PREVIEWS VOL. XIII #8 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS BEST OF THE STAR SYSTEM #7 Our Star System Catalogs are always bursting with cool stuff, from the very best trade paperbacks and graphic novels to videos, toys, models, and more! This seventh big catalog features some of the top items from the Star System backlist service. Looking for that perfect Holiday gift? Are friends and family wondering what you would like for the holidays? Hand 'em a copy! It's like having your letter to Santa written for you! Catalog, 8.5x11, FC MSRP: $0.75 PREVIEWS #10 (OCTOBER 2003) 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, the coolest merchandise on Earth, plus exclusive items available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from December 2003 through February 2004! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #2 Each issue of Marvel Previews will be a comic book-sized, 96-page, full-color guide and preview to all of Marvel's upcoming releases, PLUS a full 22-page story in each issue — either a special advanced preview of an upcoming blockbuster new project, or a sold-out, jumping-on point issue from one of their hottest books! It's your one source for advanced Marvel solicitations! This October issue features items scheduled to ship in December 2003! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #10 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the October 2003 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #10 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late Spetember 2003 for items on sale in December 2003. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #10 Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, adult material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w $0.95 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS GALACTIC #3 JIM KRUEGER/SANFORD GREENE/GREG ADAMS cover by JASON PEARSON On sale October 29, FC, 32pg, $2.99 In "Mirror Mortals," Heath and the rest of the Galactic team must travel to the surface of a hostile, death-filled planet and determine whether it's worth saving…or better off being destroyed. Heath is still getting used to his new role on the Galactic team, and he's trying to master the powers bestowed upon him by the mysterious Galactic gem imbedded in his head. As thoughts of Earth and his mother haunt him, the young adventurer and his bickering teammates face off against the deadly, carnivorous Spider-Apes and their horrific, techno-organic queen. With the future of a strange world in their hands, the members of Galactic must set aside squabbles and apprehension or face their own extinction! CRUSH #1 JASON HALL/SEAN MURPHY Cover by SEAN MURPHY On sale October 22, FC, 32pg, $2.99 In a world of subtle horrors Elizabeth Crush is about to meet one monster she never counted on—HERSELF! On the day of her 18th birthday, Elizabeth undergoes a strange metamorphosis which, for reasons unknown, causes her to transform into a monster called CRUSH! But what at first seems to be a curse, may in fact be the very thing that leads Elizabeth to understand who she truly is. Written by the amazing Jason Hall and illustrated by the astounding Sean Murphy. GO BOY 7: HUMAN ACTION MACHINE #4 TOM PEYER/JON SOMMARIVA/KRIS JUSTICE cover by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO On sale October 1, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Go Boy 7's grief over his murdered parents fuels the Cultist's cruelest bid yet to destroy him! But it's a mistake to make the Jonny too angry, as the Cultist learns when the Human Action Machine tracks him down to his lair! Plus: Jonny learns a terrible secret Professor Zero has been keeping from him! HELL #4 BRIAN AUGUSTYN/TODD DEMONG/TIM KANE cover by CARLOS MEGLIA On sale October 15, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Things are heating up in HELL as human and beasts team up to march against the shadow-like Chimera who threaten to extinguish all life on the island. But the nightmarish swarm of Chimera is seemingly unending and our heroes may be up against more than they ever expected! Written by Brian Augustyn and illustrated by Todd Demong and Tim Kane. LONE #2 STUART MOORE/JEROME OPEÑA cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH On sale October 15, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Welcome to Easy John's Fireworks Shack! We've got everything any inhabitant of the Western Wasteland would need, from supplies and rations to firearms and ammo! Need explosives? No problem! We even offer credit to anyone the law allows (which doesn't include mutants or zombies)! And if it's some rest and relaxation you're seekin', make sure to check out our convient saloon right next door. So come on down and see us before you head off to your next zombie massacre! You'll be glad you did. • Jerome Opeña has been nominated for The Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer. SYN #2 KEITH GIFFEN/GREG TITUS/JULIAN WASHBURN cover by GREG TITUS & JULIAN WASHBURN On sale October 8, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Syn undergoes a transformation the likes of which the universe has never before witnessed. Machine has become human! But it may be more than Syn was prepared for as she has now become the only human in a world filled with machines, and when her presence is discovered she may be in for the fight of her life! Written by Keith Giffen (Lobo) and illustrated by Greg Titus and Julian Washburn. DRAWING ON YOUR NIGHTMARES HALLOWEEN 2003 SPECIAL STEVE NILES/BEN TEMPLESMITH/ERIC POWELL/BRETT MATTHEWS Cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH On sale October 1, FC, 32pg, (one-shot), $2.99 The Dark Horse horror line offers up a special bag of tricks for autumn. Following up their smash-hit series Criminal Macabre, Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith present Cal McDonald's latest case, in which the foul-mouthed private dick rubs elbows with undead gangsters in Las Vegas. The Goon creator Eric Powell introduces us to the even seedier side of life in his zombie-infested burg, featuring the Goon's eight-armed, hard-luck poker buddy Spider. Brett Matthews, writer from the Angel TV shows, gives us a twisted taste of the upcoming Tales of the Vampires, the new series of comics written by Joss Whedon and the writers from his TV show. No tricks — this comic's ALL treats! THE DEVIL'S FOOTPRINTS TP SCOTT ALLIE/PAUL LEE/BRIAN HORTON/DAVE STEWART On sale November 26, SC, 144pg, FC, $14.95 When William Waite died, after a life steeped in black magic, his family thought the terror was over. Two years later, all the people close to him begin to suffer from mysterious illnesses, including the loss of a baby. His youngest, Brandon Waite, desperate to protect his family, digs into his dead father's bag of tricks. But his desire to protect his loved ones forces him to cover up his own tentative steps into witchcraft, leading him to mix deception with demon conjuration, and isolating himself in a terrible world where his soul hangs in the balance. The townspeople he grew up with have always known there's something wrong with the Waite family, and their worst fears are proven true in a fiery climax on town hill, when the devil returns to New England. Includes the four-issue miniseries in addition to previously unpublished stories and behind-the-scenes art. HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES #5 J.H. WILLIAMS III/HADEN BLACKMAN/EVAN DORKIN/SCOTT MORSE/JOHN CASSADAY Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III On sale October 15, FC, 32pg, $2.99 While investigating reports of a goat man stalking a small town's Lover's Lane, Hellboy is teamed with a female Bureau agent whose obsession with monsters makes the World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator a little uneasy. J.H. Williams (Promethea) and Haden Blackman (Star Wars: Republic, The Field Guide to North American Monsters) put their knowledge of mysticism and folklore together for this truly unique Hellboy adventure. Evan Dorkin (Dork) and Scott Morse (Volcanic Revolver, Ancient Joe) present even more unexpected offerings, and the retro Lobster Johnson serial by John Cassaday (Captain America) just gets more and more strange. OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE AMAZING SCREW-ON HEAD MIKE MIGNOLA Available Now!, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Yes, even the creator of the world's greatest supernatural investigator needs a break once in a while, and when Mike Mignola tires (however briefly) of a steady diet of Hellboy, he turns to diversions such as The Amazing Screw-On Head! When Emperor Zombie threatens the safety of all life on Earth, the president enlists the aid of a mechanical head. With Screw-On Head and Mr. Groin on the job, you just know there will be flying machines to be piloted, tombs to be robbed, and weird alien menaces to be thwarted—all that and talking dogs, too! It's pure mayhem—and pure Mignola! ************************ THE GOON #3 ERIC POWELL On sale October 22, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Listen up, mugs! The Goon and Franky have been best friends for as long as we can remember, ever since they was rotten, little tykes. This month you're gonna find out how the two of them became best pals, and how they muscled their way into the rackets of big- time crime-boss, Labrazio—who, incidentally, nobody's seen in a while. This trip down memory lane ain't gonna be no joyride, neither. There's gonna be zombies, voodoo priests, swearin', ugly people, and a whole bunch of getting cracked on the head wit' a heavy object. You better pick up yer flippin' copy of The Goon before yer dancin' at the end of a rope without any music. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #62: A STAKE TO THE HEART #3(OF 4) FABIAN NICIEZA/SCOTT LOBDELL/CLIFF RICHARDS Cover by BRIAN HORTON On sale October 22, FC, 32pg, (3 of 4), (Horton or Photo cover), $2.99 Buffy Summers, the Chosen One, the Slayer, is dealing with a horror she is powerless to stop—the divorce of her parents. Adolescence is tough enough without the added distress of parental separation, not to mention the responsibilities of the one who stands alone against the powers of darkness. Now, in a failed attempt to alleviate Buffy's anxiety, the vampire with a soul, known as Angel, has unwittingly unleashed the Malignancy Demons upon her and her family. They feed on the pain of the Summers' family and bring to life the negative emotions which grip them. Buffy has faced Deceit and Guilt she must now face Abandonment. Be there for part 3 of "A Stake to the Heart" from Fabian Nicieza, Scott Lobdell, and Cliff Richards! THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOL. 2: TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT & OTHER STORIES TP ROY THOMAS/BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH On sale November 26, SC, 160pg, FC, $15.95 Compiling the early Conan the Barbarian stories by writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith, this collection contains some of the most powerful and compelling comic stories ever created. Following Robert E. Howard's pulp hero Conan through the early part of his life, Thomas and Windsor-Smith (then going by the name "Barry Smith") wove together pieces of the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres, all built around the framework of Howard's original fiction. Featuring completely re-mastered color and text corrections, these stories have been unavailable in color since their original publication, nearly thirty years ago. A must for Conan fans and art afficionados alike. • Look for the Conan franchise to come back with a vengeance in the coming years, with the release of classic and new fiction, action figures, a multi-platform electronic game, and a major motion-picture! • Compiles the early Conan the Barbarian stories by writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith! • Featuring completely remastered color and text corrections, these stories have been unavailable in color since their original publication. FRAY: FUTURE SLAYER TP & LTD. HC JOSS WHEDON/KARL MOLINE/ANDY OWENS On sale November 26, SC, 216pg, FC, $19.95 On sale November 26, Limited HC, 216pg, FC, w/tip in plate signed by Joss Whedon and Karl Moline, $79.95 Hundreds of years in the future, Manhattan has become a deadly slum, run by mutant crime-lords and disinterested cops. Stuck in the middle is a young girl who thought she had no future, but learns she has a great destiny. In a world so poisoned that it doesn't notice the monsters on its streets, how can a street kid like Fray unite a fallen city against a demonic plot to consume mankind? Joss Whedon, the celebrated creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, brings his vision to the future in this unique tale. As inventive in the comics medium as in that of television or film, Whedon spins a complex tale of a skilled thief coming of age without the help of friends or family, guided only by a demonic Watcher. • Joss Whedon, creator of Fray and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has been nominated for Nebula, Hugo and Emmy Awards as well as an Oscar! • All of the first 7 Fray comic books have gone to second printings with the first issue enjoying a third printing! Combined sales have reached over 200,000 copies! • Fray artist, Karl Moline, has created art for Dark Horse, Marvel, Harris and Crossgen Comics! GRENDEL: GOD AND THE DEVIL #9 MATT WAGNER/JAY GELDHOF/JEROMY COX cover by JOHN K. SNYDER III FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 8, FC, 32pg, (9 of 10), $3.50 In this penultimate issue of the most hell-bent Grendel series to date, the focus is on just a handful of key players: blood-crazed C.O.P. officer Pellon Cross, the extremely hallucinogenic heretic calling himself Grendel, and a very determined little rat who's had just about enough, thank you very much. This is where it all comes to a big, painfully swollen head—Grendel makes his most determined and effective strike (so far!) against God, and the horrendous, bloody truth behind the church is revealed in shocking display… just in time for Easter Sunday! • Re-presenting the original Grendel #32, with new color and new cover art. ULTRAMAN TIGA #3 TONY WONG/KHOO FUK LUNG cover by UDON On sale October 29, FC, 40pg, (3 of 10), $3.99 The blistering action's only starting to heat up as the monster-fighting, sci-fi super-hero from the stars, Ultraman Tiga, goes toe to toe with a pair of terrifying beasts that have staked out our planet for destruction. Gone are the wires, the rubber suits, and the campy tone—this incarnation of Ultraman means business, and God help any extra-terrestrial invaders that think they're gonna take the Earth down without a fight! The edgy series from Hong Kong continues, with dynamic stories by Tony Wong (Batman: Hong Kong), frenetic art by Khoo Fuk Lung (Solar Lord), and spectacular covers by the artists at UDON. SPYBOY: THE M.A.N.G.A. AFFAIR TP PETER DAVID/POP MHAN/NORMAN LEE On sale November 19, SC, 80pg, FC, $9.95 When Japan's premiere spy is both the nation's leading comedienne and an expert secret agent, it's often tricky to sneak away to spoil the latest evil villain's global plot…but SpyGirl does her best! The beautiful Yukio, a.k.a. SpyGirl, finds an old photograph on the set of her television show that throws her into a complete frenzy. Why was she photographed with Japan's Minister of Defense? More importantly, why doesn't she remember any of it? And what does SpyBoy have to do with it? Collecting the three-issue miniseries. USAGI YOJIMBO #70 STAN SAKAI On sale October 22, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 Stan Sakai's loving homage to the seminal manga Lone Wolf and Cub wraps up this month with the second thrilling issue of the two-part "Fathers and Sons" story line. Usagi and Jotaro are trapped in an isolated fishing cabin with Yagi—the badly wounded renegade assassin known as Lone Goat—and his young son, Gorogoro. Meanwhile, the local gang lord is amassing swordsmen from the area, waiting for his chance to attack the beleaguered samurai and claim both the reward for the assassin and the chance to name himself killer of the legendary Lone Goat and Kid! It's a tough situation for our ronin rabbit, but Usagi and Yagi know something the others don't — there's more to a samurai than his swords! AUTOBIOGRAPHIX TP FRANK MILLER/MATT WAGNER/WILL EISNER/LINDA MEDLEY/SERGIO ARAGONÉS/STAN SAKAI/PAUL CHADWICK/WILLIAM STOUT, and others On sale November 19, SC, 104pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $14.95 Dedicated readers have long known that the medium of comics and graphic novels isn't all about caped superheroes and spandex-clad bad girls. In fact, the combination of words and pictures can be the perfect vehicle for telling all kinds of stories, from poignant memoirs to lighter takes on the mundane musings of modern life. This collection of short stories illustrates, quite literally, the effectiveness of the medium for telling the most personal of stories — the autobiography — and does so by showcasing some of the first published autobiographical stories from living-legend artists, mainstream greats, and young "indie" up-and-comers. MOTHER, COME HOME TP PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER On sale November 16, SC, 128pg, FC, $14.95 With his clean, distinctive art style and poignant storytelling, up-and-coming indie comics sensation Paul Hornschemeier has earned comparisons to and accolades from today's top graphic novelists. Mother, Come Home is Hornschemeier's graphic novel debut — the quietly stunning tale of a father and son struggling, by varying degrees of escapism and fantasy, to come to terms with the death of the family's mother. The story seamlessly weaves through the surreal and the painfully factual, guided by the careful, somber colors and inventive pacing unique to Hornschemeier's storytelling. Mother, Come Home extracts almost tangible drama from the most tranquil of moments, making that which is unspoken in each panel easily audible, and almost uncomfortably experienced. PETE VON SHOLLY'S MORBID TP PETE VON SHOLLY On sale October 8, SC, 96pg, FC, $14.95 Veteran motion picture storyboard artist Pete Von Sholly has created a groundbreaking publication that goes further than any previous attempt to blur the line between cinema and comic books. While employing the time-honored european"fumetti" format, this book goes light years beyond that simple approach. Custom-sculpted models, costumed actors, and mind-boggling computer-generated "special effects" come together to create a dynamic visual storytelling format heretofore unseen in graphic novels. Von Sholly's extensive experience working on countless sci-fi and horror-genre films (The Mask, Darkman, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, Mars Attacks etc.) as well as his experience as a Disney animation artist and conceptual designer come together to unveil a truly unbelievable leap in visual storytelling.The stories themselves run the gamut from tongue-in-cheek lampoons of '50 drive-in movies to gut-wrenching horror in the Lovecraft tradition. ASTRO BOY VOLUME 21 TP OSAMU TEZUKA On sale November 26, SC, 232pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7", $9.95 In the wake of the widespread critical acclaim for the Metropolis animated feature, interest in the work of master storyteller and cartoonist Osamu Tezuka, creator of Metropolis and the godfather of Japanese comics and animation, has never been greater. Astro Boy is Tezuka's most beloved body of work, a visionary series that laid the groundwork for the international phenomenon that are the comics and animation industries of Japan. Innovative, exciting, and as fresh today as when it first appeared nearly half a century ago, Astro Boy is timeless graphic fiction for readers of all ages. Translation by Frederik L. Schodt, author of America and the Four Japans and translator of Masamune Shirow's Orion. BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #83: PATH OF SHADOWS ONE-SHOT HIROAKI SAMURA FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 8, b&w, 32pg, (one-shot), $2.99 Anotsu Kagehisa and Asano Rin have followed separate paths in search of revenge. Now they find themselves travelling the same path together. Each of them will come to learn that they have been walking in circles. And because of another's quest for vengeance, Anotsu will lose someone who is very dear to him and one of the fiercest warriors to ever spill blood between the pages of Blade of the Immortal will die. CANNON GOD EXAXXION #18 KENICHI SONODA FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 15, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 Everything is twisting and turning in the world of Cannon God Exaxxion. Hoichi is pretty mad at his grandfather, and will turn to some drastic, but short-lived measures to prove how angry he is over the killing of innocent civilians. Meanwhile, the Riofaldians will also turn against their own in an attempt to secure another XXX unit so they can do battle with Hoichi and his giant robot. This is a lynch pin issue, starting what feels like a new arc in a series that defies story arcs! Now the fight is very political, yet no less physical, and the back story is about to start pouring forth. Stay tuned to Cannon God Exaxxion, it's just getting started, and it's already knee-deep in intensity! GHOST IN THE SHELL II: MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE #9 MASAMUNE SHIROW FOR MATURE READERS On sale October 15, FC, 32pg, (no ads), $3.50 Deep inside the electronic infinity of the enemy Decatonale supercomputer, cyber-agent Motoko Aramaki plays hide-and-seek with the system's digital defenses to get the root of the terrorist attacks plaguing Poseidon International. It's been a tough cyber-fight, but one that becomes even tougher when Motoko Aramaki encounters a new adversary, the one- and-only Motoko Kusanagi, whose personality is embedded in the core of her own multi- identity. And when the entities begin to spontaneously fuse, the existence of each—or both!—hangs in the balance! The consciousness-altering sequel to the manga/anime classic Ghost in the Shell, Masamune Shirow's Man-Machine Interface takes graphic fiction into unexplored territory, a hallucinatory dreamscape of unforgettable visions and unimaginable ideas. OH MY GODDESS! #102: DR. MOREAU PART 3 (OF 5) KOSUKE FUJISHIMA On sale October 1, b&w, 32pg (3 of 5), $2.99 This issue of Oh My Goddess! promises wild robotic antics like you've never seen! Keiichi and Belldandy have stumbled upon the robotic experiments of a mad scientist! Now his cybernetic creations are running amok! Can Keiichi and his girl Goddess stop the crazed Doctor from unleashing mechanized mayhem on an unsuspecting college campus? OH MY GODDESS!: TRAVELER TP KOSUKE FUJISHIMA On sale November 19, SC, 256pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $17.95 It looks like Earthbound goddess Belldandy's powers are on the fritz—she can't even make a penny levitate! And to make matters worse, members of Earthling boyfriend Keiichi's motorcycle club come for a visit...with a bunch of junk for Keiichi to store, and now the crew is a bit short on space. But not to fear, it's sister goddess Skuld to the rescue, creating a computer that will alter space! With the click of a makeshift video game controller, a room becomes larger. Does it matter that the device, if used incorrectly, creates a room infinitely larger? It does if Keiichi and a powerless Belldandy get lost in that room and have no idea how to find their way out! Collecting issues #91 through #95 of the ongoing series. THE RING VOLUME 1 TP HIROSHI TAKAHASHI/MISAO INAGAKI On sale November12, SC, 304pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $14.95 Creepy! Have you seen the movie yet? I don't want to spoil it, but it's creepy, dramatic, somehow a little funny, and intense. The Ring, a Japanese multi-media frenzy based on the best-selling horror novels by Koji Suzuki, has already made its way to America in both a Western adaptation of the film, and an equally popular dubbed Japanese version. Well, from Dark Horse Comics comes the equally fantastic manga, and it will be published, respectfully, in the increasingly popular "non-Western" format, meaning you get a kick out of reading from the back of the book to the front. For those of you who love your media in comic book form, you'll love seeing this creepy tidbit panel to panel, and for those who love film, step forward and find out why filmmakers idolize comics. The pacing and art throughout the book are so loyal and work so well with the story, you will be overwhelmed and frozen in place in a closet somewhere. Creeeepy! TRIGUN VOLUME 1 TP YASUHIRO NIGHTOW On sale November 5, SC, 360pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $14.95 It's a western, it's sci-fi, it's punk, and it's popular. It's Trigun and it's become one of the most popular anime in America, but before it was animated, it was a manga. Now Dark Horse has finally brought that manga to America! Continuing our foray into the world of non-Westernized manga publishing, Trigun promises to be entertaining with its huge guns, signature characters, wild shoot-em-up action, and funny writing. Vash is a nice guy, but everyone wants to kill him. An enigma of a man with a coat full of bullet holes, he's widely feared because of the destruction left in his wake. He's also highly valued for the price on his head, but he's no easy man to kill. Of course, that doesn't stop people from trying. What's his mission? Where's he from? This volume may have the answers to those questions and more. See what you've been missing in the video, visit Vash in true black and white coolness. Finally, Trigun is here! • The Dark Horse version of Trigun will be published in the original Japanese format! STAR WARS: EMPIRE #14 JEREMY BARLOW/TOMAS GIORELLO Cover by DAVID MICHAEL BECK On sale October 1, FC, 32pg, $2.99 This issue delivers a rare view of the days of the Rebellion from the perspective of a soldier of the Empire – specifically that of a Stormtrooper who is transferred to the newly commissioned Death Star! Trooper TK-622 is proud to do his duty in the service of the emperor, but he suspects that may not be the case for every member of the battle station's crew. Strange "accidents" and equipment malfunctions point to the presence of a saboteur, but can the trooper prove it before the station goes into action above Yavin? STAR WARS: JEDI—DOOKU JOHN OSTRANDER/JAN DUURSEMA/DAN PARSONS cover by JAN DUURSEMA On sale October 29, FC, 48pg, $4.99 A Double-Sized Clone Wars Special! Liberator. Tyrant. Hero. Villain. Renegade. Visionary. Jedi. Sith lord. The enigmatic, charismatic Count Dooku is all of these things. Posing as a renegade from the Republic, Jedi Quinlan Vos has been given the assignment to earn Dooku's trust and learn his secrets. When he discovers that Dooku's targets include Vos' birth planet of Kiffu and his own people, the Guardians, Quin must decide how far he is willing to go to protect his cover. Dooku, ever the master manipulator, always has another card to play, and his goal is not always what it seems. This is a story of the Clone Wars and the Jedi seen from a very different perspective. STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #59—"ENEMY LINES" ONE-SHOT JOHN OSTRANDER/JAN DUURSEMA/DAN PARSONS cover by ANDY BRASE In the aftermath of a battle on the desert moon of Aargonar, Anakin Skywalker finds himself stranded behind enemy lines with the last person in the galaxy that he wants to be with: fellow Jedi A'Sharad Hett —from a Tusken Raider clan on their native Tatooine. For Anakin, their struggle to make it back to the Republic's lines also becomes a test of whether he can control his hatred of the Tuskens—and whether or not he can keep the shameful secret of his murder of the Tusken tribe… STAR WARS: THE STARK HYPERSPACE WAR TP JOHN OSTRANDER/DAVIDÉ FABBRI/CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA On sale November 12, SC, 96pg, FC, $12.95 Before the outbreak of the Clone Wars, the Jedi were involved in another major battle: the Stark Hyperspace War. Smuggler and pirate Iaco Stark's "commercial combine" has disrupted the production of bacta, the most important healing agent in the galaxy. By cornering the market on bacta, Stark hopes to amass a fortune. But other forces within the Republic have aligned themselves with the Trade Federation, and are hoping to use Stark's aggression as an excuse for military build-up. It's up to the members of the Jedi Council to untangle the many deceits and intrigues and bring the criminals to justice before the galaxy is plunged into war! HOT STUFF IMPORT MERCHANDISE We're on fire with a new assortment of devilish delights, imported from one of the world's finest product purveyors — Demons & Merveilles. Hot Stuff, as American audiences know, is a classic Harvey Comics character. An imp who was the "original Hellboy." This solicitation is the first of an ongoing presentation of a merchandise line that is sweeping Europe. Every item of the highest quality. "HERE WE GO" Large Polyresin Statue $49.99 "PERPLEXED" 17cm, Polyresin Mini-Statue $49.99 "TEACHER'S PET" Polyresin Mini-Statue $34.99 "HOT TUB" Polyresin Figurine $24.99 "Dreamland", 12cm, polyresin figurine, $24.99 "PERPLEXED" 3D Sculpted PVC Pin $5.99 "PERPLEXED" 3D PVC Keyring $4.99 "DREAMLAND" 3D PVC Keyring $4.99 "AW, SHUCKS" 3D PVC Keyring $4.99 ************************** TIM BURTON PRODUCTS Visionary director Tim Burton is also the author/illustrator of "The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories." Dark Horse Comics announces the start of an ongoing program of merchandise based on characters from this work, with the full participation and approval of Tim Burton himself! TIM BURTON STICKERS On sale November 12—Tim Burton's tragic boys and girls jump from the pages of The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories and on to these vinyl stickers. Also available as a four-pack in a polybag and printed headercard with j-hook. Burton Sticker #1 $1.99 Burton Sticker #2 $1.99 Burton Sticker #3 $1.99 Burton Sticker #4 $1.99 Burton Sticker 4-Pack $5.99 TOXIC BOY SQUISHY TOY On sale November 19—Soft, rubbery body with a squishy, gel-filled head, stands 7 & ¼" tall. Squishy Toy $9.99 ************************* CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #42: ALICE THE GOON Dark Horse continues its successful series of "Classic Comic" statues, inspired by the "Syroco" statues of the 1940's and sculpted by those fine folk at Yoe! Studio. This month we bring you Alice the Goon, the Sea Hag's threatening hulk of a bodyguard from creator E.C. Segar. Alice loomed over others, speaking a language of squiggled lines as she carried out the Sea Hag's bidding. The 42nd statue in the series is offered in an extremely limited edition of 600 numbered pieces. Alice the Goon comes carefully packaged in a special litho-printed full-color tin box. Also included is a certificate of authenticity, and a vintage-style pinback button, and booklet about the character and her creator, E.C. Segar . On sale October 1, 6 ½" tall, packaged in a full color tin w/pinback button and booklet, $49.95 ALSO AVAILABLE CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #22: WIMPY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR13307) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #23: BLUTO STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to 950 (STAR13308) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #37: EUGENE THE JEEP STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet, limited to only 600 numbered copies (STAR17727) . . . $49.95 POPEYE PVC SET 7 piece PVC Set, featuring Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto, Wimpy, Swee' Pea, Jeep, and Pappy (STAR17585) . . . $39.99 Look for the new Popeye Classic Comic Character coming in September! **************************** DHORSE DELUXE T-SHIRTS: MASAMUME SHIROW On sale November 12—Dark Horse continues our line of t-shirts featuring the sexy, futuristic art of Masamune Shirow. These shirts feature the art from the latest compilation of Shirow's artwork - Intron Depot III: Ballistics. GIRL WITH GUN/PLAIN TEE/ADULT/WHITE M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 SPACE GIRL/ALL OVER PRINT/BLUE LONG SLEEVE/ADULT M-XL $24.99 XXL $25.99 SOPRANOS STICKER PACK This set of five stickers features logos from the most familiar spots from around the neighborhood: The Bada Bing Club, Nuovo Vesuvio Ristorante, Satriale's Pork Store, Beansie's Pizza and Pasta, and the Sopranos logo. On sale November 12, Five full color stickers, $5.99 MINI-COMICS ON A KEYCHAIN Lost your keys? Never again! Dark Horse is teaming up with Disney© & Bongo© to bring you the coolest mini-comics that hang on a keychain. 32 page, full color comics about your favorite characters from Finding Nemo, The Lion King, Monsters, Inc., and The Simpsons. All comics measure 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" and come in a plastic sleeve with a keychain attached. Cozy enough to fit in the palm of your hand. On sale October 00, 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" mini-comics on a keychain, FC, 32pg, $2.99 (each) TOP 30 MUST READ TITLES AKIRA BOOK 1 TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 364pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 ANCIENT JOE TP by C. Scott Morse SC, 120pg, 6"x9", b&w (STAR16228) . . . $12.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 1 TP by Osamu Tezuka SC, 224pg, b&w, 7" x 4 1/2" (STAR15434) . . . $9.95 BILLI 99 TP by Sarah Byam and Tim Sale SC, 200pg, b&w (STAR16645) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 136pg, b&w (STAR09342) . . . $14.95 BLAST OFF!: ROCKETS, RAYGUNS, ROBOTS, AND RARITIES FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF SPACE TOYS HC by S. Mark Young, Steve Duin, and Mike Richardson HC w/dust jacket, 256pg, FC, 8 1/2" x 11" (STAR14037) . . . $34.95 THE COMPLETE CONCRETE TP by Paul Chadwick SC, 320pg, b&w, 8-1/2" x 11" (STAR01622) . . . $24.95 COMPLETELY PIP & NORTON TP by Dave Cooper and Gavin McInnes SC, 72 pg, FC, 8" x 7-1/2" (STAR16384) . . . $9.95 FLOOD!: A NOVEL IN PICTURES TP by Eric Drooker SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR16496) . . . $14.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 352pg, b&w (STAR01697). . . $24.95 GO GIRL! TP by Trina Robins and Anne Timmons SC, 136pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR16932) . . . $15.95 GRENDEL: WAR CHILD TP by Matt Wagner and Pat Mceown SC, 304pg, FC (STAR00611) . . . $24.95 HARD BOILED TP by Frank Miller and Geof Darrow SC, 128pg, FC (STAR11074) . . . $16.95 HARD LOOKS: ADAPTED STORIES TP by Various SC, 250pg, b&w, 6" x 9" . . . $19.95 HARLEQUIN VALENTINE HC by Neil Gaiman and John Bolton FC, 40pg, HC, 7"x10" (STAR15245) . . . $10.95 HELLBOY: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TP by Mike Mignola, John Byrne, and Mark Chiarello SC, 128pg, FC (STAR06740) . . . $17.95 KLING KLANG KLATCH GN by Ian McDonald and David Lyttleton SC, 80pg, FC, 9" x 12" (STAR01294) . . . $11.95 LAST DAY IN VIETNAM TP by Will Eisner brown ink on antique paper, 80pg (STAR11500) . . . $10.95 THE LAND OF NOD - ROCKABYE BOOK TP by Jay Stephens SC, 168pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR09387) . . . $13.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 1: THE ASSASSIN'S ROAD TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6"(STAR11783) . . . $9.95 MURDER MYSTERIES HARDCOVER original short story created & written by Neil Gaiman adaptation created and illustrated by P. Craig Russell HC, 7" x 10", 64pg, FC (STAR15851) . . . $13.95 THE NEVERMEN TP by Phil Amara, Guy Davis, and Dave Stewart SC, 120pg, FC/b&w (STAR13439) . . . $14.95 THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG VOLUME 1: THE RHINEGOLD & THE VALKYRIE TP by P. Craig Russell SC, 200pg, FC (STAR16520) . . . $21.95 SCATTERBRAIN HARDCOVER COLLECTION by Mike Mignola, Craig Thompson, Kilian Plunkett, Jim Woodring, Sergio Aragonés, Evan Dorkin, Steve Parkhouse, Steve Guarnaccia, Greg Clarke, Jay Stephens, Dave Cooper, & more; cover art by Craig Thompson FC, HC, 9" x13", 128pg (STAR14925) . . . $19.95 SIN CITY TP by Frank Miller SC, 208pg. b&w (STAR12371) . . . 17 bucks SOCK MONKEY: THE GLASS DOOR KNOB HC by Tony Millionaire HC, 40pg, FC, 8"x10" (STAR16473) . . . $14.95 THE TALE OF ONE BAD RAT TP by Bryan Talbot SC, 136pg, FC . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SHADES OF DEATH TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by William Stout SC, 200pg, (STAR06915) . . . $14.95 VIOLENT CASES TP by Neil Gaiman & Dave Mckean FC, 48pg, SC (STAR15926) . . . $12.95 WILL EISNER'S SHOP TALK TP interviews by Will Eisner; illustrations by Kirby, Caniff, Kurtzman, and more b&w, 250pg (STAR13515) . . . $19.95 HORROR RELISTS BLACKBURNE COVENANT #1-4 by Fabian Nicieza and Stefano Raffaele Featuring Buffy the Vampire Slayer ongoing writer Fabian Nicieza! FC, 32pg . . . $2.99Ea. CRIMINAL MACABRE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY #1-5 by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith Niles and Templesmith's last book, 30 Days of Night, scared the pants off comics readers… so grab yourself a belt and get ready for the next wave of nightmares. FC, 32pg . . . $2.99Ea. THE DEVIL'S FOOTPRINTS #1-4 by Scott Allie, Paul Lee, Brian Horton, and Dave Stewart The Devil's Footprints combines moody, atmospheric horror with two-fisted demon fighting. FC, 32pg . . . $2.99Ea. THE GOON by Eric Powell The Goon is a laugh-out-loud, action-packed romp through the streets of a town infested with zombies. FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 THE GOON VOLUME 1: NOTHIN' BUT MISERY TP by Eric Powell SC, 136pg, FC . . . $16.95 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES #1 by John Cassaday, Fabian Nicieza, Andi Watson, and others The fantastic world of Mike Mignola is brought to new life by the best artists in comics. FC, 32pg . . . 2.99 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES #2 by John Cassaday, Mark Ricketts, Randy Stradley, and others FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 HELLBOY: WEIRD TALES #3 by Alex Maleev, Matt Hollingsworth, Sara Ryan, Steve Lieber, William Stout, and others FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 LUNCH BOX RELISTS NEW LOWER PRICE! ALL LUNCH BOXES NOW $14.99! BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX #2: AMUSEMENT FC, embossed metal lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR15235) BONE LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11644) CHRIS WARE'S RUSTY BROWN LUNCH BOX FC, embossed metal (STAR15237) DEVIL GIRL LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12577) FELIX THE CAT LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" FLASH GORDON LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12314) FUTURAMA LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12315) GRENDEL LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR) GROO LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10347) HELLBOY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10349) HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #2 FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR) INTRON DEPOT LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11684) LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBERLAND LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR13905) MADMAN LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11005) OLIVIA LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3-3/4" (STAR11006) SOCK MONKEY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11660) SPIRIT LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" THUNDERBIRDS LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR15226) TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR) **************************** DC COMICS Feature Articles The historic comics event decades in the making! AVENGERS/JLA #2 It's time for Round Two, as the comic-book event of the year continues! Superstar creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez continue the titanic team-up between the World's Greatest Super-Heroes and Earth's Mightiest Heroes in AVENGERS/JLA #2, the second installment of the long-awaited, Prestige Format 4-issue miniseries co-published by DC and Marvel! The threats that brought the heroes together in the first issue now promise to tear the teams apart, and the battles you've longed to see just may cause the end of the universe! Featuring appearances by Superman, Captain America, Batman, Thor, Wonder Woman, Wasp, Green Lantern, Iron Man, and a cast of hundreds — including, ultimately, every member of the JLA and Avengers ever! Look for issue #3 next month from Marvel and #4 from DC in December! This project is supported with trade and house ads. AVENGERS/JLA is a 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries co-published with Marvel Comics and co-edited by Mike Carlin and Tom Brevoort. The 48-page issue #2 arrives in comic-book stores October 22 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. A bold new story arc from the award-winning creative team of 100 BULLETS! BATMAN #620: "BROKEN CITY" For the past year, Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee and Scott Williams have taken the Dark Knight on a thrill-packed voyage titled "Hush." Now, the award-winning creative team of 100 BULLETS brings their unique voice and vision to the next chapter of Batman's career with the exciting new 6-part tale, "Broken City," beginning in BATMAN #620! Killer Croc as a street-hustlin' pimp? The Joker coming to the aid of Batman? You've never seen the streets of Gotham like this before! Bringing the same neo-noir flavor and grimy realism that have distinguished 100 BULLETS, red-hot writer Brian Azzarello (JONNY DOUBLE, Banner), Eisner Award-winning "Best Artist" Eduardo Risso (BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE, JONNY DOUBLE) and cover artist Dave Johnson (SUPERMAN: RED SON) weave a Batman tale that will haunt you long after you've finished it. A dead girl's body is found in the Gotham Landfill, and as Batman delves into the case, he reflects on the dark city he has made his home. He knows — or thinks he knows — who the killer is, but when the truth is revealed, the Dark Knight might not even know who he is anymore. Plus, don't miss Brian Azzarello's original VERTIGO hardcover SGT. ROCK: HELL AND A HARD PLACE, illustrated by Joe Kubert and offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews! This project is supported with a full-color poster, trade and house ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. "Broken City" is a 6-part BATMAN story arc edited by Will Dennis and Bob Schreck. The 32-page issue #620 arrives in comic-book stores October 29 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. Does a Gotham without darkness need a Dark Knight? BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT Imagine a Gotham City with no shadows…a city in constant illumination, where darkness has been abolished. What would happen to crime? What role would the Dark Knight serve in this Neo-Gotham? Welcome to BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT, an 8-issue miniseries written by the Pander Brothers (Grendel, Exquisite Corpse, Triple X) and Mark Paniccia (Bulletproof Monk) and illustrated in distinctive style by the Panders and Alvaro Lopez (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE)! Renowned architect Evan Slate has proposed to turn Gotham into a "City of Light," building up the crumbling metropolis with a mysterious glowing material imbued with a "genetic signature." Will there be a need for Batman in such a city? Meanwhile, Batman is challenged by another of Gotham's most talented artisans: the evocative painter Rahn, who won't rest until he gets the Dark Knight to pose for him. As Batman struggles with his inner demons, Batgirl must face a mysterious bomber named Purge! This project is supported with trade and house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT is an 8-issue miniseries edited by Bob Schreck. The 32- page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 1 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. This time the joke's on the Clown Prince of Crime… BATMAN/JOKER: SWITCH Has someone finally pulled the ultimate joke on the Joker? That unlikely scenario plays out in BATMAN/JOKER: SWITCH, a Prestige Format Special written by Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS) with breathtaking painted art and cover by John Bolton (BATMAN: MAN- BAT, THE BOOKS OF MAGIC)! The Joker awakens drugged and confused on the streets of London…and he's undergone a shocking transformation. Can Batman find his arch-nemesis before he carves up all of England looking for the source of his mutilation? And even if he can, does Batman have any chance at stopping the man who's finally turned the Joker into a victim of a sadistic joke? This project is supported with trade and house ads. BATMAN/JOKER: SWITCH is a 64-page Prestige Format Special edited by Michael Wright that arrives in comic-book stores October 29 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. Judd Winick weaves a sordid 12-part organized crime tale! CAPER In turn-of-the-century San Francisco — a city run by organized crime — two lethal killers are about to turn on their own! Get ready for CAPER, a 12-issue maxiseries written by Judd Winick (GREEN ARROW, GREEN LANTERN, BLOOD AND WATER) that turns the genre of crime comics on its ear! Organized into three 4-issue story arcs, CAPER's first arc features art and covers by Farel Dalrymple (Pop Gun War), while the following two arcs are illustrated by artists John Severin (DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE) and Tom Fowler (Grendel), respectively. The first arc focuses on brothers Izzy and Jacob Weiss, button men for San Francisco's Jewish Mafia. They've done dirty work for years, but now their Boss has pushed them too far. It's about crime. It's about the double cross, the triple cross, the lies, and the murder. It's a caper! This project is supported with trade and house ads and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. CAPER is a 12-issue miniseries edited by Bob Schreck. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 29 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. The Teen of Steel returns! THE LEGION #25: "FOUNDATIONS" Hot off the popular "Dream Crime" storyline, the Legion is set to embark on another monumental mission: "Foundations," a 6-part adventure that celebrates the Legion's 45th anniversary by introducing the team's newest member: Superboy! Writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and acclaimed new regular artists Chris Batista & Mark Farmer are joined by legendary LEGION artist Dave Cockrum (Uncanny X-Men), Paul Rivoche (DR. FATE covers), newcomer Eric Wight, and regular LEGION cover artists Tony Harris (STARMAN) and Tom Feister for THE LEGION #25, the extra-sized first installment of a story that promises to profoundly effect the Legion for years to come. And to add to the excitement, the first three parts of "Foundations" will ship bi-weekly! As "Foundations" begins, the Legion gains a new member…one who looks a lot like a certain member of the Teen Titans: Superboy! But is it the Superboy from the 21st century — or someone entirely new? The mystery of his identity begins here! And by the last page of THE LEGION #25, a dead hero returns, a young man finds his destiny, and an apocalyptic darkness prophesied in "Dream Crime" rears its hellish head! This project is supported with house ads. THE LEGION is a monthly ongoing series edited by Stephen Wacker. The 48-page issue #25 arrives in comic-book stores October 29 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. LOONEY TUNES BACK IN ACTION: THE MOVIE The Looney Tunes are back this November in a major motion picture from Warner Bros. starring Steve Martin, Jenna Elfman, Brendan Fraser, Timothy Dalton, Heather Locklear, and more. And you can experience all the thrills and chills that await you at the theater in LOONEY TUNES BACK IN ACTION: THE MOVIE, an action- packed comic adaptation written by Bill Matheny with art by David Alvarez and Duendes Studio! The movie brings stunning Looney Tunes animation into a live-action world. When Daffy Duck gets booted from the Warner Bros. lot, he finds himself on a madcap around-the-world mission to find a mysterious gem called the Blue Monkey...with Bugs in tow! LOONEY TUNES BACK IN ACTION: THE MOVIE is a 56-page Special edited by Joan Hilty arriving in comic-book stores October 22 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. Kubert & Azzarello take on the legendary war hero… SGT. ROCK: BETWEEN HELL AND A HARD PLACE Joe Kubert: living legend — the artist who made Sgt. Rock world-famous. Brian Azzarello: red-hot, award-winning writer of 100 BULLETS, Banner, and now BATMAN. These extraordinary creators have teamed up to create a new adventure for the men of Easy Company in SGT. ROCK: BETWEEN HELL AND A HARD PLACE, an original 144-page VERTIGO hardcover graphic novel. November, 1944. In and around the Hürtgen Forest, some of the most brutally intense combat of World War II is underway. In the middle of this meat grinder, Sgt. Rock and the men of Easy Company — Ice Cream Soldier, Bulldozer, Wildman, Little Sure Shot, and others — sneak behind enemy lines to capture a group of German Intelligence officers. After a grueling night of battle, with the enemy nowhere to be found, Easy Company finds their prisoners slaughtered…all but one who somehow managed to escape. In the midst of war, where men are trained to kill without remorse, and with no commanding officer to consult, Sgt. Rock finds himself hunting a killer. Kubert and Azzarello tell a hard-boiled, realistic tale that treats these seminal characters with the respect they deserve and will leave readers begging for more. This project is supported with a preview in Wizard magazine, a full-color poster, trade and house ads, and a minisite at www.vertigocomics.com. SGT. ROCK: BETWEEN HELL AND A HARD PLACE is a 144-page VERTIGO hardcover graphic novel edited by Will Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores October 22 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. The Norse Gods help Hitler win World War II… LIFE EATERS HARDCOVER Imagine a world in which the Axis forces of World War II — sliding toward inevitable defeat — were suddenly propelled to victory over the Allies…prompted by aid from the ancient gods of Norse mythology! Welcome to the alternate reality of LIFE EATERS, a 144-page WildStorm hardcover graphic novel written by award-winning author David Brin (The Postman, Earth, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — FORGIVENESS) with lush painted art by Scott Hampton (THE BOOKS OF MAGIC, The Upturned Stone). These acclaimed creators weave a tapestry of a world turned upside down, in which Gods walk among us and change the course of human history! This tale is based upon Brin's Hugo-nominated novella "Thor Meets Captain America" This project is supported with trade and house ads and a minisite at www.wildstorm.com. LIFE EATERS is a 144-page WildStorm hardcover graphic novel edited by Scott Dunbier. It arrives in comic-book stores October 8 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. DC DIRECT EXCLUSIVE BATMAN KUBRICK™ SET Introducing the World's Greatest Detective's family and foes in their newest form! The 5-figure DC DIRECT EXCLUSIVE BATMAN KUBRICK™ SET includes 2 1/2" figures of Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Mr. Freeze and Scarecrow. Batman and Robin are exclusive to this set. Each figure features multiple points of articulation and comes packaged in a Japanese-language collectible window box. Don't miss out on this limited edition set manufactured by Medicom Toy Corp. exclusively for DC Direct! This project is supported by house ads. The DC DIRECT EXCLUSIVE BATMAN KUBRICK™ SET is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores December 17, 2003. KEY TO FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE REPLICA Hidden within the frozen Arctic cliffs rests the massive door to Superman's Fortress of Solitude, too heavy for any human to move. Only the golden, arrow-shaped key, disguised as an airline guidepost, can unlock the secrets Superman keeps hidden from the outside world. Now, you can own the KEY TO THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE REPLICA, a limited-edition, hand-painted 1:32 scale prop replica of that famous piece of comic lore! The replica is gold plated, includes a certificate of authenticity, and is removable from the base. The KEY TO THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE REPLICA measures approximately 10" and is packaged in an elegant gift box with foil stamping. This project is supported by a full-color poster. The KEY TO THE FORTRES OF SOLITUDE REPLICA is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores February 11, 2004 with a price of $195.00 U.S. THE TEEN TITANS SWINGIN' ELSEWORLDS SPECIAL Set your time machines back to the swingin' '60s as the original Teen Titans — Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Speedy, and Aqualad — find themselves on an amazing adventure to rescue the King of Camelot himself: President John F. Kennedy! THE TEEN TITANS SWINGIN' ELSEWORLDS SPECIAL is a new Prestige Format Elseworlds Special written by classic TEEN TITANS writer Bob Haney and illustrated by the snappiest artists around: Jay Stephens (Jetcat Clubhouse) and Mike Allred (Madman, X-Statix) with a new cover by legendary TEEN TITANS artist Nick Cardy! The Titans soon find out that they're the ones who may need the rescuing, and only the heroism of the 35th President of the United States can save the teenage wonders! In a word…it's swingin'! THE TEEN TITANS SWINGIN' ELSEWORLDS SPECIAL is a 48-page Elseworlds Special edited by Dan Raspler and Stephen Wacker arriving in comic-book stores October 8 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. A sport so extreme, most people don't believe it exists! KAMIKAZE Nothing's hotter than extreme sports, and now creators Humberto Ramos and Francisco Herrera are putting their unique spin on this world of full-on action and excitement! KAMIKAZE is an action-packed new 5-issue Cliffhanger! miniseries written by Humberto Ramos (OUT THERE, CRIMSON), with collaborators Francisco Herrera (Venom) and Olallo Rubio, who also provide interior art. The series features covers by Herrera and Carlos Cuevas. Could Stone really be dead? Extreme sports crew Zyon, Andy, Tyra, and Tisha must piece together the mystery of their guru Stone's disappearance...a mystery that may just put them in the middle of Kamikaze, a new sport so secretive, so dangerous that many have doubted its existence! Can any of them survive this deadly encounter? This project is supported with a preview in WildStorm Horizon, trade and house ads, and a minisite at www.wildstorm.com. KAMIKAZE is a 5-issue Cliffhanger! miniseries edited by Alex Sinclair. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 15 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. TWO-STEP Tony Ling's a Zen gangster. Rosi Blades is a bored camgirl. They've never met, but this unlikely pair is about to embark on the chase of a lifetime through the streets of London! TWO-STEP is a 3-issue Cliffhanger! miniseries written by Warren Ellis (TOKYO STORM WARNING, ORBITER) with art by Amanda Conner (GateCrasher) and Jimmy Palmiotti (21 DOWN, RELOAD) that sends readers on a madcap thrill-ride rife with babes, brawls and bullets! Rosi walks through the streets of London, broadcasting everything she sees to the 'Net. She looks for trouble to boost her online hit count…and it's trouble she finds when a runaway gangster zooms past her, chased by Tony. Tony's after a stolen case, and soon Rosi finds herself caught up in a war between these gangsters as the hunted flees the hunter! But what's in the case the gangster stole from Tony…and was it really stolen? This project is supported with a preview in WildStorm Horizon, trade and house ads, and a minisite at www.wildstorm.com. TWO-STEP is a 3-issue Cliffhanger! miniseries edited by Alex Sinclair and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 8 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND'S REVENGE Hammerhand and the Berzerkers are back — and they've captured Hachiman in an attempt to ransom him to the Japanese Empire! But Hachiman has a close friendship with Lion-O…which spells trouble for the bad guys! THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND'S REVENGE is a 5-issue miniseries written by Fiona Avery (Tomb Raider: Journeys, Rising Stars: Bright) with art and cover by Carlos D'Anda (GEN13). Carlos Meglia (SUPERMAN/TARZAN, Star Wars: Underworld) provides an alternate cover for issue #1. When the Thundercats learn of Hachiman's kidnapping, they agree to help, despite Snarf's objections. Lion-O and the others rush toward a confrontation with Hammerhand, unaware that this is exactly what he'd hoped for. He plans to use the ransom money from the Samurai Empire to build his Pirate Kingdom…and ultimately to destroy the Thundercats once and for all! This project is supported with house ads. THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND'S REVENGE is a 5-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries edited by Alex Sinclair. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores October 15 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. Dare to Dial! H-E-R-O: POWERS AND ABILITIES RADE PAPERBACK In H-E-R-O: POWERS AND ABILITIES, three ordinary people discover an extraordinary instrument that gives them amazing abilities...but are these "gifts" or a "curse"? Written by Will Pfeifer (FINALS, BIZARRO COMICS) and illustrated by Kano (ACTION COMICS) with a cover by John Van Fleet, this 144-page trade paperback collects the sold-out H-E-R-O #1-6, and finds Jerry Feldon, Matt Allen and Andrea Allen dealing with their newfound situations in dramatically different ways. Updating the classic DC concept DIAL "H" FOR HERO, POWERS AND ABILITIES — affordably priced under $10.00 U.S. — features an introduction by Geoff Johns, and includes all six original painted covers by Van Fleet. Plus, don't miss H-E-R-O #9, also shipping in October. It kicks off a new storyline introducing Tony Finch, a Gotham City native determined to use the H-E-R-O device to become the greatest super-villain of all time! This project is supported by house ads. • 144-page trade paperback • In stores October 22 • $9.95 U.S. WORLD'S BEST COMICS: THE GOLDEN AGE DC ARCHIVES SAMPLER Start with four classic Golden Age tales, then add a super-low price of 99 cents and a checklist of every Archive published to date, and you've got the WORLD'S BEST COMICS: THE GOLDEN AGE DC ARCHIVES SAMPLER — a special publication that gives new readers a chance to sample the thrills of Golden Age comics! This Special features four stories starring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Plastic Man. "The Construction Conspiracy" (originally presented in SUPERMAN #6, September/October 1945), written by Jerry Siegel with art by Joe Shuster, is a classic "social issues" story that features Superman confronting corrupt politicians and contractors. "The Riddle of the Missing Card" (originally presented in BATMAN #5, Spring 1941), written by Bill Finger with art by Bob Kane, pits the Dynamic Duo against The Joker. "Mission to Planet Eros" (originally presented in SENSATION COMICS #11, November 1942), written by William Moulton Marston with art by H.G. Peter, sends Wonder Woman and Etta to the planet Eros…need we say more? And in "The Granite Lady" (originally presented in POLICE COMICS #51, February 1946), written and illustrated by Jack Cole, Plas and Woozy face one of their most infamous femmes fatales. • 48-page Special • In stores October 1 • $0.99 U.S. BATMAN: TERROR TRADE PAPERBACK In the early days of Batman's crimefighting career, the brilliant, twisted Hugo Strange pushed the Dark Knight to the very edge of insanity. Now, Strange is back in BATMAN: TERROR — a 128-page trade paperback written by Doug Moench and pencilled by Paul Gulacy. Joined by inker Jimmy Palmiotti, Moench and Gulacy conjure up a story of retaliation, betrayal and murder! Reprinting BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #137-141, TERROR features a new cover by Gulacy. Strange has enlisted the help of Jonathan Crane — the fear-inducing rogue known as the Scarecrow! But the Scarecrow has his own plans to defeat Gotham City's vigilante, and they involve Catwoman — who still holds a place in Batman's heart. This project is supported by house ads. • 128-page trade paperback • In stores October 15 • $12.95 U.S. THE ATOM ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HARDCOVER Following the resounding success of the revival of The Flash, Green Lantern and the JLA, editor Julius Schwartz, the "architect of the Silver Age," turned his attention to another of DC's then-fallow Golden Age Heroes: the Atom! Now a second helping of these classic Silver Age adventures can be enjoyed in THE ATOM ARCHIVES Volume 2, collecting THE ATOM #6-13, written by Gardner Fox with art by Gil Kane, Murphy Anderson and Sid Greene with a cover by Kane. Plus, this Archive features an introduction by noted writer and comics historian Roy Thomas. Volume 2 includes the Mighty Mite's first team-up with Hawkman and Hawkgirl, the classic villainy of Dr. Light, the return of Chronos, an encounter with Edgar Allan Poe, and 10 more exciting adventures! This project is supported by house ads. • 216-page Hardcover • In stores October 22 • $49.95 U.S. ALL-STAR ARCHIVES VOL. 9 HARDCOVER 1948 continued a banner period for the JSA. New writers with fresh approaches and new artists with more sophisticated styles raised the bar for comics' premier super- team, and this volume chronicles this classic era every step of the way! ALL-STAR COMICS ARCHIVES Volume 9 collects ALL-STAR COMICS #39- 43, written by John Broome with art by Alex Toth, Carmine Infantino, Irwin Hasen, and Arther Peddy and a cover by Hasen. This volume also includes an introduction by noted comics writer Roy Thomas. This volume features the JSA in "Fairyland" facing the evil of Queen Lorelei; a whole host of witches, ogres and classic fairy folktales folk; a tale dealing with the problem of juvenile delinquency; a classic confrontation with the Injustice Society which steals many of the nation's landmarks; and a battle with Professor Zodiac, the master of Alchemy! This project is supported by house ads. • 224-page Hardcover • In stores October 8 • $49.95 U.S. CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 2 TRADE PAPERBACK Because you demanded it, we're back with another batch of the historic meetings between the legendary Justice League of America and Justice Society of America, collected in CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS Volume 2! This trade paperback collects JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #55-56, 64-65, 72-73, and 83-84, with the first two adventures written by Gardner Fox with art by Mike Sekowsky and Sid Greene, and the final two written by Denny O'Neil with art by Dick Dillin and Joe Giella. These stories feature the Earth-2 Robin, the deaths of Larry Lance and the Spectre, and the introduction of the Silver Age Red Tornado! All this, plus an introduction by Martin Pasko and a new cover painting by Jerry Ordway! This project is supported by house ads. • 208-page trade paperback • In stores October 29 • $14.95 U.S. SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL VOLUMES 1 AND 2 TRADE PAPERBACK For the first time, DC offers a chronological reprinting of the new era for Superman that began in the late '80s! SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL Volume 2 collects SUPERMAN (current series) #1-3, ACTION COMICS #585-587 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #424-426 — landmark issues that reintroduced the likes of Lex Luthor, Metallo, and Darkseid in stories written by John Byrne and Marv Wolfman and illustrated by Byrne, Terry Austin, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway! This volume features an introduction by Byrne and a new cover by Ordway. Also in stores in October is a new printing of SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL Volume 1, a 160-page trade paperback with a new cover by Ordway that collects John Byrne's classic 6-issue miniseries that reinvented Superman! This project is supported by house ads. • 224-page trade paperback • In stores October 1 • $19.95 U.S. BATMAN: ABSOLUTION SOFTCOVER Ten years ago, an attack on Wayne Enterprises by the Children of Maya — a group of urban terrorists — left behind blood and bodies and a furious Bruce Wayne…determined to bring those responsible to justice! He is, after all, Batman. How long could these killers elude him? BATMAN: ABSOLUTION is a softcover edition of the 96-page original hardcover written by J.M. DeMatteis (THE SPECTRE, BROOKLYN DREAMS) and lushly painted by Brian Ashmore (Hulk: Nightmerica), that finds the Dark Knight — after a decade of frustration — in India. Having stalked his prey across the United States and Europe, Batman's sources tell him the architect behind the bombing is now in hiding there. In the course of a harrowing journey that takes him from the Taj Mahal to the hidden temple of a great Indian saint, Batman finds all his precious concepts of crime and punishment, justice and retribution, God and man, turned inside out. This project is supported with house ads. • 96-page Softcover • In stores October 8 • $17.95 U.S. HELLBLAZER: RAKE AT THE GATES OF HELL TRADE PAPERBACK Garth Ennis's and Steve Dillon's run on the VERTIGO mainstay title HELLBLAZER paved the way for their blockbuster series PREACHER. Now their final tale of John Constantine is collected in HELLBLAZER: RAKE AT THE GATES OF HELL, a new trade paperback wrapped in a cover by Glenn Fabry that reprints HELLBLAZER #78-83 as well as the one-shot special HEARTLAND. In a terrifying and moving finale to Ennis's and Dillon's years of storytelling with the deadpan cockney magician John Constantine, RAKE AT THE GATES OF HELL follows Constantine as he heads towards a final showdown with a revenge-crazed Satan during a raging race riot. And in addition to desperately trying to save his dwindling number of living friends, Constantine also has one final reunion with his lost love Kit, whose family history is detailed in the 58-page story HEARTLAND, set in her hometown of Belfast. Plus, don't miss the start of the 5-part storyline "Staring at the Walls" beginning in HELLBLAZER #189, shipping October 22. This project is supported by house ads. • 224-page VERTIGO trade paperback • Suggested for mature readers • In stores October 8 • $19.95 U.S. ANIMAL MAN: DEUS EX MACHINA TRADE PAPERBACK Long before The Filth, writer Grant Morrison was turning reality inside out with his legendary work on ANIMAL MAN and DOOM PATROL, helping to break the ground that VERTIGO would take root in. Now ANIMAL MAN: DEUS EX MACHINA completes the collection of Morrison's legendary reimagining of Animal Man. In stories written by Morrison with art by Chas Truog, Doug Hazlewood, Paris Cullins, Mark Farmer, and Steve Montano. Reprinting ANIMAL MAN #18-26, DEUS EX MACHINA follows Buddy Baker (a.k.a. Animal Man) through an incredible odyssey of discovery, traveling from spiritual enlightenment to the blackest depths of grief and culminating in a meeting with the Creator himself (in the form of Grant Morrison!). This hefty 232-page collection also features a brand-new painted cover by renowned artist Brian Bolland. This project is supported by house ads. • 232-page VERTIGO trade paperback • Suggested for mature readers • In stores October 1 • $19.95 U.S. THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: TALLER TALES TRADE PAPERBACK Fans of both The Sandman and the Eisner Award-nominated Bill Willingham, creator and writer of FABLES and PROPOSITION PLAYER, won't want to miss THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: TALLER TALES. This new VERTIGO trade paperback collects all of Willingham's stories from the world of the Dreaming. TALLER TALES reprints THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: MERV PUMPKINHEAD, AGENT OF D.R.E.A.M.; THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DREAMS… BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK; and THE DREAMING #55, plus the 4-issue miniseries THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE THESSALIAD. This collection features art from a breathtaking array of comics' finest including Mark Buckingham, Shawn McManus, Zander Cannon, Adam Hughes, Phil Jimenez, Michael Kaluta, Kevin Nowlan, Paul Pope, and more. Concentrating on the unique cast from Neil Gaiman's Sandman mythos — and adding some new ones to the mix — the whimsical tales collected here feature a James Bond-style adventure for Merv Pumpkinhead; an educational journey through the Dreaming; a quest for vengeance with the witch Thessaly; and a diverting survey of dream-related facts, all from the perspective of one of the most unique voices in comics: Willingham. This project is supported by house ads. • 224-page Trade paperback • Suggested for mature readers • In stores October 15 • $19.95 U.S. 21 DOWN TRADE PAPERBACK Meet Preston Kills, a 20-year-old tattoo artist who can see the moments just before and after a person's death. But will this power end up killing him? Preston's story is told in 21 DOWN, a 176-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray with art by Jesus Saiz & Palmiotti that collects the critically acclaimed "Conduit" story arc originally presented in 21 DOWN #1-7. Preston is blindsided by the arrival of Mickey Rinaldi, a sexy FBI agent who claims to be looking for anyone connected to Herod, the man who granted Preston his power. And when Preston's brother Robert, a detective with the Brooklyn Police Department, asks to use his power to find a killer terrorizing fetish clubs, he stumbles into an even greater mystery… This project is supported by house ads. • 176-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback • In stores October 22 • $19.95 U.S. BATGIRL FIRST APPEARANCE POSTER DC Direct is proud to present the BATGIRL FIRST APPEARANCE POSTER, the first in a series of posters featuring art by the fan-favorite artist Brian Bolland. Bolland is the critically acclaimed illustrator of BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, and has contributed covers to ANIMAL MAN, WONDER WOMAN, BLOOD AND WATER, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS, THE FLASH, and more. This full-color, 24" x 36" poster reproduces the thrilling cover of BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #43, featuring Batgirl, Batman and Robin charging into action. The BATGIRL FIRST APPEARANCE POSTER is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores February 18, 2004 with a price of $7.95 U.S. **************************** DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #787 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN AND RICK SPEARS; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, JOHN LOWE, AND ROB G.; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores October 1. Featuring guest creators Brian K. Vaughan (Y: THE LAST MAN), Rick Burchett (BATMAN ADVENTURES) and John Lowe (BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES)! The Mad Hatter has kidnapped Dr. Kirk Langstrom, a.k.a. the Man-Bat! But how does the volatile doctor fit into the Hatter's twisted scheme to remake Gotham in his own warped image? And in the backup, Part 3 of "The Dogcatcher," by Rick Spears and Rob G.! One unlucky dogcatcher has found the Joker's pooch, and he's having one hell of a time getting it back to its rightful owner. FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN #620 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores October 22. The award-winning 100 BULLETS team puts its indelible stamp on the Dark Knight with the first installment of the 6-part story "Broken City!" A dead girl's body is found in a Gotham Landfill, and the discovery sends Batman on a journey of self-examination that pits him against the Joker, Killer Croc and more! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #172 WRITTEN BY JOHN WAGNER; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BRUNNER In stores October 8. A new breed of vigilantes called Rough Justice burst onto the scene in Gotham. Inspired by Batman, they plan to wipe crime off the streets for good. But will their extreme methods accomplish what Batman's couldn't — or will they become the worst threat of all? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #46 WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND WILL PFEIFER; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, JOHN FLOYD AND BRENT ANDERSON; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores October 15. Guest-starring Nightwing and Robin! Released after eight years in prison, Batman's old foe The Spook is ready to do whatever it takes to avoid the Dark Knight. Plus, in the black-and-white backup "Urban Renewal," H-E-R-O's Will Pfeifer and ASTRO CITY's Brent Anderson join forces for a tale of a photographer who puts together a celebration of Gotham's architectural past — a past that is interwoven with the history of the Dynamic Duo! PC, 40 PG. $2.75 ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL #6 WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT; ART BY RYAN SOOK AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; PAINTED COVER BY ERIC POWELL In stores October 1. It's the Hell-raising conclusion to the creepiest miniseries of the year! Arkham Asylum is besieged by malevolent spirits, and only one man can deliver its inhabitants from a fate worse than death. Is it Batman? The Demon? Would you believe..Fish?! FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.50 BATGIRL #45 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores October 22. Introducing the new regular art team of NIGHTWING's Rick Leonardi and Jesse Delperdang! A mysterious new pill called Soul has hit the streets of Gotham — a pill that unleashes a user's innermost desires and demons. Can Batgirl stop Soul from turning Gotham City into a drug-fueled warzone? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN ADVENTURES #7 WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT AND TY TEMPLETON; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON In stores October 15. The Phantasm from the animated film BATMAN: THE MASK OF THE PHANTASM returns! While Batman's off spying on Gotham's mobsters, it's up to Batgirl to face the deadly Phantasm on her own! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: ABSOLUTION SC WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY BRIAN ASHMORE In stores October 8. A softcover edition of the lushly painted original hardcover! Ten years after an attack on Wayne Enterprises by a group of urban terrorists, Batman discovers ringleader in hiding in India. In the course of a journey that takes him to the hidden temple of a great Indian saint, Batman will find all his concepts of crime and punishment, justice and retribution, God and man, turned inside out. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 8X11, 96 PG, FC $17.95 BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #1 (OF 8) WRITTEN BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND MARK PANICCIA; ART BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND ALVARO LOPEZ; COVER BY THE PANDER BROTHERS In stores October 1. A breathtaking new 8-issue miniseries by the Pander Brothers (Grendel), Mark Paniccia (Bulletproof Monk), and Alvaro Lopez (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE)! Renowned architect Evan Slate wants to transform Gotham City into a "City of Light" using a mysterious glowing material that will eliminate shadows from the City's streets. Is there a place for the Dark Knight in a "Neo-Gotham?" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 8) $2.95 BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #3 (OF 9) WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY KLAUS JANSON In stores October 8. The landmark miniseries probing the relationship between Batman and Ra's al Ghul continues! An unlikely visitor comes to Wayne Manor…looking for Batman! Meanwhile, Ra's al Ghul and Nyssa continue their private-yet-global war, Talia meets her destiny, and Alfred discovers something amiss in the Batcave… FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 9) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: OTHER REALMS TP WRITTEN BY MARK KNEECE, BO AND SCOTT HAMPTON; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY BO AND SCOTT HAMPTON In stores October 8. Two very unusual tales of the Dark Knight take Batman to lands far from his native Gotham in this trade paperback collection. In "Destiny," co-written by Mark Kneece with artist Bo Hampton (reprinted from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #35-36), Batman travels to Norway when he discovers a connection between himself, an armor-wearing vigilante, and a piece of ancient folklore involving the Viking Prince. In "The Sleeping," written and illustrated by Scott Hampton (reprinted from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT#76-78), an adventure for survival takes place in the mind of a comatose Bruce Wayne, as the Dark Knight must escape from a metaphysical "land of sleep" before he perishes. (STAR07950D) SC, 7X10, 136PG, FC $12.95 ************************ BATMAN: TERROR TP WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; COVER BY GULACY In stores October 15. A new trade paperback featuring the return of Hugo Strange and a new cover by artist Paul Gulacy! With the Scarecrow by his side, Strange is determined to break Batman's will once and for all. But the Scarecrow has his own plans to defeat Gotham City's vigilante, and they involve Catwoman! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $12.95 BATMAN/JOKER: SWITCH WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores October 29. A Prestige Format Special written by NIGHTWING's Devin Grayson with breathtaking painted art by John Bolton (THE BOOKS OF MAGIC)! The Joker awakens drugged and confused on the streets of London…and he's undergone a shocking transformation! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 64PG $6.95 BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST TP WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY DAVE TAYLOR, PETER DOHERTY, GRAHAM NOLAN, TOM MORGAN, ROBERT CAMPANELLA, AND SAL BUSCEMA; COVER BY TAYLOR AND CAMPANELLA In stores October 29. Collecting the 10-issue miniseries that recounts the first ten years in the uneasy relationship between the premier heroes of the DC Universe! Superman and Batman meet once a year to commemorate a tragic event. See how their worlds have evolved over the years! Featuring an introduction by Karl Kesel. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 288PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN/BATMAN: WORLD'S FINEST TP WRITTEN BY DAVE GIBBONS; ART BY STEVE RUDE AND KARL KESEL; PAINTED COVER BY RUDE In stores October 29. Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST TP. When Lex Luthor and the Joker make a deal to switch cities and adversaries, they just may get their wish of ridding Metropolis and Gotham City of Superman and Batman forever! (STAR16776D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 ************************ BIRDS OF PREY #60 WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI In stores October 22. The hot new creative team continues to ruffle the Birds' feathers as the Huntress returns! A powerful U.S. senator who fell victim to Savant contacts the Clocktower demanding a meeting with Oracle…only she's not there, and a wounded Canary is at the desk. The Huntress goes to meet him, but when things get ugly, can Dinah come to the rescue? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #24 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY CAMERON STEWART In stores October 29. Selina and Holly's "Wild Ride" comes to its startling conclusion in Hawkman's and Hawkgirl's St. Roch! A recent threat is explained while new questions are raised. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GOTHAM CENTRAL #12 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In stores October 15. Kicking off a devastating story of carnage and terror that will transform the MCU and its relationship with Batman! A sniper strikes, creating a tense and deadly situation for the detectives of the MCU. And while the cops race to stop the killer, they must also help maintain calm among Gotham's citizens. But things quickly spiral out of control, culminating in a moment of violence that will leave readers speechless! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HARLEY QUINN #37 WRITTEN BY A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART AND COVER BY MIKE HUDDLESTON AND TROY NIXEY In stores October 1. "Behind Blue Eyes" reaches its devastating conclusion! Harley has little Amanda as well as the access code everyone's after! With international crime cartels in hot pursuit, Harley is out of options. But if she hands the girl over, she'll doom her to a lifetime of blindness. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #86 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY PATRICK ZIRCHER AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III In stores October 15. Featuring the new regular art team of Patrick Zircher (DETECTIVE COMICS, Thunderbolts) and Andy Owens (BATMAN)! Cyber-Punks, street bikes and machine guns are just the beginning of Dick Grayson's troubles in this great jumping-on point for new readers! The coming year will be the most definitive epoch in Dick Grayson's history since he donned the mantle of Nightwing! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #119 WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY JO CHEN In stores October 15. Possessing information that will affect the very existence of Gotham, Robin races against time to learn who will set in motion a series of violent events. And while his investigation hits one dead end after another, Tim finds himself losing his grip on reality. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN ACTION COMICS #808 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY FERRY In stores October 1. "Supergirls" concludes! Natasha Irons, Girl 13 and the new Supergirl take an injured Superman to his Fortress for a last stand against Byakko! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #621 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN In stores October 8. Metropolis has a brand new hero unlike any the city has ever seen! Meet the Minuteman…but does he have anything to do with the city's children turning into insects? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN #198 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS In stores October 22. Bizarro falls victim to a mysterious Kryptonian disease that has affected Superman and Supergirl. But he am feeling better! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN/BATMAN #3 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND DEXTER VINES In stores October 15. The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight Detective face off against [T'K, T'K, T'K], and more! Superman and Batman are on the run, and the price on their heads has brought out some of the world's deadliest villains! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #4 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores October 1. Witness Clark Kent's job interview at the Daily Planet! And while he's there, Metropolis comes under attack! It just might be the first job for…Superman! Plus, Clark, Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane meet for the first time! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 12) $2.95 SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS #9 WRITTEN BY CHUCK AUSTEN; ART BY TEDDY KRISTIANSEN; COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD In stores October 15. The Creeper and Jimmy Olsen try to stop the carnage as Metropolis is plunged into a power failure! The city has turned against the Tech, and heroes are racing to the disaster to help. But what happened to Killgrave, the new master of Metropolis' Tech? FC, 32 PG. (9 OF 12) $2.95 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL VOL. 1 TP—NEW PRINTING WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY JERRY ORDWAY In stores October 1. A new printing of the trade paperback collecting the landmark miniseries that redefined the Man of Steel in the mid-'80s! Collecting John Byrne's THE MAN OF STEEL #1-6 with a new cover by Jerry Ordway. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $9.95 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL VOL. 2 TP WRITTEN BY JOHN BYRNE AND MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY BYRNE, TERRY AUSTIN, DICK GIORDANO, AND JERRY ORDWAY; COVER BY ORDWAY In stores October 1. A chronological reprinting of a new era for Superman begins! SUPERMAN #1-3, ACTION COMICS #585-587 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #424-426 are collected, reintroducing readers to the likes of Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid, and more! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS III #10 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE ELSEWORLDS. In stores October 8. Exile on another dimensional plane for 800 years has left the gods of New Genesis virtually devoid of power! Can they survive the trap Darkseid has set for them? FC, 32 PG. (10 OF 12) $2.95 DC UNIVERSE ALL-STAR ARCHIVES VOL. 9 HC WRITTEN BY JOHN BROOME; ART BY ALEX TOTH, CARMINE INFANTINO, IRWIN HASEN AND ARTHUR PEDDY; COVER BY HASEN In stores October 8. A hardcover volume collecting five classic JSA adventures! Reprinting ALL-STAR COMICS #39-43, this Archive Edition has the JSA taking on the Injustice Society, Professor Zodiac, and more. Plus, an introduction by Roy Thomas. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 AQUAMAN #11 WRITTEN BY RICK VEITCH; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY TONY HARRIS In stores October 15. Aquaman rushes towards a climactic battle with his deadliest enemy, the Thirst, at the mythical Fountainhead — the source of the four rivers that bring all spiritual energy into our world. But even with his Black Manta at his side, nothing can stop Aquman from meeting an unexpected fate that will leave him reeling! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE ATOM ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART BY GIL KANE, MURPHY ANDERSON AND SID GREENE; COVER BY KANE In stores October 22. A new hardcover Archive featuring the early adventures of Ray Palmer, the Atom! This volume, reprinting THE ATOM #6-13, features Mighty Mite's early team-ups with Hawkman and Hawkgirl, the classic villainy of Dr. Light, the return of Chronos, and much more! Plus, an introduction by Roy Thomas. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 216PG, FC $49.95 AVENGERS/JLA #2 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ In stores October 22. Round 2 of the comic-book event of the year is here! The titanic team-up the world has waited for continues as the threats that brought the heroes together in the first issue tear the teams apart! Guest- starring every character to ever belong to the Avengers and the JLA! For more information, see the feature article. Co-published by DC and Marvel. Look for JLA/AVENGERS #3 solicited next month by Marvel. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 4) $5.95 BAD GIRLS #3 WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY CHRISTINE NORRIE AND J. BONE; COVER BY DARWYN COOKE In stores October 1. This issue: Somebody dies! As if it isn't bad enough that San Narciso High's popular girls have dangerous abilities, now Lauren's stuck with super-powers of her own! Meanwhile, will the Bad Girls unleash their power-packed pettiness on the world, or on one another? FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.50 CAPER #1 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY FAREL DALRYMPLE In stores October 29. A new 12-issue maxiseries by GREEN ARROW's Judd Winick delves into the world of organized crime in turn-of-the-century San Francisco! The first of three 4-issue story arcs (the latter two illustrated by John Severin and Tom Fowler, respectively) tells the tale of Izzy and Jacob Weiss, brothers and co- workers for San Francisco's Jewish Mafia who've done the dirtiest work for years. But this time, their Boss may have pushed them too far! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 12) $2.95 CINNAMON: EL CICLO #3 WRITTEN BY JEN VAN METER; ART BY FRANCISCO PARONZINI AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA; COVER BY HOWARD CHAYKIN In stores October 22. The thrilling miniseries set in the New West continues! On the bad streets of South Cental L.A., a legendary tough girl comes face to face with the six-gun drifter who shot her father, Cinnamon. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.50 CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOLUME 2 TP WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX AND DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY, SID GREEN, DICK DILLIN AND JOE GIELLA; PAINTED COVER BY JERRY ORDWAY In stores October 29. Four more summer meetings between the legendary Justice League of America and Justice Society of America are collected in this highly demanded volume! Collecting JLA #55-56, 64-65, 72- 73, 83-84 plus an introduction by Martin Pasko and a new cover painting by Jerry Ordway! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS TP WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY GEORGE PÉREZ, DICK GIORDANO, MIKE DECARLO, AND JERRY ORDWAY; PAINTED COVER BY PÉREZ AND ALEX ROSS In stores October 29. Worlds lived. Worlds died. And the DC Universe was never the same after this earth- shattering saga that saw the deaths of many heroes and redefined the DC Universe forever. (STAR12226D) SC, 7X10, 368PG, FC $29.95 CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOLUME 1 TP WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY, BERNARD SACHS AND SID GREENE; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores October 29. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOL. 2 TP, this trade paperback collects the earliest JLA/JSA crossovers, reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #21-22, 29-30, 37-38, and 46-47. Our heroes battle the Injustice Society, the Crime Syndicate of Earth-Three, the evil Johnny Thunder, and the Anti-Matter Man! (STAR16062D) SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $14.95 DC VERSUS MARVEL/MARVEL VERSUS DC TP WRITTEN BY RON MARZ AND PETER DAVID; PENCILLED BY DAN JURGENS, CLAUDIO CASTELLINI, AND JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ; INKED BY JOSEF RUBINSTEIN, PAUL NEARY AND KEVIN NOWLAN In stores October 22. Reoffered to coincide with AVENGERS/JLA #2, DC re-presents DC VERSUS MARVEL, the event that rocked the comics community, in a single, mind-blowing trade paperback! Collecting all four issues of the original miniseries, DC VERSUS MARVEL as well as DOCTOR STRANGEFATE #1, written by Marz with art by José Luis García-López and Kevin Nowlan. (STAR14838D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $15.95 A DC UNIVERSE CHRISTMAS TP WRITTEN BY VARIOUS; ART BY VARIOUS; COVER BY TY TEMPLETON In stores October 22. Reoffered to coincide with the GREEN LANTERN ORNAMENTS BOX SET (offered in Previews Vol. XIII, No. 4), this trade collects 17 of DC's Christmas-themed stories from 1940 to the present day — including a Batman story illustrated by THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKE'S AGAIN's Frank Miller — making this the perfect holiday gift for any comic-book fan! (STAR12090D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $19.95 ************************ THE DEMON: DRIVEN OUT #2 WRITTEN BY JOSHUA DYSART; ART BY POP MHAN AND ART THIBERT; COVER BY CHRISTINA CHEN In stores October 8. The high-octane miniseries mixing street racing and demonology continues! A fateful racing crash has left young Ame Okamuro possessed by Etrigan the Demon — and her actions begin to tear her Yakuza clan apart! Clan leader Ishiguro, obsessed by the arcane hideout where the Demon was unleashed, is no help. Will Jason Blood step forward or disappear into the City of Angels? FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.50 DR. FATE #3 WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN; ART BY DON KRAMER AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY PAUL RIVOCHE In stores October 8. The solo adventures of Dr. Fate continue! Nabu has disappeared, and Dr. Fate grows more alarmed at his absence and the coven of Salem mystics make their magical intentions known. Meanwhile, Justin Guilder's life takes a turn for the worse as Nabu's ancient enemy, The Curse, reappears with a vengeance seeking to destroy Fate and all of Salem with the help of the infernal demons he calls Skynts! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.50 EMPIRE #4 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY BARRY KITSON AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY KITSON In stores October 29. Treachery abounds among Golgoth's "twisted" Chiefs of Staff… and we learn more about the one secret no one dares ask about in the empire: What happened to Golgoth's wife? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.50 FALLEN ANGEL #4 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND FERNANDO BLANCO; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores October 8. "Little Better Than A Beast" continues as Lee scours Bete Noire for clues about Teresa's murder…which leads her to an uneasy alliance with Slate! Plus, Ezil's presence in Bete Noire stirs up trouble with Juris and Dolf! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #203 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY ALBERTO DOSE In stores October 29. "Ignition," Part 3 of 6. As The Flash attempts to come to grips with his new identity, a new Rogue announces his presence in Keystone City. But what is his strange connection to The Flash? Plus, meet the new Keystone City Rogue Profiler and see what Captain Cold, Keystone's most wanted man, has been up to! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE #4 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN AND J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN MAGUIRE AND JOE RUBINSTEIN In stores October 1. Within the bowels of Roulette's underground fight club, Mary Marvel and Captain Atom battle as hundreds of the world's most dangerous villains look on! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.50 GREEN ARROW #31 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores October 8. The pulse-pounding conclusion to the 6-part "Straight Shooter!" Ollie makes his final, desperate stand against the unbeatable assassin Constantine Drakon! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #170 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores October 29. Green Lantern has been trying to restore order to Sector 2814, but that doesn't mean that life on Earth has stood still. And when Kyle sends a message back to his friends and loved ones on Earth, there's a good chance he's not going to like their replies! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN LANTERN: BROTHER'S KEEPER TP WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS In stores October 22. Reoffered to coincide with Judd Winick's CAPER #1, this GLAAD award-winning volume collects GREEN LANTERN #151-155. When Kyle Rayner's assistant Terry Berg pays a horrible price for his sexual orientation, will Kyle be able to temper his anger? (STAR18922D) SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $12.95 ************************* HAWKMAN #20 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN WATSON In stores October 1. Batman has the Joker, Superman has Lex Luthor…and Hawkman will meet his greatest adversary in "The Headhunter," a 3-part story introducing a man who thirsts for ultimate knowledge! A new beginning for Carter Hall and Kendra Saunders starts here! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 H-E-R-O #9 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores October 8. A new storyline begins — and not everyone who gets the H-E-R-O device wants to be a hero! Gotham City native Tony Finch has another dream: to be the greatest super-villain of all time! He's made his plans. He's done his homework. And now, thanks to the device, he has the power. The question is: What's he going to do with it in a city defended by Batman and populated by a horde of other villains? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 H-E-R-O: POWERS AND ABILITIES TP WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores October 22. Collecting the first six issues of the critically acclaimed new series! What if you found a device that gave you such superhuman power? POWERS AND ABILITIES explores what three ordinary people would do in such a situation. Featuring an introduction by Geoff Johns (JSA, THE FLASH) and a cover gallery by John Van Fleet. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $9.95 HUMAN DEFENSE CORPS #6 WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON; ART BY CLÉMENT SAUVE JR. AND DENNIS JANKE; COVER BY SAUVE JR. AND JUAN VLASCO In stores October 8. It's the gut-wrenching finale of the miniseries as humans meet demons in an all-out battle upon the face of Hell! And one Corps member is about to learn he has a lot more in common with the enemy than he thought! FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.50 iCANDY #2 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY; COVER BY SCOTT IWAHASHI In stores October 22. Continuing this summer's most unusual new series! Young Matt and his sister Candy, who's become a real-life video game heroine, are on the run from everyone: the police, their parents and even Korben, a mysterious government operative assigned to capture them. But whom he is really working for, and what's his deadly secret? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #88 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores October 8. The red-hot "Trial by Fire" storyline continues here! The Burning Martian has hijacked the world's nuclear weapons, psychically triggering World War III — and the JLA must scramble to track down all the warheads! Meanwhile, Batman makes his desperate gambit to bring Plastic Man out of retirement, but the stretchable superstar doesn't remember his old life with the League! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #89 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores October 29. The JLA's "Trial By Fire" concludes with the brawl to end them all — Plastic Man versus The Burning amidst the wreckage of an atomic blast! But will the Justice League have to sacrifice a longtime teammate in order to save the day? