitzRandolph's confrontation with the Victorian is a monumental turning point in his career –– and his life. With his work validated, he can finally know with certainty that his visions of a top0hatted figure are real. However, Fitz never expected that he could help the Victorian on his mission to combat the ultimate evil now walking the streets of New Orleans. Join Fitz and Laszlo as they continue to find and age defying villain and stop hi maniacal plan to set into motion over a century ago. This issue features a digital cover by Jason Beam and breathtaking artistry by Claude St. Aubin. FC, 32pg $2.95 ZENDRA VOLUME 2 #3: IN THE BLIND DAYS by Montiel, Burlna, Moore, & Garcia; cover by Benitex Two hundred miles beneath Zendra's surface, HALLE and a small team of humans suffer as another distortion wave overtakes the planet. Insanity and terror reign the secret world, but just as things look as if they couldn't get any worse, the Jekkarans return to finish Abathor's genocidal plan. Featuring a dynamic cover by Joe Benitez and the crisp writing of Stuart Moore. Journey further into chaos! FC, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 PETER FOUR PRODUCTIONS SPECWAR #4 by Lauria, Docherty, Harris, & Lopez Using human guinea pigs, an Iraqi scientist working in Mogadishu, Somalia develops a terrible biological weapon based on the Ebola virus. Upon seeing the horrible effects of his work, he has a change of heart and knows he cannot allow the ruthless Iraqi regime to unleash this lethal plague upon humanity. His only option is to defect with his entire family to the United States. Unfortunately, he is under close surveillance by Iraqi secret intelligence agents. Not a problem for the men of SPECWAR, who are handed the mission of spiriting the scientist and his family safely out o the country as well as destroying the laboratory and its deadly contents. MATURE READERS FC, 28pg $3.25 PLAYDIGM ENTERTAINMENT GALACTIC GLADIATORS #4 Will Tessa Guess and the Psion-assembled team of genetically enhanced Galactic Gladiators defeat the Chaon forces that are on Earth? If they fail, what will be the horrible fate of America and of the human race? Find out in "Galactic Judgment" — #4 in the hit Galactic Gladiators series! FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING THE STEVE DITKO READER VOLUME 1 TP by Steve Ditko First in the Reader series of classic reprints by comics' top artists! The Steve Ditko Reader is a massive volume which reprints some of Ditko's best work from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, featuring 160 pages of science-fiction and horror stories unseen since their original publication. Pure Imagination has saved the collector thousands of dollars and years of searching for this rare and wonderful work. The Steve Ditko Reader reprints the amazing comic stories Ditko was producing shortly before and during his monumental tenure on Spider-Man. The artwork is reproduced in crisp black-and-white using the Theakstonizing process for the best results available. A must-have item for the collector of Steve Ditko's work and the Silver Age enthusiast. (CAUT: 4) SC, b&w $25.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #117 Furrlough, your only monthly source for anthropomorphics continues to give funny animal fans the stories they crave! This issue, Ron Wilber's "Zerda Fox" stirs up more adventure and intrigue! Will the vulpine super-spy be able to sneak her way out of this exciting cliffhanger? Also, more of Erick Melton and William Ruzicka's exciting "Time Venturer" tale, plus an "Ebin and May" short by Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia! Painted cover by J.C. Amberlyn. b&w, 32pg $2.99 MANGAPHILE #17 by Various; cover by Michael Vega Each issue of Mangaphile is packed with plenty of manga-style comics, articles, and more. Comics in this issue include more of J.C. Amberlyn's "Spiral," a fanciful tale of alternate worlds and magical transformations. Also, "Tobias," by Jessica Moffett, shorts by Aimi Tokutake, Diana X. Sprinkle, and Brandon Graham. Articles include an informative chapter of Pat Duke's "Photoshop for Comics," Daniel Kanemitsu's "Dojin World," plus manga reviews and news! Magazine, 48pg, b&w $3.99 Sin Factory MILK #31 by Various; cover by Susan Meyer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.99 SKUNKWORKS COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP by James Hardiman SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg, b&w $15.99 SKUNKWORKS: REFLECTIONS #1 by Various; covers by TRUMP and Dr. Comet SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pg, b&w $4.99 REBELLION 2000 AD #1307-1310 Celebrating its Silver Anniversary year, 2000 AD –– Britain's cult, award-winning horror, fantasy and science fiction anthology title –– goes from strength to strength as it takes you to the limits of your imagination and beyond! September sees no let up in the summer assault as future hitmen Sinister Dexter travel to Britain with a special mission in "Deaky Poobar, We Hardly Knew Ye," by Dan Abnett and Steve Parkhouse; there's high-explosive action in "Rogue Trooper," by Gordon Rennie, Staz Johnson (Catwoman) and David Roach; ex-cop Jack Bison finally meets his nemesis in "Bison," by Colin Clayton, Chris Dows, and Laurence Campbell (The Disciples); the mysteries of "The SCRAP" are revealed, courtesy of Simon Spurrier and Richard Elson; plus there's more tales from the mean streets of Mega-City One in "Judge Dredd" by John Wagner. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.25Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE VOLUME 4 #16 Now every four weeks! This issue, a new Judge Dredd thriller begins (John Wagner); the blood feud continues in The Bendatti Vendetta: Vendetta in Light (Part 4 of 6: Robbie Morrison & John Burns); more hot fang action in Durham Red: The Scarlet Apocrypha (Part 5 of 7: Dan Abnett); more of the secret history of 2000 AD in Thrill-Power Overload!; two all-new series; and two classic stories released from Tharg's vaults! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $10.99 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES! #8 by Jimmy Gownley Blech! Aaaagh! Yuck! Amelia gets her first kiss! But who is doing the smooching? And does she smooch back? And hey, isn't she a little young for all this? FC, 32pg $2.95 RISING TROUT PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH PLEEBUS PLANET VOLUME 3: THE MAGIC SKATEBOARD by Nick Abadzis When Joey's TV set is broken, so too is the dimensional gateway to the land of Plabbu. Pandora and Joey fear that they may never see their friends Mr. Pleebus and Oom-chaka ever again, until the magic skateboard arrives. Is it a way to Plabbu? Maybe, but there are many dangers on such a journey, including encounters with a deadly enemy from the past. (STAR15706) SC, 64pg, b&w $8.50 **************** ROARING STUDIO THE RIFT #3 by Andrew Lovoulo, John Nguyen, & Jack Purcell w/Danimation The story of three humans caught in a fantastical battle between the forces of good and evil continue. The vampires prepare for their attack on the heroes on U.S. soil. Meanwhile the stranger from the subway follows Julie Ryan home and soon reveals himself. Which side is he on? Who are the men in black awaiting the alien outcast, Silo 'Ett? FC, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 WATERDOGS #3 by Defeo, Laufman, & Purcell, w/Dynamokid This is it –– the last of the Waterdogs mini-series! The Waterdogs are on their last leg. Angel and the girls have been captured and the Spider Faction has all of the pieces to put together the Lord of Darkness. Will Spider Faction win? Will Sam be able to go on a shopping spree again if the Lord of Darkness and Spider Faction take over the world? FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 ROLLING THUNDER GRAPHICS DAVE DORMAN RAIL MAGNET SET This set of six, full-color, 2 ½" x 3 ½" magnets features the amazing art of Dave Dorman, including characters and scenes from his 2001 Image book, Rail. Set (x6), FC $8.95 SECOND 2 SOME STUDIOS FADE FROM BLUE #3 by Myatt Murphy & Scott Dalrymple A flashback of the girls when they first came together as a family reveals pieces of who they once were. Meanwhile in the present, Iya's depression begins to surface while Christa is in rare sarcastic form when Elisa asks her for dating advice (Let's just say the poor sucker never had a chance.) Also in this issue, the debut of Uncle. Tragically sad… irresistibly funny… the story of four half-sisters with one remarkable past continues! b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $1.50 SHADOW PLANET ENGINE # 2 by Tim Tyler Ryudo and Master Neko face off against the ruthless Surveyor, in a battle that pits human against machine. Mr Eight goes toe to toe with a tank unit with an attitude for destruction and the missing hero, Korsair returns just in time for an all out bar brawl that pits him against a group of very ticked off enemies from his past! All this plus the first installment of Tim Tyler's Frankenstein back-up series. The creature, alone and drifting on an ice flow in an ancient sea, recalls his creation. He better remember quickly, for something evil and star spawned is watching him with great interest from the shadows. Awesome re- animated action from the pen of Tim Tyler! FC, 32pg $2.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS KATMANDU ANNUAL #4 Hey, the comic's in black-and-white, why not the cover? This special painted cover by new talent Marcus Baty of Mother Sonna spotlights this new collection of stories and art set in the Native Amerikat world of Carole Curtis. Other talents include Mary Hanson-Roberts, Shawntae Howard, Ed Garcia, Jon Crusoe, and much more. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 EXTINCTIONERS VOLUME 2 #12 by Howard, Addlesee, Grey, Singshow, Karabiner, & Earle Shawntae Howard's Extinctioners returns in its new 48-page format! Zora, leader of the industrial sabator group the Cat Sisters, has taken Pandora captive when she returns to Napaj with Phoenix and friends to investigate the disappearance of a childhood friend. She's determined to find out what Pandora knows about the Andorozon technology and is willing to use any means necessary. b&w, 48pg $4.99 United Publications TANK VIXENS VOLUME 1 DIVINE COLLECTION TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg, b&w $9.95 SHARKBAIT PRESS PETE THE P.O.'D POSTAL WORKER VOLUME 1: PETE UNPLUGGED TP by Marcus P. Meleton Jr. & Pete Garcia Break out your kevlar! Pete the P.O.'d Postal Worker's gonna give you both barrels of full metal jacket, full-auto, no- prisoners-taken, Pete adventures in his first trade paperback! These are the first five issues of Pete, which includes a full, 142 pages of art that will make you respect your local postal worker… if not fear them. "Going Postal" is what Pete does on a good day. The explosive first issue leads to Pete's relocation to maximum security. But his incarceration is short-lived as are the lives of fellow inmates. Then he's back on the street for unforgettable deliveries to a militia group, terrorists, and carnivorous aliens hiding in Roswell, New Mexico. Pete finishes with a well-deserved vacation in England, replete with girlfriend, heartbreak, and knighthood. SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PETE THE P.O.'D POSTAL WORKER T-SHIRT Finally, postal workers — or wanna-be postal workers — have a shirt dedicated to their hero, the man who delivers, or else! Available in black, the shirt comes with a portrait of Pete drawn by Pete Garcia and the Pete logo and Pete's arsenal on back. A must-have for all stylish federal employees. XL $17.95 ************** SHUCK COMICS SHUCK COMICS #4 by Rick Smith & Tania Menesse Thursday Friday disregards the end of the holiday season while under the intoxicating sway of her Yule tree –– the tree Cherub's lovely (and untimely) arrows reunite with a feverish Shuck who is injured while searching for Gaia. Read about the peculiar time twixt midwinter and spring in "Fir Free Fever." b&w, 24pg $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT BANZAI GIRL POSTER Can't wait for your next Banzai Girl fix? Then check out this frameable poster illustrated by series creator Jinky Coronado. Reinterpreting the climatic event in issue #1, this scene depicts Banzai Girl just as the evil forces invade her small town and catch her by surprise. This poster is printed on heavy bond paper and comes rolled in a plastic tube. Poster, 19x25 $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES: LUSIPHUR & LIRILITH TP by Drew Hayes & Jason Alexander Reprints the entire Lusiphur & Lirilith mini-series. Ever wonder what started Lusiphur down the dark and violent path he follows in Poison Elves? In Lusiphur & Lirilith, you will witness Lusiphur's first romance as well as Lusiphur's first kill –– the two events that arguably defined Lusiphur's character and made him the elf he is today. Together, Drew and Jason Alexander (Empty Zone) have sculpted an unforgettable tale of love, hatred, sorrow, and rage. (STAR15660) SC, 96pg, b&w $11.95 OH MY GOTH VERSION 2.0 TP by Voltaire This trade paperback collects not only the original four-issue Oh My Goth series, it also contains the first two issues of the OMG: Humans Suck series, and –– best of all –– the never-before-seen third issue! (STAR15083) SC, 168pg, b&w $23.00 ARMAGEDDONQUEST TP'S by Ronald Russell Roach & Joseph Michael Linsner Armageddonquest is the story of a reluctant Antichrist trying to avoid his destiny as the world hurtles violently toward the final conflict. The second and third installments of this 900-page graphic novel continue the epic story and are available now. VOL. 1 (STAR06629)—SC, 296pg, b&w $13.00 VOL. 2 (STAR06762)—SC, 304pg, b&w $13.00 VOL. 3 (STAR06763)—SC, 296pg, b&w $13.00 REALITY CHECK! VOLUME 1 TP by Rosearik Rikki & Tavisha Wolfgarth Containing the first six issues of the popular cyber-series, Reality Check!, this volume introduces Colin, an ordinary boy living in the year 2012. His partner is Catreece, his extraordinary (and quite mischevious) cat who thinks she's a human –– and has the technology to make it a reality! Features 12 all-new pages. (STAR07298) SC, 160pg, FC $17.95 FANG: TESTAMENT TP by Kevin J. Taylor Fang: Testament features Francesca's origin as savior to a race of people enslaved by corrupt invaders. The sorceress Lenore and her dark master, Von Drega, incite foul perversions on their hip, metropolitan subjects. Through various trials, Fran's latent powers emerge as she struggles to defeat the seductive forces of evil who prey on the well-built and weak-minded citizenry. Fang: Testament is a story of faith and sacrifice, power and savagery, pain and redemption. (STAR13609) SC, 96pg, b&w $11.95 ANIMAL MYSTIC TP by Dark One Follow the birth of Queen Jatarri from her humble roots as a California college student to the leader of a tribe of Amazon warriors. Exploring her destiny as the next messiah, the beautiful queen journeys to the alien moon Praktill to rid it of the dreaded Spigmodite plague. (STAR03104) SC, 156pg, b&w $14.95 ANIMAL MYSTIC: KLOR TP by Dark One Long before Klor helped Queen Jatarri rid Praktill of the Spigmodite Plague, the popular centorg from Dark One's Animal Mystic series was a barbaric, arrogant killer. Learn how Father Kroy calmed Klor's inner demons and initiated him into the Muishaa order of priests. Then witness Klor's origin culminate in an epic battle between the forces of good and evil, as Father Kroy's former pupil returns to exact vengeance on his teacher. Features previously un-published art and sketches! (STAR11277) SC, 80pg, b&w $9.95 ANIMAL MYSTIC: WATER WARS VOLUME 1 TP by Dark One Collecting the full color adventures of your favorite Amazon Queen in outer space! Enter a universe of gunships, exotic warriors and alien worlds –– and witness the destiny of the galactic messiah! (STAR09891) SC, 152pg, FC $19.95 ********************* SPILLED MILK CICI MINI-SERIES #2 Bb Parker, Smart, Hannessey, Hall, Leisten, Attiner, & Gibson CiCi undergoes her first transformation into her super human form and it is absolutely gorgeous. She is slowly finding out from Max that she is indeed a clone and should let the technology take over until she has a better understanding of what has happened to her. CiCi should trust her instincts and leave the answers to her questions for later. In their escape, CiCi and Max run into their stalkers, but are assisted by a myriad of mutants discarded by Mile High Tech and left for dead in the sub- basements. The mutants are leery of their brethren and hold them captive until they can learn more. Regular wraparound cover by Monte Moore, variant cover by Benitez and Weems, and back cover by Haley and Hernandez. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.50 STICKMAN GRAPHICS FESTERING SEASON GN by Kevin Tinsley A supernatural suspense tale of urban Voodoo, spectacularly rendered in duotone color. Rene DuBoise has interrupted her Voodoo training and returned home to New York City to bury her mother, a victim in a bizarre police shooting. She quickly discovers that her mother's death was orchestrated by a deranged drug dealing Plaeros sorcerer. However, discovering WHO is a violent and bloody civil riot, Rene and her comrades begin to understand the true scope of the spells that have been set in motion. A spell so vast it threatens the lives and souls of the entire city. Now, they must race the clock to thwart this bizarre scheme before the city explodes. HC––PC, 240pg $38.95 SC––PC, 240pg $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DIGITAL PREPRESS FOR COMIC BOOKS SC by Kevin Tinsley With over 300 illustrations, and detailed instructions, this manual provides the answers and solutions you will need to successfully print a magazine. You will learn the computer procedures used by virtually every major comic book company and production department including: scanning, separations, lettering, trapping, and covers! SC $36.95 ****************** STUDIO G MURCIÉLAGA/SHE-BAT #2 Murciélaga/She-Bat's new ongoing series continues in its bi-monthly schedule with a deadly new villain entering the scene...Noose! A hired assassin with a particular penchant for the hangman's rope, Noose has his eyes set on a local industrialist. Unfortunately, the Hispanic Heroine gets in his way... but, unfortunately for whom? Also, an exciting backup story with Mr. No, the original Rieki Warrior. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.95 SUGARLAB UBERBABE #1: SAME AS IT EVER WAS by Lisa Voldeng, Laura Kloppenberg, & Fish Griwkowsky Atari Homma goes fishing one morning, his tiny cat trailing behind. It's a cloudy day, the best for a good catch. At his favorite spot, he notices a shiny airplane resting in the brush across the river –– a western plane, piloted by an enigmatic stranger. But the skies above aren't empty. This is war, after all. And history is about to be remade. Format is six printed squares on a single sheet and folded like an accordion, and inserted in a record sleeve like a dustcover. MATURE READERS b&w, 12pg (1 of 4) $4.00 UBERBABE LOGO STICKERS Uberbabe is the bodacious alien bisexual entity –– a very smooth, smart, and stunning agent of "god." These stickers honor her, the proto-human, one featuring a red and white logo (2" x 4"), the other the plane on black (2" x 3") from the series. RED & WHITE LOGO––Sticker $2.00 BLACK PLANE––Sticker $2.00 UBERBABE T-SHIRTS Uberbabe logo tees, for your wearable pleasure. Available in two styles. (CAUT: 4) RED LOGO YOUTH––M-XL $28.00 RED LOGO ADULT––L-XL $28.00 BLACK LOGO YOUTH––M-XL $28.00 BLACK LOGO ADULT––L-XL $28.00 TCZ STUDIOS CELESTIAL ZONE #21 The moon monarch uses the fact of Wang Chan inheriting Fuyi Sword to create dissension between Wang Chan and Xue Wu, both disciples of the same sect. White Tiger Zi, who was ambushed by Toad manages to break out of the encircling by Jade Rabbit and company. But Zi Yan's highly poisoned remains were found by passersby after several days. Zing Ling encounters Xuan Hua Yuan and defeats him in a duel. After Xuan had left, Xing makes her departure as well. Unknown to Xing, Xuan Hua Heavenly King returns a little later to embark on his mission to eliminate Panda Sage and Panda Belle. Moon Monarch once again receives an energy transfer from Blazing Sun in reclusion. On re-emerging, she charges Blazing Sun to lead Jade Rabbit, Xuan Hau Heavenly King and company on attack of Snow Plum Ridge to eliminate her nemesis, Chi Xue. On learning about Chi Xue's predicament, Wei Qi rushes to Snow Plum Ridge. (CAUT: 4) SC, 152pg, b&w $9.95 TEENAGERS FROM MARS TEENAGERS FROM MARS #3 by Rick Spears The sun is up and blazing and it's a new day in Mars. Macon hangs with Papa Buddy and chats about wet monkeys and giant squid. Max and the gang hit the comic shop and Madison goes for a good old-fashioned nose piercing. Just another day in Mars? Hardly. Events are in motion, trouble's abrewin', and the days are numbered for the teenagers from Mars. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 8) $2.99 THE NORM.COM THE NORM KEYS COLLECTION #4: HEART by Michael Jantze Includes the fourth quarter of 2001 "The Norm" daily strips. Norm returns from Hawaii and asks his old friend, Reine for a date. It's the beginning of a hilarious romance. Designed by the author, extras include "The Norm Activity Thing." b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 TITAN ABC WARRIORS VOLUME 2: BLACK HOLE GN by Pat Mills & Simon Bisely The A.B.C. Warriors –– Hammerstein, Joe Pineapples, Mongrol, Mek-Quake, Blackblood, Deadlock, and Ro-Jaws –– have been summoned by Nemesis the Warlock, a co-zealot in Deadlock's Khaos-worshipping religion, for a very special task. They must defy the plans of Nemesis's crazed and recently deceased enemy Tomas de Torquemada and fight their way past his minions to prevent the end of time itself, and save the galaxy. But, as usual, the Warriors' idiosyncratic personalities get in the way, with Deadlock his usual unfathomable self, Blackblood with a knife ready for everyone's backs, and Hammerstein in love! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 144pg, b&w $19.95 SLAINE: THE HORNED GOD VOLUME 1 by Pat Mills & Simon Bisely 2000 AD's ever-popular Celtic hero returns with a vengeance! In this full-color, fully painted new edition of Mills and Bisley's classic tale, Ukko the dwarf narrates the story of how Slaine came to be crowned High King of Tir-Nan-Og. The people of Tir- Nan-Og, the "Land of the Young," have suffered for some time in the clutches of the Drunes, strange druids who have poisoned the very land itself with their vile magic. Slaine has had enough of their tyranny, and "communes" with the Earth goddess to discover some shocking truths about the priesthood and his own future! Now, Slaine must unite all four kings to gain use of their mystical weapons and as and his Sessair tribe prepare for all-out war! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 104pg, FC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SLÁINE THE KING DELUXE HC by Mills, McMahon & Fabry This classic tale of sword and sorcery — the epic saga that introduced 2000 AD readers and the comics world at large to a hero who makes Conan look like a boy scout — is finally available again, this time in a deluxe collectors' hardback edition. Cover by Glenn Fabry. (STAR15539) HC, 9x12, 144pg, b&w $24.95 ****************** TRANSFORMERS: DARK DESIGN GN by Andrew Wildman, Simon Furman, Derek Yangier, & Manny Galan The saga of Transformers enters Generation 2: bigger, badder, and more in your face than ever! Up until now, the Autobots thought the scale of their problems amounted to Megatron and his Decepticons… and the odd renegade god. They're about to realize they're playing in a much bigger arena than they ever thought possible, for much bigger stakes. Beyond the fringes of known space, an ancient power is spreading is malign influence, turning whole worlds, whole galaxies into a dark mosaic of its own design. A design that is unmistakably Cybertronian in origin! Plus, the rise of the Swarm, and the beginning of the end. Collects Transformers Generation 2 #1-6. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MARSHAL LAW: FEAR AND LOATHING GN by Pat Mills & Kevin O'Neill In future, the government has publicly endorsed genetics programs designed to create a new race of super-heroes. Now, men and women with super-powers run rampant, and a vicious and evil killer is pursuing a crazed agenda. Marshal Law stands between the city and the Abyss, and he is a hero hunter! This compilation collects material originally presented in Epic Comics' Marshal Law #1-6, wrapped up in a new cover by Kevin O'Neill. (STAR15699) SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $24.99 SKIZZ GN by Alan Moore & Jim Baikie When a spacecraft crash-lands just outside Birmingham, England, its sole occupant is left stranded on a world he can't begin to comprehend. Terrified, hungry, and disoriented, the alien finally finds shelter. But Skizz (as Roxy, the schoolgirl who befriends him calls him) becomes the object of a government search, led by the crazed alien-hunter Van Owen. (STAR15663) SC, 9x12, 104pg, b&w $14.99 ***************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A TANK GIRL VOLUME 1 GN by Alan Martin & Jamie Hewlett Join everybody's favorite beer-swilling, chain-smoking, kangaroo-worrying lunatic as she blasts her way through a dazzling array of bizarre adventures, including bounty hunting, delivering colostomy bags to the Australian president, appearing on Dame Edna, a short-lived career in the bloody and vicious world of kangaroo boxing... and much more! SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $16.99 ***************** TOKYOPOP CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #32 by CLAMP Carcaptor Sakura is in trouble! The teddy bear she made grew to enormous proportions and now it's attacking her! Yue, one of the two guardians of the Clow, comes to her aid, but something's not right. His powers are disappearing and he might not be able to help again. In order to overcome this new foe, Sakura will have to learn how to use two Clow cards at once. b&w, 48pg $2.99 GUNDAM WING: THE LAST OUTPOST #3 by Hajime Yadate & Yoshiyuki Tomino It's a fight to the death when Kratz Silvery of the renegade Stardust Knights, piloting a customized MS Leo, challenges Odel Bernett and his Gundam Geminass to a mobile suit duel. Odel's Geminass is equipped with the experimental PX system, which should give him the edge on the battlefield, but Kratz isn't above manipulating the field to have his advantages. When the battle enters a minefield, it may spell the end for the elder Bernett brother. b&w, 48pg (3 of 12) $2.99 Graphic Novels CHOBITS VOLUME 3 GN by CLAMP In the future, boys will be boys and girls will be robots. Like every other guy, Hideki just wants a cool job, a hot ride, and a state of the art robotic girlfriend. But pretty Chobits don't come cheap, and Hideki is out of luck, until he finds a cute one in the garbage. But even in the future, you get what you pay for and he soon discovers that real women aren't the only ones who are high maintenance. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 4 GN by Mineko Ohkami An enduring hit spanning ten years of publication in Japan, Dragon Knights incorporates street style and contemporary humor into a farcical tale of dungeons, dragons, and some rather fashionable warriors. Rath, Rune, and That's, the Dragon Knights of Fire, Water, and Earth do their best to look good while doing good. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.99 GTO VOLUME 6 GN by Tohru Fujisawa If you thought a life of crime was tough, try teaching high school! Meet Eikichi Onizuka, a crude and rude 22-year-old ex- biker. His new goal in life is to become The Greatest High School Teacher in the World, but his fantasy of a cozy career surrounded by young co-eds is quickly shattered as he finds the classroom is no less a jungle than the biker world he left behind. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 LOVE HINA VOLUME 6 GN by Ken Akamatsu At the age of five, Keitaro and his childhood sweetheart promised to meet again as students at Japan's most prestigious university. Now 20, he can't pass the exam… or even remember the girl's name! A fluke job at an all girls dormitory may be his last chance. In the series that inspired the new hit anime with American Pie-style humor, Love Hina proves that love conquers all, even stupidity. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.99 MARS VOLUME 5 GN by Fuyumi Soryo A bad boy can change a good girl forever. Rei is the school delinquent. Kira is shy and studious. What they see in each other is a mystery to their friends. What they find in each other is a miracle to themselves. With a style that is artistic and chic, this tale of restless and confused high school love will appeal to young girls everywhere. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 PARADISE KISS VOLUME 3 GN by Ai Yazawa School was Yukari's life until she is kidnapped one afternoon by a group of fashion students calling themselves "Paradise Kiss." Wooed by Georgie, the group's leader and resident art snob, Yukari discovers the world of high fashion and a beauty she never knew she had. One of the top selling shojo titles in Japan, Paradise Kiss stretches the manga genre with a combination of exquisite artwork, high comedy, and coming-of-age angst. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.99 PLANET LADDER VOLUME 3 GN by Yuri Narushima Orphaned in a war she can't remember, Kaguya is happy with her adopted family. But chaos returns when a mysterious boy tells her of her past as a princess from another world. With her guardian Gold, she sets out on a journey from world to world to claim her birthright. Courted by some, hunted by others, Kaguya's destiny is feared by all for it is her fate to decide which worlds shall rule, and which shall die. SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.99 REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 4 GN by Sora Inoue & Reiji Saiga At Real Bout High School, teachers don't break up fights, they grade them! In a school where martial arts are standard curriculum, Ryoko is kicking butt and taking names. The Real Bout manga spawned the hit anime series, and combines martial arts with a strong female lead character –– the perfect recipe for today's teen audience. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 WISH VOLUME 2 GN by CLAMP When Shuichiro rescues an angel, he's granted a single wish. The problem? Shuichiro can't think of any wishes that he couldn't grant himself. The angel, Amber, refuses to leave Shuichiro without granting a wish, so he moves in with the young doctor and helps out around the house, waiting for a chance to return the favor. Of course, angels aren't the only supernatural beings wandering the Earth. Soon, demons and archangels alike are stopping by Shuichiro's house, making things difficult for his angelic roommate. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 CARDCAPTORS ANIME BOOK VOLUME 8 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 ART OF MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH VOLUME 2 ART BOOK by CLAMP Magic Knight Rayearth was the seminal fantasy series that skyrocketed the manga creation team CLAMP to international superstars. Now they are the most published manga creators in America. The Art of Magic Knight Rayearth features over 75 full-color paintings from CLAMP, most of which have never before been seen in America. The book also includes a black and white supplement on the making of the Rayearth manga. SC, 7x10, 100pg, FC $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CORRECTOR YUI CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE created by Kia Asamiya; written & illustrated by Keiko Okamoto Featuring a limited edition cover previously available only at Comic-Con International: San Diego and Wizard World Chicago! Yui is a normal 14-year-old girl living in a future where computers control everything. Then, she discovers a friendly program in her computer called I.R., which tells her she must collect parts of a software program in order to defeat an evil virus bent on destroying cyberspace and Earth. Can Yui become a super-heroine and save two worlds? SC (Note Price) SRP: $3.00 ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH LOVE HINA VOLUME 1 GN by Ken Akamatsu When Keitaro fails his entrance exams to get into Tokyo University, he's officially an unemployed and uneducated slacker. To make things worse, his parents have kicked him out of his house. Fortunately, his grandmother owns the fabulous Hinata Lodge and has agreed to take Keitaro in as caretaker. What he doesn't know is that the lodge is actually a girl's dorm and he's the only guy around! (STAR15696) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 1 GN by Shuichi Shigeno In the shadow of Akina Mountain, street racers take on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Takumi Fujiwara, a tofu delivery boy, is on his way to becoming the greatest street racer ever. But even with his natural talent, nothing could have prepared Takumi for the world of hardcore street racing. Here, teams take each other on in modified racing machines with hooked up frames and engines that bring them to a whole other dimension of speed. (STAR15693) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 *************** TONY RAIOLA DICK TRACY & JR.: HOW THEY CAPTURED STOOGE VILLER Features classic Chester Gould storylines from 1933 as Tracy is framed and Junior comes to the rescue. SC, 86pg $9.50 LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE: THE HOBO Features Harold Gray classic stories of Annie and Sandy during the Depression days of the 20s. Strips are from 1926-1927. SC $9.50 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS CREATURE TECH GN by Doug TenNapel Renown for creating the award-winning video game, toy line, and TV show "Earthworm Jim," Doug has produced an outrageously adventurous graphic novel that subtly examines the interplay between science, religion, and family. Come witness farmtown America, where the ghost of an evil sorcerer uses the Shroud of Turin to resurrect a giant space eel in an attempt to destroy the world. And the only thing standing in his way is an atheist with an alien strapped to his chest! Beautifully rendered, this is a concept that only Doug TenNapel could pull off. SC, 9x7, 208pg, b&w $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BOX OFFICE POISON COMPLETE TP––NEW PRINTING 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. (STAR13562) SC, 6x9, 608pg, b&w $29.95 ************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANGEL PASSAGE ALAN MOORE IMPORT CD by Alan Moore & Tim Perkins Alan Moore's all-new performance CD from the Steven Severin's Re: label. Alan Moore turns his psychogeographic eye to the life and works of Williams Blake. Originally performed at London's Purcell Rooms as part of this year's William Blake retrospective, Angel Passage is a hallucinatory whirl through Blake's mystical world, told in the magical words of Moore and set to mesmeric musical moods of Tim Perkins. CD SRP: $20.00 O/A HIGHBURY WORKING IMPORT CD by Alan Moore & Tim Perkins This CD is a hallucinatory journey through the darker secrets of the Highbury area of London. It gives up some of the lesser- known facts about the checkered past of this hitherto respectable part of the sprawling metropolis. The Highbury Working CD creates the magical spoken word performance of Alan Moore and sets it against the brooding atmospheres and soundscapes of Tim Perkins (Fibality Jack). CD SRP: $20.00 **************** STAR OF THE MONTH JAMES KOCHALKA'S MAGIC BOY & GIRLFRIEND TP by James Kochalka Collects the greatest hits from the seminal mini-comic James Kochalka Superstar; all of which are now rare and out-of-print. James' comics have appeared virtually everywhere in the alternative comix scene, and this collection showcases a remarkable progression in comics craft. (STAR14246) SC, 120pg, b&w $8.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MEPHISTO AND THE EMPTY BOX by Jason Hall & Matt Kindt On the night of their wedding, John and Carolyn Flynn attend the performance of a stage magician called Mephisto. But what dark and sinister secrets does Mephisto's devilish magic box hold for the newlyweds that will forever change their lives? b&w, 24pg $3.95 **************** STAR OF THE MONTH PISTOLWHIP GN by Matt Kindt & Jason Hall A naïve bellhop's struggle towards a life's ambition… an expatriate musician on the run… a young woman's battle with her paranoia and her past… and the mysterious figure who wants to control their lives. Set in an exotic atmosphere of a by-gone era, Pistolwhip is a marvelous tale crafted with a crime noir feel. (STAR13698) SC, 8x10, 128pg, b&w $14.95 *************** TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS STARS OF THE MONTH LEFT BEHIND VOLUME 3 GN by Layman, Lopresti, & Emberlin Those left behind after the sudden, mysterious disappearance of millions from around the world continue their search for answers, while political intrigue builds around a charismatic young leader whose influence spreads around the globe. (STAR15383) SC, 48pg, FC $5.99 TRIBULATION FORCE VOLUME 1 GN by Brian Augustyn, Paul Ryan, & Bob McLeod; cover by Lopresti & Emberlin As the world struggles to understand the catastrophic events that have taken place, our heroes band together to explore their newfound faith. Meanwhile, a multifaith alliance, global disarmament, and strange international treaties are the result of a treacherous leader's growth in power and dark ambition. (STAR15630) SC, 48pg, FC $5.99 ************** VAMPEROTICA ENTERTAINMENT STARS OF THE MONTH VAMPEROTICA: SLAVE TO LOVE TP Featuring Kirk Lindo's Luxura: This trade paperback collects the last three issues of Vamperotica Illustrated. It features the complete Slave to Love story line in which Luxura become a sexual slave to Pontius Vanthor. Also, the popular Vamp of the Month features photos of Savanah Powers, Melissa Wolf and Tina Krause. Also contains reprints of the early issues of the original Vamperotica comic series. Cover and interior art by Kirk Lindo. A Kirk Lindo Luxura pin-up gallery. There is also a special bonus featuring the entire Buxotica #1 comic filled with tasty pin-ups of huge hootered busty babes. (STAR15762) SC, 144pg, b&w $7.95 VAMPEROTICA BLOOD OF THE IMPALER TP Featuring Kirk Lindo's Luxura: This trade paperback collects the first three issues of Vamperotica Illustrated. It features the complete Blood of the Imapler story line in which Luxura meets the legendary Count Dracula. Also, the popular Vamp of the Month with photos of Dana Liegh and Lorissa McComas. The gothic vampire photography of R.A. Smith. Contains reprints of the early issues of the original Vamperotica comic series. Cover and interior art by Kirk Lindo. A Luxura pin-up gallery. (STAR15761) SC, 144pg, b&w $7.95 ******************* VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH THE JOHN ROMITA SKETCHBOOK by J. David Spurlock & John Romita Sr. John Romita Sr. has drawn every major Marvel character including landmark runs on Daredevil, Captain America, Fantastic Four and everyone's favorite, Spider-Man. As artist, plot consultant, and Senior Art Director, Romita became an institution at Marvel Comics. The Sketchbook reveals the artist's classic super-hero, advertising art, unpublished personal works and good girl art. Hundreds of vintage, new and unpublished drawings are included. The included Romita text addresses both his career and his technique including John's Tricks-of-the-Trade! (STAR15647) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $16.95 ****************** VEROTIK VEROTIK WORLD #1 FAN CLUB COVER by Danzig, Sienkiewicz, E. & R. Garres; cover by Kika An all-new anthology title of short stories featuring some of Verotik's most notorious characters in the first story, writer Glenn Danzig teams with comics legend Bill Sienkiewicz for a disturbing and unnerving journey into the world of Akuma-She. Then, Spanish aritst Rafa Garres teams with Danzig for some bayou juju in an all-new Kulev, Voodoo Queen spin-off story. Plus, some other surprises! MATURE READERS SC, FC $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WING BIRD PORTFOLIO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC $19.95 VIZ COMMUNICATIONS BATTLE ANGEL ALITA: LAST ORDER PART 1 #1 by Yukito Kishiro The long-awaited alternate ending to the Battle Angel Alita series! Destroyed by the mad scientist Desty Nova, Alita wakes up to find herself in "heaven" –– the floating sky-city known as Tiphares, miles above the dystopian Scrapyard. Reborn in a strange place with a new body, Alita must remember her old identity and face the very masters of the world –– the unseen wardens of the asylum called Tiphares. b&w, 48pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BATTLE ANGEL ALITA TP'S by Yukito Kishiro These are the complete exploits of the cyborg girl without a past, who uses fighting abilities she gained during her previous "life" to battle for her friends, and her own freedom! From the ruined streets of Scrapyard to the deadly Motorball arena and beyond, Battle Angel Alita is sci-fi/adventure manga at its very best! VOL. 1 (STAR00919)—SC, 5x7, b&w $16.95 VOL. 2: TEARS OF AN ANGEL (STAR00844)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 3: KILLING ANGEL (STAR01086)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 4: ANGEL OF VICTORY (STAR01161)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 5: ANGLE OF REDEMPTION (STAR01663)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 6: ANGEL OF DEATH (STAR02331)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 7: ANGEL OF CHAOS (STAR06119)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 8: FALLEN ANGEL (STAR07111)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 9: ANGEL'S ASCENSION (STAR08070)—SC, 5x7, b&w $16.95 ****************** BASTARD!! #10: VAMPIRE by Kazushi Hagiwara Part 2 of 2: Dark Schneider awakens from the prison of Lucien Renlen's body in the very sanctum of the vampire lord Dai- Amon! And whoever loses the match between undead and living wizards will receive a cruel consolation prize –– becoming the slave of the winner through the malignant curse spell "Accused"! Meanwhile, on the other side of Metallion, that very same spell is being cast on Arshes Nei... compelling her to kill Dark Schneider or be forever turned into a toad! MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $3.95 THE BIG O PART 2 #3 by Hajime Yatate & Hitoshi Ariga A mysterious killer stalks Paradigm City, wearing a ragged trenchcoat and a stitched-shut smile. When the victims' bodies show signs of being battered by greater than human strength, the police and Roger Smith wonder if this new threat is a robot... or has something even worse crawled up from the forgotten Paradigm Underground? b&w, 48pg (3 of 4) $3.50 CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND PART 3 #4 by Yû Watase The Mikage put Suzumi into an artificial dream-state where she believes that her husband is still alive. Will Suzumi be able to return to reality or will she be trapped in her dream-world forever? Meanwhile, Yûhi's father risks his own life to protect his son, showing Yûhi how he truly feels about him. b&w, 48pg (4 of 4) $3.50 CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 1: AYUHI TP by Yû Watase Aya's trip home turns from happiness to tragedy when her own mother suddenly lunges at her with a knife, triggering a sudden transformation into Ceres! Yûhi and Tôya arrive before any more harm is done, but now they are overwhelmed by Ceres' sheer power. Will Yûhi's reckless plan to bring Aya's personality back succeed? Then, Aya follows Tôya right into Mikage headquarters! Can anyone save Aya once Kagami gets his hands on her?! SC, 200pg, b&w $15.95 EL HAZARD VOLUME 2 TP by Hidetomo Tsubura After a fierce melee with Shayla, Ifurita traps everyone under a pile of rubble, coincidentally reuniting Makoto with Nanami who has also been trapped in El-Hazard for some time. With the Bugrom armies on Roshtaria's borders and the demon goddess Ifurita in enemy hands, Princess Rune has no other option than to unleash her kingdoms ace in the hole — the ancient super weapon known as the Eye of God. Then, en-route to the Eye of God's control tower, Princess Rune's convoy is attacked by what appear to be two new demon gods! SC, 168pg, b&w $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EL HAZARD VOLUME 1 TP by Hidetomo Tsubura Good-natured high school student Makoto Mizuhara was liked by all — a fact that Jinnai, the arrogant and paranoid class president, could not abide. But that was before Makoto was whisked away to the strange world of El-Hazard — and Jinnai, Nanami, and their gym teacher Mr. Fujisawa have come along for the ride! While Makoto and co. make friends, Jinnai allies with the seductive Diva, queen of the Bugrom hive-empire. The former Earthlings find themselves changed by their environment and develop strange powers. Soon the fate of the kingdom, and all of El-Hazard, hangs in the balance as three factions vie for control of the strongest weapon in a magical world… the living weapon Ifurita. (STAR15773) SC, 184pg, b&w $15.95 ***************** INU-YASHA PART 7 #2 by Rumiko Takahashi The battle between demonic brothers continues as Inu-Yasha and Sesshomaru exchange blows, neither giving any ground to the other. Wielding the Tetsusaiga however should give Inu-Yasha the edge, but Sesshomaru seems to be able to see through every attack the half-demon can dish out. What is Sesshomaru's secret technique and can Inu-Yasha counter it? b&w, 40pg (2 of 8) $2.95 INU-YASHA VOLUME 12 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Naraku promises to return Kohaku to Sango in exchange for the Tetsusaiga. But when the young exterminator attacks and unmasks Naraku, she may have just unleashed his full demonic fury! Then, a string of murders in a farming village turn its citizens against a peaceful demon that has lived there for years. Will the real killer be found before the people carry out their own justice? SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PART 7 #5 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Brutal combat stains the face of the Geofront as Shinji, enraged to see the mutilated forms of Rei and Asuka's Evangelion units, savages the Angel Zeruel. But just as he strikes, his own Eva's five minutes of power elapse, leaving him helpless... until a power even more foreboding than his anger re-animates Unit One. REGULAR ED.—b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 COLLECTOR'S ED.—b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NEON GENESIS EVANGELION VOLUME 6 COLLECTOR'S EDITION TP by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto In 2015, Earth faces a terrifying last judgment from mysterious giant "Angels." To combat the Angels, the secret organization NERV creates the Evangelions —massive humanoid robots that can only be piloted by a select few teenagers. Now, with technology on their side, NERV seeks to defy prophecy and battle the forces of heaven with the fate of mankind in the balance… but who are their true enemies? During a lull in fighting, Commander Ikari and Ritsuko prepare for the delivery of Unit-03 while Shinji tries to adjust to normal life. But Unit-03 harbors a terrible secret, one that may force Shinji to choose between friendship and duty. This special Collectors' Edition is printed in the original right-to-left Japanese format with Sadamoto's original sound effects! (STAR15781) SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 **************** PROJECT ARMS PART 1 #1 by Ryoji Minagawa High school student Ryo Takatsuki is about to have his world come crashing down. It all starts when a new transfer student threatens to kill Ryo for seemingly no reason at all. The trouble escalates as a group of black-suited thugs show up to harass Ryo, but he manages to escape thanks to his survival training. Do either of these mysterious incidents have to do with his right arm that, since an operation in kindergarten, has been able to heal at a miraculous rate? b&w, 64pg $3.25 RANMA 1/2 PART 11 #7 by Rumiko Takahashi While fighting with Herb, Ranma gets doused with a strange type of water that prevents him from reverting to male-form! Herb has the antidote, but she won't give it up without a fight. Soon Ranma, Ryoga, and Mousse find themselves in a pitched battle with Herb, Mint and Lime for possession of their special water! b&w, 32pg (7 of 11) $2.95 SILENT MÖBIUS: BLOOD PART 11 #3 by Kia Asamiya While Lebia readies the troops in preparation for the ultimate showdown with Nemesis, Kiddy and Lum Cheng do battle with Lucifer Hawks at the Cyclotron Site. Meanwhile, Rally finds out if blood is thicker than water as she faces her own sister in mortal combat. b&w, 40pg (3 of 5) $2.95 SPIRITED AWAY VOLUME 3 TP by the animators the Spirited Away movie Spirited Away, the new film from Hayao Miyazaki, director of Kiki's Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke, is the story of Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl in the midst of a move to the suburbs, who wanders into a mysterious town and finds an "other world" of gods and monsters, ruled over by a witch. There, humans are changed into animals and disappear. To survive in this new world, poor Chihiro has to go to work in a huge bathhouse patronized by bizarre beings. SC, 168pg, b&w $9.95 VAGABOND VOLUME 3 TP by Hayao Miyazaki In this volume, Shinmen Takezo has figuratively died and been reborn with the name — Miyamoto Musashi. His first destination is Kyoto where he plans to challenge the fierce fighters of the Yoshioka Dojo. Is Musashi mentally and physically prepared to take on this most famous school of swordsmen? Or will Seijuro and Denshichiro Yoshioka, the leaders of the Yoshioka School, be too skilled and experienced for him to handle? Musashi heads out, armed only with his wooden practice sword, to face his fears! SC, 232pg, FC $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPIRITED AWAY VOLUME 1 TP by Hayao Miyazaki Previously offered in Previews Update #525! Mom, Dad, and their daughter Chihiro are driving on their way to their new home. As Chihiro's not excited to be attending a new school, Dad takes a wrong turn, and the family becomes lost in a forest that leads to a strange abandoned amusement park. Chihiro wanders off and returns only to find out Mom and Dad have turned into pigs. Frightened as night falls, Chihiro discovers she's in a world inhabited by ghosts, demons, and strange gods. A mysterious boy Haku helps her and tells her that to survive in this world, Chihiro must find work. She must go down to the boiler room and seek out an old man named Kamaji... SC, 168pg, FC $9.95 ***************** VAGABOND #11 by Takehiko Inoue Gion Toji and Miyamoto Musashi clash for a duel to the death at the Hozoin Temple! But before they can challenge each other, they first have to take on their hosts. Will Musashi's sword be strong enough to go up against the famed Hozoin spear technique? MATURE READERS b&w, 88pg $4.95 STARS OF THE MONTH PHOENIX: A TALE OF THE FUTURE TP by Osamu Tezuka A gripping science fiction parable about the pitfalls of technology that takes place in the far future and around the globes After several nuclear wars, civilization has gone underground due to the toxic atmosphere. The five cities resemble huge shopping malls, and each city is ruled by an enormous computer. Meet Masato, who secretly owns a creature called a Moopee, an extraterrestrial capable of assuming any form and inducing hallucinations in those it contacts. He attempts to discover the secret of the Phoenix, while the world veers toward Armageddon. (STAR15783) SC, 296pg, b&w $22.95 SILENT MÖBIUS VOLUME 3 TP by Kia Asamiya The supernatural science-fiction thriller by Kia Asamiya (Steam Detectives, Martian Successor Nadesico) returns! Meet the A.M.P. (Abnormal Mystery Police), six young women skilled with psychic and super powers, prepared to do combat with the worst demons, dragons, and megadynes that 2026 Tokyo has to offer! (STAR09290) SC, 6x9, b&w $16.95 ******************** THE ART OF SPIRITED AWAY by Hayao Miyazaki The Art of Spirited Away collects color illustrations of Spirited Away (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi) for the first time in an English edition! This book includes paintings and designs from the new animated film from the director of Kiki's Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke. Large-size, softcover coffee-table book featuring artwork from the renowned animated film, Spirited Away, directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Features color stills, sketches, storyboards, and illustrations used to envision the rich fantasy world of the film. Also includes a complete English-language script. SC, 240pg, FC $34.95 ANIME ART GALLERY: THE ART OF INU-YASHA by the animators of the Inu-Yasha television series The Art of Inu-Yasha collects color illustrations of Inu-Yasha for the first time in an English edition! This book includes paintings and designs from the hit anime series currently airing in Japan and soon to be introduced to North American audiences. When Japanese high school student Kagome is transported back in time to the feudal era, she accidentally releases a legendary dog-like half-demon named Inu-Yasha from his imprisonment for stealing the magical "Jewel of Four Souls." Bound to Kagome by a powerful spell, Inu-Yasha is forced to help her reclaim the jewel, now shattered into countless shards, to prevent other demons from using its power for terrible evil! This one-of-a-kind art book also includes a few special excerpts of artwork by Rumiko Takahashi! SC, 160pg, FC $22.95 COLLECTOR FILE 001: GIRLS IN POP POSTCARD BOOK by Various How to keep up with those up-to-the-minute trend-setting designs and fashions from the fast-moving streets of Neo-Tokyo? Get the stuff straight up with Viz's new "Collector File" postcard-book series, featuring the latest in cutting-edge art and design from Japan. This modestly priced collection showcases a variety of the best new illustrative talent from Japan — with an emphasis on cute, kitschy, and fantasy styles. This sleekly designed book can be given as a gift, or the pages can be torn out and sent as postcards. This postcard book is compiled from various Japanese artists, including Junko Mizuno, author of Cinderalla. SC, 30pg, FC $9.95 Viz Kids THE ALL-NEW TENCHI MUYÔ! PART 1 #5 by Hitoshi Okuda When a strange artifact is unearthed on the Misaki family property, salamander-like aliens sneak into the household to steal it... only to face mad scientist Washu's high-tech home security measures! Then, Ryo-Oh-Ki (the team's friendly bio-organic spaceship) takes humanoid form to go on a date with Tenchi. But first Sasami must give the shapeshifter a remedial lesson in how to walk on two legs. b&w, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NO NEED FOR TENCHI! VOLUME 12 TP by Hitoshi Okuda Surrounded by beautiful, feuding alien women, poor Tenchi is either the luckiest or the most miserable boy on Earth! Breaching the barrier of time and space, the Misaki household mounts a daring rescue operation to save Ayeka and Sasami from the planet Oku-II. But Garyu's control over Ayeka is stronger now than ever, and this time the princess will stop at nothing to follow her master's new order — kill Tenchi Masaki! Can Tenchi bring Ayeka back to her senses without getting himself killed in the process? (STAR15752) SC, 184pg, b&w $15.95 ******************* DRAGON BALL PART 5 #4 by Akira Toriyama It's a close battle of youth vs. old age as Jackie Chun fights Tenshinhan, the vain three-eyed disciple of the evil Crane Hermit. But more than a physical contest, it's a clash of ideas as Jackie tries to convince Tenshinhan to renounce the path of evil and become a good guy! Then, Kuririn fights Goku! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 48pg (4 of 7) $2.95 DRAGONBALL VOLUME 9 TP by Akira Toriyama The Red Ribbon Army has been defeated, but when the dust clears, one of the seven Dragon Balls is still missing! To find it, Goku and his old friends go to the mysterious palace of Baba Uranai to divine its location. But to be granted the wisdom of the All-Seeing Crone, they must first defeat her five ghoulish champions in combat… Count Dracula, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, the Devil, and a final, mysterious super fighter! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. SC, 192pg, b&w $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL VOLUME 8 TP by Akira Toriyama After the setbacks Goku's dealt the Red Ribbon Army, Commander Red has hired Taopaipai, the world's deadliest assassin, to kill him! To beat this powerful opponent, Goku must travel to the top of the miles-high Karin Tower to meet the hermit master Karin and get his magic elixir that can increase strength tenfold! Even with the elixir, does Goku have the strength to beat Taopaipai? And even if he wins, to get the Dragon Balls he'll have to take them from Red Ribbon HQ — and fight the entire Army — all at once! (STAR15772) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. SC, 192pg, b&w $12.95 ********************** DRAGONBALL Z PART 5 #9 by Akira Toriyama They hit Freeza with the world's strongest attack — the gathered power of a hundred planets and stars. But still he lived. Now, out of the depths of despair and rage, Goku transforms into the Super Saiyan, the legendary greatest warrior in existence! The surviving bystanders flee the battlefield as Freeza, now fighting defensively for the first time, brings himself up to 100% power for the final clash between good and evil! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 48pg (9 of 12) $2.95 MEDABOTS PART 3 #3 by Horumarin During the conclusion to the ultimate robattle showdown between Metabee and Rokusho a mysterious Medabot called the Robo-Emperor shows up to stake his royal right to rule. And a strange disturbance in the Medaforce has a potentially life- threatening effect on Metabee! b&w, 40pg (3 of 4) $2.75 MEDABOTS PART 3 #4 by Horumarin Dr. Aki, the father of Medabots, reflects on the past and reminisces about his days as a young inventor working on the Medabot prototypes. Learn about the secrets of the creation and development of Medabots! b&w, 40pg (4 of 4) $2.75 MEDABOTS VOLUME 2: LET'S GET READY TO ROBATTLE TP by Horumarin In this exciting second volume, Ikki gains more robattle experience, the Rubberobo Gang are up to no good plotting to steal more Medabots. Then, Ikki and Erika visit her grandmother in the country and meet the mysterious and legendary protector of the forest! Dr. Aki, the inventor of the Medabots, is about to announce the creation of a brand-new Medabot, but the Rubberobo gang and the mysterious Phantom Renegade seem to be up to something. Could they be working up to no good… together? SC, 144pg, b&w $9.95 ZOIDS #8: CHAOTIC CENTURY by Michiro Ueyama In this volume, Rosso, the leader of a group of bandits, has turned his people into submarine pirates, laying landmines and harassing shipping. It's up to Van and his friends to pull off a dangerous underwater counterattack. Little do they know that the enemy has ray-type Sinkers laying in wait! SC, 80pg, b&w $5.95 HAMTARO BOARD GAME BOOK 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, Hamtaro makes its U.S. debut on Cartoon Network in June 2002. This clever board game book, folds open to create several different game boards. It includes six game pieces in the shapes of the Ham-Ham bunch, a battery-powered die, and simple instructions! FC, 14pg $16.95 HAMTARO POP-UP PLAYSET This book folds open to create four settings from the show, including the Ham-Ham clubhouse and park. Includes cardboard punch-outs of the characters to play with, cardboard snacks and treats, as well as surprise characters that pop-up out of the playset! Like a portable dollhouse inside a book! Playset $16.95 Magazines ANIMERICA VOLUME 10 #10 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 OCTOBER 2002 VOLUME 5 #10 AE brings you an overview of some of the best doubled up heroes and villains! Plus: Manga! Short Program 2: Meet the staff of coffee shop 5X4P. Fushigi Yûgi: Learn the history of the Priestess of Genbu! Will Miaka share the same fate? Video Girl Ai: Video Girl Mai is back! Steam Detectives: Le Bread has kidnapped the city's greatest singer! Chicago: Rei is buried under an avalanche! Revolutionary Girl Utena: The rematch! Utena vs. Touga! Marionette Generation: Kinoko receives heartbreaking news. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $4.95 VIZ IN MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 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 WARP GRAPHICS STAR OF THE MONTH ELFQUEST READERS COLLECTION 15B: PHOENIX SC by Richard Pini & Barry Blair It is a time of endings. Deep in the Forevergreen rainforest, a hidden human city is in the throws of mortal war, as rebel humans battle those who worship the tyrant elfin god Door. Dart and his Wolfriders fight not only to free the city from tyranny, but also to rescue on of their own band, Door's own son Windkin, who is a prisoner of his father's mad schemes. And in "Sorrow's End," the unthinkable has finally happened: human have invaded the oasis. Savah, the Mother of Memory, is wounded. Could this be the death of the Sun Village itself? Phoenix features issues #28-35 of the out-of-print Elfquest: New Blood title. (STAR15688) SC, 208pg, b&w $13.95 ***************** WARPTON COMICS NATURE'S GUARD #1 by Jonathan Bryans, Leonard Kirk, & Terry Pallot On the distant world of Forestya, a civil war is being waged. The heroic forces of the Natures Militia are fighting to uphold peace and freedom for their people against the vile SpiderSect Empire. Knowing of the bloodshed this war will bring to their people, the natures Senate secretly make ready a covert team with but one mission: to bring about the end of the evil plans of the SpiderSect Empire. Housed in a secret based known only as Fortress Ironwood, this highly trained team of specialists is ever ready to defend peace and freedom wherever and whenever they are called upon. The group is known only as Nature's Guard. b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.50 MAGAZINES PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #95 It was way back in 1928 when Hollywood discovered a brand new star who was destined to become a worldwide favorite who would neve grow old. Born on a train going from Kansas City to Hollywood, his name was Mickey Mouse. Soon, his immense popularity at the Box Office led to a starring role in the daily comic strips, and then to the color Sunday sections. Mickey Mouse magazines and Big Little Books, wristwatches, Lionel train cars, and countless other commercial endorsements followed. He finally got his own regular comic book series with Walt Disney's Comics and Stories and Dell one-shots. As other genres of comics came and went, the popularity of Mickey, Donal Duck, and the other Disney characters remained strong with comic book readers. Revived in the 1980s and 90s by Bruce Hamilton's Gladstone Comics, these classic stories became available to a new generation of comic book readers. In CBM #95, publisher/entrepreneur Hamilton reviews this fascinating history with the help of CBM's own Michael Naiman, including 16 full color pages of classic Disney images. Don't miss it! NOTE: Previous orders for this issue have been cancelled. Please order this issue with the July 2002 product codes. COVER A: WDC&S #108 $5.95 COVER B: WDC&S #45 $5.95 ***************************** MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES ALTER EGO #17 This issue features Lou Fine, Arnold Drake, Murphy Anderson, and more! Behind great color covers by Lou Fine (The Ray), and Lius Dominguez (Doom Patrol), you'll learn about "Fine Art" as Golden Age colossus Lou Fine is remembered by three who loved him, plus a pulse-pounding plethora of gorgeous, rarely-see art by Fine, Eisner, Crandall, and others! Also, Murphy Anderson speaks with Jim Amash about Lou Fine and the Fiction House comics in the 1940s! Arnold Drake (co-creator of Doom Patrol and Deadman) talks about Bruno Premiani, Carmine Infantino, Mort Weisinger, Bob Haney, and the 1960s at DC Comics! Roy Thomas dissects the Golden Age Robotman! Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster look at the non-EC action comics of Jack Davis and George Evans! Plus, there's an FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section featuring C.C. Beck, Marc Swayze, Alvin Schwartz, Jay Disbrow, and E. Nelson Bridwell, and more! (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 8.5x11, 108pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #795-798 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. COMIC SHOP NEWS FALL PREVIEW The Comic Shop News Fall Preview covers hundreds of comics from dozens of publishers due from September through November. This handy guide will help readers pick from the best bets for the upcoming season. Full color! (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1505 Comic-strip roundup! Comic-strip anthology magazine Comics Revue hits issue #200 this fall and CBG helps celebrate with a look at several long-running strips. In addition, Peter David, Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, and Andrew Smith provide columns you can't get anywhere else. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1506 Sixty years of The Spirit in comics! In Police Comics #11 (Sep 42), Will Eisner's Denny Colt made his first newsstand comic- book appearance. CBG pays tribute to the masked crimefighter and his friends. With columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David, this is one issue you can't afford to miss. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1507 November notes! See what publishers are recommending in the monthly "Comics in Your Future" with retailer reviews. With columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David, this is one issue you can't afford to miss. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1508 A flood of funny animals! Years ago newsstands were inundated with a flood of funny animal characters starring in comics. From Baby Huey to Barney Bear, the comics racks saw a plethora of popular features made their way to the printed page. Regular columnists Andrew Smith, Peter David, Tony Isabella, and Craig Shutt chime in with their unique commentary. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1509 Wake up to sleepers! It's time for CBG's semi-annual spotlight on comics titles that their respective publishers feel deserve extra attention. Regular columnists Andrew Smith, Peter David, Tony Isabella, and Craig Shutt add their own thoughts to the mix. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.50 COMICS FORUM MAGAZINE New to Diamond! Comics Forum is the UK's magazine of comics criticism. This summer issue includes: "Themes of Immigration in Superman, Part 2" by Ivy Garlitz, Kent Worcester's panel, "COMICS: Underground, Adult, Real-Life, and Radical" with guests Mac McGill, Seth Tobocman, Fly, Peter Kuper, Ted Rall, Tom Tomorrow and Matt Wuerker. Cover feature is Jan Kalinski's retrospective of the life and work of Vaughn Bodé. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.50 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #149 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 #198 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 HUMOR TIMES With a sharp political wit and biting sarcasm, Humor Times is sure to rouse the patriotic fervor of any citizen! Packed with tongue-in-cheek commentary and astute observations of the state of our union, do your country proud by not letting this newspaper-style missive get past you! (Humor Times) Magazine, 15pg, PC $3.00 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES LEE'S TOY REVIEW OCTOBER 2002 #120 Bond — James Bond. Sideshow's James Bond 007 line is reviewed, with a few choice Secret Agent-type info-bits tossed in! Also featured, McFarlane's Sports Picks — how many variants are there? Plus: the latest releases for G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Marvel, and DC Direct. Also featured: a "Star Wars E2 Pull-Out Guide," a Hot Wheels giveaway, and the most complete guide to He-Man and Masters of the Universe toys available in the known — err — Universe! Don't miss this! (Lee Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 BECKETT SPORTS CARDS MAGAZINES These magazines cover the superstars of sports and sports-card collecting with insightful articles and colorful action photos. Regular features include looks at the most popular players and cards, tips on card collecting, and "Readers Write," a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby's most reliable and relied-upon price guides for cards. (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL (#211)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL (#147)—Magazine, FC $4.99 FOOTBALL (#151)—Magazine, FC $4.99 GOLF (#7)—Magazine, FC $3.99 HOCKEY (#144)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#98)—Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#138)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BECKETT DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTOR #23 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 POKÉMON & YU GI OH COLLECTOR #5 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 DIE-CAST DIGEST #18 AUGUST 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 MODELERS RESOURCE #48 Join Kit Girl, Julie Strange, as she builds up a studio-quality Viper! Bill Craft takes a shining to a Jack Nicholson bust! Hilber Graf recreates a scene from the Star Wars cantina! Fred DeRuvo takes us out to a "Hidden Outpost!" Brazilian sculptor Martin Canale is profiled by Norm "Kitman" Piatt, Jim Bertges has more kits on his workbench, plus we've got more retro in "Kits That Time Forgot," and more figure kits, Sci-Fi, fantasy reviews, how-tos, profiles, and lots more! (Adroit Publications Inc.) Magazine, 66pg, FC $5.99 NON-SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 13 #5 For the first time ever, Non-Sport Update will have a Disney cover in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Walt Disney's birth. The cover ties in with Upper Deck's two upcoming Disney trading card releases, Disney Authentic Trading Cards and Treasure Planet Movie Cards. Promo cards included in every issue will be Star Wars Attack of the Clones Widevision, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Six, and maybe more! Regular features include "New Card Review," "Non-Sports Shorts Timeline," "We Hear You," "Finders Keepers," the "Promo Column," and the new "Cards Online Column." There's also a 30- page price guide in each issue! (Non-Sport Update) Magazine, 88pg, PC $4.50 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #102 This issue resumes regular editorial format with the latest action figure line releases. Also in this issue, is an expanded Retro Reports with an added price guide feature. Returning with this issue will also be Action News Briefs, and the Star Wars Update! (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOMART'S DISNEYANA UPDATE #48 This issue features Disney Halloween and Nightmare Before Xmas merchandise. Also, '30s Mickey Mouse Merchandise, pins, and other surprise features. In addition to the regular departments, this issue features the 48th chapter in the history of Disney Merchandising—Early Disneyland Merchandise Part VI. (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $6.00 TOY CARS AND MODELS MAGAZINE VOLUME 5 #11 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 #289-291 Find the toys you want, from vintage tin and character toys to action figures, die-cast cars, model kits, and more in each biweekly issue of Toy Shop. Plus great vintage toy auction coverage in every 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 Ea. TUFF STUFF #11 NOVEMBER 2002 The monthly price guide contains prices for sports cards in singles, packs, boxes, and sets, along with prices for racing, golf, and limited edition collectibles. Plus, autographs and memorabilia, as well as a figures section including Starting Lineups. Also, lively feature stories, the latest in hobby news, Top 10 lists and Market Reports in all four major sports, and regular monthly columns from experts in the field. (Krause Publications) Magazine $4.99 GAME MAGAZINES CODE VAULT MAGAZINE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2002 Uncover secrets to your favorite video games, DVDs, and much more with Code Vault! Jam-packed with codes and tricks, Code Vault will have you winning your toughest games in no time! (IDG Games Media Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 DRAGON #301 Dragon Magazine is the only magazine solely dedicated to D&D, so there's no coincidence that it's the finest role-playing game magazine in the industry! This magazine features things that are sure to excite D&D fans. (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 DUNGEON #95 The official source for the third edition of D&D adventures! Dungeon Adventures #95 offers all-new adventures for all levels of play, each complete with maps, NPCs, new treasures and weapons, and more! (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 GAMEPRO MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 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 #22 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 NOVEMBER 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 NOVEMBER 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 #11 NOVEMBER 2002 100% Playstation… 100% Independent! PSM Magazine is the place to turn to for everything in the world of Playstation 2! Each issue include the latest news from the U.S. and Japan, software reviews and previews, strategy guides to the hottest games, cheats and codes, letters, and exclusive covers illustrated by some of the comic industry hottest creators! (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 SCRYE #54 Fall Preview Issue! See what the gaming companies have planned for the remainder of 2002 and beyond! Scrye is the guide for all Collectible Card Games and Collectible Miniature Games! Get the latest news on games in development in the "On Deck" section; check out the hottest strategies for new releases in "First Cut;" hone your skills for survival in the "Mastyr" section; find stellar new deck combinations from "ScryeLab;" get the big picture in the "Metagame;" check out new ways to play with "Homebrew" articles; get your deck tweaked in "Deck Aid;" find the rules you need to know in "Cardmastyr;" get the latest rulings in "The Library;" catch the latest reviews in "Player's Choice;" learn the ways of the masters in "Worldbuilders;" and have fun with old games with "Buried Treasure." The most thorough and accurate price guides in the industry! Check the value of your cards against price guides for Magic, Pokémon, Mage Knight, Star Wars, Star Trek, Dragonball Z, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Magi-Nation, MLB Showdown, NFL Showdown, Warlord, WWF Raw Deal, and more! Don't miss out on the latest news in "Card Collector Confidential!" Check out the winning decks in the "Winner's Circle!" And plan your gaming schedule with the Scrye Convention and Tournament Calendar! Scrye is the only magazine that features the most complete Magic price guides! (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.50 WHITE DWARF #272 White Dwarf is Games Workshop's premier magazine, crammed with news, gaming articles, pictures of great painted Citadel Miniatures, and much more! Each month, White Dwarf contains all the latest information about the Games Workshop hobby including the latest news releases of Citadel Models, in-depth features on armies, painting guides, modeling tips, rules clarifications, battle reports, and loads more. White Dwarf is the guide to the Games Workshop hobby, and always contains news and views of use to beginners and seasoned gamers alike. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Magazine $4.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINES 3D WORLD MAGAZINE #30-31 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 Ea. AIRBRUSH ACTION SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2002 Special Fantasy Issue! This fall, Airbrush Action takes you on a strange journey into the fantastical world of airbrush painting. Revel in the dark side of motorcycle tank kustomizing with French Canadian phenom Fitto. Jersey boys Jonathan Pantaleon and Javier Soto show you how to create a freaky alien helmet, step-by-step. Also, check out artwork from Florida theme park wizard Eric Molinaris, figure model master David Fisher, sci-fi illustrator Chris Foster, and much, much more. Don't miss the regular features, including the "2002 Airbrush Buyer's Guide," "Ask K-Daddy," "Q&A," and Kent Lind's return to "T-Shirt Tactics!" (Airbrush Action, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pg, FC $5.99 BADAZZ MOFO MAGAZINE #7 Badder than Shaft, tougher than Slaughter, Brick is the baddest cat to walk the Earth, and the star of "Funkytown," the first comic feature of Badazz Mofo Magazine! Also in this special comic issue is "Black Santa's Revenge," a brutal tale of yuletide justice. Badazz Mofo #7 also includes the regular line-up of film and music reviews, interviews, and special surprises. Cover by Matt Haley (The Order) and Matt Hollingsworth (Daredevil). (Badazz Mofo) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.95 OFFICIAL BUFFY YEARBOOK Don't miss the Official Buffy Yearbook, presenting 100 pages of vamp-filled features, interviews, and exclusives — the ultimate guide to all things Buffy and Angel! Slaytastic features include your complete guides to the shows so far, and interviews with the cast and crew. James (Spike) Marsters and Amber (Tara) Benson give the lowdown on Buffy, while Alexis (Wesley) Denisof and new girl Amy (Fred) Acker unravel the midnight world of Angel. Plus, exclusive behind-the-scenes features and loads more on everyone's favorite vamp-filled shows! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pg, FC $9.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 100pg, FC $9.99 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 34 #6 After a spectacular debut season, Jennifer Garner and ALIAS returns this fall, and Cinefantastique will be there to give you whole story, along with pulse-pounding photos and exclusive cast and crew interviews. Then, CFQ will take a look at the upcoming fall slate of feature films, taking you behind-the-scenes on some of this season's most exciting projects, with exclusive interviews and special art found nowhere else! Plus, continuing coverage of the best of film and TV. It's all in Cinefantastique, the magazine with a sense of wonder! (Cinefantastique) Magazine $5.99 CINEFEX #91 Minority Report? Filmmaker Steven Spielberg joins with superstar Tom Cruise to present the Philip K. Dick story of a futuristic law enforcement agency whose officers are able to detect and detain would-be criminals before they commit their crimes. Providing high-tech visual effects for the science fiction thriller is Industrial Light & Magic. Men In Black II ? Director Barry Sonnenfeld reunites with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones for a new comedy adventure involving super-secret Men in Black agents Jay and Kay who must, once again, save the world from run-amuck aliens. Providing creatures and other effects for the film are multi-Oscar-winning makeup maestro Rick Baker and the digital artists of Industrial Light & Magic. Reign of Fire? Uneasy allies Matthew McConaughey and Christian Bale battle flying, fire-breathing dragons in a futuristic adventure from X-Files director Rob Bowman. Contributing the medieval-style monsters are effects artists from The Secret Lab. Spy Kids 1 & 2 ? We go behind the scenes with director Robert Rodriguez and the bare- bones effects artists responsible for the on-screen magic in the surprise hit films about a pair of remarkable kids who spend most of their time battling enemy agents and fanciful creatures. Don't miss it! (Cinefex) Magazine $9.50 CINESCAPE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2002 #66 Cinescape continues its Fall TV coverage with a look at returning series Enterprise, Smallville, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, now in its final season. On the movie front, check out Joel Silver's Halloween entry Ghost Ship, Hilary Swank and Aaron Eckhart's "journey to the center of the Earth" thriller The Core, and Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter's earliest criminal exploits in Red Dragon. As a special bonus, the experts at Cinescape offer their picks for the "25 Horror Movies You Should Be Watching." And if that weren't enough, catch the latest in comics, music, books, toys, games, and DVD. (Mania Entertainment) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 CULT TIMES #85 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 CULT TIMES SPECIAL #23 Cult Times journeys back to the classroom to explore Buffy the Vampire Slayer's roots and the best years of their lives for the characters of hit Superman-as-a-teen-show Smallville, and the alien drama Roswell. This issue also looks at Alias's Sydney Bristow as she continues with her studies, the early lives of well-loved characters, and features articles and interviews with current cult TV favorites like Stargate SG-1, Angel, and Enterprise, along with newcomers such as the imminent Batman spinoff show Birds of Prey. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 DARK SIDE #99 Dark Side #99 is a "Director's Special Edition," as some of the finest fear filmmakers of our time get the royal treatment! Ridley Scott talks about Alien, and a possible sequel to come, John Carpenter discusses Mars, Peter Jackson on the second Lord of the Rings film, The Two Towers, Jean-Pierre Jeunet covers all manner of things, and much more! (Stray Cat Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 DOCTOR WHO IN-VISION #104 Something very nasty is stalking the streets of West London, and the entire human race is in dire peril. Hunting its source takes the Doctor and Ace to a distant and savage planet where as well as the threat of the Cheetah People, they confront an old enemy… The Master! (Jeremy Bentham) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.00 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #322 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! In this issue, the Sixth Doctor finds himself up against walking, talking vegetables as "Terror of the Vervoids" comes under the archive's scrutiny! Meanwhile, the Eighth Doctor and Fey battle the Mobox in the final part of the full-color comic strip adventure "Oroborus," by Scott Gray and John Ross! (Panini) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pg, FC $6.80 DREAMWATCH #98 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 #218 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 FARSCAPE #9 Farscape Magazine #9 is totally wicked. By which we mean — it's a villain special! We meet the bad, the nasty, and the downright evil characters that you'll find lurking in the Uncharted Territories. This issue is also a giant-size special. In 100 jam-packed pages you'll find Season Four news, exclusive Farscape fiction, and a special round-table interview with Grayza, Sikozu, and the new, Old Woman! Also available with a Previews Exclusive cover! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND ED.––Magazine, 100pg, FC $9.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE––Magazine, 100pg, FC $9.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 11 #11 This month, Femme Fatales brings you exclusive coverage and interviews with the sexy female stars of the new UPN show The Hunted. We also follow Sarah Michelle Gellar and the whole Buffy gang, also featured on their new UPN network. Plus: Alicia Arden, star of Prison Of The Dead, and a retrospect on the amazing career of Denice Duff, who went from B-movie queen, to Femme Fatales staff photographer, to director, to a contract and starring role on the soap opera The Young And The Restless. (Femme Fatales) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.99 FILM REVIEW SPECIAL #42 It's time to run and hide, as Film Review gets that glassy look in its eyes and picks up the nearest available sharp object for the Film Review Psycho Special! With the imminent release of the Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal prequel Red Dragon, we take a look at some of the nastiest, most disturbed characters in the history of cinema. From that nice young Norman Bates to Hannibal the Cannibal himself, Film Review asks whether they're sick and depraved monsters or merely innocent victims of forces beyond their control. And why should you care when they're coming at you with a meat cleaver? With more psychoses than you can shake a shrink at, the Film Review Psycho Special is a must for all true fans of film! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $11.99 FILTHY HABITS VOLUME 1 #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Stigmata Press) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. XI #4 (APR012471) Magazine $5.00 FORTEAN TIMES #163 Become a student of American iconoclast Charles Fort with this expansive guide to the bizarre. Features news, reviews, and research on strange phenomena, experiences, and curiosities from the intricacies of crop circles to phantom hitchhikers. It's wild, it's funny, it's open-minded yet skeptical — and it's true! (I Feel Good) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $5.95 G-FAN #59 See the first pictures of Godzilla's latest epic, Godzilla x Mechagodzilla, plus new G-toys, video games, DVDs, and a host of other products! Also, check out retrospectives, reviews, art, fiction, and much more! (Daikaiju Enterprises, Ltd.) Magazine, 84pg $4.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #66 A special issue of High Adventure, featuring reprints of Suicide Squad from Ace G-Man stories, written by Emile Tepperman! (Adventure House) Magazine, 112pg $7.95 HIGH TIMES NOVEMBER 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (High Times) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 84pg, FC $4.99 LOCUS #500 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 #5 Memorabilia is the new magazine devoted to the wonderful world of collecting, and unlike other magazines, Memorabilia is designed to make collecting fun! Inside Issue 5 you'll find upfront info on new action figures, comics, cards, models and posters; features on classic collectibles; and fast, colorful price guides. On top of all that, this issue is an '80s special. Memorabilia will take a look at those robots in disguise, the Transformers, as well as Thundercats, He-Man, Battle of the Planets, and a host of other must-have items from classic '80s properties. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $5.99 MOVIE FX MAGAZINE #6 Movie trailers, behind-the-scenes interviews, and much more make Movie FX Magazine a must-have for celluloid enthusiasts! This issue, take a trip to the set of Angel, check out the online auction at Newline Cinema, and learn how to make your own fangs and teeth! (Movie FX Media LLC) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 MYSTIQUE MAGAZINE #5 Mystique Magazine will take you on a journey throughout the world, with some of the most beautiful women you'll ever see. You'll experience everything from raw sensuality to the twinkle of innocence in the women of Mystique. Although it contains full nudity, Mystique is a magazine you'll be proud to display, and not one you'll have to tuck away and hide. A truly unique magazine, Mystique is at once ahead of its time, and yet a throwback to the days of pin-up and glamour. (Infinity Studios, Inc.) MATURE READERS Magazine $9.95 OFFICIAL X-FILES SPECIAL EDITION MAGAZINE #1, #20, #25 The official UK X-Files magazine is releasing three highly collectible back issues, hither-to unavailable in the US! Issue one includes an 8-page pull-out poster section going behind-the-scenes on Anasazi as well as an interview with Chris Carter. Issue 20 has Steven Williams on his character OEX and X-Files artist Miram Kim, and Issue 25 features writer Howard Gordon, Vince Gilligan and rare episode guides. With the final season of The X-Files gathering momentum, this is the time to get in your X-Files exclusives! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) #1––Magazine, 50pg, FC $7.00 #20––Magazine, 50pg, FC $7.00 #25––Magazine, 50pg, FC $7.00 ORIENTAL FILM REVIEW From Sammo Hung and Jackie Chan to Ang Lee and Zhang Ziyi, Asian film stars of all genres are covered in this magazine! Features film, television, and music news, as well as reviews and previews! (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 58pg, PC $7.99 PENTHOUSE DECEMBER 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (General Media Publishing Group) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC $8.99 PHANTOM OF THE MOVIES' VIDEOSCOPE #44 It's the Phantom of the Movies' VideoScope, "Return to Halloween Hell!" Read exclusive interviews with the cast of Dark Shadows, and get the story behind Jason X, as well as features like: "Art-House Horror: Director Larry Fessenden on "Wendigo"," T.V. Mikels on "Mark of the Astro Zombies," "Trailer-Trash Terrors: Behind the Scenes of "Mule Skinner Blues," and over 100 new genre-video/DVD reviews! Action! Horror! Sci-Fi! Anime! Cult! Asian! Thriller! Exploitation! And much, much more! (Phanmedia Inc.) Magazine $4.95 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Warner Publisher Services) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL PLAYBOY (NOVEMBER 2002)––Magazine $4.99 PLAYBOY PRESENTS (NOV/DEC)––Magazine $6.99 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS #73 Protoculture Addicts is one of the main anime and manga magazines in North America, and also the oldest one — nearly fifteen years and counting! It covers all styles and genres of anime and caters to the interests of both beginners and otaku. This issue's 10-page spotlight is focusing on Char's Counterattack, the best of all Gundam movies. Of course, PA also features overviews of new anime titles, introducing readers to Japanese animation of all styles. Reviews, articles, and more! Also available with a Previews Exclusive cover! (Protoculture) CHARACTERS COVER––Magazine, 72pg, PC $4.95 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE MECHA COVER––Magazine, 72pg, PC $4.95 SCREEN POWER: THE OFFICIAL JACKIE CHAN MAGAZINE VOL. 4 #5 A must for all fans of Hong Kong action cinema! Get exclusive set reports from the locations of Jackie Chan's latest films, including The Tuxedo, co-starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Shanghai Knights, the upcoming sequel to the hit Shanghai Noon, as well as merchandise offers, news, reviews, competitions, and more! (Screen Power) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.95 SFX #96 In this issue of the great sci-fi magazine from the U.K., not only will all the most important and exciting happenings in the world of science fiction be covered, but the issue is covermounted with a massive poster of one of the hottest women in sci-fi! (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.75 SIRENS OF CINEMA #4 The 4th big issue! From child actress to sexy young star — an in-depth look at Christina Ricci! You know her from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but what about her feature films? Get the Sarah Michelle Gellar feature film checklist with reviews — find out what you are missing! Here's a beauty from the East who specializes in kooky off-beat characters and still keeps the wolves salivating... rising star Karen Mok. Lexx, Earth: Final Conflict, Robocop and more — a talk with TV star Ellen Dubin. Plus, in-depth American and Hong Kong movie news, movie reviews, and dvd/video reviews from around the world! The most in- depth coverage of your favorite Sirens of Cinema! Glossy paper in full color! (Draculina Publishing) Magazine $5.95 SPECTRUM #32 Just in time for the new fall TV season, Spectrum presents a detailed episode guide for the first year of Smallville! Also: a guide to the fascinatingly complex Alias storyline, plus the usual insightful articles and reviews from the worlds of film, comics, and cult TV! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine $4.95 STAR TREK MAGAZINE #42 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 STARBURST #291 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 $6.99 STARLOG #304 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. Connor Trineer talks about life on UPN's Star Trek: Enterprise. Go behind the scenes of Time Tunnel. Speak to Victoria Pratt as she gets ready to begin the second season of Mutant X. Get early peeks at the latest James Bond film Die Another Day, the next chapter of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, The Two Towers, and the next Harry Potter film, Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets, and more! Starlog explores the science-fiction universe like no other magazine! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $7.99 TV WRESTLERS #111 TV Wrestlers features the meanest, roughest, and toughest hombres west of Madison Square Garden. No wimps allowed! Get unbelievable posed and action shots of professional wrestling's baddest badasses! In addition, get the latest news, gossip, and background information on each grappling star! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 TV ZONE #155 Now in its 13th year of publication, TV Zone continues to features the most up-to-date news, features, and interviews for popular cult TV shows like Stargate SG-1, Angel, Enterprise, Farscape, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lexx, and Doctor Who. Each issue features a full reviews section on the latest episodes to be broadcast, and episode guides to popular series. Readers' questions are answered in "Memory Alpha," and a look back to an old favorite in "Fantasy Flashback." With a chance to win DVD prized in each issue, it's the best cult TV magazine around! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 TV ZONE SPECIAL #47 New season special! TV Zone takes a close look at the new seasons of all your favorite cult TV shows. Some old, some new, some on their last legs and some looking very exciting indeed. It's an important time of year for the networks as they decide which shows will stay and which will go in the constant battle for ratings. So find out how regulars such as Buffy, Angel, Charmed, Enterprise, and Farscape fare against newcomers like Firefly, Dead Zone, Birds of Prey, and Alias. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 ULTIMATE DVD #34 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 #88 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 WWF MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 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 NOVEMBER 2002 Exploring the rawer side of the WWF! Featuring the stunts they can't show on TV, backstage info on the wrestlers, pin-ups of stars like The Undertaker, Chris Jericho, and HHH, plus bonus provocative pin-ups of the ladies of wrestling. Hey, why should wrestlers get all the posters? So, are you man enough for Raw? Officially licensed by the WWF — and that's the bottom line! (Kable News Company) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $3.99 WWF MAGAZINE SPECIAL DIVAS LINGERIE The ladies of the World Wrestling Federation are clothed in sexy lingerie in this special issue of WWF Magazine! Don't miss it! (Kable News Company) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 XPOSÉ #72 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 XPOSÉ SPECIAL #21 The new season brings the return of our favorite TV shows, and we look ahead to what's in store for Buffy, Angel, the Charmed sisters, the Stargate SG-1 team, and the denizens of Smallville. Plus, the new shows which will be setting the screen alight this fall, from Joss Whedon's Firefly to Batman spin-off Birds of Prey. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 BOOKS SECTION ART BOOKS THE ART OF JEFFREY JONES HC SIGNED LTD. ED. by Jeffrey Jones, with text by Cathy & Arnie Fenner For more than three decades Jeffrey Jones has enchanted an international group of fans with his works of fine art, book covers, and comic strips for National Lampoon and Heavy Metal. The first comprehensive assessment of his unconventional life and remarkable career, this slipcased, illustrated biography features 175 heroic and disturbing works by a virtuoso of illustrated art including numerous book covers for such literary luminaries as Fritz Lieber, Robert E. Howard, Dean Koontz, and Andre Norton, as well as comic covers, calendar art, gallery nudes, and unpublished pieces. (Underwood Books) (1-88-7424-64-4) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Due to the limited nature of this item, allocations may occur. HC, 9x12, 175pg, FC $100.00 THE ART OF ROWENA TP by Rowena Morrill, with text by Doris Vallejo Always feminine, often erotic, and usually tinged with irony: fantasy artist Rowena takes modern dilemmas and presents them in a fanciful and powerful fairytale world. Above all, she paints extraordinary images of women. Over 100 artworks and insightful commentary show the influences behind this artist who has done covers for – among others – Anne McCaffrey, Issac Asimov, Piers Anthony, Madeleine L'Engle, Samuel, R. Delaney, and even National Lampoon! (Sterling Publishing) (1-85585-963-7) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x11, 112pg, FC $21.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE ART OF RUDY NEBRES VOLUME 1 Long recognized as an exquisite artist and remarkable inker, Rudy Nebres has been a mainstay in the comics industry for over 30 years. From his earliest work in the glory days of Warren Magazine's Creepy and Eerie, to his comic work for Marvel and DC, Rudy has always brought a fresh, lush flourish to his illustrations. His attention to detail and ability to suffuse power into his subject's anatomy has served him well throughout his career. Now, for the first time, an overview of his work is presented, including many step-by-step views of illustrations, from initial pencil study right through finished inks. This first volume of his work contains all-new illustrations, plus an insightful biography and chalk-talk about inking. (SQP) (STAR11945) SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 ************************* THE BOOK OF THE UNICORN TP by Nigel Suckling, with illustrations by Linda & Roger Garland Though the legend of the Unicorn is shrouded in mystery, it continues to seize the imagination and inspire artists as it has for millennia. At last, this magnificent volume gathers all that is known about these sublime creatures. Filled with remarkable illustrations by Linda and Roger Garland, this definitive study charts the mythology of the Unicorn through the ages and in different civilizations, and explores both the myths as well as "documented" sightings. A wealth of beautiful paintings capture both the ferocious nature and the mystic isolation of this ethereal animal, bringing it fully to life. (Sterling Publishing) (1- 85028-360-5) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x11, 128pg, FC $21.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DEVIL'S FORGE: THE ROEL SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 1 Spanning the spectrum of fantasy illustration, Roel Wielinga can create images of dark magic, or gleaming visions of a cybernetic future. A long-time contributor to the Sirius line of comics, Roel has finally assembled an all-new collection of his finest work. Devil's Forge features Roel's unique point of view, including his glorious female creations and mystical new worlds of wonder. (SQP) (STAR11920) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 ************** DISNEY POSTER BOOK HC by Tony Anselmo, with a forward by Leonard Maltin Full of fun and vitality, these brilliant, exuberant works of art – surely among the greatest movie posters ever – capture in print the magic and spirit of Disney's most celebrated characters and films. With art introduced from the collection of Disney animator and Donald Duck voice actor Tony Anselmo, The Disney Poster Book celebrates the art of the Disney poster - tracing in graphic form the evolution of traditional Disney characters and providing an evocative, exciting look back through Disney history. (Warner Books) (0-7868-5363-8) (CAUT: 4) HC $35.00 DRAGONHENGE HC by Bob Eggleton & John Grant This unique collaboration by two multiple award-winning creators results in a feast of visual and lyrical splendor. Millions of years before the emergence of humankind, the great dragon civilization dominated this world. It left few traces behind save legends and one mighty structure: Dragonhenge. The dragons were profound storytellers, and collected here are tales from their oral mythology – from tales that explain the origin of all things to legends of battle and conquest. The fusion of magnificent art and singing prose is both deeply affecting and poignantly observant of foibles we may recognize in ourselves. (Sterling Publishing) (1-85585-972-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 128pg, FC $29.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DRAGONTAILS VOLUME 3 TP It's an all-new collection of dangerous creatures of terrible beauty… and dragons too! An ever-popular topic, Dragontails now presents a third installment of the fabled winged reptiles, and the powerful women warriors who wield ultimate control over them. Dragontails Volume 3 features original art by Mitch Byrd, Sanjulian, Pelaez, Arantaza, Maraschi, Cuevas, and many more. Cover painting by Pelaez. (SQP) (STAR15643) MATURE READERS TP, 64pg, b&w $9.95 FLIRT! THE ART OF NAUGHTY VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR15689) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 104pg, FC $19.95 ************ FRANKLIN BOOTH: PAINTER WITH A PEN TP by John Fleskes An artist for the ages, Franklin Booth's artistry and appeal has influenced artists throughout the century. His peculiar and individual style has inspired the likes of Roy Krenkel, Frank Cho, and Berni Wrightson, whose work on Frankenstein is an unabashed paean to the man and the style. With an introduction by Roy Krenkel, and foreword by Walt Reed, Franklin Booth - Painter with a Pen is the first new collection on the master of pen and ink since 1925, collecting over 180 black and white pen and ink illustrations that focus on his work for books and many leading magazines, the majority, of which, have never been reprinted. The book is printed on quality #80 Ultra Litho Satin paper with Matte Film Lamination cover stock allowing his delicate line-work to reproduce beautifully. (Flesk Publications) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x11, 112pg, b&w $19.95 GREG AND TIM HILDEBRANDT – THE TOLKIEN YEARS EXPANDED EDITION TP by Gregory Hildebrandt, Jr. The first edition of Greg and Tim Hildebrandt – The Tolkien Years, was a runaway best-seller success. Now comes Greg and Tim Hildebrandt – The Tolkien Years, Expanded Edition featuring 12 new pages of original Tolkien drawings and paintings, plus a brand-new pull-out poster of an original painting specifically commissioned by the Hildebrandts for this book! (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-8230-5105-6) (CAUT: 4) TP, 10x10, 144pg, FC $24.95 THE NEW WORKS OF DORIAN CLEAVENGER VOLUME TWO DELUXE LIMITED HC Imported from Germany! For the ever-burgeoning legion of Dorian fans, this is, without a doubt, the prize must-have possession for 2002! Limited to only 1000, this oversized, deluxe hardcover edition contains a fresh selection of full-color masterworks, and is brilliantly reproduced in stunning color on supreme heavy-weight coated stock, hardbound with a wraparound foil-embossed full-color dustjacket. This is a weighty presentation that's a feast for all the senses, as Dorian's work is given the attention and respect it so richly deserves. Allocations may occur. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 128pg, FC $49.95 PAPER TIGER FANTASY ART GALLERY TP edited by Paul Barnett 25 of the finest fantasy and science fiction artists reveal their creative secrets – what influenced them artistically, the techniques they use to produce their magical paintings, and the ideas that drive them. All the interviews come from The Paper Snarl, Paper Tiger's own e-zine, and each one is illustrated by the artist's personal choice of work. Among those who speak their minds are Brom, master of darkness and horror; Frank Kelly Freas, winner of 10 Hugo Awards and creator of the original 3-D bust of MAD magazine's Alfred E. Neuman; Fangorn (Chris Baker), the concept artist for the movie A.I.; and Bob Eggleton, multiple Hugo-winning producer of marvelously fanciful and otherworldly art, among others. (Sterling Publishing) (0-85585- 957-2) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x11, 128pg, FC $21.95 RETRO DINER HC Comfort Food from America's Roadside by Linda Everett Jump back through time to an era when sitting at the counter in your neighborhood diner was sure to bring hearty made-from- scratch food, friendly service, and an atmosphere all its own. Here at Retro Diner, you'll find over 200 colorful classic images served right alongside classic diner recipes such as Blue Moon Diner's Patty Melt and Mile-High Meringue Pie. (Collector's Press) (1-888054-68-9) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x8, 128pg, FC $16.95 COLLECTING STANDARD CATALOG OF DIE-CAST VEHICLES TP edited by Dan Stearns Jam-packed with clarifying photos and more than 5,000 listings from lines such as Corgi, Johnny Lightning, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Racing Champions, Tootsietoys, Dinky, GMP, Kyosho, Eagle, and more, this extensive guide includes detailed descriptions as well as up-to-date pricing and appraisal guidelines for the most popular current and vintage die-cast vehicles. (Krause Publications) (0-87349-419-9) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x11, 576pg, PC $29.95 TODAY'S HOTTEST COLLECTIBLES TP edited by Dan Stearns Today's Hottest Collectibles provides detailed information on the most popular antiques and collectibles on the market, providing comprehensive appraisal value, history, and background information on each collectible. More than 8,000 listings and 80 hot categories are featured in this new edition, including The Simpsons, PEZ, Tin Toy Tops, guitars, scouting memorabilia, Pee-Wee Herman, Bobbing Head Dolls, Fiesta ware, Y2K memorabilia, lamps, children's books, 90's vinyl recordings, and more! (Krause Publications) (0-87349-351-6) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x11, 512pg, PC $24.95 TOYS & PRICES 2003 TP edited by Dan Stearns & Sharon Korbeck Reformatted and completely updated, this special 10th anniversary edition features all new editorial and 5,000 descriptive photographs, plus 25,000 listings containing up-to-date pricing and detailed descriptions of the most popular toys including View-Master reels, action figures, coloring books, Weebles, Star Wars collectibles, lunch boxes, and more. (Krause Publications) (0-87349-468-7) (CAUT: 4) TP, 7x10, 720pg, PC $19.95 THE SHORT LIFE & HAPPY TIMES OF THE SHMOO TP by Al Capp More than 50 years ago, the world was "Shmoo-struck" when Al Capp introduced the adorable, squash-shaped character, Shmoo, into his comic strip Lil' Abner. Now, the enigmatic and lovable Shmoo is back in this handsomely-packaged reissue of two of Al Capp's graphic novels — The Life and Times of the Shmoo and The Return of the Shmoo — collected together for the first time! (Overlook Press) (1-58567-216-5) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XII #1 (JAN022857) TP, 10x7, 202pg, b&w $22.95 FANTASY / SCI-FI BRADBURY: AN ILLUSTRATED LIFE HC by Jerry Weist, with an introduction by Ray Bradbury This lavishly illustrated, oversized "visual biography" of one of America's most prolific and revered literary icons, Ray Bradbury, features a veritable cornucopia of magazine illustrations, movie stills and posters, comics, scripts, paintings, photos, book illustrations, and jackets from all aspects of Bradbury's illustrious creative life. Excerpts and one-of-a-kind treasures from Bradbury's official archivist, Donn Albright, and from his personal collection – Bradbury: An Illustrated Life is also included, paying tribute to this artistic genius's vision. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-001182-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 208pg, PC $34.95 CLIVE BARKER'S ABARAT HC Written & illustrated by Clive Barker Candy Quackenbush from Chickentown, U.S.A., is about to embark on an epic journey that will change her boring life forever! Fate thrusts her over the magical threshold of a forgotten world, as she dives from a barren field in Minnesota and is swept to the twenty-five islands of the Abarat, a world like nothing she has ever seen…or, has she? Here, Candy encounters sorcery, mystery, and fantastical characters as she endeavors to piece together why she has come to this place, and why the evil Lord Carrion desperately wants to track her down. The first installment of the unprecedented The Books of Abarat, this rich, wild, and utterly unpredictable story features over a hundred full-color images painted by Barker, illuminating his remarkably imaginative text. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-028092-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 432pg, FC $24.95 THE LAST HERO TP by Terry Pratchett, with illustrations by Paul Kidby Cohen the Barbarian. He's been a legend in his own lifetime. He can remember the good old days of high adventure, when being a hero meant one didn't have to worry about aching backs and lawyers and civilization. But these days, he can't always remember just where he put his teeth! So now, with his ancient sword and new walking stick in hand, Cohen gathers a group of his very old friends to embark on one final quest. He's going to climb the highest mountain of Discworld and meet the gods. He has some issues, and he's decided it's time the Last Hero in the world returns what the first hero stole. With a vengeance! Continuing Terry Pratchett's Discworld legacy, this edition features 16-pages of all-new full-color art by Discworld Diaries illustrator Paul Kidby. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-050777-2) (CAUT: 4) TP, 9x11, 176pg, FC $19.95 LORD OF THE RINGS: THE BROTHERS HILDEBRANDT POCKET COMPANION HC by Brian Simmons J.R.R. Tolkien's epic tale of the One Ring comes to life in this pocket-sized guide to the creatures and places of Middle Earth. Learn about Frodo, Gandolf, and Gollum, and revisit Rivendell, Lothlorian, and the terrible gates of Mordor as you choose from 60 profiles, richly illustrated with classic art by Tim and Greg Hildebrandt. (Running Press) (0-7624-1383-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 3x3, FC $5.95 XBOX: CRIMSON SKIES MMPB by Eric Nylund, Michael B. Lee, Nancy Berman, & Eric Trautmann Introducing the official tie-in novel to the new Xbox game Crimson Skies! It's 1937, and America has disintegrated into a collection of warring nation states vying for control of the skies. Ace pilots Natahn Zachary and Paladin Blake and the notorious sky gangster Jonathan "Genghis" Khan lead their squadron of rogues and privateers through dangerous, yet thrilling, sky missions in this explosive adventure. (Random House) (0-345-45874-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 STAN LEE'S THE ALIEN FACTOR MMPB by Stan Lee with Stan Timmons As World War 2 rages across Europe, the unexpected occurs when a spacecraft crashes to earth and is captured by the Nazis. Now the Allied forces must send in a suicide squad to either retrieve the aliens and their secrects — or destroy them! But a traitor among the Allied invasion force has other plans… From Stan Lee, founding father of Marvel Comics and co-creator of Spider-Man and the X-Men! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-5262-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.99 HOW-TO THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE – HUMAN ANATOMY TP by James Horton The human figure has been a challenge to artists since the first prehistoric attempts to create images. Beginners will learn the intricacies of drawing human anatomy with this special understanding of how the body moves. Experiment with the wide range of drawings materials and equipment that can be utilized to capture the human form, including chalks, charcoal, pastel, fixative, watercolors, and oils, with each unique medium helping to enhance an aspect of your work. Understand how the body is structured and moves: essential knowledge for an artist who wishes to capture accurate portraits of life. Bonus projects develop your skills by drawing a series of challenging sketches including arms, torso and legs, heads, the male and female body, the male torso, a female reclining, an athlete, and a dancer. (Sterling Publishing) (1-84330-057-5) (CAUT: 4) TP, 7x10, 80pg, FC $15.95 DIGITAL FANTASY PAINTING TP by Michael Burns Featuring a dazzling showcase of the very best fantasy artwork from the likes of Frank Savinoff, Roberto Campus, and Christos Magannas, complete with dozens of tips, examples, and shortcuts that help put the creative process on the fast track, this extraordinary resource, guided by CGI magazine editor Michael Burns, supplies a treasury of tested techniques that can be applied to any 3D graphics and illustration software package. (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-8230-1574-2) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x9, 160pg, FC $24.95 THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CARTOONING TECHNIQUES TP by Steve Whitaker Make them laugh! Better yet, learn how to put an idea or observation across in a drawing with this entertaining and lavishly illustrated A-Z. You'll find an analysis of the available drawing materials, followed by technical advice and detailed demonstrations that show you how to turn your ideas into a cartoon. Explore viewpoint, perspective, light and shade, stippling, lettering, movement, and many other topics, including portfolio presentation and publication possibilities. A gallery of professional work exhibits a variety of styles in five different genres: humor, satire and comment, caricature, strips, and cartoon illustration. (Sterling Publishing) (0-8069-9298-0) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x8, 176pg, FC $14.95 KIDS DRAW ANIME TP by Christopher Hart The eighth book in the popular Kids Draw series, Kids Draw Anime is the first book specifically designed to teach kids ages 6- 12 how to render the popular anime style themselves. Focusing on shojo- and shonen-style formats, the book offers a complete introduction to anime style, taught with engaging "age-appropriate" text and full-color art. (Watson Guptill Publications) (0- 8230-2690-6) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x11, 64pg, PC $10.95 SNOOPY'S GUIDE TO THE WRITING LIFE HC edited by Barnaby Conrad Ray Bradbury, Julia Child, William F. Buckley, Jr., Evan Hunter, and Danielle Steel are among a roundup of 30 famous writers and entertainers who have contributed short essays in response to their favorite Snoopy "at the typewriter" strip. Each essay focuses on how the strip presents an aspect of the writing life – getting started, getting rejected, searching for new ideas, and more – everything that beginning and professional writers deal with on a daily basis. Editor Barnaby Conrad and Monte Schulz (son of the late Charles Schulz) provide introductory chapters that address the writing life and how Snoopy's experience – his tenacity and resilience – can inspire us all. (North Light Books) (1-58297-194-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x7, 192pg, b&w $19.99 HORROR ANNE RICE: THE VAMPIRE CHRONICLES COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP by Anne Rice One of the most prolific writers of our time, Anne Rice has mastered the balancing of fact and figment, morals and sin, fiction and autobiography. Grabbing readers' attention with her Vampire Chronicles by turning "the undead" lore on its head, Rice breathes life into ancient legends while weaving her own myths and history. Offered, at last, in one chilling volume, are the first three classic novels of Anne Rice's bestselling Vampire Chronicles: Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, and Queen of the Damned. (Random House) (0-345-45634-3) TP, 5x8, 1600pg $17.95 RAY BRADBURY'S FROM THE DUST RETURNED MMPB by Ray Bradbury From the Dust Returned chronicles a community of eternal beings: a mummified matriarch who speaks in dust; a sleeping daughter who lives through the eyes and ears of the creatures she visits in her dreams; an uncle with wings like sea-green sails. And there is also the mortal child Timothy, the foundling son who yearns to be like those he loves: to fly, to sleep in daytime, and to live forever. Instead, his task is to witness the family's struggle with the startling possibility of its own end. Touching, wistful, and graced with the trademark Bradbury wit, From the Dust Returned is a testament to the powerful vision and imagination of one of America's great literary icons. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-380-78961-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.99 TALES OF THE LOVECRAFT MYTHOS TP edited by Robert M. Price, with a preface by Robert Bloch Featured herein are twenty famous blood-chilling gems inspired by the master of horror, scribed by such genre masters and Lovecraft contemporaries including Robert Bloch, Robert E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, Donald Wollheim, Clark Ashton Smith, Henry Kuttner, August Derleth, and others. (Random House) (0-345-44408-6) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x8, 352pg $14.95 HUMOR ASTERIX AND THE ACTRESS TP written & illustrated by Albert Uderzo Celebration is in the air, as Asterix and Obelix rejoice in their joint birthday party. The protagonists expectations for carefree feasting soon get interrupted by the consequences of maternal matrimonial plans for their beloved offspring who are also the recipients of gifts of glorious gold Roman armor, meant to distract them while the mothers find wives for their bachelor sons. Unbeknownst to the birthday boys, the armor was purloined from Pompey, chief conspirator against Caesar, and to retrieve it, the aggrieved intriguer has sent the famous and talented actress Latraviata, disguised as the Gaulish gal Panacea, Asterix's former flame! (Sterling Publishing) (0-75284-658-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ASTERIX AND OBELIX ALL AT SEA TP written & illustrated by Albert Uderzo Caesar's galley is commandeered by rebel gladiators lead by a certain Spartakis. The mutineers head to the one safe refuge from the Romans—the village of Asterix and Obelix. Everything goes swimmingly until Obelix downs a second vat of Getafix's magic potion and turns first into granite and then into a child. A rescue from the Romans and a trip to Atlantis are necessary before Obelix is restored to his robust form and the bumbling Roman admirals are properly humiliated. (Sterling Publishing) (0-75284-778-3) (STAR15675) SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $9.95 ASTERIX AND SON TP written & illustrated by Albert Uderzo An unknown baby appears on the doorstep, it's hungry, and Asterix is fresh out of boar. What to do? Find out in this second Uderzo-only Asterix adventure. (Sterling Publishing) (0-75284-775-9) (STAR15676) SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $9.95 ASTERIX AND THE BLACK GOLD TP written & illustrated by Albert Uderzo Back in Print! Without the powerful potion whipped up by the Druid Getafix, Asterix and his fellow Gaulish villagers would never have the strength to fight Caesar's legions. Unfortunately, Getafix has run short of an essential ingredient in the concoction, and Asterix and Obelix must prospect for it in the Middle Eastern desert. But, the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix is determined to stop them by any means possible! (Sterling Publishing) (0-75284-774-0) (STAR15677) SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $9.95 ASTERIX AND THE MAGIC CARPET TP written & illustrated by Albert Uderzo Back in Print! Watziznehm, a famed fakir, arrives on a flying carpet to seek Asterix and Cacfonix's aid for his troubled homeland. Manic misadventures ensue. (Sterling Publishing) (0-75284-776-7) (STAR15678) SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $9.95 ASTERIX AND THE SECRET WEAPON TP written & illustrated by Albert Uderzo Back in Print! A woman bard? That's unheard of in Ancient Gaul – but the mothers in Asterix's town think it's time to call in Bravura, who hits the right notes musically, and proves very valuable when Julius Caesar sends in his secret weapon: a group of female legionnaires! (Sterling Publishing) (0-75284-777-5) (STAR15679) SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $9.95 ************ JERRY SEINFELD: HALLOWEEN TP & CD by Jerry Seinfeld, with illustrations by James Bennett In his first picture book, comedian and bestselling author Jerry Seinfeld takes readers on a wild ride through his hilarious vision of Halloween. From Superman costumes that look like pajamas to the agony of getting bad trick-or-treat candy, Seinfeld's tale resonates with vivid experiences of a night every kid loves. This collector's edition comes complete with a CD rendition of Jerry Seinfeld's stand-up performance of this outrageously funny story about the not-so-perfect Halloween. (Warner Books) (0-316-13454-6) (CAUT: 4) TP, 10x10, 32pg, FC $18.95 LITTLE.COM TP by Ralph Steadman In his famously kinetic, inimitably exuberant style, artist Ralph Steadman provides the first picture book on that all-important icon of the computer age…the "dot"! Meet little dot and find out what he gets up to when you switch off your computer. (Trafalgar Square) (0-86264-994-3) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x11, 32pg, FC $16.95 MOVIES / TV / MUSIC DARK ANGEL: BEFORE THE DAWN MMPB by Max Allan Collins Introducing the official prequel to the Dark Angel television series co-created by James Cameron and Charles Eglee. The year is 2019. Max is a stunningly beautiful, streetwise member of a gang of thieves –and a genetically altered super-soldier who has escaped from Manticore, a covert paramilitary agency. But, her past stalks her and draws her to Seattle, where she stumbles across Seth, one of her Manticore siblings. Unfortunately, she also falls into an elaborate web of betrayal, greed, revenge, and selfless heroism that will only further fuel her quest to uncover the secrets of her past, and seize hope for the future! (Random House) (0-345-45182-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.99 DISNEY ON BROADWAY TP by Michael Lassell Discover the secrets behind the special effects of Beauty and the Beast. Witness how director Julie Taylor and her co-designers developed the mechanics of The Lion King with its stylized imagery and distinctive puppetry. And, follow the long and sometimes bumpy road from the concept of Aida to the glamorous realization of this innovative musical, through rounds of revisions to its grand opening in New York's famed Palace Theatre. All are showcased in this lavish volume featuring dazzling costumes and set design, creator commentary, and simply spectacular production photography. (Warner Books) (0-7868-5381- 6) (CAUT: 4) TP, 9x10,192pg, FC $25.00 THE ESSENTIAL BOND TP The Authorized Guide to the World of 007 by Lee Pfeiffer & Dave Worrall Uncover the top-secret details of Bond missions, gadgets, villains, vehicles, and of course, the legendary Bond women! Meticulously researched, The Essential Bond critiques each film, and includes a wealth of archive material, information on international Bond collectibles, a chapter devoted to thrillers and spoofs inspired by 007, and a tribute to Bond's literary father, Ian Fleming. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-050561-3) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x11, 216pg, FC $22.95 JACK THE RIPPER: THE MURDERS AND THE MOVIES TP by Denis Meikle No murderer in history is more enduringly fascinating, notorious, or mysterious than Jack the Ripper. And few are as cinematic, instantly evoking images of menacing alleyways, flickering gaslights and hansom cabs, swirling fog, prostitutes in their tawdry finery, and the cape-shrouded figure of a faceless stalker. In this absorbing guide, Denis Meikle looks at Jack the Ripper on the large and small screen, from Baker and Berman's 1958 "Jack the Ripper" and Hammer Studio's 1971 "Hands of the Ripper," to a penetrating account of the filming of "From Hell," based on the groundbreaking graphic novel by Alan Moore. Horror, costume drama, conspiracy theory: all the cinematic angles are explored, as the author uncovers the murky origins of the slasher genre. (Trafalgar Square) (1-903111-32-3) (CAUT: 4) TP, 7x9, 192pg, b&w $24.95 JAMES BOND GIRLS HC by Graham Rye The James Bond girls, like the man himself, have become legendary. Ursula Andress, Shirley Eaton, Diana Rigg, among other ravishing cinema divas are showcased in this delectable film-by-film celebration of Bond beauties, featuring a wealth of information and material culled from the James Bond International Fan Club and Archive founded by Graham Rye. (Boxtree) (0-7522-1876-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 132pg, FC $20.99 KISS: ALIVE! FOREVER TP The Complete Touring History by Curt Gooch & Jeff Suhs KISS is unequaled in the world of concert performance. Over a quarter century's worth of visually spectacular and financially profitable concerts are a testimony to that fact. KISS Alive Forever is the must-have reference for every die-hard KISS fan – a complete archive of well over 1,900 performances, all categorized by tour. Also included are an index of all 233 songs in the band's catalog, over 560 setlists from shows throughout its career, and entertaining sidebars with members of the KISS road crew, as well as with opeing acts such as Iron Maiden, Rush, Cheap Trick, and Styx. (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-8230- 8322-5) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x11, 256pg, FC $29.95 SMALLVILLE: STRANGE VISITORS MMPB by Roger Stern An original, all-new novel based on the hit TV show from the WB Network! As a teenage boy trying to hide his special powers, Clark Kent just wants to be a "normal" high schooler and fit in with the rest of his all-American town in Smallville, Kansas. But ever since the deadly meteor shower that rained down on Smallville and brought young Clark – a child refugee of his home planet – the town has become increasingly populated by strange creatures and deadly superfoes. And there is only one person who has the growing power to stop them all and see that justice will prevail – the young man who will soon wear the "S"! (Warner Books) (0-446-61213-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 224pg $5.99 SMALLVILLE YOUNG ADULT #1 & #2 MMPB Before the red cape, before Lois Lane, this is where the journey begins…Smallville! Meet Clark Kent, a typical high-school student who happens to have super strength and the ability to see through walls. As if high school isn't hard enough, Clark is struggling to understand, and hide, his emerging powers. In this original new series of novels for young adults, authors Michael Teitlebaum (Arrival), and Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottsfeld (See No Evil) explore the world of Clark Kent, Lana Lang, and Lex Luthor, and the strange and wonderful events that transformed their lives in the quiet Midwestern town of Smallville. (Warner Books) (CAUT: 4) #1 ARRIVAL (0-316-17359-2)—MMPB $5.99 #2 SEE NO EVIL (0-316-17359-2)—MMPB $5.99 THE SOPRANOS: SELECTED SCRIPTS FROM THREE SEASONS TP This book collects the complete scripts from five of the best episodes of HBO's hit show, The Sopranos, handpicked by series creator David Chase. The episodes featured are "Pilot," "College," "The Happy Wanderer," "The Knight in White Satin Armor," and "Pine Barrens." An 8-page insert showcasing behind-the-scenes pictures of the cast and crew is also included. (Warner Books) (0-446-67982-8) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x10, 320pg $16.95 POP CULTURE ANDY WARHOL POP BOX In conjunction with The Andy Warhol Museum and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, this box offers a unique peek at this modern legend's vibrant, chaotic life, with exact reproductions of fascinating ephemera from the Factory years and beyond. Included within you'll find a full-color booklet, a self-inking Factory ring stamp, film wheelie, photo booth strips of Warhol's self-portraits, Warhol's personal stationary and business card, letters from Elizabeth Taylor and Mick Jagger, news clippings, exhibit invitations, a complimentary pass to The Andy Warhol Museum, and much, much more! (Chronicle Books) (0-8118-3478-6) (CAUT: 4) Collector's Box, 7x9 $24.95 BARREL OF MONKEYS TP SET by Miriam Zellnik This clever collection serves as an innovative workplace stress-buster with enormous nostalgic appeal, bringing back a favorite childhood toy for the executive desk. Along with the Barrel for Serious Monkey Business game/toy, this set includes a 32-page book detailing the art and history of the toy, with helpful hints on how to create a few playful moments of harmless monkey business in the office. (Running Press) (0-7624-1331-X) (CAUT: 4) Set $19.95 THE CENTURY IN FOOD HC by Beverly bundy Economic conditions, attitudes, and tastes changed a lot over the twentieth century and The Century in Food examines the inventions, innovations, and ingenuity that fueled American appetites for those past one-hundred years. Barcardi Double- Chocolate Rum Cake, Playboy Paella, Sausage-stuffed Baked Apples, and Chicken Fillets in Tomato-Wine Sauce are just a sampling of the scrumptious recipes found here. More than a simple cookbook, this book provides an enthralling history of American culture. (Collectors Press) (1-888054-67-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x10, 224pg, FC $35.00 DISNEY'S AMERICANA TP This beautifully illustrated volume features seventeen Disney classics that are as all-American as Mom, apple pie, and Mickey Mouse! This charming and inspirational collection features the legendary stories of Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill, tales of historical figures like Ben Franklin and Paul Revere, and many other quintessential American stories as Casey at the Bat and Old Yeller – not to mention some old favorites including Mickey Mouse and friends! (Warner Books) (0-7868-3402-1) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x9, 320pg, FC $15.99 EMILY THE STRANGE HC by Cosmic Debris You don't need The ODDISEE, Emily's homemade techno-hybrid, fortune telling, advice giving, surveillance, broadcasting, and information highway device combining the likes of her floating Magic Eightball , a video camera, Oujia Board, antennae, laptop, Etch-A-Sketch, rotary phone, duct tape, and candles, to explore the quirky, mind-bending, existential fairy tale world of Emily the Strange. Famous for her barbed commentary and independent spirit, this rebel-child in black has spawned an Internet and merchandising phenomenon! This book features more behind-the-scenes mini-stories starring Emily and her posse of slightly sinister black cats. (Chronicle Books) (0-8118-3147-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x6, 64pg, PC $12.95 OOPSY DAISY'S BAD BAD DAY HC by Brian Brooks From the creators of the phenomenal Emily the Strange, comes Oopsy Daisy, a sweet little carrottop with a really big head and an even bigger propensity for misadventure. Join the fun as she embarks on her bad bad day. Watch as she wakes up on the wrong side of the bed – Ouchy, morning hurts – and then skips nimbly from one calamity to the next! (Chronicle Books) (0- 8118-3539-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x6, 64pg, FC $12.95 TINKERTOY TP SET by Miriam Zellnik The perfect gift for anyone who spends time in an office, this unique book-plus is intended for adults who appreciate the simple joys of Hasbro's landmark toy, as well as the witty, urbane text of the 32-page book. The Tinkertoy pieces included are elegant reproductions of the original, crafted in handsome cherry, mahogany, and ebony. (Running Press) (0-7624-1332-8) (CAUT: 4) Set $19.95 VOODOO REVENGE & GIFT SET TP by Mark Shulman, with illustrations by Joe Bartos You're fuming and steaming, and more than ready to help justice take its course! The time has finally arrived to put that long- overdue hex on your enemies, and you want a kit that contains all the necessary goodies for carrying out the curse. Here it is! An anger management plan you can really stick with! This magic-packed box contains The Voodoo Revenge Book, one doll, and pins! (Sterling Publishing) (0-4027-0051-2) (CAUT: 4) Book & Gift Set, 9x9, 96pg, PC $12.95 WWF: HOLLYWOOD HULK HOGAN HC Dubuting in the WWF in 1978, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan achieved iconic status in a league full of superstars. Now, fans can get the real story behind the story of his early days in wrestling and his triumphant return to the Federation in 2002. Winner of seven Federation World titles, Hollywood Hulk Hogan has gone from wrestling bad boy to prototypical hero — and back again — to come out on top as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time! Features an 8-page color insert. (Pocket Books) (0-7434- 5690-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 320pg, PC $26.00 PULP HEROES ROBIN HOOD: A CLASSIC ILLUSTRATED EDITION HC by E. Charles Vivian The latest entry in Chronicle's Classic Illustrated Edition series, this lavishly illustrated book features over 100 of the best Robin Hood images from the 12th to the 20th centuries, including works by N. C. Wyeth, Howard Pyle, Walter Crane, Honor C. Appleton, and Harry Theaker. This gallery of images, combined with E. Charles Vivian's classic version of the tale, is an unforgettable treat. (Chronicle Books) (0-8118-3399-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 176pg, FC $19.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE—MISSION GAMMA BOOK 1: TWILIGHT MMPB by David R. George III Big changes are in store for the crew of Deep Space Nine when the planet Bajopr takes a major step towards joining the Federation—even as political intrigue hits new highs… and lows. Meanwhile, the starship Defiant sets off on a three-month journey that will take its crew to the threshold of new cosmic discoveries… onto a collision course with a planet on the brink of a startling metamorphosis! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4560-0) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $6.99 STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE—MISSION GAMMA BOOK 2: THIS GRAY SPIRIT MMPB by Heather Jarman The crew of the Defiant finds itself amid treacherous waters as the starship attempts to navigate through an alien civilization's genocidal civil war. Meanwhile, back on Deep Space Nine, Colonel Kira is faced with a terrible dilemma, as she is forced to help save the Cardassians who savaged her homeworld and caused wounds that will never heal… (Pocket Books) (0-7434- 4562-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $6.99 STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE—MISSION GAMMA BOOK 3: CATHEDRAL MMPB by Michael A. Martin & Andy Mangels As the Bajorans and the Cardassians struggle to find an elusive peace, the space station Deep Space Nine finds a source of hope — and peril — in an alien religious alliance. Across the galaxy, the crew of the Defiant discovers an ancient artifact that begins to shockingly reverse Dr. Bashir's genetic enhancements, even as a dire military threat arises. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4564-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE—MISSION GAMMA BOOK 3: CATHEDRAL MMPB by Robert Simpson Chaos erupts aboard the station and a fragile alliance shatters as the crew embarks on a desperate search for a killer in their midst. Meanwhile, aboard the Defiant, the chance to right a past tragedy proves too tempting for a commander to resist as he puts himself and his mission in sudden jeopardy. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-1024-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 STAR WARS STARS OF THE MONTH STAR WARS ATTACK OF THE CLONES: INCREDIBLE CROSS-SECTIONS HC by Dr. Curtis J. Saxton Produced in cooperation with Lucasfilm, see the inner workings of the spacecraft and vehicles from Star Wars: Episode II and learn important information found nowhere else about the use, structure, and technology of each. Beautifully illustrated double- page spreads reveal in intricate detail the concealed workings of these amazing machines. (DK Publishing Co.) (0-7894-8574- 5) (CAUT: 3) (STAR15785) Note: Only available in North America and Puerto Rico. HC, 10x14, 32pg, FC $19.95 STAR WARS ATTACK OF THE CLONES: THE VISUAL DICTIONARY HC by Dr. David West Reynolds This essential guide to the second episode of the continuing Star Wars saga, produced in cooperation with Lucasfilm, brings the characters, droids, and gadgetry of the Star Wars universe to life in astonishing detail. Annotated photography shows and explains all the background stories of this unfolding epic struggle between good and evil. (DK Publishing Co.) (0-7894-8588- 5) (CAUT: 3) (STAR15714) Note: Only available in North America and Puerto Rico. HC, 10x12, 64pg, FC $19.95 STAR WARS: THE NEW ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CHARACTERS TP by Daniel Wallace The Star Wars universe is expanding faster then ever before, and Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Characters has received an exciting face-lift, with completely updated text and more than a hundred brand-new, full-color illustrations by extraordinary artist Michael Sutfin. This must-have sourcebook describes the essential history and personal data for more than 130 characters from across the Star Wars galaxy, and includes complete, updated coverage of the novels from the incredible New Jedi Order and all the classic movies, books, comics, TV Specials, games, and more! (Random House) (0-345-44900-2) (STAR15711) TP, 8x10, 224pg, FC $24.95 **************** STAR WARS NEW JEDI ORDER: DESTINY'S WAY HC by Walter Jon Williams In the war against the ruthless Yuuzhan Vong, the fall of the capital Coruscant leaves the New Republic divided by internal strife, and on the verge of collapse. Those who steadfastly refuse to consider surrender – Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Orhana, their children and comrades-in-arms – are determined to seize victory against overwhelming odds. But intrigue runs rampant, as the growing faction opposed to the ways of the Force unveils a terrifying weapon designed to annihilate the Yuuzhan Vong species. Yet in achieving this end, they may be opening the door to the power of the dark side! (Random House) (0-345-42850-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 480pg $25.95 STAR WARS NEW JEDI ORDER: STAR BY STAR MMPB by Troy Denning The siege of the New Republic by the merciless Yuuzhan Vong continues, as Leia Organa Solo grapples with a deadly ultimatum – and her son Anakin plans a daring raid deep into enemy territory! (Random House) (0-345-42867-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 608pg $6.99 SUPER-HEROES JUSTICE LEAGUE DIGESTS #1 & #2 SC Join Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and the other members of the Justice League as they combine forces to help save the world in all-new books based on the hit animated show on Cartoon Network! Each novel is based on an original plot written especially for this book series by the producers of the animated series, and contains a full-color collectible mini-poster! (Random House) (CAUT: 4) #1 SECRET ORIGINS (0-553-48770-1)—SC, 5x7, 128pg $4.99 #2 IN DARKEST NIGHT (0-553-48771-X)—SC, 5x7, 128pg $4.99 JLA: WONDER WOMAN—MYTHOS MMPB by Carol Lay Wonder Woman investigates the disappearance of a diver in the mysterious Bermuda Triangle and stumbles onto a shocking threat to the future of the entire world! An unknown island near Themyscira, the legendary home of the Amazons, is populated entirely by men, and seems to be the gathering place for an invasion force of great power and malevolent intent. Only Wonder Woman and the Justice League stand in their way, but even they may not be powerful enough to stop the imminent assault. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-1711-9) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.99 SPIDER-MAN ULTIMATE PICTURE BOOK #1 HC Re-live the origin of the Ultimate Marvel version of Spider-Man with this imaginative and unusual new graphic album, featuring fumetti-style computer-enhanced action photos retracing the Webslinger's origin. See young Peter Parker get bitten by the radioactive spider! See young Parker develop his spider-skills! See his ultimate failure with the robber who killed his Uncle Ben! See his first battle with the Green Goblin! And look for Spidey's "Dad", Stan "The Man" Lee, in a cameo role! It's like reliving the movie version of the Ultimate Spider-Man… without the movie! (Big Guy Books) (1-929945-22-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x10, 48pg, FC $15.95 SUPERMAN STICKER BOOK TP Here are more than 60 full-color stickers featuring Superman, his closest friends — and his deadliest enemies! Create your own action-packed scenes with the full-color background scenes of Metropolis, the Fortress of Solitude, and more! (DK Publishing) (0-7894-4704-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 12pg, FC $6.99 SUPERMAN: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE MAN OF STEEL HC by Scott Beatty This celebration of the super-powered Man of Steel contains the full details of Superman's thrilling life and career and of the unforgettable cast of characters he has encountered. Created with the full cooperation of DC Comics, this Ultimate Guide comprehensively updates the Superman legend for the 21st century, with all-new illustrations of Krypton, Metropolis, and the Fortress of Solitude, and many illustrations from the comics! (DK Publishing) (0-7894-8853-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x12, FC $19.99 INTERNATIONAL SECTION EUROPEAN IMPORTS—COMICS 3 TP by Hugues Mico & Cornelius Imported from France! This is a psychedelic take-off of the works of Frank Miller and Geof Darrow; a wordless noir in which Micol tells a tale of fantastic criminals, done in a more weird way of storytelling. (4953/2-909990-65-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 72pg, b&w $22.95 CARNET TARDI HC by Jacques Tardi Imported from France! This art book — featuring vitually no text and mostly full-page illustrations — is the first in a series on the art of Jacques Tardi. Well printed, this book presents the artist under a new light. (4953/2-84414-099-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 218pg, b&w $42.95 CHE SC by Alberto Breccia, Enrique Breccia, & Hector Oesterheld Imported from Belgium! Here's a mystical work as great as the man it reveals. The life of this revolutionary figure is told from the last days of his life. Flashbacks come from his youth; first fights, the war in Cuba. This book was originally published in 1969 in Argentina. French text. (4953/2-930204-24-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 84pg, b&w $17.95 DIGIMON: DIGITAL MONSTERS VOLUME 1 TP—VARIANT COVER by Daniel Hdr, Andy Kuhn, & Nigel Dobbyn Imported from England! Seven young kids are mysteriously transported to a colorful digital world. Lost and alone they befriend small digital monsters — Digimons — and band together against an evil force that is spreading across the land, causing chaos and turning good Digimon into foul monsters. Together, through teamwork and trust, the young heroes must evolve their Digimon into champions who will save their world. Collects Digimon #1-4, originally published by Dark Horse Comics and features a variant cover from the U.S. version. (133/1-84023-277-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 88pg, FC $12.99 DIGIMON: DIGITAL MONSTERS VOLUME 2 TP by Daniel Hdr, Andy Kuhn, & Nigel Dobbyn Imported from England! Never before collected in the U.S.! The kids and their Digimon friends stumble upon a mysterious automated factory that works around the clock, but seems to produce nothing but useless machinery. But when the group unexpectedly encounters the angry cyborb, Adromon, they learn a lesson in the production of mayhem! Through great teamwork our young heroes help their Digimon evolve from 'monsters in training' to become the giant champions that will save the day! Collects Digimon #5-8, originally published by Dark Horse Comics. (133/1-84023-278-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 88pg, FC $12.99 ICARO VOLUMES 1 & 2 TP by Moebius & Jiro Taniguchi Imported from Italy! During most of the 90s, rumors ran rampant in Japan about a legendary collaboration between Moebius, the master of European comics, and the most elegant exponent of Japanese manga, Jiro Taniguchi. Ten years have passed since, and the two resulting volumes from the most memorable collaboration in the recent comics history are finally available! The results are impressive: the Taniguchi/Moebius team achieved the difficult goal of joining together the visionary and delicate style peculiar to the Western master with the catastrophic and spectacular visions distinguishing most of fantasy manga in recent years. Cities, architectures, eerie sects, and massive battles intertwine to tell the story of a man able to fly: Icaro. A jewel in Comics' crown, and a landmark in Comics literature! Italian text. (133) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (88-88063-20-X)—SC, 6x9, 160pg, b&w $13.99 VOL. 2 (88-88063-21-8)—SC, 6x9, 160pg, b&w $13.99 KISOTENGAKU: PHANTASMAGORIA VOLUME 1 TP by Kazumasa Takayama Imported from Italy! Here is the first volume of Kisotengaku, one of the most renowned works of Japanese master Kazumasa Takayama, author of Chronowar, a series that achieved widespread success in France, Spain and the U.S. In it, an ancient race of oni — mythical demonic creatures from Japanese folklore — are wiped out by the ancient court of Yamato. Ryudo, heir of the blood of the oni race, curses mankind and prepares to wipe them out, with only the hero Tengaku standing in his way. Thanks to the magic power of Ennozuno, Tengaku defeats Ryudo within the bowels of the mechanical giant Kongara, buried deeply in the Japanese archipelago by the oni civilization. In modern times, the danger has been averted. However, when medical student Kikuchi Haruhiko transplants Ryudo's horn onto his own forehead, determined to turn himself into Ryudo II, he inherits the blood of the oni, thus reviving Ryudo's ancient curse! This is the first volume of an amazing fantasy saga divided into three volumes! Italian text. (133/88-88063) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 184pg, b&w (1 of 3) $13.99 MALAISES SC by Gus Bofa Imported from France! Gus Bofa, whose real name was Gustave Blanchot, was born in Brive-la-gaillarde, France, in 1883. He started his career at the age of 15 when his first illustration was published in the magazine Sourire. This amazing art book presents a collection of one of the most important artists in the history of illustration, all collected under the theme of "malaise." This book is a real treat, and the print quality is extraordinary! Almost no text, with full-page illustrations throughout. (4953/2-909990-28-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 12x9, 224pg, b&w $36.95 MANO #6 & #7 Imported from Italy! Mano, the magazine/book created by Giovanna Anceschi and Stefano Ricci in 1996 from a comprehensive research through styles and arts, is back! As usual, images hold the reins of the trail where the material — comics, texts and drawings — all unpublished, finds new ways of being interpreted thanks to interesting match-ups with similar pieces. Published bi-annually. Italian text. (133) (CAUT: 4) #6 (1124-058-X)—SC, 6x9, 224pg, b&w $13.99 #7 (1124-058-X)—SC, 6x9, 224pg, b&w $13.99 OSAMU TEZUKA: A MANGA BIOGRAPHY VOLUMES 1-4 TP by Osamu Tezuka Imported from Italy! A four-volume biography of Osamu Tezuka, father of Japanese manga and creator of Astro-Boy. This four-volume graphic novel series, illustrated and written by Osamu Tezuka himself, covers his life in four parts: 1928-43, 1944-59, 1960-74, and 1975-89 — from his early years to the creation of the Tezuka Museum. This exceptional manga event reveals through an arc of over sixty years, the history, the dreams, the battles, and the secrets of the father of Japanese manga. Italian text. (133) (CAUT: 4) VOL. 1 (88-88063-03-X)—SC, 6x9, 240pg, b&w $14.99 VOL. 2 (88-88063-07-2)—SC, 6x9, 240pg, b&w $14.99 VOL. 3 (88-88063-10-2)—SC, 6x9, 240pg, b&w $14.99 VOL. 4 (88-88063-18-8)—SC, 6x9, 240pg, b&w $14.99 EUROPEAN IMPORTS—MERCHANDISE BLAKE'S 7 MOUSE PAD Imported from England! Now you can move your computer's mouse across your PC's universe with this mouse pad featuring a full-color photo collage of the classic British sci-fi TV series, Blake's 7! (133) (CAUT: 4) Mouse Pad $10.99 BLAKE'S 7: SERVALAN SIGNED PRINT & COVER Imported from England! Choose from a full-color print or first day of issue Cover, both signed by actress Jacquelin Pearce, who portrayed Servalan — the ambitious and ruthless Supreme Commander who seized control of the Presidency of the Terran Federation — on the classic British sci-fi TV series, Blake's 7! (133) (CAUT: 4) Print, 12x8, FC $24.99 Cover, 8x4, FC $21.99 PSYCHOPATHS & ARTISANS CD by Peter James Trapani Join Jon Layton, a physicist from a parallel Earth, as he combats the all-seeing, all-hearing totalitarian forces of the Network, epitomized by the brutal and maniacal masked cyborg Police Commander, Jerod. A nightmarish serial killer causes Jerod to put aside his own appetite and investigate. But is the killer even remotely human? And Nera? It's academic. She's already dead along with her race. This is "Made In England" science fiction drama at its best. A mix of Quatermass meets Terminator meets Monty Python in a restaurant at the end of the universe with a cracking soundtrack. Stars Colin Baker (Doctor Who) as the malevolent and gluttonous Jerod, and Michael Wade as the soft-spoken, confused by moon dust, Layton. 70 min approximate. (133/EGSF02) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $15.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS –– BOOKS COLORFUL WIND: SHIKI DOJI ILUSTRATIONS by Shiki Doji The first book of paintings by Shiki Doji, famous for the Full Metal Panic! anime series. A total of 120 pages of stunning artwork — 79 pages in color! Includes two full-color pin-ups. Japanese text. (7819/4-8291-9126-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 112pg, PC $39.99 DEAD OR ALIVE 3 PERFECT GUIDE SC Get the lowdown on Tecmo's mega-hit fighting video game, Dead or Alive 3 with this fully illustrated Perfect Guide, featuring all the characters, locations, and moves! Japanese text. (7819/4-7973-1984-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 284pg, FC $35.99 DEVILMAN: THE LIST SC This volume is a complete collection of the Devilman Action Figure Series distributed by Fewture Models — a collaborative effort by manga artist Go Nagai (creator of the Devilman characters) and Yasushi Nirasawa, the talented creature designer responsible for transforming Nagai's characters into action figures. This color collection presents approximately 400 action figures. The end of this book presents figures based on Nirasawa's own designs, including his "Nina" series, Guillotinna, Marilyn Manson, Mazinger 1901, and more! English & Japanese text. (491/4-7661-1315-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 176pg, FC $34.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHAMELEON ILLUSTRATION COLLECTION by Yasushi Nirasawa New Lower Price! A full-color illustration collection by Yasushi Nirasawa (Nira Works), the highly talented 2-D/3-D artist. Meet Nirasawa's sexy babes, portrayed in his patented cyber punk fashion. Also includes interviews with Nirasawa and artist Hajime Sorayama, popular Japanese pin-up artist and designer of "Aibo," Sony's mega-popular robot dog! Japanese and English text. (4-7661-1141-9) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 144pg, FC $29.99 ************************ FINAL FANTASY UNLIMITED SC Final Fantasy Unlimited is the second animated series based on the Final Fantasy franchise by Square, and this gorgeous, full- color guide covers every aspect of the 25-episode anime TV series. Features art and designs by GONZO, associated with such successful works as Full Metal Panic!, Hellsing and Vandread! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-853498-X) SC, 8x10, 94pg, PC $37.99 FALCOM HISTORY: LEGEND OF ILLUSTRATIONS SC Falcom, developers of such anime-style computer RPG's as Ys I & II, Legend of Heroes, Brandish, Popful Mail, and Legend of Xanadu is profiled in this colorful softcover volume, packed with hundreds of color and b&w illustrations. Japanese text. (8193/4-89436-140-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 238pg, PC $59.99 THE J.A.P. GUILD WORKS HC Boasting an array of international clients, including Warner Bros., Disney, and 20th Century Fox, the J.A.P. Guild has secured enormous popularity with its line of rings and other silver jewelry, featuring famous movie or comic book characters, including Star Wars, Spawn, and Gundam. The J.A.P. Guild Works introduces the J.A.P. Guild world as well as numerous items from the collection. This single volume presents, one-by-one, the pieces forming the J.A.P. world; from wristbands of leather and silver typifying the guild's early period, to the brand name products and jewelry with popular copyrighted characters. Includes commentary by the artisans involved in the collection's creation. Japanese text. (491/4-7661-1297-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x12, 160pg, FC $29.99 MAHOROMATIC VISUAL BOOK SC Features artwork from the strange Gainax animated series directed by Hiroyuki Yamaga! Life in modern Japan appears to be going on as normal. But what people don't realize is that there is a secret, and bloody, war being fought against monstrous alien invaders! Includes one folded color poster and one mouse pad seal. Japanese text. (8193/4-8470-1437-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 111pg, PC $36.99 GROUNDWORK OF MAHOROMATIC SC Includes new design sketches from the newest Gainax series where the only thing that allows humanity to survive is the development of combat androids with impressive levels of power. And in the midst? An android maid! Japanese text. (8193/4984840017006) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 199pg, PC $49.99 SHIKIGAMI NO SHIRO WITH CD-ROM Shikigami no Shiro is a 1 or 2 player overhead shooter that plays in 2-D with 3-D polygonal backgrounds. The player assumes the role of a human character who floats through the sky, not the usual spaceship or helicopter or jet fighter. You are given a choice of five characters to play as, with an extra character not available in the arcade also playable after she is unlocked. The game guidebook included with the CD-ROM helps you navigate through the intricacies of this latest X-Box hit! (8193/4-7577- 0873-4) (CAUT: 4) SC w/CD-ROM $29.99 SPIDER-MAN PERFECT GUIDE HC This book contains a ton of artwork and the complete history of the Wall-Crawler, including his origin, major events in his life, and details on his numerous enemies, archrivals, and allies. Features Japanese text. Comic excerpts are in English. Foreword by Stan Lee! (42/4-7968-7015-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x12, 168pg, FC $59.99 MANGA TECHNIQUES VOLUME 1 ENGLISH EDITION 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. This English edition has additional updated pages from the bi- lingual edition. Also includes additional color pages. English text. (8193/4-88996-090-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 80pg, PC $12.