PREVIEWS VOL. XIII #11 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS VIDEO VAULT: ANIME BACKLIST 2004 CATALOG Our Video Vault: Anime Backlist catalog features thousands of the hottest titles available for fans of every age, including everything from action and adventure to comedy and erotica — dubbed or in the original language. It's like finding the coolest DVD store on Earth… but without the card or the crowds! Catalog MSRP: $0.75 PREVIEWS #1 (JANUARY 2004) 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 March 2004 through May 2004! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #5 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 January issue features items scheduled to ship in March 2004! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #1 (JANUARY 2004) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late December 2003 for items on sale in March 2004. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #1 (JANUARY 2004) 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 FREAKS OF THE HEARTLAND #1 by STEVE NILES and GREG RUTH On sale January 21, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Steve Niles, creator of Cal McDonald and 30 Days of Night, one of the fastest rising stars in comics today, teams with Greg Ruth, who rose to notoriety with his Matrix comics, for a bizarre tale of horror unlike anything you've seen before. Trevor Owen has a younger brother who lives in the barn behind the house, too monstrous to be let into the house. The boy's only six years old, but he towers over his older brother, and possesses monstrous strength. For years, Trevor has looked after his baby brother, keeping him from the light, but now that's all about to change. His family's profane secret is about to be revealed, uncovering the horrible truth of the small midwestern town the boys have grown up in. Prepare to have your expectations about horror comics changed, with this bizarre tale from the writer of the best-selling horror comics in years. FUSED: THINK LIKE A MACHINE #2 by STEVE NILES, JOSH MEDORS, and PETER REPOVSKI cover by JOSH MEDORS On sale January 28, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Things haven't been the same for Dr. Mark Haggerty since his all-too-human body fused to the internal workings of a hi-tech cyborg exo-suit. Now that the Cy-Bot suit has fully claimed the physical humanity of the young scientist, Mark and his wife, Nikki, are left wondering if it will also take his mind. Still, the couple faces more immediate concerns, starting with the Implementers—the top secret militants who seek to recruit Mark for their own uses and will apparently stop at nothing to get him to comply. When Mark and Nikki decide to leave the military base and try life as civilians, Doctor Hussar and the Implementers take drastic action and turn to the darkest, most dangerous secrets of the U.S. military for help. Look out, Cy-Bot—here comes Cro-Mag! LOVE ME TENDERLOIN: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY (one-shot) by STEVE NILES and BEN TEMPLESMITH On sale January 7, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Working as a private dick is weird business, no matter how you look at it. But working as a private dick in a world populated by ghouls, monsters and other creatures of the night— well, that's as weird as it gets. Welcome to the world of Cal McDonald. When a bizarre string of strangulation murders hits the streets of Los Angeles, and the bodies are found covered in blood, at first it seems like a madman is on the loose. But when it's revealed that the blood isn't from the victims—and in fact, it's not even of human origin—Cal sets his sights on a rendering warehouse close to where the bodies were found. 30 Days of Night creators Niles and Templesmith give whole new meaning to the phrase Meat Is Murder. TALES OF THE VAMPIRES #2 by JOSS WHEDON, JANE ESPENSON, SCOTT MORSE, and more cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH On sale January 14, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Joss Whedon, the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunites with Brett Matthews, with whom he wrote the Angel comics series, and Jane Espenson, longtime writer of the TV series, as they continue this bizarre look at the lives of vampires in the world of Buffy and the Slayers. Whedon and newcomer Alex Sanchez continue their framing sequence, in which a group of young Watchers-in-training learn the secrets of the undead from an ancient vampire kept in chains in the basement of the Watchers Council. Scott Morse (Ancient Joe, Barefoot Serpent) illustrates Jane Espenson's poem "Spot the Vampire," a cross between a New Yorker cartoon and a children's book, in which evil hides in plain sight. And the centerpiece of the issue is the fourteen page "Jack" story by Spider- man/Wolverine creative team Brett Matthews and Vatche Mavlian—a Victorian vampire mystery. Under a cover by Cal McDonald and 30 Days of Night artist Ben Templesmith, the second installment of Tales of the Vampires digs deeper into the dark side of Joss Whedon's girl empowerment myth. DH GOON: ROUGH STUFF TP by ERIC POWELL On sale February 18, SC, 88pg, FC, $12.95 Dark Horse Comics brings you the origin of Eric Powell's The Goon, the earliest stories published for the very first time in color! The Zombie Priest has just set up shop on Lonely Street and intends to build an undead army, and the Goon's the only man who can stop him. His early battles with the undead are mixed with stories of the Goon's youth, as we meet his circus-freak clan and learn how he came to be the head of a notorious crime family. Also included in this volume is a look at the creation of the Goon and his world with a special "Evolution of The Goon" sketchbook section. HELLBOY TRADE PAPERBACKS Dark Horse presents new editions of the entire Hellboy line with new covers, beginning with Seed of Destruction, the basis of director Guillermo del Toro's upcoming film. Hellboy is one of the most celebrated comics series in recent years. The ultimate artists' artist and a great storyteller whose work is in turns haunting, hilarious, and spellbinding. Mike Mignola has won numerous awards in the comics industry and beyond. When strangeness threatens to engulf the world, a strange man will come to save it. Sent to investigate a mystery with supernatural overtones, Hellboy discovers the secrets of his own origins, and his link to the Nazi occultists who promised Hitler a final solution in the form of a demonic avatar. HELLBOY VOLUME 1: SEED OF DESTRUCTION TP On sale February 4, SC, 128pg, FC, $17.95 " … Hellboy is a brilliant example of how to elevate the comic of the future to a higher literary level while achieving a higher pitch of excitement." —Robert Bloch, from his introduction HELLBOY VOLUME 2: WAKE THE DEVIL TP On sale February 4, SC, 144pg, FC, $17.95 "Hellboy is a passport to a corner of funnybook heaven you may never want to leave. " — Alan Moore, from his introduction HELLBOY VOLUME 3: THE CHAINED COFFIN AND OTHERS TP On sale February 4, SC, 168pg, FC, $17.95 "Hellboy restores my faith in the joy of comic books." —Clive Barker HELLBOY VOLUME 4: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM TP On sale February 4, SC, 144pg, FC, $17.95 "The best horror comic in a generation. This Mignola guy is a wizard" —Frank Miller HELLBOY VOLUME 5: CONQUEROR WORM TP On sale February 4, SC, 144pg, FC, $17.95 "A work of genius." —Guillermo del Toro, from his introduction RETAILERS: See your order form for a special Hellboy display offer! *************************** ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN! by SAL CANZONIERI On sale February 4, SC, 160pg, FC, $19.95 Rock 'n' Roll, Trash Culture, and Low-Brow Art collide in the ultimate poster collection battle royal of the ages-Electric Frankenstein! In over a decade of worldwide punk-rock dominance, the ass-kicking guitar machine that is Electric Frankenstein (#2 of the Top 500 Most Featured Bands in the press, as verified by Zine Guide) has produced an unparalleled body of eye-slapping poster art. This swaggering, monster-fied, fuel-dragster image bank from over 180 of the undisputed champions of this most exalted of all art forms is perhaps the largest printed collection of such artists in human history! Now, unchained and free to roam the land come the monstrous works of who's-who poster legends Coop, Kozik, Johnny Ace, The Pizz, Lisa Petrucchi, Derek Hess, Alan Forbes, and more...! Plus, an in-depth history of Electric Frankenstein the band, the musical method behind the visual madness, orchestrated by EF-founder and poster-art icon Sal Canzonieri! No collection of rock poster art or chronicle of punk-rock history dares be without Electric Frankenstein! COMICS BETWEEN THE PANELS HC—NEW EDITION by STEVE DUIN and MIKE RICHARDSON Available for immediate shipping! HC, 500pg, FC w/photos, $34.95 This lavish volume takes an in-depth look at the history of comics in a manner decidedly unlike the dry timelines and profiles of most reference-style titles. Via alphabetical entries, the authors take an irreverent, often hilarious, behind-the-scenes look at creators, companies, characters, collectors, and conventions, pulling no punches when exposing some of the darker sides of the industry. Containing countless stories gleaned from over 150 interviews of comics industry veterans, Comics Between the Panels is loaded with more than half a century of insider information on the talented and eccentric creators who forged the comics industry and art form. Featuring 670 illustrations and photos— including dynamic and bizarre cover art compiled under such curious headings as Atomic Bombs, Death with Indignity, Gorillas, Headlights, Hooded Menaces, and Skulls— Comics Between the Panels will entertain and enlighten the hardcore comic collector as well as the casual reader with an eye for pop-culture curiosity. CHOSEN #2 by MARK MILLAR and PETER GROSS cover by PETER GROSS FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 21, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Jodie Christianson has just discovered that he's the second coming of Jesus. It's a heady responsibility for one so young. So what does the returned savior do? Tests his powers of course! The problem is the whole turning water into wine and walking on water thing isn't working. But when Jodie starts mysteriously curing the ill, people in his small town start to take notice. Including a skeptical priest...This mini-series is part of the much anticipated creator-owned Millarworld line of books from writer Mark Millar (The Ultimates, Superman: Red Son) and artist Peter Gross (Lucifer) and will be supported by ads in the other Millarworld titles from Image, Avatar Press and Top Cow this month in the debut issues of Run, The Unfunnies and Wanted. KISS VOLUME 4: UNHOLY WAR TP by MIKE BARON and MEL RUBI On sale February 4, SC, 80pg, FC, $12.95 The Demon, Starchild, Beast King, and the Celestial have been working and fighting side-by-side through the ages. Now, these superpowered beings are putting everything on the line, and their differences aside, to save the future of humanity from the darkest of threats—the malevolent and terrifying entity known as The Unholy. It's not going to be easy, especially now that they're fighting the battle on The Unholy's terms, and on his terrain—an apocalyptic other dimension where flying beasts lie in wait to attack, and there are no rules to the game, except those that will benefit his dark majesty. The world has never known a danger as real as The Unholy…then again, the world has never known heroes like KISS! Strap yourself in for a rockin' rollercoaster of terror and triumph, as KISS battles the ultimate evil in KISS: Unholy War. KWAIDAN TP by JUNG and JEE-YUN On sale February 18, SC, 144pg, FC, $14.95 In 12th Century Japan, Lady Orin pines for her warrior lover, Nanko, who has been away in battle. Jealous of her beautiful sister, Lady Akane savagely mutilates Orin's face, beginning a spiral of despair that ends in the suicides of both lovers at Lake Amada. The evil Akane, as fickle fate would have it, becomes the mystical caretaker of the lake, now brimming with a strange power. Thus begins a complicated web of revenge and redemption that spans two centuries. Jung's lush, expressive artwork, action-filled sequences, and expert sense of timing brings to life this suspense-filled tale, packed with ghostly encounters, samurai swordplay, undead armies, beautiful landscapes, and strange demons. The lost spirits of these two unlucky lovers may still find freedom, but their hope now rests on the supernatural birth of a granddaughter…and her ability to unravel the secrets of the restless ghosts that haunt her, the Kwaïdan. THE INVINCIBLE ED: THE END? #4 (OF 4) by RYAN WOODWARD On sale January 7, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Ed finally sees his potential that Nod, now slain by Lance Lundgin, had been trying to teach him. Total fearlessness fuel the once cowardous Ed into taking on the over powerful Lance. Rising from every blow like Rocky Balboa, Ed knows that he cannot be stopped! Suspecting a tougher fight that he had expected, Lance decides to take the fight to the football field of Chesterton High, where the looser faces total humiliation in front of the whole school! ULTRAMAN TIGA #6 (OF 10) by TONY WONG and KHOO FUK LUNG cover by UDON On sale January 28, FC, 40pg, (6 of 10), $3.99 Ultraman Tiga has gone mano-a-monster with many a gigantic beast, always emerging victorious, but often only just. This time he finds himself up against a pair of horrifying alien nasties looking to tag-team their way through the intergalactic hero. Together their might could prove too much for Tiga, and if they succeed in taking him down nothing will stand in the way of a much larger invasion that's waiting in the wings. Continuing the adrenaline-charged series from Hong Kong. USAGI YOJIMBO #72 by STAN SAKAI On sale January 28, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 The Neko Ninja are back—and more deadly than ever!—in this exciting new installment of Stan Sakai's award-winning adventure series, Usagi Yojimbo. When the ronin Usagi and his young charge, Jotaro, travel to a remote village, they are met with a cold and uncomfortable reception. Soon, it becomes clear that things are worse than they first seemed, when the pair discovers that the entire village has been slain and replaced by Neko Ninja who are plotting to assassinate the Geishu Lord, Noriyuki. Not even Usagi, aided by Jotaro and the capable and beautiful swordswoman Tomoe Ame, can stop the trap from being sprung! But…can they at least make it out alive? ALSO AVAILABLE USAGI YOJIMBO: THE BRINK OF LIFE & DEATH TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Kurt Busiek SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR08246) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: DAISHO TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by James Robinson SC, 200pg, b&w (STAR07519) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: DEMON MASK TP by Stan Sakai SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR13194) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GRASSCUTTER TP by Stan Sakai; introduciton by Will Eisner SC, 256pg, b&w (STAR09937) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GRASSCUTTER II — JOURNEY TO ATSUTA SHRINE TP by Stan Sakai SC, 184 pg, 6"x9", b&w (STAR15228) . . . $15.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GREY SHADOWS TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Max Allan Collins SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR10791) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SEASONS TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Lynn Johnston SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR09180) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SHADES OF DEATH TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by William Stout SC, 200pg, (STAR06915) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: THE SHROUDED MOON TP by Stan Sakai SC, 184pg, 6" x 9", b&w . . . $15.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VINYL FIGURE 8" tall PVC figure, fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR19500) . . . $24.99 ****************** CRUSH #4 by JASON HALL and SEAN MURPHY cover by SEAN MURPHY On sale January 28, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Without skipping a beat, creators Jason Hall and Sean Murphy fling us right back into last issue's classroom cliffhanger. With Agent Bixby's monstrously strong lackey, Brute, ripping apart Liz's high school, our heroine is forced to fight back as her demonic alter- ego, Crush. Walls crumble, rows of lockers are thrown, and Liz will inch towards more answers concerning her demonic predicament and deadly pursuers…if she survives! As Liz's crazy neighbor, Mr. Cooter says, "Witch-girls…government conspiracies…explosions. The whole world is coming to an end!" Well, probably not, but one thing's for sure, Brigston Lassiter High School will never be the same! GO BOY 7 #6 by BRIAN AUGUSTYN, JON SOMMARIVA, and KRIS JUSTICE cover by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO On sale January 28, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The Cultist sets his vengeful sites on Washington DC! Vowing to destroy the Nation's capitol with Giga-Technoloy, the Anarchic Automation releases an unstoppable infestation of marching, munching, mechanical bugs each the size of a rat. Can Go Boy 7 and Jett Girl turn the tide before the Cultist's swarm of ravenous robots put the bite on the President? LONE #5 by STUART MOORE, JEROME OPEÑA, and JOHN WYCOUGH cover by BEN TEMPLESMITH On sale January 21, FC, 32pg, $2.99 It's been a long road, filled with every danger that the post apocalyptic west could imagine, but now the journey has come to an end. Last stop—Desolation! It's the final confrontation between Lone, the zombie hoard, AND the strange being known only as "The Gunfather" that controls them! Will Lone be able to overcome the zombies and their alien overlord and save Desolation? Or will he merely become another of their victims? This is one issue you don't want to miss! BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #86: MIRROR OF THE SOUL PART 2 by HIROAKI SAMURA FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 14, b&w, 32pg, (2 of 3), $2.99 Manji's fiercest and sexiest combatant returns! When they fought in the "Dreamsong" storyline, Makie Otono-Tachibana, as swordswoman of the Ittö-ryü, left our near- immortal hero lying helpless in bloody dirt. Now, Anotsu finds her in a small town as he flees Kaga, and she's a run-down husk of the warrior she once was. What brutal and unfortunate circumstances drove her to hate…and hunt…her own father? When she finally found him, something happened to turn her into a quivering, suicidal wreck. Will Anotsu's love for both Makie the woman and Makie the warrior still hold true after he sees the physical scars of her despair? • Winner of Japan's prestigious Media Arts Award and America's own Eisner Award. • Ten volumes of fantastic translated works in the Dark Horse backlist! CLUB 9 VOLUME 3 by MAKOTO KOBAYASHI On sale February 25, SC, 192, b&w, $15.95 Haruo Hattori's the hottest county import that Tokyo's ever seen. Working in one of the most happening Hostess bars in the notorious Ginza, Haruo gets all the attention she could ever want—all she'd never want—since she's trying to stay loyal to her boyfriend back home. But that's not easy when a made-of-money bachelor with marriage on his mind gives her a nice little present for Haruo's 19th birthday, just a li'l 'ol Ferrari! Club 9 is uproarious slice-of-life, fish-out-of-water comedy as crafted by the inimitable creator of What's Michael?, Makoto Kobayashi. A hilarious look at Tokyo nightlife and Japanese culture, Club 9 is flat-out, fresh-off-the-farm fun! SUPER MANGA BLAST! #39 by MASAMUNE SHIROW, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 28, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 This issue's "Hypernotes" section continues Masamune Shirow's discussion of the weaponry used in his work, featuring detailed notes. In What's Michael?, Michael, frustrates a photographer and exposes the dangers of cat-snuggling. Kobayashi also illustrates the charming life of the cute-yet-clumsy Harou "Hello" Hattori, as a new, determined suitor sets his eyes on her in Club 9. In Seraphic Feather, while Kei's father plays a deadly chess match with the Dykstra Corporation, Sunao and M-Zak continue to use their mysterious abilities to protect Kei. In Shadow Star, Shiina and Akira are coping with the changes brought upon by their shadow dragon. 3x3 Eyes continues its demonic thrill-ride with Pai and Yakumo facing a flesh-eating locust infestation and a deadly new enemy! STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 3—LAST STAND ON JABIIM by HADEN BLACKMAN, BRIAN CHING, and VICTOR LLAMAS On sale February 25, SC, 104pg, FC, $12.95 General Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan Anakin Skywalker find themselves in command of a regiment of Clone Troopers on the muddy battlefields of the rain world of Jabiim. With their supply lines stretched thin and reinforcements unable to land due to the perpetual storms, the Jedi and their army have become easy targets for the rebel Alto Stratus and his elite Nimbus warriors. But the situation goes from bad to worse when General Kenobi is listed missing in action, and Anakin is teamed with a group of other masterless young Jedi on a doomed mission to hold the last line in the Republic's defense! The Clone Wars heat up in this beautifully illustrated graphic novel that chronicles one of the major battles of the conflict! After twenty-six years, the most anticipated era in Star Wars history is finally being revealed, with new characters, new locations, and unbelievable action leading toward the events in Episode III. • Dark Horse has sold over 10,000 copies of the first volume of Star Wars: Clone Wars in less than 3 months! STAR WARS: INFINITIES—RETURN OF THE JEDI #3 (OF 4) by ADAM GALLARDO, RYAN BENJAMIN, and SALEEN CRAWFORD cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI On sale January 14, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Han is rescued, but Luke has been captured, and Leia's determination to free him has led to a precipitous and premature attack on the Death Star! Meanwhile the Rebel ground troops on Endor have run into their own problems. It all leads up to a surprising setback for the Rebel Alliance – and for Luke Skywalker in particular! The events of Return of the Jedi have been altered from what you saw in the film! The characters are the same, but the adventure is all new! The possibilities are endless! STAR WARS: THE RITE OF PASSAGE by JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, and RAY KRYSSING On sale January 28, SC, 120pg, FC, $12.95 A royal heir has been kidnapped — along with Jedi Master Tholme, who was protecting the boy. Now two of Tholme's former Padawans have teamed up to rescue their master, unaware of the forces arrayed against them. Their most immediate foes are a father and son team of Morgukai assassins, who have the training and the weapons to go toe-to-toe with Jedi. But behind it all are the machinations of the notorious Count Dooku! Collecting the four-issue miniseries. STAR WARS: EMPIRE #17—TO THE LAST MAN PART #2 (OF 3) by WELLES HARTLEY, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, and CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA cover by DAVID MICHAEL BECK On sale January 7, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Imperial Lt. Janek Sunber wanted to see action, and now his wish has come true—in spades! Sunber's infantry regiment on the jungle world of Maridun is cut off from the rest of the Empire. Their communications have been destroyed, and their way out of the jungle is blocked by thousands of hostile native Amanin. Hopelessly out-numbered, they must choose between combat or surrender—but either decision may mean death! Empire takes a look at the Star Wars galaxy from the point of view of the Imperials in this action- packed, three-issue arc! STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #61 by HADEN BLACKMAN and BRIAN CHING cover by BRIAN CHING On sale January 21, FC, 32pg, $2.99 With Obi-Wan still missing in action, Anakin is assigned to a group of Jedi accompanying Senator Bail Organa on a sensitive, but dangerous, diplomatic mission. When Bail's contact is assassinated, all signs point to the Jedi-hating bounty hunter Durge. It would seem like a simple job for three Jedi to tackle one bounty hunter, but Anakin's turmoil over his other recent missions has put him off his game – to say the least! The other Jedi have to wonder: Is Anakin fighting for them, or against them? Another milestone in the saga of the Clone Wars! KOTOBUKIYA JANGO FETT PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale March 10, 11" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in window box, $94.99 Dark Horse is proud to continue this line of exquisite vinyl figures imported from Japan and manufactured by one of the world's premiere model makers, Koto, Inc. This month sees the release of Jango Fett, one of the galaxy's deadliest bounty hunters, the basis of the clone army, and father to Boba Fett. Jango stands more than eleven inches tall and comes packaged in a beautifully designed window box. This detailed representation of the ultimate bounty hunter belongs on the shelf of any serious Star Wars collector. CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #45: TONTO On sale March 10, 5 ¼" tall, packaged in a full-color tin w/pinback button and booklet, $49.95 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 Tonto, The Lone Ranger's faithful sidekick. Tonto collectibles are very scarce, so a new one is cause for nostalgia buffs to jump up and shout "Hi Yo, Silver". The 45th statue in the series is offered in an extremely limited edition of 600 numbered pieces. Tonto comes packaged in a special litho-printed full-color tin box and includes a vintage-style pinback button, and booklet about the characters and their creator, Fran Striker BETTIE PAGE ACTION FIGURE: CLEOPATRA On sale March 25, 7" tall action figure w/accessories, $14.99 The Queen of Pinups as the Queen of the Nile. Bettie takes her rightful place among the revered beauties of the world, dressed in stately Cleopatra garb. Accompanying Her Highness are a bevy of Egyptian accessories: an asp, staff, dagger, and more. One of our favorite sculptors, Derek Handy, has based this figure of Bettie on some of her more playful photos-simultaneously smiling and sexy. This is the first in a new series of Bettie Page action figures. CONCRETE STATUE On sale February18, 9" tall fully-painted polyresin statue, $99.99 Paul Chadwick's gentle giant, one of the most beloved characters in modern comics, comes to life thanks to Italian designer Gianfranco Grieco The sculpture is based on Chadwick's reference illustrations, provided expressly for this project. This statue has been produced with the blessing and cooperation of Paul Chadwick and it beautifully captures the gentle spirit of his rock-encased creation. Standing 9" inches tall and fully painted, this statue will be numbered and limited to 500 copies. A special certificate of authenticity, signed by both Paul Chadwick and Gianfranco Greico, will be included with each statue. A must have for all Concrete connoisseurs. HELLBOY "HONG KONG" VINYL FIGURE On sale April 28, 13" tall vinyl figure, limited to 999 figures, comes with certificate of authenticity, $165.00 One of the hottest and most interesting new collectibles is the unusual "Hong Kong" style of vinyl figure. Featuring a distortedly stylized approach to anatomy combined with outstanding craftsmanship and detail, these figures are produced in very small quantities and are seldom seen outside of Asia. One of the leading creators in this genre is Eric So. His figures all feature his own original characters until now, when, in a unique collaboration, he has turned his talents toward Mike Mignola's Hellboy. This figure, shown as a work-in-progress, will be about 13" tall and will include Hellboy's trench coat and utility belt, as well as other accessories not pictured. Only 999 figures will be produced and distribution in the U.S. and is subject to allocation. Each figure will come with a certificate of authenticity, signed by both Eric So and Mike Mignola. TIM BURTON WRIST BANDS On sale December 3, terrycloth wrist band with embroidered patch (Toxic Boy), $4.99 On sale December 3, terrycloth wrist band with embroidered patch (Stain Boy), $4.99 Dark Horse announces a new way to show off your Tim Burton pride. These terrycloth wrist bands feature detailed embroidered characters from Burton's twisted collection of short stories The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories. Available in two adorable/creepy varieties: the much-beloved Toxic Boy and the heroic Stain Boy! ALSO AVAILABLE TIM BURTON PVC SETS Stain Boy PVC Set, three painted 4" figures (Stain Boy, Robot Boy, Girl with Many Eyes), packaged in a full-color window box . . . $14.99 TOXIC BOY PVC SET Three painted 4" figures (Toxic Boy, Mummy Boy, Penguin Boy) , packaged in a full- color window box . . . $14.99 OYSTER BOY PVC SET Three painted 4" figures (Oyster Boy, Junk Girl, and Boy With Nails in His Eyes), packaged in a full-color window box . . . $14.99 TIM BURTON T-SHIRTS OYSTER BOY/PLAIN TEE/ADULT/BLACK M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 SKULL/TOXIC BOY/LONG SLEEVE INTERLOCK SHIRT W/FINE RIB STRIPES ON SLEEVES/ADULT M-XL $24.99 XXL $25.99 VOODOO HEART/CAMISOLE SPAGHETTI STRAP/BLACK/ADULT S-XL $17.99 STAIN BOY/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 LUNCH BOXES CONAN LUNCHBOX On sale March 10, FC, embossed metal lunchbox, 8" x 7" x 3 ¾", $14.99 Now you may enlist the aid of Robert E. Howard's celebrated Cimmerian to help you carry your lunch. Featuring artwork by Barry Windsor-Smith, considered by many to be the ultimate Conan artist, this lunchbox would serve any barbarian proudly! • Look for the launch of the new Conan series in next month's Previews! MIGHTY MOUSE LUNCHBOX On sale March 10, FC, embossed metal lunchbox, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4", $14.99 Here he comes to save the day! Mighty Mouse makes an appearance on this cute embossed metal lunchbox. Flying to the rescue, Mighty Mouse saves the damsel in distress, defeats the bad guy, and protects your sandwich and apple! GACHA! Are you a fan of everything portable and plastic? When your local burger joint has happy meal toys you just can't live without, do you scour every location just to get a complete set? If that sounds like you, then you're going to love the new line of collectible Gacha figures, picture viewers, bracelets, and more that Dark Horse and Diamond Comic Dist. are teaming up to bring Gacha to a retailer near you. The Gacha toy vending program was developed by TOMY Yujin, an affiliate of TOMY, one of the largest Japanese toy companies. For over ten years they have been selling miniature licensed toys to the Japanese vending trade. These toys have provided great play value to children while creating a whole new collectible market for adults. Combining a long history as a toy manufacturer with knowledge of collectibles and vending, TOMY has earned the respect and support of both consumers and retailers. These limited-edition collections will feature some of today's most popular licenses like The Simpsons, Disney, Pokémon, Nintendo, Lord of the Rings, and more. Collect 'em all! Retailers! See the your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! AVAILABLE NOW! MARVEL SUPERHERO BOBBLE HEADS NEW POKEMON BOBBLE HEADS NEW G.I. JOE MINIVIEWERS HAMTARO FIGURE COLLECTION SERIES 1 SIMPSONS BOBBLE HEADS #2 TOMICA CARS #4 SIMPSONS NUCLEAR BOBBLE HEADS SIMPSONS FIGURE COLLECTION SERIES 2: SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SERIES LORD OF THE RINGS THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING BUST FIGURE COLLECTION SERIES 1 LORD OF THE RINGS THE TWO TOWERS BUST FUGURE COLLECTION SERIES 2 SIMPSONS KEYCHAINS ALSO AVAILABLE DISNEY PRINCESS FIGURES #2 DISNEY PRINCESS MUGS #3 MATTEL BARBIE FIGURES MATTELS BARBIE MUGS WINNIE THE POOH BIRTHSTONE RINGS WINNIE THE POOH FRUIT FIGURE KEYCHAINS WINNIE THE POOH MUGS WINNIE THE POOH ROCK ALONG FIGURES HELLBOY PRODUCTS B.P.R.D. BASEBALL HAT Black, embroidered hat (NOV020040) . . . $17.99 B.P.R.D. COFFEE MUG Black mug w/B.P.R.D. logo (SEP020080) . . . $9.99 B.P.R.D. EMBROIDERED PATCH 3" FC, embroidered patch . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. STATIONERY SET 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers (MAR030050) . . . $4.99 B.P.R.D. ZIPPO® LIGHTER Black Ice chrome Zippo® lighter, packaged in tin box (MAR030053) . . . $29.99 HELLBOY BASEBALL CAP Black, embroidered hat (STAR09192) . . . $14.95 HELLBOY JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" covered, spiral bound journal, 128pg (JAN030100) . . . $9.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 ¾" (STAR10349) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX #2 FC, 8" x 7" x 3 ¾" (STAR19576) . . . $14.99 HELLBOY COFFEE MUG White outside, black inside . . . $9.99 HELLBOY ORNAMENT 3 ¼" ornament, fully-painted (STAR17066) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY PVC SET Seven piece set, packaged in a full color window box (STAR13684) . . . $39.99 HELLBOY SOFT VINYL FIGURE 13 ¾" tall, fully painted, soft vinyl figure, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR13505) . . . $59.99 HELLBOY SHOTGLASS Clear shot glass w/ red & white art, Hellboy on one side, logo on the other (STAR09241) . . . $5.95 HELLBOY STICKERS HELLBOY STICKER #1: HELLBOY LOGO FC (APR020100) . . . $1.99 HELLBOY STICKER #2: THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM FC (APR020101) . . . $1.99 HELLBOY STICKER #3: MENACING PORTRAIT FC (APR020102) . . . $1.99 HELLBOY STICKER #4: NEW B.P.R.D. LOGO FC . . . $1.99 Also available in a pack, contains four stickers (SEP020081) . . . $6.99 HELLBOY SWEATSHIRT Hellboy logo/ black hooded sweatshirt with front pocket M-XXL . . . $39.99 HELLBOY T-SHIRTS BPRD - BUREAU FOR PARANORMAL RESEARCH AND DEFENSE/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 RED HELLBOY WITH FIRE/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY TRIPTYCH/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY TRIPTYCH/BABYDOLL/BLACK/ADULT S-L . . . $17.99 HELLBOY ICONS/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY ICONS/BABYDOLL/BLACK/ADULT S-L . . . $17.99 HELLBOY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR06649) . . . $29.95 ESSENTIAL MANGA AKIRA BOOK 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 364pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 1 TP SC, 224pg, b&w, 7" x 4 1/2" (STAR15434) . . . $9.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 136pg, b&w (STAR09342) . . . $14.95 CANNON GOD EXAXXION: STAGE 1 TP by Kenichi Sonada SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR17609) . . . $15.95 CLUB 9 VOLUME 1 TP by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 192pg, 6" x 9", b&w (STAR17813) . . . $15.95 DOMINION TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR11014) . . . $16.95 DOMU: A CHILD'S DREAM 2ND ED. TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR01537) . . . $17.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 352pg, b&w (STAR01697). . . $24.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BONNIE & CLYDE TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09143) . . . $13.95 INTRON DEPOT 1 TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 148pg, FC, 9 1/2" x 13" . . . $44.95 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 METROPOLIS TP by Osamu Tezuka b&w, 168pg, SC, 4 1/2" x 7" . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 1: WRONG NUMBER TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 160pg, b&w, 5 3/4 x 8 1/4 (STAR15854) . . . $13.95 ORION 3RD EDITION TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 272pg, b&w (STAR13440) . . . $19.95 SERAPHIC FEATHER VOL. 1: CRIMSON ANGEL TP by Hiroyuki Utatane and Yo Morimoto SC, 232pg, b&w (STAR) . . . $17.95 SHADOW STAR VOLUME 1: STARFLIGHT TP by Mohiro Kitoh SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR14504) . . . $15.95 WHAT'S MICHAEL? VOLUME 5: MICHAEL'S FAVORITE SPOT TP by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR15489) . . . $8.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST!: THE WILD ONES TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR07031) . . . $12.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST! : LIGHTS AND SIREN! TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 120pg, b&w (STAR10419) . . . $10.95 NEIL GAIMAN Neil Gaiman is an acclaimed novelist and writer of comics, short stories, screen and teleplays. He wrote all 75 issues of DC's groundbreaking Sandman series, an epic meditation on myths and storytelling. His other comics work includes Books of Magic, Death, Signal to Noise, and Mr. Punch. With the publication of the best-selling Neverwhere novel, Gaiman made the leap from graphic visionary to literary novelist. His other books include Smoke and Mirrors, Stardust, and Good Omens with Terry Pratchett. In 1999, he wrote the English-language script for the anime blockbuster Princess Mononoke and returned to Sandman with the new graphic novel The Dreamhunters. He received the 1997 Defender of Liberty Award from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund for his constant support of free expression in comics. HARLEQUIN VALENTINE HC by Neil Gaiman and John Bolton In this modern hardcover retelling of a classic commedia dell' arte legend of tomfoolery and hopeless, fawning love, creators Neil Gaiman and John Bolton (Manbat) update the relationship of Harlequin and Columbine. A buffoon burdened with a brimming heart, Harlequin chases his sensible, oblivious Columbine around the city streets, having given his heart freely. Consumed with love, the impulsive clown sees his heart dragged about town, with a charming surprise to bend the tale in a modern direction. HC, 40pg, FC (STAR15245) . . . $10.95 THE LAST TEMPTATION GN by Neil Gaiman; illustrated by Michael Zulli. Based on a story by Neil Gaiman & Alice Cooper Steven is afraid. Afraid of ghost stories, afraid of growing up…just afraid. That is, until he meets the mysterious Showman and his Theatre of the Real. Steven takes a ticket and watches the show on a dare, but getting out of the performance will be harder than he ever imagined. And Steven learns what it is to be truly afraid. SC,104pg, FC, 6" x 9" (STAR12459) . . . $9.95 MURDER MYSTERIES HC by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell For the first time in nine years, since the award-winning 50th issue of Sandman, Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell once again venture into the world of myth and angels. Constructing and maintaining all of heaven and earth is an immense task, which God has divided up amongst the various ranks and stations of angels. As with any such huge effort, there are bound to be casualties. This unique passion play sheds light on the hands behind creation, as well as one lonely man in Los Angeles who gets to hear the whole story of a most unspeakable crime: a murder in paradise! HC, 64pg, FC (STAR15851) . . . $13.95 SIGNAL TO NOISE GN by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean The year is 999. It's winter in middle Europe and people are waiting to die when the new millennium brings Armageddon. These are the images that would have filled his greatest film—his life's greatest work. But the cancer inside him will prevent that film from ever being made, except inside his head, where he continues to flesh out the story as his own body is being destroyed. SC, 80pg, FC, 8-1/2" x 12" (STAR01733) . . . $14.95 VIOLENT CASES GN—SECOND EDITION by Neil Gaiman and Dave Mckean Set only in the memory of its author, this brilliant short story meanders through levels of recollection surrounding a childhood injury. After dislocating his arm, a young boy is taken to see a doctor—an aged osteopath who was once the doctor of legendary gangster Al Capone. Through studied observations and painstaking attempts at truthful recall, the author reconstructs his tattered memories of the events surrounding his meeting with the doctor, and delves into the psychological complexities that emerged from the doctor's bizarre tales of Capone's life of crime. SC w/flaps, 48pg, FC, 8-1/4" x 11" . . . $14.95 ****************************** DC COMICS Before they put on costumes, they were already heroes… DC: THE NEW FRONTIER Acclaimed writer/artist Darwyn Cooke (SELINA'S BIG SCORE, BATMAN: EGO) turns his attention to the dawn of the Silver Age in DC: THE NEW FRONTIER, a sprawling 6-issue miniseries that takes readers on a journey from the end of the Golden Age to the genesis of a bold new era for the super-hero in the late 1950s! World War II is over. The Cold War has begun. And the Age of the Super-hero is in decline. But where are the heroes of tomorrow? THE NEW FRONTIER recounts the dawning of the DCU's Silver Age from the perspective of those brave individuals who made it happen. Encounter "keepers of the flame" including Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman, who survived the anti-hero sentiment of the Cold War, as well as eager newcomers like test-pilot Hal Jordan and scientist Barry Allen, poised to become the next generation of crimefighters. And discover the tragic sacrifices of noble warriors such as The Losers and The Suicide Squad who bridged the gap between the two eras at a terrible personal price. Cooke, a master storyteller, writes and illustrates this landmark tale, a must-have not only for fans of the DC Universe, but for all lovers of powerful tales of heroism! This project is supported with a 17" x 34" full-color poster, a 5" x 34" full-color poster strip, a minisite at www.dccomics.com; a preview in Wizard magazine, and house and trade ads. DC: THE NEW FRONTIER is a miniseries featuring six 64-page spectaculars edited by Mark Chiarello. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores January 21 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. LOVECRAFT HARDCOVER "In reading Lovecraft's literary legacy, one can't help but wonder, 'What if…?' Well, contained within the terse lines and imaginative writing of this book lies the answer to that question. Get ready for a fun, scary ride." — Guillermo del Toro, director (Blade II) The Necronomicon. Cthulu. A town called Arkham populated by bizarre and insane monstrosities. These icons of horror were envisioned by one man: Howard Philips Lovecraft. But were these visions of horror only in his mind, or could he see into a world that couldn't be seen? His story is told in February's LOVECRAFT, an original VERTIGO hardcover graphic novel penned by screenwriter Hans Rodionoff (Clive Barker Presents Saint Sinner), adapted by comics legend Keith Giffen, and exquisitely painted by acclaimed Argentinian artist Enriqué Breccia (BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE). From his bizarre childhood, when his mother would dress him as a girl, to his adult days, when he would meet Harry Houdini, Lovecraft was haunted by grotesque visions. He dedicated his life to writing blood-boiling "fictional" tales, all in an attempt to appease his living nightmares. But that obsession would take its toll. His parents both sent to asylums and his loving wife driven away, Lovecraft would spend most of his life as a recluse, his only company being his demons and the occasional visit to his publisher. Some called him insane. Some called him a genius. Either way, the story of America's greatest horror writer is a tale as haunting as the demons that plagued him. This project is supported with a minisite at www.vertigocomics.com and trade and house ads. LOVECRAFT is a 144-page VERTIGO original hardcover graphic novel edited by Karen Berger and is suggested for mature readers. It is advance- solicited and arrives in comic-book stores February 4 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. MY FAITH IN FRANKIE Frankie Moxon seems like your typical teenage girl. She's pretty, popular, and smart. But she just has one little problem…her god is ruining her sex life. MY FAITH IN FRANKIE is a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries written by Mike Carey (LUCIFER, HELLBLAZER) with beautiful, Manga-inspired art by newcomer Sonny Liew (Malinky Robot) & Marc Hempel (SANDMAN: THE KINDLY ONES, GREGORY) and covers by Hempel. Since she was a baby, Frankie has been protected and aided by Jeriven, her own adoring personal god. Growing up with your own deity makes for some sweet advantages — perfect test scores, endless ice cream parties, and a knack for a mean game of marbles. But as Frankie hits adolescence, Jeriven isn't too eager to give up his only worshipper. So when a childhood friend comes back into Frankie's life — and he's cuter than Brad Pitt — Frankie ditches Jeriven for the joys of adulthood. But there's something not quite right about her new boyfriend Dean, and it might have something to do with the fact that he just came back from the dead. Jeriven won't take losing his sole supporter lying down, so he turns to Frankie's best friend Kay for help. Only someone's out to settle a very, very old score, and as the stakes escalate, this divine threesome must battle some seriously un-heavenly foes. This project is supported with trade and house ads. MY FAITH IN FRANKIE is a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores January 7 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY What's in a name? Everything, if you share it with the Man of Steel! SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY is a 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries written by the critically lauded Kurt Busiek (JLA/AVENGERS, ASTRO CITY) with stellar art by Stuart Immonen (SUPERMAN: END OF THE CENTURY,Thor). Set in the real world, SECRET IDENTITY examines the life of a young Kansas man with the unfortunate name of Clark Kent. All Clark wants is to be a writer, but his daily life is filled with the taunts and jibes of his peers, comparing him to that other Clark Kent — the one with super-powers… "Hey Clark, where's your X-ray vision? How come you can't fly?" Until one day when Clark awakens to discover that he can fly…that he does in fact have super-strength! But where did these powers come from? Why? And what's he going to do about it? Find out in SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY, a poignant, smart tale by Busiek featuring Immonen's finest art to date! This project is supported with a minisite at www.dccomics.com, and trade and house ads. SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY is a 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries edited by Joey Cavalieri. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores January 14 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. A landmark issue for a comics icon! WONDER WOMAN #200 Wonder Woman has faced some enormous challenges since writer Greg Rucka and artists Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder came on board with August's acclaimed issue #195. But her biggest battle yet comes in WONDER WOMAN #200, a 64-page anniversary issue highlighted by the conclusion to the team's first story arc, "Down to Earth" and the debut of new regular cover artist J.G. Jones (WONDER WOMAN: THE HIKETEIA). As Veronica Cale unleashes an amped-up version of an already deadly villains on Wonder Woman and her friends, the machinations of Ares on Olympus cause the gods to take a very different approach to all the Amazons of Themyscira…a change that will affect Diana's people for years to come! But the conclusion to "Down to Earth" is just part of this celebration of the most famous female character in comics! Award-winning artist Eric Shanower (Age of Bronze) provides spot illustrations for excerpts (written by Rucka) from Wonder Woman's own book, Reflections; and renowned Castle Waiting artist Linda Medley illustrates a story starring Wonder Girl that retells an ancient myth, setting the stage for the next continuing WONDER WOMAN storyline. Plus, other stories evoke the spirit of Wonder Woman's earlier incarnations, including "The Exile of Wonder Woman!," a Golden Age-style story from writer Robert Rodi (Elektra, CODENAME: KNOCKOUT) with H.G. Peter-style art by Rick Burchett (GREEN LANTERN). Plus, the Silver Age exploits of our favorite Amazon are lovingly re-created by writers Nunzio DeFillipis & Christina Weir (New Mutants) and artist Ty Templeton (BATMAN ADVENTURES) when Wonder Woman must rescue Steve Trevor from "Amazon Women on the Moon!" Rounding out this Wonder-full celebration are pinups from Eduardo Risso, Steve Rude, Stuart Immonen, Brian Stelfreeze, and Walter Simonson, making this a celebration to remember! This project is supported with trade and house ads. WONDER WOMAN is an ongoing series edited by Ivan Cohen. The 64- page issue #200 arrives in comic-book stores January 28 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. BATMAN: HUSH ACTION FIGURES The "Hush" storyline — created by comics superstars Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee and Scott Williams and running through BATMAN #608-619 — captivated audiences and critics alike, topping sales charts for nearly its entire run. Now, five of that storyline's main players make the jump to the action figure realm as DC Direct presents the BATMAN: HUSH ACTION FIGURES! This assortment of figures includes the BATMAN ACTION FIGURE, THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE, HUSH ACTION FIGURE, HUNTRESS ACTION FIGURE, and POISON IVY ACTION FIGURE. Each 6-inch scale figure features multiple points of articulation, individualized accessories, a Batman logo base, and comes packaged in a 4-color blister. Don't miss the perfect companion set to the now-classic "Hush!" This project is supported with a full-color promo poster, a minisite at www.dccomics.com, and house ads. The BATMAN: HUSH BATMAN ACTION FIGURE, BATMAN: HUSH THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE, BATMAN: HUSH HUSH ACTION FIGURE, BATMAN: HUSH HUNTRESS ACTION FIGURE, and BATMAN: HUSH POISON IVY ACTION FIGURE are advance-solicited, sold separately and arrive in comic- book stores May 19, 2004. Please consult your retailer for pricing information. Retailers please note: Four of the BATMAN: HUSH ACTION FIGURES are available in Inner and Master Case assortment as well as singles: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE, THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE, THE HUNTRESS ACTION FIGURE, and POISON IVY ACTION FIGURE. The BATMAN: HUSH HUSH ACTION FIGURE is only available for order in Inner and Master Case assortments. Consult your retailer order form for packaging details. ROBOTECH: INVASION Robotech's New Generation (Mospeada) launches into action as a large scale war erupts against the Invid in ROBOTECH: INVASION, a 5-issue miniseries written by Jay Faerber & Ken Siu-Chong with art by Takeshi Miyazawa and Omar Dogan! Issue #1 features two covers: one by legendary Mospeada designer and Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano (SANDMAN: DREAM HUNTERS), and a second by Cully Hamner (RED, BATMAN: TENSES)! In the year 2038, Earth has fallen to the fearsome forces of the mysterious Invid race, and Admiral Hunter's expeditionary force is about to unleash its first strike to reclaim their homeworld! Lieutenant Lance Belmont, also known as "Lancer," is a young hotshot pilot at the forefront of this audacious plan, which will unfold in unexpected directions with intrigue, treachery and explosive mecha action! Plus, each issue of ROBOTECH: INVASION will feature a chapter of the Macross Saga adventure "Mars Base One," which takes place 35 years earlier as the United Earth forces begin building the first top-secret colony on Mars. Karl Riber, protege of the legendary Dr. Lang and the first fiance of Lisa Hayes, leads the construction of this immense new scientific base with technology retrieved from the SDF-1. However, Riber will uncover a covert military plot that could spark war with the Zentraedi much sooner than expected! This project is supported with house ads. ROBOTECH: INVASION is a 5-issue miniseries edited by Ben Abernathy. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores January 7 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. MIDNIGHT, MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS From the critically acclaimed MIDNIGHT, MASS miniseries, it's the return of paranormal investigators Adam and Julia Kadmon. And in this new miniseries, the messianic creature Magellan is about to put the Kadmons' skills — and their love for each other — to the ultimate test. MIDNIGHT MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS is an action-packed race against time told over the course of six pulse-pounding issues written by series creator John Rozum with moody art by Paul Lee (Buffy The Vampire Slayer) and covers by Tomer Hanuka (Bipolar). The Kadmons' day-to-day life always has been about vampires, rival investigators, monsters, and hauntings, and they've always handled it with their legendary panache. But a disturbing pattern of supernatural incidents has been forming, with details trickling in from the men and monsters who both fear and respect the legendary couple. Magellan intends to stake a claim to a nation of monsters by infiltrating a small town in upstate New York, and expanding his borders from there. Meanwhile, the Kadmon's whiz-kid assistant Jenny finds love — but will her employers' lives serve as an inspiration to her, or a warning? This project is supported with trade and house ads. MIDNIGHT MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS is a 6-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Joan Hilty and is suggested for mature readers. The 32- page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores January 28 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. SUPERMAN: "STRANGE NEW VISITOR" In the wake of the Earth-shattering events of SUPERMAN #200, Superman is nowhere to be found. Now a new raven-haired super-hero has emerged to claim the role of Metropolis' champion…a hero who hails from another universe: WildStorm's Mr. Majestic! The 3-part saga "Strange New Visitor" unfolds weekly in ACTION COMICS #811, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #623 and SUPERMAN #201, all written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (THE LEGION) with art by Karl Kerschl (SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL) and covers by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines! Can Mr. Majestic fill the void left by the world's most powerful super-hero? He steps in to help Superboy, the new Steel and Krypto save Metropolis from a new threat. But is he the cause of the mysterious goings-on? Before long, the DCU heroes begin to think Majestic is at the root of the crisis plaguing Metropolis and unite against him…which could lead to an even greater tragedy for the city! Will the Man of Steel emerge to save the day? ACTION COMICS, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, and SUPERMAN are ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza. ACTION COMICS #811 arrives in comic-book stores January 14, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #624 arrives in comic-book stores January 21, and SUPERMAN #201 arrives in comic-book stores January 28, all 32 pages with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. JSA/HAWKMAN: "BLACK REIGN" Writer Geoff Johns has thrilled fans and critics alike with his groundbreaking work on JSA (featuring art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne) and HAWKMAN (featuring art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair), mixing the high adventure of classic comics with a modern cutting edge. Now, these two titles come together to shake these hallowed characters to their very core in a 6-part weekly crossover running through JSA #56-58 and HAWKMAN #23-#25: "Black Reign!" It has been too long since the people of Kahndaq — the birthplace of Black Adam — have tasted freedom and justice…but that's all about to end, if Black Adam has anything to say about it. He's assembled a team consisting of Atom Smasher, Northwynd, Brainwave, and others, and plans to take them behind enemy lines to battle on behalf of Kahndaq. How far will they go to achieve their ends? Meanwhile, the JSA must contend with bloodshed as Hawkman's actions shock everyone! Don't miss this pulse-pounding storyline — continuing through February and all featuring painted covers by John Watson — that's sure to have everyone talking! This project is supported with house ads. JSA and HAWKMAN are ongoing series edited by Peter Tomasi. JSA #56 arrives in comic-book stores January 7, HAWKMAN #23 arrives in comic-book stores January 14, JSA #57 arrives in comic-book stores January 21, and HAWKMAN #24 arrives in comic-book stores January 28, all 32 pages with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. H-E-R-O #12: "CH-CH-CH-CHANGES" Joe Hamill — tough guy, construction worker and all-American male — thought it'd be great to use the H-E-R-O device. Who wouldn't want immediate, unbelievable super-powers at the touch of a button? The power to do anything you want. That's what Joe was after…only things didn't go exactly as he had planned. Joe's story begins in H-E-R-O #12, written by Will Pfeifer with art by Kano and painted covers by John Van Fleet, kicking off the 3-part tale "Ch-ch-ch- changes." Following the bright flash of light that accompanies the activation of the H- E-R-O device, Joe is transformed into Electro Lass, a super-heroine. This manly man is now an electrifying, beautiful babe, complete with a revealing costume and the figure to fill it. What's worse, the transforming flash startled Joe so much that he lost the device, leaving him with no way to change back. His girlfriend won't speak to him, his best friend doesn't know whether to punch him or kiss him, and Joe's quickly learning that, just like the song says, "sometimes it's hard to be a woman." Even a woman with super-powers. H-E-R-O is an ongoing series edited by Peter Tomasi. The 32-page issue #12 arrives in comic-book stores January 14 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES DIGEST-SIZED TRADE PAPERBACKS The stars of the hit Cartoon Network series are spotlighted in DC's third set of digest-sized trade paperbacks! The World's Mightiest Super-Heroes combat villainy in all its forms, protecting the Earth from harm! Each digest measures 5 1/8" x 7 9/16", includes 110 pages' worth of the JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES comic, and is perfect for introducing new readers to the wonders of super-hero comics! • VOLUME 1: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, written by Fabian Nicieza, Christopher Sequeira, Josh Siegal, and Dan Slott with art by John Delaney, Min S. Ku, Chris Jones, Christian Alamy, Dan Davis, Randy Elliot, Mark Propst and a cover by John Delaney & Rick Burchett, collects JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #3, 6, and 10-12, featuring the stories "The Star Lost," "Wolf's Clothing," "Must There Be a Martian Manhunter?," "The Moment," and "Cold War." • VOLUME 2: FRIENDS AND FOES, written by Michael Bernard, Jason Hall, Matthew Manning, Scott McCloud, and Dan Slott with art by Rick Burchett, John Delaney, Min S. Ku, Mark Propst, and John K. Snyder III and a cover by Butch Lukic collects JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #13-14, 16, and 19-20, featuring the stories "Local Hero," "An Angry Tide," "Hide and Seek," "What's in a Hero?," and "Emotional Baggage." • 112-page trade paperbacks • Measuring 5 1/8" x 7 9/16" • In stores January 21 • $6.95 U.S. each WONDER WOMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC Wonder Woman is the world's most popular heroine, one of comics' true iconic characters. Armed with her super strength, magic lasso, bullet-deflecting bracelets and invisible plane, she has fought evildoers for more than 60 years. Now, some of her classic 1940s adventures are collected in WONDER WOMAN ARCHIVES Volume 4, a 204-page hardcover. This volume collects SENSATION COMICS #25-32 and WONDER WOMAN #8- 9, written by Wonder Woman's creator, Dr. William Moulton Marston, with art and cover by Harry G. Peter. In these tales, the Amazon Avenger faces off against such dire threats as Queen Clea, Giganta, The Masquerader, and myriad of Axis baddies! • 204-page hardcover Archive • In stores January 21 • $49.95 U.S. ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST Vol. 1 DIGEST-SIZED TRADE PAPERBACK DC's line of black-and-white, digest-sized collections of classic ElfQuest material continues! ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 1, written by Richard & Wendy Pini with art and a new cover by Wendy Pini, collects the very first ElfQuest story, originally presented in ElfQuest #1-5. In addition to being reprinted at 5" x 7 3/8", the story pages have been reformatted for easier reading. This classic tale introduces the characters who would form the cornerstone of the sprawling ElfQuest legacy, including Cutter, Skywise, Leetah, and Rayek, as well as the assorted elves, trolls, wolves and humans who populate this fantastic universe. THE GRAND QUEST begins as Cutter's tribe faces its greatest test when their home is burned to the ground, forcing them to flee across the burning desert in search of a new home. When they encounter another tribe, Cutter finds love with the healer Leetah, but faces the enmity of Rayek, suspicious of the newcomers. Can these two tribes learn to accept one another in spite of their differing cultures and experiences, or will their alliance prove to be brief and violent? • 224 black-and-white trade paperback • Measures 5" x 7 3/8" • In stores January 7 • $9.95 U.S GLOBAL FREQUENCY: PLANET ABLAZE TRADE PAPERBACK There are 1001 people on the Global Frequency, connected across a worldwide telecommunications spider web from Nova Scotia to Tasmania. You'll never know when you'll get the call, but when you do you have 30 minutes to save the world. Global Frequency — the last, best line of defense that you have never heard of. And if you're lucky, you never will. GLOBAL FREQUENCY: PLANET ABLAZE collects the first half of the 12-issue maxiseries written by comics visionary Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN; ORBITER) and chronicling the adventures of Miranda Zero and her intrepid crew. This volume features a who's-who of great comics artists, including Garry Leach, Glenn Fabry, Liam Sharp, Steve Dillon, Roy Martinez, Jon J Muth and David Lloyd, and a cover by Brian Wood! GLOBAL FREQUENCY: PLANET ABLAZE tells tales of a number of Zero's associates, including Aleph, a sexy cyber whiz-kid who serves as the eyes and ears of Global Frequency. Then there's the 16-year-old South African computer genius, the former Soviet experimental weapons expert, the Australian cop and the ace marksman. These and 996 others make up the most diverse team of specialists the planet has ever seen. Their job? To save the world. This project is supported with house ads. • 144-page WildStorm trade paperback • In stores January 14 • $14.95 U.S THUNDERCATS: THE RETURN TRADE PAPERBACK It's been five long years since the events of THUNDERCATS: RECLAIMING THUNDERA, but for Lion-O, it feels like an eternity. An eternity since he disappeared into the Book of Omens and Mumm-Ra was finally able to defeat the Thundercats… In THUNDERCATS: THE RETURN, a 128-page WildStorm trade paperback written by Ford Lytle Gilmore (THUNDERCATS: RECLAIMING THUNDERA) with art by Ed Benes (BIRDS OF PREY), Rob Lea & Joe Pimentel (Buffy: The Vampire Slayer), Lion-O finally is about to reemerge. He doesn't know what's happened in his absence, but he will reclaim his mantle as Lord of the Thundercats and lead his people to victory over Mumm-Ra…or will he? During Lion-O's time away, Mumm-Ra has taken over New Thundera and holds the 'Cats as his prisoners and slaves. Has Lion-O returned too late to save his people? And could there really be a traitor among the Thundercats? This project is supported with house ads. • 128-page WildStorm trade paperback • In stores January 28 • $12.95 U.S LUCIFER: INFERNO TRADE PAPERBACK Lucifer Morningstar returns to Hell in LUCIFER: INFERNO, the fifth collection of VERTIGO's acclaimed LUCIFER series. This volume reprints issues #29-35, written by Mike Carey with art by Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly, Dean Ormston, and Craig Hamilton with a cover by Christopher Moeller. Still weak, with most of his power locked in the feathers stolen by Susano- O-No-Mikoto, Lucifer now must face the challenge of single combat to the death with his brother, the angel of the Host Amenadiel. But as Mazikeen hunts for Susano and Lucifer plans his strategy, angels and devils alike are plotting for his defeat even before the challenge has begun. And in LUCIFER #46, don't miss Part 1 of the new 4-part story "Stitchglass Slide." After the rebellion of the Titans, Lucifer decides to evict every last immortal from his Creation. And unaware that his fate hangs in the balance, an insignificant creature called a stitchglass spinner forms a fateful friendship across the threshold of one of Lucifer's gates. This project is supported with house ads. • 168-page VERTIGO trade paperback • Suggested for mature readers • In stores January 7 • $14.95 U.S. PRIDE & JOY TRADE PAPERBACK Can you ever truly outrun the past? That's the question at the heart of PRIDE & JOY, a 104-page VERTIGO trade paperback that collects the classic 4-issue miniseries from writer Garth Ennis (PREACHER, The Punisher) and artist John Higgins (WAR STORY: D-DAY DODGERS). PRIDE & JOY tells the story of Jimmy Kavanagh, a widower struggling to raise his young daughter and rebellious teenage son. Unfortunately, Jimmy also has a secret past — a past that returns without warning in the form of two frightened ex-cons and one psychotic killer, hungry for revenge. Now the estranged father and son must confront both the horror hunting them and their own failings with each other if any of them is going to survive. This project is supported with house ads and a minisite at www.vertigocomics.com. • 104-page VERTIGO trade paperback • Suggested for mature readers • In stores January 28 • $14.95 U.S. NIGHTWING: BIG GUNS TRADE PAPERBACK Dick Grayson needs to clean up the corrupt police force in Blüdhaven…and he gets his chance when he joins the ranks! It all goes down in NIGHTWING: BIG GUNS, a 192-page trade paperback collecting NIGHTWING #46-50, NIGHTWING 80-PAGE GIANT #1, and material from NIGHTWING SECRET FILES, written by Chuck Dixon with art by Greg Land, Patrick Zircher, Manuel Gutierrez, Mike Collins, José Marzán, Jr., Drew Geraci, John Stanisci, Sean Parsons, Steve Bird, and Wayne Faucher and a cover by Land and Karl Story. While searching for evidence, Nighting also must deal with the out-of- control Nite-Wing; Sylph, a killer lady in white with a grudge; Torque, the former cop with his twisted view of the world; and Hella, a vicious woman with a mad-on against a certain cop family! And be sure to check out NIGHTWING #89, the single most shocking issue of the year! Blockbuster has a bloody vendetta against Nightwing, and he's about to do the unthinkable. Trust us, you won't expect what's coming! This project is supported with house ads. • 192-page trade paperback • In stores January 21 • $14.95 U.S. The Comrade of Steel? SUPERMAN: RED SON TRADE PAPERBACK Their planet on the brink of destruction, Jor-El and Lara send off their infant son in a small spacecraft, hurtling towards Earth. The child, Kal-El, crash- lands safely...but not in Kansas. Instead, he makes his new home on a collective in the Soviet Union! 2003's red-hot, sold-out miniseries is collected in SUPERMAN: RED SON — written by Mark Millar (The Ultimates, THE AUTHORITY), and featuring art by Dave Johnson (BATMAN and 100 BULLETS covers) & Andrew Robinson and Kilian Plunkett (SMALLVILLE, Star Wars Tales) & Walden Wong. Plus, this collection features an introduction by movie producer Tom DeSanto (X-Men, X2: X-Men United), a sketchbook section featuring preliminary art by Johnson and Plunkett, and an all-new cover by Johnson! "A strong Elseworlds series that creates interesting parallels and alternates of the heroes that we know and love." –SilverBulletComicBooks.com "Mark Millar delivers an entertaining story that takes the reader back to the Cold War…" –TheFourthRail.com "A smarter story than most of its brethren…" –PopMatters.com This project is supported with house ads. • 160-page Elseworlds Trade Paperback • In stores January 7 • $17.95 U.S. GREEN ARROW: THE SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE TRADE PAPERBACK In his first story arc on the new GREEN ARROW series (collected in GREEN ARROW: QUIVER), fan-favorite writer/director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma, Jersey Girl) resurrected the legendary DC hero to huge critical and popular success. He followed it up with the work collected in GREEN ARROW: THE SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE — a harrowing 128-page trade paperback stylishly rendered by Phil Hester & Ande Parks. This volume collects GREEN ARROW #11-15, including the original painted covers by Matt Wagner, and features an introduction by Hester and a special sketchbook section showcasing his and Parks' dynamic art. THE SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE puts Oliver Queen and his closest loved ones directly in the madman's bullseye. Plus, the relationship between Ollie and his son/successor Connor Hawke is explored, while Mia — the young girl whom Green Arrow saved — flirts with becoming a new "Speedy." Also, Ollie rekindles his romance with Dinah Lance, a.k.a. Black Canary! This project is supported with house ads. • 128-page trade paperback • In stores January 28 • $12.95 U.S. JLA: ZATANNA'S SEARCH TRADE PAPERBACK Collected for the first time ever, the Silver Age saga that introduced Zatanna to comics! JLA: ZATANNA'S SEARCH collects THE ATOM #19, HAWKMAN #4, GREEN LANTERN #42, DETECTIVE COMICS #335 and 355 and JLA #51, written by Gardner Fox with art by a veritable cornucopia of comics legends: Gil Kane, Murphy Anderson, Mike Sekowsky, Carmine Infantino, and Bob Kane! It's all wrapped in a new cover by Brian Bolland (BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE). In this classic tale, the teenage mage seeks help from the heroes of the Justice League of America in rescuing her father — Golden Age great Zatara — from certain doom! This volume also includes a 10-page Zatanna origin story by Gerry Conway and Romeo Tanghal from DC BLUE RIBBON DIGEST #5 (1980). This project is supported with house ads. • 128-page trade paperback • In stores January 14 • $12.95 U.S. OUTSIDERS: LOOKING FOR TROUBLE TRADE PAPERBACK One of this summer's most successful new launches, the OUTSIDERS ongoing series has been a bona-fide, fan-favorite hit, with every one of its early issues selling out! Now issues #1-6 are collected in OUTSIDERS: LOOKING FOR TROUBLE, a 192-page trade paperback written by Judd Winick, with art by the teams of Tom Raney & Scott Hanna and Chriscross & Sean Parsons. Also included is the 30-page lead story from TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES #1 (written by Winick and TITANS scribe Geoff Johns with pencils by Ivan Reis and Carlo Barberi and inks by Marc Campos and Norm Rapmund), that shows the events leading up to OUTSIDERS #1. In OUTSIDERS: LOOKING FOR TROUBLE, Arsenal takes it upon himself to recruit a new group of heroes…and the ones he finds are quite a crew! Grace, a super-strong bouncer working at a metahuman club; Thunder, the mass-changing daughter of Black Lightning; Indigo, the cyborg girl from the future; the shape-shifting Metamorpho; and Jade — from the pages of GREEN LANTERN — are all waiting in the wings. Unfortunately for the newly assembled team, their first mission — to protect President Lex Luthor — could be their last! Because what do you get when a barrel of fierce monkey-warriors attack Manhattan? Mayhem! Plus, the Outsiders take on the villainy of Brother Blood! This project is supported with house ads. • 192-page trade paperback • In stores January 14 • $12.95 U.S. Y: THE LAST MAN #18: "SAFEWORD" "…one of the best comics I've ever read." — BrokenFrontier.com "…remains at the top of my favorite books list every month." — TheFourthRail.com A new chapter in the life of Yorick Brown begins in Y: THE LAST MAN #18, the first part of the 3-issue story arc "Safeword," featuring the debut of new cover artist Aron Weisenfeld. Written by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Pia Guerra and José Marzan, Jr., Y: THE LAST MAN #18 finds Yorick and company on their way to Colorado in search of medical attention for his pet monkey, Ampersand. The intrepid crew soon finds themselves in a blow-up with a posse of female marshals, and must take refuge with a retired agent of the mysterious Culper Ring. But will this alluring, mysterious woman prove to be Y's most valuable ally…or his greatest enemy? Y: THE LAST MAN is an ongoing series edited by Will Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #18 is scheduled to arrive in comic-book stores on January 7 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #790 WRITTEN BY ANDERSEN GABRYCH AND A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY PETE WOODS, CAM SMITH, JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI AND DAN GREEN; COVER BY TIM SALE In stores January 7. Batgirl guest-stars in "Scarification" by new regular creative team Andersen Gabrych, Pete Woods and Cam Smith! As she and Batman descend on Gotham to break up a murderous drug ring, will the two most tight-lipped heroes in the DCU form a bond? And in the backup, Part 2 of "The Tailor," the origin of Gotham's major weapons and equipment supplier continues to unfold as the Tailor's daughter is held hostage by a man wearing a unique power suit — one the Tailor designed! FC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATMAN #623 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores January 28. Part 4 of the 6-part "Broken City" by the creative team of 100 BULLETS. The mystery surrounding the killer of a boy's parents deepens as Batman viciously tears into the stoolies and criminals of Gotham City for answers. But the bad guys have two bombs of their own to drop on the Dark Knight: Little Boy and Fat Man, two destructive new villains who've already proven they're tougher than Gotham's guardian. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #175 WRITTEN BY JOHN WAGNER; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BRUNNER In stores January 14. Rough Justice goes for the money in Part 4 of the 5-part "Testament." Desperate for cash, they've targeted Bruce Wayne, the wealthiest man in Gotham. Only they stumble across something even more damaging than the loss of Wayne's priceless artifacts: the journal of Batman! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #49 WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, JOHN FLOYD, TOMMY CASTILLO AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY KAMAJIAN In stores January 21. Get ready for the final Bane story! Batman, Nightwing, Robin and Batgirl go toe-to-toe with the man who once broke Batman's back. But even with the help of his three protégés, can Batman prevent Bane from exacting revenge against King Snake? And in the backup, Geoff Johns (JSA, THE FLASH) and Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos contribute "The Frightener," in which the Scarecrow teaches a lethal lesson on the nature of fear! PC, 40 PG. $2.75 BATGIRL #48 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI AND DREW GERACI; COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores January 28. Batgirl's relationship with Batman continues to fray as she proceeds against orders in an investigation to find a missing girl. But when she traces the kidnapping to a worldwide white-slavery operation, will she be in over her head? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN ADVENTURES #10 WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON AND DAN SLOTT; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON In stores January 21. Misunderstood by the cops, Batman needs Catwoman's help to escape them. But if Catty thinks they can be fugitives together, she's wrong! And in the backup story, Catwoman pulls a heist at Wayne Manor! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #4 WRITTEN BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND MARK PANICCIA; ART BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND ALVARO LOPEZ; COVER BY THE PANDER BROTHERS In stores January 7. The thrilling miniseries by the Pander Brothers continues! Batman's back…but he's becoming a Darker Knight than ever before. Darker, angrier and more out of control than those around him have ever seen! What effects will Batman's psychological battle have on Gotham City and on his allies? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 8) $2.95 BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS #6 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY KLAUS JANSON In stores January 14. Bruce Wayne takes a discomforting walk down memory lane, discovering things about himself he never dared acknowledge before. Meanwhile, the secret history of Ra's and Nyssa concludes with a startling revelation, and we finally learn what was pilfered from the Batcave! FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 9) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: EGO WRITTEN BY DARWYN COOKE; ART AND COVER BY COOKE In stores January 21. This beautiful Prestige Format one-shot is reoffered to coincide with the release of DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #1 — featuring story and art by the award-winning Darwyn Cooke. EGO offers a glimpse of the psychological conflicts that drove Batman early in his career. Prestige Format. (STAR 11672D) FC, 64 PG. $6.95 ************************* BIRDS OF PREY #63 WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI In stores January 21. In China, Lady Shiva makes Black Canary an offer that could change the course of her life. Back in Gotham, Barbara is plagued by her own technology, causing the once-infallible Oracle to send the wrong data to the JLA! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #27 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI In stores January 28. Guest-starring Batman! Selina crosses paths with the Dark Knight as she scours the East End for the mastermind behind the brutal kidnapping that put one of her friends in the hospital. Will these uneasy allies be able to work together, or will Catwoman go her own way? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH CATWOMAN: SELINA'S BIG SCORE SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY DARWYN COOKE; PINUPS BY MIKE ALLRED, SHANE GLINES, JAIME HERNANDEZ, ADAM HUGHES, MIKE MIGNOLA, KEVIN NOWLAN, STERANKO, AND DANIEL TORRES; PAINTED COVER BY COOKE In stores January 21. Reoffered to coincide with Darwyn Cooke's DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #1, the gorgeous softcover edition of the award-winning original hardcover! This tale takes place just prior to CATWOMAN #1 (current series), as Selina is presumed dead and desperate for cash. Can her assembled crew of thieves pull off one big heist? (STAR 19022D) SC, 96 PG, FC $17.95 ************************ GOTHAM CENTRAL #15 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY MICHAEL LARK AND STEFANO GAUDIANO; COVER BY LARK In stores January 14. It's the conclusion of The Joker's sniper spree…and it won't be pretty! The Joker is in custody. Is this just another part of his game with Batman, with the detectives of the GCPD caught in the middle? Just how dangerous is The Joker in a holding cell? You'll be stunned to find out! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #89 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART AND COVER BY PATRICK ZIRCHER AND ANDY OWENS In stores January 14. In NIGHTWING #88, Blockbuster upped the ante in his bloody vendetta against Nightwing. This month, he does the unthinkable in the single most shocking issue of the year! Don't miss this turning point in the life of Dick Grayson! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 NIGHTWING: BIG GUNS TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY GREG LAND, PATRICK ZIRCHER, MANUEL GUTIERREZ, MIKE COLLINS, JOSÉ MARZÁN, JR., DREW GERACI, JOHN STANISCI, SEAN PARSONS, STEVE BIRD, WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY LAND AND KARL STORY In stores January 21. Reprinting NIGHTWING #46-50 and material from NIGHTWING 80-PAGE GIANT #1 and NIGHTWING SECRET FILES! Dick Grayson needs to clean up the corrupt police force in Blüdhaven, and finally gets his chance when he joins its ranks! While searching for evidence, he also must deal with the out of control Nite-Wing, Sylph — a killer lady in white with a grudge, Torque — the former cop with a twisted view of the world; and Hella — a vicious woman with a mad-on against a certain cop family. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192 PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NIGHTWING: A KNIGHT IN BLÜDHAVEN TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY In stores January 21. Reoffered to coincide with NIGHTWING: BIG GUNS TP, this dazzling collection of the first eight issues of the popular NIGHTWING ongoing series. In this handsome paperback, Dick Grayson makes a new home for himself in Blüdhaven, Gotham City's deadlier neighbor. Dick soon discovers that, behind the corruption and villainy that permeate the city, there lurks a powerful foe: the newly intelligent, incredibly powerful Blockbuster! (STAR 08162D) SC, 7X10, 192 PG, FC $14.95 ************************ ROBIN #122 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY RICK MAYS AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores January 21. Eisner Award-winning writer Bill Willingham's (FABLES) hard-hitting debut ROBIN adventure continues in "Bad to the Bone." Robin's in for the battle of his life against madman mob-enforcer Johnny Warren. But when the bloody conflict takes a mystical turn, will either combatant survive? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN ACTION COMICS #811 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY KARL KERSCHL AND CULLY HAMNER; COVER BY ED MCGUINESS AND DEXTER VINES In stores January 14. Kicking off the 3-part "Strange New Visitor," running weekly in January's core Superman books! Superman is missing after the cataclysmic events of SUPERMAN #200, and now Metropolis is facing a new crisis without the help of its champion. The rest of Team Superman — Superboy, the new Steel, and Krypto — do what they can to save the city, but this looks like a job for…Mr. Majestic!? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #624 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY KARL KERSCHL; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND DEXTER VINES In stores January 21. Continuing the 3-part "Strange New Visitor!" Out of the raging storm that plagues Metropolis comes a new hero from another world, poised to take Superman's place in the DCU! Can Majestic truly fill the void left by the Man of Steel? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN #201 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY KARL KERSCHL; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND DEXTER VINES In stores January 28. The 3-part "Strange New Visitor" reaches a stunning conclusion, as Superman is still missing! Believing that Majestic is the cause of the crisis that is plaguing Metropolis, the heroes unite against him. But will this lead to a greater cataclysm for the city? And what happens when a hero falls? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH MR. MAJESTIC TP WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY, BRIAN HOLGUIN AND ALAN MOORE; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, CARLOS D'ANDA, JASON MARTIN AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND MARTIN In stores January 14. Reoffered to coincide with "Strange New Visitor," the 3-part story guest-starring Mr. Majestic running through ACTION COMICS #811, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #624 and SUPERMAN #201! This volume collects the galaxy-spanning adventures of the cosmic champion, reprinting the first six mind-blowing issues of MR. MAJESTIC. Also included is the hard-to-find story from WILDSTORM SPOTLIGHT #1 written by Alan Moore in which Majestic travels to the end of space, time and reality! (STAR 14655D) SC, 7X10, 176 PG, FC $14.95 ************************ SUPERMAN/BATMAN #6 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND DEXTER VINES In stores January 21. The first story arc of the hottest new book of the year reaches an explosive conclusion! It all comes down to this, as DC's two biggest heroes take on Lex Luthor face-to-face! See this month's Dynamic Forces for a signed edition! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #6 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores January 7. Lex Luthor's first meeting with Clark Kent! What's the connection between the two that has roots in Smallville? Does the master of Metropolis know more about this new hero Superman than anyone else? And what will happen when he decides to make that information public knowledge? Ace reporter Lois Lane is on the scene for the scoop! FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 12) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: END OF THE CENTURY SC WRITTEN BY STUART IMMONEN; ART BY IMMONEN AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; COVER BY IMMONEN In stores January 14. Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY #1, also featuring art by Stuart Immonen! Superman and Lois Lane must save the world from the deranged and super-powerful son of the former Mrs. Lex Luthor in a stunning softcover edition of the original graphic novel. (STAR 19496D) SC, 7X10, 96 PG, FC $17.95 ************************ SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS #12 WRITTEN BY CHUCK AUSTEN; ART BY TEDDY KRISTIANSEN; COVER BY ASHLEY WOOD In stores January 21. Final issue! Lena has gained freedom, but at what cost to the city? Jimmy may have to make an even greater sacrifice, and Superman disappears! This issue ties into SUPERMAN #200 and the 3-part "Strange New Visitor," running through January's ACTION COMICS #811, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #624, and SUPERMAN #201. FC, 32 PG. (12 OF 12) $2.95 SUPERMAN: RED SON TP WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY DAVE JOHNSON, ANDREW ROBINSON, KILIAN PLUNKETT AND WALDEN WONG; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON ELSEWORLDS. In stores January 7. Collecting the sold-out 3-issue miniseries! In this Elseworlds tale, the ship carrying the infant who would be Superman lands in the midst of the Cold War-era Soviet Union in the 1950s. Featuring an introduction by movie producer Tom DeSanto (X-Men, X2: X-Men United), a sketchbook section featuring preliminary art by Dave Johnson and Kilian Plunkett, and an all-new cover by Johnson! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 160 PG, FC $17.95 SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY #1 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY STUART IMMONEN In stores January 14. A Prestige Format miniseries by the critically acclaimed Kurt Busiek (JLA/AVENGERS, ASTRO CITY) and Stuart Immonen (SUPERMAN: END OF THE CENTURY). You're young, living in Kansas, and you want to be a writer. Your last name is Kent, and your parents make the mistake of naming you Clark. Now life is filled with taunts and jokes… "Hey, Clark! Where're your super-powers?" Then one day, you discover that you can fly, and you do have super-strength. But how? And what do you do now? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 4) $5.95 SMALLVILLE #6 WRITTEN BY MARK VERHEIDEN AND CLINT CARPENTER; ART BY TOM DERENICK, ADAM DEKRAKER, AND KANO; COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores January 21. Lex and Clark star in a story that explores their fears of telling the truth! Lex finds himself on the psychiatrist's couch explaining his time lost at sea, while Clark is put in a situation in which he must use his powers to save Lana from a criminal. Plus, the tumultuous love life of Pete Ross is spotlighted in a back- up story! FC, 48 PG. $3.95 DC UNIVERSE AQUAMAN #14 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY HOWARD PORTER AND VON GRAWBADGER In stores January 14. Who is the mysterious Octo-Man? What is the truth about an alleged deep-sea tryst? How will Aquaman cope with an inferno? And what is the secret behind a late-night plunge from a bridge? A reporter searches for the truth about Aquaman and finds answers he never could have expected in this issue featuring guest creative team John Ostrander, Tom Grummett and Wade Von Grawbadger. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CAPER #4 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY FAREL DALRYMPLE In stores January 28. The conclusion to CAPER's first 4-part arc! The road to hell is paved with good intentions. And lots of dead bodies. Jacob and Isadore Weiss's plans of revenge and escape are coming to fruition, but the price they must pay will push them to the breaking point. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 12) $2.95 DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #1 WRITTEN BY DARWYN COOKE; ART AND COVER BY COOKE In stores January 21. Darwyn Cooke's generations-spanning miniseries chronicling the dawn of the DC Universe's Silver Age begins here! Told from the perspective of the heroes who experienced it, this landmark miniseries spotlights some of DC's greatest characters! At the end of World War II, The Losers are sent on a perilous mission to recover The Suicide Squad. Plus, a brave young test pilot named Hal Jordan proves his mettle in the Korean War. They were heroes even before they put on costumes. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. (1 OF 6) $6.95 THE DEMON: DRIVEN OUT #5 WRITTEN BY JOSHUA DYSART; ART BY POP MHAN AND ART THIBERT; COVER BY MHAN In stores January 14. The miniseries careens toward an explosive finale! Jason Blood and the angry young Ame Okumura join forces against the explosive glee of Etrigan. Their strengths are wildly different and formidable, but they share the same weakness: a dangerous fondness for an old flame. FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.50 FALLEN ANGEL #7 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND FERNANDO BLANCO; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores January 14. Black Mariah's back in town, and she's hunting for the Angel! But the Angel fell from grace a long time ago, so when Mariah thinks she can bend Lee to her will, she finds out the hard way that she couldn't be more mistaken. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #206 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY ALBERTO DOSE, HOWARD PORTER AND LIVESAY; COVER BY DOSE In stores January 28. The shocking conclusion to the 6-part "Ignition!" Determined to put a stop to the cop killings, The Flash races through Keystone City for a final showdown with the unexpected culprit. Meanwhile, The Flash struggles with revealing his secret to those closest to him. Featuring a 7-page sequence by Howard Porter (JLA) and Livesay! See this month's Dynamic Forces for a signed edition! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN ARROW #34 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; COVER BY MARCOS MARTIN AND ALVARO LOPEZ In stores January 14. In Part 1 of the 5-part "City Walls," Green Arrow and Black Canary investigate a rash of robberies in Star City. But when a clue from a daring museum heist indicates that the thief may be one of the DCU's most dangerous villains, what started as a crime spree investigation may turn into a full-fledged war! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN ARROW: THE SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE TP WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores January 28. This softcover version of the hardcover collects acclaimed fimmaker Kevin Smith's follow-up to the popular GREEN ARROW: QUIVER! Collecting GREEN ARROW (current series) #11-15, THE SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE explores Oliver Queen's relationships with his son, Connor Hawke, former flame the Black Canary and Mia, the young girl toying with the possibility of becoming the next Speedy! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 128 PG, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN ARROW: QUIVER TP WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores January 28. Reoffered to coincide with GREEN ARROW: SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE TP. Screenwriter and director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma), successfully resurrected one of the world's classic heroes, Green Arrow, who reemerges after years of being presumed dead. But many of his friends want to know how he survived an airplane explosion and where he's been! Collects GREEN ARROW #1-10. SC, 7X10, 232 PG, FC $17.95 *************************** GREEN LANTERN #173 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART BY JAMES BOSCH AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY KERON GRANT In stores January 28. Guest-starring Amon Sur, Kilowog, John Stewart, DEO Director Bones, and Agent Cameron Chase! Now that he knows the Weaponers of Qward hold the true power behind the Black Circle, Green Lantern decides to go it alone so as not to risk the lives of his friends. But can he prevent the Weaponers from putting their master plan into effect? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN LANTERN: BROTHER'S KEEPER TP WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores January 7. Reoffered to coincide with OUTSIDERS VOL. 1 TP, also written by Judd Winick, this trade collects GREEN LANTERN #151-155, featuring the award-winning story that garnered national attention. (STAR 18922D) SC, 7X10, 128 PG, FC $12.95 ************************ H-E-R-O #12 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY KANO; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores January 14. Part 1 of the 3-part "Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes." Tough guy Joe Hamill thought it would be great to use the H-E-R-O device…but he got more than he bargained for! Now he's been transformed into Electro Lass, and, having lost the mystical dial, he has no way to transform back into his manly self. What's a guy…er, girl…to do? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 iCANDY #5 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY; COVER BY SCOTT IWAHASHI In stores January 21. All the pieces of the puzzle start coming together, as the real motivations of Roland Childes — the owner of the video game company that created iCandy — are exposed! Plus, the true origins of Candy are revealed as she battles with the enigmatic Korben. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #92 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY TAN ENG HUAT; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores January 28. The "Extinction" trilogy by comics legend Dennis O'Neil and hot artist Tan Eng Huat (DOOM PATROL) continues! The JLA takes its shapeshifting extraterrestrial visitor on a grand tour of the wonders of Earth — but the alien seems more inspired by our planet's darker aspects. Suddenly it seems as if the JLA's hospitality is backfiring…and it could mean the extinction of mankind as we know it! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA: ZATANNA'S SEARCH TP WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX AND GERRY CONWAY; ART BY GIL KANE, MURPHY ANDERSON, MIKE SEKOWSKY, CARMINE INFANTINO, BOB KANE, AND ROMEO TANGHAL; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores January 14. Collected for the first time ever, the Silver Age saga that introduced Zatanna! The teenage mage seeks help from the JLA to rescue her father, Golden Age great Zatara, from certain doom. Reprinted from THE ATOM #19, HAWKMAN #4, GREEN LANTERN #42, DETECTIVE COMICS #335 and 355 and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #51. Also, a 10-page Zatanna origin by Gerry Conway and Romeo Tanghal. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 128 PG, FC $12.95 JSA #56 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY DON KRAMER AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN WATSON In stores January 7. Part 1 of "Black Reign," the 6-part crossover with HAWKMAN, shipping weekly through February! It has been too long since the people of Kahndaq, the birthplace of Black Adam, have tasted freedom and justice. That's all about to end, though, as Black Adam leads Atom Smasher, Northwynd, Brainwave, and others behind enemy lines. But how far will they go to achieve their ends? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HAWKMAN #23 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN WATSON In stores January 14. The weekly 6-part "Black Reign" continues here! The JSA have taken some time off, spending the weekend in St. Roch for Mardi Gras. But not everyone is enjoying the trip, especially Hourman. And what starts off as a social gathering ends with bloodshed as Hawkman hits the scene. The Winged Warriors actions will shock everyone! Continued next month in JSA #57. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JSA #57 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY DON KRAMER AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN WATSON In stores January 21. Part 3 of "Black Reign," the 6-part crossover with HAWKMAN! The JSA prepare for war, but not everyone is thrilled with the decisions being made and the orders being given. As they venture into Kahndaq looking to save their friends from Black Adam's influence, first blood is drawn as the battle for the sons and daughters of the JSA begins! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HAWKMAN #24 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN WATSON In stores January 28. Part 4 of the 6-part "Black Reign" crossover with JSA! Scattered throughout the country of Kahndaq, in a land as deadly as Black Adam and his team of allies, the JSA plan to make their last stand. The Winged Warriors have secret allies already behind the towering walls of his Palace, but Black Adam has a one of his own laced within the ranks of the JSA. Plus, Hourman is on the brink of a breakdown, and little can keep him from going over the edge. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #27 WRITTEN BY JOSH SIEGEL; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS JONES AND DAN DAVIS In stores January 7. Hawkgirl and Green Lantern take a group of inexperienced teenage heroes under their wing. Do they have what it takes to save the world? Well…no. But when vicious aliens invade Earth — and the rest of the League is nowhere to be found — they won't have a choice! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES VOLUME 1: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN TP WRITTEN BY FABIAN NICIEZA, CHRISTOPHER SEQUEIRA, JOSH SIEGAL, DAN SLOTT; ART BY JOHN DELANEY, MIN S. KU, CHRIS JONES, CHRISTIAN ALAMY, DAN DAVIS, RANDY ELLIOT, MARK PROPST; COVER BY JOHN DELANEY AND RICK BURCHETT In stores January 21. The stars of the hit Cartoon Network series are spotlighted in DC's third set of digest- sized trade paperbacks! Volume I collects JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #3, 6, and 10-12, featuring the stories "The Star Lost," "Wolf's Clothing," "Must There Be a Martian Manhunter?," "The Moment," and "Cold War," For more information, see the feature article. SC, 5X7, 112 PG, FC $6.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES VOLUME 2: FRIENDS AND FOES TP WRITTEN MICHAEL BERNARD, JASON HALL, MATTHEW MANNING, SCOTT MCCLOUD, AND DAN SLOTT; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, JOHN DELANEY, MIN S. KU, MARK PROPST, AND JOHN K. SNYDER III; COVER BY BUTCH LUKIC In stores January 21. Continuing DC's line of digest-sized trade paperbacks! Collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #13-14, 16, and 19-20, featuring the stories "Local Hero," "An Angry Tide," "Hide and Seek," "What's in a Hero?", and "Emotional Baggage." For more information, see the feature article SC, 5X7, 112 PG, FC $6.95 THE LEGION #29 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY CHRIS BATISTA AND CHIP WALLACE; COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND TOM FEISTER In stores January 28. The penultimate chapter of "Foundations" sees the past and future of the DCU's most monumental menace collide, as time itself collapses! In the 31st Century, on one tiny, surviving scrap of the continuum, the Legion stages a final, desperate effort to restore cosmic order and prevent the total eradication of their universe. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LOBO UNBOUND #5 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY ALEX HORLEY; PAINTED COVER BY HORLEY Resolicited; In stores January 21. It's Bling Bling versus Lobo in a heavy-medallion battle of the sexes. Buy it or we'll be forced to kill Ambush Bug! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.95 OUTSIDERS #8 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY TOM RANEY AND SEAN PARSONS; COVER BY RANEY In stores January 21. Enter: the Huntress! Only Nightwing's not happy about it… And meanwhile, a Russian mob paints the town red as they prepare to raise hell…literally! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 OUTSIDERS: LOOKING FOR TROUBLE TP WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY TOM RANEY, SCOTT HANNA, CHRISCROSS, SEAN PARSONS, IVAN REIS, CARLO BARBERI, MARC CAMPOS AND NORM RAPMUND; COVER BY RANEY AND HANNA In stores January 14. The exploits of Nightwing, Arsenal, and the rest of comics' hottest new super-team are collected in a new volume reprinting OUTSIDERS #1-6 and the lead story from TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES #1! The Outsiders take on Gorilla Grodd and his ferocious monkey army in an attempt to rescue President Luthor, face off against the dangerous Brother Blood, and more! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192 PG, FC $12.95 PLASTIC MAN #2 WRITTEN BY KYLE BAKER; ART AND COVER BY BAKER In stores January 7. Kyle Baker's take on DC's most pliable hero continues! We could say this is the most eagerly anticipated DC event of the year…but that might be stretching it! Plas gets a new partner…a gorgeous FBI agent who regards him with suspicion. Of course, Woozy Winks is jealous…so he plans to strike out on his own as a crimefighter! But will he just strike out? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 REIGN OF THE ZODIAC #6 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY COLLEEN DORAN AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY TONY HARRIS In stores January 28. The Zodiac arrives on Earth! Terrified to report it to higher levels, Vatican monsignors struggle with the realization that they're detaining extraterrestrials. And several time zones away, the secret is already out — via an astonishing disaster with a single surprising survivor from House Virgo… FC, 32 PG. $2.75 ROSE & THORN #2 WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART BY ADRIANA MELO & DAN GREEN; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores January 21. The psychological thriller by BIRDS OF PREY's Gail Simone continues! Determined not to let a minor setback like the disfigurement of a patient get in the way of his experiment, Dr. Chritlow guides Rhosyn through the next phase of his radical psychiatric therapy. But if Rose is given a clean bill of mental health, where does that leave Thorn? FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.95 TEEN TITANS #7 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND NELSON DECASTRO; COVER BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA In stores January 14. Guest-starring Superman! The Titans are weekend warriors…but what do they do on a Wednesday? Plus, find out what Deathstroke the Terminator is up to! See this month's Dynamic Forces for a signed edition! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TEEN TITANS GO! #3 WRITTEN BY J. TORRES; ART BY TIM SMITH; COVER BY DAVE BULLOCK In stores January 28. The new comic based on the hit Cartoon Network show continues! Cyborg learns the difference between being cool and lame as Cinderblock attempts to destroy Jump City! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WONDER WOMAN #200 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA, ROBERT RODI, NUNZIO DIFILLIPIS AND CHRISTINA WEIR; ART BY DREW JOHNSON, ERIC SHANOWER, LINDA MEDLEY, RICK BURCHETT, TY TEMPLETON, RAY SNYDER, EDUARDO RISSO, STEVE RUDE, WALTER SIMONSON, AND RAY SNYDER; PAINTED COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores January 28. The earth-shaking conclusion to "Down to Earth" headlines a double-sized celebration of the Amazing Amazon! As Veronica Cale unleashes an upgraded version of one of Diana's deadliest foes, Ares' machinations on Olympus cause an astonishing change to the lives of all the Amazons of Themyscira! Plus, excerpts from Wonder Woman's book (illustrated by Eric Shanower); a retelling of an ancient myth that sets up the next continued story (illustrated by Linda Medley); a Golden Age-style WW story by Robert Rodi and Rick Burchett; and a Silver Age-style story by Nunzio DiFillipis and Christina Weir with art by Ty Templeton. Rounding out the issue are pinups by John Cassaday, Eduardo Risso, Steve Rude, J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray and Walter Simonson. For more information, see the feature article. See this month's Dynamic Forces for a signed edition! FC, 64 PG. $3.95 WONDER WOMAN ARCHIVES VOLUME 4 HC WRITTEN BY WILLIAM MOULTON MARSTON; ART AND COVER BY HARRY G. PETER In stores January 21. A new Archive collecting the greatest stories of one of comics' true icons! This hardcover reprints stories from SENSATION COMICS #25-32 and WONDER WOMAN #8-9 (1944) and features an introduction by Comics Buyers Guide's Maggie Thompson. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 204 PG, FC $49.95 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOLUME 1 TP WRITTEN BY RICHARD PINI AND WENDY PINI; ART AND COVER BY WENDY PINI In stores January 7. The very first ElfQuest story is brought to DC's new compact format, with the story pages reformatted for easier reading! This is the story that first introduced Cutter, Skywise, Leetah, Rayek, and the other elves, trolls, wolves, and humans. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 5X7, 224 PG, B&W $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ELFQUEST: WOLFRIDER VOLUME 1 TP WRITTEN BY WENDY PINI, RICHARD PINI, CHRISTY MARX, MERCEDES LACKEY, ANDY MANGELS, WENDI LEE, AND SARAH BYAM; ART BY WENDY PINI, BRANDON MCKINNEY, CHARLES BARNETT III, TERRY BEATTY, AND RIC ESTRADA; COVER BY WENDY PINI In stores January 7. Reoffered to coincide with ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST Vol. 1 TP, this volume collects six thrilling ElfQuest tales that introduce a number of key characters, including Cutter and Skywise. Plus, a timeline and "Cast of Characters" perfect for introducing new readers to this expansive universe. For more information, see the feature article. (STAR 19524D) SC, 5X7, 192 PG, B&W $9.95 ************************ CARTOON CARTOONS #26 WRITTEN BY TOM WARBURTON, JOHN ROZUM, FRANK STROM & SCOTT CUNNINGHAM; ART BY MATT PETERS, JARED DEAL, ROBERT POPE, MIKE KAZALEH AND JOHN DELANEY COVER BY PETERS AND DEAL In stores January 28. It's the return of Cartoon Network's newest hit show Kids Next Door, as Kid Numbah Five leads the rest of the Kids in stealing a candy jewel back from Stickybeard the Pirate! Plus, Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, and I.M. Weasel! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES #110 WRITTEN BY SAM AGRO, EARL KRESS AND SHOLLY FISCH; ART BY TY TEMPLETON, HOWARD SIMPSON, DAVID ALVAREZ, MIKE DECARLO, NEAL STERNECKY AND SCOTT MCRAE; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores January 7. Booted from his job in the sewers of Paris, Pepe LePew goes job-hunting! Plus, Pete Puma & Beaky Buzzard compete to see who can catch Bugs. All this and fowl play with Daffy Duck and Foghorn Leghorn, too! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #46 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH AND IAN BOOTHBY; ART BY PHIL MOY, CHRISTOPHER COOK AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY MOY In stores January 21. The Powerpuff villains steal the show, as the Gangreen Gang nabs Townsville's socks and Mojo Jojo kidnaps the Narrator! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SCOOBY-DOO #80 WRITTEN BY MICHAEL KRAIGER AND RURIK TYLER; ART BY JOE STATON, DAVE HUNT, LEO BATIC AND RUBEN TORREIRO; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores January 14. The Mystery Inc. gang investigates a ghost that always appears before hurricane weather…and robberies! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WILDSTORM ARROWSMITH #6 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESUS MERIÑO CLIFFHANGER. In stores January 21. The miniseries mixing World War I weaponry with ancient magic concludes! Wounded, trapped behind enemy lines, and shaken to the core by what he's experienced, Fletcher Arrowsmith must guide his friends to safety, facing vampires and worse. But after witnessing the horrors of war, does Fletcher even want to survive? His ideals and illusions shattered and the ugly truth about the war revealed, Fletcher has to find a reason to keep going…or give up and die. FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.95 THE AUTHORITY #9 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND SAL REGLA EYE OF THE STORM. In stores January 7. The "Godhead" story arc comes to a shattering conclusion as The Authority enters an apocalyptic battle with John Clay and the Church of Transcendence. Things will never be the same, as our heroes are forced to make the most difficult decisions they've ever faced. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 GLOBAL FREQUENCY: PLANET ABLAZE TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY GARRY LEACH, GLENN FABRY, LIAM SHARP, STEVE DILLON, ROY MARTINEZ, JON J MUTH, DAVID LLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN WOOD In stores January 14. Collecting issues #1-6 of the acclaimed maxiseries by Warren Ellis! Miranda Zero, the mysterious leader/benefactor/recruiter of Global Frequency is a woman with a mission. She saves people. She and 1,000 others make up the most diverse team of specialists the planet has ever seen. Their job? To save the world, usually before anyone else notices there's a problem. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144 PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY TP WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART AND COVER BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS In stores January 7. Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: RED SON TP, also written by Mark Millar. This trade paperback collects the hit miniseries that follows former Authority leader Jenny Sparks at pivotal points in her history detailing her first meetings with the new team's members — which, not so coincidentally, correspond with pivotal points in 20th-century history. (STAR 13336D) SC, 7X10, 120 PG, FC $14.95 ************************ KAMIKAZE #4 WRITTEN BY HUMBERTO RAMOS, OLALLO RUBIO AND FRANCISCO HERRERA; ART AND COVER BY HERRERA AND CARLOS "LOBO" CUEVAS CLIFFHANGER. In stores January 21. The search for the mythical sport continues! Two FBI agents have been dispatched to the hospital where Andy is recovering from the accident, hoping for his help in stopping the Kamikaze-related deaths. Then Barbara and Andy end up in a garbage dump in the middle of Arizona where they meet Iron Vincent, who reveals some of the secrets of the Kamikaze! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.95 ROBOTECH: INVASION #1 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND KEN SIU-CHONG; ART BY TAKESHI MIYAZAWA AND OMAR DOGAN; COVERS BY YOSHITAKA AMANO AND CULLY HAMNER In stores January 7. A new 5-issue miniseries begins! Robotech's New Generation launches into action as a large-scale war erupts against the Invid. In the year 2038, Earth has fallen to the fearsome forces of the mysterious Invid race, but Admiral Hunter's expeditionary force is about to unleash its first strike to reclaim their homeworld! Plus, Part 1 of the backup story "Mars Base One," set 35 years earlier as the United Earth forces begin building its first top-secret colony on Mars. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Yoshitaka Amano (50%) and Cully Hamner (50%). FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #19 WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART BY C.P. SMITH AND ERIC NGUYEN; COVER BY JASON PEARSON EYE OF THE STORM. In stores January 14. The much-anticipated conclusion to the Citizen Soldier saga! Team Achilles has the wounded Citizen Soldier cornered and aims to capture him, but the government wants him dead. Can they eliminate a foe who's reborn immediately after getting killed? How far will the U.S. government go to prevent Citizen Soldier from returning? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THUNDERCATS: HAMMERHAND'S REVENGE #4 WRITTEN BY FIONA AVERY; ART BY CARLOS D'ANDA; COVERS BY D'ANDA & WHILCE PORTACIO AND PORTACIO & SANDRA HOPE In stores January 14. The penultimate chapter in the Hammerhand story! Lion-O has forged an alliance between the Griffins and the Thundercats against the evil Hammerhand and his Beserkers — now it's an all-out battle between 'Cats and Pirates! Meanwhile, Hammerhand is planning his ultimate betrayal against the Samurai Empire and the final fate of Hachiman. Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Carlos D'Anda & Whilce Portacio (50%) and Whilce Portacio & Sandra Hope (50%). FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.95 THUNDERCATS: THE RETURN TP WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART BY ED BENES, ROB LEA AND JOE PIMENTEL; COVER BY BENES AND PIMENTEL In stores January 28. The acclaimed second Thundercats miniseries, collected for the first time! It's been five long years since the events of THUNDERCATS: RECLAIMING THUNDERA, but it feels like an eternity. Now, Lion-O is finally about to return…but he doesn't know what's happened in his absence. He plans to reclaim his mantle as Lord of the Thundercats, and lead his people to victory over Mumm-Ra…but can he? For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 128 PG, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THUNDERCATS: RECLAIMING THUNDERA TP WRITTEN BY FORD LYTLE GILMORE; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL, FRANCISCO HERRERA, JOE PHILLIPS, JASON MARTIN, RICHARD FRIEND, AND CARLOS "LOBO" CUEVAS; COVER BY CAMPBELL In stores January 28. Reoffered to coincide with THUNDERCATS: THE RETURN TP, this volume collects the first thrilling miniseries featuring TV's mightiest 'Cats! Picking up where the TV series ended, Lion-O begins to rebuild a new life for his people on New Thundera. But all is not as it seems...there are dark stirrings at Mumm-Ra's Pyramid. The Ancient Spirits of Evil seek to unleash the Shadowmaster from the Shadow Realm…and it might just spell doom for our heroes! (STAR 18854D) SC, 7X10, 144 PG, FC $12.95 ************************ WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #18 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO; COVER BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RIAN HUGHES EYE OF THE STORM. In stores January 28. As the Halo Corporation wins the hearts and minds of consumers worldwide, the White House finally steps in to take action, and a showdown is inevitable. Meanwhile, Code War One continues its slow boil in Europe, but the FBI — including Agent Orange — is on the case! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS PROMETHEA #29 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY, COVER BY WILLIAMS III In stores January 28. The Painted Doll is back, a bit more profusely than expected, and this time it's multi- personal! As New York comes under siege, Promethea settles in to the business of fulfilling her duty — which just happens to be ending the world. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 SMAX #5 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY ZANDER CANNON AND ANDREW CURRIE; COVER BY CANNON In stores January 21. The final battle with the fierce dragon Morningbright! Jeff Smax and his fellow Neopolis police officer Toybox are engaged in an epic struggle when Death comes a-calling. But whom will the dark harbinger choose, Smax or Morningbright? Can Robyn redeem herself, even without her toys? And what will become of Jeff's sister? FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO FABLES #21 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores January 14. When the going gets tough, Fables go drinking. "Stop Me if You've Heard This, but a Man Walks Into a Bar..." takes place almost entirely in pubs — Mundy bars, Fabletown bars, and just about anyplace where alcohol is served. So don't be surprised if a drunken brawl breaks out, and one or two characters says something he wouldn't normally say while sober. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #192 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores January 28. Part 4 of the 5-part "Staring at the Wall." Humanity is in the maw of the Beast, the cities of the world are on fire, and John Constantine is somewhat worse than missing in action. With all other options gone, it falls to Gemma to pick up the pieces — but to the Beast, Gemma is another vessel for the taking. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 HUMAN TARGET #6 WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART AND COVER BY CLIFF CHIANG In stores January 21. In this stand-alone story featuring guest art by BEWARE THE CREEPER's Cliff Chiang, Chris Chance faces his faith — and lack of it — when danger strikes a church. Chance must pose as a priest stalked by a psychotic gunman, but as the mystery behind the gunman's motive becomes more complicated, the truth proves less straightforward than anyone might guess. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THE LOSERS #8 WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH; COVER BY JOCK In stores January 28. Part 1 of the 2-part "Downtime," featuring guest artist Shawn Martinbrough. They're waging their own personal war against the C.I.A., but each of the Losers has their own reason for fighting. Just what did Cougar see the day he almost died that haunts him even now? Why is Aisha really in America — and what did she do before? And can Clay uncover the truth about the treacherous agent known only as Max? As new information comes to light, the Losers realize everything they believed they stood for — family, country, justice — is suddenly thrown into doubt. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 LOVECRAFT HC WRITTEN BY HANS RODIONOFF; ADAPTED BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART AND COVER BY ENRIQUE BRECCIA Advance-solicited; in stores February 4. An original hardcover graphic novel pairing the writing talents of screenwriter Hans Rodionoff and comics writer Keith Giffen with the exquisite painted art of Enrique Breccia. When young Howard Phillips Lovecraft becomes the reluctant guardian of the Necronomicon, an accursed book that is the doorway to the beyond, his life veers into strange territory. From an odd upbringing through his later success as a weaver of "weird" tales, Lovecraft maintains a tenuous balance between reality and the bizarre nightmares of his "fictional" horror. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS HC, 144 PG, FC $24.95 LUCIFER #46 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores January 21. Part 1 of the new 4-part story "Stitchglass Slide." After the rebellion of the Titans, Lucifer decides to evict every last immortal from his Creation. And unaware that his fate hangs in the balance, an insignificant creature called a stitchglass spinner forms a fateful friendship across the threshold of one of Lucifer's gates. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER: INFERNO TP WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS, RYAN KELLY, DEAN ORMSTON, CRAIG HAMILTON; COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores January 7. Lucifer Morningstar returns to Hell in this fifth collection of the acclaimed LUCIFER series, reprinting issues #29-35. Still weak, with most of his power locked in the feathers stolen by Susano-O- No-Mikoto, Lucifer must now face the challenge of single combat to the death with his brother, the angel of the Host Amenadiel. But as Mazikeen hunts for Susano and Lucifer plans his strategy, angels and devils alike are plotting for his defeat even before the challenge has begun! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 168 PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LUCIFER VOLUME 4: THE DIVINE COMEDY TP WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS, RYAN KELLY AND DEAN ORMSTON; COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores January 7. Reoffered to coincide with LUCIFER: INFERNO TP. Reprinting LUCIFER #21-28, the 192- page THE DIVINE COMEDY finds Lucifer Morningstar continuing work on his magnum opus — a new universe outside of the strictures of our own. (STAR 18202D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 192 PG, FC $17.95 ************************ MIDNIGHT, MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #1 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY PAUL LEE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores January 28. Paranormal investigators Adam and Julia Kadmon are back in an all-new 6-issue miniseries. And this time, the messianic creature Magellan is about to put the Kadmons' skills — and their love for one another — to the ultimate test. It's a race against time to save humanity! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 MY FAITH IN FRANKIE #1 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY SONNY LIEW AND MARC HEMPEL; COVER BY HEMPEL In stores January 7. LUCIFER's Mike Carey spins a 4-issue miniseries about a teenage girl who has her own personal god. Since she was a baby, Frankie has been protected and aided by the deity Jeriven. Now she's trying to spice up her love life, and she doesn't need Jeriven's constant supervision, so she kicks him to the curb. But Jeriven isn't about to lose his sole disciple lying down… For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ORBITER HC WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY COLLEEN DORAN In stores January 14. Reoffered to coincide with GLOBAL FREQUENCY: PLANET ABLAZE TP, also written by Warren Ellis. 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. (STAR 18407D) MATURE READERS SC, 104 PG, FC $24.95 ************************ PRIDE & JOY TP WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN HIGGINS In stores January 28. Collecting the classic 4-issue miniseries from writer Garth Ennis (PREACHER, The Punisher) and artist John Higgins (WAR STORY: D-DAY DODGERS), this 104-page trade paperback tells the story of Jimmy Kavanagh, a widower struggling to raise his young daughter and rebellious teenaged son. Unfortunately, Jimmy also has a secret past — a past that returns without warning… For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 104 PG, FC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE SANDMAN VOLUME 7: BRIEF LIVES SC WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY JILL THOMPSON AND VINCE LOCKE; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores January 21 . Relisted to coincide with the VERTIGO: DESIRE MINIBUST (offered in Previews Vol. 13 #7). This softcover collects issues #41-49 of the fan favorite, critically acclaimed THE SANDMAN, written by New York Times bestselling novelist Neil Gaiman (SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS). (STAR 00870D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 256 PG, FC $19.95 TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOLUME 8: DIRGE TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores January 21. Reoffered to coincide with GLOBAL FREQUENCY: PLANET ABLAZE TP, also written by Warren Ellis. This volume collects issues #43-48 of the groundbreaking VERTIGO title. TRANSMETROPOLITAN: DIRGE sees all hell breaking loose as a nameless sniper terrorizes the Print District and a raging superstorm clears the streets of The City. (STAR 18562D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144 PG, FC $14.95 TRUE FAITH TP WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART AND COVER BY WARREN PLEECE In stores January 21. Reoffered to coincide with PRIDE AND JOY TP, also written by Garth Ennis. Religion's only an obstacle to Nigel Gibson's needs. But when the young man throws his lot in with a dangerous stranger who believes God is a "blockage," he's pulled into an increasing cycle of violence. Featuring an introduction by Ennis. (STAR 06834D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 96 PG, FC $12.95 ************************ VAMPS TP—NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY ELAINE LEE; ART BY WILLIAM SIMPSON; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores January 7. Reprinted for the first time since 1995, Elaine Lee's and William Simpson's dark look into the lives of five motorcycle-riding daughters of the night. This collection reprints the original 6-issue VAMPS miniseries, telling the tale of the Vamps' struggle to free themselves from their male vampire master. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 160 PG, FC $9.95 Y: THE LAST MAN #18 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY PIA GUERRA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY ARON WEISENFELD In stores January 7. Part 1 of the new 3-part story "Safeword," featuring the debut of new cover artist Aron Weisenfeld. The last man on earth and his companions travel to Colorado, hoping to find medical attention for ailing pet monkey Ampersand. After an explosive encounter with a posse of female marshals, the group takes shelter with a retired agent of the mysterious Culper Ring. Will this alluring woman become Yorick's most valuable ally…or his greatest enemy? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #438 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores January 7. What better way to ring in the new year than with MAD? Hey, why not buy 2,004 copies? MAGAZINE, 48 PG, PC $3.50 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 January-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. STARS OF THE MONTH THE AUTHORITY: APOLLO ACTION FIGURE In stores January 7. Reoffered to coincide with THE AUTHORITY #9. Apollo, the Authority's mightiest member and partner to Midnighter stands ready to turn his super-strength and speed to taking care of the team's business...no matter what the cost! The APOLLO ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 6 1/2" tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: limited quantities available; orders may be allocated. (STAR 16375Z) FIGURE PI THE AUTHORITY: THE ENGINEER ACTION FIGURE In stores January 7. Reoffered to coincide with THE AUTHORITY #9. The world of machinery holds no secrets for the hero known as The Engineer. And there's nothing she can't create to help the Authority in its mission to protect the world from danger! THE ENGINEER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 6" tall and comes with a non-removable gun. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: limited quantities available; orders may be allocated. (STAR 16378Z) FIGURE PI THE AUTHORITY: JENNY SPARKS ACTION FIGURE In stores January 7. Reoffered to coincide with THE AUTHORITY #9. Born at the beginning of the 20th Century, and dying on the eve of the new millennium, Jenny Sparks was the spirit of the century — the fantastically powered member of the Authority. The JENNY SPARKS ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 6" tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: limited quantities available; orders may be allocated. (STAR 16376Z) FIGURE PI THE AUTHORITY: MIDNIGHTER ACTION FIGURE In stores January 7. Reoffered to coincide with THE AUTHORITY #9. He prowls the night, a masked force for justice...served up in hard-knuckled fashion. A fierce fighter and tough leader, Midnighter expects nothing less than the best from the members of the Authority. The MIDNIGHTER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 6 ¼" tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: limited quantities available; orders may be allocated. (STAR 16377Z) FIGURE PI Retailers please note: Four of the BATMAN: HUSH ACTION FIGURES are available in Inner and Master Case assortment as well as singles: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE, THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE, THE HUNTRESS ACTION FIGURE, and POISON IVY ACTION FIGURE. The BATMAN: HUSH HUSH ACTION FIGURE is only available for order in Inner and Master Case assortments. Consult your retailer order form for packaging details. This product is being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. BATMAN HUSH: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE DESIGNED BY JIM LEE; SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores May 19, 2004. A new line of action figures direct from the pages of the best- selling "Hush" story arc and designed by fan-favorite Jim Lee! Batman, Gotham City's grim defender, must stalk the trail of the masked Hush in a heroic quest for redemption and justice! The BATMAN HUSH: BATMAN ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 5/8" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with an interchangeable hand with a grappling hook. This figure also comes with a Batman logo base and comes packaged in a 4-color window box. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI BATMAN HUSH: HUNTRESS ACTION FIGURE DESIGNED BY JIM LEE; SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores May 19, 2004. A member of the Gotham-based crime-fighting trio the Birds of Prey, the Huntress has proven to be an indispensable ally to Batman. The BATMAN HUSH: HUNTRESS ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with an interchangeable hand with a weapon and staff. This figure also includes a Batman logo base and is packaged in a 4-color window box. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI BATMAN HUSH: HUSH ACTION FIGURE DESIGNED BY JIM LEE; SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores May 19, 2004. With his face concealed beneath a mask of bandages, the enigmatic Hush came to Gotham with one goal: to menace Batman and all those he holds dear! The BATMAN HUSH: HUSH ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with two interchangeable hands with guns. This figure also includes a Batman logo base and is packaged in a 4-color window box. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers please note: BATMAN HUSH: HUSH ACTION FIGURE is only available for order in Inner and Master case assortments. FIGURE PI BATMAN HUSH: THE JOKER ACTION FIGURE DESIGNED BY JIM LEE; SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores May 19, 2004. The Joker has always been Batman's greatest foe — a cackling clown with a commodious capacity for carnage! The BATMAN HUSH: THE JOKER Action Figure measures approximately 6 ½" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with an interchangeable hand with a gun that features a "bang" flag. This figure also includes a Batman logo base and is packaged in a 4-color window box. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI BATMAN HUSH: POISON IVY ACTION FIGURE DESIGNED BY JIM LEE; SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores May 19, 2004. Poison Ivy is the mistress of plant life, with the ability to take control of anyone — even Superman — with her carefully concocted potions. The BATMAN HUSH: POISON IVY ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 ½" tall, features multiple points of articulation and comes with a length of ivy measuring approximately 6" long. This figure also includes a Batman logo base and is packaged in a 4-color window box. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI ****************************** GREEN ARROW MINI-STATUE ORIGINALLY DESIGNED BY MATT WAGNER AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores May 26, 2004. When millionaire Oliver Queen fell overboard and washed up on a deserted island, he was forced to hone his skills with a crude bow and arrow to survive. After returning to civilization, he used his newfound archery ability to fight crime as Green Arrow, the Emerald Archer! This hand- painted, cold-cast porcelain mini-statue measures approximately 6 1/8" tall x 4 ¼" wide x 3" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. MINI-STATUE $39.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: BATMAN MINI-MAQUETTE Advance-solicited; in stores May 12, 2004. Batman continues DC Direct's series of mini-maquettes based on the highly collectible, sold-out 2002 maquette line! The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: BATMAN MINI-MAQUETTE is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain mini-maquette measuring approximately 6" tall x 2 ¼" wide x 1 ¾" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Collect all eight mini-maquettes! MINI-MAQUETTE $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: BATMAN WALL PLAQUE SCULPTED BY JOHN G. MATHEWS In stores January 14, 2004. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: MARTIAN MANHUNTER WALL PLAQUE (solicited in Previews Vol. XIII #7). The Dark Knight is shown as he appears in the Justice League animated series, in a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain wall relief measuring approximately 4 ½" tall x 8" wide x 2 ½" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. (STAR 17751X) WALL PLAQUE $39.95 ************************ TEEN TITANS: STARFIRE MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO Advance-solicited; in stores May 5, 2004. Based on the new hit series Teen Titans on Cartoon Network! After a series of experiments by the Psions granted her mighty super-powers, the alien Princess Koriand'r escaped to Earth and became Starfire of the Teen Titans! This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 10 ½" tall x 4 ½" wide x 4 ¼" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. MAQUETTE $89.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TEEN TITANS ANIMATED SERIES POSTER In stores January 28. Reoffered to coincide with TEEN TITANS GO! #3. They fight for truth, justice, and pizza! Cartoon Network's posters for the red-hot Teen Titans animated series became one of the summer's most prized collectibles, being stolen from subways in New York and Los Angeles at a dizzying rate. Now you can own a copy of this coveted poster featuring TV's newest cartoon sensation! (STAR 19619X) POSTER, FC PI *********************** VERTIGO: DESPAIR MINI-BUST DESIGNED BY KEVIN NOWLAN; SCULPTED BY BARSOM Advance-solicited; in stores May 5, 2004. Desire's twin sister Despair is queen of her own bleak realm where a multitude of tiny windows hang in the void. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-bust measures approximately 5 1/2" high x 2 1/4" wide x 2 3/8" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. MINI-BUST $45.00 STARS OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN WALL SCROLL ART BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores January 28. Reoffered to coincide with WONDER WOMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC. The beautiful Amazon princess known to the world as the mighty warrior for truth and justice is featured on this stunning wall scroll! Appearing originally on the cover of WONDER WOMAN #72 (March, 1993), this classic image of the Amazing Amazon has come to symbolize both her beauty and strength. This 27" x 40" full color WONDER WOMAN WALL SCROLL is printed on nylon. (STAR 18692X) WALL SCROLL, 27X40, FC $19.95 ZATANNA ACTION FIGURE In stores January 14. Reoffered to coincide with JLA: ZATANNA'S SEARCH TP. Zatanna's reverse-magic spells earned her a place in the JLA, and now they earn her way into your home in a beautiful top-hatted, fishnet-wearing action figure. Standing 6 1/4" tall (including top hat), Zatara's daughter features eight points of articulation (shoulders, elbows, upper arm, and wrists). Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. No variants are being offered. Retailers, please note: the ZATANNA ACTION FIGURE is available in limited quantities. Orders may be allocated. (STAR 11636Z) FIGURE PI ************************ IMAGE COMICS ARIA VOL. 2: THE SOULMARKET TP Written by BRIAN HOLGUIN Art by JAY ANACLETO, DAVID YARDIN & LAN MEDINA Cover by JAY ANACLETO FC 144 pgs. $16.95 Trade Paperback On Sale 7 JANUARY, 2004 THE LONG-AWAITED TRADE PAPERBACK COLLECTION OF THE SECOND CHAPTER IN THE UNFORGETTABLE ARIA SAGA! THE CONCEPT: Aria is an unforgettable fairy tale for adults that follows the adventures of Kildare, a faerie princess living in Greenwich Village, and her strange circle of immortal friends. THIS ISSUE: Kildare's world is turned upside down when Goodfellow, the mischievous sprite immortalized in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, comes to New York. As Kildare tries to figure out just what he's up to, she uncovers an underground soul market, where the immortal spirits of humans are bought, sold and traded–as well as the memory of a long forgotten love. Collects ARIA: THE SOUL MARKET #1-6 BLOCKHEDZ #3 (OF 4) Written by BRANDON SCHULTZ Art by MARK DAVIS & MIKE DAVIS FC 32 pgs. $2.95 On Sale 7 JANUARY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: Empire City: pop. 45 milllion. 1 pure soul. His gift: the power of rhyme. His mission: save himself from a wicked curse by unraveling the mystery of his brother's death. The Stakes: should he fail, not only will he perish, but the whole city will be doomed. THIS ISSUE: Blak is hell bent on finding the "Wild Dawgs," and avenging his brother's death, but the evil within him has begun to take hold. He will perish unless his finds the cure and with him all that is beautiful will be lost forever. BLOODSTREAM #1 (OF 4) Written by ADAM SHAW & PENNY REGISTER Art & cover by ADAM SHAW FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Four-issue monthly miniseries On Sale 7 JANUARY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: Exotic dancer Amber O'Neill is all too familiar with men taking advantage of her, but nothing could prepare her for becoming the target of a secretive biotech company developing an experimental new blood substitute. Now, her very survival depends on finding those responsible and sifting through the lies to uncover the truth about her life. THIS ISSUE: A typical night for Amber ends in nightmarish visions of masked doctors, needles and tubes of red fluid. Is this real? Retreating deep into her subconscious always helped her cope before, but will it now? CASE FILES: SAM AND TWITCH #9 Written by MARK ANDREYKO Art by PAUL LEE Cover by GREG CAPULLO BW 32 pgs. $2.50 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 14 JANUARY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE CONCEPT: This is the second spin-off book featuring New York City police detectives Sam Burke and Twitch Williams, popular characters originally introduced in Spawn. Case Files: 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 Paul Lee. THIS ISSUE: "Skeletons" Part Three—As Sam and Twitch delve deeper into the past of the Halloran family, known as America's Royalty, the detectives uncover more than they bargained for – and place themselves in the crosshairs of a 50-year-old conspiracy! And does Sam know more than he is saying? If so, what dark event is keeping him silent? THE CLOCK MAKER: ACT 1 (OF 3) Written by JIM KRUEGER Art by MATT SMITH, ZACH HOWARD, MIKE HALBLIEB, BRETT WELDELE, JOHN ROBERTS & GUY DAVIS Cover by MATT SMITH FC 64 pgs. $6.95 Three-issue bimonthly miniseries On Sale 28 JANUARY, 2004 REPRESENTING ISSUES 1-4 OF JIM KRUEGER'S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED EPIC IN ONE VOLUME! THE CONCEPT: Hidden within a hollow mountain in Switzerland is a giant clockworks, maintained by hundreds of men that never age. The clock is the cause and sustainer of the Earth's revolutions. And more, it is the gateway to Heaven itself. THIS ISSUE: Astrid Bonn returns to Switzerland to mourn the mysterious deaths of a brother and a father she hardly knew only to learn their deaths were no accidents. She also discovers that the family business is the stewardship of a giant clockworks that stands at the gates of Heaven itself. The real problem is, though, that to get to Heaven, Astrid is about to go through Hell. PLUS: The complete GUY DAVIS clockworks designs that were used for the creation of this series! Collects THE CLOCK MAKER #1- 4. DESPERATE TIMES #0 Written & illustrated by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS Cover by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS B&W 32 pgs. $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series On Sale 14 JANUARY, 2004 THE CONCEPT: A couple of single guys trying to make it in this coupled world – but for how long? THIS ISSUE: Marty, Toad and all the gang are back where they belong: Image Comics! Everything changes in this new series and there are surprises galore to go with all the laughs! THE HEDGE KNIGHT #5 (OF 6) Written by GEORGE R.R. MARTIN & BEN AVERY Art by MIKE S. MILLER & MIKE CROWELL Covers by MIKE S. MILLER (A) & TED NASMITH (B) FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Six-issue monthly miniseries On sale 28 January, 2004 THE SELL-OUT FANTASTY HIT OF 2003 CONTINUES! 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: Dunk simply wanted to join the tourney lists and start his new life as a knight. Now, after offending the King's son while protecting the weak, he faces a trial by combat. And not only a trial by combat, but a "trial of seven", forcing Dunk to find six other knights willing to take his cause. If he cannot find anyone willing to stand with and fight for him – an unproven and unknown hedge knight -- the stakes are no longer losing his armor and horse, but his life. HELLHOUNDS #6 Written by GEORGE T. SINGLEY IV Art by JOE ABRAHAM Cover by ERIK LARSEN FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 7 JANUARY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING 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! But when they gain super powers…will their astonishing attributes give them new attitudes or make them more profitable? THIS ISSUE: King & Shock are on the trail of the ruthless super villain Gol! Corpses are lining the streets of Hadean Gates and our heroes are running out of time and patience! But the Hellhounds have an unexpected ally for this harrowing mission: The Savage Dragon! Hellhounds is ™ and © George T. Singley IV, 2003. All Rights Reserved KABUKI: THE ALCHEMY #1 (OF 6) Written & illustrated by DAVID MACK Cover by DAVID MACK FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Six-issue bimonthly miniseries On sale 28 JANUARY, 2004 THE BEGINNING OF AN ALL-NEW KABUKI SERIES – PAINTED BY SUPERSTAR WRITER/ARTIST, DAVID MACK! THE CONCEPT: This visually stunning and emotionally compelling tale of an illegitimate child born of a union between a head Noh assassin and a Geisha has won widespread critical acclaim. Her mother murdered and her own face horribly scarred by her half-brother, Kabuki wears a mask to hide her scars, both internal and external. THIS ISSUE: It's a new start for Kabuki and the perfect jumping-on point for brand new Kabuki readers and fans of David Mack's work Daredevil and the upcoming Ultimate X- Men. PLUS: This issue also includes a special chronology of the evolution of Kabuki's early beginnings. For instance: Did you know that Brian Bendis was initially planned to be the artist of Kabuki ten years ago? Included in this issue are Brian Bendis' never before published Kabuki drawings! KANE, VOL. 1: GREETINGS FROM NEW EDEN TP Written & illustrated by PAUL GRIST Cover by PAUL GRIST BW 120 pgs. $11.95 Trade Paperback On sale 14 JANUARY, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Detective Kane returns to active duty with the New Eden Police Dept. following a six-month suspension after he shot and killed his partner Dennis Harvey. His fellow police officers give Kane a welcome back gift: a couple of bullets with his name engraved on them. THIS ISSUE: Partnered with a new detective, Kate Felix, Kane quickly learns nothing has changed in the city of New Eden. In his first two days back, Kane has to deal with a siege, a kidnapping and a bomb attack. And then there's the Crime Boss of New Eden, Oscar Darke… Collects KANE #1-4, originally published by Dancing Elephant Press. LEX TALIONIS: A JUNGLE TALE Written & illustrated by ANEURIN WRIGHT Cover by ANEURIN WRIGHT FC 48 pgs. $5.95 One-shot On sale 7 JANUARY, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Jungle action and a tale of vengeance are combined in this unique tale of metaphysical justice featuring lush color and dazzling artwork of a style not seen before in comics. THIS ISSUE: Gorillas have long been known as the gentle giants of the Jungle. Gorillas don't attack unless threatened and are so shy as to be rarely seen outside zoos. Yet in the heart of the African wilderness, a safari guide is witness to the grisly murder of a fellow guide by a gorilla. In order to make sense of the irrational, he must find out why. PVP #6 Written & illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ Cover by JAMES KOLCHAKA BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series On sale 28 JANUARY, 2004 THE CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved instead of man, the staff of PvP magazine rule as kings. Join Cole, Brent, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of pop-culture. THIS ISSUE: Read the PvP storyline that turned the small press community on its ear! Skull the Troll wants to be a comic book artist in the worst way... and unfortunately, he is. When Skull finds a home for his imperfect creation in the close-knit alternative comics community he learns that to stay in this club, success is not an option. Can he sell out without selling out? THIS ISSUE'S FULLY PAINTED COVER IS BEING AUCTIONED OFF TO BENEFIT THE COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND. VISIT WWW.PVPONLINE.COM FOR MORE DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN BID. REX MUNDI, VOL. 1: THE GUARDIAN OF THE TEMPLE TP Written by ARVID NELSON Art & cover by Eric J FC 176 pgs. $14.95 Trade Paperback On sale 21 JANUARY, 2004 COLLECTING ISSUES #0-5 OF THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED MURDER MYSTERY! THE CONCEPT: Murder, sin and redemption intersect in an alternate version of Paris, where magic is real, the Catholic Church never lost it grip on power and men still perish in their quest for the Holy Grail. THIS ISSUE: As Doctor Julien Saunière investigates the theft of a medieval scroll from a Paris church, he stumbles onto a series of horrific ritual murders and an ancient secret society somehow connected to the mysterious document. They must not slip back into the shadows, or they will kill again… PLUS: a double-page map of the Rex Mundi world, a gallery of back covers by artists such as GUY DAVIS and JIM MAHFOOD, a sketchbook by Rex Mundi artist ERIC J, and much, much more! Collects REX MUNDI #0-5. SAVAGE DRAGON #115 Written & illustrated by ERIK LARSEN Wraparound cover by ERIK LARSEN FC 80 pgs. $6.