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA-Z #2 WRITTEN BY MIKE MCAVENNIE; ART BY KEVIN MAGUIRE, HOWARD PORTER, JOHN DELL, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ In stores October 15. A handbook to DC's greatest super-team featuring artwork by some of the biggest names in comics, timed to coincide with the inter-company crossover of the decade! Featuring the second of a triptych of covers by Phil Jimenez, this stunning issue covers heroes and villains ranging from Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) to the Lord of Time, illustrated by notables including Kevin Maguire, Howard Porter, and more! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) $2.50 JSA #53 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY DON KRAMER AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JÉSUS MERIÑO. In stores October 15. Wildcat comes face-to-face with the new Crimson Avenger and is confronted by a past crime he had hoped to forget…and the only member of the JSA around to help him is Power Girl! But Crimson Avenger won't let anyone stop her from extracting lethal vengeance. Plus, Black Adam begins the next phase of "Black Reign!" FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JSA: ALL-STARS #6 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS, DAVID S. GOYER, AND BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI, ANDREW PEPOY AND EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY AND MARK LEWIS In stores October 8. Spotlighting Dr. Mid-Nite, featuring a Golden Age backup tale by 100 BULLETS' and BATMAN's Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso! What must Doctor Mid-Nite face from his past, and how will he confront the future? Plus, discover the mysterious connection between Pieter Cross and Charles McNider, the original Dr. Mid-Nite. FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 8) $2.50 STARS OF THE MONTH JLA: A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHTMARE TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID AND FABIAN NICIENZA; ART BY JEFF JOHNSON, DARICK ROBERTSON AND VARIOUS; COVER BY KEVIN MAGUIRE AND JOHN DELL In stores October 15. Relisted to coincide with the JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION FIGURES (offered in Previews Vol. XIII No. 4). The threat of Mageddon began in the 3-issue miniseries reprinted in this classic volume. (STAR08182D) SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $9.95 JLA VOLUME 1: NEW WORLD ORDER TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY HOWARD PORTER AND JOHN DELL In stores October 15. Relisted to coincide with the JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION FIGURES (offered in Previews Vol. XIII No. 4). The new JLA, gathered in anticipation of the coming of Mageddon, faces its first test — the Hyperclan — in this popular collection of JLA #1-4. (STAR06046D) SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $5.95 *************************** JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #24 WRITTEN BY FABIAN NICIEZA; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND ROBIN RIGGS; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores October 1. Is it a rampaging super-villain? An alien threat? Or just a misguided little boy? Superman, Batman and J'onn J'Onzz have their own opinions, but will they learn the truth before it's too late? And if they save the boy, will they doom the planet? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH LEGENDS: THE COLLECTION TP WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER AND LEN WEIN; ART AND COVER BY JOHN BYRNE AND KARL KESEL In stores October 1. Reoffered to coincide with John Byrne's SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL Volumes 1 and 2, this volume collects LEGENDS #1-6. From the ashes of the greatest interdimensional holocaust ever came a new generation of heroes: Wonder Woman, The Suicide Squad, The Flash, and a new Justice League! But in order to take their place alongside Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and Captain Marvel as the greatest super-heroes of all-time, they must first take on Darkseid and his legion of minions! SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $9.95 THE LEGION #25 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY CHRIS BATISTA, MARK FARMER, DAVE COCKRUM, PAUL RIVOCHE, TONY HARRIS, TOM FEISTER, AND ERIC WIGHT; COVER BY HARRIS AND FEISTER In stores October 29. Kicking off the landmark 6-part story "Foundations" that brings Superboy into the Legion! Part 1 kicks off in Smallville, where a young Clark Kent is confronted by three oddly dressed teens…but by the end, a dead hero will have returned, a young man will have found his destiny, and an apocalyptic darkness prophesied in "Dream Crime" will have reared its ugly head! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.95 LOBO UNBOUND #5 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY ALEX HORLEY AND ANDY KUHN; PAINTED COVER BY HORLEY In stores October 15. Find out what's so special about Dhabba Dhu, the world Lobo now reluctantly rules. Plus, Ambush Bug gets busted out of the Dhabba Dhuan pokey just in time to screw everything up like you won't believe! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE NEW TEEN TITANS: THE JUDAS CONTRACT TP WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY GEORGE PÉREZ, DICK GIORDANO, MIKE DECARLO, AND ROMEO TANGHAL; COVER BY PÉREZ In stores October 29. Reprinting some of DC's best-selling comics of the '80s — THE NEW TEEN TITANS (Volume One) #39 and 40, TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #41-44 and ANNUAL #3 — this classic trade paperback features the retirement of Robin and Kid Flash, the birth of Nightwing, and the introduction of Jericho! SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 OUTSIDERS #5 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY CHRISCROSS AND SEAN PARSONS; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores October 22. The Outsiders uncover Brother Blood's insidious plot to take over the world, but Blood's monks are one step ahead of them, leaving a gruesome trail of bodies in their wake. And the last stop of the trail might be the end for one of the Outsiders! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 REIGN OF THE ZODIAC #3 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY COLLEEN DORAN AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY TONY HARRIS In stores October 22. The hot new series with astrological overtones continues! The disappearance of Na'ia and P'eotr sends a shockwave through all Eidolon as a lone diplomat tries to head off the political conflagration it's caused. But the true shocker is the planet where the lovers have landed! FC, 32 PG. $2.75 THE TEEN TITANS SWINGIN' ELSEWORLDS SPECIAL WRITTEN BY BOB HANEY; ART BY JAY STEPHENS AND MIKE ALLRED; COVER BY NICK CARDY ELSEWORLDS. In stores October 8. Step back in time as the original Teen Titans — Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Speedy, and Aqualad — find themselves on an amazing adventure to rescue the King of Camelot himself: John F. Kennedy! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG $5.95 TEEN TITANS #4 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY MCKONE AND ALQUIZA In stores October 15. The new Teen Titans disobey a direct order from their elders and go on a hunt for the hunter! Plus, Wonder Girl comes face to face with an unlikely ally.… FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES 2003 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS, JUDD WINICK, PHIL JIMENEZ, AND VARIOUS; ART BY ALE GARZA, JIMENEZ, MIKE MCKONE, TOM RANEY, GEOFF JOHNS, ANDY LANNING, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MCKONE AND RANEY In stores October 1. An explosive one-shot devoted to DC's hot new super-teams! TEEN TITANS writer Geoff Johns and OUTSIDERS writer Judd Winick join GRADUATION DAY artist Alé Garza for an extra-sized story revealing secrets of both groups, with hints at the terrible threats they'll face in the months to come! Plus, Donna Troy's friends and loved ones remember their fallen friend in a story written and drawn by Phil Jimenez, and pinups of familiar and new characters from both teams' titles by an array of incredible artists. And don't miss the pencilling debut of Geoff Johns! FC, 64 PG. $5.95 WONDER WOMAN #197 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY DREW JOHNSON AND RAY SNYDER; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores October 22. The Flash makes a cameo appearance in Part 2 of the incendiary 5-part story "Down to Earth!" Touring to promote her long-anticipated project, Diana encounters a raging forest fire — but why does she refuse the help of the Fastest Man Alive? And one of Wonder Woman's greatest foes makes an unexpected appearance on Themyscira…but what is he doing there? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH OVERSIZED SC WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores October 22. Relisted to coincide with the WONDER WOMAN MINI-BUST (solicited in Previews Vol. XIII No. 4), the fourth book in the best-selling and multiple award-winning series by Paul Dini and Alex Ross finds the Amazon Princess at an impasse. Just as her lasso reveals falsehood and fabrication on the part of her enemies, Wonder Woman must uncover the truth behind who she is, what she represents, and the task ahead of her. (STAR14585D) SC, 10X13, 64PG, FC $9.95 ************************ WORLD'S BEST COMICS: THE GOLDEN AGE DC ARCHIVES SAMPLER WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL, BILL FINGER, WILLIAM MOULTON MARSTON AND JACK COLE; ART BY JOE SHUSTER, BOB KANE, H.G. PETER, AND JACK COLE; COVER BY T'K In stores October 1. A special Sampler priced under a dollar, featuring four classic Golden Age tales of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Plastic Man! Reprinting tales from SUPERMAN #6, BATMAN #5, SENSATION COMICS #11, and POLICE COMICS #51! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $0.99 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE CARTOON CARTOONS #23 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH, JIM ALEXANDER AND MICHAEL KRAIGER; ART BY STEPHEN DESTEFANO, BILL WRAY, ENIS TEMIZEL, TIM CHI LY, AND MIKE KAZALEH; COVER BY WRAY In stores October 29. Boy genius Dexter goes to the bottom of the sea, IM Baboon literally cooks up trouble, and Courage the Cowardly Dog battles a house-eating robot! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES #107 WRITTEN BY BILL MATHENY, EARL KRESS AND FRANK STROM; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, OMAR ARANDA, MIKE DECARLO, ALBERTO SAICHANN, NEAL STERNECKY, AND SCOTT MCRAE; COVER BY ALVAREZ & DECARLO In stores October 1. Porky Pig takes a tumultuous train trip; Yosemite Sam babysits Tweety; and Daffy Duck teaches Elmer Fudd to hunt wabbits! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES BACK IN ACTION: THE MOVIE WRITTEN BY BILL MATHENY; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ AND DUENDES STUDIO; COVER BY DUENDES STUDIO In stores October 22. An action-packed adaptation of the live-action Looney Tunes feature film releasing in November, featuring Steve Martin, Brendan Fraser and Jenna Elfman! Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck team up for a madcap global mission to find a mysterious gem called the Blue Monkey — if you can call their bitter rivalry "teaming up." The top artists from the LOONEY TUNES monthly bring it all to life! FC, 56 PG. $3.95 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #43 WRITTEN BY IVAN VELEZ, JR.; ART BY CHRISTOPHER COOK AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores October 15. When gigantic aliens pick Townsville Park for a family outing, fighting them is no picnic! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SCOOBY-DOO #77 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND MICHAEL KRAIGER; ART BY JOE STATON, STEPHEN DESTEFANO, AND SCOTT NEELY; COVER BY JOE STATON AND DAVE HUNT In stores October 8. Mysterious doings are in the stars as the gang investigates a haunted observatory! Plus, a Hawaiian vacation turns spooky! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WILDSTORM 21 DOWN TP WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART AND COVER BY JESUS SAIZ AND PALMIOTTI In stores October 22. Collecting the critically acclaimed 7-issue "Conduit" story arc, this volume introduces 20- year-old tattoo artist Preston Kills, an unlikely hero with the ability to touch someone and see the moments before and after their death. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $19.95 ARROWSMITH #4 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO CLIFFHANGER. In stores October 15. The fantasy-adventure series by the acclaimed team of Busiek, Pacheco and Meriño (Avengers Forever) takes a dramatic turn! Even if they survive, Fletcher and those he loves will be forever changed! In the thick of battle in the skies over Europe, Fletcher's illusions are shattered. There are two kinds of airmen: those who learn fast and those who die hard. Every day is a struggle against death, and Fletcher's starting to think it wouldn't be so bad to lose… FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.95 THE AUTHORITY #6 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART BY TAN ENG HUAT; COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND SAL REGLA EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 1. A new story arc begins in an issue with guest art by Tan Eng Huat (DOOM PATROL)! The Authority must contend with one of the most defining — and dangerous — aspects of the human race: faith! How will the Authority handle a group that has a more appealing message than their "finer world?" MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CRIMSON: EARTH ANGEL TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER. In stores October 15. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the KAMIKAZE #1, this trade tells the saga of Alex Elder, the teenage vampire who has chosen to use his supernatural abilities to protect the powerless. Reprints CRIMSON #13-18. (STAR12807D) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ************************* EXTINCTION EVENT #4 WRITTEN BY ROBERT WEINBERG; ART AND COVER BY BRETT BOOTH AND SAL REGLA In stores October 1. The War of the Ages has begun! No one outside Camp Forever is aware that dinosaurs have returned to reclaim the Earth. With Rick and Samantha behind bars and Jamal and the others on the run from the creatures, can anyone warn the world of the impending doom? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.50 GEN13 #14 WRITTEN BY CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART BY RAMÓN F. BACHS AND SANDRA HOPE; COVER BY ALÉ GARZA AND CARLOS D'ANDA In stores October 8. As the hunt for the original GEN13 intensifies, Caitlin Fairchild comes to the shocking discovery that everything she believes about her world and herself is a lie! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 KAMIKAZE #1 WRITTEN BY HUMBERTO RAMOS, OLALLO RUBIO, AND FRANCISCO HERRERA; ART AND COVER BY HERRERA AND CARLOS CUEVAS CLIFFHANGER. In stores October 15. Get ready to rush headlong into a secret extreme sport known only as Kamikaze in a hot new 5-issue miniseries! Following the murder of their guru Stone, extreme sports crew Zyon, Andy, Tyra, and Tisha must piece together a mystery that may just put them in the middle of this deadly sport! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 LIFE EATERS HC WRITTEN BY DAVID BRIN; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT HAMPTON In stores October 8. A beautifully painted original graphic novel gives a glimpse at an alternate ending to World War II! It's 1944 and the Nazis are on the ropes, sliding toward inevitable defeat… until the gods of Norse mythology inexplicably appear and turn the tides of the war in the favor of the Axis! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 144 PG. HARDCOVER $29.95 PLANETARY #17 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores October 22. This issue: a major revelation from Elijah Snow's past! It's 1933 and Snow floats down-river towards a golden city shrouded by the immense jungle. After encountering a dashing figure, a man raised by animals, Snow meets a brilliant and harmonious people - and one of the great loves of his life... FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THE POSSESSED #4 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS AND KRIS GRIMMINGER; ART AND COVER BY LIAM SHARP CLIFFHANGER. In stores October 22. What does a rash of possessions mean? Why are they happening? And what horrific event will result from them? The Possessed are about to find out, as the small town of Ironwood becomes a haven for demonic parasites and unholy sin. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.95 ROBOTECH: LOVE AND WAR #5 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND KEN SIU-CHONG; ART BY LONG VO, CHARLES PARK, JO CHEN AND ALAN TAMM; COVERS BY LONG VO AND TOMMY LEE EDWARDS In stores October 1. Max Sterling must face the most difficult task of all…notifying the Dixons of their son's death in combat. Plus, in the backup, Lin Kai-Fun at long last gets a glimpse of his enemy..but the real turmoil revolves around kissing Minmei, his first cousin! Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Long Vo (50%) and Tommy Lee Edwards (50%). FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.95 SLEEPER #10 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 22. The critically acclaimed mature crime/super-villain series rolls into its third act! Holden Carver, along with his two closest allies on the wrong side of the law, go on an extremely dangerous mission — one that will cost one of them their lives. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #16 WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART BY C.P. SMITH; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 8. Citizen Soldier destroys every satellite in orbit, cutting off the media, knocking out communications grids throughout the world, and pushing the world closer to war. And while Citizen Soldier's suicide super-heroes kill the world leaders capable of containing the panic, Team Achilles draws closer to bringing him down. But is it too little, too late? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THUNDERCATS: DOGS OF WAR #5 WRITTEN BY JOHN LAYMAN; ART BY BRETT BOOTH AND AL VEY; COVERS BY BOOTH AND VEY AND BEN OLIVER In stores October 1. It's the end of the line for the ThunderCats! A stunning upheaval rocks the very foundations of Thundera as the Thundercats, along with friends and enemies, old and new, rise up against the malevolent War Dogs in a war to end all wars. But what has Mumm-Ra really been up to, and what final tricks does he have up his sleeve? Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Brett Booth & Al Vey (50%) and Ben Oliver (50%). FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.95 THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND'S REVENGE #1 WRITTEN BY FIONA AVERY; ART BY CARLOS D'ANDA; COVERS BY D'ANDA AND CARLOS MEGLIA In stores October 15. A new take on the 'Cats by the hot creative team of Fiona Avery (Tomb Raider, Witchblade) and Carlos D'Anda (ROBOTECH, BRASS)! The Berserkers, once defeated by the Thundercats, have returned — and they want vengeance! They capture Thundercats ally Hachiman, the powerful Samurai warrior, and hold him for ransom. But when the Thundercats get involved, it turns out that this is exactly what Hammerhand, leader of the Berserkers, was hoping for! For more information, see the feature article FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 TWO STEP #1 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY AMANDA CONNER AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI CLIFFHANGER. In stores October 8. Race through the streets of London gangster-style in this new 3-issue miniseries! When camera-girl Rosi Blades films Zen gangster Tony Ling chasing down a runaway gang member, she quickly finds herself caught in a mad duel over a stolen case. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.95 WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #15 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES. EYE OF THE STORM. In stores October 22. The car of tomorrow…today! As Spartan prepares to unleash the Halo car onto an unsuspecting world, a still-crippled Grifter discovers a new way to stay in the gunfighter game involving the initials M.M.! Meanwhile, the early rumblings of Coda War One continue across Europe. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SMAX #3 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY ZANDER CANNON AND ANDREW CURRIE; COVER BY ZANDER CANNON In stores October 15. The miniseries spinning out of TOP 10 continues! Jeff Smax, back on his home planet for the funeral of his beloved Uncle Mack, is confronted by the dragons of his past. Accompanied by his partner, Toybox, he soon finds that he must do just that…but can he see the signs pointing him in the right direction while navigating through the bureaucratic red-tape necessary to get a Dragon-Slaying License? FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.95 PROMETHEA #28 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY In stores October 22. Don't they know it's the end of the world (it ended when you said goodbye)? After three years on the run in Millennium City, Promethea returns to New York to commence the apocalypse and is reunited with her mother, Jack Faust, Stacia, and others from her past. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TERRA OBSCURA #5 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE AND PETER HOGAN; ART AND COVER BY YANICK PAQUETTE AND KARL STORY In stores October 22. The pieces fall into place as the heroes draw near the Grand Canyon. The Scarab and the Liberator must battle Dr. X's powers of illusion while Tom Strange and company make their way up from the South Pole. But what is the source of the null force sweeping the United States? FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.95 TOM STRONG #23 WRITTEN BY PETER HOGAN; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE AND KARL STORY In stores October 8. A major new revelation in the Tom Strong mythos! Tom Strong, Tesla, and her boyfriend Val head to the moon on a rescue mission at the request of Russian Science-Hero Svetlana-X. Their quarry: her husband Dimitri, a missing Cosmonaut. But as they search for the missing hero, the quiet grandeur of the moon is shattered by the sudden kidnapping of one of their party! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #47 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores October 1. "In Stinked," Part 1 of 6. Fear and loathing descend upon 100 BULLETS as Jack and Mikey — last seen in issue #22 — go on the road trip from Hell. Whipping down the freeway at Mach Nine with your hair on fire, getting pinched by the cops and kicking trips to the zoo, Jack discovers that the only way to get the monkey off his back is to let the tiger out of its cage. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ANIMAL MAN: DEUS EX MACHINA TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHAS TRUOG, DOUG HAZLEWOOD, PARIS CULLINS, MARK FARMER, AND STEVE MONTANO; PAINTED COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores October 1. This long-awaited third trade paperback completes the collection of Grant Morrison's legendary re-imagination of Animal Man. Reprinting ANIMAL MAN #18-26, DEUS EX MACHINA follows Buddy Baker through an incredible odyssey of discovery and features a new cover by renowned cover artist Brian Bolland. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 232PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ANIMAL MAN: ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHAS TRUOG, TOM GRUMMETT, DOUG HAZLEWOOD, STEVE MONTANO, AND MARK MCKENNA; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores October 1. Relisted to coincide with ANIMAL MAN: DEUS EX MACHINA, this collection reprints issues #10-17, plus the 19-page story from SECRET ORIGINS #39. This volume shows Animal Man moving more and more deeply into the cause of animal rights…but something else is going on beyond his burgeoning radicalism. (STAR16122D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 ************************* FABLES #18 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY LINDA MEDLEY; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores October 8. In a special single-issue story, guest artist Linda Medley (Castle Waiting) draws the tale of The Barley Corn Brides. When the Fables were exiled, the Lilliputian soldiers found themselves without any women. And when Thumbelina comes to town, it's every man for himself. What can one woman do against an army of suitors? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #189 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores October 22. Part 1 of a new 5-part story, "Staring at the Wall." Back from his world tour, John prepares for the apocalyptic arrival of the shadow dog — and he's planning to meet it in force. But some of his reluctant allies may have agendas of their own… MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 HELLBLAZER: RAKE AT THE GATES OF HELL TP WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores October 8. A new volume reprinting Garth Ennis' and Steve Dillon's final HELLBLAZER arc in issues #78- 83 as well as the special one-shot HEARTLAND. John Constantine heads towards a final showdown with a revenge-crazed Satan during a raging race riot, and in addition to desperately trying to save his dwindling number of living friends, Constantine also has one final reunion with his lost love Kit. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HELLBLAZER: DAMNATION'S FLAME TP WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON, WILLIAM SIMPSON AND PETER SNEJBJERG; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores October 8. Relisted to coincide with HELLBLAZER: RAKE AT THE GATES OF HELL, this trade reprints HELLBLAZER #72-77, featuring Constantine's mystically induced hallucinatory journey through America, an unexpected encounter with a deceased friend in Dublin, and an offbeat tale of Constantine's own funeral..an event he makes a point to attend. (STAR09360D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $16.95 ************************* HUMAN TARGET #3 WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY JAVIER PULIDO In stores October 15. The conclusion to the 2-part "The Unshredded Man." John Matthews faked his own death on 9/11 to escape corporate scandal…but now his past has caught up with him, and his former employers are holding his wife hostage. Their final ultimatum: Matthews' death or his wife's. Can Christopher Chance figure out how to have them all survive unscathed? And with both his wife and his life on the line, can Matthews be trusted to not double-cross Chance? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THE LOSERS #5 WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART AND COVER BY JOCK In stores October 22. They're trapped and outgunned on enemy ground, but the Losers still have one hell of an ace up their sleeve: the most powerful non-nuclear weapon in America's arsenal! But even that won't be enough to save them when they discover that Max, the man who had them "killed," may not be the CIA operative he appeared to be. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 LUCIFER #43 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores October 15. "Brothers in Arms," part 2 of 3. When the titans besiege Heaven, help comes from the most unexpected and unwelcome quarter of all. But in this battle, Lucifer Morningstar cannot hope to prevail…unless he can persuade his brother Michael to stand with him. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH ORBITER HC WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY COLLEEN DORAN In stores October 8. Reoffered to coincide with Warren Ellis' TWO STEP #1, this hardcover graphic novel explores man's relationship with the last unexplored frontier: space. When a space shuttle missing for a decade zooms back to Earth with seemingly alien modifications and a missing crew, three specialists cheated out of their dreams of spaceflight are the only ones who can unravel the mysteries behind the bizarre situation. MATURE READERS HC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $24.95 ************************* THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: TALLER TALES TP WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM, ZANDER CANNON, DUNCAN FEGREDO, PETER GROSS, NIKO HENRICHON, ADAM HUGHES, PHIL JIMENEZ, MICHAEL KALUTA, MARC LAMING, JASON LITTLE, SHAWN MCMANUS, LINDA MEDLEY, ALBERT MONTEYS, KEVIN NOWLAN, ANDREW PEPOY, PAUL POPE, JOHN STOKES, AND DANIEL TORRES; COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores October 15. Collecting FABLES writer Bill Willingham's assorted tales of the Dreaming, originally presented in THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: MERV PUMPKINHEAD, AGENT OF D.R.E.A.M., THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT DREAMS… BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK #1, THE DREAMING #55 and the 4-issue miniseries THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE THESSALIAD. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 SGT. ROCK: BETWEEN HELL AND A HARD PLACE HC WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART AND COVER BY JOE KUBERT In stores October 22. 100 BULLETS' Brian Azzarello teams with comics legend Joe Kubert for a World War II tale that puts Sgt. Rock in the midst of a murder mystery behind enemy lines. When four German prisoners of the Easy Company are slaughtered, Rock must find the killer and keep his men alive. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS HC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $24.95 Y: THE LAST MAN #16 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PAUL CHADWICK AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR..; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores October 15. Part 1 of the 2-part "Comedy & Tragedy," featuring guest artists Paul Chadwick (Concrete) and José Marzan, Jr. (THE FLASH). What might art and entertainment be like in a world without men? The female performers of the Fish & Bicycle Traveling Theater Company are here to show you. But what the hell does this have to do with the last man on Earth? A monkey with a knife wound may hold the answer.. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #435 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores October 1. Autumn is here, and what better way to celebrate than with this stupifyingly funny issue of MAD? Buy it — your funny bone will thank you later. MAGAZINE, 48PG, PC $3.50 MAD XL #24 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores October 8. More Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, a Readers' Choice poll winner, a MAD Moldy Oldie, and a special creator of the month highlight this issue! MAGAZINE, 96PG, PC $4.99 DC DIRECT Retailers, please note: Unless otherwise specified, the following items are manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final products may differ from images shown. These items are advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for October-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. BATGIRL FIRST APPEARANCE POSTER ART BY BRIAN BOLLAND Advance-solicited; in stores February 18, 2004. Daughter of Police Commissioner James Gordon, Batgirl risks her life on the streets of Gotham City to serve justice in ways her father can't! Joined by her allies Batman and Robin, their presence is felt in every shadow of the city. This full-color, 24" x 36" poster from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS features Batgirl, Batman and Robin charging into action from the first appearance of Batgirl beautifully painted by Brian Bolland and based on the classic cover by Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson! POSTER, 24X36, FC $7.95 BATMAN & NIGHTWING POSTER ART BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS Advance-solicited; in stores February 18, 2004. Running into action, the Dark Knight and his loyal ally Nightwing band together to fight crime! From the thrilling cover of BATMAN #615 comes this 24" x 36" full-color, beautifully illustrated poster by fan-favorite artists Jim Lee and Scott Williams! POSTER, 24X36, FC $7.95 CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES: THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES: NIGHTWING MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY JOHN G. MATHEWS Advance-solicited; in stores February 25, 2004. Expanding the success of the Batman TV animated series, The New Batman Adventures brings crime fighting to the frontlines as The Dark Knight joins forces once again with the original Boy Wonder, Dick Grayson. Returning to Gotham City after years of travelling the world, Grayson leaves his sidekick days behind him, ready to challenge crime on his own terms as the impressive newcomer, Nightwing. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 9" high x 4" wide x 4 3/8" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. MAQUETTE $89.95 CLASSIC SILVER AGE CATWOMAN & THE PENGUIN DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited; in stores February 4, 2004. Armed with his deadly arsenal of custom-made umbrellas, The Penguin will not hesitate to rain bullets on Gotham City's criminal competition, particularly those with nine lives! But Catwoman has more than claws to prove she's no friendly feline and often relies on her cat-o'-nine-tails to prove she's in charge! CATWOMAN stands approximately 6" tall and includes a whip and a cat for accessories. THE PENGUIN stands approximately 5 ½" tall (5.875" with hat) and comes with a removable hat and an umbrella. Both figures feature multiple points of articulation. This set includes a roof-top base and is packaged in a 4-color window box. ACTION FIGURE SET PI DC DIRECT EXCLUSIVE BATMAN KUBRICK™ SET Advance-solicited; in stores December 17, 2004. Introducing the world's greatest detective family and evil villains in their newest form! This 5-figure set includes Batman and Robin that are exclusive to this set only, Batgirl, Mr. Freeze and Scarecrow. Each figure measures approximately 2 ½" inches tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes packaged in a 4-color Japanese-style collectible window box. Don't miss out on this limited edition set manufactured by Medicom Toy Corp. exclusively for DC Direct! FIGURE SET PI DC: MARTIAN MANHUNTER MINI-BUST SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores February 18, 2004. Martian Manhunter continues the line of DC Mini-Busts including Superman, Wonder Woman & Hawkman in 2003 and much more in 2004! Lone survivor of a lost Martian civilization, J'Onn J'Onzz escaped the annihilation of his own people to land on Earth, where he dedicates his incredible array of super-powers to fighting evil as the Martian Manhunter. This DC Mini-Bust is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain bust measuring approximately 5 5/8" high x 3 1/2" wide x 2 3/4" deep and is packaged in a 4- color window box. Collect the whole new DC Universe! MINI-BUST $45.00 GREEN LANTERN SNOWGLOBE SCULPTED BY TONY CIPRIANO Advance-solicited; in stores February 4, 2004. Standing vigilant among his fellow members of the Green Lantern Corps, Earth's Hal Jordan reveals the immeasurable power of the emerald ring — the greatest weapon the universe has ever known. The GREEN LANTERN SNOWGLOBE features a base with 11 members of the Green Lantern Corps surrounding the globe and a Guardian powerfully preceding the globe. This limited edition, hand- painted cold-cast porcelain snowglobe measures approximately 7" tall x 5 3/4" wide x 5 3/4 deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. SNOWGLOBE $89.95 KEY TO FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE REPLICA Advance-solicited; in stores February 11, 2004. Hidden within the frozen Arctic cliffs rests the massive door to Superman's Fortress of Solitude, too heavy for any human to move. Only the golden, arrow-shaped key, disguised as an airline guidepost, can unlock the secrets Superman keeps hidden from the outside world. This limited edition, hand-painted 1:32 scale prop replica is gold electro-plated, includes a certificate of authenticity and is removable from the base. The Key to the Fortress of Solitude Replica measures approximately 10" and is packaged in a gift box. REPLICA $250.00 LEGION OF SUPER HEROES: TIMBERWOLF ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores February 25, 2004. A victim of his father's experiments, Brin Londo escaped his home world believing he was an android with special abilities. Roaming the galaxy as a rogue hero, he eventually joined the Legion and discovered his fighting instincts were more wolf-life than he imagined. The TIMBERWOLF ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6" tall, features multiple points of articulation and is packaged in a 4-color blister pack. ACTION FIGURE PI LEGION OF SUPER HEROES: FERRO LAD ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores February 25, 2004. Born with the extraordinary ability to transform his body into raw iron, Ferro Lad is not afraid to leap into dangerous situations. Often driven to take chances to save his teammates, this well-liked and courageous hero remains insecure about revealing the face behind the mask. The FERRO LAD ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6" tall, features multiple points of articulation and is packaged in a 4- color blister pack. ACTION FIGURE PI STARS OF THE MONTH POCKET SUPER HEROES SERIES I: MARTIAN MANHUNTER DELUXE SET In stores October 8. Relisted to coincide with the the POCKET SUPER HEROES JLA BOXED SET (offered in Previews Volume XIII No. 4), this set features Martian Manhunter and comes packaged with the Justice League's meeting table (approximately 1 1/2" tall and 5" in diameter) emblazoned with the JLA logo, plus eight chairs (each approximately 2" tall) for Manhunter's fellow members of the JLA. The symbols on the back of each chair correspond to the following characters: Green Lantern, Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, Hawkman, and the Atom. MARTIAN MANHUNTER is 3 1/4" tall, features articulation, and is packaged together with the table and chairs in a 4-color blister pack, which includes backdrop art, story card and plastic stand. Retailers, please note: Limited quantities may be available for reorder. Orders may be allocated. (STAR16682X) DELUXE SET $14.95 WONDER WOMAN ORNAMENTS BOXED SET In stores October 22. Reoffered to coincide with the GREEN LANTERN ORNAMENTS BOX SET (offered in Previews Vol. XIII, No. 4), this set features two breathtaking resin ornaments. The first, as beautiful and graceful as an angel, is the Amazon Princess herself (measuring approximately 4 1/4" long) — a warrior for peace and a reminder of the true spirit of the holiday season. The other is Wonder Woman's famous double-W insignia (measuring approximately 1" high x 2 3/4" long). Packaged in a 4-color window box. (STAR17162X) ORNAMENTS SET (x2) $24.95 BATMAN ORNAMENTS BOXED SET In stores October 22. Reoffered to coincide with the GREEN LANTERN ORNAMENTS BOX SET (offered in Previews Vol. XIII, No. 4), this set features two stunning resin ornaments. The first is a powerful portrayal of the Caped Crusader (measuring approximately 3 1/2" long), and the other is the universally recognized black-and- yellow Bat-symbol (measuring approximately 2 5/8" wide). For the night before Christmas, at least, you'll know just where to find Batman. Packaged in a 4-color window box. (STAR17277X) ORNAMENTS SET (x2) $24.95 SUPERMAN ORNAMENTS BOXED SET — RELIST in stores October 22. Reoffered to coincide with the GREEN LANTERN ORNAMENTS BOX SET (offered in Previews Vol. XIII, No. 4), this handsome resin ornament set contains two distinctive pieces, one featuring the figure of Superman in flight (measuring approximately 3 1/2" long) and the other the iconic "S"-shield logo in its traditional red-and-yellow colors (measuring approximately 2 5/8" wide). Packaged in a 4-color window box. (STAR17278X) ORNAMENTS SET (x2) $24.95 ************************* DARK KNIGHT… DARK DAMSEL Batman returns to home video with an all-new, full-length animated adventure! BATMAN: MYSTERY OF THE BATWOMAN DVD As Batman tries to uncover the secret identity of a new vigilante in the guise of a Batwoman, he comes to realize that she has targeted a criminal consortium headed by the Penguin, who is trying desperately to export a cache of high-tech arms out of Gotham City. When Batwoman is captured by Bane, whom the Penguin has hired to oversee export of the arms, its up to Batman to save her, defeat Bane, and stop the shipment of arms before it leaves Gotham Harbor! DVD special features include: "Making of" featurette, Director Interview, Additional Scenes, and WHV Trailers. Also available on VHS cassette. (CAUT: 4) DVD (22426) $24.98 VHS (22425) $19.96 Read the exciting paperback novelization based on the new video thriller! BATMAN: MYSTERY OF THE BATWOMAN MMPB BY LOUISE SIMONSON Exhibiting serious disregard for human life, a mysterious Batwoman swoops from the sky and destroys a truck transporting a shipment of illegal, high-tech weapons. But before Batman and Robin can catch her, she escapes into the night. Who is the Batwoman? Three suspects emerge — all of whom have their own reason for wanting to don the outfit. Batman must solve the mystery before Batwoman hurts someone — or herself! (235/0-553-48777-9) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 128PG $4.99 IMAGE COMICS AGE OF BRONZE #18 (W/A) Eric Shanower BW 24pp $3.50 Quarterly ongoing series In stores the week of October 22nd. THE CONCEPT: Age of Bronze tells the timeless tale of the Trojan War with all the action and emotional resonance required by a twenty first century audience. Rounded characters moving against a detailed Late Bronze Age setting in a fully dramatized story marked by Shanower's spectacular art. An award-winning series for ages 14 and up. THIS ISSUE: "Sacrifice" Part 9. Iphigenia, daughter of the army commander, doesn't realize that the jaws of death are closing around her. When Kalchas, the Trojan priest, reveals to the army that the gods require the girl's life, Achilles vows to save her or die. Can Achilles keep her safe long enough for the girl's mother to wrest Iphigenia away from peril? CAPES #2 (OF 3) (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Mark Englert FC 32pp $2.95 Three-issue monthly finite series In stores the week of October 8th. THE CONCEPT: "Find something you enjoy doing and then figure out a way to make money doing it." When Bruce Bolt first heard those words he took them to heart, and set out to do just that... he's now teamed up with a group of like-minded individuals. What would you do if you woke up tomorrow with amazing and fantastic powers far beyond that of a mere mortal? I'd become a star football player, a famous boxer, or the world's fastest pizza delivery guy. I know this much for sure, there's NO WAY I would waste my time saving lives, helping people, and devoting all my time to the well being of others, unless there was something in it for me... and neither would these guys. THIS ISSUE: Bolt and company have their hands full when a jailbreak at the local penitentiary fills the streets of New York with super-villains! It's up to him and the rest of the Capes to round them all up before anyone gets hurt... but things don't always go as planned. Tensions rise as scheduled lunch breaks become a thing of the past and our heroes get saddled with more overtime than any of them could ever want. Looks like Bolt will be able to get that big screen television sooner than he thought... if he survives through the week! CASEFILES: SAM AND TWITCH #6 (W) Marc Andreyko (A) Scott Morse FC 32 pp $2.50 Monthly Ongoing series In stores the week of October 15th. THE CONCEPT: This is the second spinoff book featuring New York City police detectives Sam Burke and Twitch Williams, popular characters originally introduced in the core Spawn title. Casefiles: Sam and Twitch takes the crime noir world of Sam and Twitch to a darker level, feature unique artwork and storytelling from Marc Andreyko and Scott Morse. Intended for mature audiences only. THIS ISSUE: "Have You Seen Me, Part 6?" The startling conclusion to the "Have You Seen Me?" arc! The fate of Twitch's children and the verdict in Twitch's trial are revealed! Will the tragedies inflicted on Det. Williams destroy him, strengthen him or something far worse? Plots are twisted and futures determined in this, the final chapter of the Casefiles' first arc! FACTION PARADOX #2 (W) Lawrence Miles (A) Jim Calafiore FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-monthly ongoing series In stores the week of October 8th. THE CONCEPT: A "War in Heaven" is raging between time-active cultures, each seeking to usurp control of history. Into this conflict comes Faction Paradox—a group of time terrorists whose appetite for chaos threatens to subvert the entire timeline. Part story, part history and part puzzle-box, this is a chronicle of protocol and paranoia in a War where the greatest victory of all is to hold on to your own past. THIS ISSUE: Faction Paradox's representatives start sweating blood as the bone- wielding Mayakatula runs amok—leaving an increasing trail of corpses in her wake. Meanwhile, a British Secret Service agent important to Faction lore arrives to observe the carnage in King George III's court. His name's Sabbath, and before he's done, he's going to shove himself into a conflict that's already got the Faction, the colonials Americans and more at each others' throats. All this, plus a very unexpected origin story gets unveiled. FEATHER #2 (OF 6) (W/A) Steve Uy FC 32pp $2.95 Six-issue bi-monthly finite series In stores the week of October 8th. THE CONCEPT: Sehven lives a carefree life as a wheat thresher with his brother Clip. Seeking only to become a great dragonslayer in order to fulfill a lifelong dream, there's only one hitch to Sehv's goal: the fact that dragons are thought to be long extinct. And then there's Leeka, his best friend and self-proclaimed fullblooded dragon. But if it's true, will Sehv be able to accomplish his goal through her? THIS ISSUE: Sehv finally returns from his excursion, bearing the Scale Scythe, a legendary weapon of God, as a present to Leeka. What mystical powers does the Scythe hold, and more importantly, how will Leeka pay back the favor? Together with her dragon mother, Leeka conjures up a plan to give Sehv what he's always wanted: a real live dragon to kill. FRANKENSTEIN MOBSTER #0 (W/A) Mark Obie Wheatley (Cover A) Mark Wheatley (Cover B) Adam Hughes FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-Monthly ongoing series In stores the week of October 1st. THE CONCEPT: The best cop. Three of the worst mobsters. One sewn together body: This is the Frankenstein Mobster. Four souls at war with themselves. Who will be in control? Inspired by 1930's gangster and horror movies. Featuring the up-to-date female detective, Terri Todd. Set in a city where the lower class are monsters; vampires, mummies, and ghouls. A city that is corrupt to the core, where the mobs hold power over the cops and every citizen. THIS ISSUE: Somewhere in the night a man is being sewn together. Meanwhile, detective Terri Todd, is drawn into an illicit effort to rescue a kidnaped girl. The girl's father is a Mummy. He drives a taxi. He smells like mold and the rain doesn't help. With the aid of a vampire, a witch and several sexy Medusas, they bust mobster heads and get caught in hails of bullets. While the clock ticks and a little girl's life hangs in balance. G.I. JOE #23 (W) Josh Blaylock (A) Brandon Badeaux (Cover A) Brandon Badeaux (Cover B) Tim Seeley - Wraparound FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly ongoing series In stores the week of October 8th. 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 SPECIFIC: Part Two of "The Return of Serpentor." Not only is the mystery of Julius, Hannibal, and the Clone children explained, but as suspected, all roads lead to Serpentor! Dr. Mindbender, Firefly, and Battle Android Troopers are only a small fraction of the army he has amassed, and the entire world will soon feel its might. As G.I.JOE prisoners find themselves trapped on the neglected Cobra Island, they will receive help in the unexpected form of Cobra Commander himself. This issue leads up to one of the biggest battles in G.I.Joe history...EVER. G.I. JOE FRONTLINE #16 (W) Corey Mitchel & William Wilson (A) Eddy Barrows (Cover A) Tone Rodriguez (Cover B) Tim Seeley - Wraparound FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly Ongoing series In stores the week of October 15th. THE CONCEPT: G.I.Joe Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. JOE series into another title, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. Frontline allows us to see the G.I.JOE universe through the eyes of different artists, and of course, its full of action, action, action! THIS ISSUE: One shot. Bragging about the quality of his security measures has gotten DESTRO into hot water with Cobra Commander, who fears treachery on all sides. Putting the security to the test, Cobra Commander hires an assassin to kill Destro, in the name of the Night Creepers. G.I. JOE VS. TRANSFORMERS #5 (OF 6) (W) Josh Blaylock (A) Mike Miller (Cover A) Mike Miller (Cover B) Dan Norton - Wraparound FC 32pp $2.95 Six-issue monthly finite series In stores the week of October 22nd. THE CONCEPT: The crossover of the decade is here! Featuring the two big players of the '80's, this story chronicles what happens when an infant Cobra organization stumbles upon an alien spacecraft full of damaged robots – the Transformers. With these new weapons under their control, they will conquer the entire planet, unless a newly formed Special Forces unit called G.I. Joe can stop them. THIS ISSUE: The Autobots and Decepticons are now acting of their own free will, and that doesn't bode well for anyone. G.I.Joe and Cobra now find themselves caught in the middle of the Cybertronian warriors' ages old conflict, and allegiances will need to be formed quickly if they wish to survive. The clandestine Army generals known as the Jugglers are moving forward with a nuclear attack to eliminate the alien threat, and anything else on the island with them - including G.I.joe. What they don't know is that such an attack with high concentrations of energon may not only destroy the island, but half of the planet in the process! HAWAIIAN DICK: THE LAST RESORT #2 (OF 4) (W) B. Clay Moore (A) Steven Griffin FC 32pp $2.95 Four-issue monthly finite series In stores the week of October 15th. THE CONCEPT: In this follow-up to the critically acclaimed HAWAIIAN DICK, Private Investigator Byrd finds himself entangled in a gangland turf war for control of paradise. Hired to investigate the mysterious sabotage of a brand new luxury resort, Byrd soon finds any number of suspects, both human and inhuman. Torn between rival factions, Byrd can't rely on help from his friend, Detective Mo Kalama, who finds himself stalked by the very men who hired Byrd. THIS ISSUE: With Mo missing, Byrd attempts to unravel the mystery of who's sabotaging the Seaside Sands and the Coral Reef resorts. As Kahami heads into the surrounding villages, Byrd attempts to coax information from underworld strongman Stew Mulligan by drinking him under the table. Along the way, Byrd stumbles onto the secret behind the mob's fascination with Hawaii, Kahami uncovers the legends of the bay, Mo prepares for a date with hungry sharks, and Stew Mulligan comes face-to-face with his own mortality. THE HEDGE KNIGHT #3 (OF 6) (W) George R.R. Martin and Ben Avery (A) Mike S. Miller (Cover A) Mike S. Miller (Cover B) Tom Mandrake FC 32pp $2.95 (cover A) Six-issue monthly finite series $5.95 (cover B - Holofoil) In stores the week of October 1st. THE CONCEPT: In this prequel story to GEORGE R.R. MARTIN's Award winning, New York Times Best Selling novel series: 'A Song of Ice and Fire'; Night falls over the life of one noble knight and brings the dawn of his squire's knighthood. Dubbing himself 'Ser Duncan the Tall', 'The Hedge Knight' sets forth to the tourney at Ashford Meadow in search of fame and glory and the honor of upholding his oath as a knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Unfortunately for him, the world isn't ready for a knight who keeps his oaths, and his chivalrous methods could be the very cause of his demise. THIS ISSUE: With a runaway for a squire, his dead master's sword, and a pretty girl in his thoughts, Dunk is ready to take on the Kingdom's best knights in the Ashford tournament as "Ser Duncan the Tall". Gambling everything he owns for just one chance to prove himself on the battlefield, Dunk faces failure before he gets a chance to try when no one will vouch for his knighthood. Meanwhile, the coming of the tournament challenges not only his determination to join the lists, but also his very understanding of what it means to be a knight. HELLHOUNDS #3 (W) George T. Singley IV (A) Joe Abraham FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly ongoing Series In stores the week of October 8th. THE CONCEPT: King & Shock are part of an elite bounty detectives group secretly known as "Hellhounds". They will defend the world from any evil threat...for a price! THIS ISSUE: King & Shock are on a perilous mission to rescue Moss & Colby from the clutches of the nefarious Odom! Will King & Shock prevail against this new threat before one of their own falls victim to the deadly menace? Our heroes will soon realize that Hadean Gates holds even darker secrets...Monsters walk among them! INVINCIBLE #8 (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Cory Walker FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly Ongoing series In stores the week of October 15th. THE CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age. He's a senior at a normal American high School. He has a crappy part time job after school and on weekends. He likes girls quite a bit… but doesn't quite understand them. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, and sleeping late on Saturdays… at least until the good cartoons come on. The only difference between Mark and everyone else is that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, and as of late, he seems to be inheriting his father's powers. Which sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? THIS ISSUE: Everything has changed, and Mark Grayson doesn't know what to do. In this issue, Invincible gets to attend his first star-studded superhero funeral... featuring guest appearances from all your favorite Image Universe superheroes. To make matters worse, it seems trouble is brewing here at the cemetery. It's a good thing all those heroes are on hand to help... because Mark is in NO condition to be fighting any battles on his own. LEAVE IT TO CHANCE HC VOL. III: MONSTER MADNESS (W) James Robinson (A) Paul Smith FC 112pp $14.95 Hardcover In stores the week of October 29th. THE CONCEPT: The town of Devil's Echo has been protected from the beasts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night for generations by the librarian/sorcerers of the Falconer family…that is, until Chance was born. Though a Falconer, she was born a girl and the post can only be handed down to male members of the family. But Chance isn't going for it! Follow this spunky girl's adventures as she and her pet dragon, St. George, prove to her father and to the town that she is a worthy successor to her father despite her gender. THIS ISSUE: Reprinting Leave it to Chance #11-13 from the classic original series. Chance is faced with a threat of monstrous proportions in this third volume in a series of over-sized hardcover editions priced to sell at the unbelievably low price of $14.95. Charming and witty with wonderful art and a heroine everyone can root for. Mix Harry Potter and Nancy Drew and you have Leave It To Chance. LIBERTY MEADOWS #34 (W/A) Frank Cho BW 32pp $2.95 Bi-monthly ongoing series In stores the week of October 15th. THE CONCEPT: Life and love in Liberty Meadows, animal sanctuary, where anything and everything can happen. THIS ISSUE: Things spin out of control at the animal sanctuary picnic as animals and hormones run amok. Jen and Frank's stormy relationship turns for the worse as Brandy and Roger's romance heats up. New widescreen format. All the comic strips are completely remastered and uncensored. MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: NFL SERIES 7 ACTION FIGURES McFarlane Toys McFarlane's Sports Picks: NFL 7 is sure to be one of the hottest action figure lines of 2003, featuring seven players that fans have demanded, including up-and-coming talents like Jeremy Shockey and Julius Peppers, and resculpts of favorite players Brett Favre and Michael Vick. Each figure is sculpted in an action pose and dressed in an official team uniform; includes base. October 2003 Brett Favre 2, Green Bay Packers QB, No. 4 Michael Vick 2, Atlanta Falcons QB, No. 7 Jeremy Shockey, New York Giants TE, No. 80 Chad Pennington, New York Jets QB, No. 10 Julius Peppers, Carolina Panthers DE, No. 90 David Carr, Houston Texans QB, No. 8 Clinton Portis, Denver Broncos RB, No. 26 No guarantee of mix. (#70360) (CAUT: 4) Please inquire about pricing. MYTHSTALKERS #7 (W) Douglass Barré (A) Jiro FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly Ongoing series In stores the week of October 1st. THE CONCEPT: In 1893, five disparate adventurers began a quest that would eventually change the face of the civilized world. This is their story. In 2006, a time traveler went back to the Victorian Age to prevent five adventurers from changing the face of the civilized world. This is his story. In ancient times, gods walked the earth and monstrous creatures dwelt in the corners and shadows of the world, and now they're determined to come back. This is their story. Mythstalkers. We've got a story for everyone. THIS ISSUE: Three stories whet your appetite for Victorian High Adventure this month! Watch as Lord Marston and Mrs. Chatterton lie, cheat and steal their way into the citadel of the Queen of Night! Gape as Victor and Colonel Durant fight a legion of gangsters and nursery bogies to recover Victor's soul from Batson and Quill! Marvel as Sir Charles single-handedly defends the Society headquarters from a siege led by the vengeful Valende! All this... and Coble continues his spate of blatant anachronism! NOBLE CAUSES: DISTANT RELATIVES #4 (OF 4) (W) Jay Faerber (A) Ian Richardson & Ethen Beavers FC 32pp $2.95 Four-issue Monthly finite series In stores the week of October 22nd. THE CONCEPT: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now, with Race dead, she's a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super- heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. THIS ISSUE: Frost comes face to face with the person responsible for last issue's tragedy, while Liz continues her search for Race. Meanwhile, Celeste and Cosmic Rae come to blows over Rusty, and the pressure of taking over his father's kingdom takes its toll on Krennick. Ethen Beavers illustrates the back-up story, wherein Krennick's obsession with Zephyr threatens to ruin an innocent woman's life. OXIDO #2 (OF 6) (W) Larry Hama (A) Pablo Raimondi FC 32pp $2.95 Six-issue monthly finite series In stores the week of October 15th. THE CONCEPT: Oxido is like Attila the Hun armed with plasma cannons, hyper-kinetic projectile launchers and nuclear implosion devices. Forget about burning villages, he burns whole planets. What would happen if you could somehow turn this guy into a cop? THIS ISSUE: Wade into the slaughterhouse with the Rim Marshals and see what happens when the man with no memory begins to get a glimmer of who he really is. The mystery takes on new convolutions as the hand of the insidious Nul Angreth draws ever closer to the strange child named Syd. Nasty new characters, bizarre environments, and novel forms of dat ol' ultra-violence. POWERS #36 (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly ongoing series In stores the week of October 15th. THE CONCEPT: Homicide Detective Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim investigate murders specific to superhero cases. Investigations that takes them from the seediest underbelly of the city, to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. From the EISNER award winning team of Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man titles, Daredevil, Alias) and artist Mike Avon Oeming (Bastard Samurai). This year Bendis scored the comic book trifecta by winning the Wizard Fan Award, Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Award and Eisner Award for 'Best Writer.' THIS ISSUE: "FOREVER" PART SIX. THE POWERS SECRETS REVEALED!! A story that spans the history of man and powers continues as the real secrets behind walker's secret superhero past is finally revealed. Forget everything you knew- or thought you knew- all the secrets are revealed in this full issue story guest starring the powers all stars- RETRO GIRL, DIAMOND, TRIPHAMMER and ZORA. REALM OF THE CLAW #1 (OF 6) (W) Stan Winston and Francis Takenaga (A) David Yardin (Cover A) David Yardin – Jungle (Cover B) David Yardin - White FC 32pp $2.95 Six-issue bi-monthly finite series In stores the week of October 29th. THE CONCEPT: Culled from the explosive mind that brought us silver screen favorites as: The Terminator, Predator, Aliens and the primordial chaos of Jurassic Park, Stan Winston now unleashes his own creative fury in the form of CAT GODS! Gods who prowl the Realm of the Claw. The Realm was once a tranquil place where even Man shared in the bounties of its rich soil and crystalline waters with all its other living creatures. But it was only a matter of time before Man revealed his true nature. Nakuru and Sabyr would eventually lead the Beasts to victory over Man…but man's lust for power, like his stench, would not soon wash away or be forgotten… THIS ISSUE: Louden Reed defines luxury. His family's multi-million dollar industrial firm flourished into a multi-billion dollar juggernaut under his ruthless guidance. His life, lavish. His tastes, exquisite. His favorite pastime, hunting endangered species for sport. Harrison, his adopted brother, came from humbler beginnings and has dedicated his life to protecting the animals of the world from men like Louden. Unbeknownst to either man, eighteen lifetimes have been shared between them, and a long-forgotten exile is about to come to an end. "Home" does not mean New York, where they live. Home lies in the unexplored wilds of Umbwandi…and is also known as THE REALM OF THE CLAW. REALM OF THE CLAW #0 (W) Stan Winston and Francis Takenaga (A) Gabriel Rearte and Liam Sharpe (Cover) Liam Sharpe FC 32pp $5.95 $10.95 (Foil cover signed by Stan Winston and limited to 500 copy edition.) In stores the week of October 29th. THE CONCEPT: You don't have to leave the comfort of your own local comic book shop to get the convention special Realm of the Claw Zero issue. This very special issue contains rare back story information on what are sure to be some of your new favorite comic book characters. REX MUNDI #7 (W) Arvid Nelson (A) Eric J FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly ongoing series In stores the week of October 8th. THE CONCEPT: Paris, 1933. Europe is still in the grip of feudalism, sorcerers stalk the streets at night, and secret societies vie for power. It is the world of REX MUNDI. Rex Mundi means "King of the World" in Latin. THIS ISSUE: "Father of Wisdom." Genevieve must save Julien's medical practice from being shut down by the Guild of Physicians. Can she do it? Later, Julien visits Rabbi Maiselles and discovers a clue to the true identity of the mysterious entity known as "Baphomet." No, it's not the devil… Julien also trys to question the wealthy Hugo deMedici, who is somehow connected to the stolen scroll and Marin's murder. But deMedici isn't accepting visitors… ROTOGIN: JUNKBOTZ #4 (OF 8) (W) Jay Lee (A) J. Korim FC 32pp $2.95 Eight-issue bi-monthly finite series In stores the week of October 22nd. THE CONCEPT: Rotogin battles have been banned in Nalus City for the past 8 years. However, there is an underground organization known as the U.B.B., which sets up illegal robot tournaments using the city as their battleground. Building her own robot, Kaylin Dakota enters into the shady world of illegal robot battles and underground gambling, in the hope of saving her friend's life. His fate lies in the hands of this young girl and her junk bot. THIS ISSUE: As the storm brews in the city of Nalus, so does the blood of the Lotuz Society. The UBB is split and the under bosses begin preparing for the major expansion to take the fights worldwide. Kaylin starts work on her junkbot, hoping to take it into battle. She knows that her chances of getting onto the UBB's Fighter Circuit are slim, but she must try everything in order to help save her friend Asper. SAVAGE DRAGON #112 (RES) (W/A) Erik Larsen FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly Ongoing series In stores the week of October 22nd. THE CONCEPT: In a world where creatures roam, Savage Dragon and his family fight to make the world a better place. THIS ISSUE: Things haven't been going the way Mako, the man-shark, would have liked. Back in civilization, he found that the super-heroine Dart was not as receptive to his charms as she was when she was stranded on a small, uncharted island in the Coral Sea with him. So, his logic being what it is, he's abducted his unwilling sweetheart and returned with her to this island paradise. Naturally, Dart's friends and allies are more than a bit concerned about her well being—especially, the ever Savage Dragon! Plus a NEW Mighty Man feature IN ADDITION to a full length Savage Dragon feature by Erik Larsen and Mark Englert! Over 30 pages of comic book goodness for the same low price! The biggest bargain in comics. THIS IS A RESOLICITATION. ALL PREVIOUS ORDERS ARE CANCELLED. SOMETHING WICKED #1 (OF 4) (W) Jerry Beck, Cameron Corniuk, and Tony Viccaro (A) Jerry Beck BW 32pp $2.95 Four-issue bi-monthly finite series Retailers: Please see order form for incentive program. (For every 5 copies ordered and received, retailers will receive an exclusive alternate cover to Something Wicked #1.) In stores the week of October 29th. THE CONCEPT: In a world full of death and disease, it appears mankind is fading fast. Mega-Viruses, a new breed of deadly diseases, are spreading world-wide and scientists around the globe are caught in a race against time, desperately searching for a cure. The only answer, however, may be buried six feet deep, within the mind of a dead man...former CDC head scientist, Silas Mondrian. Will mankind survive? Does it deserve to? THIS ISSUE: Hired to investigate a series of grave robberies, private detective, Keith Ericsson stumbles upon a little more than he bargained for in the form of the late geneticist, Silas Mondrian. For several years the thought to be dead doctor has been hiding out in the protective confines of Erieside Manor, feverishly working on a cure for the Mega-Viruses. But as the story unfolds not everything goes as planned and for Silas, his latest experiment may do more harm than good. SPAWN #139 (W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (A) Angel Medina (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane FC 32 pp $2.50 Monthly Ongoing series In stores the week of October 29th. 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: "Asunder, Part 1." Al Simmons has been having trouble sleeping. He wakes up in strange places with no memory of what has transpired. The newspapers are rife with bizarre tales of macabre violence. Simmons is forced to reach a troubling conclusion: His Spawn persona has started acting on its own. Now, Simmons must find away to regain control over the darkest part of himself. But how does a man wrestle with his own demon? SPAWN SERIES 24: CLASSIC COMIC COVERS ACTION FIGURES McFarlane Toys Our 24th series of Spawn action figures takes a more traditional route and focuses on interpreting various comic book covers from the rich gallery of Spawn comic artwork. This unique approach will surely speak to core Spawn fans as well as provide an entry point for new collectors. Each includes custom base. October 2003 Spawn i.43, based on the artwork of Spawn issue #43 Spawn i.88, based on the artwork of Spawn issue #88 Spawn i.39, based on the artwork of Spawn issue #39 Spawn i.64, based on the artwork of Spawn issue #64 Spawn i.109, based on the artwork of Spawn issue #109 Hellspawn i.1, based on the artwork of Hellspawn issue #1 No guarantee of mix. (#11280) (CAUT: 4) Please inquire about pricing. SPAWN SERIES 24: DELUXE BOXED SET McFarlane Toys The deluxe boxed set for Spawn Series 24 features a massive Hellspawn figure on horseback. This piece is an artistic interpretation of the cover of Spawn: The Dark Ages #23 featuring a moody impression of the Lord Covenant Spawn on a huge battle horse with ax. This is the figure Dark Ages fans have been requesting for years. October 2003. (#11291) (CAUT: 4) Please inquire about pricing. STREET FIGHTER #2 (W) Ken Siu-Chong (A) Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang, and Andrew Hou (Cover A) Arnold Tsang (Cover B) Adam Warren (Cover C) J. Scott Campbell (Cover D) Jo Chen (Please inquire about pricing) $5.00 net FC 32 pp $2.95 Monthly Ongoing series Retailers: Please see order form for incentive program. (Same incentive as issue #1 with cover D). In stores the week of October 1st. THE CONCEPT: Street Fighter, the legendary franchise by Capcom that revolutionized gaming and entertained players and fans for over a decade with its unforgettable cast of World Warriors, finally hits the printed page with every pulse-pounding Dragon Punch and bone-crushing Sonic Boom intact, just like it was meant to be! THIS ISSUE: Searching for answers in the mystery of his Master's murder, Ryu begins to find them in a vision from his past, leading him to return with Ken to their old training grounds in Japan, where Ryu is tormented by painful dreams and memories of Master Gouken's death that trigger a darkness and rage he never knew he possessed. Meanwhile, Chun-Li and Guile, realizing that they have a common enemy in Shadaloo, form an alliance to uncover what connection Ryu could possibly have with M. Bison. PLUS! An action-packed backup story by Adam Warren (Gen13, Dirty Pair) pitting Street Fighter's two leading ladies against each other. Chun-Li vs. Cammy! STUPID COMICS #2 (W/A) Jim Mahfood BW 32 pp $2.95 One-shot In stores the week of October 29th. THE CONCEPT: Nothing is safe from the keen, observational eye of Mahfood; from corrupt politicians, pop culture worship, Hollywood, the media, drugs, relationships, terrorism, the music industry, television, sex, religion to war, Stupid Comics offers a hilarious satirical slant on all of these elements of our bizarre culture. THIS ISSUE: It's Back!!! Hot indy artist Jim Mahfood (Clerks, Ultimate Marvel Team- Up, Grrl Scouts: Work Sucks) brings you this second all-new collection of his infamous Stupid Comics newspaper strip! SWORD OF DRACULA #1 (W) Jason Henderson (A) Greg Scott BW 32pp $2.95 Bi-monthly ongoing series In stores the week of October 1st. THE CONCEPT: You've seen Dracula. But you've never seen him like this. At 600 years old he controls blood so keenly that he can make almost anything his army needs. And he will rule the Earth. But what happens when the King of Vampires faces the return of an even greater, older evil? What unholy alliance must Dracula form with Ronnie Van Helsing, the young leader of the massive agency known as the Polidorium? Hard-edged horror action from Greg Scott of Sabretooth and Jason Henderson of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2. THIS ISSUE: Ronnie Van Helsing is new to her leadership role in the Polidorium-but it doesn't stop her from dragging the organization into a full assault on Dracula, Lord of the Vampire. In opening act issue that plays out in near-real time, the Polidorium meet Dracula for the first time-but are all the Humvees, coagulant missiles, rocket launchers and blackhawks at Ronnie's disposal any match for a man who controls a reservoir of blood? VAMPIRE'S CHRISTMAS (RES) (W) Joseph Michael Linsner. (A) Linsner and Mike Dubisch. FC 48pp $5.95 Graphic Novel In stores the week of October 29th. THE CONCEPT: At Christmas time, all dreams come true. What do vampires dream of? Blood, of course. Lots of it. Esque, the vampire, is no different, but in Santa's eyes he's been more naughty than nice. A lump of coal in his stocking is what Esque expects as he goes off into the cold city night to seek his holiday dinner. During his hunt on Christams Eve, he encounters junkies, pedophiles, goth chicks, and the scariest of them all --holiday shoppers. Everyone's hustling for that last-minute score, and amidst the snow and carols, who knows what Esque might find? THIS ISSUE: This Graphic Novel marks the return of Esque, Joseph Michael Linsner's post-modern vampire. After haunting Linsner's work for the last 10 years, Esque finally gets a chance to star in a book of his own. The Vampire's Christmas ~~ the feel-good vampire comic of the season. THIS IS A RESOLICITATION. ALL PREVIEWS ORDERS ARE CANCELLED. WALKING DEAD #1 (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Tony Moore BW 32pp $2.95 Monthly ongoing Series In stores the week of October 1st. THE CONCEPT: How many hours are in a day when you don't spend half of them watching television? When is that last time any of us REALLY worked to get something that we wanted? How long has it been since any of us really NEEDED something that we WANTED? The world we knew is gone. The world of commerce and frivolous necessity has been replaced by a world of survival and responsibility. An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled, no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally start to live. THIS ISSUE: Rick Grimes is not prepared for this. A couple months ago he was a small town cop who had never shot anyone and only ever saw one dead body. Separated from his family he must now sort through the death and confusion to try and find his wife and son. All the while fighting for his survival. How did this happen? How did things get so bad so fast? How will things ever return to normal after everything he's seen? From the guys behind BATTLE POPE and BRIT comes something COMPLETELY different. WILDGUARD: CASTING CALL #2 (OF 6) (W/A) Todd Nauck (Cover A) Todd Nauck (Cover B) Mike Wieringo FC 32pp $2.95 Six-issue monthly finite series In stores the week of October 22nd. THE CONCEPT: Lights…Camera… Action! The cameras are rolling for the auditions of a new made-for-TV superhero team: WildGuard. Hundreds of superheroes will try out, but only five will have what it takes to make the team… if they survive! Join a host of heroes, through the agony of competition and unforeseen dangers, as they hope to be selected by a panel of judges, including the mysterious Producer "X". Who will make the cut? You make the call! Log on to www.wildguard.com and cast your vote for the hero you want to make the team. Written and drawn by Todd Nauck, the artist of popular DC Comics series, Young Justice. THIS ISSUE: The auditions have been invaded! It's an all-out slugfest when the WildGuard hopefuls go toe-to-toe with unknown assailants. The number of contenders is drastically cut from hundreds to two dozen as the auditions continue during this battle royale. Tune in and find out who makes it past "Round One"! Will your favorites make the cut? Don't miss your chance to be a part of the creation of this brand new super team! Top Cow BATTLE OF THE PLANETS: MANGA W: David Wohl Art: Edwin David Join the Battle of the Planets team as they go undercover at an amusement park where things are not as peaceful as they seem, with romance, mystery, and big freakin‚ mechs bent on causing destruction. It‚s G-Force action in classic black & white manga style art. Written by Witchblade scribe David Wohl, with art by Edwin David. Part 1 of a three- part mini-series. B/W 32 pages $2.99 Part 1 of a 3 part mini-series CURSED # 1 - "IT IS COMING" (W) Fiona Avery/Tippi Blevins (P) Romano Molenaar Journalist Shan Beaumont has always relied on her almost eerie sense of intuition. It's a power her father says comes from an Egyptian curse--the same curse that drove him insane. When a ritualistically mutilated body is found, he gives Shan a fragment of the Osiris Amulet and warns her of a coming darkness. With friend and photographer Winston MacGregor, Shan confronts suspect Victor Hahn in Germany. He's planning more than murder and Shan is hit by a horrifying vision of the future: Mummified men walk again with their hearts removed. Even Cleopatra shows up to see if it's true. FC 32 pages $2.99 Part 2 of a 4-issue mini-series THE DARKNESS #6 (OF 6) (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dale Keown © Matt Milla The final showdown between Frankie and Jackie. FC 32 pages $2.99 Continuing Series MAGDALENA #4 (of 4) (W) Brian Holguin (P) Eric Basaldua (I) BATT (C) Beth Sotelo It's the end of the world as we know it! The Magdalena, the warrior of the Catholic Church, battles to stave off Armageddon itself! A breach has been opened between dimensions, and only the Magdalena's strength—and faith—can keep dark forces from invading Earth from the other side in this sweeping conclusion to the hit mini-series. FC 32 pages $2.99 Part 4 of a 4-issue mini-series TOMB RAIDER #35 – "BLACK LEGION" PART 1 OF 2 (W) James Bonny (P) Tony Daniel (I) Jon Sibal (C) Tyson Wengler Lara Croft, biker bars, rattlesnakes, and motorcycles how could anything possibly go wrong? Come along with Lara as she embarks on her newest quest, and comes face to face with The Black Legion. Join us for Part 1 of a two-part story arc that is brought to you in stunning visuals by Tony Daniel, and written by newcomer James Bonny. FC 32 pages $2.99 Continuing Series TOP COW JAM POSTER 2003 (P) Marc Silvestri, Eric Basaldua, Francis Manapul (I) BATT (C) Steve Firchow Satine from Evo, Patience from Magdalena, Sara Pezzini from Witchblade. Three great characters. Three great artists. You know you want it. FC 24"x36" poster please inquire about pricing WITCHBLADE #70 (W) David Wohl (P) Francis Manapul © Brian Buccellato Sara returns from her road trip and finds all hell breaking loose back home in New York City. First of all, she discovers her ne'er-do-well sister is romantically involved with her partner, Jake. Secondly, she immediately gets embroiled in a mysterious murder investigation that has the whole NYPD befuddled, and her boss seems to somehow be involved...again. And worst of all, Ian Nottingham is back and he's...changed... Best of all, you the fan will get to choose who lives and dies when this arc climaxes in issue #75! It's life or death and you decide! Retailer Incentive: For every order of 25 copies or more retailer will receive one signed copy by writer David Wohl for free and the opportunity to buy one more at net $3. FC 32 pages $2.99 Continuing Series WITCHBLADE #70- SKETCH COVER (W) David Wohl (P) Francis Manapul © Brian Buccellato Limited to 2500 copies, this special sketch cover edition by series artist Francis Manapul. PI THE DARKNESS #1 CGC GRADED 9.8+ Paul Jenkins and Dale Keown's spectacular first issue of the new Darkness is available in this CGC graded format. Random 10.0 CGC graded books will also be included as well. Limited to 50 numbered copies. FC $99.99 THE DARKNESS #1 CGC GRADED 9.6 Paul Jenkins and Dale Keown's spectacular first issue of the new Darkness is available in this CGC graded format. Limited to 100 numbered copies FC $59.99 TOP COW JAM POSTER 2003 SIGNED EDITION Signed by the three artists Marc Silvestri, Eric Basaldua and Francis Manapul! Comes rolled in a tube. 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(each)/MARVEL PSR…$2.99 (each) Issue #35 UPC: 5960605108-03511 Issue #36 UPC: 5960605108-03611 EMMA FROST #4 Written by KARL BOLLERS Penciled by RANDY GREEN Cover by GREG HORN "HIGHER LEARNING" pt. 4 (of 6)—Vacationing with her family in Peru, young Emma Frost discovers her newfound mutant powers aren't the only secret that her family is keeping! The perils and thrills of being a mutant set in as Emma slowly blossoms into the dangerous and seductive X-Man of today! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+…$2.50 UPC: 5960605432-00411 AGENT X #15 Written by GAIL SIMONE Cover & pencils by UDON FINAL ISSUE! It's the end of the road for AGENT X (yeah, we know … but for real this time) ... but could that ending mean a new beginning for the long-lost merc known as Deadpool? And what will be the final fate of the man named Alex Hayden? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+…$2.99 UPC: 5960605367-01511 Marvel Heroes IRON MAN #73 Written by JOHN JACKSON MILLER Penciled by JORGE LUCAS Painted cover by JOE JUSKO "THE BEST DEFENSE" pt. 1 (of 6)—The new regular creative team of John Jackson Miller and MYSTIQUE's Jorge Lucas debut! Tony Stark gave up building weapons for the U.S. Military years ago, but tired of missiles that miss their targets and planes that ARE easy targets, the government wants him back. But Tony sets one shocking condition: that he be named Secretary of Defense of the United States! Why does Tony want the job and what does this mean for his armored alter ego? And is this the start of a new ARMOR WAR? Find out in this launch of a new Tom Clancy-esque, techno-thriller IRON MAN era! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99 UPC: 5960604457-07311 HAWKEYE #1 Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by STEFANO RAFAELLE Cover by PAOLO RIVERA "THE HIGH, HARD SHAFT" pt. 1—From carnival roustabout to petty thief to troublemaking hero, one thing about ex-Avenger and Thunderbolt Clint Barton has never changed: he's a sucker for a lost cause. His travels in search of the world's best chili take Hawkeye out of spandex and into the real world problems of real world losers. Call HAWKEYE the ongoing series, "hard-boiled fiction with an adrenaline kick" - Elmore Leonard meets John Woo! Exotic locations, offbeat characters, sleazy morals and sleazier motives … and a hero who's not afraid to get his hands dirty... 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99 UPC: 5960605489-00111 THANOS #1 Written, penciled & cover by JIM STARLIN The most powerful, enigmatic villain in the Marvel Universe takes center stage in a galaxy-spanning new ongoing series by his creator, JIM STARLIN (MARVEL UNIVERSE: THE END). He's held ultimate power in his hands, only to see it all slip away time and again. His attempts at conquest and destruction have all been thwarted. So what inner demons drive the mad Titan known as Thanos towards his goals … and what hidden desires pull at his heart and mind now? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99 UPC: 5960605488-00111 AVENGERS #73 & 74 Written by GEOFF JOHNS Covers & pencils by SCOTT KOLINS "SEARCH FOR SHE-HULK" pts. 2 & 3 (of 4) While the Avengers continue to search the globe for her, Jennifer Walters seeks the one person on Earth who can help control her transformations. Featuring the return of the most demanded Avenger of all! 32 PGS.(each)/MARVEL PSR…$2.25 (each) Issue #73 UPC: 5960604458-07311 Issue #74 UPC: 5960604458-07411 FANTASTIC FOUR #505 Written by MARK WAID Pencils by HOWARD PORTER Cover by TONY HARRIS & TOM FEISTER "AUTHORITATIVE ACTION" pt. 3 (of 6)— GUEST-STARRING NICK FURY! As American forces mass on the border of Latveria, the Fantastic Four are named traitors to the United States! 32 PGS. /MARVEL PSR…$2.25 UPC: 5960604456-50511 THOR #70 Written by DAN JURGENS Cover & pencils by SCOT EATON "THE REIGNING" pt. 2—A character from the present is thrust into the future. What will he make of the world Thor has constructed from the ruins of Earth and Asgard … and how will his presence change the balance of power? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99 UPC: 5960603506-07011 INCREDIBLE HULK #62 Written by BRUCE JONES Cover & pencils by MIKE DEODATO "SPLIT DECISIONS" pt. 3 (of 6)—As Bruce Banner flees New York City to the desert home of his former lover and colleague Nadia Blonsky, Home Base unleashes yet another sinister plan to destroy The Hulk! Beware Operation Krill! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.25 UPC: 5960604745-06211 HULK: NIGHTMERICA #5 (OF 6 LS) Written by ROBIN LAWS Painted cover & interiors by BRIAN ASHMORE The finest minds in the world have tried and failed to cure Bruce Banner of the awful curse of the Hulk. But, perhaps, at long last, in the depths of the Nightmerica Compound, that long sought cure may have finally been found. But is it simply an act of pure benevolence, or is there hidden agenda behind it all? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99 UPC: 5960605397-00511 CREW #6 Written by PRIEST Penciled by JOE BENNETT Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS "BIG TROUBLE N LITTLE MOGADISHU" pt. 6 (of 7)—They've got their act together and their story straight … now it's time for The Crew to take it to the streets and strike back - assuming that they can trust one another, that is… 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99 UPC: 5960605441-00611 CAPTAIN MARVEL #15 Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by PAUL AZACETA Cover by NEAL ADAMS With an intergalactic empire headed by the Shi'ar and the Kree on the verge of conquering the galaxy, Captain Marvel gives them 7 days to get their affairs in order... because he's going to kill them all! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99 UPC: 5960605396-01511 INHUMANS #6 Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Penciled by MATTHEW CLARK Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS "CULTURE SHOCK" pt. 3 (of 3)—Just as the Inhumans start to find their place on Earth, one of their own makes a choice that could turn humanity against them! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.50 UPC: 5960605444-00611 SILVER SURFER #4 Written by STACY WEISS & DAN CHARITON Cover & pencils by MILX "COMMUNION" pt. 4 (of 6)—Armageddon is coming ... is the Silver Surfer constructing the means of mankind's survival, or the weapon of its ultimate destruction? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.25 UPC: 5960605439-00411 * THE FOLLOWING MARVEL TSUNAMI TITLES ALL BEGIN NEW STORY ARCS IN OCTOBER & FEATURE SPECIAL METALLIC INK IN BLACK TO MARK THE ISSUES! VENOM #6 & 7 Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by PACO MEDINA Covers by PACO MEDINA (#6) & SAM KIETH (#7) GUEST-STARRING WOLVERINE! On the loose from an Arctic research facility and pursued by a mysterious alien agent, Venom is headed to civilization. Hungry and craving adrenaline, Venom sets his sights on a tasty little snack – a short, hairy Canadian guy with a bad temper… 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR…$2.25 (each) Issue #6 UPC: 5960605436-00611 (features metallic ink on black cover!) Issue #7 UPC: 5960605436-00711 MYSTIQUE #7 & 8 Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Penciled by MICHAEL RYAN Covers by ADRIAN ALPHONA (#7), GREG HORN (#8) "TINKER, TAILOR, MUTANT, SPY" pts. 1 & 2 (of 3)—Mystique's new assignment from Xavier is to track down a possible new biological weapon: mutant anthrax that spreads telepathically. But Mystique is getting restless following Xavier's orders… and he might not be the only boss she's working for these days… 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR…$2.99 (each) Issue #7 UPC: 5960605431-00711 (features metallic ink on black cover!) Issue #8 UPC: 5960605431-00811 RUNAWAYS #7 Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Cover & pencils by ADRIAN ALPHONA "TEENAGE WASTELAND" pt. 1 (of 4) Still on the run from their super-villain parents, this motley crew of superpowered kids finds a kindred spirit in a daring young stranger. (features metallic ink on black cover!) 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.50 UPC: 5960605452-00711 SENTINEL #7 & 8 Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Covers & pencils by UDON "NO HERO" parts 1 & 2 (of 3)—In the aftermath of the events of the first story arc, Juston must decide his next move! But has the Marvel Universe given birth to a new hero ... or to a monster? 32 PGS.(each)/MARVEL PSR…$2.50 (each) Issue #7 UPC: 5960605447-00711 (features metallic ink on black cover!) Issue #8 UPC: 5960605447-00811 NAMOR #7 & 8 Written by ANDI WATSON & BILL JEMAS Pencils by PAT OLLIFFE Covers by SALVADOR LARROCA (#7), GREG HORN (#8) New artists Pat Olliffe and John Livesay illustrate the mounting culture clash between Atlantis and the landlubbers, with star-crossed lovers Sandy and Prince Namor caught in the middle! 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR…$2.99 (each) [Note Price] Issue #7 UPC: 5960605446-00711 (features metallic ink on black cover!) Issue #8 UPC: 5960605446-00811 HUMAN TORCH #7 Written by KARL KESEL Cover & pencils by SKOTTIE YOUNG "OUT" pt. 1 (of 2)--It's the scoop of the century when a Hollywood tabloid drags Johnny Storm out of the closet! The only problem is, Johnny isn't gay … not that there's anything wrong with that. (features metallic ink on black cover!) 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.50 UPC: 5960605438-00711 Marvel Knights HULK: GRAY #1 & 2 (OF 6 LS) Written by JEPH LOEB CARDSTOCK covers & art by TIM SALE The critically acclaimed, fan-favorite creative team of DAREDEVIL: YELLOW and SPIDER-MAN BLUE create another of their "Marvel Spectrum" stories – a tale of the INCREDIBLE HULK before he was even green! 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR…$3.50 (each) Issue #1 UPC: 5960605472-00111 Issue #2 UPC: 5960605472-00211 MARVEL 1602 #3 (OF 8 LS) Written by NEIL GAIMAN Art by ANDY KUBERT & RICHARD ISANOVE CARDSTOCK cover by SCOTT MCKOWEN Matthew Murdoch continues to make his way across Europe to get the mysterious Templar treasure that Dr. Strange thinks will give him the key to the mysterious weather changes. But can he get to it before Otto Von Doom? And what does the first American- born child, Virginia Dare, have to do with it all? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$3.50 UPC: 5960605253-00311 PUNISHER #33 & 34 Written by GARTH ENNIS Pencils by JOHN MCCREA Covers by TIM BRADSTREET "CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES" pt. 1 & 2 (of 5) It might be The Punisher's final hour as DAREDEVIL, SPIDER-MAN, and WOLVERINE team up to bring Frank Castle's killing spree to an end. And what does the HULK have to do with it all? A GARTH ENNIS TOUR DE FORCE! 32 PGS.(each)/MARVEL PSR+…$2.99 (each) Issue #33 UPC: 5960605113-03311 Issue #34 UPC: 5960605113-03411 DAREDEVIL #53 Written, painted & cover by DAVID MACK GUEST-STARRING WOLVERINE! Echo (DAREDEVIL: PARTS OF A HOLE) goes on a Native American vision quest to pick up the pieces of her life. Her whole life was defined by her misconception of the Kingpin as a hero and Daredevil as a villain. Can she get her world back in order? Part 3 of a 5-issue arc by guest-creator David Mack! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99 UPC: 5960604706-05311 CAPTAIN AMERICA #19 Written by DAVE GIBBONS Penciled by LEE WEEKS Cover by GENE HA "CAPTAIN AMERICA LIVES AGAIN" pt. 3 (of 4)—Captain America (with assistance from the FF, the Avengers, the Punisher, Daredevil, and many other classic Marvel characters) fights the world-domineering Nazis in a strange new reality. Can Cap set the world right again?! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99 UPC: 5960605153-01911 ELEKTRA #28 Written by ROBERT RODI Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by MIKE MAYHEW In a high-rise over the city, three corporate bosses meet for drinks and dinner to talk golf, fine cigars, finer women, and the unsavory business of controlling the world, never expecting the tables are about to be turned… 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+…$2.99 UPC: 5960605132-02811 Max SUPREME POWER #3 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Cover & pencils by GARY FRANK When reports of a secretive government project "Hyperion" begin to surface in shadowy circles, investigative reporter Jason Scott starts to see a connection. And when he tracks down a woman who swears that she and her husband found a baby who crash-landed a spaceship in a cornfield, he thinks he has found the key. What will the government do if he uncovers their secret super hero? Will they let Jason continue to uncover details … or will they silence him? 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY…$2.99 UPC: 5960605457-00311 THOR: VIKINGS #4 (OF 5 LS) Written by GARTH ENNIS Cover & pencils by Glenn Fabry CARDSTOCK cover by GLENN FABRY Thor and Dr. Strange go back through time to gather a force to face the ZOMBIE VIKINGS!! 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY…$3.50 UPC: 5960605428-00411 ALIAS #27 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MICHAEL GAYDOS Cover by DAVID MACK "PURPLE" pt. 4 (of 6)—Jessica finally comes face-to-face with the face of evil that changed her life forever. A gut-wrenching last page that will have fans talking. 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY…$2.99 UPC: 5960605124-02711 THE ETERNAL #5 Written by CHUCK AUSTEN Cover & pencils by KEV WALKER The final confrontation between Eternals and Celestials grows closer. 32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY…$2.99 UPC: 5960605442-00511 Epic TROUBLE #4 (OF 5 LS) Written by MARK MILLAR Penciled by TERRY DODSON Photo Cover Ben, May, Mary & Richard continue to deal with the ramifications of their summer flings, including the one decision no teenage girl wants to face! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+…$2.99 UPC: 5960605464-00411 CRIMSON DYNAMO #3 Written by JOHN JACKSON MILLER Cover & pencils by STEVE ELLIS Fun turns to terror for Gennady Gavrilov, who realizes he's responsible for the Crimson Dynamo's destructive rampage. The armor's already ruining his life … Can he stop it before it ends someone else's? [This is a resolicitation, all previous orders for issue #3 are cancelled.] 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.50 (Note Price!) UPC: 5960605473-00311 GUN THEORY #3 (OF 4 LS) Written by DANIEL WAY Cover & pencils by JON PROCTOR The phone rings, and killer-for-hire Harvey embarks on another hit. But nothing's going right this job. There's little room for error in the business of killing – so what happens when one occurs? 32 PGS./ PARENTAL ADVISORY …$2.50 UPC: 5960605477-00311 Hardcover Graphic Novels THE ART OF MARVEL COMICS VOL. I HC This special hardcover volume is a who's who of the industry's most talented artists and painters presenting unparalleled visions of the X-Men, the Hulk, Daredevil, Punisher, Captain America, Elektra, Spider-Man and many more of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains. This lush coffee-table book features more than 100 color illustrations by artists like Alex Ross, Joe Quesada, John Romita Jr., Kaare Andrews and Greg Horn. 128 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$29.99 UPC: 5960611163 THE MARVEL MASTERWORKS HARDCOVER LIBRARY More new additions to the MARVEL MASTERWORKS LIBRARY, some newly re- mastered with added materials and edits made to further enhance the original reading experience! MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 3 Spider-Man's earliest adventures continue with classic stories featuring the Scorpion, the Beetle and the Human Torch, the Ringmaster's Circus of Crime, the Green Goblin, the Spider-Slayer, the Crime-Master, the Molten Man and the mysterious Doctor Strange! Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN V.1 #20-30, ANNUAL #2 272 PGS./ALL AGES…$49.99 (UPC: 5960611188) MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE AVENGERS VOL. 1 Earth's Mightiest Heroes - The Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp - unite! Re-presenting the formation of the Avengers, the revival of Captain America, plus appearances by the Sub-Mariner, Kang the Conqueror, Immortus, Wonder Man, and The Masters Of Evil. Collects AVENGERS V. 1 #1-10 240 PGS./ALL AGES…$49.99 (UPC: 5960610883) THESE MARVEL MASTERWORKS HARDCOVERS STILL AVAILABLE! THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1 $49.99 (UPC: 5960611256) THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2 $49.99 (UPC: 5960611264) THE X-MEN VOL. 1 $49.99 (UPC: 5960610845) THE X-MEN VOL. 2 $49.99 (UPC: 5960610983) THE X-MEN VOL. 3 $49.99 (UPC: 5960611269) THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 1 $49.99 (UPC: 5960611181) THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 2 $49.99 (UPC: 5960610980) THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 3 $49.99 (UPC: 5960611182) THE SILVER SURFER VOL. 1 $49.99 (UPC: 5960611187) THE SILVER SURFER VOL. 2 $49.99 (UPC: 5960611177) THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 1 $39.99 (UPC: 5960611185) CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1 $49.99 (UPC: 5960611176) THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 1 $49.99 (UPC: 5960611267) THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 2 $49.99 (UPC: 5960611191) DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 1 $49.99 (UPC: 5960611180) Trade Paperbacks THE ESSENTIAL TOMB OF DRACULA VOL. 1 TPB Written by MARV WOLFMAN Cover & pencils by GENE COLAN Dracula's name alone is enough to inspire nightmares. The legendary lord of the undead first appeared in the Marvel Universe in the 1970s – and TOMB OF DRACULA, the most popular of The House's horror titles, lasted an astonishing seven years. Now it's time to experience the legend as we collect the first 25 issues of the classic spooky series, plus WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #15 & GIANT-SIZE CHILLERS #1! 