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 5: DEVELOPING SHOUJO MANGA TECHNIQUES—ENGLISH EDITION Fifth in the best-selling series! This volume shows the techniques used in manga for girls now so widely used today that they have come to define modern manga style. These techniques are indispensable for you to draw characters more realistically and pay close attention to backgrounds. This volume is a definitive compendium that reveals these techniques in extraordinary detail and precision. Accept no substitutes! This is the latest release in the official How to Draw series from Graphic-Sha! Available now! English text. (8193/4-88996-081-3) (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $18.95 O/A HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 6—ENGLISH EDITION SC Martial Arts and Combat Sports by Hikaru Hayashi As expected, skill in drawing powerful, combat scenes showing judo, karate, kendo, boxing, and other similar sports is an indispensable element to sports manga. For that reason, this volume in the acclaimed How to Draw Manga series provides the reader with thorough explanations for drawing marital arts and combat sports. This book methodically covers everything from basic movements to practical applications of the sports to actual manga scenes. Available now! English text. (8193/4-88996- 082-1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 10x7, 140pg, FC $18.95 ************* JAPANESE IMPORTS—MANGA 3X3 EYES MANGA COLLECTION #1 by Yazo Takada Yazo Takada's popular manga series is collected in this massive, 500-page volume! 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! Japanese text. (7819/4-06-334535-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 504pg, b&w $19.99 ALICE 19TH #3 by Yuu Watase The latest creation from Yuu Watase, creator of Fushigi Yugi! Alice is a high school student, living a normal, day-to-day life like the rest of her classmates. But when she meets a talking white rabbit… her whole world is turned upside down. Naturally, this is no ordinary rabbit. He's called Nyosega, and he's come to teach Alice how to become a "Lotus Master," a powerful ability utilizing words as weapons! Japanese text. (7819/4-09-135433-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $7.99 BATTLE ROYALE MANGA by Masayuki Taguti Junior high school students are assembled in an island death game that has fight each other to the death until only one is left standing. Who will escape from the island? This is a comic adaptation of the original, controversial live-action movie that has become a social phenomenon in Japan. A new age horror comic for those who like it brutal! Japanese text. (7819/4-253-14668- 6) (CAUT: 4) #1—SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w $10.99 #2—SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w $10.99 CUTIE HONEY: LEGEND OF AN ANGEL MANGA #2 by Go Nagai! Cutie Honey and the detective Seiko actively solve cases. Features several erotic scenes, nudity, and great costumes. Japanese text. (7819/4-575-82672-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 226pg, b&w $11.99 FUSHIGI YUGI COMPLETE VERSION MANGA #7 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. (7819/4-09-138737-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 395pg, b&w $22.99 INU YASHA ANIME COMIC #14 by Rumiko Takahashi When Japanese schoolgirl Kagome stumbles through a boarded-up well within an ancient shrine, she falls back in time to monster-infested sixteenth-century Japan, where awaits the legendary dog-like half-demon Inu-Yasha, serving a term of eternal imprisonment for the crime of stealing the magical Shikon Jewel. There he waits, till Kagome frees him... and becomes the unwitting master of the rebellious, super-strong dog-boy! Together, Kagome and Inu-Yasha must fight against wicked monsters with the magical sword "Tetusaiga" and reclaim the shattered Shikon Jewel! Reproduces cels from the anime in fumetti style. Japanese text. (7819/4-09-126794-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 206pg, FC $16.99 JINKI #4 by Shirou Tsunashima The latest manga by Shirou Tsunashima (Life Errors)! Aoba is a lonely teenage girl who is good 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 Moribito ("the Guardian") against ancient jin-ki ("human machines"). Follow Aoba's exciting adventure! Great shonen manga with a classic robot anime taste! Japanese text. (7819/4-7575-0643-0) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $11.99 MASAMUNE SHIROW: GUN DANCING E-MANGA This Japanese text comic with CD-ROM tells a story that was originally published in 1986. Never before reprinted, now this long-lost Shirow classic is back with a CD-R that includes the full-color comic with lots of bonus material! A stand-alone cop story filled with great art and Shirow's trademark sexy women! Japanese text. (7819/4-06-350401-8) (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 6x8, 37pg, b&w w/CD-ROM $42.99 MIZUIRO MANGA #1 This book collects 22 comics from 22 different manga creators. Japanese text. (7819/4-89799-439-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 162pg, b&w $17.99 MONTHLY COMIC DRAGON OCTOBER 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. (7819/13691-10) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 400pg, b&w $12.50 MONTHLY MAGAZINE Z OCTOBER 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) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 670pg, b&w $9.99 REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL MANGA #2 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. (7819/4-04-712226-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 170pg, b&w $11.99 SPRIGGAN MANGA #7 Spriggan is a powerful action-drama depicting the battle of the Arkam organization, which is protecting the fabled Noah's Ark from a power-hungry Pentagon group. It's up to a 17-year old Yu Ominae, a special agent ("Spriggan") for the Arkam, to confront the Pentagon and battle their dangerous cyborgs, including a boy with a cyber brain and devilish powers. Will Yu be able to save the world from the overdrive of the Ark? Japanese text. Includes a free mini poster, postcard, and four stickers. Japanese text. (7819/4-09-126746-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 330pg, b&w $23.99 STEAM DETECTIVES MANGA #7 by Kia Asamiya From Comic Gao Magazine! Steam Detectives was originally published from Sheui-sha. Now, this new version is from Mediaworks and features some color pages. Japanese text. (7819/4-8402-2049-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 186pg, b&w $18.99 SUPER ROBOT WARS "A" ANTHOLOGY MANGA #1 Super-Deformed versions of the world's most famous robot heroes star in this manga series based on the best-selling Super Robot Wars series of computer and video game! Japanese text. (7819/4-334-80557-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 180pg, b&w $16.99 VALKYRIE PROFILE #3 There was a prophecy that the world would end by a final battle. Odin, the chief god, called a Valkyrie and ordered her to search for the people with the bravest hearts. For if the "end" is truly near, then only those of great courage will be of help in the final conflict! Japanese text. (7819/4-7575-0673-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $8.99 WEEKLY JUMP OCTOBER 2002 ISSUES One of Japan's best-selling weekly manga anthologies comes to Previews this month with four weekly volumes for the month of October 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) 10/02/02 (29932-10/2)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 10/09/02 (29932-10/9)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 10/16/02 (29932-10/16)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 10/23/02 (29932-10/23)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 10/30/02 (29932-10/30)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 WEEKLY SHONEN MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2002 ISSUES One of Japan's best-selling weekly manga anthologies comes to Previews this month with four weekly volumes for the month of October 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) 10/04/02 (20651-10/4)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 10/11/02 (20651-10/11)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 10/18/02 (20651-10/18)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 10/25/02 (20651-10/25)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS—ANIME MAGAZINES ANIMAGE OCTOBER 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. (7819/01577-10) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $11.99 NEWTYPE OCTOBER 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. (7819/07009-10) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $10.99 NEWTYPE.COM NOVEMBER 2002 From the publishers of Newtype comes a unique new internet-oriented anime magazine featuring a CD-ROM (Win/Mac), which contains special links for readers-only web contents (Japanese text). Also features great color pages. Japanese text. (7819/16947-11) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $14.00 JAPANESE IMPORTS—TOY PUBLICATIONS DENGEKI HOBBY OCTOBER 2002 This magazine features illustrated articles on scratch-building and customizing model kits of robots, figures, military vehicles, and more. Also covered are current toy releases from the U.S. and Japan, convention coverage, and more! Japanese text. Monthly. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 290pg, PC $15.99 FIGURE MANIACS SPECIAL #4 From the publishers of Dengeki Hobby! Thrill to a host of superbly crafted and painted sexy anime and manga girl figures, statues, and garage kits in this Figure Maniacs special. Includes a poster of Lune from GaoGaiGar! Features female kits and statues of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Oh My Goddess!, Love Hina, and more. Japanese text. (8193/4-8402-2107-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 110pg, PC $29.99 FIGUMANIA #2 A complete catalog/book listing some 70 character figures, showcasing the ladies of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Ghost in the Shell, Sailor Moon, and more! Japanese text. (8193/4-7747-0086-X) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 130pg, PC $19.99 GUNDAM WEAPONS 0083 STARDUST MEMORIES SPECIAL EDITION This softcover special produced by Hobby Japan features everything you need to know about the Mobile Suit models and variants from Gundam 0083: Stardust Memories. Japanese text. (7819/4-89425-270-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 134pg, PC $28.99 HOBBY JAPAN DECEMBER 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 50 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 OCTOBER 2002 A monthly Japanese magazine for modeling fans. Tons of cool super car and robot models. Now available through Previews every month! Japanese text. (7819/18747-10) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 168pg, PC $15.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS—MERCHANDISE DRAGONBALL Z 6" TALL DIE-CUT FOIL STICKERS #21-30 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) #21 (PART 2-3)—Sticker $0.75Ea. #22 (PART 2-4)—Sticker $1.99Ea. #23 (PART 2-5)—Sticker $0.75Ea. #24 (PART 2-6)—Sticker $1.99Ea. #25 (PART 2-7)—Sticker $0.75Ea. #26 (PART 2-8)—Sticker $0.75Ea. #27 (PART 2-9)—Sticker $0.75Ea. #28 (PART 2-10)—Sticker $1.99Ea. #29 (PART 2-11)—Sticker $0.75Ea. #30 (PART 2-12)—Sticker $1.99Ea. 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 NO HOPE NO FEAR SC (5258/88-87581-15-0) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 52pg, FC $16.95 LES JAPNAISES BLESSEES SC (5258/88-87581-12-6) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 68pg, b&w $35.00 European Magazines EL VIBORA #266 (9046) ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, b&w $7.99 KISS COMIX #126 (9046) ADULT MATERIAL Comic, PC $7.99 PENTHOUSE COMIX SPANISH EDITION #24 & #25 (8232) (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL #24––Magazine, 8x10, 84pg, PC $4.99 #25––Magazine, 8x10, 84pg, PC $4.99 Japanese Books IKINARI HAPPY BELL ILLUSTRATIONS SC (7819/4-87763-091-0) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 120pg, PC $42.99 KENJI TSURUTA ILLUSTRATIONS HC (7819/4-592-73192-1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x12, 70pg $35.99 METAMOR FANTASY ILLUSTRATION BOOK WITH CD-ROM (7819/4-7973-2014-1) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 112pg, FC w/ CD-ROM $49.99 NIJYUEI ILLUSTRATION SC (7819/4-87763-072-4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 104pg, PC $44.99 Japanese Manga KYOKASHO NI NAI COHABIT VERSION MANGA #1 (7819/4-253-18859-1) (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $6.99 MIDARA DE TEACH ME MANGA #1 (7819/4-575-82647-2) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $12.99 NANKA HENDA MANGA #1 (7819/4-8124-5631-2) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $11.99 PEACH #4-5 (7819) ADULT MATERIAL #4—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $10.99 #5—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $10.99 SENTIMENTAL PLUS MANGA #1 (7819/4-575-82671-5) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $12.99 Japanese Magazines BUG BUG CG OCTOBER 2002 (7819) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.99 CANDY CLUB AUGUST 2002 (7819) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 LEMON CLUB OCTOBER 2002 (7819) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 PA PI PO OCTOBER 2002 (7819) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 PENGUIN CLUB OCTOBER 2002 (7819) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 TRADING CARDS SECTION COOL COLLECTIBLES MEN IN BLACK II CARD SET Here are 81 different 2 ½" x 3 ½" full-color cards featuring Will Smith as Agent Jay and Tommy Lee Jones as Agent Kay in the next adventure to save the Earth from the scum of the universe! Set includes "Alien Identifier Cards," "Inside the MIB," and more. (145) Set (x81) PI MEN IN BLACK 2 WEAPONS OVERVIEW CARD SET Showcase the inventory of firearms and other gadgetry used in the MIB 2 film with this smoking hot 6-card chase set! (145) Set (x6) PI MEN IN BLACK 2 NEURALIZER FOIL CARD SET Here's your chance to pick up this rare 2-card foil set showcasing the Men In Black's trusty neuralizer. Don't look too long, though. You'll forget what you're looking at! (145) Set (x2) PI BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER EVOLUTION CARD SET Here are 50 different, full-color 2 ½" x 3 ½" premium collector chrome cards featuring all new images that follow the storyline of Buffy the Vampire Slayer from Seasons One through Six. Images included are of Sarah Michelle Geller, and the rest of the Buffy crew. (145) Set (x50) 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 Hudson Leick, Adrienne Wilkinson, Kathryn Morris, and Michael Hurst. (145) HUDSON LEICK (A7)––Card PI ADRIENNE WILKINSON (A8)––Card PI KATHRYN MORRIS (A9)––Card PI MICHAEL HURST (A10)––Card PI STAR TREK 35TH ANNIVERSARY COSTUME CHASE CARDS Collectors will go ga-ga over these costume cards that were inserted into the Star Trek 35th Anniversary wax boxes. Now you can scoop 'em up pronto! (145) CAPTAIN KIRK (CC1) PI MR. SPOCK (CC2) PI LT. UHURA (CC3) PI SPORTS CARDS 23 KT GOLD COLLECTIBLES 23KT GOLD GAME USED BAT CARDS This is 23 karat gold Barry Bonds authentic game-used bat card slabbed, and serial numbered. The Barry Bonds card is limited of 1,000, and the Kobe Bryant card is limited to 5,000. Each card is graded by WCG (world class grading) a gem-mint 10. (8584) (CAUT: 4) BARRY BONDS (BONDSBAT2CG10)—Card MSRP: $39.95 DEREK JETER (JETERBATWCG10)—Card MSRP: $39.95 KOBE BRYANT (KOBEWCG10RC)—Card MSRP: $39.95 HIGHLAND MINT 2002 MLB TEAM PHOTOMINTS Featured on these team photomints are collages of each respective team's 10 to 12 top players around the team logos. Each photomint is double-matted and framed with black laminated wood, under glass measuring 12" x 15", featuring a Team Collector Pin and a 24KT Gold overlay MLBPA Photo Collection Coin. (7045) NEW YORK YANKEES (PIN84K)—Photomint PI SEATTLE MARINERS (PIN88K)—Photomint PI BOSTON RED SOX—Photomint PI ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (PIN85K)—Photomint PI MOUNTED MEMORIES FOOTBALL STARS BOBBLE HEAD DOLLS Have Mike Ditka and Dick Butkus around for game talk with these sweet bobble heads that look strikingly like the classic football stars of yesteryear. (7198) (CAUT: 4) MIKE DITKA—Bobble Head PI DICK BUTKUS— Bobble Head PI PACIFIC TRADING CARDS PACIFIC 2002 CROWN ROYALE NFL CARDS This 216-card set features 144 veterans and 72 rookies. Variations include "Red Variation" (10:box), "Blue Variation" (2:box), and "Rookie Variation" (1:box). Inserts include "Triple Threads Authentic Game-Worn Jerseys (30 cards; 2:box), "Crowning Glory (20 cards; 1:box), "Legendary Heroes," "Majestic Motion," "Pro Bowl Honors" (20 cards; 5:box), and "Sunday Soldiers" (20 cards; 2:box). (477) (CAUT: 4) Box PI PACIFIC 2003 HEADS UP NHL CARDS This 125-card set features "Red," "Blue," and "Purple" variations, with Inserts that include "Bobble Head Dolls" (14 players; 1:box), "Authentic Game-Worn Jersey Quads" (40 cards; 2:box), "Inside the Numbers" (24 cards), "Post Season Picks" (10 cards), "Showstoppers" (20 cards), and "Stat Masters (15 cards). 5 cards per pack. 18 packs per box. (477) (CAUT: 4) Box PI THE UPPER DECK COMPANY UPPER DECK 2002 SP LEGENDARY CUTS MLB CARDS Back again, this series includes "Legendary Cuts Autographed Cards," which feature an autograph of a deceased former baseball player. Imagine cards signed by Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, and Joe DiMaggio! Plus, look for memorabilia cards, and "Bat Barrel" cards of legendary players randomly seeded! 4 cards per pack. 12 packs per box. (513) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002 PLAYMAKER MLB CARDS The Playmaker line expands to baseball! Playmaker figures are seeded one per box and are totally unique to this product. In addition, the base has been expanded to accommodate a signature! Also packed in this product is least one memorabilia card per box, plus a base set of 245 cards including 45 Rookies numbered to 2,750. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. RES. from Previews Vol. XII (Apr02) Box PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A UPPER DECK 2002 GOLF CARDS Introducing 2002 Upper Deck Golf, a 130-card set featuring both the PGA legends of today and yesterday. Like its predecessor, the 2002 edition features a number of players who have never been featured on a trading card and will therefore be considered a rookie card! In addition, look for much more generous pull odds for Memorabilia cards, such as "Fairway Fabric," "America's Best Jersey" cards, "Signed Fairway Fabric," and "Combo Fairway Fabric." Like last year, also look for cut signature cards and a silver parallel of the base set, as well as a gold parallel. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI *********************** UPPER DECK 2002 SP GAME USED GOLF CARDS The debut of a one-per-pack memorabilia card in golf! The base set consists of 83 cards, including 23 signed, serially numbered rookie jersey cards that will fall one per box! Every box of SPGU Golf will also include another signed jersey card of a PGA star, as well as four other game used shirt cards! Collectors can also look for signed UD Buyback cards, and best of all, there will be one signed Tiger Woods card in every case! Also look for a variety of dual, triple, and quad jersey cards! 3 cards per pack. 6 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002-2003 SERIES 1 NHL CARDS The longest running brand in hockey returns in 2002-2003! A new 200-card set awaits collectors, including the ever-popular UD seeded rookies at 1:4. New to UD Hockey this year will be the inclusion of two jersey cards per hobby box! The jersey cards are broken out into a variety of themes, many of which will only be found in hobby boxes. In addition to the jersey cards, there's also the popular patch cards (with varied numbering), as well as an all-new innovation — UD Playbooks, which are fold-open jersey cards that feature two jersey cards held together by unique hinges! 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002-2003 VINTAGE NHL CARDS Vintage Hockey brings collectors back to the glory days of card collecting with the look and feel of cards from yesteryear. Printed on the old-style clay-coat card stock, this comprehensive 350-card set is sure to keep set collectors busting packs! Every hobby box includes at least one game-used or practice-used jersey per box, and every hobby box includes a special box- topper pack that features two Tall Boys oversized cards! Also look for short-printed base cards, sure to keep the chase on! 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002 HONOR ROLL NFL CARDS Honor Roll makes its debut in football this fall! Expect at least one memorabilia card per box, and some exciting new twists on the rookie card! 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 SPX NFL CARDS SPX Football returns popular signed rookie jersey cards once again serially numbered and seeded at one per box. In addition to those rookies, there's another 60 rookies serially numbered and falling one per box as well! Every other box contains a second autographed card, this time of a second year superstar like LaDanian Tomlinson and Anthony Thomas! Every box will also contain a Winning Materials card, which will be serially numbered and will include actual printing on the jersey swatch! Finally, look for Winning Materials NFL logo cards, which will feature the NFL logo patch from actual game-worn jerseys! 4 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 AUTHENTICS NBA CARDS UD Authentics makes its debut in basketball following successful launches in baseball and football. This Basketball series follows a similar blueprint, including at least one serially numbered rookie card per box, one serially numbered parallel card per box, and three memorabilia cards per box. In addition, every case contains two redemption cards good for a signed UDA piece! The signed pieces will come from some of the top stars in the NBA, including Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. These pieces feature a wide variety of memorabilia, including jerseys, signed basketballs, signed photos, and a host of other items. 5 cards per pack. 5 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI NON-SPORT CARDS ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL Z SERIES 4 CARDS The legacy continues with the brave Goku, his powerful son Gohan, and their friends as they battle the fierce and evil Saiyans for the fate of the Earth. This set is comprised of 72 new cards plus 10 gold metallic cards and 4 special chase cards, which are randomly inserted into the packs! Each pack has 9 cards from the regular set plus 1 of the gold metallic cards. 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (7047) STAR15278) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI ********************* ILLUSTRATION STUDIO DON PARESI'S VAMPIRES AND VIXENS SIGNED EDITION BINDER Witches, Bettie Page, Vampires, Mermaids, Heroines, Swimsuits, and Fantasy are all here in this 72-card set containing 4 chase cards, 4 promo cards, 3 1996 re-release promo cards, 4 re-released promo cards, 4 re-released, red-borded promo cards, a foil pack of 8 cards, and a coupon to get 5 cards signed for a free promo card from Don Paresi's card set, Fatal Beauty. Hand- collated, hand-inspected, and shrinkwrapped with a gold seal! Included is a Windows/MacIntosh compatible CD-ROM with over 200 high-res photos of sexy penciled figures from Don Paresi. Pics include unpublished cards, art in progress, and all cards relating to the set. The binder is signed and numbered by Paresi himself! (139) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Binder PI INKWORKS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 6 PREMIUM CARDS & BINDER New cards based on the sixth season! Includes Pieceworks cards featuring a variety of Buffy-worn costumes. This 90-card series includes complete Season 6 episodic coverage and character cards that fans have come to expect, plus new subsets including Wedding Album Cards, "Evil Trio" cards, "Goodbyes" cards, "Power of Willow" cards, and more! Bonus cards include "Autograph" cards, 9-card Foil Puzzle cards, and a 6-card "Love Bites Back" chase set! Also available is collector album that sports graphics from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series! 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (8970/12290) (CAUT: 4) BOX PI BINDER PI BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 6 CARDS: ONCE MORE WITH FEELING MINI PRESS SHEET This is a mini press sheet tribute to the fan-favorite musical episode featuring song excerpts and all the favorite characters! (8970) (CAUT: 4) Sheet PI MARVEL IN MOTION ECARD DISCS Each Marvel In-Motion mini CD-ROM contains up to 110mb of action-packed multimedia, including interactive menu pages, character bios with custom 3D graphics of weapons and equipment, a five minute MIM moving comic book, original downloadable computer desktop themes and screen savers, and hot links to websites. This month, choose from Chapter 3 of the Spider-Man saga, or Chapter 2 of Origin, the untold story of Wolverine's youth, both complete with music, SFX, computer animation, and narration. Jewel case packaging. (8970) (CAUT: 4) ORIGIN 2—Disc MSRP: $6.95 SPIDER-MAN 3—Disc MSRP: $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH X-FILES SEASON 8 CARDS Focusing on the re-energized Season 8 episodes, this 90-card series is filled with Doggett's first full season, and all the strange and insightful storylines of Season 8. Includes 3 "Believe To Understand" foil bonus cards. These cards complete the 9-card puzzle that was inserted in Season 4 & 5, and Season 6 & 7 Inkworks releases. Also included is the a 6-card bonus "The Search For Mulder," 2 "Piecework Cards," and "Autograph Cards." 9 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $2.99 per pack. (8970) (STAR15265) Box PI WITCHBLADE SEASON 1 PREMIUM CARDS Inkworks brings the #1 TNT television series Witchblade to a series of action-packed trading cards for the first time. The 72- card series includes character profiles, episodic coverage, mythology, history, and more! Plus, this series will be loaded with bonus cards: "Quest for Justice Cards," nine foil puzzle cards featuring Sara Pezzini and the Witchblade, and others! 9 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $2.99 per pack. (8970) (STAR15674) Box PI ******************* NECA OFFERED AGAIN O/A OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK SABBATH CARDS The first time Ozzy and Black Sabbath have been immortalized in trading cards! Many never-before-seen images! Explore the dark side of touring and recording with the band. Includes autographed Redemptions and several levels of inserts. Also, look for an exclusive box top card and an exclusive case topper –– four actual Black Sabbath guitar picks in a Lucite holder! Picks limited to 500. 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. SRP: $2.59 per pack. (6338) Box PI ******************* RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES STARGATE SG1 SEASON 5 CARDS & BINDER This 72-card base set features 3-card subsets for each of the show's 22 episodes from Season 5 of Stargate SG1! Bonus sets include one autograph card per box, one hand-drawn Sketchafex Card per box, featuring renderings of Col. O'Neill, Teal'c, Daniel Jackson, Samantha Carter and more! Other Bonus Sets include 9 "Daniel Jackson Tribute" cards, 12 "System Lords" cards, and 4 costume cards. Also available is an official collector's album custom designed to store the entire collection. The album comes with 12 plastic sheets and a bonus costume card! 9 cards per pack. 40 packs per box. SRP: $2.00 per pack. (4629) (CAUT: 4) BOX PI BINDER PI SERIOUS USA STARS OF THE MONTH BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER CD CARDZ SET These CD Cardz introduce you to Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Spike as they dispel many worthy foes. Each CD Card contains episode clips, character profiles, photo gallery, screensaver, and interactive trivia. Designed for the basic computer user. All software and plug-ins are programmed on the CD card, so there are no installation requirements. (5126) (STAR14979) Set MSRP: $14.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPIDER-MAN MOVIE CD CARDZ SET With great power there must also come great responsibility. With these great Spider-Man CD cardz come behind-the-scenes footage, samples from the soundtrack, movie trailers, four exclusive screen savers, bios on the characters and the actors, and postcards that can be e-mailed to fans and friends. In fact, the only thing these CD cardz don't come with is "Spidey Sense." This set of four CD cardz features the web-slinging hero Spider-Man (Tobey McGuire), his main squeeze Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), his archenemy The Green Goblin (Willem Defoe), and the son of the Green Goblin, Harry Osborn (James Franco). (5126) Set (x4) MSRP: $14.95 **************** TOPPS STAR OF THE MONTH TOPPS STAR WARS: EPISODE II—ATTACK OF THE CLONES CARDS Re-live the entire story of the brave Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, as they fight to protect Padme Amidala from a dark conspiracy that threatens to topple the Republic! Look for exciting story cards plus cards depicting the latest additions—characters, vehicles, creatures—to the Star Wars mythos. And, of course, chase cards (to be announced)! 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (STAR15669) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI **************** WIZARDS OF THE COAST HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS MOVIE CARDS Following up on the success of the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone blockbuster, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets will recapture the hearts and imaginations of Harry fans everywhere. This new trading card series lets fans collect and trade key scenes from the upcoming Harry Potter movie, bringing them face-to-face with their favorite characters and new creatures. Premium cards include 3-D cards and viewers, cards with foil-stamped emblems, card lists, and highly collectible relic cards made with props from the movie set. (910) 5 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.49 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Box PI APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS BRODIEMAN T-SHIRT FANTASTIC TWO T-SHIRT DORK KNIGHTS T-SHIRT From Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse comes three new shirt designs. Created for use in the opening credits of MALLRATS, all feature art by some of the top up-and-coming artists of the day (1995) . The Brodieman T-shirt features the art of J. Scott Campbell and Alex Garner screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Fantastic Two features the art of Cully Hammer and Karl Story screenprinted in full-color on a navy blue 100% cotton shirt. The Dork Knight T-shirt features the art of Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti printed also in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Here's your chance to wear some of the greatest comic cover parodies by some of industries top artists. The perfect mall attire!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 MUTANT, TEXAS T-SHIRT Writer Paul Dini brings you along for the ride of you life on the new Mutant, Texas T-shirt. Features the art of J. Bone screenprinted in full color on a natural 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Catch the new series from Oni Press and buy the obligatory T-shirt!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 BONE/RAT CREATURE T-SHIRT Things are moving fast on the new Bone/Rat Creature T-shirt. Features art by Jeff Smith screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. If a rat this big was chasing you, you'd move quick also!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 GREEN LANTERN SYMBOL III T-SHIRT By special request, we offer this variation on an existing shirt with the new Green Lantern Symbol III T-shirt. Features the classic GL symbol screenprinted in green and white on a black 100% cotton shirt. A little darker and a little cooler than the traditional GL design...make your choice!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SHAZAM! LOGO T-SHIRT SHAZAM! I T-SHIRT O/A SHAZAM! SYMBOL T-SHIRT O/A SHAZAM! SYMBOL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT O/A MARY MARVEL SYMBOL T-SHIRT O/A CAPTAIN MARVEL JR. SYMBOL T-SHIRT O/A BLACK ADAM SYMBOL T-SHIRT The Big Red Cheese takes center stage this month with a wealth of shirts. The new Shazam! Logo T-shirt features the magic words boldly screenprinted in red and black on a yellow 100% cotton shirt. The new Shazam! I T-shirt pictures Capt. Marvel, Mr. Mind and Dr. Sivana screenprinted in color an a white 100% cotton shirt. The Shazam! Symbol, Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr. and Black Adam T-shirts all feature the classic bolt symbol screenprinted in yellow on a red, white, royal blue and black shirt respectively. Please note that the Shazam! Symbol (in red), is available in both long and short sleeve. Something marvelous for everyone!! S-XL $17.95 (Short-Sleeve) XXL $20.95 (Short-Sleeve) S-XL $17.95 (Long-Sleeve) XXL $20.95 (Long-Sleeve) THE JOKER V T-SHIRT Laugh at yourself wearing the new Joker IV T-shirt. Features the art of Kyle Baker screenprinted in color on black 100% cotton shirt. Get'em all laughing with you (as opposed to at you), with this comical new shirt!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 X-STATIX SYMBOL T-SHIRT The "X" takes a slight zag on the new X-Statix Logo T-shirt. Features the newly revised symbol screenprinted in red and yellow on a black 100% cotton shirt. Great new take on a classic design!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SPIDER-MAN UPSIDE-DOWN T-SHIRT Spidey is hangin' by a thread on the new Spider-Man Upside-Down T-shirt. Features the art of John Romita, Jr. screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. If the web breaks, Spidey goes splat!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SPIDER-MAN/DAREDEVIL T-SHIRT A meeting of two great characters is commemorated on the new Spider-Man/Daredevil T-shirt. Features the art of Vatche Mavlian screenprinted in full color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. Find out what happens when Spidey meets the Man Without Fear!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN IX T-SHIRT Spidey is hanging out around the streetlights again on the new Ultimate Spider-Man IX T-shirt. Features the incredible art of Mark Bagley screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Scared of the dark he ain't, he was just taught that lite street corner were safer!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WOLVERINE BLACK & WHITE T-SHIRT Wolvie comes out for a special presentation on the new Wolverine Black & White T-shirt. Feature the art of Andy Kubert screenprinted on black on a white 100% cotton shirt. A great piece of art, a great new shirt!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DAREDEVIL VOL. I BOOK O/A DAREDEVIL VOL. II BOOK O/A DAREDEVIL VOL. III BOOK LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER BOOKS BY FRANK MILLER AND KLAUS JANSON O/A DAREDEVIL IV T-SHIRT O/A DAREDEVIL VISIONARIES BOOK by Kevin Smith, Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti The complete Frank Miller Daredevil saga is available in hardcover limited editions. Volume I collects DD #158-167 (minus #162), which includes Miller's very first DD story. Volume II collects DD #158-182. Volume III collects DD #183-191 together with some of the Miller 'What If' and black & white Elektra stories. All three volumes books are limited to only 2500 numbered copies and include a plate featuring exclusive Miller art. Quantities are limited, and are subject to allocation if over- ordering occurs. Daredevil IV T-shirt features vintage Frank Miller artwork screenprinted in full color on a denim blue 100% cotton shirt. The ever-vigilant Daredevil has returned!! Daredevil Visionaries Ltd. Hardcover Book feature a sequentially numbered signature page signed by Smith, Quesada and Palmiotti. Limited to just 2500, each book also includes a special CD-ROM chock full of audio and video treats together with a full-color dustjacket, smyth-sewn hardcover binding with debossed cover and special endpages. Vol. I, 176 pgs, hc book.......................$39.95 Vol. II, 360 pgs, hc book.......................$39.95 Vol. III, 272 pgs, hc book.....................$39.95 S, M, L & XL................................$17.95 XXL................................$20.95 DD Visionaries, 192 pgs, hc book w/ cd-rom............$79.95 O/A THE DEATH & THE LIFE OF GROO LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragonés Features story and art by Mark Evanier & Sergio Aragonés, this edition has it all. Printed in full color, this 128 page book collects both previously release Groo episodes for the first time ever in a unique flip-book format. Limited to only 1000 copies signed by Evanier & Aragonés. 128 pgs, color hardcover book.......................$59.95 O/A DK2 FLASH SYMBOL T-SHIRT Features a darker version of the classic Flash symbol screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. They're moving fast!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A AMERICAN STEEL SYMBOL T-SHIRT Features a red, white and blue version of the Superman symbol, screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. May the "S" wave proudly forever!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN WEB-SWINGER T-SHIRT Screenprinted in full color on a white 100% cotton shirt, Spider-Man moves with the attitude that make him cool. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A SPIDER-MAN BLUE T-SHIRT Features Tim's art screenprinted in color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. Catch the new shirt and the new mini-series from Marvel Comics written by Jeph Loebs. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ******************** APPAREL SECTION ANIME DRAGONBALL Z BLUE TRIBAL T-SHIRT Bohemian blue, 100% cotton, with puff and crystalina ink. Large image on back and small logo on front chest. (7296/2422811) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z VEGETA FLOCK T-SHIRT Red, 100% cotton; flock application. Large image on back and small logo on front chest. (7296/2422711) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 NIEA UNDER 7 T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, preshrunk. Front image. (8343/2676) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 BETTIE PAGE BETTIE PAGE FLOWER TATOO T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, preshrunk. Front image. (8343/2624) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 BETTIE PAGE HEART BABY T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (8343/3115) (CAUT: 4) LG $14.95 BETTIE PAGE WITH LEOPARD ROBE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (8343/2701) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER T-SHIRTS Previously offered in Previews Update #528! Black, 100% cotton. Front images. (6028) (CAUT: 4) BUFFY AND SPIKE (080-046A)––L-XL $16.95 BUFFY AND SPIKE––XXL $17.95 SPIKE (080-032A)––L-XL $16.95 SPIKE––XXL $17.95 XANDER (080-0471)––L-XL $16.95 XANDER––XXL $17.95 DC COMICS BATMAN FLOCKED SILHOUETTE DICKIES WORKSHIRT Blue, 65% polyester, 35% cotton. Short sleeved with two pockets. Large image on back and small logo on front chest. (7294/BM-267) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $30.00 BATMAN PRACTICE JERSEY Black, 100% polyester, 100 denier mediumweight mesh. Front image. (7294/BM-246) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $30.00 BATMAN SATIN PLUSH APPLIQUÉ LOGO BLACK BABY T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, with yellow satin and black plush appliqué logo. Front image. One size fits all. (7294/BM-147) (CAUT: 4) T-Shirt $16.95 BATMAN 3D EMBROIDERY LOGO STRETCH FIT CAP Black with yellow sandwich bill, brushed cotton twill. Embroidered yellow and black image. (5209/BAT01311N3) (CAUT: 4) Cap $12.95 BATMAN LOGO YOUTH T-SHIRT Black with yellow logo, 100& cotton. Front image. (137294/TL-TSY-2283) (CAUT: 4) LG $14.95 SUPERMAN AMERICAN ORIGINAL DICKIES WORKSHIRT Blue, 65% polyester, 35% cotton. Short sleeved with two pockets. Large back image. (7294/SM-487) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $30.00 SUPERMAN BLING BLING LOGO T-SHIRT Black 100% cotton, heavyweight. Silver gel ink logo on front. (7294/SM-5432) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SUPERMAN PRACTICE JERSEY Royal blue, 100% polyester, 100 denier mediumweight mesh. Front image. (7294/SM-247) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $30.00 SUPERMAN PUNCHY T-SHIRT Bohemian blue, 100% cotton, heavyweight. Front image. (7294/SM-479) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SUPERMAN RED PLUSH APPLIQUÉ LOGO BABY T-SHIRT Royal blue, 100% cotton, with red plush appliqué logo. Front image. One size fits all. (7294/SM-208) (CAUT: 4) T-Shirt $16.95 SUPERMAN LOGO RINGER YOUTH T-SHIRT Blue, with red trim ringer, 100% cotton, heavyweight. Front image. (7294/SM-534) (CAUT: 4) LG $16.95 WONDER WOMAN RETRO WASHED COTTON TWILL PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CAP A Previews Exclusive! Black, washed cotton twill. Embroidered front color image. Velcro closure. (5209/SH02122N1) (CAUT: 4) Cap $12.95 GOTH AXEL MEDUSA PENDANT Made of nickel plated rodium metal by Axel. Comes on a leather cord. (8343/1713) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $14.95 GOTHIC CROSS PEWTER PENDANT Made of hand crafted excelsior pewter. Comes on a black cord with an informative booklet explaining the meaning. (8343/809) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $14.95 PENTACLE SILVER PENDANT Made of sterling silver (.925). Comes with a 20" black cord. (8343/1601) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $8.00 BROM T-SHIRTS Black, 100% cotton. (7138) (CAUT: 4) LITTLE MISS MUFFETT (31723)––L-XL $20.95 SOUL FORCE (31722)––L-XL $20.95 MARVEL CAPTAIN AMERICA WARRIOR WITHIN T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, with crystalina and hi-density clear gel ink. Front image. (5360/MVL-0043) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 PUNISHER GEL T-SHIRT Grey, 100% cotton, with hi-density clear gel ink. Front image. (5360/MVL-0041) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 SPIDER-MAN FLY BY T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, with crystalina overlay and highlights. Large image on back and front logo. (5360/MVL-0008) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SWING T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton, with red and gold crystalina and green gel. Front image. (5360/MVL-0006) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 WOLVERINE DIAGRAM T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, with silver shimmer and yellow crystalina. Front image. (5360/MVL-0044) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 MOVIES & TV CHARMED: PIPER'S ROMANCE T-SHIRT Black. (6028/120-006A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 HOGAN'S HEROES "HEY COLONEL" T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Large image on front and small logo on back. (6358/4591) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 I LOVE LUCY 50TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Front image. (4125/4705) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MIGHTY MOUSE CLASSIC T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Front image. (4125/6808) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MUPPETS: GET LOST T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, heavyweight. Front image. (6358/4531) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 MUPPETS: PARTY ANIMAL T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton, heavyweight. Front image. (6358/4424) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 THE OSBOURNES T-SHIRTS Black. Front images. (7297) (CAUT: 4) FAMILY TV (9TOB103)––L-XL $17.95 FAMILY CARTOON CAR (9TOB101)––L-XL $17.95 OZZY RANDY RHODES TRIBUTE (90SB115)––L-XL $17.95 OZZY OSBOURNE DOUBLE BIRD CAP Black. Front image, back logo. (7297/87080Z) (CAUT: 4) Cap $24.00 PEANUTS: CHARLIE BROWN GOOD GRIEF T-SHIRT Sand, 100% cotton. Front image. (4125/0648) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 PEANUTS: SNOOPY BEST BEAGLE T-SHIRT Dark ash, 100% cotton. Front image. (4125/0649) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: FORTIFIED KRABBY PATTIES T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Large back image, small chest logo. (6358/4620) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: WHATEVER T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Large front image, small back image. (6358/4618) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: LA LA YOUTH T-SHIRT Red, 100& cotton. Front image. (6358/446822) (CAUT: 4) LG $13.95 UNDERDOG: BIG DOG T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Front image. (4125/6757) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SIMPSONS: BART TV BLAST T-SHIRT Oxford grey, 100% cotton. Front image. (559/95-301-126) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SIMPSONS: HOMER KISS THE CHEF T-SHIRT Bright scarlet, 100% cotton. Front image. (559/95-301-149) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 SIMPSONS: NUCLEAR POWER PLANT LOUNGE T-SHIRT White. Back image, small chest logos. (559/95-817-129) (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 TRANSFORMERS AUTOBOT LIGHT BLUE LOGO T-SHIRT Navy, 100% cotton. Front image. (559/78-301-165) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 TOYS SECTION ANIME ARMITAGE: DUAL MATRIX NAOMI 8-INCH DOLL When Naomi Armitage goes to Earth to research a hidden plot, she discovers something she never anticipated –– clones of herself! Ironic that once again, she has been cloned, this time as an 8" doll! Sculpted by Shun Tanabe, this collectible comes in a window box and is limited to 3,000. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4522/1540) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll $24.99 DRAGONBALL Z SERIES 11 FIGURES These new 5" figures from the popular Japanese anime Dragonball Z are fully articulated and highly detailed. This series may include: Gotenks, SS Gohan, SS3 Goku, Supreme Kai with Kibito, and Evil Buu. Each figures comes with a collectible card and accessories. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (8827/40111-11) (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: $7.99Ea. LAIN 8-INCH BEAR PAJAMAS DOLL The shy, young teenage girl who passes into the "weird world" of computers and death, is wearing cute bear pj's as this 8" doll. Sculpted by Shin tanabe, Lain comes in a window box and is limited to 3,000. (4522/1520) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll $24.99 COMIC BOOK HEROES STAR OF THE MONTH ETERNAL TOYS DARK ALLIANCE SERIES II ACTION FIGURES Eternal Toys and Diamond Select Toys presents the Dark Alliance Series II Action Figures! Designed and sculpted by The Art Asylum, these figures stand approximately 7" tall or more, and spectacularly replicate the titans of the Chaos! Cosmos. Series Two features the vampire gang-banger Oblivia (with pistols), Lady Death (with sword, vinyl cape, and realistic hair), the valkyrie Vandala (with axe, sword & sheath, and poseable wings), and Hell's blacksmith, the awesome and oversized Cremator (with battle axe & shield). Each figure will feature die-cut blister card packaging! Available now! (4667) (STAR14734) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $13.99Ea. ****************** SPIDER-MAN 2002 SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES The Spider-Man craze continues with this second series of action figures! Series may include: Web Splasher Spider-Man, Lizard, Spider-Man Water Webs, and Web Climbing Spider-Man. Scheduled to ship October 2002. (49/70015) (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. DIE-CAST HOT WHEELS AMBR WINNERS TWO-PACK America's Most Beautiful Roadsters are here! Get the Ala Kart and Invader in this 1:64 scale two-pack, which comes in an acrylic collector's case! Make the road a better place with these wheeled beauties! Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (744/53825) (CAUT: 4) Two-Pack $25.99 HOT WHEELS BEATNIK BANDIT TRIBUTE Ed Big Daddy Roth would be proud of this tribute to the Beatnik Bandit. At 1:18 scale, this vehicle is crafted to be realistic –– open a hood, trunk, or door to look inside! Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (744/55425) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast $31.99 HOT WHEELS ROUTE 66 RENDEZVOUS TWO-PACK Driving from Los Angeles to Chicago on the legendary highway Route 66 would be perfection in either of these automobiles! The 1968 Buick Riviera and 1946 Cadillac come together in this 1:64 scale set, packaged in an acrylic collector's case. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (744/53820) (CAUT: 4) Two-Pack $25.99 JAMES BOND 2002 SHOWCASE WAVE B DIE-CASTS This wave of cars from the new Bond movie Die Another Day, starring Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry, are so hot it's a wonder they didn't melt the ice in Iceland where the movie was filmed! Choose from: Lotus Esprit, Lotus Esprit Turbo, BMW Z3, BMW Z8, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin DB5, Aston Martin DBS, and Aston Martin Vanquish. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (6432) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die Casts SRP: $9.99Ea. JAMES BOND ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH 007's master vehicle, the Aston Martin Vanquish has a price tag of $228,000.00 and is capable of speeds greater than 190 mph! And, this special car had to be outfitted with four-wheel drive for a chase across a frozen lake! At 1:18 scale, the Aston Martin Vanquish features opening doors, hood, and trunk, adjustable front wheels, and workable steering! Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (5349/10011) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast 32.99 JAMES BOND FORD 02 THUNDERBIRD This 2002 Ford Thunderbird is the car of the Bond Girl in the upcoming movie. Exclusively in coral, this vehicle features opening doors, hood, and trunk, adjustable front wheels, and workable steering. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (5349/10013) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast $32.99 JAMES BOND JAGUAR XKR ROADSTER The villain of the movie, Zoa (played by Rick Yune), pursues the infamous double agent across an ice lake in this top-notch vehicle. The green Jaguar XKR, like the Aston Martin and Thunderbird, features opening doors, hood, and trunk, adjustable front wheels, and workable steering. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (5349/10012) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast $32.99 JOHNNY LIGHTNING BOND 40TH ANNIVERSARY DIE-CASTS & KITS This series honors the world's most famous spy and his impeccable taste in cars! Series may include: 1974 Hornet (red), Aston Martin Vanquish (steel grey), Hispano Suiza (two tone), Willys Jeep (white), 1957 Chevy (black), 1966 Beetle (white), Sandstormer (grey), Chevy Ambulance (light yellow), Aston Martin DB5 (grey), 1965 Mustang (blue), BMW Z3 (blue), and 1974 Monaco (gold). Also available are die-cast kits and the four-car Villains boxed set, featuring vehicles from the upcoming feature film. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (6243) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. SERIES 1 (26104)––Die-Casts MSRP: $4.99Ea. KITS (48940) SRP: $5.99Ea. VILLAINS (24503)––Boxed Set (x4) SRP: $14.99 JOHNNY LIGHTNING CAMAROS II 35TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES 2 DIE-CASTS This series may include: '93 Coupe (blue), '67 Hardtop (white), '69 RS/Z28 (red), '70 RS/Z28 (coral), '70 RS (maize), and '98 Coupe (silver). Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (6243/42702) (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: $3.99Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING DIORAMAS SERIES 8 This series may include: Live and Let Die and Old Bond/New Bond/Q. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (6243/22208) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Dioramas SRP: $8.99Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING GASSERS II SERIES 1 DIE-CASTS This series may include: '33 Coupe (black–Art Gustaftson), '33 Coupe (blue–Bob Nevins), '41 Coupe (blue–Phil Quinto), '41 Coupe (red–Vic Young), '33 Pickup (blue–Monte Grubb), and '41 Pickup (hot pink–Carrie Marlin). Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (6243/36501) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $3.99Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING MUSTANG II SERIES 4 DIE-CASTS Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (6243/23301) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $3.99Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING REPLICAS FOUR-CAR BOX SET III This series includes Corvettes. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (6243/24703) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Die-Casts SRP: $11.99Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING VOLKSWAGEN SERIES 3 DIE-CASTS This series may include: '66 Beetle (blue), '66 Beetle (white), '01 Beetle (isotope), '98 Beetle (custom), '66 Samba (blue/white), and '65 Pickup (black cherry). Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (6243/35903) (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: $3.99Ea. MARVEL MONSTERS DIE-CASTS Here is a real dirty dozen! Extreme oversized die-cast monster trucks with even more extreme drivers. Fast pull back motors and springy suspension power these big trucks over anything. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (5364/21153) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $7.49Ea. MARVEL MOTORCYCLE DIE-CASTS Two wheel terror heading your way. Marvel characters hop on to these hot machines and race to the action. Choose from 12 different styles to burn up the road! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (5364/35087) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $4.49Ea. STACKERS DELUXE DIE-CASTS Stackers are colorful, interlocking, and interactive display cases that can grow into connecting towers full of fun. Compatible with existing building block systems and your 1:64 scale die-cast collection. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (476/76239) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $7.99Ea. HORROR CINEMA OF FEAR MEZ-ITZ THREE-PACK Mezco introduces Mez-Itz, mini-figures with lots of movement and tons of attitude. Horror legends Freddy Krueger from Nightmare on Elm Street, Leather Face from Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th come together in this Cinema of Fear three-pack. Freddy wears his signature removable hat, Jason comes with his removable mask and bat, and Leather Face comes with his chainsaw. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4830/80140) (CAUT: 4) Three-Pack $13.99 LEGENDARY MONSTERS SERIES 1 FIGURES These creatures have always been around. They manifest themselves in myths, folklore, and urban legends. Fears and emotions give rise to creatures such as The Jersey Devil, Mothman, The Missouri Monster, and Chupacabra. Each figure features 10-14 points of articulation, ball-jointed shoulders, and stands 4-6" tall. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (491/NM001) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $12.99Ea. LIVING DEAD DOLLS SERIES 4 This newest series of Living Dead dolls includes Sybil, wearing a straightjacket, messy hair, and wild, spiral eyes; Inferno, with auburn hair, fiery eyes, a black dress with flames on the bottom, and bat-like wings; Lulu, with black and red eyes, pink hair in pigtails, and a white stained tutu and roller skates; Macumba, the voodoo priest with a white skull painted on his face, shoulder-length dread locks, and a white hat and tattered dress clothes; and Ms. Erie, with white hair, white eyes, and a black dress. Each 9" doll comes in a coffin with a death certificate, colored tissue, and removable clothes. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4830/99920) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Dolls SRP: $19.99Ea. NYARLETHOTEP PLUSH One of the powerful demons from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos, Nyarlethotep, also called the Crawling Chaos, is now available as a brand-new plush from Toy Vault. Nyarlethotep is responsible for a large portion of mankind's ill. In the mythos, it is said it will even destroy humanity. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4231/HP009) (CAUT: 4) Plush $19.99 LORD OF THE RINGS THE LORD OF THE RINGS 10-INCH DELUXE SAURON FIGURE Sauron, the Dark Lord, only wanted one thing: The One Ring. This 10" figure depicts the evil trouble maker as he appeared in the blockbuster movie. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (49/81097) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $20.99 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS 12-INCH SERIES 1 FIGURES From New Line Cinema, the next movie in The Lord of the Rings trilogy –– The Two Towers–– is here! See some old, familiar faces in the flick, as well as new, striking characters. This series includes: Legolas, Bilbo, Eowyn, and Witch King Ringwarith. All stands 12" tall and come with blister cards. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (49/81190) (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: $24.99 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS 6-INCH SERIES 1 & 2 FIGURES Following the events of The Fellowship of the Ring, the adventure continues in The Two Towers! The stars from this upcoming blockbuster are available in two series of action figures. Series 1 includes: Faramir, Legolas, Frodo with Sting Sword, Gandalf the White, Gondorian Soldier, and Easterling. Series 2 includes: King Theoden, Worm Tongue, Eomer, Roharian Soldier, Suaron, and Aragon. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (49) (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. SERIES 1 (81150)––Figures SRP: $9.99Ea. SERIES 2 (81160)––Figures SRP: $9.99Ea. THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS 6-INCH TWIN-PACKS Get two great figures all in one! Choose from: Elf Archer & Berserker Urk-Hai, Ugluck & Merry, and Grishnakh & Pippin. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (49/81175) (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. Twin-Packs SRP: $15.99Ea. MILITARY FIGURES BLUE ANGEL PILOT #5 ACTION FIGURE The Blue Angels Flight Demonstration team performed their first show in June 1946 flying Gunman F6F Hellcats. Today, the team flies the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, which also serves as one of the Navy's front line fighters. Since their beginnings, the Blue Angels have performed for over 322 million people. The six aviators, selected from the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and their support team of over 100 personnel are widely regarded as one of the finest and most professional formation aerobatic display teams in the world today. Stands 12" tall. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4851/21030) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $34.99 GERMAN GEBIRGSJAGER WWII FIGURE This soldier wears a field grey tunic with insignia, including an Eidelweiss sleeve badge, slate grey trousers, G43 and KAR98 pouches on a black leather belt, and mountain boots. Also wears a M43 field cap with the Eidelweiss insignia, German rucksack, and carries a pewter G43 rifle. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (7093/GIEDF96) (CAUT: 4) Figure $44.98 RICHARD MARCINKO CQB OPERATION ACTION FIGURE Specializing in special warfare activities, Richard Marcinko's career with the U.S. Navy spans more than 30 years. After joining in 1958, he underwent VDT and SEAL training and was assigned to SEAL Team 2 in 1966. He was appointed to commander of the unit in 1974. Through the years that followed, Richard served in a variety of combat roles and eventually formed the now legendary SEAL Team 6 and Red Cell counter terrorist forces. Richard is now famous among the military forces for his skill, dedication, and enthusiasm. Throughout his career, Richard has earned 34 citations and medals, including the Legion of Merit, Silver Star, and Four Bronze Stars. Stands 12" tall. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4851/21077) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $39.99 U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS CAPTAIN WWI FIGURE By the beginning of WWII, the U.S. Army adopted a distinct optional uniform for officers of bother the regular army and army air corps to wear. The jacket with waist belt was officially designated "Olive Drag shade 50" and, although clearly brown in color, was called "green." The trousers were officially referred to as "light drab" but were commonly referred to as "pinks." Subsequently, the combination was called "greens and pinks." This figure wears aviator wings above his left breast pocket. Air Corps winged propeller and U.S. insignia are worn on his lapels. The hat has a gold insignia of an army officer. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (7093/GIEDF76) (CAUT: 4) Figure $59.98 WWII 21ST PANZER DIVISION GUNNER ACTION FIGURE Originallt formed during October 1941 from the 5th Leichte Division and elements of the 3rd Panzer Division, the 21st formed a part of the renowned Afrika Corps. Between 1941 and 1943, the Division operated in Tobruk and El Alamein where they sustained heavy losses. In May of 1943, the Division was destroyed in Tunisia. The 21st was reformed from various units at Normandy in July of 1943 and from 1944 to 1945 was involved in campaigns at Normandy, throughout France, and on the Eastern front. Stands 12" tall. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4851/21065) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $39.99 WWII 21ST 5TH U.S. ARMY RANGER ACTION FIGURE Following the U.S. entry into WWII, the U.S. Army saw the need for small, specialized units for specific tasks. To accomplish this six Ranger battalions were formed entirely from volunteers and among their tasks was recon and raiding missions behind enemy lines. One of these battalions was the 5th Army Rangers and is was this group that landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day and was instrumental in a breakthrough of the German lines. Army Rangers served throughout the European theatre of operations and are well known for their battle cry, "Rangers, lead the way!" Stands 12" tall. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4851/21063) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $39.99 MISCELLANEOUS HUMPTY DUMPTY PLUSH Don't worry about this Humpty Dumpty! Made of plush, even if he falls, he'll remain uninjured and in one piece! From Alice in Wonderland, this plush is based on the original illustrations by Louis Tennniel. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4231/TL006) (CAUT: 4) Plush SRP: $29.99 PLAYBOY COLLECTION DOLL: DALENE KURTIS PLAYMATE OF THE YEAR SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (5096) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Doll $59.99 MONTY PYTHON MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL 12-INCH SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) is a classic comedy directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. A hilarious spoof of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages, the movie tells the mythical story of King Arthur. The knights and other crazy characters from this film are available as mud splattered 12" action figures, sculpted by Oluf Hartvigson. Limited to 5,000. Packaged in a flap box. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4310/37002) (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: $40.00Ea. MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL 12-INCH TIM THE ENCHANTER ACTION FIGURE Tim the Enchanter stands 12" tall and comes highly articulated. The figure, sculpted by Oluf Hartvigson, comes with a ragged, flowing robes and a wooden staff, and features the authentic likeness of John Cleese. Limited to 5,000. Packaged in a flap box. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4310/3708) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure $40.00 MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EXPLODING PENGUIN PLUSH A Previews Exclusive! The new plush in the Monty Python plush line features the penguin from "Death of Mary, Queen of Scots /Exploding Penguin on TV Set" from Monty Python's Flying Circus - Episode 22 and from their various albums. Explosion included. Scheduled to ship in November 2002. (4321/MP004) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Plush $19.99 MOVIES & TV AUSTIN POWERS 3 MEZ-ITZ TWO-PACKS Austin Powers returns for the third installment of the classic spy spoof film series. Cool things come in small and groovy packages as Mezco Toyz presents these mini-figures with lots of movement and tons of attitude. Pack 1 includes: Austin on a base with revolver, Dr. Evil on a base with Mini-Me. Pack 2 includes: Fat Bastard on a base with sumo towel and 70s Austin on a base with his hat and cane. Window box packaging. (CAUT: 4) PACK 1 (80110) $9.99 PACK 2 (80111) $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON ACTION FIGURES New lower price! From Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the internationally acclaimed Academy Award-winning film by Ang Lee, comes this new series of exciting action figures from Art Asylum, replicating the star-crossed lovers, fighters, and bandits of this modern classic! This series is scheduled to include: "Li Mu Bai"/Chow Yun Fat, "Yu Shu Lien"/Michelle Yeoh, "Jen"/Ziyi Zhang, and the bandit king, "Lo"/Chen Chang. Blister card packaging. Available now! (4850) (4850/83200) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures $6.99Ea. ********************** DARK ANGEL SERIES 1 MAX ACTION FIGURE From Art Asylum, this figure captures Max when she returned fro the second season. Her longer mane flows over a beautifully sculpted body. Accessories include a grappling hook, backpack, harness, and an extra set of hands. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4850/86000) (CAUT: 4) Figure $11.99 DARK ANGEL DELUXE SERIES 1 MAX ACTION FIGURE WITH MOTORCYCLE This set from Art Asylum features Max from Season 1 with shorter hair. Comes with her ninja motorcycle, which features a flywheel mechanism and a working headlight that is activated when Max straddles the bike. Accessories include a pair of shades and an extra set of hands. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4850/86500) (CAUT: 4) Figure $25.99 GET SMART 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES From the comedic TV show that ran from 1965-1970 come these action figures, giving up the identities of the show's top- secret spies! In CONTROL, they are so top secret that even the CIA didn't know about them. Choose from: Maxwell Smart, aka Agent 86, who has gained respect despite the fact that he is especially clumsy; Agent 99, Maxwell Smart's partner, the true brains of the "Smart" team; and The Chief of Control, the most powerful man in CONTROL and Max's and 99's boss. Each figure stands 12" tall and is limited to 7,500. Packaged in a flap box. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4310/2100) (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: $35.00Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A MATRIX BULLET DODGE NEO FIGURE Previously an Internet exclusive! Neo is posed to recreate the bullet scene from the end of the movie. Comes on a rippled blister to add to the moving effect. Available now! (5168) (CAUT: 4) Figures $16.99 *************** THE OUTER LIMITS IKAR & ALIEN SOLDIER FIGURES With bizarre and often creepy episode plots, The Outer Limits never misses a chance to push the boundries. The episode "Keeper of the Purple Twlight" is no exception! The scientist and alien from that are here as 12" figures! They feature the likenesses of the Ikar and each come with a raygun and display base. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4310/27002) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figures $70.00 PLATOON 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES These 12", highly articulated figures come with authentic military Vietnam-era gear as seen in the film. Each figure is individually packed with a full-color box, a reprint of the theatrical poster and cast list. Choose from: Chris Tayler (Charlie Sheen), Sgt. Barnes (Tom Berenger), and Sgt. Elias (Willem DeFoe). Sculpted by Mat Falls, each figure comes packaged in a flap box. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4310/5500) (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 $40.00Ea. SIMSPONS: WORLD OF SPRINGFIELD CELEBRITY SERIES 3 World famous celebrities star as some of Springfield's most popular characters! This series features Jim Varnet as Cooder, Albert Brooks as Hank Scorpio, and Jon Lovitz as Llewellyn Sinclair. Each figures is articulated, stands 5" tall and comes with exclusive accessories. When placed on a compatible World of Springfield playset environment, each figure comes to life as they say one of their several random phrases. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (222/142055) (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. ENTERPRISE: BROKEN BOW SERIES 1 FIGURES WITH BASES Sculpted by Art Asylum! The newest Star Trek series has hit TV screens! Enterprise marks the fifth Star Trek series, but takes place before the rest. These 7" figures are from the episode "Broken Bow," when the crew's mission is to return an injured Klingon comes to a halt when a villainous race of aliens called the Suliban kidnap the Klingon. Choose from: Captain Johnathan Archer, T'pol, Travis Maywheather, Malcom Reed, Silik (Suilban), and Klang (Klingon), each with a base. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4850/85300) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $28.99Ea. STAR TREK X: NEMESIS ACTION FIGURES Nemesis is the next film by Paramount Pictures to star the Enterprise crew. In this 10th Star Trek flick, Picard and his crew face their most dangerous adversary yet: a young human named Shinzon who led a coup d'etat and who now commands the Romulan Empire. This series from Art Asylum may include: Jean Luc Picard, Data, Worf, Shinzon (Romluan), Remen, and Viceroy. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4850/85600) (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: $10.50Ea. TRANSFORMERS: FORTRESS MAXIMUS Specialty Market Exclusive! Fortress Maximus is the commander of the Autobot Headmasters. His head transforms into Cerebros (fortress), and Cerebros's head transforms into Spike. His body transforms into some kind of assault base, which can fly like a spaceship. This massive, 2-foot tall robot changes into a battle platform, and then a city! The large head transforms into Cerebos, which transforms into a mini-bot. Includes nine flip-out cannons, radar dish, blaster weapon, control tower, detention area, a working elevator, three control rooms, and two retractable ramps. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (309/265630900) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $99.99 MUSIC ROCK STARS IN-THE-BOX MUSIC FIGURES These giant, 18" figures of your favorite rock artists and movie stars are articulated and comes with up to one minute long crystal-clear remixes of original songs. Choose from Eddie, the rotting corpse of Iron Maiden, and the members of the hard core rock band with an affinity for make-up, KISS: Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehey, and Peter Criss –– all brought to you by Art Asylum! Scheduled to ship October 2002. (4850) NOTE: The KISS Figures are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. IRON MAIDEN EDDIE––Figure SRP: $24.99 KISS––Figures SRP: 24.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A EMINEM ACTION FIGURE WITH ENVIRONMENT AND BASE New lower price! This base is designed around the music video "Stan," a wall of Eminem posters, a table with a letter to Eminem from Stan, and a replica concrete floor. Window box packaging. From Art Asylum! Available now! (4850/76200) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures w/base SRP: $7.99 O/A ROCK 'N ROLL COLLECTION FIGURES New lower price! Art Asylum presents two of the giants of Shock Rock... both destined to be the GIANTS of your toy collection! The 'Uncle Creepy' of rock, Alice Cooper, is featured in his twisted tux from his "Welcome to My Nightmare" video, complete with cane and top hat. On the other end of the fear spectrum is today's reigning dark prince of horror-tinged rock, Rob Zombie, who wears his shabby, fresh-from-the-grave outfit from his "Dragula" video. Both fully-articulated, 18" tall action figures feature built-in sound chips which play their signature tunes! Window box packaging. Available now! (4850/8500) (CAUT: 4) ALICE COOPER—Figure SRP: $24.99 ROB ZOMBIE—Figure SRP: $24.99 *************** STAR WARS STAR WARS CLASSIC 12-INCH SERIES 2 BOUNTY HUNTER FIGURES This second series of classic figures includes: Dengar, Zuckuss, and Imperial Officer. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (309/26482) (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: $25.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS: EPISODE II––ATTACK OF THE CLONES 12-INCH FIGURES Series may include: Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Clone Trooper. Window box packaging. Available now! (309/32493) (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: $24.99Ea. O/A STAR WARS: EPISODE II––ATTACK OF THE CLONES FIGURE COLLECTIONS The characters of the newest Star Wars saga come to life in stunning new action figures! Collection 1 Wave 2 may include: Count Dooku, Zam Wessell, Clone Trooper, Yoda, Anakin Skywalker (hanger duel), and Anakin Skywalker (outland peasant disguise). Collection 1 Wave 3 may include: Mace Windu, Jango Fett, Darth Vader (Bespin duel), and Luke Skywalker (Bespin duel). Collection 2 Wave 2 may include: Jar Jar Binks, Saesee Tiin, Nikto, Dexter Jettster, Battle Droid, and Geonosian Warrior. Collection 2 Wave 3 may include: Taun We, Saesee Tiin, Royal Guard, Nikto, Jar Jar Binks, and Luminara Unduli. Available now! (309) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. These items are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. COL. 1 WAVE 2 (84851.0015)––Figures SRP: $8.99Ea. COL. 1 WAVE 3 (84510019)––Figures SRP: $8.99Ea. COL. 2 WAVE 2 (84861.0015)––Figures SRP: $8.99Ea. COL. 2 WAVE 3 (84851.0016)––Figures SRP: $8.99Ea. VIDEO GAMES JOYRIDE VIDEO GAME 8-INCH FIGURES WAVE 2 Joyride Studios launches its new wave of figures, having teamed up with GamePro Magazine and Nintendo Power! From EA, Sega, and Nintendo, this series may include: Virtual Fighter 4 Akira, Virtual Fighter 4 Lau, SSX Tricky Psymon, and SSX Tricky Moby. Each figures comes packaged with tips, tricks, and inside information from the experts at the leading video game magazines. Find out the hidden tricks and secrets to your favorite games. Figures come in special collector packaging that opens and closes revealing a whole description of that character's game. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (476/76289B) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $12.00Ea. JOYRIDE VIDEO GAME 8-INCH FIGURES WAVE 2 WITH VEHICLES Joyride Studios, GamePro Magazine, and Nintendo Power together have made some awesome vehicles from EA, Sega, and Nintendo! This series may include: Crazy Taxi Axel, Crazy Taxi Angel, Command & Conquer Mammoth Tank, and Super Monkey Ball AiAi /GonGon. Each figures comes packaged with tips, tricks, and inside information from the experts at the leading video game magazines. Find out the hidden tricks and secrets to your favorite games. Figures come in special collector packaging that opens and closes revealing a whole description of that character's game. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (476/76288B) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $10.00Ea. KINGDOM HEARTS SERIES 1 TWO-PACK ACTION FIGURES Disney paired up with Squaresoft (Final Fantasy) to produce Kingdom Hearts, a new interactive RPG for PlayStation 2. The game features existing Disney characters and worlds, as well as new one developed by Tetsuya Nomura, known for his work on Final Fantasy. This first series of figure tow-packs includes: Sora with Jack Skellington, Kairi with Maleficent, Riku with Hook, Donald Duck with Guard Armor, Goofy with Heartless Soldier, and Darkside with Pluto. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4387/76000) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $14.99Ea. WRESTLING WWE RAW DRAFT FIGURES It's finally happened… the unspeakable anticipation, the event you've all been waiting for…. The WWE draft! This series of WWE Raw figures includes: Undertaker; NWO: Nash, Hall, and X-Pac; Kane; RVD; Booker T; Big Show; Bubba Ray Dudley; Brock Lesnar; William Regal; Lita; Bradshaw; Steven Richard; Matt Hardy; Raven; Jeff Hardy; Mr. Perfect; Spike Dudley; D'Lo Brown; Shawn Stasiak; and Terri. The figures are in limited edition metallic paints and come with a branded stand. Each figure is accompanied by a contract, which points out the figure, brand, their draft number, and the number of limited figures that are being produced. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4301/W90280) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $10.99Ea. WWE SMACKDOWN DRAFT FIGURES It's finally happened… the unspeakable anticipation, the event you've all been waiting for…. The WWE draft! This series of WWE Smackdown figures includes: The Rock; Kurt Angle; Chris Benoit; Hollywood Hulk Hogan; Billy & Chuck; Edge; Rikishi; D-Von Dudley; Mark Henry; Maven; Billy Kidman; Tajiri; Chris Jericho; Ivory; Albert; The Hurricane; Al Snow; Lance Storm; DPD, and Torrie Wilson. The figures are in limited edition metallic paints and come with a branded stand. Each figure is accompanied by a contract, which points out the figure, brand, their draft number, and the number of limited figures that are being produced. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4301/W90290) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $10.99Ea. STATUES & MODELS SECTION BATMAN BATMAN BATMOBILE MODEL KITS Bob Kane's mysterious creation comes to life in these Johnny Lightning 1:24 scale die-cast model kits! These authentic replicas of the original comic book creation, and the evolutionary 1960s version are sure to make excellent additions to your Dark Knight favorites! Note that the 1960s model kit is available in both die-cast and plastic editions! Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (6243) (CAUT: 4) DIE-CAST 1950s BATMOBILE (6903)—Kit $19.99 DIE-CAST 1960s BATMOBILE (6904)— Kit $19.99 PLASTIC 1960s BATMOBILE (6901)— Kit $16.99 BATMAN BATPLANE PLASTIC MODEL KIT The illustrious Batplane includes two seated figures — Batman and Robin! This jet-propelled flying bat is designed to match the specs of the Batplane the Dark Knight used in his golden years! Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (6243/6905) (CAUT: 4) Kit $16.99 COMIC BOOK HEROES BARON ZEMO MINI-BUST This 5 ½" tall mini-bust of the Baron is sculpted by Randy Bowen! The insidious Baron has had both a long career as villain, and hero-in-disguise. Known from his skirmishes with Captain America, or as the puppet master behind the Thunderbolts' Citizen V, the Baron is painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $45.00 BULLSEYE MINI-BUST The deadly assassin Bullseye is now a 5 ½" tall mini-bust sculpted by Randy Bowen! Here's the killer with a complimentary sadistic smile and a blade to throw through your heart! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $45.00 STARS OF THE MONTH CHASTITY & JADE STATUES A Diamond Select Offering! New lower price! Here, as Chastity vamps (pun intended), her nemesis, Jade, stalks her — dematerializing from behind! These cold-cast resin beauties combine to create a landmark piece. Jade stands over 13" tall and features clear resin details! Beautifully sculpted by Sam Greenwell, this pair of haunting beauties will surely turn your dreams into nightmares! Brought to you by Eternal Toys and Diamond Select Toys, Chastity and Jade come packaged in a custom box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 2,000 pieces. Also available as a Special Edition, which has a multi-colored, clear gravestone, gold-colored paint, and a Certificate hand-signed by Brian Pulido and Sam Greenwell! that is limited to 300 copies. Both come fully painted and ready to display. Available Now! (4667) REGULAR EDITION (STAR13387)—Statue $99.00 SPECIAL EDITION (STAR13524)—Statue $139.00 *************** KABUKI MINI NOH MASK SET #1 Representing four of the eight Noh assassins from the Kabuki comic, these miniature versions of the previously released larger, full-sized masks come packed in a beautiful dragon-pattern brocade box lined in black silk. Each mask measures approximately 3" in size. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Set $39.95 LADY DEATH 2 RESIN STATUES A Diamond Select/Eternal Toys Offering! Sculpted by Art Asylum, this statue shows the flagship character of the Chaos! Comics Universe: Lady Death. This sexy horror heroine of the early 90s can now be yours with this top shelf resin statue! Also available as a Lady Death: Alive! Special Edition! Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4667) (CAUT: 4) REGULAR EDITION (20112)—Statue $99.00 SPECIAL EDITION (20112) (CAUT: 2)—Statue $150.00 LOKI MINI-BUST The thorn in the Thunder God's side, his half-brother Loki is now here to wreak havoc on the world of mortals as a 6 ½" tall mini-bust! Randy Bowen renders this sculpture of the God of Mischief that's painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $45.00 SHIELD OF CAPTAIN AMERICA This shield measures 27" in diameter, and is crafted of a high-grade aluminum. All of the vibrant patriotic colors have been applied in lacquer for a rich finish. Full leather carrying straps are attached to the back and every shield ships with a museum quality 37" x 7" plaque for display. Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Limited to 2, 525 pieces. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4759/19651) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Shield $269.95 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS SERIES 2 RESIN FIGURES A Diamond Select Offering! Timeless characters that we've all come to know from the now classic Rankin & Bass holiday cartoon, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! In this series, there's the infamous Bumbles and his cave. There's also the sad and disheartened Charlie-In-The-Box waiting for Santa Claus. And who could forget the benevolent King Moonracer, the loving monarch for the discarded Christmas toys? All of these pieces can link together to form an island of Misfit Toys! Painted and ready to display. Guaranteed to ship in October 2002. (4667) (CAUT: 4) BUMBLES CAVE (60506)—Figure $14.99 CHARLIE WAITS FOR SANTA (60516)—Figure $14.99 KING MOONRACER (60517)—Figure $14.99 STARS OF THE MONTH ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS SERIES 1 RESIN FIGURES A Diamond Select Offering! Based on the all-CGI holiday special, Rudolph & The Island of Misfit Toys, comes this beautiful series of character dioramas, featuring some of your old favorites from the classic TV special as well as some new, never- before-seen characters. Each intricately designed and sculpted diorama features two characters, a detailed 3D base, and various Misfit Toys. Choose from: "The Adventurers" (with Yukon Cornelius & Hermey), "Elves Workshop" (with Head Elf & Tall Elf), "Santa Prepares for Christmas" (with Santa and a Girl Elf), and "Rudolph and the Snowman" (featuring the new Snowman/Narrator). Best of all, the bases of all four dioramas can be linked together! Each diorama measures approximately 4" x 6" x 2 ½" and comes packaged in an illustrated window box. Painted and ready to display. Available Now! (4667) THE ADVENTURERS (STAR15494)—Figure $14.99 ELVES WORKSHOP (STAR15566)—Figure $14.99 RUDOLPH & THE SNOWMAN (STAR15530)—Figure $14.99 SANTA PREPARES FOR CHRISTMAS (STAR15537)—Figure $14.99 MOVIES & TV ALIEN QUEEN RESIN MINI-BUST Following up the smash-hit success of the initial Alien Drone Mini-Bust — completely sold out within days of its release! — comes the next awesome Mini-Bust from the classic film series! Based on the second film, Aliens, the Alien Queen stands 8" tall, perched on a detailed base. Poking out from underneath her mammoth capped skull, the screaming double mouth drips with ooze. Painstakingly sculpted with great attention to detail, this one is strictly limited to 3,000 individually numbered pieces. Packaged in a full-color window box. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (8644) Mini-Bust $65.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SPIKE BUST Moore Creations releases the Spike Bust, based on the character from 20th Century Fox's hit television show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Sculpted by Dene Mason, the big bad Spike is a bloody 6 ¾" tall! Cute and deadly he is! Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Bust $45.00 GUNDAM SKILL LEVEL 3 ACTION FIGURE MODEL KITS WAVE 6 These kits with over 80 multi-colored parts help you build 5" tall action figures that feature 25 points of articulation! These high grade kits with smaller pieces and customizing decals do not need glue. The pieces snap together! No mess at all. Snap away, and build a figure of your choice. This wave includes HG RX-78 Gundam, HG YMS-15 'Gyan,' HG MSM-03 'Gogg', HG MSM-07 Z-Gok, and HG MSM-07S' Char's Z-Gok. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (9036/11070F) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Not available outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada. Kit SRP: $16.00 LAND OF THE GIANTS SNAKE SCENE MODEL KIT Recreate one of the most pivotal scenes from this sci-fi classic! Assembly required. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (6243/7512) Kit $19.99 TRANSFORMERS IRONHIDE BUST Produced by Hard Hero, this is the sixth bust in the ongoing Transformer bust series. Ironhide is the oldest and most experienced of the Autobots. This battle-tested veteran chooses action over words. His trithyllium-steel alloy hide makes him nearly invulnerable, and a valuable member of the Autobots. Here he is as a 6" tall cold cast porcelain bust, sculpted by Jason Ray. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4372) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.K. Bust $49.95 SPIDER-MAN MOVIE STATUES Produced by Factory X, it's the web slinger and his arch nemesis as they appeared in the hit blockbuster Spider-Man movie! Spidey comes to you as a top-shelf piece that stands 15" tall. Spidey appears to be suspended in mid-air, defying gravity, and making his way across the city skyline. The Green Goblin is riding atop his wicked glider for a night of mayhem. He stands a full 15" tall, and is prepared to lob an explosive pumpkin bomb at the unsuspecting city residents beneath him! Each is limited to 2,500 pieces. Both are painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4759) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. SPIDER-MAN (20021)—Statue $165.00 GREEN GOBLIN (20022)—Statue $165.00 SPIDER-MAN MOVIE MINI-BUSTS The two powerhouses in costumes are ready to come to your town and duke it out! Both Spider-Man and the Green Goblin are pictured as they appear in the Spider-Man movie as these collectible 6" tall mini-busts. These busts feature the same extreme design elements as their full-size counterparts. While Spider-Man's base utilizes the shape of his eye for its design, the Green Goblin sits atop a section of his deadly pumpkin bomb. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4759) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. SPIDER-MAN (20023)—Mini-Bust $45.00 GREEN GOBLIN (20024)—Mini-Bust $45.00 IMPORT TOYS & MODELS Unless otherwise noted, all IMPORT TOYS & MODELS listings are: (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. ANIME OFFERED AGAIN O/A FLCL (FOOLY COOLY) ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Naota wants to be normal. But with a talented brother leaving Japan for the U.S. to play basketball, everyone now looks at him a bit differently. His brother's girlfriend is acting strange as well, and now there's an even stranger girl (Haruhara Haruko) hitting on him. Literally. With a bass guitar. And robots keep springing from his head. Check out these cool action figures based on the shocking and riotous FLCL (Fooly Cooly), the digital anime about adolescence, expectations, and alien intrigue, created by Studio GAINAX, creators of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Choose from: Haruhara Haruko (with detailed Scooter, bass guitar, & case), and Kanchi (a red robot featuring 17 points of articulation and a variant hand). From Kaiyodo, makers of Neon Genesis Evangelion and Trigun toys! Original Japanese blister card packaging. Available Now! (4673) HARUHARA—Figure $15.99 KANCHI—Figure $15.99 *********************** HELLSING ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Based on the hit anime series from Pioneer! In modern-day England, a secret government-funded military unit known as the Hellsing Institution — led by Integra Hellsing, the great granddaughter of Dr. Van Helsing — seeks to exterminate the ranks of the undead and demons that lurk in the shadows of the world. Her most lethal weapons? Seras Victoria (with Long Rifle & Bipod), a rambunctious member of the anti-demon task force, and the immensely powerful vampire Arucard (with two pistols, variant hands, and blood bag)! Both figures feature articulation at the neck, shoulders, and feet, and stand approximately 7" tall. Scheduled to ship in November 2002. Original Japanese blister card packaging. (4368) ARUCARD (311657)—Figure $14.99 SERAS VICTORIA (311664)—Figure $14.99 DOCTOR WHO DOCTOR WHO ACTION FIGURE SETS Imported from Japan! Dapol of England's line of Doctor Who action figures have been a big hit around the world, and now you can follow the Doctor and his various incarnations throughtout his time-spanning career! Choose from:'70s Action Figure Set: featuring Jon Pertwee as the Doctor, The Master, and the President Time Lord; '80s Action Figure Set: featuring Sylvester McCoy as the Doctor, Melanie, and Ace; and the Time Lords Action Figure Set: featuring a trio of Time Lords from the story arc in which the Doctor was called back to Gallifrey. Each 4" figure features basic articulation, and comes on an individual blister card. Scheduled to ship in November 2002. (133) 70s FIGURES (ALS02)—Set (x3) $17.97 80s FIGURES (ALS03)—Set (x3) $17.97 TIME LORDS FIGURES (ALS01)—Set (x3) $17.97 FANTASY OFFERED AGAIN O/A BERSERK GUTS HAWK SOLDIER ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! New Lower Price! Based on the Dreamcast video game and hot Japanese manga title, this figure from the violent world of Berserk stands approximately 8 ½" tall is highly articulated (16 points of articulation!), and comes with an extra sword, head, and a knife. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4368/272071) Figure $15.99 O/A FINAL FANTASY X YOJIMBO DELUXE ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Junichi Taniguchi, the sculptor that created some of the FFVIII Guardian Force action figures is back, this time with Yojimbo, another powerful Summon Monster, together with Yojimbo's faithful companion, a lion dog. The detail in its sculpting and paint job makes this a worthy addition to any collection. Measures 8" inches tall. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4898) Figure $24.99 *************** GHOST IN THE SHELL GHOST IN THE SHELL SERIES TWO FIGURES Imported from Japan! A new series of figures featuring Major Motoko Kusanagi from the original Ghost In The Shell series! These 6 ½" tall figures feature no articulation, but do feature a high degree of sculpting and paint detail, making these figures the next best thing to resin statues, at a fraction of the price. Choose from Kusanagi in a white coat with hand weapon, or in a wetsuit with weapon. Original Japanese blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2002. (4368) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. WHITE COAT—Figure SRP: $13.99 SWIMSUIT—Figure SRP: $13.99 KAIJU GAMERA PRE-PAINTED VINYL FIGURE KITS Imported from Japan! From the 1990s Gamera film series, here comes Gamera (1995) and Gamera II (1996). These kit-style pre-painted vinyl figures stand approximately 8" tall and require some assembly. Quick and easy building for Gamera and kaiju fans! Blister card packaging. Look for more Gamera Series vinyl kits in future issues of Previews! Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4878) 1995 MODEL (501)—Kit $22.99 1996 MODEL (502)—Kit $22.99 GODZILLA 1964 12-INCH RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! One of the most popular Godzilla suit designs is now captured as this highly detailed 12" statue, depicting the King of Monsters from the 1964 kaiju classic, Godzilla vs. The Thing! Standing 12" tall, this fully painted resin statue comes mounted on a sculpted display base. The perfect companion piece to the previously released Mothra Resin Statue! Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4878/00208) Statue $99.00 MANGA JUNKO MIZUNO: MIZUNOTIC FANTASY VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! Created by Junko Mizuno, who has a lot of underground fans in the U.S. and Asia! Here's three different 5 ½" tall soft vinyl Junko Mizuno figures! See her with removable hair and a fantasy plate on her head? Adorable! She's also adorned with 3 colors, supplied with drink, and ready to dream new fantasies with you in the comfort of a bedroom. Choose from the Shiori Fantasy figure, the Fumi Fantasy figure, and the Chika Fantasy figure. (6268) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $28.00Ea. OH, MY GODDESS! SERIES 3 FIGURES Imported from Japan! Here are three new figures of the goddesses from the hit manga/anime series, Oh My Goddess! Belldandy, Urd, and Skuld all come in new poses, with great new detailing (including wings for Belldandy!). Each figure comes with a base that interlocks to form a group scene, and also includes a bonus part that, when assembled with pieces from the other figures in this series, forms the Banpei-kun robot in motorcycle form! Each figure stands approximately 6" tall with limited articulation. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2002. (4813) Figure SRP: $15.99Ea. OH, MY GODDESS! SERIES 3 LIMITED EDITION FIGURES Imported from Japan! The beautiful goddesses of the hit manga/anime series, Oh My Goddess, are also available in a special "White & Gold" Limited Edition series! Belldandy, Urd, and Skuld all feature the same new poses, costumes, and detailing (along with bases and bonus pieces), but now feature a special white and gold paint/deco scheme. Heavenly! Each figure stands approximately 6" tall with limited articulation. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2002. (4813) Figure SRP: $15.99Ea. MUSIC MUSIC KIDS PVC FIGURES Imported from Japan! Ranging in size from 2 ½" to 3" in size, these collectible PVC figures depict various characters representing various musical styles, all decked out in Asian/urban style attire. Look for B-Boy, Punk, Rock, Reggae, Classic, Trance, Jazz, Glamrock, Core, and Techno! They're bad! Brutal rockers that come in mystery box packaging! (4672/V502) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $2.99Ea. PLANET OF THE APES PLANET OF THE APES CLASSIC JAPANESE ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Planet of the Apes is a sci-fi classic with 5 films, a TV series, a cartoon series, and the recent Tim Burton remake. The characters have become timeless. And what better way to remember the lives that have passed through the Apes mythos then by collecting these figures with accessories? Charlton Heston himself approved the head sculpt on the Taylor character! You'll flip over the Linda Harrison Nova figure! Who can resist owning a General Aldo figure? And the Zira figure based on the character from Escape From The Planet of the Apes comes with a removable helmet! Figures feature approximately six points of articulation on its original Japanese blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in October 2002. (4667) GENERAL ALDO (UDF18)—Figure $12.99 NOVA (UDF17)—Figure $12.99 TAYLOR (UDF16)—Figure $12.99 ZIRA ASTRONAUT (UDF19)—Figure $12.99 RAY HARRYHAUSEN FILM LIBRARY HARRYHAUSEN SERIES 5: 4-INCH RESIN FIGURES Imported from Japan! Here's yet another set in the Ray Harryhausen Fantasy Series, featuring monsters from the Harryhausen classic, Sinbad & The Eye of the Tiger! This set includes The Minoton, Ghouls (x3), Troglodyte, Giant Walrus, and the Guardian of the Shrine. Each figure stands approximately 4" tall, and comes individually boxed, painted, and ready for play/display. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4878) GHOUL A (00135)—Figure $10.00 GHOUL B (00136)—Figure $10.00 GHOUL C (00137)—Figure $10.00 GIANT WALRUS (00139)—Figure $10.00 GUARDIAN OF THE SHRINE (00140)—Figure $10.00 MINOTON (00134)—Figure $10.00 TROGLODYTE (00138)—Figure $10.00 SUPER ROBOTS GAOGAIGAR LUNE CARDIFF SWIMSUIT FIGURE Imported from Japan! She's the hot female cyborg good-girl from Gaogaigar. And she's not leaving much to the imagination! Here's Lune Cardiff as a top-line 6" tall PVC figure, sporting a hot swimsuit. Figure comes packaged on a blister card. (5121/4904790924064) Figure $14.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GAOGAIGAR MASTER ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Yujin's Master Action "Brave Series" line of figures are based on the hit super robot anime, GaoGaiGar, featuring massive, transforming/combining robots! Similar in scale to Bandai's Gundam Mobile Suit in Action line, these GaoGaiGar figures are articulated for maximum poseability and play value! Choose from: GaoGaiGar (with 3 pairs of variant hands, Dividing Driver, Zonder Core, and Perfect Shade accessories, and can be changed to "Heaven" or "Hell" modes) or GaoFaiGar (with 3 pairs of variant hands, Dividing Driver, variant chest plating, and more). Both figures feature durable PVC construction, and measure 5" tall. Original Japanese window box packaging. Available Now! (5121) #1: GAOGAIGAR—Figure $24.99 #2: GAOFAIGAR—Figure $24.99 ******************** MAZINGER AD 1901: GARADA ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Here's a 12" tall steampunk style Garada enemy action figure designed by none other than Yasushi Nirasawa! Open the back and front chest, and remove the Dr. Hell pilot figure! Garada includes a detailed display base, poleaxe weapon, and removable head blades. Plus, as with the previous Mazinger AD 1901 figures, Garada includes a mystery bonus part that, when combined with other mystery parts, forms a bonus accessory for the Mazinger figure! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2002. (6268) Figure $48.95 WOMEN OF ANIME CREST OF THE STARS LAFIEL FIGURE Imported from Japan! Here is a 6" tall fixed-pose figure of the beautiful Lafiel from the anime, Crest of the Stars. Lafiel is a young Abh girl, granddaughter of the current Empress and a princess of the Empire. Includes a space ship miniature with launch platform! Blister card packaging. (5121/490479024330) Figure $24.99 G-TASTE PVC FIGURES Here are four different sexy 5" tall G-Taste ladies, now immortalized as collectible action figures packaged on separate blister cards. Buxom, busty, leggy, gals you'll always treasure! Fixed pose figures. Scheduled to ship in November 2002. (4818) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $4.