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 21 JANUARY, 2004 A STAGGERING 80 PAGES OF COMIC BOOK GOODNESS! THE CONCEPT: One man's epic struggle to restore order to a world in chaos. THIS ISSUE: Special 80-page "Vicious Circle Rising" finale! As the new head of the Vicious Circle takes control, The Dragon brings all his allies, past and present together for one final battle in an attempt to destroy the Vicious Circle once and for all. And amidst the ashes of battle, a new team is born! Is this savage world ready for…Freak Force? PLUS: A second all-new, epic-length adventure written by ERIK LARSEN with art by MARK ENGLERT! SHANGRI-LA GN Written by MARC BRYANT Art by SHEPHERD HENDRIX Cover by KIERON DWYER & MAL JONES BW 72 pgs. $6.95 One-shot On sale 14 JANUARY, 2004 THE CONCEPT: When a burned out assassin backs out of a hit on a has-been rock star, the two are set on a wild chase across America, forced to do their best not to kill each other before they can turn the tables on the record label that wants them dead. SPAWN #142 Written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE Art by ANGEL MEDINA Cover by GREG CAPULLO & TODD McFARLANE FC 32 pgs. $2.50 Monthly ongoing series On sale 28 JANUARY, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons was reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, the warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. THIS ISSUE: "Asunder" Part Four—Al Simmons continues his journey through the dark, secret history of creation as he relives the lives of the Hellspawn who have gone before him. As the parade of his spiritual forebears passes by, he hears their woeful tales, learning the single tragic flaw that links all those who share his doomed pedigree, a lineage that dates back to the beginning of time and the very first killer. STAY PUFFED ONE-SHOT Written by JOHN LAYMAN Art by DAVE CROSLAND Covers by DAVE CROSLAND (A) & ASHLEY WOOD (B) BW 32 pgs. $2.95 One-shot On sale 7 JANUARY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE MADMEN BEHIND THIS SUMMER'S ODDBALL BLACK COMEDY, PUFFED, ARE BACK, EMBEDDING YOU IN THE TRENCHES WITH AMERICA'S FIGHTING FORCES FOR A TWISTED TALE OF WARTIME WEIRDNESS! THE CONCEPT: Six months ago he was Seaton-the-janitor, amusement-park mop pusher and part-time psychotic. In PUFFED, he beat up the guy who wears the Puff Dragon suit and dumped him in the 'hood. Now he's in the Army and armed to the teeth… THIS ISSUE: This one has it all: Shock! Awe! Saddam Hussien! Uday Hussien! Uday Hussien's porn collection! Weapons of Mass Destruction! Weapons of Mouse Destruction! Big fish wrapped in cellophane! A human hand grenade! And…a rampaging grizzly bear?!? STREET FIGHTER #5 Written by KEN SIU-CHONG Art by ALVIN LEE, ARNOLD TSANG, ANDREW HOU & HYUNG-TAE KIM Covers by ALVIN LEE & CHARLES PARK (A), HYUNG-TAE KIM (B) & Capcom's SHINKIRO! (C – Power Cel Incentive) FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 21 JANUARY, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Street Fighter, the legendary franchise 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: Guile and Chun-Li must not only face and fight the man they once knew as Charlie, but also the man responsible for their pain and suffering… M. Bison! Meanwhile, Akuma, the man—or perhaps monster—responsible for the death of Ryu and Ken's master, finally comes face to face with them. PLUS: Bison's favorite Doll Agent, Cammy, is put to the test against Vega in an all-out action-fest by Korean sensation Hyung-Tae Kim (Magna Carta, Oxide)! TRAKK: MONSTER HUNTER #3 Written by BRIAN HABERLIN & FRANCIS TAKENAGA Art by PHILIP TAN Covers by PHILIP TAN (A) & SIMON BISLEY (B) FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 21 JANUARY, 2004 The ultimate superhero, brought to you by the ultimate monster-creator: Academy Award winner STAN (Terminator/Jurassic Park/Aliens) WINSTON! THE CONCEPT: Trakk is an immortal monster hunter on a quest to destroy the very source of all monsters: the alien beast known as Vaquol. THIS ISSUE: After years of nameless destitution, a series of vicious and unexplained force Trakk to choose between drunken isolation and his cause. Can he become a hero again in time to save us all? VICTORY #4 (OF 4) Written by MARCELO CASSARO Art by EDUARDO FRANCISCO Covers by ROGER CRUZ (A) & EDUARDO FRANCISCO (B) FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Four-issue bimonthly miniseries On sale 14 JANUARY, 2004 THE TRAGIC FINALE! THE CONCEPT: Victory is a half-elf demi-goddess who can destroy an entire planet with but a wave of her hand, but is powerless to defeat her greatest enemy: loneliness. THIS ISSUE: In an epic battle that threatens to destroy the Earth, Victory must decide if using her ultimate attack (the Star Platinum of Death) will be enough to defeat the monster-god, K'Athanoa. WILDGUARD: CASTING CALL #5 (OF 6) Written & illustrated by TODD NAUCK Covers by TODD NAUCK (A) & KERON GRANT (B) FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Six-issue monthly miniseries On sale 28 JANUARY, 2004 ALTERNATE COVER BY DOC OCK vs. SPIDER-MAN SUPERSTAR ARTIST, KERON GRANT! THE CONCEPT: The cameras are rolling as hundreds of heroes audition for a new made- for-TV superhero team: WildGuard! Only five will have it takes to make the team…if they survive! THIS ISSUE: Twenty finalists become twelve and the contenders enjoy some early tastes of fame and glory. Meanwhile, a dark coalition is set to destroy WildGuard before it's formed. LOG ON TO WWW.WILDGUARD.COM TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE HERO! TOP COW Comics are about fantasy. No, I don't mean superheroes, or monsters, or magic, or any of that. I mean comics are about MY fantasy, about the culmination of my dreams. Thirty years ago, rather than learning long division, I'd fill countless wide-ruled notebook pages with homemade tales. I loved comics more than anything, and even as a kid, I knew I wanted to tell stories. Twenty years ago, hoping an education could be my ticket into comics, I started college, reading and writing and absorbing everything I could. Ten years ago, with no idea how to get my foot in the door, I started publishing my own digest-sized, photocopied comics called Holey Crullers. They were rough, but they were mine, and people seemed to think they were good. Five years ago, an editor at Wizard thought so too, and suddenly my little comics received nationwide attention. Eight months ago, that editor began working at Top Cow, and decided they should publish my comic, now titled Common Grounds, about a chain of coffee shops where the customers are superheroes and villains. He believed in the book, and arranged for superstar artist Dan Jurgens to be the regular penciller, along with a brilliant array of guest artists including Chris Bachalo, Ethan Van Sciver, Michael Avon Oeming, J. Scott Campbell, and more. He arranged for incredible painted covers by an amazing new talent named Rodolfo Migliari. Twenty minutes ago, I sat down to write this blurb, and I realized where being a dreamer might take you. If you pursue your passions, you can reach them. If you believe in your creations, others will too. And if you allow yourself to have fantasies, you can share them. I've waited a lifetime for this little miracle. Please come and share mine. Troy Hickman Writer, Common Grounds August, 2003 COMMON GROUNDS #1 (W) Troy Hickman (P) Dan Jurgens/Michael Avon Oeming (I) Al Vey/Oeming (C) Guy Major/Peter Pantazis Alternate covers in a 50/50 split by Rodolfo Migliari (Elektra) and J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl) Find out what happens when superheroes take off their capes. Welcome to Common Grounds, the hero hangout and coffee-and-donut shop, where true tales of the human side of the superhuman get spilled every month. Some gut-wrenching, some funny, but all told from the heart by new writing sensation Troy Hickman. Two stories every month! In this issue, artist Dan Jurgens examines the downside of being the fastest man alive, while the Powers team of Oeming and Pantazis tread the dangerous ground of the superhero men's room. Really. FC, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.99 six-part series CURSED #4 (OF 4) (W) Tippi Blevins / Fiona Avery (P) Romano Molenaar (I) Kevin Conrad (C ) Brian Buccellato Alternate covers in a 50/50 split Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn) and Romano Molenaar The final battle between Victor Hahn and Shan Beaumont rages and the world's fate hangs in the balance. In the end, there is only one way to stop Victor from opening the gateway and taking over the world, and that is through the sacrifice of Shan's own heart. What will Osiris do when his Chosen is led to the slaughter? The final battle in this four issue series by newcomer Tippi Blevins and Fiona Avery with sumptuous visuals by Romano Molenaar and a gorgeous cover by fan favorite, Joseph Michael Linsner!!FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.99 four part series KNIGHTS OF THE JAGUAR—SUPER-LIMITED (W) Robert Napton (P) Mike Choi (C ) Udon Based on Robert Napton's film! In ancient Mexico the demon Azar plagues the Aztec Empire. Only the supernatural Knights of the Jaguar — shape-shifting werecats — can stand against this malevolent entity. In the present time, FBI agent Gil Vega is plagued by visions of the Jaguar Knights — how are they connected to him and the clandestine agency that has recruited his services? Super-limited edition of 5000 units!! FC, 12pg PI LEGACY OF KAIN: DEFIANCE (W) Scott Tucker (P) Tyler Kirkham (C ) Tyson Wengler From the best-selling Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen and Soul Reaver video game series comes the explosive prelude to the newest chapter in the chronicles of Kain and Raziel! Join Kain as he travels the dangerous land of Nosgoth on his quest to control fate, and put right his own destiny! Top Cow newcomers, Tyler Kirkham and Scott Tucker make their debut in this exciting one shot! FC, 32pg $2.99 One Shot THE MARC SILVESTRI SKETCHBOOK Written and drawn by Marc Silvestri The Top Cow founder and goony guy now drawing New X-Men lets you inside his most personal of personal spaces: No, get your minds outta the gutter—It's his sketchbooks! See never-before-revealed concept drawings and behind-the-scenes sketches of Top Cow projects past, present…and future! It's a great artistic peek into the mind of one of comics' modern masters! B&w, 32pg $2.99 One-Shot special TOMB RAIDER #38 (W)James Bonny (P) Wilson Tortosa (I) Jon Sibal (C ) Tyson Wengler Lara Croft investigates a string of brutal killings throughout England, which all bear the mark of ritualized human sacrifice. The clues lead her to a cult of modern day Druids bent on unlocking the ancient mysteries and power of STONEHENGE! Join us for Part 1 of a two-part story arc written by James Bonny. FC, 32pg $2.99 continuing series WANTED #2 (W) Mark Millar (Art) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts Painted Cover by J.G. Jones Sex. Money. Super-powers. Costume. Mark Millar's tour-de-force look at superheroes as you've never seen them before continues as the world of downtrodden wage-slave Wesley Gibson turns upside down. The Fox has opened Wesley's eyes in a hail of bullets and blood, and Wesley learns he is heir to incredible powers and incredible fortune. All he has to do to claim them is become a killer, and one of the most vile supervillains the world has ever seen. Brought to you with astonishing pencils and inks by artist JG Jones (Black Widow) and colors by Paul Mounts (The Ultimates). You know you want it. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.99 part two of a 6 issue story THE DARKNESS VOLUME 2 #1-6 READERS' SET (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dale Keown (C ) Matt Milla Get all 6 issues of the exciting return of The Darkness at a special reader's price! Jackie Estacado, mafia hit man, has returned from a fiery grave to find that things have changed in the Family. This collected set of the first new story arc features gorgeous artwork by Dale Keown and crisp writing by Paul Jenkins. Pack (x6), FC $14.99 THE DARKNESS VOLUME 2 #1—SIGNED HOLOFOIL COVER EDITION Signed by Marc Silvestri! Limited, signed edition of the rare Holofoil cover of The Darkness #1, signed by Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri! Limited to 1,000 copies, allocations may occur. FC, 32pg SRP: $19.99 THE DARKNESS #28 VARIANT FOIL EDITION This issue features a variant cover by artist Keu Cha and a special gold foil stamp. Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg PI FATHOM EAST AND WEST COAST TOUR BOOKS Here's your chance to pick up a great collectible featuring some hot characters! Prepared a while back to promote the Fathom crossover with Witchblade and Tomb Raider, these tour books feature various sketches and bios. They were only available at certain signings on the East and West Coast and are highly limited. EAST COAST—FC, 32pg PI WEST COAST—FC, 32pg PI MARVEL COMICS PLEASE SEE THE MARVEL PREVIEWS FILE FOR MORE INFORMATION *********************************** DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES MARVEL UNIVERSE: MEPHISTO BUST A Diamond Select Release! Is he the Devil, or just a demon? Nobody knows the true answer, but the heroes of the Marvel Universe know that Mephisto is all evil! Sculpted by Andy Bergholtz, Mephisto's base is designed to look like fiery-hot molten lava. His red cape swirls around him maliciously, and the sneer on his face makes you feel like he's got bad things in store for you! This is the first 3D rendition of this classic Marvel villain. Painted and ready to display, this piece is accompanied by a full color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity and is limited to a 3,000-piece production run. In stores March 2004! Bust $45.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE: CABLE BUST A Diamond Select Release! Rocco Tartamella brings the mutant from the future to the present! Part man, part machine, Cable is all about doing whatever it takes to get the job done! From his days as leader of the New Mutants to his current behind-the-scenes mayhem in the Marvel Universe, Cable does it with style. Based on the classic look of the character, Cable will soon be back in a new series — with covers drawn by original creator, Rob Liefeld! This sculpt shows Cable in all his dangerous glory, and includes a full color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity and is limited to a 3,000 piece production run. In stores March 2004! Bust $45.00 MARVEL MINIMATES SERIES 4 AND 5 A Diamond Select Release! The Marvel Minimates are back, with all-new characters and all-new packaging! Art Asylum and Diamond Select Toys have been hard at work to bring you some of the most amazing, most-requested Minimates to date! SERIES 4 will include: Maskless Spider-Man & Doc Ock, Grab-Line Spider-Man & Gwen Stacy, and Battle-Damaged Daredevil & Bullseye. SERIES 5 will include: Captain America & The Absorbing Man, Civilian Logan & Juggernaut, and Doctor Doom & The Thing. Each series will also have a Specialty Market-exclusive chase figure, which will be packed one per case! Featuring 14 points of articulation — the most articulation for any building- block style figure — Marvel Minimates stand at least two inches tall. In stores December 2003! 2-Pack $6.99Ea. THE HULK MOTIONGLOBE A Diamond Select Release! "Hulk smash puny tank!!!" That's what you'll be saying over and over again when you behold the second release in the Marvel MotionGlobe series! With MotionGlobe technology, there's no need to shake anything — just flip the switch and the metallic "debris" shards swirl around the Hulk as he swings a tank turret at an oncoming enemy. A detailed desert scene and high-tech desert camouflage tank make up the base of this astounding piece, all sculpted by Gabriel Marquez. Limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide, includes a full-color, hand numbered Certificate of Authenticity. In stores March 2004! MotionGlobe $150.00 1602: DR. STRANGE MEDIUM RESIN STATUE A Diamond Select Release! The year is 1602, and the Marvel Universe has just begun… 400 years earlier than it should have! Dr. Stephen Strange, court magician to the Queen of England, is surround by danger and intrigue as he tries to unravel the mysteries of 1602. Based on the best-selling 1602 mini-series by Gaiman, Kubert and Isanove, the 1602 Dr. Strange Medium Resin Statue was sculpted by Andy Bergholtz and stands approximately 8 inches tall, including the base. The Special Edition version features a Certificate of Authenticity signed by fan-favorite writer and series creator, Neil Gaiman! The S.E. is extremely limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide, and may be allocated. In stores March 2004! REGULAR ED.—Statue $85.00 SPECIAL ED.—Statue $110.00 CAPTAIN AMERICA POSTER A Diamond Select Release! Sickly and frail, 4-F recruit Steve Rogers wanted to serve his country so badly that he volunteered for an experimental program that ended up granting him super-human abilities! Donning a protective red, white and blue costume and carrying a special shield emblazoned with the same patriotic colors, Rogers became the man known as Captain America, and a legend was born! This poster features artwork by Travis Charest and shows Cap standing triumphant over the ruins of a Panzer tank. This 22 ½" x 34 ¼" poster comes rolled and printed on 100lb stock. In stores March 2004! Poster, 22x34, FC $5.99 THE PUNISHER ON MOTORCYCLE POSTER A Diamond Select Release! Before he was in the theatres he was on your wall: The Punisher! Drawn by fan-favorite Punisher cover artist, Tim Bradstreet, this poster shows Marvel's most famous vigilante anti-hero seated on a mean motorcycle, gun drawn, taking aim at the next criminal on his list! Get ready for the release of the upcoming Punisher feature film (starring Thomas Jane as Frank Castle, and co-starring John Travolta) with this awesome cover image! No Punisher fan should be without this poster, measuring 22 ½" x 34 ¼" and printed on 100lb stock. Ships rolled. In stores March 2004! Poster, 22x34, FC $5.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #148 EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE BY JIM LEE AND MICHAEL TURNER FOR DC COMICS! Fathom creator Michael Turner joins Batman artist Jim Lee to presents the debut of a very important leading character in the DC universe on the cover to Wizard #148. Find out who/what this and get the exclusive details on the tremendous events that will follow! See this exclusive art and information ONLY IN WIZARD! KICK INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH 2 FANTASTIC PREVIEWS IN WIZARD! Behold a dazzling 6-page preview of Superman/Batman #8 illustrated by Michael Turner and written by Jeph Loeb (Batman) for DC Comics. Check out 22-pages of Marvel Knights' Fantastic Four #1 drawn by Steve McNiven and written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Be the first to read this all-new ongoing FF series. GET MORE ON SPIDER-MAN 2 RIGHT HERE! We've got more news direct from the sets of the new film. Our countdown coverage kicks-off with behind the scenes info that we can only reveal in Wizard #148. SEE 2004's BIGGEST EVENTS BEFORE YOUR EYES! Our annual year-preview issue features over 30-pages of the hottest events scheduled for next year. Get news and artwork on Jim Lee's Superman, Grant Morrison and Marc Silvestri's X-Men along with Brian Bendis' return to Daredevil and soooo much more. WIZARD has been totally redesigned from previous issues and will feature the following: A bigger all-new Wizard comic book price guide with over 40 pages of prices and market trends. New news, new features, new artwork, new interviews, content, new columns and much more await you in the newly redesigned pages of WIZARD. Magazine (Jim Lee/Michael Turner DC World Premiere Cover) $4.99 Magazine (Exclusive Spider-Man 2 New Photo Cover) $4.99 TOYFARE #79 BEHOLD THE ULTIMATE 2004 CONVENTION-TOY EXCLUSIVE REPORT! Last summer, convention exclusive action figures were among the hottest releases of the year. Limited edition Batman and Keldor figures from Mattel joined the white hot Muppets exclusives from Palisades, and the yellow shirt Captain Kirk from Art Asylum energized collectors into mad-running mobs as conventions opened across the nation. Be prepared for next year as this issue of ToyFare gets you the advance run-down on new limited-edition figures that are planned for 2004 along with information on how to get these figures if you aren't able to travel to the big events. This issue will also have a complete price guide to limited edition/convention exclusive figures. Look for the all-new Muppets Kermit exclusive figure from Palisades on the cover to ToyFare #79 WHAT IS THE BEST OF THE BEST? 2004 was a banner year for figures and ToyFare looks back at the last 12 months to give out our awards for the greatest toys of the year. Who will get Best Toy Line? Best vehicle? Toy of the Year? He-Man, Transformers, Batman, G.I. Joe, Hellraiser, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Robotech—all of these toy lines will be attending, but only one will take top honors! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE IS BACK! Return to Megoville for another all-new episode! See what happens when Mego Spidey finally meets Otto Octavius—a.k.a. Doctor Octopus, the villain in the Spider-Man movie sequel! Will they be friends? Enemies? Cellmates? Don't miss this! MINIMATES MIX'N'MATCH! So you think you've got all of the Marvel MiniMates? To tide yourself over until the next wave comes out, we're going to show you how to create your own custom figures. No paint and glue are needed for these cool figures—just pull 'em apart and snap them back together into surprisingly cool combinations! ToyFare's Top Ten list tells you which toys are the most in-demand this month, and which you should keep an eye out for. Ask the price guide editor your questions in "Dear Jon Letters." Plus, laugh your ass off at "Big Shots"! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value! Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine! Magazine (Convention Exclusive Kermit cover) $4.99 Magazine (Mego Spidey Vs. Mego Dr. Octopus cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #106 THE ULTIMATE HEROCLIX/MAGE KNIGHT/MECHWARRIOR Specialty Guide! Get everything you need to complete your collection and win at the greatest collectible miniatures games from WizKids. In addition to complete players' guides and prices for Marvel/DC/Indy HeroClix, Mage Knight and MechWarrior, we'll have the latest scoop on ShadowRun: Duels, Creepy Freaks and Crimson Skies. Find details on all of the limited edition figures that you are looking for! This super-complete mega-guide will also have preview information and pictures of upcoming releases. PREVIEW MAGIC: DARKSTEEL! The latest Magic card expansion will be revealed, complete with new artwork from Wizards Of The Coast. Get the early scoop on this new card set and learn about the new game-altering mechanics. Will the artifact trend from Mirrodin continue? This is the only place to find out! WE RATE EVERY COLLECTIBLE CARD GAME EVER! We'll take all of the card games from the past ten years and show you which ones rule which ones only a mother could love. Everything you can imagine will be here! Find out which are great games that you may have missed and which should be avoided at all costs and have great fun in the process. THE MOST COMMON ANIME GAME MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM! InQuest Gamer #106 also examines the growing anime game phenomenon with info on games like, Yu-Gi-Oh!, DragonBall Z, Yu Yu Hakusho, NeoPets, .hack//Enemy and more. Learn about common deckbuilding pitfalls and learn how to win every game. Play your best with InQuest Gamer! Get the essential info you need as we provide the most up-to-date and complete news and previews of Magic: The Gathering, plus Yu- Gi-Oh! and HeroClix price guides. InQuest Gamer is the only magazine that features THE MOST COMPLETE MAGIC PRICE GUIDES and resources to put you at the top of your game. Magazine (Magic: DARKSTEEL cover) $4.99 Magazine (Yu-Gi-Oh! cover) $4.99 YU-GI-OH! AND THE ULTIMATE ANIME GAMES! OVER 1000 JAPANESE AND AMERICAN CARDS REVEALED! InQuest Gamer Presents YU-GI-OH! AND ULTIMATE ANIME GAMES — a new special one-shot full color publication on everything Yu-Gi-Oh! Our collecting features will show you how to get the cards you're looking for at lower prices as well as the hottest cards. Find out about all of the future card expansions and special limited edition cards for all of your favorite games along with coverage on the Dragon Ball Z and Pokémon card games. Get the latest prices, game play and collecting tips on all of the expansions— Legacy Of Darkness, Legend Of The Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Metal Raiders, Magic Ruler, Pharaoh's Servant, Duelist King, Labyrinth Of Nightmare, Pharaonic Guardian, Duelist King and ALL OF THE RED-HOT PROMOS! This magazine will also have the most complete Japanese card coverage with the latest prices, game play and collecting tips on Descent Of Union, Mythological Age, Threat Of The Demon World, Controller Of Chaos, Champion Of Black Magicians, Invader Of Darkness and more! FREE PULL-OUT POSTERS featuring Dragon Ball GT, SD Gundam, Sailor Moon, Shaman King, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more. See the TOP 100 Most Expensive Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards Of All Time in our visual price guide. Find out why these cards are so costly and learn what they are made of and why they win. This magazine is not just Yu-Gi-Oh! Get the latest game-play info on NeoPets, Yu Yu Hakusho, Initial D, Dragon Ball Z and more along with exclusive previews. Magazine (Yu-Gi-Oh! Foil cover) $5.99 SPIDER-MAN WIZARD ACE EDITION 3-PACK Amazing Spider-Man #1 features a special appearance by the Fantastic Four by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko with an acetate cover by Humberto Ramos. Amazing Spider-Man #14 features the first appearance of the Green Goblin by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and an acetate cover by Steve Skroce. Amazing Spider-Man #129 features the first appearance of the Punisher by Gerry Conway and Ross Andru with an acetate cover by Humberto Ramos. 3-Pack, FC PI OFFERED AGAIN 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. Prestige Format. FC, 104pg $9.99 O/A ULTIMATE HULK BUST This exclusive ULTIMATE HULK bust from Diamond Select is a very limited edition of only 1500 pieces. Based on the cover artwork of Ultimates artist Bryan Hitch, this grey Hulk bust stands over 6 inches tall and is set on a base with the Iron Man's, helmet and Captain America's shield. This is a must-have for any serious Hulk fan. Bust PI O/A G.I. JOE SNAKE-EYES & AGENT SCARLETT EXCLUSIVE 2-PACK These awesome Real American Hero action figures are made from their original sculpts with detailed paint jobs. This 2-pack was originally offered in ToyFare magazine comes with an uzi, two katana blades, a crossbow, backpacks and a sword. Figure 2-Pack PI WIZARD AUTHENTIC MAGDALENA #1 DF EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW BOOK This is one of the newest and hottest books out there and Dynamic Forces has an exclusive preview book! If you were unable to get one for your collection during the convention season last year, get it now from Dynamic Forces! FC SRP: $6.99 SPIDER-MAN "HEAD BEHIND THE SHADOWS" LITHOGRAPH by Alex Ross Artist Alex Ross was commissioned to produce the cover for the 2001 WizardWorld Chicago Convention Program Book. Close to 40,000 fans got to see this beautiful piece of artwork and that means that the millions and the millions of the Alex Ross fans in the world missed seeing one of the most AMAZING and SPECTACULAR pieces of Alex Ross artwork available! Well, fear not true believers! Dynamic Forces has taken this incredible piece of Ross art and turned it into a high-quality lithograph, which measures 18" x 24" and is printed on 80 lbs. Gallerie Art Silk Stock. Litho, 18x24, FC $24.99 BEAUTIFUL KILLER #1 DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION Meet Brigit Cole -- the albino daughter of two expert secret agents Anna and Kingsly Cole! They have trained Brigit in all the tricks of the spy trade! This is one woman you wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley! begins Beautiful Killer, and this first issue is now available as a DF/WABlue Foil Edition! FC SRP: $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WIZARD ALEX ROSS MILLENNIUM EDITION HC Wizard has placed together the ultimate hardcover collection of Alex Ross artwork! And many of the pages feature cool Dynamic Forces limited edition collectibles (also affectionately known as swag)! The complete Alex Ross collection of everything Alex has done from beginning to end — brought to you by Wizard the guide to comics and now signed by Alex Ross for Dynamic Forces. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity the fans should not miss! HC, 7x10, FC $69.99 ************************ BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #1/2 COMPLETE PAIR BONUS PACK It's the tail end of DF's 10th Anniversary and we're going to show you our age by presenting — for a limited time — both Battle of the Planets #½ DF Foil Covers at the unbelievable Birthday package price of just $10.00 each — and as an extra added bonus DF is adding in the Battle of the Planets Limited Edition Pin-Up book at no extra cost! Pack $10.00 1602 #1—SIGNED by Richard Isanove Shrouded in mystery since its announcement last year the secret Marvel project - 1602 - features award-winning author Neil Gaiman's first work in the mighty Marvel Universe! This is the biggest event since Origin and DF is helping you complete your collection by offering this special signed edition by Digital inker/colorist Richard Isanove! Each Signed copy is hand-numbered features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo- Foil sticker! FC SRP: $19.99 COMICS SECTION AAA MILWAUKEE PUBLISHING ARSENIC LULLABIES #4 Another issue of the king of all funny books. Dark, mean, twisted, and most of all very funny. A father dressed his baby up as a rooster and send him to win a cock fight, several second-rate gods try to convince a clerk to worship them, and much more. b&w, 24pg $2.75 AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #298 by Dave Sim & Gerhard LATTER DAYS: Part 33 (of 35)—It's been a long month since the previous solicitation and he still hasn't moved. We stuck a pin in his arm. Nothing. And there are still two issues to go. So, if the title character is dead, does that mean the issue is returnable? "Aardvark Comment" returns for its third last appearance and there's a special back cover announcement. The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues… t-minus 2 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 STARS OF THE MONTH CEREBUS TP'S by Dave Sim Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent black-and-white comic being published today! VOL. 13: GOING HOME (STAR10981)?SC, 7x10, b&w $25.00 VOL. 14: FORM & VOID (STAR13500)?SC, 7x10, b&w $25.00 CEREBUS GUIDE TO SELF PUBLISHING (STAR07445)?SC, b&w $3.95 ******************** ABIOGENESIS PRESS STARS OF THE MONTH STRANGEHAVEN VOLUME 1: ARCADIA TP—NEW PRINTING by Gary Spencer Millidge Alex Hunter wakes from a car crash to find himself trapped in the strangest village in England to encounter a secret Masonic society, an Amazonian shaman, a man claiming to be from another planet, and a girl in a fish tank. Murder mystery, romance, horror and afternoon tea collide in a series Alan Moore simply describes as "soap opera noir." Nominated on multiple occasions for Eisner, Ignatz and International Horror Guild Awards! (STAR08110) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $14.95 STRANGEHAVEN VOLUME 2: BROTHERHOOD TP by Gary Spencer Millidge The second Strangehaven trade paperback collects issues #7-12 of the critically acclaimed, award-winning series! Introduction by Bryan Talbot (Heart of Empire). (STAR11407) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 168pg, b&w $14.95 **************** ABOUT COMICS ALICE GN Adapted by Lela Dowling Lewis Carroll's delightful classic, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, is turned into a complete, full-length graphic novel! Mad hatters, disappearing cats, vicious playing cards, and flamingoes used as sports equipment! Lela Dowling's attractive, humorous art and Carroll's underlying satire hold something for all ages! SC, 6x8, 112pg, b&w $8.95 ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 3 #63 by Terry Moore At seventeen David is a former L.A. street gang member with a bloody past. Now he's trying to build a new life at an eastern school, and the future looks bright… until he comes home to visit and meets an under-aged call girl named Katchoo. This is the final chapter in a 3-part story arc detailing the origin of one of comic's most heartbreaking love stories. b&w, 24pg $2.95 AC COMICS AMERICA'S GREATEST COMICS #8 by Various Ace artist Jack "King" Kirby, champ of the Golden Age, shines in several genre stories including boxing ("The Leather Pusher" with Joe Simon), science fiction, war, and horror! Other top creators, Alex Toth, Steve Ditko, and Bob Powell, delineate provocative sci-fi and romance tales! b&w, 52pg $6.95 FEMFORCE #124 by Paul Monsky & Ed Coutts Tara, everyone's favorite jungle gal, steals the spotlight when she takes a shower that starts a madcap chase through the jungle — sans costume! Then that sultry siren of the night, Miss Masque, blazes into another 1940s thriller. Painted cover by Coutts. b&w, 44pg $6.95 FEMFORCE COLOR CAVALCADE #1 Full-color fun with those sexy superbabes, The Femforce!! See 'em battle The Claw, Proxima, Fear Force, Alizarin Crimson, and more. Origins of Stardust, She-Cat & Dragonfly; guest stars Garganta, Microman, and Buckaroo Betty. Pack includes one copy each of Femforce #50, #63, #64, and #75, Femforce Up Close #2-4 and #8; and Good Girl Art Quarterly #6, #8, #9, bagged. Pack (x11), FC $32.95 GOLDEN AGE GALLERY OF GOODIES PACK #1 25 great reprints from the '40s and '50s of top adventure features, as drawn by Dick Ayers, Matt Baker, Frank Bolle, John Severin, and more! Pack includes one copy each of Cliffhangers #1 & 2, Jungle Girls #7, #11, and #15, Nyoka #3, Red Mask #3, Black Phantom #2, Great American Western #2, Troubleshooter #1, and Haunted Horseman #1, bagged. Pack (x11), PC $29.95 ACTIVE IMAGES SKIDMARKS: THE COMPLETE BIC CYCLE GN by Ilya "Love & Rockets meets Fish 'n' Chips" best describes Skidmarks, a kitchen sink drama revolving around the life and loves of Bic. Skidmarks is a street-smart romp by End of the Century Club's Ilya, in which Boy meets Bike. Boy gets Bike. Boy meets Girl. Boy loses Girl. Color cover by Tim Sale. Introduction by Joe Casey. SC, b&w 112pg $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STRANGE EMBRACE GN by David Hine For the first time in trade paperback, Active Images presents David Hine's tortured modern gothic tale of madness, death, and sexual longing. The world of Strange Embrace is one of pain and sorrow, obsession and damnation; a world that twists and pollutes the lives of all that enter it. Cover painting by David Hine. Introduction by Peter Milligan. MATURE READERS SC, 208pg, b&w $14.95 ***************** STAR OF THE MONTH THE SPIRAL CAGE GN by Al Davison Introduction by Alan Moore! Born with severe Spina Bifida, doctors considered Al Davison a hopeless case, condemned to the 'spiral cage' of his own DNA. In Al's own words and pictures, this book movingly portrays his struggle to overcome "disability" and the prejudice that surrounds it. "The Spiral Cage is an important addition to the ranks of comic books that strive to break out of the conventions of the genre." —Alan Moore (STAR18849) SC, 144pg, b&w $12.95 ************************ ACTOR Dear Comic fans! Dynamic Forces and A.C.T.O.R. (A Commitment To Our Roots) are working together to help raise money for one of the most noteworthy charities in comics today, which is to help out the creators in need who came before us! DF has worked with A.C.T.O.R. to raise over $20,000 in the last year, and with your help, will have raised over $30,000 by the end of this year. Thanks for your support, it is a commitment that will help us to grow as an industry, and take care of those who came before! DF MAGDALENA/VAMPIRELLA #1 ALTERNATE COVER EDITION The trifecta of all firsts! The first Top Cow/Harris crossover features the first Magdalena/Vampirella crossover! The first time in over two years Art Adams is doing non-DC work! The first time ever Art has ever drawn Magdalena! Since Top Cow has one of the best artists on this project in the form of Joe Benitez, DF had to raise the bar and get one of the best artists in the business to do the cover! Also available as a Foil Edition! REG. ED.—FC $6.99 FOIL ED.?FC $10.00 EARTH X: BLOODSTORM MEGA-BUST Designed by Alex Ross and sculpted and paint-mastered by Gabriel Marquez, the Earth X: Bloodstorm bust measures approximately 6 ½" high and is seated atop an Earth X base to unify her with our previous Earth X releases. This bust features Alex Ross' version of Storm with her mohawk haircut and blood red eyes. The detail is simply amazing as every deadly feature from the wrinkles in her brown cloak to her fingertips and sharpened nails and her 3 earrings and those haunted blood red eyes is unparalleled by any other previous Storm bust. Bust SRP: $39.99 XIN #1—ALTERNATE COVER EDITION A jam-packed adventure series kicks off right here, and Dynamic Forces is proud to offer an exclusive cover featuring an all-new piece of art by the talented group at Udon Studios! From the high grounds of an ancient land a lone warrior fights to regain his place among the gods. He is Xin, who ran from his duties only to return and lay claim to the major seat of power — but the way is blocked by former allies, the 8 Saints, and the one who replaced him. The fate of the world hangs in the balance of their battle! Kevin Lau pencils and co-plots with Udon Studios' Erik Ko scripting along with Jay Faerber (Noble Causes). FC $5.00 SPIDER-MAN: GREEN GOBLIN TRIUMPHANT LITHOGRAPH by Jae Lee & Jose Villarrubia A brand new image by artist Jae Lee and colorist Jose Villarrubia, created exclusively for Dynamic Forces! The Green Goblin finally achieves victory over Spider-Man and learns of his identity as Peter Parker! This lithograph was created by Lee in homage to the classic original artwork by John Romita Sr. seen in Amazing Spider-Man #39 and #40! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on 100lb. Gallery Art Silk Stock, this lithograph is a must-have for your collection! Lithograph, 18x24, FC $19.99 SPIDER-MAN: THE ROMITA LEGACY ACETATE LITHOGRAPH by John Romita Sr. & John Romita Jr. The father/son team of John Romita Sr. and Jr. is one of the most dramatic and enduring images of Spider-Man! Now this awesome piece of art is being made available for the first time as an acetate lithograph! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on acetate this reproduction takes on the appearance on an animated "cel" and will be then pride of your collection! Litho, 18x24, FC $40.00 G.I.: JOE: "V FOR VICTORY" 20TH ANNIVERSARY LITHOGRAPH Continuing DF's line of G.I. Joe lithographs featuring all-new art, the "V For Victory" piece is truly a masterwork! Penciller Dan Jurgens (artist of the blockbuster G.I. Joe: Frontline) along with inker Bob Layton (founder and creator of Future Comics) have packed 20 of your favorite Joes and nefarious members of COBRA into this piece that measures 24" wide x 18" tall and is printed on 100lb Gallerie Silk Stock! Lithograph, 24x18, FC $19.99 DAREDEVIL: DEATH OF ELEKTRA LITHOGRAPH by Frank Miller The epic litho featuring the Death of Elektra! One of the most tragic stories from the Frank Miller's incredible Daredevil run! And Dynamic Forces is presenting this as a marvelous high quality 80lb. Gallery stock lithograph. Lithograph, FC $19.99 EARTH X: DAREDEVIL MEGA BRONZE EDITION BUST Dynamic Forces has paired Ross with sculptor Tony Cipriano to transform the Daredevil of Earth X into a cool collectible resin bust that continues the limited edition Earth X Megabust line! Standing atop an inscribed and beautiful base, Daredevil stands over 5 ½" tall! These limited edition collectibles have so much detail, Alex Ross actually had Daredevil's smile revised at least three times until he was happy with it! To make sure that the bust is the best that it can be, Alex had the resin bust vacu-plated at the outset and then started painting this bad boy bust with different colors of red to get the desired effect! Bust $69.99 A.D. VISION *************** All ADV manga is presented in traditional right to left format. *************** HAPPY LESSON MANGA VOLUME 1 TP Susumu Arisaka has just turned 18, and that means he can move out of the orphanage and into his childhood home. He's looking forward to finally living on his own, but five of his high school teachers have gotten there first! They're looking forward to helping him around the house — and teaching him a thing or two about life in the process. It's not at all what Susumu expected, and he's not sure if the situation's awful, or pretty darn great! Includes a color introductory section. The anime is coming soon from ADV! MATURE READERS SC, 170pg, b&w $9.99 SEVEN OF SEVEN MANGA VOLUME 2 TP With bewildering baseball games, harrowing Valentine's Day romantic intrigue and the constant struggle to pass all of her (their?!) classes, the seven Nanas of Seven of Seven are back for more! New challenges, new rivals, and even more of the hilarious conundrums that made Volume One a manga hit! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 STEEL ANGEL KURUMI MANGA VOLUME 2 TP Young Nakahito kissed the Steel Angel Kurumi, and ended up with a lovely — and very devoted — robot companion who just happens to be a lethal warrior as well! And if that's not complicated enough, more Steel Angels are showing up! There's the friendly Saki, and the not-at-all-friendly Karinka, who has two Steel Angel hearts. Beating her will take everything Kurumi and Saki can muster, and she's not the only new Angel around! MATURE READERS SC, 172pg, b&w $9.99 DEMON CITY SHINJUKU MANGA VOLUME 2 TP High school martial arts expert Kyoya Izayoi is struggling to save the President of Earth from an evil curse placed by the sorcerer, Levy Rah. Kyoya, the President's lovely daughter Sayaka, and Kyoya's friend Sam are headed into the heart of the Demon City to battle Rah and his demon bodyguards. It's not going to be easy; even before they get there, they encounter a battle — and Sayaka has an eye-opening strategy for ending the fight! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A AZUMANGA DAIOH VOLUME 1 MANGA TP by Kiyohiko Azuma Azumanga Daioh — it's not manga, it's "Azumanga" (and it's smart, fun and totally addictive)! Created by the iconoclastic Kiyohiko Azuma (hence the name), Azumanga Daioh is strongly character driven, telling the story of a group of high-school girls and their hilarious daily tribulations. Azumanga Daioh boasts exceptionally strong name recognition, including overwhelming fan enthusiasm about the forthcoming anime series. SC, 168pg, b&w $9.99 O/A FULL METAL PANIC! VOLUME 1 MANGA TP by Shouji Gatou & Retsu Tateo A tie-in to the smash-hit anime series, the Full Metal Panic! manga is the story of gung- ho secret agent Sosuke Sagara, assigned to go undercover and protect high school honor student Kaname Chidori from a band of international terrorists. Needless to say, Sosuke's background as a counterinsurgent guerrilla isn't the best possible preparation for the "jungles" of high school! SC, 168pg, b&w $9.99 ******************** AIT/PLANET LAR DEMO #3 by Brian Wood & Becky Cloonan An estranged family is brought together by a funeral, and bitter and angry Samantha Hurley confronts her half-brother about past wrongs, and in the process finds out something wonderful and unexpected about the family genes she carries. From the creative team that brought you Channel Zero: Jennie One, as well as the original writer of the Marvel Comics' controversial Nyx, comes Demo, a 12-issue monthly series about real life people struggling to come to terms with the superpowers they're burdened with. Each issue is a complete, stand-alone story. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 12) $2.95 THE COURIERS VOLUME 2: DIRTBIKE MANIFESTO GN by Brian Wood & Rob G. Moustafa and Special are back! The two urban mercenaries from last year's The Couriers are still ruling the streets of New York City, banking mo' money and mo' street cred with each job they take on. But when one of their own dies in a gun deal gone bad, they find themselves taking the fight to unfamiliar territory: the wilds of upstate New England! Shotguns, pickup trucks, scary hunters, and psycho right-wing militiamen abound in the second volume in this epic series of high action! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE COURIERS GN by Brian Wood & Rob G. Moustafa and Special do the work the normal couriers can not. But there is one job they always knew they would refuse, known as "biologic." But when the package turns out to be a young deaf/mute girl— with a gone-rogue Chinese Red Army Brigade hot on her heels — how can they not get involved? (STAR17974) SC, 7x10, 88pg $12.95 COUSCOUS EXPRESS GN by Brian Wood & Brett Wedele Olive hates her job. She's the sole delivery girl for CousCous Express, the best Middle Eastern delivery in New York City. Everyone loves Olive. Everyone except the Turkish Scooter Mafia, a collective of fez-wearing, gun-toting scooter enthusiasts who rule the west side. (STAR14311) SC, 88pg, b&w $12.95 **************** ALTERNATIVE COMICS RUBBER NECKER #4 by Nick Bertozzi The multiple Harvey- and Ignatz-Awarded and Eisner-nominated series by Nick Bertozzi features the fourth installment of "Drop Ceiling"; "Belles Lettres" about an obsessive typographer; a goofy "Aqua Jacques" short, and two short experimental pieces. See why The Comics Journal named Bertozzi the "emerging artist of 2002!" MATURE READERS PC, 32pg $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH O/A RUBBER NECKER #1-3 by Nick Bertozzi At the heart of each issue of Rubber Necker is a new chapter of "Drop Ceiling," the intense, hilariously seedy tale of a young man facing ejection from the family business, and his quest for the fateful box left him by his late father! Along with other short stories from Eisner nominated Nick Bertozzi. MATURE READERS #1 (STAR18999)?PC, 32pg $3.50 #2 (STAR19000)?PC, 32pg $3.50 #3 (STAR18942)?PC, 32pg $3.50 ************************** YELLOW BABY #2 by Jed Alexander The ongoing serial, "Turtle, Turtle" continues as Cesar has a strange dream about turtles and grandmothers. Other stories include: "The Underwear Retoucher," "Fat Guy Beach," and "Halloween Dogs with Robot Hands." Yellow Baby features stories that are contrastingly very funny, very sad, and very odd, all rendered in a range of methods and styles, while still remaining unmistakably "Jed." PC, 8x8, 32pg $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A YELLOW BABY #1 by Jed Alexander "Turtle, Turtle" Part 1 (of 3): An Mexican island is believed to house a giant living turtle. Cesar spends one summer there with his grandmother, then returns as an adult. "Turtle, Turtle" explores ideas of racial, social, and global identity. Also features very funny, sad, and odd stories, all rendered in a range of methods and styles. SC, 8x8, 32pg, 2C $3.95 ****************** AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink BOMBABY: THE SCREEN GODDESS #2 by Antony Mazzotta By trying to run away from her problems, Sangeeta creates a couple of new ones. That is, until a vaguely-familiar face lends a helping hand. Dreams can come true when you're blue! Join the full-color, four-issue fun! Bi-monthly, by Jove! It's the bomb, baby! FC, 24pg (2 of 4) $3.50 DR. RADIUM VOLUME 1: DR. RADIUM BATTLES PHILL, KING OF THE PILL BUGS TP by Scott Saavedra Before Dexter! Before Jimmy! There was Dr. Radium, the last scientist left standing in the "perfect" world of tomorrow! Ignored by society and feared by his assistant, Dr. Radium pursues Science with a happy disregard for knowledge, progress, or safety! Stuck with Penny, a girl from the present presently trapped in the future, Dr. Radium suffers distractions from giant scientist rats, screaming dinosaurs, and Phill, one very mad King of the Pill Bugs! Dr. Radium Battles Phill, King of the Pill Bugs! collects all five issues of Scott Saavedra's critically-approved Dr. Radium: Man of Science comic book series along with a spiffy, previously unpublished science-filled adventure! SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $9.95 Slave Labor Graphics CHARM SCHOOL #10 by Elizabeth Watasin After all the taunts, wooing, drag racing, and dueling between Dean and Fairer Than, Bunny finally makes her choice! It's the smokin' finale to the love triangle of the witch, the vampire, and the faerie, and somebody's gonna pay, big time. Ante up! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 EVENFALL #6 by Pete Stathis Phoebe continues her mad flight through the baffling world of Zokomaya, being nearly torn to pieces by the ferocious Nightling Stalkers, and braving the angry waters on The River of Pain! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 HSU AND CHAN #5 by Norm Scott Without question, this is the greatest single issue of any comic book. Ever. Why would we lie?! Thousands have embraced the game-designing Tanaka Brothers; it's high time you do, too! Slacker. b&w, 24pg $2.95 SEAMONSTERS AND SUPERHEROES #2 by Scott Mills After you read these stories you'll need to have your ass surgically reattached, because you'll laugh it right off! Mike Oeming said, "Scott Mills is a unique and driven artist. His works are purely original and speak from his soul." He said that?! Wow… b&w, 24pg (2 of 3) $2.95 SERENITY ROSE #2 by Aaron A. America's favorite snarling introvert gets dragged out of her cozy little shell into the waking nightmare of social interaction... and right into the face of a drooling vampire rock-star (LAME). Ectoplasmic ponies, holy water cannons and comical hairstyles abound in the latest installment of Ms. Serenity Rose's comic journal. b&w, 24pg $2.95 TUPELO #4 by Matt De Gennaro & Phil Elliott "Who can save us from The Lullaby Squad?" The final fate of Free Mind Time hangs in the balance as The World's Forgotten Boy battles Boz Williams Live from Times Square! Pour yourself a nice big glass of chocolate milk and join us for the cataclysmic conclusion to all this chaos! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 WITCH #4 by Lorna Miller Lorna Miller's "extremely raunchy" Witch #4 featuring: Robert Crumb's favorite dysfunctional family of mad cows in "Baby Beauvine's Rude Arrival" Part 3; The shocking truth about Angela Sales Assistant's glam new look, rockstars and booze; Mary from Nowheresville explores the delicate subject of teenage dating in Old Testament times. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XII #6 (Jun021879) b&w, 48pg $4.95 Z? HOODIE BABYDOLL SHIRT A brand new hoodie babydoll shirt design featuring the bold "Z?" logo from the cover of Jhonen Vasquez's Johnny the Homicidal Maniac trade collection. Available in baby doll sizes small, medium, and large. (CAUT: 4) S-L PI STARS OF THE MONTH JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC #5—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. "Funny, poignant, horrifically violent and dashed with moments of genuine artistry... one of the most unique and affecting graphic novels ever committed to print." –Alasdair Stuart, Savant (STAR14548) b&w, 24pg $2.95 BAD ART COLLECTION by Jhonen Vasquez Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and Squee! creator Jhonen Vasquez's free-form collection of random characters, gags and strips, sure to delight his myriad and crazed fans! (STAR14530) b&w, 16pg $1.95 FILLER BUNNY #1—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez You loved him in the Squee! collection and I Feel Sick, now revel in this 16-page spectacular as Fillerbunny strains to entertain you even as his fragile world crumbles around him! (STAR14536) b&w, 16pg $2.25 EVERYTHING CAN BE BEATEN by Chancre Scolex & Crab Scrambly Follow the adventure of IT as he discovers a door out of his monotonous life beating kittens and into an exciting new world where all sorts of new things can be beaten! (STAR17528) MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $3.95 THE CAT WITH A REALLY BIG HEAD, AND ONE OTHER STORY THAT ISN'T AS GOOD—NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge The tragic story of a cat named Cat, and his misfortunes due to his oversized head. This digest-size tale comes with a glossy cardstock cover with color art on the inside covers as well as outside, and includes an all-new back-up story by Roman Dirge… which he says is not as good. (STAR16060) b&w, 40pg $2.95 LENORE VOLUME 1: 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 place to start! (STAR09903) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 SQUEE! TP—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez This is a new printing of the Squee! trade paperback, collecting all four issues of Squee! along with all of the "Meanwhile…" and "Happy Noodle Boy" strips from both Johnny and Squee!. (STAR08102) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $15.95 ANNABELLE STUFFED DOLL designed by FSc Annabelle, the adorable-but-eerie doll from the pages of Nightmares & Fairy Tales measures 19" long, wears a tattered white dress, striped stockings, faux-patent leather shoes, and wears a pretty red bow in her purple hair. Comes packaged in her very own coffin-shaped box! (STAR18236) Doll PI CARL CTHULHU FIGURINE This 8" hard plastic figurine comes with articulated head and arms, and light-up eyes –– a must for both fans of Little Gloomy and collectors of all things Cthulhu. (STAR14687) Figurine PI LENORE LUNCHBOX by Roman Dirge Designed by Lenore creator Roman Dirge. On one side, Lenore implores you to "Experience my dark muffins," and on the other, announces "I've been embalmed!" (STAR13904) Lunchbox PI DORK TP'S by Evan Dorkin Collections from the acclaimed humor anthology Dork! Volume 1 features craziness from Dork #1-5, co-designed by Dorkin and Sarah Dyer. Volume 2 includes all the non- Eltingville material from issues #7-10 plus extras — with 16 pages in color! MATURE READERS VOL. 1: WHO'S LAUGHING NOW? (STAR13849)?SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 VOL. 2: CIRCLING THE DRAIN (STAR19370)?SC, 7x10, 112pg, PC $13.95 FAREWELL, GEORGIA GN by Ben Towle A racoon-hunting monkey, Ches "Goatman" McCartney, and an aging and cantankerous Ty Cobb are only a few of the oddball characters you'll encounter in this anthology of four authentic folk legends and tall tales from the American South. (STAR19416) b&w, 48pg $6.95 PRIVATE BEACH VOLUME 2: SECRET MESSAGES TP by David Hahn Experience the life of Trudy Honeyvan, a smart, sexy woman with a penchant for being around ominous occurrences and strange people. Collects the first six issues, along with David's sketchbook, and other extras. (STAR18461) SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $13.95 SLOW NEWS DAY TP—NEW PRINTING by Andi Watson When Californian, Katharine Washington, comes to England to work on a newspaper she's expecting more than the small and troubled Wheatstone Mercury. Here she enters the world of office politics, the bottom line, personal and professional strife… and lost hamsters. (STAR16046) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $16.95 TRUE SWAMP TP by Jon Lewis Here in one volume are the famous adventures of Lenny the Frog. These stories of the swamp's hidden lives will reward enthusiasts of nature, romance, psychology and foul language. (STAR01766) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $16.95 ********************* ANARCHY STUDIOS ANARCHY STUDIOS COLLECTOR'S KIT This set features some hard to find and out of print collectibles from Anarchy Studios. Includes: Kevin Lau Sketchbook, the original Vampi Fan Club Newsletter Volume 1, XIN: Legend of the Monkey King leather ashcan, XIN: Legend of the Monkey King preview edition, Vampi giant-size ashcan and Vampi Holo-FX trading card. Kit $14.95 VAMPI RESIN STATUE SIGNED-AND-NUMBERED EDITION Sculpted by Kevin's studio with Profile Design, this cold-cast resin statue captures the look and feel of Vampi down to the smallest detail. Each one comes signed and numbered by Kevin Lau. Limited to only 15! Standing approximately 10" tall and meticulously sculpted to 1/8 scale, each statue is hand cast and painted, and comes with a high-tech designed base. (CAUT: 4) Statue $150.00 VAMPI PEWTER FIGURINE SIGNED-AND-NUMBERED EDITION The Vampi mini pewter statue stands approx. 4.5" tall and is fully hand-painted. This special edition has her holding the laser rifle. Each one comes signed and numbered by Kevin Lau on the box. Limited to only 50! (CAUT: 4) Statue $49.95 VAMPI LEATHER ASHCAN SET Set of four Vampi leather ashcans includes the Switchblade Kiss, Dark Angel Rising, End Game, and Ultimatrix. Each one is limited to only 750 copies. Set $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A XIN: JOURNEY OF THE MONKEY KING #1 LIMITED EDITIONS by Lau, Ko, Faerber, Dogan These limited editions of Xin: Journey of the Monkey King #1 include a Certificate of Authenticity and are extremely limited. Choose from: Gold Edition (limited to 500 Gold foil-enhanced copies), or the Royal Blue Edition (limited to 100 Blue foil-enhanced copies)! GOLD EDITION—FC, 32pg SRP: $29.95 ROYAL BLUE EDITION—FC, 32pg SRP: $59.95 ****************** ANTARCTIC PRESS ASSEMBLY #3 by Sherard Jackson Working as a medic, Shon is bombarded daily with the gruesome sights of wrecked mechs and wounded pilots. She is still relatively safe, but as the conflict escalates, pilots are becoming scarce, and soon anyone with piloting experience will be called upon to sacrifice for their country… b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $3.50 DRAGON ARMS: CHAOS BLADE #1 by David Hutchison Anrack and his fighters — Naga, Hirotsu, Kyoko, Sakuya, and the reluctant warrior Stone — continue to dismantle Eon's forces. The tide of battle turns for the worse when Eon decides to end the conflict himself. Death, life, victory... all will be judged by the Chaos Blade! b&w, 32pg $2.99 GOLD DIGGER #49 by Fred Perry Gina and Brianna discover the true intentions of the Iron Dragon clan: to awaken the Deep One, the ancient sleeper who caused the exodus of magic from Earth. Gina uses all of her resources to prevent this catastrophe, especially once she learns that the Deep One is an enemy she's met before! FC, 32pg $2.99 GOLD DIGGER POCKET MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Fred Perry Collects the first issues of the Gold Digger regular series! Join Gina and Brittany as they search a desert ruin, encounter ancient curses, militant locals and, most frightening of all, a terrifying, ancient demon mouse! And witness the miraculous creation of Brianna, the third Diggers sister! Perfect bound. Digest, 152pg, b&w $9.99 HEAVEN SENT #1 by Ben Dunn What happens when your guardian angel falls in love with you? After a traffic accident, Kyle Taylor is on the verge of death. His guardian angel Sarah makes a deal with the Angel of Death to save his life. Will it be something they'll both regret? And what's the Lord of Darkness have to do with it? An all-new shoujo series by the master of American manga, Ben Dunn! b&w, 32pg $2.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA SUPERSIZED VOLUME 4 TP Continuing our mission to create new manga artists, we bring you the next installment in the acclaimed "How to Draw Manga" series. Whether your goal is to create stunning effects, tell engrossing stories, or design intricate characters, this book brings the skills of today's premiere American Manga artists to you. Contributors include Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Rod Espinosa, David Hutchison, and more! Perfect bound. SC, 8x11, 192pg, b&w $21.95 LEGENDS FROM DARKWOOD #2 by Christopher Reid & John Kantz The battle for Unicorn Town continues! Rose searches the underworld for assistance in ending Raynd's career, while the Mayor looks into publishing his memoirs. Featuring funny animals, a parade of useless malcontents, a military-grade aphrodisiac, and a violent look at Raynd's adventures in people-hunting. Darkwood, a fairy tale for bastards! b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $3.50 MANGAZINE #51 by Various Read the American manga pioneer series Ninja High School, Families of Altered Wars, Gold Digger and more, collected together in the oldest American Manga compilation! It's Mangazine, the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired comedy, action, and adventure in America for over 15 years! SC, 7x10, 150+pg, PC $9.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #113 by Katie Bair A de-aged version of macho, sexist island boy Akaru leads the gang on a magical mystery tour of a cave inhabited by a wish-granting demon. When everyone's fantasies start to become reality, someone takes advantage by letting loose a giant killer rubber duck to marry their hated enemy! b&w, 32pg $3.50 SCREAMING ANGELS #1 by Ted Nomura & Various An all-new mini-series from the pages of Luftwaffe: 1946! With the Nazis extending the war by bringing the bombing to the home front, the activation of the 999th Squadron in 1945 creates an American all-female flyer Home Defense unit, a counterpart to the all- female German JG500 squadron. b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.50 YOU CAN DRAW MANGA #1 by Various Manga is a fluid and evolving art style, and to make sure that you are current on the various styles and techniques, star artists Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, and Rod Espinosa have scoured their brains to enlighten and entertain aspiring artists in this massively informative book. b&w, 32pg $4.95 YOU CAN COLOR ANIME-STYLE #2 The Guru eFX team (X-Men: Ronin, Dirty Pair, Marvel Mangaverse, Star Wars: The Manga) continues to reveal the secrets and tricks of coloring anime-style by delving into the various techniques of painted-style anime! They lay bare the steps to creating breathtaking backgrounds and eye-popping figures in the massively popular anime cel style. Also available with a CD-ROM aid that provides you with an education like no other! See the Gurus reveal on screen the tips and tricks of coloring anime style. Practice with images off the disc, and learn the techniques that make your work look like anime your way! REG.—FC, 40pg $5.95 CD ROM ED.—FC, 40pg (w/CD-ROM) $15.95 ANTIMATTER/HOFFMAN INTERNATIONAL SCARLET CASCADE: A BOOK OF VAMPIRES SC by Mike Hoffman & Various Sixty-four pages packed with full-page vampiric art masterworks by Mike Hoffman and his faithful crew of 25+ contributing artists. This oversized art book's pieces run the gamut from light and playful to dark and scintillatingly erotic. SC, 8x12,64pg, b&w $9.95 MIKE HOFFMAN'S LOST WORLDS OF FANTASY AND SCI-FI #9 by Mike Hoffman There's no end to the known universe, nor to the infinite imagination displayed upon the pages within! Weird and thought-provoking adventures on alien worlds and the fantastic inner worlds of the mind. Plus, more story pages than ever before! b&w, 24pg $2.95 APC ASSASSIN SCHOOL #1—NEW PRINTING by Phil Littler & Edu Francisco Missed out on the first issue of this cool series? Here's your chance to grab the all-new printing with artwork from up and coming superstar, Edu Francisco. TV/film scribe, Phil Littler adds to the excitement with his unique scripting. Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg $3.50 DARKHAM VALE #7 by Jack Lawrence Kerith makes his final move against Darkham Vale! 300-year-old Egregore are rising out of the ground, thousands of Garmigans are pouring out of the marshlands, and Halka and the defenders of Darkham have no choice but to stand fast and accept the inevitable: Darkham Vale is at war! Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg (7 of 10) $3.50 DIGITAL GRAFFITI #3 by Gez Fry with Alex Frith In the days after the Pride rampage, Beez and Sapphire find time to let their romance blossom. Their thoughts turn upwards to the sky, but soon come crashing back to earth when pulled by their conflicting loyalties. Licking his wounds, Lon is gathering an army of Kei-Wan ready for a rumble. Sapphire can only stand back in fear as he loses control… Back in the Lion's Den, Lincoln seems all too keen to fight back, and is trying to convince Beez that the time has come to take sides. Meanwhile, Sirius has returned from the Sub-Level, and once again must try to keep a handle on the antics of Kenzo and Koh, now the Pride's newest member... Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $3.50 FARO KORBIT #2 by Baron, Rubi, Feeney & De La Cruz "Grand Prix of Death"—The body count starts to rise as De Monique and her demon horde prepare for the Great Old One's return. De Monique turns the Las Vegas Grand Prix into an abbatoir, saving her most exquisite torture for the losing driver. Faro's new pal Audrey turns out to be an action babe. Not a fake action babe. A real action babe! Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $3.50 MONSTER CLUB VOLUME 2 #2 by Richard Emms & Theo Bain "Forgive me father, for I have sinned…" Who can you trust in times of need? A local priest and the head of a clan of genetically altered Monsters are out for blood… human blood, that is. A blind-man, is savagely killed — and Mia is out to investigate… hopefully putting a stop to the priest's antics before he kills again. Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg $3.50 NEUTRAL WORLD #3 by Ruy Jose & Joe Bennett "Torment" Part 3?The team formed by Captain Frank Davenport, Lt. Ox Rupert, and MechWarrior Glenda Kowalski, are in search for the ship Doberman to try to recover power cells so that they can use them in the ship that has been attacked and damaged by Hag-Harot's creatures. Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg $3.50 SLAUGHTER #3 by Littler, Emms, DeSouza, Ishimura & De La Cruz While on passage to England, the twins encounter the most terrible storm. Once through, it becomes apparent that they've been blown off course and the mast has been destroyed. Once safely on shore, the sisters discover that the town as a deep, dark secret… a fearsome banshee! FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $3.50 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS ARTESIA T-SHIRT Art by Mark Smylie This T-shirt features the cover of the ASP edition of the first Artesia trade paperback, screen-printed in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Front image. M-XL $21.95 ARTESIA AFIRE T-SHIRT Art by Mark Smylie This T-shirt features the cover of the second issue of the Artesia Afire series, screen- printed in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Front image. M-XL $21.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ARTESIA VOLUME 1 TP by Mark Smylie In the Highlands of the Middle Kingdoms, where witchcraft and warlords vie for power, a warrior-priestess named Artesia fights for her king against the rulers of rival citadels. Collecting all six issues of the first Artesia mini-series. Includes a new cover. (STAR18712) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $24.95 ************************ OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARTESIA AFIRE #1-3 by Mark Smylie Artesia's battle for the Middle Kingdoms rages in the first three issues of the third Artesia series! Magic and political intrigue mingle flawlessly in this superb fantasy series. Six issue mini-series. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.95Ea. *********************** ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #545 by Greg Crosby & Stan Goldberg "The Return of Cousin Alistair": Archie's royal Cousin Alistair, who first visited him back in Archie #527, makes a return trip and makes Archie look bad with his proper grammar and manners. Will Archie get him to loosen up this time? FC, 32pg $2.19 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE #500 by Angelo DeCesare & Stan Goldberg This milestone issue available again! FC, 32pg $1.99 **************** ARCHIE & FRIENDS #80 by Craig Boldman & Dan Parent "The Archie Who Knew Too Much": Influenced by a movie he saw on TV, Archie is convinced he's overheard Mr. Lodge hatching an evil plot! A few slapstick pratfalls later and Archie's suspicions are only furthered — has someone booby-trapped his steps because he "knows too much?!" FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE'S MYSTERIES #33 "Painting the Town": A graffiti vandal is spreading their "art" all over town, including the high school and Pop Tate's Chocklit Shoppe! Worse yet, they've implicated Veronica by including her name in the graffiti! The T.S.I. Team "brush up" on their forensic skills to find out who's been painting the town red, green and purple... and clear Veronica, too! FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE DIGEST #205 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE-DIGEST #149 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 #135 by Various & Stan Goldberg Bright and beautiful, smart and sassy, everyone's favorite girl-next-door is here in all-new adventures! FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA #197 by Bill Golliher & Jeff Shultz "Old Flame!": Betty and Veronica plan a surprise reunion between Ms. Grundy and her high school sweetheart/debating team colleague… but whether their reunion is "sweet" is open to "debate!" FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #145 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 JUGHEAD #156 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "The Good Word": Worried his pal Archie's reputation is too tarnished due to all his clumsy mishaps, Jughead volunteers to become his "P.R." agent and sway public opinion. In fact, Jughead does such a good job, how could Archie possibly live up to his hype? FC, 32pg $2.19 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #190 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE-DIGEST #101 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 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUGHEAD'S BABY TALES #1 & 2 Help Jughead baby-sit his sister Jellybean with these hilarious comics, available once more! FC, 48pg $2.00Ea. ***************** PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE-DIGEST #82 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 #55 by Holly Golightly "Charmed, I'm Sure!": Sabrina tutors Shinji with his "charm school classes," but is Shinji studying the charm lessons or Sabrina's charms? Meanwhile, Lilith becomes smitten with Sabrina's main mortal, Harvey! Sabrina doesn't find that charming in the least. Can Midvale High's dating scene recover from this "charming" tale? FC, 32pg $2.19 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #132 by Bollers, Manak, & Amash "Home, Part 3 - A.D.A.M. & Evil": Sonic, Knuckles, and the entire Kingdom of Acorn launch a two-pronged defense against the forces of Eggman's Empire. As usual, Dr. Robotnik (a.k.a. Eggman) has a few tricks up his sleeve to keep his foes from winning the day. And then there's Shadow and a stash of deadly weapons... "Mobius: 25 Years Later—The Unveiling": Our popular look at the future lives of Sonic's friends and foes continues! This time, Lara-Su undergoes the female echidna coming-of-age ceremony. As Knuckles' daughter, this is a very big deal — everyone on the island is invited. Will Lara- Su be able to deal with her insecurities? Also, if he's not here for the ceremony, just why has Rotor come to see Knuckles?! You won't want to miss this intriguing installment by Ken Penders and Steven Butler! FC, 32pg $2.19 VERONICA #149 by Dan Parent "What's One More Blossom?": After her triumphant return last month, Cheryl Blossom is back for another round of love triangle trouncing! But Jason Blossom is back, too, and Veronica sees a golden opportunity to use him as a pawn in her game of love and war. Will Betty, Veronica, Cheryl, Archie, and Jason survive the battle unscathed? FC, 32pg $2.19 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE'S SUPER TEENS #1 Fly into action with the Super Teens! Join the heroic hijinks with Archie as Pureheart The Powerful, Betty as Super Teen, Jughead as Capt. Hero, Reggie as Evilheart, and more! FC, 48pg $2.00 ******************* STAR OF THE MONTH THE SHIELD: AMERICA'S FIRST PATRIOTIC COMIC BOOK HERO TP by Various This historic edition reprints his first eight stories from Pep and Shield/Wizard Comics, including his first appearance and origin, along with the covers of the comics in which they originally appeared. Featuring a foreword by Golden Age comics' historian, Robert M. Overstreet. (STAR16002) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $12.95 ****************** ARIEL PRESS RAVEN #8 by Vince Danks, Roger Gibson & Ian Forster Britain's finest and most popular anthology comic continues! The conclusion of the current Sapphire story sees a big showdown, and some startling revelations; while in Griffin, the Inspector smells a rat. Is the fourth murder by the same killer? And in Mad Girl, Lee Steiner's name's down for detention, and she's sent to the Headmistress. Doesn't anyone know she's 34? Cover by Vince Danks. b&w $1.95 ASTONISH BOOKS SPOONER #1 by Ted Dawson Couples around the world have been asking cartoonist Ted Dawson how he snuck a hidden camera into their household. Spooner has been described as "Archie all grown-up, and he married Betty like we all knew he would." Astonish Comics offers this monthly peek into the life of newlyweds Spooner and Roxanne, featuring compilations of the newspaper strip as well as new stories and exclusive features. Hailed for it's dead-on humor, unerring honesty, and above-average art, Spooner offers couples the chance to laugh at themselves through this comedy of errors we call marriage… or "co-habitation" (if you live in Florida). FC, 32pg $2.99 AVATAR PRESS STARGATE SG-1: P.O.W. #1 by James Anthony& Renato Guedes; cover by Matt Busch The first issue of the new Stargate series is finally here! The greatest sci-fi show on television comes to comics for the first time in a full-length action-packed series! Reconnaissance has discovered an alien invasion force with plans of conquest for planet Earth. Caught in a firefight, the escaping team from Stargate Command unknowingly allows a mysterious serpent-headed Goa'uld Lord access into the SGC. The invaders lay waste to the debarkation chamber, while locking a naquadah-laced bomb onto the Stargate. In the resulting attack, Colonel Jack O'Neill finds himself on a distant world, face to face with a thousand Goa'uld warriors. With the SGC under lockdown and O'Neill already a prisoner of war, the SG1 team must find a way to remove a doomsday bomb from the gate and rescue him from a Goa'uld fortress. Join the SG1 team for a full force adventure as they fight for survival against a race bent on subjecting the universe to their rule as the gods of legend. Jack O'Neill, Daniel Jackson, Samantha Carter, and Teal'c begin a new chapter of Stargate adventures in the pages of Stargate SG1: P.O.W.! Regular cover by Matt Busch; wraparound cover by Renato Guedes. Also available with a photo cover, and as a special "Golden Armor" edition, featuring an all-new solid gold foil wraparound cover with the Serpent Head Goa'ulds illustrated by Jacen Burrows and limited to 2,000 copies. REG. CVR.?FC, 32pg $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg $3.50 PHOTO CVR.?FC, 32pg $3.50 GOLDEN ARMOR ED.?FC, 32pg (Caut: 4) $14.99 FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #7 by Frank Miller & Jose Ryp Everything spirals out of control as Delta City goes up in flames! The cops are being hunted by the Rehabs, and they don't even have enough bullets to defend themselves. Robocop takes the fight right to the OCP headquaters, but a special surprise is waiting for him... It is wall-to-wall action as we build to the conclusion of the most violent series of the year! 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 lusciously detailed artwork by Juan Jose Ryp. Available with covers by Miller and RypMATURE READERS MILLER CVR.?FC, 32pg (7 of 9) $3.50 RYP WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg (7 of 9) $3.50 FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #2—CIVIC DUTY EDITION This special "Civic Duty" edition features Robocop protecting the innocent as detail master Ryp provides the explosive cover, limited to 1,500 copies. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #1—JACEN BURROWS COVER EDITION by Frank Miller & Jose Ryp; cover by Jacen Burrows 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! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 9) $3.95 O/A FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #1—ROBOSTEEL EDITION by Frank Miller & Jose Ryp; cover by Ryp This special edition features an all-new steel foil wraparound with new art from series artist Juan Jose Ryp. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 9) $14.95 ******************* MARK MILLAR'S THE UNFUNNIES #2 by Mark Millar & Anthony Williams; cover by Brian Stelfreeze The poor Crow family just get dragged further into the degrading lifestyle they have been forced into, while the true force behind this animated madness continue to destroy lives from the safety of the real world. Welcome to the most depraved comic book of the 21st century, a disturbing, four issue mini-series that blends traditional animation with photo- strip storytelling to produce one of the most compelling horror comics in years. The Unfunnies is a journey through the dark side of the human soul like Magnolia or Happiness, but told in the style of your favorite animated cartoon strips. Undoubtedly, the most uncompromising work Mark Millar has ever produced, The Unfunnies forms a pivotal part of the www.millarworld.biz event along with Wanted from Top Cow and Chosen from Dark Horse Comics. NOTE: See Previews Adult for the Offensive cover. The Offensive cover edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?FC, 32pg $3.50 OFFENSIVE CVR.?FC, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $3.50 STEVEN GRANT'S MY FLESH IS COOL #2 by Steven Grant & Sebastian Fiumara; cover by Jacen Burrows Steven Grant kicks into high gear his sci-fi/crime masterwork that has been two years in the making. The series takes a radical turn that puts Evan Knox in way over his head as he discovers that his secret is out, and he isn't the only person who can jump bodies! This series defies all categorization with unexpected plot twists and illustrated by stunning newcomer Sebastian Fiumara. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 HELLINA VERSUS PANDORA #0 by Doug Miers & Rafa Lopez; cover by Juan Jose Ryp The catfight 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! Scythe has set her sights on unifying all of Hell under one ruler, but that will prove no easy task with Hellina against her. When one of Pandora's most powerful artifacts is stolen, she is thrust into the fray as well, to face off with Hellina and the legions of Hell. With an epic story from regular Hellina scribe 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 right here, don't miss it! Available with covers by Juan Jose Ryp (regular and wraparound), Marat Mychaels, James Brown, and as a nude edition by Mychaels. NOTE: See Previews Adult for the nude cover. The nude cover edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 16pg $2.