560 PGS./B&W/MARVEL PSR…$14.99 UPC: 5960610920 THE ESSENTIAL HUMAN TORCH VOL. 1 TPB Written by STAN LEE, Illustrated by JACK KIRBY, DICK AYERS & more Still Available! Collecting the Fantastic Four's Human Torch earliest solo sagas! Collects STRANGE TALES #101-134 & ANNUAL #2 504 PGS./B&W/ALL AGES…$14.99 (UPC: 5960611309) NEW X-MEN VOL. 5: ASSAULT ON WEAPON PLUS TPB Written by GRANT MORRISON Cover & pencils by CHRIS BACHALO More secrets of the world's deadliest mutant are exposed! Wolverine, Cyclops and the enigmatic mutant known as Fantomex travel to the other side of the world and beyond in search of the keys to their pasts. However, what they find within the deadly Weapon X program may be more frightening than their worst nightmares! Collects NEW X-MEN #139-145 160 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$14.99 UPC: 5960611119 THESE NEW X-MEN TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE VOL. 1: E IS FOR EXTINCTION $12.95 (5960610811) VOL. 2: IMPERIAL $19.99 (5960610887) VOL. 3: NEW WORLDS $14.99 (5960610976) VOL. 4: RIOT AT XAVIER'S $11.99 (5960611067) ************************ X-TREME X-MEN VOL. 5: GOD LOVES, MAN KILLS TPB Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by IGOR KORDEY, BRENT ANDERSON Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA Collecting the classic graphic novel by Chris Claremont and Brent Anderson (inspiration for the 2003 blockbuster X2), along with a brand new sequel to that legendary story! The Anti-Mutant Movement leader Stryker has returned and it's up to the X-Treme team to make sure his hatred of mutants does not lead to more deaths. But what happens when the X-Treme team and Stryker's goals are one and the same? Guest-starring Wolverine and Shadowcat! Collects X-MEN: GOD LOVES, MAN KILLS GN, X-TREME X-MEN #25-30 216 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$19.99 UPC: 5960611254 THESE X-TREME X-MEN TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE VOL. 1: DESTINY $19.95 (5960610841) VOL. 2: INVASION $19.99 (5960611018) VOL. 3: SCHISM $16.99 (5960611084) VOL. 4: MEKANIX $16.99 (5960611117) ************************************ AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 5 TPB Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, FIONA AVERY Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by TERRY DODSON Peter Parker, the Amazing Spider-Man, and the estranged love-of-his-life, Mary Jane, continue to deal with the aftermath of the decision that changes their relationship forever. As Peter deals with matters of the heart, his web-swinging alter ego faces dangers lurking behind every corner, and calls upon all his astonishing abilities to make it out alive! Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #51-58 192 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$17.99 UPC: 5960611098 THESE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! VOL. 1: COMING HOME $15.95 (5960610806) VOL. 2: REVELATIONS $8.99 (UPC: 5960610877) VOL. 3: UNTIL THE STARS TURN COLD $12.99 (UPC: 5960611075) VOL. 4: THE LIFE & DEATH OF SPIDERS $11.99 (UPC: 5960611097) ************************************** ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 7: IRRESPONSIBLE TPB Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Cover & pencils by MARK BAGLEY An all-new villain explodes on the scene, literally! But how can Spider-Man fight a new mysterious foe named Geldhoff if he can't even find a costume? And will Peter and Mary Jane finally just say what they feel?! Guest-starring the Ultimate X-Men. Collects ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #40-45 144 PGS./ALL AGES…$12.99 UPC: 5960611092 THESE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE VOL. 1: POWER & RESPONSIBILITY $14.95 (UPC: 5960610786) VOL. 2: LEARNING CURVE $12.99 (UPC: 5960610820) VOL. 3: DOUBLE TROUBLE $17.95 (UPC: 5960610879) VOL. 4: LEGACY $14.99 (UPC: 5960610968) VOL. 5: PUBLIC SCRUTINY $11.99 (5960611087) VOL. 6: VENOM $15.99 (UPC: 5960611094) ******************************** DAREDEVIL VOL. 7: HARDCORE TPB Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Cover & pencils by ALEX MALEEV Daredevil is simultaneously faced with murder charges, a new girlfriend, being outted by the tabloids, the return of one of his deadliest foe's Typhoid Mary, and the Kingpin's attempt to restore his fallen empire. And the surprise ending changes Daredevil's place in the Marvel Universe forever. Collects DAREDEVIL #46-50 128 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$13.99 UPC: 5960611168 THESE DAREDEVIL TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! VOL. 1: GUARDIAN DEVIL $19.95 (5960610737) VOL. 2: PARTS OF A HOLE $17.95 (5960610808) VOL. 3: WAKE UP $9.99 (5960610948) VOL. 4: UNDERBOSS $14.99 (5960611024) VOL. 5: OUT $19.99 (5960611074) VOL. 6: LOWLIFE $13.99 (5960611105) ********************************** INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 5: HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT TPB Written by BRUCE JONES Covers & pencils by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ For years Crusher Creel has terrorized the world with his ability to absorb the properties of anything he touches. Now, after being locked away in a secret underground prison, The Absorbing Man has gained the new ability to jump in and out of people's minds. But what happens when the mind he jumps into belongs to the 800-pound monster known as the Incredible Hulk? Collects INCREDIBLE HULK #55-59 128 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$11.99 UPC: 5960611151 THESE INCREDIBLE HULK GRAPHIC NOVELS STILL AVAILABLE! VOL. 1 HARDCOVER $29.99 (UPC: 59606-11022) VOL. 1: RETURN OF THE MONSTER TP $12.99 (UPC: 5960610943) VOL. 2: BOILING POINT TP $8.99 (UPC: 59606-10905) VOL 3: TRANSFER OF POWER TP $12.99 (UPC: 59606-11065) VOL. 4: ABOMINABLE TP $11.99 (UPC: 5960611113) ********************************** CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 3: ICE TPB Written by CHUCK AUSTEN & JOHN NEY RIEBER Penciled by JAE LEE Cover by JOHN CASSADAY For decades World War 2 super-soldier Captain America lay in frozen suspended animation, encased in ice, until he was revived in the modern world to again take his post as protector of the Red, White and Blue. But when a mysterious package arrives at his door and he crosses paths with a shadowy new villain named The Interrogator, Captain America learns everything about his past, his memories, and himself may not be what it seems! Collects CAPTAIN AMERICA #12-16 128 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$12.99 UPC: 5960611103 THESE CAPTAIN AMERICA GRAPHIC NOVELS STILL AVAILABLE CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1: THE NEW DEAL HC $22.99 (UPC: 5960610978) VOL. 1: THE NEW DEAL TP $16.99 (UPC: 5960611101) VOL. 2: THE EXTREMISTS TP $13.99 (UPC: 5960611102) ******************************* AVENGERS VOL. 2: RED ZONE TP Written by GEOFF JOHNS Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL, IVAN REIS Cover by J.G. JONES Biohazard! In a post-9/11 world, the very word strikes fear in the heart of people around the globe! And now, a deadly chemical agent has been released over Mount Rushmore, rapidly spreading through the surrounding countryside! Is this a terrorist attack on American soil? That's what the Avengers seek to uncover as they brave the lethal perimeter of the Red Zone - but the truth they uncover is more startling and terrifying than even that! Collects AVENGERS #64-70 160 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$14.99 UPC: 5960611099 AVENGERS VOL. 1: WORLD TRUST TPB Written by GEOFF JOHNS, Illustrated by KIERON DWYER, GARY FRANK Cover by KIERON DWYER Still Available! Collects AVENGERS #57-62, MARVEL DOUBLE-SHOT #2 152 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$14.99 (5960611080) FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 2: UNTHINKABLE TPB Written by MARK WAID Penciled by MIKE WIERINGO Cover by PAOLO RIVERA Doctor Doom, the greatest villain the Marvel Universe has ever known, and the most personal and persistent nemesis the Fantastic Four has ever encountered, rises again! But this time, something is different about the Lord of Latveria, as his strategy strikes at the heart of the first family of super heroes, forcing Reed Richards to contemplate doing...the unthinkable! Collects FANTASTIC FOUR #67-70, 500-502 200 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$17.99 UPC: 5960611111 FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 1: IMAGINAUTS TPB Written by MARK WAID, Penciled by MIKE WIERINGO, MARK BUCKINGHAM Cover by MIKE WIERINGO Still Available! Collects FANTASTIC FOUR #56, 60-66 192 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$17.99 (5960611063) EARTH X VOL. 5: PARADISE X BOOK II TPB Written by JIM KRUEGER & ALEX ROSS Penciled by DOUG BRAITHWAITE Cover by ALEX ROSS The epic, visionary Earth X saga continues! Will the heroes of Earth be able to solve the problems of the Paradise they helped create? Will their quest for a new Death entity succeed so the pain and suffering of the world's population ceases? Collects PARADISE X #6-12, RAGNORAK, DEVILS, A & X 336 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$29.99 UPC: 5960611121 MARVEL MANGAVERSE VOL. 4: X-MEN - RONIN TPB Written by J. TORRES Penciled by MAKOTO NAKATSUKA Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA The adventures of the Manga X-Men continue in this fast-paced, action-packed adventure. Wolverine, Cyclops and Storm face off against the White Queen and the all- new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, as seen through the eyes of Japanese manga superstar artist Makoto Nakatsuka! Collects X-MEN: RONIN #1-5 128 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$13.99 UPC: 5960611115 MARVEL RPG STILL AVAILABLE! MARVEL UNIVERSE ROLEPLAYING GAME: GUIDE TO THE HULK & THE AVENGERS HC Front Cover by Stuart Immonen & Tom Marvelli, Back Cover by J.G. Jones Written by Jim Krueger, Jeffrey Simons, Dan Gelber & Evan Jones Hulk Smash! Avengers Assemble! Presenting the Incredible Hulk & Earth's Mightiest Heroes in all their glory ... and in all their incarnations, including a complete selection of character variants for the Incredible Hulk. Plus a huge, time-traveling 3-Issue Marvel Universe Adventure, "A HULK RUNS THROUGH IT," complete with maps. 96 PGS./ALL AGES…$19.99 (UPC: 5960611158) MARVEL UNIVERSE ROLEPLAYING GAME GUIDE: GUIDE TO THE X-MEN HARDCOVER Cover by ChrisCross X-pand your Universe. The first supplement to the MARVEL Universe Roleplaying Game is bursting with dozens of new profiles, maps, diagrams and descriptions of all things X-Men. Plus a brand new MARVEL Universe Adventure! 96 PGS./ALL AGES...$19.99 (UPC: 5960611035) * Marvel Universe Roleplaying Game Guide required to play the X-MEN and HULK & THE AVENGERS MARVEL UNIVERSE ROLEPLAYING GAME GUIDE HARDCOVER Cover by Mark Bagley Get the must-have guide that gets you started playing your own Marvel Universe adventures! Contains everything you need to learn and play, including full game system rules, character profiles, briefings and background for the Marvel Universe, pull-out Character Action Display, and a beginning adventure complete with maps. 128 PGS./ALL AGES...$24.99 (UPC: 5960611028) ******************************* Marvel Must Haves All Marvel Must Haves will be kept in print in order to meet retail demand. MARVEL MUST HAVES: RUNAWAYS & SENTINEL #1-2 FLIPBOOK Collects the sold-out, critically acclaimed SENTINEL #1 & 2 and RUNAWAYS #1 & 2 in "Flipbook" format! 96 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$3.99 (UPC: 5960605248) MARVEL MUST HAVES: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1-3 Collects ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1-3 by Brian Bendis & Mark Bagley! 96 PGS./ALL AGES...$3.99 (UPC: 5960605248) MARVEL MUST HAVES: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #30-32 J. Michael Straczynski's first story arc!! Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #30-32 by Straczynski & John Romita Jr.! 80 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$3.99 (UPC: 5960605248) MARVEL MUST HAVES: ULTIMATE X-MEN #1-3 Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #1-3 by Mark Millar & Adam Kubert! 96 PGS./ALL AGES...$3.99 (UPC: 5960605248) MARVEL MUST HAVES: NEW X-MEN #114-116 Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely's first story arc!! Collects NEW X-MEN #114-116! 80 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$3.99 (UPC: 5960605248) MARVEL MUST HAVES: ULTIMATES #1-3 Collects ULTIMATES #1-3 by Mark Millar & Bryan Hitch! 80 PGS./ALL AGES...$3.99 (UPC: 5960605248) MARVEL MUST HAVES: INCREDIBLE HULK #34-36 Bruce Jones' first story arc!! Collects INCREDIBLE HULK #34-36 by Jones & John Romita Jr.! 80 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$3.99 (UPC: 5960605248) MARVEL MUST HAVES: INCREDIBLE HULK #50-52 The HULK/ABOMINATION Slugfest! Collects INCREDIBLE HULK #50-52 by Bruce Jones & Mike Deodato! 96 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$3.99 (UPC: 5960605248) MARVEL MUST HAVES: DAREDEVIL #41-43 Collects DAREDEVIL #41-43 by Brian Bendis & Alex Maleev 80 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$3.99 (UPC: 5960605248) MARVEL MUST HAVES: ULTIMATE VENOM (SECOND PRINTING!!) Reprinting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #33-36 by Brian Bendis & Mark Bagley 96 PGS./ALL AGES...$3.99 (UPC: 5960605248) MARVEL MUST HAVES: ULTIMATE WAR Collecting ULTIMATE WAR #1, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #33 & ULTIMATE X- MEN #26! 80 PGS./ALL AGES...$3.99 (UPC: 5960605248) ************************** DIAMOND SELECT TOYS MARVEL UNIVERSE: SAM KEITH WOLVERINE BUST A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Art Asylum! Art Asylum brings another unique character to the Marvel Universe line. Sculpted by Eli Livingston, this stunning Wolverine bust is based on the artwork of the talented Sam Keith. Wolverine is depicted with claws extended and a tattered costume, as seen in many of the Sam Keith panels from Marvel Comics Presents. This bust comes painted and ready to display, and is accompanied by a full color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 10,000 pieces worldwide. In stores December 2003! Bust $45.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE: HOBGOBLIN BUST A Diamond Select Release! From the ashes of evil… rises the Hobgoblin! Spider-Man's gimmick-stealing enemy, the Hobgoblin, is captured in bust form for the first time ever by artist Rocco Tartamella! This classic Spider-Man villain is shown in all his villainous glory, arm cocked back, ready to throw a pumpkin bomb at the Wall-Crawler. Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada helped Diamond Select Toys refine the overall design for this sculpt, which is limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide. Painted and ready to display, the Hobgoblin Bust is accompanied by a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. In stores December 2003! Bust $45.00 X-MEN ERA: MODERN WOLVERINE STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Fresh on the heels of the successful Silver Age X-Men Statue Series comes the first piece in the incredible Jim Lee X-Men Era Statue Series! This stunning 8" tall Wolverine resin statue features real metal claws, and was sculpted by Jeff Feligno. The world's toughest mutant is depicted in a half-crouched position with his Adamantium claws fully extended. Wearing his classic tan-and-brown costume (as seen on Cover "C" of Jim Lee's X-Men #1 from 1991), Wolverine is more than ready to take on Sabretooth or any other evil mutant foolish enough to challenge him! Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, this statue's Danger Room styled base will connect to future releases in the series to form one massive diorama! Includes full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. In stores December 2003! Statue $75.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #145 SPIDER-MAN THROUGH THE AGES! • The wall-crawler's greatest creators, including Stan Lee, John Romita Sr., J. Michael Straczynski, Brian Michael Bendis and other key contributors give personal accounts of their time with the web-slinger with tons of insider info. • Artist Greg Horn creates a dazzling new Spider-Man versus Doctor Octopus cover to this issue of Wizard. WIZARD TAKES YOU INSIDE HOLLYWOOD! • Learn the future of comic book movies with Tinseltown's major power players: Marvel Films head honcho Avi Arad, X2 executive producer Tom DeSanto and many more! • Sit in on a story conference for the WB hit series, Smallville, with executive producers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough, and the entire writing staff. Find out how an episode is created right here. Look for a special limited edition Smallville photo cover. PREVIEW Sgt. ROCK! Read 7 pages of the all-new Sgt. Rock: Between Hall and a Hard Place graphic novel from DC Comics by writer Brian Azzarello (Batman/100 Bullets) and living legend, artist Joe Kubert. WHAT ARE THE TOP 10 TEAM BOOKS? We cover the best of the current team books—Fantastic Four, X-Men, Teen Titans, Ultimates and more. Get the lowdown on who comes out on top! How will the red-hot Titans fare? Superstar artist J. 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Magazine (Magic: Mirrodin cover) $4.99 Magazine (Yu-Gi-Oh! cover) $4.99 WIZARD ANIME INSIDER #10 Wizard Anime Insider #10 presents an exclusive 12-page HELLSING MANGA PREVIEW by artist Kouta Hirano from Dark Horse Comics. Check out the original manga comics behind the top selling Hellsing anime series! Meet Arucard, the vampire hunter, as he first appeared on the printed page in this gothic blockbuster! As Neon Genesis Evangelion gets ready for a live-action motion picture, Anime Insider #10 will examine the most popular anime of modern times as it gets even more heat. Read about the new movie, and explore what makes this series so great. Rei from Evangelion appears on the cover to this issue. Learn how to break into anime with Anime Insider! We will be answering the questions on every anime fan's mind, we'll tell them how to get into this growing business from a variety of different angles—directing, translating, writing, voice acting…and even how to make anime at home, with advice from professionals. Get a complete YU-GI-OH! EPISODE GUIDE of the unreleased episodes that you've never seen. Yu-Gi-Oh! had a whole TV season—which didn't focus on the cards—that aired in Japan but not in America. We tell everyone what's they're missed out on! Yu-Gi-Oh! appears on the alternate cover to this issue. Preview Masamune Shirow's Appleseed movie! Shirow, the respected creator of Ghost in the Shell, has an all-new computer-generated version of his old film and we're going to get you the very first look! This issue of Anime Insider also gets you the latest news and info on the latest anime DVDs! Get the scoop on all of the newest releases from your favorite studios and creators, along with where the coolest anime easter eggs are hidden on these discs. Anime Insider has it all—Dragon Ball Z, Inu-Yasha, Love Hina and Yu-Gi-Oh! along with the best anime news, Websites, videos, manga, toys, games, TV shows and more. It doesn't matter if you're new to anime or are a longtime fan—this magazine is the one to get! Magazine (Neon Genesis Evangelion cover) $4.99 Magazine (Yu-Gi-Oh! cover) $4.99 WIZARD/TOYFARE EXCLUSIVES G.I. JOE DESTRO CHROME MINI BUST This exclusive G. I. Joe DESTRO mini bust from Palisades is a very limited edition of only 500 pieces. It stands 6 inches tall and features an exclusive chrome plated battle mask and gauntlets. Set on a base with the COBRA logo, this is a must-have for any serious G. I. Joe fan. Mini Bust PI O/A WIZARD TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTERS EDITION VOLUME 1 This 104-page book collects the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazines monthly Twisted Mego Theatre (TMT) comic strips. In addition to the strips, this book will present a feature on the origin of the series along with the very first Twisted Mego Theatre story ever and the Top 10 Greatest TMT Moments! Plus, learn about the coolest stories that we were forbidden from printing in ToyFare. See hilarious outtakes from the making of TMT. Filmmaker and toy fan Kevin Smith writes the introduction to this landmark collection. FC, 104 pages, Prestige Format $9.99 O/A MUPPETS SUPER HERO SCOOTER TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE From the classic television series The Muppet Show, comes this exclusive Super Hero Scooter action figure. This ToyFare limited edition from Palisades features Scooter in a hero costume with a cape and "How To Be A Superhero" book. Complete your Muppets action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI O/A AVENGERS #4 WIZARD ACE EDITION Wizard ACE Editions are back with another one of the most requested Marvel comics that fans have asked to get an ACE of—Avengers #4, with the very first appearance of the post World War II Captain America by writer Stan "The Man" Lee and artist Jack "King" Kirby. FC SRP: $13.99 WIZARD AUTHENTIC WIZARD ZERØ—SIGNED BY MARVEL EIC AND ARTIST JOE QUESADA! This is the BIG ONE — wizard #0! Made even bigger by DF/WA as a special, limited, signed edition! And not just any signature, but the man himself --Joe Quesada! Wizard #0 is the biggest issue yet and complete with a Batman original story by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee and an Ultimate Spider-Man tale illustrated by none other than Joe Quesada! DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS ONE! Each signed copy will is hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity. FC SRP: $69.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN #30 SIGNED Signed by artist David Finch! The Ultimate X-Men continue their battle against Magento in the 4th part of Return of the King" by Mark Millar, Adam Kubert and David Finch who signs this issue for DF/WA! Each signed copy will is hand-numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity! FC MSRP: $19.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN #31 SIGNED Signed by artist Richard Isanove! The Ultimate X-Men continue their battle against Magento in the 5th part of "Return of the King" by Mark Millar, Adam Kubert and Richard Isanove who signs this issue for DF/WA! Each signed copy will is hand- numbered, sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity! FC MSRP: $19.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS DF EXCLUSIVE PIN-UP BOOK BLUE FOIL DF/WA EDITION DF has created this exclusive and spectacular pin-up book featuring a mixture of existing and brand new artwork by comic favorites ranging from J.Scott Campbell. Marc Silvestri Michael Turner Clarance Lansang Jae Lee and John Cassaday! This limited edition baby will be the center of your "Battle" collection! Each limited edition is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a numbered certificate of authenticity! FC SRP: $14.99 WITCHBLADE LIMITED EDITION PRINT Featuring art and signature by Romano from the Top Cow European tour! The Top Cow limited edition Witchblade print is finally available to comic fans through DF/WA! Don't miss out as there are only 300 of these signed bad boys in the world! FC SRP: $19.99 COMICS SECTION AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #295 by Dave Sim & Gerhard Latter Days: Part 29 (of 35) Cerebus continues to be supremely aggravated by Le Sanctuaire de Rick et Joanne Lesbiennes de Upper Felda. And at his age, aggravation can give you a ruptured blood vessel or even a serious blockage. Also, Dave Sim and Chester Brown discuss Brown's recently completed Louis Riel. The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues… t-minus 5 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 CEREBUS VOLUME 15: LATTER DAYS TP by Dave Sim & Gerhard Includes "This Aardvark, This Shepherd," as well as The Three Wise Fellows, Moshie, Loshi, and Koshie. Plus, Cerebus in his Rabbie "secret idolatry." Also, Konigoberg, the Not-So-Good Samaritan stars in "the movie within the graphic novel," and Cerebus' commentaries on the Pentateuch. Signed edition limited to initial orders only. REG.—SC, b&w $30.00 SIGNED—SC, b&w $40.00 STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS TP'S by Dave Sim Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with the next three volumes of Dave Sim's Cerebus. Beginning as Conan parody, the series evolved over the years, taking its hero from barbarian wanderer to aardvark pontiff. These are some of the funniest and most accessible issues of the run, and are essential for the initiated and newly converted alike! SC, 7x10, b&w VOL. 4: CHURCH & STATE II (STAR00322) $30.00 VOL. 5: JAKA'S STORY (STAR00359) $25.00 VOL. 6: MELMOTH (STAR00431) $17.00 ********************** AARDWOLF PUBLISHING BAMF! THE DAVE COCKRUM TREASURY—SIGNED SC Foreword by Chris Claremont! From the man who created Nightcrawler, Colossus, Storm, Thunderbird, Mystique, the Brood, the Starjammers, The Futurians, and so much more! Featuring dozens of illustrations and sketches, this portfolio comes signed-and- numbered by Mr. Cockrum, and is limited to a print run of no more than 750 copies! (CAUT: 2) SC, 8x11, 40pg, b&w $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THIS BASTARD PLANET SC by Rob Potchak Jr. & Owen Gieni Six wildly imaginative stories by Clifford Meth with illustrations by Gene Colan, Dave Cockrum, Gray Morrow, and Marie Severin. Painted cover & foreword by Joseph Michael Linsner. All copies are signed and numbered. Limited to 2,100 copies. (CAUT: 2) b&w, 80pg $8.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE GENE COLAN TREASURY SIGNED SC From the Golden Age to the present, Colan has used his unique style to render everything from 1950s horror stories to his famous stints on Daredevil and Tomb of Dracula. This portfolio includes dozens of illustrations, along with sketches, comic panels and character studies. Also an in-depth interview and extensive credits list. Forewords by Stan Lee and Roy Thomas. Limited to 500 copies (CAUT: 2) SC, 8x11, 40pg, b&w $30.00 ****************** STRANGE KADDISH: TALES YOU WON'T HEAR FROM BUBBIE GN—2ND PRINTING Original stories by Neil Gaiman, Harlan Ellison, Bill Messner-Loebs, Clifford Meth, and others; illustrated by Gray Morrow, Dave Cockrum (X-Men), Mike Pascale, and others; painted cover by Gray Morrow. Limited to 600 copies. SC, 80pg $13.95 CONFLICTS OF DISINTEREST—SIGNED SC Features 13 new stories by Meth, illustrated by Alex Toth, David Boswell, Dave Cockrum, Dave DeVries, and others. Painted cover by Jeff Amano. Back cover by Gene Colan. All copies are signed. (CAUT: 2) SC, 100pg $10.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE SOURCEBOOK by Terry Moore with Trey Moore This is the first ever sourcebook for the Strangers in Paradise series. Featuring character bios and fact sheets on all the major characters, from Francine and Katchoo to Veronica and Griffin Silver. Also includes extensive fact lists of SiP trivia, such as complete listings of songs, poems and minor characters. No SiP fan should be without this valuable sourcebook, which will not be reprinted in any Abstract Studio collection! Wraparound cover by Terry Moore. b&w, 24pg $2.95 AC COMICS MEN OF MYSTERY #43 Re-presenting rare and esoteric tales from comics' Golden Age, starring such notable adventurers as The Flame, (The Origin of Flame Girl), Bulletman, TNT Todd (reprinted from Centaur Comics) the Avenger (with art by Bob Powell), and Harry "A" Chesler Pubs.' top superhero, Dynamic Man! b&w, 52pg $6.95 THE SAGA OF THE DRAGONFLY PACK #1 Here is the complete saga of Rik Levins' highly acclaimed reluctant heroine of the 1980's, Nancy Arazello, a.k.a. the sultry and silver-haired, super-powered Dragonfly! Pack includes one copy each of Dragonfly #'s 3-8, plus the Cycle of Fire GN (which reprints Dragonfly #1 & 2), bagged together. Pack (x7), PC $21.95 FEMFORCE COLOR COMICS CARNIVAL PACK #1 Here are eleven great issues of one of the longest-running independent comics ever produced, with every page in full-color! Sexy super-heroines in action, drawn by the top "good girl" artists in the business, including Greg Horn, Dave Roberts, and Dick Ayers. Pack includes one copy each of Femforce #61, 62, and 65-73, bagged. Pack (x11), FC $29.95 A.C.T.O.R. Dynamic Forces and A.C.T.O.R. have teamed up to help raise money for one of the most noteworthy charities in comics today, to help out the creators in need who came before us! DF has worked with A.C.T.O.R. to raise over $15,000.00 in the last year, and with the help of Previews readers, will have raised over $30,000 by the end of this year. BLADE MOVIE BUST Sculpted by Martin Canale and Pablo Viggiano, this 5 ½" tall 3" wide bust captures Blade right down to the tattoos on his neck. Mounted on the House of Erebus (from the first Blade film), the mechanism captures the symbols of the various vampire tribes on the base. Bust $59.99 ACTOR: EARTH X CAPTAIN AMERICA STATUE Alex Ross launches the 13" Earth X Captain America Statue on a 6" x 9" base! This statue shows Cap's battle scars, depicting his forehead forever marked with a jagged "A." Limited to only 1,941 copies worldwide! Statue $149.99 ACTOR GREEN GOBLIN CLASSIC 8 ½-INCH BUST Based on designs from John Romita Sr., and sculpted by Greg Arnowitz, this 8 ½" bust depicts the Goblin as he appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man Volume 1, issues #39 and #40. Essential nostalgia for the Spider-Man buff! Bust $99.99 ADHOUSE BOOKS SOUTHPAW GN by Scott Morse Southpaw is a robot-fighting tiger whose introduction actually takes place in the pages of the special-robotic anthology, Project: Telstar. From the few panels that we see in Telstar, we learn that Southpaw is one bad cat! He doesn't follow instructions very well, and he can take a robot fighter down in the first round! Southpaw is the first of the three- part "Animalia Novella" AdHouse Books series. Each page will contain 1 panel, so the reader can focus on the detail of each picture. SC, 6x6, 128pg, PC $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PROJECT: TELSTAR GN by Various An anthology devoted to the themes of robots and space, bringing together some of the brightest award-winning creators! Interior is printed in black and a metallic blue! Dave Cooper supplies the sequential covers and endpapers! Includes three portfolio sections. SC, 6x9, 192pg, PC $16.95 ********************* AIRWAVE COMICS SPELLS & PALS HALLOWEEN PARTY ANNUAL #1 by Yambar, Krause, Broderick Jr., Wheaton, & Schieffer This Halloween the Spells Sisters salute and spoof PLOP! Magazine with a variety of twisted tales featuring Beelzebaby, Diaper Bat, Sainto, a superhero-eating vampire, and the hilarious return of Edison's Frankenstein (2010). Those witchy little cuties sure know how to whip up the laughs! Mean spirited fun for everyone! b&w, 32pg $3.50 SPELLS TRICK AND TREAT BAG! COMIC PACK Contains signed copies of the first two Spells issues and a free surprise comic just for fun! Boo! Pack (x3) $7.00 AIT/PLANET LAR STARS OF THE MONTH ELECTRIC GIRL TP'S by Mike Brennan & Various Eisner nominated for "Best New Talent!" Electric Girl stars Virginia (the young girl who happens to have the electrical powers), her dog Blammo, and her invisible friend, the gremlin Oogleeoog, and chronicles their various misadventures through life. SC, 7x10, b&w VOL. 1 (STAR12452) $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR15975) $13.95 TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD VOLUME 1: CHANCES ARE TP by Tom Beland Eisner nominated for "Best Continuing Series." This trade paperback collects the first four issues of Tom Beland's Eisner-nominated autobiographical series, in which his girlfriend is some 9,000 miles away in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (STAR17854) SC, 7x10, b&w $14.95 COLONIA ISLANDS & ANOMALIES VOLUME 1 TP by Jeff Nicholson Eisner nominated for "Best New Series" and "Best Title for a Younger Audience." Collecting the first five issues of Jeff Nicholson's critically-acclaimed comic book series. An adventure story that is familiar but strange, and real but surreal. (STAR15096) SC, 144pg, b&w $12.95 *********************** ALTERNATIVE COMICS A SORT OF HOMECOMING #1 by Damon Hurd & Pedro Camello From the Eisner-nominated creators of My Uncle Jeff comes this serialized graphic novel about friendship, brotherhood, and a bond that even death can't break. Owen has just received a phone call informing him of his best friend's death. As he begins the journey from his home in Boston to their old hometown, he drifts back and forth in his memory of their friendship. b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) $3.50 TRUE PORN ANTHOLOGY TP Edited by Robyn Chapman & Kelli Nelson Featuring the autobiographical sex stories of Ivan Brunetti, Laurenn McCubbin, Jeffrey Brown, Ariel Schrag, and forty more of today's talents, True Porn promises to be frank, honest, and always entertaining. True Porn portrays the highs and lows of our most basic urge. Cover by James Kochalka and James Sturm. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $14.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink SKELETON KEY: BEYOND THE THRESHOLD VOLUME 1 TP—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 that will appeal to both younger and older readers, men and women, boys and girls. RES. from Previews Vol. 13 #6 (JUN031980) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 Slave Labor Graphics PUNCH AND JUDY: A GRAND GUIGNOL GN by Christopher P. Reilly, Jorge Santillan, & Darron Laessig Always on Santa's "Naughty List," Mr. Punch makes it his mission to ruin Christmas for Earth's last two good children. Learn about Punch's troubled childhood and the shocking truth he discovers about Christmas. b&w, 48pg $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE COMICAL TRAGEDY OF PUNCH AND JUDY GN by Christopher P. Reilly & Darron Laessig Follow the trail of mayhem left by Mr. Punch, as he brandishes his "slap-stick" upon every foe who tries to hurt his precious and infamous nose. (STAR15015) b&w, 48pg $6.95 **************************** CHARM SCHOOL #9 by Elizabeth Watasin Fairer than the Fairest of Faerie beats up Dean and takes her girlfriend. You know you're not butch enough if someone who lives in a forest can kick your ass. Read all the shameful details in this latest installment of "Hotroddin' to Hell and Back!" MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 HSU AND CHAN #4 by Norm Scott 500,000 people read Hsu and Chan in the pages of Electronic Gaming Monthly, and they all agree that it's a comic… of some sort. Can they all be wrong? Join the throngs weeping bittersweet tears of joy as Hsu and Chan continue their cartoony escapades! NOTE: May contain chipmunks and lizards. b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN HSU AND CHAN by Norm Scott Hsu and Chan Tanaka, video game designers from the pages of Electronic Gaming Monthly, now come to you in a more-portable comic book size! See the action, adventure, and heart-wrenching drama thousands have come to love already! #1—b&w, 24pg $2.95 #2—b&w, 24pg $2.95 serenity rose #1 by aaron a. When you can float through the air and conjure up monsters out of ectoplasm, you're bound to attract attention! Come stare at Ms. Serenity Rose, local witch, as she spends the day dodging goblins, Goths, and a bad case of social phobia in the spookiest li'l town in America...! b&w, 24pg $2.95 SKAGGY THE LOST #4 by Igor Baranko The exciting conclusion to Igor Baranko's alternative history series about culture clash, prophecy, and magic. When Vikings landed in Mayan Central America in search of gold and fame, they weren't ready to contend with Mayan magic, not even the berserk-prone Skaggy! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $3.50 THE CITY VOLUME 1 TP by derf The first collection of the raucous comic strip, The City by Derf, a reader favorite in weekly city papers nationwide. Provocative, biting, controversial, unabashedly tasteless and just damn funny, derf slices and dices the modern zeitgeist with unrestrained abandon. Homeland Security would not approve! SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TRASHED GN by derf Garbage Collector-turned-comic artist, Derf, shares several tales about his experiences collecting garbage in a rural Midwest town after graduating from high school. Disgusting, fascinating, shocking and hilarious, Trashed shows readers a new world that words alone could never capture… but spares them the horrible smell! (STAR15092) SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $6.95 ******************** OUTLOOK GRIM #1—NEW PRINTING by Black Olive Ghosties and goblins and beasties! Meet sassy-pants chickie Wren and her best pal Chloe, who accidentally invite unwelcome houseguests from another realm into their lives. Paranormal activities abound with voodoo dolls, messages from beyond the grave, and a haunted Ouija board. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LITTLE GLOOMY ADVENTURES #1 by Landry Walker, Eric Jones, & Rusty Drake This full-color special collects Little Gloomy stories from Disney Adventures Magazine in comic book form for the very first time! Featuring an introduction by Disney Adventures editor, Steve Behling. FC, 24pg $3.95 O/A LITTLE GLOOMY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL by Landry Walker & Eric Jones Celebrate Halloween with Little Gloomy! It's full to the cauldron's brim with stories featuring all the monsters of classic horror and everyone's favorite gloomy little girl, including the very first Little Gloomy story! b&w, 24pg $3.50 **************** STARS OF THE MONTH LITTLE GLOOMY VOLUME 1 TP by Landry Walker & Eric Jones What happens when you're a human girl in a world filled with monsters? (STAR16944) SC, 7x10, b&w $12.95 GLOOM COOKIE VOLUME 2 TP—NEW PRINTING by Serena Valentino & John Gebbia In this collection — follow the conclusion of the triangle of fate between Isabella, Damion, and Lex; discover the secrets behind Chrys and Sebastian; and see triumph turn to humiliation in Vermillion the poet's ultimate plot against Lex. (STAR16290) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $16.95 JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC #1—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez Enter the dark corners of the human psyche in these hilarious and thought-provoking episodes in the life of Johnny! (STAR14546) b&w, 24pg $2.95 LENORE: NOOGIES! TP—NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge This trade paperback collects issues #1-4 of Lenore, plus a few new pages by Roman and his friends. Roman's following continues to grow, and this collection is a great starting point for new readers! (STAR09903) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 SQUEE! #1—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez This series features familiar faces from Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, but focuses on poor little Squee — Johnny's little trauma magnet neighbor. Squee reminds us all of what childhood was all about — witnessing vicious dog attacks, being abducted by aliens and having dinner at Satan's house. (STAR14181) b&w, 24pg $2.95 ********************** ANARCHY STUDIOS VAMPI VICIOUS #1 GOLD FOIL EDITION by McKeever, Lau, & Dogan This edition of Vampi Vicious #1 is limited to only 500 copies and is enhanced with Gold foil. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $29.95 VAMPI VICIOUS #1 ROYAL BLUE EDITION by McKeever, Lau, & Dogan This edition of Vampi Vicious #1 is limited to only 100 copies and is enhanced with Royal Blue foil. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $39.95 XIN: JOURNEY OF THE MONKEY KING #1-3 SIGNED & NUMBERED PLATINUM SET by Lau, Faerber, Dogan, & Ko It's the first three issues of the hot XIN: Journey of the Monkey King series, signed by creator and artist, Kevin Lau! This limited set includes the rare XIN: Journey #1 Platinum Edition as a special bonus! Each set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 250 sets. (CAUT: 4) Set (x4), FC $29.95 VAMPI: SWITCHBLADE KISS/TAINTED LOVE VOLUMES 1 & 2 DELUXE HC SET by David Conway & Kevin Lau This set includes both the Vampi Volume 1: Switchblade Kiss and the Volume 2: Tainted Love, in hardcover format, collecting the first twelve issues of the sold out Vampi monthly series! These limited hardcover editions contain the entire "Switchblade Kiss," "Dark Angel Rising," "Underworld," and "Tainted Love" story arcs, written by David Conway and illustrated by Kevin Lau. Each hardcover features a dustjacket illustrated by Lau. HC Set (x2), FC $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPI #19 DELUXE EDITION From the vault of Anarchy Studios, and available for the last time! Vampi #19 featuring a variant cover by Takeshi Miyazawa! 1,500 copies printed — extremely limited quantities remain! FC, 32pg $9.95 O/A VAMPI #20 DELUXE EDITION From the vault of Anarchy Studios, and available for the last time! Vampi #20 featuring a variant cover by John McCrea (Dicks, Hitman)! 1,500 copies printed — extremely limited quantities remain! FC, 32pg $9.95 *********************** ANGEL GATE PRESS BLACK TIDE #8 by Bishop, Franchesco, &Nelson Introducing 35th generation Shaolin grandmaster Kam Yuen! A treasured friend from his ancient past reunites mortally injured Justin with his present-day martial arts teacher and healer, grandmaster Kam, who removes the Atlantean high council's block restraining Justin's powers. And when catastrophe strikes, Justin cannot control the force that erupts from within him! Available in two cover editions by artist Franchesco, that link together to form one larger image! COVER A—FC, 32pg $2.95 COVER B—FC, 32pg $2.95 10TH MUSE VOLUME 2: ROUND TWO TP by Marv Wolfman & Roger Cruz Collecting issues #5-#8. The Muse packs her bags and goes on her first out-of-dimension journey to save her best friends from the hands of Medusa's spell. To locate the mysterious Minotaur, she is off to the Savage World — where she teams up with the Savage Dragon! More importantly, the realm of TELLOS holds a secret to her past! SC, 112pg, FC $14.99 STAR OF THE MONTH 10TH MUSE VOLUME 1: MAZE OF THE MINOTAUR MMPB by Darren Davis & Thomas Misuraca In greek mythology, there were nine muses, the daughters of Zeus, but the history books forgot one –– the 10th muse, the muse of justice. Emma Sonnet's birthright! Emma Sonnet is on the debate team, cheerleader, and popular. Everyone is school has secrets –– her is being a super-hero. In this novel, several students on the swim team are missing. (STAR18613) SC, b&w $7.95 ************************ ANTARCTIC PRESS AP CHILLERS by Various Oooh, scary stuff, kids! Featuring a brand new GD-18 vignette by Fred Perry (Gold Digger) and stories by hot talents David Hutchison (Dragon Arms, Junction 17), Rod Espinosa (Neotopia), Craig Babiar (Warrior Nun), Brian Denham, Sherard Jackson, and more! This frighteningly fun special is sure to fill your Halloween with tricks and treats aplenty! b&w, 48pg $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CYBERTRONIAN: THE UNOFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS RECOGNITION GUIDE #3 This issue covers the year 1987 (Series 4), from Headmasters and Targetmasters to the rarely seen Decoys, plus lots of classic merchandise! As always, the best in toy pictures, character bios and descriptions, series checklists and full-color accessory guides. (STAR14379) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $24.95 ********************** GOLD DIGGER #46 by Fred Perry AP Core Title! With Brianna captured by the followers of the Copper Dragon clan, the Iron Dragons have convinced Gina to help them enter the Coppers' territory on a rescue mission. Their true intentions, though, are to take over their rivals' domains, and with Gina's technological help, they might just succeed! FC, 32pg $2.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA #26 Antarctic Press continues its series of how-to-draw-manga guidebooks! Artists like Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Rod Espinosa, Joe Wight, and David Hutchison continue to present a comprehensive guide in mastering the manga style, emphasizing different, useful aspects every issue. b&w, 32pg $4.95 JUNCTION 17 #4 by David Hutchison It's a race against time as Chen and Jones fight to save the killer's final target. Even as the military police finally close in, they have no idea that the murderous game they've been playing has only truly just begun. Who will be the final victor in this brutal game of winner takes all? FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.99 LUFTWAFFE: 1946 #13 by Ted Nomura & Various AP Core Title! In real history, England fought alone against the Nazis until America entered the war. In this altered history, England faces a far greater danger when the Nazis introduce their V-3 and V-4 weapons as a prelude to attacking America! Plus more works by Spain's Miranda/Mercado team and Belgian talent Marcel Magnette. b&w, 48pg $5.95 MANGAZINE #48 by Various Ninja High School, Families of Altered Wars, Gold Digger, and Warrior Nun Areala, together in one title every month! It's Mangazine, the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired comedy, action and adventure in America! SC, 7x10, 150+pg, PC $9.99 NEOTOPIA VOLUME 2 #4 by Rod Espinosa. Heavily damaged by the pursuing armada of General Kaizler, the Intrepid Explorer Making landfall, and Nalyn and her crew discover they've arrived at Shielliniath, a continent thick with forests. There, they meet with hostility by its inhabitants — beings who distrust all humans: elves. Can Nalyn win their trust before it's too late? FC, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #110 by Katie Bair AP Core Title! Yumei has been forced into the role of Juliet, and Romeo is her hated rival! To make matters worse, all her enemies want into the act too! How can bitter adversaries perform as history's most famous lovers while being attacked by girlfriends, samurais and Norse gods, and still get a passing grade? b&w, 32pg $3.50 POSEFILE MONTHLY #3 Now you can get hundreds of pictures every month of dynamic poses, stylin' costumes, and killer props, shot from more angles than you can handle! See exactly what you need for the perfect perspective to perfect your skills! b&w, 48pg $4.95 REHD #1 by Sam Lotfi Enter Akonite, the Dark Envoy, whose pursuits drive him to the ancient ruins of Akashia in search of refutations. Meanwhile, Emperor Allatius of the Crescent is betrayed to the arcane organization whose name is fearfully whispered: Rehd! Amidst the revolution of the realms, Caleb Gray, a young student obsessed with the unknown, is relied on to secure the throne of the Crescent Empire. b&w, 32pg $2.99 SHOUJO #3 by Various Shoujo manga is sweeping the nation! Directed mainly toward a female audience, these heartfelt stories of love, drama, and fantasy enjoy a huge male fan-base as well. This new series features a unique collection of powerful stories from manga sensation Katie Bair, (NHS) and a variety of other original tales. Bi-monthly. b&w, 48pg $5.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA #21 by Craig Babiar AP Core Title! Areala and Straw Jack are locked in mortal combat. The battle rages on as lives hang precariously in the balance. Meanwhile, disturbing and cryptic news is received at St. Illumine Church — Father Crowe is missing! This issue leads into the most anticipated Warrior Nun story development of the year! b&w, 32pg $3.50 YOU CAN DRAW MONSTERS Got a craving for the creepy? AP satisfies it with this Halloween-tailored "How to Draw" special — a volume focusing exclusively on monsters and the macabre! This book will teach you all you need to know about drawing ghoulies, ghosties, long-leggedy beasties, & more! SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $19.95 ANTIMATTER/HOFFMAN INTERNATIONAL MADAME TARANTULA TIJUANA BIBLE #1 by Mike Hoffman A rare peek at the original character sketches and designs of the Madame Tarantula series, with robots, weird mutant lifeforms, giant Gila Monsters, maps, timelines, and tons of other fascinating and unseen info on her world of the "New Old West," 4000 years in the future! b&w, 24pg $2.95 MADAME TARANTULA PRINT Standing tall in the dust and heat, the gun-packin' black Mariah of the future Old West "Madame Tarantula" takes a breather among the toxic cactus and mutant lizards before resuming stalking her prey! Will her next victim be you? Measures 11" x 14". Limited to 350 prints. Print, 11x14 $16.00 MIKE HOFFMAN'S MONSTERS & MAIDEN'S #1 Like the two recent popular Sorceress Sketches ink-art books that came before it, this new two-issue art series focuses on Mike's prodigiously myriad pencil works, all of which are published here for the first time. b&w, 24pg $3.50 APC ASSASSIN SCHOOL #4 by Phil Littler, Edu Francisco, & Lynx Studios Assassin School continues with this two-part story from TV/Film writer, Phil Littler, and art from fan-favorite Edu Francisco (Legacy, Victory)! Need we say more? Make sure you jump on board now, as the earlier issues have sold out! Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg (4 of 6) $3.50 DARKHAM VALE #3 by Jack Lawrence While out on a simple ghost-hunting expedition in one of Darkham Vale's more disturbed cemeteries, Ryan and his new friend soon find themselves up to their necks in specters, spooks, and trouble with a capital "V"! Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg $3.50 DARKHAM VALE #4 by Jack Lawrence Molly Tenwynn reveals her true colors as the shadow legions strike against the forces of good in Darkham. Now Troy, Margaret, and the mysterious Halka must strive to defend their town against the rising tide of evil. At last we explore the origins of Darkham Vale, and find out what Ryan's "destiny" would have been. Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg (4 of 10) $3.50 MONSTER CLUB #11 by Richard Emms & Theo Bain Mia is still discovering that her swords are not the best way of defeating her enemies and uses her new skills to combat the evil hordes of monsters that roam the planet. This is a new direction for Monster Club fans — with a new art team attached! Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MONSTER CLUB VOLUME 1 TP by Kit Wallis, Richard Emms, & Phil Littler This monster package features the stunning visuals of Kit Wallis and reprints the first five issues from the hit series. Featured in this 140-page trade paperback are never-before- seen designs to the series, plus a host of bonus pin-ups — including the alternative covers from Skottie Young. SC, 7x10, 140pg, FC $19.95 ***************** ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS ARTESIA AFIRE #4 by Mark Smylie THE SACRIFICE—Alongside their allies from the Middle Kingdoms, Artesia and her captains wait for a coming clash with the Thessid legions with growing unease. Rumors abound of a fog rising upriver and odd Thessid troop movements. As Artesia and her war spirits and scouts seek an explanation, she finds she must answer a more disturbing question: what has happened to the prisoners entrusted to King Colin? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (4 of 6) $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ARTESIA VOLUME 1 TP—CURRENT PRINTING by Mark Smylie In the Highlands where witchcraft and warlords vie for power, warrior-priestess Artesia fights for her king against the rulers of rival citadels, including the traitorous King Bran. Collecting all six issues of the mini-series. Features a brand-new cover. (STAR18712) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $24.95 ************************** ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #542 by Craig Boldman & Stan Goldberg "Trade Off": Archie and Reggie decide to date Veronica in short shifts, but to Veronica it's more like 'short shrift!' FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #77 by Mike Pellowski & Rex Lindsey "Mind Games": When Archie displays astonishing feats of extra-sensory perception, Riverdale High enters him in the State Science Fair. But is Archie's ESP for real or merely a misperception? FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE-DIGEST #147 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double- digest full of them! Digest, FC $3.59 BETTY #132 by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg "Dressed For Success": A cleanout of Betty's closet takes her down memory lane... and when she finds out her junior homecoming dress (sort of) still fits, her freckle-faced king comes a calling! FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA #194 by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz "Time Warp": Time moves at different speeds for Betty and Veronica as they approach the week with differing goals... and differing results! "Lip Lock": Betty learns a 'free makeover' equals an 'expensive sales pitch,' but at least she can afford the lipstick — and the kisses from Archie it inspires! "Our? Song": Archie learns lesson #1 — don't share one song with two girlfriends! FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #143 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 $2.39 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #63 by Dan Parent "Best in Show?": When Betty has to watch her aunt's cuter-than-cute dog, Veronica suffers from attention deficit! How can Veronica compete with a canine and regain her position as the center of attention? By getting her own dog, of course... a show dog at that! FC, 32pg $2.19 HOLIDAY FUN DIGEST #8 by Various 'Tis the season to be jolly as Archie and his friends celebrate in true holiday style! Archie and crew have long displayed their holiday spirit, and now through the magic of this digest series, many of the Christmas classics of old are re-presented along with new yuletide tales, including "Here We Come A-Caroling": Archie and his friends work some Christmas magic when their caroling crew becomes a full-fledged caravan! Digest, FC $2.39 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE HOLIDAY FIN DIGESTS #6-#7 This Holiday Season, get visited by the ghost of "holiday fun digests" Past! Archie and his friends have a stocking full of holiday cheer for you in these 96-page digests! #6—Digest, FC $2.19 #7—Digest, FC $2.19 ********************* JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #188 If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Digest, FC $2.39 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE-DIGEST #99 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 $3.59 LAUGH DIGEST #188 by Various The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE-DIGEST #80 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 $3.59 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #51 by Bill Golliher & Holly Golightly "Just Dreamy": When Sabrina borrows one of Aunt Zelda's necklaces without asking, she doesn't realize she's wearing a "Dreamstone Necklace," which magically transforms and transports her into whatever and wherever she's dreaming! Before too long, she's gaining first hand experience of Beowulf-sure to come in handy since she never finished reading the poem for class! FC, 32pg $2.19 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #129 by Romy Chacon, Dawn Best, & Jim Amash "Space Gamble": Move over, NASCAR pros! Sonic is putting the pedal to the metal by entering a racing competition! Then, in "Welcome to Wheelworld" (by Benny Lee, Art Mawhinney, & Michael Higgins), Sonic evaluates the best opportunity for him to get back home to his family and friends. FC, 32pg $2.19 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SONIC SPECIALS It's giant-sized thrills galore with these Sonic Specials! Archie Comics is proud to make these action-packed, 48-page specials available once more! SONIC: IN YOUR FACE SPECIAL #1—FC, 48pg $2.25 SONIC & KNUCKLES SPECIAL #1—FC $2.25 KNUCKLES: CHAOTIX SPECIAL #1—FC, 48pg $2.25 SONIC & KNUCKLES: MECHA MADNESS SPECIAL #1—FC, 48pg $2.25 SONIC & KNUCKLES: BATTLE ROYAL SPECIAL #1—FC, 48pg $2.25 ********************** VERONICA #146 by Dan Parent "Charmed, I'm Sure": While organizing the family heirlooms, Veronica finds a charm bracelet. Once she puts it on, she can't help dreaming of the past — which helps her add chapters to the book she's writing! FC, 32pg $2.19 ARIEL PRESS RAVEN #5 by Danks, Gibson, & Forster The critically acclaimed British anthology comic continues, featuring the latest episode of the spy thriller "Sapphire," the bizarre high camp "Mad Girl," and the launch of the maverick detective series, "Griffin." Cover by Roger Gibson. b&w $1.95 AVATAR PRESS JOE R. LANSDALE'S THE DRIVE-IN #1 by Joe Lansdale & Andres Guinaldo Joe Lansdale's epic of insanity finally comes to comics, 10 years in the making! The original novel has a huge cult following as it personifies the best in Lansdale's writing, and this comic adaptation is true to the original — it's undiluted, unaltered Lasdale at it's finest adapted by top scribe Chris Golden. When a group of friends decide to spend a day at the world's largest Drive-In theatre horror fest, they expected to see tons of bloody murders, rampaging madmen, and mayhem- but only on the screen.As a mysterous force traps all the patrons inside the Drive-In, the worst in humanity comes out.Filled with Lansdale's razor sharp whit and black humor, The Drive-In is a darkly humourous masterpiece!For fans of Garth Ennis, Joe Lansdale will be just what you are looking for and this series is further enriched by the stunningly detailed art of Andres Guinaldo and covers by superstar artist Jacen Burrows. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $3.95 ALAN MOORE'S YUGGOTH CULTURES #2 by Alan Moore, Jacen Burrows, Mike Wolfer, & Bryan Talbot The magical mind of Alan Moore is unleashed in this new monthly series which weighs in at a super-sized 40 pages per issue! Yuggoth Cultures features tons of Alan's classic short sequential comic book stories that have been long out of print, stories that have never before been seen, and special developmental sections! This stellar second issue is packed with features, all written by Moore, including two long lost collaborations with Bryan Talbot, the classic Itchy Peterson story illustrated by Val Semieks, a short story drawn by frequent Warren Ellis collaborator Mike Wolfer, and another Lovecraftian story from the aborted novel Yuggoth Cultures, illustrated by The Courtyard artist Jacen Burrows! Fans of Alan Moore rejoice, many prayers are finally answered in this career- spanning series from the finest wordsmith in the industry! Covers by Juan Jose Ryp. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $3.95 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ALAN MOORE'S ANOTHER SUBURBAN ROMANCE by Alan Moore & Juan Jose Ryp An all new graphic novel from the writer who defined modern comics, Alan Moore! For the first time ever, Alan Moore's works making up the play Another Suburban Romance are put in print, and lavishly illustrated as full sequential stories. A powerful work that no Alan Moore fan will want to miss! MATURE READERS SC (STAR18910)—b&w, 64pg $7.95 HC (STAR18813)—b&w, 64pg (CAUT: 4) $17.95 ALAN MOORE'S MAGIC WORDS VOLUME 1 GN by Alan Moore, Juan Jose Ryp, & Various Hand picked by Alan Moore, this book is a stunning adaptation of some of his songs, poems and writings turned into sequential art, by an amazing group of European artists never before seen in America! Also included is an exhaustive listing of Moore's work in other mediums as well. This deluxe edition book features an introduction by Warren Ellis. SC (STAR17165)—b&w, 64pg $6.95 HC (STAR17446)—b&w, 64pg $16.95 ALAN MOORE'S WRITING FOR COMICS GN by Juan Jose Ryp, Alan Moore, & Jacen Burrows The master of comic book writing shares his thoughts on how to deliver a top-notch script! The main essay was originally written in 1985 and appeared in an obscure British fanzine, right as Moore was reshaping the landscape of modern comics, and has been tragically lost ever since. Now Avatar brings it back in print, collected for the first time as one graphic novel, and heavily illustrated by Jacen Burrows. Alan Moore also provides a brand new essay on how his thoughts on writing have changed in the two decades since he first wrote it. For fans of Moore's work, new writers, or anyone who wants a peak behind the mental curtain of one of the greatest living writers, this is a can't-miss book! Cover by Juan Jose Ryp. (STAR18707) b&w, 48pg $5.95 ************************ Pulsar Press FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #4 by Frank Miller & Steven Grant, & Juan Jose Ryp The Robo-action continues with more pure-Frank Miller insanity! OCP has cut the cops down to size, turned Robocop's programming totally insane, and has mad assault teams dealing out lethal force on the streets! But these are all just small pieces in the far bigger game of the luscious lolita Doctor Love... This series continues to take the original Frank Miller Robocop story and faithfully adapt it into comics form by Steven Grant in order to capture every bit of the frenzied flavor that Miller wants with lavishly detailed artwork by Juan Jose Ryp. MATURE READERS MILLER CVR.—FC, 32pg (4 of 9) $3.50 WRAPAROUND/RYP CVR.—FC, 32pg (4 of 9) $3.50 FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP JACEN BURROWS COVER #1 by Frank Miller & Steven Grant, & Juan Jose Ryp Coveted artist Jacen Burrows whips up his own version of Robo-mayhem on this specially priced limited edition! This is the first issue where Frank Miller's never before seen full Robocop epic finally sees the light of day! Robocop was one of the truly great bits of movie and pop culture magic from the 80's, and the cult of Robocop continues strong to this day. In full-on action, the Robocop story is told as Frank Miller always intended, composed straight from the master's original writings and scripts! The vast majority of Miller's insane ideas, vicious black humor, and robotic mayhem never made it to the screen, but every last bit is finally unleashed in this series! This special edition is limited to just 3000 copies. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 9) $3.95 STARGATE SG1 CONVENTION SPECIAL FIRST PRIME EDITION by James Anthony & Renato Guedes This special limited edition cover features the heroes Teal'c and Master Bra'tac on the all- new painted cover by the master Matt Busch!This Convention Special features an all new full color story as well as tons of information on the new line of Stargate SG1 comics that launches soon! Pinned down by enemy fire Teal'c and Master Bra'tac face certain death. The only thing standing between their capture and execution as traitors to the murderous Goa'uld Apophis is Colonel Jack O'Neill and the SG1 team. Can the upstart warriors of Earth save the fledgling resistance movement or will the hopes of freedom for the Jaffa be crushed beneath the boots of Goa'uld oppression once and for all? This special edition is limited to just 1500 copies. (CAUT: 4) FC, 16pg $5.95 HELLINA VS PANDORA PREVIEW by Doug Miers & Rafa Lopez The battle for all of Hell and Earth starts right here! Avatar's greatest female warriors get sucked into the biggest conflict ever, one for control of Hell itself! This special preview looks behind-the-scenes at the art in the making. With an epic story from regular Hellina writer Doug Miers and art by sensational newcomer Rafa Lopez, this series is certain to please any fans of battling babe action! The brawl to end it all starts this winter with a full length mini series, don't miss it! NOTE: The Adult Cover is not available in Canada & Hong Kong. See Previews Adult for the Nude Cover Image. MATURE READERS JUAN JOSE RYP CVR.—b&w, 16pg $1.99 JAMES BROWN CVR.—b&w, 16pg $5.95 JEREMY ROCK CVR.—b&w, 16pg $5.95 ADULT CVR.—b&w, 16pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 JUNGLE FANTASY: BACK TO THE HUNT EDITION #3 by Ron Adrian & Anibal Maraschi Fauna is looking smokin' hot on this luscious all-new cover by our latest find, artist extrodinare James Brown! The third issue of the jungle book to end them all is filled with more dinosaur action than ever! Doug Miers writes and Ron Adrian draws the next chapter of Ivory about a prehistoric mother who is forced into action to protect her newborn babe. But when she gets swept up on a strange island, she must worry about saving her own skin first! Fauna swings back into action in the next exciting chapter by sexy new artist Anibal Maraschi! Regular Cover and Prehistoric Nude Edition both limited to 1,000 copies. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: The Prehistoric Nude Cover is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. See Previews Adult for the Nude Cover Image. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w, 32pg $5.95 PREHISTORIC NUDE CVR.—b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 3 & 4) $6.00 SHI: SEMPO PRISM FOIL COVER #1 by Billy Tucci & Wellington Alves Shi must escort Japanese General Sempo Sugihara while he provides an escape for thousands of Jewish refugees. But she is going to have to protect him from rogue Japanese samurai, Russian soldiers and Nazi spies who all want him dead! This limited Prism foil edition ships bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. This special edition is limited to just 300 copies. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 32pg $12.95 SHI: SEMPO ROYAL BLUE #1/2 by Billy Tucci & Rafa Lopez Shi is back with an all-new series that takes place during WWII that pits her against the Nazis as well as the Russians! This ultrarare Royal Blue Edition is limited to just 100 copies and every copy ships in a special protective case with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $75.00 HELLINA: SEDUCTION PREVIEW BAD GIRL EDITION Cover by James Brown Red-hot and new artist, James Brown, unleashes the goods with this sexy new cover! This special edition is limited to just 1000 copies. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARREN ELLIS' SCARS by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows John Cain has been working Homicide long enough to get hard to pretty much anything; even wrenching personal loss. Today, it all gets too much. Today, he gets assigned something that finally breaks through his defenses: a child killing that hits horribly close to home. MATURE READERS #1—b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $3.50 #2—b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $3.50 ***************** AWEFUL BOOKS THE GYPSY LOUNGE: LUNCHTIME VARIETY CRIMINALS by Jason Lex Gina Brecko knows all about superheroes and she doesn't like them. She plans to move out of her house by moonlighting as a supervillain. 'Kerosene' Gina wanders into a life of costumed crime, only to stumble into trouble. Find out where her new dangerous job leads her—the front page, or the obituaries! MATURE READERS b&w, 192pg $3.50 BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA SPECIAL EDITION COVER #7 by Budd Root & Devon Massey Meriem and the Werebear invade the Vampire's castle in this exciting issue! Budd once again gives us a special cover! Limited to only 750 copies worldwide, each bagged, boarded, and complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. b&w, 32pg MSRP: $8.95 CAVEWOMAN MERIEM'S GALLERY #3 by Devon Massey Devon's sexy pin-up series featuring everyone's favorite jungle girl is back. Book Three once again pushes the envelope with a stunning selection of pin-up images created just for this book! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 CAVEWOMAN: HE SAID SHE SAID ONE SHOT GOLD FOIL COVER by Devon Massey Fan-favorite Devon Massey provides not only a great cover, but a great 30-page story and art for a fantastic gold package. Limited to only 400 copies worldwide, each bagged, boarded, and complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $8.95 LATEX ALICE: PAPER CUTS SPECIAL EDITION #1 by Shelby Robertson Brought to you by Creator/Artist/Writer Shelby Robertson of Crypt, Razor, and Morbid Angel fame! This issue contains an exclusive peek at the upcoming prequel series (not to be released until 2004), and an original sketchbook section. Limited to only 450 copies worldwide, each bagged, boarded, and complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $8.95 THE WILD WORLD OF GUS FINKELSTEIN SPECIAL EDITION #2 An absolutely weird cover from bizarre and eclectic famed "outsider artist," Gus Fink! His weird and wonderful art hangs in galleries worldwide. Now he's got his own comic title! Limited to only 350 copies worldwide, each bagged, boarded, and complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $8.95 MIKE HOFFMAN'S LOST WORLDS OF FANTASY & SCI-FI SPECIAL EDITION #6 With a new Hoffman cover and astounding art and story features, you'll return from those strange vistas knowing there's no other book like this in the know universe! Limited to only 350 copies worldwide, each bagged, boarded, and complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $8.95 ****************** BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #73 The crew of war machine Imperius Dictatio unleash hell on a hostile planet in Dan Abnett's Titan! Plus, the final part of the Doom Eagles tale, "Last Stand on Yayor!" The Deathwatch hold back the tides of xeno filth with bolters and litanies in "Tyranid Directive!" b&w, 40pg $3.50 INFERNO! MAGAZINE #39 Cowardly Commissar Ciaphas Cain finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time in "Sector 13!" The evil dark elves inflict misery and suffering in C.L. Werner's "Wind of Change!" Plus, more Tales from the Ten Tailed Cat and the storming "Forever Loyal" by Mitchell Scanlon, which sees an Administratum clerk uncover forbidden knowledge that leads to destruction! b&w, 68pg $6.95 BLIND WOLF COMICS PATRICK THE WOLF BOY: THIS YEAR'S HALLOWEEN SPECIAL by Art Baltazar & Franco Who doesn't love Haunted Hayrides, bobbing for apples, and eating candy? Halloween is the one holiday where Patrick really gets to go wild... and the only holiday where his neighbors stay home and lock their doors. Keep your candy in your bags kids, Patrick's out and about and craving chocolate! b&w, 32pg $2.95 PATRICK THE WOLF BOY PRESENTS: THE GRIMM REAPER SUPER SPECIAL by Art Baltazar, Sunny Roses, & Franco Welcome to the realm of the Lord of Doom! Enter the Grimm Reaper's world of death, decay, gloom… and gardening. See what happens when a man of his stature tries to blend in with normal people. Special appearances by his Zombie Butler and Patrick the Wolf Boy! b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLUE LINE PRODUCTION HOW TO BREAK INTO THE COMIC BOOK BUSINESS #5 You've bought the "how-to" books; spent untold hours studying and practicing. And now you have the skills you need to be a comic book creator. Yet the work has just begun! Let Break-In help you navigate the rocky waters of the publishing business! Learn about the resources and techniques you'll need to be familiar with to share your talent with the world. b&w, 32pg $5.95 BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSON #14 by Rogers, Bates, Costanza & Majoros With a little help from Professor Frink, Bart meets up with his parents at Springfield Elementary in 1969. Then, Bart is mistaken for a big ugly fish and has to run from a crew of revenge-obsessed sailors! Also, it's "Take Your Parents to School Day!" Bi-monthly this October! FC, 32pg $2.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #87 by Boothby & Lloyd In the Futurama/Simpsons Infinitely Secret Crossover Crisis, the whole Planet Express team was transported into a classic issue of Simpsons Comics. Presented again is "Hail to the Cat!," the story of how one political animal took on city hall and won. But Springfield gets a crash course in history repeating itself! FC, 32pg (Note Price) $2.99 BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT LONG CRUEL WINTER SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, b&w, $21.95 MIRANDA'S CHERRY BLOSSOM ASSIGNMENT SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, b&w, $21.95 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE MAGNET SET #1 by Jim Balent A Halloween Treat for all you guys and ghouls out there! Four full-color Magickal Magnets, each approximately 4" tall and featuring Jim Balent's wonderful witches: Tarot and Raven Hex, along with the fan-fave characters, Boo Cat and the Dragon Witch! Magnet Set $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #18 by Jim Balent Offered again is Jim Balent's special "Diary of a Witch" issue! Secrets of Tarot, Raven Hex and Boo Cat are revealed in this strong, sexy and provocative one-shot! Will ship with both covers evenly. Also available in a signed edition with a Certificate of Authenticity featuring Jim Balent art! REGULAR—FC,32pg $2.95 SIGNED (CAUT: 2)—FC, 32pg $10.00 ************************* TAROT HALLOWEEN HONEY PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE POSTER Art by Jim Balent Jim Balent's Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose, soars Skyward on a secret Samhain Celebration! Commemorate your Halloween 2003 with this 18" x 24" full-color poster! Also available as a Limited Exclusive Fine Art Paper Print Signed Edition, autographed by Jim Balent and numbered. NOTE: The catalog image has been edited — to see full image visit www.jimbalent.com POSTER—18x24, FC $9.99 PRINT—18x24, FC (CAUT: 2) $29.99 VAMPIRE SCHOOL BITES! T-SHIRT Art by Holly G! This is the first of Holly G!'s Girlie Ghoulie T-shirts! This Vampire School girl is surrounded by Cutie Spookie stuff and has her Major, "Blood Drinking 101," written below her. On the Back of this 100% black cotton fitted tee, is written in bold red letters: "School Bites," with bloody vampire tooth marks underneath! Excellent Halloween Day or Night Wear for the discriminating Goth! Comes in XL Tee as well! FITTED TEE $19.99 XL $19.99 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE CROW: FLESH AND BLOOD COLLECTION by James Vance & Alexander Maleev Sale! Was $10.95! The complete saga of the first woman to become The Crow! It's a tale of violent retribution in which Iris Shaw, a federal conservation officer, dies when her office is dynamited by a band of right-wing terrorists. Her tortured soul cannot rest — at the time of her death she was an expectant mother. Originally published by Kitchen Sink Press in 1998. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w SRP: $4.99 ******************* ILLUSTRATION ART AUCTION SET 1 Sale! Was $45.00! A two-issue set featuring Illustration Art Auction October 1989 & May 2002 editions. These beautiful catalogs have high production values, with glossy paper and excellent reproductions. Inside you'll find works by popular illustrators for magazines, books, advertising and more. Includes Andrew Loomis, Coles Philips, Cecil Beall, Alberto Vargas, Rockwell Kent, Bernie Fuchs, Dean Cornwell, Arthur Szyk, and many others. Originally published by Illustration House. MATURE READERS Set (x2), PC SRP: $12.99 THE ILLUSTRATION COLLECTOR SET 1 A three-issue set collecting The Illustration Collector #22-24. Fully illustrated catalogs that feature 20th century artists primarily from the Golden Age of Illustration, 1900-1960. These collect classic art from children's stories, magazines, novels and stand-alone works. Dozens of illustrations and paintings per issue, including works by Howard Pyle, Bernie Fuchs, E.M. Jackson, J.C. Leyendecker, Rose O'Neill, Frank Schoonover, Jessie Wilcox Smith and more. Originally published by Illustration House from 1988 to 1989. Set (x3), PC SRP: $14.99 LOVE, LUST, DESIRE SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x11, 224pg, PC SRP: $12.99 THE NEW DINOSAURS SIGNED & NUMBERED HC by William Stout Was $75.00! Here are Dinosaurs as you've never seen them before — in the book that started the renaissance in Dinosaur books! Over 70 pages of full-color illustrations and dozens in black-and-white, all by the award-winning illustrator, Bill Stout! Includes 32 pages of all-new art and a great new cover. A revised edition of Dinosaurs (1981). Signed and numbered by William Stout and limited to 1,000 copies. Originally published by iBooks in 2000. (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 192pg, PC SRP: $24.99 BZZZ BEE CAFÉ PUBLISHING SANTA SAYS VOLUME 1 SMELL OF BURNING DREAMS GN by McRobert, Pertile, & Various Who sparks our holiday feelings and affections? Every girl kneeling by her Christmas tree praying for presents knows that answer. This is a story about Santa Claus, a corrupt and powerful man reaping centuries worth of grim rewards. Meet the man you thought loved you more than anyone else. MATURE READERS FC, 69pg $12.00 CARTOON BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH BONE COLLECTIONS by Jeff Smith Follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins — Fone, Phoney, and Smiley — as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. b&w, HC VOL. 7: GHOST CIRCLES HC (STAR13773) $24.95 VOL. 8: TREASURE HUNTERS HC (STAR16981) $23.95 ********************* CARTOON STUDIOS THE ADVENTURES OF AARON VOLUME 1: PREMIUM COLLECTION EDITION by Aaron Warner A unique find for any comic fan, this packaged collection includes the first musical release on CD featuring 14 hilarious songs written and actually performed by Adventures of Aaron creator Aaron Warner, along with the 144-page collection, "My Mom's Meatloaf Moves," and a copy of the comic book from the series that started it all. Sale proceeds benefit Warner's "ArtWish" foundation. Limited to 1,000 copies. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w (w/CD) $29.99 CASTLE RAIN ENTERTAINMENT JACK THE LANTERN BOOK # 3 by Tim Vigil & Michael Angelos The countdown to the climatic end of the first chapter of the trilogy begins now. Jack the Lantern: The Quest features the dynamic artwork of Tim (Faust) Vigil, the series new artist. This will also be Tim's first all-ages book since 1989. After learning certain revelations concerning the history of the treatment, Jack awakes to find himself face to face with not only Argotakar, but with his own demons. This pinnacle issue answers the long-awaited question—will Jack accept his gift, or face the consequences. Elsewhere, we find out the truth about the mysterious London Dirk, and what's his true connection and motives are behind the "books of the Yavlo." Will the shadowy Jadugar the temptress receive the book? This storyline picks up from where Jack #2 left off! RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #5 (MAY032098) b&w, 24pg $3.00 JACK THE LANTERN LIMITED EDITION TIM VIGIL PRINT To inaugurate Tim Vigil's run on Jack the Lantern, this bagged black-and-white "Villains" print is the cover design from Jack #4. Printed on 13 lb. Supreme glossy cardstock. Perfect for framing. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x14, b&w $9.95 CG ENTERTAINMENT BRATH #9 Chuck Dixon (w), Andrea Di Vito (p), Roland Paris (i), Rob Schwager (c) All-out gladiator action! Betrayed by fate, Brath must face the horrors of the arena! Battling man and beast, can the Hammer of Ure defeat all – or will the coliseum sands run crimson with his own blood? Writer Chuck Dixon promises that this will be the most ferocious issue yet – and if you've followed his career, you know that's no idle threat! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 29 $2.95 BRATH TRAVELER VOL. 1: HAMMER OF VENGEANCE Chuck Dixon (w), Andrea Di Vito (p), John Dell (i), Rob Schwager (c) A new portable & affordable collection! An evil empire marches across the world – but one warrior defies them! Outnumbered and out armed, can war chief Brath Mac Garen possibly lead his barbarian clan to victory against an endless enemy? Chuck Dixon (Conan the Barbarian) and Andrea Di Vito unleash hell as we reprint BRATH PREQUEL - BRATH #6 at a nice price! 192 pgs, full color, Traveler-sized trade paperback, on sale Oct. 1 $9.95 EL CAZADOR #2 Chuck Dixon (w), Steve Epting (p & i), Nick Bell (c) Mutiny on El Cazador? Now that they've sobered up, will Captain Sin have to battle her own crew? If so, can she survive an onslaught by entire ship of pirates? Featuring bloodthirsty buccaneers, beautiful art and one brutal babe, if you've ever wanted to try a CrossGen comic, jump onboard this continuity-free thrill-ride! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 1 $2.95 CRUX #31 Chuck Dixon (w), Paul Ryan (p), Rob Hunter (i), Laura Villari (c) The long-slumbering Atlanteans are finally awake…now what? The tearful reunions are over, but can the once-great nation rebuild – and rule – this brave new world? Plus: Capricia is back… and she's not happy about what she finds in Atlantis! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 22 $2.95 THE FIRST #36 Barbara Kesel (w), Ron Wagner (p), TBD (i), Morry Hollowell (c) The great exodus! With the barrier between their two Houses shattered, the First flee Elysia – and wage war on each other! Be there as chaos erupts, schemes collide, and the series' biggest battle explodes! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 1 $2.95 MERIDIAN #41 Barbara Kesel (w), Vincenzo Cucca (p), Don Hillsman II (i), Sumi Pak (c) What are the secrets of Sheristan? Alone in the darkness, can Sephie solve the hidden city's ancient mystery? 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 29 $2.95 MYSTIC #41 Tony Bedard (w), Aaron Lopresti (p), Matt Ryan (i), Wil Quintana (c) Will Giselle lose her Sigil? First she stole Brath's mark of power – now Solusandra has come to Ciress seeking the source of our hero's magical might! Be there as Giselle faces a shocking turning point! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 8 $2.95 SOLUS #8 Barbara Kesel (w), Leonard Kirk (p), Andrew Pepoy (i), Larry Molinar (c) MYSTIC match-up! Solusandra and Lindy head to Ciress…home to a certain mistress of the magical arts! First she stole Brath's Sigil – is Giselle's next? 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 22 $2.95 NEGATION #23 Tony Bedard (w), Paul Pelletier (p), Dave Meikis (i), Laura Martin (c) Guest-starring the Ligis-Bearers from MARK OF CHARON! Javi used to hang with Kaine's crew, but now the ex-surgeon has his own super-powered team – and he's going to use them to destroy his former friends! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 15 $2.95 NEGATION (GRAPHIC NOVEL) VOL. 3: HOUNDED Tony Bedard (w), Paul Pelletier (p), David Meikis (i), James Rochelle (c) Trapped in a twisted universe, an ordinary man fights for freedom! Hunted by a relentless foe, can Obregon Kaine survive a planet that promises death to all who visit? And how can one dog tip the scales of galactic power? Reprinting NEGATION #13 - #18! 160 pgs, full color, trade paperback, on sale Oct. 15 $15.95 Also Available! NEGATION Vol. 1 1-931484-30-9 $19.95 NEGATION Vol. 2 1-931484-59-7 $15.95 THE PATH #20 Ron Marz (w), Matthew Smith (p), Mark Pennington (i), Michael Atiyeh (c) The rebellion erupts! The uprising against the mad Emperor Mitsumune begins as Obo- san leads his forces into battle! But can the former monk withstand the might of the imperial samurai army? 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 29 $2.95 THE PATH VOL. 3: DEATH AND DISHONOR Ron Marz (w), Matthew Smith (p), Mark Pennington (i), Michael Atiyeh (c) In a land of samurai, one monk challenges the gods! Honor-bound to protect his people, the only way Obo-san can save his nation is to rebel against its insane leader! But is even the mighty Weapon of Heaven enough to overthrow centuries of tradition? Reprinting THE PATH #13 - #18! 160 pgs, full color, trade paperback, on sale Oct. 8 $15.95 Also Available! THE PATH Vol. 1 1-931484-32-5 $19.95 THE PATH Vol. 2 1-931484-60-0 $15.95 RUSE #25 Scott Beatty (w), Paul Ryan (p), TBD (i), Frank D'Armata (c) Theophilus Dare returns – and transforms our detective duo into a troubleshooting trio! The dashing adventurer is back, and he's leading Simon Archard and Emma Bishop on a mad race across the wilds of Arcadia! Waiting ahead: the Enigmatic Prism, ballooning buccaneers and brawling warrior leprechauns! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 29 $2.95 RUSE TRAVELER VOL. 2: THE SILENT PARTNER Mark Waid & Scott Beatty (w), Butch Guice (p), Mike Perkins (i), Laura Martin (c) A new portable & affordable collection! In times of trouble, the Victorian city of Partington looks to its favorite son: Simon Archard, the world's greatest sleuth! But Simon was once the apprentice of another detective – who's returned with a vengeance of climactic proportions! Reprinting RUSE #7 - #12 for a nice price! 160 pgs, full color, trade paperback, on sale Oct. 1 $9.95 Also Available! RUSE TRAVELER Vol. 1 APR032089 E $9.95 RUSE: ARCHARD'S AGENTS — THE CASE OF THE PUZZLED PUGILIST Chuck Dixon (w), Mike Perkins (p & i), Laura Martin (c) From the pages of RUSE comes a two-fisted one-shot written by Chuck Dixon (Batgirl: Year One)! Foul murder has fallen across a country estate – but Simon Archard is nowhere to be found! Now it's up to pugilistic Pete to capture the criminal…but can a punch-drunk plugger become a master sleuth? Put up your dukes, Agatha Christie! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 8 $2.95 ROUTE 666 #17 Tony Bedard (w), Karl Moline (p), Drew Geraci (i), Nick Bell (c) The fearsome finale to our haunted heartland story-arc! Cassie and Cisco unravel the shocking secret of the fundamentalist farmers – and then confront the new dark spirit who may prove to be the worst kind of ally! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 22 $2.95 ROUTE 666 VOL. 2: THREE-RING THRILLER Tony Bedard (w), Karl Moline (p), Drew Geraci (i), Nick Bell (c) Psychic savior…or psycho killer? Wanted for murder, escaped mental patient Cassie Starkweather claims to have uncovered a supernatural invasion. Now, the evil Adversary has sent his most powerful minions to destroy her – and Cassie's only chance for survival is a family of circus freaks! Reprinting ROUTE 666 #7 - #12! 160 pgs, full color, trade paperback, on sale Oct. 22 $15.95 Also Available! ROUTE 666 Vol. 1 1-931484-56-2 $15.95 SCION #41 Ian Edginton (w), Luke Ross (p), John Dell (i), Jason Keith (c) World War! The full-scale Tigris invasion begins as thousands of robotic shock troops lay siege to the already bombarded Raven and Heron capitals! Meanwhile, Ethan and Ashleigh have problems of their own as a Tigris occupation force seeks to transform Tournament Isle into a command center! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 22 $2.95 SCION TRAVELER VOL. 3: DIVIDED LOYALTIES Ron Marz (w), Jim Cheung (p), Don Hillsman II (i), Justin Ponsor (c) A new portable and affordable collection! In a world whose medieval culture melds with high-tech, a young prince fights to liberate his world! Ethan wields immense power, but will he use it to aid his kingdom's struggles – or to erase the scourge of slavery from his war-torn world? Reprinting SCION #15 - #21 for a nice price! 160 pgs, full color, Traveler-sized trade paperback, on sale Oct. 29 $9.95 Also Available! SCION TRAVELER Vol. 1 $9.95 SCION TRAVELER Vol. 2 $9.95 SOJOURN #28 Ian Edginton (w), Greg Land (p), Jay Leisten (i), Justin Ponsor (c) SOJOURN goes Survivor! The good news: the uncharted island that Arwyn, Gareth and Cassidy are shipwrecked on has buried treasure. The bad news: it also has zombies! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 15 $2.95 SOJOURN (GRAPHIC NOVEL) VOL. 4: THE THIEF'S TALE Ron Marz (w), Greg Land (p), Jay Leisten (i), Justin Ponsor (c) A major new character debuts in the latest chapter of this acclaimed fantasy epic! Arwyn and Gareth's quest to end the fiery reign of the undead warlord Mordath takes them deep into the deadly deserts of Quin! Surrounded by danger, can they trust the thief named Cassidy – who happens to be one of Gareth's former lovers? Reprinting SOJOURN #19 - #24! 160 pgs, full color, trade paperback, on sale Oct. 22 $15.95 Also Available! SOJOURN Vol. 1 1-931484-15-5 $19.95 SOJOURN Vol. 2 1-931484-34-1 $15.95 SOJOURN Vol. 3 1-931484-65-1 $15.95 SIGIL #41 Chuck Dixon (w), Dale Eaglesham (p), Andrew Hennessy (i), Andrew Crossley (c) Emergency evacuation! When Sam reunites with Zanni on her home world of Delassia, it should be a happy day, right? So how come no one is smiling? Maybe it's because Sam is forcing the planet's population to flee! So why is he doing this – and what is Zanni's secret? Plus: the return of Trouble! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 15 $2.95 WAY OF THE RAT #18 Chuck Dixon (w), Jeff Johnson (p), Tom Ryder (i), Chris Garcia (c) The creepy conclusion to the "Haunted Zhumar" story-arc! Trapped in Old Mother's house by an army of evil ghosts, things get even worse for Boon and Po Po thanks to the arrival of Kung Kung Yi! Who is this powerful spirit – and why do even the undead fear him? 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 8 $2.95 THE CROSSOVERS #10 Robert Rodi (w), Joe Staton (p), Ernie Colon (i), Mark McNabb (c) A new family member debuts in part 1 of "Crossed Paths"! Meet Aunt Cartimandua, a.k.a. the sorceress supreme! She's sweeping half the clan off on an other-dimensional quest, leaving the others behind to face unexpected perils! Meanwhile, Perry meets the aliens…Chris meets Archetyke…and something goes wrong in Eradika! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 22 $2.95 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: A MEDIEVAL TALE #9 Brian Pulido (w), Fabrizio Fiorentino (p), Ted Pertzborn (i), Chris Blythe (c) Battle in the Borderlands! On dangerous ground, Lady Death and Wolf discover a rebel group dedicated to overthrowing the iron rule of the Eldritch! But will they welcome Hope as a friend…or fight her as a foe? Plus: what's up with the sword known as Blackheart? 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 15 $2.95 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: HE-MAN & THE RISE OF THE SNAKE MEN #1 Val Staples (w), Jonboy Meyers (p & i), Tony Washington (c) Just in time for Season Two of the hit cartoon comes a new saga! Imprisoned deep within the bowels of Snake Mountain is the most evil menace to ever plague Eternia: the sinister Snake Men! Their escape now a reality, He-Man and the Masters rush to stop the horror from spreading! If they fail, no one – not even Skeletor – will be safe! Be there to get a sneak peek into the new season of the cartoon that's earning blockbuster ratings on Cartoon Network! Note: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 15 $2.95 DON BLUTH'S DRAGON'S LAIR #3 (OF 6) Andy Mangels (w), Fabio Laguna (p & i), Tony Washington (c) Based on the hit Don Bluth fantasy video game! Within the Graveyard of Gloom, Dirk the Daring faces saber-rattling skeletons, ghoulish crypt creeps and the flesh seeking undead! Can Dirk survive this scare to stop the dreadful dragon Singe and rescue Princess Daphne? Lead on, adventurer…your quest awaits! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 8 $2.95 DON BLUTH'S SPACE ACE #3 (OF 6) Robert Kirkman (w), Paulo Borges (p & i), Pat Duke (c) Based on the hit Don Bluth Sci-Fi video game! Trapped on a planet of junk, Ace keeps randomly transforming into young Dexter and elderly Old Ace! Elsewhere in space, the villainous plans of twin terrors Borf and Gorf are revealed! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 22 $2.95 ROB ZOMBIE'S SPOOKSHOW INTERNATIONAL #1 (OF 5) Rob Zombie (w), Gene Colan, Kieron Dwyer, Will Conrad, Eddy Barros & Dan Brereton (p, i & c) Cover by J. Scott Campbell & Val Staples Just in time for Halloween, music superstar Rob Zombie pens four tales of horror, comedy and suspense! First, witness the wrath of the Evil Zombie – drawn by the legendary Gene Colan! Next, you've seen House of 1,000 Corpses, now read two stories that made the movie a cult hit! Finally, Kieron Dwyer (Avengers) pencils a tale of monsters, espionage…and strip clubs! Who is Super Spy El Superbeasto? Plus: a petrifying painted pin-up by Dan Brereton! WARNING: FOR MATURE READERS ONLY! 40 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 29 $3.50 JOHN CARPENTER'S SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES #3 William O'Neill (w), Tone Rodriguez (p), Digital Chameleon (i), Chris Blythe (c) Cover A by Tone Rodriguez Cover B by Travis Smith What could be so difficult about stealing JFK's limo from the top of an 80-story tall casino? Everything! With Mr. Marrs, the casino security and the local cops after Snake, our anti-hero takes a joy ride that's going to take a few planks out of the Atlantic City boardwalk! (Retailers: See the special incentive in the Order Form!) 32 pgs, full color, on sale Oct. 1 $2.99 CHANTING MONKS STUDIOS SEX CRIMES TP Edited by Joe Monks & Hart D. Fisher Sex Crimes takes 15 award-winning writers and teams them up with the best artists today's comics field has to offer. David J. Schow (The Crow), Stephen Bissette (Taboo, Swamp Thing), John Cassaday (Captain America, Planetary), Bernie Wrightson, and others bring chilling images and gut-wrenching tales harder than Hot Blood! ever dared to be, every story deals with one aspect or another of sex and crime. Shocking, visually stunning, emotionally wrenching, there is something to unnerve everyone in this collection. Monks and Fisher are also on hand to inflict some pain. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 256pg, b&w $13.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING ALEX RAYMOND'S FLASH GORDON VOLUME 1 TP The first of Checker's re-issues of the color Flash Gordon strips from the pen and brush of its unsurpassed originator, Alex Raymond. Collects the first two full years of the adventures of Flash, Dale Arden, and Doctor Zharkov on Planet Mongo. SC, 200pg, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CLIVE BARKER'S TAPPING THE VEIN TP This Eisner-nominated anthology mini-series brings the best of Clive Barker's short stories to the comics medium. Barker's stories are brought to a stunning visual realization by comics greatest artistic talents. (STAR17126) SC, 256pg, FC $24.95 ******************* CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. PUBLICATIONS CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. #501: SNOW WHITE & SEVEN DWARFS A true 50-year anniversary! Cinderella was last published October 1953! Now re- experience the tale of a beautiful girl seeking refuge from her evil stepmother. Fillers include "The Farmer in the Dell," "The Lion," and a "color-me" page on the inside back cover. FC, 32pg $3.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. SNOW WHITE TREASURE PACK Classics bundled together for the first time! This 50th Anniversary Treasure Pack combines both a Snow White comic book, coloring book, and sticker activity pack in one bundle. A great gift idea for fans of this timeless story. Pack (x3) $7.99 CLAYPOOL COMICS DEADBEATS #62 by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran Dr. Ralston and Hermano the Vampire King restore their alliance; Dakota and Christine mount an inter-dimensional rescue effort; and Dracula orders the destruction of one of his own, in "Shocks!" by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran, with a cover by Howell and Steve Leialoha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 ELVIRA #126 by Strom, R. Sutton, & Anderson Ghosts from the ice menace skater Irenya Spookskaya, so Elvira teams up with literary pooch Itchbone to freeze their assets in "Elvira on Ice!," by Frank Strom, Ronn Sutton, and Bill Anderson. Also, the evil forces beneath Wilkie House reach upwards, in "Emphasis on the Ladder!" by Howell and Smith. Color photo cover. b&w, 32pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE DARK VOLUME 2 TP This volume is an incredible collection of sexy, silly, satirical sashays by Elvira, including material by Kurt Busiek, Paul Dini, James Fry, Terry Austin, Dave Cockrum, and more! Every line approved by Elvira herself as being witty and/or curvaceous enough for her. Elvira photo covers. (STAR14320) SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** COMIC LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL EDISON'S FRANKENSTEIN 1910 VOLUME 1 GN A Graphic Interpretation of A Lost American Classic by Yambar, Bihun, & Wiebel Jr. In 1910, Thomas Edison made the world's first Frankenstein film. Today only one print of that film exists, making it one of the oldest and rarest epics in American horror and film history. Now you can enjoy the original storyline in this lavishly illustrated comic adaptation by Chris Yambar and Robb Bihun. The book also includes a section of film research by noted author and historian Frederick C. Wiebel Jr. Also available in a Signed- and-Numbered edition, signed by the writer, accompanied by a matching foil-embossed tip-in plate, signed by the artist and historian. REGULAR—b&w, 64pg $7.95 SIGNED (CAUT: 2)—b&w, 64pg $19.95 COMICSONE HEAVEN SWORD & DRAGON SABRE GN #7 by Louis Cha & Wing Shing Ma Wuji saves the Ming Rebels and becomes the 33rd Chief. Heaven Sword reappears without Master No-Mercy, just as Wuji finds Li Ying wounded. What has happened to his uncle Li Ying and how could No-Mercy lose her precious Heaven Sword? Also the Mongols are on the move! SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $13.95 IRON WOK JAN GN #6 by Shinji Saijyo With the Cooking Competition at an end, it's back to the Gobancho restaurant for more great food and a possible new recruit. Also a hotheaded chef thinks he's ready to challenge the mighty Iron Wok Jan! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 MEGA DRAGON & TIGER GN #6 by Tony Wong The final battle is upon us! Two life-long friends are reunited in the most violent of ways. Tiger Yin battles Red Dragon for the Best of the Best Tournament Championship. There can be only one! SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $13.95 ONEGAI TEACHER NOVEL by Go Zappa, Taraku Uon & Hiroaki Goda You've seen the hit anime, and read the engrossing manga graphic novels, but even still, you don't know the full story behind 18-year-old Kei and his affair with his homeroom teacher from another planet. What's missing? You can only find out in ComicsOne's full- length novel adaptation of Onegai Teacher! SC, 5x7, 224pg $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ONEGAI TEACHER: GN #2 by Yosuke Kuroda (Please!) & Shizuru Hayashiya Now, not only must Kei deal with school, his friends, and the fact that he's married to his alien teacher, Mizuho, but now Mizuho's kid sister has come down to cause trouble for the happy couple. Can Kei and Mizuho find true happiness with this mini-menace around? (STAR18666) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 BRIDE OF DEIMOS #4 by Etsuko Ikeda & Yuuho Ashibe Will Deimos ever leave Minako to live her own normal life or is she forced to watch as all of her friends and loved ones die a horrific death. This is the punishment Minako must endure for becoming the Bride of Deimos! (STAR18620) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 ***************************** COM X OFFERED AGAIN O/A SKY BETWEEN BRANCHES #0 by Joshua Middleton The creator-owned debut from Joshua Middleton, Branches #0 features an exclusive 10- page story introducing two key characters from the forthcoming limited series. FC, 24pg $2.99 ***************************** COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND OFFERED AGAIN O/A CBLDF: VISIONS OF FREEDOM CARD SET Cram 40 of comics' most talented creators into a 3.5" x 2.5" box and what do you get? No, not a bloody mess! You get the Visions of Freedom Card Set! This outstanding set includes images created specifically for the CBLDF by 39 of the industry's most interesting artists, including Dan Brereton, Evan Dorkin, Dave Gibbons, Peter Kuper, and Larry Welz. Tying it all together is an essay from acclaimed writer and CBLDF board member Peter David, a portion of which appears on each card. 39 cards per set. Set PI ********************** COMIC CAVALCADE SHI ILLUSTRATED WARRIOR CONNECTING COVER SET #7 by Billy Tucci Billy Tucci wraps up the series and provides our exclusive stunning new connecting covers for this ultra-limited edition set! Don't blink or you will miss this scarce package of just 500 sets! All sets ship with both covers bagged together. (CAUT: 4) Set (x2), b&w $13.95 SHI ILLUSTRATED WARRIOR CONNECTING RUBY RED SET #7 This special Ruby Red Foil set of both connecting covers ships bagged and boarded and is limited to just 50 sets. Allocations are likely. (CAUT: 4) Set (x2), b&w $79.95 CPM MANGA ALIEN 9 ULTIMATE DVD & GN COLLECTION Manga by Hitoshi Tomizawa The world's first Alien Nine DVD and manga set! Yuri is totally bummed. She just started 6th grade and has been elected to fight the aliens that invade the school on a daily basis. Worse, she has to wear a creepy symbiotic alien on her head to get the job done. Ewwww! This set features all three 224-page graphic novels plus the 100-minute anime DVD together, the complete Alien Nine series! Pack (x3 w/DVD) $59.99 CALL ME PRINCESS TP—NEW PRINTING by Tomoko Taniguchi Mako has dreams of being swept off her feet by a handsome prince. She wants to forget about her high school trials and tribulations... but mostly she just wants someone to love her and call her princess. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 NADESICO BOOK ONE—NEW PRINTING by Kia Asamiya As seen on Cartoon Network! Invasion! An alien armada from Jupiter has amassed enough power to destroy all of Earth's defenses. Earth's final hope lies in the Space Battleship Nadesico, a ship created using recently discovered extraterrestrial technology. Can the Nadesico's rag-tag crew overcome their idiosyncrasies and defeat the alien fleet, or will Earth's last hope be lost? SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.99 POPCORN ROMANCE BOOK ONE GN by Tomoko Taniguchi A pair of metal head brothers are psyched to make their onstage debut! But disaster strikes when one of them collapses onstage. Following the incident, they travel to their grandfather's farm in the country to recuperate... but the farm is in peril of being turned into a golf course! What are they going to do... and what's to become of the love that they left behind in the city? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 SLAYERS SPECIAL BOOK 4: SPELLBOUND GN by Hajime Kanzaka, Tommy Ohtsuka, & Yoshihiro Komada The charming prestidigitating duo are back — and wherever they go, hilarity is sure to follow. Naga is missing and Lina... could care less?! Find out the mystery behind Naga's disappearance! By Hajime Kanzaka, the creator of The Slayers and Lost Universe video series, and featuring the stunning artwork of Tommy Ohtsuka and Yoshihiro Komada! Presented in traditional Japanese-style right-to-left format. SC, 6x8, 184pg, b&w $15.95 Manga 18 UROTSUKIDOJI BOOK 6: REINCARNATION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $16.95 **************** CRYPTIC PRESS QUICKEN FORBIDDEN #12 After battling giants rampaging through New York City, teenage sorceress Jax Epoch is faced with the choice to join an interdimensional group of thieves or stay behind on Earth as the world crumbles around her. Join her as she goes grocery shopping, encounters trolls, and says goodbye to a familiar face. b&w, 24pg $2.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT FRANK FRAZETTA LIMITED EDITION SHI LITHOGRAPH This renown image featured as the cover of the Senryaku trade paperback and sold-out poster is now available as a gorgeous lithograph, limited to 299 copies. Master artist Frank Frazetta's detail and style is captured on this image, printed on linen-look quality stock for texture and depth. (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 12x18 $34.99 SHI WARRIOR SWORD SET Three blades are mirror-polished and feature 440 stainless steel, heat tempered lines, and the laser-engraved "Shi" logo. Decorative gold and black designs embellish wooden scabbards, while detailed scenes adorn the solid brass pommel, hilt, and throat of each piece. This set includes a katana (39 ¼" with a 28 7/8" blade), a Wakisashi (24 ¼" with a 16 ¼" blade), and a Tanto (15 ¼" with a 8 ¾" blade), and comes ready to display on a three-tiered presentation rack emblazoned with the kanji Shi. Set $299.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHI PATCH by Billy Tucci The Shi kanji is blood red on a sea as black as night. This patch is the perfect adornment for jackets, shirts, jeans, or just to add it to your collection. 3" round with embroidered edge and symbol. Patch $7.99 ***************** CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING STAR OF THE MONTH FRIGHTENING CURVES TP by Anthony Johnston & Aman Chaudhary Phil London, a retired British agent, discovers that the London underground system holds an ancient power that threatens 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. (STAR14390) TP, 128pg, FC $12.95 ************************** SPOOKSHOW GN by Ray Fawkes An all-new horror/espionage thriller! Dead Cold War spies are brought back to life in the interest of national security. Codenamed "Spookshow," these undead agents of espionage find themselves forced to confront their superiors as one of them unwittingly uncovers the secrets of their very existence. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $12.95 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS BURGLAR BILL #3 by Paul Grist Constable Kelvin Flats is a community policeman. Unfortunately, he thinks this means locking up the entire community! Join him as he patrols the mean city streets and tries not to arrest anyone. It's going to be a long night. b&w, 24pg (3 of 6) $2.95 DIGITAL WEBBING DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #11 by Various; cover by Jason Howard & Hi-Fi Magicians turned criminal, criminals turning to magic, a man obsessing over being different from everyone else, and a mystery hiding within a sci-fi and RPG tale gone bad. All this and more in one issue! Plus, the final installment of "The Gig." b&w, 40pg $2.95 FREAKSHOW #1 by C.G. Kirby, Steve Morris, Ryan Ottley, Enzo Pertile, & Dan Schmidt Zombies, demons, convicts, and murderers all take the stage in Freakshow. It's four strange and horrific tales in the tradition of Creepy and Eerie! Arriving just in time for Halloween! b&w, 32pg $2.95 SHADES OF BLUE #4 by James S. Harris & Cal Slayton The startling conclusion to "Shadows and Masks!" As one chapter in Heidi Paige's life closes, another begins with a bang! Heidi has been betrayed by one of her closest friends, and now only the mysterious Emma can save her. But will she? b&w, 24pg $2.95 DISGRUNTLED FANBOY COMICS DEMOLUTION ENGINE #2 by Stephen Esslinger & Eduardo Herrera A police detective, a petty criminal, and a vagrant have been drawn into something vile and murderous. One hunts a killer, another has a date with death, and the third runs while the devil walks the street. Can three blind mice step between the gears of the Engine to freedom? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 7) $3.95 DORK STORM PRESS DORK TOWER #27 by John Kovalic "Clanbook Mopey": Its All Hallow's Eve, and Big Brother is watching you: Gilly's big brother Walden, that is, clan leader of Mud Bay's Mopey Goths! It's a special look at one of the unsung anti-heroes! Plus, "Clanbook Moper," Lethargic Lad, The 3 Geeks, and Ps238! b&w, 40pg $2.99 DORK TOWER VOLUME 2: DORK SHADOWS HC by John Kovalic The multi-Origins Award-winning Dork Shadows collects every Dork Tower comic strip from issues #7-12 of the worldwide fan-favorite series! Relive some of the greatest, dorkiest moments ever of this critically acclaimed series. Includes Matt and Gilly's now- infamous date! Also available as a signed and numbered edition, strictly limited to the first 500 copies, each signed with a sketch of Igor by John Kovalic! REG.—HC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $24.99 SGN.—HC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w (CAUT: 4) $34.99 THE DORK TOWER WIZKIDS SPECIAL by John Kovalic WizKids and Dork Storm Press bring you every Dork Tower strip from Scrye magazine and WizKid's website! How much RageKnight, HamsterClix and Shadowrunt can you stand? Plus, SnapDragons and a special Warhamster Mage Knight special scenario! b&w, 40pg $2.99 PS238 #5 by Aaron Williams It's a ghost story for meta-human kids in this episode of Ps238! Our school for the children of superheroes has special dormitories for students whose families can't relocate to the area… or if their abilities require it. In this issue, a few of those children go exploring and find that there's more going on in these hallowed halls than even they had imagined! b&w $2.99 PS238: "I USE MY POWERS FOR GOOD/EVIL" T-SHIRTS Ps238 is the school for tomorrow's meta-humans. What better way to show how you're going to use what you've learned there by announcing which side of civilization you're going to work for? Screen printed on 100% black cotton. GOOD—L-XL $20.00 EVIL—L-XL $20.00 INNER CHILD SUPPORT: THE COLLECTED SNAPDRAGONS VOLUME I TP by John Kovalic & Liz Rathke Collects the critically-acclaimed SnapDragons comic book by John Kovalic and Liz Rathke. Join the hilarity as Jake, Jody, Cooper, Benjamin, and Mitzi raise havoc both imaginary and real! Packed with new and extra material! SC, 120pg, b&w $14.99 WARHAMSTER: SPLATBOOK! by John Kovalic, Phil Masters & Ken Hite This is the ultimate guide to the land where Matt, Gilly, Ken, Carson, and Igor spend their Thursday evening gaming sessions! A complete guide to the lands of Aurora, and stuffed with Dork Tower facts, figures, and trivia, as well as stats for the characters and tons of information! SC, 8x11, 48pg, b&w $14.99 DREAM CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONS THE CHANGERS VOLUME 2 GN by Ezra Claytan Daniels Events spike an irreconcilable rift between the two Changers, and promise to force them into a confrontation which can only result in the most bittersweet of victories for the one left standing — but not before Oscar resurfaces for one final, fatal disruption. MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 92pg, b&w (2 of 2) $8.95 DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS DARKMINDS: MACROPOLIS VOLUME 2 #2 by Chris Sarracini, Kwang Mook Lim, & Dreamwave Colors; cover by Pat Lee Nagawa is left for dead after a mad chain of events that could only happen in a city as twisted as Macropolis! Has the SIU hero finally taken his last breath? Meanwhile, both the Metro force and the SWAT team are brought in to take down the increasingly unstable Nakiko, who has escaped with the baby she's kidnapped into the Macropolis sewer system. They quickly find out that this is no easy task… Nakiko's not about to be taken in quietly! FC, 32pg $2.95 MEGAMAN #2 by Brian Augustyn, Mic Fong, & Stuart Ng The strange robotic attacks on the city intensify, putting the entire populace at risk. Only Mega Man can stand up to the mechanical menaces, but even he is taxed to his limit by the relentless onslaught. When a robot killer capable of endlessly multiplying itself comes for him, Mega Man is in for the fight of his young life. FC, 32pg $2.95 NECROWAR #4 by Simon Furman & Adi Granov In the aftermath of the bloody battle on Quo, the five members of Ebon Squad reflect on all they have lost. The alien Symbions wrapped around their now-dead bodies are cold comfort; fellow Alliance troopers shun them, and Tal scientists view them with detached curiosity. It is a hollow existence. But all is not as it seems. Something is happening to Damien Arnaz and the others… an awakening. Buried secrets surface, revealing a pattern. A pattern that unmistakably bears the stamp of The Progeny! FC, 32pg $2.95 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #5 by Peter David, LeSean Thomas, Erik Sander, & Rob Ruffolo Prepare to be shell-shocked when fan-favorite writer Peter David ups the ante with even more martial arts action! Featuring a bold, new direction for the acclaimed series, TMNT #5 is the beginning of what promises to be one of the most exciting adventures for our tenacious terrapins yet! Combine that with the one-two punch of LeSean Thomas' red-hot pencils and colors by Dreamwave, and TMNT fans have got one shell of a good reason to be excited this October! FC, 32pg $2.95 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PAT LEE LITHOGRAPH Celebrating the smash hit comic series in style, this masterfully rendered lithograph captures Pat Lee's rendition of the boys in green. Originally used as the special incentive cover to the all-new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1, this image is a rare find that no Turtle fan should pass up! Lithograph, 18x24, FC $19.95 TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA #16 by Simon Furman, Don Figueroa, Elaine To, & David Cheung "Worlds Collide," the epic cross-Generation Transformers saga, continues! The fabric of time and space is being slowly but surely torn apart, a super portal forming between realities... one that heralds the beginning of the end for the entire Armada dimension! Jetfire and the Autobot forces on Cybertron attempt to seize control of the Decepticons' master Space Bridge Nexus, but their way is barred by a remorseless assassin, steeped in dark science, versed in chaos. If Jetfire fails... everybody dies! FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS/G.I. JOE #3 by John Ney Rieber, Jae Lee, & June Chung "Trial By Fire"—Wounded, Snake Eyes stands alone against his nemesis Stormshadow, a horde of COBRA Vipers — and the deadly claws of the Decepticon panther, Ravage! The fledgling G.I. Joe/Autobots alliance is battle-tested to the breaking point when they're caught between the lightning-strike air power of the Seekers... and the earth-splitting pile driver fists of Rumble! And the web of betrayal within the COBRA/Decepticon alliance erupts in steel and blood as Starscream and Destro challenge the power of Cobra Commander and Megatron! Characters who defined the concepts of 'hero' and 'villain' for generations redefine them with grit, heart, and adrenaline in this epic 6-issue mini-series set during the turmoil of an alternate WW2! FC, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 TRANSFORMERS: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE #7 Dreamwave's Official Guide To The Transformers by Adam Patyk & Various The ultimate Transformers guide gets even better! This issue is absolutely packed with heavyweights like Ultra Magnus, the Terrorcons, and the Technobots, not to mention all- new bios and art covering the evolution of some of Generation One's elite! Look for fresh, new bios and art for Powermaster Optimus Prime, Targetmaster Hot Rod, Pretender Starscream, and many more! Catch up with your favorite main characters as you uncover the secrets of the Transformers comic universe! FC, 64pg (7 of 8) $5.25 TRANSFORMERS: THE WAR WITHIN VOLUME 2 #1 by Simon Furman, Andrew Wildman, Erik Sander, & Dreamwave Colors More secrets of Cybertron's dark past are revealed, as a second chapter of Transformers: The War Within sheds light on... The Dark Ages! Optimus Prime and Megatron are missing, presumed dead, and the civil war for control of Cybertron has degenerated into a dark cauldron of confusion and turmoil, with splinter factions clashing in endless border skirmishes. Into this potent powder keg of a divided world comes the Fallen, a Transformer from the planet's prehistory… with dark designs of his own! Features two different gatefold covers by Don Figueroa and Pat Lee! FC, 32pg $2.95 SHIDIMA TP by Adrian Tsang, Lou Kang, Arnold Tsang, & Warui Namekemono For the first time get the whole Shidima series in one massive volume! On a distant continent beyond the God's Maw, there is a place where magic and swordsmanship are practiced as one. Here, the most fearsome fighters in the realm compete for land, title, and honor, fighting for control of the imperial throne. This is the story of the only outsider ever to learn the secrets of Shidima's fighting arts, and the empire that would rise and crumble around him. Contains Issues #1-7 of the sword-slashing series, a complete cover gallery, and more! SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $16.95 CAPCOM 2004 CALENDAR The gloves are off when the most powerful pugilists from the mighty Capcom universe go toe-to-toe in this carnage-filled calendar for 2004, which continues the video game giant's latest endeavor with Dreamwave. Every month, witness your favorite characters from Capcom's wildly popular Darkstalkers, Rival Schools and other universes collide! It's Capcom, it's Dreamwave…what else do you need to know? (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 11x12, FC $14.99 STAR OF THE MONTH WARLANDS VOLUME 3 TP by Adrian Tsang, Pat Lee, & Alvin Lee Welcome to Warlands. A fantasy world of Myth and Magic set against the backdrop of a world in the grip of a global-scale war against the Vampire Hordes of Datara. Bent on the conquest of the entire realm, Malagen the Black embarks on an unholy war to obtain an artifact fabled to be the nexus of all manner of magical energy. (STAR18805) SC, FC $15.95 ***************** DYNAMIC FORCES O/A TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 1 VOLUME 1 HC Presented for the first time ever in this deluxe hardcover format the first 6 issues of the incredible Transformers series by Pat Lee and Dreamwave Studios are ready for your bookshelf! The entire first story arc is available here under a deluxe hardcover binding! Also included are sketch pages and sample scripts that allow a glimpse into the creative process that has made the Transformers a smash success! HC $49.99 **************** DF ULTIMATE SACRIFICE: COLOSSUS MEMORIAL BUST The first in a series of memorial pieces featuring the most beloved fallen heroes of our time! Created in tribute to the greatest sacrifices of the Uncanny X-Men! From his first appearance in Giant Size X-Men #1 to his noble death in Uncanny X-Men #390, the stalwart X-Man ?Colossus ? was not only one of the founding members of the "all- new, all-different" X-Men, but also the heart and soul of the mutant team. This tribute bust, designed, sculpted and painted by Martin Canale (of The Gore Group), stands an impressive 10 " tall, 8" wide (shoulder to shoulder), 7" deep and brims with the power of Colossus and he stands defiant in his armored form! Limited to just 500 pieces in the world, the Colossus Memorial Diorama is a must-have for your collection! (CAUT: 4) Bust $149.99 DF ULTIMATE SACRIFICE: THUNDERBIRD MEMORIAL BUST The second in a series of memorial pieces featuring the most beloved fallen heroes of our time! Created in tribute to the greatest sacrifices of the Uncanny X-Men! From his first appearance in Giant Size X-Men #1 to his death on the very first mission of the "all-new, all-different" X-Men in Uncanny X-Men #95, Thunderbird's legacy as an X-Men remains strong to this day! This tribute bust, sculpted by Pablo Viggiano, designed by Juan Bobillo and painted by Alejandra Jorquera (of The Gore Group), stands an impressive 10" tall, close to 6" wide (at the shoulders), 5" deep (at the shoulders) and brims with the simmering power and rage of the mighty Native American Warrior as he stands defiant! Limited to just 500 pieces in the world, the Thunderbird Memorial Diorama is a must- have for your collection! (CAUT: 4) Bust $129.99 DF WARLOCK 10-INCH BUST From his first appearance as the mysterious "Him" way back in Fantastic Four #67, to his starring roles in the cosmic Marvel Comics of the '70s and '80s, Warlock truly comes to life for the first time ever as a DF Collectible Bust! Standing atop his soul gem, faithfully recreated here, Warlock was designed, sculpted, and painted by Tom and Joy Snyder and will be the pride of your collection. Standing 10" tall, and limited to only 1000 pieces in the world, this collection bust is a must-have for your collection! (CAUT: 4) Bust $89.99 DF AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 13" BUST M/P EDITION Our "amazing" 13" Full-Size Head-Bust of everyone's favorite wall-crawler is long sold- out. However, DF produced a limited edition known as a "Manufacturer's Proof" and is now making these available through this special offer! Designed by Alex Ross, sculpted by Mike Hill, and inspired by the work of John Romita Sr., this is the piece that started it all and if you missed out the first time around, you'll want to take advantage of this special MP Edition today! Bust $299.99 DF BUG 8-INCH BUST The 70s and 80s were a great time for toys and comics… and for comics about toys. Bug the ever lovin' ever livin' cool character from one such 70s/80s Marvel comics series – The '70s/80s Micronauts series has returned thanks to Dynamic Forces collectible! He stands 8" tall. Designed by Dan Parsons and sculpted by Howard Kalish and painted by Dan Lane the Bug Bust depicts our hero atop his unique base and with all the detail and care you've come to expect from Dynamic Forces! RES. from Previews Vol. XII #4 (Apr022233) Bust $89.99 DF EARTH X IRON MAN 2020 MEGA BUST Continuing the series of Earth X busts designed and overseen by Alex Ross, Dynamic Forces now unleashes Iron Man 2020 –-- just in time to celebrate Iron Man's 40th anniversary! From his first appearance back in the original Machine Man limited series, to his reappearance as one of X-51's Heralds in the Earth X series by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross, Arno Stark and his alter-ego have never been recreated as a collectible bust – until now! Designed by Alex Ross and sculpted by Pablo Viggiano (of The Gore Group) Iron Man 2020 stands just under 6" in height atop his uniform Earth X base and full of the detail and quality! (CAUT: 4) Bust $69.99 DF SALVADOR LAROCCA'S X-WOMEN UNITED LITHOGRAPH SIGNED EDITION Dynamic Forces is extremely proud to present our first ever litho by X-Men artist Salvador Larroca who has created an amazing piece of art exclusively for DF! And what a piece of art it is, featuring every X-Woman you can think of: Jean Grey, Storm, Psylocke, Sage, the White Queen, Rogue, Jubilee, Shadowcat (w/ Lockheed) and Rachel Summers in Phoenix mode! All illustrated in the trademark detail and Larroca style! Measuring 18" by 24" and printed on archival 80lbs. Gallerie Silk Stock this masterpiece by Larroca will be a treasured addition to your collection! Also available signed by Salvador Larroca! REG.?Lithograph $19.99 SGN.?Lithograph (CAUT: 2) $49.99 THE CROW: THE LEGACY OF BRANDON LEE TRADING CARD SERIES BINDER Need a home for your DF Crow Legacy Trading Cards, including the special box topper original comic book story from James O'Barr? Well, look no further faithful one, because DF is producing a limited number of these official trading card binders featuring brand- new Crow art and just the right amount of sleeves to store and protect the entire set (with chases) along with the DF Exclusive Crow Comic! Get yours today! Binder $19.99 DF EXCLUSIVE TRANSFORMERS: WAR WITHIN VOLUME 2 #1 ALTERNATE COVERS Featuring a brand new alternate cover that only DF can bring you! More secrets of Cybertron's dark past are revealed, as a second chapter of Transformers: The War Within sheds light on... The Dark Ages! FC, 32pg $6.99 DF STREET FIGHTER #0 Previously available only as a convention exclusive, this prequel issue is now available through Dynamic Forces with a brand new Sketch Cover by Joe Madureira! Featuring an exclusive story that leads into the actual series by series regular artist Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang, Andrew Hou! Also available in a foil-enhanced version! ALT. CVR.?FC $6.99 FOIL CVR.?FC $10.00 DF EXCLUSIVE WITCHBLADE/MAGDALENA/VAMPIRELLA #1 UNTOLD STORY SIGNED EDITION Signed by artist Joyce Chin and writer Gail Simone! Written by fan favorite Gail Simone and beautifully drawn by Joyce Chen, this book is black, white and must be read! Featuring an exclusive story in this DF limited edition comic! You have all heard that Magdelena and Vampirella had a crossover, and that Witchblade and Vampirella have had a crossover, but what happens when Vampi, Witchblade and Magdelena all crossover together? Well find out in this beautiful 24 page black and white book that must be read! Featuring Vampi, Maggie and Witchblade, edited by Renee Geerlings and Maureen McTigue ? seven times the charm! Here's your chance to get all your women in one package. (CAUT: 2) FC, 24pg $19.99 DF AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #500 Signed by John Romita Jr.! Spidey turns 500 as the Amazing Spider-Man series returns to its original numbering! Best of all, this historic issue is available, thanks to Dynamic Forces, signed by artist John Romita Jr.! Each signed copy will numbered and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a number Certificate of Authenticity! Also available signed by cover artist J. Scott Campbell! (CAUT: 2) ROMITA SIGNED?FC $19.99 CAMPBELL SIGNED?FC $19.99 DF HULK: GRAY #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Jeph Loeb! The creative team from Spider-Man: Blue and Daredevil: Yellow now turn their attention to the Hulk in this brand-new issue from writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale! Each signed copy will numbered and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a number Certificate of Authenticity! Also available signed by Tim Sale! (CAUT: 2) LOEB SGN.?FC $29.99 SALE SGN.?FC $29.99 DF TROUBLE #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Mark Millar! The first print of Mark Millar's Epic story is available signed by the writer himself from Dynamic Forces! Don't miss out on this limited first printing! Each signed copy will numbered and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a number Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF NYX #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by series writer and Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada! Marvel EIC Joe Quesada returns to monthly comics as the new writer of this hot new Marvel Comics series! Best of all, Quesada is signing a limited number of the first issue of NYX for DF! Each signed copy will numbered and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a number Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $69.99 DF NYX #1 LIMITED VARIANT COVER SIGNED EDITION Signed by cover artist and penciler Josh Middleton! Marvel EIC Joe Quesada returns to monthly comics as the new writer of this hot new Marvel Comics series! He's joined by the incredibly talented artist Josh Middleton who sings the limited edition variant cover of the very first issue! Each signed copy will numbered and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a number Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $29.99 DF THANOS #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by Jim Starlin! From the pages of the hist series Marvel: The End comes a brand- new Thanos ongoing series by writer and artist Jim Starlin! Best of all, the legendary creator is signing a limted number of these first issues for Dynamic Forces! Each signed copy will numbered and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a number Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF DOCTOR OCTOPUS #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Brian K. Vaughan! Each signed copy will numbered and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a number Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF HULK LITHOGRAPH SIGNED EDITION Signed by artist Dale Keown! The first DF lithograph featuring artwork by one of the most influential artists of all time Dale Keown! When you think of the Incredible Hulk when you think of the all time names associated with the creative direction of the Incredible Hulk you obviously think of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby you think of Peter David with Todd McFarlane but you also think of Dale Keown- tha man who brought the Hulk to new heights with his artwork. This powerful rendition of the Hulk is available now for the first time as a Dynamic Forces exclusive lithograph! Don't miss out Hulk fans on what may be one of the prizes of your Hulk collection. Measuring 18" by 24" and printed on archival 80lbs. Gallerie Silk Stock this masterpiece by Keown will be a treasured addition to your collection! (CAUT: 2) SC $49.99 DF BATMAN #620 SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Brian Azzarello! The award-winning creative team of 100 Bullets puts its indelible stamp on the Dark Knight with the first installment of the six-part story "Broken City!" A dead girl's body is found in a Gotham Landfill, and it's a discovery that sends Batman on a journey of self-examination that pits him against the Joker, Killer Croc, and more! Each signed copy will numbered and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a number Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF AVENGERS/JLA #2 SIGNED EDITION Signed by master artist George Pérez with colorist Tom Smith! Round 2 of the comic- book event of the year is here! The titanic team-up the world has waited for continues as the threats that brought the heroes together in the first issue tear the teams apart! Guest- starring every character to ever have membership in the Avengers and the JLA! Each signed copy will numbered and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a number Certificate of Authenticity! Also available signed by writer Kurt Busiek. PEREZ SGN.?FC $29.99 BUSIEK SGN.?FC $29.99 DF LOONEY TUNES BACK IN ACTION: THE MOVIE SIGNED Signed by writer Bill Matheny! An action-packed adaptation of the live-action Looney Tunes movie coming this November, featuring Brendan Fraser, Jenna Elfman and Steve Martin! Bugs and Daffy team up on a madcap global mission to find a mysterious gem called the "Blue Monkey" — if you can call their bitter rivalry "teaming up." Each signed copy will numbered and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a number Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DF CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS VOLUME 2 TP—RE-MARKED EDITION Signed and re-marked by cover painter Jerry Ordway! The fifth through eighth summer meetings between the legendary Justice League of America and Justice Society of America are collected in this highly demanded volume! Collecting JLA #55-56, 64-65, 72-73, 83-84, plus an introduction by Martin Pasko and a new cover! Each signed copy will numbered and sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and includes a number Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) SC $69.99 DF JOHN BYRNE'S "YOU GO, GHOUL!" ASHCHAN Even while writing and drawing the biggest and the best from Marvel and DC (Fantastic Four, Uncanny X-Men, Captain America, Alpha Flight, Hulk, Spider-Man, Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, to name but a few), legendary creator John Bryne has brought his own creations to four-color life, and does so once again with the dead sexy new series… Dead Sexy! Dead Sexy follows D'arcy, Francine and Cleo in their very first adventure, presented here as a limited edition, 16-page, black-and-white ashcan. Combining humor, horror, and impeccable storytelling, Dead Sexy is a must-read and a must-have! b&w, 16pg $4.99 DF BATGIRL FIRST APPEARANCE POSTER SIGNED EDITION Signed by artist Brian Bolland! Daughter of Police Commissioner James Gordon, Batgirl risks her life on the streets of Gotham City to serve justice in ways her father can't! Joined by her allies Batman and Robin, their presence is felt in every shadow of the city. This full-color, 24" x 36" poster from Batman: Gotham Knights features Batgirl, Batman and Robin charging into action from the first appearance of Batgirl beautifully painted by Brian Bolland. (CAUT: 2) Poster $49.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DF WOLVERINE #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by superstar artist Darick Robertson! The new Wolverine ongoing series! Wolverine is the #1 character in comics! Darick Robertson is the new #1 artist working on the #1 book! (CAUT: 2) b&w $19.99 O/A LOKI 9-INCH BUST Loki, the God of Mischief and Lies and son of Odin, is always plotting against Thor, his hated half-brother. DF, with the help of designer Dan Jurgens and sculptor Howard Kalish, presents the first-ever Loki Bust presenting a full depiction of the scheming God contemplating his next malicious act, seated upon his meticulously crafted throne! Bust $129.99 ****************** TOMB RAIDER: SCARFACE'S TREASURE #1 DF EXCLUSIVE COMIC COVER "B" Hot on the heels of our exclusive Darkness Prelude comes the next exclusive comic from Dynamic Forces and Top Cow Productions! Written by Geoff Johns (Flash, JSA) and drawn by artist extraordinaire Mark Texeira (Magneto/X-Men), this exclusive Tomb Raider story is only available from Dynamic Forces! Featuring a beautiful, painted cover by Mark Texiera, Scarface's Treasure is 24 pages of full-color action telling an untold tale of Lara Croft as she infiltrates Chicago's underworld. What is Scar Face's treasure? Only one way to find out comic fans! FC PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAGDELENA/VAMPIRELLA DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER by Art Adams The trifecta of all firsts! The first Top Cow/ Harris crossover features the first Magdelena/Vampirella crossover! The first time in over 2 years Art Adams is doing non- DC work! The first time ever Art has ever drawn Magedelena! Since Top Cow has one of the best artists on this project in the form of Joe Benitez, Dynamic Forces had to raise the bar and get one of the best artists in the business to do the cover. Dynamic Forces is fortunate enough to have him drawing the Magdelena/Vampirella exclusive cover!. Here is your chance to get the limited edition only from Dynamic Forces! FC $6.99 ******************** EDICIONES LA CUPULA FRENCH KISS #8 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 100pg, b&w $9.95 EL CAPITAN BOOKS STRAY BULLETS #36 by David Lapham Travel back to a time of shoguns and warlords, of honor and swords, when skill and discipline were a way of life. Amy doesn't care about that. She's got a couple to save, and she'll do it by any means necessary, including semi-automatic weapons and napalm. MATURE READER b&w, 32pg $3.50 EMPTY SKY PALEO TALES: LATE CRETACEOUS #7 by Jim Lawson; cover by Michael Dooney When a T-Rex pursues a Thescelosaurus, she does not expect herself to be come a victim of a life-threatening situation. The ruler of the Cretaceous finds it is helpless and vulnerable even to prehistory's smallest predators. b&w, 24pg $2.95 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS STARS OF THE MONTH GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 1: EDGAR ALLAN POE Twelve classic stories and poems by Edgar Allan Poe interpreted in comics and illustrated stories by today's artists. Plus a bonus sequel to a Poe classic by Clive Barker. Illustrated by Mark Nelson. Introduction by Joe R. Lansdale. (STAR14620) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 136, b&w $7.95 GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 4: H.P. LOVECRAFT by Various H.P. Lovecraft stories illustrated by many of today's top artists. (STAR17188) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 *************** EUROCOMICS BORDELLO NIGHTS VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, b&w $9.50 EXHIBIT A PRESS STARS OF THE MONTH SONOVAWITCH! & OTHER TALES OF SUPERNATURAL LAW TP by Batton Lash Collects issues #17-22, plus Mavis #1. Wolff & Byrd handle cases for a man accused of "hexual harassment"; a high priest entangled with a monster; a guy whose soul is stuck inside a demon; and other supernaturally afflicted clients. (STAR11661) SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $14.95 THE VAMPIRE BRAT & OTHER TALES OF SUPERNATURAL LAW TP by Batton Lash Collects Mavis #2, Wolff & Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre #23, and Supernatural Law #24-29. Attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd counsel a teenage vampire; the wife of a Vincent Price-style mad scientist; and a young boy who controld a rampaging purple monster. (STAR14580) SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $14.95 **************** FANBOY ENTERTAINMENT ANGEL'S WING #5 by Tetsuya Aoki All hell breaks loose… and Shion and friends discover that another demon is the cause of the attack on the Ghost Ship. It seems Mary's angel feather is the object of desire… and whoever finds it, be they good or evil, can get back into Heaven or Hell… FC, 32pg $2.99 FANFARE/PONENT MON KINDERBOOK GN by Kan Takahama Kan Takahama's scripts are very clever, very subtle — even when her words are very direct. These are complemented by a range of art that twists and turns with the dialogue, adding an extra dimension to the stories. She tackles subjects as diverse as suicide pacts, mermaids, and barroom chat with a robust-yet-delicate grace. Born in Amakusa, Japan in 1977, Kan's debut in comic art came when her story, "The Women Who Stay," won first prize in a competition and was published by the famous alternative magazine, Garo, in 2001. Further stories and collections followed, later collaborating with Frederic Boilet's "Nouvelle Manga" series to publish their first graphic novel, Mariko Parade this January in Japan. This collection of 10 stories was taken from this productive opening period in the creator's career and has been adapted by Kan herself to read in the Western left-to- right. Available in English and Spanish language editions. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS ENGLISH ED.—SC, 6x8, 212pg, b&w $17.99 SPANISH ED.—SC, 6x8, 212pg, b&w $17.99 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS Books & Graphic Novels THE COMICS JOURNAL LIBRARY VOLUME 3: R. CRUMB TP Edited by Milo George Collects four long-out-of-print interviews from the award-winning Comics Journal's archives in an oversized art-book format. These are the most comprehensive interviews ever conducted with the man, spanning his life, career, rejections and wide-ranging views! Also boasts essays by the Journal's sharpest critics, plus a color gallery of the artist's art and ephemera. SC, 12x12, 120pg, PC $18.95 BLAB! VOLUME 14 Edited by Monte Beauchamp Conceived, edited and designed by five-time New York Festival of Advertising Award- winner, Monte Beauchamp, BLAB!'s list of contributors reads like a Who's Who of the contemporary visual art world. Included in this volume: David Sandlin's "Slumburbia"; Sue Coe's "WOMD" (Weapons Of Mass Destruction); Spain Rodriguez' autobiographical view of the origins of Playboy; Beauchamp contributes a history of World War II's graffiti icon "Kilroy"; Plus regulars Gary Baseman, The Clayton Brothers, Drew Friedman, Blanquet, and more! Cover by Camille Rose Garcia. SC, 10x10, 120pg, PC $19.95 ZIPPY ANNUAL 2003 by Bill Griffith Collects a year's worth of strips, including full-color Sundays, and spotlights Zippy's ongoing love affair with "Brand X" America. Travel to the "Neon Boneyard," Barnum's sideshow, Japan, Levittown, and the early 1900s. Also, politically incorrect strips featuring Zippy and Griffy. SC, 8x11, 128pg, b&w $19.95 MIGHTY MITE HC by Tony Millionaire From award-winning creator Tony Millionaire comes a unique telling of a deceptively simple story. The left-hand pages tell Gabby's story — a lonely ape fleeing from the circus; while the right-hand pages illuminate the tale of Mighty Mite the earmite, a wandering hobo of an insect. HC, 4x4, 32pg, FC $6.95 Comic Books & Magazines THE POGOSTICK #2 by Ethan Persoff & Al Columbia There are Haitian zombies and voodoo warlords, a cancer patient, sudden unemployment, the disadvantages of caller I.D., a horrible death, cops with guns and flashlights, an ambulance, fat garbage bags, a clean apartment, blood on a carpet, and more! MATURE READERS PC, 8x6, 24pg $4.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #257 Boasting a massive suite of mostly unpublished conversations with the late, great comix visionary Rick Griffin, this issue also presents an interview with writer Joe Casey by Tom Spurgeon, plus a chat with Gilbert Hernandez and Craig Thompson! MATURE READERS Magazine, 128pg, b&w $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MALICIOUS RESPLENDENCE SC?NEW PRINTING by Robert Williams Cultivating his mastery of oil paint in the 1960s, Williams single-handedly became the model of the "Outsider" art movement. This collection features over 200 full-color paintings, reproduced with breathtaking clarity on glossy paper, to ensure every detail is discernable. (STAR10191) MATURE READERS SC, 12x12, 300pg, FC $49.95 USAGI YOJIMBO BOOK 5 TP?NEW PRINTING by Stan Sakai Collects "Blood Wings," "Lone Goat and Kid," "Frost and Fire," "The Way of the Samurai," and "A Kite Story." Foreward by the legendary Stan Lee! (STAR13931) SC, 7x10, 142pg, b&w $14.95 MINIMUM WAGE VOLUME 1 TP by Bob Fingerman Rob's just trying to eke out a living drawing filthy cartoons for sleazy magazines, while enduring the Big Apple nightlife with his girlfriend as best he can. This volume is not collected in the award-winning Beg the Question. (STAR08957) SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $9.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A POGOSTICK #1 by Al Columbia & Ethan Persoff A gem of a tale about a man with the inescapable malaise that comes from doing the same thing day in and day out. Persoff's flat drawing style captures perfectly the empty world of Audrey, a mostly incompetent member of a design firm who doesn't want the meager responsibilities he has. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $4.95 ************** STAR OF THE MONTH TROSPER HC by Jim Woodring with music CD by Bill Frisell With a title character that defies description of being and action, Trosper is a masterpiece. Jim Woodring developed an objet d'art that is part Little Golden Book, part nightmare! Includes a CD with the music of ambient jazz musician Bill Frisell! (STAR15546) HC, 6x6, 36pg, FC (w/CD) $14.95 O/A BLAB! VOLUMES 9-13 SC Edited by Monte Beauchamp BLAB! has grown from a digest-sized black-and-white fanzine began over 10 years ago to an annual coffee-table showcase event of impeccable production values and master craftsmanship, an objet d'art. MATURE READERS VOL. 9 (STAR07241)—SC, 10x10, 112pg, b&w $18.95 VOL. 10 (STAR10473)—SC, 10x10, 112pg, b&w $19.95 VOL. 11 (STAR12306)—SC, 10x10, 112pg, b&w $19.95 VOL. 12 (STAR14667)—SC, 10x10, 120pg, PC $19.95 VOL. 13 (STAR17045)—SC, 10x10, 120pg, PC $19.95 ZIPPY: ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? by Bill Griffith The perennial companion to Zippy Annual, this is an all original trip on the Freeway of Fun, not compiled from the syndicated strips. This highly-structured explosion of madness, satire, and epic adventure takes all of Griffith's favorite pop culture themes to their outer limits. (STAR04551) SC, 8x11, 128pg, PC $12.95 KING VOLUME 3 TP by Ho Che Anderson Anderson's writing and art illuminates King's personal commitment to a public cause as well as the wider political eruptions the country was experiencing through a rare and skillful combination of realistic and expressionistic imagery and naturalistic dialogue. This is a respectful, unsparing, truthful biography of a man and his times. (STAR18610) SC, 72pg, PC $12.95 **************************** Eros Comix BAZONGAS VOLUME 2 GN by Kovik SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pg, b&w $10.95 CASUAL SEX #3 by El Bute 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 MENAGE A TROIS #4 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 SEX WARRIOR ISANE #3 by Okawari SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #4 (APR032265) b&w, 24pg $3.50 MEGAMANGA VOLUME 1: THE SEX-PHILES TP by Benkyo Tamaoki SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 216pg, b&w $15.95 MEGAMANGA VOLUME 2: S & M UNIVERSITY SC by Nariaki Funabori SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 168pg, b&w $13.95 ELIZABETH BATHORY #1-6 PACK by Raulo SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x4), b&w $13.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EROS GN 49: HELL'S MISTRESS?NEW PRINTING by Ron Wilber SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 80pg, b&w $15.95 ******************** STARS OF THE MONTH BAZONGAS! GN by Kovik SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR17120) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 STRIP SEARCH GN by Ernie Colon SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR16528) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg, b&w $9.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BONDAGE OBSESSION VOLUME 1 SC by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 96pg, b&w $19.95 ******************** FIERY STUDIOS VOGELEIN CLOCKWORK FAERIE TP by Jane Irwin & Jeff Berndt Vogelein has three hours to live, unless she finds someone to trust. If the clockwork faerie winds completely down, over 300 years of her memories will quickly slip away. Vogelein must struggle with daily survival, escape captivity, and face a menacing Ture Faerie. DC, 8x6, 168pg, b&w $12.95 FUNK-O-TRON BATTLE POPE: WRATH OF GOD THREE-PACK by Robert Kirkman & Tony Moore Battle Pope: Wrath of God was the last Battle Pope story to see print, and was arguably the best. Featuring the return of Battle Pope favorites like Santa Claus and the Virgin Mary, plus and a huge brawl between The Pope and God himself! MATURE READERS Pack (x3), b&w $10.00 STAR OF THE MONTH BATTLE POPE PRESENTS VOLUME 1 TP by Robert Kirkman & Terry Stevens All of Battle Pope's and his sidekick, Jesus H. Christ's adventures collected, including the St. Michael mini-series. (STAR16173) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ******************* FUTURE COMICS DEATHMASK #8 by David Michelinie & Bob Layton, & Dick Giordano Deathmask's adventure in the 1950s continues. With the omnipresent threat of nuclear war as a backdrop, the Mystic Marauder uncovers clues to the shadowy mastermind responsible for murdering his ethereal chauffeur, Tony "Two-Toes" Sabini. FC, 24pg $2.99 FREEMIND #12 by Michelinie, Layton, Hall & Breeding; cover by Leeke & Austin The android Wilde and ex-commando bodyguard Isaac Rachimi battle both her and Hangman's minions for a prize that could make the victor invincible! A spymaster for the Chinese government, Ang Mann begins to effect his personal, world-altering, agenda. FC, 24pg $2.99 METALLIX #11 by David Michelinie, Ron Lim, & Bob Layton; cover by Ron Lim & Bob Layton Team Metallix continues their version of "American Idol" as more candidates for Gil Sanderson's replacement are voted off. Metal X undergoes a unique adaptation when the team's latest mission takes them to the hostile world of the ocean floor. b&w, 22pg $2.99 PEACEKEEPER #4 by Layton & Michelinie, Broderick, & Austin The Peacekeeper, trapped in orbit in a derelict craft, must attempt a desperate free fall back to Earth. Writer Bob Layton consulted with a Boeing Senior Engineer to achieve the true-to-life scientific accuracy of this incredible death defying stunt. b&w, 22pg $2.99 METALLIX T-SHIRTS Metallix is featured on these high-quality, full-color T-shirts! Available in grey, black or white. Now you can wear your favorite Future Comics character with pride and be the envy of comic fans everywhere! BLACK METALLIX—L-XXL $17.95 GREY METALLIX—L-XXL $17.95 WHITE METALLIX—L-XXL $17.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #309 by Various Donald Duck in "Stop the Presses" by long-time fan Mike Barrier and Vicar leads this issue, followed by the first installment of "The Fighting Sword of Shambor," a fantasy- adventure featuring Mickey Mouse, by Pat McGreal and Cesar Ferioli. "Tangled Dreamcatchers" by Pat and Shelly Block and Anibal Uzal, rounds out the issue! FC, 32pg $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #258 by Various This issue leads off with Byron Erickson's and Cesar Ferioli's "The Copy-Cat Crimes," a compelling mystery-adventure starring Mickey Mouse! Rounding out the title is a farcical send-up of the superhero genre, "X-Goofs," featuring Mickey Mouse and Goofy, created by Stephan Petrucha and Rodriguez. FC, 32pg $2.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #323 by Various This super-star issue leads with William Van Horn's "Travails" featuring Scrooge and Uncle Rumpus. Don Rosa's Uncle Scrooge offering "The Coin," is the cover-featured story, and follows the "travels" of one of Scrooge's very special coins. And Carl Barks' classic "The Titanic Ants" wraps up the book! Cover by Don Rosa. Prestige format. FC, 48pg $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES #638 by Various William Van Horn's "Going Wild," featuring Donald Duck, leads off this issue, backed up by a Carl Barks Gyro Gearloose story, and a Mickey Mouse adventure, "The Great Birthday Robbery," by Byron Erickson and Cesar Ferioli. Also featured are a Donald Duck story written by John Lustig, and a Fethry Duck misadventure written by David Gerstein. Prestige format. FC, 48pg $6.95 OVERSTREET'S COMIC PRICE REVIEW #5 Overstreet's Comic Price Review, the all-new monthly newsletter from the most trusted name in comic book pricing, will report on the latest prices realized in auctions and other transactions, and take a detailed look at specific comics and put the spotlight on the back- issues gaining the most attention. With a detailed look at every comic book age, OCPR will also include insights into other significant comic character collectibles. b&w, 32+pg $6.25 STARS OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 33 It's the biggest ever edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, and that's not just referring to pages! Thanks to the brand-new information being added to the Guide, it's increasing in size to 6 ½" x 9 ¼" and now features six pricing columns! ALL STAR COMICS #8 SC––SC, 7x9, PC (STAR18279) $25.00 MARVEL COMICS #1 SC––SC, 7x9, PC (STAR18281) $25.00 THE BIG BIG OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 33 This extra-large version features stay-flat spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. Contains only the pricing, top ten charts and selected glossary matter. This edition features a 40th anniversary X-Men #1 re-creation by artist John K. Snyder III. (STAR18384) SC, 8x11, b&w $37.00 THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK GRADING GUIDE––NEW EDITION by Robert M. Overstreet & Arnold T. Blumberg Understand grading, explore the concerns surrounding restoration, and see beautifully detailed examples of each type of defect and books in every grade. This book is a "how to" symposium for those new to grading and as a thorough, handy reference. (STAR17465) SC $24.00 HAKES PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS 4TH EDITION This edition includes more than 13,000 photo illustrated entries and more than 39,000 prices in 360 unique categories! It's all in here! Many rare and one-of-kind collectibles are included and thousands of new toys have been added since the previous edition! (STAR15977) SC $35.00 HAUNT OF FEAR LIBRARY ALBUMS Now available individually! Each hardcover album reprints classic EC covers in full-color, and the great, gruesome interiors in crystal-clear black-and-white! VOL. 1 (STAR01385) $20.00 VOL. 2 (STAR01386) $20.00 VOL. 3 (STAR01387) $20.00 VOL. 4 (STAR01388) $20.00 VOL. 5 (STAR01389) $20.00 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 TALES OF TERROR! THE EC COMPANION SC 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! SC (STAR15803)?PC, 9x12 $24.95 HC (STAR11041)?PC, 9x12 $39.95 ***************** GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS THE DARKNESS: PRELUDE—BLACK-AND-WHITE EDITION Dynamic Forces has created an all new story of The Darkness, written by Paul Jenkins and illustrated by Jae Lee. This story takes place before the new Darkness #1. GCC has obtained a very limited supply of the rare black-and-white edition of this book. Limited to 1,000. Each copy comes baggged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) b&w, 32pg SRP: $12.95 G.I. JOE #21 GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE COVER EDITION GCC pried Mr. Turner away from his own endeavors to provide them with a very special cover for this very special book. This issue only available through Graham Crackers and is extremely limited. (CAUT: 2 & 3) FC, 32pg $12.95 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #1 ON GOING GRAHAM CRACKERS EXCLUSIVE The only exclusive edition produced of this great new Image series. Limited to 2,500, each comes with numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Features a fantastic new wraparound cover by Cully Hamner. Also available as a gold foil edition, limited to 1,500. REG.?FC, 32pg $6.99 GOLD FOIL ED.?FC, 32pg $9.99 TOMB RAIDER: SCARFACE'S TREASURE #1 VIRGIN SKETCH COVER EDITION Graham Crackers has obtained a few of the extremely rare and limited "Virgin Sketch Covers" of Tomb Raider: Scarface's Treasure. These were limited to only 129 copies and are available nowhere else! Each copy comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg SRP: $29.95 WITCHBLADE: DEMON #1 WIZARD WORLD PHILADELPHIA 2003 EDITION This book was only available at the Wizard World show and was limited to 1,000 copies! Featuring a brand-new story by Mark Millar with art by Jae Lee, this is a must-have for any Witchblade fan! Each copy comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg SRP: $14.95 GUTSOON! ENTERTAINMENT CITY HUNTER VOLUME 3 GN by Hojo Tsukasa Ryo's crime adventures continue in the third, action-filled volume! (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 FIRST PRESIDENT OF JAPAN VOLUME 3 GN by Tsugihara Ryuji & Hidaka Yoshiki Sakuragi Kenichiro's trials and tribulations continue as he tries to usher in a new government in Japan while war breaks out in Korea. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 SLAM DUNK VOLUME 3 GN by Tsugihara Ryuji & Hidaka Yoshiki Sakuragi Hanamichi, self-proclaimed next captain of Shohoku High's basketball team, returns with plenty of talent, spirit and attitude! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 RAIJIN COMICS #38 by Various Featuring the prescient international intrigue of First President Of Japan! Also: Fist of the Blue Sky, Slam Dunk, City Hunter, Revenge of the Mouflon, Guardian Angel Getten, Keiji, Bow Wow Wata, new samurai title Nemuri Kyoshiro, and The Climber's Saga, with breaking video game and anime news of RGA Magazine, plus more! Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 200pg, PC $5.95 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA COMICS MAGAZINE #1 by Various Bringing Vampirella back to its original glory, Harris Comics proudly unveils Vampirella Comics Magazine, a 48-page magazine featuring new Vampirella material, as well as new works by some of comics' hottest new talents! This debut issue features two new Vampirella stories: the full-color tale, "Vampirella Must Die," by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (21 Down writing team), with art by Argentinian sensation Gabriel Rearte (The Lone Wolf); and the black-and-white tale, "The Killing Floor," by Eisner Award- winner Steve Liever (Whiteout: Melt)! Also: an interview with the legendary Alan Moore, who discusses his life, works, and latest project, the novel The Voice of the Fire (with art by Jose Villarubia); and Mark Wheatley continues his introduction of Frankenstein Mobster with new art and an interview! Plus: meet the new face of Vampirella — Kitana Baker, the popular actress/model and Playboy Playmate from the Miller Lite "Catfight" commercials! Available in two cover versions: Regular Edition (a painted cover by Mark Texeira) and an Alternate Edition (Kitana Baker photo cover) limited to 1,500 copies! REGULAR—Magazine, 48pg, PC $3.95 ALTERNATE—Magazine, 48pg, PC $9.95 VAMPIRELLA: HALLOWEEN HORROR SET by Various This set includes the Vampirella Horror Classics Hardcover and the Vampirella/Dracula Centenniel Special. The queen of horror in her most exciting stories ever, featuring the hottest creative teams around. The Vampirella/Dracula Special is enhanced with chapter illustrations by Mike Mignola, an exclusive interview with Alan Moore, and a painted cover by David Mack! Set (x2), FC $21.95 VAMPIRELLA #1: NOWHERESVILLE COMPLETE COVERS SET This set includes all four alternate covers by Mike Mayhew, J. Scott Campbell, Jay Anacleto and Jae Lee, as Mark Millar brings Vampirella into the 21st Century! Joining him is artist Mike Mayhew, who helped to launch the "Nowheresville" story arc! Set (x4), FC $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA #14 LIMITED JOHN MCCREA COVER From the Vault of Vampirella, and available for the last time! It's Vampirella #14 featuring a variant cover by John McCrea (Dicks, Hitman)! 1,500 copies printed—with an extremely limited quantity remaining. This issue will not be offered again! FC, 32pg $9.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA #15 LIMITED TONY HARRIS COVER From the Vault of Vampirella, and available for the last time! It's Vampirella #15 featuring a variant cover by Tony Harris (Starman)! 1,500 copies printed—with an extremely limited quantity remaining. This issue will not be offered again! FC, 32pg $9.95 *********************** H-BOMB COMICS EVERETTE HARTSOE'S WICKED FICTION #1 This erotic horror comic brings the feeling of classic EC Comics with the demented visions of Razor creator, Everette Hartsoe! Two new characters make their first comic appearance: Sexy porn star Velvet Rose stars as a sexually obsessed werewolf; then Everette Hartsoe's sexy supernatural bounty hunter, Pierce, makes her demonic debut! Available in two sexy cover editions! NOTE: See Previews Adult for the Velvet Rose cover edition. Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 24pg $3.50 VELVET ROSE NUDE CVR.—b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 TAYLOR WANE'S VAMPTRIX #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—b&w, 24pg $3.50 NUDE—b&w, 24pg $6.00 VAMP TRAMP DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $29.99 HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL DECEMBER 2003 The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci- fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! MATURE READERS Magazine $5.99 SORCERY HC by Quenot Civiello Magic or witchcraft concerns the techniques that allow a magician or wizard to act on his surroundings, by using invisible forces of the universe. So all good apprentice witches and wizards should learn to master these forces with much trial and practice. But complete works on these questions are rare and precious. In this one, you will find all you need to know to excel in the art of witchcraft: spells are explained, etymology, vocabulary, alchemy, the history of magic, best cures and enchantments, and even the recipes that are a must to master. HC, 136pg, FC $24.95 LUIS ROYO PROHIBITED SEX PORTFOLIO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Portfolio, 15x10, FC $21.95 HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING LOU CALE VOLUME 1: EYE FOR THE TRUTH GN by Warn's & Raives Despite his oafish looks, Lou Cale is a famous crime scene photographer who has a knack with beautiful dames. Life would be good if it weren't for the fact that Cale's big heart won't let him leave a murder unsolved! Join Cale in solving two gripping mysteries in 1940's New York! (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 90pg, b&w $11.95 PREMEDITATED WEEKEND GN by Pierre Wazem & Tom Tirabosco After Matthew's disappearance, Serge and Igor revisit the cabin. Their melancholic search for understanding becomes a celebration as their search unveils the importance of moments with Matthew once considered insignificant. An exploration of friendship, loss, and healing. MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 108pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MISS: BETTER LIVING THROUGH CRIME GN by Thirault, Riou & Vigouroux Set during the early 1900s in New York, Miss tells the tale of two unlikely partners in crime. Enola is a poor white girl who has learned to survive by hook or by crook. Slim is a black pimp with an uncertain past. Enola and Slim forge a partnership as murderers for hire. (STAR16349) MATURE READERS SC, 8x12, 192pg $24.95 DORMANT BEAST by Enki Bilal New York, 2023. Nike has got a prodigious memory, and he uses his gift to try to understand his past as a Yugoslav orphan, as well as his violent and chaotic present; a present where the manipulative power of the Obscurantisis threatens world order. SC (STAR10936)?FC, 72pg $10.95 DLX. HC (STAR16444)?FC, 72pg $15.95 ************** I-BOOKS AMELIA RULES!: THE WHOLE WORLD'S CRAZY TP by Jimmy Gownley Amelia McBride is a 10-year-old girl dealing with a number of recent changes to her young life: her parents' divorce; moving to a new neighborhood; making new friends. Both heartwarming and funny, Amelia Rules! can be enjoyed by both children and parents. SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $17.95 TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY—THE OFFICIAL ADAPTATION GN by Gregory Wright & Klaus Janson Ten years have passed since Sarah Connor faced the Terminator. Now, another Terminator has arrived — one programmed to protect Sarah and her son, John, from a cyborg even more powerful than their inhuman guardian! SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w $9.95 YOSSEL: APRIL 19, 1943 HC by Joe Kubert In another time, another place, teenaged Yossel could have grown to be a great comics artist. But as a Jew during World War II, he has no rights and no future. Told through his drawings, here is a compelling account of increasing horror. HC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $24.95 I.C. ENTERTAINMENT AMERIMANGA VOLUME 11 by Various Perhaps Elei may seem simple and foolish, but could it be just a ploy to hide something? Bel continues to break into the redhead's past, and the shadow of Verdon looms over them. Secrets are usually meant to be kept though — what will the truth bring? SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $7.99 MY CODENAME IS CHARMER VOLUME 1 GN by Narumi Kakinouchi Naomi Morimura leads a unique life. Not only does she face the usual emotional roller coaster of a teenager's life, she uses her psychic powers to protect her school from dark spirits! So what comes first: homework or exorcising spirits that feed upon fellow students? SC, 6x9, 184pg, b&w $12.95 NANAKA 6/17 VOLUME 1 GN by Ken Yagami What would you do if you had a chance to do things in your life over again? How far back would you go? Nanaka Kirisato has grown up to be a shrewish, unpopular girl, with only her childhood friend Nenji Nagihara willing to put up with her. But after she pushes him too far with her constant nagging, he says he never wants to see her again! Nanaka, hurt to the core, wanders off in a daze-and takes a nasty tumble down a flight of stairs. When she wakes up she thinks she's six again! Now "six" year old Nanaka must grow up all over again with Nenji as her protector from the rest of the world! But is Nenji grown up enough to handle it? SC, 5x7, 212pg, b&w $12.95 REN-AI VOLUME 2: IDOL HEARTS GN by Yun Kouga Life as an idol isn't quite what Hisayoshi thought! As his career takes off, he must face the disapproval of his family and close friends. Then, toss in a growing love triangle along with plenty of teen angst, and Hisayoshi really has his hands full! SC, 5x7, 212pg, b&w $12.95 SUPER RADICAL GAG FAMILY VOLUME 1 GN by Kenji Hamaoka And you thought your family was crazy! The Super Radical Gag Family are just about the wildest bunch to ever hit the pages of manga! A brother who dresses as Sailor Moon, a crazy cab-driving dad, and a pet monkey are just the beginning to this family's loony quirks! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $13.95 THE WANDERER VOLUME 1: FULL MOON GN by Narumi Kakinouchi Sei Kodo finds that life as a vampire has its ups and downs. Sure, he has faster reflexes and can almost fly, but he is forever searching for a new identity and place in the world even as he is haunted by visions of Yui, the vampire who awakened him… SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $12.95 IDOL FX DRAKE: THE DEMON BOX #1 by Idol FX & Johan Egerkrans This dark saga is set in a colorful neon-gothic Asian cityscape bordering on supernatural realms, where a 3000-year-old conflict between ancient, godlike beings unfolds. Drake, last hitman of the clan, is just starting to uncover the mind-blowing enigma of himself. The first piece of the puzzle: he is dead. FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.50 IDW PUBLISHING FRANKIE STEIN! GN by Steven T. Seagle & Marco Cinello It's Halloween and all the kids in Transylvania, PA are getting ready for a wild night of trick-or-treating. All but Frankie Stein, that is, who lives in seclusion and has no idea about the world beyond his castle walls. Frankie's ready to celebrate his birthday in style, but when his father, the absent-minded Dr. Stanley Stein, can't make good on Frankie's birthday wish, Frankie runs away from home. But his first time in town may be his last as Frankie finds a world full of monsters more scary-looking than he is! Comic book writer Steven T. Seagle (Uncanny X-Men, Superman) and Nickelodeon Films animator Marco Cinello (Rugrats) team up for their first children's book, Frankie Stein! HC, 8x11, 36pg, FC $19.99 CSI: MIAMI?SMOKING GUN GN by Jeff Mariotte, José Avilés, & Ashley Wood A mid-day shooting spree in Miami's glitzy South Beach leaves dozens killed or wounded and dozens of bullets littering the ground. But with Lt. Horatio Caine, Calleigh Duquesne, and the rest of Miami's crack CSI team on the case, the story those bullets can tell won't remain hidden for long. Prestige Format. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.99 CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION—BAD RAP #3 by Max Allan Collins, Gabriel Rodriguez, & Ashley Wood With gang violence in the air, Grissom and his CSI team — investigating the murder of gangsta rapper Busta Kapp — follow the forensics trail to the music industry itself, where rivalries are number one, with a bullet. Featuring two unique covers! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 5) $3.99 CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION #3-5—PHOTO COVER EDITIONS First time offered in Previews! Complete your collection of the first CSI limited series with this trio of limited Photo Cover Editions featuring the cast of the hit CBS TV series! MATURE READERS #3 PHOTO CVR.?FC, 32pg (3 of 5) $3.99 #4 PHOTO CVR.?FC, 32pg (4 of 5) $3.99 #5 PHOTO CVR.?FC, 32pg (5 of 5) $3.99 CVO: COVERT VAMPIRIC OPERATIONS—ARTIFACT #1 by Jeff Mariotte & Gabriel Hernandez The follow-up to Alex Garner's CVO one-shot, which introduced the vampire operatives who spy for the United States, dealing with the most dangerous global threats. An incredibly ancient artifact and a disappearing colleague lead the CVO team towards an encounter with a deadly trio! Cover by Alex Garner. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.99 DARK DAYS #4: A 30 DAYS OF NIGHT SEQUEL by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith Judith finds herself drawn to a very unlikely ally — but he's more than meets the eye at first. Meanwhile, Stella finds her vampire-exposing mission compromised by someone she thought was a friend, and aided by someone she thought was an enemy! The action never lets up in 2003's monster hit series! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (4 of 6) $3.99 GENE POOL #1 by Marv Wolfman & Len Wein, & Steven Cummings Two masters of superhero comics join forces for their first new superhero creation in years! Between them, Marv Wolfman and Len Wein have created such memorable characters as Wolverine, Blade, Swamp Thing, and many others. Now there's Gene Pool — a band of genetically altered teens that don't know each other, but are all in danger from the same sinister forces! Prestige Format. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $6.99 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO DON PARESI TREASURY CD EDITIONS Seduction is more than a talent of Paresi's; it's a lifestyle. Working only within his moral bounds, with little commercial and editorial influence, Paresi has produced some of the sexiest women ever to pleasure the flesh. This pack includes both comics, a CD-ROM of his favorite images, published goodies, and a signed trading card. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: See Previews Adult for the mature cover edition. The mature edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS TAME ED.?Pack PI MATURE ED.?Pack (CAUT: 3 & 4) PI JUST MERMAIDS X3 SIGNED COLLECTOR'S SET Almost as old as the oceans, the legends of the mermaid have spanned the sea of time. These exotic mystical creatures have captivated generation after generation with their elusive beauty and erotic charm. This set is nothing but Mermaids. Look for art from Steve Woron, Fred Rawles, and Don Paresi. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Set PI IMPERIUM COMICS TRAILER PARK OF TERROR #5 by Various It's Halloween, the night when all the creatures, ghouls, and dead things go out to create havoc and party! So why is Norma stuck at home babysitting? And what better to way to spend the time than to tell her young charges several tales of horror scarier than any plastic costume? It's 32 pages of thrills and chills — but no free candy! Features two covers, a "trick" cover by Nelson, and a "treat" cover by Amanda Connor and Jimmy Palmiotti. MATURE READERS CONNER & PALMIOTTI CVR.?b&w, 32pg $2.95 NELSON CVR.?b&w, 32pg $2.95 JAY COMPANY APHRODITE IX LIMITED SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2003 EDITION Aphrodite IX is busting out in a brand new series from Top Cow! As a premium to the 2003 San Diego Comic Con, Jay Company is offering these black-and-white sketch cover editions. Limited to only 500 copies worldwide, every copy comes with a Certificate of authenticity, and sealed a bag and board. FC, 32pg MSRP: $19.99 EIGHTIES RETRO EXCLUSIVE VARIANT SET #1 by Josh Blaylock, Steve Kurth, Eric Wolfe Hanson, & Various This set contains three hard to find special editions from Devil's Due Studio and Image Comics. Included in this pack is a GI Joe #1 Snake Eyes variant signed and numbered, a Micronauts Preview variant, and one special re-sketched book. All books come with a Certificate of Authenticity, and the set is sealed in a protective sleeve. Set $19.99 MAGDELENA #3 GOLD FOIL SIGNED AND NUMBERED EDITION by Marcia Chen, Joe Benitez, & Keu Cha The Top Cow bad girl is back with recent appearances in Witchblade and her new series! In this special promotion, the rare gold foil variant Magdalena #3 is available is a special signed edition from cover artist Kea Cha. Each book comes sealed with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg $12.99 WITCHBLADE ENCORE EXCLUSIVE TURNER SIGNED EDITION by David Wohl, Z., & Michael Turner Michael Turner provides a classic Sara Pez cover for this highly sought after premium Witchblade. This is the signed and numbered version of the classic Encore Edition. Comes complete with Certificate of Authenticity and sealed in a protective bag and board. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg MSRP: $24.99 WITCHBLADE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION 2003 LIMITED BLACK-AND- WHITE COVER EDITION by David Wohl, Francis Manipul, & Mike Mayhew Fan favorite pin-up artist, Mike Mayhew of Vampirella and Spider-Man & Mary Jane fame, sketches a sexy pin-up cover for this exclusive Witchblade comic. Originally offered as a premium to this year's San Diego 2003 Comic Con, and limited to only 500 copies worldwide, every book comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed a bag and board. FC, 32pg MSRP: $19.99 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT CHOPPING BLOCK VOLUME 1 TP by Lee Adam Herold Chronicles the everyday life of a neurotic serial killer named Butch. From a painful case of Carpal Tunnel interrupting a dismemberment to crisis over whether to kill the census taker, no hilarious detail is left unexplored! This is the book that will make you believe that serial killers are people, too! SC, 5x7, 104pg, b&w $9.95 RPG WORLD VOLUME 1 TP by Ian Jones-Quartey Collects "Disc One" of Ian Jones-Quartey's mega-popular webcomic. Thrill to the early adventures of the dim-witted, sword-wielding Hero, money-grubbing thief Cherry, Diane the harlot, small dragon pal Dragobo, and the rest, as they face the soul-stealing insanity of Galgarion. SC, 5x7, 144pg, b&w $9.95 KENZER & COMPANY DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: WHERE SHADOWS FALL #3 by Jay Donovan & Carlos Alberto; cover by Matt Haley The heroes make their way to the entrance of Cerin's hideaway, but a fierce battle awaits them. Meanwhile, the smell of treachery keeps Abehhan-Vrre and his entourage very suspicious of one another. But animosities are suspended as they lay the perfect trap for our unsuspecting heroes. FC, 24pg (3 of 5) $3.50 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #84 by Jolly Blackburn & Various Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. b&w, 112pg $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #27 by Mark Plemmons & Brendon and Brian Fraim The "Black Hands" storyline continues! Taking a break from the deadly (and hilarious) arena combat of last issue, the Black Hands attempt to recruit some new members. But will any of these newbies survive even a day against Rasputin's quick temper? b&w, 24pg $2.99 LAST GASP DOUBLE DUCE MMPB by Aaron Cometbus Double Duce reads like a reality television show from the lows of Berkeley punk life. Take two underachieving pranksters and let them figure out how to get the rent paid when neither has a job, and let the episodes ensue. In this autobiographical work, the characters ponder life's mundane questions with the seriousness of ancient philosophers. SC, 5x7, 172pg $6.50 FREAKS, GEEKS, AND STRANGE GIRLS TP by Randy Johnson with Jim Secreto & Teddy Varndell Take a look at the sideshow banners and freak show culture of the American carnival. Sideshows generally offered a glimpse at things the general public might not normally encounter, such as erotica, exotica, animals from afar, hybrid creatures, and human artworks tattooed from head to toe. SC, 8x11, 180pg, PC $30.00 HARDCORE CALIFORNIA TP by Peter Belsito Generally acknowledged as the best study — both written and photographed — of the California Hardcore rock scene. Features album cover graphics in color, hundreds of band photos, and interesting and informative text profiling over 600 bands. SC, 12x12, 128pg, b&w $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ZAP COMICS #5-9—NEW PRINTINGS by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #5—b&w $3.95 #6—b&w $4.95 #7—b&w $2.95 #8—b&w $3.95 #9—b&w $4.95 ******************* LIGHTSPEED PRESS FINDER #33 by Carla Speed McNeil Jaeger is an aboriginal detective who finds himself in the middle of a high-profile kidnapping case. Enter his flip side: a city detective leading the investigation. To this guy, Jaeger isn't a scout, a tracker and a semi-mystical pathfinder; he's a local lowlife with no visible means of support and anybody's first guess at the culprit. Two different men with two different means pursue their common goal in part two of "The Rescuers." MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN: "GLOVES" SIGNED DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner This classic image of Dawn first appeared in the Dawn 2000 Calendar and has since become a fan-favorite. Each full-color 11" x 17" print is individually hand-signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and comes housed in an archival, crystal-clear protective plastic sleeve. Print $25.00 MIRAGE STUDIOS TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #12 by Peter Laird & Jim Lawson New directions beckon for the Turtles as they go their separate ways... while the mystery of April's parents deepens. b&w, 28pg $2.95 MOONSTONE BOOKS WEREWOLF: THE APOCALYPSE—FANG AND CLAW VOLUME 2: "RAGING FURY" TP by Joe Gentile & Various This volume contains the critically acclaimed third and fourth graphic novels based on the White Wolf role-playing game: Fianna and Get of Fenris, plus an all-new, never-before- seen 48-page story, "Glass Walkers," by Joe Gentile and Eddy Newell! Squarebound. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 158pg, b&w $15.95 VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE VOLUME 3: FIVE UNDEAD TP by Various This volume reprints five full-length tales featuring some of White Wolf's signature Vampire characters: Theo Bell, Beckett, Calebros, Lucita, and Isabel. These are tales of deception, mistrust, greed, and blood-loss like you wouldn't believe! Squarebound. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 256pg, b&w $20.95 OFFERED AGAIN VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE VOLUME 2 GN by Various This volume contains the critically acclaimed graphic novels Giovanni, Assamite, and Lasombra, based on the White Wolf role-playing game. Also includes the never before seen bonus 48-page story, Tremere, story by Andy Bennett! Tales of hidden motives, lost treasures, assassinations, and judgment. What more could you want? Stories by Robert Weinberg, Stefan Petrucha, Eric Griffin, and James Lowder, with art by Richard Clark, Jerry DeCaire, Vince Locke, Thomas Mason, and Ken Wolak. Cover by Eddy Newell. Squarebound. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 208pg, FC $20.95 ************************ MOONSTONE NOIR-WEAR: SILENCERS T-SHIRT In exchange for your testimony in court, you can get one of these! It's an offer you shouldn't refuse… if you know what's good for you! (CAUTION: will not protect you from "sleeping with the fishes" or a "taking a dirt nap"). Wear at your own risk! Design by Silencers (and Crimson Dynamo) artist Steve Ellis! White design on a black shirt. L, XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 NBM BONEYARD #12 by Richard Moore Recovering after her near-fatal showdown with her old nemesis, Abbey discovers that the only thing worse than facing pure evil is trying to dress yourself with casts on both arms. Who knew vampires could be clumsy? Meanwhile, Glump creates his latest ultimate weapon. Quarterly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 BONEYARD SET #2 Catch up on Richard Moore's supernatural dramedy series with this pack of the last four issues including the showdown with uber-vamp, Lilith, and the ill-fated monsters-on-the beach swimsuit special! Set (x4), b&w $11.80 ODDBALLZ: VENETIAN BLIND #1 by Lewis Trondheim & Fabrice Parme New series featuring self-contained stories! The hilarious "Venetian Blind" presents two spies, a feisty gal with a mask at night and a cunning guy, also disguised, who butt heads on the rooftops of the Venice of old. Sparks fly! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ODDBALLZ SET #2 by Lewis Trondheim & Fabrice Parme Get the two complete stories of McConey in the western spoof "Blacktown," and the diminutive brainiak "Astronauts of the Future" in hilarious action! Set of four issues specially priced! Set (x4), b&w $11.80 ISAAC THE PIRATE VOLUME 1: TO EXOTIC LANDS GN by Christophe Blain Back in the 18th century, Isaac is a talented artist with no money but with a wonderful fiancee. He runs into a rich Captain who is taken by his abilities and hires him with a handsome stipend to come along in his voyages. It turns out he's a pirate! Winner of the top prize in France for Best Album. Wonderful mix of grand scale adventure and insightful human interest. SC, 6x9, 96pg, FC $14.95 LIBRARY OF OPERA VOLUME 2: PARSIFAL HC by P. Craig Russell Russell's classic adaptations of Richard Wagner's Parsifal from the legend of the Holy Grail, Ariane & Bluebeard by Maeterlinck and Dukas, "The Clowns" taken from I Pagliacci by Leoncavallo, as well as two songs by Mahler: "The Drinking Song of Earth's Sorrow" and "Unto This World." (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LIBRARY OF OPERA VOLUME 1: THE MAGIC FLUTE HC Mozart's popular classic in a remarkable adaptation by one of comics' most highly regarded artists. HC, 8x11, 144pg, FC $24.95 O/A THE SPEED ABATER GN by Christophe Blain On a destroyer in search of an enemy submarine, three novice sailors descend into the engine room to escape seasickness. After hours of peregrinations into the steaming bowels, they find themselves in front of the huge reductor gears. Catastrophe follows and from then on, the men live in hell... SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $13.95 **************** REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST VOLUME 2 PART 2: WITHIN A BUDDING GROVE SC Adapted by Stephane Heuet As the summer on the beach winds down, Proust is increasingly smitten by the young beauties his age, he passes by but never gets to meet. The romantic anticipation, the teasing sensations, the fantasized expectations mixed with the summer sun, the sea breeze. SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 STARS OF THE MONTH REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST Adapted by Stephane Heuet Your chance to catch up on the entire highly acclaimed adaptation in either cloth or paperback! O/A VOLUME 1 PART 1: COMBRAY HC?FC, 8x11, 72pg $19.95 VOLUME 1 PART 1: COMBRAY SC (STAR13826)?FC, 8x11, 72pg $13.95 O/A VOLUME 2 PART 1: WITHIN A BUDDING GROVE HC?FC, 8x11, 48pg $16.95 VOLUME 2 PART 1: WITHIN A BUDDING GROVE SC (STAR18161)?FC, 8x11, 48pg $10.95 O/A VOLUME 3 PART 2: WITHIN A BUDDING GROVE HC? FC, 8x11, 48pg $16.95 ************** Eurotica MISS DD GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, FC $10.95 NEKO PRESS 9 LIVES #1 by D. Ronzo; cover art by Billy Martinez Life for the high priestess takes a dramatic turn in this high-energy Egyptian adventure! Anubis, the jackal god of mummification, has come back to wreak havoc on the city of Bast. What will the priestess do when she discovers the secret her family has kept from her? b&w, 24pg $2.99 LILY VOLUME 1: WHEN I WAS DEAD TP—NEW PRINTING by Butch Adams Lily's back and in a new second printing featuring brand-new cover art and all the same gothic fun you know and love! This book is great for readers young and old alike. Don't miss out this time on the fun and excitement that so many fans are talking about! SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.99 WILDFLOWER: TRIBAL SCREAMS COLLECTOR'S PACK by Billy Martinez This pack contains all four issues from the latest Wildflower mini-series. This special collectors pack is limited to only 500 units and comes bagged and signed with a certificate of authenticity by the artist. Pack (x4), b&w $12.99 NEW DIMENSION COMICS SPIDER-GIRL #61 FRENZ SIGNED EDITION Part 1 of a six-part story featuring the death of a major character! This first chapter is autographed by series artist and co-creator Ron Frenz! Signed with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg SRP: $14.95 STAN LEE PUBLICITY PHOTO Salvaged from the archives of Stan Lee, this picture was used only for promotional press kits. Features Marvel greats like Spider-Man, Hulk, and Silver Surfer on a full-color, 8" x 10" glossy photo. Photo $4.95 NOW COMICS RALPH SNART ADVENTURES TP by Marc Hansen This massive, 400-page trade paperback reprints over 20 issues of Marc Hansen's Ralph Snart Adventures, originally published by NOW Comics from 1986 to 1994. New wraparound cover by creator Marc Hansen! SC, 7x10, 400pg, FC $24.95 NW STUDIOS USA SPIRIT OF THE AMAZON #6 by Orlando Paes Filho After a thrilling first arc, Spirit of the Amazon prepares for a new story arc! Our warriors will continue to fight the dark side of today's capitalism, using whatever is necessary to stop corporate abuses! FC, 32pg $2.95 ODDGOD PRESS BIG DUMB FUN SC By Various What says "big dumb fun" to you" Oddgod asked 30 of the hottest independent comic creators and cartoonists the same question. The result: Big Dumb Fun, an oversized comics anthology guaranteed to tickle your cookies and warm your funnybone. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 168pg, b&w $19.95 ONI PRESS UNION STATION GN by Ande Parks & Eduardo Barreto Kansas City, 1933. Frank Nash is a petty criminal being escort back into town by train. FBI agent Vetterli heads to Union Station to meet the convoy, expecting a routine job. Neither does Charles Thompson, a reporter sent to see what the fuss is for. Unfortunately, what they get is a massacre, with no one knowing who pulled the trigger first! A true- crime story in the tradition of Torso and Road to Perdition. MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 112pg, b&w $11.95 LOST AT SEA GN by Bryan O'Malley Raleigh doesn't have a soul. A cat stole it. Or that's what she'd tell people… if she were to tell people anything. How did such a shy, weird girl end up in a car with three hooligans on a cross-country trip? The answer isn't important, but maybe this crazy caravan will show her what is. SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $11.95 COURTNEY CRUMRIN & THE NIGHT THINGS TP—DIGEST EDITION by Ted Naifeh New digest-sized format! Courtney's parents have dragged her out to a high-to-do suburb to live with her creepy Great Uncle Aloysius in his spooky old house. She's not only the new kid in school, but she also discovers strange things lurking under her bed! SC, 5x7, 128pg, b&w $11.95 THE ATOMICS: SPACED OUT AND GROUNDED IN SNAP CITY TP by Allred, J. Bone, Marvit, Ontiveros, & Clugston-Major Collects the four Atomics one-shots starring It Girl, Mr. Gum, Crash Metro, and Spaceman. A four-color comic teaming Mike Allred with Martin Ontiveros (Ricky Riccotta), Lawrence Marvit (Sparks), J. Bone (Mutant, Texas), and Chynna Clugston- Major (Blue Monday)! SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $12.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 4: OPERATION BLACKWALL TP by Greg Rucka & Jason Alexander Tara Chace is accustomed to working in the shadows cast by world governments, but when a French conglomerate blackmails one of the Queen's most affluent subjects, Tara's espionage turns to the corporate variety. It's sex, lies, and big business in this new collection of the Eisner Award-winning series! Also available in a special hardcover edition, with a gold foil-embossed cover and no dust jacket. MATURE READERS HC?b&w 7x10, 96pg $20.00 SC?b&w 7x10, 96p, $8.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY #20 by Greg Rucka & Carla Speed McNeil The conclusion of Carla Speed McNeil's run on Q&C! It's black ops and bloodshed as agent Tara Chace makes good on a debt incurred by her superior Paul Crocker almost a lifetime ago. But what price will she have to pay for Crocker's guilt? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 SIDEKICKS VOLUME 1: THE TRANSFER STUDENT TP—DIGEST EDITION by J. Torres & Takeshi Miyazawa Oni's superhero high soap opera returns in a new edition! Terry's the new kid at Shuster Academy, but this isn't like any other school! The kids and the teachers all have superpowers! Reprints the Transfer Student mini-series and The Substitute one-shot. SC, 5x7, 144pg, b&w $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JASON & THE ARGOBOTS VOLUME 1: BIRTHQUAKE TP by J. Torres & Mike Norton Every kid fantasizes of a mechanized friend that can tower over bullies and adults alike, take you to strange new places, and basically make you into the coolest kid on earth. Well, Jason's dreams are about to come true! SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w $11.95 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH QUEEN & COUNTRY III: CRYSTAL BALL TP by Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez Collecting issues #8-12! Tara Chace races against the clock to stop a terrorist plot to unleash Sarin gas on the British citizenry — all in the midst of a burgeoning romance between herself and fellow Minder Ed Kittering. Features an exclusive gallery section. (STAR17774) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $14.95 MADMAN ADVENTURES TP by Mike Allred Reprinting the second mini-series in full color. Madman goes back in time and Mike draws cool dinosaurs and stuff. Features a new cover, the first ever Frank Einstein story, and a special gallery section! (STAR15946) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $14.95 SKINWALKER TP by DeFilippis, Weir, Hurtt, & Dela Cruz; cover by Durwin Talon A killer's leaving a trail of skinless bodies across the country. The murders started at a Navajo reservation and lead all the way to Washington. Can reservation officer Anne Adakai and FBI Agent Gregory Haworth stop him before it's too late? (STAR18219) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $11.95 NOCTURNALS: BLACK PLANET TP by Dan Brereton Collects the six-issue series published by Malibu Comics. Meet Doc Horror, Halloween Girl, Gunwitch, Firelion, and Starfish as they battle gangsters, evil aliens, and the government. Fully painted, featuring brand-new pages, pin-ups, and an extensive gallery of Dan Brereton's sketchbook. (STAR08600) SC, 7x10, 194pg, FC $19.95 THE COPYBOOK TALES TP by J. Torres & Tim Levins When Jamie starts going through Thatcher's "copybooks," journals of his high school misadventures, they find the inspiration to create stories all their own. Reprinting J. Torres and artist Tim Levins' classic comic series in its entirety. (STAR15393) SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w $19.95 VOLCANIC REVOLVER TP by Scott Morse Someone's putting the screws to Don Valdezio's family. The Don's boys quickly organize a plan of vengeance, but how deep does the plot go, and who in the family is in cahoots with the enemy? Printed in a special sepia ink. (STAR10544) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $9.95 *************************** OVERCAST COMICS THE GIFT #2 by Raven Gregory, Tyler Kirkham & Marco Galli A being roams the Earth giving items of incredible power to normal, everyday people. A vicious crime leaves a young woman's life destroyed. But when the Ancient One plants a seed, those responsible will reap a terrible vengeance at the hands of the latest bearer of… The Gift! MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.95 PURE IMAGINATION THRILL BOOK VOLUME 1: '50S HORROR & SCIENCE FICTION COMICS Edited by Steve Theakston A great collection of classic 1950s horror and science fiction comics, mostly pre-code, from some of comics' greatest talents. Includes the work of Wally Wood, Steve Ditko, Al Williamson, Joe Orlando, Jack Kirby, Jack Cole, Dick Briefer, Sid Check, and many more! (CAUT: 4) SC?b&w 8x11, 160pg $25.00 HC?b&w 8x11, 160pg $40.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #130 by Various; cover by Susan Meyer "Your Only Monthly Source For Anthropomorphics" continues to offer the best in funny animal comics! Medieval romance and drama in "Ebin and May" by Christina Hanson, plus the latest installment of Thor Thorvaldson's "Tales of Marga." Also, shorts by David Goodman and Chris Whalen. b&w, 32pg $2.99 LIBERTY FROM HELL #2 by Hanson, Engel, & Becker Camp Doctor Andre thought he had everything, until he ran into a new rival, Pedes Sebastian. How will the doctor be able to handle the King's new favorite — especially when he's assigned as Sebastian's protector? Witty, dark humor with a magical twist! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 Sin Factory GENUS #62 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 RANDOM HOUSE WILL ESINER'S FAGIN THE JEW: A GRAPHIC NOVEL by Will Eisner This project was first conceived as an introduction to a pictorial adaptation of Oliver Twist, but as Eisner learned more about the history of Dickens-era Jewish life in London, he uncovered intriguing materials that led him to create this new work. In the course of his research, Eisner came to believe that Dickens had not intended to defame Jews in his famous depiction. By referring to Fagin as "the Jew" throughout the book, however, he had perpetuated the common prejudice; his fictional creation imbedded itself in the public's imagination as the classic profile of a Jew. In his award-winning style, Eisner recasts the notorious villain as a complex and troubled antihero, and gives him the opportunity to tell his tale in his own words. Depicting Fagin's choices and actions within a historical context, Eisner captures the details of life in London's Ashkenazi community and brilliantly re-creates the social milieu of Dickensian England. Eisner's fresh, compelling look at prejudice, poverty, and anti-Semitism lends an extraordinary richness to his artwork, ever evocative and complex. Like the modern classics Maus and The Jew of New York, Fagin The Jew blends image and prose in an unforgettable exploration of history. SC, 7x9, 128pg, b&w $15.95 REBELLION DURHAM RED: THE VERMIN STARS GN by Dan Abnett & Mark Harrison Durham Red — mutant, vampire and bounty hunter — has awoken from a 1000-year hibernation. Durham travels to the Vermin Stars to enlist the help of the mutant terrorists; but can she finally end the conflict? Includes a special eight-page sketchbook and "making of" section. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 80pg, FC $15.95 2000AD PRESENTS: THIRTEEN #1 by Mike Carey & Andy Clarke Young London punk, Joe Bulmer, gets his hands on a mysterious black pearl, discovers he has telekinetic powers he never knew he had… and that the pearl's owners want it back! Reprints material from classic UK sci-fi comic 2000AD. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $1.95 2000AD PROGS #1360-1364 Hitmen Sinister Dexter battles an enemy from Mangapore in "Junk Bond"; the truth of the ocean liner Leviathan is revealed; and "Frazer Irving" reaches its creepy conclusion. Durham Red returns in "The Empty Suns"; zombie prison drama "Dead Men Walking" debuts; special agent Synnamon makes her first appearance in "Facing Mecha"; and learn more about the characters in smash-hit horror series Caballistics, Inc.. Plus, of course there's more from the mean streets of Mega-City One with future lawman Judge Dredd! Weekly. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC (Note Price) $3.75Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #211-212 Judge Dredd takes on mutant Nazis in "Sturm und Dang"; Judge Death goes West in "The Wilderness Days"; dinosaur commandos seek their Messiah in XTNCT; and a showdown for Devlin Waugh in the conclusion to "Red Tide." Also, the return of British war comics of the 1970s! Plus more of the classic prison-in-space thriller Harry 20 on the High Rock! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $10.99 RED EYE PRESS MORTAL COILS #2 by Lewis, Copland, Quiring, Cosper, & Cooney "What Gazes Also": One executive dangles between fact and fiction, the void of her own reality and the television world. "Vaya Con Dios": The last lieutenants of two warring, fading families hold an impromptu Casino summit to decide their destiny. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50 VALENTINE VOLUME 1: FULLY LOADED TP by Daniel Cooney Retouched and re-edited! Collects Valentine #1-6, starting with 1997's raw debut. Cover work by Bill and Linda Reinhold, inks by Peter Palmiotti, an introduction by Klaus Janson, a psych profile of assassin-at-large Dana Valentine, and new sketchbook pin-ups. Prestige Format. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $13.95 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES!: SUPERHEROES #1 by Jimmy Gownley The Eisner-nominated series returns with this six issue mini-series! Amelia's world looks to be shaken up when her mother announces that they are moving... again. Meanwhile, a mysterious group of "Boys in Black" appears, combined with the usual gang of Ninjas, nerds, and neurotics. FC, 24pg (1 of 6) $2.95 SAF COMICS AVATAR VOLUME 2: CLAWS IN THE WIND HC by Rafeal Fonteriz & Juan Migiel Aguliera Manuel, the deaf mute detective and psychologist Valeria team to combat cyber crime. They trace a series of murders to the newest fad: a computer chip that destroys empathy. A terrifying glimpse into the future, when fantastic progress can bring untold horror. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 48pg, FC 12.95 BOY VAMPIRE VOLUME 2: THE CURSE GN by Eduardo Risso & Carlos Trillo The Boy Vampire is pursued by Ahmasi, who has chased him through time, fueled by hatred larger than life. Ahmasi kills Cloud, and severely injures Fever. The Boy pacts with Fever to destroy Ahmasi once and for all. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 156pg, b&w 9.95 DARKNESS VOLUME 1 GN by Woolley A young woman wakes up lying in a pool of filthy water, surrounded by blue rock walls. She doesn't know if she's awake or asleep, but she knows one thing: she's suffering from amnesia. As she faces her fears, she discovers that her memory hides demons. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 56pg, FC 12.95 WILD BILL IS DEAD GN by Hermann Deadwood, 1876. While Wild Bill Hickock is murdered, nobody notices as a family is massacred outside town, except Melvin. Year upon year across the west, Melvin struggles to survive. His persistence and loyalty shape his life, as does the brutal violence of the old West. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 56pg, FC 12.95 SATYR PLAY PRODUCTIONS SATYR COLOR SPECIAL #1 The satyrs prepare for their annual music competition to be judged by the god Apollo. But how did the noteworthy art of music come into being? The answer lies in this issue of Satyr! FC, 24pg (Note Price) $2.95 SENTAI STUDIOS NINJA HIGH SCHOOL: THE PROM FORMULA SUPER SPECIAL by Ben Dunn & Robert DeJesus Ninja High School is now in one volume! The Prom Formula has never been collected in any form — until now! Leeanna has a plan: to crash the Quagmire High School prom and kidnap Jeremy Feeple. The result is a plan that does not go quite as expected. b&w, 48pg $3.95 THE AGENTS SOUNDTRACK CD Composed by Joel R. Steudler Inspired by The Agents from Image Comics comes this all-new soundtrack by composer, Joel R. Steudler. Go back to the swinging '60s, a time of super secret agents, international rescue organizations, time-traveling heroes, and covert conspiracies. All original music that harkens back to the golden age of British sci-fi/spy TV and film of the 1960s. (CAUT: 4) CD $9.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS GIANT SHANDA ANIMAL #8 by Pleger, Arnold, Thatcher, Clark, Garcia, & Curtis Harveyville Fun Times editor Mark Arnold teams with artist Shelley Pleger for the lead story. Richard Thatcher joins with Dennis Clark for a look at the activity in Iraq, and this issue also includes stories with the rest of the Shanda gang, including a sendup of Nero Wolfe! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $4.99 ATOMIC MOUSE #3 by Staton, Frank, Curtis, Singleton, Phillips, & Fago Atomic Mouse goes face-to-face with his funny animal double by Mike Curtis and Louis Frank! A script by Libby Singleton brings Joe Staton face-to-snout with the nuclear crusader! Plus, classic Vince Fago work and even the "Legion of Almost Villains"! RES. from Previews Vol. XI #12 (Dec012547) b&w, 40pg $4.99 THE EXTINCTIONERS #1-3 SET by Shawntae Howard On another world, humanoid animals are gifted with unusual powers just as it appears their civilization is ending due to attacking aliens! Set (x3), b&w $7.00 CIRCLES #4 by French, Domanski, & Fabianek; cover by Margaret Petrie December, 2001. The holidays descend on Kinsey Circle, and our boys are dealing with important issues like love, sex, responsibility, jealousy, hatred, charity, and making sure one has the most fabulous display of lights in the neighborhood! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $5.00 SIMON & SCHUSTER LITTLE VAMPIRE GOES TO SCHOOL by Joann Sfar & Walter Little Vampire lies in a great big mansion and can change into a rat, or wolf, or a at in the blink of an eye. He doesn't have to follow rules and he doesn't have to do anything he doesn't want to do. So why is Little Vampire so sad? He wants to go to school! (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, FC $12.