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A NADESICO: RURI HOSHINO CIVILIAN RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Based on the Martian Successor Nadesico: Prince of Darkness feature anime film, this statue depicts 16-year-old Ruri Hoshino (captain of the Nadesico-B) in her civilian attire. Ruri stands 10" tall, and comes pre-painted and ready for display right out of the box. Available Now! (4898) Statue $69.99 ********************** TEACHER PLEASE! MIZUHO KAZAMI FIGURE Imported from Japan! Mizuho is an alien posing as a national language teacher. She's the heroic female whose mission is to ensure that humanity progresses, yet stays clear of doing anything that will screw up the universe! Here we see Mizuho as irresistible 6" tall figures, each packaged on a blister card. Mizuho is available both in her work attire, or a sexy negligee! The Negligee figure sits on a mirror base. (5121) WORK OUTFIT (4904790923753)—Figure $14.99 NEGLIGEE (4904790924323)—Figure $14.99 PREVIEWS TOY STORE BACKLIST GUNDAM WING: DEATHSCYTHE HELL CUSTOM MODEL KITS 1/100 Scale—DEC005070 $34.99 1/144 Scale—DEC005071 $17.99 GUNDAM WING: GUNDAM NATAKU MODEL KITS 1/100 Scale—DEC005072 $34.99 1/144 Scale—DEC005073 $17.99 GUNDAM WING: HEAVY ARMS CUSTOM 1/100 MODEL KIT DEC005074 $34.99 GUNDAM WING: SANDROCK CUSTOM MODEL KITS 1/100 Scale—DEC005086 $34.99 1/144 Scale—DEC005087 $13.99 GUNDAM WING: SERPENT CUSTOM MODEL KIT 1/100 Scale—DEC005088 $34.99 1/144 Scale—DEC005089 $13.99 GUNDAM WING: TALLGEESE 3 MODEL KITS 1/100 Scale—DEC005068 $34.99 1/144 Scale—DEC005069 $13.99 GUNDAM WING: WING ZERO CUSTOM 1/100 MODEL KIT 1/100 Scale—DEC005090 $34.99 1/144 Scale—DEC005091 $17.99 *************************** PRINTS AND POSTERS ANIME DRAGONBALL Z BLACKLIGHT POSTERS When it's anime ambiance you need for the room, look no further. These Dragonball Z posters fit the bill, and look killer when displayed under the eerie glow of a blacklight! (4498) GOOD VS. EVIL (1814)—Poster, FC $8.75 GROUP (1815)—Poster, FC $8.75 YU-GI-OH! CHARACTER POSTER When you're stumped for a name to match the face, then you can use this poster to keep you one step ahead in identifying all the players in the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. (4498/720) Poster, FC $4.25 CLASSIC FILM AND TELEVISION ALFRED HITCHCOCK THE BIRDS MOVIE MASTERPRINT The terrifying sounds of flapping wings and tearing flesh can be heard from this slick 11" x 17" masterprint that depicts the original poster art for Alfred Hitchcock's classic horror flick, The Birds! (657/MP1669) Masterprint, 11x17, FC $9.99 BORIS KARLOFF THE RAVEN MOVIE MASTERPRINT Boris and Bela are together again on this gorgeous 11" x 17" full-color masterprint depicting the original poster art for the classic film, The Raven! (657/MP3858) Masterprint, 11x17, FC $9.99 CARL LAEMMLE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MOVIE MASTERPRINT The Phantom of the Opera is a silent movie staple for horror movie completists. For wallpaper, use this 11" x 17" full-color masterprint depicting the original movie poster art! (657/MP3538) Masterprint, 11x17, FC $9.99 H.G. WELLS INVISIBLE MAN MOVIE MASTERPRINT You'll never lose sight of the Invisible Man if you frame this 11" x 17" full-color masterprint depicting the original art used for the movie's release! (657/MP3571) Masterprint, 11x17, FC $9.99 JAWS MOVIE MASTERPRINT Be forever afraid to go into the water by displaying this 11" x 17" full-color masterprint of the original Jaws poster art! (657/MP1465) Masterprint, 11x17, FC $9.99 FANTASY JOEL BARREN PRINTS A sexy and seductive Bettie Page is portrayed by master painter Joel Barren on the full-color "Don't Tread On Me" print! Bettie is the all-time queen of pinups, and this tantalizing tidbit shows you why! Mr. Barren also keeps our jaws agape by rendering a beautiful buxom blonde on the "Peaches And Cream" print. (128) DON'T TREAD ON ME—Print $9.99 PEACHES AND CREAM—Print $9.99 GREAT EASTERN BLUE GENDER WALL SCROLLS Both the "Trio" and "Yuji and Marlene" wall scrolls are essential art for the Blue Gender fan! Imagine the year is 2031, and the bugs known as "Blue" have pushed all life on earth to extinction! Use these wall scrolls to praise our deliverers from pestilence! (4632) TRIO (GE1665)—Wall Scroll, FC $17.99 YUGI AND MARLENE (GE1641)—Wall Scroll, FC $17.99 DRAGON AND TIGER YING YANG WALL SCROLL The vicious relationship of good and bad, black and white is exemplified on this graphic colorful wall scroll depicting a hungry dragon and ravenous tiger. Two beasts interlocked for eternity! (4632/GE1921) Wall Scroll, FC $17.99 DRAGON IRON CROSS AND SKULL WALL SCROLL Headbangers and hardcore fiends will love this wall scroll that boasts an iron cross melted with a red-eyed evil-looking skull and metallic nasty dragon. Brutal! (4632/GE1918) Wall Scroll, FC $17.99 DRAGONBALL Z CELL AND GOKU 3D POSTER This poster features Cell and Goku front and center on a 3-D poster that practically jumps on your face! A new example in color kinetic energy! (4632) Poster, FC $7.25 DRAGONBALL Z WALL SCROLLS Here's 3 giant color 31" x 43" Dragonball Z tributes! These wall scrolls scream for attention, and walls to dominate! (4632) RED V (GE1904)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 SUPER SAIYAN FLAME (GE1907)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 TRUNKS CAPSULE CORP (GE1885)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 HELLSING WALL SCROLLS Time to put a new spin on banishing those undead souls. And Hellsing is the answer. Prepare for the impure souls banished to damnation with these large wall scrolls! (4632) ARUCARD & SIGHT (GE19541)—Wall Scroll, FC $17.99 ARUCARD (GE1952)—Wall Scroll, FC $17.99 CROSS (GE19331)—Wall Scroll, FC $17.99 LOVE HINA WALL SCROLLS The cast of Love Hina is gathered, assembled, and smiling on these bright and cheery wall scrolls! See them give hugs. See them give kisses. See them milk youth to the fullest! (4632) GROUP ON STAIRS (GE9084)—Wall Scroll $17.99 HUG (GE9096)—Wall Scroll $17.99 SMOOCH (GE9095)—Wall Scroll $17.99 TIGER AND DRAGON FIRE WALL SCROLL If you're looking to project machismo, than give up flexing those pecs and biceps. This wall scroll reflects your attitude. You are an animal! This decoration clearly screams, "Don't Tread On Me!" (4632/GE1932) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 MOVIES & TV MIGHTY MOUSE POSTER Clutching ol' glory in his mitt, the world's mightiest mouse soars above the sky, ready to combat evil on sight! It's Mighty Mouse on a full-color poster! (4498/699) Poster, FC $4.25 SMALLVILLE POSTER A young, inexperienced Superman strikes the pose on this full-color poster that celebrates the smash hit TV show, Smallville! (4498/723) Poster, FC $4.25 MUSIC INSANE CLOWN POSSE BLACKLIGHT POSTERS They're the Mack Daddies of face paintin' rap and rollin'. They're the Insane Clown Posse, boyeee, and their demented theater logos be smilin' and frownin' on these blacklight posters that are great for lighting up when you're lightin' it up! (4498) FROWN (1785)—Poster, FC $8.75 SMILE (1786)—Poster, FC $8.75 THE OSBOURNES OSBOURNES CAR POSTER He's the Heavy Metal Madman—and also a daddy. But he's not king of the hill at home. He's but one voice in a maelstrom of attitudes! Here's Ozzy and his family coming to your town on this full-color poster! (7283/1121) Poster, FC $5.75 OSBOURNES MOVIN' IN WITH POSTER Just when you thought your family was on the edge, along comes the Osbournes. Dysfunctional, daring, and drop dead funny, the f*@$in' Osbournes are ready to adopt you via this full-color poster! (7283/9062) Poster, FC $5.75 OSBOURNES MIDDLE FINGER POSTER They are not shameful. They are not easy to offend. In fact, they are loud and rude. What would you expect of a family whose father is the Godfather of Heavy Metal? It's the Osbournes on this full-color poster! (7283/9063) Poster, FC $5.75 OSBOURNES TV POSTER What will you be watching on MTV for at least another season? That's right, The Osbournes! Ozzie and Harriet, make way for Ozzy and Sharon and the demented rugrats! (7283/9064) Poster, FC $5.75 SUPERHEROES Great Eastern presents the first releases in their all-new line of Marvel Comics Wall Scrolls! SPIDER-MAN: CANDLELIGHT & MARY JANE WALL SCROLL Spidey enjoys a quiet, candlelit dinner with the love of his life, Mary Jane, high over the city streets on this wall scroll. (4632/GE9184) Wall Scroll, FC $17.99 SPIDER-MAN: CARNAGE & SILVER SURFER WALL SCROLL Spidey tangles with Carnage, and gets a little a little help from the Silver Surfer on this exciting wall scroll! (4632/GE9164) Wall Scroll, FC $17.99 SPIDER-MAN: SWINGING WALL SCROLL Spider-Man swings as only your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man can on this high-flying wall scroll! (4632/GE9182) Wall Scroll, FC $17.99 SPIDER-MAN: SYMBIOTES WALL SCROLL Nothing has given Spidey more problems than Venom and the deadly symbiotes he spawned! And this wall scroll is packed with trouble for ol' web-head! (4632/GE9179) Wall Scroll, FC $17.99 SPIDER-MAN: VENOM THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS WALL SCROLL Vanity can be murder, especially when Venom is looking back at you in the mirror! It's seven year's bad luck for Spidey, courtesy of Venom! (4632/GE9165) Wall Scroll, FC $17.99 COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES BATMAN BATMAN 3X5 CITYSCAPE PHOTO FRAME Gotham City's Caped Crusader stands watch over his city in the dead of night on this cool frame! Consider your picture safe in here! (6500/76106) Frame $21.99 BATMAN BATMOBILE COOKIE JAR Batman's preferred mode of transportation also serves as a bowl for your favorite cookies! Who knew it could do that? (6500/76142) Cookie Jar $54.99 BATMAN LIMITED EDITION LAVA LAMP Here's a true keepsake, a lava lamp with Batman's symbol on top, and a series of action scenes around the bottom, including brawls with The Joker, and shots of Batman and the boy wonder Robin escaping danger! (6500/76150) Lamp $110.99 BATMAN MERCURY GLASS LOGO ORNAMENT Understated and powerful at the same time, the Batman symbol dangles on a string as a glass ornament. (5394/W8505) (CAUT: 4) Ornament $9.99 BATMAN POLONAISE ORNAMENT Maybe Batman's symbol isn't enough for you. Then this polonaise ornament is for you! Batman's caught mid-stride on this ornament, in the midst of doing a good deed in Gotham. (5397/AP1537) (CAUT: 4) Ornament $34.99 BATMAN TIN COASTER SET Take your pick, from scenes of our hero taking down enemies, to just his symbol, the bottom of your mug will be astounded by the endless possibilities! (6500/76085) Set $7.50 BATMAN WATCH SALT & PEPPER SHAKER Is it a watch or salt and pepper shaker? You and I know it's a condiment dispenser, but let your enemies snatch it away from you to tell time, and laugh as they get a spicy surprise! (6500/76031) Shaker $12.99 CARTOONS BETTY BOOP DEVIL AND ANGEL GOBLET SET Are you a good girl or a bad girl? Both? Well then this goblet set has got you covered. Betty Boop is a devil on the base of one glass, and an angel on the other, so whatever your mood, enjoy a drink! (6500/11979) Set $18.50 CARE BEARS LUNCH BOX It was a fantastic cartoon in the 1980s, and it's a great lunch box today! With colorful artwork inside and out, and their famous "Have a rainbow day!" quote along the top, you'll be the envy of the cafeteria with an accessory like this! (4921) Lunch Box $9.75 PINK PANTHER POSEABLE PLUSH With bendable arms and legs, the 22" tall Pink Panther Poseable Plush is forever on the prowl! Keep him with only your coolest collectibles. (6351) (CAUT: 4) Plush $17.99 PINK PANTHER BEAN BAGS He's one of the smoothest cats ever, always staying a step ahead of the Inspector. Now you can celebrate the Pink Panther by picking up one of his bean bags, capturing him in three distinct moods, either with a camera, holding a flower, or sporting a top hat! (6351/03000040) Bean Bag SRP: $6.99 Ea. YU-GI-OH KING OF GAMES KEYCHAINS Giant monsters! Powerful magic! Ancient Egyptian legends! Yu-Gi-Oh King of Games is one action-packed adventure series that holds all the cards. Now it's your move! Test the magical powers of the cards and watch them come to life with these highly detailed, collectible Yu-Gi-Oh King of Games keychains! Each keychain holds a different duel card that changes form with the press of a button. Collect them all! Choose from: Exodia The Forbidden One; Dark Magician; Summoned Skull; and Blue Eyes White Dragon. (6328/1120) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $4.99 Ea. DC HEROES BATMAN & SUPERMAN 4.5 INCH FIGURE ORNAMENTS The Grinch will certainly think twice before he stuffs your tree up the chimney with ornaments like these hanging on it! Superman is captured mid-flight, and Batman stands poised to do battle as figure ornaments! (5394/H5790) (CAUT: 4) Ornaments $2.99 BATMAN & SUPERMAN 20 INCH APPLIQUE STOCKINGS Tack these stockings to your chimney and bring on the holidays! Batman and Superman, two of the world's finest superheroes, appear on these stockings, ensuring that your winter will be safe and fun. (5394/H2369) (CAUT: 4) Stockings $14.99 BATMAN & SUPERMAN 2.5 INCH RESIN LOGO ORNAMENTS The universally-recognized symbols of the Man of Steel and the Caped Crusader are here as ornaments. Hang these up and add some dignity to your surroundings. (5394/H5480) (CAUT: 4) Ornaments $3.99 WONDER WOMAN 4 X 6 PICTURE FRAME Wonder Woman swings her magic lasso around this frame, keeping your picture safe and secure! (6500/75006) Frame $21.99 WONDER WOMAN TIN COASTER SET This tin coaster set features everyone's favorite Amazonian, Wonder Woman, in a variety of styles, from a headshot, to an action pose, to her logo. (6500/75085) Set $7.50 DISNEY DANCING MICKEY AND MINNIE WIND UP This wind-up toy glides and twirls, inspired by one of the most sought-after and rare vintage Disney toys. Their graceful movements capture a timeless romance. Comes packaged in a vintage-style window box. (6124/MYDC) Wind Up $12.99 MICKEY MOUSE PINBALL Everyone's favorite mouse is now on a tin-backed pinball game! This is a wonderful gift for Mickey lovers young and old! (6124/MYPB) Pinball $5.99 DONALD DUCK STRING TOY WIND UP Set up the high wire across any room. This plush Donald Duck balances on his tricycle on top of the high wire. Raise or lower the wire and Donald pedals back and forth. Adorable! Comes packaged in a vintage-style window box. (6124/DDST) Toy $19.99 MICKEY AND MINNIE HAND CAR WIND UP Mickey and Minnie pump the handle up and down, animating the hand car as it runs on O-gauge tracks. Can also operate on hard surfaces. Comes packaged in a vintage-style window box! (6124/MYHC) Toy $29.99 MICKEY AND PLUTO WIND UP This wind-up mechanical toy features Mickey playing with his favorite dog and best pal, Pluto. Mickey and Pluto come to life as Pluto scampers around with Mickey bouncing on his back. Comes packaged in a vintage-style window box. (6124/MYRP) Toy $19.99 DONALD DUCK BOBBING HEAD Everybody's favorite web-footed wisecracker this side of Daffy, Mickey Mouse's buddy Donald Duck nods in agreement to your every word and whim with this cool bobble head! (491) (CAUT: 4) Toy $13.99 GOOFY BOBBING HEAD You can always count on Mickey Mouse's buddy Goofy to do something hilarious and/or crazy, and this doll is no different. (491) (CAUT: 4) Toy $13.99 MICKEY MOUSE BOBBING HEAD Leader of the Mouseketeers, devoted husband to Minnie, despot of amusement parks on both coasts, the artist formerly known as Steamboat Willie stands tall and extends a hand while bopping his head to the beat as a cool bobbing head doll. (491) (CAUT: 4) Toy $13.99 MINNIE MOUSE BOBBING HEAD Mickey's significant other wears a smile and strikes a pose as this cute bobbing head. (491) (CAUT: 4) Toy $13.99 PLUTO BOBBING HEAD Dogs aren't just man's best friend, sometimes they're a mouse's too! Mickey's trusted canine looks up from his bowl, ready for you to fill it! What are you waiting for?! (491) (CAUT: 4) Toy $13.99 TIGGER BOBBING HEAD It's the tiger with the spring in his tail, Tigger, ready to bounce about with Winnie the Pooh and help him track down some "hunny." (491) (CAUT: 4) Toy $13.99 WINNIE THE POOH BOBBING HEAD Nothing makes Winnie the Pooh happier than eating honey. It's what he loves to do. This bobbing head catches Pooh Bear in the midst of his glory, just moments before burying his head in the overflowing jar of honey in front of him. (491) (CAUT: 4) Toy $13.99 ENTERTAINERS ANDRE THE GIANT BOBBING HEAD He was one of the largest wrestlers to ever step inside the squared circle, standing over 7' tall and weighing in excess of 400 lbs. Now you can pay homage to this late wrestling great by picking up his bobbing head. (6338) Toy $10.99 BUDDY HOLLY BOBBING HEAD He may have went down in a tragic plane crash with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper, but the Texas rocker lives on as a bobbing head doll! Guitar in hand, Buddy Holly rips through any number of his hits as he stands on your toy shelf, nodding along to the silent sounds. (6338) Toy $10.99 HEROES AND VILLAINS KIT RAE KILGORIN SWORD OF DARKNESS MINIATURE COLLECTIBLE Designed by fantasy artist Kit Rae, this adult collectible is a miniature ¼ scale replica of Kilgorin — Sword of Darkness, from the "Swords of the Ancients" collection. Features include cast metal handle parts with antique silver plated finish, simulated black ivory handgrip, and a highly polished blade with intricately detailed scrollwork and branded with the designer's trademark. Presented with a wood display and a brass medallion. Overall length is 10 7/8", with a blade length of 7 ½", and a blade thickness of 1/8". (4792/UC1239MIN) Collectible $22.99 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS BUMBLE IN WATER FIGURINE It's the Bumble's one weakness, water, and this poor guy's trapped in it! Pick up this 4" cold cast figurine and remember what happened to this big bad guy. (587/104254) Figurine $22.50 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS CHIEF ELF FIGURINE "Why weren't you at Elf practice?" barks the Chief Elf in as this cold cast 4" figurine. The stern taskmaster of the Elves is here in all his wicked glory. (587/104255) Figurine $20.50 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS ELF WITH GLASSES FIGURINE An Elf gets a sack of presents ready for Santa with this cold cast 4" figurine. (587/104260) Figurine $17.50 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS BOY ELF & GIFTS FIGURINE This little boy elf loves nothing more than filling a sack of gifts for Santa to deliver to kids around the world. Cold cast figurine measures 4". (587/104259) Figurine $9.99 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS GIRL ELF FIGURINE Not unlike the boy Elf, the girl Elf loves getting Christmas Eve in order for Santa. Cold cast figurine measures 4". (587/104261) Figurine $9.99 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS HERMEY & BOOK FIGURINE Hermey appears to be in the middle of catching an earful from the Chief Elf. Why don't you rescue him and pick this 4" cold cast figurine up before somebody starts crying? (587/104257) Figurine $14.99 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS MISFITS FIGURINE Standing at 4" tall, this collection of strange toys was rescued from the Island of Misfit Toys. All they need are some loving homes! (587/104262) Figurine $34.99 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS RUDOLPH & COACH COMET FIGURINE That killjoy Coach Comet informs Rudolph that there are to be no more reindeer games for him in this 4" cold cast figurine. (587/104258) Figurine $27.50 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS RUDOLPH & DONNER FIGURINE Always trying to stay one step ahead of Bumble, Rudolph and Donner stand cautious in this 4" cold cast figurine. (587/104263) Figurine $27.50 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS RUDOLPH & YUKON CORNELIUS FIGURINE The crafty adventurer Yukon Cornelius creates his own iceberg for himself and Rudolph in this 4" cold cast figurine. (587/104253) Figurine $24.99 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS TV ORNAMENTS Experience some of your favorite scenes from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & The Island of Misfit Toys with these cool ornaments! These hanging baubles feature characters from the movie in nostalgic vintage television sets! Made of cold cast, and measuring 4 ¾", they'll fit perfect on your tree! Choose from: Bumble, Elves, Sam Snowman, Yukon Cornelius, Hermey, and Santa. (587) BUMBLE (104288)—Ornament $9.99 ELVES (104286)—Ornament $9.99 SAM SNOWMAN (104287)—Ornament $9.99 YUKON CORNELIUS (104289)—Ornament $9.99 HERMEY (104284)—Ornament $9.99 SANTA (104288)—Ornament $9.99 ISLAND OF MISFIT TOY GLOBE ORNAMENTS Hermey, Yukon Cornelius, Rudolph, and more are captured in these fun globe ornaments, perfect for hanging on your tree, or anywhere else for that matter! (587/889199) Ornaments $8.99 MARVEL HEROES CAPTAIN AMERICA BLOW MOLD ORNAMENT The Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America comes running towards you at full speed, shield in hand, as this ornament. Hang him up and step aside! (5394/W5892) (CAUT: 4) Ornament $3.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA RESIN DOUBLE SIDED RELIEF ORNAMENT Captain America holds an American flag on this double-sided ornament, so that passersby from either direction can pay the proper respect. (5394/W1253) (CAUT: 4) Ornament $5.50 MOVIES & TV AUSTIN POWERS GOLDMEMBER LUNCH BOX The "International Man of Mystery," Austin Powers, is back for another caper in his third film Goldmember. This lunchbox includes a thermos, and features all the main characters on the front, including Scott Evil, Mini-Me, Doctor Evil, and Goldmember himself! (4921) Lunch Box $21.99 BO DUKE BOBBING HEAD Just a good ol' boy from Hazzard County, Bo Duke, frequent driver of the General Lee, has ducked Roscoe and Boss Hogg long enough to become a bobbing head! Grab him before he takes off in another direction! (6338) Toy $10.99 LUKE DUKE BOBBING HEAD You can't have Bo without Luke! The Duke brothers were constant companions, as well as frequent co-conspirators in numerous crimes. (6338) Toy $10.99 DAISY DUKE BOBBING HEAD Daisy Duke, cousin to Bo and Luke, Southern Belle to legions of television viewers, stands smiling in her tied-off shirt and cut-off shorts as this bobbing head. (6338) Toy $10.99 DAVEY AND GOLIATH LUNCH BOX A joint production between the Lutheran Church and the folks that brought you Gumby, Davey and Goliath was a "claymation" series about the trials and tribulations of young Davey and his trusty pooch. This lunch box features a shot of Davey and his family on the front, along with images from the show down the sides, as well as a thermos with even more pictures! (6338/050902) Lunch Box $17.99 GOONIES TIN LUNCH BOX Goonies never say die. Bring that winning attitude to the cafeteria with this fantastic Goonies accessory. With Sloth and Chunk on one side and the rest of the gang on the other, this is a lunch box for all fans of pre-Tomb Raider treasure seekers. Includes a thermos! (4866/LB4775) Lunch Box $17.99 XENA BOBBLE HEADS Her show may not be in production anymore, but these bobble heads are here to console you through the reruns. Choose from Xena, Gabrielle, Callisto, and Aries. (4629) Toy SRP: $19.99 Ea. RETRO ATOM ANT WACKY WOBBLER Atom Ant is the smallest but mightiest defender of law and order. Headquartered in his secret lab beneath an anthill, his cry of "Up and at 'em, Atom Ant!" sends evil-doers scrambling for cover! Pick up this wacky wobbler and chalk one up for the good guys! (4552) Wobbler $10.99 SECRET SQUIRREL WACKY WOBBLER Armed with only a purple hat and a white overcoat that both conceal a variety of strange, but secret weapons, Secret Squirrel rounds up the most devilishly clever villains in the world. While James Bond escapes from capture by using a laser embedded in his hi-tech watch, SS uses a far more hi-tech approach, a pair of scissors he just happens to have hidden under his hat. He's smarter than you, and what's more, he's got a wacky wobbler molded in his likeness. What have you got? (4552) Wobbler $10.99 YOGI BEAR WACKY WOBBLER Yogi Bear and his pal Boo Boo live in Jellystone Park, where they constantly sneak behind the back of Ranger Smith to steal picnic baskets from unsuspecting vacationers. Doesn't sound like such a nice bear anymore, now does he? This wacky wobbler looks so much like him, it's uncanny! (4552) Wobbler $10.99 WALLY GATOR WACKY WOBBLER A true bon vivant and gator-about-town, Wally Gator longs for a life outside the confines of the cozy but mundane city zoo. Wally will don any disguise or resort to any scheme necessary to liberate himself from his caged-in existence, much to the dismay of Mr. Twiddle, the zookeeper. Wally usually winds up in hot water outside the zoo, where he exclaims, "Oh, fuddle- dee-doo!" Keep him away from Mr. Twiddle by picking up this cool wobbler. (4552) Wobbler $10.99 SPACE DOG TIN WIND UP Rover is man's best robot friend. Wind him up and watch him go! Treat him right and he'll shoot sparks, flap his ears, and open his mouth as he waddles forward! Packaged in a window box, in a numbered Limited Edition. (6124/SDOG) Wind Up $14.99 SPIDER-MAN SPIDER-MAN 16 INCH HEAT TRANSFER STOCKING Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man slinks across one of his webs on this big stocking. Perfect for keeping valuables in. (5394/J1488) (CAUT: 4) Stocking $3.50 SPIDER-MAN 10 X 12 WALL CLOCKS Two clocks dedicated to New York's resident wallcrawler, Spider-Man! (4018) FREE FALLING—Clock $18.50 WALL CRAWLER—Clock $18.50 SPIDER-MAN REUSABLE 35 MM CAMERA When not solving crimes and apprehending felons, Spider-Man is a mild mannered freelance photographer named Peter Parker. You might not be able to swing through the city like Spider-Man, but with this 35 millimeter camera, you can be just like Peter Parker! Developed film has Spider-Man artwork along the bottom of the print! (4616) Camera $13.99 SPIDER-MAN RESIN ORNAMENT Spidey swings into action on this awesome resin ornament! (5394/W1252) (CAUT: 4) Ornament $5.50 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 100 PIECE PUZZLES SpongeBob flips a burger in one puzzle, and blows bubbles in another, on these cool 100-piece games. (744/43487) Puzzle $2.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS AQUARIUM The SpongeBob Squarepants Bikini Bottom Aquarium set comes complete with 1.8 gallon double-wave tank, Aquabright cover, bubble-wall aeration and filter system, pump, tubing, gravel, interchangeable vinyl backdrop and SpongeBob Aqua figure! (5393/93245) (CAUT: 4) Aquarium $32.50 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS AQUARIUM AQUA FIGURE Why save all the toys for yourself? That's selfish. With a SpongeBob Squarepants Aquarium Aqua Figure, finally your fish have something to play with. Imagine the excitement your fish will have seeing SpongeBob in their tank, forgetting him after six seconds, and then seeing him again for the first time! (5393/93246) (CAUT: 4) Figure $7.75 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS AQUARIUM AQUA FIGURES You might have SpongeBob himself, but what about his friends? Get the rest of his gang involved in your aquarium experience! Choose from: Squidward Tentacles; Gary the Snail; Patrick Star; and Sandy Cheeks. (5393/93248) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Please check with retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $6.99 Ea. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS AQUARIUM BACKDROPS Three scenes (complete with props) from the television show, for use with the SpongeBob Squarepants Aquarium listed above, or your own aquarium! (5393/93254) (CAUT: 4) Backdrop SRP: $5.99 Ea. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS BABBLING BOB FIGURE Now you can hear the wacky sayings of SpongeBob whenever you like! Squeeze the hand, pinch the nose or tickle the lips of this plush and he'll give you a wacky response! (744/55946) Figure $24.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS EYE POPPING BOB FIGURE SpongeBob's all excited now! Squeeze this figure and watch as his eyes pop out, or shake him and he'll respond with some wacky phrases! The fun never stops! (744/55663) Figure $30.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS SMACK N YAK PLUSH FIGURES Here are some plushes with personalities! Smack these guys over and they'll start talking! Choose from two versions of SpongeBob Squarepants or Patrick Star! (744/47966) Figures $8.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS SQUIRTING BOB FIGURE Fill this SpongeBob with water, squeeze him, and watch it squirt out of his mouth! You can even pull down his pants to see his signature underwear! (744/55947) Figure $12.50 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS TALKING CHARACTERS Give these characters a squeeze to hear your favorite SpongeBob line, or hit them on the bottom to hear their hilarious laughs! Choose from: SpongeBob Squarepants; Patrick Star; and Squidward Tentacles. (744/55948) Figures $8.99 SUPERMAN SUPERMAN COOKIE JAR This cool cookie jar almost looks like a safe, with giant Superman symbols on each size, and the Man of Steel himself flying across, arm extended. Your cookies are safe from would-be crooks! (6500/74042) Cookie Jar $64.50 SUPERMAN LIMITED EDITION LAVA LAMP Retro-styled with a modern touch, this lava lamp features Superman's symbol on top, with the hero on the bottom. (6500/74150) Lamp $110.99 SUPERMAN MERCURY GLASS LOGO ORNAMENT The Superman symbol gets the ornament treatment here with an elaborate glass design. (5394/W8503) (CAUT: 4) Ornament $9.99 SUPERMAN TELEPHONE BOOTH SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS Featuring graphics of Clark Kent in the midst of transforming into Superman in a phone booth, these shakers are must-haves for fans of the Man of Steel! Includes a topper of Superman, fists clenched, ready for work! (6500/74031) Shakers $19.50 SUPERMAN TIN COASTER SET Keep your table tops clear of moisture rings with these cool coasters, featuring four images of Superman! (6500/74085) Set (x4) $7.50 THE OSBOURNES OSBOURNES THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD MUG Those lovable Osbournes, Sharon, Jack, and Kelly are giving the ol' one finger salute on this classy mug, while patriarch Ozzy stares in confused disbelief. (6338) Mug $6.50 OSBOURNES THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD TIN SIGN If the mug's too small for you, here's a larger version of the same pic, on a cool tin sign. "There goes the *&@#'in Neighborhood" is written underneath. (6338) Sign $6.99 OSBOURNES THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD TUMBLER It's probably not every morning that starts with an entire family flipping you the bird, but those days can change, with an Osbournes tumbler! (6338) Tumbler $6.99 OSBOURNES FACES MUG Enjoy a hot beverage with the Osbourne clan! Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly, and Jack's faces adorn this mug, as chipper as ever! (6338) Mug $6.50 OSBOURNES FACES TUMBLER The current royal family of the rock star set, the Osbournes, are pictured on this tumbler. Sip your favorite drink with the "Prince of Darkness" and his loved ones. (6338) Tumbler $6.99 OSBOURNES FACES WALL CLOCK What *&@#'in time is it, anyway? Let the Osbournes tell you, with their wall clock! (6338) Clock $23.99 OSBOURNES MINI BOBBING HEAD SET The gang's all here! Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly, and Jack are bobbing heads in this set of minis! A must-have for all Ozzy fans, as well as viewers of the hit MTV show The Osbournes. (4838) (CAUT: 4) Set (x4) $14.50 OSBOURNES SHOOTER SET Throw a drink down the hatch with the Osbourne family. Drunk as you may get, Ozzy has been there and done that, rest assured. (6338) Set (x2) $8.75 OSBOURNES FACES TV TIN SIGN Ozzy Osbourne and his lovely family are pictured on a vintage television screen on this cool tin sign. (6338) Sign $6.99 OSBOURNES TALKING BOBBING HEADS The Osbournes Talking Bobbing Heads are here, and life may never be the same! When's the last time you had a bobbing head that uttered obscenities?! What fun! (4838) (CAUT: 4) Toy SRP: $10.99 Ea. OSBOURNES FACES LUNCH BOX The Osbourne clan adorn this hilarious lunch box, complete with a thermos! (6338) Lunch Box $17.99 OSBOURNES FAMILY LUNCH BOX Those crazy Osbournes are at it again, arguing on a lunchbox. Have a sandwich and a drink out of the thermos with Ozzy and his wacky wife and kids. (6338) Lunch Box $17.99 GAMES SECTION ALLIANCE GAME DISTRIBUTORS GAME TRADE MAGAZINE 31 Game Trade Magazine takes on the GOOD the BAD and PLASTIC MAN with WizKids highly anticipated DC HeroClix miniatures game and a BIG drawing to win a complete set of DC HeroClix characters. Plus a Champions scenario and much more! GTM 31 $1.99 AGENTS OF GAMING FLEET ACTION 2 - TURNING POINT RPG New rules, new setting, infinite possibilities! In 200 years humanity will have escaped the bonds of Earth, as Super-Nations forge tenuous alliances as they vie for control of the most precious compound, Trilithin! Now, tensions rise as one nation threatens to tip the balance of power, while those afraid of change conspire to do what is necessary to maintain the status-quo, even if it leads to war! The Turning Point RPG features robust, easy-to-learn rules, a powerful custom design system, and high- quality, Fleet Action-scale modular miniatures, plus background information on the Turning Point setting, technology, and the five major powers of the solar system. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) AOG 501101 $29.95 FLEET ACTION 2 - TURNING POINT RPG: Clouds On The Horizon This series of books brings the Turning Point setting to life. Each book furthers the events and story of the Turning Point universe providing players scenarios and mini-campaigns to play out the events. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) AOG 50210 $14.95 Turning Point - European Union Miniatures. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) BC1 HUSSAR/GARDE (3) AOG 50405 $10.99 CA1 DRAGOON/JAGER (4) AOG 50401 $10.99 CL1 GRENADIER GUIDES (4) AOG 50402 $10.99 DD1 CHASSEUR/CUIRASSER (6) AOG 50403 $10.99 DD2 ZUOAVE/UHLAN (6) AOG 50406 $10.99 DN1 COSSACK (2) AOG 50407 $10.99 FG1 VOLTIGEUR/LANDWHER/LANCER AOG 50404 $10.99 FTR1 SCYTHE FIGHTER (18) AOG 50408 $10.99 FTR2 HALBERD (18) AOG 50409 $10.99 Turning Point - European Union Miniatures. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) CAR1 CA REFIT PACK AOG 50411 $10.99 CLR1 CL REFIT PACK AOG 50412 $10.99 CV1 BERLIN PARIS (2) AOG 50410 $10.99 DD1 DD REFIT PACK AOG 50413 $10.99 FGR1 FD REFIT PACK AOG 50414 $10.99 Turning Point - Union of north atlantic nation Miniatures. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) BB1 BENNION/CALLAGHAN (2) AOG 50307 $10.99 CA-1 POWELL/FUQUA (4) AOG 50301 $10.99 CAR1 CA REFIT PACK AOG 50311 $10.99 CL1 MULLIN/WILMOT (4) AOG 50305 $10.99 CL2 DUNN/CROMWELL/HAMILTON AOG 50302 $10.99 CLR1 CL REFIT PACK AOG 50312 $10.99 CV1 CHURCHILL/LEXINGTON (2) AOG 50310 $10.99 DD1 BABCOCK/DARTNELL (6) AOG 50303 $10.99 DD2 COOKE/JUDSON (6) AOG 50306 $10.99 DDR1 DD REFIT PACK AOG 50313 $10.99 FG1 BIGELOW/BULKELEY (8) AOG 50304 $10.99 FGR1 FD REFIT PACK AOG 50314 $10.99 FTR1 RAPTOR FIGHTER (18) AOG 50308 $10.99 FTR2 SABERTOOTH FIGHTER (18) AOG 50309 $10.99 HARBOR BASE STARBASE AOG 50315 $24.99 FLEET ACTION 2 - TURNING POINT RPG Turning Point Fleet Action Reports provide detailed information for the various powers of the solar system including fleet organizations, political structures, controlled territory, and the warships and fighters they deploy. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) UNION OF NORTH ATLANTIC NATIONS AOG 50201 $19.95 EUROPEAN UNION AOG 50202 $19.95 FLEET ACTION 2 - TURNING POINT RPG: ADVANCED MISSIONS This expansion for the Fleet Action 2: Turning Point game system introduces new rules covering topics such as cloaking devices, star bases and mine warfare, as well as additions to the construction system to handle these new options. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) AOG 501102 $19.95 ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT MAGIC Magic details the lesser known forms of magic: Witchcraft, Thaumaturgy, Dwarven stone mages, Elementalism, Chi Masters, and more, with d20-specific details on creating your own spells and magic items, and rules for new spellcasters. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) AEG 8512 $26.95 SPYCRAFT: SOLDIER & WHEELMAN CLASS GUIDE This sourcebook for the Spycraft RPG offers a glimpse into the lives of these freewheeling action junkies, from constructing the perfect combatant, to how to use their skills to maximum advantage. Included are hundreds of new agent options, many for use with any class, as well as new core and prestige classes, career paths, and more. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) AEG 1803 $24.95 AMARILLO DESIGN BUREAU GURPS PRIME DIRECTIVE RPG The GURPS Prime Directive Core Rulebook introduces rules and information allowing players to expand their campaigns into the Star Fleet Universe! Features include detailed Racial Templates for over 45 races within the Federation, Klingon Empire, Romulans, Gorns, and others, plus backgrounds specific to the Star Fleet Universe and detailed explanations of equipment like tricorders, transporters, and tractors. Also included are new rules and charts to support ship-to-ship combat, deck plans, new skills, and maps showing the area of the galaxy centered on Federation Space, boundaries of the other major empires, neutral zones, and other key points. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) Resolicited from GTM #19! ADB 8001 $24.95 GURPS PRIME DIRECTIVE: MODULE PRIME ALPHA More than a magazine, this first in a series of modules includes additional Prime Directive gaming material, deck plans, scenarios, characters, surveys of existing GURPS modules, and previews of future Prime Directive products. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) ADB 8101 $15.95 AVALANCHE PRESS, LTD. CELTIC AGE HARDCOVER This 192-page hardbound sourcebook of Gods, warriors, magic, and weapons introduces an air of Celtic myth, mystique, history, and cultural flavor to your d20 campaign setting. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) APL 918 $34.95 BADAXE GAMES HEROES OF HIGH FAVOR: DWARVES This d20 "toolkit" details additional feats, skills, character concepts, and prestige classes for Dwarves, featuring mystical Runecrafting, expanded traditional dwarven skills, revised concepts for "masterwork", weaponsmithing, and more! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS BA02101 $9.95 BARD'S PRODUCTIONS COMMON GROUND 1-CHURCHES, INNS & MERCHANTS Introducing an innovative generation system that allows DM's to quickly devise a fully-detailed map of a church, inn, or merchant, populate it with fully-equipped NPCs, conjure domain and spell information for all NPCs, and merchandise the stores for any d20 fantasy campaign. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS BPR10001 $11.95 BRITTANNIA GAME DESIGNS CHIVALRY & SORCERY: ARMOURER'S COMPANION The Armourer's Companion introduces the ancient arts of the Armourer Magus into your Chivalry & Sorcery campaign. Discover the hidden secrets of Forge Magic and the art of thrice-forged swords, as well as new vocations, spells, and rules for creating magical weapons, armour, and more mundane armaments. Do not settle for second best, hire a master armourer now! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA BGD2100 $9.95 CHIVALRY & SORCERY: REBIRTH DELUXE PACK Introducing the complete set of rules for Chivalry & Sorcery, the ultimate medieval gaming resource! Collected in this deluxe set you'll find the Core Rulebook, the Gamemaster's Companion, and the Magicks and Miracles sourcebook, featuring game mechanics using the Skillskape system, rules on character generation, combat, magick, and more, plus all the in-depth background information on medieval Europe and the Chivalry & Sorcery campaign world of Tannoth. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA BGD1000 $39.95 CHIVALRY & SORCERY: CREATURES BESTIARY Over 200 unique creatures await to be unleashed into your Chivalry & Sorcery campaign, complete with full descriptions, background information, ecology, powers, magical properties, and rules for designing your own deadly denizens. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA BGD5200 $24.95 CHIVALRY & SORCERY: DRAGON REACHES OF MARAKUSH The Dragon Reaches of Marakush is a campaign setting boasting great kingdoms, noble causes, war, and treachery for use with Chivalry & Sorcery and any other roleplaying system. Features include an overview of the continent of Marakush complete with a detailed, 16" x 24" full-color map of the Dragon Reaches area, plus extensive information on the history, culture, races, religion, and countries of the region. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA BGD8500 $14.95 CHIVALRY & SORCERY: DWARVES' COMPANION Unearth the Dwarves in your Chivalry & Sorcery campaign and introduce the magic of the Runes to your players! Within the pages of this revised sourcebook you'll find rules for generating Dwarven characters along with information on new vocations, magic, religion, and details on the many clans that make up Dwarven society. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA BGD3000 $15.95 CHIVALRY & SORCERY: ELVES' COMPANION The history, nature, and society of Elves are explored for your Chivalry & Sorcery campaign with these expanded rules showcasing new vocations and background material for the Elves of Marakush. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA BGD3100 $15.95 CHIVALRY & SORCERY: KNIGHTS' COMPANION From heraldry, vocations, and "The Art of Courtly Love", to jousting, armor, and Religious and Secular Orders of Chivalry, this sourcebook provides everything you need to know about knighthood in the world of Chivalry & Sorcery! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA BGD2000 $19.95 CHIVALRY & SORCERY: MARAKUSH - ANDERIA Enter the region of Anderia! Partake of the lush and verdant geography! Marvel at the inhabitants and their Machiavellian politics! Anderia is a kingdom of The Dragon Reaches of Marakush, a campaign setting intended for use with Chivalry & Sorcery or other fantasy games. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA BGD8515 $15.95 CHIVALRY & SORCERY: MARAKUSH - TREACHERY Caught between two warring tribes, can the adventurers foil the dastardly plots of one of the factions in this adventure set in the Dragon Reaches of Marakush campaign setting for Chilvary & Sorcery. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA BGD8010 $11.95 CABIL HOL The original "id" of the gaming industry has returned! Deemed by the C.O.W. (Church of the World) as the rubbish bin of the galaxy, HoL (Human Occupied Landfill) is a future slum-type setting - a virtual junkyard of murderous, psychotic, frothing at the mouth, sick individuals that stands as the site of human occupation. Simply said, if HoL were a movie, it would be rated "R" for adult language, graphic violence, and sheer, over-the-edge insanity! So strap on the rubber pants and prepare to lay the full burden of your psychological luggage on friends, family, and unsuspecting strangers. Features new cover art and four brand-spanking new pages! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) MATURE READERS WZA CIL0103 $20.00 CELL ENTERTAINMENT AB 1999 Miniatures. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DEMONIC TROOPER WITH HAVOC STAFF CEL 3-4207 $6.95 DESADE CHAMPION WITH SWORD CEL 3-4108 $4.95 DESADE SWORDSMEN (2) CEL 3-4107 $6.95 PILGRIMOIRE (2) CEL 3-4308 $5.95 PRIESTESS OF WAR CEL 3-4307 $5.95 UNMASKED DEM SB WITH FLAME PISTOL CEL 3-4208 $8.95 KRASH: BASIC SET EQUIPMENT EXPANSION Spikes, turrets, destructive drills, fierce flamethrowers, grenade launchers, and anti-missile systems are a few of the enhancements you'll find in these KRASH Equipment Expansions. Each packet contains (6) randomly assorted equipment pieces. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CEL 3-1002R $3.95 KRASH: CAR This blister box contains (1) KRASH car with (4) randomly assorted pieces of equipment. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CEL 3-1020 $7.95 KRASH: HOVER CRAFT This blister box contains (1) KRASH car with (2) Hover Jets, a flying base, and rules for how to maneuver a Hovercraft in combat. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CEL 3-1022 $9.95 KRASH: MONSTER TRUCK Getting behind the wheel of a Monster Truck gives your fanatic drivers completely new possibilities of vehicle destruction! This blister box contains (1) KRASH car boasting (4) Monster Wheels, plus rules for how this beast on wheels behaves in battle. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CEL 3-1021 $9.95 KRASH: ONE-PLAYER STARTER SET The original customizable miniatures game KRASH is back in full-throttle! Collect and equip your car with roaring turbo engines, caterpillars, rams, spikes, and jet engines, and launch into explosive tabletop duels! Each one-player starter set comes with (1) car, (6) randomly-assorted pieces of equipment, complete rules, and dice. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CEL 3-1008 $9.95 CHEAPASS GAMES DICELAND: INFINITE SPACE BOX SET This second set for Diceland features four new armies of spaceships from the Cheapass computer game Strange Adventures in Infinite Space, as well as new combat and crew construction rules. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) CAG 524 $14.95 GIVE ME THE BRAIN BOX SET (COLOR EDITION) Welcome to Friedey's, the fast-food restaurant of the damned! You and your so-called friends have a lot of work to do, but, unfortunately, you've only got one Brain to pass around! The Origins Award-winning Give Me The Brain is a quick-playing card game, now attractively produced in shocking full-color, with hilarious artwork by Brian Snoddy. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) CAG 525 $9.95 LORD OF THE FRIES BOX SET (COLOR EDITION) In Lord of the Fries, players race to assemble sandwiches, combo meals, and side orders from the random food bits in their hands! The thematic sequel to the Origins Award-winning Give Me The Brain, this full-color edition features new art, a completely new game mechanic, and the eight menus first released in the limited-edition Lord of the Fries De-Lux. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) CAG 526 $14.95 CITIZEN GAMES BEYOND THE BUNDROCH RIVER In the primitive outpost of Lonely Shore, rumors claim that a Northern Antiquities Scholar has discovered the ruins of an ancient civilization - a vanished culture rich in gold, silver, and jewels, and whose nobility was privy to the secrets of immortality! Unfortunately, the region surrounding the trading post harbors brigands and bandits, and whispers of even more sinister creatures lurking about give any intrepid adventurer moment to pause. Who can say what treasures remain, and what horrors still haunt the ancient ruins? Are you daring enough to find out in this d20 System adventure? Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP CIT003 $9.95 JOURNEY TO BLACK'S KEEP It's a scandal with noble implications in this d20 adventure! While visiting the quiet community of Hobb Hill, Duke Bendarr Crane's daughter, the Lady Melaina, has been abducted. As if the abduction and ransom demands for her safe return weren't worrisome enough, the thieves have taken the duke's daughter to Black Keep, a ruined garrison with a notorious reputation for being haunted! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP CIT005 $9.95 CLASH OF ARMS CASTLE LORDS While King Richard the Lionhearted is away leading the Third Crusade, greedy nobles are trying to usurp his throne back to England. As a noble knight faithful to the King, you seek to preserve his legacy by retaking the castles that have fallen under the noble's insurrection. But, you are not alone in this quest, as other Chevaliers vie for the same honors. To whom will Richard owe the greatest debt when he returns? Castle Lords is an army building card game of strategy, chivalry, and a bit of skullduggery for 2-5 players, ages 10 and up. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) COA 2020503 $19.95 CHARMED: BOOK OF SHADOWS The Book of Shadows - followers of the dark forces seek it for the powers it yields, power to usher in an age of chaos and destruction! The three Halliwell sisters and their light-bearing ally, Leo, are the keepers of this powerful tome, but can even their combined skills and arcane knowledge protect it from the forces of evil? Based on the television series "Charmed", The Book of Shadows is a family game where players assume the roles of either Prue, Piper, Phoebe or Leo in their quest to keep the book safe and stave off the threat of the demons that covet it. For 1-4 players, ages 10 and up. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) COA 2020501 $34.95 GNOME TRIBES The Laboratory - a source of power, technical innovation, and conflict for four tribes of greedy, aggressive gnomes seeking to control it! Acquire fancy weapons, invent nasty new machines, and assault your fellow gnomes in your quest for ultimate power! Gnome Tribes is a game of territorial conquest for 2-4 crafty little gnomes, ages 10 and up. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) COA 2020504 $39.95 METRO As one of the entrepreneurs contracted to build the famous Metro of Paris in 1898, your goal is to devise the longest track. Of course, your goals will conflict with opposing builders who seek to sabotage your line by boxing you in, or misdirecting you to some utterly unprofitable station. Metro is a fast-paced rail-constructing game for 2-6 players, ages 10 and up. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) COA 6015 $24.95 PIGS IN SPACE Explore the farthest reaches of the cosmos, devise trade routes, avoid giant space worms, and battle your blood brethren as you lead your powerful clan of porkers in a quest to conquer the outer planets in search of the fabled recipe for beer! A swine- infested boardgame for 3-6 players, ages 10 and up. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) COA 2020502 $49.95 CLOCKWORKS ASYLUM RPG: EASTERN SEABOARD The insanity is coming to your city! This second supplement to the Asylum RPG details the six East Coast Wards, which are built on the ruins of former cities: Montreal, Boston, New York, Washington, D. C., Atlanta, and Miami. Each Ward section details that location, complete with a map, a description the major buildings and forces, a list of local rumors, and an adventure geared specifically towards that setting. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA CLK0012 $15.00 ASYLUM RPG Paranoids. Sociopaths. Pyros. Kleptos. Delusionals. They're all here - and you're one of them! Enter the World of Asylum, where the United States has been reduced to a collection of walled Wards, built from former cities and surrounded by desolate Wastelands. The Sun has been gone for over a hundred years, hidden from view by the airborne algae known as Blanket Seed. And everyone has gone mad. Those in the Wards are called Inmates, and they are cared for by the Staff and watched over by the Orderlies, who are as insane as the Inmates. Asylum is a carefully-crafted science-fiction roleplaying game based around questions of insanity, identity, and adaptability. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA CLK0010 $20.00 CLOUD KINGDOM GAMES CASTLE OF MAGIC: FALL OF CASTLE BONDI Adventures unfold as you and your fellow wizards cast spells to gain power and discover the ever-changing secrets of the Castle. The Fall of Castle Bondi contains three brand new scenarios with new characters for the Castle of Magic roleplaying boardgame, along with many rule enhancements and variants including solo play and a reprint of the first Castle of Magic expansion set, The Castle Cursed. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CKG 50012 $19.95 COLLECTOR'S PARADISE DRAGON SHIELDS Each box of Dragon Shields contains 100 clear, archival-quality polypropylene protective sleeves with colored backs, designed to protect your gaming cards against the wear and tear of play use. O/A BLACK DGS 10002 $7.99 O/A BLUE DGS 10003 $7.99 O/A CLEAR DGS 10001 $7.99 O/A GOLD DGS 10006 $7.99 O/A GREEN DGS 10004 $7.99 O/A SILVER DGS 10007 $7.99 O/A WHITE DGS 10005 $7.99 CROCODILE GAMES Wargods of aegyptus miniaturesRelease Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) ABOMINATION UNDEAD SPHYNX CDG WGE701 $19.95 ASAR PRIEST OF HORUS CDG WGE114 $4.95 ASAR PRIEST OF OSIRIS CDG WGE113 $4.95 ASAR SPY CDG WGE112 $4.95 ELEPHANT (1 OF 2 VARIANTS) CDG WGE601 $19.95 JACKALS (3 VARIANTS) CDG WGE604 $5.95 KHEMRU BEAST MASTER 1 CDG WGE109 $4.95 KHEMRU BEAST MASTER 2 CDG WGE110 $4.95 KHEMRU MASTER OF WORDS CDG WGE111 $4.95 LIONS (2, MALE & FEMALE) CDG WGE602 $7.50 RAMS (2 VARIANTS) CDG WGE603 $5.95 CRUNCHY FROG ENTERPRISES ALL-PURPOSE MINIATURE RULES Introducing a series of generic miniature rules for all genres, all time periods, all at once! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 0301 $14.95 Critter Commandos Accessory Pak #1: Skateboards (5)Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 7644 $3.99 Critter Commandos Accessory Pak #2: WeaponsRelease Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 7645 $3.99 CRITTER COMMANDOS CONVERSION KIT #1 Each pack contains miniature pieces and information on converting your figures into these Critter Commandos animal types: Mice, Rats, and Rabbits. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 7646 $5.99 CRITTER COMMANDOS CONVERSION KIT #2 Each pack contains miniature pieces and information on converting your figures into these Critter Commandos animal types: Bears, Dogs, and Cats. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 7647 $5.99 critter comMandos miniaturesRelease Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) GENERAL MCMOO CFE 7649 $3.49 MAJOR KITTY CFE 7648 $3.49 S.P.L.A.T. TROOPER CFE 7650 $2.99 CRITTER COMMANDOS 3RD EDITION All-new format, same great rules! Lavishly illustrated and featuring photos of the entire figure line, this expanded edition of Critter Commandos includes optional and revised rules, additional units, a campaign system, and extensive background material on the Critter Universe! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 3030 $9.95 CRITTERTEK 2ND EDITION Over-sized mechanical animals, built for combat and itchin' for a fight! CritterTek 2nd Edition includes numerous sample robots, additional background on the Critter Universe, plus rules for incorporating giant robots into Critter Commandos and roleplaying Tek pilots in Critter Commandos Adventures. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 3040 $9.95 HIDDEN INVASION RPG They're here, and you've already lost! Greys have taken control of our government, Reptilians use our population as test subjects, and ancient conspiracies among humanity are helping them. Only you can do anything to stop it! Using the innovative Cinematic Adventure System, Hidden Invasion, the most extensively researched alien conspiracy game ever published, includes details on numerous conspiracies, stats for all major alien races, sample adventures, and more! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 1700 $19.95 Vampire Hunters Rpg: Sarah The NecrologistRelease Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 7013 $2.99 TOY WAR 3RD EDITION Little kid toys - big kid rules! Fully revised and expanded, the Origin Award-nominated and Strontium-90 Award-winning Toy War miniatures game is back with a vengeance! Using whatever toys are at hand, or improvising them from materials available, these fast-paced, comprehensive rules handle any situation and any toy you can think of. So get out your army men and your toy robots, 'cause it's time to see who really rules the sandbox! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 0200 $5.95 UNSACTIONED RPG UNSanctioned is a roleplaying game of metahuman abilities, politics, and world domination as players portray renegades and freedom fighters opposed to the plans of the existing world order. This core rulebook includes all the rules, complete write-ups for many of the United Nation heroes and rebellious factions, as well as two mini-adventures. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 2000 $19.95 VAMPIRE HUNTERS RPG Lookin' for a night job? Fight evil! Make money! Call Vampire Hunters! Vampire Hunters is a roleplaying game focusing on a company dedicated to the eradication of vampires and other vile creatures of the night. Under the leadership of Lt. Col. Andrew Jackson Steele, Vampire Hunters will stop at nothing to save the planet - for a modest fee, of course! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 1500 $24.95 VAMPIRE HUNTERS RPG BOXED MINIATURE SET This set of (8) miniatures for use with the Vampire Hunters RPG includes full conversion stats for use with the d20 System. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 7101 $23.95 VAMPIRE HUNTERS RPG: GIMME A STAKE MEDIUM RARE This sourcebook for the Vampire Hunters RPG features the latest information on vampires, new weapons, background, and the Top Ten Most Wanted Vampires! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 1501 $14.95 VAMPIRE HUNTERS RPG: INDEPENDENT GUIDE TO HUNTING VAMPIRES Are you ready to join the ranks of Vampire Hunters, the worldwide franchise monster-extermination service? This sourcebook is the ultimate guide to the competitive field of Monster Hunting, featuring state-of-the-art techniques, weapons, and an indepth adventure to test your savvy! Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT:4) CFE 1502 $14.95 CRYSTAL CASTE 7 Cube oblivion diceRelease Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) BLUE CYC 06493 $6.90 GREEN CYC 06492 $6.90 ORANGE CYC 06495 $6.90 PURPLE CYC 06494 $6.90 RED CYC 06491 $6.90 YELLOW CYC 06497 $6.90 Oblivion dice MixRelease Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) D4 CYC 04904 $.88 D6 CYC 04906 $.88 D8 CYC 04908 $.88 D10 CYC 04910 $.88 D10% CYC 04911 $.88 D12 CYC 04912 $.88 D20 CYC 04920 $.88 CUTTER'S GUILD GAMES DEATHSTALKERS RPG SECOND EDITION Discover a world of danger and peril where Demons stalk the shadows and the thunderous foot-falls of the Juggernauts echo in the distance. This Second Edition of Deathstalkers, the fantasy horror RPG, features a revolutionary new combat system, a huge buyer's guide, a complete magic encyclopedia containing over 250 spells, more than 17 playable character races, 26 different careers, and more! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP CGG0100 $39.99 DEATHSTALKERS RPG: IN THE SHADOWS Take a dark and mysterious journey into wolf-infested woods, to the foot of a haunted cabin, into the mansion of an evil mayor, and the depths of North Cave where a hidden tomb lies, in this first adventure for the Deathstalkers RPG, ripe with monsters, traps, riddles, and secrets! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP CGG0110 $14.99 DECISION GAMES PACIFIC BATTLES VOLUME 1: RISING SUN Pacific Battles is a wargame series covering the great land battles of the Pacific Theater in WWII, showcasing the evolution of tactical doctrine in both the Japanese and Allied armies with Banzai charges, superior U.S. coordination, naval bombardment, airpower, amphibious landings, and engineer operations. Featured games in this volume include "The Fall of Singapore", "Struggle for Bataan", and "Guadalcanal." Components include (2) 34" x 22" mapsheets, (460) die-cut counters, player aid cards, a rules booklet, storage bags, and (1) die. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DCG 1012 $48.00 DREAM POD 9 heavy gear miniaturesRelease Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) BLACK CAT DPN 280 $6.95 WARRIOR IV/ CHIEFTAIN IV DPN 281 $6.95 JOVIAN CHRONICLES: MARS PLANET SOURCEBOOK This Jovian Chronicles sourcebook is the SolaPol reference manual on Mars and its warring nations, exploring the history, organization, and resources of both the Federation and the Republic, as well as providing numerous pre-generated campaign and adventure seeds. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DPN 327 $19.95 DWARVEN FORGE 6" Long PassageRelease Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DWF 017-D3 $10.00 ADVANCED BUILDER SET This MasterMaze Advanced Builder Set contains the following floor pieces: Extenders (set of 10), Half Walls (set of 4), Half Corners (set of 4), (2) Narrow Dead Ends, Wide Dead Ends (set of 4), Alcoves (set of 4), and a 6" Long Passage. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DWF MM017 $79.00 Alcoves (4)Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DWF 017-S2 $12.00 Extenders (10)Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DWF 017-EXT $15.00 Half Corners (4)Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DWF 017-HC $12.00 Half Walls (4)Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DWF 017-HW $12.00 Narrow Dead Ends (2)Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DWF 017-A2 $8.00 TRAPS SET Over a dozen nasty cruel traps await your intrepid adventures in this MasterMaze Trap Set. But, don't tell anyone, 'cause they're supposed to be a secret! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DWF MM018 $69.00 Wide Dead Ends (4)Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DWF 017-D4 $12.00 EAGLE GAMES, INC. SID MEIER'S CIVILIZATION BOARDGAME Create a civilization to stand the test of time! Harvest the land, discover resources, research new technologies, and build military units as players seek to expand their territory and develop the first small city of a fledgling people beginning in 4000 B.C. in this world-building boardgame based on the award-winning PC strategy game, Sid Meier's Civilization. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) EGL 400 $59.99 EDEN STUDIOS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER RPG: SLAYER'S HANDBOOK This supplement for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer RPG features extensive background on being a Slayer, tales of the Slayers, and advice for Directors on using Slayers in their games, plus new character creation ideas, guidelines for alternative settings in a Slayer-oriented game, three ready-to-play mini-settings, and more! Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) EDN 06002 $30.00 EUROGAMES/DESCARTES-USA, INC. SPECTRUM Ready to see the world in a different light? Then venture to Spectrum, the 2-player parlor game where players, through a series of strategic card play, seek to arrange their colored pawns in the order of the light spectrum centered on the game board. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) EGD 2718 $16.95 TONY & TINO Racketeering, extortion, contract hits, and avoiding the coppers are the name of this crime game in Tony & Tino, the 2-player parlor game of feuding Mafiosi. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) EGD 2701 $16.95 WAR & SHEEP In our quiet pastures, two rival gangs in the same herd of sheep face off in order to graze the best patches of grass, all the while keeping watch so as not to be devoured by the wolves that prowl the area. Nothing will stop the sheep from waging war in this 2-player parlor game. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) EGD 2725 $16.95 FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES LORD OF THE RINGS BOARDGAME: SAURON EXPANSION SET This much-anticipated expansion to the best-selling Lord of the Rings Boardgame by Reiner Knizia introduces the Sauron player to the questing arena, adding new dynamic elements to an already groundbreaking game. No longer an exclusively collaborative game, one player takes the role of the Dark Lord and seeks to foil the Fellowship in their quest to destroy the One Ring. Using 'Dark' cards, Nazgul cards, and other devious tools, the Dark Lord player wins if the ringbearer is destroyed! Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) FFG LTR-05 $24.95 FAST FORWARD ENTERTAINMENT METAMORPHOSIS ALPHA: ASTEROID Expanding the marvelous new roleplaying game, Metamorphosis Alpha, this campaign accessory takes the players into a whole new area of exploration, introducing new technologies and alien races that guard their secrets with deadly intent. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) FAF 3001 $19.99 SWORDS OF EVIL A villain is only as dangerous as the sword he wields. Perfect for any fantasy campaign, this d20 companion to Swords of Power showcases the most powerful villains and the swords they use. Only the most nefarious need look any further. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) FAF 2013 $19.99 FIERY DRAGON PRODUCTIONS DEMONS & DEVILS COUNTER PACK This Counter Pack showcases all of the standard evil creatures from the Core Rules, plus a variety of monsters exclusive to Green Ronin's Legions of Hell and Armies of the Abyss. A Demons & Devils random generator is also featured. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP FDP4000 $10.95 DENIZENS OF DUNGEONS & DARKNESS COUNTER PACK Featuring the complete counter set for Monte Cook's d20 adventure, Queen of Lies, this collection showcases creatures often encountered in most fantasy campaign settings. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP FDP4002 $10.95 ELDRITCH HORRORS & OCCULT INVESTIGATORS COUNTER PACK For use with any edition of the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game, this collection of counters features an assorted mix of oddities and eldritch horrors to surprise and terrify all players. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP FDP4003 $10.95 TRIBES, CLANS & CULTS COUNTER PACK Eight complete sets of enemy organizations round out this fantasy Counter Pack. Within you'll find numerous ogre and goblin tribe members, plus a selection of templates that can enhance any standard creature's status as "Leaders", "Shamans", "Guards", and other staples of monster communities. A complete fire giant clan with all counters for playing the d20 adventure "Beyond All Reason" is also included. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP FDP4001 $10.95 FIREFLY GAMES MONSTER ISLAND: ESCAPE FROM MONSTER ISLAND Alien saboteurs have collapsed the force bubble around Monster Island, unleashing hordes of titanic terrors on the nations of Earth! A sequel to Monster Island: The Game of Giant Monster Combat, Escape From Monster Island provides expanded rules for fighting military units and crushing cities for your kaiju. You can also play the military forces battling the monsters, using color cardstock counters included in the game or your own plastic soldiers, tanks and other toys. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSO FGS1002 $9.95 GAMES WORKSHOP Warhammer 40,000 miniaturesRelease Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) SPACE MARINES: BATTLEFORCE 2002 GAW 3000-N $89.99 SPACE MARINE: DARK ANGELS CODEX (REVISED) Space Marines are hailed throughout the entire Imperium as being the most dedicated to the cause of serving the Emperor, protecting them from the foulness of Chaos and non-humans. However, there is one Space Marine Chapter which harbors a 10,000 year old secret. The Dark Angels serve the Emperor with fanatical devotion, but remain distant to outsiders to keep their terrible past hidden in the shadows of time. Codex: Dark Angels will allow hobbyists to collect and field a complete force of this famous Space Marine Chapter. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) GAW 0205-N $9.99 Warhammer Fantasy miniaturesRelease Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) REALM OF CHAOS: CHAMPION OF SLAANESH GAW 8520Q $9.99 REALM OF CHAOS: CHAMPION OF TZEENTCH GAW 8520R $9.99 REALM OF CHAOS: FLAMERS OF TZEENTCH GAW 8540A-N $8.99 REALM OF CHAOS: GALRAUCH DRAGON OF CHAOS GAW 1627 $44.99 REALM OF CHAOS: HORRORS OF TZEENTCH GAW 8540B-N $9.99 REALM OF CHAOS: LORD OF CHANGE GAW 986590-N $44.99 REALM OF CHAOS: LORD OF SLAANESH GAW 1622 $24.99 REALM OF CHAOS: MOUNTED SORCERER OF CHAOS GAW 8524B $9.99 REALM OF CHAOS: SCREAMERS OF TZEENTCH GAW 8540F $8.99 REALM OF CHAOS: SPAWN OF CHAOS GAW 1626 $24.99 EMPIRE: FLAGELLENTS GAW 1630 $29.99 EMPIRE: GREATSWORDS GAW 1628 $29.99 BLACK ORCS GAW 1595-N $29.99 SAVAGE ORC BOARBOYZ GAW 1629 $29.99 SAVAGE ORC BOYZ GAW 1631 $29.99 GASLIGHT PRESS SUN & SCALE: ZOMBIE WOOD As the Necromancer of Zombie Wood reaches from his tainted druid stronghold to claim his ultimate prize, vying forces gather to oppose him. Past and present collide in the mists of a dark wood anxious to hide its secrets in this d20 adventure rooted in the Sun & Scale campaign setting designed for character levels 4-6. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS GLT1052 $12.95 GEO-HEX Battle TerrainsRelease Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) DRAGONS EGGS (DESERT) GHX GH-9051 $16.95 DRAGONS EGGS (GRASS) GHX GH-8051 $16.95 DRAGONS NEST (DESERT) GHX GH-9054 $27.95 DRAGONS NEST (GRASS) GHX GH-8054 $27.95 DRAGONS SPINE (DESERT) GHX GH-9053 $27.95 DRAGONS SPINE (GRASS) GHX GH-8053 $27.95 DRAGONS TEETH (DESERT) GHX GH-9052 $16.95 DRAGONS TEETH (GRASS) GHX GH-8052 $16.95 Mage Knight Battle TerrainsRelease Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) MOD UPLAND CENTER PIECE (DESERT) GHX BG4006DS $9.50 MOD UPLAND CENTER PIECE (GRASS) GHX BG4006GR $9.50 UPLAND HILL CENTER PIECE (DESERT) GHX BG3004DS $9.50 UPLAND HILL CENTER PIECE (GRASS) GHX BG3004GR $9.50 UPLAND HILL (DESERT) GHX BG3001DS $10.50 UPLAND HILL (DESERT) GHX BG3005DS $9.50 UPLAND HILL END PIECE #1 (DESERT) GHX BG3002DS $10.50 UPLAND HILL END PIECE #1 (GRASS) GHX BG3002GR $10.50 UPLAND HILL END PIECE #2 (DESERT) GHX BG3003DS $9.50 UPLAND HILL END PIECE #2 (GRASS) GHX BG3003GR $9.50 UPLAND HILL (GRASS) GHX BG3001GR $10.50 UPLAND HILL (GRASS) GHX BG3005GR $9.50 UPLAND HILLS (2) (DESERT) GHX BG3006DS $12.50 UPLAND HILLS (2) (GRASS) GHX BG3006GR $12.50 GMT GAMES WORLD WAR II: BARBAROSSA TO BERLIN Spring 1941: Nazi Germany is triumphant! Poland has long since vanished from the map of Europe. Denmark, Norway and the Low Countries have been overrun. France has fallen in one of the most astounding victories in military history. Greece and Yugoslavia have been crushed, and to the west, only Britain stands alone. And, on June 22nd, Hitler launches his armed forces eastward against Stalin's Soviet Union. Operation Barbarossa is underway! A follow-up to his award-winning WWI strategic game, Path of Glory, Ted S. Raicer's World War II: Barbarossa to Berlin captures the strategic and operational dynamics of WWII in Europe. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) GMT 0208 $50.00 GUILFORD COURTHOUSE & EUTAW SPRINGS Following the Battle of Cowpens, Nathaniel Greene led Lord Cornwallis and his British army on a month-long chase across North Carolina. Ultimately, the two forces clashed at the crossroads hamlet of Guilford Courthouse. Afterwards, Greene led his army south to liberate South Carolina, and the Battle of Eutaw Springs proved to be the last of his major engagements against the British. Using the popular game system found in Saratoga and Brandywine, this campaign series features a double-sided, 22" x 34" mapsheet, counter sheets, player aid cards, (1) 10-sided die, and a 28-page rulebook. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) GMT 0204 $40.00 NAPOLEONIC WARS Rooted soundly in Mark Herman's award-winning We The People system, The Napoleonic Wars brings you a fast-paced, tension-filled, card-driven wargame with a point-to-point movement system that pushes the envelope in a new direction for a pivotal period in world history. Components include a comprehensive map of Europe, (110) Strategy Cards, counter sheets, a Diplomatic Chart, (6) six-sided dice, and a complete rulebook. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) GMT 0207 $55.00 ORDERS OF BATTLE: VON MANSTEIN'S BACKHAND BLOW Southern Russia, early February 1943 - In Stalingrad, the surrounded remnants of the once mighty German Sixth Army are being slowly and methodically exterminated, even as two powerful Soviet Fronts converge against a patchwork German line, intent on destroying the remaining Axis forces in Southern Russia. Operations Star and Gallop have begun! Incorporating the "Turning The Tables" system pioneered in earlier East Front games, Von Manstein's Backhand Blow features a comprehensive hex map, counter sheets, player aid cards, and a 20-page rulebook. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) GMT 0206 $40.00 GOLD RUSH GAMES VILLAGE OF BRIARTON Briarton is a setting book written for the d20 System containing everything you need to know about the colorful inhabitants, intriguing history, possible adventures and dark secrets of this seemingly peaceful farming village. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSO GRG2301 $14.95 GOODMAN GAMES AERIAL ADVENTURES GUIDE VOLUME 1: RULERS OF THE SKY Sky cities, flying castles, cloud creatures, and the magic of aeromancy: all this and more awaits you in the Aerial Adventure Guide. This stand-alone d20 sourcebook contains new character options, races, monsters, feats, spells, items, and aerial combat rules that can be integrated into any fantasy campaign -- after all, no matter what world sits at ground level, anything can float above. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA GMG2000 $11.00 GUARDIANS OF ORDER O/A BIG EYES, SMALL MOUTH: BOOK BOX Here's the ideal way to store all your BESM books in one handy, sturdy containment. GOO 02-299 $9.95 SILVER AGE SENTINELS: GAME MASTER'S SCREEN This sturdy 4-panel reference screen for game masters features a one-stop location for Silver Age Sentinels tables, charts, and other resources, wrapped in a stunning full-color panoramic image on the front. Includes handy information for both the Tri- Stat and d20 Editions. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) GOO 13-005 $4.95 HEX GAMES M-FORCE: SPECIAL COLLECTIONS SOURCEBOOK M-Force's Quinn Library houses the world's most comprehensive collection of works dealing with monsters and the people who fight them. But no collection is ever complete, and stories of ancient scrolls and lost manuscripts crop up all over the world. It's up to Special Collections agents to track down these elusive (and sometimes dangerous) texts. This sourcebook provides supplemental information, characters, and adventure seeds for the M-Force RPG. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HEX1403 $8.99 HOGSHEAD PUBLISHING NOBILIS: GAME OF POWERS This first supplement for Nobilis features a full set of live-action rules, extensive advice for novice and experienced live-action players and referees, and sample adventures. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) HOG 602 $16.95 HOLISTIC DESIGN PAINTED HEROES WITH STAT CARD SET Each Fantasy Encounters set contains five unique fully-painted 28mm scale generic fantasy character miniatures and 15 d20 System stat cards. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) HDI 0704 $24.95 THE INNER CIRCLE DENIZENS OF AVADNU HARDCOVER Over 175 strange and outlandish creatures lurk within the pages of this vast d20 System tome, showcasing highly-detailed creature profiles, new monster types, Monster Class Templates, and an extensive appendix devoted to new special qualities, supernatural powers, and extraordinary abilities allowing GMs to easily design their own monstrous creations. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP INC1000 $39.95 FRACTAL MAPPER VOLUME 6 The Fractal Mapper is a high-powered mapping program that lets gamers create a wide variety of maps, dungeons, continents, cities, and more, and includes powerful features as graphics engines, drawing tools, global views, full-color mapping symbols, and 3-D terrain. For use with Windows 98 or higher. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP NBO601 $34.95 INNER CITY GAMES DESIGNS ABDUL'S ADVENTURE The stakes are high, but the rewards are great, as marauding nomads, fierce wolves, and the lure of ancient ruins hinder your caravans in this micro-boardgame for 2-6 players, ages 12 and up. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) ICG 7306 $6.95 CIVIL WAR PIGS Re-create your favorite battles from the Civil War using Plastic Infantry Guys (PIGs) in this fast-paced set of tabletop rules. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) ICG 7305 $5.95 STARSHIP WAR PIGS Alien bugs want our candy bars, and they're willing to invade Earth to get them! Players command either the "bug" army (insect toys) or the Plastic Infantry Guys (PIGs) in this tabletop game of resource management, strategy, and tactics for 2 or more players, ages 10 and up. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) ICG 7307 $5.95 WHEN GOOD VILLAGERS GO BAD A tranquil scene threatens to transform into a horrible bloodbath in When Good Villagers Go Bad, a simple logistics and miniatures combat game for 2 or more players. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) ICG 7304 $5.95 IRON WIND METALS MINIATURES Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) CHIMERA IWM 01-223 $8.95 CIERA, SWORDMISTRESS IWM 03-107 $2.95 DEMONIC TREE MAN IWM 01-226 $6.25 DENATALE, YOUNG WONDERING WIZARD IWM 03-096 $2.95 DORNA, WARRIOR QUEEN IWM 03-098 $2.95 ELLANA DRAGONMISTRESS IWM 03-092 $2.95 FEMALE CLERIC IWM 03-150 $2.95 FEMALE DRUID IWM 03-153 $2.95 FEMALE DWARVEN WARRIOR IWM 03-145 $2.95 FEMALE PALADIN IWM 03-155 $2.95 FIRE ELEMENTAL IWM 01-221 $7.25 GALLINIR, ELF KNIGHT IWM 03-089 $2.95 HOGAR, ARMORED HALFLING IWM 03-093 $2.95 KATORA, FEMALE PITFIGHTER IWM 03-094 $2.95 LANAH, THE LOST BARBARIAN PRINCESS IWM 03-102 $2.95 MAGNUS, HEROIC WIZARD IWM 03-086 $2.95 MALE DRUID IWM 03-154 $2.95 MALE DWARVEN LORD IWM 03-146 $2.95 MALE ELVEN FIGHTER IWM 03-152 $2.95 MALE PALADIN IWM 03-156 $2.95 MANTICORE WITH WINGS IWM 01-222 $9.95 MASTPHANT WITH 2 RIDERS BOX SET IWM 10-376 $24.95 NINJA ASSASSIN WITH SWORD IWM 03-077 $2.95 OGRE WITH CLUB IWM 01-224 $7.95 SARLON, DARK ELF WAR CHIEF IWM 03-095 $2.95 SIR GARETH, YOUNG PALADIN IWM 03-104 $2.95 SIR MICHAEL, BOLD CAVALIER IWM 03-097 $2.95 THIEF WITH LONGSWORD IWM 03-081 $2.95 TORQUEMADA, CHAOS CONQUEROR IWM 03-082 $2.95 TREASURE TROVE (3) IWM 01-225 $7.95 WIND ELEMENTAL IWM 01-220 $7.25 ZORA, GYPSY SWORDSWOMAN IWM 03-083 $2.95 KENZER & COMPANY D&D KINGDOMS OF KALAMAR: DUNGEON MASTER'S SCREEN The Ultimate DM screen and the essential accessory for any D&D or D20 Dungeon Master. Dozens of tables, charts, and all new, stunning artwork cover this amazing 32-panel screen, featuring every essential d20 table, along with a host of other useful information, all at your fingertips. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 1006 $19.99 FAIRY MEAT MINIATURES Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) GOBLIKE KEN 4087 $3.49 IMP KEN 4088 $2.99 LUNAR KNIGHT FAIRY KEN 4084 $2.99 STRAIGHT-EDGE FAIRY KEN 4085 $2.99 FAIRY MEAT: WAR Militaristic Straight-Edge fairies, powerful Wild Queens, deadly Lunar Knights, and the savage new Goblike and Imp races take to the frontlines in War, the latest Fairy Meat miniature game supplement. Experience even more magical twists and turns of raw carnage with new races, spells, magic items, and weapons, plus complete rules for running a Fairy Meat campaign! KEN 407 $19.99 FAIRY MEAT: WILD QUEEN FairyRelease Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 4086 $3.49 HACKMASTER MINIATURES Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) AARNZ HOUND KEN 4082 $3.49 APE SHAMAN WARRIOR KEN 4081 $3.49 KOBOLDS (4) KEN 4083 $10.99 HACKMASTER: SMACKDOWN THE SLAVERS Explore the slave pits of the undercity! Discover the secrets of the slavers' stockade! Assault the aerie and become the scourge of the slavelords in this HackMaster adventure designed for 1st - 7th level characters. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 2202 $19.99 LOONEY LABS LOONEY BUTTON TRIO These popular 1 1/4" diameter buttons are now packaged to sell in packs of 3, in 10 different sets. The first six sets are very specific to Looney Games, while the remainder are more generic buttons that any gamer will love! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) #1: FLUXX LOO 020-01 $3.00 #2: AQUARIUS LOO 020-02 $3.00 #3: ICEHOUSE LOO 020-03 $3.00 #4: CHRONONAUTS LOO 020-04 $3.00 #5: OTHER LOONEY GAMES LOO 020-05 $3.00 #6: MAD LAB RABBITS LOO 020-06 $3.00 #7: I LOVE GAMES LOO 020-07 $3.00 #8: HOW'S THE IMPERIAL BYSTANDER LOO 020-08 $3.00 #9: ALL HAIL MR. EVIL LOO 020-09 $3.00 #10: GO SLEEP FOR MEALS LOO 020-10 $3.00 MAYFAIR GAMES DECK OF DICE This Deck of Dice comes complete with (36) cards representing the numbers 2-12 in two six-sided dice (2d6) distribution, (2) jokers, and (4) player aid cards showing the number distributions and odds. Featured games include "Caba," a gin-rummy variant with some interesting twists, and "Deck Backgammon." Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) MFG 60363 $5.00 DICELAND Diceland is a strategy game where two opposing forces seek to gain possession of occupied territories by eliminating adversaries or finishing with the highest score. Using a random selection of 36 hexagonal territory tiles that form the land to be conquered, as well as the dimension of the battlefield, players use dice as soldiers who fight for land acquisition. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) MFG 80001 $35.00 DICERUN DiceRun is a crazy race where 30 dice-runners compete. Using special game cards, players try to reach their secret targets during each lap of the race and obtain the greatest number of Winner Tokens. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) MFG 80002 $35.00 O/A ENTDECKER Designed by the Master of Catan, Klaus Teuber! Sail the seas exploring a newly discovered archipelago in this brilliantly balanced game of exploration. Invest in new paths of discovery, continue from where your competitors leave off, or journey fourth on a new path. Strive to stake claims and control the islands for profit, glory and victory, but beware of storms and pirates. For 2-4 players, Ages 10 and up. MFG 0499 $49.00 MONGOOSE PUBLISHING ENCYCLOPAEDIA ARCANE: ENCHANTMENT Continuing the Encyclopaedia Arcane series, Enchantment shows wizards and sorcerers alike how to harness the minds of others. Ranging from simple Charm spells to the complete domination of thralls, the power of the enchanter is often overlooked by wizards wielding fireballs, but this school of magic, examined here in detail for the very first time, has much to offer those who seek the road to arcane might.Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP1010 $14.95 HANDBOOK OF PRESTIGE CLASSES VOLUME 1 Over one hundred prestige classes are fully-detailed in this 256-page volume compiling the most popular prestige classes that have appeared in d20 supplements since the game system was released, including never-before-seen material. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP9001 $34.95 JUDGE DREDD RPG: ROOKIE'S GUIDE To Criminal Organizations This supplement for the Judge Dredd RPG allows players to take the role of criminal masterminds seeking to construct huge criminal organizations that illicitly earn millions of credits and can challenge even the might of the Justice Department. New prestige classes and equipment are available, as well as a fully self-contained system for running business fronts and other criminal activities. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP7009 $14.95 JUDGE DREDD RPG: RUSSIAN ROULETTE The second Judge Dredd scenario in the Kazan Gambit trilogy continues the story of the greatest threat Mega-City One has seen in many years, as judges continue to track down evil Sov-block agents before they bring the Justice Department to its knees. Complete with all new rules, Russian Roulette not only provides several gaming sessions of exciting adventure, but also forms a vital part of the growing Judge Dredd RPG. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP7008 $9.95 QUINTESSENTIAL WITCH This 128-page d20 supplement grants Witch characters the ability to utilize herbs in their magic and combine sorcery with the most hideous of curses, and features new Witch feats, prestige classes and character options allowing players to streamline their Witch character to reflect almost any genre. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP4008 $19.95 SLAINE RPG: INVULNERABLE KING King Adamstos of the Fir Domain tribe was once the greatest warrior in all Gorias. Challenging the fabled Titans in battle in his quest for supremacy, he returned, covered in glory and bearing many trophies of the Titans he slew, making himself king by killing all who stood against him! Now, King Adamastos is moving against the other tribes of the Earth Goddess. As young heroes of the Fir Domain, will you do his bidding and seek out the magical artifacts he believes can make him High King of all the tribes? Or will you seek a way to break his enchantment and finally slay him to restore your tribe's dignity and honour? Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP8003 $19.95 SLAINE RPG: TIR NAN OG From the sorcerous city of Gabala to the witches' military schools in Alba, from the Goddess-worshipping tribes of Eriu to the wild berserkers of Midgard, Tir Nan Og covers all the places and people of Slaine: The Roleplaying Game of Celtic Heroes, offering a unique blend of heroic fantasy, Celtic mythology, and historical fact. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP8002 $19.95 SLAYER'S GUIDE TO FEMALE GAMERS Author James Desborough turns his eye towards that most fascinating of species - the Female Gamer! No longer a mere mythical creature, the full habitats, practices, and methods of warfare of the Female Gamer is examined and much advice given on how to approach, converse, and safely deal with this strange species without risking permanent harm. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP0013 $9.95 MYSTIC EYE GAMES GIANT MONSTER RAMPAGE Introducing the exciting game of building-bashing, tank-crushing, plane-batting, monster-squashing mayhem! With quick and simple rules, Giant Monster Rampage lets you use any toy, building blocks, or anything else at your disposal to create your own version of 'Monster Mash', literally! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS MYG9000 $11.95 NECROMANCER'S LEGACY Meet the avian-inspired Lotahm, revel in the power granted by the Canopic Jar, or lust after the alabaster maiden as her gaze strikes you dead in Necromancer's Legacy, a d20 sourcebook filled with numerous creatures, spells, prestige classes, and magic items exclusive to necromancy. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS MYG0302 $12.95 NBOS FRACTAL MAPPER VOLUME 6 The Fractal Mapper is a high-powered mapping program that lets gamers create a wide variety of maps, dungeons, continents, cities, and more, and includes powerful features as graphics engines, drawing tools, global views, full-color mapping symbols, and 3-D terrain. For use with Windows 98 or higher. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP NBO601 $34.95 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: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) GERMAN AFRIKA KORPS RIFLE SQUAD-ADVANCING NCM AFRK-2 $15.00 ITALY COMMAND (EUROPE) NCM ITAL-1 $15.00 ITALY HEAVY WEAPONS (EUROPE) NCM ITAL-3 $15.00 JAPAN 80MM MORTARS & CREWS NCM JIMP-6 $15.00 JAPAN COMMAND NCM JIMP-1 $15.00 JAPAN RIFLE SQUAD-SKIRMISHING NCM JIMP-3 $15.00 JAPAN SPECIAL WEAPONS NCM JIMP-7 $15.00 GREAT BRITAIN PARATROOPER'S RIFLE SQUAD NCM BPAR-2 $15.00 US MARINES 30 CAL HMG & CREWS NCM USMC-4 $15.00 US MARINES 80MM MORTARS & CREWS NCM USMC-5 $15.00 US MARINES BAZOOKA TEAMS NCM USMC-6 $15.00 US MARINES COMMAND/SPECIAL WEAPONS NCM USMC-1 $15.00 US MARINES RIFLE SQUAD-SKIRMISHING NCM USMC-3 $15.00 9TH LEVEL GAMES NINJA BURGER RPG: IRON NINJA BURGER MONKEY With Iron Ninja Burger Monkey, Ninja have the opportunity to advance both their personal and career goals. Whether the Ninja is looking for new, flashy weapons or the prestige of a promotion to Assistant HR Director, Iron Ninja Burger Monkey has you covered. This expansion for the Ninja Burger RPG features brand new weapons, equipment, new Wujenitsus, perks for completing deliveries, and more dishonorable disgraces than you can shake a monkey at. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA 9205 $5.95 OSPREY PUBLISHING 359TH FIGHTER GROUP Nicknamed the 'Unicorns', the 359th FG was one of the last groups to arrive in the UK for service in the ETO with the Eighth Air Force. The exploits of all 12 aces created by the group are detailed, along with the most significant missions flown. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP AEU010 $19.95 ACES OF THE RISING SUN 1937-45 Very little has been published in English on the air arms of the Japanese Army and Navy, and the pilots who flew for them. This book relates the experiences of both air forces, revealing how the JAAF aces achieved their scores flying over terrain ranging from the Mongolian plains to the jungles of New Guinea, and how the IJN pilots drew on their experience of fighting over Manchuria, China, and Mongolia to take on Allied forces in the Pacific. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP SPE186 $24.95 BRITISH ARMY IN WWII (3) FAR EAST The lightning Japanese offensives in the Far East in 1941/42 inflicted a series of costly defeats on the ill-prepared and badly supported British Commonwealth forces in Malaya and Burma. This concise summary of Britain's Far East campaigns is illustrated with many rare photographs, and eight detailed colour plates. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP MAA375 $14.95 BYZANTIUM AT WAR Byzantium survived for 800 years, yet its dominions and power fluctuated dramatically during that time. John Haldon tells the story from the days when the Empire was barely clinging on to survival, to the age when its fabulous wealth attracted Viking mercenaries and Asian nomad warriors to its armies, their very appearance on the field enough to bring enemies to terms. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ESS033 $14.95 CONCORDE STORY This book, now in its 5th Edition, describes the history of supersonic flight, the development and operation of Concorde, the story of the tragedy at Paris, the accident investigation, and Concorde's restoration. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP 2667 $26.95 FRENCH NAPOLEONIC INFANTRYMAN 1804-15 This title draws on contemporary testimonies of life in Napoleon's army, documenting the reality of conscription, training, camp life, and combat action for the common infantry soldier. Packed with prints taken from contemporary sources and superb colour illustrations, it provides a concise, revealing, and authentic portrait of life in the Grand Army. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP WAR057 $16.95 FRENCH WARS 1667-1714 Campaigns fought by Louis XIV, the Sun King, shaped the borders of European states, the destinies of royal dynasties, and even the patterns of absolutist government. This book presents the most authoritative yet accessible and succinct account of these all-important struggles available today, covering every aspect of the wars from decisions made by the king at his palace at Versailles to the life of the troops encamped in the field. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ESS034 $14.95 GERMAN ACES OF THE RUSSIAN FRONT Luftwaffe pilots of the Russian Front were the highest scoring aces of any aerial conflict in history. This book traces the careers of the pilots who flew the Fw-190 and the Bf-109 in the skies over Russia, and reveals how they achieved their remarkable successes. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP SPE208 $24.95 GERMAN E-BOATS 1939-45 By the outbreak of World War II, Germany had done much to replace the Kaiser's High Seas Fleet. Although the heavy units of the fleet were too small in number to pose much of a threat, Germany was particularly well served by her Navy's smaller vessels, in particular the U-Boats and the S-Boats. Known to the allies as the E-Boats ('Enemy'), they performed sterling duties in the Black Sea and English Channel, where they became a particular scourge. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP NVG059 $14.95 INTO THE REICH Changing tactics following the German defeat in Normandy, Hitler turned his attention to Patton's advance through the Lorraine. 'Operation Market Garden', Patton's bold attempt to breach Hitler's lines at Arnhem; 'the Battle of the Bulge', and Eisenhower's bloody assault on the Rhineland are all detailed in this comprehensive account of the final years of war on Germany's western frontier. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP SPE178 $29.95 ISANDLWANA 1879 The battle of Isandlwana fought on January 22, 1879, was the greatest defeat suffered by the British Army during the Victorian era. A Zulu army of 24,000 warriors descended upon the British encampment of 1,000 defenders in the shadow of Isandlwana Mountain. Ian Knight employs new archaeological and historical research to provide a completely new interpretation of the course of the battle. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP CAM111 $18.95 ITALIAN MEDIEVAL ARMIES 1000-1300 As early as the 11th century, Italian warfare was developing along lines which were unique in medieval Europe. This engrossing account of the armies of northern and southern Italy - their organization, command structure, strategy, tactics and fortifications - is illustrated with rare manuscript images, diagrams of fortifications, and eight striking colour plates showing armour and weapons of all types. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP MAA376 $14.95 MEDIEVAL SIEGE WEAPONS (1) AD 585-1385 This book reveals how the combining of technological traditions from the Greco-Roman world, Persia, India and above all China made a massive contribution to the development of siege techniques. Medieval military engineering was equally inventive in terms of mining, counter-mining, the breaking of walls, the use of noxious and chemical fumes and the use of fire- weapons. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP NVG058 $14.95 NO.43 SQUADRON Known as the 'Fighting Cocks', No. 43 Squadron has been a part of the RAF since 1916, and is still in service today. This volume deals exclusively with the unit's exploits during WW2, covering its service during the evacuation of Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain, as well as the years spent supporting the Allied cause in North Africa and the Mediterranean. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP AEU009 $19.95 SOLDIERS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR This book examines in complete detail the uniforms and equipment used by the rival armies of George Washington and King George in the American Revolutionary War. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP SPE151 $27.95 US INFANTRY IN WWII (3) EUROPE This title follows one soldier as he is drafted in February 1941, assigned to a Regular Army regiment in the 4th Division, and lives and trains with the 22nd Infantry in the United States until January 1944 when it ships to England. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP WAR056 $16.95 WWII EUROPE This book details the first four years of the war in Europe. It discusses how and why Hitler's resurgent Germany plunged into war, and examines the German successes against Poland, France, and the Low Countries as well as the initial, spectacular triumphs against the Soviet Union. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ESS035 $14.95 WWII NORTHWEST EUROPE This book examines the seminal Northwest Europe campaign of the Second World War. This hard-fought campaign conducted by the Western Allies against the Germans during 1944-45 represented, for the former, the decisive theatre of the entire Second World War. This victory ensured that the scourge of Nazism was finally expunged from the face of Europe. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ESS032 $14.95 OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING, LLC APPLES TO APPLES: BLANK CARDS Customize these Blank Cards! Using a fine point permanent marker, add the people, places, and things you know and love to the Core or Junior Apples to Apples game. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) INKJET OTB 7771 $6.95 LASER OTB 7770 $4.95 BASARI The enticing sights, sounds, and flavor of the marketplace are everywhere in Basari, as you barter and haggle with other street merchants over precious gemstones that keep changing hands with every round. The trader with the most points after three rounds is declared the winner. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OTB 5555 $19.95 GOLD DIGGER Gold Digger sets anxious prospectors on a quest to find their fortunes in gold. Picking the right claims will yield a cornucopia of riches, but beware of fools gold! The player that outwits all the others, wins! Discover Gold Digger for a wealth of entertainment! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OTB 4949 $9.95 SQUINT From the makers of Apples to Apples comes this innovative, fast-moving party game where pictures take shape! Using a variety of shapes, build a picture of the item listed on your Squint card. If one of the players can deduce what it is before time runs out, you both score points! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OTB 1111 $19.95 SQUINT JUNIOR Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OTB 1150 $19.95 QWITCH Switch to a new family favorite! Switch is the exciting game in which 3-5 players race to play cards in sequence. But watch out! Letters and numbers can go up, down, or stay the same, and switch at any time. Be the first player out of cards, and win! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OTB 2345 $9.95 WHEEDLE Wheedle is the free-wheeling stock trading game where 3-6 players jockey for corporate control. In a flurry of no-holds-barred trading, only the craftiest players will survive. The first player claiming majority control is the winner. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) OTB 8888 $9.95 PALLADIUM BOOKS WEAPONS & ARMOR OF THE ORIENT This fully-illustrated sourcebook contains descriptions of dozens of famous and obscure weapons of Japan, China and the Orient, including samurai armor and several castles, complete with floor plan diagrams. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) PAL 0404 $7.95 PARADIGM CONCEPTS ELDEST SONS: ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO ELVES The first in the Races of Legend series of d20 sourcebooks, Eldest Son explores the rich history and breadth of the elven society, and features player options for Feats, Skills, Spells, Beginning Classes, and Prestige Classes exclusively tailored for elves. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) PCI 1104 $19.99 PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT SAVAGE WORLDS: EVERNIGHT Introducing the first setting for the Savage Worlds RPG, a horrific post-apocalyptic world where sinister creatures from another world with sinister and mysterious technology have cast the world into darkness, toppled civilization, and taken over the known lands! In "The City," the "Masters" have slain most of the inhabitants and enslaved the rest. But beneath The City, small bands of refugees have retreated into ancient caverns - the Warrens. There they rally and plot to overthrow the Masters, while avoiding the denizens of the underworld and the Master's brain dogs and mind-seeking giant worms! Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) PIN 10100 $24.95 WEIRD WAR II: LAND OF THE RISING DEAD The sleeping giant has awakened. Startled from its long slumber by the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, America has gathered its forces and steamed to war. Yet, watching the carnage from cramped tunnels, dense jungles, and briny depths are other things - things that man was not meant to know! Land of the Rising Dead is the Pacific Theatre sourcebook for Weird Wars II, featuring new locations, classes, prestige classes, adversaries, and more horrors than a US Marine can shake a flamethrower at. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) PIN 13006 $25.00 PROFANTASY SOFTWARE CAMPAIGN CARTOGRAPHER 2: FANTASY FLOORPLANS Over 1000 new symbols of superb quality introduced in two distinctive styles are featured in this Campaign Cartographer 2 fantasy floorplan expansion. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) PFS SS02 $19.95 CAMPAIGN CARTOGRAPHER 2: WORLD WAR II INTERACTIVE ATLAS The World War II Interactive Atlas provides a sweeping cartographic overview of the events and battles of World War II, featuring beautifully-rendered maps using Campaign Cartographer 2, ProFantasy Software's mapping Program. Watch the changing events unfold as you cycle through each month of the conflict, and various events and regions as Omaha Beach, the battle of Stalingrad, and the raid on St. Nazaire. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) PFS AW201 $36.95 R & R GAMES, INC. REINER KNIZIA'S TOO MANY COOKS Nothing tastes better than a good bowl of soup, especially when everyone's cooking from the same pot! It's a hot competition in the kitchen as players endeavor to create their delectable recipes by playing enough Ingredient Cards to fill the pot and win the coveted gourmet stars. Remember, too many cooks can spoil the soup, but a hot chili pepper can ruin the whole pot! For 2- 5 players ages 10 +. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) RRG 995 $12.95 RAVENSBURGER MAGIC HILL GAME Search for magic stones, discover secret passageways, and unleash the magic of the Crystal Ball to reveal your future! Assault your fellow goblins in your quest to reach the summit of Magic Hill and ultimate victory in this fantasy boardgame of strategy, luck, and goblin mischief for 2-5 players, ages 8 and up. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) RAV 26239 $29.95 REAPER MINIATURES DARK HEAVEN 25MM HEROIC SCALE FANTASY MINIATURES Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) BRYNN BLOODFOG, FEMALE BLACKGUARD RPR 02615 $2.99 CLOAK FIEND RPR 02619 $3.99 ELBRETH EVENINGSTAR, HALF ELF THIEF RPR 02618 $2.99 FEMALE WRAITH RPR 02617 $2.99 GARGOYLE RPR 14028 $4.99 KYLA, BOUNTY HUNTER RPR 14025 $3.99 LAURANA, SORCERESS RPR 02621 $2.99 MUMMY RPR 14026 $3.99 ORCS (3) RPR 14027 $9.99 RHAUGA, ELDER LICH SAGE RPR 02614 $2.99 SHADARN, DARK ELF SORCERER RPR 02613 $2.99 SPIDER CENTAUR RPR 02620 $6.99 THREVUS, SWORD MASTER RPR 02612 $2.99 TRAEG, BARBARIAN RPR 02616 $2.99 RPG OBJECTS DARWIN'S WORLD Welcome to Darwin's World - a post-apocalyptic d20 campaign setting filled with bizarre mutants and rampant environmental dangers, where characters struggle to survive among the ashes of the "Ancients". All the information gamers need to create Darwin's World characters is featured in this 112-page sourcebook, including a history of Darwin's World, detailed character classes, character backgrounds, new feats, mutation rules, new equipment, and more, plus new d20 rules for post-apocalyptic roleplaying. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP RPO0001 $17.95 SABERTOOTH GAMES, INC. WARHAMMER 40,000 CCG: DELOS V The war rages on in the latest expansion for the Warhammer 40,000 CCG! The Battle for Delos places the ferocious Space Wolves, the cunning Dark Eldars, the sorcerous followers of Tzeentch, and the high-octane Ork Kult of Speed at the player's disposal. Introduced in 8-count displays, each 60-card preconstructed Faction starter deck provides a clear entry point for players who yearn to experience the Warhammer 40,000 universe, while booster packs, featured in 40-count displays, provide plenty of reinforcements to enhance any army. 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 SAB 1050-S $12.99 STARTER DISPLAY SAB 1050-D $103.92 BOOSTER DISPLAY SAB 1060-D $131.60 BOOSTER PACK SAB 1060-S $3.29 STEVE JACKSON GAMES DISCWORLD RPG (REPRINT) The world is round... and also flat! It's obvious really. Everyone knows it. The Disc rests on the back of four giant elephants, who in turn stand on the back of Great A-Tuin, the only turtle to form the basis of an entire branch of astrophysics. For the last few years, events on the Discworld have been chronicled in the works of Terry Pratchett. Now, it's time for roleplayers to make their way to the far end of the probability curve. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 8121 $29.95 GURPS: ALPHA CENTAURI HARDCOVER Earth is dead -- but in the last years before the catastrophe, the starship Unity was launched. It carried a few thousand colonists to the nearby Alpha Centauri system, where they were to build a new Earth on the world called simply Planet. Then disaster struck, and the colonists were plunged into a centuries-long struggle against hostile nature, horrific alien life-forms, and each other. GURPS: Alpha Centauri is a sourcebook based on the award-winning computer game, Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 6717 $29.95 GURPS: VIKINGS 2ND EDITION To the victims of a Viking raid, the Norsemen were bearded giants with bloody axes. But the Viking was much more -- a skilled navigator, a brave explorer, a hard-working trader. A dreamer whose songs and stories live even today. And a Viking was a free man -- a man to whom honor and reputation were more important than life itself. GURPS Vikings is a complete guide to the Norse world, including maps, historical background, and details on society and religion. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 6042 $22.95 HELLBOY HEROES MINIATURES SET (6) Hellboy himself leads the forces of the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense in this six-figure set of metal miniatures. Sculpted by Richard Kerr, the Hellboy Heroes Miniatures are a must-have for Hellboy fans everywhere, and the perfect accessory for playing the Hellboy RPG. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 14-0201 $24.95 ONE PAGE BULGE 2ND EDITION This is a quick but challenging regimental-level simulation of the Battle of the Bulge. Includes rules for weather and Allied air superiority, German supply and isolation, and options for bridge destruction and capture of Allied supply. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 1901 $19.95 X-BUGS SET 2: CHITINIANS & SOVIETOPTERA 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 has red Chitinians and green Sovietoptera chips. Type 2 reverses the colors. With both sets, you can play a 4-player game, or fight a war between two armies of the same type. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 1405 $24.95 TWILIGHT CREATIONS, INC. WHEN DARKNESS COMES: THE AWAKENING The first release in the new, innovative Variable Tile System (VTS), When Darkness Comes: The Awakening is a modern-day horror setting focusing primarily on all sorts of undead nastiness. Everything you need to begin slaying can be found in this boxed component set containing (15) map tiles, (96) encounter/item disks, (6) pre-generated character cards, (6) specially designed pewter miniatures, (32) character sheets, a scenario book, complete rules, and more. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TLC 1001 $29.99 WHEN DARKNESS COMES: HORROR WITHIN The first expansion for When Darkness Comes designed with the new Variable Tile System, The Horror Within explores the mysterious world of shape-shifters and lycanthropes, and features additional rules, scenarios, encounter disks, and two additional pewter miniatures. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TLC 1002 $14.99 ZOMBIES!!!: BAG O' ZOMBIES Because you can never have enough Zombies! Buried within this poly-bag you'll find 100 ravenous, glow-in-the-dark undead to unleash into your Zombies!!! game, or for devising your own army of the damned. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TLC 2001 $9.99 ZOMBIES!!! 2: ZOMBIE CORPS(E) This long-awaited military base expansion for the Zombies!!! boardgame features (15) new map tiles, (30) new event cards, six glow-in-the-dark zombie miniatures, and expanded rules. Requires a copy of Zombies!!! to play. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) TLC 2002 $14.99 THE UPPER DECK COMPANY, LLC YU-GI-OH CCG: MAGIC RULER Hot on the heels of the Metal Raiders expansion, this highly anticipated release of Magic Ruler Booster Packs for the Yu-Gi- Oh trading card game delivers over 100 new cards to strategically customize your deck. With additional "Effect" and "Fusion Monster" cards, it will take skill, practice, strategy, and luck to emerge victorious! This expansion is introduced in 24-count displays containing 9-card boosters. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability.Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) Booster Display UDC 28212-D $71.76 Booster Pack UDC 28212-S $2.99 U.S. PLAYING CARD COMPANY O/A SPIDER-MAN PLAYING CARDS Your Spider-Senses will be tingling with anticipation when you play your favorite card games using this Spider-Man themed playing card deck. USP 716R $2.99 WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING DARK AGES: ASSAMITE CLAN NOVEL #2 For Fatima al-Faqadi, there can be no more important objective. Christian crusaders are amassed in Constantinople and threaten the Holy Land of her faith. Among them lurk blood-hungry Cainites who threaten her clan. It is up to her to turn the tide. Can one woman stop a crusade? Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 11206 $6.99 DARK AGES: MAGE Before the Technocracy and Traditions there was a Dark Age. It is a world lit by torch-fires and ruled by superstitions. It is a time before the birth of reason and before humanitys dominion over the world. These Dark Ages are an epoch for castles, nobles, priests, and wizards. Treading in the shadows of the world, consorting with demons and monsters, these magicians, holy men, philosophers, and pagans wield unfathomable magic in a world veiled in mystery. Included in this supplement are all the game systems and rules necessary to build mages for the Dark Ages setting. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 20002 $26.95 DARKEST HEART Since exacting revenge on the vampire who introduced her to the undead world, Sonja Blue has grown bored of her existence. That is, until she's the target of a vampire hunter, a mortal named Jack Estes, who is searching for the vampire who slew his father: the ancient and cunning Lord Noir. This brand-new novel is the fifth featuring the popular vampire Sonja Blue, and the first set in Ms. Collins' own fictional world since Paint it Black appeared in 1994's Midnight Blue collection. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 12998 $11.99 EXALTED TRILOGY: CHILD OF THE DRAGON BOOK 3 His friends slain and his allies scattered, the Solar Exalted Yushuv turns to face his greatest nemesis alone. But the Prince of Shadows is not easy prey, and Yushuv has many other enemies lying in wait. Only the priest Wren could stand with him, but he has vanished into the Underworld itself! Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 10082 $6.50 KINDRED OF THE EAST: HERESIES OF THE WAY Heresies of the Way is a Kindred of the East sourcebook dealing with the heretical dharmas and their motivations. In addition to offering greater information on their histories, abilities, and outlooks, this sourcebook introduces a brand-new dharma: The Scorpion Eaters, and ties into Year of the Damned by presenting five dharmas that have sacrificed much for power and survival! Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 02922 $19.95 HUNTER THE RECKONING: THE MOONSTRUCK Hunter: The Moonstruck explores the savage realm of shapechangers as hunters perceive it, learning man-beasts strengths, fears, and weaknesses. The predators may seek to cull the human herd, but now they discover that the flock has grown teeth of its own. The hunters become the hunted! Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 08134 $17.95 O/A RELICS & RITUALS HC This handbook for 3rd Edition Dungeon & Dragon players offers you a treasure trove of new prestige character classes, new arcane and divine spells, rules for ritual magic casting, and hundreds of new magic items ranging from minor wondrous items to colossal relics of the gods! WWP 08310 $24.95 RAVENLOFT: HEROES OF LIGHT Beacons of hope in a world ruled by Dark Powers, a few stalwarts stand against the forces of horror. Armed with courage, virtue and the will to strive against overwhelming evil, these heroes risk heart, mind, and soul in deadly battle, sometimes against their own dark desires. The first of two companion volumes, Heroes of Light provides a guide for creating and playing characters who stand in opposition to the pervasive evil that inhabits the world of Ravenloft. Included in this book are new prestige classes, information on the religions of Good in the Realm of Dread, and ideas for running campaigns focusing on the good fight. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 15030 $21.95 SERPENT IN THE FOLD Something stirs in the land of Vesh something unwholesome. A relic of Mormos destruction has been brought into the care of the Vigils, though not without sacrifice. The servants of the Hag Queen will stop at nothing to get it back, and the only ones who stand between them and the Serpent Amphora areyour adventurers! Serpent in the Fold can be played as a stand-alone adventure or part of the ongoing Serpent Amphora series for characters of 3rd to 4th level. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 08332 $10.95 WEREWOLF THE APOCALYPSE: TRIBEBOOK RED TALONS (REVISED) The latest in the Tribebook series, Tribebook: Red Talons explores the most feral of werewolves, a tribe born entirely from wolves. Inside, players and Storytellers will find the latest advancements in the Talons war on humanity, their greatest weapons and heroes, and, perhaps, the chance for the tribes redemption. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 03857 $15.95 WIZARDS OF THE COAST CHAINMAIL CORE RULEBOOK HARDCOVER This 160-page, full-color, hardcover rulebook collects all the rules released to-date, expands on leveling rules showcased in the Ghostwind Campaign Book, and establishes an entry point for the experienced miniatures gamer, with new terrain cards. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WOC 88000 $29.95 DRAGONLANCE: LEGENDS TRILOGY GIFT SET Time of the Twins, War of the Twins, and Test of the Twins. All three core titles from this epic Dragonlance saga by bestselling authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman are collected in this slip-covered gift set. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88610 $23.99 DRAGONLANCE: MASTERS OF DRAGONLANCE ART PB Featuring an introduction by Dragonlance co-creator Margaret Weis, this treasury of more than a decade of Dragonlance artwork showcases such renowned artists as BROM, Matt Stawicki, Mark Zug, Todd Lockwood, Larry Elmore, and others. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88617 $24.95 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: CITY OF THE SPIDER QUEEN MINIATURES SET Designed as a companion to the City of the Spider Queen Forgotten Realms adventure, this Dungeons & Dragons accessory features (5) unassembled and unpainted model miniatures. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) WOC 88433 $19.95 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: OATH OF NERULL PB Author T.H. Lain (The Savage Caves, The Living Dead) continues the novel based series featuring iconic characters that appear throughout the latest edition of the Dungeons & Dragons game. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88240 $5.99 FORGOTTEN REALMS: CITY OF THE SPIDER QUEEN City of grandeur and cruelty, home of deadly swordsmen and diabolical necromancers, the brightest jewel of the vast subterranean world called the Underdark, and proudest achievement of the sinister race known as the drow, Menzoberranzan is a place with a mystery at its heart, a secret flaw that threatens to destroy it! City of the Spider Queen is a super-adventure that runs concurrently with the story being covered in R. A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88574 $29.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: HAND OF FIRE PB Shandril never wanted the legendary power of spellfire. All she wanted was a taste of adventure. Unfortunately, she got both. Introducing the long-awaited conclusion to Ed Greenwood's Shandril's Saga Trilogy. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88608 $14.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: ICEWIND DALE TRILOGY GIFT SET This slip-covered gift set contains the first three books scribed by R.A. Salvatore that first introduced the author's signature character, Drizzt Do'Urden: The Crystal Shard, Streams of Silver, and The Halfling's Gem. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88557 $23.99 MAGIC THE GATHERING: ONSLAUGHT PB Author J. Robert King (Invasion, Planeshift) introduces the first novel in an all-new Magic: The Gathering novel cycle revealing further changes to the Magic world. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88618 $6.99 O/A STAR WARS TCG: SITH RISING Learn just how good being bad really is in Sith Rising, a 90-card expansion for the Star Wars Trading Card Game that allows players to discover the powers of the dark side with new characters, weapons, and ships from the Star Wars saga. Introduced in displays containing 11-card booster packs, Sith Rising features extensive content culled from Star Wars Episodes I & II, including key characters Darth Maul and Mace Windu. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY WOC 17889 PI BOOSTER PACK WOC 17889-S PI WIZKIDS LLC DC HEROCLIX: HYPERTIME BOOSTER PACK Supplement your DC HeroClix: Hypertime Starter Set with these Booster Packs containing (4) randomly assorted figures of your favorite DC characters. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 4200 $6.95 DC HEROCLIX: HYPERTIME STARTER SET The heroes and villains of the DC Universe enter the HeroClix game for the first time! Choose from 130 different characters to build your dream team - or use teams like the JLA, JSA, Teen Titans, or the Injustice League. The DC HeroClix: Hypertime Starter Set includes (8) DC characters, rules, 2-sided map, three scenario cards, special ability card, tokens, and dice. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 4100 $19.95 DC HEROCLIX PREMIER EDITION This is the "big box" version of the DC HeroClix game that features everything in the normal Starter, plus one extra map and extra tokens. This box contains Batman, Robin, Aquaman, Hawkman, Huntress, The Joker, Bane, Man-Bat, Clayface III, and Harley Quinn, and includes a rules book, two double-sided maps, a Quick-Start rule sheet, a super powers and abilities card with collector's checklist, tokens, markers, and dice. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 4300 $29.95 O/A MARVEL HEROCLIX: INFINITY BOOSTER SET Marvel HeroClix: Infinity Challenge Booster Boxes feature four Marvel characters and I.D. stickers. (CAUT:3) WIZ 3200 $6.95 O/A MARVEL HEROCLIX: INFINITY STARTER SET Battle it out using the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe! Choose from 150 different characters to build your dream team, or use teams like the X-Men, Avengers, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, or the Sinister Syndicate. Marvel HeroClix: Infinity Challenge uses beautiful, fully-assembled, prepainted miniatures with rules that can be learned quickly, but offer limitless strategy. Each figure stands on a unique dial base that has all the game information printed on it. Marvel HeroClix: Infinity Challenge Starter Sets include eight Marvel characters, rules, 2-sided map, three scenario cards, special ability card, tokens, and dice, while Booster Boxes feature four Marvel characters and I.D. stickers. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:3) WIZ 3100 $19.95 MAGE KNIGHT DUNGEONS HEROIC QUESTS: CITADEL Explore the mysteries of the Flying Citadel of Callius using Jess Blacklock the fighter, Astrus the cleric, Sunbane the mage, and Erlin Boltripper the thief! This Heroic Quests set for Mage Knight: Dungeons includes a complete Heroic Team, the Black Blades, plus Captain Salidar, an ultra-powerful Mage Spawn, eight wandering monster tokens, and Adventure book containing four scenarios for The Citadel, solo-play rules, fiction, bios, and play tips for the Heroes. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 0306 $15.95 MAGE KNIGHT DUNGEONS HEROIC QUESTS: MAGESTONE MINES Delve into the depths of the Magestone Mines of Scythria with Nazul Leptra the fighter, Autumn the Crystal Sprite cleric, Chromazar the mage and Sham-rin the Amazon thief! Heroic Quests add new depths to Mage Knight: Dungeons, allowing you to explore new, exciting settings. This set includes a complete Heroic Team, the Sun-Hunters, plus Corpheus, an ultra-powerful Mage Spawn, eight wandering monster tokens, an Adventure book containing four scenarios for the mines, solo-play rules, fiction, bios, and play tips for the Heroes. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 0305 $15.95 O/A MAGE KNIGHT DUNGEONS BOOSTER SET Sneak and slash your way through traps and monsters to earn wealth and magical treasures in this unique expansion to Mage Knight Rebellion. Dungeon Booster sets include: (1) randomly inserted, painted plastic Hero Warrior on a combat-dial base, (1) rare and (2) common painted plastic Mage Spawn Monster on a combat-dial base, and (1) randomly inserted, painted plastic Treasure Chest. (CAUT:3) WIZ 0202 $6.95 O/A MAGE KNIGHT DUNGEONS STARTER SET These Dungeon Starter sets introduce traditional heroes, monsters, traps, and treasures to the Mage Knight Rebellion arena. Each set contains (2) plastic, painted Hero Warriors on combat-dial bases, (6) plastic, painted Mage Spawn Monsters atop combat-dial bases, (2) pre-painted, plastic Treasure Chests that open and close, a 30" x 20" Dungeon Map, (1) special abilities card, (2) Dice, and a rulebook. (CAUT:3) WIZ 0101 $19.95 ZN GAMES UNEARTHED HYPERBOREAN CHRONICLES MINIATURES Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) DARKNESS SUCCUBUS ZNG 23-031 $3.95 DWARVEN WARRIOR #1 ZNG 23-032 $2.95 DWARVEN WARRIOR #2 ZNG 23-033 $2.95 HUNTSMAN ZNG 23-030 $2.95 UNDEAD SKELETON TROOPER ZNG 23-029 $2.95 UNDEAD SKELETON WARRIOR ZNG 23-028 $2.95 WILD PAN TROGLODYTE ZNG 23-027 $3.95 INDUSTRIAL GOTHIC MINIATURES Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT:4) BLOOD REAVER ARC ZNG 32-202 $9.95 BLOOD REAVER INFANTRY PACK ZNG 32-018 $12.95 ELVEN COLLECTIVE INFANTRY PACK ZNG 32-019 $12.95 LEGIO HORRIBALUS INFANTRY PACK ZNG 32-020 $12.95 TITANIC SONS CLOUD GIANTS (5) ZNG 32-014 $5.95 TITANIC SONS INFANTRY PACK ZNG 32-017 $12.95 TITANIC SONS KIMODO TURTLE RIDERS ZNG 32-016 $6.95 TITANIC SONS SIEGE CANNON ZNG 32-015 $4.95 VIDEOS SECTION VIDEOS SECTION ANIME ARJUNA VOLUME 1 DVD From Bandai Entertainment! When an accident leaves High school student Juna clinging tenuously between life and death, fate intervenes as she becomes the sole witness to scenes of Earth's devastation! Now, given a new chance at life and bestowed the powers of the Earth, she must wield these new-found powers to stop an evil bent on Earth's destruction. Arjuna is the creative pinnacle of two of Japan's most beloved anime creators, Shoji Kawamori (Macross, Escaflowne) and Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop, Escaflowne). Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-2220V) $29.98 ASTROBOY VIDEOS DUBBED From Manga Entertainment! Join in on the action as Astro Boy fights injustice and evil villains in this classic anime adventure series featuring episodes never-before-seen in the U.S.! Release Date: August, 2002. VOLUME 4 (MGA 4087) $19.95 VOLUME 5 (MGA 4088) $19.95 VOLUME 6 (MGA 4089) $19.95 BERSERK VOLUME 3: WHITE HAWK DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Anime Works! Griffith's prey is in his sights as he steps up his campaign both against the invading Empire of Chuder, and the conniving noblemen in Midland's court. His Hawks are involved in another skirmish on the frontlines, where Caska and Guts are separated from the others. Wounded and trapped in enemy territory, they struggle to return to the Hawks before the marauding armies of Chuder track them down. Contains episodes 10-13. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (MDB BKD-6003) $29.95 DUBBED (MDB BK-0505)-VHS $24.95 SUBTITLED (MDB BK-0506)-VHS $24.95 BETTER MAN VOLUME 3: SEEDS OF DEATH DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Having discovered the mysterious Animus Flower in the Ajanta caves in India, the team has a new lead in their quest against Algernon. But, when the rest of the team arrives at the BPL facility, they soon face a new breed of genetically engineered creatures. And among them is Chandy! And, just when all looks lost, a new hope shines in the darkness. Could it be another Betterman? Each bilingual DVD comes packaged with a limited-edition foil mini-poster of the Betterman characters. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-1477V) $29.98 BLUE GENDER VOLUMES 4 & 5 UNCUT DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Welcome to the year 2031. Bugs known as "Blue" have inherited the earth, casting humanity to the brink of extinction. Faced with this unstoppable threat, the last vestiges of humanity have abandoned earth and pioneered to the stars, where they train for their inevitable return to earth. To these hardened warriors, Yuji, a 'sleeper', is nothing more than a sample of life before the Blue, mere cargo. And Yuji realizes that if he wants to survive and reclaim some part of the world he once knew, he has to fight for it! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) VOLUME 4 (FUN FN-05323)-DVD $24.95 VOLUME 4 UNCUT (FUN FN-05313)-VHS $19.95 VOLUME 5 (FUN FN-05343)-DVD $24.95 VOLUME 5 UNCUT (FUN FN-05333)-VHS $19.95 COSMO WARRIOR ZERO VOLUME 2: SEA OF STARS DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Anime Works! Zero's unending search for Captain Harlock has brought him to the Wild West planet of Gun Frontier. But, the gun slinging bounty hunter, Sylvia, is hot on Harlock's trail and won't give up her prize so easily. Warrius is determined to bring the pirate to justice and Sylvia never loses a bounty. Fortunately for both, Harlock loves a good fight! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (MDB AWD-0228) $24.95 Dubbed (MDB AW-0227) $19.95 DAI-GUARD VOLUME 1: HOSTILE TERRITORY DVD From A.D. Vision! Mysteriously appearing from another dimension, the silent but deadly heterodyne invaders attacked Earth, laying waste to Tokyo. That was twelve years ago, and in the wake of the destruction, the Terrestrial Defense Corp. was formed. To combat this impending threat, the Earth's greatest minds and corporations assembled to design Dai-Guard, an immense robot of incredible power. Now, the invaders have returned and the only thing in their way is the untested Dai-Guard and a team of inexperienced office workers. Can these reluctant heroes halt their alien foes while simultaneously concealing the defects in their giant robot? This DVD features five earth-shattering episodes! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDDG001) $29.98 DRAGON HALF DVD From A.D. Vision! So you think you have problems? Mink's mom is a dragon and her dad's a knight, and that's just the beginning of her list of teenage anxieties! After all, when you're part dragon and you're in love with a handsome singer who's also a dragon slayer, you just know somebody's going to get burned! Approximate running time: 50 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (ADV DVDDH001) $14.98 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR VOLUMES 1 & 2 DVD From Manga Entertainment! Nuclear war has devastated the planet, turning once fertile ground into a barren, inhospitable landscape on which mankind struggles desperately to stay alive. Society has collapsed and a fight for control wages between vicious dictators, super-powerful mutants, and biker gangs that terrorize the streets. In a world so cruel and bleak, only the chosen one can restore civilization to its former self. Kenshiro - master of the Hokuto Shinken fighting technique; a martial art so awesomely brutal that only a single being can be entrusted with its full power. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE Volume 1 (MGA D4116)-DVD $29.95 Volume 2 (MGA D4118)-DVD $29.95 FLASHBACK DVDS 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 BOX SET (NDI 0673)-DVD $59.95 VOLUME 1 (NDI 0660)-DVD $24.95 VOLUME 2 (NDI 0672)-DVD $24.95 VOLUME 3 (NDI 0685)-DVD $24.95 GENERATOR GAWL PERFECT COLLECTION DVD SET From A.D. Vision! In October 2007, Professor Takuma Nekasa uncovers a gene code that will unlock our body's greatest mystery and expose mankind to its greatest threat. So Gawl, Koji, and Ryo - three young scientists from the future - must travel back in time to correct this mistake from the past, and only three months to save the world from the mysterious and cunning Ryuko Saito and her Generators, unearthly assassins posing as humans. As Ryo and Koji try to complete their mission, Gawl must become like his enemies to fight on their terms. And it may cost him his humanity! This DVD set collects the entire 13- episode series on 4 discs. Approximate running time: 300 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD SET (ADV DVDGG100) $59.98 GOKUDO VOLUME 5: LOVE EXTRAORDINAIRE DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Anime Works! Gokudo and the gang have a new quest, to find the legendary Savior Device of the Buddha people! All they need to do is deal with the fact that their bodies and souls are still swapped around, Panda is giving birth to the monkey god, Goku, Jiki has become a turtle, the witch sisters have become snakes, and everyone has been recruited by the demon Ikkyu to be in a pop band! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (MDB EFD-8916) $29.95 DUBBED (MDB EF-8915)-VHS $24.95 GREAT DANGAIOH VOLUME 1 DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Pioneer Entertainment! An inter-stellar sci-fi adventure of mecha androids and transformers, Great Dangaioh continues the epic storyline first introduced in the Dangaioh OVA. An old nemesis re-surfaces with plans to purify the earth by extinguishing humanity! Launching "Ex Tartaro", his lethal army attacks all the major cities on earth unopposed, until four psychic warriors arrive, united together, to form Dangaioh, the strongest weapon in the universe! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: October, 2002.Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: October, 2002. DVD (PNE TBA003) $24.98 DUBBED (PNE TBA004) $19.98 GTO GREAT TEACHER ONIZUKA VOLUME 4: THE TEST DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Tokyopop! Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (TKP DV-1352) $29.99 DUBBED (TKP VH-1353) $19.99 KIMERA DVD From A.D. Vision! For centuries, there have been legends of devils walking the earth, feeding on the blood of unsuspecting humans. The truth about these legends remained a mystery - until now. Like a wolf hunting its prey, vampiric aliens have come to our planet to perpetuate their species, using humans as breeding stock. Now, a young man has fallen in love with Kimera, the vampire who has come to kill him. But in order to save mankind, the aliens - including Kimera - must all die! Approximate running time: 45 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (ADV DVDKM001) $19.98 LEATHERMAN DVDS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT: 3&4) ADULT MATERIAL BOX SET (NDI 0680)-DVD $39.95 VOLUME 1 (NDI 0678)-DVD $24.95 VOLUME 2 (NDI 0679)-DVD $24.95 LEGEND OF HIMIKO VOLUME 2: PENDANT DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From U.S. Manga Corp! War ignites among enemy camps, and both sides desperately seek Himiko, an Earth girl with the power to save, or destroy them all. But even as a fugitive, Himiko has found allies, fierce warriors of great magic and sword- fighting skill. She'll need all the help she can get to survive this alien world, and discover her true power. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (CPM USM-2177) $29.99 VHS (CPM USM-2157) $19.99 LOVE HINA VOLUME 5: SUMMER BY THE SEA DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-1904V) $29.98 LOVE LESSONS DVD & VIDEO DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT: 3&4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (CPM A18-2192) $29.99 VHS (CPM A18-2167) $29.99 LUPIN THE 3RD MOVIE: THE PURSUIT OF HARIMAO'S TREASURE UNCUT DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Chase is on yet another chase! Joined by Sir Archer, a British royal, and his granddaughter, Chase must contend with both a notorious band of thieves who are rampaging through Southeast Asia searching for the elusive treasure, and a criminal mastermind who seeks to use it to conquer the world - a nemesis who happens to be Sir Archer's own lawyer! Approximate running time: 85 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (FUN FN-03963) $29.95 VHS (FUN FN-03953) $24.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO: COMPLETE CHRONICLES DVD SET From A.D. Vision! The Jovian Invaders have destroyed our base on Mars, wiped out our space fleets, and now only one ship stands between Earth and total annihilation! There's love, war and giant robots galore in the award-winning, 26-episode anime masterpiece Martian Successor Nadesico, now collected on 6 discs in one package! Release Date: September, 2002. DVD SET (ADV DVDND100 $89.98 M.D. GEIST VOLUME 1 & 2: COLLECTOR'S SERIES DVD From U.S. Manga Corp! A planet devastated by war! A man on the edge of sanity! Classified as too unstable, the genetically engineered soldier, Geist-02, was permanently imprisoned aboard an orbital satellite. But times change, and the world that created him has become a blasted wasteland of war. The battle weary humans have unleashed their own destruction, a doomsday device that will destroy all life. Now, Geist-02 must return to save the world that tried to destroy him! Approximate running time: 95 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (CPM USM-2202) $29.99 MECHA MASTERS OVA BOX SET DVD From U.S. Manga Corp! For the first time ever, Director Koichi Ohata's ultra-violent anime classics M.D. Geist Director's Cut, M.D. Geist II: Death Force, Genocyber: The Collection, and Cybernetics Guardian are available together in an ultra-cool collector's box, with a bonus DVD featuring storyboards, interviews, mechanical designs, production cels, and more! Approximate running time: 296 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD SET (CPM USM-2235) $74.99 MEDABOTS VOLUME 4: MEDABOT WARS DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From A.D. Vision! As the Rubberobo Gang step up their plans for World Domination, Ikki and his friends are learning more about the history and origin of the Medabots. But, things have barely settled down when Rokusho becomes convinced that Dr. Aki is responsible for killing his former medafighter. Will Metabee be able to save Dr. Aki from Rokusho's mistake? Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDME004) $19.98 VHS (ADV ME-004D) $14.98 PARADE PARADE DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT: 3&4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (MDB KVD-0222) $29.95 REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 3: STRANGE JOURNEY DVD From Tokyopop! At Daimon High, teachers don't break up fights, they grade them! In a school where martial arts are standard curriculum, Ryoko is kicking butt and taking names! Hot off the airwaves of Japan, the 100% digital animation is produced by Gonzo, the studio behind Vandread, Blue Submarine No. 6, and Gate Keepers. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. DVD (TKP DV-1422) $29.99 RONIN WARRIORS VOLUME 7: THE EVIL PRIESTESS DVD From Bandai Entertainment! The Ancient has appeared to the Warriors in a dream, telling them that they must all work hard and hone their powers. They split up and go off to practice and train, but Talpa is waiting for them. One by one, the Warriors fall prey to Talpa's henchmen until there are only two of them left. And then, the evil Lady Kayura appears to deal with the last two Warriors! Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-1956V) $24.98 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 22: END SONG DVD & VIDEOS From Anime Works! As the end of Kenshin's legend draws near, the scarred swordsman meets an opponent like none other. Saeki Mizu is a master of Feng Shui, a mysterious form of Chinese astrology that prevents him from ever being defeated by a sword! Before the slighted Mizu family topples the Meiji government, Kenshin must join forces with Jinpu Kaze, whose family knowledge is the only defense against his attackers. Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (MDB RKD-2021) $29.95 DUBBED (MDB RK-0342)-VHS $24.95 SUBTITLED (MDB RK-0343)-VHS $24.95 SABER MARIONETTE J TO X VOLUME 4: PROGRAM 04 DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Otaru and the Marionettes have arrived in Xian and are beginning to enjoy their well-deserved vacation, however, Otaru suddenly collapses with a burning fever. When the doctor advises that the cure must be gathered from plants in the surrounding countryside, Lime, Cherry, and Bloodberry selflessly go on a quest to save Otaru. But when Otaru wakes from his illness, five days have passed, the Marionettes have disappeared, and he's been branded an international terrorist by the Xian government! Now, Otaru must find the others and clear his name before it's too late! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-0493V) $29.98 SAILOR MOON VOLUME 7: FIGHT TO THE FINISH DVD DUBBED From A.D. Vision! Things are bad enough for Sailor Moon when the evil Queen Beryl tries to recapture the Rainbow Crystals, but the forces of the Negaverse finally manage to break into our universe! Now, the Sailor Scouts have to face off against both Beryl and her "doom and gloom" girls! And if that's not bad enough, there are newer and even tougher villains just waiting to take over from Beryl! Approximate running time: 135 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDMN007) $14.98 SAILOR MOON VOLUME 8: THE DOOM TREE STRIKES! DVD DUBBED From A.D. Vision! The devastating Doom Tree has arrived, and only Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts can stop it! As the evil Anne and Alan continue to scheme up new ways to steal the Earth's energy for the Doom Tree, will the combined power of all the Sailor Scouts be enough? Approximate running time: 135 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDMN008) $14.98 SEX DEMON QUEEN DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:3 &4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (MDB KVD-0221) $24.95 SHERLOCK HOUND VOLUME 5: CASE FILE V DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! 221B Baker Street has gone to the dogs! Based upon Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories, Sherlock Hound delivers an inspiring introduction of these classic mysteries to new audiences. Case File V contains: "The Rosetta Stone," "The White Silver Getaway," "The Disappearance of the Splendid Royal Horse," and "Disturbance: The World Flight Championship." Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: October, 2002. DVD (PNE 11724V) $29.98 SILENT MOBIUS VOLUME 3 DVD COLLECTION From Bandai Entertainment! The final collection of Kia Asamiya's best selling sci-fi anime series, Silent Mobius! The battle over Earth's future is finally at hand! Will the women of the AMP be victorious, or will Earth fall to the demons known as Lucifer Hawk? Katsumi and the others will seek new powers and strength as old mysteries are unraveled. The end is near! Contains 8 bilingual episodes, an exclusive mini-comic, and Bandai Previews! Approximate running time: 200 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-1172V) $44.98 STAR BLAZERS SERIES 2: COMET EMPIRE PART 6 DVD From Voyager Entertainment! Concluding the Comet Empire series in the epic Star Blazers saga! This DVD collects episodes 22-26: "Argo, fight to the last!," "The destined showdown," "Life and death struggle! Two brave men!," "Argo: strategic invasion of the imperial city," and "Be forever, Argo!" Approximate running time: 112 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:4) DVD (VOY DVD-2-6) $29.95 VAMPIRE WARS DVD From Manga Entertainment! A chilling tale of modern day vampires, set loose on a city, free to kill at will! What begins as an international murder investigation turns into a supernatural nightmare for Monsieur Lassar of the French Secret Service! Desperate for help, he hires International terrorist, spy, and master criminal Kousaburo Kuki, who soon discovers film superstar Lamia Vindaw is the key to the mystery. She has become the focus of a CIA operative in Paris and more sinisterly, the target of a bizarre vampire cult! Can Kuki save the glamorous Miss Vindaw... or will he, too, become just another number in the bloody body count? Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (MGA D4060) $24.95 VANDREAD 2ND STAGE VOLUME 1: SURVIVAL DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! The discovery of a drifting escape capsule leads to new threats to the survival of the Nirvana, two new members of the crew and the secret to the Alien's origin! The Aliens continue to adapt themselves and attack the Nirvana in new ways. As the crew struggles against these developments the Nirvana itself undergoes a transformation and a tragedy causes the unthinkable - Bart grows up! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (PNE 11832V) $29.98 DVD W/STORAGE BOX (PNE 11844V) $34.98 X TV SERIES VOLUME 1 DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! Two choices, two sides, one future! Two groups of supernaturally powered warriors begin a prophetic battle to shape the future- a clash that will rock the foundations of the planet! The Dragons of Earth swear to purge humanity from the world, while the Dragons of Heaven are the last hope of all mankind. One young man holds the key to the Earth's destiny. Contains X TV episodes 1-3 and Episode 0: An Omen. Approximate running time: 95 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (PNE 11824V) $29.98 DVD W/STORAGE BOX (PNE 11823V) $34.98 YS VOLUME 1: BOOK ONE DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Anime Works! Based on the epic video game series, Ys redefines high fantasy in anime. Esteria is an Island country that once flourished with great riches and promise. But the hands of evil have taken hold and monsters now score the country and torment its people. An unsuspecting adventurer by the name of Adol Christen has been drawn into the great conflict that has beset the island. He sets off on a quest to save this desperate and plagued landa land once known as the great utopia of Ys. Contains episodes 1-4. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (MDB AWD-0226) $29.95 VHS (MDB AW-0225) $24.95 ZOIDS VOLUME 4: SUPERSONIC BATTLE DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Pioneer Entertainment! Toros replaces Jamie's Ptera Striker with a Raynos - the same type of Zoid Jamie's father used to pilot! Soon Jamie achieves supersonic speeds for the first time and becomes "Wild Eagle"! Then rumors of a mysterious Chainsaw Man turn frightening when Leena receives an e-mail indicating she will be the next target! Finally, Naomi challenges the Blitz team and brings a new teammate - Leon in a Red Blade Liger! Approximate running time: 88 minutes. Release Date: October, 2002. DVD (PNE 11764V) $19.98 VHS (PNE 71843D) $14.98 ZONE OF ENDERS VOLUME 1: IDOLO DVD From A.D. Vision! The year is 2167. Deep in a hidden laboratory, the Martians are testing new weapons technology that's going to blow Earth away! Hotshot pilot Lieutenant Radium Lavans is taking charge of a program to lead the fight against Earth's oppressive rule - or is the program taking charge of him? The mineral substance used to power this secret weapon has a mind of its own! Will Radium be able to force the Idolo beta unit to choose a noble destiny, or will the power of Metatron consume him completely? Approximate running time: 55 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (ADV DVDZE001) $24.98 ANIMATION DARIA: "IS IT COLLEGE YET?" DVD From Paramount Home Video! Introducing Daria's second MTV movie! All vile things must come to an end, and for Daria Morgendorffer that means it's time to look beyond high school to college. But which institute of higher learning is the best place for an antisocial intellectual with a passion for pizza? Two bonus episodes are also included in this DVD: "Boxing Daria," and "Lucky Strike." Approximate running time: 66 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA DVD87175) $19.98 GI JOE: ARISE, SERPENTOR, ARISE! DVD & VIDEO From Rhino Home Video! Due to Cobra Commander's continued incompetence as military leader, Dr. Mindbender and Destro hatch a plot to create the ultimate tyrant by combining the DNA of history's greatest conquerors! The Joes launch an all-out defense of the crypts of Genghis Khan, Sun Tzu, Alexander the Great, and Vlad the Impaler to thwart Cobra's plans for world domination in this 1987 feature-length animated movie! Approximate running time: 108 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA R2970081) $19.95 VHS (DIA R3970081) $9.95 SOUTH PARK: GHOSTS, GHOULS, & UNDERPANTS GNOMES DVD From Warner Home Video! South Park wants to scare you out of your underpants with this hilarious first-ever Halloween DVD collecting 4 frighteningly-funny episodes: "Korn's Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery," "Spookyfish," "Gnomes," and "Trapper Keeper." Approximate running time: 88 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA DVD37590) $19.98 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS HALLOWEEN DVD From Paramount Home Video! SpongeBob and his pals become monsters of the deep as they celebrate Halloween in Bikini Bottom in this special DVD featuring a selection of spooky episodes of Nickelodeon's quirky animated comedy series. Also included are 5 bonus episodes, the "Scaredy Pants" music video, and an exclusive sneak-peak at the SpongeBob SquarePants video game. Approximate running time: 112 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA 876904) $19.99 TRANSFORMERS SEASON 2 DVD & VIDEO BOX SET From Rhino Home Video! Earth is the battleground, control of the universe is the prize, and the only defense is an army of Autobots able to transform into massive fighting machines as powerful as their enemy - the deadly Decepticons! This series showcases all of the classic episodes of the Transformers epic Second Season. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT: 4) Volume 1 (DIA R2976040)-DVD $19.95 Volume 2 (DIA R2976042)-DVD $19.95 Volume 3 (DIA R2976043)-DVD $19.95 Volume 4 (DIA R2976044)-DVD $19.95 Volume 5 (DIA R2976045)-DVD $19.95 Box Set (DIA R2976046)-DVD $89.98 Box Set (DIA R3976046)-VHS $59.95 ASIAN CINEMA NINJA DRAGON VIDEO DUBBED From Asian Pulp Cinema! Directed by Go Nagai, creator of Devilman and Violence Jack! 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 VHS (CPM APC-2190) $29.99 TOKYO MAFIA COLLECTION DVD From Asian Pulp Cinema! This special DVD offering collects all four Tokyo Mafia movies: "Yakuza Wars", "Wrath of the Yakuza", "Battle for Shinjuku", and Yakuza Blood". plus additional material including Actor Biographies, Character Profiles, trailers, photo galleries, and more! Approximate running time: 345 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (CPM APC-2201) $79.99 TOKYO MAFIA: YAKUZA BLOOD DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Asian Pulp Cinema! Starring Riki Takeuchi (Dead or Alive, Blowback: Love & Death) The legendary assassin, a hit man who killed 300 battle hardened gangsters in one night, is a man named Ginya Yabuki. But ten years after that fabled massacre, Ginya has lost everything: his partner, his love, and the Mafia that was his to rule. Forgotten by all, he is content to die in obscurity. But a young gangster has come to him seeking training, and the old rage still burns. It's time for one last stand, one last blaze of glory! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (CPM APC-2200) $29.99 VHS (CPM APC-1980) $29.99 COMIC THEMES COMIC BOOK CONFIDENTIAL DVD From Home Vision Entertainment! Award-winning director Ron Mann's (Grass, Twist) loving, comic-book-style homage provides the inside scoop on one of the most colorful and popular of all American art forms. Digitally remastered with an introduction by director Kevin Smith, this 1988 documentary classic features informative and insightful interviews with 22 of the most significant artists and writers in the comic book medium including Robert Crumb, Stan Lee, Charles Burns, Will Eisner, William Gaines, Jack Kirby, Harvey Kurtzman, and Frank Miller, among other comic book luminaries. Approximate running time: 85 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA COM110) $19.95 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ORIGINAL MOVIE DVD From Warner Home Video! A quartet of humanoid turtles trained by their mentor in ninjutsu must learn to pull together in order to face the menace of Shredder and the Foot Clan in this 1990 film adaptation of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's comic-book heroes in a half-shell! Approximate running time: 95 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (DIA DVD00009) $14.98 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES MOVIE 2: SECRET OF THE OOZE DVD From Warner Home Video! Searching for new place to call home, our four favorite sewer-dwellers once again stumble into the nefarious Foot Clan and their insidious leader, the Shredder. With the help of April O'Neil, Professor Jordan Perry and pizza delivery boy Keno, the Turtles manage to prevent Shredder from unleashing the mutating formula Mutagen and the monstrous creatures that it creates upon the denizens of New York City. Approximate running time: 88 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (DIA DVDN5568) $14.98 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES MOVIE 3 DVD From Warner Home Video! When April O'Neil discovers a tarnished, old scepter in a second hand store and mysteriously disappears, the ninja turtles must devise a plan to rescue her. Racing against time and an army of samurai warriors, these half- shell hipsters face unfamiliar surroundings and unfriendly faces when they're transported back in time to 17th century Feudal Japan. Approximate running time: 96 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. DVD (DIA DVD00008) $14.98 DOCUMENTARY J.R.R. TOLKIEN: MASTER OF THE RINGS BOOKLET, CD & DVD SET From Warner Home Video! Explore the myth and magic behind the legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and discover why it has remained an icon of 20th century culture. This special edition DVD, CD, and booklet set features stunning new 3-D computerized animations complemented by a musical journey through the landscapes of Middle Earth orchestrated by Rick Wakeman, a host of illustrations by the Brothers Hildebrandt, rare archive footage of the author himself, and in-depth analysis by leading Tolkien scholars from around the world. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) Set (DIA DVD37685) $19.98 HARRYHAUSEN CHRONICLES DVD From Rhino Home Video! From his breakthrough film, the gentle giant of Mighty Joe Young, to the otherworldly effects of sci-fi classics like 20 Million Miles to Earth, the dazzling Sinbad film series and Jason and the Argonauts, Ray Harryhausen's extraordinary special effects achievements have redefined the field, entertained us all, and inspired a new generation of filmmakers to create new, unseen worlds for everyone to explore. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy, with special appearances by George Lucas and Ray Bradbury, this documentary piece features an extensive array of early animation and test footage, a creature gallery showcasing over 40 Harryhausen creations, and a comprehensive filmography. Approximate running time: 60 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA R2970095) $19.95 HORROR EROTIC MIRROR DVD & VIDEO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT:3 &4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (DIA HRR-003) $19.98 VHS (DIA HRR-004) $19.98 HANNIBAL/SILENCE OF THE LAMBS DVD 3-DISC SET From MGM! Satisfy your appetite with a triple helping of Hannibal horror! This DVD set features both the Widescreen Special Edition versions of Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal, plus a third disc containing over 5 ½ hours of exciting extras! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD Set (DIA 1003879) $39.99 SWEET HOUSE OF HORROR DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Shriek Show! From Euro-horror maestro, Lucio Fulci, director of such gore classics as Zombie, Demonia and The Beyond! Charles and Marcia adopt two tragically orphaned children, moving into their dead parents' beautiful old home. But, haunted by strange sounds and horrific visions, the couple is forced to sell the residence and take the kids away. But, the house is dead against letting them leave! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (MDB SSD-0218) $24.95 VHS (MDB SS-0217) $19.95 TALES FROM THE CRYPT - THE ROBERT ZEMECKIS COLLECTION DVD From Warner Home Video! The cackling Crypt Keeper introduces Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis' three tales of the macabre, produced for HBO's bone-chilling horror series, Tales From The Crypt. Kirk Douglas, Dan Aykroyd, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini star in this trio of horrific vignettes - "And All Through the House," "Yellow," and "You, Murderer." Approximate running time: 87 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA DVD91280) $14.98 VAMPIRE OBSESSION 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 HRR-005) $19.98 VHS DIA HRR-006 $19.98 POP CULTURE IRON CHEF USA DVD From Trimark! William Shatner is the master of ceremonies, hosting two delectable clashes from the Food Network's Japanese culinary cult favorite! The Iron Chef challenges served up on this DVD delicacy are "Showdown in Las Vegas," and "Holiday Showdown." Approximate running time: 93 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD (DIA VM8090D) $14.99 QUENTIN TARANTINO JACKIE BROWN COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD From Miramax! Six players on the trail of a half a million in cash. There's only one question. Who's playing who? Based on 1995's best-selling Rum Punch, a novel with quirky characters, double-crosses, and off-kilter humor perfectly matched for the cinematic stylings of director Quentin Tarantino, Jackie Brown stars Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton, and Robert Forster. This 2-Disc collector's set includes the "How It Went Down: A Look At Jackie Brown" documentary, deleted/alternate scenes, still galleries, cast & crew filmographies, reviews & articles, and more! Approximate running time: 160 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA BVH23540) $29.99 PULP FICTION COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD From Miramax! Witty, stylish, and romantic to its dark heart, the Academy Award-winning Pulp Fiction, starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, and Tim Roth, is a compulsively funny and strangely dreamy look at the criminals, hangers-on, and low-life scum who populate a glamorously sleazy Los Angeles as envisioned by director Quentin Tarantino. Introduced in fabulous, Collector's Style 2-Disc packaging with an exclusive collector's booklet, this set includes sequence introductions by Tarantino, behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, still galleries, cast & crew filmographies, a trivia game, and more! Approximate running time: 168 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE (DVD) DIA BVH23541 $29.99 RESERVOIR DOGS 10TH ANNIVERSARY 2-DISC LIMITED EDITION DVD From Artisan! Four killer packages! One perfect DVD! Quentin Tarantino's debut film, Reservoir Dogs, is a stylish, unrelenting masterpiece of honor among thieves. Each DVD package contains a special 8-page collectible booklet, as well as additional bonus material including new interviews with Quentin Tarantino, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, and Michael Madsen, plus new documentaries, behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, and more! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE Mr. Blonde (DIA ART12582)-DVD $26.98 Mr. Orange (DIA ART12879)-DVD $26.98 Mr. Pink (DIA ART12847)-DVD $26.98 Mr. White (DIA ART12050)-DVD $26.98 SCI-FI ANDROMEDA SEASON 1 VOLUME 2 DVD & VIDEO SET From A.D. Vision! This set contains episodes "Angel Dark, Demon Bright," "The Ties That Blind," "The Banks of the Lethe," "A Rose in the Ashes," and "All Great Neptune's Ocean" from the first season of the top-rated syndicated sci-fi television hit, Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda, starring Kevin Sorbo. Approximate running time: 250 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. 2-DISC DVD (ADV DVDAN102) $39.98 2-TAPE VHS (ADV AN-102) $19.98 DOCTOR WHO: KEY TO TIME COMPLETE ADVENTURE DVD SET From Warner Home Video! Join the popular Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) and the beautiful Romana (Mary Tamm) on a 26- episode intergalactic treasure hunt for the six segments of the all-powerful Key of Time! Approximate running time: 542 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD Set (DIA E1692) $124.98 MATRIX GOLD EDITION DVD BOX SET From Creative Design Art! This dazzling Gold Edition Collector's Box features The Matrix DVD complete with all the extra bonus material, The Matrix Revisited 2 hour companion, an exclusive limited-edition, gold-embossed image from the movie with an original 35mm Film Frame, plus a 16-page commemorative booklet showcasing exciting behind-the-scenes images from the film and the set. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD DIA 201389 $99.98 THE OUTER LIMITS NEW SERIES DVDS From MGM! Alyssa Milano, Antonio Sabato, Jr., Amanda Plummer, Kevin Nealon, and Jeremy London are among the shining stars showcased in this selection of episodes culled from the 1995-2001 run of the Emmy Award-winning science fiction series, The Outer Limits. Each DVD collection features 6 complete episodes, plus behind-the-scenes documentaries, and cast and crew featurettes. Approximate running time: 264 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT: 4) SEX & SCI-FI (DIA 1003800)-DVD $14.95 TRAVEL & INFINITY (DIA 1003801)-DVD $14.95 THE OUTER LIMITS ORIGINAL SERIES SEASON 1 DVD SET From MGM! Perhaps the most thought-provoking mainstream television series ever produced, The Outer Limits combined existential inquiry with a memorable monster menagerie, offering a successful departure from the norms of suspense drama and science-fiction. This 4-Disc DVD Set collects all the episodes that initially aired during the 1963-64 season. Approximate running time: 416 minutes. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD Set (DIA 1003793) $79.96 STARGATE SG-1 SEASON 1 & 2 DVD GIFT SETS From MGM! Bridging where the 1994 Roland Emmerich-directed Stargate motion picture ended, and boasting incredible special effects sequences, rapid-fire pacing and awesome scenes of alien warfare, Stargate SG-1 stars Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, and Amanda Tapping, and is your gateway to pulse-pounding, sci-fi action! Approximate running time: 416 minutes. NOTE: Season one may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: September, 2002. (CAUT: 4) Season 1 (DIA 1001607) $69.96 Season 2 (DIA 1003839) $69.96 THUNDERBIRDS MEGA SET DVD From A&E Home Video! This definitive collector's set includes all 32 episodes - that's over 27 hours -of producer Gerry Anderson's (Captain Scarlet, Stingray) masterpiece of sci-fi Supermarionation, plus nearly 2 hours of bonus programming including the rare 1965 documentary "The Making of Thunderbirds." NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: August, 2002. DVD Set (DIA AAE70500) $179.97 UFO SET 1 DVD From A&E Home Video! Featuring extraordinary special effects and fururistic plots, UFO marked Gerry Anderson's (Thunderbirds, Space: 1999) first foray into live-action television. This DVD-exclusive collection includes the first 13 episodes of the rarely-seen sci-fi series, digitally remastered, uncut, and presented in their original production order. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA AAE70495) $79.95 TUBE FRIENDS SEASON 2 DVD GIFT SET From Warner Home Video! Here's what every Friends fan needs, more Friends! Boasting an array of special guest stars including Julia Roberts, Charlie Sheen, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brooke Shields, Chris Isaak, Tom Selleck, and Elliott Gould, this 4-volume DVD set contains all 24 episodes plus never-before-seen extra footage of the complete Second Season of Friends. Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD Set (DIA DVD22733) $69.98 SOPRANOS SEASON 3 DVD BOX SET From Warner Home Video! Some suburban households have two cars. Some have two houses. But Tony Soprano has two families! The Sopranos are back and all is right with the world! All thirteen hours of the Emmy Award-winning Third Season of HBO's The Sopranos are collected in this special DVD set, with bonus features including audio commentary from writer/actor Michael Imperioli, episode director Steve Buscemi, and series creator David Chase, a behind-the-scenes featurette, and more! Release Date: August, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD Set (DIA 99234) $99.98 AUDIO O/A ARMITAGE DUAL MATRIX SOUNDTRACK CD 2-DISC SET From Koch International! Composers Hiroyuki Namba and Kyoko Matsumiya conjure the haunting, futuristic orchestration for this CD set showcasing 22 tracks of music from Armitage Dual-Matrix and 19 tracks from Armitage Poly-Matrix. CD (DIA 0003 $20.98 JUDGE DREDD - WANTED: DREDD OR ALIVE CD Imported from the UK! Judge Dredd must assess a new cadet, get tough with the Frendz syndicate, and contend with sleep machine psychosis in the first in a monthly series of all new Audio-Progs! Judge Dredd - Wanted: Dredd or Alive breathes innovative audio life into the world of Mega-City One, featuring a stellar array of talented voice actors, heart-racing sound effects, and pulse-pounding orchestration! 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