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?b&w, 16pg $3.99 MYCHAELS CVR.?b&w, 16pg $3.99 BROWN CVR.?b&w, 16pg $3.99 NUDE CVR.?b&w, 16pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 *************************** RAZOR X: REQUIEM TP by Christensen, Seifert, Lyon, & Amorim; cover by Juan Jose Ryp The next volume in the red hot Razor X series is finally here! The volume collects the original Razor/Pandora special, as well as the rare, sultry expanded edition story, and a whole new batch of sexy never-before-seen pages fleshing out more of Razor's steamy history and her conflict with the demoness Requiem. Fans of Razor have demanded more of her erotic early stories, and here we deliver in spades! NOTE: See Previews Adult for the adult cover version. The adult cover is not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w, 48pg $6.99 ADULT CVR.—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $8.00 STAR OF THE MONTH RAZOR X TP'S by Mike Wolfer Mike Wolfer's (Stranger Kisses) "Razor" opus from the pages of Threshold is now available in these special expanded square bound editions that feature lots of all-new, ultra-spicy pages! VOL. 1 (STAR15038)?SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $6.95 VOL. 2 (STAR15256)?SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $6.95 *********************** CYBERANGELS PREVIEW by Bill Maus Bill Maus returns to the characters that he is famous for, the Cyberangels! Mercy, Allura, and the other Cyberangles are back in an all-new series by neo-manga master Maus! This special preview book looks at pages from the new series, some art in creation, and a few special surprises. NOTE: See Previews Adult for the nude cover. The nude cover edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 16pg $2.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?b&w, 16pg $3.99 NUDE CVR.?b&w, 16pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 JOE LANDSDALE'S THE DRIVE-IN #4 by Joe Lansdale & Andres Guinaldo; cover by Jacen Burrows Everything goes bad, real bad, in this final issue of atrocities! Joe R. Lansdale's epic novel of insanity comes to comics and the conclusion delivers all the cannibals, Popcorn King mayhem, religious fanatics, murder, and madness you could want! But a small group of friends are holding on to their last bits of sanity, hoping to find some way out before the Drive-In claims it's final victims! MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) (CAUT: 3) $3.95 JUNGLE FANTASY #4—VOLCANIC EDITION by Doug Miers, Di Amorium, & Anibal Maraschi Explosive exclusive cover by Anibal Maraschi! Doug Miers writes and Di Amorium draws the final chapter of Ivory's first adventure 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 as she gets in the middle of a tribal war! Fauna swings back into action in a short story by new artist Anibal Maraschi! A swim to catch dinner goes really wrong when the dinner catches her instead! Both covers are limited to 750 copies. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: See Previews Adult for the nude cover. The nude cover edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS VOLCANIC ED.—b&w, 32pg $5.95 WRAPAROUND NUDE CVR.—b&w, 32pg (Caut: 3) $6.00 DEMONSLAYER: LORDS OF THE NIGHT #1—DEMONIC NUDE COVER EDITION by Marat Mychaels Demonslayer in all her glory by creator Marat Mychaels on this all-new cover! This action-packed issue features Demonslayer squaring off against the original Prince of Darkness, Dracula himself! This special edition is limited to just 1,000 copies. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: See Previews Adult to view the cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $6.00 STAR OF THE MONTH ALAN MOORE'S WRITING FOR COMICS GN by Juan Jose Ryp, Alan Moore, & Jacen Burrows; cover by Juan Jose Ryp The master of comic book writing shares his thoughts on how to deliver a top-notch script! 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! (STAR18707) b&w, 48pg $5.95 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALAN MOORE'S YUGGOTH CULTURES #1 by Alan Moore, Bryan Talbot & Juan Jose Ryp; cover by Juan Jose Ryp Features tons of Alan's classic, long-out-of-print short sequential comic book stories, stories that have never-before-seen, and special developmental sections with original script pages and comments from Alan and the creators! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg (1 of 3) $3.95 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH WARREN ELLIS GRAPHIC NOVELS by Warren Ellis & Various Get a dose of Ellis therapy with these riveting graphic novels from Avatar Press! MATURE READERS STRANGE KISS TP (STAR12541) SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $8.95 STRANGER KISSES TP (STAR14717)––SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $9.95 STRANGE KILLINGS TP (STAR17794)––SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $9.95 *********************** BALD GUY STUDIOS FOOTMAN 15: THERAPY ONE-SHOT by Christopher Rich-McKelvey; Cover by Frank Cho Footman 15 needs help, or so the psychologist thinks after his unusual session with the assassin. Find out a little about the background of the Footman and see why some questions are just best left unanswered. MATURE READERS b&w, 24 pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FOOTMAN 15: FAIRY FIRE ONE-SHOT by Christopher Rich-McKelvey; Cover by Frank Cho "Fairy Fire" plunges into the world of the Footman. Footman 15 fights all manner of creatures to attain her target, the beast! However, even if she finds the beast, can she truly defeat it? MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT HEAVY METAL LIVE VOLUME 2—PHOTO OF JULIE STRAIN TOUR EDITION SC Concluding the 2003 show season, this sexy squarebound Julie Strain photo-cover tour book made the rounds as a limited edition collector's item of Book Two. As with the first issue, this new volume was chock full of beautiful models in different settings and themes all under the artistic direction of Julie Strain! And of course, this volume had a ton of Julie images as well! Contains nudity. NOTE: See Previews Adult for the nude cover. Not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 16pg $8.95 NUDE CVR.?b&w (CAUT: 3) $8.95 RAZOR: URBAN GOTH PREQUEL SPECIAL EDITION by Everette Hartsoe Everette Hartsoe lets loose on this special edition cover to the new Razor Urban Goth Prequel! This new prequel sets the stage for next year's dark Razor maxi-series and will push the boundaries of contemporary comic storytelling. Don't miss out on the relaunch of one of the most famous Indy books in comics history – Razor! Limited to only 850 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 16pg MSRP: $7.95 CAVEWOMAN: THE MOVIE—RENAUD SPECIAL EDITION by Paul Renaud & Rich DeDominicis Completing the pair of special covers that Budd began last month, Paul Renaud gives us this incredible new limited edition cover to celebrate the release of his new Cavewoman book! Will Cavewoman be the next blockbuster of the year? Read the book to find out how Carrie Reynolds, a concept artist on the movie fighting hard to keep her sanity and work ethic, hopes to make it a reality! Limited to only 750 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $8.95 MIKE HOFFMAN'S LOST WORLDS OF FANTASY & SCI-FI SPECIAL EDITION #8 by Mike Hoffman Another awesome Hoffman cover is here! Join us each month for new adventures in fantasy and science fiction! Limited to only 450 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $8.95 BECKETT ENTERTAINMENT RUULE: GANGLORDS OF CHINATOWN #3 by Brandon, Hawthorne, Remender & Brusco; cover by David Mack The stage is set for the final confrontation between Chinatown and the Ganglords, but Gid's mysterious visitor has a few surprises in store for his fledgling army. Unfortunately, these surprises seem to actually lessen their chances for survival! To make matters worse, Gid is beginning to question his visions, and fears that he may actually be going mad. Filled with doubt and looking for support, Gid turns to Cue, the beautiful warrior who has rejected him ever since the story started, because as everyone knows rejection is always good for your piece of mind. Includes a special pin-up section. Perfect Bound. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $5.95 BIRCH BARK COMICS SACRED CIRCLES #2 by Mitchell, Beaulieu, & Bradshaw With the continuation of "The Insight," Tyra, Jesse, and Chad begin to realize there is much more to the situation they find themselves in once contacted by the sacred spirits of the forest! FC, 24pg $3.75 BLACK BOLT ENTERTAINMENT SPARTANS ONE-SHOT by Fred Reyes & Adam Messano On their first mission, a super-hero strike team battles a giant creature awakened from a 60-year hibernation. b&w, 16pg $1.75 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #77 The Black Library's all-action comic set in the worlds of Warhammer blasts into the fray with another fantastic issue! In this month's issue, Princeps Hekate and the battle weary crew of Imperius Dictatio struggle against the rising tide of Chaos that threatens to engulf the Imperium and destroy mankind. b&w, 40pg $3.50 HELLBRANDT GRIMM VOLUME 2: SOME SWIFT AND BRUTAL HAND GN There are many tales of Hellbrandt Grimm, the legendary mercenary of the Old World. Stories abound of his origins and the scar that he wears on his cheek. Some say it is the brand of the fearsome Orc warlord who raised him as a slave; others whisper that it is the mark of a Dark God's touch — for how else can one man fight with the strength of a daemon? Some Swift and Brutal Hand is the second graphic novel detailing the exploits of Hellbrandt Grimm as he wanders the Old World. With awesome art by the Sharp Brothers, this is not to be missed! SC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w $6.99 LIBER CHAOTICA: TZEENTCH SC The fourth and final book in the sinister "Liber Chaotica" series focuses on Tzeentch — the Lord of Change. His twisted minions hide behind a veil of secrecy, plotting to warp the Old World with their dark magic. Packed with proscribed information on his cults, followers, weapons, and daemons this is the definitive guide to the master of deceit and magic. Featuring never before seen artwork and sketches. MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, b&w $29.99 BLACK SHEEP COMICS WATERFALL #2 by Ben Seto Sunflower finally arrives in the bustling city of Seedin to start her new life as an independent adult and a career as a professional fighter. But before she can do either, she'll need to get over her broken heart. Will Sunflower be able to take her mind off her heartache to embrace the wonders and discoveries of a brand-new life? b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLOODFIRE STUDIOS KINDERGOTH #1 by Kohse & Zugale Tattooed, body-pierced kindergarteners save the world from an alien invasion. Bullies, bad cafeteria food, God's repo men, Federal Agents, a psychotic teacher, and a bag of pork rinds. The first day of school couldn't be more interesting. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BONGO COMICS FUTURAMA COMICS #16 by Boothby & Lloyd When Professor Farnsworth's clone Cubert shows a slight dip in his studies and a decrease in his IQ, he is sent across the galaxy in search of a school that will save his brain from atrophying. But Cubert's not the only one sent off to boarding school. Fry, Leela, and Bender find themselves trapped in the Blackboard Jungle as well. Join us for the prologue to "The Time Bender Trilogy" — a special Futurama story arc — in four parts! Blast off with a comic made "Express"ly for you in January! FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FUTURAMA COMICS #1 The groundbreaking, earth shaking, future shocking, sci-fi series' comic debut! FC, 32pg $2.50 ********************** HEROES ANONYMOUS #4 by Gimple, Morrison, & Wyck As one of the hottest TV and movie stars in the world, Asher Hutchton sips Cristal, hangs out on yachts, and rides around in a fleet of Hummers! As the Gadfly, he gets shot with lasers, winds up passed out in craters, and often collides into billboards. So when this A- List star who's a C-List superhero catches the notice of Hollywood's most psychotic super-villain, he finally sees a way to bring up his average. But can he juggle his celebrity, his movie-star girlfriend, and his sitcom day job with the responsibilities of a superhero? Can he "do lunch" and "do battle" in the same day? Is it possible to check your alter ego at the door? Take a trip into the life of one of America's most conflicted celebrities in Heroes Anonymous Session IV: The Diary of Asher Hutchton a.k.a. the Gadfly! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEROES ANONYMOUS #1 Session I: The Angst of Attaboy! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.99 ***************** SIMPSONS COMICS #90 by Boothby & Escobar Bongo Double-Feature! First, Homer chaperones Lisa's class on an out-of-state fieldtrip to one of our nation's greatest museums, but along the way he commandeers the bus and takes the students on a tour of what can only be described as "Homer's America!" Next up, due to a near-fatal injury, a little mail-tampering, and the dastardly determination of one vengeful ventriloquist, Krusty the Clown loses all rights to his name, likeness, and persona… that is, until he decides to "Do the Copyright Thing!" Don't mess around with the clown this January! FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #55 The Simpsons have a new pool! Well, actually, it's supposed to be Ned Flanders' pool, but what's dug is dug! Prepare yourself for stand up, stand off comedy in "Siege on Evergreen Terrace." FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #56 Is Mr. Burns's loyal lackey the royal ruler of Sweden? Waylon Smithers may very well be "The Yes-Man Who Would be King!" FC, 32pg $2.50 ********************** STAR OF THE MONTH SIMPSONS COMICS & STORIES #1 by Matt Groening Matt Groening's first Simpsons comic book (from early 1993) can be yours — only from Previews and the Star System! This issue features the senses-shattering origin of Springfield's own costumed crusader, Bartman, as well plenty of laughs with Homer, Marge, Lisa, and Maggie! Also, Itchy & Scratchy's handy hints for power tool safety! Polybagged with a full-color poster of Bartman and Radioactive Man! (STAR03518) FC $2.95 ********************* BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT SONG OF THE LASH GN by F.E. Campbell & B. Bopp SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, b&w, $19.95 BRAIN SCAN STUDIOS TOUCH OF DEATH #3 by Kirsten, Dillon, & Fisher; cover by Andrew Robinson Left to enter the underground base by himself, Michael quickly realizes that he may have to kill in order to save his wife; will he be able to do it? All loose ends come together in this explosive finale! Plus, this issue includes "Epiphany," an eight-page short story by Brian Kirsten, Erich Owen, and Jim Keplinger. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg (3 of 3) $2.50 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #24 by Jim Balent "Ghouls Gone Wild/Hawaiian Holiday!" Part 2 (of 2)—Jon plans to propose marriage to Tarot, but before he can pop the question the engagement ring is stolen by zombie hula- dancers! Meanwhile, Tarot and Raven Hex face a different set of Jaws from the Deep! Will Tarot accept Jon's proposal if he recovers the ring? Find out this issue! Also available as a "Deluxe Postcard Edition" that comes bagged-and-boarded and includes a copy of Tarot #24 (either Cover) and features a full-color 6" x 8 ½" limited collector's postcard of Tarot as a Mermaid (b&w art on the back). Signed by artist and limited to a printing of 500. MATURE READERS REG. ED.?FC, 32pg $2.95 POSTCARD ED.?FC, 32pg $19.99 "WITCHES ARE HEXY!" ¾-LENGTH SLEEVE T-SHIRT Art by Holly G! The second in Holly G!'s Ghouly Girlies Group of Gals! A sexy witch and her puffy, fluffy feline, reminds the world that "Witches are Hexy!" Printed on a 100% cotton ¾- sleeve, fitted sheer black tee (one-size-fits-most), as well as on a 50/50 black hooded sweatshirt! (CAUT: 4) Tee (OSFM) $19.99 Hooded Sweatshirt/XL $34.99 STAR OF THE MONTH TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE VOLUME 1 TP by Jim Balent Collects the first five issues, including the premiere story arc, "Witch War," and the one- shot tale, "Dragon Witch!" Features an introduction by creator Jim Balent, and a brand new exclusive short story! Available in a Regular edition, as well as a Previews Exclusive Deluxe Limited edition featuring a beautiful 6" x 8 ½" full-color print of Tarot scrying the future. Deluxe edition signed by Balent and limited to 500 copies. Regular edition limited to initial print run. MATURE READERS REG. (STAR19440)—SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $24.99 O/A DLX.—SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC (CAUT: 2) $34.95 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A BRADBURY: AN ILLUSTRATED LIFE HC by Jerry Weist, with an introduction by Ray Bradbury This lavishly illustrated, oversized "visual biography" of one of America's most prolific and revered literary icons, Ray Bradbury, features a veritable cornucopia of magazine illustrations, movie stills and posters, comics, scripts, paintings, photos, book illustrations, and jackets from all aspects of Bradbury's illustrious creative life. Excerpts and one-of-a-kind treasures from Bradbury's official archivist, Donn Albright, and from his personal collection – Bradbury: An Illustrated Life is also included, paying tribute to this artistic genius's vision. HC, 9x11, 208pg, PC $14.99 O/A GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL #11 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 84pg, PC SRP: $14.99 O/A GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL #15 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 96pg, PC SRP: $14.99 O/A GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL #20 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 96pg, PC SRP: $14.99 ******************** IMAGINING SPACE HC The story of the human effort to explore space, with text by the likes of Asimov and Bradbury. Lavishly illustrated with over 150 images by Chesley Bonestell. Robert McCall, the Hubble telescope, and more. Vivid photographs detail achievements like moon landings, interplanetary probes, the Mars rover, and emerging technologies. HC, 9x11, 176pg, PC SRP: $14.99 CARTOON BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH BONE PERFECT COLLECTION ACT 1: VERNAL EQUINOX GIFT SET The ultimate Bone gift pack! Cartoon Books presents the complete adventures of the Bone cousins in a colorful slipcased edition. Bone Act I: Vernal Equinox, includes the first three trade paperbacks — Out from Boneville, The Great Cow Race and Eyes of the Storm. Makes a great gift for Bone fans old and new alike! (STAR09714) Set (x3), b&w $49.95 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. VOL. 7: GHOST CIRCLES (STAR13935)?SC, b&w $16.95 VOL. 8: TREASURE HUNTERS (STAR17047)?SC, b&w $15.95 STUPID STUPID RAT TAILS (STAR10847)?SC, b&w $9.95 ********************* CHANTING MONKS STUDIOS FRANKENSTEIN: HANGING LADY T-SHIRT The Hanging Lady shirt features a stunning image of a woman meeting her demise from the illustrated Frankenstein. M-XL $16.95 XXL $18.95 FRANKENSTEIN: LABORATORY T-SHIRT The famous lab shot, with Frankenstein on the table. Printed on a white tee. M-XL $16.95 XXL $18.95 FRANKENSTEIN: SHE WAS THERE T-SHIRT Many call this the seduction shot. Printed on a white tee. M-XL $16.95 XXL $18.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #129 by Strom, Sutton, & Anderson Something nasty is coming through the cable-TV lines, and Elvira's enlisted by dapper spy McSnee to go undercover and find out why Nuttizon Cable is a threat to modern culture. "Death at Savings of 30% or More!" by Strom, Sutton, and Anderson. Also, Elvira meets the meteor-mutated populace of "Mallville." Photo cover. b&w, 32pg $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #64 by David, Heebink, & Milgrom Newlyweds Bridget and Baraka's travels take them to the Cathedral of Notre Vouer, headquarters of the Mimes, where the Cantrip Clan of demi-demons reaches across the Atlantic to destroy them. It's in "Don't Ask, Don't Tell!" Cover by Conner and Leialoha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 CLIB'S BOY COMICS TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD #7 by Tom Beland "Mr. Blue Sky"—The final chapter of "Hurricane Georges." As the storm passes over San Juan, Lily travels with a radio crew to report the damage and witnesses the loss of a local landmark. Meanwhile, Tom begins to finalize his decision to either stay in Napa Valley or move to Puerto Rico. Romance and comedy for those who dare desire to find their emotional side! C'mon, we double-dog-dare ya'! b&w, 24pg $2.95 COMIC CAVALCADE EVIL ERNIE #5—SIGNED EDITION by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Special Warehouse Find! These are all original first printing copies of the original, pre- Chaos Comics Evil Ernie #5 (published by Eternity), each signed by creator Brian Pulido! Limited to just 50 copies, all of which ship bagged-and-boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. Cover by Tim Vigil (Faust)! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $49.99 FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #2—GOLD FOIL EDITION Cover by Frank Miller The second blazing issue of Frank Miller's Robocop masterpiece! This special gold foil edition is limited to just 500 copies, each shipped bagged-and-boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 9) $6.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUNGLE FANTASY #½—RIO NUDE COVER Cover by Al Rio Your every Jungle Fantasy is finally granted, with this new ongoing series! This special #½ issue features the first appearance and story with Lorelei, an all-new jungle babe! Newcomer Jack Jadson provides the beautiful art on this all new story! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: See Previews Adult to see the cover image. Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg $6.00 O/A SHI: PANDORA'S BOX #½—TUCCI COVER EDITION by Robert Lugibihl & Juan Jose Ryp Spanish superstar Juan Jose Ryp takes the artistic reigns of Shi in this tale of Tori No Shi in the distant past, leading directly into Shi: Pandora's Box #1! b&w, 16pg SRP: $3.95 ************************* STARGATE SG-1 CONVENTION SPECIAL—GOLD FOIL EDITION Cover by Renato Guedes The very first Stargate SG-1 book is now available in a rare foil cover edition! This special gold foil edition is limited to just 500 copies and each copy ships bagged-and- boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 16pg $6.99 COMICSONE HEAVEN SWORD & DRAGON SABRE GN #8 by Louis Cha & Wing Shing Ma Wu Tang is in trouble! Someone disguised as Wuji infiltrates the Wu Tang Clan. The point is to destroy the clan from within. The real Wuji is also in disguise at Wu Tang, posing as a servant. Will the young sect leader of the Ming Rebels be able to warn his Great Grandmaster, Three Mountains Chang? SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 IRON WOK JAN GN #7 by Shinji Saijyo The culinary fists continue to fly in Iron Wok Jan Volume 7! Jan and Mutsuju Gobancho — the founder of the Gobancho Restaurant — have a little heart-to-heart chat. Is Jan foolish enough to challenge the "Finest Cuisine Chef in Japan" to a no-holds barred cook- off? SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 JUNK FORCE VOLUME 1 TP by Hideki Kakinuma & Sword Yuusuke In the post-apocalyptic future three buxom young women — Liza, Wooty, Mill — and one fortunate young man, Louis, use their mechanical prowess to fend off waves of the government's state-of-the-art military forces. Guns and mecha mix with ecchi humor and plenty of "fan-service" in this manga adventure! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 MEGA DRAGON & TIGER GN #7 by Tony Wong After his defeat at the hands of long-time friend Red Dragon, Tiger is taken into custody and placed on trial for the murder of Single-Minded Arhat — without a jury of his peers. Afterward, the spiteful Mr. Meat wants revenge for the death of his brother, Mr. Bone, and plots to kidknap the hapless Tiger Yin. Can Gigi and Dragon reach him in time? SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 MY SASSY GIRL GN #2 by Ho Sik Kim & Dae Hong Min Geon-Woo continues his love/hate relationship with his "Sassy Girl"… and remains on the losing end! Whether it's playing racket ball, visiting an amusement park, or joining a Kendo school, she incessantly places him in embarrassing and often violent situations! SC, 6x8, 128pg, FC $13.95 PARA PARA VOLUME 1 TP by Andy Seto In Andy Seto's Para Para, Yuki, a young dance competitor, and a young gangster, are drawn together by the events which had previously led to the death of Yuki's sister. Action, mystery, intrigue and hip dance moves help to raise the popular Para Para craze to new heights! SC, 6x8, 128pg, FC $13.95 STORM RIDERS PART 2: INVADING SUN VOLUME 2 TP by Wing Shing Ma Former disciples, Wind and Cloud have become Conquer's sworn enemies. But teaming up together still may not be enough for the young pupils to defeat their old Master. Also a prophecy for Nameless foretells of an inevitable showdown with Cloud as the Invading Sun continues. SC, 10x7, 128pg, FC (Note Price) $9.95 CPM MANGA MISS ME? GN by Tomoko Taniguchi A fashionable high school girl has a crush on the lead singer of a heavy metal band, but he's indifferent to her feelings. After attending a concert she meets the lead singer's handsome friend, who falls in love with her. It's too bad she doesn't feel the spark for him… whoever said that romance was easy?! Tomoko Taniguchi is the popular writer/artist of many shoujo titles, including Call Me Princess, Aquarium, and Popcorn Romance. Shoujo titles generally appeal to female readers, and are very similar in tone and style to the classic American romance comics of the 1960's. Tomoko Taniguchi is recognized as a leader in this exciting genre, and her work has been published in Japan, the United States, and Mexico. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.99 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: THE LADY OF PHARIS BOOK 2— COLLECTOR'S EDITION by Ryo Mizuno & Akihiro Yamada This is the conflict that will decide the future of Lodoss Island! The forces of Light and Darkness are at odds, and only a rag-tag band of warriors stands between a powerful succubus and the destruction of all creation! This two-part series is an excellent jumping- on point for anyone interested in the Record of Lodoss War universe and previously had no idea where to start. Record of Lodoss War: Lady of Pharis is also a great title for fans of traditional sword & sorcery and fantasy fiction, or the Record of Lodoss War anime series. Lady of Pharis Book Two contains all-new, never-before-seen material, and is a must-have for any fantasy fan! SC, 5x7, 240pg, b&w $15.95 CRAZY MAMA PRODUCTIONS THE REVENGE OF THE VAMPIRE BED & BREAKFAST by Elena Steier Vladu is a 350-year-old vampire who still lives at home with his mom. Descend into total mayhem as their home, "The Vampire Bed and Breakfast", is invaded by the axis of Evil: Enron, dispensationalists, and the United States Department of Defense. This is 64-pages of cutting-edge political satire that goes to the very heart of what you don't get in the news… plus lots of gratuitous violence following in the tradition of previous Vampire Bed and Breakfast comic books! A must have for conspiracy theorists. b&w $3.95 CROSSGEN ENTERTAINMENT KISS KISS, BANG BANG #1 Written By Tony Bedard Penciled By Mike Perkins Meet the spy you'll love to hate! From Moscow to Beijing, everyone knows the world's top espionage agent is Sir Charles Basildon of Her Majesty's Secret Service… but no one knows what he really looks like. In truth, Basildon is merely an identity passed on from one agent to the next, building up a reputation so feared and respected that the mere mention of Sir Charles is enough to make rogue nations change their wicked ways. But now times are changing, and not only is the next top spy in training a Yank…but she's also a woman! Can Stephanie Shelley live up to the role of the legendary superspy? And can she bear to learn the ropes from the current Sir Charles—the most unstoppable, deadly, and infuriatingly sexist Basildon ever?! 32 pgs, on sale Jan. 14 $2.95 ABADAZAD #2 Written By J.M. DeMatteis Penciled By Mike Ploog The all-new fantasy thriller continues! Whooshed straight out of Brooklyn, 14 year-old Kate finds herself in the magical land she's known only as fiction! Will she find help in the sky-city Inconceivable…or will an attack by an army of Rocket Heads bring a swift stop to Kate's quest? 32 pgs, on sale Jan. 28 $2.95 BRATH #12 Written By Chuck Dixon Penciled By Andrea DiVito Last man standing! By order of Emperor Priscus, Brath takes on all comers in a duel to the death! Will the barbarian war-chief walk from the bloody sands of the gladiator arena? 32 pgs, on sale Jan. 28 $2.95 EL CAZADOR: COLLECTED EDITION Written By Chuck Dixon Penciled By Steve Epting EL CAZADOR #1 - #3…now in one affordable volume! You've read the rave reviews, you heard how issue #1 sold out—and now you can join the pirate-packed adventure! Individually, all three issues—if you can find them—would cost you almost $9.00…but now you can jump onboard for nearly ½ price! 80 pgs, on sale Jan. 7 $4.95 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: A MEDIEVAL TALE #12 Written By Brian Pulido Penciled By TBD The crazed conclusion to the second story-arc! Can Lady Death rescue her father from the time-warping Welf Hole? Will Archbishop Vittorio declare war on the Eldritch? Will Thorm Gara unleash the spell-cannon on humanity? And will Obsidia get her revenge against Lady Death? All these questions—and more—are answered here! 32 pgs, on sale Jan. 14 $2.95 THE FIRST VOL. 6: RAGNAROK Written By Barbara Kesel Penciled By Andy Smith A new volume of the warring immortals! Driven apart by intrigue and treachery, the rival houses of the godlike First explode when their true nature is finally revealed! Collecting THE FIRST #32 - #37! 160 pgs, graphic novel, on sale Jan. 14 $15.95 ALSO AVAILABLE THE FIRST VOL. 1 STAR13881…$19.95 THE FIRST VOL. 2 STAR15941…$19.95 THE FIRST VOL. 3 STAR17235…$15.95 THE FIRST VOL. 4 APR032105…$15.95 THE FIRST VOL. 5 OCT032274…$15.95 ******************* MERIDIAN #44 Written By Barbara Kesel Penciled By Vincenzo Cucca Series Finale! In an ultimate test of her abilities, Sephie faces off against the strike squad handpicked by Ilahn—and the ending will deliver drastic changes both for our young hero and her scheming uncle! 32 pgs, on sale Jan. 28 $2.95 MYSTIC TRAVELER VOL. 2: THE DEMON QUEEN Written By Ron Marz Penciled By Brandon Peterson Another portable & affordable volume! Given unimaginable magical might, party girl Giselle Villard must now face the uncontrollable evil of Animora! Collecting MYSTIC #7 - #12—featuring art by Brandon Peterson—for a nice price! 160 pgs, Traveler-sized graphic novel, on sale Jan. 7 $9.95 ALSO AVAILABLE MYSTIC TRAVELER VOL. 1 STAR18774…$9.95 ********************* THE PATH #23 Written By Ron Marz Penciled By Matthew Smith Series finale! At long last, Obo-san and his rebel forces collide with the vast army of Emperor Mitsumune! Who will survive the fields of death? 32 pgs, on sale Jan. 28 $2.95 NEGATION #26 Written By Tony Bedard Penciled By Paul Pelletier Evinlea and Charon…CrossGen's new power couple? Love and betrayal take on cosmic proportions as NEGATION's queen of mean hooks up with the god-emperor of destruction! That's right, Evinlea and Charon go on a date—and you're invited along! 32 pgs, full color, on sale Jan. 14 $2.95 ROUTE 666 #20 Written By Tony Bedard Penciled By Karl Moline Behind the Iron Curtain! Cassie and Cisco are kidnapped to the communist state of Rodinia—which has been invaded by the hellish forces of Perdition! Deep behind enemy lines, can our demon-busting duo escape the dreaded headquarters of the secret police? 32 pgs, on sale Jan. 21 $2.95 SCION #44 Written By Ian Edginton Penciled By Sergio Cariello Series finale! Their respective kingdoms overrun by the robotic Tigris invaders, Ethan and Ashleigh make one final desperate stand to save their new home! 32 pgs, on sale Jan. 21 $2.95 SCION VOL. 6: THE ROYAL WEDDING Written By Ron Marz Penciled By Jim Cheung A new volume of the high-tech fantasy epic! Will it really happen? Will Ethan's sister marry his hated arch-nemesis Bron—or can the young prince stop the ceremony that will bind two warring kingdoms? Collecting SCION #34 - #39! 160 pgs, graphic novel, on sale Jan. 21 $15.95 ALSO AVAILABLE: SCION VOL. 1 STAR13450…$19.95 SCION VOL. 2 STAR15359…$19.95 SCION VOL. 3 STAR16470…$15.95 SCION VOL. 4 STAR18037…$15.95 SCION VOL. 5 JUL032094…$15.95 *********************** SILKEN GHOST VOL. 1 Written By Chuck Dixon Penciled By Wil Rosado Another portable & affordable volume! From the pages of WAY OF THE RAT comes a never-before-revealed adventure of the masked martial artist! Collecting SILKEN GHOST #1 - #5 for a nice price! 160 pgs, Traveler-sized graphic novel, on sale Jan. 28 $9.95 SOJOURN #31 Written By Ian Edginton Penciled By Greg Land A New Story-Arc Starts Here! Jump on as a new adventure begins! Venturing to the frozen wastes of Skarnhime, our heroic trio meets the ice trolls known as the Iskani! But will these fearsome warriors help Arwyn, Gareth and Cassidy face the beast that hungers for their flesh? 32 pgs, on sale Jan. 21 $2.95 WAY OF THE RAT #21 Written By Chuck Dixon Penciled By Jeff Johnson Treasure trap! The good news: Boon and Po Po have stumbled upon a cave filled with riches. The bad news: our kung-fu couple have also found a vicious guardian that won't rest until all intruders are dead! 32 pgs, on sale Jan. 10 $2.95 CYBEROSIA PUBISHING STAR OF THE MONTH OVERTIME GN In a world without death, the ultimate crime is procreation. On her first case as a Nativity Detective, Desoto must track the parents of a mysterious newborn. Fed up with her jaded partner and dogged to uncover the truth, DeSoto takes matters into her own hands, not realizing that her first case may be her last. (STAR15084) SC, 76pg, b&w $9.95 ************************* DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING DRAGONLANCE: THE LEGEND OF HUMA #1 by Brian Augustyn, Mike Miller, & Rob Stotz The Legend of Huma, fabled Hero of the Lance: his mysterious origins and his Oath to the Measure. This is the story that will be talked about. Witness the treachery among the Knights of Solamnia, Huma's love for the Silver Dragon, and the fated showdown between the Queen of Darkness and the forces of Paladine. Available with covers by both Mike Miller and Joe Bennett. MILLER COVER—b&w, 32pg $2.95 BENNETT COVER—b&w, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE VOLUME 2: RECKONINGS TP by Josh Blaylock, Steve Kurth, & Jamal Igle Cobra Commander returns to action with the aid of his own personal ninja, Stormshadow. Where one ninja goes, another follows. In this issue, you'll see Stormshadow face-off with Snake Eyes! This trade paperback collects issues #6-9 of the 2001 G.I. Joe series. Cover by Mike Zeck! (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg, FC $12.95 G.I. JOE #26 by Brandon Jerwa & Tim Seeley The Cobra Island battle is over, but there's a lot of healing to do. As the Joes pay tribute to their fallen friends, Duke discovers a possible security breach. How far will he go to keep the team's secrets? How could a conspiracy geek named Scott Sturgis possibly be the most dangerous man on the planet? And who's the new guy? FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE: COBRA REBORN by Paul Jenkins & Joe Bennet; Cover by Tim Bradstreet In Middle America, a man becomes alienated from the governing System that has turned him into merely a number. When the System he despises loses his identity, it becomes his opportunity to live outside the rules. This is the origin of the man called Cobra Commander. Seeking out those who share his loathing for the System, he forms an organization that will threaten our country's very freedom — creating the need for a daring, highly trained special missions force, codename: G.I.JOE FC, 48pg $4.95 VOLTRON VOLUME 1 TP by Jolley, Norton, Hilinksi, & Seeley In the future, an insterstellar war rages as the Earth-based Galactic Union faces off against the vast Drule Supremacy. Two superpowers look for each other's weaknesses. So when Earth officer Hawkins discovers a mythical unstoppable war machine might be real, he sends five maverick pilots on a mission to brink back the legend of Voltron. See the five giant, robotic lions join together to re-create the metal warrior! Cover by Steve Kurth. (CAUT: 4) SC, 144pg, FC $11.95 VOLTRON VOLUME 2 #1 by Dan Jolley, E.J. Su, & Clint Hilinski Announcing Chapter 1 in "Paradise Lost." The rebuilding of Arus has truly begun, as the Voltron Force take advantage of their hard-won victory over King Zarkon's deadly Robeast. But what massive danger does this cease-fire conceal — and what does the arrival of Colonel Hawkins on Arus have to do with it? FC, 32pg $2.95 DRAGONLANCE: BROTHERS OF HONOR POSTER Huma & Kaz! A Knight of Solamnia and a servant of the God of Vengeance. Here is beast and man. Brothers of honor. This poster of Huma & Kaz, legendary heroes of the Lance, celebrates the release of the new Dragonlance comic series by the Dabel Brothers. (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $5.95 G.I. JOE: COBRA REBORN POSTER by Tim Bradstreet The most ruthless villain in the free world, Cobra Commander, plans to destroy freedom at every opportunity. He leads the ruthless organization of COBRA with one goal, to rule the world! This poster is the cover to this month's debut G.I. Joe: Cobra Reborn! Poster, 24x36, FC $5.95 VOLTRON POSTERS Check out the gallery! Now available are two new Voltron posters, featuring the art of Mark Brooks and Mike Norton. Also available is the Voltron Conspiracy poster, celebrating the return of Voltron, and the villain Lotor, while introducing new villains Merla, and the surprising introduction of Vehicle Voltron. (CAUT: 4) CONSPIRACY—Poster, FC $5.95 MARK BROOKS—Poster, FC $4.95 MIKE NORTON—Poster, FC $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A G.I. JOE: COBRA LA POSTER Artist Tom Seeley renders the evil serpentine enemies from the G.I. Joe movie. (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x33, FC $4.95 O/A G.I. JOE: SNAKE EYES POSTER Silent and deadly, Snake Eyes stands vigil, protecting the innocent, and defending the world from the clutches of Cobra! (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC $4.95 O/A G.I. JOE VS. TRANSFORMERS POSTERS The 80s superteams are back in full effect, as G.I. Joe and Transformers characters are featured on these full-color posters, rendered by top-shelf artists J. Scott Campbell and Steve Kurth. (CAUT: 4) J. SCOTT CAMPBELL—Poster, 22x33, FC $4.95 STEVE KURTH—Poster, 22x33, FC $4.95 O/A MICRONAUTS: ACROYEAR POSTER #1 Acroyear, champion of all that is good and just in the universe, escapes from Baron Karza's prison on this full-color poster! (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x33, FC $4.95 ************************ DIGITAL WEBBING DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #14 by Joe Morris, Andie Tong, & Various Khenan leads this issue's showcase of talent. One corporation will do anything to maintain their global monopoly on freedom… and one resistance leader will risk anything to protect his people — including gambling the life of his lover and champion of the free people, Khenan! Cover and art by Andie Tong (He-Man: Lair of the Snake Men). This issue also includes two other back-up stories: "Truth of Gods" and "River Raider!" b&w, 40pg $2.95 DISGRUNTLED FANBOY COMICS DEMOLUTION ENGINE #3 by Stephen Esslinger & Eduardo Herrera Welcome to Lethinspate Hospital — where thought and memory are treated as outpatients and residency is served by a surgeon from the other side of time. This is the playing field for two insidious games of hide-and-seek — one for Trent Nero's life, and the other for John Aureliens' sanity. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 7) $3.95 DON'T EAT ANY BUGS PRODUCTIONS RQW #2 by Ray Friesen The adventures of RQW (Raymond Q. Wonderfull) continue with this issue! After escaping the clutches of a mad scientist's gift shop, Mellville, Raymond, Fidget, and the gang stumble into a Viking-led military coup, can't read their map, and get captured by owls planning world domination! What a hoot! b&w, 24pg $2.95 DORK STORM PRESS PS238 #6 by Aaron Williams Captain Patriot is America's freedom fighter, a symbol of liberty, and defender of justice! But he's not going to last forever. Thanks to ps238, two political parties have decided to groom their own candidate for America's next national hero. Can the other kids cope with two slogan-spouting spandex super-patriots? Will the teachers be able to deal with the "minders" consistently at the kids' heels? b&w $2.99 MINION OF ZODON T-SHIRT Zodon, the super villain-in-residence at ps238 has created his own t-shirt for his followers! Don't get mistaken for being an enemy stooge by your fellow conspirators! Pick up this metallic-looking design and proudly begin to curry favor with the future master of the world: ZODON! Image is screen-printed on a 100% cotton shirt. L-XL $20.00 STARS OF THE MONTH THE BEST OF DORK TOWER #1 by John Kovalic Reprinting the best strips from the first ten issues of Dork Tower, no side of geekdom is left untouched! Follow the fannish foibles of Matt, Igor, Ken, Gilly the Perky Goth, and Carson the Muskrat. (STAR14089) b&w, 32pg $1.95 THE NODWICK CHRONICLES VOLUME 2: OF GODS & HENCHMEN TP by Aaron Williams The hapless hench-hero and his employers match wits with ancient gods of evil, travel to alternate dimensions, meddle with powers beyond those of mortal men, delve into dark dungeons, and more! As an added bonus, the "Rest Index Peace," listing every brush Nodwick's had with death! Collects Nodwick #7-12. (STAR16110) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.99 ******************** DRAWN & QUARTERLY STARS OF THE MONTH ACME NOVELTY DATEBOOK by Chris Ware The companion to Jimmy Corrigan, this deluxe cloth book collects Chris Ware's sketches, doodles, paintings, brainstorms, shopping lists, and To-Do reminders from the Acme Novelty years. Intimate, imaginative, and whimsical, these pages reveal a portrait of genius. (STAR19353) HC, FC $39.95 THE GOLEM'S MIGHTY SWING—NEW EDITION by James Sturm The classic baseball story is back with new design! Set in the 1920s, a barnstorming Jewish baseball team travels from town to town, sporting beards, playing local squads, and making a living. With a real live golem, the baseball games transform into a mythical pageant. (STAR16933) MATURE READERS SC, PC $16.95 WAITING FOR FOOD: CRUMB PLACEMAT DRAWINGS VOLUME 3 HC by R. Crumb New Price! This third installment in the popular series from R. Crumb is a deluxe hardcover collection of Crumb's placemat drawings and sketches. Here's yet another book of placemat drawings done while sitting in restaurants. (STAR18293) HC, b&w $12.95 ******************* DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE # 1 (ONGOING) Written by Brad Mick Art by Don Figueroa Dreamwave kicks "TRANSFORMERS month" into high gear with the all-new ongoing series based on the timeless Generation One franchise. While STARSCREAM and his band of rogue DECEPTICONS make their way towards Earth, PROWL struggles to hold things together as CYBERTRON teeters on the brink of destruction. All that and the debut of a brand-new Generation One character! NOTE: This issue will ship with 2 covers by Don Figueroa in equal ratio. FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS: THE WAR WITHIN VOL. 2 # 4 Written by Simon Furman Penciled by Andrew Wildman Inked by Erik Sander Colored by Dreamwave Colors Grimlock: Judge, Jury… and Executioner! Convinced of Jetfire's treachery, Grimlock heads for the neutral territories, intent on terminating his covert meeting with Decepticon commander Shockwave. The Fallen wants both Jetfire and Grimlock… alive, and unless he intervenes, his entire apocalyptic strategy may collapse. FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS/G.I. JOE # 6 Written by John Ney Rieber Art by Jae Lee Colored by June Chung "THE IRON FIST": COBRA Commander will die before he surrenders his empire, and the Joes and the Autobots will die with him — unless Snake-Eyes can survive the lethal Deathground, and defeat the faceless monster who waits within — Destro. And outside, the battle between the greatest heroes and villains of two planets escalates to apocalyptic fury when Megatron seizes the Matrix. Nothing can match his power, then-- Nothing but the courage of Optimus Prime. Characters who defined the concepts of 'hero' and 'villain' for generations redefine them with grit, heart, and adrenaline in this epic 6- issue miniseries. FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE WAR AND PEACE TP Written by Brad Mick Art by Pat Lee Just in time for the all-new G1 ongoing series, comes the collected edition of 2003's wildly popular War and Peace mini-series. Featuring an all-new cover by Transformers artist extraordinaire Pat Lee, this impressive collection boasts a ton of extras, including a cover gallery, interviews with the creative team and much more! FC 160pp $16.95 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES # 8 Written by Peter David Penciled by LeSean Inked by Erik Sander Colored by Shaun Curtis Due to a one in a million freak accident, Baxter Stockman's computer becomes sentient...and seeks revenge for the Turtles having destroyed so many of it's "children" (i.e., Mousers). So it creates the perfect killing machine to track down and eliminate the Turtles once and for all: T4, the Turtlenator. FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS: THE WAR WITHIN DF DELUXE HARDCOVER! The "War Within" gets the DF deluxe hardcover treatment! Collected in one titanic volume, it's the epic tale of Optimus Prime's first days at the forefront of the Autobot/Decepticon civil war on Cybertron. From Simon Furman and Don Figueroa comes the untold story of The Transformers as they were, before they came to Earth. This hardcover collects issues # 1-6 of the original series, and the previous preview stories and also features a complete gallery of sketches and additional bonus material. Limited Edition of 1,000 Signed Hardcover Editions! $29.99 Suggested Retail Price. ALSO AVAILABLE SIGNED BY WRITER SIMON FURMAN (ALL THE WAY FROM THE UK!) AT THE MSRP OF JUST $49.99! DUEL MASTERS # 3 Written by Brian Augustyn Penciled by Jeremy Tiongson Colored by Dreamwave Colors Shobu begins to understand what it means to truly be a Duel Master as the significance of his special abilities become more evident. But with his gifts and mastery of the game, he still has no idea what ever became of his father. Nor does he grasp what his visions of a terrifying other realm of fire and fear really mean. Somewhere in all of the scary possibilities lie the answers he seeks, if Shobu is brave enough to face them. This series is a collaborative creation of Dreamwave, Hasbro, and Wizards of the Coast. It is based on the popular comics, television series, toys, and other merchandise in Japan with an estimated readership of 1.6 million! FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly MAXIMO Written by Beau Smith Art by Alan Wang "BEAUTY IS ONLY SWORD DEEP": Maximo...the two-fisted, sword slashing warrior from the wildly successful Capcom video game comes to life in the printed pages of comics. Written by Beau Smith, who also wrote the upcoming Capcom Video game Maximo II, Maximo finds himself once again called on to save a kingdom from the clutches of evil. This time evil comes in the form of Skabb and his legion of decaying demons of death known as The Rot. This comic brings all the action of the video game and gives the readers an extra layer to the story of Maximo! Maximo is a perfect tie in for new non-traditional comic book readers. It will appeal to those that love comic books, video games, as well as role playing games. People that enjoy films like Lord Of The Rings, Reign of Fire, Jackie Chan, and Indiana Jones will also be very pleased with Maximo. FC 40pp $3.95 1-Shot TRANSFORMERS: ENERGON # 19 Written by Simon Furman Penciled by Guido Guidi Inked by Elaine To Colored by David Cheung That's right… Energon! Ten years on, Unicron is back and hungry… for Energon! Earth's right back in the firing line as the great devourer strikes a deal with current Decepticon commander, Skorponok! What about Megatron? Well, trapped within Unicron as a disembodied Spark, his only hope is his former adversary… Optimus Prime! From Simon Furman and Guido Guidi! NOTE: This issue ships with 2 covers in equal ratio featuring art by Guido Guidi & Pat Lee! FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly G1: WAR AND PEACE MEGA POSTER Art by Pat Lee All G1 Volume 2 covers fuse to form one image in this 17" x 77" poster from Dreamwave. The only way to see this masterpiece as one collective image is finally available. With some of Pat Lee's best TRANSFORMERS art, this poster is limited to just 5,000 copies! Poster, 17x77, FC $9.95 ENERGON: AUTOBOTS ASSEMBLE! Art by Don Figueroa Every new ENERGON AUTOBOT is present and ready to roll out in this 24" x 36" poster from Dreamwave. Celebrate the latest era of heroic AUTOBOTS with art by Don Figueroa. This is the perfect way to cap off "TRANSFORMERS month"! Poster, 24x36, FC $5.95 ENERGON: DECEPTICONS DESTROY! Art by Don Figueroa This 24" x 36" poster from Dreamwave with art by Don Figueroa features the new ENERGON DECEPTICONS in all their cunning, malicious glory. You didn't think we'd forget about all you DECEPTICONS fans, did you?! Poster, 24x36, FC $5.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DFE TOMB RAIDER: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE #1 by Kevin McCarthy & Joyce Chin Writer Kevin McCarthy (writer/editor for Dark Horse's upcoming Kavalier and Clay comics) brings you a brand new Tomb Raider tale along with artist Joyce Chin (Witchblade/Vampirella/Magdelena)! This DF Exclusive comic will feature a 50/50 alternate cover split with one cover featuring fantastic artwork by Joyce Chin! The other half of the 50/50 split will be produced by one of comics' most respected artists — Howard Chaykin! Limited to only 5,000 copies in the world! Also availalable as a Gold Foil Edition, as well as a CGC 9.8 Graded Edition! REGULAR—FC, 24pg SRP: $6.99 GOLD FOIL—FC, 24pg SRP: $10.00 CGC GRADED—FC, 24pg (CAUT: 2) SRP: $69.99 DFE TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE VOLUME 3 #1 ALTERNATE COVER EDITION Dreamwave kicks "Transformers Month" into high gear with the all-new ongoing series based on the timeless Generation One franchise! Best of all, DF is joining the party with a limited edition, exclusive cover featuring art by Don Figueroa! While Starscream and his band of rogue Decepticons make their way towards Earth, Prowl struggles to hold things together as Cybertron teeters on the brink of destruction. All that and the debut of a brand-new Generation One character! Each limited edition DF exclusive cover will be sealed with a holo-foil sticker, and will feature a Certificate of Authenticity! Also available as a Gold Foil Edition! REGULAR—FC, 32pg SRP: $6.99 GOLD FOIL—FC, 32pg SRP: $14.99 DF SPIDER-MAN/VENOM DIORAMA STATUE Based on Todd McFarlane's art from Amazing Spider-Man #312, which Spidey and Venom locked in deadly combat, this beautiful resin diorama will be one of the cornerstones of your collection! This is the first in Dynamic Forces' new series of resin collectibles based on McFarlane's detailed and definitive Spider-Man art, and to launch the line, they've brought on board the very best! Sculpted by the Kutcharec Brothers, this collectible diorama stands 12" x 8" x 8" and will be a treasured part of your collection for years to come! Shipping in March 2004. (CAUT: 2 & 4) Statue $195.00 DF MYSTIQUE 8-INCH STATUE-SQUE BUST Marvel's most diverse mutant is finally busted! Sculptor Paolo Rivera has captured the essence of Mystique, the leader of the Brother Hood of Evil Mutants, in this "statue- esque" pose, as a beautiful DF Bust! If you saw X-2: X-Men United, you could see just how deadly Mystique can be, and this 8" tall, limited edition bust captures that very essence, and will be the centerpiece of your X-Men Villains collection! Shipping in March 2004. (CAUT: 2 & 4) Bust $89.99 Marvel Comics DF X-MEN GOLD TEAM LITHOGRAPH by Joe Quesada Mighty Joe Quesada has created another Marvel Masterpiece, and DF is bringing it to you as this exclusive Lithograph! Featuring the Wolverine, Iceman, Bishop, Archangel, Colossus, and Storm, the X-Men are set for attack against an unseen foe on this dynamic piece of art, faithfully recreated as a high-quality DF Litho measuring 18" x 24" and printed on archival 80lb Gallerie Silk Stock. Litho, 18x24, FC $19.99 DF NEW X-MEN #151 & #152 SIGNED Signed by superstar artist Marc Silvestri! Joining writer Grant Morrison for his final New X-Men story arc is returning artist (and Top Cow head-honcho) Marc Silvestri! DF celebrates this event by making these special, signed and limited editions of New X-Men #151 and #152 available for all the fans! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, features a Certificate of Authenticity, and comes sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! Also available as an unsigned, CGC-Graded 9.6 edition! #151/SIGNED—FC, 32pg SRP: $19.99 #151/CGC GRADED—FC, 32pg SRP: $69.99 #152/SIGNED—FC, 32pg SRP: $19.99 #152/CGC GRADED—FC, 32pg SRP: $69.99 DF DAREDEVIL VERSUS ELEKTRA AND BULLSEYE LITHOGRAPH Painted by John Watson This amazing new piece of art depicts Daredevil, Elektra and Bullseye, and is available exclusively from DF as a high-quality Lithograph! Set on the streets of NYC, painter John Watson has captured the trio in the midst of a deadly encounter, with DD sweeping down on his mortal enemy as the true love of his life looks on — and frightened New Yorkers flee the scene! This masterpiece measures 18" x 24" and comes printed on archival 80lb Gallerie Silk Stock. Limited to only 500 copies in the world! Litho, 18x24, FC $24.99 DFE TRANSFORMERS: WAR WITHIN VOL. 2 #1—FOIL ALTERNATE COVER EDITION Featuring a variant cover available designed exclusively for Dynamic Forces! Each copy will be sealed with a DF Holo-Foil Sticker and include a numbered Certificate of Authenticity! FC, 32pg SRP: $10.00 DF G.I. JOE: COBRA REBORN #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Paul Jenkins! Forget everything you know about this nest of vipers! Acclaimed writer Paul Jenkins tackles the never-before-told origin of the deadly COBRA organization! Each Signed copy is hand-numbered, features a Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg SRP: $29.99 DF AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #500 LITHOGRAPH by J. Scott Campbell New Size! New Price! Same Great Quality and Art! Spidey cover artist and Danger Girl creator J. Scott Campbell's magnificent cover to the landmark 500th issue of Amazing Spider-Man is now available as a high-quality DF Lithograph! Measuring 11" x 17" and printed on archival 80lb Gallerie Silk Stock, this masterpiece will be a treasured addition to your Marvel wall art collection! Also available signed by the artist! (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—Litho, 11x17, FC $16.99 SIGNED—Litho, 11x17, FC $39.99 DF SALVADOR LARROCA'S WOLVERINE: "BERSERKER" LITHOGRAPH New Size! New Price! Same Great Quality and Art! Former Extreme X-Men and future Uncanny X-Men artist, Salvador Larroca, presents an amazing image of Marvel's most popular (and ferocious) mutant — now available as a high-quality DF Lithograph! Measuring 11" x 17" and printed on archival 80lb Gallerie Silk Stock, this masterpiece will be a treasured addition to your Marvel wall art collection! Litho, 11x17, FC $16.99 DF THE PUNISHER MAX #1 SIGNED Signed by cover artist Tim Bradstreet! A bold new direction for the series as writer Garth Ennis and artist Lewis Larosa take Punisher to the MAX — literally — as the hunter becomes the hunted! No more pulled punches! This arc marks a perfect jumping-on point for new, Mature Readers! Each Signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg SRP: $19.99 DC Comics DF WONDER WOMAN #200 SIGNED Signed by writer JG Jones! The earth-shaking conclusion to "Down to Earth" headlines a double-sized celebration of the Amazing Amazon! Each Signed copy features a Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! FC, 64pg SRP: $19.99 DF SUPERMAN/BATMAN #6 SIGNED Available in two Signed editions: by writer Jeph Loeb, or artist Ed McGuiness! The first story arc of the hottest new book of the year reaches an explosive conclusion! It all comes down to this, as DC's two biggest heroes take on Lex Luthor face-to-face! Each Signed copy features a Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) LOEB-SIGNED—FC, 32pg SRP: $19.99 MCGUINNESS-SIGNED—FC, 32pg SRP: $19.99 DF THE FLASH #206 SIGNED Special Introductory Retail Price of $10.00! Signed by writer Geoff Johns! Batman guest- stars in the shocking conclusion to the 6-part story arc, "Ignition!" Each Signed copy features a Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg SRP: $10.00 DF TEEN TITANS #7 SIGNED Signed by writer Geoff Johns! Guest-starring Superman! It's the second wonderful weekend of Teen Titans duty, but someone's late to the party: Superboy, stuck in detention at Smallville High! What could possibly make his Friday worse? How about a visit from the Man of Steel, and a new responsibility! Each Signed copy features a Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg SRP: $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ASHLEIGH STATUE The gorgeous Raven princess, Ashleigh, from the hit CrossGen Comics series, Scion, comes dramatically to life as a resin statue produced by Dynamic Forces! Standing 7" tall on a base measuring 4" wide, the beauty of Ashleigh has been captured in meticulous detail in this high-quality statue featuring an edition size of only 1500 production units in the world! Meticulously paint-mastered by Dan Lane, with sculpts by CrossGen sculptors Vincenzo Cucca and Ciro Vignef! Statue $89.99 O/A DFE TRANSFORMERS VS. G.I. JOE #1—ALTERNATE COVER Alternate cover by artist Jae Lee! That's right fans, it's The Transformers vs. G.I. Joe, and DF has an exclusive alternate cover to complete your collection! FC, 32pg SRP: $6.99 O/A DF ART ADAMS: HEROES & VILLAINS LITHOGRAPH Created exclusively for Dynamic Forces! Featuring over 30 Marvel Heroes and Villains, and spotlighting Spider-Man as the centeral figure, this artistic masterpiece also features Daredevil, Black Widow, Dr. Strange, The Red Skull, Loki, Magneto, the original X- Men, Dr. Octopus, and many, many more! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on 80lb Gallerie Silke stock, this litho is ready to frame and display. Litho, 18x24, FC $24.99 O/A DF SALVADOR LARROCA'S X-WOMEN UNITED LITHOGRAPH Dynamic Forces is presents their first-ever litho by X-Men artist, Salvador Larroca, who created this amazing piece of art exclusively for DF featuring Jean Grey, Storm, Psylocke, Sage, White Queen, Rogue, Jubilee, Shadowcat, and Rachel Summers! Measuring 18" x 24" and printed on archival 80lb Gallerie Silk Stock this masterpiece by Larroca will be a treasured addition to your collection! Litho, 18x24, FC $19.99 O/A LEXX PREMIERE SCI-FI TRADING CARD SERIES The base set features 72 card images! This premiere series features four randomly inserted signature cards in every box featuring both randomly inserted actor and artist signatures! Plus, there will be an original hand-drawn sketch card in every box! This Premiere series will also feature six lovely and randomly inserted "Rainbow Chrome" cards showcasing six luscious images of Xev! And to top it off for fans that love the chase, the ultimate chase card will be a Lexx Costume Card! As a special added bonus, inside a full box will be a "Box Topper"! 40 packs per box! Box PI ********************** EDICIONES LA CUPULA FRENCH KISS #9 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 STARS OF THE MONTH AMY RACECAR VOLUME 1 TP by David Lapham El Capitan Amy Racecar – the bright-eyed, freckled-face apocalypse girl from the pages of David Lapham's multiple award winning Stray Bullets and Eisner-nominated Amy Racecar Color Specials – is proof positive that grrrls just want to have fun. And her story, an over-the-top Quentin Tarantino-esque blockbuster in comic book form, is sure to leave fans breathless early on. As a special bonus, the Amy Racecar trade also features a behind-the-scenes section about the conception, creation, and evolution of this All- American femme fatale. (STAR17341) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 160pg, PC $19.95 STRAY BULLETS VOLUME 1 HC by David Lapham Features never-before-seen scripts, character sketches, and photographs. Follow the lost lives of Joey, Frank, Orson, Beth, Scott, Nina, Led, Sonny, Rose, and Virginia, as they try to survive in an unjustified world where all are sorry heroes and unsuspecting victims. (STAR13233) MATURE READERS HC, 9x12, 244pg, b&w $34.95 ****************** EUREKA PRODUCTIONS GRAPHIC CLASSICS: MARK TWAIN by Various; Edited by Tom Pomplun The eighth volume in the Graphic Classics series features "The Mysterious Stranger," "A Ghost Story," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog," and nine more adaptations, plus Twain's "Advice for Little Girls," illustrated by seven great women artists! Contributors include Lance Tooks, Rick Geary, Simon Gane, Dan O'Neill, Mary Fleener, Evert Geradts, Shary Flenniken, Milton Knight, Skip Williamson, Kirsten Ulve, Annie Owens, Florence Cestac, Dan Burr, Anton Emdin, Lesley Reppeteaux, Toni Pawlowsky, William L. Brown, Jackie Smith, Kevin Atkinson, Antonella Caputo, and Nick Miller. Introduction by Jim Post. Cover by George Sellas. SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS UNDERWORLD VOLUME 5: MY LITTLE FUNNY TP by Kaz This is the fifth collection of cartoonist Kaz's alternative comic strip, Underworld, which has created a cult audience in over ten major markets for over a decade now in papers like The New York Press and Seattle's The Stranger (to give you an idea, the earlier collections have all been on the bestsellers list at New York's Shakespeare & Co. Books for months on end). For the first time, this volume will include an all-new 8-page, full- color comic story entitled "A Slice of Eye," starring Salvador Dali! MATURE READERS SC, 88pg, PC $9.95 CLASSIC PIN-UPS: JACK COLE SC Edited by Alex Chun In the rarefied realm of classic cartoon pin-up art, nobody did it better than Jack Cole! With his quirky line drawings and sensual watercolors, Cole, under Hugh Hefner's guiding hand, catapulted to stardom in the 1950s as Playboy's marquee cartoonist; a position he held until his untimely death at the age of 43. Jack Cole has been justly celebrated as the creator of Plastic Man and an innovative comic book artist of the 1940s. Most of these drawings have not seen print in more than 50 years; taken together, they provide a rare glimpse into the singular artistry of Jack Cole. SC, 6x8, 96pg, b&w $19.95 TELL ME SOMETHING GN by Jason Tell Me Something picks up the stylized anthropomorphic characters of Jason's earlier works, as well as the challenge of all-pantomime, to weave a yarn of young love thwarted and re-kindled. Switching smoothly between two time periods, alternating moments of tenderness and sadness with slapstick and irony, Tell Me Something is a virtuoso technical achievement as well as a funny and sad tale of romance and treachery. SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $6.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL SPECIAL EDITION: WINTER 2004 SPECIAL Edited by Gary Groth Jules Feiffer, Art Spiegelman, Chris Ware, and the late Al Hirshfeld — four of the greatest cartoonists of the 20th Century — come together to reflect upon the rich well of their 200-plus years of collective experience as artists in a series of once-in-a-lifetime conversations and interviews. If that weren't enough, this volume also includes another "Cartoonists On" section boasting of comics-form essays, short stories, and vignettes from today's finest cartoonists, including Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez, Phoebe Gloeckner, Bill Griffith, and new work from European and Japanese comics greats. SC, 12x12, 192pg, PC $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BILL WARD'S GLAMOUR GIRLS Edited by Alex Chun Ward became the standard-bearer and justly famous through the '50s and '60s for his angular, high-sheen images of improbably busty glamour girls; a kind of low-rent Charles Dana Gibson. This volume features the best of Ward's Humorama work, including a selection of Ward's infamous telephone girls. This book not only reproduces over a hundred beautifully rendered illustrations, but also captures a more innocent moment in American pop culture. (STAR19516) HC, 160pg, b&w $28.95 SSHHHH! GN by Jason Entirely told in pantomime, this suite of short tales veers from the funny to the terrifying to the surreal to the touching. Like Chris Ware, Jason's clean deadpan style (featuring animal-headed characters with mask-like faces) hides a wealth of emotion and human complexity, leavened with a wicked wit. (STAR16524) SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $14.95 THE IRON WAGON SC by Jason; based on a book by Stein Riverton An evocative murder mystery set in the Norwegian countryside, it, like all good murder mysteries, is a stew of passion, buried past crimes, revelations, and sharply defined characters that remain ambiguous to the very end. Using a striking two-color drawing style and re-casting the story with his iconic animal characters from his previous graphic novel, Sshhhh!, Jason has adapted The Iron Wagon into an original graphic novel that will appeal not only to fans of his work but also to mystery fans who will finally have a chance to experience Riverton's clever story. (STAR18930) SC, 7x10, 80pg, PC $12.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL SUMMER 2002 SPECIAL Edited by Gary Groth The 2002 Summer Special spotlights master cartoonist Jim Woodring with a spectacular cover painting, two essays on the artist's ouevre by Donald Phelps and Kenneth Smith. Text-and-art features include an appreciation of the cartoonist W.E. Hill by Zippy creator Bill Griffith (with many examples of Hill's gorgeous tabloid-sized Sunday pages in full- color) and Timothy Kreider on B. Kliban. The comics section's theme is "Cartoonists on Music and Musicians," featuring many of the greatest names in cartooning today. Rockin' good comics! (STAR16439) MATURE READERS SC, 12x12, 180pg, b&w $22.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL WINTER SPECIAL 2003 Edited by Gary Groth The Winter 2003 Special spotlights William Stout's work with a beautiful cover painted especially for this volume, and an interview with the artist in which he proves to be not only a great artist, but an engaging raconteur and high-flying theorist as well! The interview covers his long career, which includes, among other highlights, his solo comics as well as all of his wildly various collaborations. (STAR17815) SC, 12x12, 156pg, PC $22.95 ******************* TYKES BOOK PACK by Steven Weissman Steven Weissman's three Tykes books — Champs, White Flower Day, and Don't Call Me Stupid — follow the lives of a quirky and charming group of adventurous kids… think "Our Gang meets the Universal Monsters." Each of the gang takes a turn at the spotlight here: Li'l Bloody, Pullapart Boy, X-Ray Spence, Dead Boy, and the rest of the mischievous young monsters cavort and explore one of the strangest neighborhoods in Funnybook-land. There's plenty of racing action, insults, mad kid-scientists, bullfighting, sno-cones and wipeouts inside. Plus, these three books are wrapped in a signed plate made especially for this pack! Pack (x3 w/Signed Card) $39.95 JIM #1-6 PACK by Jim Woodring Jim Woodring's critically acclaimed The Frank Book has recently given you all you need to know about his adventurous buck-toothed character, Frank. But there's more from Jim's surreal world of inter-dimensional creatures! This six-comic pack includes some Frank and Manhog escapades, along with the cat "Big Red," and "Pulque," as well as the spooky narratives dredged up from Jim's actual dreams. Plus, a lovely autographed card to boot! (CAUT: 2) Pack (x6 w/Signed Card) $17.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ACME NOVELTY LIBRARY #12 by Chris Ware Loyal Acme readers who were disgruntled at the previous two issues, in which things actually happened will be delighted to discover that the latest chapter of the Jimmy Corrigan saga returns to the mind-numbingly claustrophobic eventlessness that distinguished earlier issues. In this issue Jimmy and his dad have lunch! In a diner! For the whole issue! Except in one sequence where they walk outside! To talk to an old guy! Then they go back to his dad's apartment! Cardstock covers. (STAR09867) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (Note Price) $4.95 COMPLETE CRUMB VOLUME 16 SC by R. Crumb Nominated for "Best Archival Collection/Project," this volume features classics from Weirdo, Raw, Zap, and more, with a new introduction and cover by Crumb! (STAR17052) SC, 8x11, 120pg, b&w $18.95 EIGHTBALL by Dan Clowes & Various A collection of stories from Dan Clowes' ongoing Eightball series collected in trade paperbacks! MATURE READERS 20TH CENTURY EIGHTBALL TP (STAR16656) $19.00 GHOST WORLD TP (STAR13257) $9.95 JIMMY CORRIGAN: THE SMARTEST KID ON EARTH SC by Chris Ware This book is a decorated look at a lonely and emotionally impaired "everyman" (Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth) who is given the opportunity, in his mid-30s, to meet his father for the first time. (STAR18448) SC, 380pg, FC $17.95 NOTES FROM A DEFEATIST TP by Joe Sacco This massive book finally collects the entirety of Sacco's earlier journalistic and autobiographical work, plus a sizable serving of his satirical strips, many of them never before collected in book form. (STAR17766) MATURE READERS SC, 216pg, b&w $19.95 PALESTINE TP by Joe Sacco Based on several months of research and an extended visit to the West Bank and Gaza Strip in the early 1990s, Palestine was the first major comics work of political and historical nonfiction by Sacco. (STAR14596) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 288pg, b&w $24.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: BOOK 1: THE RONIN SC by Stan Sakai Set in a fanciful 17th century Japan populated by animals, Usagi Yojimbo follows the title character in his eternal quest for honor and peace. (STAR10895) SC, 152pg, b&w $15.95 ************************* Eros Comix ************************* The following are adult items. See Previews Adult for more information. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ********************** HOT MOMS #2 ADULT MATERIAL FC, 24pg $4.95 REAR ENTRY #5 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 THE MATRIXXX #2 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg (2 of 3) $3.95 MANGA CALIENTE! #2 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 ALICE IN SEXLAND: EXTREME #6 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 MEGAMANGA VOLUME #7: SEX PHILES 2 TP ADULT MATERIAL SC, 256pg, b&w $15.95 MEGAMANGA VOLUME 8: VOICE OF SUBMISSION: GEHENNA TP ADULT MATERIAL SC, 168pg, b&w $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SLUT GIRL #1-6 PACK ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x6) $23.70 ************************** REAR ENTRY #1-3 PACK ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x3) $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEMENTIA'S BONDAGE GALLERY #1-2 PACK ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x2) $5.75 O/A OUTRAGE #1-3 PACK ADULT MATERIAL Pack(x3) $8.75 O/A MONSTEROTICA #1-2 PACK ADULT MATERIAL Pack(x2) $5.75 ************************ STAR OF THE MONTH LADY X: LUST'S CAPTIVE ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg $9.95 *************************** FUTURE COMICS FREEMIND VOLUME 2 TP by Michelinie & Layton, Leeke & Frenz, McLeod, Breeding, & Smith Although severely handicapped from birth, MacKinsey Flint becomes one of the world's greatest experts of cybernetics. Determined to free himself from his wheelchair, Mac develops technology that temporarily transfers his mind into an android body. However, the transferal process has an unexpected side effect — bestowing him with startling psionic powers. Fearing misuse, Flint creates a secret identity for his android persona, Edison Wilde, and assumes the role of troubleshooter for his company, FLINTECH. The saga of McKinsey Flint/Edison Wilde continues in this compilation which includes the stories "Nightmare in Dreamland," "Odds," and "Chayne Lightning!" (CAUT: 2) SC, 7x10, 84pg, FC $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ORIGIN OF FREEMIND SIGNED AND NUMBERED BOUND VOLUME 1 TP This limited, repackaged edition compiles the entire Freemind origin saga (issues #0-3) in one, complete story. Only 5,000 copies, individually signed-and-numbered by co-creators David Michelinie, Bob Layton, and Dick Giordano, will be available! (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, FC $16.95 ************************* METALLIX VOLUME 2 TP by Michelinie, Lim, Layton, & Baumann With the innovation of an alloy known as Metal-X, Redstone Research becomes the world leader in cutting-edge technology. Their unique nano-metal is intelligent, allowing itself to adapt to nearly every environmental condition. Four members of an elite corporate team, Gil Sanderson, Seth Wong, Aiden O'Connell, and Blue Hill, volunteer to wield Metal-X in the form of a suit of living metal that enhances each person's natural abilities to an unimaginable degree. The Metallix Team now stands ready to defend against those who would pervert Metal-X's power for evil purposes. The astonishing origin of Metallix concludes in this special edition which includes the stories: "The Scream at the Bottom of the World," "Jungle Fevre," "Four Minus One" and "The Green- Gold Goodbye!" (CAUT: 2) SC, 7x10, 106pg, FC $16.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOLUME 4 TP by Various Three long Disney adventure stories: Donald Duck and Cousin Fethry star in "Blue Rain," the first of a series of adventures in which our heroes become agents of T.N.T., a secret organization dedicated to investigating the paranormal; Mickey Mouse stars in "The Road to Hoola-Hoopa," a jungle adventure featuring the plucky mouse hero; and Uncle Scrooge stars in "Another Day, Another Dollar," in which Donald bets his Uncle he can bankroll a single dollar into a million! SC, 5x7, 128pg, FC $7.95 DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #312 by Various Donald is outstanding in his new job of caregiver at the Duckburg Zoo in "Emergency Duck," written by Janet Gilbert. Mickey continues his sword-and-sorcery adventures in the second part of Pat and Carol McGreal's "Return to Shambor." And Donald and Jones are up to their old habits in "Kings of Chaos!" FC, 32pg $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #261 by Various Noel Van Horn provides the cover and Mickey Mouse tale for this issue. "Surefoot Jones, the Detective," is a take-off on the classic Holmes/Watson stories, written by Don Markstein; Donald takes the kids on a camping misadventure in "Back to Nature"; and Morty and Ferdie star in their own soccer adventure, "The Riverside Rovers!" FC, 32pg $2.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #326 by Various This issue features Carl Barks' classic "A Financial Fable," the Duck Man's legendary thesis on consumer economics, originally presented in WDC&S #126. Also featured is "Old Jack Island," a tale of swashbuckling pirate action by European master Marco Rota; and a classic William Van Horn story from DuckTales, "The Whistling Ghost." Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #641 by Various This issue features "Eagle Savers," a Junior Woodchucks story originally written in the 1960's for Western Publishing by Duck Master, Carl Barks, now re-drawn for the new century by Daan Jippes! Also featured is a new William Van Horn "Donald Duck" 10- pager, "Duos and Don'ts," and a new Van Horn cover. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH UNCLE SCROOGE #321 by Various This issue leads with "Attaaack!" by Don Rosa. When Uncle Scrooge learns that his money bin is soon to be under siege by a mob of literally millions, he pulls out all the stops to thwart them! Also featured is a new Barks story, "Dime and Dime Again," constructed from Barks' notes by Geoffrey Blum. Cover by Don Rosa. Prestige Format. (STAR19441) SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #636 by Various This issue features a cover by Carl Barks, reprinted from Walt Disney's Comics & Stories #405. William Van Horn provides the lead story, Donald Duck in "Perchance to Dream." Also featured is a Noel Van Horn Mickey Mouse story, "Shadows." The wrap-up is by Don Rosa, the second chapter of "The Three Caballeros Ride Again!" (STAR19447) SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 ********************** THE OFFICIAL OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK COMPANION by Robert M. Overstreet The Overstreet Comic Book Companion is an indispensable, portable, and affordable companion for young and new collectors who want to find out find out how much their comics are worth, and it's a great introduction to the world of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. With three pricing columns and featuring comics from the 1970s to the present, this guide also includes a special bonus for collectors — a brand new up-to-date pricing section with comic character and other toy rings! This edition features prices from The Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #33. Cover featuring the animated Justice League by John K. Snyder III (Doctor Mid-Nite). (CAUT: 4) SC, 496pg, b&w $7.99 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. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII (AUG032297) b&w, 32+pg $6.25 STARS OF THE MONTH PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO COMICS VOLS. 3 & 4 These companion volumes feature all Marvel releases, including covers and stories from 1961—the beginning of Marvel's heyday—through the late '70s (as well as some '80s material), from Amazing Fantasy #15 to Giant Size X-Men #1! Also available in a deluxe edition signed by Stan Lee. HC, 10 x 14. VOL. 3 (STAR00178) $29.95 VOL. 4 (STAR00179) $29.95 THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 33 Last chance to orderHardcover Editions—limited quantities available! 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 #8 SC––7x9, PC (STAR18279) $25.00 ALL-STAR #8 HC––7x9, PC (STAR18278) $32.00 MARVEL COMICS #1 SC––7x9, PC (STAR18281) $25.00 MARVEL COMICS #1 HC––7x9, PC (STAR18280) $32.00 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 ******************** GIRL TWIRL COMICS JANE'S WORLD #10 by Paige Braddock When her vintage Mustang dies, Jane decides to buy a Jeep on eBay… Only she has to fly to Texas to pick it up… whereupon she provokes God and is struck by lightning! The shock of this sudden power surge sends Jane back in time to prom night! That's right, Jane has died and gone to hell… complete with '70s tuxedos and Farrah hair! b&w, 24pg $2.95 G.T. LABS STAR OF THE MONTH DIGNIFYING SCIENCE TP—NEW PRINTING by Jim Ottaviani & Various Features humorous, dramatic, and true stories about scientists. Features famous women scientists including Marie Curie, Lise Meitner, Rosalind Franklin, Birute Galdikas, and film star Hedy Lamarr. (STAR11750) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $16.95 ************************** GUTSOON! ENTERTAINMENT BOW WOW WATA VOLUME 1 TP by Umekawa Kazumi Umekawa Kazumi's tale of a high school sophomore who discovers he can talk to animals. The son of two Japanese Shinto gods, Komainu and Oinari, this is a modern interpretation of a classic Japanese myth. Collects Chapters 1-8. Traditional Japanese Right-to-Left format. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 GUARDIAN ANGEL GETTEN VOLUME 2 GN by Sakurano Minene Sakurano Minene's shojo manga about a young girl, an amulet and a love story that crosses the bounds of time, and space. Collects Chapters 7-12. Traditional Japanese Right-to-Left format. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 RAIJIN COMICS #41 by Various The championship weekly manga magazine continues it's triumphant run! Featuring the explosive action of Fist of the Blue Sky! Also: City Hunter, Slam Dunk, Baki the Grappler, Guardian Angel Getten, Revenge of the Mouflon, Bow Wow Wata, Keiji, and Nemuri Kyoshiro. Plus: breaking video game and anime news in the RGA Magazine section and more! Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w $5.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CITY HUNTER TP'S by Hojo Tsukasa In the dark underworld of Tokyo, heinous crimes are committed against the innocent — crimes that the law won't touch. When these victims have nowhere else to go, they turn to mercenary Saebo Ryo — the City Hunter! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. SC, 5x8, b&w MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR18970) $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR19520) $9.95 FIRST PRESIDENT OF JAPAN TP'S by Tsugihara Ryuji & Hidaka Yoshiki With the parliament abolished, the first popular leader of Japan faces an international crisis involving North Korea, China, Taiwan, America, not to mention his own country! Written by an advisor to the White House, First President of Japan is a taut political thriller with themes relevant to today's headlines! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR18980)—SC, 5x8, b&w $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR19526)—SC, 5x8, b&w $9.95 THE FIST OF THE BLUE SKY TP'S by Hara Tetsuo & Buronson The epic prequel to The Fist of the North Star begins here! In the 1930s, Kenshiro, master of the deadly assassin's martial art Hokuto Shinken, arrives in Shanghai to exact brutal revenge on the local Triads in the name of brotherhood! Can the King of Death survive in the City of Devils? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR19027)—SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR19527)—SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w $9.95 SLAM DUNK TP'S by Inoue Takehiko The megahit that sold over 100 million books internationally, collected for the first time in English! Slam Dunk is the story of a rebel who may be the high school basketball team's only hope. Combining intense sports action with hilarious humor, find out why Slam Dunk is popular worldwide! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR19006) SC, 5x8, b&w $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR19552) SC, 5x8, b&w $9.95 *********************** HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA COMICS MAGAZINE #1: FRANKENSTEIN MOBSTER COVER EDITION by Various The premiere issue of the hottest new magazine in comics, featuring a special cover starring Vampirella with the Frankenstein mobster by Mark Wheatley. Limited to 1,000 copies. Magazine, 48pg, PC $9.95 VAMPIRELLA COMICS MAGAZINE #1: PALMIOTTI COVER EDITION by Various The premiere issue of the hottest new magazine in comics, featuring a special cover by fan favorite, Jimmy Palmiotti. Limited to 1,000 copies. Magazine, 48pg, PC $9.95 VAMPIRELLA: MODEL KITANA BAKER POSTER A new 24" x 36" poster featuring Vampirella model, Kitana Baker. This poster features the Miller Lite Catfight Girl and Playboy Model of the Year on high-quality poster stock. Ships rolled in a poly-tube. (CAUT: 4) Poster $9.95 VAMPIRELLA MOCKINGBIRD ELECTRIC GUITAR From B.C. Rich's Body Art Series comes the hottest Vampirella collectible of all time! This beautifully crafted, limited edition Vampirella guitar features John Bolton's masterful painting on B.C. Rich's Mockingbird body. This electric guitar is made with the finest materials that include: an agathis body, maple bolt-on neck, rosewood fretboard, BDSM pickups, and is 25.5 scale length. Each guitar comes with an exclusive Vampirella T-shirt and a cable. This product will only be available for a very limited time! Guitar $499.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA #20 LIMITED COVER EDITION This from-the-vault classic features a variant cover by Joyce Chin. Limited to only 1, 500 copies. FC, 32pg $9.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA #21 LIMITED COVER EDITION Offered for the last time! This limited edition features a cover by Jason Alexander! Limited to only 1, 500 copies. FC, 32pg $9.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA #22 LIMITED COVER EDITION Offered for the last time! This limited edition features a cover by Joe Chiodo! Limited to only 1, 500 copies. FC, 32pg $9.95 ********************** HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL MARCH 2004 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 ANITA BOMBA VOLUME 1 GN Anita, virtuoso of the hold-up, teams up with SIO 14 — a psychopathic robot — to prepare a job. But the constant mood swings of her new accomplice in crime, as well as Lieutenant Botttle's interference, make this job particularly complex. (CAUT: 4) HC, 44pg, FC $12.95 HIGH IMPACT COMICS HIGH IMPACT PRESENTS 2004 PREVIEW High Impact Comics previews its 2004 line-up! Featuring Ricky Carralero's all-new masterworks, new projects, and new characters in the works! Former High Impact Publisher John Ulloa gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the new titles, with a detailed gallery of great "eye candy" works. Ricky Carralero opens up and talks about all the problems behind Visual Images and his former publishers, and the whole legal battles to keep his created images and characters no-holds-barred. Plus, an introductory section profiling High Impact's new talents in a great portfolio section! Available in Regular, Special Edition, Wraparound, and Wraparound Nude (signed by Ricky Carralero!) cover editions! NOTE: The Wraparound Nude cover is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR—FC $6.00 SPECIAL ED—FC $6.00 WRAPAROUND—FC $10.00 WRAPAROUND NUDE/SIGNED (CAUT: 3)—FC $20.00 SHEER BLOND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PRINT by Ricky Carralero Another gorgeous painting by Ricky Carralero. This edition is signed-and-numbered to a limited production run. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Print, FC $24.95 YELLOW LATEX SHORTS PRINT by Ricky Carralero Check out this gorgeous pin-up babe! Illustrated by Ricky Carralero each masterwork is signed-and-numbered to a limited production run! (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Print, FC $24.95 WICKED CULTURE MAGAZINE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. RES. from Previews Vol. XII #12 (DEC022693) ADULT MATERIAL REG. COVER—Magazine $19.95 NAUGHTY COVER—Magazine $24.95 HIGHWATER BOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHRIMPY AND PAUL GN by Marc Bell Shrimpy and Paul is the first book collection of Marc Bell's philosophical, frantic, funny comics. Over 160 pages of the puzzling and profound antics of Shrimpy and his best buddy Paul and their assortment of friends and hangers-on. Featuring "Paul's Nipples," "The Ball," "The Goose," "The Power" and "The Mighty Kingdom of Shrimpy-Ub," as well as a 16-page color scrapbook! Marc's drawings pulsate and jump with nervous energy — the perfect antidote to the dry, dead style of so many modern graphic novelists. Squarebound. MATURE READERS SC, b&w $16.95 O/A YEAST HOIST GN by Ron Rege The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Skibber Bee-Bye, Rege delivers a quirky, honest look at a recent European trip with a friend's rock band, and the days following as he gets lost in Italy. Find out why Chris Ware says Ron has "wholly reinvented the comic strip language to suit his own idiosyncratic vision." SC, b&w $8.95 **************************** HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING METAL HURLANT #10 by Various It's the return of the King as comics' legend Richard Corben (Den, Banner) revisits Metal Hurlant with a brand new sci-fi/fantasy story, "King's Crown!" Also: Adi Granov (Necrowar) partners with Alexandro Jodorowsky; Stefano Raffaele (Hawkeye) continues his romantic horror tale, Fragile; Guy Davis rocks with zombie punks, plus more! Cover by Richard Corben. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 64pg $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH COLERE NOIRE GN by Thierry Smolderen & Marcele A visit to the supermarket goes horrifically wrong when masked robbers open fire and murder unsuspecting customers. After witnessing the deaths of their respective loved ones, Marielle and Stella, join together to seek vengeance at any cost. Cover by Georges Bess. (STAR19365) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 138pg, b&w $14.95 METABARONS TP'S by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Juan Gimenez Discover the lineage of a character first created by Jodorowsky and Moebius, as the history of the warrior clan known as the Metabarons unfolds. SC, FC MATURE READERS VOL. 1 PATH OF WARRIOR (STAR13289) $14.95 VOL. 2 BLOOD AND STEEL (STAR15080) $14.95 VOL. 3 POET AND KILLER (STAR16514) $11.95 VOL. 4 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (STAR17685) $9.95 ******************** iBOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A HONOUR AMONG PUNKS PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC by Gary Reed & Guy Davis A Previews Exclusive! Collecting Baker Street material in one volume! Baker Street is the center of England's punk movement in an alternate reality London, a city terrorized by a series of ghastly murders. Will Sharon Ford unmask the killer, or be his next victim? This Previews Exclusive hardcover edition includes an exclusive art gallery section reprinting the long-out-of-print covers from the original, plus new pages of never-before-seen material by Guy Davis. Signatures from both Reed and Davis are included in the exclusive material section of this collector's edition hardcover! NOTE: Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. MATURE READERS HC, b&w $34.95 ****************** ICARO: BOOK 2 GN by Jiro Taniguchi & Moebius An iBooks manga title, never before published in English! Icaro: Book 2 is the dramatic conclusion in the mind-bending adventure of a young man with the ability to fly, and a young woman who risks her life to help him achieve his freedom from a vast and oppressive laboratory. A collaboration between international superstar artist Moebius and award-winning manga artist Jiro Taniguchi, this is one of the most significant collaborations between East and West. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC (2 of 2) $14.95 I.C. ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH HANAUKYO MAID TEAM VOLUME 1 GN by Morishige Obeying his deceased mother's wishes, Tarou Hanaukyo journeys to Tokyo to live with his wealthy grandfather. But life is anything but normal at the mansion, kept in order by a horde of beautiful maids bent on showering their young master with love and devotion! Right-to-left format. (STAR19529) SC, 200pg b&w $12.95 *********************** EDEN VOLUME 1 GN Acclaimed manga artist Sen'no Knife brings adult readers a complete volume of titillating tales of temptation and forbidden love! Each story is packed with beautiful young women in search of happiness and ultimate satisfaction from within the boundaries of their lives, and sometimes from without. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, the U.K., or Hong Kong. RES. from Previews Vol. XII #11 (NOV022607) SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $15.95 IDW PUBLISHING THE SHIELD: SPOTLIGHT #1 by Jeff Mariotte & Jean Diaz The hit Emmy- and Golden Globe-Award-winning FX TV series, The Shield, comes to comics in all its edgy, fast-paced glory! A drug bust gone sour, a stalled murder investigation, and a major traffic incident spell trouble for the cops of the Farmington District — and that's just the beginning of a bad week at the Barn! Painted cover by Tommy Lee Edwards. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 30 DAYS OF NIGHT ANNUAL 2004 by Steve Niles, Ben Templsemith, & Various All the terror that made 30 Days of Night and Dark Days the breakout hits that redefined horror comics for the modern age is captured in four short tales written by Steve Niles and illustrated by a veritable witches brew of talent, both established and new, including Josh Medors, Brandon Hovet, and Szymon Kudranski, along with regular 30 Days artist Ben Templesmith, who also provides a new painted cover. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $4.99 THE BIBLE: EDEN GN by Dave Elliott & Keith Giffen, & Scott Hampton Everyone knows what happened in the Garden of Eden, but no one has visualized it, and shared that vision, like Scott Hampton (Life Eaters). With Dave Elliott and Keith Giffen scripting, Hampton produced this beautifully painted, visually stunning adaptation of the original tale of innocence, temptation, and lust, for the pages of Penthouse magazine. Collected here for the first time, The Bible: Eden, brings the fine production values for which IDW is famous to one of the world's classic stories. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 104pg, FC $21.99 GRUMPY OLD MONSTERS #2 by Anderson & Moesta, Cavero & Mendoza The classic monsters make their plans for a great escape from the Rest In Peace retirement home. Not everything goes as planned — but if they can't get out, then Castle Frankenstein is doomed! Get ready for more uproarious all-ages adventure by best-selling writers Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta! Cover by Guillermo Mendoza. FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.99 POPBOT #5 by Ashley Wood 10 years on from Popbot Book Four, everything has changed. Canada is now run by deepcore rapper Mo Prostate, Warhol is a revolutionary on the planet CHE, Popbot is running around, and Kitty has gone all puritan… wow, the kids are gonna love it! Popbot is now in full color! MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $9.99 WAKE THE DEAD #3 by Steve Niles, Chee & Travis Walton Everything Victor had hoped and worked for begins to come true. But the results aren't anything like he'd imagined — and the trouble is just beginning… Steve Niles (30 Days of Night, Dark Days) and Chee keep the horror coming on strong in this installment of one of modern comics' most chilling tale! Cover by Milx. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 5) $3.99 WYNONNA EARP: HOME ON THE STRANGE #2 by Beau Smith, Carlos Ferreira, & Silvio Spotti The action takes to the air as Wyatt Earp's old enemies try to rid the world of Wyatt's last descendant, thereby ensuring their own immortality! Will covert U.S. Marshal Wynonna Earp fall at the hands of redneck gremlins, or survive to carry the fight back to the cowboys who should have died a century before? Includes a special variant cover by Billy Tucci, creator of Shi! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 5) $3.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE ART OF TOMMY LEE EDWARDS SC by Tommy Lee Edwards The Art of Tommy Lee Edwards collects artwork from every facet of this versatile artist's incredible career, including comic book work and art from Star Wars, The Matrix, James Bond, Mattel Toys, and many others! Tommy Lee Edwards is a multiple-threat — illustrator, storyteller, cover artist, and more! (STAR 19640) SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $19.99 ******************** TILTING AT WINDMILLS SC by Brian Hibbs Originally appearing in the industry periodical, Comics Retailer, Hibbs' columns are influential, aggressive, and interesting. Learn how one man's quest changed the way you buy comics. Introduction by DC Comics publisher, Paul Levitz. (STAR18289) SC, 6x9, 400pg, FC $19.99 ******************** ILLUSTRATION STUDIO SISTERS OF DARKNESS #2 by The Illustration Studio This comic collects Don Paresi's best good girl art since 1992. His fantastic art and attention to the female form have gained him fan status from such projects as Vampires & Vixens, Fatal Beauty, and the recent comic Sepulcher. Features a Paresi checklist and the darkly humorous Grunge Bunny Part 5 by Fred Rawles. PLUS: A signed 4-card collection (cards #13-#16) from artists including Don Paresi, Fred Rawles & Steve Woron, along with a signed Don Paresi Fantasy print (folded). Available in Adult and Tame cover editions. All Editions bagged and sealed. NOTE: The Adult Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. See Previews Adult for the Adult Cover! (CAUT: 3 & 4) MATURE READERS TAME COVER—b&w PI ADULT COVER (CAUT: 3 & 4)—b&w PI INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP LIBERTY MEADOWS: BIG BOOK OF LOVE by Frank Cho The Cartoonist Society's Ruben Award nominated Liberty Meadows for "Best Comic Strip!" This is not your usual run-of-the-mill strip collection! All the art has been newly scanned and retouched to show it at its best, on slick art-quality paper. Also, every Sunday strip has been colored to take best advantage of the slick printing. Included is new artwork and a new eight page story in color! (STAR14169) HC, 9x12, 112pg, PC $29.95 ********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARC HEMPEL'S NAKED BRAIN #3 by Marc Hempel WARNING: Reading this book at more than a page at a time will result in unrestrained laughter! Only Marc Hempel could fill page after page with these funny and disturbing comics and gag cartoons, because his name is in the title! All from the manic mind of America's most beloved semi-obscure cartoonist. Bonus: Free Toy Inside! (Assembly and mutilation of comic book required.) b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 ********************** JAY COMPANY COMICS APHRODITE IX #4 LIMITED SAN DIEGO CON 2003 SIGNED EDITION by David Wohl & Clarence Lansang Fan-favorite pin-up artist Clarence Lansang creates a brand new cover for Aphrodite IX #4! Limited to only 500 copies worldwide and originally offered at the 2003 San Diego Convention, a select portion of this print run was set aside for this promotion through the Jay Company. All copies come autographed by the artist and include a Certificate of Authenticity, official seal, and protective bag and board. (CAUT: 4) FC, 48pg MSRP: $24.99 STREET FIGHTER #0 SAN DIEGO 2003 EDITION by Erik Ko & UDON Street Fighter #0 ushers the Video Game Revolution into the world of comics! In this special complete story produced by UDON, fan-favorite characters such as Ryu, Chun Li, and others, prepare for the Battle Royale. This special edition was originally offered at the 2003 Comic Con International: San Diego, and is now available through Previews, complete with a protective bag and board. (CAUT: 4) FC, 22pg SRP: $14.99 WITCHBLADE #61 SAN DIEGO CON 2003 LIMITED SIGNED EDITION by David Wohl & Francis Manipul 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 at the 2003 Comic Con International: San Diego and limited to only 500 copies worldwide, a select portion of this print run was set aside for this promotion through the Jay Company. All copies comes autographed by Witchblade creator/writer David Wohl, and come complete with Certificate of Authenticity, official seal, and protective bag and board. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg MSRP: $24.99 WITCHBLADE/TOMB RAIDER #1 TURNER SIGNED EDITION by Michael Turner Through a special promotion through Jay Company, Michael Turner autographs the now classic Witchblade/Tomb Raider #1. Each book comes with Certificate of Authenticity, and sealed in a protective bag and board. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg MSRP: $24.99 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #87 by Jolly Blackburn & Various "RESERVOIR DAWGS!"—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. KoDT also features articles for gamers, from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice- of (fantasy)-life in strips, and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! Cover by George Vrbanic. b&w, 112pg $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #30 by Mark Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim Concluding a 3-issue storyline from the minds of the Brothers Fraim! The Untouchable Trio (Plus One) find themselves in deep trouble when one of their own turns against the group! Hacking, humor, and sweet, mushy romance — this one's got it all! But what is the truth behind the lies? And could this be the end of the Trio at last? b&w, 24pg $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BLACK HANDS GAMING SOCIETY SPECIAL #2 by Jolly Blackburn & Various The Knights' cross-town rivals step into the spotlight with their second special issue! Head into the back room at The Games Pit to join Pete, Nitro, Newt, Gordo and Stevil for their own, unique style of game-play! Watch your backs! Cover by Brendon and Brian Fraim. b&w, 24pg $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: EVERKNIGHTS #10 by Tony DiGerolamo & Ben Hall "UN-HACK-ABLE"—Now that they've found the Demon Golem, the EverKnights find themselves with no spells and no weapons to hurt the creature! Can the Everknights beat an opponent that is truly "unhackable?!" It's the knockdown, drag-out, Hack-fest of the century! b&w, 24pg $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUME 8 TP All of the best craziness collected for you in convenient collectible softcovers! The original stories have been enhanced with additional footnotes and a cleaner visual presentation for your reading pleasure. Extra goodies include humorous bits of KoDT trivia. Full-color cardstock covers. (STAR17458) SC, 96pg $11.99 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE MINI-SERIES: PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL VOLUME 1 #1 A Previews Exclusive! The first-ever KODT mini-series is here! Whatever the game, the Knights of the Dinner Table come ready to play! Whether it's CattlePunk, HackMaster, or even a simple boardgame, B.A., Bob, Dave, Sara, and Brian take a game to a higher level. Well, at least a different level! This is the first of three issues, and a great read, whether you're a long-time fan or new to the Knights. Packed with new strips, and a Previews exclusive to boot, available with two different covers! #1-3 REGULAR COVER—b&w, 32pg $2.99Ea. #1-3 ALTERNATE COVER—b&w, 32pg $2.99Ea. **************** KIM REHR PRODUCTIONS TUESDAY #3 by Henrik Rehr Xeric winner Henrik Rehr continues his acclaimed series regarding 9-11, and its aftermath. The scene: Manhatten. Not long after the planes hit. Amidst the carnage, there's an engaging tale of friendship about men who refuse to grow up. All of it, played behind a backdrop of terror alerts. And plain old fear. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 LAST GASP JUSTIN GREEN'S MUSIC LEGENDS by Justin Green Musical Legends is a comic strip by Justin Green, chronicling the lives and times of the most important and influential people in music. The strips originally ran for ten years in the now defunct Pulse! magazine. Now these sought-after strips live on in this first-ever collection. Introduction by Joel Selvin. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $24.95 RAW, BOILED, AND COOKED: COMICS ON THE VERGE TP by Paul Candler This catalog for a groundbreaking exhibition that first ran at the Yerba Buena Art Center in San Francisco in 2002 brings together an astounding array of the most important artists re-conceiving the nature of "comics" today! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 96pg, FC $24.95 SIGN GAME TP by Justin Green This is a collection of 72 cartoons featuring tips, tricks, and diatribes about the Sign industry. Readers love the cartoon, which has been published monthly in Signs of the Times for nearly a decade. (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x8, FC $12.95 ZOMBIE MYSTERY PAINTINGS TP by Robert Williams A collection of 40 paintings by Robert Williams that are morally insolvent and grossly artistic. This volume covers his 'Middle Years' and features the classic "Two Bull Dykes Fighting For The Privilege Of Buying A Prostitute A Banana Daquiri." (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $24.95 LIGHTSPEED PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH FINDER VOLUME 1: SIN EATER TP by Carla Speed McNeil Follow Jaeger Ayers as he tries to untangle the lives of a woman he loves, and her children, and their dangerously crazy father. Collects the first seven issues. Also contains extensive notes and character sketches. Perfect-bound. (STAR10140) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.95 **************************** LINSNER.COM DAWN: BRASS RING SIGNED DIGITAL PRINT This print features the Goddess Dawn in a contemplative mood, dressed in raiment of earth tones against a lush verdant background. Each print is individually hand-signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and comes in an archival, crystal clear protective plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC $25.00 METRON PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH TESTAMENT GN by Jim Krueger, Bill Sienkiewicz, Steve Rude, & Various Meet the mysterious bartender who has a story to tell you of heroes and rebels, power and loss, murder and war. Testament is a powerful and strikingly different telling of the greatest stories of the Old Testament. (STAR19558) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $12.95 **************** MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1 by Steve Murphy & Dario Brizuela; cover by Michael Dooney "The Forgotten": An old map leads to dangers and an encounter with an ancient and dangerous race of creatures far below the streets of Manhattan. Mystery, adventure, and shells-to-the-wall ninjitsu action! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MOONSTONE BOOKS THE CISCO KID #1 by Jim Duffy & Jerry Decaire A gang of outlaws steal the only thing Cisco's got worth having... a locket with the picture of the woman who haunts him. Cisco discovers that they sell defenseless Mexican women and children. Hot after these thugs is Pancho, whose family he must free! The two, motivated by very different instincts, form an uneasy truce. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 MR. KEEN, TRACER OF LOST PERSONS #3 by Justin Gray & Lee Ferguson Mr. Keen, Ninette, and Mike make their siege against Lucien Denali's horrible sex mansion in this ego-destroying finale! Will Ninette exact her revenge? Will the psychosis buried deep inside her trigger a breakdown? Vengeance may slip through her white knuckle grip...or just be fist-delivered in a most unexpected fashion? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MOONSTONE NOIR BOSTON BLACKIE GN by Stefan Petrucha & Kirk Van Wormer; cover by Tim Seelig He's a safecracker, an ex-con, but as always, Boston Blackie is misunderstood. At an extravagant costume ball, a jewel heist goes horribly wrong. The five-year-old son of the wealthy Greene family disappears, is presumed dead, and all fingers point to Boston Blackie! (STAR17145) SC, 48pg, b&w $5.50 MOONSTONE NOIR: THE HAT SQUAD GN by Jay Faerber & Eric Yonge When actress Sheila Rivers calls "The Squad" because she fears a hit has been put out on her, they blow her off as a flake that watches too many Edward G. Robinson movies. But when she ends up murdered, they snap, and put heat on the city's underworld! (STAR17314) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $5.50 MOONSTONE NOIR: JACK HAGEE, PRIVATE EYE GN by C.J. Henderson, Richard Clark, & Ken Wolak; cover by Doug Klauba Hagee's Manhattan is the one the tourists don't get to see. It's a violent, twisted, thieving, scumhole world with a hangover, and a crime that doesn't want to be solved. (STAR17761) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $5.50 ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MOONSTONE NOIR JOHNNY DOLLAR by David Gallaher & Eric Theriault; cover by Tim Seelig When a fire stalls a swank production of MacBeth, Johnny Dollar is called to action. On the scene he meets a gaggle of thespians who all have reasons to see the production axed! But the felonies start to stack up as arson is soon followed by murder! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 ******************** VAMPIRE AND WEREWOLF: BLOOD AND GUTS PACK Pack includes one each of: Vampire ? Toreador, Nosferatu, Venture, Giovanni, Theo Bell, Beckett, and Lucita and Isabel; and Werewolf ? Bone Gnawers, Black Furies, and Fianna. MATURE READERS Pack (x10) $56.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WEREWOLF: THE APOCALYPSE: FANG AND CLAW VOLUME 1: RAGING FURY TP by Gentile, Newell, Ellis, DeCaire, Mounts & Roberts This volume contains the critically acclaimed first three graphic novels based on the White Wolf role-playing game, "Black Furies," "Bone Gnawers," and "Children of Gaia." A tale of revenge gone wrong, a wacky race to save the species, and a traitor to be hunted, and more. (STAR19346) MATURE READERS SC, 168pg, b&w $15.95 ******************** MU PRESS MOONIE #2 by Nicola Cuti & Dave Simons Perry Jones and Torry Smith have captured one of the legendary starbabes, Moonchild. Now they must face giant spiders, shrink rays, and tentacled horrors in order to save her and her sisters from the dreaded attentions of Queen Phobia. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 MUSTARD SEED COMICS DRAGON COOKIES VOLUME 1 GN by Benito The ruthless Locust clan has uncovered an ancient kung fu style with 10 invincible moves, kept secret for centuries. To stop their evil plot, one boy must unlock its secrets and become a legend. MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, b&w (1 of 2) $9.99 MUTANT TOAST PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH BUSTER'S NEIGHBOURHOOD: KID COMET VS. THE AGENTS OF DOOM TP by Kaja Blackley & Alex Hawley; colored by Christina Blackley In Buster Jones' neighborhood are aliens and monsters hiding in the shadows! When they emerge from the darkness, bringing terrible secrets to light, Buster is faced with a destiny that will ultimately champion the universe… or enslave the human race! (STAR17171) SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $15.95 ***************** MVCREATIONS MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE SEASON ONE ENCYCLOPEDIA #2 by James Eatock, Emiliano Santalucia, Enza Fontana & Val Staples Tired of wimpy source books that don't have the info fans want to know? Want to feel every penny of the cover price was returned with the info you craved? Then the Masters of the Universe: Season One Encyclopedia is just for you! More info than you can shake a Power Sword at, this Encyclopedia covers all characters in detail! If you want fancy pinup books, then don't bother! This is for people who want to know all the details about their favorite characters and see great art! Issue #2 contains info on The Faceless One to Man-at-Arms, as well as detailed summaries of Season 1 cartoon episodes and the Volume I comic series. This is what you've been waiting for! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. FC, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE VOLUME 2 LIMITED SKETCH EDITIONS by Staples, Santalucia, & Fontana Limited to 25 copies, each issue sports a head-sketch by Emiliano Santalucia, and a head- sketch by Enza Fontana. Each copy is verified with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) #3?FC, 32pg $49.99 #4?FC, 32pg $49.99 #5?FC, 32pg $49.99 ROB ZOMBIE SPOOK SHOW INTERNATIONAL #4 by Rob Zombie, Gene Colan, Kieron Dwyer, & Will Conrad The Evil Lord Zombie continues to wreak havoc against those who would do him harm in the first horrific tale! Make way for El Superbeasto! What do creepy ghouls all have in common? The threat of El Superbeasto's vicious pile driver! Dive deeper still into the sick and twisted lives of those not-so-loveable characters from House of a 1,000 Corpses! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (4 of 5) $2.95 TALES OF THE REALM #3 by Robert Kirkman, Matt Tyree, & Mike Garcia Stuck in the forest, surrounded by goons… what can our heroes do? Call their agent? Offer up free studio passes to their next taping? Unfortunately, it seems like the bad guys mean business! And this starring role isn't what Amy, Thomas, and James have in mind! Another madcap and exciting adventure from Kirkman and Tyree show how life in Hollywood doesn't quite mess with the harsh reality of the rough'n'tumble fantasy realm just outside their door! Where's a private jet when you need one?! FC, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 NBM PUBLISHING THE BRISTOL BOARD JUNGLE GN by Mark Kneece & Bob Pendarvis A full college class on creating comics in a graphic novel! Learn the secrets of the trade but also the secrets of the students who make quite a cast of characters. Can the professors keep up? Life is art! By two professors of the Savannah College of Art & Design with a class of their best seniors. MATURE READERS SC, 144pg, b&w $11.95 BONEYARD VOLUME 1 TP?2ND EDITION by Richard Moore Now in a handy smaller format! Michael Paris has inherited a plot in the remote town of Raven Hollow. As he arrives, he gets to find out what a doozie that is. He's basically inherited a cemetery that the villagers want razed! MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, b&w (Note Price) $9.95 DUNGEON: THE EARLY YEARS #1 by Christophe Blain, Lewis Trondheim, & Joann Sfar It starts on another tangent of the vast world of Dungeon, one that relates the origins of it. In this first story of the Early Years, you will see the Keeper barely an adult and leaving his family to go find fortune in a time of chaos and darkness. b&w $2.95 TO AFGHANISTAN AND BACK?NEW PRINTING by Ted Rall The first printing of the new paperback was an instant sell-out and is now back to press! Relevant as ever, here is Rall's personal impression, taken on the spot, of the Afghan War and its consequences. With a new chapter updating the book. SC, 6x9, 128pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CAGES HC COLLECTION by Dave McKean Dave McKean presents a highly allegorical tale of the dwellers of an apartment building. They each have their own lives, their own takes on life and these intertwine and relate inevitably to each other in ways that make life's mystery. (STAR15835) MATURE READERS HC, 9x12, 496pg, FC $50.00 FAR WEST TP Gorgeous but tough-as-nails elf Meg is a bounty hunter in a land out in the 'ole west, peopled with elves, ogres, shape-shifters and all manner of frightful critters! Includes a gallery of Meg pin-up art. (STAR14321) MATURE READERS SC, 8x12, 112pg, b&w $13.95 Keep Your Eye on the Best BLACK RUST by Chad Michael Ward Introducing a new exciting fantasy artist with a conceptual art book – a collection of images that fit together in a morbid jigsaw puzzle of wires, women, and man-beasts to form a symbolic cyberotic tale of love, redemption, and death. (STAR19360) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC MSRP: $18.95 ************************ OFFERED AGAIN O/A CONFESSIONS OF A CEREAL EATER VOLUME 2 GN by Rob Maisch & Scott Hampton Moving from childhood and early years into college, Maisch recounts with verve and a sly grin more rowdy stories for you to chew and savor. Hide your daughters and lock up your liquor cabinets! Art by a bevy of rising talent, including Brett Weldele. SC, 6x9, 96pg, b&w MSRP: $9.95 ****************** Eurotica NOTE: The following are adult items. SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. BANANA GAMES VOLUME 1 by Christian Zanier ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 THE SPIDER GARDEN GN?NEW PRINTING by Michael Manning ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 96pg, b&w (Note Price) $13.95 STARS OF THE MONTH HORNY TAILS SC by Richard Moore ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 SAPPHIRE VOLUME 1 ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 ************************ NEW DIMENSION COMICS THE HOBBIT #1-3 ARCHIVE SET Direct from the Eclipse warehouse! Uncirculated copies of this J.R.R. Tolkien classic! Just in time for the Lord of the Rings trilogy climax! Each set comes packaged with an "Eclipse Archives" Certificate of Origin. Set (x3), FC SRP: $24.99 MIRACLEMAN #17 GOLD ECLIPSE ARCHIVE EDITION New Dimension Comics has secured the Eclipse Comics archives! This uncirculated beauty features the first chapter of "The Golden Age" by Neil Gaiman with a gold foil cover showcasing never-before-seen art by Miracleman veteran John Totleben. This special version has never been offered before! Limited to 500. Comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC SRP: $39.99 NEW ENGLAND COMICS WW2: LAST DITCH STAND AT BERLIN #1 by Ron Ledwell April 1945: The German forces begin to crumble in the face of the unstoppable Russian invasion of Germany! As Stalin's premier commander orders his millions of men and thousands of tanks, planes, and cannons towards Berlin, Adolf Hitler moves his remaining armies around like chess pieces in a desperate attempt to halt the advance of the unstoppable Russian hordes! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w $3.95 NEW FLAME PUBLISHING THE DROWNERS #2 by Nabiel Kanan With Quinn Industries taking another turn for the worse and haunted by visions of the drowned girl, James Quinn resorts to drastic measures to stop his world from caving in. Meanwhile Hayley seeks shelter with Paul and Steph, but Shane is never far away. And Shane is trouble. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (2 of 4) $2.95 NEW SUIT STAR OF THE MONTH NEW THING: IDENTITY TP New Thing is an anthology featuring top-flight comics creators from across the globe. Their goal is to establish and maintain the highest level of literary and artistic standards in the field. This issue's theme is "identity." Featuring Nick Bertozzi, Tomer Hanuka, Katja Tukiainen, and Pauline Martin. (STAR14880) SC, 8x6, 96pg, b&w $9.95 ***************** NITE OWL COMIX STAR OF THE MONTH MAX HAMM FAIRY TALE DETECTIVE VOLUME 2 #1 by Frank Cammuso "The Long Ever After" Part 1: Max is hired by an aging film queen to track down her missing niece, Snow White. But things get complicated when Max falls for the girl. Will Max realize he's working for a bad apple before it's too late?! (STAR19428) b&w, 48pg (1 of 3) $4.95 ****************** NOW COMICS WEIRD MELVIN TP by Marc Hansen Collects issues #1-5, plus the unpublished sixth issue that was intended to be the conclusion of this six-issue comic book series! Monster-pummeling, hot cars, hot babes, giant horny maggots, crazed comic book fanboys, depraved witches, plus tons of other weirdos! SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $14.95 OLD SCHOOL COMICS POSSUM AT LARGE #1 by Chad Lambert & Joe Gravel Jake is an omnipotent possum with a vivid imagination whose nightmares have become prophecy. FlyBoy, a rogue teenager from the future, takes the reluctant, big-boned cosmic savior on a mission to defeat the Overlords, a group of malevolent rulers hell-bent on reconstructing the space/time continuum! b&w, 32pg $3.95 OMNIBUS PRESS GODSPEED: THE KURT COBAIN GRAPHIC SC by Barnaby Legg, James McCarthy, & Flameboy Godspeed takes Kurt Cobain's story and plays it out as a totally unique graphic novels. The script draws from the singer's tortured self image as well as straightforward biographical fact, so that the tone of the book fluctuates between subjective dream statue and objective reality. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $17.95 ONI PRESS SCOOTER GIRL #6 by Chynna Clugston-Major This is it, folks. Chynna Clugston-Major wraps up her latest black comedy, but how will she stuff all these plot threads into one package? Will Ashton score with Margaret? Will Kitty nab Drake? Will more scooters be mangled? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (6 of 6) $2.99 COURTNEY CRUMRIN IN THE TWILIGHT KINGDOM #2 by Ted Naifeh Courtney is going to Coven School, where the children talk endlessly about their magical secrets. Oh, if only they knew what their new classmate is capable of! All will be revealed, though, when a clumsy spell leaves a boy horribly cursed, and Courtney leads the gang into goblin-town to find a cure. b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.99 MIDNIGHT MOVER TP by Gary Phillips, Jeremy Love, & Jeff Wasson; cover by Mike Huddleston Danny's a washed-up war hero turned escort bodyguard. Cynthia spends her days wearing a badge and her nights draped in chains and leather. Her pious partner's a family man with faith. And one murder is about to send the three of them on a rollercoaster ride through L.A.'s seedy underbelly! Digest format. MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 120pg, b&w $11.95 KILLER PRINCESSES TP by Gail Simone & Lea Hernandez Three tiaras, loads of hi-tech weapons, one special mission, and not a clue to be found! Faith, Hope, and Charity, the girls of the mysterious Sorority, are back in this new collection of Gail Simone and Lea Hernandez's hilarious tale of killer smiles and empty heads! MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 96pg, b&w $9.95 LOVE FIGHTS #7 by Andi Watson The romantic intrigue deepens as Guthrie's attempts to part Jack and Nora grow ever more devious. Meanwhile, the embarrassment of Donnie the inker and The Flamer has gotten J.J. in trouble with his bosses, and he's none too happy. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLUE MONDAY VOLUME 3: INBETWEEN DAYS TP by Chynna Clugston-Major The third trade has a host of goodies, bringing together all of Chynna Clugston-Major's holiday-themed stories, along with new sequences and sketches. Swoon at Clover's shamrock underpants! Giggle to Seamus doing the Humpty Dance! Cry for Bleu as she tells her pathetic Halloween story! Gasp at Victor's shocking new image! All the stories are here, in between fantastic new covers. MATURE READERS SC, 112pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH COURTNEY CRUMRIN & THE COVEN OF MYSTICS TP by Ted Naifeh Someone is trying to blame Skarrow, a peaceful creature, for an evil curse. And only Courtney and Uncle Aloysius are driven to prove his innocence. In this second volume of Ted Naifeh's acclaimed series, Courtney learns of something even scarier than the goblins under her bed: man's ambition for power. (STAR 19646) SC, 128pg, b&w $11.95 KISSING CHAOS VOLUME 1 TP by Arthur Dela Cruz The Eisner-nominated debut under one cover with tons of extras! Three kids in a very bad situation, coming from different walks of life and different haunted pasts, end up in the same stolen car on the run from the law… and then things get a bit crazy. Digest size. (STAR16611)' MATURE READERS SC, 196pg, b&w $17.95 KISSING CHAOS VOLUME 2: NONSTOP BEAUTY TP by Arthur Dela Cruz Collecting the second series of the popular title. Ashley has received a mysterious e-mail that has her standing in hot water between mysterious men in black and an online stalker. All the while, her life comes crashing around her as her artistic anarchist friends set off their biggest operation to date. (STAR19657) MATURE READERS SC, 112pg, b&w $11.95 ONE PLUS ONE VOLUME 1 TP by Neal Shaffer & Daniel Krall David Coulson has an interesting job. If you're a bad dude, he makes sure you take the proper fall for your evil deeds. So when he breezes into a young card sharp's life, know that there are some bad times around the corner. (STAR 19663) MATURE READERS SC, 136pg, b&w $14.95 BREAKFAST AFTER NOON TP by Andi Watson When Rob and Louise find themselves unemployed, marriage plans are derailed as they suddenly have to rethink their lives. Set in contemporary England, Breakfast After Noon is a unique treat, focusing on the twists and turns of real life rather than convoluted plots or the smoke-and-mirrors of the fantastic. (STAR13672) SC, 6x9, 200pg, b&w $19.95 POUNDED TP by Brian Wood & Steve Rolston Heavy Parker rules the punk scene as a benevolent dictator. But can he maintain his throne when his angry ex returns pissed as all hell? Can Heavy survive a true hardcore attack or will he just end up "pounded"? Digest sized. (STAR17088) SC, 5x7, 88ph, b&w $8.95 ********************** PENNY-FARTHING PRESS CAPTAIN GRAVITY/PARA PREVIEW ISSUE by Dysart & S. Moore, Lilly & Villalobos, Johnny B & Moussa, & Garcia Created exclusively for Comic-Con International: San Diego 2003! Featuring character and concept sketches, preliminary page layouts, two beautiful covers by animator/penciler Ryan Woodward and concept illustrator Stephan Martiníere, and a flip-book format, this issue gives fans a sneak peek of upcoming titles Captain Gravity and PARA. (CAUT: 3 ) NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w, 16pg $1.00 THE VICTORIAN #22 By Houghton & Wein, St. Aubin, Taylor, & Hi-Fi; cover Glen Orbik In 1898, Lily White said farewell Laszlo Gerevich and returned to England to begin her mission: the assassination of Sigurson Ashe. She would not awaken until 1963, a time predicted by the Order to be the most vulnerable to Ashe's plans. But Lily's mission failed and she was assumed dead by the remaining order members… and Laszlo. And so Laszlo was awakened from cold sleep in 1999 to carry out the order's mission and stop Ashe once and for all. What Laszlo discovers in the streets of New Orleans, however, reveals the truth of Lily's 1963 mission and her "death." FC, 32pg $2.95 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #133 by Various For over a decade, your only monthly source of anthropomorphics! Sci-fi hi-jinks by Ursula Husted in "Space Vixen," plus the latest chapter in Christina Hanson's "Ebin and May." Also in this issue: fun shorts by David Goodman and Chris Whalen. Painted cover by fantasy artist Susan Meyer. b&w, 32pg $2.99 LIBERTY FROM HELL #3 by Christina Hanson Ah, this is the life for Phalloide! Three meals a day, spitting fire and brimstone whenever he pleases, but his mood turns sour when Philotanus tracks him down! Philotanus takes delight in yanking Phalloide's chain during the worst time possible, as he begins his "test" from Azeal. In the end, it will be up to Andre to straighten things out. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 Sin Factory NOTE: The following are adult items. SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. GENUS MALE #2 by Various; cover by Susan Meyer ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $4.99 MILK #39 by Various; cover by J. K. Blacklin ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 RANDOM HOUSE STARS OF THE MONTH THE METAMORPHOSIS GN by Franz Kafka & Peter Kuper As Gregor Samsa awakes one morning from uneasy dreams, he finds himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic inset. This graphic treatment draws out the subtle psychological and emotional shifts of the story, while capturing Kafka's often-unrecognizable humor. (STAR19485) HC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $18.00 PERSEPOLIS: THE STORY OF A CHILDHOOD HC by Marjane Satrapi The daughter of radical Marxists and the great-granddaughter of Iran's last emperor, Marjane Satrapi's graphic depiction of her life in Tehran from ages six to 14 brings home, with eloquence and force, the contradictions between private and public life. (STAR18457) HC, 6x8, 168pg, b&w $17.95 SHUTTERBUG FOLLIES GN by Jason Little 2003 Ignatz Award Winner! Bee works as one-hour photo finishing technician. To amuse herself, she duplicates any titillating photos that happen to pass through her hands. When pictures of a naked corpse are left for processing, Bee's interest is piqued. (STAR16957) MATURE READERS SC, 9x6, 208pg, FC $24.95 ******************* REBELLION 2000 AD PROGS #1371-1374 Britain's award-winning cult anthology title explodes into the New Year with a thrilling mix of horror, fantasy and science fiction by some of the cream of comic creators! Future lawman Judge Dredd battles with the gangs of Cincinatti, courtesy of John Wagner and Carl Critchlow; Captain Jack Dancer and his motley crew are in search of a missing map which will take them to the magical island of Laputa in "The Red Seas" by Ian Edginton (Sojourn) and Steve Yeowell (The Invisibles); star-troopers The V.C.s must fight a war of survival on the moon of Charon, by Dan Abnett (The Legion) and Anthony Williams; Celtic warrior Slaine repels the invading sea demons, courtesy of Pat Mills and Clint Langley; and reluctant robo-hunter Samantha Slade is embroiled in a body-sharking plot, by Alan Grant (Lobo) and Ian Gibson (Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire). (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.75Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #215 Future-shocked Thrills from the crazy world of Mega-City One and beyond! This issue: a new Judge Dredd thriller; Sandra's adventures on Deadworld continue in the new Anderson: PSI-Division series "Half-Life" (Part 2 of 4 by Alan Grant/Tony Luke & Arthur Ranson); Judge Death's search for Weapons of Mass Destruction bears bitter fruit in "The Wilderness Days" (Part 6 of 8 by John Wagner & Frazer Irving); the devotees of Dredd's dinosaur nemesis get nasty in the shocking sequel to the 1980 classic "Blood of Satanus" (Part 2 of 4 by Pat Mills & Duke Mighten); and there's another one-off tale asking Whatever Happened To...? Plus: news, features, interviews and classic British comics, including the devastating Charley's War by Pat Mills & Joe Colquhoun. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $10.99 RED EYE PRESS THE CONVERSATION #1 by Dan Wickline & David Hedgecock A one-shot, experimental "cut and paste" comic — assembled from a handful of drawn pieces — about two friends humorously addressing The Greatest American Hero, their first sexual encounters, and an incredibly difficult confession. b&w, 48pg $3.95 MORTAL COILS #3 by Lewis, Narvaez, Quiring, Merinuk, & Dukeshire The award-winning independent sensation returns! As the mystery of the Batex Corporation begins to come into focus, a pair of men are pursued by the guilt of their past… MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.50 RED LIGHT MANGA NOTE: The following are adult items. SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. OFFERED AGAIN O/A PHEROMONE ON THE STREET CORNER VOLUME 1 GN by Yukio Yukimino ADULT MATERIAL SC, 165pg, b&w $14.95 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH BOMBSHELL BOOBIES GN by Yukio Yukimino (STAR15326) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 188pg, b&w $14.95 DIMPLES DOWN BELOW GN by Yukio Yukimino (STAR14426) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 166pg, b&w $14.95 FAIR SKINNED BEAUTY VOLUME 1 GN by Yukio Yukimino (STAR14861) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 165pg, b&w $14.95 RHAPSODY GN by Ryoh Yuuki (STAR14443) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 166pg, b&w $14.95 SCHOOL ZONE VOLUME 1 GN by Akiko Fujii (STAR14889) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 190pg, b&w $14.95 SHEILA'S DIARY GNS by Yuuki Ryoh ADULT MATERIAL VOL. 1 (STAR15360)?SC, b&w $14.95 VOL. 2 (STAR15303)?SC, b&w $14.95 VOL. 3 (STAR15624)?SC, b&w $14.95 TWIN SPARK GIRLS GN by Tomohiko Kiryu (STAR15422) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 200pg, b&w $14.95 ***************** RENAISSANCE PRESS FICTION: SHADES OF GRAY GN WITH CD by Jimmy Gownley This trade paperback collects the issues of Shades of Gray originally published by Caliber comics, along with 60 pages of never-before-published material. Shades of Gray is the critically acclaimed first series by Amelia Rules! Creator, Jimmy Gownley. As a bonus, this edition features a six-song musical CD by the "band-within-the-book", Jennifer's Request. SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w (w/CD) $14.95 SENTAI STUDIOS NINJA HIGH SCHOOL:TIMEBLAST #2 VIDEO GAME COMIC by Ben Dunn with Les Major The second issue in the all-new concept in comics: the Video Game Comic (VGC), combining the elements of a RPG video game with the monthly comic series! As Lester explores the town of Quagmire he encounters a cyborg named Cyrus, who creates a portal to the futuristic world of the HNC when a group of his rivals try to hunt him down. All of them cross over into the dark future NHS world. Lester learns that in the future the RNC rebellion is fighting the oppressive HNC World Order. He discovers that Professor Steamhead is his only link to helping recover one of the Spirits in this Dark World! Windows PC only. (CAUT: 4) FC, 16pg (w/CD-ROM) MSRP: $9.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS SHANDA THE PANDA #40 by Curtis, Latta, Clark, Loomis, & Crusoe "Reign of Terror" Part One—Wing and his Gang of Four invade Cedar Rabbits in search of his children, leaving a path of destruction wherever they go. Almost every member of the Shanda cast takes part, and one of them dies. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $4.99 FURRY FANDOM #1 by Patten, Corbett, Curtis, & Various What is this unusual genre called Furry Fandom? Learn about it's origins, keynote and historical players, as well as it's future in this one-shot book. Authorities such as Fred Patten and Steve Corbett bring it's past to light, and visit a real gathering in the fiction story, "The Furry Con." (CAUT: 4) b&w, 40pg $4.99 SHOOTING STAR COMICS SHOOTING STAR COMICS ANTHOLOGY #3 by Various; cover by Todd Fox Seven exciting stories covering a variety of genres, from western to super-hero romance; featuring a sci-fi story by Stefan Petrucha (The X-Files, Kolchak) and Steve Scott (New Warriors). Also: the adventures of Bedbug, Nick Landime, Aym Geronimo, The Yellow Jacket, Rex Solomon, and more! Perfect bound. b&w, 64pg $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHOOTING STAR COMICS ANTHOLOGY #2 by Various; COVER by Jeff Parker Features Timothy Truman (Grimjack, Hawkworld) with a Western tale about a Dime- Store novelist who receives a lesson in life from the shootist he's interviewing. Also featuring Bedbug, Nick Landime, Strongarm, and more! Perfect bound. b&w, 64pg $4.95 ******************** SILVER COMICS SILVER COMICS #1 by Ortiz, Baltran, Roberts, Masacchia, & Prudeaux It's a new world with new challenges, that means new heroes. This premiere issue includes: "Dr. Monster," "Sea Bolt," "Cloud Buster," "The End," and "The Man Called Santa." Five exciting tales under a brand-new Frank Brunner cover. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT AKIKO #52 by Mark Crilley This issue contains a freewheeling variety of comic book storytelling, from a 2-page shipwreck saga featuring "Cap'n Spuck," to a spectacular fully painted venture into the realm of Japanese monster movies, entitled "Super-Mega-Ultrakiko vs. Beebzilla!" b&w, 24pg $2.95 DOGWITCH #9 by Daniel Schaffer Heartbroken by the disappearance of lover Mr. Kinky, Violet Grimm attempts to summon him back. Devilish doll Dolores casts a spell for the next best thing: the manifestation of a substitute female Sex Demon! Violet sees the temptress as a great opportunity to increase sales and ratings. This welcome distraction gets decidedly unwelcome, leading to a battle for Violet's stained soul. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 SCARY GODMOTHER: GHOUL'S OUT FOR SUMMER SIX-PACK by Jill Thompson Includes the entire Scary Godmother: Ghoul's out for Summer mini-series, issues #1-6. Pack (x6) SRP: $12.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SCARY GODMOTHER VALENTINE'S DAY POSTCARD SET by Jill Thompson Five 4" x 6" full-color postcards. Packaged in an illustrated envelope! Set, 4x6, FC $4.95 *************** THE TRADEMARK & COPYRIGHT BOOK—NEW PRINTING by Michael Lovitz & The Fillbäch Bros.; cover by George Pérez Learn how to lay the simple legal foundation for a lifetime of professional, creative rewards. The specific rules and regulations of United States Trademark and Copyright laws are presented in a fun, easy-to-grasp comic book format. Gain all the facts and insights from Mr. Lovitz that professional creators and publishers have spent thousands of dollars to obtain. Final printing! b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ALICE SINN & THE WAKING DREAM GN by Aaron Bordner Three years ago, Alice Sinn surrendered to an endless sleep after a horrible car accident. Trapped in a dream within a dream, she wanders the ethereal world, confused and hounded by demons. How will she wake up? Is she even alive at all? (STAR17962) SC, 5x7, 72pg, b&w $7.50 POISON ELVES TP'S by Drew Hayes These volumes reprint Sirius' presentation of the Poison Elves series. MATURE READERS VOL. 7: SALVATION (STAR13824)?SC, b&w $19.95 VOL. 9: BAPTISM BY FIRE (STAR19432)?SC, b&w $19.95 ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A POISON ELVES ENCYCLOPEDIA CD-ROM by Drew Hayes This PC-formatted CD-ROM is packed with every last bit of knowledge culled from Drew Hayes' 90+ issues of Poison Elves continuity. Set up as fully illustrated encyclopedic entries, this CD-ROM also includes a cover gallery. And, Drew's rockabilly band, The Misfortunes, make their recording debut on this CD! CD-ROM $21.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A OH MY GOTH VERSION 2.0 TP––NEW PRINTING by Voltaire This trade paperback collects not only the original four-issue Oh My Goth series, it also contains the first two issues of the OMG: Humans Suck series, and –– best of all –– the never-before-seen third issue! MATURE READERS SC, 168pg, b&w $23.00 O/A OH MY GOTH! PRESENTS: THE GIRLZ OF GOTH! by Voltaire Richly detailed, these luxurious images burst off of the page, opening a door to worlds of sultry succubae, sexy androids, and spooky sirens. Features: "The Chi-Chian Universe," "The Girlz of Goth," and "Dead Girls and the Demons Who Love Them," where Voltaire's pen is free to roam through a myriad of sexy-spooky genres. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $5.95 O/A TEMPTRESS: THE ART OF SCOTT LEWIS by Scott Lewis Temptress collects a new selection of sultry vixens and devilish dolls, showcasing Scott's stunning pencil work and remarkable appreciation of "good girl" art in over 60 previously unpublished, fully-developed illustrations. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** SLEEPING GIANT COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH ALTERCATIONS GN VOLUME 1 #1 GN by David Yurkovich with Alfred Pinchley Writer/artist David Yurkovich returns to comics with his first full-color album. With Altercations, Yurkovich redefines the super-hero icon, and chronicles the real history of super-heroics in 20th century North America with a separate story from each decade. (STAR17340) SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC (1 of 2) $8.95 *********************** SQP CONAN COLLECTOR PIN #1: 1970 CONAN #1 COVER ART Over 30 years ago, the epic saga of Conan's comics career started with this image! A full- color metal pin, measuring 1 ¼" x 2" and limited to just 2,500. Image by Barry Winsor Smith. Pin $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SORCERESS 2: MIKE HOFFMAN SKETCHBOOK In this collection, Hoffman's latest showcase is not only jammed with all-new artwork, but also contains a glorious gallery of his very popular full-color paintings. Don't say you weren't warned. His visions of cave girls, retro-astronettes, and warrior maidens evoke the best in fantasy art. (STAR12687) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $14.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A SEA GODDESS GALLERY COLLECTION PRINT SERIES This 8.5" x 11" high-gloss, 12pt stock print of Mike Hoffman's "Sea Goddess" painting. Each print is suitable for framing, so you can start creating your own private gallery! Print $4.95 *************** STUDIO G JALILA #3 by Faye Perozitch & Travis Moore Faye's story and Travis's incredible art continue this storyline as Jalila frees herself from the ULF camp and confronts her brother Khaled about his possible connections to the group. Also: Aton appears to be back in business, and gunning for Jalila. He has created a weapon (the silver sphere seen in Issue #2) to take her down… and created enough of the spheres to supply an entire army! Bi-monthly. FC, 24pg $2.95 ZEIN #3 by A. Kandeel & Todd Harris "The Game"—A group of terrorists plans to hold a crowded stadium full of soccer fans hostage during a game, but do they really stand a chance with Zein around? Well… do they?! Bi-monthly. FC, 24pg $2.95 SWIFTY MORALES PRESS REAL STUFF TP by Dennis P. Eichhorn & Various Dennis P. Eichhorn teams up with some of the best cartoonists ever to put pen to page in this collection of his selected autobiographical stories, presented here in chronological order for the first time! Sex, drugs, violence, and plenty of good old American angst fuel this red-hot omnibus of Eichhorn's pithy tales! Features contributors such as Peter Bagge, Chester Brown, Charles Burns, Dan Clowes, Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez, and others. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 208pg, PC $19.95 TCZ STUDIO THE CELESTIAL ZONE II #6 by Wee Tian Beng "The New Frontier" Part 4—Master Five Elements taunts Zi Yan into a friendly duel with her! Will Zi Yan be impressed? Who'll survive as Golden Nymph and Divine Justice Alderman's spar turns deadly? Dancing Butterfly plots the downfall of Mt Cloud Dream. What will her maneuvers be? (CAUT: 4) FC, 60pg (6 of 12) $9.50 THE NORM COMICS THE NORM MAGAZINE #2 by Michael Jantze This second quarterly issue collects the daily strips from 1997 in trade format, including new material: A daily journal written by Norm accompanying each strip. The Norm is syndicated in newspapers by King Features, Inc. Perfect bound. Magazine, 48pg, b&w $4.95 TITAN PUBLISHING JUDGE DREDD: THE DAY THE LAW DIED DELUXE GN by Wagner, McMahon & Bolland; cover by Mike McMahon When Judge Dredd returns from the Cursed Earth, he's convicted of murder! So begins an epic slice of Judge Dredd history! Featuring work by fan-favourite Brian Bolland (Batman: The Killing Joke) and classic Dredd artist Mike McMahon (Sláine, A.B.C. Warriors), this gorgeous new paperback is a worthy addition to any Judge Dredd or 2000 AD collection! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 144pg, b&w $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH JUDGE DREDD: THE COMPLETE AMERICA GN by John Wagner & Colin MacNeil In Mega-City One, Judges act as judge, jury, and executioner. But how does its citizens feel about a system where they are powerless? Collected from the pages of Judge Dredd Megazine, featuring darker, more sophisticated takes on the world of Dredd. (STAR18880) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 120pg, FC $18.95 JUDGE DREDD: THE DAY THE LAW DIED HC by Wagner, Bolland, & McMahon; cover by Brian Bolland With the insane Cal in charge of Mega-City One, the law soon becomes a nightmare as the Judges turn on the citizens. Only Dredd, aided by a handful of wounded Judges, can stop the madness — and save Mega-City One from its darkest hour yet! (STAR17750) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 144pg, b&w $24.95 JUDGE DREDD: DEATH AID GN by Garth Ennis, Carlos Ezquerra, & Peter Doherty The dead won't lie down in Mega City One, and there's a sudden glut of killings… but all in a good cause! Features early (previously uncollected) works creators Garth Ennis and Carlos Ezquerra, with an all-new cover by Bryan Hitch. (STAR14481) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg $14.95 JUDGE DREDD: THE EMERALD ISLE GN by Ennis, Dillon, & Coleby; cover by Glen Fabry Judge Dredd: he is the law! In the vast, overpopulated sprawl of future metropolis, Mega- City One, the Judges are all that stand between order and chaos. From the Preacher team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, comes this full-color graphic novel from the pages of 2000 A.D.! (STAR14004) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $14.95 JUDGE DREDD GOODNIGHT KISS GN by Garth Ennis, Percival, & Phillips Dredd takes on the Brotherhood of Marshals, a ruthless secret society born in the heart of the radioactive wasteland known as the Cursed Earth. They won't stop until all Judges are dead — Dredd included! But for him, they have something special in mind! Plus, Jonni Kiss is on the loose. And Dredd's outgunned! (STAR15031) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $14.95 JUDGE DREDD: INNOCENTS ABROAD GN by Garth Ennis, Greg Staples, & Bill Sienkiewicz Innocents Abroad features the welcome return of the Emerald Isle's Judge Joyce, on the trail of some bank robbers in Mega City One –– only to discover just how far out of his depth he is. Also includes "Babes in Arms," with short stories "The Rough Guide to Suicide," and "Blind Mate." (STAR17983) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, b&w $14.95 JUDGE DREDD VS. JUDGE DEATH SC by John Wagner & Brian Bolland Judge Death, a ghoul from a parallel Earth where life is a crime comes to Mega-City One. Now, somehow, Dredd must kill a creature already dead! And if one of these Dark Judges wasn't enough, get ready to meet Fear, Fire, and Mortis! (STAR 19708) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pg, b&w $14.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUDGE DREDD: JUDGE CHILD QUEST DELUXE HC by Simon Furman, Dan Reed, Andrew Wildman, & Lee Sullivan; cover by Geoff Senior Another collector's edition hardcover of the best of Dredd and 2000AD. In this tale, Judge Dredd and company go on a quest to find a special child (bearing an Eagle mark) who is the only person who can save Mega City One from utter devastation! (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 136pg, FC $24.95 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH SLÁINE THE KING DELUXE HC by Mills, McMahon & Fabry This classic tale of sword and sorcery — the epic saga that introduced 2000 AD readers and the comics world at large to a hero who makes Conan look like a boy scout — is finally available again, this time in a deluxe collectors' hardback edition. (STAR15539) HC, 9x12, 144pg, b&w $24.95 TANK GIRL GN'S by Alan Martin & Jamie Hewlett Join everybody's favorite beer-swilling, chain-smoking, kangaroo-worrying lunatic as she blasts her way through a dazzling array of bizarre adventures, including bounty hunting, delivering colostomy bags to the Australian president and appearing on Dame Edna. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS VOL.1 (STAR16962)?SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $16.99 VOL. 2 (STAR17801)?SC, 7x10, FC $14.95 VOL. 3 (STAR17514)?SC, 7x10, FC $16.95 ******************** TRANSFORMERS: DINOBOT HUNT TP by Furman, Kitson & W. Simpson; cover by Lee Sullivan The classic UK comic strip collections continue with more Transformers action starring one of the most popular Transformers teams ever — the Dinobots! Packed with bonus material specially created for this volume, this is a collection of classic stories that created a legend! Collects issues U.K. Transformers issues #45-50 and #74-77, plus "Victory" from the UK annual. (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 144pg, FC $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH TRANSFORMERS: TARGET 2006 GN by Simon Furman, Geoff Senior, et al Collecting the "Target: 2006" from Transformers (U.K.) #78-88, which ties-in directly to the Transformers: The Movie! Ultra Magnus, Autobot leader in 2006, is torn between two missions: to help his fellow Autobots in a last-ditch strike, or to confront Galvatron! (STAR16904) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 136pg, FC $19.95 TRANSFORMERS: RAGE IN HEAVEN PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC by Furman, Senior, & Galan As Jhiaxus and the new Cybertronians advance across the universe, the Autobots and the Decepticons enter an alliance. But the threat of Jhiaxus pales in comparison to the Swarm, a faceless mass consuming Transformers wholesale! Collects Transformers: Generation 2 #7-12. (STAR17787) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $24.95 **************** TOKYOPOP Graphic Novels AI LOVE YOU VOLUME 1 GN by Ken Akamatsu From the creator of Love Hina! Behind every great man is a great Artificial Intelligence. Hitoshi Kobe is a poor student, a bad athlete and may be the unluckiest man alive . . . though he does have a knack for creating Artificial Intelligences. Number Thirty is Hitoshi's favorite A.I. and the only girl he can talk to. But if a freak accident can turn Thirty into a real girl, can Thirty turn Hitoshi into a real man? SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w (1 of 9) $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH CARDCAPTORS ANIME BOOKS Using images taken directly from the hit cartoon series, the CardCaptors Anime Book is a full-color graphic novel! When Sakura Avalon opened the mysterious Clow Book in her dad's library and released the cards inside, she inadvertently signed on for the challenge of a lifetime. Now, with the help of the book's guardian, Kero, and her friends Madison and Li, Sakura must discover the secrets of the Clow and return the Clow Cards to the book. VOL. 1 (STAR15768)?SC, 5x7, FC $14.99 VOL. 2 (STAR15454)?SC, 5x7, FC $14.99 VOL. 3 (STAR15796)?SC, 5x7, FC $14.99 VOL. 4 (STAR16059)?SC, 5x7, FC $14.99 VOL. 5 (STAR18388)?SC, 5x7, FC $14.99 VOL. 6 (STAR16278)?SC, 5x7, FC $14.99 VOL. 7 (STAR16490)?SC, 5x7, FC $14.99 VOL. 8 (STAR16647)?SC, 5x7, FC $14.99 VOL. 9 (STAR16982)?SC, 5x7, FC $14.99 COWBOY BEBOP COMPLETE ANIME GUIDES Cowboy Bebop has become one of the most popular anime series of all time. With the series currently running on Cartoon Network, now is the perfect time to learn the details about Spike, Faye, Jet, and Ed (and let's not forget Ein!) that you might have missed in the fast-paced action. Featuring character bios, technical guides, behind-the-scenes photos, and story details, these are guides that no fan should be without! #1 (STAR15333)—SC, 5x7, 100pg, PC $12.99 #2 (STAR15563)—SC, 5x7, 100pg, PC $12.99 #3 (STAR15457)—SC, 5x7, 100pg, PC $12.99 #4 (STAR15769)—SC, 5x7, 100pg, PC $12.99 #5 (STAR15239)?SC, 5x7, 100pg, PC $12.99 #6 (STAR16651)?SC, 5x7, 100pg, PC $12.99 ******************* DIGIMON ZERO TWO VOLUME 1 GN by Akiyoshi Hongo Three years after the defeat of the Apocalymon, dark powers begin to rise again in the Digi World. The Digimon Emperor, a human boy, is on a campaign to enslave all Digimon. A new team of warriors must come together to restore peace. SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w (1 of 2) $9.99 DIGIMON ZERO TWO VOLUME 2 GN by Akiyoshi Hongo After fixing the Ken/Digimon Emperor issue with a little love, the Digidestined now must stop the emotionally-troubled BlackWarGreymon in his quest to destroy the Destiny Stones. Unfortunately, this is only the beginning of their problems… SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (2 of 2) $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 12 by Mineko Ohkami Shydeman and Shyrendora are able to weaken Lord Lykouleon's protective shield beyond the breaking point and attack the castle. As the demons attack, Rath begins the process of reviving Nadil, which involves cutting off his own head. Cesia, Kai-stern and the rest of the Dragon court work to bring Rath back, but only a sacrifice from within their ranks will revive the fallen Dragon Knight. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (12 of 17) $9.99 FRUITS BASKET VOLUME 1 GN by Natsuki Takaya Tohru Honda was an orphan when one day fate kicked her out of the house and on to land belonging to the mysterious Sohma family. After stumbling upon the teenage squatter, the Sohmas invite Tohru to stay in their house in exchange for cooking and cleaning. Everything goes well until she discovers the Sohma family's secret, when hugged by members of the opposite sex, they turn into their Chinese Zodiac animal! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w (1 of 11) $9.99 GETBACKERS VOLUME 1 GN by Yuya Aoki & Rando Ayamine The job of a retriever is not a very lucrative one, at least not for Ginji Amano and Ban Mido. So dire are their circumstances that death by starvation seems imminent until a homeless man takes pity on them and shares some of the food he's been able to scrounge. Upon learning that they are the GetBackers, he offers them all he has to get his daughter back from the Yakuza. SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w (1 of 21) $9.99 GRAVITATION VOLUME 4 GN by Maki Murakami Shuichi's debut single is rising on the charts, but Taki Aizawa, the leader of rival band ASK finds out about his relationship with Eiri. On top of all that, Eiri has suddenly declared their relationship over! What's going on ...!? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (4 of 12) $9.99 HAPPY MANIA VOLUME 6 GN by Moyoco Anno Shigeta's crazy love life continues, and this time it involves Takahashi! After a surprise visit, Shigeta comes to realize that he might not be such a bad guy and decides to marry him on a whim. However, they are engaged for no more than a few days when Shigeta meets someone new! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, b&w (6 of 11) $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 10 GN by Suichi Shigeno A mysterious caller advises Tak to go to a certain hotel where catches Natalie in the act. A stunned Tak goes straight to another race against Kyoichi, and in his agitated state, blows the engine in the 86. While the engine is in the shop, K.T. drops by to say he will avenge Tak. It's cold comfort to Tak, who confides in Iggy that he regrets racing on Mt. Akagi in the first place. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (10 of 23) $9.99 KILL ME, KISS ME VOLUME 1 GN by Lee Young Yuu When Teyon Ihm finds out that the idol star that she's adored for ages is currently attending the same school as her identical cousin Junghu Ihm, she convinces her kin to exploit their similitude and switch places, she will dress as him, attend his school, and try to get close to her lover boy; he will dress as her, attend her school, and revel in the sea of babes it holds. The plan seems flawless until Teyon learns of a bully named Gahun Kim who she learns likes to beat up on Junghu, and Junghu finds that wearing a dress is not nearly as fun as it seems. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 5) $9.99 KINDAICHI CASE FILES VOLUME 5: THE TREASURE ISLE GN by Kanari Yozaburo & Sato Fumiya Hajime and Miyuki visit an isolated southern island to participate in a treasure-hunting contest. When contestants arrive, the island's owner is found dead in the Log House. True to formula, the other contestants begin showing up dead one-by-one due to mythical mountain goblins who are seeking revenge. Hajime must use his keen intellect to find answers before he finds more dead bodies. SC, 5x7, b&w (5 of 10) $9.99 LES BIJOUX VOLUME 1 GN by Eun-Ha Jo & Sang-Sun Park "Bad Habits are Hard to Break." The world is divided into 12 Mines and ruled by the tyrannical and oppressive regime known as the Habit. A union between a hunchback and a dwarf produces a mysterious child with a destructive destiny to kick the habit...or die trying! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (1 of 6) $9.99 MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH 2 VOLUME 1 GN by CLAMP Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu never expected to return to the magical kingdom, but after a reunion at Tokyo Tower, that's just what they do. There they find their knightly abilities restored and their old friends waiting for them. No one knows who summoned the Magic Knights this time, but their arrival is perfectly timed. Can the invaders be stopped before Cephiro is torn apart? If anyone can do it, it's the Magic Knights! SC, 5x7, b&w (1 of 3) $9.99 PLANET LADDER VOLUME 6 GN by Yuri Narushima Ancient prophecy dictates that eight out of nine world will perish in a great apocalypse. Kaguya's has made a radical decision to save all the worlds and while some see this as an unprecedented push for peace, other seize the moment to begin a multi-dimensional war in the hopes of conquering the universe. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (6 of 7) $9.99 POWER RANGERS 'NINJA STORM' CINE-MANGA VOLUME 3 : THUNDER STRANGERS GN The evil Thunder Rangers steal Cam's disk containing the super tsunami cycles and use their own tsunami cycles to fight the Wind Rangers and disable the Storm Megazord. Although Dustin's new "friends" Blake and Hunter help the Wind Rangers battle a toad monster, they later kidnap the Wind Rangers' sensei. Can the Wind Rangers come back from defeat and save the day? SC, 5x7, 128pg, b&w (3 of 5) $9.99 RAVE MASTER VOLUME 7 GN by Hiro Mashima The search for the Rave stones has brought our heroes to Rabarrier, an entire city built beneath an enormous force field. Apparently the evil demonoids who constantly attack the city are led by a man named 'Gale.' Could it be Haru's missing father? There's no other way to find out but to charge right into the demonoids' lair. Fight on Rave Master! SC, 5x7, b&w (7 of 18) $9.99 REBOUND VOLUME 6 GN by Yuriko Nishiyama Johnan's win over Tsukuba pushes them into the third round of the National Championships, giving the team some much needed R and R. Nate goes out with Tomomi while the rest of the boys decide to hit the streets. However, they get a little more than they bargained for when a tough girl with a mean drive on the streetball courts entices the Johnan tribe into a scrimmage. SC, 5x7, b&w (6 of 11) $9.99 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 5 GN by Kamijyo Akimine Promising to reveal the secret location of Kyoâ's body, Yukimura entices Kyo into a "friendly" battle for that information. Upon discovering that Kyoâ's body lies in the depths of a mysterious forest, he and his band prepare to set out. Prior to departure, Akira, a man from Kyoâ's mysterious past confronts the group. As mysteries appear and unravel Yuya becomes one step closer to discovering her brothers killer. SC, 5x7, b&w (5 of 18) $9.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS CINEMANGA VOLUME 3 GN by Steven Hillenburg Dive into an undersea adventure with SpongeBob SquarePants. As optimistic as he is absorbent, SpongeBob soaks up one crazy situation after another. Whether he's enduring the initiation into an exclusive jellyfish-spotting club or a week of extreme thrills with his pal Sandy, SpongeBob gives everything his best shot. But when his pineapple home is destroyed by sea worms, where will SpongeBob live? And when the conniving Plankton promises to change his evil ways, is he just using SpongeBob to steal the secret Krabby Patty recipe? Take a deep breath and find out! SC, 5x7, b&w (3 of 7) $7.99 SUKI VOLUME 1 GN by CLAMP Hinata Asahi is a high school student who lives alone with only her teddy bears to keep her company. Her life becomes much more exciting when the handsome Shirou Asou moves in next door. Not only is he really cute, but he's also her new teacher! Hina has a bit of a crush on him, but when the older man seems to take an interest in her as well, is it forbidden love or something else? SC, 5x7, b&w (1 of 3) $9.99 TONY RAIOLA BUCK ROGERS COLOR SUNDAY PACK #2 This pack of four contains #157-312 Sunday strips reproduced in full-color! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Due to the age of these publications, some show slight discoloration and rusting of the staples. Not available outside the U.S. Pack (x13), FC $130.00 DICK TRACY LARGE FEATURE COMIC #8 REPRINT EDITION This is an oversized facsimile edition of the classic Dick Tracy Feature Book #8, featuring the art and story of Chester Gould! SC, 8x11, b&w $9.50 DICK TRACY: THE BLANK Part 1 contains daily strips from August 23, 1937-November 14, 1937. Part 2 contains strips from November 15, 1937-February 6, 1938. PART 1?SC, b&w $9.50 PART 2?SC, b&w $9.50 KRAZY & IGNATZ DAILIES 1921 LIMITED EDITION HC?PACIFIC COMIC CLUB EDITION This book covers strip dailies from January 1, 1921-December 31, 1921. SC, b&w $25.00 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS HAPPY #4: FEMALE by Josh Simmons Join an underground gypsy/circus group for their gut-busting, bladder-shattering performances in a gay bar and an underground party in New York City, in Josh Simmons' concluding chapter of his Cirkus diary travelogue. Also, scary monsters, some dream cartoon gals, as well as an ode to the fairer gender of the human species. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50 THE OCTOPI AND THE OCEAN GN by Dan James A small boy finds himself deep within the timeless ocean, directly between a pack of artifact-guarding sharks and a manipulative civilization of marriage-seeking octopi. Throw in selfish parents, the postal system, and a cockroach tree, and you've got the premier epic story from New Hampshire's most eligible bachelor, Dan James. This largely wordless narrative is only matched in elegance by the strikingly stylistic use of brush line and solid mass to seal the fate of one spineless-yet-resilient child. SC, 8x8, 56pg, b&w $6.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THREE FINGERS GN by Rich Koslowski 2003 Ignatz Award winner! Documentary-maker Rich Koslowski reveals the horrifying true story behind the cartoon industry and our most celebrated cartoon actors. With interviews of 'toon stars today as well as historical "file footage" of the "early years," this work of fiction will forever change the way you think of those beloved characters in the white gloves. (STAR16313) SC, 9x11, 144pg, b&w $14.95 THE BAREFOOT SERPENT GN by Scott Morse A small girl befriends a strange boy while on vacation with her family in Hawaii. Their lives are forever changed as they explore the island and themselves. Bookended by full- color biographical excerpts from the life of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, the central story's themes reflect those of the filmmaker and are told through black and white half-toned, fully-painted art. (STAR19511) SC, 128pg, PC $14.95 *************** CLUMSY GN?NEW PRINTING by Jeffrey Brown Clumsy is the bittersweet story of a year-long, long-distance relationship, told through snippets of everyday life, drawn in a simple and elegantly awkward style that heightens the emotional impact and leaves you reminiscing about your own past love affairs. It also has a lot of sex. Perfect Bound. SC, 5x7, 232pg, b&w $10.00 TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING STARS OF THE MONTH THE BEST OF THE FAWCETT COMPANION SC The Fawcett Companion examines the history of Fawcett Comics, publisher of Captain Marvel, The Marvel Family, Spy Smasher, Bulletman, Ibis the Invincible, and other time- honored comic book characters! Editor P.C. Hamerlinck has compiled this volume, collecting the best material from the nearly 30-year history of the Fawcett Collectors of America Newsletter. (STAR14145) SC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w $15.95 MR. MONSTER VOLUME ZERO: HIS BOOKS OF FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE TP Collects 12 twisted tales of forbidden knowledge — all of the hard-to-find Mr. Monster stories from A-1, Crack-A-Boom! and Dark Horse Presents! Also includes over 30 pages of all-new art and stories by Michael T. Gilbert, plus art by Mark Martin and Keith Giffen! Includes an 8-page color section! (STAR13694) SC, 7x10, 136pg, PC $15.95 THE WARREN COMPANION The Warren Companion is the ultimate compendium to the great comics of Warren Publishing! Featuring a complete reprinting of the out-of-print, Eisner Award-winning Comic Book Artist #4, plus dozens of new interviews and features — covers the entire history of the company from 1956 to 1983, examining all the titles! SC (STAR13799)? b&w, 8x11, 288pg $29.95 HC?b&w, 8x11, 288pg $49.95 ****************** UNITED PUBLICATIONS SABRINA ONLINE YEAR 6: DAYCARE PERIL by Eric Schwartz & Various Collects the sixth year of strips from Eric Schwartz's popular web-comic, Sabrina Online, along with special artwork by the creator and several talented guest-artists. Sabrina goes on a trip with her boyfriend, and has a frantic time when she brings the kids to work with her. Also includes an exclusive featurette with mistakes and out-takes. b&w, 40pg $3.95 VAMPEROTICA ENTERTAINMENT VAMPEROTICA: DROP DEAD DANGEROUS TP This all-new trade paperback features Luxura, Goddess Lovette, and Vamp Lori Benson in stories from Lust For Luxura #1, Blood Goddess #1 and Dark Fantasy #1. Over 100 pages of comics, photos and sexy pin-ups! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 108pg, b&w $7.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS STARS OF THE MONTH THE JOHN ROMITA SKETCHBOOK by J. David Spurlock & John Romita Sr. This sketchbook reveals Romita's classic super-hero, advertising art, unpublished personal works, and good girl art. Hundreds of vintage, new and unpublished drawings are included. The included Romita text addresses both his career and his technique including John's Tricks-of-the-Trade! (STAR15647) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $16.95 KERRY GAMMILL'S DRAWING MONSTERS & HEROES FOR FILM & COMICS SC compiled & edited by J. David Spurlock This book reveals Gammill's exodus to fulfill another lifetime desire: to work on monster films. This is an autobiographic, career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art, and anecdotes about his years at Marvel, DC, and Hollywood. (STAR13263) SC, 7x10, 128pg, PC $15.95 *************** VERTICAL, INC. OFFERED AGAIN O/A TEZUKA'S BUDDHA VOLUME 1 HC by Osamu Tezuka Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha is the ultimate example of Tezuka's storytelling genius and artistic mastery. The progenitor of manga as we know it, and the inspiration for countless artists, Osamu Tezuka continues to elicit the deepest awe with his sweeping grasp of the human condition. MATURE READERS HC, 400PG $24.95 *********************** VIPER COMICS DEAD AT 17 #3 by Josh Howard Things have just gone from bad to worse. Nara is captured and brought before the evil mastermind Dargo. Secrets are revealed as Nara learns about her hidden past. But her future seems uncertain. Is she destined to become an instrument of Evil? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 VIVID COMIX VIVID GIRLS VOLUME 1 GN by Steven Grant, Antony Johnston, Juan José Ryp, Marco Turini, & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $14.99 VIZ, LLC. ANIMERICA FEBRUARY 2004 VOLUME 12 #2 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 FEBRUARY 2004 VOLUME 7 #2 The greatest shôjo and shônen manga! Fan-favorite Fushigi Yûgi: Fantasy adventures in ancient China; Adolescence of Utena: a brave young swordswoman who wants to be a prince; Banana Fish: intrigue on the mean streets of New York City; Wild Com: gritty drama from the author of Basara, and more! 160 pages of beautiful art and stunning stories, plus fan art and manga features! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. Magazine, 160pg, b&w $4.95 SHONEN JUMP MARCH 2004 VOLUME 2 #3 In this issue: Dragonball Z: Cell only has to merge with one more Android ? Android #18 ? to become the strongest being in the universe! As #18 hides, Cell starts to destroy the world to flush it out, one piece at a time... Yu-Gi-Oh!: Yugi vs. Kaiba, the ultimate duel! Can Yugi beat Kaiba's three Blue-Eyes White Dragons cards? One Piece: Three chapters! The Black Cat pirate gang is invading Usopp's island, and like the boy who cried wolf, no one will believe Usopp's warnings! Good thing our heroes are there to help! Yu Yu Hakusho: Three chapters! Yusuke has discovered the true identity of the disguised demon Rando ? but actually stopping him is another matter! Then, there's something strange going on at Yusuke's school... Naruta: As rage drives Naruto over the edge, the spirit of the fox demon manifests in his body, turning him into a killer! Shaman King: "Wooden Sword" Ryu is really a shaman!? Will he become our heroes' ally? For that matter, will he move into their house? Hikaru No Go: Precocious Go player Akira Toya ponders Hikaru's amazing Go skills. How can a kid who says he's never even played before be so good? And then Akira is mollified when Hikaru defeats him in a rematch. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. Magazine, 352pg, PC $4.95 Graphic Novels INU YASHA: VISUAL MANGA VOLUME 1 Here is the story you've come to love using actual frames of film in full color from the TV and video series, Inu Yasha! Volume 1 covers the events of the first three exciting episodes. High-school coed Kagome lives with legends, a legendary tree, a legendary well, and a legendary fortune-teller grandfather. When her little brother goes into the shrine that houses the well, Kagome goes in to stop him from playing in dangerous places. That's when a demon appear and drags her into the well and out the other side into... a legend! The feudal period in Japan is filled with magic, demons, and a half dog- demon boy who is thrown together with the spirited, modern girl, Kagome, on an epic quest! This is where legends begin! (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 216pg, FC $9.95 INU YASHA ANIME MANGA BOX SET Set contains Inu Yasha Volume 1 Second Edition, Volume 2 Second Edition, and Inu Yasha Volume 1 DVD. Includes an Inu Yasha poster and sample playing card. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 192pg, b&w $39.98 BASARA VOLUME 4 GN by Yumi Tamura Yumi Tamura, the creator of Chicago, brings us Basara, one of the most loved shojo manga of the last decade! In this volume, the heroine Sarasa travels by land and sea to seek freedom for her village… and revenge for her murdered family. Sarasa is captured in battle after witnessing the terrifying image of a massacred village. Her courage and quick wits have turned the pirates who captured her into allies and an impossible situation into victory. Now she must survive an erupting volcano and a tenacious enemy. Romance, action and intrigue are the laws of this land in this post apocalyptic fantasy world. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOLUME 4: HANA YORI DANGO GN by Yoko Kamio Based on the popular Japanese comics Hana Yori Dango by Yoko Kamio! Shizuka announces at her birthday party that she is going to leave her family and become a lawyer for the poor. Tsukushi realizes that she would have Rui to herself if Shizuka leaves for France, but she doesn't want to be like the other scheming girls at her school. She goes to beg Shizuka to stay in Japan for Rui's sake. Domyoji asks Tsukushi for a date at the airport that Shizuka is leaving from, but his words are covered up by the sound of jets passing by. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CASTLE IN THE SKY GRAPHIC NOVELS by Hayao Miyazaki A legend of the days of the first flying machines, where fantastic adventure takes to the air in search of the Castle In The Sky! Pirates greedy for treasure, and secret agents hungry for power, are both chasing Sheeta, a young girl who wears a mysterious blue stone around her neck. The stone's power makes Sheeta defy gravity — and float down into the life of Pazu, a tough young orphan boy inventor. What ancient secrets link Sheeta's stone to the incredible dangers and mysteries of the Castle in the Sky? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the United States & Canada. VOL. 1 (STAR18966)?SC, 164pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR19021)?SC, 164pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 3 (STAR19363)?SC, 164pg. b&w $9.95 VOL. 4 (STAR19518)?SC, 164pg, b&w $9.95 ***************** CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 6: SHURO GN by Yu Watase A clue to the location of the hagoromo leads Aya and the others to a tropical resort town in Okinawa. There, they meet Shuro and Kei, the two members that form the super-pop "boy-band" GeSang. Could these two super pop idols have anything to do with the celestial legend? And could they possibly know where Ceres' hagoromo has been hidden away since time immemorial? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 2: YUHI TP—SECOND EDITION by Yu Watase Yuhi is a relatively popular young guy at his school, but his life is interrupted by the ominous premonition of his beautiful sister-in-law, Suzumi. Off goes Yuhi to rescue the spunky high-school coed Aya Mikage, who is under a death sentence by her own family! The rescue goes well, but soon Suzumi relegates Yuhi to protecting the high-spirited young girl. Little does Yuhi goes that two personalities dwell within Aya's body - herself and the legendary celestial maiden, Ceres! Although Yuhi complains about Aya all the time, why does he get so jealous when the handsome mystery-man Toya is around? It couldn't be that he actually has feeling for Aya, could it? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 DRAGON BALL VOLUME 14 TP?SHONEN JUMP EDITION Goku is the world's only hope-the only being on Earth capable of fighting Piccolo, the Great Demon King! But the city-demolishing battle ends with Piccolo birthing a younger, even tougher version of himself, who will return in three years' time to finish the destruction wrought by its father! In search of a way to defeat the new Piccolo, Goku's gaze turns skyward-to the heavenly realm of Kami-sama, creator of the Dragon Balls, deity of the Dragon Ball world. But Piccolo and Kami-sama share a shocking secret... (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL VOLUME 12 TP?SHONEN JUMP EDITION by Akira Toriyama Goku finds his most terrifying enemy yet: the evil Demon King Piccolo! Freed after centuries of imprisonment, Piccolo sends waves of monsters on a mission to find the Dragon Balls and destroy any martial artists who might oppose him. With his flying cloud destroyed, Goku finds himself lost in the jungle where he meets an unlikely new ally. Meanwhile, Kame-Sen'nin prepares a last-ditch plan to defeat Piccolo... but at what cost? (STAR19371) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w $7.95 DRAGONBALL VOLUME 8 TP—FIRST EDITION by Akira Toriyama After the setbacks Goku's dealt the Red Ribbon Army, Commander Red has hired Taopaipai, the world's deadliest assassin, to kill him! To beat this powerful opponent, Goku must travel to the top of the miles-high Karin Tower to meet the hermit master Karin and get his magic elixir that can increase strength tenfold! Even with the elixir, does Goku have the strength to beat Taopaipai? (STAR15772) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. Originally published at $12.95 SC, 192pg, b&w (Note Price) MSRP: $7.95 ******************** FLAME OF RECCAL VOLUME 4 TP by Nobuyuki Anzai With each new day, Recca Hanabishi discovers a little bit more about his family and himself. And the more he learns, the more confused he gets. For example: What's the deal with the Hokage Ningun? The secret ninja clan hasn't been around for 400 years, but Recca's destiny seems to be linked to the Japanese war-era set. Every family has its secrets and Recca is about to discover his. But first he must defeat his arch-nemesis Kurei and the evil horde he commandeers. Recca has the power of fire within him, but he's never met someone like the Living Flame. Talk about bad luck, Recca quickly finds out that he s no match for a fire that burns supernova. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 184pg, b&w $9.95 FLOWERS & BEES VOLUME 2 TP by Moyoco Anno From Happy Mania's Moyoco Anno! "Bishonen‚" are the beautiful boys that overpopulate shojo manga. Flowers & Bees is the manga that makes men out of beautiful men. Stripped, blindfolded, and bound to a chair by cruel dominatrices/salon proprietors Kiyoko and Harumi, the helpless teenaged Komatsu is told that he is to be transformed into a chosen flower for they, who seek honey. But this chatroom made flesh proves not so much Komatsu's metrosexual awakening, as his stumbling around town half-asleep. He should feel more confident now, after this first experience, yet he finds what really matters to women are more the simple things, like money. And now Kiyoko and Harumi insist on accompanying him to clubs, outings, and such, to, you know, help him mack on people his own size. Strangely enough this not only fails to see Komatsu score, but he does get to witness the new improved humiliation of seeing a cute girl on the arm of his butt-ugly bud, the utterly self-assured Yamada. Wait a minute — did he lose his virginity in that chair, or didn't he? How can he not know? He can't handle the truth — which is kind of a shame, seeing as how he gets it. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. MATURE READERS SC, 224pg, b&w $9.95 GUNDAM: THE ORIGIN #9 by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Gundam: The Origin features the breathtaking line work of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the character designer for the original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series. At the funeral for the fallen Zeon commander, Garma, Gihren makes a speech which is broadcast to Earth and the colonies. He uses Garma's to rally support and energize the people of Zeon. Ranba Ral, the commander of the Zanzibar class battleship enters the Earth's atmosphere to go up against the White Base. Not content to just sit in his chair, Ranba Ral goes out to fight the Gundam in his Mobile Suit. Another powerful battle ensues. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 8x10, 128pg, b&w $7.95 MAISON IKKOKU VOLUME 3 TP—SECOND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi From the creator of Ranma ½ and Inu Yasha... one of Rumiko Takahashi's most beloved series, the romantic (sort of) comedy Maison Ikkoku, re-presented in a second edition in its original episodic order, with a "missing" episode! So take a trip down memory lane back into Japan's nuttiest apartment house and meet its volatile inhabitants: Kyoko, the beautiful and mysterious new apartment manager; Yusaku, the exam-addled college student; Mrs. Ichinose, the drunken gossip; Kentaro, her bratty son; Akemi, the boozy bar hostess who runs around the house in flimsy lingerie; and the mooching and peeping Mr. Yotsuya. Now everyone seems to forget that "home is where the heart is!" First Kyoko's dog, named Mr. Soichoro after her late husband, gets hopelessly lost. Then, due to a misunderstanding, Yusaku moves out of Maison Ikkoku in a huff. Unfortunately, the tiny apartment he moves into is still occupied — by a beautiful masseuse and her ape-like Yakuza husband! Can Yusaku ever go home again? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 RANMA ½ VOLUME 25 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Miss Hinako — Akane and Ranma's teacher from school — falls in love with Akane's daddy, Soun Tendo, and moves into the Tendo Dojo, hoping to become the new Mrs. Tendo! Can Ranma prevent her from stealing his "ki" and transforming into her grown- up, more dangerous form? Later, a dejected Mousse comes across a magical mask, one that can make its victim fall to their knees, weeping, and begging for mercy. Mousse+mask=Ranma, humiliated! It's self-respect versus the need for revenge in an ultimate magical item showdown. Meanwhile, Ranma is having problems of his own with a cast-aside magical swimsuit, which Ranma is stuck wearing, whether he likes it or not! Then, It's more summer silliness when Ukyo, up to her usual schemes, invites not just Ranma but Akane as well to a haunted seaside destination. Go into the caves as a couple, legend says, and you'll be broken-up for sure by the time you leave. But once an arguing Ranma and Akane get going, the ghosts are going to be the least scary things in those caves! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 18pg, b&w $9.95 RANMA ½ VOLUME 7 TP—SECOND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi Akane gets the lead in the school play while Ranma learns kissing is such sweet sorrow; Ryoga and Ranma embark on a quest to find a legendary Japanese Nanichuuan or "Spring of Drowned Man" (including an assault on the Girls' Locker Room!"); and finally, Kodachi Kuno, wited sister of Tatewaki "Blue Thunder" Kuno, whips up a batch of poisoned treats with which to snare the Young Mister Saotome. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 RANMA ½ VOLUME 8 TP—SECOND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi Trouble follows Ranma to town in the form of Ukyo Kuonji, okonomiyaki or "Japanese pizza" chef par excellence; Ryoga (1) teams up with Ukyo, (2) goes on a date with Akane, and (3) meets his long-lost fiancée; Ranma and Akane both swallow "love pills" which supposed to make them fall for the first person they see; and finally, Mousse holds Akane hostage to Ranma's humiliation with a bucket of Jusenkyo water from "Yahzu- Nii-Chuan"… water from the legendary "Spring of Drowned Duck"! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH RANMA ½ VOLUME 1 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Ranma is a mighty martial artist… and quite a catch (even though he's just a teenager)! Unfortunately, he's got a problem: because he fell into a cursed pond, whenever he's splashed with cold water, he changes into a girl! It's gender-twisting humor from one of manga's most popular creators! (STAR00778) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $9.95 *********************** RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 3 GN by Nobuhiro Watsuki A night out gambling and what Kenshin and Sanosuke bring back are not winnings, but a woman - Takani Megumi, mysterious and beautiful, pursued by the crooked industrialist Takeda Kanry - and in need of Kenshin's protection. Megumi, it seems, is the daughter of a famous family of physicians and, however unwillingly, has been participating in the production of a super-powerful, super-profitable form of opium. But now Kanry wants his "hen who lays the golden egg" back, while Sanosuke - who lost a friend to an opium overdose, and therefore sees only the worst in Megumi - would just as rather she did disappear. Kenshin, though, has looked into her eyes...seen the sadness...and knows that, whatever reason a man may need to act, for one who has seen as much as he, the plight of Megumi is for him enough. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 TUXEDO GIN VOLUME 4 TP by Tokihiko Matsuura Is it true!? Has Ginji fathered an egg with pretty little penguin, Linda? Minako doesn't seem to mind, but Ginji doesn't know how this could have happened — after all, he still doesn't know all the ins and outs of his own penguin plumbing. Does penguin parenthood mean that Gin's days as a footloose and fancy free single penguin are over? And later, Gin enters the Miss Shirakawa Beauty Pageant!? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 VIDEO GIRL AI VOLUME 7 TP by Masakazu Katsura Video Girl Ai is back in the real world with a new mission from her creator-make a man fall in love with her. Yota is the only man for Ai, so it's too bad that Yota had decided to think of Ai as his sister. To make her mission more difficult, Moemi and Takashi are having relationship problems, and Moemi naturally turns to Yota for comfort. Then Moemi is brutally attacked! Is it even possible that Takashi is behind it? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 200pg, b&w $12.95 WEDDING PEACH VOLUME 4 TP by Nao Yazawa In the past, Wedding Peach and her heavenly crew have been able to smother the flame of hate. But are their powers of love strong enough to douse a firebrand like Ignas? They're about to find out. The fire demon has come to Earth specifically to burn the angels to a crisp. And it doesn't take long for Momoko, Yuri, and Hinagiku to feel the heat. By possessing one of their classmates, Ignas has figured out a way to defeat the girls and smash their magical wedding powers. To complicate matters even further, a chilly water demon by the name of Potamos shows up. Wedding Peach needs to quickly figure out how to defeat both water and fire in order to save her friends and classmates. And in the process, she discovers how diabolical and codependent her demon adversaries truly are. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 X/1999 VOLUME 13: LAMENT TP by CLAMP Intense conflict leads to heartbreak as the Seven Seals and the Seven Harbingers confront each other and the casualities begin to pile up. Yuzuriha Nekoi and her dog spirit Inuki face off against expert hacker Satsuki with her supercomputer "The Beast"; Saiki and Kamui have an unfortunate encounter with Fuma; fire-wielder Karen takes on both Seiichiro and Yuto! This volume also includes a special Karen Kasumi story! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 184pg, b&w $9.95 X/1999 VOLUME 7: RHAPSODY TP—SECOND EDITION by CLAMP Kamui's friends and family have been pulled into the deadly orbit of his destiny before — his mother, who died to set him on his path; his aunt, who has also chosen death to provide Kamui with the weapon he will need in the struggle to come; and Kotori, gentle sweet Kotori, who has the power of the dreamseers to see the future, but from the future she sees, there is no escape... (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 184pg, b&w $9.95 X/1999 VOLUME 8: CRESCENDO TP—SECOND EDITION by CLAMP Past destinies become the present, three young men from the CLAMP academy arrive, and a masterful young psychic clashes with his mortal enemy, and finally, the moment of Kamui's destiny arrives, and his decision will be painful in ways that he never would have imagined... (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 184pg, b&w $9.95 YUYU HAKUSHO VOLUME 3 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi Yusuke's back from the dead and better than ever! But his encounters with the supernatural are far from over, because his new afterschool job is as an Underworld Detective, working for Botan and Koenma to bring in renegade demons and solve mysteries that only a former ghost can figure out! But when three demons escape to the human world with evil artifacts, Yusuke's new job turns into a trial by fire. Now, armed only with his wits, his guts, and the mystic power of the "Rei Gun", he must face Goki (a soul-eating ogre), Kurama (a shapeshifting fox spirit), and the deadliest one of all, Hiei of the Evil Eye... (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FIREFIGHTER: DIAGO OF FIRE COMPANY M VOLUME 4 TP by Masahito Soda A fire breaks out at a five-story department store building and nine people are trapped on the top floor. Company M promptly responds to the call and things are under control — the fires isn't spreading too rapidly, and the rescue boom is lowering people to safety one by one. Everything seems to be routine and going very smoothly, but why is Daigo in a panic? Will he disobey orders once again even when under the close scrutiny of the media? (STAR19417) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 GYO VOLUME 1 TP by Junji Ito Young couple Tadashi and Kaori are on vacation in Okinawa, but far from getting away from it all, their vacation deteriorates as something appears rotten in Okinawa…the floating stench of death hangs over the island! A strange, legged fish appears on the scene and so begins our intrepid couple's spiral into the horror of the sea. Mayhem ensues in Okinawa when a Great White Shark Attack hits the beach — and it's got legs! (STAR19421) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 200pg, b&w $12.95 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! VOLUME 5: UNREAL GENIUS TP 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! (STAR08989) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, b&w (Note Price) $15.95 ONE PIECE VOLUME 1: ROMANCE DAWN TP by Eiichiro Oda In a world of pirates, one man wants to become the greatest of them all: Monkey D. Luffy, who gained strange powers from eating the cursed Gum-Gum Fruit! Walking the Plank as a child, Luffy was inspired to become a pirate by listening to the tales of the buccaneer "Red-Haired" Shanks. Now, Luffy is grown up and sets out to sea in a rowboat, in search of "One Piece," the greatest treasure in the world! But Roronoa Zoro, the "pirate hunter," a friend or a foe? Printed in the original right-to-left Japanese format for authenticity, but completely translated (including the sound effects)! (STAR19389) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 SHAMAN KING VOLUME 1: SHAMAN IN TOKYO TP by Hiroyuki Takei Yoh Asakura is a junior-high shaman: one of the gifted few who can speak to ghosts, talk to the spirits of nature, and contact the other world. Compared to home in rural Japan for advanced training, Tokyo is a metropolis full of ghosts: spirits with unfinished business, haunts, revenants, specters — all whom only he can see. Together with friends Manta and Amidamaru, he faces challenges both real and ghostly…but who or what is the "Shaman King," and what shamans and spirits await him in the wide world outside Japan? Junior high whiz kid Manta Oyamada was taking a shortcut through the cemetery one night when he met a strange kid — Yoh Asakura, shaman who saved Manta from cemetery- desecrating gang members — but that was just the beginning. Because Yoh is not the only shaman in the world — and danger comes to visit them in the form of a Chinese shaman with ruthless ambitions. (STAR19391) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 SHORT CUTS VOLUME 2 TP by Usamaru Furuya In this, the second and last volume of his Short Cuts series, Furuya takes on a topical subject (not so seriously) and loads it with bizarre and irreverent humor. A treat for the fan of the cutting edge of comics art, as well as anyone wanting to get up to the minute on the latest Tokyo fads. More surreal gags and teenage madness in this concluding volume. (STAR19436) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 128pg, b&w $12.95 YU-GI-OH VOLUME 2: CARDS WITH TEETH TP by Kazuki Takahashi Meet Yugi's classmate Seto Kaiba: rich, talented, and obsessed with the collectible card game "Magic and Wizards." When he discovers that Yugi's grandfather owns the infinitely rare "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" card, he'll stop at nothing to get it... and the stage is set for a high-stakes duel where the monsters on the cards come to life! (STAR19563) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. SC, 264pg, b&w $7.95 *********************** WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS MAID ATTACK #4 by Eisu Katharine faces the deadly ninja Leona in the final round of the Maid Attack fighting tournament! But when the fighting gets dirty, and Katharine is on the ropes, can the mysterious Maid Beliefs point the way to final victory? Bi-monthly. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $3.95 WINGNUT GAMES PEWFELL VOLUME 1: SPIREKASSLE STORIES TP by Chuck Whelon A City on the border of Law and Chaos and a wizard on the brink of bankruptcy. Follow the exploits of struggling sorcerer Pewfell in these tales of unwitting adventure and domestic mayhem! Collects strips and stories from Chuck Whelon's popular daily webcomic on ModernTales.com. Features seven pages of new material! (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w $9.95 RPG BLUES VOLUME 2 TP by Peter Delgado Jr. Ripped from the pages of Dragon Magazine, Knights of the Dinner Table, and GamingReport.com, Wingnut Games brings the second compilation of the hit comic strip from Peter Delgado Jr.! Includes 20 never-before-seen gags, making fun of everything in the world of role playing games! (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w $9.95 GRAPHIC NOVEL SPOTLIGHT BONE VOLUME SEVEN: GHOST CIRCLES HC By Jeff Smith Cartoon Books The perfect marriage of Walt Kelly's Pogo-like charm and Tolkienesque fantasy, Cartoon Books' Bone Volume Seven: Ghost Circles finds the Bone cousins, Thorn, and feisty Gran'ma Ben fighting the elements; the stupid, stupid rat creatures; and an ancient evil known as the Lord of the Locusts, as they struggle to reach the glorious city of Atheia! Every bit as influential on modern comics as Alan Moore's Watchmen, Neil Gaiman's Sandman series, and Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns, this all-ages book is a must for any collection. (STAR13773) "[Ghost Circles has] got a lot of interesting points and lessons to share about making the most out of life and trusting in your friends and family. Plus, Jeff Smith's artwork is delightful. His art is truly beautiful, and reminiscent of classic artists." – SequentialTart.com HC, 160pg, b&w $24.95 BONE VOLUME EIGHT: TREASURE HUNTERS HC by Jeff Smith Cartoon Books A turning point in Jeff Smith's celebrated Bone saga, this eighth collection of the Eisner Award-winning series finds the evil Hooded One surrounding the walled city of Atheia, and offering its trapped citizens two choices: "Surrender or die!" It's up to Fone Bone and his friends to desperately seek a way out of the city so that Thorn can search for the mythological Crown of Horns – an ancient weapon capable of defeating the Lord of the Locusts. For kids of all ages, this is one book that readers shouldn't pass up! (STAR16981) "[Jeff] Smith has created here something wonderful and unique – a story that can truly be appreciated and enjoyed by adults as much as by children." – RobotFist.com HC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $23.95 CENTRAL CITY VOLUME 1 GN by Saya I.C. Entertainment In the grand tradition of Akira comes Central City, the Japanese-formatted graphic novel series set in a dystopian future where humanity has rebuilt civilization after surviving a devastating nuclear war. In this brave new world, there exists "disposers" – mysterious men and women whose sole purpose is to make those who threaten the fragile status quo "disappear." Kaede is one of these enigmatic agents, and he has come to Central City – the lone stronghold that does not allow disposers – to learn the identity of the person who murdered his father . . . by any means necessary! (STAR19064) "A spellbinding graphic novel that readers won't be able to put down." – Diamond Purchasing Brand Manager Robert Randle SC, 5x8, 100pg, b&w $7.95 CHANNEL ZERO TP by Brian Wood AiT/PlanetLar Collecting the Orwellian comic book series that made creator Brian Wood a household name with readers, this dystopian trade introduces Jennie 2.5, a pirate broadcaster who is dead-set on bringing down the Totalitarian government that rules a near future America. Enter Channel Zero, the only bastion of truth in a future where propaganda-laden sitcoms and infomercials flood the airwaves, and unsanctioned thought is a crime punishable by death. Powerful and provocative, this book is a must-have for mature readers everywhere! (STAR11745) "Wood's message is clear enough: apathy is the real enemy, and it is harder to fight than any totalitarian government." – Wired "Someone's remembered what comics are for. Meet Brian Wood." – Comics writer Warren Ellis SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $12.95 CHANNEL ZERO: JENNIE ONE GN by Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan AiT/ PlanetLar Within the pages of this highly praised graphic novel, mature readers discover the secret origins behind Jennifer Havel's transformation into info-terrorist Jennie 2.5. Set in the not-too-distant future, this engaging and important book chronicles the young crusader's blossoming socio-political consciousness, as she drops out of art school and challenges the Clean Act – an oppressive law that does the unthinkable and eliminates free speech in America. Through propaganda and guerilla warfare, hell or high water, Wood's unlikely heroine is going to make a difference. Access this critically acclaimed graphic novel for yourself, and join the revolution! (STAR17726) "[Brian] Wood and [Becky] Cloonan assault our senses with real images set in the here and now, and it's all the more difficult to ignore them. Wood acts as a social and political stenographer here. Sure, he's telling a fictional story, but there's more truth to be found than on the 11 o'clock news. [He's] chronicling a culture of misinformation, paranoia, greed, and hatred that's developing all around us. [He's] not a writer here, he's a historian. And readers would be well advised to pick up Jennie One, the latest book in his bible of urban activism." – TheFourthRail.com SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $9.95 COMIC BOOKS & OTHER NECESSITIES OF LIFE TP by Mark Evanier; illustrations by Sergio Aragonés TwoMorrows Publishing The first collection of industry veteran Mark Evanier's best POV columns – including several that have never-before-been published – this wonderful tome explores the four-color medium, the characters that exist within it, and many of the creators who dreamed them up. From "The Duck Man" (a wonderful remembrance of legendary artist Carl Barks) to the three-part "The Comics Code" (the secret origin behind the Comics Code Authority), the columns found within this volume offer readers an engaging look at comics history; articles that will entertain (and often times, educate) both new and longtime comics fans alike. As a bonus, Evanier acclaimed columns are surrounded by all-new cover and interior illustrations by the award-winning illustrator Sergio Aragonés! This is one book that no true comics fan should be without! (STAR17814) "Any amount of praise I could heap onto Mark Evanier's Comic Books & Other Necessities of Life still wouldn't do the collection justice. This book is a must for even the most casual comic book reader!" – Diamond Purchasing Brand Manager – Magazines Theresa Yung SC, 6x9, 200pg, b&w $12.95 THE EXTRAORDINARY WORKS OF ALAN MOORE TP Edited by George Khoury TwoMorrows Publishing Skilled at conjuring stories 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, this wonderful tome finds the reclusive British author telling his own story in an extensive series of interviews. The trade also collects rare strips, scripts, artwork, and photographs of the author – most published for the first time! The Extraordinary Works of Alan Moore also features interviews with the multiple award-winning scribe's closest collaborators, who elaborate on their relationship with Moore. Plus, readers will thrill to the book's inclusion of such rare Moore stories and scripts, including "Pictopia," "Lust," and his unseen work on Judge Dredd, among others. Highly recommended! (STAR19290) "Although this is unashamedly a celebration of Alan Moore, it's not a puff piece. The key to the book is a detailed and extensive warts-and-all interview with Moore, covering every single major work of his in depth – the restrictions he had to work under, the run-ins he had, the compromises made. It's also the tale of one man's odyssey through comics and beyond; quite possibly the greatest writer of British and American comics ever, and he has something to say to you." – SilverBulletComicBooks.com SC, 8x11, 208pg, PC $24.95 IRON WOK JAN! GN #1 by Shinji Saijyo ComicsOne Offered in the traditional right-to-left manga format, the first chapter in ComicsOne's critically acclaimed series follows the story of Jan, the incredibly talented (and extremely arrogant) young chef at Gottancho – a first-class restaurant in Tokyo. When faced with challengers (and there are many!), Jan uses his immense skills, considerable cunning, and even an occasional dirty trick or two to come out ahead. It says volumes of the skilled Shinji Saijyo (the very talented creator of this series) that a manga based on cooking of all things would prove to be so compelling that it keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the final page. With its superb blend of breakneck pacing and stellar characterization, as well as its transformation of culinary competitions into no- holds-barred battles, Iron Wok Jan! is something every true manga fan should check out! (STAR17629) "Saijyo is able to make a manga about cooking a gripping and enjoyable read with character development and an interesting over-arcing plot. While the culture and subculture that these characters live in is completely foreign to me, Saijyo creates a story that makes the characters sympathetic and their goals easily understood, and I can definitely see revisiting the world of Iron Wok Jan!" – TheFourthRail.com SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 IRON WOK JAN #2 by Shinji Saijyo ComicsOne Continuing Jan's quest to become the world's finest chef, this volume finds the arrogant (and quite resourceful) young chef taking his first step towards becoming the culinary king of Japan. Entering the first All Japan Cooking Tournament, Jan finds himself competing with hundreds of chefs – including his rival, Kiriko – inside the Tokyo Dome. Printed in its original Japanese right-to-left format, this latest edition of the highly praised series proves once again that "cooking is a battle" – at least, that's how Jan sees it! (STAR17571) "Manga fans looking for something different will want to check out Iron Wok Jan!. While it's ground covered before in the dojo, on the basketball court, boxing ring, baseball field and any number of iterations throughout anime and manga, Iron Wok Jan! does this story well." – AnimeFringe.com SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 LODOSS WAR: DEEDLIT'S TALE VOLUME ONE CHOICES TP by Ryo Mizuno and Seisuko Yoneyama CPM Manga Readers searching for heroic fantasy at its finest need look no further than Lodoss War, the groundbreaking manga series set in a timeless world of knights, elves, gods, and witches! In this volume, Deedlit and Parn join up with the wizard Slayn to free the village of Hanam from the Marmo army. They are hopelessly outnumbered – and to make matters worse, an elf named Estas is trying to come between the elven warrior Deedlit and her human paramour, Parn. Will our heroes free the village? Will their love remain strong? Buy this critically acclaimed collection and find out for yourself! (STAR16671) "Lodoss War is everything that a fantasy…series should be." – Aniworlds.com SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $15.95 LODOSS WAR: DEEDLIT'S TALE VOLUME TWO – FOREST OF NO RETURN by Ryo Mizuno and Setsuko Yoneyama CPM Manga Do you want heroic fantasy in the grand tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings? You'll find it in the acclaimed Lodoss War, the fan-favorite manga series for all ages set in a timeless world of knights, elves, gods, and witches! In this volume, the high elf Deedlit must lift an ancient curse forbidding humans from entering the fabled "Forest of No Return" – or her human companion, Parn, and the citizens of Kanon will be lost in limbo forever! (STAR17633) "A wonderful read." – Diamond Purchasing Brand Manager Robert Randle SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $15.95 LOUIS THE CLOWN'S LAST WORDS SC by Metaphrog Metaphrog From the multiple Eisner and Ignatz Award nominee comes this story of cheese, clowns, and crazy carrots! In the quiet town of Hamlet, where the Quidnuncs are up to their usual no good, Louis the Clown finds himself working with fruit. Meanwhile, everyone is looking forward to the Fun Day Out – but something sinister is beginning to rear its ugly head! An existential fairy tale for the young at heart! (STAR17114) "A bendy, hallucinogenic storyline . . ." – The Guardian SC, 8x8, 72pg, FC $15.95 MANTIS WOMAN VOLUME 1 GN by Senno Knife I.C. Entertainment Offered in its original Japanese format, this horror anthology by celebrated manga creator Senno Knife scares up a treasure-trove of spine-tingling stories for mature readers the world over. With "The Zenda's Family Hell," "The Water Beckons," "The Snake Boy," and the story from which this engaging graphic novel gets its title, Knife creates nightmarish tales that are both engaging and utterly bone-chilling. Pick up a copy of this dark treasure for yourself . . . if you dare! (STAR19382) "A darkly compelling book." – Diamond Purchasing Brand Manager Robert Randle SC, 6x8, 180pg, b&w $12.95 MEGA DRAGON AND TIGER GN #1 by Tony Wong ComicsOne Blending dystopian science fiction with no-holds-barred martial arts, Tony Wong's Mega Dragon and Tiger introduces reader to a futuristic world where asteroids bombarded the earth, plunging the world into chaos. From the ashes, a new society has risen where only the strong survive. In this ultraviolent society, scientists have bestowed superpowers to its hedonistic elite, while the weak are left at their mercy – and ruled under an iron fist. Enter Mega Dragon and Tiger, two heroes who must rise up against their oppressors to restore justice to an unjust world. Readers who enjoy comics with unyielding action and amazing art will not be disappointed with this can't-miss trade! (STAR17084) "[A] captivating, strange book . . . [Tony] Wong's energetic pen and ink line drawings of colliding bodies are effective . . ." – Publisher's Weekly SC, 120pg, FC $13.95 MEGA DRAGON AND TIGER GN #2 by Tony Wong ComicsOne ComicsOne's futuristic king fu thriller continues within the pages of this second volume, as a friendly day at the open market turns deadly when the military starts rounding up young children for "Special Training." One of the unlucky children detained is the brother of Tiger's friend, Butterfly – and that doesn't sit very well with Tiger at all! In fact, as readers of this trade will quickly discover, taking the boy is one mistake the soldiers will soon live to regret! (STAR17582) "A better ride for truly jaded thrill seekers would be hard to find." – Animerica SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 PRINCESS PRINCE BOOK 1 GN by Tomoko Taniguchi CPM Manga Mourning the death of his beloved wife, the King of Gemstone acts on a prophecy handed to him by an angel, raising one of his twin sons as a girl. Will "Princess Lori" ever get to live his life as a man, and once again become Prince Laurence? And more importantly, will he ever find true love? Readers need only pick up a copy of this gender- bending fantasy to find out! (STAR17837) "A very different kind of fairy tale that should appeal to shoujo fans everywhere." – Diamond Purchasing Brand Manager Robert Randle SC, 7x10, 336pg, b&w $15.95 MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #110 The theme of CBM #110 centers on those comic artists who use the medium of painting for their covers and interior stories. Since the beginnings of comic books in the 1930s, this has been a medium in which the artwork was always done in ink with a brush or pen, with the coloring added in the printing process. But in recent years, artists like Alex Ross, Scott Hampton, Joe Jusko, David Mack, John K Snyder III, Steve Rude, Bill Sienkiewicz and John Van Fleet have been creating fully rendered paintings for their covers and interior pages. And then there's Carl Barks and Alex Schomberg, who, after a lifetime of creating ink art, turned to painting in their retirement to create paintings for fans. Don't miss an intriguing look into a highly specialized area of comics creation, along with the usual great CBM features. COVER A: ALEX ROSS—Magazine, PC $6.95 COVER B: NORM SAUNDERS—Magazine, PC $6.95 MAGAZINES SECTION Comic Magazines ALTER EGO #32 This issue presents "A Golden Age Artist Reunion" and "The Roots of the Silver Age!" Behind colorful new covers by Dick Giordano (a cavalcade of 1940s Timely/Marvel heroes) and Ron Harris, Golden Age Timely artists Allen Bellman (Human Torch, Patriot, et al.) and Sam Burlockoff are interviewed — including the tale of their joyful reunion after 50 years, brought about in part by AE! Features tons of rare Timely art by Carl Burgos, Bill Everett, Carl Pfeufer, Syd Shores, and many more! Plus: Mart Nodell (Green Lantern) on his late-'40s years at Timely/Marvel! Part One of the serialization of the 1986 Alter Ego comic book by Roy Thomas and Ron Harris — plus secrets of its Golden Age roots, with Black Terror, Blue Bolt, Captain Battle, The Heap, and others! Fiction House — the Italian Connection, with Enrico Bagnoli, one of the "Great Unknowns" of the 1940s! Mike Gold on a crucial year in the early Silver Age of Comics — with rare art by Simon & Kirby, Curt Swan, Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, and others! Also, FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze and Fawcett mystery artist Irvin Steinberg; Alex Toth; Bill Shelley on comics fandom; and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 108pg, b&w $5.95 BACK ISSUE! #2 This issue spotlights the decade of techno-pop, breakdancing, and comics' new wave in their "Totally '80s" Issue! Editor Michael Eury dons his Members Only jacket for a profile of Comico the Comic Company, including two "Pro 2 Pro" Interviews: Adam Hughes and Mike W. Barr relive their collaboration on The MAZE Agency — the coolest crime comic before crime comics were cool — spotlighting rare artwork by Hughes and Alan Davis. Also, Matt Wagner and Diana Schutz recall the early days of Grendel, with artwork by Wagner, Tim Sale, the Pander Bros., and John K. Snyder III! Then, "Greatest Stories Never Told" gets the scoop behind the aborted Space Ghost II special — co- starring the Herculoids! — featuring commentary from and rare art by Steve Rude! "Rough Stuff!" shows early penciled artwork from Adam Hughes, including Justice League America! "Beyond Capes!" explores Bruce Jones' gruesome Twisted Tales and astonishing Alien Worlds series from Pacific Comics, with interviews with and rare art by Dave Stevens, Bo Hampton, Mike Hoffman, and Val Mayerick! And just to prove they aren't totally stuck in the '80s, there's "Off My Chest!" Mike W. Barr's personal view of 1978's DC Implosion and Cancelled Comics Cavalcade in his guest editorial, featuring unpublished DC Comics art by Steve Ditko, Jim Aparo, and Joe Kubert! All this, plus a totally tubular cover by awesome Adam Hughes! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #865-868 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 #1574 A Marvel 2004 preview! Plus, Check out CBG's in-depth analysis of the CGC sales market. Plus, columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1575 CBG provides suggestions from several publishers for new reading this year. Its all detailed in "Best Comics You're Not Reading (Yet!) Winter Edition." Plus, columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1576 2003: The Year in Review! This year of growth is analyzed through auction highlights, industry news events, and other important features of the year past. Includes columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1577 March madness is analyzed by CBG's panel of retailer reviewers. Check out the in-depth analysis of the sales of CGC-graded comics versus their non-graded counterparts. Also, columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1578 CBG takes a look at some of the best some of the weirdest love comics. Plus, columnists Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David offer commentary you can't get anywhere else. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #168 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) Magazine, PC $2.50 COMICS REVUE #214 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 Collector Magazines 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 (#227)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL (#163)—Magazine, FC $4.99 FOOTBALL (#167)—Magazine, FC $4.99 HOCKEY (#160)—Magazine, FC $4.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#114)—Magazine, FC $4.99 RACING CARD PLUS #2 TP—SC $9.99 VINTAGE SPORTS COLLECTIBLES (#154)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BECKETT'S DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTOR #39 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 #54 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 BECKETT YU-GI-OH COLLECTOR #10 Complete Yu-Gi-Oh coverage featuring an awesome cover treatment. Each issue includes checklists, video game tips and tricks, merchandise, cartoon reviews, and an extensive guide to card types and rules for playing the Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game. Plus, contests, prizes, and posters! (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pg, FC $9.99 LEE'S TOY REVIEW #136 FEBRUARY 2004 In this issue, the "McFarlane Sports Picks, Part 1: NFL & MLB" pull-out guide! Also, the "Lord of the Rings Report" examines what's happening with market prices. Don't forget, Lee's has the "Die-Cast Vehicle Price Guide," and the #1 "Hot Wheels Price Guide!" (Action Figure News & Toy Review) Magazine, FC $5.95 NON-SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 15 #1 Featuring Alias star, Jennifer Garner! Inside is an exclusive interview with the actress, and the show's creator, J.J. Abrams. Plus, the "Gummie" awards. Also, a free Hellboy promotional card from Inkworks, and a 32-page price guide. Non-Sport Update is issued bi-monthly, which means a long shelf life for the only magazine devoted completely to non-sport cards. (Non-Sport Update) Magazine, FC $4.50 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #118 JANUARY 2004 Featuring show coverage, price guides, and showcasing the best in toy 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 TOMART'S DISNEYANA UPDATE JANUARY/FEBRUARY #56 Featuring departments on "Animation Art Auction Results," the "Walt Disney Classic Collection Price Guide," "Bean Bags from Around the World," and more. (Tomart Publications) Magazine $6.00 TOY CARS AND MODELS MAGAZINE VOLUME 7 #3 The March 2004 issue marks the sixth anniversary of the title. Special features include a look back at the early years, and some speculation about the years ahead! 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 #324-25 Start the New Year with information about the industry, baby boomer toys, and keepsakes for collectors like you! Don't forget industry news and the added focus on older toys. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $4.99Ea. TUFF STUFF MARCH 2004 Tuff Stuff will include Yu-Gi-Oh pricing 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 CAMPAIGN MAGAZINE JANUARY/FEBRUARY Campaign Magazine is the industry's leading magazine of d20 adventures, previews, reviews, and OGL content. Each and every issue contains a full-length d20 adventure centered on the current issue's theme. Written by some of the best d20 authors in the industry, Campaign features rules and source material from a variety of d20 publishers, each a leader in the field. (Fast Forward Entertainment) Magazine, 80pg b&w $4.99 DRAGON #317 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 #109 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 $6.99 GAMES UNPLUGGED MAGAZINE #35 Now even beefier! A full 72-page of full-color gaming action! Games Unplugged is the official source magazine for Classic BattleTech, Shadowrun, Sovereign Stone, CrossGen d20, CrossGen CCG, The Dark Eye, 1492, Fast Forward d20 products, Human Head Studios RPGs, Deadlands, Savage Worlds, and R.A. Salvatore's Demon World d20. Every issue features in-depth coverage of each of these game worlds, with new rules, scenarios, variants, and behind-the-scenes coverage that can't be found anywhere else! Every issue also features fantastic coverage on the upcoming Dragonlance game from Sovereign Press! (Fast Forward Entertainment) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 72pg, FC $4.99 OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM MARCH 2004 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 MARCH 2004 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) Magazine, FC w/CD-ROM $7.99 PSM MAGAZINE MARCH 2004 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) Magazine $7.99 SCRYE #69 Scrye #69 gives you a sneak peek of Magic's new set, Darksteel, and EverQuest moves from the computer to your table, as Sabertooth releases their CCG that's based on the popular online RPG. Plus, Dragon Ball Z looks to the future GT release! Also, don't miss the best coverage for collectible card games coming in 2004! (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 WHITE DWARF #288 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 Anime Magazines ANIMATION MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2004 All grown up and still watch cartoons? Got carpal tunnel in both hands from playing video games? Ever seen a wicked effects shot in a movie and wonder how the *@#! did they do that? Trying to decide which animation software to blow your kids' college funds on? Animation fans know Animation Magazine is their #1 source for the most current information on film, television, gaming, technology, commercials, conferences, events, and industry trends. Animation Magazine also covers the best resources for education and training in the animation field. Order this month's edition now! (Animation Magazine) Magazine $5.95 ASIAN CULT CINEMA #42 Features an interview with Johnny To, the most successful Hong Kong director of the new millenium! Plus, a special report on the new wave of films from Thailand, a look at current Japanese horror films, and an essay on the newly unearthed batch of Takashi Miike films, including N-Girls Vs. Vampire. Also, a report on Shaw Brothers film treasures! (Vital Sounds) Magazine $6.00 NEWTYPE ENGLISH VERSION MAGAZINE VOLUME 2 #14 MARCH 2004 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, premium in every way. And like the Japanese original, it reads from right to left. How big is it? Twelve monthly issues, weighing in at almost 200 pages each. Free bonus gear in every issue: 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 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS #80 Protoculture Addicts is one of North America's longest running anime & manga magazines! This issue offers spotlights on the second season of The Big O and on The Cat Returns (from Studio Ghibli). It also features several "Anime Stories," introducing new anime series like Ashita no Nadja, Looking For The Full Moon, Monkey Typhoon (a.k.a. Assobot Goku), Nurse Witch Komugi-chan, Raimuiro Senkitan, Stratos 4, Tokyo Mew Mew, and much more! Finally, it includes the usual "Anime World" articles (convention & festival reports, The Modern Japanese Music Database Part 24, etc.), the reviews of lots of recent anime & manga-related products (DVDs, CDs, manga, books, model kits, live-action movies, etc.) and the latest news. Don't miss it! Bi-monthly. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC $4.95 General Entertainment Magazines AIRBRUSH ACTION JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2004 Airbrush Action features a most cool auto graphics step-by-step by Mike Willey, custom culture artist extraordinaire and House of Kolor's 2003 Prestigious Painter winner. Also includes the Annual Paint Buyer's Guide, SEMA Show preview, and Wizard's road to pinstriping mastery. "T-Shirt Tactics", "Q&A", and "Kustom Q," our hotly anticipated columns, are back, and much more! (Airbrush Action, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 ALIAS MAGAZINE #3 Previews Exclusive Cover Edition! It's that time again, when we abandon our safe pedestrian existences and turn to the world of SD-6 and the CIA for a fix of top-level double-dealing and espionage. In this issue we de-classify some scorching season three secrets, as well as re-visiting some favorite episodes from Seasons past — as voted for by the readers. Alias creator J.J. Abrams will be on hand to answer your questions. Available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 ALTERNATIVE CINEMA #23 The CKY Reality TV phenomenon! Seduction Cinema's "Dracula" and "Chantal" shot back-to-back in LA! The Revolution Will Not Be Televised documentary! Also, horror director Guillermo Del Toro gives an interview. Plus, "Shooting Super 8" negative film, news, and more. (El Film & Video Communications) Magazine, 46pg, FC $5.95 BUFFY OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #11 Previews Exclusive Cover Edition! As Xander, Nicholas Brendan provided many a comic interlude on Buffy. We catch up with him to discuss the wise-cracker's seven-year Buffy stint. To get a fresh perspective on the show, we talk to the Buffy directors and get their unique take. And the show's central premise might have been the fight of good against evil, but there were a lot of laughs along the way and we bring you a selection of our favorite side-splitters. Available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 36 #1 Zombies, Zombies, and more Zombies! CFQ digs up the dirt on Resident Evil: Apocalypse, the new Dawn of the Dead, the classic Romero Dead Trilogy and the British horror-comedy Shaun of the Dead. Meanwhile, you'll be absolutely possessed by our inside-out, on-the-set coverage of Exorcist: The Beginning. We'll then go deep behind enemy lines with director Phil Tippet and Paul Verhoeven on Starship Troopers 2 to fight the latest interstellar bug invasion. Meet the cast and crew of the new Troopers and also look back at the original Starship feature film. Would you like to know more? There's also a complete wrap-up of 2003, an in-depth retrospective on the original Superman feature film, and a boldly critical look at the languishing fortunes of the Star Trek franchise. Finally, explore our expanded review section with first looks at all the latest movies, video games, DVDs and books. Renew your sense of wonder with the new CFQ. (CFQ) Magazine $7.99 CULT TIMES #101 Plan on 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, FC $9.99 DARK SIDE #107 Britain's top-selling horror title brings you fascinating interviews with film directors Brian Yuzna (Re-Animator), and Gary Sherman (Dead and Buried). Plus, Seduction of the Gullible author John Martin's guide to the best Giallo stalk-and -slash screamers of all time. We also vist the House of the Dead, and spend some time with Boris Karloff's daughter. (Stray Cat Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.50 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #340 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, "Scheduled for Success" continues as Andrew Pixley examines the inherent 'Saturdayness' of Doctor Who. Plus, speak to Time Lady Romana herself, alias actress Lalla Ward, who gives us a revealing rundown of her time with the series. Plus, one full- color comic strip adventure "Bad Blood" by Scott Gay and Martin Geraghty continues. (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pg, FC $6.80 DREAMWATCH #114 In stark contrast to what we know the future to hold, Lex and Clark have forged a close friendship on Smallville. This month we chat with archenemy in waiting, actor Michael Rosenbaum. Nicole deBoer, a.k.a. The Dead Zone's Sarah Bannerman, discusses the taut psychological thriller and reveals visions of the show¹s future. Plus, new season news from Angel, Alias and Stargate SG-1. (Titan) Magazine, 84pg, FC $5.99 FANGORIA #230 In the March issue: Final Destination 2 scripters J. Mackye Gruber and Eric Bress tackle both writing and directing chores on New Line's The Butterfly Effect. The box-office success of Blade II allowed director Guillermo del Toro to produce Mike Mignola's Hellboy, based on the Dark Horse comic! Music-video vet Zack Snyder directs the remake of Dawn of the Dead. And a machete-wielding madman is hacking up the guests in Club Dread! Plus all the latest horror news, TV updates, gossip and video, DVD and book reviews! (Starlog) Magazine $7.99 FEMME FATALES SPOTLIGHT #1 A new spin-off from Femme Fatales, featuring hotter interviews, and better pictorials of your favorite women of wonder. Included is a new pull-out calendar! This issue features the ladies of Charlie's Angels 2. Additionally, there's coverage on Jamie Pressly, Sara Michelle Gellar, Julia Ross, Jolene Blalock, Donna D'Errico, the enigmatic Nude Girl, and more! Included is a pull-out poster suitable for framing! (Cinefantastique) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $12.99 FILMFAX #101 Now an amalgam of Filmfax and Outre, the World of UltraMedia! Each issue covers horror, sci-fi, and genre movies through the 1970s, plus additional pages on retro pop culture, including comics, music, and TV of the '50s and '60s. An in-depth focus is taken towards interviews with stars, performers, directors, artists, and writers that have created all of your favorite stuff! Also, reviews of retro releases on DVDs, CDs, and books. (Filmfax) Magazine $9.95 FORTEAN TIMES #180 The journal of strange phenomena, and the definitive monthly guide to the unexpected, unexplained, and unexplored. (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $7.25 G-8 AND HIS BATTLE ACES #11 Reprinting the entire story, "The Hurricane Patrol," from G-8 and His Battle Aces, August 1934. Twice in one morning an American front-line company had been wiped out; every man filled — suffocated — without a chance to fight back. What was this awful new death? G-8 scours Paris, flies over the Mediterranean and even penetrates the wild country of northern Africa to combat this ghastly sky menace on dead man's wings! Perfect bound. (Adventure House) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $9.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #74 The Phantom Detective is featured in "The Grim Shadow of Hate" by Robert Wallace! The Phantom takes a perilous trail when evil killer snakes bare their ugly fangs and the Reaper registers at College for a sinister degree in mysterious, cold-blooded murder! Perfect bound. (Adventure House) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $7.95 JADE SCREEN VOLUME 2 #3 An exclusive interview with Ken Low, former Jackie Chan bodyguard, now turned Hong Kong action star. Plus, go on the set for Infernal Affairs. Then, check out the "Bruce Lee Column," the "Bruce Lee Convention 2003," and "Fists from the Past," a new column exploring the 70s classics! (Horrorbiz Enterprises) Magazine $7.95 LOCUS #516 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 PHANTOM OF THE MOVIES VIDEOSCOPE #49 Cult video confidential edition! Features exclusive interviews with cult screen queen Mary Woronov. Also, Rob Zombie! Director Steve Cuden talks about canine horror comedy. Plus the Phantom Phlashback: I Survived "Raiders of the Living Dead." 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 (MARCH 2004)––Magazine $5.99 PLAYBOY SPECIAL (MAR/APR)––Magazine $6.99 SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE #49 A look at the "once-thought-lost-forever" horror film, Thomas Edison's Frankenstein! Plus, A Century of Fantasy and Fright Films: Part Seven enters the 1960s, and touches on The Island of Dr. Moreau. Also, Lugosi's 1942 film Bowery At Midnight, and The Cosmic Drive-In, circa 1970! And how could we forget the Kaiju/Retro scary comic series, King Komodo — Episode 4! Special Frankenstein wraparound painted cover by Terry Beatty! (Dennis Druketenis Publishing) Magazine $7.95 SFX #114 The UK's best-selling science fiction magazine brings its usual mix of everything sci-fi. Includes the monthly fix of Angel, Smallville, and coverage of all the summer sci-fi blockbuster movies and much more! (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $8.25 STAR TREK COMMUNICATOR #149 All Star Trek matter is explored, with regular news on actors, series, movies, books, video games, comics, and more, plus exclusive interviews, and a catalog of merchandise. (Decipher) Magazine, 100pg $5.95 STAR WARS INSIDER #74 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 #308 With over 26 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 review section known to man, with the cream of films, books, soundtracks, television, comics, and DVDs, all scrutinized for you. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.99 STARLOG #320 In this issue: Starlog winds down its extensive three-year coverage of The Lord of the Rings trilogy films with two exclusive interviews. Also, Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed screenwriter James Gunn previews the unlikeliest of sequels. Creator Mike Mignola talks about Hellboy coming to the silver screen. And Ray Bradbury's time travel classic A Sound of Thunder soon becomes a film! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 TV ZONE #172 Up-to-date news, features, and interviews for popular cult TV shows as Stargate SG-1, Angel, Enterprise, Farscape, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The League of Gentlemen, Blake's 7, Red Dwarf, and Doctor Who. Each issue features a full review section on the latest episodes to be broadcast, and episode guides to popular series. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.99 TV ZONE SPECIAL #55 At the end of another exciting year for Cult Television, join TV Zone as we examine which Cult TV shows have impressed everyone over the past 12 months. This 100-page bumper edition is packed with season overviews, interviews and features on Buffy, Smallville, Star Trek, Charmed, Stargate, and Andromeda, plus exclusive previews of what next year will bring. It's the essential reference guide to 2003 that no true fan of Cult television can afford to be without. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $9.99 ULTIMATE DVD #52 As the DVD market continues to grow, Visual Imagination's entertainment magazine is devoted solely to this format. Every four weekly issue contains the latest news, DVD reviews, star interviews, production notes, a diary of forthcoming releases, plus a look at the latest players. Not to be missed! Now includes more Region 1 discs! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #104 Video Watchdog is the original, ultimate monthly review of Horror, Sci-fi, and Cult films on DVD, with serious, in-depth reviews and articles on domestic and import releases by the best writers in the field! You can read a lot of guesswork on the Internet, but the facts aren't "in" until you read them in VW! All-new, All-Color format! (Video Watchdog) Magazine, 80pg $6.50 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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This comprehensive volume serves as a filmography for the first 30 years (1958- 1988) of anime in Japan, featuring nearly 300 pages of information chronologically listing over 1,200 titles, including movies, OVAs, and TV series! (553/2-9805759-0-9) (STAR12377) SC, 300pg, b&w $25.00 ANIME FROM AKIRA TO PRINCESS MONONOKE TP by Susan J. Napier In this knowing and insightful introduction to anime as a cultural phenomenon, Susan J. Napier goes inside the world of anime to explore how it reflects and colors both Japanese society and our growing global culture. (256/0-312-23863-0) (STAR19590) SC, 5x8, 312pg, PC $16.95 ******************************** ART BOOKS THE ART OF MONTE M. MOORE – MYSTICA TP Monte M. Moore is one of the hardest working, down-in-the-trenches, busiest fantasy artists in the industry today, imbuing his artwork with his love of women, cars, motorcycles, girls, science fiction, females, mythology, and did we mention lovely young ladies? In this new collection of Moore's work, we see the intricate detail and wild imagination he brings to bear in his paintings. If you're not a member of Moore's fan club yet, you will be with this book! (232/0-86562-085-7) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 48pg, FC $14.95 ARTCORE 3 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 80pg, FC $29.95 BEAUTIFUL CREATURES VOLUME 2 – THE ART OF JAMES RYMAN TP This second volume contains another collection of James Ryman's stunningly delightful demons and terrifyingly tempting women! His ability to create all new levels of hideous beastie and sultry beauty puts him on the fast track to fantasy art supremacy! (232/0- 86562-093-8) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 TWIN VISIONS: THE MAGICAL ART OF BORIS VALLEJO AND JULIE BELL TP by Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell Now in a paperback edition, Twin Visions showcases Boris and Julie's most recent masterpieces, created over the last few years, together with a selection of never-before- seen images and paintings from earlier in their careers. This collection of provocative visions make an invaluable addition to faithful fan's and collector's portfolios. (570/1- 56025-540-4) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. SC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH JOE CHIODO ART BOOKS Presenting many never-before-published new paintings and pin-ups, plus noteworthy Vampirella paintings, this book showcases renowned comic book and pin-up artist Joe Chiodo's latest tantalizing visual feast of lush painted ladies. Also introduced in a limited-edition hardcover format boasting a deluxe dustjacket and special endpapers featuring original artwork not included in the trade paperback. MATURE READERS HARDCOVER (STAR19153)—8x11, 96pg, FC $35.99 SOFTCOVER (STAR19154)—8x11, 96pg, FC $25.99 ******************************** SWAG: ROCK POSTERS OF THE '90S TP by Spencer Drate Featuring a foreword by the king of graphic design in the rock/punk-rock community, Art Chantry, and teeming with over 250 posters by over 50 innovative designers showcasing an outrageous mix of indie cool, punk-retro aesthetics, camp, and kitsch, SWAG offers a groundbreaking introduction to the world of concert poster art. (7/0-8109-9115-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x10, 160pg, FC $29.95 COMIC THEMES COMIC BOOK NATION TP (The Transformation of Youth Culture in America!) by Bradford W. Wright An engaging, illuminating, and provocative history of comic books as both a medium of artistic expression and an industry, Comic Book Nation traces the ways in which comic books have reflected national events and attitudes. This paperback edition features a new postscript scribed by author Wright detailing industry developments in the 1990s as well as a new chapter — "Spider-Man at Ground Zero" — exploring the response of comic book artists to the 9/11 tragedy. (4650/0-8018-6514-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 352pg, FC $19.95 SUPERMAN ON THE COUCH TP (What Superheroes Really Tell Us About Ourselves and Our Society) by Danny Fingeroth, with a foreword by Stan Lee Why are so many super-hero myths tied up with loss, often violent, of parents or parental figures? What is the significance of dual identity? How has the super-hero evolved over the course of the 20th and early 21st centuries? How might the myths be changing? All these topics, and more, are covered in this lively and original exploration of the reasons why the super-hero — in comic books, films, and TV — is such a potent myth for our times and culture. (4570/0-8264-1540-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 208pg $19.95 THE WEIRD & TWISTED TALE OF VINCE RAY TP by Professor Errol Easy & Vince Ray Enter a world of sleaze, sex, horror, decadence, and depravity with this sizzling selection of Vince Ray's wild and twisted imagery that has graced album covers, comic strips, clothing magazines, ceramics, fliers for fetish and rockabilly clubs, and other weird miscellany. (133/0-9545985-0-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x12, 92pg, FC $31.99 DOCTOR WHO DOCTOR WHO: EMPIRE OF DEATH MMPB by David Bishop The Victorians set out to add the afterlife to the British Empire in this thrilling novel featuring the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa. (5739/0-563-48612-0) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 DOCTOR WHO: FEAR OF THE DARK MMPB by Trevor Baxendale A Fifth Doctor novel featuring Tegan and Nyssa. An age-old terror is about to be reborn on Akoshemon, a putrefied world of legendary evil. But, what is the hideous secret of the Bloodhunter? And why does Nyssa feel that her thoughts are no longer her own? Forced to confront his own worst fears, even the Doctor will be pushed to breaking point and beyond! (5739/0-563-53865-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 DOCTOR WHO: HERITAGE MMPB by Dale Smith A Seventh Doctor and Ace novel. Nobody visits Heritage. Why would they? Dry, dusty, and hot, it's nothing but a failed mining colony too stupid to realize that it's actually dead. No one wants to visit, least of all Ace. But, the Doctor's got his heart set on a flying visit. So, while Ace is getting friendly with the locals, the Doctor is trying his best to convince them he's not interested in their secrets. Trouble is, secrets have a way of unearthing themselves when the Doctor's around, whether he wants them to or not! (5739/0-563- 53864-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 DOCTOR WHO: THE INFINITY RACE MMPB by Simon Messingham An Eight Doctor novel. Welcome to the Selonart Trans-Global Regatta — the ultimate sporting event in the universe! The Doctor is in trouble. He has his own race to win. Stuck in a parallel dimension, pursuing the mysterious Sabbath, he must unravel a complex plot in which he himself may be a pawn! (5739/0-563-53863-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 DR. SEUSS THE BOY ON FAIRFIELD STREET HC (How Ted Geisel Grew Up to Become Dr. Seuss) by Kathleen Krull, with illustrations by Steve Johnson & Lou Fancher Award-winning author Kathleen Krull zeros in on the formative first 22 years of the life of Ted Geisel. Profusely decorated with select art from various Dr. Seuss books and evocative paintings by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, this is the first picture book biography of Dr. Seuss, written especially for his young fans who want to know what made him tick. (235/0-375-82298-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $16.95 DR. SEUSS: AMERICAN ICON HC by Philip Nel Dr. Seuss: American Icon celebrates one of the most influential authors and artists of the 20th century: Theodore Seuss Geisel, best known as "Dr. Seuss." Dr. Seuss's ascendance from children's author to American icon confirms that his cultural significance rests not just with the beginning reader, but with the scholar, the artist, and the poet. Bringing to light the adult perspective behind the children's writer, this insightful book also features the most comprehensive Seuss bibliography ever produced, documenting his prodigious output. (4570/0-8264-1434-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 256pg, b&w $27.95 THE SEUSS, THE WHOLE SEUSS, AND NOTHING BUT THE SEUSS HC (A Visual Biography of Theodore Seuss Geisel) by Charles D. Cohen Theodore Seuss Geisel, creator of Horton the Elephant, the Grinch, the Cat in the Hat, and a madcap menagerie of the best-loved children's characters of all time, stands alone as the preeminent figure in children's literature. Under the thoughtful scrutiny of author Charles D. Cohen, Geisel's lesser known works yield valuable insights into the imaginative and creative processes of one of the 20th century's most original thinkers. (235/0-375-82248-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 192pg, FC $30.00 FANTASY / SCI-FI ALIAS: FREE FALL MMPB by Christa Roberts Sydney has finally made a friend she can open up to — a fellow agent named Stephanie from SD-2. But friends don't ask friends to help kill their boyfriends. Or do they? (235/0- 553-49405-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 224pg $5.99 ANDROMEDA: THE BROKEN PLACES HC by Ethlie Anne Vare & Daniel Morris Beka Valentine's brother is worthless and she doesn't want anything to do with him. That is, until the day he shows up to tell her that he has found their long-lost mother. Unfortunately for Beka, her brother's announcement comes at a time when the Andromeda Ascendant is deeply tangled in delicate negotiations between a group of Nietzscheans and the Human Interplanetary Alliance. Things get rapidly worse for Dylan when Beka sneaks off to try to find her mother, for if he doesn't stop Beka, she just might unwittingly unleash a technology that could end all life in the universe! (256/0-765- 30484-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x8, 272pg $23.95 RAY BRADBURY PRESENTS: DINOSAUR WORLD MMPB by Stephen Leigh In the wake of their discovery of a newly laid dinosaur egg, Aaron Cofield and Jennifer Mason quickly find themselves thrust in a race against time, facing Mesozoic monsters, mysterious time travelers, and a strange new race of intelligent dinosaurs in an effort to rescue the future, in this first in a spectacular series of time-travel adventures evolving from the work of Ray Bradbury! (248/0-7434-8653-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.99 THE COMPLETE TOLKIEN COMPANION TP by J.E.A. Tyler Fully revised and updated for a new century of Tolkien lovers, The Complete Tolkien Companion explains, translates, and links every single reference to be found in Tolkien's world, which includes not only The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, but also The Simarillion and many other posthumously published works. A detailed explanation of the various Elvish writing systems, together with maps, charts, and genealogical tables, bring the remarkable genius of Tolkien and the unforgettable world of Middle-Earth to life with focus and accuracy. (256/0-312-31545-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 720pg, b&w $27.95 CONAN THE DESTROYER MMPB by Robert Jordan Adapted from the Conan the Destroyer major motion picture starring Arnold Schwarzenegger! In the fabled city of Shadizar, sultry Princess Tamaris hires Conan to recover the magical gem known as the Heart of Ahriman. Accompanied by the beautiful maiden Jehnna, Conan must vanquish scheming, murderous Bombatta, the princess' henchman, and face the sinister Guardians of the Horn, only to confront the foul and ancient demon-god Dagoth! (256/0-812-53136-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $4.50 SAGAS OF CONAN TP by L. Sprague de Camp, Lin Carter, & Bjorn Nyberg This omnibus collects the three works that L. Sprague de Camp created to re-launch Conan in the 1970s and 80s: Conan the Swordsman, Conan the Liberator, and Conan & the Spider God. (256/0-765-31054-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 720pg, b&w $17.95 DEATHSTALKER RETURN HC by Simon R. Green Against overwhelming odds, Lewis Deathstalker is determined to find out the truth about his famous ancestor, Owen Deathstalker, who disappeared over 200 years ago — because Owen is the only one who can save humanity from the Terror he predicted, which has finally arrived! (230/0-451-42821-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 488pg $23.95 DON'T PANIC: DOUGLAS ADAMS & THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY HC UPDATED by Neil Gaiman Written by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman with Douglas Adams' full co-operation, Don't Panic quickly establishes itself as the definitive companion to the Hitchiker's Guide creator's life and work. With a new foreword by Gaiman, this revised and updated edition features 20 pages of additional material, including information focusing on Adams' posthumous collection The Salmon of Doubt. (133/1-84023-742-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 256pg, b&w $21.95 LEGENDS II HC edited by Robert Silverberg From Shannara to Pern, from Hatrack River to Otherland, from the battlefields of the Outlander series to the landscape of American Gods, the most popular worlds in today's fantasy fiction stir the imaginations of millions. Reprising the success of the original bestseller, Legends II brings together brand-new novellas by eleven of the most beloved writers in the fantasy field: Anne McCaffrey, Diana Gabaldon, Elizabeth Haydon, George R.R. Martin, Neil Gaiman, Orson Scott Card, Raymond Feist, Robert Silverberg, Robin Hobb, Tad Williams, and Terry Brooks. (235/0-345-45644-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 256pg $28.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NEIL GAIMAN'S CORALINE TP by Neil Gaiman, with illustrations by Dave McKean Coraline resides in a middle-class flat with her parents, and eccentric old neighbors nearby. But this seemingly ordinary girl has an extraordinary secret: there's a door hidden in her home which leads to a nightmare mirror image of her house, neighborhood, and family. Unfortunately, it's governed by a cruel presence that has set its hungry gaze on Coraline! (120/0-380-80734-3) (STAR19429) SC, 6x8, 176pg $5.99 *************************** TERMINATOR 3: TERMINATOR DREAMS HC by Aaron Allston John Connor and Kate Brewster lead the human resistance determined to free humanity from the terrifying threat of extermination by the killing machines. When resistance fighter Danny Avila begins to have dreams of the past, John Connor realizes that his nightmares might somehow be connected to the events leading up to Judgement Day. In a bold, dangerous move, the resistance attempts to thwart the deadly plans of Skynet! (256/0-765-30852-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x8, 320pg $24.95 THE ROUGH GUIDE TO THE LORD OF THE RINGS TP This critical, informed guide to Tolkien's work explores, in detail, the author's life, the origins of mythology which inspired him, and how his works have influenced contemporary culture, and features an in-depth look at the making of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy as well as a definitive guide to the populace of Middle-Earth and an Elvish phrasebook. (230/1-84353-275-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x5, 320pg, PC $12.95 WARHAMMER 40,000: CAVES OF ICE MMPB by Sandy Mitchell Deployed to the ice world of Frigidia where unrest has broken out among the mineworkers, Commissar Ciaphus Cain, hero of the Imperium, must investigate the mysterious events down in the mines as the planet itself becomes aligned with an evil force anxious to attack from above and below! (4245/1-84416-070-X) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 WARHAMMER: BEASTSLAYER MMPB (A Gotrek & Felix Novel #5) by William King Storm clouds gather around the icy city of Praag as the foul hordes of Chaos lay ruinous siege to the northern lands of Kislev. Now, only Gotrek Gurnisson, a death-seeking dwarf Slayer, and his sworn human companion, Felix Jaeger, stand between the ancient city and the forces of Darkness! (4245/1-84416-052-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 412pg $6.99 WARHAMMER: VAMPIRESLAYER MMPB (A Gotrek & Felix Novel #6) by William King In the unceasing war against Chaos, the doom-seeking dwarf Gotrek and his human companion Felix are beset by a new, terrible foe. An evil is forming in darkest Sylvania which threatens to reach out and tear the heart from our band of intrepid heroes! (4245/1- 84416-053-X) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 412pg $6.99 WARHAMMER: WITCH HUNTER MMPB by C.L. Werner In the grim medieval Old World, the dreaded Witch Hunters weed out evil throughout the towns, using whatever means they can to destroy those foolish enough to ally with the Dark Powers. Counted amongst the most zealous of the Witch Hunters is Marius Thurlman, a ruthless individual whose exploits are recounted in hopes of terrifying the citizens of the Empire. But can the brutal tales of burnings, fanatical trials, and torture really be true? (4245/1-84416-071-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.99 HORROR AMERICAN GOTHIC MMPB by Robert Bloch The Castle: It looms over the streets of modern Chicago. Its stone walls conceal a maze of secret passageways and hidden rooms, private laboratories, and concealed trapdoors. The Castle is home to G. Gordon Gregg, physician — murderer! His victims are young, beautiful, wealthy women. His methods are swift, scientific, and painless, his perfect crime. Until Crystal, a newspaper reporter, becomes suspicious. Investigating Dr. Gregg, she finds herself falling in love with the charismatic surgeon, despite the danger. It is that love that seals her doom — for what G. Gordon Gregg loves, he kills! (248/0-7434-7915- 7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 VAMPIRE: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF THE UNDEAD TP by Manuela Dunn Mascetti An entertaining and erudite collection of vampiric myth, folklore, literature, and popular culture, this encyclopedic and exquisitely eerie guide examines the hidden practices, spells, and horrors of the black angels that stalk the earth. (230/0-14-02301-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x8, 224pg $14.95 HOW-TO STARS OF THE MONTH HOW TO DRAW SPIDER-MAN TP by Steve Behling Using easy-to-follow steps and tips from Marvel artists Alex Saviuk and Bob McLeod, young, aspiring illustrators will soon be rendering Spidey, his allies, and his archenemies in exciting, action-filled scenes! (7057/0-439-63467-9) (STAR19586) SC, 8x11, 32pg, FC $4.99 HOW TO DRAW X-MEN TP by Steve Behling Marvel artists Paul Ryan and Bob McLeod help young illustrators draw some of the world's coolest super-heroes like Cyclops, Gambit, and Wolverine in this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide. (7057/0-439-63468-7) (STAR19587) SC, 8x11, 32pg, FC $4.99 ******************************** HUMOR THE BOOK OF BUNNY SUICIDES HC (Little Fluffy Rabbits Who Just Don't Want to Live Anymore) by Andy Riley If you're a bunny contemplating suicide, then this book is for you! The Book of Bunny Suicides follows over 100 bunnies as they find ever more outlandish ways to do themselves in. (230/0-452-28518-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x5, 192pg, b&w $10.00 FROM HANGING CHAD TO BAGHDAD TP by David Horsey This collection of 150 editorial cartoons by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner David Horsey chronicles recent events in America and the world, while delivering social and political commentary with a punch. (570/0-9624559-9-7) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 10x8, 192pg, PC $16.95 THE ONION PLATINUM PRESTIGE ENCORE GOLD PREMIUM COLLECTOR'S COLLECTION by the Staff of The Onion This handsome, slipcased boxed set contains the first three New York Times bestselling books by The Onion, America's Finest News Source: Our Dumb Century; The Onion's Finest News Reporting, Volume 1; and Dispatches from the Tenth Circle. (235/1-4000- 5267-X) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Boxed Set $49.95 A PEANUTS VALENTINE HC by Charles M. Schulz For the first time in one irresistible book, here are 50 love-struck years of Valentine's Day strips from the inimitable Charles Schulz. Could this be the year that the little redheaded girl sends Charlie Brown a valentine? For the Peanuts gang, love is in the air, along with laughter and friendship! (235/0-345-45941-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 96pg $16.95 RED, WHITE, BLACK & BLUE: A (TH)INK ANTHOLOGY TP by Keith Knight This volume collects award-winning cartoonist Keith Knight's (th)ink, offering thought- provoking, humorous single-panel cartoons tackling political and social issues, often lampooning newsworthy current events. (570/0-916397-88-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x7, 112pg, b&w $11.95 MOVIES & TV STAR OF THE MONTH CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON MOVIEBOOK TP This moviebook offers an endearing portrait of the awe-inspiring feature film, including the complete screenplay, and forward and notes by director Ang Lee and Executive Producer/Screenwriter James Schamus. (770/1-55704-457-0) (STAR14312) SC, 8x9, 144pg, PC $15.00 ************************* THE DONNIE DARKO BOOK TP by Richard Kelly Featuring an introduction by star Jake Gyllenhaal, this companion volume to writer- director Richard Kelly's 2001 cult film hit, Donnie Darko, includes the film's screenplay, an in-depth interview with Kelly, and facsimile pages from the Philosophy of Time Travel book that Donnie used to go back in time in the movie, plus photos and drawings from the film and the artwork that it inspired. (256/0-571-22124-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 192pg, b&w $14.00 THE DORAMA ENCYCLOPEDIA TP (A Guide to Japanese TV Drama Since 1953) by Jonathan Clements & Motoko Tamamuro This encyclopedic survey of the next cultural tsunami to hit America — Dorama — features production data, synopses, and commentaries on over 1,000 Japanese-inspired television programs. (9321/1-880656-81-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x9, 448pg, b&w $24.95 DVD DELIRIUM TPS DVD Delirium is the definitive "region-free" guide to over 1,000 DVD video releases from all over the globe. With a special emphasis on DVDs released in the U.S and Great Britain, this guide features the movies that matter, on the format that matters. Covering all-time classics, contemporary audience favorites, and cult oddities, DVD Delirium celebrates the diversity of movie-making. (CAUT: 4) VOL. 1 (133/1-903254-04-3)—SC, 4x6, 320pg $19.99 VOL. 2 (133/1-90325-425-6)—SC, 4x6, 640pg $19.99 EYEBALL COMPENDIUM TP by Stephen Thrower Since 1989, Stephen Thrower has edited one of the smartest and most stylish magazines on alternative, cult, Euro-horror, and art cinema: Eyeball. A veritable feast of interviews, reviews, and insights into the world of obscure, twisted cinema, this compendium collects every issue of Eyeball into a single volume. (133/1-903-25417-5) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x7, 396pg $24.99 LYNCH ON LYNCH TP edited by Chris Rodley Over the course of his career, David Lynch, one of the most original and imaginative directors at work in contemporary cinema, has remained true to his vision of the innocent lost in darkness and confusion, balancing hallucination and surrealism with a sense of Americana that is as pure and simple as his compelling storylines. In this revised volume, Lynch speaks openly about his films as well as about his lifelong commitment to painting, his work in photography, television projects, and musical collaborations with Angelo Badalamenti. (256/0-571-22018-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 304pg, b&w $16.00 THE MATRIX REVOLUTION TP by Michel Marriott Through interviews with dozens of individuals, including cast members, critics, and fans, New York Times reporter Michel Marriott uncovers the allure and cultural phenomenon of The Matrix by examining its power as both a self-consciously intellectual film and a modern Hollywood blockbuster. (570/1-56025-574-9) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. SC, 5x7, 256pg, b&w $14.95 ***************************** NEW MARKET MOVIE BOOK HOLIDAY PROMO O/A THE HULK: THE MAKING OF THE MOVIE Special Holiday Price! The only official book on the making of the new film from the director of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and featuring 120 color images, this companion book includes the complete script, behind-the-scenes photos, creature design concept art, and many insightful sidebars from the cast and the filmmakers. Introduction by Ang Lee. HC (770/1-55704-597-6)—8x11, 160pg, FC $22.00 SC (770/1-55704-585-2)—8x11, 160pg, FC $15.00 O/A THE ART OF THE MATRIX HC edited by Spencer Lamm Originally released at $60.00, this volume is now offered at a Special Holiday Price! The Art of The Matrix features a complete pre-production archive of artwork and conceptual drawings, along with the script and commentary in the artists' own voices. (770/1-55704- 405-8) HC, 8x10, 488pg, PC $50.00 O/A X-MEN 2 ILLUSTRATED STORY AND SCREENPLAY Special Holiday Price! Illustrated with over 200 stills and conceptual drawings, including the complete screenplay, this book stands as a visually stunning, behind-the-scenes tour through the production of the spectacular X-Men 2 feature film. Also offered in a deluxe hardcover edition featuring unique gatefolds and X-tra features. HC (770/1-55704-584-4)—9x10, 176pg, FC $30.00 SC (770/1-55704-577-1)—9x10, 176pg, FC $15.00 ****************************** PETER JACKSON: FROM PRINCE OF SPLATTER TO LORD OF THE RINGS TP by Ian Pryor Thorough and well-researched, this biography serves as a fitting tribute Peter Jackson, as the now celebrated director shares the inspiration and perspiration that led to the making of the Lord of the Rings trilogy — and the six films that preceded it: Bad Taste; Braindead; Forgotten Silver; Heavenly Creatures; Meet the Feebles; and The Frighteners. (256/0-312-32294-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 304pg, b&w $23.95 SCORSESE ON SCORSESE TP edited by David Thompson & Ian Christie Martin Scorsese's challenging, often controversial films are a record of one of the most personal achievements in modern American cinema. Revised and updated, the interviews in this book chart the journey that Scorsese has taken across the years in search of new subjects to engage and absorb him, and in the process reveal a man who has an unbridled passion for film that is evident in every fame of his work. (256/0-571-22002-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 240pg, b&w $15.00 THE SHIELD: THE ELITE STRIKE TEAM FILES TP by David Jacobs Through comprehensive police reports, departmental memos, special dossiers, wiretap transcripts, case files, and background biographies, this fully authorized, fully loaded official companion to the critically acclaimed, high-powered series, The Shield, takes fans on a ride-along with the most down-and-dirty detectives to hit the small screen — Vic Mackey (played by actor Michael Chiklis) and the Farmington District's elite Strike Team. A complete cast and episode guide, plus exclusive interviews with series creator Shawn Ryan are also included. (230/0-451-21167-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 224pg $15.00 SILVER SCREEN SAMURAI TP (The Best of Japan's Samurai Movie Posters) From Kurosawa's Seven Samurai to anime's Samurai X, this first-ever collection of original samurai movie art pays glorious tribute to a cinematic genre that is truly a Japanese icon. (5789/0-9723124-3-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 112pg, FC $19.95 THEIR FIRST TIME IN MOVIES HC WITH DVD & VIDEO SET New Low Price! Woody Allen, Marlon Brando, Jim Carey, Sean Connery, Clint Eastwood, and Sophia Loren are among the 100 celebrities featured in this book and video compilation exploring the origins and first movie performances of these beloved Hollywood icons. Approximate running time for DVD and video: 60 minutes. (7196/1- 58567-198-3) (CAUT: 4) Book w/DVD Set—HC, 8x12, 160pg, b&w $16.99 THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF ROGER CORMAN TP by Beverly Gray A pioneer of independent cinema and the original King of the Exploitation Film, Roger Corman is a fascinating study in contrasts. Revised and updated, Beverly Gray takes you behind the cameras and into the heart of Cormanville for a firsthand, insider's look at the man and the mogul, providing a compelling private and public perspective on this soft- spoken giant of the cinema. (570/1-56025-555-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 304pg, b&w $14.95 POP CULTURE THE ACTION HEROINE'S HANDBOOK TP by Jennifer Worick & Joe Borgenicht This sequel to The Action Hero's Handbook features step-by-step illustrations and instructions on profiling a serial killer, going undercover as a beauty queen, navigating white water rapids, outwitting a band of house invaders, and more. Special sections and appendices highlight the top action heroine hairdo, handbag essentials, and the best footwear for every action situation. (334/1-931686-68-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 192pg $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ACTION HERO'S HANDBOOK SC by David & Joe Borgenicht The Action Hero's Handbook is the ultimate guide to an action-packed lifestyle, with genuine step-by-step instructions on interrogating a suspect, catching a great white shark, performing the Vulcan Nerve Pinch, stopping a wedding, navigating a ventilation shaft, and much more! (334/1-931686-05-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 192pg $14.95 **************************** THE BRICK TESTAMENT: STORIES FROM THE BOOK OF GENESIS HC retold & illustrated by Brendan Powell Smith Two years ago, Brendan Powell Smith embarked on a crusade to illustrate the entire Bible — all 66 books of the Old and New Testament — using only Lego bricks. Here, for the first time in print, are the earliest fruits of his labors. With more than 175 photographs in all, The Brick Testament: Stories from the Book of Genesis features 10 classic tales as you've never seen them before: Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark, Sodom and Gomorrah, the Tower of Babel, and more. Every story is accompanied by original verses from scripture, and photographs of intricately detailed models composed out of thousands of Lego bricks. (334/1-931686-45-9) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x6, 176pg, FC $14.95 KAIJU BIG BATTEL TP by Studio Kaiju LLC Kaiju Big Battel is a modern conflict of epic proportions. Scattered throughout the galaxy is a monstrous mob of Kaiju — maniacal villains, ominous alien beasts, and gigantic, city-crushing monsters who are fighting for control of the globe, their volatile tempers periodically detonating into bouts of intergalactic sparring and senseless acts of violence! This practical guide to the underground monster wrestling phenomenon sweeping the world serves as the first universal handbook to the ever-expanding Kaiju cosmos. (295/0- 786-88897-0) (CAUT: 4) TP, FC $14.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK: CAPTAIN'S PERIL MMPB by William Shatner Following the Dominion War, Captain's James T. Kirk and Jean-Luc Picard arrive on Bajor for some well-deserved time off and to dive among the ruins of an ancient sunken city. But conditions are far from what they had planned — the small group of scientists the captains have joined suddenly find their equipment sabotaged, isolating them from Deep Space Nine and any hope of rescue, as one by one, a murderer stalks them! (248/0- 671-02128-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 400pg $6.99 STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION: A TIME TO BE BORN MMPB by John Vornholt The site of one of the Dominion War's fiercest battles, the Rashanar Sector now contains a vast interstellar graveyard littered with the lifeless hulks of hundreds of devastated starships. The Enterprise has been assigned to patrol the perimeter of the danger zone, while other vessels carry out the difficult and hazardous task of retrieving the bodies of the dead from the wrecked warships. But, no one expects this ship's graveyard to hold a deadly secret that will force the android Data to make a heart-wrenching decision about the path his life will take — and that will endanger not only the Enterprise, but Picard's future in Starfleet! (248/0-7434-6765-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 STAR WARS OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS: THE ART OF DAVE DORMAN TP Sale! Was $24.95. Dorman's stunning cover paintings for many Star Wars projects. Over 50 color paintings, many full-page, including unpublished pieces, plus pencil roughs and drawings for each. Main text by Dorman. A section is devoted to his technique, complete with step-by-step illustrations. (7196/1-56649-019-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 128pg, PC $5.99 ******************************* STAR WARS GALAXIES: THE RUINS OF DANTOOINE MMPB by Voronica Whitney-Robinson with Haden Blackman A tie-in novel to the new Star Wars online game, Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided! (235/0-345-47066-4) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $7.50 SUPER-HEROES X-MEN: SHADOWS OF THE PAST MMPB by Michael Jan Friedman Long ago, the alien Quistalian leadership ordered its agent, Lucifer, to conquer Earth. A young Professor X stopped him, but the victory cost him the use of his legs. Now Professor X claims he has evidence of a massive secret Quistalian invasion plan. But, is the invasion a lie, and does he have a different, hidden agenda? (248/0-7434-8650-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 336pg $6.99 INTERNATIONAL SECTION EUROPEAN IMPORTS BLACK 5 TP Imported from Italy! Black once again collects comic strips and articles on the Noir theme, and this issue, the fifth in the series, is dedicated to Belgian crime novelist George Simenon. The anthology has a truly international feel, featuring the Canadian Paul Rabagliati, American Charles Burns (with a chapter from his cult series, Black Hole), the Spaniard Javie Olivares, and a look at the African comic scene with Cameroon Chrisany and South African Cloete. Homegrown talent is not excluded, and there are contributions from Italy from Gabriella Giandelli, Igort, Gipi, Sergio Ponchione, Leila Marzocchi, Manuele Fior, Mara Cerri and Elfo. Italian text. (133/88-88063-63-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w $19.99 DBD DOSSIER: NICOLAS MALFIN HC Imported from France! The 19th volume of DBD Dossier focuses on French artist Nicolas Malfin. Born in 1971, and now living near Rouen, Malfin has produced works for Halloween Concept (including the Pirates of the Caribbean cards) and Delacourt, and is probably most well-known for his collaboration with writer Daniel Pecqueur on Golden City. He acknowledges the influences of American authors such as Travis Charest and Mike Mignola, as well as William Vance, Jean Giraud, and primarily Olivier Vatine. The DBD magazine includes all the recent news of the Bande Dessinée scene, and features an article of French Football legend Eric Cantona. French text. (133/9771292330212) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC/SC Set (x2), 8x12, 56/40pg, PC $22.99 IGUANA BAY 2.0 SC by Claire Wendling Imported from France! Claire Wendling is acknowledged throughout Europe as a great illustrator; able to work in a variety of styles, from detailed and brooding gothic to stripped-down and pumped-back-up cartoons. She's the recipient of France's most coveted prize for achievement in comic books, L'Alph Art, and worked producing conceptual designs at Time/Warner Animation Studio. Iguana Bay 2.0 is a limited edition English language version of her latest album, showcasing her breathtaking art. Those familiar with her Schiele-inspired illustrations for Aphrodite Vol. 2 will be amazed at the range and virtuosity of her talent in this book, capturing her many moods and styles, which are as varied as her subjects; from mythic creatures, and feminine beauty to the grace and power of nature's fearsome predators. English text. (133/2-912249-59-7) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: The cover depicts tasteful female nudity. MATURE READERS HC, 7x10, 96pg, PC $21.99 INCIDENTS OF THE NIGHT TP by David B. Imported from Italy! David B. (short for David Beauchard) is one of the founders of the association that revolutionized the French comics scene in the nineties. Italian text. (133/88-88063-49-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $15.99 SCARCE #63 Imported from France! The most famous French magazine about U.S. comics. (Who said France didn't like America ?!) In this issue: Hulk Special — 40 pages on the character and artists that have made him famous over the last 40 years. Also: coverage of Green Arrow; an interview with Strangers in Paradise creator Terry Moore; Jimmy Corrigan; upcoming talents portfolio, Reading Notes, Ghost Reader, and the usual columns. Hulk cover by European superstar artist, Sera. French text. Glossy pages with cardstock cover. (133/2-9514682-5-3) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 84pg, b&w $12.99 SF: SOCIAL FICTION TP by Chantal Montellier Imported from Italy! Chantal Montellier is one of the most inspirational French artists of the '70s and '80s, with stories such as "Les Adventures de Julie Bristol," the Andy Gang series, and "La Dingue Aux Marrons." This collection brings together some of her most famous works, including Wonder City Shelter and her first work, 1996. Italian text. (133/88-88063-54-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 185pg, b&w $16.99 TAXISTA VOLUME 2 TP by Marti Imported from Italy! The further adventures of the reactionary taxi driver, an homage to Dick Tracy creator Chester Gould. On his travels round the city, he surveys the chaotic and corrupt world of the Barcelona mean streets with the same contempt that Travis Bickle viewed his New York neighborhood. Italian text. (133/88-88063-72-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 96pg, b&w $16.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS—BOOKS THE COMEDY OF ERRORS: SAKURA KINOSHITA ILLUSTRATIONS HC by Sakura Kinoshita The second collection of illustrations from The Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok, the popular Japanese anime TV series. This book collects the 60-plus cover and poster illustrations produced by Sakura Kinoshita for the series. Japanese text. (7819/4-901926- 77-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 88pg, FC $57.99 MORI CHACK: SPARTA MASSAGE SC by Mori Chack This is the first illustration collection book showcasing the works of Mori Chack, the charismatic illustrator from Osaka. Mori Chack is best known for his online creation, Gloomy Bear, an ill-tempered pink bear with massive claws and a mean streak a mile wide, and this book features many of his "gloomy works" featuring the bear and his rampages. Enter the world of Mori Chack if you dare… and beware of the bear! Japanese text. (7819/4-8387-1365-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 116pg, FC $25.99 NASU: SUMMER IN ANDALUSIA SC by Iou Kuroda This is the official filmbook for the anime feature, Nasu: Summer in Andalusia, one of the most popular anime features from Japan's summer '03 film season. Included are over 1100 film clips, taking you right into the movie! Nasu was a featured film at this year's Cannes Film Festival and was widely praised by critics and audiences alike. Japanese text. (7819/4-06-310187-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 146pg, FC $25.99 SAKURA WARS POSTCARD BOOK This postcard book features 36 postcard images from the Sakura Wars game, plus a 10- page section profiling all of the characters. Japanese text. (7819/4-7973-2503-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x5, 86pg, FC $25.99 VANTAGE MASTER SERIES VISUAL BOOK This softcover edition is your complete guide to the Vantage Master Fantasy Game Series, and features a wealth of information and screenshots from the entire library of games. Full-color throughout. Japanese text. (7819/4-7753-0176-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $34.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS – HOW TO DRAW HOW TO DRAW MANGA: MACROMEDIA FLASH TECHNIQUES (Illustrating Bishoujo Characters) by Aki Ito & Various A Previews Exclusive! You've probably heard before that FLASH is something used to make lively, interactive, web-based interfaces or animated movies. FLASH is certainly well suited for those applications, but did you know you could use it to create computer graphics that put Photoshop to shame? FLASH-based Bishoujo drawing techniques are quite advanced, and in this book we'll show you the complete, essential, start-to-finish techniques of six pioneering FLASH masters, including Nobayashi, Sanbaisoku, Yusa Mimori, Teru, Gaten Boya, and Ten Asazuma. We've literally stuffed the pages with tips on everything from how to draw with FLASH to how to make your Bishoujo characters cuter. At the end of each section, you'll find a gallery showcasing each artist's work. English text. (5424/4-7661-1408-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, PC $22.99 THE NEW GENERATION OF MANGA ARTISTS VOL. 5: THE KAO YUNG & KUAN-LIANG PORTFOLIO A Previews Exclusive! This volume presents the artwork of Kao Yung and Kuan-Liang, two of Taiwan's leading Manga artists. Although their drawing styles have been influenced by Japanese manga and anime, their work also has a lot of originality. The book contains 64 color illustrations in the first half, and one-third of the artwork has never been published before and were especially drawn for this edition! In the second half of each guide, the artist offer tips on creating artwork. These black-and-white pages present not only the completed designs, but also rough sketches, thoughts at the creation stage, and comments by the artist. English text. (5424/4-7661-1438-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 82pg, PC $14.99 HOW TO DRAW CHIBI CHARACTERS—JAPANESE EDITION This edition tells you everything you need to know to draw all your favorite characters (and your own creations) in the "Chibi" or small style! Also known as the "Super- Deformed" style, the Chibi manga art-style has been around for years and has been applied to hundreds of characters, both real and imaginary. And you'll not only learn how to shrink your characters to ½ and even ¼ scale, but objects and even lettering too! Japanese text. (7819/4-7661-1415-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $26.99 STARS OF THE MONTH HOW TO DRAW MANGA: BISHOUJO AROUND THE WORLD—ENGLISH EDITION For the aspiring manga artist comes another tutorial to add to your collection! The focus here is on capturing the beauty of women from different backgrounds and cultures. English text. Available now! (42/STAR13685) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 124pg, b&w $19.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA: BISHOUJO PRETTY GALS—ENGLISH EDITION Learn how to draw the "dangerous curves" of those naughty-but-nice manga gals in this all-new, fully illustrated "How To" edition! English text. Available now! (42/STAR 13686) SC, 7x10, 124pg, b&w $19.99 ************************ SUPER CHARACTER DESIGN & POSES VOLUME 1: HERO SC—ENGLISH EDITION by You Kusano First in an All-New Reference Series! Super Character Design & Poses Volume 1 details the ways to develop a new character, and this volume focuses on male "heroes". This great reference volume for any aspiring manga-ka features hundreds of poses from which to draw inspiration for your own heroic creations! Available Exclusively in North America through Previews! English text. (8193/4-87197-551-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 126pg, b&w $17.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS—MANGA THE FIVE STAR STORIES VOLUME 19—ENGLISH LANGUAGE MANGA by Mamoru Nagano The long-running sci-fi serial (originally serialized in the pages of Japan's NewType magazine) continues! In the midst of the escalation into a mortar headd confrontation between the Barrow and AKD forces in Kastepo, Allen Braford, the sad-eyed young headdliner devoid of purpose, luck and a sense of humor, is relieved of duty by Di Barrow after his fatima, Kyo, loses her mind and wrecks his mortar headd. Sopp finds the dysfunctional Kyo, is confronted by Braford, and ends up knighting him, just in time to have him rescue the three fugitives from the clutches of a completely Vosjathfoart- possessed version of Barrow. English text. (5454/4-88775-519-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 80pg, b&w $9.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FIVE STAR STORIES VOLUME 11 & 12—ENGLISH LANGUAGE MANGA by Mamoru Nagano First appearing in Japan's Newtype magazine in 1986, this series continues into the new millennium with two of the latest volumes! English text. (5454) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80g, b&w $9.98Ea. ************************ GOLDEN GASH BELL MANGA #1 & #2 by Makoto Raiku Junior high school genius Takase Kiyomaro's world is upset when a strange kid named "Gash Bell" arrives at his home. It seems that years earlier, he was saved by Takase's father and was sent to help Takase make friends in school… and to help him decipher the strange book that Gash has brought along. And when Takase finds out that Gash can emit lightning from his mouth whenever he utters the word "Zakeru," he realizes that he's been thrown into something much bigger than he ever expected! Japanese text. (7819/4- 09-127731-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $16.99Ea. JAPANESE IMPORTS — ANIME MAGAZINES ANIMAGE FEBRUARY 2004 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. (7819/01577-02) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 200pg, FC $11.99 ANIMEDIA FEBRUARY 2004 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 bonus items, such as trading cards, postcard books, and stickers! Japanese text. (7819/01579-02) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 176pg, FC $8.99 DENGEKI ANIMAGA #7 This special animation magazine focuses on the sexy, cute, and downright hot ladies of anime! Includes information of the ladies in OVA, TV, animation, and comics! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 9x12, 114pg, FC $18.99 DENGEKI G'S MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2004 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. (7819/16365-02) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x10, 192pg, FC $12.99 GOTHIC & LOLITA BIBLE VOLUMES 4 & 5 New to Previews! The Gothic & Lolita Bible is a gorgeous, full-color squarebound magazine filled with tons of pictures, illustrations, shops, stores and hotels, along with the latest styles, how-to's, and much more from the haunting world of the Japanese "GothLoli" scene. This photo mag gathers information on all the latest trends, foods, and stars, plus other detailed information to guide you through the underside of Tokyo. Each issue also includes bonus stickers, and a complete pattern for making your own Goth/Lolita outfit! A bold fashion and culture magazine from Japan! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) VOL. 4 (4-86048-039-2)—SC, 8x12, 122pg, FC $25.99 VOL. 5 (4-86048-048-1)—SC, 8x12, 122pg, FC $25.99 MEGAMI MAGAZINE MARCH 2004 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. (7819/1580-03) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x10, 174pg, PC $14.99 NEWTYPE FEBRUARY 2004 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- 02) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $10.99 NEWTYPE: THE LIVE MARCH 2004 What Newtype is to Anime… Newtype: The Live is to the world of live-action shows! This is a "tokusatsu" (special effects-driven TV shows) specialized publication, featuring Kamen Rider, Ultraman, and other live-action heroes in dozens of color photos! Features interviews with actors and special effects teams, plus coverage of the latest merchandise, videos, and more! Over 50% in full-color! Japanese text. Bi-monthly. Japanese text. (7819/17011-01) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 10x12, 200pg, PC $14.99 "S" MAG FALL 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. Japanese text. (7819/01574-XXXX) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 170pg, FC $22.99 UCHUSEN MAGAZINE JANUARY 2004 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. (7819/01843-01) (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! DENGEKI HOBBY FEBRUARY 2004 This magazine features illustrated articles on scratch-building and customizing model kits. Japanese text. (7819/16371-01) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 290pg, PC $15.99 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #74 Covering American and Japanese figures, toys, and various premium/crane toy items. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, FC $18.99 HOBBY JAPAN MARCH 2004 The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan. Japanese text. (7819/08127-03) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 400pg, PC $12.99 HYPER HOBBY FEBRUARY 2004 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. (7819/17465-02) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 138pg, FC $13.00 MODEL GRAPHIX FEBRUARY 2004 Covering cool car and robot models! Japanese text. (7819/18747-02) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 168pg, PC $15.99 QUANTO MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2004 All the latest toy and collectibles releases from Japan are covered, as well as the growing field of miniature toy and Gashapon collecting! Japanese text. (7819/03393-02) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 140pg, FC $9.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — MERCHANDISE AQUARIAN AGE SAGA II CARD STORAGE CASES These card cases are constructed of translucent plastic with a flap featuring a Velcro closure. Choose from four different designs: Dark Lore and Ego (by Macross designer Haruhiko Mikimoto), Empire (by CLAMP), and Wiz Dom (by Nao Goto of GAINAX). Each includes matching dividers to keep your deck organized! (5455) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. DARK LORE (4510417171379)—Case $5.95 EGO (4510417171348)—Case $5.95 EMPIRE (4510417171386)—Case $5.95 WIZ DOM (4510417171362)—Case $5.95 DI GI CHARAT MASCOT STAMP SET This set of Di Gi Charat stamps features images of Dejiko, Puchiko, Rabi~en~Rose and Piyoko! Each stamp features a Di Gi Charat mascot sitting on top of the stamp base. The Dejiko stamp yields an image of Dejiko with the words "nyo" on the side in blue. The Puchiko stamp features an image of Puchiko with the words "nyu" on the side in orange. The Rabi stamp features an image of Rabi~en~Rose with the words "ne" on the side in pink. The Piyoko stamp features an image of Piyoko with the words "piyo" on the side in purple. Each mascot is attached to a ball-chain, so you can attach the stamp to your backpack, pencase, and more! (5455/DGCMASCOT-STMP01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Stamp Set (x4) $23.80 DI GI CHARAT: USADA AKARI CLEAR POSTER Usada Akari, the older and more successful cousin of Rabi~en~Rose (Usada Hikaru), is a new character from Di Gi Charat, featured on this clear poster with art by Koge-Donbo! (5455/4510417172604) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. Poster, 15x20, FC $12.95 "IT IS FORBIDDEN TO URINATE HERE" JAPANESE T-SHIRT For whatever reason, men in Japan like to urinate outdoors, and there are actually signs posted that forbid public urination in some places in Japan. Here's a great new wacky Japanese T-shirt that recreates this bizarre message. We took this concept a step further, both forbidding urinating outdoors as well as warning against stepping in something worse, printed in full size on both sides of the shirt. Think of the attention you'll get with this bizarre T-shirt on! (5484/SHIRT-DONT1) L-XL $17.95 GALAXY ANGEL TRADING PINS Known in Japan as "trading can badges", these are actually metal pins featuring characters from Galaxy Angel. Packaged like trading cards, each pack contains a random pin measuring 1" in diameter. There are a total of 27 different pins to collect. 50 packs per display box. (5455/4510417042747) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Pack SRP: $1.95Ea. 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 FETISH FILES TP ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 104pg, b&w $14.99 SELEN ZONE 21 TP ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x11, 48pg, PC $5.99 European Magazines EL VIBORA #283 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 68pg, PC $7.99 KISS COMIX #143 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 68pg, PC $7.99 Japanese Books GO NAGAI: H MANGA SELECTION ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 416pg, PC $18.99 MASAMUNE SHIROW: WILD WET WEST POSTER BOOK (Galgrease Series 1 Volume 001) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x17, FC $13.99 MASAMUNE SHIROW: HELLHOUND POSTER BOOK (Galgrease Series 1 Volume 002) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x17, FC $13.99 MASAMUNE SHIROW: GAL HOUND POSTER BOOK (Galgrease Series 1 Volume 003) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x17, FC $13.99 Japanese Manga EIKEN MANGA #12 ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $7.99 M TRAGEDY MANGA ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 210pgs, b&w $12.99 STEP-UP LOVE STORY MANGA #21 & #22 ADULT MATERIAL #21 (4-592-13841-4)––SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $10.99 #22 (4-592-13842-2)––SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $10.99 Japanese Magazines BUG BUG CG FEBRUARY 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.99 COMIC POTPURRI CLUB FEBRUARY 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 220pg, PC $6.99 COMIC AUN FEBRUARY 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 400pg, PC $6.99 LEMON CLUB FEBRUARY 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 PA PI PO FEBRUARY 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 PENGUIN CLUB FEBRUARY 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 PENGUIN CLUB SANZOKU FEBRUARY 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 220pg, PC $6.99 Japanese Merchandise COME SEE ME TONIGHT CD-ROM GAME ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM SRP: $49.95 TRADING CARDS SECTION COOL COLLECTIBLES LEAF 1967 STAR TREK REPRINT CARD SET This set of 72 different, black-and-white, 2 ¼" x 3 ¼" cards includes the original sci-fi TV series cast featuring William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock, Deforest Kelly as Dr. McCoy, Nichelle Nicholes as Lt. Uhura, Grace Lee Whitney as Teoman Janice Rand, George Takei as Lt. Sulu, Walter Koenig as Ens. Chekov, James Doohan as Scotty in all your favorite episodes, such as "The City on the Edge of Forever," "What are Little Girls Made Of.?" "Mudd's Women," "Miri," and many more. (145) Set (x72) PI DONRUSS 1973 FABULOUS ODD RODS STICKER CARD SET Great artwork and ghoulish characters are featured on fabulous imaginary street rods. (5458) Set PI SPORTS MEMORABILIA PHOTOFILE LEBRON JAMES DOUBLE MATTED PHOTO AND COVER This 8" x 10" photo and event cover was cancelled June 13, 2003 by the U.S. Postal Servive. Limited edition. Comes double matted and ready to display. (7889) (CAUT: 4) Photo PI ROGER CLEMENS 300 WIN DOUBLE MATTED PHOTO AND COVER This 8" x 10" 300 win composite photo and event cover cancelled June 13, 2003 by the U.S. Postal Service. It features the day Roger won his 300th game and recorded his 40000th strikeout. Limited edition, double matted and ready to display. (7889) (CAUT: 4) Photo PI UPPER DECK AUTHENTICATED UDA 2003 NBA GAME BREAKERS SERIES 2 Choose from: Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics), Gary Payton in the "Alternate White" uniform (LA Lakers), Shaquille O'Neal in "Alternate White" uniform and a different pose from the 2003 release (LA Lakers), Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs), Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets), Ben Wallace (Detroit Pistons), Amare Stoudemire (Phoenix Suns), and Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks). (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. PAUL PIERCE?SRP: $24.99 GARY PEYTON?SRP: $24.99 SHAQ O'NEAL?SRP: $24.99 CARMELO ANTHONY?SRP: $24.99 DIRK NOWITZKI?SRP: $24.99 TIM DUNCAN?SRP: $24.99 BEN WALLACE?SRP: $24.99 AMARE STOUDMIRE?SRP: $24.99 LEBRON JAMES PREMIUM PLAYMAKER These high-end poly-resin bobble-head dolls are a must addition if you are a fan of the phenom Lebron James! Rare and ultra rare versions available! Shown in the new Cleveland Cavaliers home and away jerseys! Each bobbing head doll stands 7 ½" tall and weighs approximately one pound! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Playmaker SRP: $12.99 UDA 2003-2004 CLASSIC PLAYMAKERS These are the first bobbing head figurines to have game-used basketball material on the bases! Featuring a beautiful wood base with sequential numbering, facsimile signatures, name plate with the athlete's name, and a trading card, these playmakers have low sequential numbering, some versions as low as 50! Each trading cards is numbered to the same number as the base. Made of polystone. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. KOBE BRYANT?Playmaker SRP: $49.99 SHAQ O'NEAL?Playmaker SRP: $49.99 JASON KIDD?Playmaker SRP: $49.99 ALLEN IVERSON?Playmaker SRP: $49.99 AMARE STOUDMIRE?Playmaker SRP: $49.99 2003 ANNIKA SORENSTAM FRAMED AUTOGRAPHED COLONIAL PIN FLAG Featuring Annika Sorenstam, the first woman in 58 years to compete in a PGA men's tour event! (32281) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Pin SRP: $349.99 SPORTS CARDS TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS 2004 CHROME SERIES 1 MLB CARDS This 233-card base set consists of 210 Veterans, 10 First Year subjects, and 13 First year Autographed cards. Features several parallel sets, including "Decoy Parallel," "Refractor Parallel," "All American Parallel," and more. Also look for a "Parallel Hot Pack," which contains two gold-bordered refractor parallel cards, one black-bordered refractor, and one red and white checkerboard bordered parallel cards. Relic cards include "Fashionably Great" cards and "Handle with Care" cards. 4 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. MSRP: $3.00 per pack. (866-041-H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North American and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK UPPER DECK 2004 SP GAME-USED PATCH BASEBALL CARDS Finally, the ultimate baseball card product for the high-end collector! At an SRP of over $200 per pack, this isn't your ordinary trading card product! Every pack of SP Game- Used Patch will include just that: a game-used patch card numbered to 50 or below! There will be so many different GU patch cards in this product that they are too numerous to mention! Double patches, triple patches, over 100 different 1 of 1 patch cards, tons of unique and cool themes for every card! In addition, there will be a multitude of signed and dual signed patch cards as well, with signed cards falling 1:3 packs on average. Rookies numbered to 375 round out what is sure to be a groundbreaking product in many ways. Each patch card will come in a unique plastic holder, and the actual pack/box will be a tin as well. THIS PRODUCT WILL BE STRICTLY ALLOCATED. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North American and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2003-2004 ROOKIE EXCLUSIVE BASKETBALL CARDS You want rookies? Well, this is the product for you! The premiere edition of Rookie Exclusives will give collectors a chance to accumulate loads of non-short-printed rookie cards, along with some great and unique content as well. Every hobby box will contain one game-used jersey card, and one autographed card! Signed cards will include LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Yao Ming, and many more! The jersey cards and signed cards will be a full parallel of the base set, so collectors can put together a whole set of signed cards or game-used cards! There will also be parallel cards to the base set numbered to 100. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North American and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2003-2004 SP SIGNATURE SERIES BASKETBALL CARDS Finally, the product that has been asked for by collectors for over 5 years! Introducing SP Signature Edition Basketball, the first product to feature autographs of NBA rookies and superstars in every pack! Look for many different signature cards of Upper Deck exclusive signers Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Darko Milicic and, of course, phenom LeBron James! Many of the games other big names will sign in this product, including Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady, Jason Kidd, Yao Ming, and many others. Look for tons of variations and unique autographed cards, like nicknames, inscriptions, father/son, etc. All variations will be serially numbered to extremely low numbers. Rookies will be featured with an embroidered patch similar to cards found in UD Patch Collection releases and numbered to 499. Expect some other surprises as well to be announced at a later date! THIS PRODUCT WILL BE STRICTLY ALLOCATED. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North American and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2003-2004 SP AUTHENTIC HOCKEY CARDS The perennial home of the best rookie cards returns with even more content than previous years! 2003-2004 SPA Hockey will have two signed cards per box, including one signed rookie card (numbered to 900) and one "Sign of the Times" autographed card! As if that weren't enough, each box will contain, on average, four numbered subset cards, one numbered parallel card, and two numbered rookie cards. Collectors can also look for one signed "Future Watch" signed patch card, numbered to 100! All of this, plus the elegant design collectors have come to expect from the SPA brand! (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North American and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2003-2004 BEE HIVE HOCKEY CARDS Ask any long-time hockey collector what the most revered name in vintage hockey cards is, and many will undoubtedly say Bee Hive Hockey! In 2004, Upper Deck will bring back the Bee Hive tradition with many of the attributes that make the brand name so popular with collectors, as well as some modern twists. Every box will contain one game-used stick card and one game-used jersey card, plus three short-printed rookie cards. Every box will also contain one oversized box topper, which will feature two cards that will be the size of the original Bee Hive cards. One of these cards in the box topper pack will be a game-used card as well! Also look for a bunch of base set parallels, including one numbered to 67 seeded one per box! Two signed cards per case, including one signed jersey card! (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North American and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2004 SUPER STARS CARDS After countless efforts and many years of work, the inaugural release of UD Superstars hit the market in early 2003. Now the follow-up to that groundbreaking release will hit the market in early 2004. UD Superstars is the only product that brings collectors athletes from all of the major licensed sports leagues all in one product! Many new features will be included in the new release, including athletes from other sports including extreme sports and Olympic athletes. Every hobby box will contain two game-used cards, plus two hobby-only 3-D Superstars cards as well. There will be two signed cards per hobby case as well. Look for many new features that will be announced at a later date! (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North American and Puerto Rico. Box PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A UPPER DECK 2003-2004 VICTORY NBA CARDS Victory Basketball contains a comprehensive set of 230 different cards. This year's Victory has the design and look of many of today's collectible card games, and even has a simple game-play element attached to it as well. In every pack of Victory NBA, there is one foil card. Inserts are limited to parallels of the base set, and all of those parallels are serially numbered. 6 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $0.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI O/A UPPER DECK 2003 NFL CARDS With an incoming rookie class that some are comparing to 1984, the 2003 edition of Upper Deck Football is an all-out winner! As always, the rookies in UD Football are short-printed for added collectibility. But this year, the top 15 rookies will be seeded at 1:24, while 35 other rookies will be seeded at 1:4. That gives collectors seven seeded rookies per box in packs! Plus, there's a hobby exclusive box topper that contains three additional rookie cards that can only be found in these packs! Look for jersey cards, plus "black" parallels of the jersey cards numbered to 99, as well as signed versions. Jersey cards also come in dual versions, as well as patch variations. It's all in here! 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI ************** NON-SPORTS CARDS ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT LORD OF THE RINGS ACTION FLIPZ COLLECTIBLE TINS Each collectible tin features high quality Lord of the Rings graphics on the outside, and inside each tin is a great assortment of Lord of the Rings Action Flipz foil packs. These Collectible Tins will each feature two foil packs and an exclusive Action Flip inside the tin! All three collectible tins are limited and the bonus Flipz are available nowhere else! (18250) (CAUT: 4) FOTR—Tin SRP: $14.95 TTT—Tin SRP: $14.95 ROTK—Tin SRP: $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SIMPSONS SERIES II FILMCARDZ The basic set is comprised of 45 Filmcardz and nine rare foil-enhanced filmcardz featuring the exploits of the Simpsons. Each Filmcard reproduces a high-quality image onto a transparent acetate held rigidly in a high quality, card-stock frame. In addition to the base set, there are nine additional ultra-rare chase Filmcardz. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (STAR19005) Box PI ******************** BENCHWARMERS BENCHWARMERS 2003 SERIES 3 CARDS Each box will include a Previews Exclusive Holiday Autograph Card! Benchwarmers 2003 hits a Holidays home run! In addition to the 100 Basic Cards, there are 6 exciting new insert sets, including the new "Holiday" 10-card set, 20 Authentic Autographs, 16 different "Kiss" Cards, 8 new Benchwarmer Movie Cards, and 4 Authentic Bikini Swatch Cards! Featuring celebrity supermodel and Fox Sports host, Lisa Dergan and over 60 different gorgeous women! 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI EXCLUSIVE COLLECTIBLES KEITH HAMILTON KOBB AUTOGRAPHED CARD SET This autographed, two-card set features photo cards of Keith Hamilton Kobb, who plays the Nietszchean, Tyr, on TV's Andromeda. Card Set $37.50 INKWORKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUSTICE LEAGUE PREMIUM CARDS AND ALBUM Based on the Cartoon Network's hit animated series, these Justice League premium trading cards feature the World's Greatest Heroes as they face off against alien threats, time-traveling outlaws, and super-villain alliances. In these action-adventure tales, Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Hawkgirl, and the Martian Manhunter safeguard the world from threats that would be too great for any of them to challenge alone. All the non-stop super hero excitement is captured in this 81- card set featuring "Greatest Battles," "Creating the Animated Series," and more, plus lots of bonus cards! Look for these rare cards: 18 "Friends and Foes" foil cards, nine "World's Greatest Heroes" cards, seven "ActionWorks" cards, and "Sketch" cards! Plus, look for an awesome "ActionWorks" case loader card. Also available is the collector's album! 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 4) BOX (12470) PI ALBUM (12480) MSRP: $19.95 ******************** RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES LEGENDS OF STAR TREK: SPOCK CARD SET This is the second installment of an ongoing series of trading cards that commemorates and pay tribute to the greatest legends in Star Trek history. This set includes nine foil- stamped cards featuring some of the best photography ever published of the legendary Enterprise's First Officer Spock. Numbered to 1,701. (CAUT: 4) Set MSRP: $17.01 STAR OF THE MONTH ENTERPRISE SEASON 1 CARDS This 135-card base set collects all 22 Season 1 episode of the newest Star Trek saga to hit television –– Enterprise –– in this comprehensive collection! Features six cards per episode. Look for hand-signed autograph cards, hand-drawn sketchafex cards, and more. 9 cards per pack. 40 packs per box. MSRP: $2.00 per pack. (STAR16660) Box PI ***************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A FARSCAPE SEASON 4 CARDS This 72-card baset set includes all 22 Season 4 episodes, three cards per episode. Bonus sets includes "Behind-the-Scenes with David Kamper" cards, "Quaotable Farscape" cards, autographed cards, "From the Archives" costume cards, and more! 9 cards per pack. 40 packs per box. MSRP: $2.00 per pack. Box PI ***************** STELLAR COLLECTIBLES PLAYBOY PLAYMATE REVIEW 2002 CARDS & CHASE SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL BOX PI CHASE SET PI PREMIUM SET PI APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GRAPHITTI DESIGNS CLERKS INACTION FIGURES: SERIES 1 (JAY & SILENT BOB CASE PACKS) The sonombulic duo breaks away from the crowd with the revised Clerks InAction Figures: Series 1 case pack. You'll find no Randal or Dante in these cases, only pure unadulterated Jay and Silent Bob. The success of the Clerks InAction Figures has been phenominal, now here's your chance to purchase the boys all by themselves. At a suggested retail price of nine thirty-seven ("Thirty-seven?!?"), the price on these inaction figures are as lackluster as their features. Zero posability! Zero points of articulation! Zero action! What more could you want!! Watch for the Series 3; Dogma InAction Figures featuring Loki, Bartleby, Jay, Silent Bob and Golgothan. Available April 2004. Figure SRP: $9.37Ea. VIEW ASKEWNIVERSE T-SHIRT The icons of the world of Kevin Smith are all present and accounted for on the new View Askewniverse T-shirt. Features a slew of infamous logos on the back along with a front imprint, screenprinted in white on a black 100% cotton shirt. It's all here for you to share with famly and friends. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ANIMATED TEEN TITANS YOUTH T-SHIRT SUPERMAN SYMBOL YOUTH T-SHIRT FLASH SYMBOL YOUTH T-SHIRT "Get'em when they're young" is the topic for the moment with the great new DC Comics shirts designs available for the first time in YOUTH SIZES. Give the parents something to bring home for their kids with the new Animated Teen Titians, Superman Symbol and Flash Symbol Youth T-Shirts available on white, royal blue and red 100% cotton shirts respectively. Available in youth sizes Small (6-8), Medium (10-12) and Large (14-16), tomorrows fans can now become their favorire heroes today!! S-L $14.95 GREEN ARROW & SPEEDY T-SHIRT Oliver Queen and his little buddy come speeding at you with the new Green Arrow & Speedy T-shirt. Features a great retro design screenpinted in full-color on a kahki green 100% cotton shirt. Check it out...their aim is true!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SUPERGIRL & SUPERMAN T-SHIRT The first family of comics make their apparel debut on the new Supergirl & Superman T- shirt. Features classic Curt Swan art screenprinted in full-color on an eggplant-colored 100% cotton shirt. The Super-duo has arrived!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 FORMER JLA T-SHIRT Blue Beetle takes center-stage on the new Former JLA T-Shirt. Features the art of Kevin Maguire screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. JLA members come and go but this remains one of the most memorable (and colorful), JLA rosters ever. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 MARVEL CLASSIC: AMAZING FANTASY #15 T-SHIRT Commemorate Spider-Man's start in the biz with the new Marvel Classic: Amazing Fantasy #15 T-Shirt. Features the classic cover art by Jack Kirby screenprinted in full- color on a natural 100% cotton shirt. Make no mistake, Spider-Man has arrived!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 HULK: BLACK & WHITE T-SHIRT From the shadows comes the cool new Hulk: Black & White T-Shirt. Features the art of Mike Deodato screenprinted in white and green, on a black 100% cotton shirt. The Hulk is here!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 CAPTAIN AMERICA XI T-SHIRT Cap take a breather to strike a pose for freedom on the new Captain America XI T-Shirt. Features Cap in front of the flag, screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. This is America's finest!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SPIDER-MAN: DAYBREAK T-SHIRT Another day begins on the new Spider-Man: Daybreak T-Shirt. Features the art of Mike Deodato screenprinted in color on a 100% cotton shirt. Like crime, Spidey takes no days (or evenings), off!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WOLVERINE: SNIKT! II T-SHIRT Logan returns on the new Wolverine: Snikt! II T-Shirt. Features the art of Tsutomu Nihei screenprinted in color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Also still available, Wolverine: Snikt! I...both present a great new look for everyone's favorite mutant!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STRAY TOASTERS TRADE PAPERBACK by Bill Sienkiewicz Written and painted by Bill Sienkiewicz, this 208 page book was originally published as a trade softcover by Epic/Marvel Comic. Features new cover artwork and cover to cover graphics by Sienkiewicz. Incredible!! SC, 208 pg, FC $19.95 O/A HELLBOY ACTION FIGURE O/A HELLBOY LOGO CLOISONNE PIN O/A HELLBOY HEAD CLOISONNE PIN O/A HELLBOY MAGNET SET O/A HELLBOY B.P.R.D T-SHIRT O/A HELLBOY II T-SHIRT Mike Mignola's Hellboy Action Figure, stand approx. 