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT AARON BORDNER'S ALICE SINN: A DARK SIN by Aaron Bordner After a horrible accident, Alice survived as a pure soul trapped within the prison of her mind. Though she survived freakish creatures, she now faces Dark Alice! Seductively sinister, this sexy and twisted doppelganger was born of Alice's discarded sin, and now she wants to control Alice's soul. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 HALLOWEEN FIVE-PACK Collects Baby Demonica, Doll Parts, Dolls #1, Morrigan, and Oh My Goth: Humans Suck #1. MATURE READERS Pack (x5) $12.50 POISON ELVES #75 by Drew Hayes Disappointed by the ease of the Elvin assassin's journey to the First Step, Tenth conjures a critter to block Luse and Lynn's path. But has the wizard created a menace too powerful for his allies to handle? Meanwhile, Lusipher's friends converge on the First Step. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES TP'S by Drew Hayes These volumes reprint Sirius' presentation of the Poison Elves series beginning with the original Mulehide Graphic's Poison Elves. MULEHIDE YEARS (STAR13974)?SC, b&w $34.95 VOL. 5: SANCTUARY (STAR18459)?SC, b&w $19.95 VOL. 6: GUILD WAR (STAR18460)? SC, b&w $19.95 VOL. 7: SALVATION (STAR13824)?SC, b&w $19.95 VOL. 8: ROGUES (STAR16407)?SC, b&w $15.95 LUSIPHER & LIRLITH (STAR15660)? SC, b&w $11.95 POISON ELVES POSTER Illustrated by Janine Johnston. Printed on heavy stock and rolled. (STAR01827) Poster, 22x36, FC $5.95 SPARKPLUG COMICS WATCHING DAYS BECOME YEARS #1 by Jeff Levine Collect the author's thoughts on working and city living set in Chapel Hill, San Francisco, Portland, and Los Angeles. The tone ranges from darkly comic and down to earth to startling clear observations on the world, all skillfully drawn with the eye of a poet. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $4.50 SMASH COMICS F***FRIENDS #1 COLLECTOR'S EDITION by Fuzzy Donkey SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL MATURE AUDIENCES FC, 28pg $8.95 SSSCOMICS.COM SSS COMICS PRESENTS ECLIPSE AND VEGA #1 by Saul Colt, Guy Abergel, & Bill Janikowski; cover by Greg Horn After discovering that two best friends suddenly have super powers, they seek out the hope of a retired hero to teach them how to deal with their new abilities. b&w, 38pg (1 of 3) $2.95 STARWARP CONCEPTS LORELEI VOLUME 2 #3 by Roman, Fisch, Geiger, Colón, Manna, & Matthews; cover by Morrow Lorelei is pursued by an ancient cult and its beautiful-but-deadly leader in Part 3 of "The Architects of Fear!" Plus: three more supernatural tales! Frontispiece by Tom Sutton. MATURE READERS b&w, 56pg $3.95 STUDIO G AYA #1 by Vicino, Lieberman, Valin, & Senft A young law student stumbles upon a mugging. She steps in and saves the victim, but it catches the attention of the mysterious Number Zero. This benefactor soon introduces Aya to the inner workings of an elaborate, secret, and formidable worldwide syndicate. FC, 24pg $2.95 RAKAN #1 by Todd Vicino & Ruben Meriggi The Turks, the Crusaders, and the Mongols are among the invading groups that Rakan battles, as he wanders the ancient deserts, protecting the people who live there. He encounters the offspring of ageless evil… and Rakan has only one chance to stop it! FC, 24pg $2.95 TEENAGERS FROM MARS TEENAGERS FROM MARS #8 by Rick Spears & Rob G. The Mars kids go head to head with the Mayor and Detective Mitchum in an all out battle for comics. Amid the chaos of it all, Macon finally says those three little words just in time to see Madison take a lead slug in the chest. It's life, death, and comics. MATURE READERS b&w, 56pg (8 of 8) (Note Price) $3.99 TCZ STUDIOS THE CELESTIAL ZONE VOLUME 2 #3 by Wee Tian Beng Le Tian and Xing Yun search for the missing duo at The Valley of Fossils, encountering monsters and other strange happenings. Three Star Toad wreaks vengeance, but is startled by meeting the Ling Huan Sect. Golden Nymph gathers intelligence on the 4 Celestial Creatures. SC, 7x10, 60pg, FC (3 of 12) $9.50 TITAN CLASSIC DAN DARE: PILOT OF THE FUTURE HC by Frank Thompson Originally published in the British comic The Eagle, these are the original adventures of Space Fleet's act pilot, his dauntless crew of wholesome heroes, and their arch nemesis The Mekon, a little green man with big ideas. (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 160pg, FC $24.95 THE COMPLETE BALLAD OF HALO JONES HC by Alan Moore & Ian Gibson Alan Moore's epic story of a girl in the wrong place at the wrong time. Beautifully illustrated by Ian Gibson, this is the ultimate sci-fi opus, a story of one woman's search for her place in a galaxy out of control. (CAUT: 4) HC, 192pg, b&w $29.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE COMPLETE D.R. & QUINCH GN by Alan Moore & Alan Davis The classic adventures of the supremely deranged alien juvenile delinquents, D.R. & Quinch! Cover by Alan Davis. (STAR15431) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 96pg, b&w $14.95 SKIZZ GN by Alan Moore & Jim Baikie Alan Moore's endearing classic of an alien stranded on Birmingham, England. Terrified, he hides in a dark toolshed until befriended by a schoolgirl, Roxy. Soon he becomes the object of a government search. Will either of them survive? (STAR15633) SC, 9x12, 104pg, FC $14.99 **************** INFERNO GN by Mike Carey & Michael Gaydos John Travis is murdered and finds himself in Inferno, an endless city of corruption, intrigue, and despair. The least of Travis's problems; he discovers that he is actually Jacamo Terence, dead 800 years and the first man to escape hell and live his life again. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $16.95 TRANSFORMERS: CITY OF FEAR GN by Simon Furman, Dan Reed, Robin Smith, & Jeff Anderson; cover by Geoff Senior Ultra Magnus is back home and a rogue Autobot has resurfaced, with a terrifying agenda. Cybertron will burn… and the dead will inherit all! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 136pg, FC $19.95 TOKYOPOP BABY BIRTH VOLUME 2 GN by Sukehiro Tomita & Haruhiko Mikimoto Final Volume! Feeling responsible for what happened to Ichigo, Hizuru is reluctant to transform again, not wanting anyone else to get hurt. Meanwhile, Coach Minamida is betrayed by the man she loves when he gets engaged to someone else. Hizuru is forced back into action when Suspicion feeds off of Coach Minamida's feelings of loneliness and betrayal, endangering Coach Minamida-sensei as well as the rest of the world. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (2 of 2) $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 4 GN by Koshun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi Soccer player, Kazushi Niida gets a kick out of "the program" when he decides to think of it as an exhibition game. How many goals will this all-star player make before his time on the field runs out? When Takako Chigusa's leg is on the receiving end of his bow-gun, Kazushi may experience a permanent time-out from Sugimura. Only 25 students remaining! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (4 of 8) $9.99 CHRONICLES OF THE CURSED SWORD VOLUME 3 GN by Yuy Beop-Ryong & Park Hui-Jin Rey, Jaryoon, Shyao, and Mingling have made it at last to the capital city of the Zhou kingdom, but not all is as they expected. The seeds of corruption have spread to the most unexpected places and no one can be trusted — not even the emperor. The cursed Pasa sword which Rey carries is the key to the growing war among mankind, gods and demons over who will succeed to the throne and control the world. The sword was forged with demon blood, but it has the power to let any of the three factions dominate. SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (3 of 10) $9.99 CYBORG 009 VOLUMES 1 & 2 GN by Ishinomori Shoutarou They were turned into cybernetic killing machines. Lucky for us, they kept their humanity! This is the story of a half-Japanese juvenile delinquent, Shimamura Joe, a.k.a. Cyborg 009. "Black Ghost," a top-secret organization bent on promoting global warfare, kidnaps Joe along with eight other unwanted members of society from the four corners of the world and turns them into cyborgs. Though the organization intends to turn the group into super-powered killing machines, it's not long before Joe and his new companions rebel against Black Ghost and make their escape with the help of an old scientist. Once Joe and friends have freed themselves, Black Ghost sends a series of other cyborgs and giant robots in hot pursuit. Using their new powers and abilities, our heroes stay one step ahead of Black Ghost and its evil machinations, but can they save the world from its diabolical scheme? VOL. 1—SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (1 of 8) $9.99 VOL. 2—SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (1 of 8) $9.99 CONFIDENTIAL CONFESSIONS VOLUME 3 GN by Reiko Momochi Kyoko is a normal high school girl living with the extreme pressure forced upon her by her school and her parents. With no positive adult role models or any support from her peers, she experiments with illegal drugs and eventually falls into a deep addiction. Her parents and friends must now try to break her of the habit and somehow make her realize that there are better things in life than addiction. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (3 of 6) $9.99 DEMON DIARY VOLUME 4 GN by Jee-Hyung Lee & Kara Lim Gods and demons wage a never-ending battle, with the mortal realm as their battlefield! As with most long-standing feuds, the reasons are no longer important — hatred is a way of life. But it is foretold that one will arise who can restore harmony between gods and demons. Enter Raenef… heir to demon royalty, though he is hardly courtly material! The demon king assigns Eclipse to be his tutor, to mold Raenef into proper demon shape. The two begin a journey of discovery, and are soon joined by a human knight and a god- blessed priest… SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (4 of 7) $9.99 .HACK//: LEGEND OF THE TWILIGHT VOLUME 2 GN by Tatsuya Hamazaki Shugo and crew continue their journey and encounter the mysterious Aura. Although Aura gets in trouble with Kamui's Knights in Never Mont. Through Kamui and Barmunk give Shugo and Rena a little background about the dangers in The World. As Shugo begins to understand how The World works, he learns that not even players like Kamui are harmless. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (2 of 3) $9.99 DUKLYON: CLAMP SCHOOL DEFENDERS VOLUME 2 GN by CLAMP Final Volume! Erii senses Kentaro and Takeshi are slipping, but she is falling head over heels for Sukiyabashi. Although the Defenders don't realize Sukiyabashi is working for the "mysterious beauty." Despite constant encounters with abnormal foes, the Defenders find out the truth about their enemy. Erii must use her love to bring Sukiyabashi to the side of justice. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (2 of 2) $9.99 ERICA SAKURAZAWA: NOTHING BUT LOVING YOU GN by Erica Sakurazawa Nanako, an up-and-coming model, falls in love with another model named Etsushi. However, Etsushi turns out to be gay. Nanako also discovers that a young actor is deeply in love with her and she is unable to choose between them. Her indecision leads her to a state of depression until the two men come together to encourage her and help her secure her future. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 THE VISION OF ESCAFLOWNE VOLUME 3 GN by Aki Katsu Hidden within the Zaibach empire, Hitomi, Van, and Shian try and penetrate their enemy's forces. Unfortunately, Van's lack of subtlety is more dangerous than ever and it's all the small party can do to survive. Hitomi's powers manifest again and the she comes to realize her full potential. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (3 of 8) $9.99 FAKE VOLUME 4 GN by Sanami Matoh A mad bomber is on the loose and Dee and Ryo are on the case. However, before they can catch their man, the bomber strikes at the 27th precinct. Personal feelings aside, the pair must work even harder to capture the culprit before things get really out of hand. After the bombing incident, Bikky and Carol go through a crisis of their own but it has nothing to do with the precinct and everything to do with each other. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (4 of 7) $9.99 FLCL VOLUME 2 GN by Gainax & Hajime Ueda Final Volume! Based on the hit Anime and from the Creative Team Gainax who are to Anime what CLAMP is to Manga! From the mind of Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) comes this bizarre tale of adolescence in a nonsensical world. Naota's life isn't simple. He lives with his eccentric father and grandfather in a city marked by a gigantic hand-iron shaped factory perched on a hill. So the last thing he needs is for his brother's ex-girlfriend to make passes at him or for an impish, playful alien to smack him in the head with a bass guitar and then insinuate herself into his family. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (2 of 2) $9.99 GTO VOLUME 15 GN by Tohru Fujisawa Onizuka shows off his new Mercedes given to him by the mischievous Mayu. Mayu's kindness comes with a price when Onizuka realizes he's been set up with a stolen car and a kidnapped girl in the trunk. As an apology, Mayu invites Onizuka to a party that turns out to be another trap. Onizuka must defeat 100 of Mayu's gang in order to save his fellow Holy Forest teachers. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (15 of 25) $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH INITIAL D GNS 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. VOL. 1 (STAR15693)?SC, b&w $9.99 VOL. 2 (STAR16343)?SC, b&w $9.99 VOL. 3 (STAR16809)?SC, b&w $9.99 VOL. 4 (STAR17826)?SC, b&w $9.99 VOL. 5 (STAR18150)?SC, b&w $9.99 VOL. 6 (STAR18760)?SC, b&w $9.99 ******************* JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES CINE-MANGA VOLUME 1 GN In Jackie Chan Adventures, based on the anime style animated action-adventure comedy series on Kids WB!, Jackie Chan teams up with his 11-year-old niece Jade, traveling the globe in hopes of locating a dozen magical talismans before the sinister Dark Hand does the same. The mixture of humor, adventure and heart will take kids on a joyride with Jackie and Jade every issue! SC, 5x7, 128pg, FC (1of 3) $7.99 KARE KANO VOLUME 6 GN by Masami Tsuda Soichiro returns from a successful kendo tournament, much to Yukino's delight. After a long summer apart, Yukino notices that Soichiro has matured quite a bit. This stirs up new feelings in her and makes her fall in love with him even more. However, Soichiro feels slightly confused with his deepening feelings toward Yukino and to make matters worse, he must also deal with complicated family issues. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (6 of 13) $9.99 KODOCHA: SANA'S STAGE VOLUME 10 GN by Miho Obana Final Volume! As Hayama prepares to move across the globe, Sana suffers a mental breakdown. Everyone is worried about her, and even the doctors don't know what to do. Hayama is the only one who can mend her broken heart. In this final volume, Hayama and Sana's future is finally revealed. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (10 of 10) $9.99 LIZZIE MCGUIRE CINE-MANGA VOLUME 3 GN Story by Terri Minsky Lizzie is having major trouble controlling her parents these days, and she's not sure how to deal. She finally scores her first babysitting gig — but her dad and mom don't trust her. What do you do when good parents go bad? Watch out world — here comes Lizzie McGuire! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (3 of 4) $7.99 LUPIN III VOLUME 9 GN by Monkey Punch Lupin the Sensei. Lupin the benefactor. Lupin the seducer. Lupin the prisoner. Lupin the betrayed. Lupin the fool. And Lupin the trickster. That's a whole lot of Lupin in just one book! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (9 of 14) $9.99 MARS VOLUME 15 GN by Fuyumi Soryo Final Volume! Rei and Kira decide to get married right away after all. But, at the last moment, Masao draws Rei into an alley by crying and saying he really needs to talk, then stabs him repeatedly, leaving him lying on the ground. During Rei's recovery, he and his father have a heart-to-heart for the first time. His family issues resolved, Rei does phenomenally well in his first race, and asks Kira to stand by him for the long run. She wouldn't have it any other way... SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (15 of 15) $9.99 PEACH GIRL: CHANGE OF HEART VOLUME 5 GN by Miwa Ueda Sae, the world's worst "best friend," is back with a vengeance! Now that Momo and Toji are finally happy together, Sae will do whatever it takes to break them up, and her latest scheme is her nastiest ever. For Momo's birthday, Toji made plans for he and Momo to have a special night alone. But if Sae gets her way, she'll be the one kissing Toji, not Momo! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (5 of 11) $9.99 POWER RANGERS: NINJA STORM CINE-MANGA VOLUME 2: LIGHTNING STRIKE GN The latest season in the Power Rangers saga — delivered in Cine-Manga format! Tori, Shane and Dustin may look like three average teens, but they're actually the Wind Power Rangers, defenders of Earth. Sure, they're only human, but when it comes to battling evil clones or fending off havoc-wreaking moles, they know how to kick some serious supervillian butt! SC, 5x7, 128pg, b&w (2 of 3) $9.99 PRIEST VOLUME 9 GN by Min-Woo Hyung Ivan Isaacs continues his bloody march toward a showdown with Akmode. Under Akmode's panoptic gaze and influence, the townspeople have turned into walking zombies feasting on one another's bodies. After fighting through an army of deformed creatures, Ivan finally stands face to face with Akmode ... SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (9 of 15) $9.99 RAGNAROK: COLLECTION 1 BOXED SET by Myung Jin Lee The perfect gift for the Ragnarok fan! This three-volume boxed set contains Volumes 1-3 of the hit Korean manga series. Included in this stunning collectors set are three Ragnarok decals, featuring your favorite characters! The winds of change are blowing in Midgard. After a 1000-year slumber, the Wolf Goddess, Fenris, has been reincarnated in the body of a beautiful warlock. As she searches the land for the reincarnation of the god Balder she is hunted by the arrogant Valkyrie, Sara Irine. Her quest will take her to the far corners of Midgard where she will meet and be joined by the magical princess Iris, the air-headed thief Lidia, and Chaos, a powerful warrior with no memory of his past. Set (x3), b&w $29.99 REBIRTH VOLUME 5 GN by Woo Deshwitat, Rett, Millenear, Remi, and Beryun face unbelievable hazards in the bowels of The Vatican ... and, as a result they truly begin to bond as a team. Deshwitat realizes in the course of their travails that he does not need to master Light Magic ? he only needs to refine and strengthen his Dark Magic. SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (5 of 11) $9.99 SABER MARIONETTE J VOLUME 3 GN by Satoru Akahori & Yumisuke Kotoyoshi In an attempt to defeat Otaru and return to Faust, Tiger tries to follow Zoringen's plan to destroy Otaru with a kiss. She is unable to bring herself to kiss Otaru, and comes to the realization that she belongs to Faust and Faust alone. This realization doesn't do her much good, as she, Panther, and Lynx are struck by a sudden plasma attack. Otaru revives them, but their memory circuits are fried and they get the Saber Doll equivalent of amnesia. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (3 of 5) $9.99 SCRYED VOLUME 5 GN by Yosuke Kuroda & Yasunari Toda Final Volume! After uncovering HOLY's plot to create an army of Alters, Ryuhou learns of the truth behind his mother's death and joins Kazuma in an attack on Martin Zigmar. However, an Alter capable of controlling space, matter and time lies in wait and a heated battle ensues. Kazuma fears no one, but will this final, climactic battle claim his life? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (5 of 5) $9.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS VOLUME 2: FRIENDS FOREVER GN Story by Steven Hillenburg Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the city of Bikini Bottom is a lovable, optimistic and well-meaning sea sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants! He lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, and works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab making everyone's favorite Krabby Patty burgers. He especially loves his dim-witted starfish best buddy, Patrick Star. In fact, his friends are the most important part of his life! Join SpongeBob and his best pals on their funny undersea adventures! SC, 5x7, 128pg, b&w (2 of 2) $7.99 WILD ACT VOLUME 3 GN by Rie Takada Yuniko comes to terms with discovering that the late, great actor Akira Nanae is actually her father! Ryu has to leave on a short tour to promote his upcoming movie, but he makes time for Yuniko in spite of his busy schedule and that convinces her she's ready to go all the way with him. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (3 of 13) $9.99 ZODIAC P.I. VOLUME 3 GN by Natsumi Ando Lili and her partner Hiromi journey to Kyoto on their vacation... and end up with much more than they bargained for! Then, a series of love letters ends up causing some serious havoc until their origin and purpose is eventually revealed... by the Zodiac P.I., of course! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (3 of 4) $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH BRAIN POWERED VOLUME 1 GN by Yoshiyuki Tomino & Yukiru Sugisaki When the discovery of an alien organic vessel submerged in the ocean reveals the key to planetary destruction, a collective of evil scientists called the Reclaimers work to unlock mankind's extinction. But Hime Utsumiya fights on a team of alien organic mecha to combat them! (STAR18718) SC, 5x8, b&w (1 of 4) $9.99 JING KING OF BANDITS VOLUME 1 GN by Yuichi Kumakura Jing truly is the King of Bandits. He has earned this title by pulling off the most amazing and seemingly impossible heists in the world. When rumors of a flying ghost ship filled with gold-stuffed zombies reach his ears, he packs his bags and hitches a ride onboard only to discover that the ship is actually a luxury casino with an unbelievable curse. (STAR18762) SC, 5x8, 216pg, b&w (1 of 7) $9.99 KING OF HELL VOLUME 1 GN by Na In-Soo & Kim Jae-Hwan In life, Majeh was a gifted swordsman. In death he acts as a reaper for the King of Hell, collecting souls of the dead and bringing them to the underworld. When a rift opens up between Hell and Earth, evil spirits begin escaping to the mortal realm and Majeh must hunt them down and destroy them before the rift is permanently opened. (STAR18766) SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w (1 of 5) $9.99 MAN OF MANY FACES VOLUME 1 GN by CLAMP This shoujo romantic comedy follows a master thief and the girl who loves him, from grade school into adulthood. The story begins with Akira as a third grader, who lives with his two mothers and is ordered to steal bizarre items at their whim. When he's forced to hide from the police, he takes refuge in the room of a young girl… who falls in love with him. (STAR18598) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 2) $9.99 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 1 GN 1604 A.D. Four years after a devastating civil war, Yuya Shiina earns a living by hunting outlaws. When she captures Mibu Kyoshiro for a small bounty, she has no idea about the dark secret he carries within. Kyoshiro shares his body with the spirit of Onime-no-Kyo, a legendary assassin who has killed a thousand men. (STAR18786) SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w (1 of 18) $9.99 THE KINDAICHI CASE FILES VOLUME 1 GN Hajime and Miyuki go to a small island for a training camp for their school's drama club, to prepare for a production of Phantom of the Opera. Their hotel is called Opera House Mansion, and while staying there, a real Phantom appears and, using the same Phantom of the Opera plot maneuvers, mysteriously kills the cast-members one-by-one. (STAR18799) SC, 5x8, b&w (1 of 10) $9.99 UNDER THE GLASS MOON VOLUME 1 GN Luka Reinhardt is the 21st century's greatest Dark Wizard. He and his bookish brother, Luel, live next door to a pair of witches named Madame Batolli and Nell. Both witches fall for Lukas good looks and ignore Luels feeble advances without a second thought. It's more than a love triangle - it's a love pentagram, especially when Luel's old flame, Sage, shows up. As if that weren't enough magical mayhem, things get a bit heated when Neo, Luka's overzealous apprentice, unleashes Efreet, a wrathful fire spirit. (STAR18801) SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w (1 of 3) $9.99 VAMPIRE GAME VOLUME 1 GN by JUDAL Centuries ago the king of Saint Feliosta, and the Vampire King, Dusel, had a monumental duel. Dusel was defeated and swore that he would fight in his next incarnation. His promise comes true. He is reborn. And the vampire game begins! (STAR18802) SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w (1 of 12) $9.99 ******************* TONY RAIOLA DICK TRACY LARGE FEATURE REPRINT EDITIONS by Frank Robbins Black and white reprints from the facsimile edition of Dick Tracy Feature Books #3 and #4. #3?b&w $9.50 #4?b&w $9.50 KRAZY & IGNATZ DAILIES VOLUME 4 PACIFIC COMIC CLUB EDITION Reprints dailies from October 1, 1921-December 31, 1921. b&w $9.50 PHANTOM DAILIES 2 PACK #3 by Lee Falk & Ray Moore Reprints dailies from January 22, 1940-December 14, 1940. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. b&w $10.00 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS BOP!: MORE BOX OFFICE POISON STORIES GN by Alex Robinson There were several short stories that were not collected in the giant Box Office Poison collection. BOP reprints all of those short stories including all of the SPX/Expo Anthology shorts, the Box Office Poison Kolor Karnival, and some extra goodies. SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BOX OFFICE POISON COMPLETE EDITION by Alex Robinson Dealing with jobs, love, apartments, girlfriends, comic books, and life, this collects every panel and word of the series. An eloquent story that playfully examines the nuances of human mating rituals and provides clever commentary on the comics industry itself. (STAR13562) SC, 6x9, 608pg, b&w $29.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOP SHELF ASKS THE BIG QUESTIONS Co-edited by Rob Goodin & Brett Warnock; cover by Tomer Hanuka Features the Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie story, "La Toile" (The Web). Also: a tribute to Charles Schulz! Plus: works by international creators and stateside ink-studs; and a career-spanning interview and portfolio section with David Chelsea. SC, 7x8, 336pg, PC $24.95 ******************** TRIUMPH BOOKS SUPERSQUAD: BASEBALL'S SUPERSTARS TP The entire universe is in danger. When all hope seems lost, the Super Squad steps up to the plate to save the day. "The Snakeman Cometh" and "The Monster Mash," and read how the Ultimate Sports Force of Superstars of MLB attempt to save the planet… one inning at a time! FC, 64pg $7.95 TWOMORROW'S PUBLISHING DICK GIORDANO: CHANGING COMICS ONE DAY AT A TIME TP Celebrating the achievements of one of comics' most prominent and affable personalities! Giordano is a rare force in comic books, influential as an illustrator (Batman, Wonder Woman, Modesty Blaise), inker, editor (for Charlton's legendary "Action Heroes" line), and editorial administrator (The Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen). Written by Michael Eury, this lavishly illustrated biography features rare and never-before-seen comic book, merchandising, and advertising artwork; Giordano's personal reflections on his career milestones; an extensive index of Giordano's published work; and additional commentary and tributes from a host of creators. With a Foreword by Neal Adams and afterword by Paul Levitz! (CAUT: 4) SC, 176pg $19.95 PANEL DISCUSSION TP?2ND PRINTING Now in its second printing, Panel Discussions is the combined knowledge of more than a dozen of the industry's top storytellers, covering all aspects of the design of comics, from pacing, story flow, and word balloon placement, to using color to convey emotion, spotting blacks, and how gutters between panels affect the story! The struggle to tell a comics story visually requires more than a cool-looking image; it takes years of experience and a thorough understanding of the art form's visual vocabulary. Learn lessons about the design of comics, complete with hundreds of illustrated examples. If you're serious about creating effective, innovative comics, or just enjoying them from the creator's perspective, this in-depth guide is must-reading! SC, 208pg, b&w $21.95 UNRED COMIC BOOKS STRANGE TALES FROM THE BROKEN CITY GN by Dave Morello Two tales of surreal crime brought to you from the creator of Songs for the New American Depression. The first tale follows Sam Matchbox as he searches the dark corners of the Broken City for his memory. Confronted by Chaos Chics with Tommy- guns, armed retrieval robots, lots of dynamite and a suspicious hot dog vendor, Sam must learn about love, death and responsibility. Will he survive the lesson? In the second tale, the blood of cereal box icons Tricks the Rabbit and Captain Crunchy stain the street red as something black grows in the heart of the Broken City. Can Detective Jones and Animal Control Officer Boyd save the Broken City before another cereal star dies? Squarebound. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 90pg, b&w $11.95 VAMPEROTICA ENTERTAINMENT VAMPEROTICA ORIGINAL ART PACK #4 Kirk Lindo has opened up the Vamperotica Archives once again to make this special offer available to you! Each art pack contains two 11" x 17" pages of original art. Each page is a one-of-a-kind piece from an actual Vamperotica publication! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Art Pack (x2), b&w $25.00 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH VISUAL STORYTELLING DELUXE SIGNED HC by Tony C. Caputo, Jim Steranko, & Harlan Ellison Everything the aspiring visual media artist needs to know in order to master sequential art. Discover through clear illustrations and pictures each stage of the production process, including plotting, writing, penciling and lettering, inking, coloring, and painting. Features a 16 pages of bonus Steranko material! (STAR18564) HC, 8x11, 200pg, b&w $49.95 ********************* VEROTIK OFFERED AGAIN O/A BISLEY'S VEROTIK WORLD by Simon Bisley Simon Bisley takes on all the characters of the Verotik world in this all-new coffee table collection of beautiful pencil illustrations! See his art in its pristine form — the pencil illustrations — in this fantastic collection of Bisley masterpieces! Cardstock cover. MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, b&w $24.95 ********************** STARS OF THE MONTH HYPER-REAL: THE ART OF MARTIN EMOND by Martin Emond In this first-ever collection of Martin Emond's work, fans will see many of his incredible paintings for the first time, minus all of the distracting logos and cover type. Plus, many never-before-seen images from his personal collection! Cardstock cover. (STAR13038) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, FC $24.95 THE INTENSE ART OF SIMON BISLEY by Simon Bisley Finally, the long-out-of-print Bisley book is back in print! The first-ever mind-blowing collection of Bisley paintings and artwork, this beautiful coffee table book features some of Bisley's best paintings, along with a section featuring some of his best pen-and-ink illustrations. Cardstock cover. (STAR07185) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, FC $24.95 ********************* VIZ, LLC. ANIMERICA NOVEMBER 2003 VOLUME 11 #11 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, and more! Remember, If it's anime in America, it's gotta be Animerica! (CAUT: 3) Magazine, 96pg, FC $4.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA NOVEMBER 2003 VOLUME 6 #11 The greatest shôjo and shônen manga! A brave young swordswoman who wants to be a prince; an artist, his stepsister, and a doll that came to life; adventure in a fantasy world not unlike ancient China; crime and mystery in the Gothic metropolis of Steam City; a girl who came from a video tape, and more. 176 pages of beautiful art and stunning stories, plus fan art and manga features! Special: The stunning conclusion to Revolutionary Girl Utena! In Depth Feature: Lycanthropy is everywhere! You don't know if your pet cat or dog is actually a villain (or hero) in disguise! Animerica Extra examines, under the light of the full moon, the multifaceted shape-shifting manga! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. Magazine, 160pg, b&w $4.95 SHONEN JUMP DECEMBER 2003 VOLUME 1 #12 In this issue: Dragon Ball Z: Cell announces its terrifying purpose: to merge with Androids #17 and 18.; Yu-Gi-Oh!: The "Death-T" is underway — Kaiba's ultimate game tournament, designed to kill Yugi!; One Piece: Meet Usopp, the biggest liar in town — and leader of the Usopp pirate gang. But Usopp's father was a "real" pirate, and he and Luffy have more in common than they think... Yuyu Hakusho: Underworld Detective Yusuke must crash the competition to keep a demon from stealing Genkai's powers!; Naruto: Two bungling "ronin" become pawns of the assassins trying to kill Tazuna, putting Tazuna's entire family in danger!; Shaman King: Over 60 Pages! A spirit from the past creeps into the modern day — Tokagero, the "Lizard Man," an enemy of Amidamaru! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. Magazine, 352pg, PC $4.95 THE ALL-NEW TENCHI MUYÔ! VOLUME 3: DARK WASHU GN by Hitoshi Okuda Washu Hakubi may be the smartest of the Tenchi gang, but sometimes her big brain gets her in huge trouble. Having invented the Black Crystal five thousand years ago, the super genius was merely hoping to build the ultimate security device. Little did she know that her creation, now answering to the name of Dark Washu, would one day travel to Earth and threaten the lives of all her friends. It's Washu vs. Washu in this ultimate Tenchi Muyô! smackdown. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $8.95 BASTARD!! VOLUME 1 GN—SECOND EDITION by Kazushi Hagiwara In this first volume of ultimate sword and sorcery manga, the kingdom of Metallicana is under attack by the dark forces of four evil armies sweeping the world. As orcs and giants besiege their citadel, the desperate defenders turn to a legend that a virgin's kiss may awaken "Dark Schneider," an ancient evil wizard sealed within the body of Lucien, a seemingly normal 14-year-old-boy. Yoko, Lucien's teenage stepsister, does the deed and as the castle falls, Lucien metamorphoses into a silver-haired demigod! Dark Schneider, the chaotic, lecherous wizard, has returned, only barely restrained by the magic that forces him to obey Yoko! But a world of demons, dragons, and the four evil generals await him… bloodstained Metallicana may never know peace again… (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.95 BATTLE ANGEL ALITA: LAST ORDER VOLUME 2 GN by Yukito Kishiro This volume continues author Yukito Kishiro's exploration of what it means to be truly human. Sachumodo, a giant robot housing the memories and personality of mad scientist Desty Nova's assistant Jim, wreaks havoc on Tiphares, the elite city in the sky. Nova tries to convince Jim to return to the truly living, while Alita resorts to brute force to put a stop to the destruction. Whose method will prove to be the more effective? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 1: AYA GN—SECOND EDITION by Yu Watase Aya and her twin brother Aki thought they were going to a celebration of their sixteenth birthday at their grandfather's home, but the funeral-like atmosphere tips them off that something's not right. Their "birthday present" turns out to be a mummified hand — the power of which forces an awakening within Aya, and painful wounds all over Aki's body. Grandfather Mikage announces that Aki will be heir to the Mikage fortune, and Aya must die! But Aya has allies in the athletic cook and martial artist Yuhi, and the mysterious and attractive, Tôya. But can two handsome and resourceful guys save Aya when it's her own power that's out of control? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.95 CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 5: MIKAGE GN by Yu Watase Aya proactively takes matters into her own hands when she decides to search for the hagoromo herself. Meanwhile, Tôya finally makes what could be the most important decision of his life — he decides to choose being with Aya over working for Kagami and getting his memory back. However, the Mikage family won't let him off the hook so easily. Tôya's going to have to fight for his life to break free of the organization's hold and he intends to help Aki escape as well. However, Aki's struggle to maintain control of his sanity reaches a boiling point, and what results is a disaster of epic proportions. Grandpa Mikage's favorite little grandson will never be the same again! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 COLLECTOR FILE 003: YU'S CUTIE DOLLS POSTCARD NOTEBOOK by Toshiharu Ishibashi & Yuko Anzai The "Collector File" postcard-book series features the latest in pop art and design from Japan. This modestly priced collection showcases a variety of the best artistic talents from Japan — with an emphasis on cute, kitschy, and fantasy styles. This third volume in the series focuses on the rare Japanese fashion doll collection of professional doll collector Yuko Ansai. Photos of the dolls taken especially for this collection by photographer Toshiharu Ishibashi feature a virtual history of dolls made specifically for the Japanese toy market in the 1960s and 70s. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 48pg, FC $9.95 DRAGONBALL VOLUME 13 GN by Akira Toriyama The Demon King Piccolo gathers all seven Dragon Balls and wishes for eternal youth, becoming even stronger than before! Flying to the palace of the King of the World, Piccolo takes over, and announces his reign of terror on international TV! Separated from one another, Goku and Tenshinhan train desperately to become strong enough to fight back. While Tenshinhan practices the "mafu-ba," the mystic demon-sealing attack, Goku goes to Karin Tower to ask the feline fighter for more training. His only chance is to drink a magic potion so powerful it may kill him... before Piccolo starts to destroy the world piece by piece! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $7.95 EXCEL SAGA VOLUME 3 GN by Rikdo Koshi The women (two human, one puppy) of ACROSS continue their quest to part-time their way into power, temping for the greater glory of their pretty-boy lord, Il Palazzo. The hard-working team of Excel and Hyatt are certain to shape the future of Fukuoka, while hoping to make enough bread to avoid having to eat their dog, Mince. But their opposite numbers (and apartment neighbors) in the Environmental Security Agency are planning to break into ACROSS headquarters through the city's flood-filled sewers. Will this end up another Watergate — or just the worst game of AD&D ever? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.95 FLOWERS AND BEES VOLUME 1 GN by Moyoco Anno From Happy Mania's Moyoco Anno! "Bishonen" are the beautiful boys that overpopulate shôjo manga. Flowers and Bees is the manga that makes men out of beautiful men. Masao Komatsu might think of himself as a guy who's a total loss. But high-school life is never so bad that it can't get a little worse — and unfortunately for Masao, it turned out he still had a few crumbs of self-respect here and there. Gorgeous sisters Kiyoko and Harumi Sakurai will be happy to vacuum them out of his pockets — with each and every visit by Masao to World of Beautiful Men, the men's beauty salon they own. How did you think bishonen got beautiful anyway? Though mocked by classmates and stared at on the street, Masao vows to remain faithful to his makeovers — determined to truly become the man hairdressers, estheticians, and fashion magazine editors only dream that women dream of! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $12.95 FUSHIGI YÛGI VOLUME 1: PRIESTESS GN—SECOND EDITION by Yû Watase Miaka Yuki is an ordinary junior high-school student who is suddenly whisked away into the world of a book — The Universe of the Four Gods. There she becomes the priestess of the god Suzaku, and is charged with finding all seven of her Celestial-Warrior protectors. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (Note Price) $9.95 FUSHIGI YÛGI VOLUME 9: THE MYSTERIOUS PLAY GN by Yû Watase A much-loved member of the Celestial Warriors of Suzaku has given his life for the sake of a treasure left behind by the god of the North. The treasure, the Shentso-Pao, is one of the keys to summoning the god Suzaku and having Miaka's most cherished wishes granted. Even if Miaka is able to pass the trials and obtain the treasure for herself, can she hold onto it with the murderous Warriors of Seiryu following close at her heels? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w (Note Price) $9.95 HAMTARO: WATCH OUT… IT'S A CAT! by Ritsuko Kawai In this imaginative board book with a hole cut through each page, the picture and story changes with each page turn! On the first page, Hamtaro and his Ham-Ham friends think they see a cat about to pounce on them! But as the story unfolds and the overlapping pages are removed one by one — surprise, surprise — the scary "cat" turns out to be everything but! Hours of imagination and stimulating play for your child! (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. FC, 16pg $7.95 ONE PIECE VOLUME 2: BUGGY THE CLOWN GN by Eiichiro Oda Arriving on a new island, Luffy and Zoro meet Nami, a girl thief with a special focus: robbing pirates! Specifically, she's out to steal a map of the "Grand Line," the equatorial belt where the mightiest (and richest) pirates in the world roam... It's just too bad the map belongs to the fiendish pirate Buggy the Clown! He holds the town in a reign of terror, blasting buildings (and people) apart with cannonballs, even destroying an innocent dog food store, giving Luffy his motivation: revenge! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $7.95 PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH VOLUME 1 GN by Saki Hiwatari Sensitive high-school girl Alice just moved to Tokyo only ten days ago, and is already plagued with worries. Her unconscious world is wonderful—dreams of her living on the moon! But reality is far from ideal since grade-school-aged bratty Rin, a holy terror, becomes Alice's baby-sitting job! Meanwhile, Alice meets a pair of boys at school with an oddly close relationship. It's only later that she discovers their relationship is based on their dreams of the same nature. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 RANMA ½ VOLUME 24 GN by Rumiko Takahashi Hoping to find out if her memories of being rescued from monsters by a mysterious boy in her childhood are true, Akane travels to the remote region of Ryugenzawa, and is reunited with that boy — Shinnosuke. But Shinnosuke has a memory problem — he can barely remember anything including events from the past! The only thing keeping him alive is land's magical water, which causes animals to grow to giant size. Worse yet, when Ranma ventures into the forest to bring Akane home, he begins to suspect that she may be falling in love with the poor, doomed Shinnosuke. Will he risk everything to help his rival, even if it means losing Akane? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.95 RANMA ½ VOLUME 5 GN—SECOND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi First, Ranma & Co. enjoy a trip to the beach, despite all the cold water! Then, camping out in the woods turns out to have a lot of hazards, not the least of which is the toxic cooking of Akane, Ranma's reluctant fiancée… Finally, Ranma competes in two bizarre tests of skill! Who will triumph in the Anything-Goes Martial Arts Tea Ceremony and the no-holds-barred Martial Arts Fast Food Restaurant Takeout Race? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 212pg, b&w $9.95 RANMA ½ VOLUME 6 GN—SECOND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi In this volume, a new evil rears its ugly head; Master Happosai accepts a new disciple; a leaky tub causes an all-out bath house battle; Happosai poses as a pig in order to sneak into Akane's bed; Soun and Genma are asked to bring a frighteningly familiar panty thief to justice, some magical "woman repellent" picked up during Ranma's travels in China puts a temporary stop to the Master's girl-chasing; and finally, Shampoo baits Ranma into a long-awaited date by tempting him with some Instant Naniichuan or "Spring of Drowned Man," while Akane single-handedly fights the dreaded Dojo Destroyer. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.95 REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA VOLUME 4: TO BUD GN by Chiho Saito Still searching for her elusive prince who saved her life as a young girl, Utena now faces her toughest challenge yet: the romantic overtures of Akio Ohtori. Can she trust the handsome but rakish older man? And, if so, will he be able to help her ascend to the castle in the sky? After one night of passion, Utena hopes the power of love will change her destiny forever. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA VOLUME 1: TO TILL GN—2ND EDITION by Chiho Saito After young Utena's parents die, she wanders the streets. Just as she's about to drown herself, a prince comes to her rescue, telling her she must grow up to be a brave noblewoman. From that day on, she strives to become not a princess but a prince. Years later, she receives a mysterious rose-crested ring in the mail. Will she meet the prince again? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #3 (Mar032509) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 TENCHI MÛYO!: SASAMI STORIES GN by Hitoshi Okuda Who's the most popular of all the Tenchi girls? It's Sasami, of course! She's the cutest and most loved and, without a doubt, the best cook of the bunch. Whether she's thwarting evil space invaders or simply negotiating peace among her bickering housemates, Sasami always has a smile on her face. Combining some of her best adventures from the original No Need For Tenchi! series with an additional 40 pages of newer, never-before-translated material, this is the ultimate collection for Sasami fans. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH NO NEED FOR TENCHI! TPS by Hitoshi Okuda When Japanese high-school student Tenchi released a legendary demon from his grandfather's shrine, the "demon" turned out to be the marooned space pirate Ryoko instead. Soon, Tenchi's the center of more crazy alien intrigue and romance than he can handle! VOL. 1(STAR06170)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 2: SWORD PLAY (STAR07189)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 3: MAGICAL GIRL PRETTY SAMMY (STAR07900)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 4: SAMURAI SPACE OPERA (STAR09887)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 5: UNREAL GENIUS (STAR08989)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 6: DREAM A LITTLE SCHEME (STAR10123)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 7: TENCHI IN LOVE (STAR10658)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 8: CHEF OF IRON (STAR11474)––SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 9: QUEST FOR MORE MONEY (STAR12333)––SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 10: MOTHER PLANET (STAR14177)?SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 11 (STAR15122)?SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 12: NO NEED FOR ENDINGS (STAR15752)?SC, b&w $15.95 ******************* YUYU HAKUSHO VOLUME 1: GOODBYE, MATERIAL WORLD by Yoshihiro Togashi As seen on the Cartoon Network Adult Swim block! Yusuke Urameshi was a tough teen delinquent until one selfless act changed his life...by ending it. When he died saving a little kid from a speeding car, the afterlife didn't know what to do with him (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #3 (Mar032484) SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 WINGNUT COMICS TONY DIGEROLAMO'S THE TRAVELERS #24 by Tony DiGerolamo & Brian Dawson "Veni, Vidi, Vici, Veni"—A mysterious statue is buried in Sarge's backyard, Cubby finds a genie, and Barbara finally gets a night out on the town! Don't miss this hilarious first installment from the original Travelers artist! Plus: RPG Blues! Bi-monthly. b&w, 32pg $2.99 WONDERELLA PRINTED OGNER STUMP'S 1,000 SORROWS GN by Andrew Goldfarb The funny and morbid adventures of Everyman Ogner Stump and his globular companion Slub Golub, as they experience all that is amiss with the world, including dinner guests, disease, boating, and triangles. SC, 150pg, PC $9.00 ZEN COMICS ZEN VOLUME 1: THE RETURN OF THE ALIEN HERO TP by Steve Stern & Bill Maus; with Dan Cote Collects the first five issues (#0-4) of the critically-acclaimed '80s revival series that has returned Zen to the heights of greatness! Includes special bonus material that makes this essential reading for Zenheads — and a must for everyone who couldn't find any of these sold out issues! SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $14.95 GRAPHIC NOVEL SPOTLIGHT 30 DAYS OF NIGHT TP by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith; introduction by Clive Barker IDW Publishing Selected EC Comics titles. Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan's Tomb of Dracula. Alan Moore, Steve Bissette, and John Totelben's Swamp Thing. Jamie Delano's (and later, Garth Ennis's) Hellblazer. Besides being beautiful works of ugly menace that stood the test of time, all are four-color classics that offer good, wholesome, horrific fun that just so happens to scare the bejeezus out of readers. And as far as great horror titles go, these stand out as some of the best – and 30 Days of Night ranks right up there with them. Produced by writer Steve Niles and illustrator Ben Templesmith, this darkly atmospheric tale brings readers to Barrow, a small Alaskan town just below the Arctic Circle. Every winter, the town goes dark for 30 consecutive days – a natural phenomenon that brings about mass depression, crime . . . and an ancient evil that has traveled across the frozen wastes to feed. To thwart this supernatural threat, it's up to the local Sheriff and his wife (who is also his deputy) to defend their town from this unspeakable terror. Although the book is the latest addition to enter the reenergized horror comics movement, its dark brilliance proves that other comics could use this must-read title as a template. Templesmith's art style (which reminds fans of Dave McKean, Ashley Wood, and even Bill Sienkiewicz, at their finest) provides a dreamlike quality to the story, while Niles' writing has never been stronger. Together, these talented creators stretch their creative wings, producing a story that moves at its own pace, but never once releases the reader's interest. And there's nothing horrific about that! (STAR18231) "30 Days of Night will bewitch readers with its apocalyptic, suspense-driven story and cinematic pacing. Fans are sure to fall under its spell." – Diamond Director of Purchasing Mark Herr "IDW Publishing has pulled out all the stops on the book that put them on the map, and it shows. 30 Days of Night is one of the best looking books out there. With the spot varnish pseudo-dust jacket, highlighting one of the first promotional images, the stitched smile of a vampire, it's a book you could proudly display on the coffee table. Inside, the paper stock is thick and shiny, showing off every little nuance of Templesmith's art. – NinthArt.com SC, 80pg, FC $17.99 ALAN MOORE: PORTRAIT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMAN TP by Various; edited by Gary Spencer Millidge Abiogenesis Press Adept at crafting tales that spark readers' imaginations, award-winning writer Alan Moore has successfully tested the boundaries of sequential storytelling – while expanding the language of the comics medium itself – for almost a quarter century. Now, more than 100 of today's top creators in comics, film, and literature (including Terry Gilliam, Michael Moorcock, Will Eisner, Neil Gaiman, and Dave Gibbons, among others) celebrate the scribe's lauded career with this collection of comic strips, illustrations, stories, essays, articles, personal tributes, photographs, and much more. With 100% of all publisher net profits and creator royalties from the book's proceeds being donated to Alzheimer's Disease charities, this must-have trade also includes new and rarely seen interviews, a new biography, and many other surprises. Highly recommended! (MAR031882) ". . . a good book . . . if you're a Moore fan, you'll have bought it already." – SilverBulletComicBooks.com SC, 6x8, 272pg., PC $14.95 STRANGERS IN PARADISE BOOK 3 PART 2 HC by Terry Moore Abstract Studio The fourth book in The Complete Strangers in Paradise deluxe hardcover series continues the award-winning saga of Francine and Katchoo, collecting issues #13 - #15 (the fan-favorite "High School" story arc) and issues #17 - #24 (featuring the infamous art exhibition story). This special edition also offers readers a breathtaking color section, which features the original cover art for every issue – plus notes and illustrations from the author's sketchbook during the making of these issues. As a special bonus, this hardcover also contains the Strangers in Paradise Swimsuit Special from issue #25, as well as the entire Lyrics and Poems Songbook – which contains the words to 28 original songs and poems, each with an accompanying illustration! (STAR11980) "These [characters] are so wound around each other they could be a human pretzel, and it doesn't look like anything's going to be straightened out among them for a long time. Lucky for us." – SeizedByTheTale.com HC, 7x10, 296pg, b&w $49.95 STRANGERS IN PARADISE BOOK 3 PART 3 HC by Terry Moore Abstract Studio Produced for the discerning comic book readers, this handsome, high quality volume is the fifth hardcover book in the series, collecting the ominous "My Other Life" and "Child of Rage" story arcs that ran in Strangers in Paradise #26 - #38. Featuring a full-color slipcover, gold foil embossed hardcover, and a special color interior section, The Complete Strangers in Paradise Book 3 Part 2 HC is a must for Strangers in Paradise fans and advanced collectors everywhere! (STAR13920) "An utterly charming book . . ." – RationalMagic.com HC, 7x10, 272pg, PC $49.95 DEMONSLAYER VOLUME 1 by Marat Mychaels Avatar Press Longtime comics fans know of artist Marat Mychaels from his fan-favorite work at Image Comics and Maximum Press. This volume from the popular storyteller collects his original Demonslayer saga in its entirety – including all six chapters published by Image and the hard-to-find zero issue. From chronicling the Demonslayer's origin and her boyfriend's dramatic transformation into a demon, to her breaching the gates of Hell itself, this is one trade that mature readers should scare up from their comics specialty store! (STAR15430) "A dark and compelling book." – Diamond Purchasing Brand Manager Robert Randle SC, b&w, 160pg $19.95 ENNIS AND MCCREA'S DICKS TP by Garth Ennis and John McCrea From Garth Ennis and John McCrea – the creators of Hitman – comes this irreverent look at comics, life, and everything else that innocently wanders into its sights. Dougie and Ivor – the "rotten scoundrels" from Belfast who fancy themselves private investigators – are back with this gut-busting volume, which includes Avatar Press's hysterical Bigger Dicks series in its entirety, the title's various back up stories, and an all-new "Dickstionary," which provides readers with a guide to the various terms, words, and phrases used throughout this no-holds-barred series for mature readers. (STAR18443) "I never forgot Dougie and Ivor, not once, not even with all the Preachers and Hitmans and Punishers and all the other stuff I've been doing down the years. They remain my all-time favorites of the characters I've written or created – my pride and joy, the ongoing saga of two idiots from Belfast, by two idiots from Belfast." – Comics scribe Garth Ennis "…those who have enjoyed Garth Ennis's previous series involving humor will find this equally funny." – RobinGoodfellow.com SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $17.95 HICKEE ANTHOLOGY TP by Various Alternative Comics Having become a major contributor to the modern underground comics scene, Hickee began as a wonderful way for a group of friends to explore their creative sides. And that simple premise is what drives the stories found within the pages of this anthology initiated by Grickle creator Graham Annable, the prolific cartoonist who understood that the wealth of talent his friends possessed could find a larger audience through sequential storytelling. Hickee is the vehicle that ties all their Sunday afternoon sessions together – stories that emerge from doodles or musings about life – resulting in a raw comic book that's a must for the discriminating comics fan. No censoring, no test audience, and absolutely no laugh track, this anthology for mature readers showcases that talents of Annable, Dave Bogan, Paul Harvey Brown, Scott Campbell, Razmig Mavlian, Marc Overney, Derek Sakai, Nathan Stapley, Vam, and Joe White. Add it to your library! (STAR17747) "The Hickee gang, for those who don't know, are a group of artists who all make their livings in animation but also like to draw comics. Funny comics. And thank [insert deity] for that." – Poopshoot Reviews SC, 10x6, 128pg, b&w $12.95 PANDORA: LOVE AND WAR TP by Robert Lugibihl and Philip Xavier Avatar Press Mature readers can now enjoy Robert Lugibihl and Philip Xavier's fan-favorite series in its entirety! Collecting the critically acclaimed three-part "Pandora: Alexander the Great" story arc from the pages of Avatar Press's Threshold, this tale reintroduces Pandora, the Girl of Myth, who has spent the last thousands of years fighting to capture the evil she inadvertently released from her mythical box. In the course of her duties, though, she has fallen in love with the legendary Alexander the Great – the great warrior king who conquers all he surveys. But even with all his power, can a mere mortal like Alexander prove invulnerable to the corrupting forces of evil surrounding Pandora – the dark powers she has sworn to defeat? Discover the answer for yourself within the covers of this can't- miss trade! (STAR18454) "An action-packed series from beginning to end!" – – Diamond Purchasing Brand Manager Robert Randle SC, b&w, 48pg $5.95 THE RED STAR VOLUME 2: NOKGORKA LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER EDITION Written by Christian Gossett & Bradley Kayl; art by Christian Gossett, colors by Snakebite Archangel Studios This second chapter in the Eisner Award-nominated Red Star saga chronicles the bloody conflict of Nokgorka, a republic desperately battling to win its independence from the futuristic superpower, the United Republics of the Red Star. But what chances do a group of determined resistance fighters have against the might of the Red Fleet? Find out in this special numbered edition, which features a striking, all-white cover boasting a foil red star; contains a never-before-published art page signed by the entire creative team; and is limited to only 1,800 copies. (STAR17506) "The Red Star is a fascinating epic drawing on the rich history of one of the past's most interesting countries and cultures. It's a beautifully illustrated and colored work that really takes on a new life in the large page format." – Popimage.com "Words fail to describe the detail, wonder, imagination and realism of the artwork that brings the dark, harsh yet magical world of The Red Star to life. Computer artwork and traditional linework converge to achieve a hauntingly beautiful result." – TheFourthRail.com HC, 9x12, 176pg, FC $49.95 SAVAGE MEMBRANE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY NOVEL by Steve Niles; Illustrations by Ashley Wood IDW Publishing From the writer of the critically acclaimed vampire tale with a twist, 30 Days of Night (and its sequel, Dark Days) comes this hardboiled horror novel featuring two-fisted occult detective, Cal McDonald – a gumshoe with no love for ghosts and ghouls alike. Featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Ashley Wood, this high-caliber conjuring of classic detective fiction, horror, and comedy finds McDonald (a tough-as-nails private dick in the same vein as Sam Spade or Phillip Marlowe) stumbling on a mystery in the nation's capital, where people are dropping dead all over the place – with all their brain matter missing from their skulls! What follows does nothing less than make this novel a monster read. Check it out for yourself! (STAR18468) "Anyone who has read Niles's comics work in Fused and 30 Days of Night knows he's a gifted writer. Savage Membrane proves definitively that his skills as a novelist are equally strong, and I can't wait to read the next Cal McDonald mystery." – ComicBookGalaxy.com SC, 6x9, 200pg, b&w $15.99 STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME FOUR: LOVE ME TENDER TP by Terry Moore Abstract Studio Created, written, and illustrated by Terry Moore, the Eisner Award-winning Strangers in Paradise is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and keeps on getting better with age! The story of three close friends – Katchoo, Francine, and David – Strangers in Paradise is one of the industry's premier relationship comics, and it begins in these volumes! The volume collects the first five issues of the series tenure under the Homage Comics banner, beginning with the five-page color dream sequence by artist-extraordinaire Jim Lee (Batman)! The rest of the story is offered in black-and-white for the first time, as Francine, Katchoo, and David continue to struggle with their relationships in this provocative look at the human heart at its most vulnerable. (STAR07226) "If you love soap operas, you're probably female and will love Strangers in Paradise. If you hate soap operas, you're probably male and will love Terry Moore's title, anyway." – Suspended Animation.com SC, 120pg, PC $12.95 STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME FIVE: IMMORTAL ENEMIES TP by Terry Moore Abstract Studio Terry Moore's award-winning comics series continues within Immortal Enemies, which concludes the author's acclaimed "Love Me Tender" storyline. Featuring never-before- seen pages of script and story notes on missing scenes that shed new light on key elements of the story, this collection opens with Katchoo returning to Los Angeles to look for David – but instead encountering the deadly Mrs. Parker instead. Back home, Francine enlists the aid of Detective Walsh to help find Katchoo, despite the horrible truths she discovers about her friend's secret past. Then, when David argues with his sister for Katchoo's freedom, things come to a violent climax resulting in the shocking death of a major character! A must-read! (STAR07715) "[Terry] Moore continues to impress with his ability to blend drama and comedy in this rather unusual comic book series." – Critiques on Infinite Earths SC, 152pg, b&w $14.95 STRAY BULLETS VOLUME 5 TP by David Lapham El Capitan The salvo of stories featured in this volume of Stray Bullets aim squarely for the reader's guts with their dark tales of ugly truth and impending menace. Comic book fans will want to set their sights on this trade, which continues to collect Eisner Award-winning author David Lapham's high-caliber comic book noir! (STAR13707) "Reminiscent of Kurt Vonnegut, the Coen brothers, and Love and Rockets, each new issue [of Stray Bullets] somehow manages to surprise and delight, telling different stories using the same enormous cast of characters. We know, recognize, [and] sympathize . . . they live and breath." – Crime Time SC, 7x10, b&w $14.95 STRAY BULLETS VOLUME 6 TP by David Lapham El Capitan For those comics fans bold enough to seek out this killer collection, be warned: you will soon discover that its hard-edged tales of desperate people "savagely torn apart by events beyond their control" hit the mark every time. Sure, the sordid stories told within this beautifully produced compilation aren't always pretty, and after one peek between its covers, mature readers won't be able to tear their eyes away! (STAR15543) "As visually distinct as it is gripping to read, [Stray Bullets is] violent without being voyeuristic, bursting with heart and sadness." – Details "David Lapham's Stray Bullets is a shot in the heart . . . [It] depicts what can happen when you realize the world is one cold, cruel place." – Spin SC, 7x10, b&w $14.95 STRUM AND DRANG: GREAT MOMENTS IN ROCK 'N' ROLL TP by Joel Orff Alternative Comics For the past three years, cartoonist Joel Orff has recounted the funny and sometimes poignant concert stories of people from around the world, posting them on his website for all to see. Alternative Comics now collects Orff's concert tales with this engaging trade paperback, a volume that chronicles people struggling with and celebrating their circumstances, often through unlikely forms of self-expression. Much more than a very personal commemoration of rock 'n' roll, this wonderful book is for all readers looking for something decidedly different. (STAR18518) ". . .stands out . . ." – TheFourthRail.com SC, 10x10, 72pg, b&w $6.95 WARREN ELLIS'S DARK BLUE TP by Warren Ellis and Jacen Burrows Avatar Press Lauded by both Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone as a writer to watch, Warren Ellis has garnered critical acclaim for his prolific storytelling, as well as for his biting, "take-no-prisoners" views on a wide variety of topics on the comic book medium and beyond. Collected for the first time – and featuring an all-new afterward by Ellis – Dark Blue introduces the violent, mentally disturbed cop named Frank Christchurch, who has too many problems. He has a partner who's convinced he's mentally ill, a commanding officer on smack, and a killer whom no one else seems to want to catch. The pressure of his savage life is triggering murderous outbursts and hallucinations, and even Christchurch is rational enough to understand that he's on his way down. But what he and everybody around him are well aware of is that he might just take everyone with him. A thriller that mature readers won't be able to put down! (STAR13064) "[Warren] Ellis is generous with his ideas." – ComicBookGalaxy.com SC, b&w, 72pg $8.95 WDCT: 2,780 MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #107 Soon after Action Comics #1 hit the newsstands in 1938, it became clear that comic books were the next big thing. Victor S. Fox was, at that time, an accountant for DC comics, and he lost no time in leaving DC and setting up his own comic titles, starting with Wonderman in Wonder Comics #1. After DC won a lawsuit that claimed that Wonderman was a rip-off of Superman, Fox quickly branched out into titles like Mystery Men, Fantastic, Science, Blue Beetle, Weird and The Flame. CBM #107 tells the story of Victor Fox from 1938 through the early 1950s. Also including our regular features! Magazine, PC $6.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES ALTER EGO #29 AE's first (and maybe last) Annual Haunted Halloween Issue! Behind two spook-tacular covers (Batman by Frank Brunner, and King Kong by Pete Von Sholly), we interview Frank Brunner about his mystic/horror work — with rare art of Dr. Strange, Howard the Duck, Marvel's mystery mags, and others! Then, Pete Von Sholly illustrates what if Classics Illustrated had adapted King Kong and the monsterpieces of H.P. Lovecraft? Plus, Trina Robbins looks at Venus, the Timely/Marvel mag that was horror, romance, science-fiction, & super-heroine all wrapped up in one., with art by Bill Everett, Joe Maneely, Steve Leialoha, and more! A trio of timeless terror-masters (Heap artist Eric Schroeder, Creepy/Charlton artist Bill Fraccio, and Jay Disbrow) remembers L.B. Cole! We look at those late-'50s/early-'60s prototypes of The Hulk, Spider-Man, and Dr. Strange! (TwoMorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 108pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC BOOK ARTIST VOLUME 2 #4 Darwyn Cooke's New Frontiers! A long, insightful interview with the amazing "new" fan- favorite artist (Selina's Big Score, Catwoman, Ego) on his careers in animation and comics, from his involvement in the ground-breaking Batman animated show to his upcoming DC maxi-series, New Frontiers! Plus a massive gallery of rarely-seen and unpublished artwork, behind a brand-new cover by Darwyn. Plus, a chat with Mark Chiarello, acclaimed art director and significant creative force behind the DC resurgence. CBA interviews B. K. Taylor on his career from the Muppets to National Lampoon to Home Improvement! Plus: P.S. Magazine, the U.S. Army comic book/maintenance manual via interviews with Will Eisner, Murphy Anderson, and Joe Kubert! (Top Shelf Productions) Magazine, 112pg, b&w $7.50 COMIC SHOP NEWS #851-855 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full color, 8-12 pages with CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics — an original Sunday-style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which includes Previews order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," a monthly checklist of all the first issues due for the month. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1562 In late 1973, DC revived The Shadow in a short-lived series by Michael Kaluta. Thirty years later, CBG looks at The Shadow's role in comics from The Golden Age to the present. In addition, Peter David, Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, and Andrew Smith provide columns you can't get anywhere else. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1563 A focus on horror comics! As in the annual tradition, CBG looks to supernatural tales that give us the shivers. With columns by Peter David, Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, and Andrew Smith, this is one issue you can't afford to miss. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1564 CBG's retailer reviewers look at comics scheduled to ship in December. With columns by Peter David, Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, and Andrew Smith, you don't want to miss this issue. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1565 Mr. Silver Age (aka Craig Shutt) rakes up Silver Age silliness in this week's column. The finder of obscure stuff is joined by regular columnists Peter David, Tony Isabella, and Andrew Smith. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #165 Comics International is the news and comment bible for the comics industry! Includes hundreds of reviews of top titles, with plot synopses, plus an overview of scripts and art quality, as well as a directory of comic stores, specialists, events, and festivals. (Comics International/Quality Communications) Magazine, PC $2.50 COMICS INTERPRETER VOLUME 2 #1 Featuring heavily-illustrated interviews with rising superstars Paul Pope (100%, Heavy Liquid) and Glenn Fabry (Preacher, The Authority, Sandman), TCI #1 is a must-have for serious comics fans. Across 14 unfiltered pages Pope talks sex, politics, rock & roll, and the allure of the superhero. Glenn Fabry digs into technique, censorship, working with Garth Ennis, and Ibiza nightlife. Plus, creators from Peter David to J.H. Williams to Evan Dorkin cast their votes for "Comics Most Interesting Person(ality)". Also, in-depth reviews of everything from Marvel's X-books to mini-comics. All under a gorgeous wraparound cover by Hans Rickheit. (The Comics Interpreter) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $4.95 COMICS REVUE #211 Featuring: Tarzan of the Apes by Russ Manning, Tarzan and the Ant Men, Little Orphan Annie and Mr. Am by Harold Gray, Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell and Romero, Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores, Flash Gordon by Dan Barry and Harry Harrison, The Phantom by Lee Falk, Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin, Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane, Casey Ruggles (in color) by Warren Tufts, and Krazy Kat by George Herriman, and Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff. (Manuscript Press) Magazine $6.95 COMICS SPOTLIGHT MAGAZINE #6 For years they were the publishers of price guides and EC reprints. Now the home of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, Hake's Price Guide to Character Toys and Tales from the Crypt is much more! From their free weekly e-mail newsletter Scoop, to the announcement of the return of Disney comics to North America, to the launch of Overstreet's Comic Price Review, Gemstone Publishing is a company on the move. Find out where they're heading and much more in a series of exclusive interviews and articles including a talk with Gemstone's President and CEO Steve Geppi. (Ground Zero LLC) Magazine, b&w, 80pg $4.95 CRAZY HIP GROOVY GO-GO WAY-OUT MONSTERS MAGAZINE Remember when monster magazines were new? Remember when they were great? When they were loaded with cool articles and pictures and behind-the-scenes glimpses into who did what—and how—on your favorite monster films? Hollywood storyboard legend Pete Von Sholly (Mars Attacks, Darkman) has created this outlandish spoof that will seem like eighty pages of filler and reprints! This twisted, hilarious, backward plunge into the fun we thought we were having, replete with fake letters-to-the-editor, phony ads for worthless, wacky stuff, tons of stills from imaginary films as bad as any that were really made, and interviews with their "creators." (TwoMorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 48pg, b&w $5.95 ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #8 This new issue features a revealing article on pulp and pin-up illustrator Ernest Chiriacka — one of the last living artists to have worked in the pulps! Over 50 reproductions from his original artwork are shown in full color, unseen since their original publication. Also featured is the work of paperback and comic cover illustrator William George, featuring dozens of reproductions from his original art. An article on the Dell Mapbacks and airbrush illustrator Gerald Gregg follows. Plus, a look at the many illustrators of the Aurora model kit boxes rounds out the issue. Also featured is a list of current exhibitions and events, and book review section! (Illustration Magazine) Magazine, 80pg, FC $9.00 SKETCH MAGAZINE #22 John Romita, Jr. has come out from under the shadow of his legendary father to create a legacy and legend all his own. His dynamic and powerful pencils have brought to life such characters as Iron Man, Daredevil, The Hulk and Spider-Man for Marvel comics. Sketch talks to JR, Jr. about his approach to storytelling and how to bring movement to a page. As always, Sketch is packed with "how-to" articles from the people who know, and gives you the penciling, inking, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help you become the next big thing in comics. (Blue Line Pro) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 TRIPWIRE MAGAZINE VOLUME 5 #7 Tripwire's full-color relaunch continues, as Tripwire takes a look at Pixar's new Finding Nemo film! Examine The Simpsons and Futurama with the help of creator Matt Groening, artist Bill Morrison, and many of the two shows' key personnel! It's been ten years since Bongo started publishing comics based on Groening's creations, so take a look back at the line and find out what they have in store for the future. Plus, Studio Space takes horror master Berni Wrightson this time around; Brian Bendis talks about his future plans for Daredevil, Powers and more. (Tripwire) RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #2 (FEB032283) Magazine, 100pg, FC $5.95 WRITE NOW! #6 The magazine that gives you writing tips and tricks from today's top comics, animation, and science-fiction writers and editors, knocks it out of the park as editor Danny Fingeroth kicks things off with an all-new Powers cover by Michael Avon Oeming! Inside: it's "Write Now In-Depth," a detailed study of what goes into making a comic, with articles, interviews and essays by and about an entire issue of a comic! Dissect an issue of Powers by with ample participation from Bendis and Oeming themselves. Plus: an exciting interview with Mark Waid, conducted by Jimmy Palmiotti. Also, Jim Salicrup interviews Don McGregor. (TwoMorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 80pg, b&w $5.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ANIMATION MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2003 The most current information on film, television, gaming, technology, commercials, conferences, events, and industry trends. Check out the resources for education, and training in the field of animation! (Animation Magazine) Magazine $5.95 BECKETT'S 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 (#224)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL (#160)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL PLUS #8 TP—Digest $9.99 FOOTBALL (#163-164)—Magazine, FC $4.99Ea. HOCKEY (#157)—Magazine, FC $4.99 HOCKEY CARD PLUS #5 TP—Digest $9.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#111)—Magazine, FC $4.99 VINTAGE SPORTS COLLECTIBLES (#150-151)—Magazine, FC $4.99Ea. BECKETT'S DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTOR #36 Each issue includes price guides and checklists, new release information, video game tips and tricks, coverage of all characters, contests, web site reviews, merchandise and cartoon reviews, and much more! (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 94pg $5.99 BECKETT'S POKÉMON AND ANIME COLLECTOR #51 Fresh, creative, and fun articles and columns on the latest and greatest Pokémon products. Find out the value of collectibles, and where to find conventions to buy, sell, or trade. Plus, words of wisdom from writers in the industry! Monthly. (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 72pg, FC $5.99 LEE'S TOY REVIEW #133 NOVEMBER 2003 Sorting through the last of the 2003 toys to come to market. Includes the "Visionaries Market Report," listing how cool they were and what they're worth today. Also, Llord of the Rings Pull-Out Guide, Part 1, and a Sneak Peek at the Return of the King toys. All this, plus Lee's continuing features: Lee's Hot Wheels Casting Call and a scorchin' Hot Wheels Giveaway, as well as the nation's #1 Hot Wheels pricing guide! Don't forget the latest-breaking toy news on Star Wars, Marvel, DC Direct, Image, G.I. Joe, McFarlane, Toybiz, Dragon, and other top trading action figure lines. Plus, the longest-running and most trusted action figure price guide in the business! (Action Figure News & Toy Review) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #115 OCTOBER 2003 A look at upcoming figure lines, plus, AFD's regular departments on new product announcements, international markets, "Action News Briefs," and the "Star Wars Update" are all included in this issue. (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOY CARS AND MODELS MAGAZINE VOLUME 6 #11 Pick up the December issue of Toy Cars & Models and receive a free ballot to vote for your favorite models of 2003. Categories will include best 1:18, 1:24/1:25, 1:43 and 1:64, among others. The December issue will also feature an updated Hot Wheels numbered pack price guide for cars released between 1995-2003. Each month, Toy Cars & Models offers columns and news stories featuring models made of die-cast, white metal, plastic, resin, and more. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $5.50 TOY SHOP #317-318 Look no further for the ultimate list of toy-related Web sites on the Internet in issue #318. Hundreds of listings will be provided in all areas of toys, including appraisals, collecting clubs and shopping. You'll also find the latest toy news, Hot Wheels releases and vintage- related coverage you've come to expect. Don't forget extensive coverage of vintage and new toys, plus everything in between. Plus, get the latest industry news. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $4.99Ea. TUFF STUFF DECEMBER 2003 Showcasing a free Upper Deck Game Face Football card, Tuff Stuff now features Yu-Gi- Oh pricing in every issue as well as Entertainment cards and pricing for sports cards such as: Baseball, Football, Basketball, Hockey and Racing. Also find specialty pricing on figures, autographs and bobbleheads. Find the top 10 hottest cards and market reports for baseball, football, basketball and hockey. (Krause Publications) Magazine $4.99 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #314 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 #106 The official source for the third edition of D&D adventures! Dungeon 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 $7.99 GAMES UNPLUGGED MAGAZINE #32 Provides current news and reviews for the adventure gamer, with entertaining features covering a variety of games. Covers role-playing games, card games, board games, miniatures, tabletop miniatures games, novels based on game worlds, game-related accessories, and new SnarfQuest comics! (Fast Forward Entertainment) Magazine, 64pg, FC $4.99 OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM DECEMBER 2003 As well as providing news, reviews, and previews covering the whole world of Xbox, the magazine's cover-mounted DVD is the source of exclusive playable Xbox game demos. The future of game magazines! (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC w/CD-ROM $7.99 PC GAMER MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM DECEMBER 2003 The biggest stories in PC gaming! Hard-hitting reviews ensure you'll buy the right games. Your most pressing tech questions are answered in the incomparable "Hard Stuff" section. Plus, the biggest games are solved, with hundreds of cheats to help you get to the end. (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) DECEMBER—Magazine, FC w/CD-ROM $7.99 SPECIAL—Magazine, FC w/CD-ROM $9.99 PSM MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2003 100% Playstation. 100% Independent! Each issue includes 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's hottest creators! (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) DECEMBER—Magazine, $7.99 SPECIAL—Magazine $9.99 SCRYE #66 This issue of Scrye includes a mail-in offer for an exclusive Gandalf miniature from Sabertooth Games' new Lord of the Rings Tradeable Miniatures Game! You can only get this figure through this magazine! We'll also cover Mirrodin, the new Magic expansion, and how its new card type will impact the game. Scrye is your source for all collectible card games. (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 UNDEFEATED MAGAZINE #3 Covers miniatures games such as Mage Knight and Lord of the Rings and many boardgames that are not currently being presented in gaming magazines. It has better pictures than existing magazines of all aspects of gameplay. Bimonthly. (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 WHITE DWARF #285 Crammed with news, gaming articles, and pictures of miniatures. Includes the latest news releases of Citadel Models, in-depth features on armies, painting guides, modeling tips, rules clarifications, and battle reports. White Dwarf is the guide to the Games Workshop hobby. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Magazine $4.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINES ALIAS MAGAZINE #1 The smash-hit TV show, Alias, has become so successful it led to the creation of the official Alias magazine! Find out top-secret information about agent Sydney Bristow, as we interrogate star Jennifer Garner. Show creator J.J. Abrams gives us behind-the-scenes insights about the production of Alias and talks about the complicated story so far. On top of that, there's a scorching Jennifer Garner pin-up and loads more about the spying sensation of the century! PLUS: Choose between the regular cover and a special Previews Exclusive variant! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) REG. CVR.?Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CVR.?Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 ANGEL MAGAZINE #1 The new magazine dedicated to everything Angel has surfaced! We take you behind closed doors at the world's most vamp-filled detective agency, meeting the all the main guys and gals and introducing you to the show's creators! This month we talk to Alexis Denisof (a.k.a. Wesley) and Julie Benz (a.k.a. Darla), plus, there's a profile of Angel himself! Don't miss this incredible new magazine, including a guide to Angel merchandise, a fun guide to LA, an investigation into the hit episode "Visions" and loads more fun stuff. Plus you can choose between the regular cover and a special Previews Exclusive variant! (Titan) REG. CVR.?Magazine, 68pg, FC, $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CVR.?Magazine, 68pg, FC, $6.99 ASIAN CULT CINEMA #41 This issue focuses on the new wave of sweeping "epic" action films. from Musa the Warrior to Legend of Ginko, from Legend of Little Match Girl to Dance with the Sword, plus an exclusive interview with HK action diva, Jade Leung. Also in this issue are some very revealing pics of Japanese actress Masumi Miyazaki, plus a look at the new Godzilla movie, a new report on Shaw Bros. film treasures, and more. Glossy. color. Digest size. (Vital Sounds Inc.) Digest, FC $6.00 CASTLE OF FRANKENSTEIN PRESENTS: THE NEW ADVENTURES OF FRANKENSTEIN TOME #9 This is Donald F. Glut's castle-horror-pulp, illustrated by spine-tingling pulp-style art courtesy of Rick "Spine" Mountfort. Never before published in English, this issue shows what happens when Mr. Hyde teams up with the Frankenstein Monster! See Hyde increases the creature's superhuman strength for deadly consequences! (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) Magazine $7.00 CINESCAPE DECEMBER 2003 Your premiere source for exclusive news, interviews, reviews, and more in sci-fi, fantasy, and home entertainment! (Mania Entertainment) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 CULT TIMES #98 Plan your TV viewing with Cult Times' "Out of the Box," the indispensable listings guide of Cult TV programs to watch out for on terrestrial, cable and satellite. Read interviews with the stars, and features on shows currently airing in the UK. "A Classic Series" is given a light-hearted but informative look in our Instant Guide, and the highlights of the previous month's viewing are featured in "Times Past." Cult Times is the complementary magazine to TV Zone, and together they provide the ultimate guide to the many worlds of cult television. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #336 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, we go behind the scenes at BBC's exciting new Doctor Who webcast. Plus, Daniel O'Mahony concludes his look at the forces which have shaped Doctor Who in "The Accidental Tourist." Plus, the 1993 Doctor Who and the Daleks short films feature in the Archive Extra, and a full-color comic strip "The Curious Tale of Spring-Heeled Jack" by Scott Gray and Anthony Williams concludes. (Panini House) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pg, FC $6.80 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE SPECIAL EDITION MAGAZINE #6 Celebrating 40 years of Doctor Who in true style with this glossy, fact-packed special edition that looks at the history of the world's longest-running science fiction series from some astonishing new perspectives. Packed with rare photographs and features from some of the finest writers in fandom, including Gary Gillatt, Andrew Pixley, Gareth Roberts and Philip MacDonald. (Panini House) Magazine, 84pg, FC $9.99 DREAMWATCH #111 Check out all the new season TV! We investigate the stars, the shows and we meet James "Spike" Marsters to discuss his debut on Angel! We also take a good look at the third and final Lord of The Rings movie and there's a large helping of Doctor Who, celebrating the show's 40th anniversary. Plus, reviews of all the latest books, videos, movies and games. (Titan) Magazine, 84pg, FC $5.99 FANTASY WORLDS VOLUME 3 This Collector's Edition magazine has groundbreaking features and pictures of the biggest Fantasy films on the screen—both big and small. Inside is coverage for the latest chapter of The Lord of the Rings, as well as Harry Potter, and Neil Gaiman's TV fantasies, and Dinotopia! (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 12 #5 The next issue of Femme Fatales magazine sizzles with the statuesque Uma Thurman on the hunt to Kill Bill. Plus, an exclusive interview with filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, who talks about his favorite women of the screen. Also, the sexiest women of Star Trek, Jennifer Garner on Alias, more exclusive photo shoots with Hollywood's sexiest young starlets, and Paget Brewster doles out more dating advice for the romantically challenged. Plus, the continuing adventures of The Armageddon Gang, our exclusive, sexy, sci-fi comic series. (CFQ) Magazine, PC $6.99 FORTEAN TIMES #177 The journal of strange phenomena, and the definitive monthly guide to the unexpected, unexplained, and unexplored. (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $7.25 FROM THE TOMB #11 The horrifying Halloween issue presents an Al Feldstein cover, plus a look at his horror work and early humor books. We enter those Houses of Horror from the 1950s comics, Morbius in Vampire Tales, The Spectre, the UK editions of Black Magic are also analyzed and indexed. Plus the Myron Fass legacy and a peek at his Hollywood Love Doctor. (Soaring Penguin) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 48pg, PC $5.95 G-8 AND HIS BATTLE ACES #10 This issue: "The Dragon Patrol" (Originally published in July 1934). All of Paris trembled with terror as mystery shells blasted the city. Planes searched the clouds for a lurking Zeppelin — but found nothing. Up at the Front, the sky was black — there was no fire to indicate a long-range gun. What was responsible for smashing Paris — killing women and children — and threatening to destroy the nerve center of the whole Allied forces? The Front waited in horror while G-8 and his two sky buddies set out to tackle this invisible menace on fighting death wings! Reprinting the entire story from G-8 and His Battle Aces, in facsimile format. (Adventure House) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $9.95 LOCUS #513 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 $5.95 NEWTYPE ENGLISH VERSION MAGAZINE VOLUME 2 #11 NOVEMBER 2003 The English-language edition of Japan's #1 anime and manga publication, with all of the best Japanese content translated, plus loads of original material. Oversized, glossy, and premium in every way. And like the Japanese original, it reads from right to left. Twelve monthly issues weigh in at almost 200 pages each. Free bonus gear in every issue includes posters, postcards, a centerfold spread, a manga special, and an exclusive DVD insert. Contents include anime, manga, music, game, toy, and model reviews, feature articles with incredible original illustrations by the industry's leading artists, director interviews, voice talent profiles, and regular columns by industry experts, tastemakers, and deep-cover insiders. There's never been anything like this on these shores, and there's no better way for fans to stay on the cutting edge of the world of anime and manga. (A.D. Vision) Magazine $9.95 PHANTOM OF THE MOVIES VIDEOSCOPE #48 Annual Horror Spectacular! Features an exclusive interview with movie maverick Larry (God Told Me To) Cohen: from Bone to Phone Booth! Also, Nightmare on Elm Street revisited! Includes "Phlashback: I Survived," focusing on Raiders of the Living Dead and Brain Damage. Also, over 100 new genre-video/DVD reviews! (PhanMedia) Magazine $5.95 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 (DECEMBER 2003)––Magazine $4.99 PLAYBOY PRESENTS (DEC 03/JAN 04)––Magazine $6.99 PLAYBOY PRIVATE #39––Magazine $6.99 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS #79 This issue offers a spotlight on the latest Mobile Suit Gundam TV series, Gundam Seed (which is still running on Japanese TV), as well as several "Anime Stories", introducing you to new anime series like Captain Harlock: The Endless Odyssey, Get Backers, Gun Parade March, Lime-iro Senkitan, Naruto, Overman King Gainer, Stratos 4, and much more! It will also include the usual "Anime World" articles (interview with a voice actor, The Modern Japanese Music Database Part 23, convention & festival reports, etc.), the reviews of lots of recent anime & manga-related products (videos, DVDs, CDs, manga, books, model kits, live-action movies, etc.) and the latest news. Bimonthly. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC $4.95 PYSCHOTRONIC VIDEO #39 This issue will include over 100 new reviews, amazing interviews with Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell, Playboy Playmate Yvette Vickers (Attack of the Giant Leeches), screen villain Billy Drago (The Untouchables, Pale Rider), and 70s Drive-in sex symbol Lindsay Bloom (Cover Girl Models, Six Pack Annie) plus the usual sex, drugs, rock and roll, Commies, Nazis, Asian exploitation movies, conspiracies, insanity, lots of dead celebrity obits, Boris and Bela, H-Bombs — and the kind of surprises only found in Pyschotronic! (Pyschotronic Video) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.00 SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE #48 Learn of the new horror hosts haunting cable stations around the country! See how making movies in 1959 was hard work. Also, part six of "A Century of Fantasy and Fright Films." This issue also revisits Shock Theater to see what this late 50's television package had to offer fan. Also featured is the greatest 'Terrorsaurus' of sci-fi and horror. You'll further be delighted with news on William Castle's latest film, Bug. Destiny Vampire Mermaid is in a story called "The Vampire's Return." And American Kaiju/Retro Monsters continue with the hot new scary comic series, King Komodo Episode 3! (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) Magazine $7.95 SCREEN POWER VOLUME 5 #5 This issue: On-location for the new $110 million Around the World in 80 Days production currently shooting in Germany. Also, an exclusive interview with the one and only Jackie Chan, and co-star Steve Coogan on the set of 80 Days set. Inside is news on The Medallion — Chan's latest release. Also, the Shanghai Knights US DVD is released. Full reviews and extras are explored for the following DVDS: Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars - The European DVD Explored; Jackie Chan: Crossings; Asia's New Documentary; Traces of the Dragon; and the new "Chan Family" documentary explored! (Screen Power) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.95 SFX #111 The UK's best-selling science fiction magazine brings its usual mix of everything sci-fi. Includes the monthly fix of Buffy, Angel, Smallville, and coverage of all the summer sci-fi blockbuster movies and much more! (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $8.25 SPECTRUM SUPER SPECIAL #2 "Buffy" is gone, but "Angel" is still strong! Here's the complete history of the series, with revised episode guides for Seasons 1 and 2 (from previous issues of Spectrum), plus all new guides for Seasons 3 and 4, along with other goodies! The perfect companion to the popular Buffy Super Special from last year! (Win-Mill Productions) RES. from Previews Vol. XII #10 (OCT022906) Magazine, 100pg, b&w $14.95 STAR WARS INSIDER #72 The most informative Star Wars fanzine around! With in-depth coverage of the movies, stories, art, and the people that make the Star Wars universe so amazing — you will always be an insider with Star Wars Insider! (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. Magazine, FC $5.99 STARBURST #305 With over 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 STARBURST SPECIAL #60 This issue looks at Angel and his fellow Vampires appearing in film and television, as the forthcoming releases Van Helsing and Underground wet everyone's appetite for blood-soaked horror! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $9.99 STARLOG #317 In this issue: the latest information on the final Matrix chapter, The Matrix Revolutions. Also, Disney's newest animated effort, Brother Bear. Plus, Mike Myers brings The Cat in the Hat to life. You'll also get the latest on The Return of the King, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, and UPN's Jake 2.0. To top it off, get the scoop on Tarzan and Jane, where you'll meet the new lord of the jungle, Travis Fimmel, Apeman! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 TV ZONE #169 Featuring news on current TV hits Stargate SG-1, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Farscape, as well as classics of the past like Doctor Who, Blake's 7, and Red Dwarf. Also, a full reviews section on the latest episodes to be broadcast, and an episode guide to a popular series. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 TV ZONE SPECIAL #53 The New Season special! What series will be the new year's Buffy? Which show will take the Birds of Prey wooden spoon? If you care to speculate, then this issue's essential reading! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 ULTIMATE DVD #48 Visual Imagination's entertainment magazine is devoted solely to DVD. 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. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #101 If you're into horror, science fiction, or fantasy films, Hong Kong action cinema, '60s sexploitation, or cult movies, Video Watchdog 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. (Video Watchdog) Magazine, 80pg $6.50 WRAPPED IN PLASTIC #67 Did FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper use Buddhist mysticism to help him solve the Laura Palmer murder case? This issue presents some intriguing evidence. Also, complete coverage of the 2003 Twin Peaks Festival, plus news and reviews of all the latest Lynchian happenings! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine $4.95 THE PREVIEWS NEWSSTAND Check with your favorite retailer for these great magazines and periodicals, available every month from participating comics and specialty stores! 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Pen-and-ink, watercolor, oil, pastel; every medium is presented in gorgeous images by Jasmine Becket, Linda Biggs, James Browne, Ryu Takeuchi, Paulina Stuckey, Linda Ravenscroft, and many others. (567/1-84340-095-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 112pg, FC $29.95 BRIAN FROUD: THE RUNES OF ELFLAND TP by Brian Froud & Ari Berk In a series of never-before-seen paintings, best-selling fantasy artist Brian Froud interprets the ancient and mystical runes of Celtic and European origin through Elfland, a world of fairies and myth. Each painting is inspired by a specific rune, and in the hands of exceptional folklorist and poet Ari Berk, the secret meanings of these runes are revealed and their power is made manifest. (7/0-8109-4612-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 112pg, FC $25.00 STAR OF THE MONTH THE ART OF BRIAN ROOD TP Brian Rood's interests are as varied as the tools he uses to create his amazing artwork. Equally adept with airbrush, acylic paints, colored pencils, and pastels, Rood's multi- media approach to illustration has rendered a multitude of iconic subject matter, including work for Chaos! Comics, and characters like the Crow, Vampirella, G.I. Joe, and Masters of the Universe. Now a collection of his finest pieces has been assembled, with a particular eye to the glamorous and erotic pin-up. (232/0-86562-066-0) (STAR18711) MATURE READERS SC, 48pg, FC $14.95 ****************************** THE CHESLEY AWARDS FOR SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY ART HC by John Grant & Elizabeth Humphrey, with Pamela D. Scoville Showcasing over 300 illustrations and full documentation of winners and nominees, this retrospective review of the annual Chesley Awards, voted on by the ASFA (the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists), recognizes the very finest work in the Art of the Fantastic. (567/1-904332-10-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 192pg, FC $45.00 DAVE MCKEAN: NARCOLEPSY TP by Dave McKean Narcolepsy offers an overwhelming, retrospective gaze at one of the current, most gifted multimedia artists—Dave McKean. This 1st exhibition of McKean on the European continent showcases an extended selection of his paintings, digitally blended photographs, and selected comic works—including The Sandman covers, Coraline, Mr. Punch, Signal to Noise, and Cages—in addition to CD-covers, design, movies, and advertising work. (111/0-9642069-6-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 96 pages, FC $30.00 FASTNER & LARSON'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK VOLUME 1 TP by Steve Fastner & Rich Larson This all-new full-color tour through artists Steve Fastner and Rich Larson's tortured imaginations showcases the weird and the bizarre talents that have made Fastner & Larson such fan favorites for so many years. Girls in danger, girls in peril, girls on the edge of disaster, and yes, girls fighting back and winning over aliens, zombies, monsters, and other creatures that go "hump-in-the-night"! (232/0-86562-075-X) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FASTNER & LARSON: ARCHITECTS OF FANTASY VOLUME 1 For almost 20 years, the airbrush team of Steve Fastner and Rich Larson has created some of the most imaginative fantasy illustrations ever committed to paper. This paperback collection of some of their finest works showcases paintings originally created for science-fiction and fantasy paperbacks, album sleeves, comic and card projects, and fantasy portfolios. (232) (STAR02834) SC, 8x11, 72pg, b&w $9.95 FASTNER & LARSON GALLERY TP by Steve Fastner & Rich Larson Containing over 100 exquisitely produced creations, this exquisite tome captures the art team of Steve Fastner and Rich Larson's delightful and decadent take on all things "saucy" and is truly a fantasy fan's collection of "well-armed and scantily-clad naughty warrior maidens" dream come true! (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 104pg, FC $19.95 *********************************** FRANK FRAZETTA: ICON TP edited by Cathy & Arnie Fenner The definitive book on Frank Frazetta just got better! Completely revised, updated, and expanded by 32 pages with nearly 80 additional works of art, Icon offers a comprehensive look at the work of one of the world's most influential fantasy artists. (8310/1-887424-71- 7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 208pg, FC $29.95 MASTER STORYTELLER HC The Illustrated Fiction of L. Ron Hubbard Boasting stunning full-color art from such masters of fantasy as Bob Eggleton, Frank Frazetta, Frank Kelly Freas, Edd Cartier, and Gary Meyer, Master Storyteller is a striking portrait of the controversial writer's career, offering a chronological history detailing his works and corresponding art, ranging from the classic style of the pulps of the '30s and '40s, to the contemporary futurist art in the '80s. (5599/1-59212-054-7) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews V13, #1 (JAN032604) HC, 200pg, PC $49.95 NAKED JUSTICE VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WOLF VOLUME 2: IMAGES FROM THE BOOK OF FORBIDDEN TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $5.95 ************************** SORAYAMA COMPLETE WORKS TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 480pg, FC $39.95 COMIC THEMES 500 GREAT COMIC BOOK ACTION HEROES TP by Mike Conroy, with a foreword by Will Eisner Featuring hundreds of full-color cover and page reproductions presented with succinct written histories of virtually every comic book hero ever created in America and Britain, 500 Great Comic Book Heroes celebrates the great caped crusaders and fabulous females from the fascinating world of comics. (491/0-7641-2581-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x7, 376pg, FC $18.95 AKIKO AND THE JOURNEY TO TOOG HC by Mark Crilley "Poog's in trouble." Just three simple words, but they're enough to launch fifth-grader Akiko and the rest of the crew—Spuckler Boach, Mr. Beeba, and Gax—on possibly their most important mission yet: To save the planet Toog, home of their good friend Poog! (235/0-385-73042-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x8, 160pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HEROES & MONSTERS: THE UNOFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN TP by Jess Nevins The book length celebration and analysis of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen features an exclusive interview and introduction by creator/writer Alan Moore, commentary by co-author and illustrator Kevin O'Neill, detailed panel-by-panel annotations of the comic series, plus numerous essays on the literary and historical origins of the various members of the League and their creators by author Jess Nevins. (491/1- 932265-04-X) (STAR18873) TP, 6x9, 232pg $18.95 ****************************** STAN LEE AND THE RISE AND FALL OF THE AMERICAN COMIC BOOK HC by Jordan Raphael & Tom Spurgeon This book, based on interviews with Stan lee and dozens of his colleagues and contemporaries, as well as extensive archival research, is at once a professional history, an appreciation, and a critical exploration of Stan Lee and his many accomplishments. (4542/1-5565-2506-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 304pg, b&w $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TOWERS OF NUMAR HC written & illustrated by Michel Gagné Once again, the quirky visionary behind Insanely Twisted Rabbits, Michel Gagné, gives life to an off-beat, mythical tale about god, the creation, and a "far-out concept," focusing on a little alien named Meeka who changes not only the fate of her world, but the very foundation of the universe as well! (4955/0-9719053-3-9) (STAR18685) HC, 8x10, 32pg, FC $14.95 ***************************** VERTIGO VISIONS: TEN YEARS ON THE EDGE TP by Alisa Kwitney Since its inception a decade ago, DC Comics' Vertigo imprint quickly became a revolutionary pop culture force, featuring stories and artwork too fresh, too original, and too beautiful to be ignored. Featuring the works of such acclaimed artists as Dave McKean, Marshall Arisman, and Sue Coe, as well as images from Vertigo's most revered titles including The Sandman, Fables, 100 Bullets, Lucifer, and Y: The Last Man, the best examples of artwork from this groundbreaking imprint are collected in one magnificent volume. (356/0-8230-5604-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 208pg, FC $24.95 DOCTOR WHO DOCTOR WHO: THE AUDIO SCRIPTS HC Presented here are four complete scripts from the Big Finish archives of Doctor Who audio adventures: "Loup Garou," starring Peter Davidson as the fifth Doctor; Colin Baker is the sixth Doctor in "The Holy Terror;" Sylvester McCoy in "The Fires Of Vulcan;" and "Neverland," starring Paul McCann, the most recent incarnation of Doctor Who. This is a hardcover edition features introductions to the authors, full rehearsal scripts, and directors' notes, plus an uncut version of "Neverland" and an early version of "The Fires Of Vulcan, Part 1." (6337/1-84435-005-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 192pg $22.95 DOCTOR WHO: HISTORY 101 MMPB by Mags L. Halliday An Eighth Doctor novel with Fitz and Anji. Barcelona, 1937. The Doctor has been trying to introduce Fitz and Anji to the vibrancy of pre-war culture, but anomalies in that culture are puzzling them all. How can Picasso's 'Guernica' emanate both impassioned protest and clinical detachment at once? What really happened when the city was bombed? There is a strange presence in 1930s Barcelona, determinedly twisting reality to a set pattern, desperately trying to make events make sense. The Doctor has to find it, and understand its deranged meddling, before it drags the whole of history into its madness. (5739/0-563- 53854-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 273pg $6.95 DOCTOR WHO: THE CROOKED WORLD MMPB by Steve Lyons An Eighth Doctor novel with Fitz and Anji. The TARDIS has landed on a bizarre world, upon which everything conforms to cartoon logic. But its arrival brings change to the crooked world. New concepts are introduced, people start to question why they have always acted the way they do, and the cartoon logic starts to crumble under scrutiny. People now can be injured and die, and no one knows how to deal with this. (5739/0-563- 53856-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 251pg $6.95 DOCTOR WHO: THE DOMINO EFFECT MMPB by David Bishop An Eighth Doctor novel with Fitz and Anji. The Doctor, Fitz, and Anji arrive in a 2003 unlike any they expected. The British Empire is flourishing, terrorism is rife, and, strangest of all, the computer hasn't been invented. This is no accident of time—but what has happened to Earth's history? (5739/0-563-53869-4) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 DOCTOR WHO: WOLFSBANE MMPB by Jacqueline Rayner Harry is dead. Having left him abandoned and alone in pre-war Britain, the Doctor and Sarah try to solve the mystery of his death. But the only witness is in a lunatic asylum, driven mad by what he has seen. He speaks of murder and mutilation, of living trees and long-dead legends, of wolfmen and war…and of a mysterious stranger known only as the Doctor! This adventure features the Fourth and Eighth Doctors, Sarah Jane, and Harry. (5739/0-563-48609-0) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 FANTASY / SCI-FI THE BAD BEGINNING: A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS BOOK 1 RARE SLIP-CASED EDITION by Lemony Snicket "If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other book." So cautions Snicket, the exceedingly well-mannered narrator of these two witty mock-gothic novels featuring the misadventures of 14-year-old Violet, 12-year-old Klaus, and infant Sunny Baudelaire. Having lost their parents and possessions to a fire, and surrounded by dim-witted though well-meaning adults, the orphan Baudelaires find themselves in the care of their evil relative, Count Olaf, a disreputable actor whose main concern is getting his hands on the children's fortune. When Olaf holds Sunny hostage to force Violet to marry him, it takes all of the siblings' resourcefulness to outwit him. (248/0-7434-7532-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x7, 176pg $14.99 FAFHRD AND THE GRAY MOUSER BOOK 4: SWORDS AGAINST WIZARDRY MMPB by Fritz Leiber In this fourth installment in the Lankhmar series, the story unveils behind the curtain in the Witch's Tent, as Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser are there to consult a sorceress who holds the secret to their escape, but when would they ever need to escape? Would they need this knowledge when they journey to Stardock? No doubt the icy seduction of "the cruel one", with her greed for both gore and graciousness, could offer them several ways out. (248/0-7434-7537-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 240pg $6.99 THE PRINCESS BRIDE TP by William Goldman Celebrating its 30th anniversary, S. Morgenstern's The Princess Bride is timeless tale of true love and high adventure. Relive the classic fairy tale romance retelling the tale of a drunken swordsman, a gentle giant, a man seeking revenge, and a princess in dire need of rescue. (235/0-345-41826-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 432pg $14.95 THE RED STAR TP by Arthur Byron Cover Over the course of generations, the once mighty empire known as The United Republics of The Red Star (U.R.R.S.) slaughtered millions of its own people by the order of their leader, Imbohl: a mighty sorcerer whose insanity turned his people's Utopian dreams into a nightmarish scheme driven by the desire to forge his own immortality. Haunted by the ghosts of their nation's tragic past, the Heroes of the Red Star discover the true nature of their people's struggle, abandon their duties as soldiers, and embark upon a quest to liberate their people from Imbohl's dark legacy. Includes a 16-page comics section! (248/0-7434-7532-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 320pg $14.95 TOMB RAIDER: THE AMULET OF POWER MMPB by Mike Resnick Introducing the first in a bold new series of Tomb Raider novels tying directly into the popular video games. Despite the rumors of her death, archaeologist and explorer Lara Croft turns up in the Middle East where religious fanatics believe she has located the coveted Amulet of Mareish, said to grant the wearer untold power. Some long to possess it, others want to see it destroyed, and both sides pursue Lara relentlessly, even as she desperately searches for the jewel they all covet! (235/0-345-46171-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.99 HORROR THE DARK TOWER BOOKS 1-4 TP BOX SET by Stephen King This boxed set contains the trade paperback editions of Stephen King's first four volumes of the acclaimed The Dark Towers series: The Gunslinger (revised and expanded), The Drawing of the Three, The Waste Lands, and Wizards and Glass. (230/0-452-28495-3) Box Set $70.80 THE DARK TOWER V: WOLVES OF THE CALLA HC by Stephen King, featuring 12 full-color illustrations by Bernie Wrightson Roland of Gilead has finally saddled up again as his quest for The Dark Tower draws closer to its soul-shattering conclusion. Wolves of the Calla continues the adventures of Roland, the Last Gunslinger and survivor of a civilized world that has "moved on." Roland's quest is ka, an inevitable destiny—to reach and perhaps save the Dark Tower, which stands at the center of everywhere and everywhen. This pursuit brings Roland to Calla Bryn Sturgis, a town in the shadow of Thunderclap, beyond which lies the Dark Tower. Before advancing, however, he must face the evil wolves of Thunderclap, who threaten to destroy the Calla by abducting its young. (248/0-880418-56-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 736pg $35.00 THE LURKER AT THE THRESHOLD TP by H.P. Lovecraft "Do not open the door which leads to the strange time and place, nor to invite Him Who lurks at the threshold ..." went the warning in the old family manuscript that Ambrose Dewart discovered when he returned to his ancestral home in the deep woods of rural Massachusetts. Dewart's investigations into his family's sinister past eventually lead to the unspeakable revelations of The Great Old Ones who wait on the boundaries of space and time for someone to summon them to earth. (570/0-7867-1188-4) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. SC, 5x9, 192pg $10.00 PSYCHO HOUSE MMPB by Robert Bloch Norman Bates may be gone, but the horror he spawned lives on! The new Bates Motel is a tourist attraction, complete with robotic knife-wielding figures of Norman Bates and his infamous mother. But someone adds a new exhibit a few days before the official opening: a teenage girl is stabbed to death in the front hall! The slaying triggers an avalanche of press and publicity, and leads investigative reporter Amelia Haines on a harrowing quest to track down the killer for fame and fortune. But catching the madman won't be easy, and if she isn't careful, Amelia may be the next permanent guest at the Bates Motel! (248/0-7434-7530-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 224pg $6.99 HOW-TO THE ART OF DRAWING MANGA TP by Ben Krefta From a basic introduction to the history and elements of manga, to instructions on drawing each detail and tools of the trade, this comprehensive manual guides you in mastering this immensely popular artform. (567/0-7607-4848-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 144pg, FC $14.95 DRAWING & PAINTING FANTASY FIGURES TP by Finlay Cowan Featuring over 250 instructive, vividly colored illustrations, this manual coaches aspiring artisans in methods of portraying convincing fantasy figures in all media—pencil, watercolor, acrylics, oils, and computer-generated pixel points. (491/0-7641-2628-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $21.95 DRAWING FOR THE ABSOLUTE AND UTTER BEGINNER TP by Claire Watson Garcia Based upon the author's own successful workshops, Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner helps new artists create competent, often eloquent drawings. A series of progressive, step-by-step lessons demonstrates such essential skills as recording edges, creating dimension, adding accuracy, developing value, balancing compositional elements, and drawing the human face, both frontal and profile views. (356/0-8230-1395- 2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w $19.95 FEMME DIGITALE TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x11, 224pg, FC $29.95 MANGA MANIA FANTASY WORLDS TP by Christopher Hart Best-selling author Christopher Hart's latest tutorial reveals the secrets and techniques that go into building worlds of wonder. Manga Mania Fantasy Worlds throws down the gauntlet for artists interested in creating detailed fantasy-themed backdrops and landscapes, rugged weaponry, and fearsome creatures. (356/0-8230-2972-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 144pg, PC $19.95 PRACTICAL GUIDE TO FANTASY ART TP The Painting Techniques of Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell From initial concept through to finishing touches, for the first time, the premiere fantasy- art team of Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell give an in-depth tutorial on how they paint their masterpieces. (570/0-56025-486-6) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. SC, 9x12, 160pg, FC $32.50 XTREME ART: DRAW MANGA! TP by Christopher Hart Geared for eager young artists ages 8 and up, Xtreme Art: Draw Manga! is an easy-to- follow guide to drawing manga-style heroes, villains, faeries, and monsters. (356/0-8230- 0369-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 64pg, PC $6.95 HUMOR THE BOONDOCKS: A RIGHT TO BE HOSTILE TP by Aaron McGruder, with a foreword by Michael Moore Introducing the hilarious best of The Boondocks—the most controversial, multi-layered strip to grace American comics pages since Doonesbury in its prime! (235/1-4000-4857- 5) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x10, 256pg, PC $16.95 A BOY NAMED CHARLIE BROWN HC by Charles M. Schulz Good grief! It's Charlie Brown, and he's going to New York City to compete in a big spelling bee! Originally released in 1969, A Boy Named Charlie Brown is an absolute classic, featuring more than 100 beautifully reproduced, full-color illustrations from the animated film on which its is based. (567/1-58663-188-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 144pg, FC $9.98 DILBERT: WORDS YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR DURING YOUR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW TP by Scott Adams Parasitic consultants, treacherous stockbrokers, masochistic co-workers, and the ever- present, evil-plotting, pointy-haired boss! Welcome to the 22nd collection of Scott Adams' stupendously popular comic strip, Dilbert! (18/0-7407-3805-4) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x9, 128pg, b&w $10.95 GARFIELD SEASON'S EATINGS HC by Jim Davis Introducing this festive collection of hilarious holiday high jinks—featuring Garfield Christmas strips from the last 25 years! (235/0-345-46338-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 160pg $24.95 GET FUZZY: BLUEPRINT FOR DISASTER TP by Darby Conley The wacky triumvirate of Bucky, Satchel, and Rob are back in this fourth Get Fuzzy collection. (18/0-7407-3808-9) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x9, 128pg $10.95 THE ORGANIZATION MAD TP by Various The Organization Mad is the eighth volume in a series of reissues of the classic material that mad an internationally-recognized name of Mad Magazine. (248/0-7434-7477-5) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x7, 208pg $9.99 THE SIMPSONS TREEHOUSE OF HORROR FUN-FILLED FRIGHTFEST TP by Matt Groening Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons, presents his newest collection of hell-arious Halloween humor in this third installment in the Treehouse of Horror series. (120/0-06- 056070-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10 $14.95 TOP DOG: MARMADUKE AT 50 HC by Brad Anderson, with a foreword by Jim Davis Marmaduke epitomizes the overgrown lapdog, with an irascible streak and a penchant for mischief that is tempered with a deep sense of love and responsibility for his family. Celebrating the playful pooch's 50th anniversary, this wonderful collection features more than 250 of the most popular Marmaduke cartoons from the last five decades. (235/0-345- 46338-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 160pg $24.95 WHO NEEDS DONUTS? HC by Mark Alan Stamaty Sam's love of donuts takes him to the Big City where he makes friends with Mr. Bikferd, a world class collector of donuts. But when Mr. Bikferd falls in love with Pretzel Annie, the prophecy of an old homeless woman comes true: "Who needs donuts when you've got love?" Mr. Bikferd bequeaths his donut collection to Sam, who uses it to save the old homeless woman from drowning in a basement flooded with coffee. First published in 1973, this is a reissue of Mark Alan Stamaty's masterpiece of the absurd. (235/0-375- 82550-9) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x9, 40pg, b&w $15.95 J-POP COSPLAY GIRLS TP Japan's Live Animation Heroines by Essai Ushijima All over Japan, hard-core fans of animation, video games, and manga comics are hitting the streets in their latest cosplay (short for costume play) outfits—especially women! Devotees spend countless hours and hard-earned yen transforming themselves into their favorite characters and strutting their stuff at conventions, parks, and clubs. Inside, you'll find street-fighting tough chicks, emerald-haired princesses, spunky school girls, and faux-fur kittens. Cosplay Girls is a peek into Japan's wacky wanna-be subculture with all its glitter, glue, posing, and preening. (491/0-9723124-2-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 96pg, FC $19.95 JAPANESE MOVIE POSTERS TP edited by Richard Jeffery & Kovichi Okamoto Showcasing classic posters from Samurai, Ninja, Monster, Sci-Fi, Yakuza, Pink, and Animation movies, this tribute to 50 years of unforgettable images and purple prose created by nameless designers at Japanese film studios features 80 full-color, full-page illustrations, expert commentary, and plenty of swords, guns, tattoos, rubber monster suits, school uniforms, cartoon characters, thugs, and sirens. (491/0-9723124-0-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 9x9, 96pg, FC $19.95 SECRETS OF THE NINJA TP Their Training, Tools, and Techniques edited by Jennifer Cahill & Michie Itoh, with an introduction by Hiromitsu Kuroi Secrets Of The Ninja: Their Training, Tools, And Techniques is a fascinating compendium of ancient training methods, rituals, martial arts, survival strategies, and much, much more used by those ancient Japanese spies, saboteurs, assassins, and warriors once known as "ninja". (491/0-9723124-1-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x9, 96pg, FC $19.95 LORD OF THE RINGS THE HOBBIT COMPANION HC by David Day, with illustrations by Lidia Postma Exploring the brilliant web of verbal hocus-pocus that J.R.R. Tolkien delightedly spun in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, master hobbit investigator David Day reveals the myriad crafty puns and riddles, hidden meanings, and mythical associations beneath the saga's thrilling surface. (567/0-58663-528-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $12.98 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING MMPB by J.R.R. Tolkien Having vanquished Sauron's troops and slain the Lord of the Dark Riders, heroic hobbit Frodo Baggins and his band of soldiers now face another, bloodier battle outside Mordor's Black Gate. The concluding volume of Tolkien's masterful trilogy! (235/0-345- 33973-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 507pg $7.99 THE MASTER OF THE RINGS TP by Susan Ang The Master of the Rings takes an intimate look at J.R.R. Tolkien, where he came from, what influenced his writing, and the themes that unite his major works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Also included is a detailed guide to who's who, what's what, and where's where in Middle-Earth, plus a unique foray into the historical background to The Lord of the Rings. (248/0-7434-7988-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 176pg $9.95 THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO MIDDLE-EARTH Tolkien's World from A to Z by Robert Foster For the millions who have already ventured to Middle-Earth, and for the countless others who have yet to embark on the journey, here is the one indispensable A-to-Z guide that brings Tolkien's universe to life. Within these pages you'll find every character—from Adaldrida Brandybuck to Zaragamba–plus colorfully detailed descriptions of geographical entries that allow you to pick up the action anywhere in Middle-Earth and follow it through all five volumes. From stars and streams to food and flora, everything found in Middle-Earth is alphabetically listed and, when necessary, cross-referenced. Here is truly a master key to Tolkien's Middle-Earth! (235/0-345-46529-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x8, 592pg $24.95 TOLKIEN'S RING HC by David Day, with illustrations by Alan Lee The ring has been an ever-powerful, ever-present symbol in world mythologies and religions. Tolkien's Ring is a literary detective work about J.R.R. Tolkien's inspiration and sources. It shows how The Lord of the Rings is the result of an ancient story-telling tradition that dates back to the dawn of western culture; and how, by drawing upon the world's primary myths and legends, J.R.R. Tolkien created his own mythology for our times. Beautifully illustrated throughout, Tolkien's Ring is an extraordinary journey through the most magical and potent stories the people of our world have ever told one another. (567/1-58663-527-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 184pg, FC $12.98 MOVIES & TV ALIAS: CLOSE QUARTERS MMPB by Emma Harrison Keeping tabs on Marianna, the daughter of Italy's president, isn't the type of assignment Michael Vaughn was expecting. He's a newly minted CIA officer, not a babysitter. Never mind that there's a plot to assassinate Marianna's father. Or that she's incredibly beautiful. Or that ditching her security detail makes her laugh. Political assassins are no laughing matter. And neither are gorgeous girls undercover. (235/0-553-49403-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 224pg $5.99 ALIAS: THE PURSUIT MMPB by Lizzie Skurnick Michael Vaughn's father left him a legacy: A calling to a world filled with necessary lies, dangerous exploits, and the chance to make a difference. Michael is ready to be an agent for the CIA. To do whatever it takes to honor his father's memory. But serving his country will exact a toll higher than he can imagine. His life will change forever. And so it begins. (235/0-553-49402-3) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. MMPB, 224pg $5.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA NOVELIZATION MMPB by Robert Thurston One warship! One crew! One last hope to save humankind! In a powerful and action- packed new mini-series, the Sci-Fi Channel boldly re-imagines the classic, groundbreaking space adventure Battlestar Galactica—and presents a story of human courage and frailty in the face of total annihilation. (295/0-446-61413-0) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BUFFY & ANGEL - CURSED MMPB by Mel Odom The distance between Sunnydale and Los Angeles has always seemed just right for Buffy, until she and Spike hooked up. Now her current fling is headed for the City of Angels, and Buffy's present is catching up with her past. But, Spike's on the trail of the person or demon who's put a hit out on him, while Angel's got his hands full with a mysterious woman who should've died a hundred years ago—at the hands of Angelus and Spike! (248/0-689-86437-X) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 240pg $6.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES OF THE SLAYER VOLUME 3 TP by Various This trade paperback collects four novellas about other Slayers—from 1800s China to 1940s Hollywood, and Buffy's immediate predecessor in the 1990s. (248/0-689-86436-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 240pg $9.99 A CENTURY OF MOVIE POSTERS HC by Emily King Arranged in roughly chronological order, this beautifully produced and strikingly illustrated volume brings together movie posters from around the world, starting with Charlie Chaplin film ads and the Russian Revolutionary movie posters of the 1910s, then spanning the century to show posters publicizing hits of the 1990s, including The Silence of the Lambs, Spike Lee films, and many more. Readers are treated to examples of movie posters not only from the United States, Britain, and France, but also to previously unpublished examples from countries as diverse as Poland, China, and Cuba. (491/0- 7641-5599-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 224pg, FC $39.95 CINEMA YEAR BY YEAR HC Fully revised and updated—including the 2003 Academy Awards—Cinema Year by Year is the definitive chronology of movies from 1894-2003. Over 1008 authoritative pages are packed with key movie events and facts and figures, while the easy-to-use, ready- reference pages pinpoint the movie highlights of each year. (4309/0-7894-9946-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 1008pg, FC $50.00 THE ESSENTIAL BOND REVISED TP by Lee Pfeiffer The Essential Bond is an in-depth guide to this world-famous film series, now updated to include the 19th film, 1999's The World is Not Enough. Officially endorsed by the Bond film producers, this meticulously researched guide examines all the top-secret details of the cinematic Bond missions, gadgets, the vehicles, the legendary villains, the exotic locals, and the even more exotic Bond women. (120/0-06-050561-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 208pg, FC $22.95 FANGORIA'S 101 BEST HORROR MOVIES YOU'VE NEVER SEEN TP by Adam Lukeman & Fangoria Magazine From Fangoria, the premier name in horror magazines for more than 20 years, here is a dead-on guide to 101 of the best little-known and forgotten films this genre has to offer. (235/1-4000-4749-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x9, 288pg, b&w $13.00 STAR OF THE MONTH FARSCAPE: THE ILLUSTRATED SEASON 4 COMPANION TP by Paul Simpson and Ruth Thomas Featuring a foreword from Farscape star Ben Browder (Crichton), Farscape: The Illustrated Season 4 Companion offers unprecedented access to the show's stars and production team, taking an exclusive, detailed tour behind the scenes, complete with an episode guide to season four. (133/1-84023-591-8) (STAR18640) SC, 6x9, 160pg $16.95 ************************** THE HAMMER STORY TP NEW PRINTING by Marcus Hearn & Alan Barnes The crypt doors have been thrown wide open! This sharp, cutting, film-by-film dissection of the Hammer Films phenomenon is dripping with rare promotional material, previously unpublished photographs, and behind-the-scenes production coverage. (133/1-85286- 876-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x12, 192pg $29.95 LOONEY TUNES ULTIMATE VISUAL GUIDE HC Gathered from the Warner Bros. archives with illustrations by Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, and Mel Blanc, this volume is the first visual history of the groundbreaking Looney Tunes characters featuring animated favorites like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote, Sylvester the Cat, Tweety Bird, and Porky Pig. (4309/0-7894-9758-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x12, 144pg, FC $24.99 LOONEY TUNES STICKER BOOK Stick Bugs, Sylvester, Roadrunner, and the other stars of the zany Warner Bros. cartoons onto full-color backgrounds to create your own stories and scenes in this fun-filled book packed with over 60 Looney Tunes character stickers. (4309/0-7894-9757-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 16pg, FC $6.99 THE PRISONER MMPB by Thomas M. Disch He's a top-level agent, highly skilled and ultra-secret. But he wants out, and they won't let him quit. He quits anyway. Then suddenly comes the dawn when he wakes up in captivity, in a pleasant, old-style seaside town—one packed solid with electronic surveillance hardware. This is the Village. And he is The Prisoner! Introducing the original novel based on the classic TV series starring Patrick McGoohan. (248/0-7434- 7533-X) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 240pg $6.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE PRISONER: THE VILLAGE FILES HC by Tim Palgut Here, smuggled from Number 2's Green Dome, are the top secret Village technical plans, blueprints, and files from the classic series The Prisoner, including a special file on the Village's most prized prisoner: Number 6! (133/1-84023-597-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 96pg, b&w $29.95 ******************************* SMALLVILLE: SILENCE MMPB by Nancy Holder This exciting installment in the series of Smallville novels finds the town not only besieged by a rash of burglaries, but also an army of zombies. Clark, Lana, Chloe, and Pete must somehow stop the encroaching deadly menace before it claims the life of one of their own. To do so, Clark must travel to the dark jungles of Haiti and use his superpowers to confront the face of evil itself! (295/0-446-61359-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $5.99 THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE COMPANION TP by Stefan Jaworzyn Introducing the inside story of one of the most controversial and influential horror films ever made. Featuring a foreword by the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface himself, Gunnar Hansen, this companion to Texas Chainsaw Massacre features in-depth coverage of the three sequels, numerous documentaries, exclusive cast & crew interviews, rare and unseen photographs, and details on other movies based on the life of serial killer Ed Gein. (133/1-84023-660-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x9, 272pg, b&w $19.95 VIDEO & DVD GUIDE 2004 TP by Mick Martin & Marsha Porter From About Schmidt to Zelig, this concise, comprehensive, and completely updated guide is packed with more than 18,000 informative and fun movie reviews. (235/0-345-44994- 0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 1632pg $19.95 WHAT MADE THE THUNDERBIRDS GO! HC The Authorized Biography of Gerry Anderson by Simon Archer & Marcus Hearn This definitive biography of the man behind Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, and UFO is a fascinating account covering every aspect of Gerry Anderson's career and personal life. From humble beginnings as a working-class child in an unhappy home, to his Sixties status as an adventurous pioneer of television, to his current success and worldwide popularity, his exceptional progress is charted, and the secrets behind it revealed. (6337/0-563-53481-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x9, 288pg $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS: THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED COMPANION TP by K. Stoddard Hayes Complemented by over 150 photos, this fully-authorized guide to all six seasons of the groundbreaking Xena: Warrior Princess features a complete episode guide, character and behind-the-scenes information, and details of Xena fandom. (133/1-84023-622-1) (STAR18811) SC, 9x6, 240pg, PC $19.95 ****************************** THE YAKUZA MOVIE BOOK TP by Mark Schilling Japanese gangster films, with their stoic yet explosively violent heroes, have influenced everyone from Eastwood to Jarmusch. Featuring more than 100 film critiques and "top 10" recommendations complete with dozens of stills and striking movie posters, plus profiles and interviews of famous actors and directors like Kinji Fukasaku, Takashi Miike, Takeshi -Kitano, Sho Aikawa, and Bunta Sugawara, The Yakuza Movie Book is the first book to look at this genre in detail. (9321/1-880656-76-0) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. SC, 7x9, 320pg, b&w $19.95 POP CULTURE & MUSIC THE MISADVENTURES OF DREARY & NAUGHTY HC by Shaun Dubin What do you when you're different from all the other kids, and they've got it out for you? In the case of Dreary and Naughty, you might have to rely on the help of your parents… who in this case are two of the most frightening folks ever — Death and the Devil! This is the first release in a series of Dreary & Naughty books created by writer John LaFleur and artist Shawn Dubin. (4969/0-9740838-1-X) (CAUT: 4) HC $13.99 ACCORDING TO THE ROLLING STONES HC by The Rolling Stones, edited by Christine Carswell & Lisa Campbell Here's the inside story: the history of the Rolling Stones—according to the Rolling Stones. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Ronnie Wood have banded together for this remarkable project. The Stones' own words—insightful, funny, poignant, surprising, and, above all, completely authentic—are complemented by insider reflections from key players in their story over the years, such as Ahmet Ertegun, David Bailey, and Cameron Crowe. A comprehensive reference section including discography, and chronology, studded with the Stones' personal comments on the music and memories, completes this must-read volume. (334/0-8118-4060-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 360pg, FC $40.00 THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HEAVY METAL HC by Daniel Bukspan, with a foreword by Ronnie James Dio Headbangers rejoice! From obscure groups like Armored Saint and Norway's Mayhem to pioneers Grand Funk Railroad and Iron Maiden to megastars like Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Lita Ford, Van Halen, Joan Jett, and Marilyn Manson, this fantastically illustrated encyclopedia features vital statistics on each entry including the band's history and sound, an essential discography, plus the most current, comprehensive, popular compilations, and much more! (567/0-7607-4218-9) (CAUT: 4) HC, 11x11, 304pg, FC $19.95 HELLO KITTY HELLO HALLOWEEN! TP by Thea Feldman, with illustrations by Amanda Mouseler Featuring punch-out Hello Kitty paper dolls and costumes, Hello Kitty Hello Halloween! is packed with treats for young readers that will last long after the candy corn is gone. (7/0-8109-4594-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x8, 24pg, FC $12.95 PLAYBOY: 50 YEARS HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 240pg, FC $50.00 ROCK & ROLL YEAR BY YEAR HC by Luke Compton & Dafydd Rees Meticulously written to cover key stories of every decade and insights into major artists of the times from Abba to ZZ Top, Rock & Roll Year By Year is the definitive guide to the music that influenced generations and helped shape history. (4309/0-7894-9649-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x11, 600pg, FC $50.00 THE SIMPSONS PHOTOGRAPHS TP by David Levinthal, with an introduction by Matt Groening Acclaimed photographer David Levinthal lionizes The Simpsons in striking images as irreverent and intelligent as their subject. Also included are storyboards, script segments, and never-before-seen material from The Simpsons archives. (570/1-892041-70-7) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. SC, 9x11, 144pg, FC $19.95 THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS ORACLE TP by David Lewman This insightful volume offers a hilarious and fully illustrated compilation of SpongeBob Squarepants' accumulated (and absorbent) wisdom! (248/0-7434-8316-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x6, 144pg, FC $10.00 WWE UNSCRIPTED HC by Ken Leiker & Mark Vancil Featuring over 300 stunning, full-color photographs shot exclusively for this volume, WWE Unscripted takes you on an unprecedented behind-the-scenes tour of World Wrestling Entertainment, offering a first-hand look at what it takes to make it as a professional wrestler. (248/0-7434-7761-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x12, 240pg, FC $45.00 THE ZOMBIE SURVIVAL GUIDE TP by Max Brooks The Zombie Survival Guide is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now! Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you need to know, including how to understand zombie physiology and behavior, the most effective defense tactics and weaponry, ways to outfit your home for a long siege, and how to survive and adapt in any territory or terrain. (235/1-4000-4962-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 240pg, b&w $12.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE: UNITY HC by S.D. Perry S.D. Perry's Unity is a culmination of nearly a dozen books that continued the DS9 saga beyond the gut-wrenching television series finale. This masterful, gripping tale sees not only Sisko's return but the birth of his son and the historic entry of Bajor to the United Federation of Planets. (248/0-7434-4840-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 416pg $23.95 STAR TREK THE LOST ERA 2336: WELL OF SOULS MMPB by Ilsa J. Bick At last—the long-awaited, untold story of the Captain Rachel Garrett and crew of Enterprise-C! When the archaeological find of the decade offers possible hints about an earlier Cardassian civilization, it attracts not merely those seeking to quench their thirst for knowledge, but also parties with far less noble interests. Now Captain Garrett and the Enterprise crew are swept into a maelstrom of kidnapping, extortion, and murder! (248/0- 7434-6375-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 412pg $6.99 STAR TREK SIGNATURE EDITION: THE Q CONTINUUM TP by Greg Cox The Great Barrier has fallen and the omnipotent Q's oldest and most dangerous enemy is free once more. Now caught in the middle of a cosmic war between vastly powerful entities, mere mortals Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise must save the Federation! (248/0-7434-8508-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 384pg $9.95 STAR TREK SIGNATURE EDITION: PANTHEON TP by Michael Jan Friedman Discover the first and last mission of Captain Picard's most decorated crew: the U.S.S. Stargazer. Thirty years prior to the days of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Picard is thrust unexpectedly into command. (248/0-7434-8511-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 528pg $9.95 STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION: I.K.S. GORKON BOOK 1 – A GOOD DAY TO DIE MMPB By Keith R.A. DeCandido Beginning an all-new series of Klingon adventures! These are the voyages of the Klingon Defense Force vessel I.K.S. Gorkon, part of the mighty new Chancellor class. Its mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, and to conquer them for the greater glory of the Klingon Empire! Newly inducted into the prestigious Order of the Bat'leth, Captain Klag, son of M'Raq, leads the crew of the Gorkon into the unexplored Kavrot Sector to find new planets on which to plant the Klingon flag. (248/0- 7434-5714-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS: THE NEW ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO VEHICLES & VESSELS TP text by W. Haden Blackman The new Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels features completely updated text covering more than 150 ships, along with brand-new, full-color illustrations by dazzling artist Ian Fullwood. Featuring profiles, vital statistics, and schematics for each vessel, including a revealing Layman's Guide to Technology, this volume encompasses craft from all five Star Wars movies, the best-selling novels of The New Jedi Order, comics, TV specials, and award-winning electronic games. (235/0-345-44902-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 224pg, FC $24.95 STAR WARS: THE NEW JEDI ORDER – THE UNIFYING FORCE HC by James Luceno The Galactic Alliance's hard-won success in countering the Yuuzhan Vong onslaught has proven all too brief—and the tide has turned once more to the invaders' advantage. Coruscant has been remade into a Yuuzhan Vong stronghold. The remnants of the resistance are struggling to form a united front. Luke, Mara, and Jacen are missing in action. Clearly the stage is set for endgame! For the forces of invasion and resistance alike, nothing can stand in the way of seizing victory, or facing complete annihilation! (235/0-345-42852-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 464pg $26.95 SUPER-HEROES BATMAN ANIMATED STICKER BOOK More than 60 reusable stickers and plenty of information reveals Batman's world to creative kids in this thrilling sticker book. (4309/0-7894-9801-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 16pg, FC $6.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES GUIDE HC The Batman: The Animated Series Guide is chock-full of bat-facts about the characters and storylines in this Emmy Award-winning animated series. (4309/0-7894-9580-5) (STAR18817) HC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $9.99 BATMAN: RISE OF SIN TZU MMPB by Devin Grayson & Flint Dille In Gotham City, anarchy reigns. Criminal masterminds have escaped from Arkham and the prison population has been liberated from Stonegate Prison! As he struggles to hold his city together, Batman suspects a mastermind at work: Sin Tzu! Sin Tzu, whose immortality and malice knows no bounds, is a master at manipulating the minds of men. Now, Sin Tzu has corralled the minds of Bane, Clayface, and Scarecrow to do his bidding and focus towards his ultimate goal: the destruction of Batman! (295/0-446-61392-4) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $5.99 JUSTICE LEAGUE MMPBS Introducing two more exciting, original novels based on Cartoon Network's hit Justice League animated series! The Martian Manhunter morphs into super-action in Book 7: A League of His Own written by Michael Jan Friedman, while author Michael Teitelbaum takes Superman to new, heroic heights in Book 8: A Golden Opportunity. (CAUT: 4) BOOK 7 (235/0-553-48778-7)—MMPB $6.99 BOOK 8 (235/0-553-48779-5)—MMPB $6.99 SUPERMAN ANIMATED STICKER BOOK Pack with more than 60 reusable stickers and background information on his allies and enemies, kids can create their own Superman scenes and adventures with this sticker book. (4309/0-7894-9802-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 16pg, FC $6.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES GUIDE HC Flip through the pages of this exciting Superman: The Animated Series guide to find in- depth profiles of Superman's friends and foes, annotated illustrations of key weapons and places, "Episode Panels" to help place each character in specific storylines, and "Super Data" panels featuring vital stats for all the major players. (4309/0-7894-9584-8) (STAR18853) HC, 7x19, 48pg, FC $9.99 *************************** X-MEN/RED SKULL: THE CHAOS ENGINE TRILOGY BOOK 3 MMPB by Steven A. Roman The Cosmic Cube has fallen into the hands of the nefarious Red Skull, whose twisted philosophies are a reflection of those once voiced by the madman who created him during the darkest days of World War II. With time running out, the X-Men must make one final, desperate attempt to destroy this "Chaos Engine" and restore order to the cosmos before their entire reality is wiped from existence by an all-powerful alien race! (248/0- 7434-7958-0) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, $6.99 THE ULTIMATE SUPER-HERO PICTUREBOOKS TP & GIFT SET HC SLIPCASE By Kathleen Duey, with photo-realistic imagery by Eugene Epstein & Robert Gould Featuring stunning, hyper-realistic photo-illustrations, each Ultimate Picturebook brings a whole new dimension to the origins of Spider-Man and the X-Men with amazing cinematic-style imagery and compelling, contemporary storytelling! Also offered as a Gift Set featuring an elegantly designed slipcase that holds hardcover editions of both the Spider-Man: Ultimate Picture Book #1 and the X-Men: Ultimate Picture Book #2. (CAUT: 4) SPIDER-MAN: ULTIMATE PICTURE BOOK #1 TP (5421/1-929945-25-6) TP, 10x9, 48pg, FC $8.95 X-MEN: ULTIMATE PICTURE BOOK #2 TP (5421/1-929945-26-4) TP, 10x9, 48pg, FC $8.95 ULTIMATE PICTURE BOOK GIFT SET HC (5421/1-929945-38-8) Slipcase $24.95 INTERNATIONAL SECTION JAPANESE IMPORTS—BOOKS ALL THAT GAOGAIGAR SC This book contains oversized color pages and new, never-before-released information! This book also introduces you every character and mechanical items with detailed information and explanation. Japanese text. (7819/4-8402-2400-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 144pg, PC $57.99 CHOBITS GAME GUIDE BOOK This game guide book contains all of the information needed to play completely. The highly detailed, action-packed illustrations make great material even for non-Chobits game players. Japanese text. (7819/4-06-339680-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 106pg, PC $25.99 DOUBLE HELIX SC by Akio Yoshida This illustration book contains 110 color illustrations having been used as covers for comics and magazines. Also features lots of illustrations that have not been picked up yet. Handsome men and beautiful women illustration collections. Japanese text. (7819/4-09- 199692-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 112pg, FC $50.99 GUNDAM ENCYCLOPEDIA SC From the first volley fired in 1978 to the latest incarnation, this is the complete encyclopedia to the massive Mobile Suit Gundam anime series, including the TV series, Movies, and OVAs. Includes many color illustrations, and design art for mecha, characters, and a complete story guide to every chapter. Japanese text. (7819/4-89799- 486-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 232pg, PC $34.99 KAMEN RIDER RYUKI FANTASTIC COLLECTION The actors from Kamen Rider Ryuki are becoming more popular than the Rider itself! Each actor is profiled in photos and an interviewed. Also included is a section featuring a host of character designs. 80% in full-color. Japanese text. (7819/4-257-03676-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, PC $36.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: "IRON GIRLFRIEND" 2ND ENCYCLOPEDIA SC This is an encyclopedia book of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Girl Friend 2nd. This book contains three different chapters. Chapter 1 features an illustration gallery, showing full-color illustrations of characters. In Chapter 2, the story introduces you to many story scenes with color. Chapter 3 introduces many CG illustrations and interview of Director Hashimoto. Japanese text. (7819/4-04-707120-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 96pg, PC $34.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NIRAGRAM SC by Yasushi Nirasawa Yasushi Nirasawa, who's works have been spotlighted in S.M.H. (Sensational Model & Hobby) magazine, is undoubtedly one of the best 3-D & 2-D creature designers in Japan today. He's often tapped for his skills for major Japanese anime and consumer game titles, as well as Hollywood where he worked on the movie Men In Black. His works are heavily influenced by American comic art and pop culture, but the perfect delicacy in his art shows Japanese tradition of dexterity and virtuosity. This book chronicles his hauntingly beautiful 2-D illustrations with colorful pages. Japanese text with English translations. (4- 88991-685-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 160pg, PC $54.99 **************** PSIKYO VISUALWORKS POSTER BOOK Good Girl and anime cutie character illustrations are collected in this special poster book featuring the works of Mine Yoshizaki, Katsuya Terada, Range Murata, Jun Tsukasa, Hirofumi Nakamura, Kouji Ogata, Masato Matsumoto, Gomoku Akatsuki, and Ugetsu Hakua, all popular illustrators involved in the game design studio, "Psikyo." (7819/4- 89829-882-6) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x12, 80pg, FC $48.99 SISTER PRINCESS RE PURE VISUAL BOOK This is a visual book of Sister Princess introduces the characters ? all 12 different girls (characters) in full color! Japanese text. (7819/4-8402-2354-8)(CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 80pg, FC $34.99 SUPER ROBOT WARS a GUIDES The guide book for the popular game Super Robot Wars a. System, scenarios, data, detailed explanations, and more! Includes illustrations, game pictures, and text enough to master this game over with nearly 600 pages! Two guides! The complete guide contains maps, character data, and format material. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) COMPLETE (4-8402-2375-0)?SC, 6x8, 640pg, FC $28.99 PERFECT (4-7973-2418-x?SC, 6x8, 592pg, FC $28.99 TACTICS ILLUSTRATION WORKS HC by Sakura Kinoshita & Kazuko Higashiyama This is the complete illustration book for Tactics. This gorgeous book comes with a clear cover (case). In Tactics ,Kantarou and Shunka are exterminate hobgoblins. There are many illustrations that are used in comic magazines, goods, and many were drawn just for this book. Japanese text. (7819/4-901926-65-9) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x12, 88pg, FC $57.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS – HOW TO DRAW MANGA TECHNIQUES VOLUME 5: HOW TO DRAW JAPANESE MANGA— ENGLISH EDITION A Previews Exclusive! The newest volume in the popular Manga Techniques line is here! This volume focuses on constructing stories for your manga, touching on all facets of manga storytelling and not simply a book that shows you how to draw a "pretty splash page". Published by Deleter, the famous maker of manga art supplies. English text. (8193/4-88996-134-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $12.99 MANGA UNIVERSITY COSTUME COLLECTION SC A Previews Exclusive! Have you ever wondered how a Japanese schoolgirl spends her mornings, afternoons and evenings? Well, here's your chance to find out! Costume Collection: A Day in the Life of a Japanese Schoolgirl is the newest entry in the popular Manga University lineup of art-instruction and reference books. In this volume, manga artists and costume-play enthusiasts are introduced to eight models photographed in a variety of poses representing the everyday activities (and clothing) of a typical Japanese high school student. By applying what you see to your own artwork, you too can draw authentic-looking manga characters. But this book isn't just for artists: Costume-play enthusiasts will also find A Day in the Life of a Japanese Schoolgirl to be an exciting and inspirational reference. It's going to be a day well spent! English text. (4979/4-87777- 051-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10 144pg, b&w $19.99 STAR OF THE MONTH HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 6: MARTIAL ARTS & COMBAT SPORTS by Hikaru Hayashi This volume in the acclaimed How to Draw Manga series provides the reader with thorough explanations for drawing marital arts and combat sports. Available now! English text. (8193/STAR16246) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x7, 140pg, FC $18.99 ************************ JAPANESE IMPORTS—MANGA BASTARD SPECIAL EDITION #2 by Yu Koyama A thoroughly retouched and revised edition of the Kazushi Hagiwara's manga masterpiece, originally published in 1988! This is the story of DS (Dark Schneider), an evil sorcerer who is deprived of his magical power by the High Priest of the Meta Llicana Kingdom. DS's soul is placed within a baby boy named Loosh, and is then adopted by the High Priest. 15 years later, in a time of a crisis, DS is released by a kiss from Yoko, the daughter of the High Priest, to protect the Kingdom. However, DS tries to kill the High Priest and re-conquer the world! The only one who can stop him is Yoko! Fantastic artwork. Highly recommended for all manga fans! Japanese text. (7819/4-08782670-8) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: See Previews Adult to view the cover. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 272pg, b&w $53.99 DRAGONBALL: PERFECT EDITION MANGA #10-11 by Akira Torayama The famous manga DragonBall comes back as perfect volumes! Goku, Gohan, and all of the favorite DragonBall characters come back with a vengeance! Brand new cover by Akira Toriyama, with the same contents as the original comics. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) #10 (4-08-873453-x)—SC, 6x8, 220pg, b&w $18.99 #11 (4-08-873454-8)—SC, 6x8, 220pg, b&w $18.99 FIVE STAR STORIES ENGLISH LANGUAGE MANGA #17 by Mamoru Nagano Aisha Codante is also on the move in the effort to rescue Ladios Sopp, stopping to examine the scene of the shuttle crash, where Sopp was last seen. In the Di-Barrow camp, Braford is given another chance to track down the dragon nymph, leaving his Kyo behind to continue freaking out. A local anti-Para-Guild businesswomen appears to pay her respects to Barrow, hoping to nail down the market in his diver-power line of "medicinal" products after his (actually Bosjathfort's) impending rejuvenation. Lonn's AKD rescue mission arrives to the surprise of the Barrow camp, which hasn't a clue that it was Sopp (Amaterasu) whom Braford shot to death and who now is miraculously with the nymph and some mysterious "headdliner." A limited ground war ensues under an AKD decision not to deploy its mortarheadds until they can locate Sopp. The unsuspecting Barrow camp is again perplexed by the tactic, but answers the challenge in kind. What follows is fun and games in the AKD trenches. English Text. (5454/4-88775-517-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 80pg, b&w $9.98 GHOST IN THE SHELL 1.5 E-MANGA by Masamune Shirow Never-seen-before episodes of four stories: "Fatcat" (1991), "Drive Slave",(1992), "Mines of Mind" (1995), and "Lost Past" (1992) are perfectly collected to 184-page book and a new digital Ghost in the Shell CD-ROM "E-Manga", with an original screen saver. This is a long-awaited collection of incredibly rare Shirow stories! Japanese text. (7819/4- 06-350406-9) (CAUT: 4) Book w/CD-ROM $45.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LUPIN THE 3RD MANGA #7-8 by Monkey Punch Adult Swim sensation! Lupin III is back! Monkey Punch and Masatsuki Yamakami revive the classic manga series with all new adventures! Meet master criminal Lupin III, the grandson of the legendary thief Arsene Lupin, and his sidekicks — ace marksman Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa, an archetypal samurai, and the sexy mercenary Fujiko Mine. Together they carry off one crime after another and must stay one step ahead of the law. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) #7 (4-575-93709-6)—SC, 6x8, 232pg, b&w $15.99 #8 (4-575-93719-3)—SC, 6x8, 232pg, b&w $15.99 ******************* RANMA ½ JAPANESE MANGA #6-7 by Rumiko Takahashi The Saotome family came back from China as masters of martial arts. But when they get splashed with water, the father turns into panda and the son turns into a girl! The ultimate manga comedy! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) #6 (4-09-126506-5)—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $7.99 #7 (4-09-126507-3)—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $7.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — ANIME MAGAZINES ANIMAGE OCTOBER 2003 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 scoop on the hottest anime around. Japanese text. (7819/01577-10) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $11.99 ANIMEDIA OCTOBER 2003 Focusing heavily on television anime, each issue features full-color and black-and-white articles and stills of vintage, new, and upcoming anime releases, fold out and insert anime posters, postcards, fan art, manga serials, video game reviews, and more. Japanese text. (7819/01579-09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 176pg, FC $8.99 DENGEKI G'S MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2003 This magazine has a monthly focus on the beautiful women, displaying their charms from top to bottom. Each issue comes with free extras such as trading cards, calendars, shitatjiki, and more. Japanese text. (7819/16365-09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x10, 192pg, FC $12.99 MEGAMI MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2003 From the publishers of Animedia comes this new magazine focusing on female anime and game characters, each issue filled with pull-out posters, trading cards, or other premiums! Japanese text. (7819/1580-10) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x10, 174pg, PC $14.99 NEWTYPE OCTOBER 2003 Newtype has been covering the anime scene for well over 15 years now, and the magazine still remains the fastest, most up-to-date source of information on new anime in Japan! Covering everything cool in the world of anime, it's packed with posters, postcards, booklets, stickers, and other assorted bonuses in each issue! Japanese text. (7819/07009- 09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $10.99 RASPBERRY VOLUME 12 This quarterly publication focuses on the beautiful women of anime, especially those females who appear in adult games! (7819/26428-08) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine, 8x10, 144pg, FC $17.99 "S" MAG SUMMER 2003 This one's got it all! If you want to sit down with a magazine that covers the wide world of illustrative art, manga, games, and anime, then look no further. S even covers the fashion scene, showing what all the hipsters wear out on the road. Quarterly. (7819/01574-07) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 170pg, FC $22.99 UCHUSEN MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2003 Now bi-monthly! The famous magazine on Japanese live-action sci-fi movies, TV, toys, and American films and TV releases. This magazine covers the world of Tokusatsu, Sentai, Sci-Fi, Horror, and more! Japanese text. (7819/01843-11) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 9x11, 138, PC $18.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — TOY PUBLICATIONS Toy collectors count on up-to-date news in order to stay abreast of the latest figure releases, variants, and limited edition collectibles. These magazines are ideal in that they not only cover the spectrum of Japanese toys, models, and Gashapon…but they offer great photography and graphics! Get the latest word on new Japanese toys with these essential magazines! BEANS #4 Beans is the best-selling Japanese toy magazine dedicated to Kubricks, Be@rbricks, B@wbricks, Lego, Playmobil, and other block toy figures. High production values and excellent photography help present these "children's toys" as the adult collectibles they really are! This First Anniversary issue features special coverage of Blythe figures. Japanese text. Quarterly. (7819/4-88787-129-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 128pg, FC $26.99 DENGEKI HOBBY NOVEMBER 2003 This magazine features illustrated articles on scratch-building and customizing model kits. Japanese text. (7819/16371-11) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 290pg, PC $15.99 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #71 Covering American and Japanese figures, toys, and various premium/crane toy items. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, FC $18.99 HOBBY JAPAN DECEMBR 2003 The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan. Japanese text. (7819/08127-12) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 400pg, PC $12.99 HYPER HOBBY NOVEMBER 2003 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. (7819/17465-11) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 138pg, FC $13.00 KAIYODO CHRONICLE HC The full story of Toy manufacturer Kaiyodo, as written by Kaiyodo founder, Osamu Miyawaki. Heavy Japanese text, with some black-and-white photos. (7819/4-06-211873- 4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x7, 448pg, b&w $34.99 MODEL GRAPHIX NOVEMBER 2003 Covering cool car and robot models! Japanese text. (7819/18747-11) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 168pg, PC $15.99 QUANTO MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2003 All the latest releases are covered as well as the field of miniature toy and gashapon collecting. Japanese text. (7819/03393-11) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 140pg, FC $9.99 REPLICANT TAKESHI MIYAGAWA CHRONICLES SC Famous for his work in the figure industry, Takeshi Miyakawa shares his techniques with fans. Get the goods on the mechanics behind Sailor Moon, Evangelion, Nadesico, Tokimeki Memorial, Chobits, Oh!, My Goddess, Love Hina, and more! Includes color photos. (7819/4-8124-1134-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 135pg, FC $50.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — CALENDARS NOTE: All art shown are not actual covers, and are being shown simply as examples of the subjects of the calendars. Also, due to differing import schedules, please note that some of these calendars may not be available in the U.S. until January 2004. ALL GUNDAM 2004 CALENDAR Follow the young Gundam pilots and mecha in this all-new calendar for 2004, featuring hot new images from the hit Cartoon Network series! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 16x23, FC $26.99 ASTRO BOY 2004 CALENDARS It was the first animated TV series to be produced in Japan and after becoming a worldwide hit, Japanese cartoons began to flood the market! Enjoy the classic Astro Boy series with memorable pictures found inside this 2004 calendar! (7819) (CAUT: 4) WALL—Calendar, 16x23, FC $26.99 DESK—Calendar $13.99 DRAGONBALL Z 2004 CALENDAR Goku, Gohan, and all of the favorite DragonBall characters come back with a vengeance! (7819) (CAUT: 4) WALL—Calendar, 20x28 $33.99 DESK— Calendar $16.99 DETECTIVE CONAN 2004 CALENDAR Detective Conan is about an elementary school boy named Conan Edogawa, who solves mysteries and crimes. But show the world he's really 17-year-old famous high school detective, Shinichi Kudo, with this 2004 calendar! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 17x20, FC $26.99 HIKARU NO GO 2004 CALENDAR Hikaru No Go is a manga about a boy, Hikaru, who discovers the ancient game when he finds an old board in the attic and meets the spirit of a past Go master (Fujiwarano Sai). Look back on the hilarity with this calendar! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 16x23, FC $26.99 INU YASHA 2004 CALENDAR Rumiko Takahashi's "Feudal Fairy Tale" is the subject of this 2004 calendar, featuring the half-youkai, Inu-Yasha, and Kagome! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 17x20, FC $26.99 KAMEN RIDER 555 2004 CALENDAR Inui Takumi is the Kamen Rider Faiz 555, the defender of mankind against the Ohphenok monsters! Watch Kamen Rider Faiz 555 use a digital cellular phone as his morphing device on this calendar! Calendar, 16x23, FC $21.99 ONE PIECE 2004 CALENDAR It's the dawn of the Pirate Age, so come see on this calendar how Monkey D. Ruffy embarks on a quest to fulfill his dream of becoming the King of Pirates! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 16x23, FC $21.99 PRINCE OF TENNIS 2004 CALENDAR Who's the prince of the week? Fuji? Kikumaru? Look at the stars of the month on this calendar to see if it's Tezuka. Or has he been injured, and not playing any matches? (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 16x23, FC $26.99 SAKURA WARS 2004 CALENDAR Ride the wave of the latest Sakura Wars adventures with this 2004 calendar that features a full year's worth of stunning, full-color art from the hit anime series! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 16x23, FC $26.99 STUDIO GIBLI WORKS COLLECTIONS 2004 CALENDAR The awesome characters of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Gibli will thrill and tantalize your senses throughout the year with this stunning calendar for 2004! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x16, FC $33.99 ULTRAMAN 2002 CALENDAR The vast Ultraman family of characters is presented in spectacular, full-color, kaiju- bustin' action pics taken from the 35+ year history of the long-running Japanese TV series! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, FC $16.99 YOSHITAKA AMANO 2004 CALENDAR Yoshitaka Amano is a celebrated artist and creative collaborator. He is a renowned figure in the fields of animation, video game design, illustration and popular art. Enjoy his work on this full-color calendar! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 18x14, FC $29.99 YU-GI-OH 2004 CALENDAR Young Yuugi Mutou uses an ancient Egyptian puzzle given to him by his grandfather to transform into a superhero and combat foes! Follow his adventures in this calendar for 2002! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 16x23, FC $26.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — MERCHANDISE BAKA GAIJIN T-SHIRT Two words a foreigner living in Jpan learns quickly: baka (stupid), and gaijin (foreigner). Both words appear on this white T-shirt to show your devotion to wacky Japanese culture! (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 DI GI CHARAT CHARAT: NYO DRESS-UP CLEAR POSTER Featuring the artwork of Koge-Donbo, this clear poster captures Puchiko, Dejiko and Rabi~en~Rose in action. Toys and ribbons seem to spill from the sky in this colorful poster. Featuring art from the new Di Gi Charat-Nyo series currently airing in Japan. With gorgeous details and Koge-Donbo's characteristic art style, this poster is perfect for any Di Gi Charat fan. Clear posters are made of durable plastic and are slightly transparent, clear posters are great for any room. (5455/4510417171812) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Asia. Poster, 15x20, FC $12.99 DI GI CHARAT CHARAT: NYO STARS CLEAR POSTER This colorful clear plastic poster features Di Gi Charat (Dejiko) Rabi~en~Rose and Petite Charat (Puchiko). Featuring artwork from the new Di Gi Charat-Nyo series. Made of durable plastic and are slightly transparent, clear posters are great for any room. (5455/4510417171805) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Asia. Poster, 15x20, FC $12.99 DI GI CHARAT STICKERS Featuring the artwork of Koge-Donbo, these stickers are printed on gold foil and catch the eye with its gold tinge and foil look. Perfect for letters or to accent notebooks! Stickers really stand out since the foil stickers are printed with a clear plastic sheet background. Choose from Foil and Pearl sticker assortments. (5455) (CAUT: 3 & 4) FOIL (STICKDGCF01)—Sticker SRP: $2.99Ea. PEARL (STICKDGCP01)—Sticker SRP: $2.99Ea. DI GI CHARAT VINYL KEYCHAINS Now you can own clear plastic vinyl keychains of Dejiko (blue-green maid outfit & popsicle version), Puchiko (sailor suit & watermelon versions), or Rabi~en~Rose (pink maid outfit and ice cream versions), as well as one super-deformed summer version of the same character! (5455/KEYCHDGCSUM01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Keychain SRP: $3.99Ea. GALAXY ANGEL VINYL KEYCHAINS Here are clear, flexible plastic character images that include Milfeulle, Ranpha, Mint, Forte, and Vanilla H. from the sci-fi comedy, Galaxy Angel! (5455/KEYCHGAUNIF01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Keychain SRP: $3.99Ea. HELLSING: HELLFIRE CLEAR POSTER This clear plastic poster features artwork from the anime series Hellsing, this poster shows Arucard pointing his gun, while Seras Victoria holds her own with an even larger firearm! (5455) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Poster, 15x20, FC $12.99 IMPORTED ADULT PUBLICATIONS All Adult Publications feature foreign language text unless otherwise noted: (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. European Books CINEFILES SEXY EROINE SC Erotic Heroines in Movies SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4528) RES. from Previews Vol. XI #7 (JUL012500) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 160pg, b&w $28.99 CUIR & FOUET SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4528/88-8275-050-7) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 160pg, b&w $28.99 X COLLECTION #87: MISS 130 VOLUME 4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (9046/84-7833-195-6 ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 68pg, b&w $10.99 European Magazines EL VIBORA #280 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 68pg, PC $7.99 KISS COMIX #140 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 68pg, PC $7.99 Japanese Magazines BUG BUG CG NOVEMBER 2003 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.99 CANDY CLUB DECEMBER 2003 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 LEMON CLUB NOVEMBER 2003 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 PA PI PO OCTOBER 2003 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 PENGUIN CLUB OCTOBER 2003 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 Japanese Merchandise MILKY HOUSE MEMORIAL COLLECTION CD-ROM ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SNOW DROP CD ROM GAME ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $34.95 ******************* TRADING CARDS COOL COLLECTIBLES KELLOGGS LORD OF THE RINGS FELLOWSHIP CARD SET This rare European Kellogg's 3-D set features cards with fantastic imagery from the film that started it all, The Fellowship of the Ring. Set includes Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Gandalf "The Grey," Stryder, Legolas, Gimlin, Arwen, Boromir, "The Evil" Saruman, Lurtz, the Uruk-Hai, Orcs, Ringwraiths, and more! Difficult to obtain, this set of 24 different full- color 2 ½" x 3 ½" 3-D premium cards was originally available only through a special offer in retail boxes of Kellogg's cereal in Europe! (145) Set (x24) PI UPPER DECK INCREDIBLE HULK CARD SET 81 different full color 2 ½" x 3 ½" movie cards featuring all the exciting action from the blockbuster film, Hulk! The set features: Eric Bana as Dr. Bruce Banner, Jennifer Connelly as Betty Ross, Sam Elliot as General Ross, Lou Ferrigno as Head of Security, and Nick Nolte as David Banner. Includes artwork from the Amazing Marvel Comics cards, and more! (145) Set (x81) PI UPPER DECK HULK ROMITA JR. ILLUSTRATED FOIL SET The amazing artwork from famed artist John Romita Jr. is showcased in this highly collectible Hulk movie card set! (15) Set (x10) PI DONRUSS 1976 SPACE 1999 CARD SET Space 1999 was a British-made program which has earned better reviews and ratings than most network offerings. To date, it is the most expensive science fiction series yet produced for television, estimated at $275,000 per episode. This card set will show you why! Flashback to the outlandish costumes and creatures featured in this classic 70s TV series! (5438) Set (x90) PI TOPPS 1976 WELCOME BACK KOTTER CARD SET The comedy sitcom about a social studies teacher (Gabe Kotter) coming back to his former high school to teach a class of misfits known as the "Sweathogs" is captured in this vintage card set! (5458) Set PI TOPPS 1986 GARBAGE PAIL KIDS 1ST IRELAND EDITION CARD BOX The Topps Chewing Gum Company published over 600 Garbage Pail Kids stickers between 1985 and 1988. Garbage Pail Kids stickers spoofed Cabbage Patch Kids and other dolls, and were famous for their outrageous gags and gross humor. Here's first edition cards straight from Ireland! (5458) Box PI SIMPSONS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CARD SET Here are 81 different full color 2 ½" x 3 ½" premium trading cards, featuring the longest running series on television today—Fox's The Simpsons! Set features Bart, Homer, Marge, Lisa, Maggie, and all your other favorite characters. Includes bonus Simpson 10th Anniversary Promo Cards #P1-#P3. (145) Set PI JAMES BOND DIE ANOTHER DAY CARDS In the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea, Bond is betrayed on a mission and hooks up with the beautiful Halle Berry. Together they face a villain's new weapon that can scorch the Earth! Catch the thrills and star photography of Pierce Brosnan and the Bond ladies with these card sets! The Base Set features 72 cards; Casting Call is a 12- card Chase set; the Brosnan Era is a 12-card Chase set; the Women of Bond is a 9-card Chase set; and the Bond Legacy is a 5-card Chase set. (8394) REG.—Set PI BOND LEGACY—Set PI BROSNAN ERA—Set PI CASTING CALL—Set PI WOMEN OF BOND —Set PI SPORTS MEMORABILIA STEINER SPORTS STARLIGHT NFL PHOTOS Fluorescent light systems within 11" x 14" molded PVC frames give you hot illuminated sports photographs. Even better, these free-standing or wall mountable frames allow you to interchange photos! Ideal as a collectible or nightlight! Choose from: Brett Favre, Brian Urlacher, Jeff Garcia, Marshall Faulk, and Tom Brady. (CAUT: 4) BRETT FAVRE––Photo PI BRIAN URLACHER––Photo PI JEFF GARCIA––Photo PI MARSHALL FAULK––Photo PI TOM BRADY––Photo PI NFL STANDEES Bring home a hero! These mini-player standees stand 20" high, and fold to 4" x 6" to make the players portable! (5751) (CAUT: 4) BRETT FAVRE––Standee PI BRIAN URLACHER––Standee PI DAVID CARR––Standee PI DONOVAN MCNABB––Standee PI DREW BLEDSOE––Standee PI JEROME BETTIS––Standee PI MARSHALL FAULK––Standee PI RICKY WILLIAMS––Standee PI TOM BRADY––Standee PI SPORTS CARDS PLAYOFF CORP. DONRUSS 2003 GRIDIRION KINGS NFL CARDS This 175-card base set consists of 100 Commons, 50 Rookies, and 25 retired. Includes 25 "Donruss 1894" partial parallel to base on canvas board in old Tobacco style. Also features 25 "Heritage Collection," 25 "Sportflix Gridiron Evolution," 15 "Royal Expections" and 10 "Team Timeline," partial parallels to base on canvas board, featuring two players from the same team, but different eras. $4.00 per pack. 24 packs per box. (678) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Box PI TK LEGACY, INC. SONS OF NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH SIGNATURE EDITION CARDS Capturing the tradition of Notre Dame's history, this series features signers Paul Hornung, John Lattner, Terry Hanratty, Jim Seymour, Terry Brennan, Bob Williams, Bob Thomas, Alan Page, Coley O'Brien, the Golic brothers, the Townsend brothers, Vegas Ferguson, Jerome Heavens, and Ara Parseghian, among others. A bonus signer is TV personality and Notre Dame graduate, Regis Philbin. Also look for double and triple autograph cards, plus All-American inserts and sketch cards. Each pack includes one autograph card. 5 cards per pack. 8 packs per box. (5771) (CAUT: 4) Box PI MICHIGAN ST. SPARTANS SIGNATURE EDITION CARDS This premium football/basketball trading card set guarantees one autograph in every pack. Signers include 2003 number two draft pick Charles Rogers, plus Kirk Gibson, Brad Van Pelt, Ed Budde, Frank Kush, Hank Bullough, Sam Williams, Lorenzo White, as well as basketball signers Greg Kelser, Mike Brkovich, Ron Charles, and coach Jud Heathcote from Michigan State's 1979 national championship team. Set also includes double and triple autographs, plus autographed national championship cards, All-American cards, and sketch cards. 5 cards per pack. 8 packs per box. (5771) (CAUT: 4) Box PI VICTORS II MICHIGAN WOLVERINES CARDS You get more than 50 different autograph variations, including M Go Blue cards signed by former President Gerald Ford. Ford — who played center for Michigan in 1932-1934 — allowed TK Legacy to include a sketch card of him in a hiking pose. Also 1956 veteran Jack Lousma comes on as a signer, as well as star quarterback Drew Henson, Elvis Grbac, Dennis Brown, John Wangler, Dennis Franklin, among others. This set adds almost 40 new players to the Letterman collection, and adds two series of autograph cards." "From the Michigan Playbook" features player and coach signed diagrams, and "Michigan Cover Boys" features covers of the famous Michigan programs! 5 cards per pack. 8 packs per box. (5771) (CAUT: 4) Box PI TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS 2003 FINEST NFL CARDS This 149-card base set consists of 60 Veterans and 40 Rookies. Includes 17 "Veteran Relic Base Cards" and 27 "Rookie Autographed Base Cards." Also, 5 "Short Printed Rookie Autographed Base Cards." A "10th Anniversary Parallel Set," features all 149 subjects paralleled as Gold Chrome X-Fractors. $7.00 per pack. 18 packs per box. (809- 03H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2003 PRISTINE NFL CARDS A 50-card base set consisting of 50 superstar veterans, printed on 28 point Chromium technology, utilizing heavy areas of white plating. Includes 33 Rookie cards, with 3 variations. Relic cards include: "NFL Equipment Rookie Premiere Relics," "NFL Equipment All-Rookie Team Relics," "Pristine All-Star Endorsements," "Pristine Performance," "Pristine Igniters," and "Pristine Gems." Also look for Autograph Cards of 10 top stars. 5 packs per box. MSRP: $30.00 per pack. (889-03H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2003 TRADED & ROOKIES MLB CARDS This 275-card base set consists of 115 Traded Players, traded during the 2002 off-season and 2003 season. Also, "Prospects" showcases 45 players considered to be top prospects. Insert Cards include "Tools of the Trade Relic Cards." These game-used relic cards of 25 subjects feature the jerseys (or bats) of players who were traded during the 2002 off- season and 2003 season. The jerseys will be from their new team. Also, look for "Tools of the Trade Dual-Traded Relic Cards," where game-used relic cards showcase 3 players. Plus, "Future Phenoms" have game-used relic cards of 15 prospects who will be classified as "rookies" in the 2003 Major League Baseball season. Additionally, "Hall of Fame Relic Cards" are game–used bat or jersey relic cars of Gary Carter and Eddie Murray—this year's Hall of Fame inductees. 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.00 per pack. (912-03H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK UPPER DECK 2004 BASEBALL SERIES I CARDS This series will include: 5 box break insert cards (2003 National Team represented in one of these inserts); Game Jersey Cards (2 per box — Hobby); Update Set (One 60-card Update set in a mini-box format, updating 2003 UD Baseball); Magical Performances (Wood-etched cards of all Yankees celebrating the team's 100th anniversary — 3 per for Hobby case); Signature Stars (Autographed cards); and Additional Signature Stars autographed cards in every 2 cases (1:24 mini boxes). Note: First jersey cards of 2003 USA National Team included in this product! SRP: $2.99 per pack. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK LEGENDARY CUTS HALL OF FAME EDITION BASEBALL CARDS Each box will include: 1 Regular Card sequentially numbered to 1650 per box (short print); 1 Game Jersey card sequentially numbered to 425 and less; 1 Etched in Time wood etched card (sequentially numbered to 500 and less); 1 Lasting Impressions facsimile signature card embossed on rubber (sequentially numbered to 550 and less); and 1 parallel card of regular set (sequentially numbered to 375 or 25). Also look for: 1 cut signature of a deceased Hall of Famer (all cuts are Hall of Famers, including Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, Alexander Cartwright, Harry Caray, Mel Allen, Branch Rickey); 1 autographed card of a living Hall of Famer; Combo Cuts (10 total cards featuring the duos of Branch Rickey/Jackie Robinson, Joe DiMaggio/Ted Williams, Honus Wagner/Ty Cobb, Harry Caray/Mel Allen, Babe Ruth/Josh Gibson); and Presidential Cuts of Presidents related to a Baseball Moment (John F. Kennedy, Dwight Eisenhower, Calvin Coolidge, Lyndon Johnson, F.D.R, Richard Nixon, George Washington, Calvin Coolidge, Woodrow Wilson, Harry Truman, Andrew Johnson). SRP per pack: $9.99. 4 Cards Per Pack. 12 Packs Per Box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2003-04 BASKETBALL SERIES CARDS Upper Deck Basketball returns with all of the great action photography and awesome inserts that you have come to expect from the UD brand! Rookies will once again fall at 1:4 packs, including such names as LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Hobby boxes will again contain two memorabilia cards in each box, and hobby cases will contain a host of exclusive inserts. Black Diamond previews will be seeded at 1 per case, and so will signed game jersey cards. Tons of different patch variations will be in this product, as well as some great numbered parallel cards, numbered to super low numbers! 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2003-04 BLACK DIAMOND BASKETBALL CARDS The Black Diamond brand returns after a two-year hiatus in the Hobby! Every box of 2003-04 Black Diamond Basketball will deliver twelve double diamond cards, six triple diamond cards, one quadruple diamond card, and two memorabilia cards. Autographs will be inserted at a rate of one in every three boxes, and will include LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant. There will be many numbered jersey cards as well, including quad diamond jerseys numbered to 50! In addition, the base set will be paralleled three times, with the Gold parallel (numbered to 100), the Rainbow parallel (numbered to 25), and the Ruby parallel (numbered to 10). LeBron James rookie cards will be found in the Quadruple Diamond Rookie Gems subset. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2003 SWEET SPOT NFL CARDS This series will include (per Box): 2 Crash numered short prints of star players; 2 Crash numbered Rookie player cards (numbered 999, 500, 100 & Gold Parallel numbered to 25); 1 Sweet Spot Classics embroidered patch card; 1 Crash numbered Jersey card; plus 1 Crash numbered Sweet Spot Signatures card in every other box (some will be true Rookie Cards numbered to 250). Also look for such randomly packed High end chase cards as: Sweet Spot By the Letters Autographed framed pieces (all numbered to less than 50—via redemption card—1 per case); Sweet Spot Signatures Card List Includes: J. Rice, C. Pennington, M. Vick, P. Manning, D. Brees, K. Boller, T. Couch, T. Maddox, K. Dorsey, W. McGahee, S. Wallace, C. Palmer, B. Leftwich, L. Johnson, C. Simms, & C. Portis among others. SRP per pack: $9.99. 4 Cards Per Pack. 12 Packs Per Box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2003-04 HOCKEY SERIES I CARDS This series will include: 200 regular card set; 5 Rainbow foil inserts (1:4 packs); Young Guns rookie cards (First product with live RCs of the new rookie class—1:4 ratio); Game-Used Jersey inserts (2 per Hobby box); Game-Used Patch Cards (3 inserts together at 1:2500), and Oversized jersey swatch cards (numbered to 50). Plus, Hobby Exclusive Lithograms (2 per case), 500 Goal Club Jersey cards; and Buy Back cards (1 per case). SRP per pack: $2.99. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2003-04 TRILOGY HOCKEY CARDS Three generations of athletes delivered in three collectible formats—something in every pack! This series will include: a 100 card regular set (Parallel numberedd to 30), 3 embroidered patches per box; Crests of Honor (two subsets w/limited variations); Crests of Honor Parallel (numbered to 30); Game-Used patches (1:3 boxes); Limited Threads embroidered patches (GU jersey combo numbered to 50); 3 Rookie Cards per box (rainbow foil stock, with levels, numbered to 1,499 and 499, also Parallel numbered to 30). Plus: 3 Signatures per box--"Script" inserts Legends, Stars and Future Stars autographs; "Custom Script" inscriptions (1:5 boxes); "Script" insert variation (numbered to 30). 5 cards per pack. 9 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI NON-SPORTS CARDS ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT DRAGON BALL GT CARDS & BINDER A total of 72 Dragon Ball GT trading cards feature your favorite characters on these smoking story cards! Follow Goku, Pan, and Trunks on their many journeys throughout space battling a variety of intergalactic villains in search of the lost Black Star Dragon Balls. Look for 9 randomly inserted Holo-foil chase cards! Also available is a limited edition binder that holds all of the standard trading cards and the extremely rare chase cards. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) BOX PI BINDER PI BENCHWARMERS BENCHWARMER 2002 MAKING OF VIDEO DVD See your favorite Benchwarmer 2002 girls posing for the camera in real live, action photo shoots that were used to actually make the trading cards! This DVD includes candid interviews with over 20 models. Hear their stories! Also, actual trade show appearance footage, private autograph signing sessions, and more! (CAUT: 4) DVD MSRP: $29.95 BENCHWARMER 2004 16-MONTH CALENDAR This awesome 12" x 12" 2004 16-month calendar contains 12 main month ladies and 50 beauties in total for your monthly viewing pleasure! Celebrity Benchwarmer Model Nikki Ziering graces the cover! (CAUT: 4) Calendar MSRP: $12.99 CARDS, INC. TRANSFORMERS STICKER BOX & ALBUM Experience the happiest memories of your childhood all over again with the Transformers sticker collection from Cards Inc. This edition features your favorite characters, best battles and greatest stories from the classic show as plus all-new images from the latest chapter in the series Transformers: Armada. Produced in limited quantities the collection offers more than meets the eye! Store this chromium foil sticker collection in a Transformers album! (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XII #9 (SEP022737-38) BOX PI ALBUM PI COMIC IMAGES CAT IN THE HAT CARDS & BINDER This holiday season, Dr. Seuss's lovable feline appears in a live-action film from Universal Pictures, starring Mike Myers (as the Cat). This 72-card series brings you the "off-kilter" Dr. Seuss characters through cards that recreate the movie storyline and imagery. Plus, cards devoted to behind-the-scenes making of "Cat." Also, chase cards that include die-cut character cards, cast autograph cards, and memorabilia cards. Don't forget to put the cards in Comic Images's deluxe 3-ring binder that stores the entire series. This binder comes with 9 pocket pages and a limited edition 6-card press sheet. 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (59/15010) (CAUT: 4) BOX PI BINDER MSRP: $19.95 EL NINO GRAFICOS ULTIMATE BOOBS THREESOME SUPER SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (139) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—Set PI SIGNED—Set PI INKWORKS SMALLVILLE SEASON 2 PREMIUM CARDS A 90-card set based on Smallville's second season, featuring subsets like "Buried Secrets," "Family Ties," and "Ship From Space." Autograph Cards (one per box) feature Sam Jones III (Pete), John Glover (Lionel Luthor), Sarah-Jane Redmond (Neil), and Tom O'Brien (Roger Nixon). Also look for 7 Piecework Cards, featuring show-worn costumes from Clark, Lex, Lana, Pete, Chloe, Lionel, Martha Kent, and Jonathan Kent (John Schneider). Additional inserts include the nine-card "The Day Is Coming" foil and embossed puzzle, six foil cards, three box loader cards (including Christopher Reeves), and 1 special octagonal die-cut card. 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $2.29 per pack. (8970) BOX (12540) PI ALBUM (12550) MSRP: $19.95 MINI-PRESS SHEET (12545) MSRP: $69.95 NECA NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2003 CARDS Brand new for 2003, it's Nightmare Before Christmas trading cards, featuring Jack Skellington, Sally, Zero, Dr. Finkelstein, and others that make up the delightful cast for Tim Burton's nightmarish holiday classic movie! Card backs focus on characters "Likes," "Dislikes," "Quotes," and other notables. 36 packs per box. (6338) (CAUT: 4) 6 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (6338) (CAUT: 4) Box PI RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES FANTASY WORLDS OF IRWIN ALLEN PREVIEW SET This 9-card set features cards from all 4 classic Irwin Allen sci-fi shows from the 1960s, including Lost in Space, Time Tunnel, Land of the Giants, and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. The set comes with two cards per show, plus a sequentially numbered header card. Limited to 999 sets. (4629) (CAUT: 4) Set PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE COMPLETE HIGHLANDER CARDS This 130-card base set includes plot synopses for all 119 episodes of the classic TV series. Bonus cards include: 22 "Highlander: The Raven" cards; nine "Duncan MacLeod's Loves" cards; nine "Deaths of Duncan MacLeod" cards; and 18 autograph cards. Signers include Adrian Paul (Duncan MacLeod), Elizabeth Gracen (Amanda/The Raven), Jim Byrnes (Joe Dawson), Stan Kirsch (Richie Ryan), Lisa Howard (Anne Lindsey), plus Sandra Bernhard, Claudia Christian, Traci Lords, Michael Shanks, Anthony Head, Ron Perlman, Don S. Davis, Marcia Strassman, and more. 9 cards per pack. 40 packs per box. MSRP: $2.00 per pack. (CAUT: 4) Box PI ******************************** STUDIO E ASIAN ECSTACY SERIES 1 CARDS & BINDER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (9002) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL BOX PI BINDER MSRP: $24.95 TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS LORD OF THE RINGS RETURN OF THE KING CARDS This 90-card set of full color 2 ½" x 3 ½" premium trading cards feature UV fronts and backs with Gold Final Stamping. Included are 10 "Rainbow Cards," inserted at a 1:6 ratio. Also look for "Autograph Cards," and 2 "Rainbow Foilboard Cards" that are inserted as one per box "Display Box Toppers." 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $2.00 per pack. (CAUT: 3& 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOPPS LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING CARDS–– UPDATED EDITION This 72-card update set offers brand-new imagery based on New Line Cinema's blockbuster The Fellowship of the Ring! All 72 cards are foil stamped and feature images of the Balrog, Sauron, Nazgul, Cave Troll, and Watcher. Plus, look for a special nine-card subset previewing the next film, The Two Towers, as well as exclusive Memorabilia Cards! 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI ********************** APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GRAPHITTI DESIGNS CLERKS INACTION FIGURES/SERIES 2: MALLRATS The In-animating of the View Askewniverse continues with the new Clerks InAction Figures: Series 2, Mallrats! With all the lack of action you've come to expect from the laziest toy producers on the planet, View Askew and Graphitti Designs present this latest round of fan faves from the second chapter in the five-movie-long New Jersey Trilogy. Based on designs by animator Stephen Silver, sculptor Jon Matthews brings these characters to life with incredibly style and attitude. All figures measure roughly 5" tall and feature no articulation whatsoever!! Brodie offers you a stink-palm! Willam searches for a sail-boat! Silent Bob prepares to fly, fat-ass, fly, while Jay cheers him on! And Rene' calls 'em all "callow"! At a suggested retail price of just nine thirty-seven, these clerks are easy on the wallet!! Zero posability, Zero points of articulation, and Zero action for the movie that had Zero box office! Advance Solicitation. Scheduled for shipping October 2003. (CAUT. 2) Figure SRP: $9.37Ea. STRAY TOASTERS TRADE PAPERBACK by Bill Sienkiewicz For the first time in over ten years, Bill Sienkiewicz's incredible Stray Toasters is available for the fans in trade paperback format!! Written and painted by Sienkiewicz in the latter part of the 20th century, this 208 page book was originally published as a trade softcover by Epic/Marvel Comics. Sold out and unavailable for many years, Graphitti Designs through a special arrangement with Bill Sienkiewicz is producing a limited quantity of this influential book in softcover form. Features new cover artwork by Sienkiewicz. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy some of Sienkiewicz's finest work. Shipping of this book has been rescheduled. All prior order have been cancelled. Thank you for your patience and understanding. SC, 208 pg, FC $19.95 MADMAN ACTION MASK GRENDEL: HUNTER ROSE MASK The Halloween season takes on a special dimension when walking around town wearing the either the Madman Action Mask or the Grendel: Hunter Rose Mask. Constructed from 20 gauge PVC, be the coolest Frank N. Stein or Hunter, at your company Halloween bash. Trick or Treat in style with the Grendel or Madman look!! GRENDEL—Mask $4.95 MADMAN—Mask $4.95 BATMAN IV T-SHIRT O/A BATMAN I T-SHIRT O/A BATMAN II T-SHIRT O/A BATMAN III T-SHIRT The popular Loeb/Lee Dark Knight returns on the new Batman IV T-shirt. Features the art of Jim Lee screenprinted in full-color on a navy blue 100% cotton shirt. Also available are Batman I, II and II Shirts. Batman has never looked better!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ROBIN LOGO T-SHIRT O/A ANIMATED BATMAN: ROBIN SYMBOL T-SHIRT O/A ROBIN SYMBOL T-SHIRT O/A ROBIN SYMBOL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT The Boy Wonder takes center stage with the new Robin Logo T-Shirt. Features the Robin logo screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Also still available are the Animated Robin Symbol and Robin Symbol (in both short and long-sleeve) shirts all screenprinted on red 100% cotton shirts. Here's your chance to show your support for Batman's little buddy!! S-XL $17.95 (short-sleeve) XXL $20.95 (short-sleeve) S-XL $23.95 (long-sleeve) XXL $26.95 (long-sleeve) SPIDER-MAN: SHADOWS T-SHIRT Humberto Ramos provides the art for the new Spider-Man: Shadow T-Shirt. Features Spidey screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. The shadows are safe when Spider-Man on watch!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ELEKTRA VI T-SHIRT Matt Murdock's love interest makes her move on the new Elektra VI T-shirt. Features the incredible art of Bill Sienkiewicz screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Elektra lives...I think!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SILVER SURFER VI T-SHIRT The cosmic waves of space set the tone for the new Silver Surfer VI T-shirt. Features the art of Jae Lee screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The far reaches of space are safe with Jae Lee's Surfer makin' waves!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 HULK VI T-SHIRT Heavy demolition becomes child's-play on the new Hulk VI T-Shirt. Features the art of Mike Deodato screenprinted in color on a graphite grey 100% cotton shirt. Brings new meaning to "break on thru to the other side!!" S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ULTIMATE WOLVERINE III T-SHIRT Logan's captured in action on the new Ultimate Wolverine III T-Shirt. Features the art of Adam Kubert screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Motivated by the flames licking his behind, it's no wonder why he's on the move!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SUPERMAN 3-D SYMBOL T-SHIRT Features a dimensional- twist on the classic symbol screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Super-shirt!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A WOLVERINE: SNIKT! T-SHIRT Features the art of Tsutomu Nihei screenprinted in color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. Wolverine goes international!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A PUNISHER: BORN T-SHIRT Features the art from the new Marvel Comics series screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Punisher's the man!!. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ********************* APPAREL SECTION ANIME DRAGONBALL Z: ANALOG WATCH AND CLOCK GIFT SET Analog watch and clock with Dragonball Z graphics comes in collectible lunch tin. (4631/DBZ-100) (CAUT: 4) Set $21.95 DRAGONBALL Z: BLUE LINE-UP BASEBALL JERSEY White jersey. Front logo and images. (559/01-847-27) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Finland, and Germany. This item is sold to retailers in prepacks. 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(6028/010-001A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 FREDDY VS. JASON: CLASH T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton t-shirt. Front image. (6028) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 FREDDY VS. JASON: "SEE YOU IN HELL" T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front and back images. (6028) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 ********************** NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET CLAW T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton t-shirt. Front image. (6028/525-008A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MARVEL DAREDEVIL FACE DIGITAL WATCH Digital watch. (7888/19-DDP-1-Z) (CAUT: 4) Watch $3.99 HULK: ANGRY GREEN MONSTER Royal blue 100% cotton shirt. High density clear gel and crystalina application image on front. (5360/MVL-0260) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 HULK: BREAK THROUGH PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT Navy 100% cotton shirt. (5360/MVL-0484) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 HULK FACE DIGITAL WATCH Digital watch. (7888/19-MHKP-2-Z) (CAUT: 4) Watch $3.99 PUNISHER CHEST T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton shirt. Front image. (5360/MVL-0159) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SPIDER-MAN VS. GOBLIN ATTACK T-SHIRT White 100% cotton. High density clear gel application. Front image. (5360/MVL-0160) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SPIDER-MAN FACE DIGITAL WATCH Digital watch. (7888/19-SP-DW-Z) (CAUT: 4) Watch $3.99 SPIDER-MAN & FRIENDS BACK PACK Features graphics from the Spider-Man & Friends group. (5641/82820) (CAUT: 4) Back Pack $16.95 SPIDER-MAN & FRIENDS UMBRELLA Features graphic of Spider-Man from the Spider-Man & Friends group. (5641/89077) (CAUT: 4) Umbrella $16.95 ULTIMATE SIX PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton shirt. Front image. (5360/MVL-0483) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 WOLVERINE SNEER PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT Red, 100% cotton shirt. Front image. (5360/MVL-0478) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 MOVIES & TV A CHRISTMAS STORY: MAJOR AWARD T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (5738) L-XL $16.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER GEL LOGO T-SHIRT Black 100% cotton. Front image. (6028/080-052A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SPIKE TRANSFORMING T-SHIRT Black 100% cotton. Front image. (6028/080-051A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 CSI: "THERE IS ALWAYS A CLUE" T-SHIRT Black 100% cotton. Front image. (4125/5203) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 DR. SEUSS: CAT IN THE HAT WATCH SET Digital watch comes in collectible lunch tin. (5445/CT2023B) (CAUT: 4) Set $19.99 I'M A BAD MONKEY T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Front image. (559) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 M & M RED FACE T-SHIRT Red 100% cotton shirt. Front image. (4125/5513) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 M & M YELLOW FACE T-SHIRT Yellow 100% cotton shirt. Front image. (4125/5514) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 SESAME STREET COOKIE MONSTER T-SHIRT Blue 100% cotton shirt. Front image. (7280/2704A01) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 YOUTH $16.95 SIMPSONS: HOMER INGESTIBLE BULK T-SHIRT Black 100% cotton shirt. Front image. (559/95-301-362) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SMOKEY THE BEAR "ONLY YOU" RINGER T-SHIRT White ringer with black trim. 100% cotton T-shirt. (7280/2810A01) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 TOYS SECTION BARBIE BARBIE AND KEN LORD OF THE RINGS GIFT SET Please see your retailer for details on this set. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (744/LOTRBARBIE) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Set $65.00 BARBIE AS ELLE WOODS FROM LEGALLY BLONDE 2 Elle Woods is back in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde! A rising young star in her law firm, Elle is busy planning her wedding when she learns that the relatives of her beloved dog Bruiser cannot attend. Determined to right the wrong at its source, Elle heads for Washington to take matters into her own, well-manicured hands. Her idealism is tested, but she rises to the challenge. Charming Congress while always beautifully coiffed, Elle is committed to bringing justice and liberty to animals everywhere! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (744/B9234) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside the North America and Puerto Rico. Doll $29.99 BARBIE LOVES SPONGEBOB DOLLS Barbie is decked out for the beach in Hawaiian themed shorts, Spongebob T-shirt, and hat! She wears sandals and carries a surfboard, ready to join friends Spongebob and Patrick in the water! Choose from Barbie and Spongebob, or Barbie and Patrick. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (744/C3699) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside the North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Dolls SRP: $16.75Ea. COMIC BOOK HEROES BATMAN SIX-INCH DELUXE ACTION FIGURES WAVE 2 Batman is more menacing then you have ever seen before as these deluxe action figures! Choose from two different versions, with accessories! Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (744/C3258) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside the North America and Puerto Rico. Figures SRP: $13.99Ea. JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED 10-INCH ACTION FIGURES WAVE 2 Based on the hit Cartoon Network series! The second wave of 10" tall, rotocast figures, replicating the Justice League team members is here! This assortment is scheduled to include: Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman. Each figure features articulation at the neck and shoulders. This series features a new mix of figures, different from the first wave. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (744/B4949) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $19.99Ea. JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED ACTION FIGURE TWO-PACKS WAVE 2 Two of the stars from the hit Cartoon Network series come packaged together as two- packs! This wave may include previously unseen two-packs! Each figures stands approximately 4 ¾" tall and includes accessories. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (744/B4968) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Two-Pack SRP: $17.99Ea. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE BATTLE BONES TRANSPORT This all-bones figure can transport 10 Masters of the Universe figures at once in its ribs! The jaws opens to reveal a mouth full of teeth, and can carry the crew's weapons from place to place! This new version of the 1980s original is sure to please collectors as much as the first one! Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (744/B1509) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $15.50 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE ENEMIES AND HEROES FIGURES Brand-new waves of figures featuring the good guys and bad guys of Eternia ? from He- Man and She-Ra and the Heroic Warriors, a band of warriors from all over Eternia and even other worlds who have joined forces, to Skeletor and the most evil beings! Will Skeletor succeed in taking over the planet? Choose from Enemies Wave 4 figures, and Heroes Wave 5, both waves scheduled to include several new characters! Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (744) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. ENEMIES WAVE 4 (B1509)?Figures SRP: $11.99Ea. HEROES WAVE 5 (B1508)?Figures SRP: $11.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A MOVIE MANIACS 5 DELUXE ALIEN AND PREDATOR BOXED SET Previously only available in case lots! 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. Available now! (8348/17520) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. Set PI ***************** DIE-CASTS THE FAST & THE FURIOUS VEHICLE AND FIGURES SERIES C New lower price! Bring the non-stop action from the hot flick to your home with these vehicles! Choose from the 1995 Supra or the1995 Honda Civic. Both are 1:24. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (476/37114C) (CAUT: 4) Die-Casts SRP: $14.99Ea. HOT WHEELS BATMOBILE TWO-CAR SET #1: "SHIELDS UP" Billionaire Bruce Wayne rides in style even when disguised as Batman! His two prized rides are packaged together on a base in this first set. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (744/B5991) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Die-Cast $22.50 HOT WHEELS SPEED DEMONS DIE-CASTS Small size, big speed! These small scale vehicles have high powered engines that launch them into insane, unpredictable stunts at break-neck speeds. Pull back the engine to wind it up, put it in the starting platform, hit the button, and of it goes! Connect the platforms to launch them all simultaneously! Also available individually! Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (744/47174) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $2.99Ea. HOT WHEELS MOVIE BATMOBILE This 1:18 scale of the Batmobile exudes the slickness and style of the Caped Crusader of Gotham. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (744/B6046) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast $26.99. JOHNNY LIGHTNING: CAT IN THE HAT RELEASE 1 DIE-CASTS These 12 exciting cars with Cat in the Hat graphics and phrases tell the whole story on wheels! This release includes: 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery (red, white, blue), 1933 Willys Delivery (blue, yellow), Nissan Skyline (blue, yellow, red), Custom GTO (white, red), Custom Wasp (white, blue), Dodge Viper (blue), VW 21-window Samba (blue, white), Sand Stormer (yellow, green), Dodge Van (white), School Bus (white, blue), and 1955 Ford Panel (green, red). Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (6243/39110) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Die-Cast SRP: $4.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING: COCA-COLA WAVE 2: BEARS & SANTA This release is scheduled to include: Ford Mustnag (white/red), Beverage truck (red), VW Samba Bus (green/cream), Dodge Viper GTS (white/red), 1940 Ford Pickup (purple/white), 1959 Chevy El Camino (red/black), 1958 Chevy Impala (red/white), 1955 Ford Crown Victoria (white/blue/grey), Ford Van (grey), GMC Savana Van (white), 1969 Dodge Charger R/T (black/red/white), and 1970 Cuda (red/purple/white). Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (6243/30902) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $4.99Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING: COCA-COLA WAVE 2: BILLBOARDS This release is scheduled to include: Step Van (red) and Ford Crown Victoria (white); and 1976 Chevy Van (white) and Studebaker Pickup (purple). Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (6243/48003) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $9.99Ea. JUSTICE LEAGUE DIE-CASTS These rides features the faces of the Justice League on each side! This release is scheduled to include: Pontiac Piranha, Jeep Willy's Concept, GMC Terradyne, Audi TT Roadster, and Cadillac Escalade. Available as a five-pack, or individually. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (744/) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. FIVE PACK (B4492)?Die-Casts $8.75 INDIVIDUAL (C0240)?Die-Casts SRP: $2.25Ea. SPEED RACER ALPINE CHALLENGE SET Speed Racer take on outrageous obstacles straight from the TV cartoon! Based on the episode "The Most Dangerous Rave," this set sends Speed through mountain terrain, an icicle cave, tunnels, twists, turns, and even a rickety bridge. Stickers and scenery add to the fun, while a start/win box ensures a fair race between Ultra Speed Mach 5 and the Awesome Thunder X! Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5512/11157) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Set $59.99 IMAGE IMAGE 10TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES 1 SPAWN FIGURES Available for the first time individually! 2002 was the 10th anniversary of Image Comics. To celebrate this milestone, several of the Image founders got together and decided it would be cool for McFarlane Toys to release a series of action figures of four of the original Image Comics heroes. Thus, the 10th Anniversary Line was born and sculpted with a mix of comic artwork reference and our sculptors' fine-honed sense of detail. Choose from Spawn, Savage Dragon, Shadowhawk, and Ripclaw (of Cyber Force). (8348) (CAUT: 3) SPAWN?Figure PI SHADOWHAWK?Figure PI SAVAGE DRAGON?Figure PI RIPCLAW?Figure PI THE LORD OF THE RINGS THE LORD OF THE RINGS MINIATURES WAVE 3 This wave is scheduled to include: Rohan Horseman, Gondorian Horseman, Dark Rider #3 on Horseback, and Mouth of Sauron on Horseback. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4850/48000-WAVE3) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.50Ea. THE LORD OF THE RINGS MINIATURES WAVE 3 THREE-PACKS Choose from three-packs including: Prologue: Sauron, Elendil, and Isildur; Faramir, Madril, and Gondorian Ranger #1, Easterlings pack; and Rohan Soldier, Rohan Standard Bearer, and Rohan Warrior. (4850/48100-WAVE3) (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. Three-Packs SRP: $10.50Ea. THE LORD OF THE RINGS MINIATURES WITH ACCESSORIES WAVE 3 This wave is scheduled to include: Orc Battering Ram with Uruk Bomber and Uruk Hai Warrior; Orc Crossbow Cannon with Uruk Hai Berserker; Orc Carapult with two Orc Soldiers; Fell Beast with Dark Rider; and Fell Beast with Witch King and Eowyn in Armor. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4850/48200-WAVE3) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $16.99Ea. THE LORD OF THE RINGS MINIATURES WITH ENVIRONMENT WAVE 2 This wave is scheduled to include: Bridge at Khazad-Dum with Balrog (Gandalf the Grey and Goblin Marksman); Saruman's Chambers/Balcony (Saruman and Wormtongue); Mount Doom with Eagle (Invisible Frodo, Sam, and Gollum); and Cirith Ungol Pass with Shelob (Webbed Frodo and Orc Armor). Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4850/48300-B) (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: $27.25Ea. MISCELLANEOUS OFFERED AGAIN O/A SANTA CTHULHU LARGE PLUSH Elder god that devours men's souls? Or a Christmas gift giver? No holiday is complete without Santa Cthulhu watching over the festivities. Stands 17" tall! Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4231/HP005) (CAUT: 4) Plush $34.95 **************** SHOGGOTH PLUSH "There was a dream in which I saw a shoggoth for the first time, and the sight set me awake in a frenzy of screaming." The words of H.P. Lovecraft, creator of Cthulhu, comes to life in this plush version of another Cthulhu companion. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4231/12015) (CAUT: 4) Plush $24.95 UNIDENTIFIED PLUSH OBJECT The Unidentified Plush Object (UPO) has been sighted numerous times but never captured. This is your one chance to actually hold one. Arms can be positioned to wave, lean against your computer screen, or point at tailgating traffic from your backseat. Stands 13" tall. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4231/08010) (CAUT: 4) Plush $19.95 WHEEL OF TIME TROLLOC PLUSH From the series Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan comes the only three dimensional version ever made of the nasty Trolloc. Personally approved by Mr. Jordan, this 12" tall figure is a fantasy nightmare. Scheduled to ship in Novemeber 2003. (4231/20001) (CAUT: 4) Plush $19.95 MOVIES & TV ARMY OF DARKNESS MEZ-ITZ THREE-PACK Based on the cult movie favorite that gave you time travel, an unholy book, and an army of undead warriors, these miniature block figures include Ash, Evil Ash, and the Bog Witch. Each figure comes with accessories and a display base. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4830/80180) (CAUT: 4) Three-Pack $12.50 A CHRISTMAS STORY TALKING FIGURES A Christmas Story favorites ? now talking! A 10" tall Ralphie comes with the Red Ryder B.B. Gun and the bar of soap. His phrases include: "I wan an official Red Ryder Carbine Action 200 shot range model air rifle!" "Oh fudge!" and "Be sure to drink your ovaltine. Ovaltine? A crummy commercial?" The 12" tall Old Man comes this his major award leg lamp. His phrases include: "It's a major award!" "Fra-gee-lay! Must be Italian," and "It's a clinker! That blasted stupid furnace dadgummit!" Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (6338) (CAUT: 4) RALPHIE?Figure $17.99 OLD MAN?Figure $17.99 A CHRISTMAS STORY ACTION FIGURES All new Neca Reel Toys action figures! These figures comes with their very own accessories and are 5"-7" tall. Ralphie stands 5" tall as he displays his Red Ryder B.B. gun and his red bar of soap… don't swear! Old Man stands 7" tall and proudly displays his major award ? the infamous leg lamp! Mom stands 6 ½" tall and comes with Randy frozen in his immobile snowsuit! And of course, the unforgettable Flick stands 5" tall and comes along with this flag pole, with posable tongue sticking action! Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (6338) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $8.99Ea. GODZILLA KING GHIDORAH REALISTIC PLUSH Over a year in the making, this is the most complex, realistic King Ghidorah plush ever created. This soft King Ghidorah will defend your home or car from any intruders. Each neck can be posed separately. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4231/09003) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Kong Kong, Malaysia, and France. Plush $29.95 GODZILLA MINI BOBBERS Each collectible Godzilla mini bobbers stands 3" tall. Choose from Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Rodan, and Mech Godzilla. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4231/09009) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Kong Kong, Malaysia, and France. Bobbers SRP: $9.95Ea. HELLRAISER SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES This second mind-warping series of Hellraiser figures features: Pinhead II, Butterball, Skinless Julia, Angelique, and Barbie & Surgeon. Each figure stands approximately 7" tall and is full articulated, and comes with accessories and a piece of the Pillar of Souls. Collect all six to assemble the pillar which stands over 9" tall. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Figure SRP: $9.99 HERCULOIDS TARA, GLOOP, AND IGOO BOX SET The Herculoids series finishes up with this deluxe box set ? Tara, Gloop, and Igoo! More stars of the Hanna-Barbera's classic 1967 animated series are created in three dimensions for the first time ever! This set includes a fully articulated Tara, the blobby shapeshifter Gloop, featuring squishy protoplasm action, and the giant rock ape Igoo, with tree throwing action. Tara, Gloop, and Ogoo come packaged in a deluxe window box that features a diorama tray, which when connected with the other two box set trays, creates a huge display environment! Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4522/4730) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Set $39.99 HOUSE OF 1,000 CORPSES ACTION FIGURES From director Rob Zombie comes this line of fully detailed action figures based on his film House of 1,000 Corpses. Each figures stands 6" tall and comes with accessories and a base. Choose from the Professor, Otis, Baby, and Captain Spaulding. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5122/700) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $10.99Ea. LEATHER FACE 12-INCH ACTION FIGURE The gruesome star of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre stands 12" tall and carries his trusty chainsaw and wears his trademark leather mask and a bloody apron. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (9004/7303) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $40.00 LEGO SPIDER-MAN AND GREEN GOBLIN BATTLE SET High above the bridge, the Green Goblin offers Spider-Man a choice: save Mary Jane or keep the cable car from crashing! Recreate the thrilling climax of the movie as Spider- Man shows what a true hero can do! Includes Spider-Man, Green Goblin and his Goblin Glider, Mary Jane, taxi cab, cable car, and more. Includes 355 pieces total. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5178/4852) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Set SRP: $60.50 LEGO SPIDER-MAN AND GREEN GOBLIN LAB SET When Peter Parker visits a lab on a school field trip, he has no idea that the bite of a genetically engineered spider will change his life and make him Spider-Man. Meanwhile Norman Osborn is about to make himself the test subject for a new experiment ? one that will turn him into the Green Goblin. Set includes tow lab scenes, plus Peter Parker, Mary Jane, Norman Osborn, Spider-Man, and scientist mini figures. Includes 212 pieces total. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5178/4851) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Set SRP: $36.50 LEGO SPIDER-MAN FIRST CHASE SET Peter Parker let the criminal get away once ? but Spider-Man won't let him escape a second time! Recreate Spider-Man's exciting chase from the blockbuster movie. Can he stop the thief in time? Includes Spider-Man, criminal, policeman, two vehicles, and more. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5178/4850) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Set SRP: $24.25 LOONEY TOONS "BACK IN ACTION" WAVE 2 FIGURES All-time favorite Warner Brothers cartoon characters "back in action" as these action figures! Choose from Taz, Daffy Duck, Tweety, and Bugs. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (744/B4899-REFRESH1) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $11.50Ea. MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL TALKING ACTION FIGURES SERIES 1 A Diamond Select Release! The Knights of the Round Table have never acted this zany, looked this great, or sounded so cool before! These 7" tall action figures of King Arthur, Brave Sir Robin and Sir Bedevere the Wise from the cult classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail each feature a sound chip base that lets them say three lines of dialogue from the movie. These silly English "kuh-nigets" can say witty things like: "Cut down a tree with a herring? It can't be done!" and "Perhaps it would confuse it if we ran away some more!" You'll never have to quote lines from the movie while imitating (badly) an English accent, just press the Grail-shaped button on the base and let these figures do the work for you! Each figure sports nine points of articulation and comes with a sword and scabbard, and shield. In stores November 2003! (4667) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $12.99Ea. MONTY PYTHON MINI DEAD PARROT PLUSH Monty Python presents a small version of the live plush parrot. He's often found sleeping on his back and you may need to use the nails in its claws to keep it from escaping. Stands 7" tall. (4231/25029) (CAUT: 4) Plush $9.95 HOMIES BOBBLE HEADS & FIGURINES The word homies is a popular street term that refers to someone from your hometown or, in a broader sense, anyone you would acknowledge as a friend. Collect a whole bunch of homies, as these bobble heads or PVC figurines! Figurines come packaged in group of six. Created by Dave Gonzales! Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5764) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. BOBBLE HEADS (HOM36B) SRP: $5.99Ea. SIX-PACK FIGURINES (HOMFIG) SRP: $3.99Ea. SCI-FI SD GUNDAM ACTION DEFENDER ACTION FIGURE AND VEHICLE SET SERIES C Each 5" figure is able to ride on the vehicle, which either transforms or has a shooting feature. Window box packaging. This series is scheduled to include: Destroyer Dom and Gallop Tank and Nu Gundam and Base Jabber. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (9036/17080C) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.K. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $17.75Ea. SD GUNDAM ACTION DEFENDER ACTION FIGURES Each 5" figure includes weapons and accessories. This series is scheduled to include: Captain Gundam, Musha Gundam Bakunetsumaru, Shining Gundam, and Gundam Deathscythe. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (9036/17000C) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.K. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $9.00Ea. SD GUNDAM ACTION DEFENDER DELUXE ACTION FIGURES These deluxe figures are able to transform or be battleized! Each articulated, 5" tall figure comes with weapons and accessories. This series is scheduled to include: Zapper Zaku, Grappler Gouf, Burning Gundam, and Master Gundam. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (9036/17050C) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.K. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $14.00Ea. SD GUNDAM MINI ACTION FIGURE FIVE-PACKS SERIES C Each pack contains five 1 ½" figures with accessories for each character. This series is scheduled to include: Operation Meteor 6, Operation Meteor 7, and Operation Meteor 8. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (9036/17120C) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.K. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Five-Pack SRP: $7.25Ea. SPORTS EXTREME ATHLETES NBA SERIES 1 FIGURES These totally cool, fully articulated, PVC roto-cast figures are full of 9+" of attitude, loads of play time, and will stand tall with the best of today's collectible figures. Choose from Yao Ming, Kobe Bryant, and Allen Iverson, all in both home and away uniforms. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4830) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $15.99Ea. EXTREME ATHLETES NFL SERIES 2 FIGURES Officially licensed figures from the NFL, these Extreme Athletes rotocast figures with multiple articulation. Featuring graphically enhanced superstar players with real removable cloth uniforms and appropriate sports equipment. Each figures stands 9" tall. This series includes: Brett Farve, Ricky Williams, and Jerry Rice, all in both home and away uniforms. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4830) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $15.99Ea. TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMERS: THE UNICRON BATTLES DELUXE & ULTRA FIGURE WAVES 2 This fall, the battle for control of the Mini-Cons heats up with the coming of the planet- sized Transformer, Unicron! The ultimate evil in the universe hungers for Mini-Cons, and will stop at nothing to possess them all! All-Star figures from past Transformers collections, including Generation 2, Beast Wars, Beast Machines, and Robots in Disguise! The deluxe figure wave is scheduled to include: Snarl, Transmetal Iganus, Fuzor Silverbolt, Transmetal Blackarachnia, Dinobot Striker, Skydive, and Tarantulas. Each figure comes with an interactive CD that tells the story of how these characters came to be together! The ultra figure wave is scheduled to include: Razorclaw, Optimus Primal, Mega Tankor and Basic Obsid, and Depthcharge. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (309) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. DELUXE (80900)—Figure SRP: $14.50Ea. ULTRA (80935)—Figure SRP: $27.75Ea. STATUES & MODELS ADULT COOP DEVIL GIRLS STATUE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4567) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Scheduled to ship in November 2003. NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Statue $129.99 ANIME ANIME X FIGURINES Brand-new Anime X figurines from Adams Apple! Choose from Aeris, Friends, Ronin R, and Ruri! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (5335) (CAUT: 4) AERIS (CF175)?Figurine $32.95 FRIENDS (CF181)?Figurine $41.99 RONIN R (CF182)?Figurine $26.99 RURI (CF179)?Figurine $25.49 CARTOON NETWORK SPACE GHOST COAST TO COAST CHARACTER SCULPTURES The Cartoon Network presents these sculptures of Brak and Zorak, made out of cold cast resin. Each is individually numbered and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Both characters stars on the hit show Space Ghost Coast to Coast! Limited to 2,500 each. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5287) (CAUT: 4) BRAK?Sculpture $59.00 ZORAK?Sculpture $59.00 COMIC BOOK HEROES BABY HUEY TEENY WEENY MINI MAQUETTE Electric Tiki presents the eighth character in their salute to classic Harvey characters. Baby Huey is the first "Not So Teeny Weeny" mini maquette, standing 7" tall. Designed to be in scale with the previous figures, Huey is almost double the size of his Harvey buddies. Designed by Tracy Mark Lee and sculpted by James Lopez, Baby Huey is limited to 500 pieces. Each is individually numbered and comes in a decorated box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5286) (CAUT: 4) Maquette $55.00 CASPER TEENY WEENY MINI MAQUETTE Casper the Friendly Ghost is one of the most popular Harvey characters created, spawning a Saturday morning cartoon, a feature film, followed by several sequels! Casper flies just in time for Halloween! Designed Tracy Mark Lee and sculpted by Bruce Lau, Casper stands approximately 5" tall and is limited to 750 pieces. Each is individually numbered and comes in a decorated box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Get yours before he "disappears." Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5286) (CAUT: 4) Maquette $45.00 WENDY TEENY WEENY MINI MAQUETTE Wendy, the good little witch, comes dynamically perched on her broom and will magically charm any Harvey Comics fan! Designed Tracy Mark Lee and sculpted by Bruce Lau, Wendy stands approximately 5" tall, is made of cold cast resin, and is limited to 600 pieces. Each is individually numbered and comes in a decorated box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5286) (CAUT: 4) Maquette $45.00 TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME STATUE Soldier. Leader. Legend. Palisades presents one of the greatest heroes of all time like you've never seen before. Optimus Prime, the Autobot's most famous commander is finally forged with detail, from the cracks and dents and surface to the battle worn paint, capturing this battle-scarred warrior's power and courage in 10" of high quality polystone. All standing proudly on an Autobot logo base, which Optimus Prime is crushing beneath his mammoth bulk! Stands approximately 12" tall. Packaged in a full- color closed box. Painted and ready to display. (8644/25023) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Statue $149.99 R. CRUMB FLAKEY FOONT MINI STATUE Randy Bowen and Neil Surges bring to life Robert Crumb's Flakey Foont! This insecure, confused guy from the Mr. Natural strips stands 5" tall. Painted and ready to display. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Statue $45.00 R. CRUMB FRITZ THE CAT MINI STATUE One of Robert Crumb's most famous characters, Fritz the Cat was always a fast talker and good with the women, as evidenced by this mini statue featuring Fritz on a sofa putting the moves on a female feline. Sculpted by Randy Bowen with Neil Surges, this statue stands 3 ½" tall on a base approximately 5" in diameter. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Statue $45.00 X-MEN EVOLUTION: WOLVERINE MAQUETTE No doubt the most fierce X-Men of them all, Wolverine comes to life for the first time in maquette style as featured in the hit animated series X-Men Evolution. Third in Series 2, Wolverine is produced by Hard Hero and stands 10" tall. Limited to 2,500 pieces with 200 Artist Proof editions. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4372) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. REG.?Maquette $99.99 ARTIST PROOF ED.?Maquette $125.00 MISCELLANEOUS HEAVY METAL RED STACY STATUE This beautiful, full-sized, hand-painted statue depicts a female warrior triumphant after a bloody battle, stands a monstrous 12" tall, Custom designed by artist Alex Horley, based on his painting "Red Stacy" featuring the image of model Stacy E. Walker as seen in Heavy Metal magazine. This numbered edition is limited to 1,200 in an art box. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5327) (CAUT: 4) Statue $149.99 METALLICA DAMAGED PIRATE STATUE Second in the series of Metallica statues comes the Damaged Pirate. This 7" statue is made from PVC and ABS and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5122/501) (CAUT: 4) Statue $15.50 PINK FLOYD FIGURAL MAQUETTES Based on the legendary film Pink Floyd: The Wall, this initial series of figural maquettes brings some of the film's most memorable characters to life in 3D. Each maquette comes with an interlocking wall base, that can be fit together with other bases to form a large wall. The series includes: Iron Eagle Warplane, School Master, Marching Hammers, and Judge and Female Scorpion with Pink. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5122/600) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Maquettes SRP: $15.50Ea. MOVIES & TV ALIEN QUEEN MICRO BUST Sometimes bigger isn't always better! This micro bust stands 4 ½" tall and captures the dynamic brilliance of the original sculpt, just on a smaller scale. Based on the deadly creature featured prominently in the closing moments of the smash hit James Cameron movie Aliens, this reduced size special edition is prefect for this who want one to display in a limited space. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (8644/22001) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada the U.K., and Japan. Bust $29.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS 10TH ANNIVERSARY ASH STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Army of Darkness was unleashed upon the world in 1993, and film fans have been obsessing over the adventures of Ash ever since. Celebrate the tenth anniversary of this cinematic masterpiece in style with the Army of Darkness 10th Anniversary Statue! This massive statue was sculpted directly from the Army of Darkness movie poster and features a dead-on likeness of S-Mart's housewares manager himself, as well as an incredibly detailed base with damsel in distress, attacking deadites, car wreckage and three min-Ashes! Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez, this is a must-have piece for horror fans everywhere. Limited to 1,993 pieces worldwide, this piece measures over 12" tall and 16" wide. Includes a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. In stores December 2003! Statue $200.00 DYNOMUTT MAQUETTE The companion piece to the popular Blue Falcon maquette is now available from Toynami! Sculpted by Shin Tanabe, everyone's favorite dog wonder stands approximately 6" tall and features Dynomutt in a wacky pose, surveying the city streets for signs of evil. The Dynomutt maquette can connect with the Blue Falcon maquette to create a larger diorama scene. Limited to 1,000, the maquette arrives fully painted and is constructed from cold cast porcelain. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4522/4940) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Maquette $99.99 STAR WARS FORCE FX LIGHTSABER REPLICAS A fully electronic, studio-authorized replica. The hilts are constructed from durable die- cast metal components. Features permanently attached polyproplene blades, which encases an electro-luminescent core. Plays back digitally recorded sound effects from the film. Measures 46 ½" x 1 ¾" x 2 ½" and is in scale with the original props. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5305) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Europe. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #1 (Jan033142) DARTH VADER (RES./SW-202)?Replica $149.00 LUKE SKYWALKER (SW-203)?Replica $149.00 STAR WARS MACE WINDU LIGHTSABER REPLICA As seen in Episode II: "The Attack of the Clones," this limited edition lightsaber is limited to 2,500 units worldwide. Will include a numbered plaque, certificate of authenticity, and a custom crafted display case. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5305/SW-112) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Europe. Replica $459.99 ZORRO MINI BUST The masked avenger to the rescue! This bust features Zorro, known for leaving behind only his trademark Z, and never his identity! Sculpted by Randy Bowen, this bust stands 6" tall, and 8" form the tip of the sword. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Bust $45.00 SCI-FI SD GUNDAM ACTION FIGURE KITS SERIES C The beginner level kits in Series C includes: one each of SD Gundam Wing Zero Custom, SD Nu Gundam, SD RX-75 Gubtank, SD RX-77 Guncannon, and two of SD RX-78-2. Series C intermediate kits include: three each of SD Gundam Deathscythe & Shenlong Gundam and SD Gundam Heavyarms & Gundam Sandrock. Assembly required. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (9036) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.K., and Canada. BEGINNER (17200C)?Kits SRP: $10.00 INTERMEDIATE (17250C)?Kits SRP: $13.50 STAR TREK COMMUNICATOR This ultimate recreation of the classic communicator from the Star Trek TV series! For the first time, an electronic replica of this prop has been fully authorized and endorsed by Paramount Pictures. Recreated from a direct study of an original filming prop, this replica features digital sound effects taken directly from the original Desilu Studios' tapes. The display lights operate and the moiré pattern even spins just like the original prop. Constructed from durable injection-molded ABS and machined metal, each replica is assembled and finished by hand to meet the exacting standards. Limited to 2,500. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5305/ST102) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Europe. Replica $325.00 STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT PHASER This recreation for the boomerang phaser as seen in Star Trek: First Contact was recreated from the original filming prop and features digital sound effects recorded from the movie. You control the LED power setting display and select from four different sound and light effects, including overload! This ultimate replica also features a durable die-cast metal body and an injection molded ABS grip. Each replica is finished by hand. Limited to 2,000. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5305/ST101) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Europe. Replica $325.00 IMPORT TOYS Unless otherwise noted, all Import Toys & Models listings are (CAUT: 3 & 4). NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. ALTERNATIVE COMICS DOZE: TRAVEL A VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! Graffitti artist Jeffery "Doze" Green designs this super cool 7" vinyl figure that comes with a speaker design on its back with two removable turntable cases. Limited to 3,000 pieces, each figure is numbered on a gold plate on the bottom of its foot. Features articulated joints. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (4993) Figure $90.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JIM WOODRING JIVA VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! From the crazed imagination of Frank creator, Jim Woodring, comes this 6" tall Jiva vinyl figure (part of Woodring's Crazy Newts series), featuring a new spiral psychedelic coloring scheme exclusive to the U.S.! Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (4993) Figure $19.99 O/A JIMMY CORRIGAN VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! Produced by Presspop Gallery, Chris Ware's World's Smartest Boy comes from the popular writer/artist/designers multi-award-winning series, Acme Novelty Library, and stands 5" tall as this vinyl figure. Featuring limited articulation, the figure ships in an original box designed by Ware, and featuring new art in full-color on every surface — even the interior! Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (4993) Figure $45.00 O/A SOF' BOY 3-INCH VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! From by PressPop Gallery comes Archer Prewett's seemingly oblivious (and indestructible) doughy protagonist. Standing approximately 3" tall, Sof' Boy features articulation at the neck and right shoulder, and comes in a retro-styled lithographed box, along with a Japanese language Sof' Boy mini-comic featuring some of his wildest urban wanderings. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (4993) Figure $24.99 **************** ANIME OFFERED AGAIN O/A BASTARD!!: HOLY RED MIKAEL ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Mikael is one of the Four Great Angels who battles against the Devil to free the other angels being held captive in Hell. Standing approximately 7 ½" tall, and sporting 4 points of articulation, Mikael comes with a spare hand with which to hold her sword, and include 12" wide poseable wings! Sculpted for Kotobukiya by Keiji Iwakura. Original Japanese packaging. Available Now — Exclusively in North America through Previews! (4898) Figure $17.99 ********************** ESCAFLOWNE TRANSFORMING TOY Imported from Japan! From the popular anime series, Escaflowne, comes this incredibly detailed transforming Guymelef robot! Measuring at well over 8" tall, this figure features 13 points of articulation located in the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, and can be transformed from dragon armor suit to a full-fledged dragon with 14" wide wings! Features some die-cast parts and comes packaged in a handsome window box! Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4368/28002-1) Figure $59.99 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR CAPSULE TOYS SERIES 1 Imported from Japan! Get ready for over-the-top post-apocalyptic martial arts mayhem, Fist of the North Star-style with this first series of ultra-detailed capsule toys based on the cult anime and manga classic! These fully painted PVC figurines stand approximately 3" tall, and were sculpted by Tomohide Enoki — the same sculptor of the full size Fist of the North Star figures! Served up in their original opaque capsule format in an illustrated counter display, look for figures of Kenshiro (two styles), Rei, Raoh, and Shin. Some minor assembly required. Available Exclusively in North America through Previews! Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (4673) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as a display. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $2.99Ea. HELLSING SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! A secret war is brewing in the night — a war in which humanity is only a pawn! The mysterious Hellsing Organization deploys in the shadows to protect mere mortals from the legions of the undead! Exhausted, and with limited resources, the Hellsing soldiers recruit the rogue vampire, Arucard to aid them in their battles! Here he is as a cool new action figure, complete with a new face sculpt! Arucard Version 2 features articulation at the neck, shoulders, wrists, and elbows. Also available is a figure of the warrior priest, Anderson, with the same points of articulation. Both figures come packaged in coffin-shaped blister packs! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (4368) ARUCARD V2 (33139-6)—Figure $14.99 ANDERSON (33140-2)—Figure $14.99 LUPIN THE 3RD & MAMO 12-INCH ACTION FIGURE SET Manufactured by Medicom, and imported by Diamond Select Toys! Help Lupin stop the insane Mamo before he can complete his 10,000-year-old plans for world domination! This 12"tall, highly articulated deluxe Lupin figure features a cloth costume plus extra hands, pistol, and a knife. Even his shoes have functional laces! This figure is so detailed, that it even has a metal belt buckle and tie clip, and a leather-like shoulder holster! Mamo is an 8" tall PVC action figure with limited (4 points) articulation. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (4667) Figure Set (x2) $125.00 MASAMUNE SHIROW INTRON DEPOT MINI-FIGURES SERIES TWO Imported from Japan! Collectors will be delighted with these 3" tall figures based on paintings from Masamune Shirow's timeless Intron Depot art book series. Choose from six different female characters. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (4368/331327) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as a case. Please check with your retailer for availability. Mini-Figure SRP: $5.99Ea. BATTLE OF THE PLANETS OFFERED AGAIN O/A TATSUNOKO FIGHT GATCHAMAN/BATTLE OF THE PLANETS KEN ACTION FIGURE Manufactured by Takara and imported by Diamond Select Toys! Mark is the leader of the G-Force Team, known as "Eagle Ken" in the Japanese version. Ken stands 4" tall, features and amazing 30 points of articulation, includes a sword accessory and five variant hands. Available Now! (4667/078974) Figure $5.99 ****************** BERSERK TV VERSION ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! The ever-popular Berserk line of figures continues with the Television Versions of the Guts Hawk Soldier and Guts Mercenary Soldier! With articulation in the shoulders, wrists, waist, and ankles, the Guts HawkSoldier stands approximately 6 ½" tall, and Guts Mercenary Soldier stands approximately 5 ½" tall. Each figure comes with a sword and interchangeable heads, with and without helmets. In addition, the Guts Mercenary Solider includes a wicked battle axe. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (4368) HAWK SOLDIER (33120-4)—Figure $12.99 MERCENARY SOLDIER (33121-1)—Figure $12.99 FINAL FANTASY X.2 FINAL FANTASY X-2 ACTION FIGURES. Imported from Japan! Final Fantasy X-2 is sure to win you over! The first-ever direct sequel to a Final Fantasy game is coming—and this time Yuna the Summoner takes center stage! These highly detailed and intricately painted collectibles look great on your shelf or acting out missions, creating your own eccentric stories! Paine (7" tall) features 16 points of articulation; Rikku (6" tall) has 15 points of articulation; and Yuna (6" tall) features 20 points of articulation. All figures come with a base and an interchangeable extra hand holding a weapon. These official FFX.2 figures are manufactured by Square- Enix. Available Exclusively in North America through Previews! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. Guaranteed in stores six weeks before the videogame goes on sale! (4898) PAINE—Figure $14.99 RIKKU—Figure $14.99 YUNA—Figure $14.99 JAPANESE GIANTS OFFERED AGAIN O/A DAIMAJIN ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! From the classic Daiei Studios fantasy film series of the 60s comes the "statuesque" and unstoppable DaiMajin! Star of three samurai-era fantasy/horror films, DaiMajin is the Japanese war god Majin, who springs to life whenever called upon by the downtrodden and oppressed. Figure stands approximately 6" tall. Original Japanese blister card packaging. Available Now — Exclusively in North America through Previews! (4673/KD2003) Figure $14.99 *********************** GAMERA MEGA SIZE ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! More amazing mega-sized vinyl figure action from Daiei Studios Gamera series! Choose from two different high-quality vinyl figures: classic '60s kaiju enemy, Guiron (14" long) and Plasma Gamera (from Gamera 1 of the '90s film series), featuring orange translucent vinyl simulating the monster turtle's "powering up" in the heat of battle! Gamera measures approximately 10" tall. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. Available Now — Exclusively in North America through Previews! (4878) GUIRON—Figure $16.99 PLASMA GAMERA—Figure $16.99 GAMERA 1995 SOAP DISPENSERS Imported from Japan! These PVC figures of Gamera and kaiju foe, Gyaos, also dispense hand soap! Each stands approximately 5" tall. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (4878) GAMERA––Soap Dispenser $9.99 GYAOS––Soap Dispenser $9.99 GIANT ROBO MEGA SIZE ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! "Giant Robot, LAUNCH!" Based on the classic '60s live-action robot series, Johnny Socko & His Flying Robot, these detailed and fully painted 13" tall action figures are ready to kick kaiju tail! Available are both Giant Robo, and the evil doppelganger, Giant Robo Calamity. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. Available exclusively in North America through Previews. (4878) GIANT ROBO—Figure $16.99 CALAMITY—Figure $16.99 KUBRICKS ROCKY KUBRICK SETS Imported from Japan! These 2 ½" tall building block figures are based on the characters from the cinema classics Rocky (receiving an Oscar for "Best Picture" in 1976), and Rocky II. Set 1 includes: Rocky I, Apollo Creed, and Adrian; Set 2 includes: Rocky II (new face/trunks, Apollo Creed (new trunks), and Mickey Goldmill. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (4239) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. ROCKY 1—Set (x3) $13.99 ROCKY 2—Set (x3) $13.99 SAKURA TAMAKICHI KUBRICKS Featuring the knee-slapping funny bunch from Sakura Tamakichi's Japanese comic, Ugen Man-Tama Diary! Characters featured as Kubricks from Sakura Tamakichi's cult comic include Sakura Tamakichi, Hiropon (with snot balloon), Mr. O, Choriso (with head- mushroom & Pen), Pasomi (with Snot and disposable wooden chopsticks). Each figure comes individually packed in a single-figure window box. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (4239) Kubrick SRP: $4.99Ea. STAR TREK STAR TREK ENTERPRISE 1701-E ELECTRONIC MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Following the success of the first Enterprise model kit, Bandai presents the current movie Enterprise as seen in the Star Trek films First Contact and Nemesis. Measuring roughly 16" long when completed, this pre-painted snap-together kit features an intricate interior lighting system, illuminating the kit's saucer section, main fuselage, reflector and nacelles. Requires three "AA" batteries (not included). Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (5766) Model Kit $69.99 TRADING FIGURES NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all Trading Figures are sold in "Blind" packaging, so the purchaser will not know which figure is inside until opened. Item are sold to retailers as displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. CHARLES BURNS' MONSTER TEENS TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! Award-winning cartoonist Charles Burns and Sony Creative Products present the popular underground creator's latest creation, the Monster Teens! Choose from: Rae-Rae, Rudy, Tony, Suskie, Ava, and Cob. Each 2" tall capsule toy comes unassembled and includes an illustrated box and collector insert. "Blind" Trading Figure packaging. Scheduled to ship November 2003! (5627) Available exclusively in North America through Previews! Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. DELTA INC. TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! Amsterdam native Delta is well known for tagging local spots with his unique brand of graffiti art. These 2" cubic figures, created by Sony Creative Products, combine his unique style with product design and architecture. This series features six different unassembled figures, each of which includes an illustrated box and collector insert. Scheduled to ship November 2003! Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (5627) Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. FAFI GIRLS TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! French graf artist Fafi brings her curvaceous girls from the streets to plastic with this set of six, 2" figures. Choose from Lady Hurt, Pom-Pom Girl, Princesse, Chicachic, Roller Girl, and Rose Monde. Each figure includes an illustrated box and collector insert. Scheduled to ship November 2003! Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (5627) Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. HIDEYASU MOTO'S SPACE FRIENDS TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! From the popular Japanese comic book artist, Hideyasu Moto ("Recosuke"), comes this set of 3" trading figures with removable parts. Each includes a small comic art paper. This series includes Venusian, Earthman, Spitz, Satuenian, Mercurial, and Jovian. Each figure includes an illustrated box and collector insert. Scheduled to ship November 2003! Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (5627) Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. MADREAL: CREATURES OF MASS MEDIA TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! Derrick Hodgson's world of Madreal captures the surrounding urban environment and dysfunctions in society as seen through Hodgson's eyes. This set of 3" tall figures, each of which comes with an illustrated sheet, includes Granny, Zombie Scout, Mogo, Jim Stickney, Space Ape, and Mania Boy. Each figure includes an illustrated box and collector insert. Scheduled to ship November 2003! Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (5627) Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. CUBIVORE TRADING FIGURE ASSORTMENT #2 Imported from Japan! Coming off the heels of the popular first series, this second assortment of Cubivore Trading Figures brings the same "evolving" style, to create even more creature combinations! Each figure comes with a head, numerous "body" panels, a SETON (the name Medicom has given to these collectibles) logo, and ball joint connectors for unlimited figure-making possibilities. Also, by collecting different items you can have access to stronger body parts such as horns and fangs, which can give you the edge in Cubivore's dog-eat-dog world! Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (4239/SETON2) Figure SRP: $6.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A CUBIVORE TRADING FIGURES ASSORTMENT (#1) Imported from Japan! The figures in this first series of Cubivore Trading Figures are available in five different styles, all able to "evolve" into one of 100 possible creature combinations! Available now and exclusively in North America through Previews! (4239/SETON1) Figure SRP: $6.99Ea. ********************* WOMEN OF ANIME READ OR DIE RESIN STATUES Imported from Japan! From R.O.D. (Read or Die) — Anime Expo 2002's Best OAV winner — comes these Yomiko Readman (The Paper) and Nancy Makuhari (Ms. Deep) 1/8th-scale resin statues. These are the female agents of R.O.D. captured in exciting action poses, both featuring great detailing and painting. Yomiko stands approximately 8" tall, and Nancy stands approximately 5" tall. Sculpted for Kotobukiya by Hiroshi Inagaki. Both figures come with a base and are ready to display right out of the box. Available Exclusively in North America through Previews! Scheduled to ship in January 2003. (4898) NANCY MAKUHARI—Statue $85.00 YOMIKO READMAN—Statue $85.00 VANDREAD RESIN STATUES Imported from Japan! For generations, the men and women of the planet Tarak have waged war against each other, but were brought together by a common enemy. Now, some of the fiercest women from the popular anime are captured as resin statues! Dita Liebely, the16-year old apprentice pilot, stands 11" tall (1/6th scale, including the base). Jura Basil Elden, the 20-year old pilot, stands 8" tall (1/8th scale, including base). Meia Gisborn, the 19-year old chief pilot, stands 5" tall (1/8th scale, including base). Paiway Underberg, the 11-year old nurse, stands 8" tall (1/8th scale, including base). Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (4818) DITA LIEBELY (63857)—Statue $85.00 JURA BASIL ELDEN (63862)—Statue $75.00 MEIA GISBORN (63865)—Statue $75.00 PAIWAY UNDERBERG (63864)—Statue $75.00 PREVIEWS TOY STORE BACKLIST VAMPIRE HUNTER D PX RESIN BUST (C: 3 & 4) AUG023069 $39.99 VAMPIRE HUNTER D: MEIER LINK PX RESIN BUST (CAUT: 3 & 4) DEC023546 $39.99 PETE FOWLER'S MONSTERISM: BORIS VINYL FIGURE (C: 3 & 4) DEC023589 $39.99 VAMPIRE YUI PX FIGURE FEB032013 $18.00 VAMPIRE MIYU PX FIGURE (CAUT: 4) FEB032012 $18.00 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS: ZERO & SNOWMOBILE PULL-BACK TOYS NOV005122 $7.99 KAWS KUBRICK SET 1 (CAUT: 3 & 4) SEP025076 $22.99 KAWS KUBRICK SET 2 (CAUT: 3 & 4) SEP025077 $22.99 IRON MAIDEN'S EDDIE ACTION FIGURE (CAUT: 4) MAY023073 PI JYAAKU THE NIGHTMARE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE MAY011341 PI HELLSING: SERAS VICTORIA ACTION FIGURE (CAUT: 3 & 4) FEB032923 $14.99 **************************** PRINTS AND POSTERS ANIMATION INVADERS FROM MARS LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH Originally developed for a special design program for Warner Bros. Studio Stores, Warner Bros. Illustration Director Juan Ortiz created the concept and original drawing. Yuri Bartoli rendered the original oil painting the lithograph was painted from. (5633/CP1271) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 21x32, FC $175.00 JETSONS PHOTO OPPORTUNITY LIMITED EDITION SIGNED CEL The Jetsons, Earth's foremost space age family, premiered on prime time television in 1962. This cel is taken from an original drawing by award-winning Hanna-Barbara animator, Bob Singer. The background was painted by Warner Bros. Master painter Dennis Durrell. This edition is signed by legendary animation pioneer Joe Barbara and Bob Singer. (5633/CP1197) (CAUT: 4) Cel, FC $650.00 YOU DIRTY DEVIL LIMITED EDITION PRINT The Tasmanian Devil, or "Taz," has been one of the most popular characters in the Looney Toons stable since his 1954 appearance in "Devil May Hare." Created by Robert McKimson, the artists and director was fairly correct with his depiction of Taz. Like the real Tasmanian Devil, McKimson' is stout, with a broad head and foul temper. The real devil, however, is nocturnal, a marsupial, and does not move in a tornado fashion. This edition features Taz in motion, created by classic animation hand painted and dry brush techniques. (5633/CP1200) (CAUT: 4) Print, FC $525.00 DC HEROES BATMAN: NOW THE LEGEND SIGNED LITHOGRAPH Showcasing how the main characters evolved into their 1989 movie forms. Jack Nicholson as the Joker looks down on Michael Keaton's Batman, along side the movie version of the Batmobile. Signed in gold by Bob Kane! Measures 25" x 20" on 120lb art stock. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 100. (350) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph $189.99 BATMAN: THE GOLDEN YEARS SIGNED LITHOGRAPH Bob Kane created this stunning tribute to Batman's golden years, depicting Batman, Robin, Catwoman, the Joker, and Penguin as they were first illustrated in 1939. That's even Kane's original Batmobile! Signed in gold by Bob Kane! Measures 25" x 20" on 120lb art stock. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 100. (350) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph $189.99 JLA: SECRET ORIGINS SIGNED LIMITED EDITION PRINT Taken from the book JLA: Secret Origins, written by Alex Ross and Paul Dini, this image truly shows there is strength in numbers. Each hero within the JLA is immortalized, and demonstrated the varying backgrounds from which the characters have come. Originally painted as individual portraits, the characters were later digitally joined as a group. Each piece is hand signed by Alex Ross. (5633/CP1279) (CAUT: 4) Print, 22x35, FC $750.00 EYE CANDY BROOKE BURKE ORANGE POSTER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4498/0920) (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL Poster, FC $4.49 PLAYBOY COVERS MOSAIC POSTER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7283/3577) (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL Poster $5.49 TO DO LIST POSTER PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7283/3577) (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL Poster $5.49 G.I. JOE OFFERED AGAIN O/A G.I. JOE POSTERS Sometimes being bad is good! Devil's Due shines the spotlight on some of the nefarious characters lurking in the shadows in Image's G.I. Joe universe. David Michael Beck serves up a sexy rendition of Cobra's leading lady which formerly graced the back cover to G.I. Joe #8, while the deadly duo of Cobra Commander and Storm Shadow are the focus for legendary comic book illustrator Mike Zeck's cover for G.I. Joe #6, and the symbol of the world's most notorious, evil organization strikes fear into the hearts of your office peers or schoolmates in this selection of eye-catching posters perfect for any devoted COBRA sympathizer. (4971) (CAUT: 4) COBRA COMMANDER & STORM SHADOW (GI-POS-5)—Poster, 22x33, FC $6.95 COBRA COMMANDER (GI-POS-2)—Poster, 24x36, FC $6.95 COBRA SYMBOL (GI-POS-4)—Poster, 22x33, FC $6.95 SNAKE EYES (GI-POS-1)—Poster, 24x36, FC $6.95 *************** GI JOE VS. COBRA GRID POSTER It's the G.I. Joe team vs Cobra's men! Each member is photographed separately with text below. (4264/2705) (CAUT: 4) Poster $5.49 MARVEL HEROES MARVEL HEROES POSTER Featuring Hulk, Wolverine, Spider-Man and other favorites! (4264/1958) (CAUT: 4). Poster $5.49 SPIDER-MAN POSTERS Choose from three differently designed posters all featuring the web crawler in action! (4264) (CAUT: 4) FROM THE ROOFTOPS (1867)?Poster $5.49 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2563)?Poster $5.49 POP CULTURE CROW 2000 TRUE LOVE IS FOREVER SIGNED PORTFOLIO Signed by James O'Barr! (350) (CAUT: 4) Portfolio $17.99 GUARDIAN SIGNED PRINT A powerful and noble dragon stands watch over a mysterious temple nestled among the peaks of snow-capped mountains. Measuring 24" x 16", and printed on 100 lb acid frees stock, this image is hand signed by John Zelenik. (8234) (CAUT: 4) Print $18.99 HOMIES FAMILY POSTER The Homies are a group of tightly knit Chicano buddies who have grown up in the Mexican American neighborhood located in East Los Angeles. This new Homies Family poster was designed by artist David Gonzales, who designed the famous Homies figures. Use this poster to see which Homies you still need to add to your collection and to decorate your room. Measures 24" x 36". (8283/2805) (CAUT: 4) Poster $5.49 TERMINATOR 3: RISE OF THE MACHINES MOVIE POSTER Not originally part of the original set of poster designs, this movie poster features Arnold with nothing but machines roaming the background. (4945/24173) (CAUT: 4) Poster $5.49 SIMPSONS THE SIMPSONS: BODY BY SQUISHEE POSTER A Simpsons take on the Body by Victoria lingerie line, Bart lounges in his sexy Body by Squishee wear. (4264/2588) (CAUT: 4) Poster $5.49 THE SIMPSONS: COUCH POSTER During the show intro, the family always ends up on the sofa in a different way. This poster features seven of those one-of-a-kind sofa poses. (7283/2810) (CAUT: 4) Poster $5.49 THE SIMPSONS: KRUSTY O'S POSTER New cereal from the kids' favorite Krusty the Clown! Featuring live worms and flesh eating bacteria! Yum! (4264/2360) (CAUT: 4) Poster $5.49 THE SIMPSONS: RALPH WIGGUM POSTER Ralph doing what he does best --- picking his nose! "Doctor said I wouldn't have so many nosebleeds if I kept my finger out of my nose." (4498/2547) (CAUT: 4) Poster $5.49 STAR WARS THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 1981 RE-RELEASE ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER This is the original style movie poster used to promote the first re-release of The Empire Strikes Back in theaters in the summer of 1981. A very rare style that was printed in very limited quantities by 20th Century Fox, each unused poster comes rolled and measures 27" x 41". (8846) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $177.49 RETURN OF THE JEDI DOUBLE-SIDED ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER This is the original double-sided movie poster used to promote the 1997 special edition of Return of the Jedi in theaters. This was the final special edition poster released and one of the rarest. Features beautifully done artwork by poster artist Drew Struzan. Each unused poster comes rolled and measures 27" x 41". (8846) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $94.99 SUPERMAN SUPERMAN POSTERS Choose from two different posters, one featuring the Man of Steel flying, and the other, simply his S shield symbol. (4498) (CAUT: 4) SUPERMAN FLYING (201)—Poster $5.49 SHIELD (202)—Poster $5.49 X-MEN X-MEN LASER CEL FOUR-PACK LaserMach presents this set of four full-color, 6" x 8" Laser Cels featuring fan-favorite Marvel Heroes, the X-Men! The set includes Laser Cels of Jean Grey, Nightcrawler, Storm and a combo portrait of Wolverine and Cyclops, as illustrated by some of Marvel's top artists! Includes a Certificate of Authenticity and a Laser Etched Medallion! Limited to only 500 sets! (8182/130-LM) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Set (x4), FC $42.99 YU-GI-OH YU-GI-OH POSTERS These posters feature your favorite Yu-Gi-Oh characters ? and some of your not-so favorite! Choose from Black, Time to Duel Grid, Monsters Collage, and White posters. (4264/2727) (CAUT: 4) BLACK (2727)?Poster $5.49 IT'S TIME TO DUEL (2668)?Poster $5.49 MONSTERS COLLAGE (2675)?Poster $5.49 WHITE (2719)?Poster $5.49 COLLECTIBLES AND NOVELTIES A CHRISTMAS STORY ******************* Check out the APPAREL section for new A Christmas Story T-Shirts in this month's Previews! ******************* A CHRISTMAS STORY 10-FOOT LIGHT STRAND Alternating lights of the leg lamp and the A Christmas Story logo. Each 10-foot strand has 10 lights. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Light Strand $19.49 A CHRISTMAS STORY LEG LAMPS Wouldn't you do anything to have one of this fragile, tasteful lamps right in your very own living room? Now you can ? in two sizes: 40" life size and 20" desk size. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 20-INCH?Lamp $46.99 40-INCH?Lamp $252.00 A CHRISTMAS STORY LUNCHBOX WITH THERMOS Classic full-color artwork on all panels and a drink container features Ralphie and Flick by the triple dog dare you pole on one side and Ralphie with the bar of soap in his mouth on the other. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Lunchbox $19.99 A CHRISTMAS STORY BOBBLE HEADS This Ralphie resin bobble head features Ralphie and his Red Rider BB Gun, while the Old Man bobble head features his clutching his beloved leg lamp. Beautifully sculpted and detailed! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. RALPHIE?Bobble Head $11.99 OLD MAN?Bobble Head $11.99 A CHRISTMAS STORY BALL ORNAMENTS SET Christmas ball ornaments from A Christmas Story ? what's more perfect than that? Proudly display some of the memorable moments during your next holiday season. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set (x4) $19.99 BOBBING HEADS ARMY OF DARKNESS STRETCHED ASH BOBBLE HEAD This resin bobble head of a terrifyingly funny scene from Army of Darkness of Ash beginning to be sucked into the Necronomicon. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobble Head $11.99 FLASH GORDON BOBBLE HEAD Flash Gordon was created in 1934 by Alex Raymond. Flash Gordon was an all American athlete kidnapped from earth and taken to the planet Mongo. There, he led a revolt against the long reign of terror of self-proclaimed emperor of the universe, Ming the Merciless. This limited edition 7 ¼" tall. (5643) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobble Head $10.99 PRESIDENTIAL BOBBLE HEADS Former presidents stand 8" tall as these new bobble heads from Bosley Bobbers! (5643) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. GEORGE H. BUSH SR.?Bobble Head $10.99 GEORGE WASHINGTON?Bobble Head $10.99 TEDDY ROOSEVELT?Bobble Head $10.99 GHOSTBUSTERS SLIMER BOBBLE HEAD This resin bobble head of Slimer is beautifully sculpted and cast in clear resin for a green glow. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobble Head $11.99 GHOSTBUSTERS STAY PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN BOBBLE HEAD A resin bobble head of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man! Oversized and ready to stomp the city! (6338) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobble Head $11.99 HARRY HOUDINI BOBBLE HEAD Let's see him get out of this one! Harry Houdini is in a straight jacket with this legs bound as this 8" tall bobble head. (5643) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobble Head $10.99 LIVING DEAD DOLLS LIZZIE BORDEN BOBBLE HEAD This resin bobble head features Lizzie Borden and her beloved axe. "Lizzie Borden took and axe and gave her mother 40 whacks. And when she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41!" (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobble Head $11.99 LIVING DEAD DOLLS LOU SAPPHIRE BOBBLE HEAD Featuring Lou Sapphire, one of the fabulously gruesome Living Dead dolls! "He died by flame, but has returned. His clothes are quite cool, and souls will burn." (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobble Head $11.99 COLLECTOR FIGURES MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS FIGURES Collect the whole army! Choose from the Fleur de Lys (blue) and Lion (red) knights. Each gothic figure is realistically represented from the time period. (5573) (CAUT: 4) FLEUR DE LYS ARCHER (70006)?Figure $4.99 FLEUR DE LYS CROSSBOWMAN (70007)?Figure $4.99 FLEUR DE LYS HELBERDIER (70004)?Figure $4.99 FLEUR DE LYS KNIGHT WITH BATTLEAXE (70003)?Figure $4.99 FLEUR DE LYS KNIGHT WITH SLEDGE (70002)?Figure $4.99 FLEUR DE LYS KNIGHT WITH SWORD (70001)?Figure $4.99 FLEUR DE LYS PRINCE ON REARED HORSE (70009)?Figure $12.49 FLEUR DE LYS SOLDIER WITH SWORD (70005)?Figure $4.99 FLEUR DE LYS STANDARD BEARER (70008)?Figure $12.49 LION HELBERDIER (70013)?Figure $4.99 LION ARCHER (70015)?Figure $4.99 LION CROSSBOWMAN (70016)?Figure $4.99 LION KNIGHT WITH BATTLEAXE (70012)?Figure $4.99 LION KNIGHT WITH LANCE AND HORSE (70002)?Figure $12.49 LION KNIGHT WITH SWORD (70010)?Figure $4.99 LION PRINCE ON REARED HORSE (70009)?Figure $12.49 LION SOLDIER WITH MACE (70011)?Figure $4.99 LION STANDARD BEARER (70014)?Figure $4.99 DC HEROES DC HEROES MUGS Your favorite DC Comics heroes featured on standard decaled ceramic mugs or as handy travel mugs. (6257) (CAUT: 3 & 4) BATMAN DECAL?Mug $5.99 SUPERMAN DECAL?Mug $5.99 WONDER WOMAN DECAL?Mug $5.99 BATMAN TRAVEL?Mug $8.49 SUPERMAN TRAVEL?Mug $8.49 WONDER WOMAN TRAVEL?Mug $8.49 DC SUPERHEROES 3" DIE-CAST FIGURINE BOXED SETS Each boxed set contains three die-cast figures. Choose from three sets. (6257) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Set (x3) SRP: $14.99Ea. DISNEY OFFERED AGAIN O/A MICKEY AND MINNIE WIND-UP TOYS These great tin toys use only simple wind-up technology to produce hours of fun! Choose from Dancing Mickey and Minnie, measuring 6 ¼" x 5 ¼" x 3"; Mickey and Minnie Hand Car, measuring 8" x 6" x 3"; and the Mickey and Minnie Bumper Car, measuring 6 ½" x 6 ½" x 4". (6124) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany DANCING (MYBC)—Toy $12.49 HAND CAR (MYHC)—Toy $28.49 BUMPER CAR (MYBC)—Toy $12.49 ******************** THE LORD OF THE RINGS THE LORD OF THE RINGS 3D PUZZLES Experience the epic tale in 3D! When assembled, these three-dimensional puzzles replicate buildings from The Two Towers! Choose from the 350-piece Isengard-Orthanc Tower (measuring 27" x 6" x 6-1/2"), or the 700-piece Edoras-Golden Hall, (measuring 9" x 18" x 20-1/2"). (5775) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany ISENGARD-ORTHANC TOWER?Puzzle $19.99 EDORAS-GOLDEN HALL?Puzzle $25.99 THE LORD OF THE RINGS POSTER PUZZLES These Perfalock puzzles feature characters and scenes from The Two Towers, the second movie in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Poster-sized at 2' x 3', these puzzles are great for moving and mounting. Perfalock's interlocking system enables you to mount the puzzle without any glue! 500 pieces. Choose from four different poster designs. (5775) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. ARAGON, LEGOLAS, AND GIMLI?Puzzle $13.99 FRODO AND SAM?Puzzle $13.99 GANDALF THE WHITE?Puzzle $13.99 ROHAN?Puzzle $13.99 MARVEL HEROES MARVEL SUPER HEROES PLUSH FIGURES Choose your hero… and choose your size! It's Marvel movie sensations Spider-Man and the Hulk as detailed and poseable plush toys! Choose from 9" and 21" versions of Ol' Green Genes and the Webhead himself! Open box tray packaging. (4838) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany HULK 9-INCH (74100)?Plush $4.99 HULK 16-INCH (74104)?Plush $9.99 SPIDEY 9-INCH (3842SB)?Plush $4.99 SPIDEY 14-INCH (3842XL)?Plush $8.99 MARVEL HEROES PORTABLE CD PLAYER CASES & WALLETS The monstrosity that is Hulk or the web swinging Spider-Man adorns the front of these handy storage devices. Choose from player cases for portable sized CD players or wallet size CD holders that can hold up to 32 CDs. Also available is the Spider-Man round CD wallet with a strap, which holds 24 CDs. (5774) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany HULK?Player Case $9.99 HULK?CD Wallet $9.99 SPIDER-MAN?Player Case $9.99 SPIDER-MAN?CD Wallet $9.99 MOVIES & TV ADULT SWIM PLUSHES From the show Aqua Teen Hunger Force on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim! Choose from the responsible Frylock, mischievous Master Shake, and the not-so-bright but lovable Meatwad. (5221) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany FRYLOCK (49103)?Plush $14.99 MASTER SHAKE (49103)?Plush $14.99 MEATWAD (49103)?Plush $14.99 EASY RIDER LUNCHBOX WITH THERMOS Classic full-color artwork on all panels and the drink container featuring Peter and Dennis at their very best. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Lunchbox $19.99 EASY RIDER SHOOTER SET Full-color artwork once again featuring Peter and Dennis. Portrays the Easy Riders and an American flag. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Set (x2) $9.99 EASY RIDER STEIN This full-color stoneware stein features Peter and David riding and the Easy Rider logo in front of an American flag. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Stein $13.99 TOMB RAIDER 2 LARA CROFT STAND-UP Sexy Angelina Jolie as the adventurous Lara Croft ? life size! (865) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Stand-Up $29.95 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS ENGRAVED JACK TOMBSTONE PAPERWEIGHT Acrylic engraved paperweight with Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas logo and Jack's portrait engraved in the center of a tomb-shaped paperweight. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Paperweight $10.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS JACK DESK LAMP This decorative pewter desk lamp portrays Jack hanging off of an ornately detailed light pole and stands over 15" tall. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Lamp $48.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS PEWTER WALLET CHAIN This pewter wallet chain of Jack's head measures approximately 26" long. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Chain $16.49 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS DIARY SET This three-piece set includes a hardbound 5" x 7" diary with lock, a 4" x 3" mini pad, and a 1 ½" x 2" keychain pad. Features full-color artwork and themed artwork on all pages. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set (x3) $8.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS JACK AND SALLY BARREL PEN SET A Jack barrel pen and a Sally pen ? a matching pair! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set (x2) $5.49 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS JACK AND SALLY PEWTER JEWELRY BOX This 4 ½" square pewter jewelry box features Jack and Sally on Spiral Mountain. Removable lid with lined box. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Jewelry Box $21.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS JACK AND SALLY WIND-UP SET Jack and Sally as mechanical wind-ups! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Set (x2) $8.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS JACK 6-FOOT LIFE-SIZED PLUSH Jack as a 6' plush! Also available as a 6' Santa Jack! Life-sized and very limited! Only 1,500 Jack and 500 Santa Jack are available. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany JACK?Plush $226.49 SANTA JACK?Plush $226.49 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS DEFORMED 10-INCH PLUSHES Nightmare characters ? now in plush! Jack and Sally stand approximately 10" tall. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany JACK?Plush $21.99 SALLY?Plush $21.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS JACK OVER-SIZED RESIN NIGHT LIGHT Jack's head as an over-sized night light! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Light $5.49 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS JACK STRESS BALLS Choose from two styles of Jack's head stress balls. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Toy SRP: $1.99Ea. NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS NOTE HOLDERS Choose from note holders featuring Jack; Sally; and Lock, Shock, and Barrel. Perfect for messages, notes, doodling, or anything with the bonus of Nightmare in full-color art. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Holders SRP: $4.99Ea. NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS OOGIE BOOGIE 12-INCH PLUSH HAND PUPPET Make Oogie Boogie act however you want as this 12" hand puppet! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Puppet $10.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS OVER-SIZED HARDBOUND COLORING BOOK This harbound coloring back has 26 pages and measures 10" x 12". (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany HC $16.49 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS PLUSHES Scary Teddy comes at 10" of frightening fun! And Jack's dog Zero stands 9" tall! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany TEDDY?Plush $10.99 ZERO?Plush $10.99 POP CULTURE AXTRX ROTO-CAST FIGURE This figure depicts the weird creature from Attaboy's Yum Factory. (5695) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Figure $13.99 BUNNYWITH PLUSH As featured in Alex Pardee's brand new mini series, Bunnywith, the only seemingly satisfied armless bunny on the planet makes his presence known by throwing himself on the shelves in the form of a stuffed delight! This lovable lepus stands about 12" high, has posable (but floppy) legs, posable ears, and a great smile. (5695) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Plush $9.99 HARM THE BUNNY PLUSH Harm first appeared in Alex Pardee's popular underground 2002 calendar "Astrology is Dead." The calendar included Alex's artistic view of the astrological signs and also included 12 not-so-nice horoscopes narrated by Harm himself. The multi-material plush bunny stands (or rather, slumps) at around 15", has posable legs and one posable ear. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Plush $14.99 CAT IN THE HAT BOBBLE PEN A bobble pen is a unique molded character pen whose head actually bobbles! Standing 7" tall, these pens make work fun! (59/40213) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Pen $3.99 CAT IN THE HAT DESKTOP ANTIQUE GUMBALL MACHINE Make any desktop proud with character themed antique gumball machine. Each machine has an aluminum base, glass globe, and is topped by a 4" figure of the Cat in the Hat. The machine accepts all coins, vend candy, gum, or nuts, and are packaged in a deluxe four- color gift box. (59/42014) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Gumball Machine $32.50 KELLOGG'S BENDABLE FIGURE Bendable toys of the popular Kellogg's cereal characters! Coco and Cornelius Rooster each stand 4 ½" tall, Dig Em stands 3 ¾" tall, Tony the Tiger stands 6 ¼" tall, and Toucan Sam stands4" tall! (4750) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany COCO (KEL1504)?Figure $4.99 CORNY (KEL1505)—Figure $4.99 DIG EM (KEL1502)?Figure $4.99 TONY THE TIGER (KEL1501)?Figure $4.99 TOUCAN SAM (KEL1503)?Figure $4.99 DREARY AND NAUGHTY LUNCHBOX A charming lunchbox featuring pages from The Misadventures of Dreary and Naughty as well as brand-new artwork by co-creator Shawn Dubin, exclusive to this lunchbox! (4969/DAR002) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Lunchbox $16.99 NAUGHTY ROUND LUNCHBOX Naughty, the Devil's daughter, comes to you in all-new artwork by Dreary and Naughty creator Shawn Dubin! A perfect purse, an awesome artbin, a monsterish must-have! A sleek goth collectible sure to put a smile on the owner's face as wide as the devil girl's that adorns it. (4969/DAR003) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Lunchbox $13.99 GEORGE W. BUSH 12-INCH RESIN STATUE Gorge W. Bush has emerged from a hotly contested presidential election to become the 43rd President. This statue is hand made out of fine imported resin and then hand polished to accentuate every detail. Every ESCO statue is hand made and painted by a Master Craftsman who has been trained in the ESCO studio. There is great detail in each and every statue that bears the ESCO name. George stands 12" tall and is limited to 500 numbered statues. (5643) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Statue $39.99 INVADER ZIM INFLATABLE CHAIR Take a load off in this comfy inflatable chair featuring artwork from Nickelodeon's out of this world cartoon, Invader Zim! (5221/61050) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Chair $17.99 SPONGEBOB BOP BAG Go ahead and play rough with your favorite underwater friend, Spongebob, with this inflatable bop bag! (5221/37211) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bag $9.99 STICK IT TO EM OSAMA BIN LADEN PIN CUSHION "If by chance you find a pin, here's Osama to stick it in!" appears on the base of this Osama figurine pin cushion. (5301/0031-9) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Pin Cushion $9.99 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LEONARDO INFLATABLE FURNITURE Cushy and cozy, these inflatable furniture pieces add character to your room ? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Leonardo, that is! Available is the bed, measuring 61" x 64" x 36", and chair, measuring 31" x 23 ½" x 25". (5221) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. BED (43131) $29.99 CHAIR (4311) $17.99 REPLICAS BASS SKULL HELMET The fantasy world is rich in risky adventure. To stand a fighting chance a warrior needs weapons and armor that can withstand the otherworldly blows dealt by orcs, trolls, and goblin soldiers, to name a few. This impressive and frightening helmet is made from brass, its imposing shape is designed to lead mighty blows along the skull to slide off and do no harm. The eyebrows are reinforced, and the nasal is lightly open to provide more air. Fitted with an adjustable lining that will fit most. Interior circumference 25 ½". Made of 18 gauge brass and weighs 3 pounds. (5465/9605) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Replica $160.99 SKULL MACE You can almost see the warrior that used this intimidating weapon peering at you when you look into the brass skull's empty sockets. One of the principle weapons used by man through the centuries due to its absolute destructive power. Even a dragon's hide or warrior in armor didn't stand a chance when this mighty weapon was swung. Hardwood shaft stained to a dark hue and covered brass wire and leather lacing. Measures 20" long with a 3" head. (5465/1534) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Replica $58.99 CINTHORE: SWORD OF JUSTICE The power of the Sword of the Ancients 7th edition is to deal out just punishment to wrong-doers. Features wire wrapped handle, thorny hilt with intertwined vines. Includes full-color art poster. Measures 42 5/8" long. (4792/KR0012) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Replica $159.99 MOLOTOCH: THE SLAYER SWORD This Sword of the Ancients 8th edition gives the user boundless skill/speed to beat down the enemy. Includes art print poster. Measures 45 ¼" long. (4792/KR0013) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Replica $159.99 SIMPSONS HOMER SIMPSON DESKTOP BOG BAGS Literally knock yourself out with the boxing homer bop bags! 18" of boxing blubber (actually vinyl) will have you dancing like a butterfly. With a sand-filled base, punch Homer and he will punch you back. Homer fashions knockout style boxing shorts as well as a black eye! Choose from Homer in blue or black shorts. (4870/841) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Bop Bag SRP: $9.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE SIMPSONS: KRUSTY BOP BAG The doll that punches back! And why not? He's fighting hypertension, high cholesterol, and an audience that's prepping for middle school! See Krusty stay tough, and keep coming back for a left hook as a punchable bop bag! (4870) Bop bag $8.75 ******************** THE SIMPSONS: HOMER HEAD AM/FM RADIO Adjust the sound and stations by turning Homer's eyes on the 3D Homer Head radio! Packaged in a colorful window box. Measures 5 ¾" x 5 ¾" x 9 ½". (5763) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Radio $28.49 THE SIMPSONS: MOE'S TAVERN AND THE GANG FLASHING WALL CLOCK It's Duff time at Moe's Tavern as Homer, Barney, and the gang down a couple cold ones. This round clock flashes the Moe's Tavern sign, with the phrase "Where nobody knows your name." (5762) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Clock $28.49 THE SIMPSONS: KRUSTY THE CLOWN BENDABLE KEYRING The Simpsons kids love him and so will you as this bendable keyring! Krusty stands 3 ½" tall and comes in blister card packaging. (4750/KR308) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Keyring $3.99 THE SIMSPONS: NUCLEAR PLANT 15-INCH LAVA LAMP This resin and glass motion lamp of a classic Sector 7-G scene ? Lenny and Carl, and of course sleeping on the job Homer! Blinky adorns the top. This highly detailed piece stands over 15" tall. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Lamp $50.49 THE SIMPSONS: TALKING BOTTLE OPENERS When the opener touches a bottlecap, Homer Simpson is heard enthusiastically enjoying a beer! (374) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. BOTTLE OPENER SRP: $5.99 BEER BOTTLE OPENER SRP: $5.99 THE SIMPSONS: TALKING CHARACTER WALL CLOCK Every hour on the hour, hear a different Simpsons character utter a famous phrase! From Homer to Abu to Mr. Skinner and Chief Wiggum, everyday's a day full of fun! (133/BS63) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Clock $25.99 THE SIMPSONS: ZIG-ZAG MONEY BANK Let your savings entertain you with this bank! Coins follow Bart's skateboarding track, zigging and zagging along the way! (133/bs72) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Bank $17.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS CELEBRATION II SIGNED PHOTOS These 8" x 10" photos were only available at the Star Wars Celebration II Convention in Indianapolis in May 002. They were each autographed in person by a specific Star Wars movie actor. All photos were manufactured by C2 Ventures with a special Celebration II holographic foil stamped logo at the bottom. Images were taken directly from the Lucasfilm Digital archives and fully sanctioned by LFL. All unsigned photos that remained after the convention were destroyed, insuring that any signed photos remained true collectibles. Choose from photos signed by Carrie Fisher, featuring her as Princess Leia in the "Slave Bikini" outfit from Return of the Jedi; Femi Taylor, as Jabba's sexy dancer Oola; Jerome Blake, as Vice Chairman Mas Amedda; Michonne Bourrigue, as Aurra Sing from The Phantom Menace; Paul Blake, as the famous alien Greedo before he was dunned down by Hans Solo in A New Hope; and Richard Leparmentier, as Admiral Motti, choked by Darth Vader in the original Star Wars. (5327) (CAUT: 4) CARRIE FISHER (DESWLEIA1)?Photo $109.99 FEMI TAYLOR (DESWOOLA1)?Photo $35.99 JEROME BLAKE (DESWAMEDDA1)?Photo $37.99 MICHONNE BOURRIAGUE (DESWAURRASING1)?Photo $39.99 PAUL BLAKE (DESWGREEDO1)?Photo $35.99 RICHARD LEPARMENTIER (DESWMOTTI1)?Photo $35.99 VIDEO GAME ACCESSORIES HULK GAMEBOY ADVANCED SP 8-IN-1 STARTER KIT & SET This kit includes three Hulk game faces, allowing you to decorate you GBA in monstrous Hulk style while protecting it from regular scratches and wear, including plastic storage for when not in use; Hulk protective glove, which fits over the screen and control panel, protecting it during travel; Hulk neck and wrist straps; Hulk headphone adaptor to connect to any stereo headphones; Hulk car adaptor to recharge and play in the car while traveling; Hulk earphones; Hulk aero case, to protect, carry, and store your console; and two game cartridge cases to protect them from dust and damage. The game faces and glove are also available separately as a set. (5135) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 8-IN-1 KIT $15.99 FACE & GLOVE SET (60700) $6.99 HULK GAMECUBE PAD A brand-new game pad featuring the monstrous Hulk for Nintendo Gamecubes! (5135/99700) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Pad $16.99 X-MEN: EVOLUTION GAMECUBE GAME PAD X-Men: Evolution graphics decorate this game pad for the Gamecube. (5135/99600) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Pad $16.99 WACKY WOBBLERS UNIVERSAL MONSTERS HAND PUPPETS Great fun for Monster fans of all ages! These retro-cool collectibles from the makers of the Wacky Wobblers feature some of your favorite Universal Mon-Stars as hand puppets, just as they might have appeared in the Monster Mania heydays of the '60s! (4552) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Puppets SRP: $7.99 HERMAN AND LILY MUNSTER WACKY WOBBLERS Created in a German laboratory, Herman is 150 years old yet acts like a child. His wife Lily works hard to keep her green complexion at its best, and her hair properly streaked. This ghoulish TV couple are now collectible wacky wobblers! Available separately, although the happy tow-some wouldn't want you to separate them! HERMAN?Wobbler $10.99 LILY?Wobbler $10.99 PEZ HAND PUPPETS Long time Pez characters as playful hand puppets! Choose from Bride, Groom, Clown, and Fireman. Each puppet comes in a display-able stand-up package. (4552) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Puppets SRP: $7.99Ea. GAMES SECTION ALLIANCE GAME DISTRIBUTORS GAME TRADE MAGAZINE #44 GTM 44 $1.99 ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT HUMALIENS CCG: CHALLENGE In a distant future, Universal Lifeforms struggle to survive using every weapon, psychic power, and advanced technology at their disposal, and the assistance of paranormal extraterrestrials! The HumAliens CCG is introduced in 50-card starter decks packaged with a rulebook, plastic chips, and one d10 dice, all showcased in 8-count displays. Supplement your HumAlien decks with 9-card booster packs offered in 24-count displays. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) BOOSTER DISPLAY AEG 5010-D $71.79 BOOSTER PACK AEG 5010-S $2.99 STARTER DECK AEG 5000-S $11.99 STARTER DISPLAY AEG 5000-D $95.92 LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS CCG: DIAMOND EDITION For five years the Empire of Rokugan has been at peace. The struggle between the Four Winds is at an end and a new ruler sits upon the Steel Throne. But the future is troubled - a conspiracy of powerful daimyo have formed to control the new Emperor, and deep in Crab lands an ancient enemy of the Empire has been unleashed. What be the fate of Rokugan? Featuring easy entry for new players, the Diamond Edition is the new basic set for the Legend of the Five Rings CCG. This series is introduced in 84-card starter decks packed in 10-count displays, and 15-card boosters offered in 36-count displays. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) STARTER DISPLAY AEG 12680-D $119.90 BOOSTER DISPLAY AEG 12690-D $118.44 BOOSTER PACK AEG 12690-S $3.26 STARTER DECK AEG 12680-S $11.99 LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS: SECRETS OF THE UNICORN Secrets of the Unicorn investigates the children of Shinjo, the most barbaric of the Great Clans. See the customs, holdings, and way of life of the men and women that live on the vast, wind-swept steppes. This d20 sourcebook not only serves as a player's guide to being a Unicorn, but also as a GM's guide for creating adventures set in Unicorn territories; including a special Secrets chapter that unravels the mysteries of the clan. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT:4) AEG 3029 $24.95 SPYCRAFT: DECADE BOOK 1960'S Return to the era that perfected espionage and inspired the Spycraft game! This massive, 256-page sourcebook allows you to play through the knuckle-biting tension of the Cold War using the standard Spycraft modern-day rules. Fight back the tide of nuclear paranoia and take a stand in one of the most unconventional wars the world has ever known! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) AEG 1807 $29.95 SWASHBUCKLING ADVENTURES: SIDHE BOOK OF NIGHTMARES Don't be afraid of the dark, be afraid of what hides within it! For countless millennia, the alien Sidhe have lurked in the corners of our vision, enchanting the unwary with dark magic and tempting the foolish with empty promises of wealth and glory. Sidhe and the Book of Nightmares contains everything you need to face the Goodly Folke and come away with your soul intact. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) AEG 8558 $24.95 AVALANCHE PRESS GREAT WAR AT SEA: DREADNOUGHTS This supplement for the Great War at Sea series features two dozen new scenarios, background and analysis, and a detailed set of tactical rules. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) APL 805 $19.95 PIRATE AGE Pirate Age contains everything you need to know about the Golden Age of Piracy to run an exciting campaign in this d20 setting, complete with ships, weapons, tortures, and the business of piracy all lavishly detailed. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) APL 937 $34.95 ROB MARKHAM'S SEPOY EMPEROR Compatible with Soldier Emperor, Sepoy Emperor moves the action to India, where players try to carve out an empire amid war and intrigue. This boardgame comes with 120 playing pieces, 60 cards, 12 pages of rules, and one hard-mounted playing board. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) APL 505 $39.95 BADAXE GAMES GRIM TALES HC From the dawn of Atlantis to the apocalyptic future of a dying planet, this d20 Modern toolkit for fantastic roleplaying in your favorite pulp genres introduces a wide variety of campaign trappings such as Spellcasting, Horror, Technology, Vehicles, Firearms, Cyberware, and more to integrate seamlessly into any campaign. Also featured are multiple variants of each optional rule to allow gamemasters to fine-tune the realism and lethality of their game. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) OSS BA03201 $34.95 HEROES OF HIGH FAVOR: GNOMES Featuring additional feats, skills, character concepts, and prestige classes, this d20 toolkit includes new rules for these clever craftsmen as well as an exploration into gnomish mastery of illusions, shadow, and earth magic. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) OSS BA03105 $9.95 HEROES OF HIGH FAVOR: HALFLINGS This d20 toolkit features a generous offering of new feats, skills, and prestige classes for Hafling characters, including new rules exploring everything from the fine art of improvisational trap-making to Halfling slang and graffiti. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) OSS BA03104 $9.95 THE BOOK OF UNUSUAL TREASURES Forgotten spellbooks, tomes of arcane knowledge, material components harvested from vanquished monsters, and masterwork weapons, armor, and other items of fine craftsmanship await the appraising eye of the discerning adventurer in this d20 compilation collecting material from four of Philip J. Reed's bestselling PDF's: 101 Spellbooks, 101 Spell Components, and 101 Mundane Treasures Volumes 1 and 2. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) OSS BA03301 $13.95 BASTION PRESS INTO THE BLACK: A GUIDE TO CAVERNS & CATACOMBS Featuring startling new monsters, denizens, and specialized equipment, this d20 sourcebook is an ecology and survival guide for exploring the dark, eerie subterranean world of the underground. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) BAS 1015 $22.95 BBRACK PRODUCTIONS O/A PROMISED SANDS RPG Featuring game mechanics powered by the comprehensive and versatile Trinary System, Promised Sands is a dark, desert fantasy set in T'nah, a devastated world full of hope for a future built upon the shifting sands of time. Lost are those who may hold the key to the past-and the promises of the future. (CAUT: 4) IMP BBA5500 $36.95 PROMISED SANDS: RUMORS OF WAR This supplement for Promised Sands discloses the Wet Denizen plans and goals for the surface, offers a glimpse inside the Ch'ak Hegemony, and unearths the truth behind the Jaan drachen. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP BBA5505 $26.95 CAFÉ GAMES LIMITED AGE OF STEAM EXPANSION #1 This expansion for the award-winning Age of Steam railway game contains a double- sided map of new territory, as well as a small rulebook detailing advanced rules, rules for the two new map expansions, plus FAQ's and Q&A's for the base game. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) CAF WF101111 $24.95 LEONARDO & CO. - THE AMAZING SCIENCE QUIZ GAME A homage to science and the pure genius of Leonardo Da Vinci, Leonardo & Co. tests your knowledge with surprising, interesting, multiple-choice questions covering almost every area of science. With perseverence, you might just prove yourself to be a genius! For 2 or more players, ages 12 and up. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) CAF BXG2756 $39.95 PRINCES, POPES, & CONDOTTIERE Bribery, treachery, and political wrangling abound as players take on the role of one of the minor condottiere princes in Renaissance Italy in their quest for wealth, power, and glory. For 3-6 players, ages 13 and up. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) CAF WAR1012 $44.95 CHAOSIUM CTHULHU DARK AGES The Dark Ages era welcomes Call of Cthulhu players and keepers into a world of harsh existence and ancient horrors. Fully compatible with the philosophy and game system of Call of Cthulhu, Cthulhu Dark Ages sets the clock of Lovecraftian horror back 1000 years into the Middle Ages, and introduces the Old Grimoire of spells, develops the notion of the Otherworld and spirits, and features several scenarios that bring clarity to this dark, grim world. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) CHA 2398 $21.95 DARK AGES MINIATURES GOLD DIGGER MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in August, 2003. (CAUT: 4) PENNY DIA 340750 $5.00 O/A BRIT DIA 332735 $5.00 O/A GINA DIA 320557 $5.00 O/A RYAN DIA 332736 $5.00 JULIE GUTHRIE MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in October, 2003. (CAUT: 4) DWARVES PACK B MINIATURES DIA 340758 $7.50 ELVES PACK A MINIATURES DIA 340773 $7.50 KNIGHTS PACK E MINIATURES DIA 340774 $7.50 MONSTERS PACK F MINIATURES DIA 340759 $7.50 THIEVES PACK B MINIATURES DIA 340760 $7.50 WIZARDS PACK H MINIATURES DIA 340775 $7.50 WIZARDS PACK I MINIATURES DIA 340771 $7.50 RAZOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY MINIATURE Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DIA 340754 $5.00 SAVAGE DRAGON MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in October, 2003. (CAUT: 4) MIGHTY MAN DIA 340748 $5.00 RAPTURE DIA 340749 $5.00 O/A DART DIA 332737 $5.00 O/A SAVAGE DRAGON MINIATURE DIA 320556 $5.00 USAGI YOJIMBO MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in October, 2003. (CAUT: 4) MOGURA DIA 340753 $5.00 O/A INAZUMA DIA 320555 $5.00 O/A JOTARO DIA 332738 $5.00 O/A KATSUICHI DIA 311133 $5.00 O/A USAGI YOJIMBO DIA 311131 $5.00 DARK PORTAL GAMES WAYPOSTS VOLUME 1 Wayposts Volume 1 features a selection of trading posts, inns, taverns, and military outposts all designed to be plugged into any d20 based fantasy setting, complete with fully detailed NPCs, side quests, and adventure hooks. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) OSS DKP006 $19.95 DECIPHER .HACK//ENEMY COLLECTIBLE CARD GAME When reality and virtual reality collide, a whole new adventure unfolds! Based on the hit anime series .Hack//Sign, players portray ciphers testing their skills and battling opponents in the full-immersion virtual gaming environment called "The World" in the .hack//ENEMY CCG! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3 & 4) BOOSTER DISPLAY DCR 103999-D $98.70 BOOSTER PACK DCR 103999-S $3.29 STARTER DECK DCR 104003-S $10.99 STARTER DISPLAY DCR 104003-D $131.88 DEEP7 SANTA'S SOLDIERS RPG 2ND EDITION Join the Order of St. Nicholas (OSN), Santa's paramilitary defense force, as an elite elf operative and save Christmas from the depredations of Santa's deadliest enemies like the Boogieman, Anti-Claus, and The St. Patrick's Day Mob! This second edition of Santa's Soldiers contains fully profiled brigades, stats and descriptions for holiday factions and enemy NPCs, details on OSN weapons, vehicles, and gadgets, plus XPG rules for combat and magic, adventure seeds, an introductory adventure, and more. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP DSV300 $16.95 DIAMOND SELECT O/A ARMY OF DARKNESS ASH BUST Sculpted by Andy Berholtz, this piece depicts Bruce Campbell as Ash, the unlikely hero that gets sucked into a vortex and sent back to the Middle Ages to fight an army of the dead in the mayhem-filled horror film, Army of Darkness! Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DIA 288929 PI DORK STORM PRESS KOBOLDS ATE MY BABY DELUXE HC Expanded and newly illustrated by Dork Tower creator John Kovalic, this deluxe edition of the riotous Kobolds Ate My Baby RPG has everything you need to get started in the gut-wrenchingly funny world of Kobolds: kobold generation rules, a fast and easy game system, magick, gear, and rules for creating and running Kobold games. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DSP 6000 $14.99 WARHAMSTER: SPLATBOOK! Featuring illustrations by John Kovalic, Splatbook! is stuffed with zany Dork Tower facts, figures, and trivia, as well as stats for the characters and tons of information on the Warhamster fantasy world of Aurora. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DSP 503 $14.99 DREAM POD 9 BLASTFURNACE GUARDIAN ARMOR Limited Edition d20 Mecha Compendium Miniatures. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DPN 912 $19.95 BRUTE COALSUIT Limited Edition d20 Mecha Compendium Miniatures. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DPN 914 $14.95 D20 MECHA COMPENDIUM DELUXE HC Filled to the brim with hundreds of mecha designs from a variety of game worlds, this Deluxe hardcover edition of the d20 Mecha Compendium includes several new worlds, rules for creating and customizing your own mecha, and a Silhouette CORE stats section. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DPN 911 $39.95 DIVINE GUARDIAN OF WAR Limited Edition d20 Mecha Compendium Miniatures. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DPN 913 $14.95 HEAVY GEAR: LIFE ON NEW JERUSALEM This sourcebook covers the colony of New Jerusalem, its society, and its place in the Heavy Gear setting. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DPN 073 $22.95 EDEN STUDIOS ALL FLESH MUST BE EATEN: ATLAS OF THE WALKING DEAD This supplement for the All Flesh Must Be Eaten RPG features descriptions of more than 60 types of walking dead from different cultures and countries, complete with story ideas tied to these new creatures, plus nearly 50 new zombie aspects, details on undead animals from around the world, and several new rules. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) EDN 08006 $23.00 ARMY OF DARKNESS RPG HC Alright, you primitive screwheads, listen up! Inside this swanky beauty you'll find a rundown on the Army of Darkness setting, places, people, and events; a guide to character creation, including ready-to-play champions and companions, as well as specs on the Army of Darkness cast; The Army of Darkness Unisystem, streamlined for cinematic action and adventure; a primer on not-so-normal abilities, from magic to supernatural powers; plus details on the wicked, including evil clones, demons, undead, and other critters. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) EDN 06300 $35.00 EIGHT FOOT LLAMA PENGUIN ULTIMATUM Defend the honor of your Emperor by throwing a party for the penguin hordes! In this card-laying boxed game, players invite penguins to enjoy themselves in front of juggling sheep and acrobatic kangaroos. Can you bring the most amusement to the flightless masses? Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) EFL 803 $19.95 ENDLESS GAMES CONCENTRATION This 40th Anniversary Edition of Concentration tests your memory as you clear the board to reveal the rebus. The pictures on the rebus make a phrase. Are you clever enough to figure it out? (CAUT: 4) DIA 340311 $18.00 POP SMARTS Do you know more about Gilligan's Island than you do about Three Mile Island? Can you name every Batman villain before you can rattle off our last five presidents? Then you need Pop Smarts! Taking an "anti-trivia" approach, Pop Smarts is a quirky and nostalgic game that tests your knowledge of the hip (and not so hip) stuff you grew up with. (CAUT: 4) DIA 340310 $19.99 PYRAMID HOME GAME As fresh as his baby face, Donnie Osmond breathes new life in The Pyramid. With all new categories, this contemporary version of the classic game show, will dazzle a new generation while delighting the fanatical following it has enjoyed since 1973. (CAUT: 4) DIA 340313 $18.00 EOS PRESS WEAPONS OF THE GODS RPG HC Enter the high 'Wu-xia' fantasy and kung-fu action world based on Tony Wong's epic comic series, Weapons of the Gods, set in an ancient mythic China fraught with Gods and monsters, heroes and heroines. Here pieces of the divine, craved by all, offer power to whomever is fortunate enough to find them, and bold enough to wield them! Powered by the One Roll Engine, Weapons of the Gods is a stand-alone, fast and furious campaign world! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) OSS EOS1100 $39.95 EUROGAMES/DESCARTES-USA CHINA MOON Under the light of a China moon, teams of toads try to gather the most beautiful lotus blossom bouquet in their quest to help a mandarin duck court his beloved in this loony lily pad leapfrog race game for 3-5 ambitious croakers, ages 8 and up. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) EGD 2770 $19.95 FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES DAWNFORGE RPG HC Enter an age of legendary heroes, legendary magic, and legendary power! Chosen as one of 11 semi-finalists in Wizards of the Coast's fantasy setting search, Dawnforge is an exciting new campaign setting for the d20 System. This core book features detailed information on the setting's geography, history, legends, villains, heroes, monsters, and magic, and includes a full-color fold-out poster map of the Dawnforge world. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) FFG DF-01 $34.95 DRAGONSTAR: SMUGGLER'S RUN This exciting new d20 supplement for the Dragonstar space-fantasy campaign setting focuses on starfaring rogues, smugglers, and free traders, and features new feats, prestige classes, spells, equipment, star ships, and optional rules systems. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) FFG DS-06 $14.95 GRIMM RPG Something has gone horribly awry, and the Grimm fairytale world and its denizens have become dark, twisted, and dangerous! Players take on the roles of children trapped in these horrid places, and must contend with figures from Humpty Dumpty to Rumplestiltskin. Get ready to make your own stories, and don't be surprised if the endings aren't happy! The Grimm RPG is the second in the Horizon line of d20 mini- games from Fantasy Flight Games. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) FFG HR-02 $14.95 INKOGNITO: THE CARD GAME It is Carnival in Venice, and you are seeking your partner, one of three other world famous secret agents. Your mission: to make contact with that agent, trade information, and break into a safe containing the last known whereabouts of a mysterious figure known only as "the Grand Old Man." Inkognito: The Card Game is a deductive game of secrets, lies, and investigation for 2-5 players. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) FFG MA-10 $19.95 REINER KNIZIA'S KINGDOMS Clever cunning, bluffing, and strategy is required to prevail in Reiner Knizia's Kingdoms boardgame as players take control of a royal house and seek to build their keeps and castles in the richest parts of the realm in their quest for wealth and prosperity. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) FFG KN-03 $19.95 WARCRAFT BOARD GAME Fantasy Flight Games and Blizzard Entertainment present the official Warcraft board- game, where players take command of an army of Night Elves, Humans, Orcs, or Undead seeking to harvest gold and wood, build a strong village, and set out to conquer and destroy! The Warcraft boardgame features an adaptable/expandable geomorphic board, exciting components, and the innovative 'Command/ Movement' system that simulates the real-time action and excitement of Warcraft. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) FFG WC-01 $44.95 WRECKAGE Wreckage is a fast-paced boardgame of turbo-charged mayhem for 2-4 players, where each player controls one of eight different vehicles, equipping it with weapons, armor, and other equipment of choice. By playing cards from their vehicles' steering decks, the players drive their vehicles around the play area, collecting prizes and blowing each other's cars to scrap metal! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) FFG MA-07 $19.95 FAST FORWARD ENTERTAINMENT CROSSGEN GM SCREEN & EQUIPMENT GUIDE Showcasing the most important d20 charts at a glance, this authorized full-color, three- fold, laminated game screen for use with the CrossGen RPG includes a special 32-page supplement featuring a short adventure and additional game rules. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) FAF 50001 $14.99 SLAPSHOT A MINUTE HOCKEY This box set of 12 dice, rules, and full-color playmat is everything you need to play a full game of hockey in less time than it takes to find a parking spot at the local arena. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) FAF 106 $19.99 THE COMPLETE MONSTROUS UNDEAD COMPEND HC The Complete Monstrous Undead Compendium is the definitive rules supplement for playing an undead monster player character. Where else can you find rules to play a gnoll zombie, an ogre vampire, or a goblin mummy? New undead prestige classes, feats, and spells specifically geared for the undead round out this exciting tome. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) FAF 2505 $24.99 FIERY DRAGON PRODUCTIONS SPACE ADVENTURES COUNTER PACK This counter pack features a selection of sci-fi inspired counters for use with any star- spanning space adventure. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP FDP4004 $10.95 FIREFLY GAMES CYBORGLADIATORS Kidnapped from your homeworld by the decadent Dzerini slavemasters and transformed into a deadly cyborg warrior, you now battle other cyborgs in futuristic arenas laden with deathtraps for the entertainment of the masses. Based on the Action! System rules engine, CyborGladiators presents a fast, fun, and bloody tabletop fighting game of futuristic gladiatorial combat. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) TSO FGS1003 $14.95 GAMES WORKSHOP BATTLEFLEET GOTHIC Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) BATTLE FLEET GOTHIC MAGAZINE #17 GAW BFGM17 $3.95 TAU DEFENDER CLASS ESCORT Defender Escorts are quick maneuverable ships that support the larger ships in the Tau fleet. Three models per blister. GAW BG74 $9.00 TAU EXPLORER CLASS BATTLESHIP New capitol ship for the Tau in Battlefleet Gothic. One model per box. GAW BG70 $30.00 TAU HERO CLASS CRUISER Tau cruisers fill in gaps where needed, more agile than the battleships, but stronger than the Escorts. One model per box. GAW BG72 $10.00 TAU MERCHANT CLASS EXPLORATION SHIP Another mighty warship for the Tau. One model per box. GAW BG71 $30.00 TAU ORCA CLASS ESCORT Orcas are quick maneuverable ships that support the larger ships in the Tau fleet. Three models per blister. GAW BG73 $9.00 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: SHADOW & FLAME MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in October, 2003. (CAUT: 3 & 4) RADAGAST THE BROWN Living on the borders of Mirkwood, Radagast is a member of the Order of Wizards to which both Gandalf and Saruman belong. Although derided by Saruman, he is a valuable ally to Gandalf and a powerful and dedicated member of the White Council. Each blister pack contains one model of Radagast the Brown. GAW 06-45 $8.00 URUK-HAI SHAMAN Unlike other magic users from Evil races, Shamans of the Fighting Uruk-Hai draw their powers not from Mordor but from their creator Saruman the White. Each blister pack contains one Uruk-Hai Shaman, ready to fight for their master Saruman. GAW 06-44 $8.00 WARHAMMER 40,000 Warhammer 40,000 is a game of tabletop warfare set in the dark nightmare future of the 41st Millennium. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMPERIAL GUARD CADIAN HEAVY WEAPON TEAM This plastic kit can be used to create any of the 5 heavy weapons available to the Cadian Imperial Guard. Two weapon teams per box. GAW 47-18 $10.00 IMPERIAL GUARD CADIAN KASRKIN BOX Kasrkin are the best of the best in the Cadian Imperial Guard. These elite troopers hold the line against all foul enemies of the Imperium. Ten models per box. GAW 47-23 $35.00 IMPERIAL GUARD CADIAN KASRKIN SERGEANT Even rougher and meaner than his men, the Kasrkin Sergeants lead by example, and lead from the front with special weapon options. One model per blister. GAW 47-67 $7.00 IMPERIAL GUARD CADIAN KASRKIN WITH SPECIAL WEAPON These Kasrkin come with super heated plasma weaponry, flamers for torching enemy troops, or the devastating melta-gun, which melts through enemey tanks. Two models per blister GAW 47-46 $9.00 IMPERIAL GUARD CADIAN MEDIC & STANDARD GAW 47-65 $9.00 IMPERIAL GUARD CHIMERA (MK 2) This tank is an Armored Personnel Carrier for Imperial Guard and carries guardsmen into battle. It can move over terrain, fire it's weapons, and the protected soldiers can fire their weapons from inside the tank. One model per box. GAW 47-07-N $30.00 IMPERIAL GUARD DEMOLISHER (MK 2) The Demolisher is a tank variant of the Leman Russ tank, the Demolisher gun mounted on top of the Leman Russ is even more powerful and can be used in mighty sieges. One model per box. GAW 47-11-N $40.00 IMPERIAL GUARD LEMAN RUSS (MK 2) One of the heaviest armed tanks in the Imperial Guard range, it's impressive armor turns away the heaviest of weapons and it's mighty battle cannon smashes enemy lines. One model per box. GAW 47-06-N $35.00 WARHAMMER FANTASY Warhammer is a tabletop miniatures game of grim adventure where mighty warriors, wizened mages, and savage monsters struggle for supremacy and survival! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DARK ELVES MORATHI ON DARK PEGASUS This evil sorceress for Dark Elves rides her Dark Pegasus, all the while casting magical spells and wreaking havoc. One model per box. GAW 85-18 $25.00 DWARF FLAMECANNON Flamecannons unleash devastating gouts of flame at short ranges torching any and all opposition that come in their way. One cannon and 3 dwarf crew per box. GAW 84-16 $25.00 DWARF GYROCOPTER Gyrocopters swoop down on enemy lines with their propellers, and while fragile, can fire it's steam gun into enemy flanks. One model per box. GAW 84-15 $20.00 DWARF HAMMERERS BOX The elite Dwarven Hammerers are the bodyguard of the Dwarf Lord and smite their enemies with huge double handed hammers. Ten models per box. GAW 84-13 $30.00 DWARF KING ALRIK AND SHIELDBEARERS All hail the king! This is the legendary King of the Dwarfs, being led into battle on his giant shield carried by 4 Shieldbearers. One set per box. GAW 84-17 $25.00 DWARF MINERS BOX Dwarf miners tunnel under the battlefield and ambush the Dwarves' enemies by striking behind enemy lines where they least expect it. Ten models per box. GAW 84-12 $30.00 DWARF RANGERS BOX Dwarf Rangers scout out new mines and defend their mountain stronghold with their crossbows. Ten models per box. GAW 84-11 $30.00 DWARF SLAYERS BOX Dwarf Slayers are disgraced Dwarves who throw themselves at the biggest nastiest enemies they can find, mowing down large monsters with ease. Ten models per box. GAW 84-14 $30.00 EMPIRE KISLEV BOYAR Kislev Boyars command their armies down from the frigid north and lead at the head of their elite troops. One model per blister. GAW 86-57 $9.00 EMPIRE KISLEV GRYPHON LEGION BOX The mighty Gryphon Legion rolls in and smashes enemey lines with their heavy cavalry. Five models per box. GAW 86-30 $40.00 EMPIRE KISLEV HORSE ARCHER BOX Horse archers harass the enemy with missile fire, paving the way for the mighty Kislev army to strike. Five models per box. GAW 86-32 $35.00 EMPIRE KISLEV KOSSARS BOX Kossars are elite foot troopers for the Kislevites and are often spotted in the presence of a mighty Boyar leader. Ten models per box. GAW 86-31 $30.00 EMPIRE KISLEV WARRIORS COMMAND This set comes with a champion, a musician and a standard bearer to increase your trooper's affectiveness in close combat. GAW 86-53 $10.00 REALM OF CHAOS BEASTMAN BRAY SHAMAN Bray Shamans cast the evil spells for the Beastmen and lead them into battle when needed. One model per blister. GAW 81-40-N $10.00 REALM OF CHAOS CENTIGOR These Centigor blisters allow you to create even larger units of Centigor and assault enemy lines with their near-unstoppable charges. One model per blister. GAW 81-52 $9.00 REALM OF CHAOS CENTIGORS BOX Centigors are Beastman cavalry, hideous blends of man, horse and Chaos. Five models per box. GAW 81-12 $40.00 GAMEWRIGHT EUREKA! Watch out for beasts, bats, and cave-ins as you dig for the mother lode in this wild adventure mining game. Be the first player to uncover four different gold nuggets and "Eureka!"... you win! Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) GWI 0504 $12.00 FOWL PLAY Count the most chickens in a batch to earn points in this fast-paced card game. But, watch out! If you turn over a "wolf" card, all your points fly the coop! Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) GWI 5201 $6.00 HOCUS FOCUS Look carefully at the cards - the small, medium, and large wizards all appear the same but are actually slightly different. Be the first to spot a wizard that has nothing in common with the one in the center and "KAZAAM!" you keep him! The player who captures the most cards is the wizard whiz in this magical game of visual trickery. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) GWI 5205 $6.00 LICKETY SPLIT A sharp eye and fast flipping fingers are all you need in this fun, frantic card game. Roll the color die, flip a card, and try to be the first player to find the matching object among your cards. Collect the most cards to win! Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) GWI 5203 $6.00 LUCKY CATCH Cast your line into this reeling and rolling dice game of matching and memory. But be careful what you fish for or else you might come up with an old boot! Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) GWI 0403 $10.00 STAMPEDE! Rushing rhinos and hurried hippos are on the charge in this frenzied card game where players attempt to assemble the most complete animals by gathering heads, middles, and tails before the deck runs out! Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) GWI 5206 $6.00 TARADIDDLE Truth or Taradiddle? That's the question in this hilarious bluffing card game where players try to rid their hand of all their cards by matching color or clothing. If you can't make a match, you have to bluff! Don't get caught bluffing, or your nose grows! Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) GWI 5202 $6.00 GOODMAN GAMES PRIMEVAL GROVES: THE WANDERERS GUILD GUIDE TO MYSTERIOUS PLANT LIFE Primeval Groves illuminates the most mysterious plants in ways that are useful to every player and gamemaster. This d20 sourcebook contains dozens of new plant monsters, plant-based races and wilderness classes, and endless adventure seeds for rangers, druids, elves, and other characters of the hinterlands. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP GMG4002 $22.00 GREEN RONIN PUBLISHING BLACK SAILS OVER FREEPORT Freeport's in crisis, as war breaks out on the high seas and orcs riot in the streets! Packed with action, intrigue, and danger, this first d20 mega-adventure for Freeport is filled with enough swashbuckling challenges to test the mettle of any band of heroes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR1024 $32.95 MASTER CLASS: THE NOBLE'S HANDBOOK This Master Class d20 sourcebook introduces the noble as a new core class, and features rules for creating noble houses, a treatise in dueling, advice on integrating nobles into any fantasy campaign, and expanded rules for followers. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR1305 $14.95 MODERN PLAYER'S COMPANION THE MODERN PLAYER'S COMPANION provides expanded options for creating, developing, and equipping characters, featuring new feats, skills, occupations, classes, and equipment packages that offer more ways to personalize and customize the heroes of any d20 Modern campaign. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR1502 $16.95 GUARDIANS OF ORDER SILVER AGE SENTINELS MINIATURES Guardians of Order teams up with award-winning sculptress, Sandra L. Garrity, and Reaper Miniatures to produce this powerful line of 30mm prestige superhero pewter miniatures based on archetypical characters from the Silver Age Sentinels RPG. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) GREEN RONIN GOO 15-012 $3.99 IRON DUKE GOO 15-009 $6.99 IRON WALKERS (2) GOO 15-010 $6.99 RED PHOENIX GOO 15-011 $3.99 THE SLAYERS RPG HC Follow the exploits of teenage sorceress-supreme, Lina Inverse, and her mighty band of spell-casting, sword-wielding misfits in this essential anime fantasy d20 setting featuring new spells, magic rules, character classes, feats, and skills. Also included are episode summaries, in-depth character profiles, and a detailed setting and theme analysis for The Slayers TV series. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) GOO 17-001 $39.95 HEKAFORGE PRODUCTIONS LEJENDARY ADVENTURE: NOBLE KINGS AND DARK LANDS This d20 sourcebook introduces the dark and fabled history of the continents of Varan and Apphir, detailing its geography, ecology, and sociology. Also included are hundreds of springboards for adventures including myths, legends, treasures, and tales of local horrors and notable hazards. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) HFP 1102 $19.95 KENZER & COMPANY D&D: KINGDOMS OF KALAMAR: TELLENE—A HISTORY OF SIEGE WARFARE Designed to help players and DMs alike in crushing all that stand in their army's way, this d20 sourcebook features equipment, weapons, spells, domains, skills, feats, classes, and magic items all designed around siege warfare. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) KEN 1024 $19.99 HACKMASTER: GARWEEZE WURLD GAZETTEER From political maps, star charts, and languages to overviews of such fabled entities as the Southern Orc League, the city of Fangaerie, and the Grevan "Land of a Thousand Clans," the Garweeze Wurld Gazetteer is your portal to the "realms of hack!" Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) KEN 2120 $12.99 KOPLOW GAMES OPAQUE 16MM ASSORTMENT BAG OF 50 DICE Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) DRAGON KOP 04774 $37.50 DRAGON BLACK/WHITE KOP 05725 $37.50 DRAGON RED/BLACK KOP 05722 $37.50 DRAGON YELLOW/BLACK KOP 05719 $37.50 OPAQUE D10 VAMPIRE ASSORTMENT BAG OF 25 DICE Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) KOP 05727 $12.50 LIVING ROOM GAMES EARTHDAWN: WAY OF WAR - MAKERS OF LEGEND VOLUME 1 This Earthdawn sourcebook offers an in-depth look at five Disciplines of Barsaive from the point of view of four different Adepts, and introduces a new Discipline, the Zhan Shi. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP LRG205 $18.00 LOUIS PORTER JR. DESIGNS HAVEN: YEAR OF FEAR Filled with new alliances, enemies, and pivotal moments in the ever-expanding storyline of this dangerous metropolis, Year of Fear chronicles 12 bloody months in the life of Haven: City of Violence. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) OSS LPJ1004 $20.00 MEK GAMES ARMORY CARD GAME Mystical castings and deadly weapons crowd your hand, yours to wield according to your wisdom, ruin, or glory! So take a deep breath, gird yourself with an Armory deck, and play! Armory is a non-collectible card game for 2-4 players requiring wits, tactical skill, and courage! Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP MEK1000 $19.95 MONGOOSE PUBLISHING ARMAGEDDON 2089: THE HIGH FRONTIER The High Frontier takes the Armageddon War into low orbit space and beyond with this Armageddon 2089 d20 sourcebook detailing military satellites, assault vehicles, and the colonies that inhabit the nearby planets. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) MGP 1207 $24.95 BABYLON 5: POINT OF NO RETURN The Earth Year 2260 is truly the point of no return for the universe of Babylon 5! This definitive d20 sourcebook covers the third season of the hit television series, featuring a full episode synopsis, campaign outline, story arc analysis, new rules, classes, and vehicles for use with the Babylon 5 RPG. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) MGP 3335 $24.95 ENCYCLOPAEDIA ARCANE: COMPONENTS & FOCI Spellcasting has never been more potent! This latest tome from the Encyclopaedia Arcane d20 series takes a detailed study of the components and arcane foci spellcasters use in their art, allowing practioners to modify spells and gain yet higher abilities. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) MGP 1020 $14.95 SIGNS & PORTENTS #3 Mongoose Publishing presents Signs & Portents, a dedicated house magazine designed to support their fantasy d20 System lines, as well as showcase other roleplaying games such as Babylon 5, Judge Dredd, Armageddon 2089, and Slaine. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) MGP 5503 $4.95 THE BOOK OF DRAGONS HC Continuing the Classic Play series and complementing the Slayer's Guide to Dragons, this d20 sourcebook introduces a wide variety of new dragons, along with complete lairs, studies of the effect dragons have on their environment, how they guard their hoards, and the minions they employ and enslave to further their own goals. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) MGP 8802 $34.95 THE QUINTESSENTIAL HALF-ORC From blood rites and their integration into civilization, to new tricks of the race and recommended character concepts, the hardest, most vicious and misunderstood race, the Half-Orc, comes to the Quintessential d20 line. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) MGP 4021 $21.95 OSPREY PUBLISHING AUSTRIAN COMMANDERS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS The Austrian Army fought Napoleon in more major campaigns and battles than any other, either alone or as part of successive Allied coalitions. This book examines the multi- national character of the army and the Austrian generals that makes it an intriguing, colorful, and much more varied group than those of many other armies of the day. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP ELI101 $16.95 BRITISH ARMY IN WWI (2) This is the second of three concise but fact-packed titles on the British Army of the Great war, detailing their organization, uniforms, insignia, weapons, training, leadership, and campaign history. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP MAA402 $14.95 OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING GAVITT'S STOCK EXCHANGE First in the Heirloom Game Series reintroducing authentic reproductions of vintage, classic American games, this Centennial Edition of Gavitt's Stock Exchange, initially introduced in 1903, challenges players to deal and trade cards in their quest to corner the railway stock market. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) OTB 1903 $11.99 PANDAHEAD PRODUCTIONS XCRAWL: EMPEROR'S CUP 4700 It's the goal of every team in The Games. It's what every player dreams of when he first puts on his armor. It's the prize at the end of the day: The Emperor's Cup! DJ Herobane invites the best and the brightest in the NAE to challenge his dungeon in this first Division One Crawl for Xcrawl. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) PHD 1005 $14.95 PELGRANE PRESS THE DYING EARTH MAPS Intrically detailed and attractively labeled, these three full-color maps rendered by artist Sarah Wroot offer an overview of the Dying Earth, the white-walled city of Kaiin, and the Scaum Valley river system. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP PEL00M $25.00 PRIVATEER PRESS IRON KINGDOM: THE WITCHFIRE COMPENDIUM HC The Witchfire Compendium compiles the award-winning d20 campaign that put the Iron Kingdoms on the map. Each of the three books from the original Witchfire Trilogy (The Longest Night, Shadow of the Exile, and The Legion of Lost Souls) is printed in its entirety. Also included is the acclaimed short e-venture, Fool's Errand, as well as a brand new 'bridge' adventure. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) PIP 004 $32.99 WARMACHINE MINIATURES Warmachine is a fast-paced 30mm scale tabletop miniatures game of metal-on-metal combat, where players take on the role of elite soldier-sorcerers who harbor the ability to magically control and coordinate mighty warjacks. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) CRYX SKARLOCK PIP 34014 $6.99 CYGNAR TRENCHER TROOPERS (2) PIP 31015 $7.99 CYGNAR TRENCHERS LEADER PACK (2) PIP 31014 $8.99 KHADOR WIDOWMAKERS LEADER PACK (2) PIP 33014 $8.99 KHADOR WIDOWMAKERS TROOPERS (2) PIP 33015 $7.99 PROTECTORATE PALADIN OF THE WALL PIP 32014 $7.99 REAPER MINIATURES COMBAT ASSAULT VEHICLE MINIATURES The Combat Assault Vehicle miniatures line is the ultimate science fiction and mecha- combat tabletop game experience. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) NAGINATA TANK (2) RPR 07079 $7.99 OUTLAW TANK (2) RPR 07080 $7.99 REVENANT COMBAT ASSAULT VEHICLE RPR 07082 $9.99 VIGILANTE RPR 07081 $9.99 DARK HEAVEN 25MM HEROIC SCALE MINIATURES The Dark Heaven Legends line is perfect for role-players, wargamers, or painters who are looking for fantasy character models. This is the stuff of legends! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) CAELLA, FEMALE DEATH CULTIST RPR 02746 $3.29 CICHASTUS, FLY DEMON RPR 02744 $6.99 DIRE BAT RPR 02739 $11.99 FAIRIES (2) AND NYMPH RPR 02741 $9.99 HELENA, FEMALE GLADIATOR RPR 02738 $3.29 JEAN PAUL DUCHAMPS, WEREWOLF RPR 02747 $4.99 MUMMY KING ON THRONE RPR 02740 $6.99 SKELETAL GIANT RPR 02742 $14.99 TARA THE SILENT RPR 02743 $3.29 ULERN, ANTI-PALADIN RPR 02745 $3.29 WARLORD 25MM HEROIC SCALE MINIATURES Warlord Heroic Scale miniatures are finely detailed, highly animated, and perfect for role-players and wargamers alike. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DWARF RUNE CASTER MAGE RPR 14082 $3.99 GUARDIAN ANGEL RPR 14080 $7.99 LESSER DEMON SERGEANT RPR 14083 $4.99 MUMMY CONSORT RPR 14081 $3.99 KOLINSKY SABLE PAINT BRUSHES Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DETAIL (#5/0 ROUND) RPR 08604 $9.99 LARGE (#2ROUND) RPR 08601 $11.99 MEDIUM (#1 ROUND) RPR 08602 $11.99 MICRO DETAIL (#30/0 ROUND) RPR 08607 $9.99 STANDARD (#0 ROUND) RPR 08603 $11.99 SUPER DETAIL (#10/0 ROUND) RPR 08605 $9.99 SUPER FINE DETAIL (#20/0 ROUND) RPR 08606 $9.99 MARTHRANGUL GREAT DRAGON BOX SET Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) RPR 10020 $75.00 RIO GRANDE GAMES MÜ Mü consists of a special 5-suited card deck and a collection of six different games. This collection is best known for the game Mü itself, a trick-taking, tactical card game with variable partnership play and a very special bidding phase. The other games featured in this collection include Calcory, The Last Panther, Wimmüln, Rummü, and Safarü. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) RGG 222 $14.95 RICOCHET ROBOTS Four robots. 17 Targets. One goal! In this boardgame of spatial puzzles, players compete to move robots around the grid board. A token is revealed that matches a special square on the board. Players then rally to see who can move the matching color robot to that square in as few moves as possible. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) RGG 122 $24.95 SABERTOOTH GAMES WARCRY CCG: SIEGE OF DARKNESS The rumbling of war machines herald this latest expansion for the WarCry CCG! 120 new cards bring more power to both the Grand Alliance and the Hordes of Darkness allowing for new strategies to come into play, as well as fortifying previous decks. Warhammer Fantasy favorites like the Steam Tank, the Hellblaster Volley Gun, and the Chaos War Mammoth make an appearance to wreak havoc across the battlefield! Siege of Darkness is brought to light through 9-card booster packs offered in 40-count displays. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) BOOSTER DISPLAY SAB 2040-D $119.60 BOOSTER PACK SAB 2040-S $2.99 SOVEREIGN PRESS DRAGONLANCE D20: BESTIARY OF KRYNN The world of Dragonlance has always boasted a broad set of interesting new creatures and races, from the reptilian bakali to the winged kyrie. The Bestiary of Krynn lists all of these creatures in lavish detail. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) SVP 4801 $29.99 DRAGONLANCE D20: KEY OF DESTINY—AGE OF MORTALS CAMPAIGN VOLUME II Key of Destiny launches a three-part story arc that will change the face of Ansalon with events that will affect both future games and novels! This time, however, the players make their own characters to take center stage. The adventure will feature a new cover painting by Jeff Easley, and is an excellent start to a new campaign featuring 1st level characters. Scheduled to ship in August 2003. (CAUT: 4) SVP 4201 $24.99 STEVE JACKSON GAMES DORK TOWER MINIATURES SET (6) The stars of John Kovalic's wildly popular Dork Tower are brought to vivid, 3D life as 28mm metal miniatures by legendary sculptor Tom Meier. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) SJG 14-0102 $24.95 O/A HELLBOY RPG Mike Mignola's Hellboy took the world of comics by storm. Now the "big red guy" enters the world of gaming with The Hellboy Roleplaying Game and Sourcebook, a complete RPG guide to the world of Hellboy, featuring a brand-new short story by Christopher Golden, and extensive information on his friends, his foes, and his adventures. Scheduled to ship in. SJG 8111 $24.95 O/A HELLBOY HEROES MINIATURES SET (6) 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. Scheduled to ship in . 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Learn the secrets of Magick, battle armies of orcs, and explore the Doomlands in this foundation book scribed by Vampire: The Masquerade author Steven Brown covering everything from basic rules and character creation, to background and details on the mysterious and magical aspects of the Secret World. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) OSS VES400 $29.95 WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING DARK AGES: MAGE GRIMOIRE The Grimoire expands the Dark Ages: Mage world, providing insight into Fellowships in various lands, aids to help players and Storytellers grasp medieval magic and superstition, and hints on maintaining chantries in the tumultuous times of the early 13th century. There's also a look at hedge magic, medieval holy days and the shallowings they create, and a host of creatures - including the fae - that haunt the forlorn frontiers of Dark Ages Europe. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 20060 $21.95 ENGEL: ORDER BOOK—GABRIELITES Order Book: Gabrielites reveals both the inner structures of the angelic Gabrielites and the status of 27th-century Nuremberg, the "secret capital of Europe". Wander through the wondrous floating city of the black-clad warrior angels. Learn the problems that the amassing refugees - and other dangers - pose to the angelic order. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 17006 $19.95 EVERQUEST: LUCLIN Luclin discusses the moon of Norrath in detail, including its peoples and cities, its dangers, dark secrets, and treasures, introducing an entire new campaign world for GMs and players to add to the EverQuest roleplaying game setting. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 16512 $29.95 EVERQUEST: MONSTERS OF LUCLIN The moon of Luclin teems with monsters the likes of which heroes of Norrath have never seen. Monsters of Luclin contains statistics and descriptions of over 100 original monsters, including such fresh faces as umbrous toilers, lightcrawlers, fungoids, and unique, epic-level opponents such as Emperor Ssraeshza himself! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 16514 $21.95 EXALTED: SIDEREAL They travel among the gods as officials of high station, and walk secretly among men as the servants of the Maidens. For them, destiny and fate run like wax. The Sidereal includes extensive detail on the Celestial City of Yu-Shan, the politics of heaven, and the strategies of the Sidereal Factions, as well as full rules for creating and playing these characters. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 08814 $29.95 GAMMA WORLD PLAYER'S HANDBOOK Welcome to a new edition of the classic sci-fi adventure game, energized for the 21st century! The Final Wars destroyed civilization, and the world became the domain of savages and monsters. 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Presented herein is all the material you need to play a vampire of this refined and distant era — the clans, their allies and enemies, as well as a wealth of information about the mortal world at the height of the Victorian Era, and how the Kindred have come to claim it as their own. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 05041 $19.95 N.A. COLLINS: DEAD ROSES FOR A BLUE LADY—A SONJA BLUE COLLECTION Previously available only in an ultra-limited-edition hardcover, Dead Roses for a Blue Lady collects eight tales of Sonja Blue, all by the vampire/vampire-hunter's creator Nancy A. Collins. These tales include the hard-to-find "Vampire King of the Goth Chicks" and "Some Velvet Morning" along with tales original to this collection, such as "Knifepoint", "Tender Tigers" and "The Nonesuch Horror". Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 12997 $13.99 NECROMANCER GAMES: CITY STATE OF THE INVINCIBLE OVERLORD Scour the slave markets of the Invincible Overlord, solve the mystery behind the temple tempters, or delve into the intrigues of the Black Lotus in this d20 sourcebook containing over 300 fully detailed shops, hundreds of interesting NPCs, and a full color fold-out map of the city. For the first time ever all in one place, you'll find the original City State plus content from the rare Judges Guild module Wraith Overlord. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 08393 $34.95 RAVENLOFT PLAYER'S HANDBOOK This core rulebook completely updates the popular Ravenloft setting, making it fully compatible with revised 3rd Edition rules. It has a wealth of vital information on everything from basic character classes, skills, feats and spells to the many lands, people, and monsters hidden within the Mists. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 15005 $34.95 SCARRED LANDS: PLAYER'S GUIDE TO MONKS & PALADINS This is the fifth sourcebook in the essential Player's Guide Series detailing the incredible abilities granted to monks and paladins. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 08305 $23.95 SCARRED LANDS: VIGIL WATCH—SECRETS OF THE ASAATTHI Cold. Cunning. Masters of sword and spell. Such words describe the serpent-folk known as the asaatthi. The second volume in the Vigil Watch series for the Scarred Lands, this sourcebook explores the mysterious asaatthi race, their creation in the Epoch of Mormo, the rise and fall of their culture, and their future goals. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 08335 $18.95 ULTIMATE FANTASY DICE These attractive dice come packaged in a clear-plastic blister pack, with their own carrying bag. Included are: one 4-sided, three 6-sided, one 8-sided, two 10-sided, one 12- sided, and one 20- sided die. Each die is a deep crystal blue, with white numbers. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 05521 $6.99 VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: VAMPIRE PLAYERS GUIDE A collection of essays, character-building options, chronicle suggestions, and methods of play, the Vampire Players Guide offers a wealth of information to players and Storytellers on a conversational level. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 02305 $29.95 WEREWOLF: THE APOCALYPSE—PAST LIVES For the greatest heroes, death is not an end. The wisest and strongest of Garou linger on, remaining as spirits to guide their descendants in the great struggle. But when the honored dead begin to manifest in greater and greater numbers, what does it mean for the future? An epic chronicle for Werewolf: The Apocalypse, Past Lives takes characters on a long and harrowing journey that stretches back to the dawn of time and that climaxes in the modern world. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) WWP 03814 $19.95 WIZARDS OF THE COAST DRAGONLANCE: GATES OF PALANTHAS MMPB Gates of Palanthas is the second of two volumes adapting Dragons of Winter Night into a format specifically targeted at young readers. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3) TSR 86040 $5.99 DRAGONLANCE: NIGHTMARE LANDS MMPB Nightmare Lands is the first of two volumes adapting Dragons of Winter Night into a format specifically targeted at young readers. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3) TSR 86030 $5.99 DRAGONLANCE: REDEMPTION MMPB Gripped by the curse of a dragon's scale, Dhamon Grimwulf fears death and the insidious power of his own demons. In a race against time and fate across the face of Ansalon, he seeks to atone for past misdeeds. Agents of a mysterious dragon stand in his path, and if he cannot overcome them, he will lose his soul! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3) TSR 17984 $6.99 DRAGONLANCE: RIVERWIND THE PLAINSMAN MMPB Preludes Trilogy II To prove himself worthy of his beloved Goldmoon, Riverwind is sent on an impossible quest by the elders of the Que-Shu tribe: Find evidence of the true gods. With an eccentric soothsayer named Catchflea, Riverwind falls down a magical shaft, stumbling into a world of slavery, sorcery, and rebellion. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3) TSR 17985 $6.99 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: BOOK OF EXALTED DEEDS HC Book of Exalted Deeds is the second title in the line of Dungeons & Dragons products specifically aimed at a mature audience. Aside from tips and information for running heroic campaigns and characters, this title explores a wide range of exalted features specifically designed to enrich truly heroic play, including new feats, prestige classes, spells, races, and magic items. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3) TSR 88026 $32.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: LONE DROW HC Alone on the battlefield. Surrounded by death. Cornered by enemies. And ready to die. Drizzt Do'Urden has become an orc's worst nightmare: a lone drow with nothing to lose and nowhere to run. As the North spirals into chaos and war, one dark elf has decided to take it personally, and it will take an army to stop him. The hunter's blades have been drawn, and Drizzt will never be the same. This title is the second hardcover release in the latest Hunter's Blades Trilogy from R.A. Salvatore. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3) TSR 17986 $25.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: UNDERDARK HC This accessory provides a wealth of highly detailed information about one of the most popular regions in the Forgotten Realms world, the world beneath the ground. It includes details on the most popular Underdark race, the drow, in addition to multitudes of other below-ground species. In addition to regional feats, prestige classes, spells, monsters, and magic items, there is also background content on this area of the world, including extensive story content gathered from a multitude of Forgotten Realms products and articles. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3) TSR 88581 $32.95 RETURN OF THE DAMNED MMPB This title chronicles the latest adventure of various iconic characters from the Dungeons & Dragons core rulebooks. This ninth title in the novel line features the iconic characters of the fighter and the wizard, both of whom appeared in the kickoff title for the line, The Savage Caves. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3) TSR 17983 $5.99 THE SIMPSONS TCG The longest animated show on primetime now gets its very own trading card game! In the Simpsons TCG, players attempt to strategically place dozens of fan-favorite Simpsons characters into some of Springfield's most famous (and infamous) locations by bumbling, tricking, outsmarting, or scheming their way to victory! Collect cards from the booster packs to compile a Simpsons-approved "Krusty" deck! Woo-Hoo! This 150-card series is introduced in four 40-card theme decks based on fan-favorite characters including Bart, Homer, Lisa, and Mr. Burns, packaged in 8-count displays, and in 11-card booster packs offered in 36-count displays. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 3 & 4) BOOSTER DISPLAY WOC 96407-D 125.64 BOOSTER PACK WOC 96407-S 3.49 THEME DECK DISPLAY WOC 96409-D 71.92 THEME DECK WOC 96409-S 8.99 WIZKIDS O/A CRIMSON SKIES RULES PACK This rules pack contains all the rules and accessories needed to play both the Crimson Skies: Air Action game and the Crimson Skies: Aces game. Scheduled to ship in May 2003. (CAUT: 3 & 4) WIZ 5100 $7.95 CRIMSON SKIES SQUADRON PACK #5: THE BLACK SWANS The Black Swans are one of the most successful and dangerous raider groups in the skies. Formed in 1934, this ruthless squad was recruited by the enigmatic Black Swan herself. Composed of highly skilled combatants, the Swans do their best to direct their machine gun fire toward legitimate targets , avoiding collateral damage. Squadron Pack #5 features four prepainted, fully assembled planes on combat-dial bases. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3 & 4) WIZ 5307 $15.95 O/A MECHWARRIOR DARK AGE BOOSTER PACK Collect all the pieces from your favorite faction and expand you collection with MechWarrior: Dark Age Booster Boxes! Each Booster Box includes (1) 'Mech, (1) vehicle, and (2) infantry. A copy of the MechWarrior: Dark Age Starter Set is required for play. Scheduled to ship in. (CAUT: 3) WIZ 2200 $9.95 O/A MECHWARRIOR DARK AGE NOVEL #1: GHOST WAR Written by New York Times bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole, Ghost War continues the epic story of the BattleTech future as chronicled in the original novel series, thrusting readers into the world of the Inner Sphere of the 32nd Century, generations after the fall of the World of Blake and the founding of the Republic of the Sphere! (CAUT: 3 & 4) WIZ 2800 $6.99 O/A MECHWARRIOR DARK AGE STARTER SET MechWarrior: Dark Age is the new Combat-Dial Game set in the BattleTech universe! Each figure is cast on a combat-dial base similar to those used in Mage Knight and HeroClix, introducing a number of new abilities and rules that are specific to the BattleTech universe, such as heat and different methods of movement. (CAUT: 3 & 4) WIZ 2100 $19.95 MECHWARRIOR NOVEL #6: SERVICE FOR THE DEAD Countess Tara Campbell has been leading the Highlanders in a desperate fight against the ruthless Anastasia Kerensky and her Steel Wolves for dominion over the planet Northwind. Now Kerensky is raising the stakes. Campbell must risk everything to fight for The Republic one more time. If she loses, she'll seal more than the fate of one world - she'll determine instead the fate of the entire Republic! Book 3 in The Proving Grounds trilogy, Service for the Dead by Martin Delrio is the sixth novel based on the MechWarrior: Dark Age collectable miniatures game. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3 & 4) WIZ 2805 $6.99 MECHWARRIOR: TECHNOLOGY OF DESTRUCTION Thundering across battlefields of a hundred future worlds, BattleMechs are the kings of combat in The Republic of the Sphere. Now players of MechWarrior: Dark Age can explore The Republic and its colossal war machines as never before. Richly illustrated with beautifully rendered, computer-generated images of BattleMechs, weapons, and vehicles, Technology of Destruction takes players inside the hardware, warfare, and politics driving the conflicts spanning entire star empires. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3 & 4) WIZ 2807 $21.95 SHADOWRUN DUELS ACTION FIGURE GAME SERIES 2 More magic, more weapons, and more rivalries! WizKids expands Shadowrun Duels, the world's first action-figure game, with six more of the coolest-looking figures on the market: Draven, Karkhov, Kross, Midnight, Natokah, and Wolf Nev. Each fully articulated action figure comes packaged with a combat dial base, which opens for storage of equipment and accessories, plus five pieces of interchangeable gear with corresponding dice, a unique tape measure, and game rules. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 3 & 4) WIZ 6413 PI VIDEOS SECTION ANIME ANGELIC LAYER VOLUME 1 DVD From A.D. Vision! After witnessing two customizable dolls called "Angels" battle in the "Layers" arena, 11-year-old Misaki becomes absorbed into the Angels' competitive world, and sets out to raise her own Angel and become a top Angelic Layer combatant! Angelic Layer is also available in a Collector's Edition featuring Volume One and a Custom Art Box. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDAL001) $29.98 DVD w/Artbox (ADV DVDALBX1) $39.98 ARC THE LAD COMPLETE DVD COLLECTION From A.D. Vision! Join Elk, the youngest member of the Hunters Guild, together with the mysterious Lieza and the powerful warrior Shu, as they propel themselves into an epic odyssey across a mysterious world in search of the enigmatic outlaw known as Arc The Lad! Approximate running time: 650 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD (ADV DVDAR100) $89.98 AURA BATTLER DUNBINE VOLUME 3 DVD From A.D. Vision! Young motocross racer Sho Zama is dragged through the Aura Road and into Byston Well, where he pilots a powerful robot weapon, the Aura Battler, in Drake Luft's conquest of the planet. But when Sho realizes the danger Drake poses, can he defect to the other side in time to prevent an invasion of earth? Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD (ADV DVDDB003) $29.98 BANDIT KING JING VOLUME 3 DVD From A.D. Vision! Jing prides himself as the best darn bandit the world has ever seen. Paired with his pet albatross and companion, the lady-crazy Kir, the two travel across an imaginary world in search of new treasure to steal for their own. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDBK003) $29.98 BRIGADOON VOLUME 4: HOPE AMID CHAOS DVD From TokyoPop! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. DVD (TKP DV-1482) $29.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA THE MOVIE 2: THE SEALED CARD DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! Sakura bravely faced the many challenges needed to complete the capture and transformation of the Clow Cards into her own Sakura Cards, but can she reveal her feelings to Shaoran? Before she can best that challenge, someone begins stealing her cards and erasing vast parts of her town and its inhabitants! Approximate running time: 95 minutes. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. DVD (PNE 12088V) $29.98 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA VOLUME 18: REVELATIONS DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! Sakura's foretelling dream comes true as the entire city is put to sleep! As Li helps Sakura in this final battle, he finally gathers the courage to confess his feelings-now Sakura has to win and figure out what's truly in her heart! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. DVD (PNE 11760V) $29.98 CHOBITS VOLUME 5: DISAPPEARANCE DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! While Hideki goes to school Chi goes to her job at Tirol. However, today Chi doesn't make it to work-she's been kidnapped! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. DVD (PNE 11865V) $29.98 DEMON BEAST RESURRECTION 3 & 4: SOUL SURVIVOR DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (CPM A18-2267) $29.99 DEMON BEAST RESURRECTION DVD COLLECTION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (CPM A18-2270) $59.99 DNA2 VOLUME 5: EPIPHANY DVD From U.S. Manga Corp.! Junta's teenage great-granddaughter Lulara appears from the future, but not for a joyful family reunion. To save her own life and the future of all her kin, she's determined to permanently transform Junta into the Mega-Playboy! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD (CPM USM-2248) $29.99 DNA2 DVD COLLECTION From U.S. Manga Corp.! From the creator of Video Girl Ai! Junta has a problem: he's deathly allergic to girls! All this changes when a beautiful woman arrives from the future and transforms him into the super-suave Mega-Playboy. But the transformation is unstable, and if Junta can't unravel the time traveler's mystery, he (and the fate of the world) will never be the same! Contains episodes 1-15. Approximate running time: 375 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD (CPM USM-2319) $119.99 DRAGONBALL GT VOLUMES 7 & 8 From Funimation Productions, Ltd.! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. VOL. 7 DVD/UNCUT (FUN FN-04762) $24.95 VOL. 7 VHS/DUBBED (FUN FN-04763) $14.95 VOL. 8 DVD/UNCUT (FUN FN-04772) $24.95 VOL. 8 VHS/DUBBED (FUN FN-04773) $14.95 EDEN'S BOWY VOLUME 4 DVD From A.D. Vision! Yorn gazes up at two massive cities-"Edens"-floating in the sky and dreams of discovering their mysteries. Without warning, those mysteries come looking for him! Edenic assassins murder his father and Yorn is next on the hit list. Only a nameless old man and a mysterious young girl can help Yorn on his quest to find his long lost mother-and the truth! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDED004) $29.98 FINAL FANTASY UNLIMITED VOLUME 1 DVD From A.D. Vision! Follow the story of Ai and Yu, two twelve year-old twins who travel to a mysterious, parallel dimension called Wonderland in search of their parents, who have been taken hostage by the evil Earl Tyrant! Can the twins and their friends, Lisa, Kaze, and the Comodeen, stop the Earl in his quest to become the ultimate power in the universe? Final Fantasy Unlimited is also available in a Collector's Edition featuring Volume One and a Custom Art Box. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDFF001) $24.98 DVD w/Artbox (ADV DVDFFBX1) $39.98 FULL METAL PANIC MISSION 4 DVD From A.D. Vision! On the surface, Kaname Chidori appears to be a normal, popular high school student. Unbeknownst to her, a group of terrorists believe she possesses the special powers of "The Whispered," and they're out to kidnap her. Enter Sousuke Sagara, a young, hotshot agent from the stealth anti-terrorist organization Mithril. Will he be able to protect Kaname without her finding out what's really going on? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDFM004) $29.98 GUN FRONTIER VOLUME 4: GUNS BLAZING DVD From AnimeWorks! Tochiro and the others finally uncover the secret behind his sister's disappearance and the goal of the Organization. Sinunora prepares to make a final decision between her divided loyalties as Harlock repays the debt to the diminutive samurai who saved his life from a burning pirate ship. Tochiro vows to put everything on the line to save his sister and bring an end to the Organization. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (MDB AWD-0339) $24.95 HAIBANE RENMEI VOLUME 2: WINGS OF SORROW DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! Kuu, a younger Haibane, helps Rakka to find her place in the Old Home, but then becomes subdued and her halo begins to fade! Rakka's worries become a desperate search when Kuu goes missing-is this related to the "Day of Flight?" A limited edition Haibane Renmei pencil board is included with this volume! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD w/Pencil Board (PNE 12047V) $29.98 HELLO KITTY'S PARADISE HOLIDAY DVD BOX SET From A.D. Vision! Approximate running time: 360 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDHKBX2) $59.98 HIS AND HER CIRCUMSTANCES KARE KANO VOLUME 5: ALTERATIONS AND NEW PERSPECTIVES DVD From Right Stuf International! Yukino has finally decided she will do Aya's play, but with Culture Fest deadlines looming, not everyone is supportive of her determination to make her acting debut. In the midst of the turmoil, Yukino is about to uncover help from some very unexpected sources-Mr. Kawashima and Asaba! Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD (RST RDVD8015) $29.95 HIS AND HER CIRCUMSTANCES KARE KANO DVD BOX SET From Right Stuf International! Like a drug, Yukino Miyazawa was addicted to admiration and praise from those around her. But that was before...him! Souichirou Arima! Without even trying, he snatched the very glory from her hands by easily acing the high school entrance exam that should have made her the class representative. To take back what is rightfully hers, Yukino is putting all her efforts into plotting her revenge, but was love part of the plan? Contains episodes 1-26. Approximate running time: 780 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) Box Set (RST RDVD8016) $129.95 INUYASHA VOLUME 10: SCARS OF BATTLE DVD From Viz Video! During a routine demon-slaying, Miroku's hand is clawed, forcing him to return to the monk who helped rear him in hopes that the damage can be repaired before the wound grows and eventually swallows him whole! Approximate running time: 78 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (VIZ 1072-7) $24.98 INUYASHA VOLUME 11: INTO THE MIASMA DVD From Viz Video! The group stumbles upon a mysterious mountain, surrounded by a deadly miasma. Traveling further inside they discover hordes of demons trapped within, battling each other to the death! The sudden appearance of Kikyo only makes a confusing situation that much worse! Approximate running time: 78 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (VIZ 1073-7) $24.98 LEGEND OF THE DRAGON KINGS: RED DRAGON DVD From U.S. Manga Corp.! Approximate running time: 92 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (CPM USM-2325) $19.99 MACROSS 3-DISC DVD BOX SET From Manga Entertainment! In 2040 A.D. on the colonial planet Eden, the Ministry of Defense is testing a transforming super-stealth aircraft to counter alien attacks. Join in on the action when rival pilots Isamu and Guld battle for aerial supremacy and the affections of the beautiful Myung. This boxed set collects the Macross II Movie, as well as all four volumes of Macross Plus, and includes an additional DVD featuring exclusive bonus material. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. Note: Not available in Canada. Box Set (MGA D4131) $89.95 MAHOROMATIC AUTOMATIC MAIDEN VOLUME 4: HECTIC HOLIDAYS DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! From Christmas to New Years and on to Valentine's Day, Mahoro's presence makes each passing holiday more memorable and entertaining than the last! Yet a local Hiryu event may be the most surprising holiday yet with it's odd custom of ferocious combat! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (PNE 11901V) $29.98 MAO-CHAN VOLUME 1: I WILL PROTECT THE PEACE OF JAPAN! DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! From the creative team behind Love Hina! Granddaughter to the Chief of Staff of the Ground Defense Force, Mao-Chan, together with her friends Misora and Sylvia, form the elementary school self-defense team, created to protect Japan from "cute" alien invaders. Features seven bilingual episodes. Approximate running time: 105 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (PNE 12110V) $29.98 MAZINKAISER VOLUME 2 DVD From A.D. Vision! Dr. Hell has resurrected an ancient army of mechanical monsters to conquer the world, but first he has to destroy the photon power lab and the one thing standing in his way: Mazinger! But it's going to take more than defeating Mazinger for Dr. Hell and his evil henchman Baron Ashura to clear their way for world domination, because there's a new kid in town-Mazinkaiser-and he packs quite an atomic punch! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDMK002) $29.98 MIRAGE OF BLAZE VOLUME 3: DARKNESS DESCENDS DVD From AnimeWorks! To disrupt the advance of the Feudal Underworld, Takaya, Chiaki, Naoe, and Yuzura search Japan for evil spirits. Takaya, still unable to confront his alternate identity as the samurai Kagetora, meets Ujiteru Hojo. His former brother attempts to bring him back to the Hojo clan, and Takaya is forced to remember his past with Naoe. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (MDB MBD-0340) $24.95 MY SEXUAL HARASSMENT DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (MDB KVD-0309) $29.95 NEO RANGA VOLUME 5 DVD From A.D. Vision! Caught between cruel conspirators and obtuse officials, and hammered by the violent tides of public opinion, the Shimabara sisters give in to more personal ghosts that tear at the conscience's core. But nothing this far has prepared the sisters for the biggest shock of all-the mystifying return of their long lost brother, Masaru! Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDNE005) $29.98 NIGHTMARE CAMPUS VOLUME 5 DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (CPM A18-2299) $29.99 NINJA SCROLL 10TH ANNIVERSARY DVD From Manga Entertainment! Kibagami Jubei is a masterless samurai who travels the land alone, but a hideous plot to overthrow the government threatens to end his wandering ways. As he is tricked into a web of treachery, Jubei must ally himself with a Master Monk-Spy Dakuan, and Kagero, a beautiful female ninja whose touch means instant death. Together they must face the Eight Demons of Kimon and ultimately the Immortal Genma- all before the Dakuan's poison kills Jubei. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. MATURE AUDIENCES RES. from Previews V13, #3 (MAR033760) DVD (MGA D4140) $29.95 NOIR VOLUME 7: THE END OF THE MATTER DVD From A.D. Vision! Angels. Assassins. Bringers of death. They are NOIR, and no man will stand between them and their destiny. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD (ADV DVDNO007) $29.98 NUKU NUKU DASH VOLUME 1 DVD From A.D. Vision! Ryunosuke meets the girl of his dreams when his father brings home the beautiful orphan girl Nuku Nuku. But Ryunosuke's dreams threaten to turn into nightmares when his mother, a scientist for Mishima Industries, is assigned to track down an advanced military android that escaped from work-Nuku Nuku herself! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD (ADV DVDNN001) $29.98 ORGUSS 02 DVD BOX SET From Manga Entertainment! For 200 years they lay deep beneath the earth or silent on the ocean bed. Now two opposing armies race to unearth these massive engines of war, devastating weapons known as Decimators. As more of these vast robots are reactivated the world moves ever closer to another all-out war, drawing innocent victims into the deadly conflict. This DVD set contains all six episodes for Orguss 02. Approximate running time: 180 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. Note: Not available in Canada. Box Set (MGA D4129) $24.95 PATLABOR MOBILE POLICE OVA DVD BOXED SET From U.S. Manga Corp.! By the director of Ghost in the Shell! As the 20th Century was nearing its end, a new Industrial Revolution brought forth unprecedented advances in robotics. The invention of the Labor-a humanoid-type, multi-purpose construction machine-emerged as the wave of the future. Making older industrial equipment virtually obsolete, the Labor, unfortunately, also made a pretty cool terrorist weapon. To combat the rise in Labor crimes, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department established the "Special Vehicles, Section 2," comprised of specially designed Patrol Labors-Patlabors! Catch the hi-jinks of the SV2 in this original television series! Approximate running time: 210 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (CPM USM-2344) $49.99 POKÉMON VOLUME 5: WAY TO THE JOHTO LEAGUE CHAMPION DVD From Viz Video! Our heroes continue their journey to the Johto League Championship! While on their way to Olivine City, Ash and Co. battle the fierce elements of Snow Top Mountain. Will Nature or Team Rocket finally defeat our brave travelers? Contains seven complete episodes. Approximate running time: 162 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (VIZ 1205-7) $19.98 POWER DOLLS COMPLETE DVD COLLECTION From A.D. Vision! In 2535 A.D., after decades of oppressive policies instituted by the Terran government, the people of the colony world Omni joined together to declare their independence from the tyranny of planet Earth. Lacking an established military or specialized weapons of warfare, the Omni rebellion seemed doomed to failure. However, by adapting the robotic Power Loaders used for unloading spaceships into man-like battle tanks, the Rebel forces instead introduced a whole new era of mechanized combat. Now, the future of the planet Omni rests upon a handful of young female pilots who serve in the special Detachment of Limited Line Service. Their code name: The Power Dolls! Approximate running time: 70 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDPD100) $19.98 PROJECT ARMS VOLUME 7: THE MAN AT THE HELM DVD From Viz Video! After a less-than-ideal day at the park, the group heads back to Misa's house, with the Ex Armis in tow. Other anti-"Arms" factions are on the move-including Gance Gall, one of the Egregori's most decorated (and deadly) colonels. With 80 years of field experience packed into a sprightly, 30-year-old body, Gance has not just youth on his side but also power and insanity! Approximate running time: 78 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (VIZ 0990-7) $24.98 RAHXEPHON VOLUME 6: ARIA DVD From A.D. Vision! An extraordinary mystery unfolds as Ayato confronts a world he has never known, and begins to learn the horrifying secrets of RahXephon, a humanoid super weapon only he can control. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. DVD (ADV DVDRX006) $29.98 REIGN DVD BOX SET From TokyoPop! In the ancient world of Macedonia, science and magic are one. One man controls them both! From the minds of Peter Chung (Aeon Flux), Rintaro (Astro Boy, Metropolis), and Masao Murayama (Trigun), and featuring animation by Madhouse (Vampire Hunter D), Reign is a 21st century sci-fi spin on the epic exploits of Alexander the Great. This boxed set collects all four volumes of Reign. Approximate running time: 400 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD (TKP DV-1762) $69.99 REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: REVELATION DVD From Software Sculptures! The unthinkable has happened: Utena has fallen in love with her best friend's older brother. But to be his princess, Utena must give up her goal of becoming a prince. Will her budding romance destroy her lifelong dream, and her precious friendship with Anthy? Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (CPM SVS-6212) $29.99 SAILOR AND THE 7 BALLS II: RETURN OF THE BALLZ DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (DIA DVD00047) $19.95 SAINT SEIYA VOLUME 1 DVD From A.D. Vision! Young martial artist Seiya and the Bronze Saints are sworn to protect Saori, the reincarnation of the Goddess Athena, from the threat of the sinister Black Saints, servants of a dark power seeking dominion over Athena's sovereignty! Contains four complete episodes. Saint Seiya is also available in a Collector's Edition featuring Volume One and a Custom Art Box. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD (ADV DVDSE001) $29.98 DVD w/Artbox (ADV DVDSEBX1) $39.98 SAIYUKI VOLUME 5: STING OF THE SCORPION DVD From A.D. Vision! Follow the harrowing adventures of a renegade priest, a monkey king, a lecherous water sprite, and a sympathetic demon joined together to stop a demonic resurrection and return harmony to the dangerous land. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDSY005) $29.98 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 3: THE SEA OF TREES DVD From AnimeWorks! Deep within the Sea of Trees, a young boy waits for Demon Eyes Kyo. He is a legendary member of the Sanada ninja army, Sasuke Sarutobi. Like Kyo, he wields a katana forged by Muramasa, which is also rumored to be the Tenrou, one of the True Muramasa with the power to change the world. There is only one way to prove which is the real Tenrou, and Kyo wouldn't have it any other way! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (MDB SKD-0341) $29.95 SOMEDAY'S DREAMER VOLUME 1 DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! 15-year old Yume harbors a special gift: the ability to use magic! Reaching the age required by the government to start apprenticing as a wizard, she travels to Tokyo to be tutored in the arcane arts by her new mentor, the handsome but mysterious Wizard Oyamada! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. DVD (PNE 12106V) $29.98 DVD w/Artbox (PNE 12105V) $34.98 STARBLAZERS SERIES 3: THE BOLAR WARS VOLUMES 4 & 5 DVDS From Voyager Entertainment! The year is 2203. A planet destroyer missile, crashing into the sun, has caused a dangerous increase in nuclear fusion that threatens to destroy the entire solar system in one year. A new mission calls the Star Force back into action, and the legendary Space Battleship Argo launches once again to find a new home for the human race. Beyond the edge of the solar system, two fearsome empires have arisen, and in their struggle for territory, they have turned the galaxy into a cosmic battlefield. Unaware of this, the Star Force enters the fray! Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. VOL. 4 DVD (VOY DVD-3-4) $29.95 VOL. 5 DVD (VOY DVD-3-5) $29.95 STEAM DETECTIVES VOLUME 1 DVD From A.D. Vision! In a world powered entirely by steam, orphaned teenage detective Narutaki finds himself up against a tour-de-force of thieves, tyrants, and an arch-enemy who may yet prove more than his match! With young Ling Ling and her father's brilliant creation, an intelligent mechanical wonder named Goriki at his side, Narutaki has the misty streets of Steam City under his watchful eye. Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDST001) $29.98 STEEL ANGEL KURUMI 2 VOLUME 2 DVD From A.D. Vision! Believing the Steel Angels are the only ones who can save the human race from destruction, the Practitioners have awakened their sassy younger sister, Karinka, to capture them! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDKU007) $24.98 SUPER GALS VOLUME 2 DVD From A.D. Vision! Though her entire family has a proud tradition of joining Tokyo's finest, 16-year-old Ran Kotobuki has no intention of following in their footsteps. She would rather go shopping and hang out in Shibuya all day. But even so, her sense of justice is strong and her straightforward attitude is apparent in the way she deals with life. She will right wrongs when she sees them, and is a staunch friend! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDSG002) $29.98 THE SUPER MILK-CHAN SHOW VOLUME 1 DVD From A.D. Vision! Milk Chan is a typical child TV star-she's petty, cranky, selfish, lazy and, most of all, full of herself! The fact that the country's chief executive is her self- proclaimed "Number One Fan" seems perfectly natural to her-despite the fact that the President shows up as a recurring character on her television show. Unable to separate the actress from her role, the President actually believes that Milk Chan is an "honest-to- goodness" super-agent, and occasionally calls on Milk Chan to help solve a crisis. Approximate running time: 130 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD (ADV DVDMC001) $29.98 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES SEASON 2 VOLUME 2 DVD From A.D. Vision! When the spell to return them to their home goes terribly awry, judo- jerk Junpei, Airi the actress, and rifle-ready Ritsuko must rely on the egomaniacal elf Celcia to help them return home. Once again, they're forced to strip elves to find the magical spell-fragment tattoos that will teleport them back to earth. Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD (ADV DVDTW004) $29.98 TIME STRANGER DVD From U.S. Manga Corp.! 40 years ago, Remy Shimada and the rest of the GoShogun team saved the Earth from an evil criminal organization. Now, as she lies dying in a hospital bed, the team gathers to help her in her greatest battle of all! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD (CPM USM-2315) $19.99 THE VANILLA SERIES: ENDLESS SERENADE DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (RST CDVD6989) $14.98 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST TV DVDS & 4-DISC DVD BOX SET VOLUME 4 From AnimEigo! From the creator of the hit series Oh, My Goddess! comes this high- speed dramatic comedy series! Miyuki is a down-to-business cop with a passion for her job and a mechanical streak. Natsumi is a cop with a penchant for tooling around on a moped at unsafe speeds. And together, they are Bokutoo Precinct's newest pair of partners on patrol! Each DVD has an approximate running time of 100 minutes. Four episodes per disc. Box Set contains all four DVDs, plus a bonus disc with additional features. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. VOL. 10 DVD (ANI AV002132) $24.95 VOL. 11 DVD (ANI AV002133) $24.95 VOL. 12 DVD (ANI AV002134) $24.95 VOL. 13 DVD (ANI AV002135) $24.95 VOL. 4 BOX SET DVD (ANI AV002223) $79.95 YU-GI-OH VOLUMES 14 & 15 DVDS From FUNimation Productions, Ltd.! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. VOL. 14 DVD/DUBBED (FUN FN-05582) $19.95 VOL. 15 DVD/DUBBED (FUN FN-05592) $19.95 YU YU HAKUSHO DARK TOURNAMENT VOLUMES 17 DVD From FUNimation Productions, Ltd.! The long awaited Finals of the Dark Tournament have arrived! It's Team Urameshi against arch-rivals Team Toguro in a winner take all battle where the penalty for losing is certain death! Approximate running time: 62 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. VOL. 17 DVD/UNCUT (FUN FN-06422) $24.95 VOL. 17 VHS/UNCUT/DUBBED (FUN FN-06423) $19.95 ASIAN CINEMA BOUNCE KO GALS DVD From Tokyo Shock! Masato Harada's Bounce KO Gals is the story of three girls on the subsidized dating circuit. At risk from angry clients, drug dealers, and the mob, they find themselves as they live their way of life on the night streets. Approximate running time: 109 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD $29.95 STREET FURY ONYX EDITION DVD From TokyoPop! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.99 ANIMATION BILL PLYMPTON'S MUTANT ALIENS DVD From Indie DVD! Featured at the Sundance Film Festival, Bill Plympton's feature-length animated movie, Mutant Aliens, is a wildly humorous yet poignant story about an astronaut Earl Jensen, his daughter, and six violent-yet endearing-adopted alien creatures! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.98 BILL PLYMPTON DVDS From Indie DVD! These special edition DVDs showcase a selection of Bill Plympton's unique "morphing-style" animated short films as featured on MTV, Cartoon Network, and Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation. Each DVD is loaded with special features including games, "behind-the-drawings" footage, and the original cartoons published in Rolling Stones, Playboy, and National Lampoon that inspired these films. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES I MARRIED A STRANGE PERSON DVD $14.99 PLYMPTOONS CLASSIC WORKS DVD $19.98 HAPPY TREE FRIENDS VOLUME 1: FIRST BLOOD DVD From StudioWorks Entertainment! Cute, cuddly, and horribly wrong! Sick, twisted, and extremely funny, the Happy Tree Friends are adorable, cuddly animals whose daily animated adventures always end in mayhem! Along with 14 heart burning episodes, this DVD contains additional bonus features including four interactive Smoochies, the special Pop-Corn Video episode, commentary from the creators, storyboards, original sketches, and character designs, plus never-before-seen episodes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.99 A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING DVD From Paramount Home Video! Two great Peanuts holiday specials on one disc! Charlie Brown and the gang learn the true meaning of Thanksgiving after Peppermint Patty boldly arranges for everyone to celebrate the holiday at Charlie's house in the 1973 classic A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Also includes The Mayflower Voyagers. Approximate running time: 24 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) Note: Not available outside U.S., including Puerto Rico. DVD $19.99 IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN! DVD From Paramount Home Video! Celebrate Halloween with the Peanuts gang in this classic television special. While Linus waits patiently in the pumpkin patch for the Great Pumpkin to bring him goodies, the rest of the kids trick or treat and have a party. Approximate running time: 25 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) Note: Not available outside U.S., including Puerto Rico. DVD $19.99 ROUGHNECKS: STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLES - THE ZEPHYR CAMPAIGN DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! The fearless Troopers are back for a terrifying mission on a mysterious frozen asteroid deep in space in this Emmy-nominated sci-fi adventure series featuring breathtaking 3-D computer animation and nonstop Starship Troopers action! Approximate running time: 96 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD $24.95 THE SIMPSONS TREEHOUSE OF HORROR DVD From Fox Home Entertainment! A new trick, and devilish treats to die for! This special Simpsons DVD compilation collects four horrifyingly hilarious annual trilogies of terror: Treehouse of Horror volumes V, VI, VII, and XII! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $14.98 STORM CLOUD: ANTI-TERRORIST OPS DVD From A.F.M. Productions! Introducing the first "action figure" feature-length movie from A.F.M. Productions! When the United Nations decides to fight back against terrorism, billionaire Sir Ian Cloudsley-Thompson forms a group of elite soldiers. Unfortunately, Eric Hammond, the best-of-the-best, is reluctant to join and lead this task force, until a tragic turn of events forces him to reconsider his decision and finally unite with the Storm Cloud team! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $12.95 WALLACE & GROMIT: THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES DVD From Warner Home Video, Inc.! Climb aboard for a wacky voyage in this award-winning Wallace & Gromit compilation featuring three irresistible short films: A Close Shave, A Grand Day Out, and The Wrong Trousers. Approximate running time: 81 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $19.98 CLASSIC FILM & TELEVISION THE ADVENTURES OF INDIANA JONES COMPLETE MOVIE DVD COLLECTION From Paramount Home Video! The man with the hat is back…on DVD! This multi-pack DVD compilation collects all three Indiana Jones movies starring Harrison Ford as the titular globe-trotting archaeologist: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Lost Crusade. The 4-disc DVD set comes with a bonus disc boasting over 3 hours of bonus features, including a feature-length documentary created under the supervision of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (CAUT: 4) Note: Not available outside U.S., including Puerto Rico. FULLSCREEN DVD (x4) $74.99 WIDESCREEN DVD (x4) $74.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER THE MOVIE DVD From Fox Home Entertainment! Sometimes it takes more than good looks to kill as Kristy Swanson stars as "Cheerleader by day, Vampire Slayer by night" Buffy in the 1992 movie that inspired the television series! Approximate running time: 86 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $14.98 FAWLTY TOWERS: COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD SET From Warner Home Video, Inc.! This complete edition of the BBC comedy classic Fawlty Towers showcases memorable episodes including "The Kipper And The Corpse," "Basil The Rat," "The Germans," and "The Psychiatrist." Featuring special interview footage with John Cleese himself, The Complete Fawlty Towers reveals the secrets and antics behind the creation of one of the funniest British comedies ever produced. Approximate running time: 449 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $59.98 MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL COLLECTOR'S EDITION 2-DISC DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! The Knights of the Round Table battle dismembering foes and killer rabbits on their perilous quest as the complete Monty Python troupe is cast in this hilarious 1974 parody of the legend of the Holy Grail, uncut and digitally remastered, complete with commentary by co-directors Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam, as well as Michael Palin, John Cleese, and Eric Idle. Approximate running time: 89 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD (x2) $49.95 YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN DVD From Fox Home Entertainment! Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, and Peter Boyle star in Mel Brook's inspired vision of lunacy and monstrously crazy 1974 tribute to Mary W. Shelley's classic. Additional DVD bonuses include never before seen behind-the- scenes footage, outtakes, and bloopers. Approximate running time: 89 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $14.98 DOCTOR WHO DOCTOR WHO EPISODE #10: DALEK INVASION OF EARTH DVD From Warner Home Video, Inc.! The TARDIS, with the Doctor (William Hartnell), Ian, Susan, and Barbara on board, materializes beside the River Thames in the year 2167. There they discover the streets are patrolled by zombie-like humans, flying saucer-like craft occupy the skies, and desperate rebels hiding below ground in the disused Underground system. But worse is still to come! The Daleks, thought destroyed by the Doctor, have invaded and enslaved humanity! Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD (x2) $34.98 DOCTOR WHO EPISODE #66: CARNIVAL OF MONSTERS DVD From Warner Home Video, Inc.! The Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Jo (Katy Manning) take the TARDIS on a test flight, arriving on a cargo ship, the SS Bernice, which seems to be crossing the Indian Ocean in 1926. In fact, the ship and its crew have been miniaturized and trapped inside a microscope-a banned entertainment peepshow-on the planet Inter Minor! Approximate running time: 102 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD $24.98 DOCTOR WHO EPISODE #91: THE TALONS OF WENG-CHIANG DVD From Warner Home Video, Inc.! In this feature-length adventure set deep in the darkest heart of Victorian London, the Doctor (Tom Baker), helped only by the local pathologist Professor Litefoot and the cowardly Henry Jago, finds himself battling for his life against the hideously deformed Magnus Greel, who pretends to be the ancient Chinese God, Weng-Chiang! Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD (x2) $34.98 DOCTOR WHO EPISODE #134: RESURRECTION OF THE DALEKS DVD From Warner Home Video, Inc.! Captured in a Time Corridor, the Doctor (Peter Davison) and his companions are forced to land on 20th Century Earth, diverted by the Doctor's oldest enemy-the Daleks. It is here that the true purpose of the Time Corridor becomes apparent: after 90 years of imprisonment, Davros, the ruthless creator of the Daleks, is to be liberated to assist in the resurrection of his army. But not even the Daleks foresee the poisonous threat presented by their creator. Approximate running time: 98 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $24.98 FANTASY / SCI-FI BEASTMASTER SEASON 2 COMPLETE DVD From A.D. Vision! This DVD set collects all 22 second season episodes of The BeastMaster television series. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. Box set $69.98 BRIGITTA DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $19.95 EARTH: FINAL CONFLICT VOLUME 3 - FACE THE HORIZON DVD From A.D. Vision! The alien Taelon Companions are plotting to take over the Earth and crush the human Resistance beneath their heels. But the aliens are going to find out that mankind won't go down without a fight and heroism doesn't die so easily. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $69.98 FARSCAPE SEASON 2 COMPLETE DVD BOX SET From A.D. Vision! Finally, all 22 episodes of Farscape's unforgettable second season in a box set! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. Box Set (ADV DVDFS200) $149.98 GENE RODDENBERRY'S ANDROMEDA SEASON 2 COLLECTION 5 DVD From A.D. Vision! He is the last guardian of a fallen civilization. A hero from another time. Faced with a universe in chaos, Dylan Hunt recruits an unlikely crew and sets out to reunite the galaxies. On the Starship Andromeda, hope lives again. Approximate running time: 200 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD $39.98 GOING UNDER DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $29.99 KINKY CASTING COUCH DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $29.99 LEXX SERIES 4 VOLUME 4 DVD From Acorn Media Home Video! The fourth and final series of LEXX heads towards a gripping conclusion with these four episodes. Approximate running time: 180 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $24.95 MUTANT X SEASON 1 VOLUME 5 DVD From A.D. Vision! This volume features 4 complete season one episodes of Mutant X: "Nothing To Fear," "Deadly Desire," "Dancing On The Razor," and "A Breed Apart." Approximate running time: 200 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. DVD $24.98 NUDES ON CREDIT DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $19.95 THE OUTER LIMITS THE ORIGINAL SERIES SEASON 2 DVD BOX SET From MGM Home Entertainment! The science fiction series Outer Limits had a brief run of only two seasons in the 1960s, but its influence on television is undeniable. This collection comprises the second season of the original series and includes guest stars such as Ted Knight, James Shigeta, Robert Duvall, June Havoc, William Shatner, and many other recognizable faces. Among the highlights of this season is the episode "Demon with a Glass Hand," which won science fiction writer Harlan Ellison a Writers' Guild award. Other classic episodes included are "I, Robot," "The Duplicate Man," "The Probe," and "Behold, Eck!" Approximate running time: 870 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $69.96 STARGATE SG-1 SEASON 4 DVD BOX SET From MGM Home Entertainment! SG-1 returns to the SGC! Replicators assault Russian submarine! Carter on Asgard! Just a taste of the 22 reality-warping, mind-bending fourth season episodes featured in this DVD collection. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Box Set $69.96 HORROR BRONX WARRIORS DVD From Shriek Show! In post-nuke New York City, the beautiful daughter of a corrupt corporate arms dealer leaves the safe-haven of a maximum-security island known as Manhattan. With a ruthless bounty hunter on her trail, she escapes into the fearsome forbidden zone of the Bronx, a no-man's wasteland of marauding warriors and cutthroat gangs, where she meets gang leader Trash, he decides to protect her and turn the tables on her corporate oppressors! Approximate running time: 89 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $24.95 FLESH FOR THE BEAST DVD From Shriek Show! At the turn of the century, a notorious occultist named Alfred Fischer conjures up a brothel of ravenous demons in a bizarre ritual. Almost a century after Fischer meets his mysterious end, a team of parapsychologists investigate his manor for signs of restless spirits, and are besieged by sexy demons, a madman with a secret past, and horde of slaughtering zombies! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.95 DVD-UNCUT $19.95 ROB ZOMBIE'S HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES DVD From Trimark Home Video! Two young couples take a misguided tour onto the back roads of America in search of an urban legend known as Dr. Satan. Lost and stranded, they are set upon by a bizarre family of psychotics. Murder, cannibalism, and satanic rituals are just a few of the 1000+ horrors that await them in House of 1000 Corpses! Special DVD features include deleted scenes and commentary by director Rob Zombie. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $26.99 RETRO THE CRAWLING EYE/THE KILLER SHREWS DOUBLE FEATURE DVD From CatCom Home Video! Crazed giant shrews and a monstrous, hungry eye terrify viewers in this creature double-feature showcasing the 1957 The Killer Shrews and the cerebrally minded and myopically celebrated sci-fi classic, The Crawling Eye! A vintage toy cartoon and a Rarebit Fiend cartoon are also featured in this DVD collection. Approximate running time: 151 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $6.99 THEY SAVED HITLER'S BRAIN/THE FROZEN DEAD DOUBLE FEATURE DVD From CatCom Home Video! The Nazi threat lives on in two 1960's B-Grade cinematic classics: They Saved Hitler's Brain and The Frozen Dead! Two vintage Superman animated shorts are also featured. Approximate running time: 188 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $6.99 INVASION OF THE BEE GIRLS/THE INCREDIBLE 2-HEADED TRANSPLANT DOUBLE FEATURE DVD From CatCom Home Video! Genetic experiments gone awry are on the slab in this double-feature dose of terror featuring the 1973 cult classic Invasion of the Bee Girls, and the 1971 The Incredible 2-Headed Transplant, starring Bruce Dern and Casey Kasem! This DVD compilation also includes a vintage Betty Boop and Superman cartoon. Approximate running time: 170 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $6.99 STAR TREK STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE SEASON 6 DVD BOX SET From Paramount Home Video! Deep Space Nine's sixth season began ambitiously with a six-part story arc devoted to the Dominion War. "The Magnificent Ferengi," "Far Beyond the Stars," "In The Pale Moonlight," and "Tears Of The Prophet" are a few of the featured episodes showcased in this 6-disc DVD set collecting all 26 sixth season episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (CAUT: 4) Note: Not available outside U.S., including Puerto Rico. Box Set $129.99 STAR TREK V: THE FINAL FRONTIER COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD From Paramount Home Video! A thrilling and thought-provoking directorial debut from William Shatner, the journey becomes a metaphysical quest for the meaning of life, as the crew of the Starship Enterprise comes face to face with "God." Approximate running time: 107 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) Note: Not available outside U.S., including Puerto Rico. DVD $24.98 SUPER-HEROES DUO: THE DOCUMENTED ADVENTURES OF THE TERRIFIC TWO DVD From Vanguard Cinema! Save yourself before they save you! Real super-heroes. Fighting crime. Battling evil. Living among us in the suburbs. Get ready to meet America's newest dynamic duo as intrepid reporter Crystal Parsons (Cynthia Aguiar) reveals the nitty-gritty, down-and-dirty, behind-the-scenes antics of Best Man and Buddy Boy-The Terrific Two! Approximate running time: 89 minutes. Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $19.95 THE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANIMATION COLLECTION DVD SET From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! This 3-disc DVD set collects Daredevil vs. Spider-Man, Spider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin, and Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown, featuring a selection of Spider-Man's most spine-tingling, web-slinging animated episodes! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD (x3) $44.95 AUDIO GIANT ROBO ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 2 CD From Animetrax! Featuring music performed by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and composed by musical legend Masamichi Amano, the second Giant Robo soundtrack features tracks like the poignant string melody of "Daisaku's Determination" and the driving percussion of "Rush!" Comes with a 14-page full-color CD booklet and liner notes by Amano himself. Approximate running time: 44 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) CD $14.98 HELLRAISER CHRONICLES SOUNDTRACK 3-DISC CD BOX SET From PrimeTime! Welcome. You have opened the doors to the pleasures of Heaven and Hell, to the further regions of experience, where pain and pleasure are indivisible. This 3- disc CD compilation features the original soundtracks from Hellraiser, Hellraiser II: Hellbound, and Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth! The box. You opened it. They will come! Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (CAUT: 4) CD (x3) $36.98 L/R ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD From Pioneer Entertainment! Introducing 13 grooving tracks of rocking blues produced by Billy Preston for the L / R anime series. Available for the first time in North America, this CD soundtrack includes song translations and phonetic versions of the lyrics in the liner notes for the packaging. Approximate running time: 48 minutes. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. CD $14.98 PRINCESS NINE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 2 CD From Animetrax! Head back out to the mound with 20 tracks of music from Princess Nine, featuring songs composed by Masamichi Amano and performed by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. Also included are liner notes detailing off-the-wall stories from series director, Tomomi Mochizuki! Approximate running time: 47 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. CD $14.98 SOMEDAY'S DREAMER ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD From Pioneer Entertainment! Don't miss the sweet melodies that create the magical world of the anime series Someday's Dreamer. Available for the first time in North America, this CD soundtrack includes song translations and phonetic versions of the lyrics in the liner notes for the packaging. Approximate running time: 53 minutes. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. CD $14.98 THUNDERBIRDS TELEVISION ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD From Silva America! Introducing 22 tracks of pulse-pounding music and orchestration from Gerry Anderson's classic "Supermarionation" sci-fi television series Thunderbirds! Scheduled to ship in October 2003. (CAUT: 4) CD $16.98 X SERIES ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK VOLUME 2 CD From Pioneer Entertainment! Fans of the X TV series won't want to miss this second original soundtrack packed with more songs from the hit series by CLAMP (Chobits, Cardcaptor Sakura)! Available for the first time in North America, this CD soundtrack includes song translations and phonetic versions of the lyrics in the liner notes for the packaging. Approximate running time: 53 minutes. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. CD $14.98 PREVIEWS VIDEO SHELF BACKLIST Star Code Previews Title SRP STAR18719 ANGEL SEASON 1 DVD SET $59.98 STAR18815 THE ANIMATRIX DVD $24.98 STAR18714 BABYLON 5 SEASON 2 DVD SET $99.98 STAR18715 BANNER OF THE STARS VOL. 2: BASROIL UNLEASHED DVD $29.98 STAR18716 BANNER OF THE STARS VOL. 3 DVD $29.98 STAR18717 BATMAN ANIMATED: TALES OF THE DARK KNIGHT DVD $19.98 STAR18619 BERSERK VOL. 6: GOD'S HAND DVD $29.95 STAR18720 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 4 DVD SET $59.98 STAR18624 CASTLE IN THE SKY DVD $29.99 STAR18724 CHOBITS VOL. 2: CITY OF SILENCE DVD $29.98 STAR18727 COLORFUL DVD $29.98 STAR18730 CRYING FREEMAN VOL. 2: A TASTE OF REVENGE DVD $29.98 STAR18627 CRYING FREEMAN VOL. 3 DVD $29.98 STAR18629 DARK ANGEL SEASON 1 DVD BOX SET $59.95 STAR18734 DEVIL LADY VOL. 3: THE STRENGTHING DVD $29.98 STAR18631 DEVIL LADY VOL. 4: THE GATHERING DVD $29.98 STAR18826 DEVIL LADY VOL. 5: THE PURGING DVD $29.98 STAR18632 DNA 2 VOL. 3: MUTATION DVD $29.99 STAR18738 DRAGONBALL GT VOL. 1: BABY AFFLICTION DVD $24.95 STAR18739 DRAGONBALL GT VOL. 2: BABY INCUBATION DVD $24.95 STAR18827 DRAGONBALL GT VOL. 3: BABY CREATION UNCUT DVD $24.95 STAR18828 DRAGONBALL GT VOL. 4: BABY PROLIFERATION UNCUT DVD $24.95 STAR18636 DRAGONBALL: THE PATH TO POWER MOVIE UNCUT DVD $29.95 STAR18744 EXCEL SAGA VOL. 6: GOING WAY TOO FAR DVD $29.98 STAR18832 FRUITS BASKET VOL. 4: THE CLEARING SKY UNCUT DVD $39.95 STAR18642 FULL METAL PANIC VOL. 1 DVD $29.98 STAR18748 FUTURAMA VOL. 1 DVD BOX SET $39.98 STAR18872 GAMERA VOL. 2: THE ADVENT OF LEGION DVD $19.98 STAR18644 GAMERA VOL. 3: THE REVENGE OF IRIS DVD $19.98 STAR18750 GENESHAFT VOL. 1 DVD $29.98 STAR18755 HACK SIGN VOL. 2: OUTCAST DVD $29.98 STAR18834 HYPER POLICE VOL. 4 DVD $19.99 STAR18648 HYPER POLICE VOL. 5 DVD $19.99 STAR18875 HYPER POLICE VOL. 6 DVD $19.99 STAR18761 INU YASHA VOL. 6: DEADLY LIASONS DVD $24.98 STAR18878 INU YASHA VOL. 7: SECRETS OF THE PAST DVD $24.98 STAR18764 JUSTICE LEAGUE: JUSTICE ON TRIAL DVD $19.98 STAR18650 KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE DVD $29.99 STAR18838 LONE WOLF & CUB VOL. 1: BABY CART AT THE RIVER STYX DVD/SUBTITLED $29.95 STAR18839 LONE WOLF & CUB VOL. 2: SWORD OF VENGANCE DVD/SUBTITLED $29.95 STAR18840 LUPIN III: VOYAGE TO DANGER UNCUT DVD $29.95 STAR18656 MAHORAMATIC, AUTOMATIC MAIDEN VOL. 3: A WARRIOR'S FATE DVD $29.98 STAR18771 MASTER KEATON VOL. 1: EXCAVATION I DVD $29.98 STAR18773 NOIR VOL. 3 DVD $29.98 STAR18846 NOIR VOL. 4 DVD $29.98 STAR18775 PLEASE TEACHER VOL. 1: HOT FOR TEACHER DVD $29.98 STAR18670 RAHXEPHON VOL. 2 DVD $29.98 STAR18779 RAHXEPHON VOL. 3 DVD $29.98 STAR18671 READ OR DIE (R.O.D.) 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