8" tall, has 17 points of articulation, removable cloth jacket, replacement hand, sword and gun. Check out the other cool Hellboy stuff still available while supplies last. Figure SRP: $17.95 (sold individually) Magnet Set (x4) $6.95 Cloisonne Pin $6.95 S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A BATMAN IV T-SHIRT Features the art of Jim Lee screenprinted in full-color on a navy blue 100% cotton shirt. Batman has never looked better!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A KRYPTONITE I T-SHIRT O/A KRYPTONITE II T-SHIRT Features the telescopic words screenprinted in color on both a black (#I) and kahki green (#II) shirt. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A ELEKTRA VI T-SHIRT O/A ELEKTRA I T-SHIRT O/A ELEKTRA V T-SHIRT Elektra VI T-shirt features the incredible art of Bill Sienkiewicz screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Also still available Elektra I by Frank Miller and Elektra V with art by Bruce Timm. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A NEAL ADAMS': GAK T-SHIRT O/A NEAL ADAMS': SAVAGE T-SHIRT O/A NEAL ADAMS': SAVAGE REVENGE T-SHIRT Features Neal's color and pencil art screenprinted on 100% cotton heavyweight shirts. Incredibly art. Incredible T-Shirts!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 APPAREL SECTION ANIME COWBOY BEBOP: SPIKE'S GUN T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Front image. (7296/3901811) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 DRAGONBALL Z: BROLY T-SHIRT Red, 100% cotton. Front image. (7296/2445911) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z GT: GOKU SLASH T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front, back, and side images. (7296/70000611) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z: SAIYAN 3 BURST YOUTH T-SHIRT Blue, 100% cotton. Front image with gel ink. (7296/2446818) (CAUT: 4) LG $16.95 HELLSING: KABAN BACKPACK This three in one briefcase, satchel, and shoulder bag was inspired by backpacks worn by school children in Japan. Its accordion style design keeps it compact when empty, yet still accommodates a lot of stuff. It has a sturdy exterior, an inner divider and seven pockets under the flap. The front flap is secured by two clips and it even has a discreet reflective strip! (5488/630B-HELOM) (CAUT: 4) Backpack $39.99 HELLSING: LOGO BLACK RIP STYLE WALLET This traditional rip-style wallet is back in style, and Myth has given this wallet a twist with great embroidered designs in amazing detail. At 3" x 5" when closed (9 1/2" x 5" opened), they sport a large section for bills, an ID window, and 7 pockets. (5488/615B- HELOM) (CAUT: 4) Wallet $9.99 INITIAL D: BIG D T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Front and sleeve images. (7296/0900411) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 INITIAL D: LANCER D T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front and sleeve images. (7296/0900211) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 INU-YASHA: CAST LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front, sleeve, and back images. (6358/502001) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $20.95 INU-YASHA: KAGOME AND KIKYO LONG SLEEVE BABYDOLL SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (6358/522542) (CAUT: 4) LG $22.95 INU-YASHA: SHADOW NIGHT MOONLIGHT HOODIE Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (6358/502305) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $40.95 LAIN: BEAR SUIT BLACK MEGA BAG There's room enough for everything in the mega bag! At about 20" x 13" x 4", its perfect all that stuff that never fits in a bag. Not only does it have great amounts of space, its also got all the pockets you could ever want. It has a rear exterior pocket with velcro closure and a front zippered pocket ? both are the size of the width of the bag. Also on the outside are a mesh side pocket and a cel phone pocket with velcro closure. Open up the velcroed front flap to find 14 more pockets! Inside it has a huge mesh pocket and another zippered pocket. This bag will help keep you organized while you stay in style. (5488) (CAUT: 4) Bag $39.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: NERV LOGO DEV BAG Your laptop bag doesn't have to be plain, boring, or stuffy looking - this black bag from Myth is available with a variety of cool embroidered designs. It sports 4 sections with 10 pockets, a hard divider, and a generously padded removable inner laptop case (fastened with velcro). The adjustable diagonal strap is secured in 2 ways and has a removable portion, allowing it to range from 25" to 55" long so it fits just about everyone. Its functionality is rivaled only by its handsome, modern design - perfect for techie travelers or young professionals on the go. (5488/610B-NERVR) (CAUT: 4) Bag $49.99 OTAKU SYMBOL T-SHIRT Blue, 100% Fruit of the Loom cotton. Front image. (5801/TS006) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 TOUKON FIGHTING SPIRIT T-SHIRT Black, 100% Fruit of the Loom cotton. Front image. (5801/YS003) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 DC COMICS BATMAN: COSTUME YOUTH T-SHIRT Charcoal, 100% cotton. Front image. (7294/BM-733) (CAUT: 4) LG $16.95 BATMAN: WAVE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (559/48-301-225) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SUPERMAN: COSTUME YOUTH T-SHIRT Blue, 100% cotton. Front image. (7294/SM-750) (CAUT: 4) LG $16.95 SUPERMAN: GREY HERO LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT Grey, 100% cotton. Front image. (7294/SM-805B) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $20.95 SUPERMAN: LOGO FLAME TRUCKER PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CAP Black with flame-surrounded Superman "S". (5209/SP8273C01) (CAUT: 4) Cap $9.95 SUPERMAN: WAVE T-SHIRT Blue, 100% cotton. Front image. (559/23-301-278) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 GOTH BOYS ARE SMELLY: GOODBYE KITTY GIFT PACK White, 100% cotton shirt. Front image. Comes with bendable and zipper tote. (4750/TSZ- 1012) (CAUT: 4) Pack $25.95 GOTH GIRL GEAR: GIRLS R CRUEL WOMEN'S T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (5142/SX1007) (CAUT: 4) LG $17.95 GOTH GIRL GEAR: VAMPIRE BABY WOMEN'S T-SHIRT Black 100% cotton. Front image. (5142/SX1002) (CAUT: 4) LG $17.95 ROMAN DIRGE: SKULL AND CROSS BONE KITTY T-SHIRT Black with red trim, 100% cotton. Front image. (5145/F670951) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 ROMAN DIRGE: THE CAT WITH THE REALLY BIG HEAD T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (5145) (CAUT: 4/D437901) L-XL $21.95 ROMAN DIRGE: THE CAT WITH THE REALLY BIG HEAD STUPID LOOKING T-SHIRT Black with grey trim, 100% cotton. Front image. (5145/D466901) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 RUBY GLOOM: GLOOMSVILLE PEOPLE SCARE ME PX T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (5145/D472901) L-XL $21.95 RUBY GLOOM: DOOM KITTY BABYRIB CAP SLEEVE T-SHIRT Red, 100% cotton with flocking application. (5145/D36107F) (CAUT: 4) LG $21.95 RUBY GLOOM: I KNOW I BELONG GHOST BABYDOLL T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (5145/D4731R1) (CAUT: 4) LG $21.95 RUBY GLOOM: THORN HEART VINYL MINI MESSENGER BAG Black vinyl bag with adjustable strap. (5145/D332CBN) (CAUT: 4) Bag $26.95 MARVEL PUNISHER: LOGO STEEL T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (5360/V0573MS) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 PUNISHER: WAVE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (559/21-301-647) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SPIDER-MAN AND FRIENDS: NYLON UMBRELLA Printed nylon umbrella. (5641/89195) (CAUT: 4) Umbrella SRP: $8.99 SPIDER-MAN AND FRIENDS: BACKPACK WITH DETACHABLE CD CASE Black, direct screen printed cordura with zipper detachable CD case front pocket. Features head phone port hole and mini speakers. (5641/83340) (CAUT: 4) Backpack $20.95 SPIDER-MAN AND FRIENDS: MINI-ROLLER LIGHT-UP LIGHTS BACKPACK PVC mini roller, direct screen-printed front panel and light-up lights. (5641/83343) (CAUT: 4) Backpack $30.95 SPIDER-MAN NIGHT SWINGIN' T-SHIRT Red, 100% cotton. Front image. (5360/V0525MS) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 X-MEN LOGO STEEL T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (5360/V0572MS) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MOVIES & TV AMERICAN CHOPPER: BLACK WIDOW T-SHIRT Grey, 100% cotton. Front image. (5360/C0031MS) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 THE CAT IN THE HAT: ONE FISH, TWO FISH RINGER T-SHIRT Heather with navy trim ringer, 100% cotton. Front image. (7280/3026A01) L-XL $16.95 THE CAT IN THE HAT: ONE FISH, TWO FISH YOUTH T-SHIRT Yellow, 100% cotton. Front image. (7280/3363A06) LG $15.95 THE CAT IN THE HAT: VINTAGE CAT RINGER T-SHIRT Heather with navy trim ringer, 100% cotton. Front image. (7280/3338A01) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 THE CAT IN THE HAT: VINTAGE YOUTH T-SHIRT Blue, 100% cotton. Front image. (7280/3362A06) (CAUT: 4) LG $15.95 THE CAT IN THE HAT: VINTAGE GREEN EGGS AND HAM T-SHIRT Heather, 100% cotton. Front image. (7280/3027A01) L-XL $16.95 FAMILY GUY: GO TO HELL T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (559/36-301-1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 FAMILY GUY: I LIKE YOU T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (559/36-301-3) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 INVADER ZIM: CITY SCENE LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front and sleeve images. (6358/494701) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 INVADER ZIM: I'M NAKED BOBYDOLL LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT Red, 100% cotton. Front image. (6358/449442) (CAUT: 4) LG $26.95 MONSTER GARAGE: LAUREL SKULL T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (5360/N0045MS) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: JACK VARISTY ¾-LENGTH JERSEY Grey with black ¾-length sleeves, 100% cotton. Front image. (6242/MTNHM1A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $20.95 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: MOON EYES T-SHIRT Navy, 100% cotton. Front image. (6242/MTNM11U) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: MOONDATE TRIO JUNIOR LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (6242/MTQMP2B) (CAUT: 4) LG $20.95 THE SIMPSONS: BART INSPIRATION T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (559/95-301-515) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 THE SIMPSONS: HOMER PERSEVERANCE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (559/95-301-510) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 THE SIMPSONS: HOMER BOWLING PIN WITH T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Packaged in a bowling pin. (4750/TSG105) (CAUT : 4) L-XL $24.95 THE SIMPSONS: KRUSTY THE KLOWN TV TIN WITH T-SHIRT Grey, 100% cotton. Packaged in a TV tin. (4750/TSG303) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.99 MUSIC BLACK LABEL: SOCIETY BREWTAILTY BASEBALL T-SHIRT White with black sleeves, 100% cotton. Front image. (6028/865-001B) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $24.95 BLACK LABEL: SOCIETY LORDS T-SHIRT White with black sleeves, 100% cotton. Front image. (6028/865-026A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MISFITS: COFFIN T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (6028/492-017A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MISFITS: DEVILOCK T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (6028/492-018A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MISCELLANEOUS OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANIME JUNKIE LONG-SLEEVED PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT Black 100% cotton. Front and back image. (8343/5100) (CAUT: 4) XL $22.95 O/A BATMAN HOODED LOGO SWEATSHIRT Black sweatshirt. 50/50 fleece. (7294/BM-214) (CAUT: 4) LG $34.95 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH NEW ADVENTURES OF BATMAN LOGO T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton heavyweight. (115) (STAR00972) LG $17.95 CAPTAIN AMERICA STARS & STRIPES T-SHIRT Features the white star imprinted on both front and back with the red and white vertical stripes going around the entire midsection of the shirt. (115) LG (STAR15328) $25.95 XXL (STAR15329) $28.95 GREEN LANTERN SYMBOL T-SHIRT Screenprinted on heavyweight 100% cotton T-shirt. (STAR01409) (CAUT: 4) LG $17.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MONTY PYTHON: KILLER RABBIT T-SHIRT Black. Front image. (4125/1604) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 *************** STARS OF THE MONTH NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: "MOVIE CAST" T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. (6242) (STAR12569) XL $17.95 POKÉMON GET THE POWER T-SHIRT Blue, 100% cotton. Two-sided (7295/POK3341) (STAR09807) LG $17.95 NEW PUNISHER SYMBOL T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton heavyweight. (115) LG (STAR07660) $17.95 XL (STAR08603) $17.95 ********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A SOULTAKER CAST PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton longsleeve. (8343/ STLS5) (CAUT: 4) LG $21.95 O/A SUPERMAN 3D EMBROIDERY WHITE STRETCH COTTON PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CAP White brushed cotton, stretch fit. Front 3D red and gold "S" logo. Embroidery and mesh appliqué with woven inner taping. (5209/SP05072L09) (CAUT: 4) Cap $13.95 O/A SUPERMAN KRYPTO MY DOG IS SUPER T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. (7294/SM-317) (CAUT: 4) XL $16.95 ***************** STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN S T-SHIRT Royal blue 100% cotton. (115) (STAR00789) XL $17.95 PUNISHER II T-SHIRT XL Black, 100% cotton heavyweight. (STAR 08603) XL $17.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A TERMINATOR 3 MOVIE POSTER PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (5360/TM3-0012) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 ******************** TOYS SECTION ALTERNATIVE COMICS DAN CLOWES' GHOST WORLD ENID HI-FASHION GLAMOUR DOLL This beautiful creature stands 15 inches in height and is composed of soft vinyl, has been exclusively designed by the Academy Award-Nominated comics author, Dan Clowes (Ghostworld, Eightball), and Sculpted by Nathan Cabrera. Enid comes with: Removable Glasses, Teen Bondage Latex Mask, Cavewoman Club, and her trusty Futuristic Ray- Gun. Enid features articulation at the shoulders, neck, waist, and ankles. And to top it all off, the retro-styled box was completely designed by Dan Clowes, with brand new original illustrations and two comic strips on the side panels: "Enid in the Year 2525 A.D." and "Enid: 1,000,000 B.C."! (491/NTF 001) (CAUT: 4) Doll $38.00 BARBIE KELLY AS FLINTSTONES DOLLS Kelly and Tommy are adorable as The Flintstones, having lots of adventures in the Stone Age. Kelly is dressed like Wilma and Betty, and Tommy as both Fred and Barney. These retro-comic figures are going to make you yell, "Yabba dabba doo!" Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (744/C3697) (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. Dolls SRP: $9.25Ea. KELLY AS SCOOBY-DOO DOLLS Kelly and Tommy are adorable as the Scooby-Doo gang, having lots of adventures sniffing out clues to solve mysteries. Kelly doll is dressed like Daphne and Velma and Tommy doll as both Shaggy and Fred. Each doll comes with a flocked Scooby-Doo dog with a totally different facial expression! Window box packaging. (744/C3124) (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. Dolls SRP: $9.25Ea. COMIC BOOK HEROES STAR OF THE MONTH JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER'S DAWN ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Offering! Specialty Market Exclusive! Dawn creator Joseph Michael Linsner personally oversaw every step in the process of bringing his character to 3-D life, and has given his approval to this series… and so will you! Sculpted by Rudy Garcia and Andy Berkholtz, Dawn stands 6 ½" tall and features 11 points of articulation, and comes packaged on a blister card illustrated with Dawn artwork by Joe Linsner! Available now! (4667/10502) (STAR19522) Figure $14.99 ************************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED 10-INCH ACTION FIGURES WAVE 3 Based on the hit Cartoon Network series! The next wave of 10" tall, rotocast figures, replicating the Justice League team members is here! This assortment will include: Batman, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, and Wonder Woman. Each figure features articulation at the neck and shoulders. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (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: $16.00Ea. JUSTICE LEAGUE MOTORCYCLES Now you can take your favorite justice league characters on the road and into space with cool Justice League motorcycles. Each bike features a dedicated figure and firing missiles. This series may include Batman, Green Lantern, and Flash. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (744/C3173) (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: $10.50Ea. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE ENEMIES FIGURES WAVE 5 The evil Snakemen are growing in number and attacking Eternia! Each of the approximately 6" evil figures are fully articulated with moving arms, legs, and necks. Every figure is highly detailed and has its own unique battle action and weapon with a Snakemen theme. Peggable blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (744/B1509) (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: $11.99Ea. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE HEROES FIGURES WAVE 6 Play out exciting Masters of the Universe adventures with approximately 6" heroic warriors figures. Defend Eternia and fight both Skeletor and the evil Snakemen, each ready for battle action! Every figure is fully articulated with moving arms, legs and neck. Individual figures have their own unique battle action and weapon. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (C3697/B1508) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $11.99Ea. SKUMM SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES Each highly detailed SKUMM figure is modeled after a character from the SKUMM comics, and comes with both a motorcycle and skateboard. With their magnetic feet and backs, these action figures can be posed in a variety of different positions. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (4586/7150A) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $11.99Ea. DIE-CASTS JOHNNY LIGHTNING C-A-R-S DIE-CASTS RELEASE 1 Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (6243/50101) (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: $4.00 JOHNNY LIGHTNING NEW HOLLYWOOD ON WHEELS DIE-CASTS RELEASE 5 This series is scheduled to include: four new paint versions of the Simpsons Cars, Herbie goes Bananas, three mini coopers from the Italian Job movie after the chase with grime and dirt, green chrome Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, and three green Scooby Mystery Machines with images of characters on the roof. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (6243/36204) (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 X-TRACTION DIE-CASTS SERIES 1 The new HO scale X-Traction racers feature chassis that clamp to the rails with killer high performance. Longer, lower set magnets and wider, soft tires provide maximum down force to increase speeds on the straight always and in the turns. This series is scheduled to include: Chevy Chevelle Stock Car, Plymouth Stock Car, Plymouth Hemi Cuda, Dodge Viper GTS-R, Monte Carlo Stock Car, Buick Grand National, Dodge Ram Pickup, 1957 Chevy Corvette, 1957 Chevy Nomad, AMC Javelin, and Shelby GT350/GT500. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (6243/39501) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $14.99Ea. HELLBOY HELLBOY MOVIE 18-INCH ROTO FIGURE An 18" tall rotocast figure of Hellboy, as played by actor Ron Pearlman (Blade II, Alien: Resurrection) from the upcoming comics-to-movie adaptation by director Guillermo del Toro! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (4830/15010) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $39.99 HELLBOY MOVIE 8-INCH ACTION FIGURES SERIES 1 From the Hit Movie! Mike Mignola's Hellboy hits the big screen on April 2, 2004, and the movie versions of his characters are now immortalized in 8" action figure form! This first wave is scheduled to include: Hellboy, Abe Sapien, Kronen, Sammael, and Rasputin. Case lots will include two variant/repaint figures exclusive to Previews! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (4830/15000) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $14.99Ea. HELLBOY MOVIE MEZ-ITZ TWO-PACKS SERIES 1 From the Hit Movie! Mike Mignola's Hellboy characters get the Mez-Its treatment in this new series of figure 2-packs depicting the characters as they appear in the big screen adaptation debuting on April 2, 2004! This series is scheduled to include: Abe/Sammael, Hellboy/Rasputin, and Hellboy/Kronen. Each figure measures approximately 2 ½" tall and features 14 points of articulation — the most articulation of any building block-style figures! All figures come with accessories. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (4830/80200) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. 2-Pack SRP: $7.99Ea. MARVEL MARVEL MINIMATES 2003 CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE: HULK AND SPIDER-MAN TWO-PACK Formerly a convention exclusive! Two greats in one great package! Hulk and Spidey come together as minimates. Each stands only 2" tall and features 14 points of articulation. Limited to 5,000. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (4973) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Limited quantities remain — allocations may occur. 2-Pack $7.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARVEL MINIMATES TWO-PACKS SERIES 2 A Diamond Select Release! Diamond Select and the inmates of the Art Asylum join forces once again to bring you MiniMates madness, Marvel-style! That's right, True Believers, Marvel MiniMates are back, bringing some of your favorite Marvel Comics characters to the cool and collectible world of building block-style figures! Series 2 is scheduled to include: Spider-Man & Carnage, Spider-Man/Peter Parker & Green Goblin, and Battle-Damaged Spider-Man & Venom; Each figure measures approximately 2 ½" tall and features 14 points of articulation — the most articulation of any building block- style figures! Blister card packaging. Available now! (4667/71804) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Two-Pack SRP: $6.99Ea. STARS OF THE MONTH MARVEL SELECT ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select Release! Toy Biz and Diamond Select Toys have joined forces to produce some of the finest Marvel Comics collectibles around, sculpted by some of the industry's finest artists! Choose from: Black Cat (sculpted by Steve Kewis); Black Widow (sculpted by Steve Kiwus); Elektra (sculpted by Steve Kiwus); Origin Wolverine (sculpted by Shawn Nagle); Ultimate Captain America (sculpted by Shawn Nagle), and Ultimate Iron Man (sculpted by Steve Kiwus). Each figure features limited articulation and includes various weapons and accessories, plus a detailed display base or accessory. All Marvel Select action figures are Specialty Market Exclusives and are not available to the Mass Market! Deluxe blister card packaging. Available Now! (4667) O/A BLACK CAT (10766)?Figure $18.99 BLACK WIDOW (STAR18118)?Figure $18.99 ELEKTRA (STAR17580)—Figure $18.99 O/A ORIGIN WOLVERINE (10759)?Figure $18.99 ULTIMATE CAPT. AMERICA (STAR17957)—Figure $18.99 ULTIMATE IRON MAN (10765)?Figure $18.99 ********************* MISCELLANEOUS CTHULHU: DEEP ONE PLUSH The worshippers of Cthulhu often mutate themselves, turning into evil shapes. Some of the most famous are the race called the Deep Ones, which "hopped irregularly, sometimes on two legs and sometimes on four, their croaking, baying voices held all the dark shades of expression." You too can own your own undersea dweller, until your worship of Cthulhu turns you into a Deep One yourself! Designed by Ron Spencer. Limited to 1500 pieces. (4231/12016) (CAUT: 4) Plush $24.95 HOMIES 8-INCH SERIES 1 CARDED ACTION FIGURES The Homies are a group of tightly knit Chicano buddies who have grown up in the Mexican American neighborhood located in East Los Angeles, and are now featured as articulated 8" figures! This first series will feature: Ice Block, Clownprince, Jokawild, and Sub-Pop Bionic. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (4844) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in other outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $19.99Ea. HOMIES 8-INCH SERIES 1 BOXED ACTION FIGURES These Homies figures come packaged in window boxes to show off their deluxe accessories! This first series will feature: Jokawild (with DJ Console) and Willie G. (with Wheel Chair Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (4844) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in other outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $21.99Ea. JABBERWOCK PLUSH The fifth in Toy Vault's "Here Be Monsters" plush line, this fantastic creature was originally created for the Jabberwock poem in Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland. Also featured in the movie Jabberwocky, and appearing in countless RPGs and modules, this well-known creature has never before appeared in plush form. Due to it's large size, this plush creation is limited to a one-time production run of 800 pieces. (4231/08005) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Allocations may occur. Plush $49.95 THE SKRUMPS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES The Skrumps are a bunch of funny, quirky, lovable characters that everyone can identify with. Everyone knows someone who is like a "Skrump". They might be worried all the time, in a constant state of panic, or they could be the rudest and most offensive type you could ever meet. Possibly, they are the laziest, couch potatoes that just can't stand pulling their own weight, or someone who just can't seem to stop mooching off of you. "Skrump" idiosyncracies are in everyone. This first series includes The Mooch, Skrumpy, Worried Willy, Lazy Louie, The Bathtub Bandit, and Skraps Baxter. Each Skrump is made of high- quality hollow vinyl and hard PVC, stands between 2.5"-6" tall, and comes packages with a book and clear figure stand! Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (491) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $13.99Ea. MOVIES & TV CHARMED SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES Using the latest scanning technologies, the stars of the television show Charmed have entered the world of action figures! These 6" action figures feature detailed sculpting, articulation, and themed accessories. In this initial series, look for Alyssa Milano as Phoebe Halliwell, Rose McGowan as Paige Matthews, Holly Marie Combs as Piper Halliwell, and Michael Bailey Smith as Belthazor. Each figure comes packaged with a portion of the infamous Attic! Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (5101/CAF01) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $12.99Ea. CLASSIC STAR TREK SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES From the Art Asylum! The classic Trek cast and crew returns in this second series of all- new 7" tall action figures! This series of figures is scheduled to include: Mirror Universe Captain Kirk, Mirror Universe Mr. Spock, Scotty, Sulu, and Chekov. Each fully articulated figure (16 points of articulation) features an amazing actor likeness, and includes authentic action accessories such as knives with scabbard, tricorder, and communicators. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (4850/85840) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #6 (JUN033327) Figure SRP: $11.25Ea. LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY: THE RETURN OF THE KING ACTION FIGURES SERIES 2 This series collects figures from previously released assortments and re-packages them at a lower price! This series features King of the Dead, King of the Dead Glow-In-The-Dark, Faramir, Merry in Armor, and Witchking in Armor. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (49/81330) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $6.75Ea. MONTY PYTHON: MR. CREOSOTE VOMITING FIGURE This is the first item ever made based on the Monty Python movie, The Meaning of Life. Squeeze Mr. Creosote and he vomits! Let go, and the vomit slides sickeningly back into his mouth and down his throat. Splatter fans, this is a must-have! Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (4231/15039) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $14.95Ea. PULP FICTION BLOCK FIGURE BOXED SETS For the first time ever, the characters from Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction come to life as 3-D collectibles! This series features four unique figure sets, each packaged in window boxes with diorama backdrops. This series is scheduled to include: "The Cast" Starring Vincent, Jules, Mia, & Marcellus; "Clean Up" Starring Bloody Vincent, Bloody Jules, Jimmy, & The Wolf; "The Gimp" Starring Butch, Marcellus, Zed, & The Gimp; and "Overdose" Starring Vincent, Mia, Lance, & Jody. The figures stand approximately 3" tall, come with their own movie accessories, and feature over 14 points of articulation. (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. Figure Set $17.99Ea. FREDDY VS JASON ACTION FIGURE 2-PACK Commemorating the epic duel of the two biggest names in Horror Cinema! This action figure two-pack comes with those Titans of Terror, Nightmare on Elm Street's Freddy Krueger, and Jason Vorhees from the Friday the 13th film series, as they appeared in their summer 2003 blockbuster! Both figures measure approximately 7" tall and are fully poseable. Freddy features a removable hat, arm, and head, while Jason comes with his trusty machete, an alternate hand, and a winking Freddy head to hold onto! Re-live all of the exciting moments from their epic battle (and make up a few of your own) with this figure set, complete with diorama base! Window box packaging. (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. Figure Set $19.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRON 2.0 ACTION FIGURES From the smash-hit video game sequel to the classic Disney motion picture comes these action figures from NECA's Reel Toys. Choose from the hero Jet Bradley, sexy female Mercury, imposing IC, and evil villain Thorne. Each figure stands 7-8" tall, come equipped with accessories, and features over 12 points of articulation. Each figure is highly detailed. Look for glow-in-the-dark variants. Scheduled to ship in April 2003. (6338) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $12.00Ea. ************************** ROBOTECH MASTERPIECE COLLECTION VF-1R ARCHER This upgrade to the first generation Veritech fighter is easily identified by its unique 3- cannon head. At 1/55 scale, the VF-1R fully transforms from Battloid to Guardian to Fighter. Constructed from die-cast metal and sturdy plastic, the VF-1R offers a wealth of features and details from the functional light in the unit's eye to the real rubber tires on the landing gear. The opening cockpit with removable pilot even has a detachable ladder. Packaged in a book-style collector's box with magnetic clasp and sliding tray. Limited to 15,000. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (4522/2970) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan. Figure $79.99 ROBOTECH: NEW I-MEN COLLECTION 2-PACK The heroes of Robotech return to the I-Men family with this second wave of articulated mini-figures. Each two-pack contains two Robotech cubular mini-figures, including a collector's coin, specific to that character. The coin doubles as a magnetic figure stand! Look for Scott Bernard & VFA-6H Alpha Fighter, Lancer & Cyclone Armor Lancer, Rook Bartley & VFA-6Z Alpha Fighter, Cyclone Armor Rook & VFA-6I Alpha Fighter, and Rand & Cyclone Armor Rand. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (4522/6400) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $7.99 STAR WARS BASIC COLLECTION FIGURES Never fear! New Star Wars toys are here! Here is a collection of Star Wars figures that you can customize! Collection 1 is scheduled to include: Saesee Tin, Super-Articulated Clone Trooper, Mandalorean Bounty Hunter, Obi-Wan Pilot, and Kit Fisto: Clone Wars; Collection 2 is scheduled to include: Obi Wan (Cantina, Atco), Sleazebaggano, AYY Vida Nightclub Twilek, McQuarrie Stormtrooper, Bail Organa, Imperial Dignitary, Padme, Yoda with Padwan, & Twilek. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (309) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. COLLECTION 1 (84851-A00Q)—Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. COLLECTION 2 (84861-A00L)—Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. STAR WARS NEW BASIC ACTION FIGURES Make you collection grow by leaps and bounds with this new wave of figures! Wave 0000 is scheduled to include: Hoth Trooper, R-3P0, & Luke Skywalker Hoth; Wave 0007 is scheduled to include: Cantina Alien Ach-Med BEQ, Imperial Dignitary #2, Cantina Alien, McQuarrie Stormtrooper, Bail Organa, Imperial Dignitary, Padme (Tatooine Travel Outfit), Alien Padawan Jedi 2-Pack, Bariss Offee, Twilek, and Yoda with Padwan; Wave 0008 is scheduled to include: Luke Skywalker/Throne Room Battle, Darth Vader/Throne Room Battle, Snowtrooper/Battle of Hoth, Solor/Hot Rescue, Boba Fett/Pit of Carkoon, and Anakin Skywalker/Secret Ceremony. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (309) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. WAVE 0000 (84715-0000)—Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. WAVE 0007 (84715-0007)—Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. WAVE 0008 (84715-0008)—Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. STAR WARS NEW UNLEASHED ACTION FIGURES The galaxy far, far away pushes further into the Milky Way with these totally cool Unleashed figures! Wave 0000 is scheduled to include: Unleashed Yoda, Unleashed Han Solo, and Unleashed Boba Fett; Wave 0001 is scheduled to include: Unleashed Chewbacca, Unleashed Luke Skywalker X-Wing, and Unleashed Clone Trooper; and Wave 0002 is scheduled to include: Unleashed Slave Leia, Unleashed Luke, Unleashed Obi-Wan, and Unleashed Darth Sidious. Blister bubble packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (309) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. WAVE 0000 (85002-0000)—Figure SRP: $20.50 Ea. WAVE 0001 (85002-0001)—Figure SRP: $20.50 Ea. WAVE 0002 (85002-0002)—Figure SRP: $20.50 Ea. STAR WARS ULTRA ACTION FIGURES WAVE 0000 The mother of all assaults of StarWars figures is upon you with this new line of Ultimate figures! This series is scheduled to include: Ultra Figure Wampa, Ultra Figure General Reiken with War Room, and Ultra Figure C-3PO with Escape Pod. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (309/84716-0000) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $14.50Ea. TERMINATOR 3 BLOXX FIGURE SET The thrill of Terminator 3 put into "block style" format mini-figures! This set includes Bloxx figures of the T-101, the T-X, the T-X endoskeleton, and the combat robot. Included are interchangeable parts and weapon accessories. Features window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (4522/7120) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $11.99 TERMINATOR 3 FIGURINE BOX SET This set includes two figurines of the T-101, three figurines of the T-X (one in human disguise), and one combat robot figurine. Each figurine features the character in a dynamic pose, and their interlocking bases form a display diorama. Features window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (4522/7110) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $19.99 TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE DELUXE WAVE 3 FIGURES The Transformers role call grows longer with these high-end Wave 3 figures that include Skywarp, and Dinobot Triceradon! Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (309/80900- 0003) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $14.50Ea. VIDEO GAMES JOYRIDE HALO WAVE 3 ACTION FIGURES If you own an Xbox, you've probably had some experience playing the system's hit first- person shooter/adventure game, HALO: Combat Evolved. Now you can preserve the movie screen plot, score, and action with these HALO-inspired figures and vehicles, including: Master Sergeant (Blue), Banshee, Marine 1, Marine 2, and Johnson. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (476/76358B) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $16.75Ea. STATUES & MODELS ADULT LITTLE ASIA STATUE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (5286) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL ALL BLACK—Bust $89.00 RED/BLACK—Bust $89.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: DARK WILLOW STATUETTE Moore Creations, Inc. presents the next piece in their series of stunning statuettes based on characters from TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This month they feature the exquisitely sculpted rendition of "Dark Willow." Consumed with dark magic after the tragic death of her beloved Tara, this piece truly captures Willow at her most diabolical as she tries to end the world. This is a must-have for all Willow fans, so don't miss out on this incredibly detailed masterpiece! Fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Statuette $45.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SERIES 5 ORNAMENTS Moore Creations, Inc. presents their next series of Buffy ornaments! This finely detailed series focuses on everyone's favorite witch, Willow, in three of her incarnations from the series: as her beloved normal smiling self, as a bloodthirsty vampire, and as the heart- broken, anger-filled incarnation of destructive energy, Dark Willow! These three ornaments are definitely Moore Creations' best ever, and will look perfect in every Buffy fan's collection! All three come fully painted and ready for display. (8734) (CAUT: 4) NORMAL WILLOW—Ornament $14.95 VAMPIRE WILLOW—Ornament $14.95 DARK WILLOW—Ornament $14.95 WCOMIC BOOK HEROES G.I. JOE: SNAKE EYES MINI-STATUE Presenting the third in the new 6-inch scale G.I. Joe polystone statue line: Snake Eyes! This all-new rendition of Snake Eyes features the classic hero as he first appeared as a toy in 1982. Known as "Snake Eyes Version 1" to fans and collectors, he includes two interchangeable hands. One with a pointed finger and the other holding his classic Uzi submachine gun! As a special treat, also included with the statue is an in-scale rendition of Timber, Snake Eyes's faithful wolf companion! The new Snake Eyes statue comes mounted on a signature G.I. Joe logo base that all the good guys share in the line! Limited to initial orders only. Fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (8644/25231) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the United States—not available in Puerto Rico. Statue $69.99 STARS OF THE MONTH JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER'S DAWN MEDIUM RESIN STATUE A Diamond Select Offering! This medium-sized resin statue stands 8" tall and was sculpted by Andy Berkholtz from a design by creator, Joe Linsner, who approved every step of the process in the creation of this resin masterpiece! Limited to one-time production run, each including a hand-numbered, full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Available Now! (4667/20161) (STAR17352) Statue $85.00 JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER'S DAWN MINI-BUST A Diamond Select offering! The first ever Dawn mini-bust! Under Linsner's watchful eye, sculptor Andy Bergholtz has captured the essence of the goddess. Dawn sits atop a highly detailed heart-shaped base in her leather suit and striking red tie. The base features the iconic red rose crafted in loving detail down to the thorns. This piece measures over 7" tall from top to bottom. Each bust comes with an individually hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Available Now! (4667/20164) (STAR17676) Mini-Bust $50.00 *********************** KABUKI: NOH ASSASSINS ARTIST PROOF MASKS After overwhelming success on the previously released series of NOH Assassin Masks based on characters from David Mack's award-winning comic, Kabuki, Moore Creations, Inc. will be releasing the remaining Artist Proof editions of the NOH Assassin Masks! The Siamese Twins, Ice, Snapdragon and Butoh are each individually numbered out of an extremely limited edition of only 100 pieces. Original sketches of each character were created by David Mack and are showcased on the Certificates of Authenticity that accompany each mask. These Certificates are also signed by both the creator, David Mack and Moore Creations President & CEO, Clayburn Moore. Fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (CAUT: 4) BUTOH—Mask $69.00 ICE—Mask $69.00 SIAMESE TWINS—Mask $69.00 SNAPDRAGON—Mask $69.00 LITTLE LOTTA TEENY WEENY MINI-MAQUETTE The 13th character in the series paying homage to the classic Harvey Comics characters! Little Lotta is their second "Not So Teeny Weeny" mini-maquette, standing approximately 7" tall. Designed to be in scale with the previous figures, Lotta is almost double the size of her best friend, Little Dot! Designed by Tracy Mark Lee and sculpted by Schu, Little Lotta is strictly limited to 500 pieces and is available in two different regular editions: One with a red bow, the other with a green bow. Each comes individually numbered in a decorated box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (5286) (CAUT: 4) Maquette $49.00 THE RED STAR: MAYA MINI-BUST Maya is the long-awaited second piece in Gentle Giant's ongoing collection of mini-busts featuring characters from The Red Star! Maya is the focal point of the entire first series — a sorceress Warkaster who has lost her love and focus in the ongoing war between her Red Fleet and the rebellious state of Nokgorka. Measuring just over 7" tall, Gentle Giant captures the beautiful Maya Antares from Chris Goss's artwork masterfully! Fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (5498/12510) (CAUT: 4) Bust $33.00 STAN "THE MAN" LEE MINI-BUST Since the beginning of time itself (or thereabouts), there has been one name synonymous with Marvel Comics; the man who made it all possible… bringing together the talent and the tales to re-invigorate the superhero genre and comics in general! That man was Stan "The Man" Lee, and this month, Bowen Designs immortalizes the father of the Marvel Universe as this 5" tall collector's bust! Sculpted by the master, Randy Bowen, the Stan Lee Mini-Bust is scaled to the rest of Bowen's Marvel busts—including the Jack Kirby Mini-Bust offered last month! What can we say, except "Excelsior, True Believers!" Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (8824) Bust $45.00 FANTASY DRAGON & WIZARD SCULPTURED EGG Which came first: the Wizard or the Dragon? We're not sure ourselves, but this egg- shaped sculpture features raised images of a wizard and a dragon on either side. Standing 3 ½" tall, this hand-painted fantasy collectible will make an eggcellent addition to any Fantasy Art collection! Sculpted display stand included. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (4432/1409) (CAUT: 4) Egg $11.00 PURPLE DRAGON CASTLE CENTERPIECE At 24" tall and 20" wide, this impressive dragon stands stately over a castle, the perfect centerpiece to draw attention to any display of fantasy pieces! The dragon's wings are spread wide, and the castle rests on a base of simulated crystals. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (5335/CF117) (CAUT: 4) Sculpture $230.00 RED CRYSTAL MEDIUM DRAGON SCULPTURE A fearsome Red Dragon sits atop a pile of fiery-red crystals, as flames engulf the sculpture's base. Both the crystals and flames are cast in clear resin for an added sense of realism! Sculpture stands approximately 7 ½" tall. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (5335/CF001) (CAUT: 4) Sculpture $35.00 WINGED LADY WARRIOR RESIN STATUE A beautiful winged Lady Warrior stands atop the skull of a fallen dragon sword in hand… was it friend or foe? This original fantasy collectible comes painted and ready to display and measures approximately 11" tall with base. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (4432/1496) (CAUT: 4) Statue $48.00 MOVIES & TV STAR TREK WEAPONRY RESIN KITS Now you can assemble your own arsenal of 1/1 scale replicas of the weaponry used throughout the Star Trek TV and film series with these full-sized, highly detailed prop resin model kits! Each limited edition kit is hand-cast in resin and when assembled, expertly replicates a phaser weapon from the Star Trek universe. Choose from: Type 3 Phaser Rifle (from Star Trek: The Next Generation) and the Phaser II Pistol (from the Original Star Trek). Each kit is limited to 250 numbered units and are patterned after the original props supplied by Paramount Pictures. Painting and assembly required. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (491) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. PHASER PISTOL II (TOS1)—Kit $104.95 PHASER RIFLE TYPE 3 (TNGTYPE3)—Kit $157.00 STAR TREK: KLINGON D-7 BATTLE CRUISER SNAP KIT The classic Klingon D-7 Battle Cruiser from the classic Star Trek TV series is back as this all-new, 1/1000th scale snap-together model kit measuring 15" in length when assembled. Painting and assembly required. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (6243/4202) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Kit $10.99 STAR WARS EPISODE IV: MEDAL OF YAVIN REPLICA This is an exact replica of the medals handed out by Princess Leia to Luke, Han, and Chewie as seen in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. This commemorative edition replica is limited to 1,500 units worldwide and includes a numbered plaque, Certificate of Authenticity, and a custom crafted display case. Ready for display. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (5305/SW119) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Europe. Replica $100.00 STAR WARS EPISODE I: DARTH MAUL "BATTLE WORN/SEVERED LIGHTSABER REPLICA Directly preceding his ignoble defeat at the hand of Obi Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, Darth Maul's double-edged lightsaber was cut in half, and this 1/1 scale replica re-creates the battle-damaged appearance of the fallen Sith apprentice's weapon. Limited to 750 units worldwide, each replica lightsaber includes a numbered plaque, Certificate of Authenticity, and a custom crafted display case. Ready for display. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (5305/SW116BW) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Europe. Replica MSRP: $302.00 X-MEN STARS OF THE MONTH SILVER AGE X-MEN MEDIUM RESIN STATUES A Diamond Select Release! Diamond Select's original Silver Age X-Men line brings to life Stan Lee and Jack "King" Kirby's classic characters to life in 3 dimensions! Each statue in this line links together to form a diorama of the team, and each statue ships with a different "X-Men" letter that can be used when displaying the team as a whole. Choose from: Angel, The Beast, Marvel Girl, Cyclops, and Iceman, each measuring 8" or more, and sculpted by Rudy Garcia. Plus, the X-Men's deadliest foe, Magneto, can be added to the diorama with a matching rock base! Each statue is limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, and includes a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Available Now! ANGEL (STAR17592)—Statue $75.00 BEAST (STAR17593)—Statue $75.00 CYCLOPS (STAR17012)—Statue $75.00 ICEMAN (O/A)—Statue $75.00 MARVEL GIRL (O/A)—Statue $75.00 MAGNETO (O/A)—Statue $75.00 *********************** IMPORT TOYS & MODELS Unless otherwise noted, all Import Toys & Models listings are (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. ANIME BERSERK PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE MINI-FIGURE 2-PACK Imported from Japan! If you're a fan of the popular anime/manga, Berserk, then you'll flip over this mini-figure 2-pack that includes figures of the Black Swordsman and Skeleton Knight! Both stand approximately 4" tall and feature all-new paint schemes from the regular versions! Black Swordsman has a red left eye (his "Berserk" mode in the Dreamcast game), and Skeleton Knight's coloring is bleached bone! Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (4368) 2-Pack $12.99 .HACK// ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! .Hack// (Dot-Hack Sign) is the multimedia sensation that swept across the Japanese like a tsunami. It has now made its way to Western shores! One of Bandai's most ambitious projects yet, .Hack// consists of an anime TV series, manga serial, exclusive PS2 game, and OVA, produced by some of Japan's most popular creators. It follows a computer disaster in the near future. Here are some of the key players in the grand drama! Lovely ladies that stand in the middle of the disaster rippling across the very fabric of reality! Choose from: Mimuru or Subaru — both standing over 6" tall and featuring multiple points of articulation. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (4368/332591) NOTE: Available only in North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $11.99 LOVE HINA NARU IN YELLOW 1/6 SCALE RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! This is the final statue in the Love Hina statue series. The only 1/6 scale Naru, this statue is approximately 9" tall, and a head and shoulders above all other renditions! Posed in her micro-mini and boots on a white marble base, Naru holds her sunglasses, with her trademark hair swirling. This fully-painted cold-cast resin statue is limited to only 600 pieces for North America. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (5506/TMLH008) Statue $149.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NEON GENESIS EVANGELION ¼ SCALE RESIN STATUES Imported from Japan! This pair of statues were sculpted by Masaichiro Usui, a young Japanese artist who was chosen as one of the top sculptors at Kaiyodo's Wonder Festival in Japan, and whose work has been refined and re-created here as these ¼ scale resin statues. Usui's matchless talent for sculpting has become the topic of fan appreciation in Japan, and once NGE fans here get a look at Asuka and Rei — both standing a whopping 12" tall! — we're certain he'll have some American fans too! Fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. Available now exclusively in North America through Previews. (4673) ASUKA LANGLEY (ASUKA-WSC)—Statue $170.00 REI AYANAMI (REI-WSC)—Statue $170.00 **************** ONEGAI PLEASE TEACHER BIKINI PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! Mizuho is a resident observer of the Galaxy Federation, who came to Earth to find out more about her departed human father who only left her a single box of Pochy candy to remember him by. As the new teacher and "wife" of Kei Kusanagi, Mizuho must trust Kei with her secret identity. But can this relationship work with Mizuho's sexy mother flirting with Kei, younger sister Maho's blatant disapproval, and Koishi's obvious crush on Kei? Here's Mizuho in a tantalizing bikini, now yours to display as a top-shelf PVC statue. Approximately 4" tall, she's painted and ready to display! Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (4368/332812) Statue $24.99 SAMURAI X MINI FIGURES Imported from Japan! Based on the Cartoon Network smash, Samurai X — a.k.a. Ruroni Kenshin! These non-articulated 4" figures come with a variety of accessories. Figures in this new wave include Kenshin, Aoshi, Sojiro, Makoto, and Seijuro. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (4368/334045) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $5.99Ea. BRAVE SERIES In the '90s, Sunrise Productions unleashed "Brave ExKaiser," the first of the Yûusha ("Brave") Super Robot anime series. The series continued year after year with the likes of Brave of the Sun Fighbird on to the most recent hit, King of Braves GaoGaiGar — 8 shows in total! For those of you who appreciate the previous line of Transformers toys, these action figures in the "Brave" series will also meet your Japanese giant robot expectations! OFFERED AGAIN O/A GAOGAIGAR: GENETIC GAOGAIGAR MASTER ACTION FIGURE New lower price! Imported from Japan! This 8" tall fully-articulated figure is based on the "final" incarnation of GGG from the OVA entitled King of Braves Gaogaigar Final. Features durable PVC construction and ooriginal Japanese window box packaging. Available Now, exclusively in North America through Previews! (5121/4904790925122) Figure $19.99 O/A GAOGAIGAR: GENETIC GAOGAIGAR VERSION 2 MASTER ACTION FIGURE New lower price! Imported from Japan! Similar in scale to Bandai's "Mobile Suit in Action" Gundam line, this 8" tall articulated GaoGaiGar figure is a new version of the Genetic GaoGaiGar robot, but bigger and better with new accessories and massive "feathered" wings! Features durable PVC construction and ooriginal Japanese window box packaging. Available now, exclusively in North America through Previews! (5121/4904790927058) Figure $19.99 O/A GAOGAIGAR: LUNE CARDIFF WITH PANTIES FIGURE Imported from Japan! The female cyborg protagonist Lune Cardiff from Gaogaigar is here as a collectible figure approximately 5" long. Includes six pairs of different colored panties, and an alternate set of legs featuring a different panty color. Available now, exclusively in North America through Previews. (5121/4904790927669) Figure $29.99 O/A GREAT EXKAISER MASTER ACTION FIGURE New lower price! Imported from Japan! Yujin's Master Action "Brave Series" line of figures is based on the hit super robot anime series, which includes GaoGaiGar! Similar in scale to Bandai's Gundam Mobile Suit in Action line, these figures are articulated for maximum poseability and play value! This time, we're offering the Great Exkaiser, the mighty final form of the two powerful robots Dragon Kaiser and King Exkaiser! One of the earlier members of the Sunrise Animation's Yuusha saga (begun in Japan in 1990). Great Exkaiser includes variant hands, a massive sword, spear, and more! Figure features durable PVC construction and measure 5" tall. Original Japanese window box packaging. Available now, exclusively in North America through Previews! (5121/49404790923777) Figure $14.99 O/A GREAT FIGHBIRD MASTER ACTION FIGURE New lower price! Imported from Japan! Yujin's Master Action "Brave Series" line of figures is based on the hit super robot anime series, which includes GaoGaiGar! Similar in scale to Bandai's Gundam Mobile Suit in Action line, these figures are articulated for maximum poseability and play value! This time, we're offering the Great FighBird from the series Taiyo no Yuusha FighBird (Brave of the Sun FighBird)! Another of the earlier members of Sunrise Animation's Yuusha saga (begun in Japan in 1990). Great FighBird includes variant hands, a massive sword, shield, shoulder cannons, and more! Figure features durable PVC construction and measure approximately 5" tall. Original Japanese window box packaging. Available now, exclusively in North America through Previews! (5121) Figure $19.99 ******************** CARTOON NETWORK COW & CHICKEN ARMCHAIR RESIN PHOTO FRAMES & WALL PLAQUE Imported from Italy! Cartoon Network's Cow & Chicken! On these unique photoframes, see them relaxing on an armchair, flipping through a newspaper, or gabbing near an open window. And if brother Chicken is in trouble, there's always big sister Cow who lends a hand by transforming into SuperCow on a wall plaque! All-out wacky imagery for your personal photographs! Photo Frames measure approximately 5" x 7"; Wall Plaque measures approximately 7" x 8". Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (133) (CAUT: 4) ARMCHAIR (95095)—Photo Frame $24.99 NEWSPAPER (95094)—Photo Frame $24.99 WINDOW (94965)—Photo Frame $24.99 SUPERCOW (94967)—Wall Plaque $25.99 DEXTER'S LABORATORY RESIN PHOTO FRAMES Imported from Italy! Showcase those precious family photos with these frames that picture characters from the runaway Cartoon Network hit, Dexter's Laboratory. Choose from frames that show Dexter pondering new inventions on his computer, or Dee Dee intervening where she isn't wanted! There's even a Wall Plaque showing one of Dexter's experiments gone awry! Too wacky for words! Photo Frames measure approximately 6" x 8"; Wall Plaque measures approximately 8" x 9". Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (133) (CAUT: 4) COMPUTER (94966)—Photo Frame $24.99 DEE DEE (95093)—Photo Frame $24.99 LABORATORY (95048)—Wall Plaque $25.99 FLINTSTONES RESIN PHOTO FRAME Imported from Italy! From the Stone Age, it's pre-history's most modern family, The Flintstones. Who doesn't know who they are? And who doesn't know Fred's classic cry of happiness? Remember the good old days in Bedrock with this resin photo frame! Photo Frame measure approximately 6" x 8". Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (133/94916) (CAUT: 4) Photo Frame $24.99 JOHNNY BRAVO WALL PLAQUE Imported from Italy! The Elvis wanna-be with the big biceps and curly hair who thinks he's irresistible to women is here to swoon you via this collectible wall plaque! Photo Wall Plaque measures approximately 7" x 8". Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (133/95049) (CAUT: 4) Wall Plaque $25.99 POWERPUFF GIRLS RESIN PHOTO FRAMES & WALL PLAQUE Imported from Italy! The little ladies with big fists are smashing their way into your office or living room with the assistance of their canine friend and the Doctor! Let the Powerpuff Girls bring some pizzazz to your pictures with these collectible photo frames, showing the ladies in several dynamic poses! Also available is a Wall Plaque measuring 8" x 9". Photo Frames measure approximately 6" x 8". Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (133) (CAUT: 4) DOG (94919)—Photo Frame $24.99 DOCTOR (94912)—Photo Frame $24.99 PHONE (94913)—Photo Frame $24.99 THUNDERBOLT (94915)—Photo Frame $24.99 WALL PLAQUE (95047) $25.99 EDWARD SCISSORHANDS OFFERED AGAIN O/A EDWARD SCISSORHANDS 11-INCH LIMITED EDITION ACTION FIGURE Manufactured by Medicom and Imported Exclusively by Diamond Select Toys! The ultimate Edward Scissorhands collectible figure! Designed by Hiroshi Sawada, this deluxe collector's edition figure stands approximately 11" tall and features rooted hair, authentically styled leather-like outfit, fully articulated body, and articulated scissorhands. Window box packaging. Limited quantities are Available Now! (4239/SC35) Figure $250.00 O/A EDWARD SCISSORHANDS KUBRICK SET A Manufactured by Medicom and Imported Exclusively by Diamond Select Toys! Medicom gives Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands the Kubrick treatment with this new set featuring four characters from the cult classic film! Measuring approximately 2 ½" tall, each figure can be broken down into its various component parts. This set includes: Edward (Johnny Depp), Kim Boggs (Winona Ryder), an articulated Hedge Man figure, and a static Ice Angel Sculpture. Available Now! (4667/MEDKUB85) Set $15.99 ******************* FINAL FANTASY FINAL FANTASY CREATURE MINI-FIGURES SERIES 1 TWO-PACKS Imported from Japan! From across the entire Final Fantasy series comes this series of collectible mini-figures depicting the awesome gods and creatures encountered and summoned by the heroes on their quests. These figures were originally released in Japan as Trading Figures (packaged blind so you never knew which figure you were getting until you opened the box), which made collecting the entire collection a somewhat difficult — and expensive — task. Now, these figures have been repackaged for American audiences, fully assembled and packaged in collector's edition two-packs! This first series is scheduled to include three sets: SET #1: Cerberus (FFVII) & Yunalesca (FFX); SET #2: Diamond Weapon (FFVII) & Seymour Evolution (FFX); and SET #3: Bahamut Zero (FFVII) & Death Gaze (FFIX). Figures stand approximately 3" tall. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (4898) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. 2-Pack SRP: $7.99Ea. FINAL FANTASY X-2 HERETIC BAHAMUT ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Hailing from the Aeons family (summoned beasts), Bahamut stands 8 ¼" tall and features 20 points of articulation and an amazing 18" wingspan. Unlike the previous games, the summoned monsters in FFX2 remain on the screen until killed or recalled by the player. Bahamut comes complete with his ring weapon and a display stand. FFX-2 window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (4898) Figure $24.99 FINAL FANTASY X-2 HERETIC YOJIMBO ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Junichi Taniguchi, the sculptor that created some of the FFVIII Guardian Force action figures is back, this time with Heretic Yojimbo, another powerful Summon Monster, together with Yojimbo's faithful companion, a lion dog. The detail in its sculpting and paint job makes this a worthy addition to any collection. Measures 8" inches tall. FFX-2 window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (4898) Figure $24.99 GODZILLA As seen at Comic Con International: San Diego! Each figure is faithfully detailed and weighted for stability! GODZILLA: BARAGON VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! As seen in the movie Frankenstein Conquers the World! Here is Baragon, the monster brought back to life by the movement of the Earth's crust! 4" tall figure. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (5410) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $19.99 GODZILLA & MINYA VINYL FIGURE 2-PACK Imported from Japan! A soft vinyl Super Deformed figure set of Godzilla and son Minya. Figures stand 4" and 3" tall. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (5410) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. 2-Pack $29.99 GODZILLA 1955 VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! Here's a 4" tall Super-Deformed figure of the King of Monsters as he appeared in his second movie, Godzilla Raids Again! Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (5410) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $19.99 GODZILLA 1962 VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! Here's a 3" tall Super-Deformed figure of the King of Monsters as he appeared in the movie, King Kong vs. Godzilla! Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (5410) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $19.99 GODZILLA 2001 DELUXE VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! This a a super-detailed 12" tall version of Godzilla, back to his old "unstoppable force of nature ways" in the 2001 release, Godzilla/Mothra/King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack! Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (5410) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $69.99 GODZILLA: GIGAN VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! As seen in the movie Godzilla vs. Gigan. Here's a 5" tall Super- Deformed figure of Gigan, the cyborg monster summoned to the Earth with King Ghidorah by outer space creatures aiming to invade the Earth. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (5410) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $19.99 MASCHINEN KRIEGER Originally, artist/designer/chief model maker Kow Yokoyama collaborated with Kunitaka and Hobby Japan model magazine to produce SF3D, a collaborative photo-story serial, illustrated with photos of models and diorama scenes detailing a futuristic war that seemingly sprung from WWII. The story was later reincarnated for Model Graphix magazine under the new name, Maschinen Kreiger! MASCHINEN KRIEGER: GLADIATOR H.A.F.S. VEHICLE Imported from Japan! Rebel army attack vehicles that spell trouble for anyone suffering from arachnophobia. These PVC Gladiator vehicles were designed by the Final Fantasy famous mecha designer, Kow Yokoyama. The H.A.F.S. vehicles (Heavy Armored Fighting Suits) are 1/35 scale toys, with PVC bodies. Available in five colors, with variant chase figures of "Prototype" and "Production" versions. Each approximately 8" in length. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (4813/AM002) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Toy $17.99Ea. MASCHINEN KRIEGER TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! These PVC figures stand approximately 3" tall. The Snowman S.A.F.S. figure is deadly despite it's quirky smile. The Melusine robot army figure is detailed in three different colors — Sand, Winter, and Camoflage — and comes with three different weapons. Mulusine can be posed in 3 positions, and comes with a detachable arm to help change weapons. The Desert Camo S.A.F.S. figures can be positioned in four different poses. They come in two colors, and include 3 different weapons. The Working S.A.F.S. figures have different colors assigned to the "Police," "Fire Fighter," "Rescue," "Construction," and "Ranger" robots. Each type has a special right or left arm to change with the regular arm. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (4813) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. MELUSINE (AM006)—Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. DESERT CAMO S.A.F.S. (AM010)—Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. SNOWMAN S.A.F.S. (AM007)—Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. WORKING S.A.F.S. (AMP001)—Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. MILITARY FIGURES DUST PLAYSETS Imported from Italy! From the Italian comic book artist Paolo Parente comes the futuristic WWII-style concept designs for these 1/24th scale playsets, consisting of KV-47 variant tactical armor in both Army and Winter Camouflage paint schemes! Each playset includes four figures and display base, and a concept design source book. Each set is individually hand-painted. Robots measure approximately 6" tall; Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (491) MATURE COLLECTORS SET #1 (ARM17001)—Playset $65.00 SET #2 (ARM17002)—Playset $65.00 WORKSHOP 1/6TH ACCESSORY SETS Imported from Japan! Here are high-quality accessories for use with 1/6th scale (12" tall) military figures by "Workshop One Sixth" of Yellow Submarine from Japan. Available are two sets of Food Accessories, to keep your soldiers fed and healthy. Also featured is the Anti-Tank Rifle Accessory Set (a Panzerbchse 39 with bipod, ammo containers, and clips); Signal Pistol Accessory Set; MP41 Machine Pistol Accessory Set (containing a MP41 pistol, two ammo pouches, and seven ammo clips); MP41 Machine Pistol Accessory Set (with one MP28, two ammo pouches, and seven ammo clips); and Mauser 713R Machine Pistol Accessory Set (with one Mauser 713R, detachable stock, holster, cleaning tool, two ammo pouches, and five long and three short ammo clips). All gun sets have instructions for the pieces, printed on the back of the blister pack. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (4813) NOTE: For use with any 12" military figures, including G.I. Joe, Marvel Studios, bbi, Dragon, and others. FOOD "A"—Set $5.99 FOOD "B"—Set $5.99 ANTI-TANK RIFLE (YW-009)—Set $5.99 MAUSER 713R MACHINE PISTOL—Set $5.99 MP28 MACHINE PISTOL—Set $5.99 MP41 MACHINE PISTOL—Set $5.99 SIGNAL PISTOL (YW-010)—Set $5.99 VIDEO GAMES DIABLO ACTION FIGURES Here are NecroMancer, Corupt Rogue, and Baal's Minion of Destruction, as featured in the high-octane Blizzard Studios PC game, Diablo! Each figure has 14 points of articulation, and ranges between 6" and 7" in height. NecroMancer has a shrunken head, dagger, and Wall of the Eyeless Shield for accessories. Corrupt Rogue comes with a spear. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (4368/31214-2) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $12.99Ea. KING OF FIGHTERS PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! Here is Mai Shiranui and Blue Mary from the King of Fighters hit video game. These 6" tall figures are available as painted and ready to display statues! Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (4368/33346-8) BLUE MARY—Statue SRP: $11.99 MAI SHIRANUI—Statue SRP: $11.99 STREET FIGHTER 2 MINI-FIGURES Imported from Japan! Premiering in this new wave of mini-figures are Chun-Li and Cammy, based off of Capcom's best-selling fighter title, Street Fighter II. Each figurine stands approximately 4" tall, includes a display base, and comes packaged in a blister card. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (4368/334052) 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: $5.99Ea. WARCRAFT MINI-FIGURES #2 Based on the popular Blizzard Studios PC game, WarCraft, these detailed mini-figures come pre-posed with articulation in the right arm. Choose from: Arthas (with removable sword), Tichondrius (with removable wings), and Shandris Feathermoon (with removable sword). Collect them all! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2004. (4368/33267-6) ARTHAS—Figure SRP: $4.99 TICHONDRIUS—Figure SRP: $5.99 SHANDRIS FEATHERMOON—Figure SRP: $4.99 URBAN TOYS FOWLER MONSTERISM CAMGUIN VINYL FIGURES Imported from Japan! This 7" tall vinyl figure brings Pete Fowler's World of Monsterism character, Cam-Guin, to the hot new vinyl figure format! Features limited articulation and ships in a colorful collector box. Now Cam-Guin is available in four new colors: green, red, white, and brown! Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (491) 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: $29.99Ea. PRINTS & POSTERS SECTION ANIMATION BATMAN: KNIGHT VIGIL LIMITED EDITION BLACK & WHITE LITHOGRAPH This rare and beautiful rendering was produced in 1993 from Batman creator Bob Kane's original drawing before color was added. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 500 copies. (350) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 22x30, b&w $19.95 THE CROW SIGNED & NUMBERED LITHOGRAPH SET II This set includes two 11" x 17" lithographs of popular and haunting images of The Crow, Eric Draven. Both "Decade of Dispair" and "I'm Not Dead Yet" are numbered, signed by James O' Barr, and include a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 250 copies. (350) (CAUT: 4) Set (x2) $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DAWN WALL SCROLL #2 A Diamond Select Release! Dawn is back for a second wall scroll — but this time, the goddess is back with original art and design by none other that Joseph Michael Linsner! This wall scroll features a detailed border designed to accent this all-new Dawn artwork. Take the goddess home and display her with pride! The scroll measures 27" x 34" and is printed on satin for longer life and more vibrant colors. (4667/62003) (STAR15801) Wall Scroll, 24x34, FC $14.95 ****************** "DIANA, PRINCESS OF THEMYSCIRA" FINE ART GICLEE SIGNED PRINT The Diana, Princess of Themyscira Giclee print is designed, illustrated, and painted by renowned Wonder Woman artist, Jose Garcia Lopez. Each print is hand-signed by the artist, and ships flat. The edition was reproduced through the fine art Giclee process on fine paper. Limited to 250 copies. (5633/CP1283) (CAUT: 4) Giclee, 21x16, FC $400.00 "HOUSE SWARMING" FINE ART LITHOGRAPH PRINT The House Swarming Giclee print is a limited edition fine art Gilcee on high quality paper. The image of Scooby Doo and the gang was created by Warner Bros. artist Vince Musacchia, who did the original drawing. Dennis Durrell rendered the painting. Both artists hand-signed the edition. Limited to 500 copies. (5633/CP1282) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 20x26, FC $175.00 ANIME DRAGONBALL GT: SAIYAN 4 GOKU WALL SCROLL If you thought Goku was imposing before, wait until you see him in his Super Saiyan 4 form. The popular hero of Dragonball GT is standing battle ready on this impressive wall scroll. (4632/GE9429) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 STAR OF THE MONTH GHOST IN THE SHELL "PLUGGED IN" WALL SCROLL This fully licensed cloth wall hanging features one of the more popular images from Masamune Shirow's anime hit Ghost in the Shell. A great design presented in full-color. (4632) (STAR10991) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 ****************** INU-YASHA WALL SCROLLS The half-human, half-demon titular protagonist of Inu-Yasha is ready for battle in these two action-packed wall scrolls! On Crouching Storm, Inu-Yasha is poised for a daring leap off a rain-soaked ledge. Forest Night depicts the hero with his sword unsheathed, ready to strike! (4632) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. CROUCHING STORM (GE9422) — Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 FOREST NIGHT (GE9414) — Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 MARVEL HEROES CAPTAIN AMERICA LITHOGRAPH BY TOM PALMER This limited edition, full-color lithograph by Tom Palmer depicts Captain America battling overwhelming odds on a rooftop in Manhattan. Each is signed by Palmer, numbered, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 2,500 copies. (350) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 17x22, FC $19.95 CAPTAIN AMERICA VS RED SKULL WALL SCROLL Cap leaps into action , even though the Red Skull stands above him on this brilliant wall scroll by fan-favorite artist, Greg Hildebrandt. (4632/GE-9443) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 ELEKTRA BOUND WALL SCROLL This wall scroll renders the intense cover of Elektra #12, by popular artist, Greg Horn. (4632/GE-9446) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 MARVEL SUPERHEROES SUPERLITHOS The Marvel Superheroes have entertained us with their exploits for years, now they can inspire you with these lithos featuring inspirational statements! Choose from: Elektra: "Excellence," Hulk: "Determination," Magneto: "Possibilities," Spider-Man: "Honor," Thor: "Leadership," and Wolverine: "Courage." Images are available as: 8" x 10" Framed, 18" x 24" Unframed, 18" x 24" Framed, and 36" x 48" Framed. All ship flat. (350) (CAUT: 4) ELEKTRA—8x10 FRAMED $14.95 ELEKTRA —18x24 UNFRAMED $24.95 ELEKTRA —18x24 FRAMED $64.95 ELEKTRA —36x48 FRAMED $244.95 HULK—8x10 FRAMED $14.95 HULK—18x24 UNFRAMED $24.95 HULK—18x24 FRAMED $64.95 HULK—36x48 FRAMED $244.95 MAGNETO—8x10 FRAMED $14.95 MAGNETO —18x24 UNFRAMED $24.95 MAGNETO —18x24 FRAMED $64.95 MAGNETO —36x48 FRAMED $244.95 SPIDER-MAN —8x10 FRAMED $14.95 SPIDER-MAN —18x24 UNFRAMED $24.95 SPIDER-MAN —18x24 FRAMED $64.95 SPIDER-MAN —36x48 FRAMED $244.95 THOR—8x10 FRAMED $14.95 THOR —18x24 UNFRAMED $24.95 THOR —18x24 FRAMED $64.95 THOR —36x48 FRAMED $244.95 WOLVERINE—8x10 FRAMED $14.95 WOLVERINE—18x24 UNFRAMED $24.95 WOLVERINE—18x24 FRAMED $64.95 WOLVERINE—36x48 FRAMED $244.95 MOVIES & TV 24: JACK BAUER POSTER CTU Agent Jack Bauer (played by Kiefer Sutherland) from the thrilling, groundbreaking TV show, 24, is featured on this full-color poster. (4498/0933) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $5.49 THE SIMPSONS: SPINGFIELD, USA POSTER This poster features the residents of The Simpson's hometown, Springfield. Everyone from Homer and Marge to Itchy and Scratchy are here! (4264/2759) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $5.49 THE SOPRANOS: CAST POSTER The cast from The Sopranos is featured on this poster that is a must-have for all fans of the critically acclaimed, award-winning HBO show. (4498/0946) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $5.49 THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2003 MOVIE POSTER Celebrate the release of the remake of one of the most popular horror movies ever created, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, with this full-color poster! (4498/0949) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $5.49 THE WIRE: CAST POSTER The Wire is one of the latest critically praised shows from HBO. The cast from the hit crime-drama is presented on this new poster. (4498/0948) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $5.49 POP CULTURE BOYS ARE STUPID POSTERS It doesn't take a genius to realize that boys can sometimes do some stupid—and hilarious—things. These posters celebrate these lads! (4690) (CAUT: 4) CAT (ST3312) — Poster, FC $3.99 UNDERROOS (ST3313) — Poster, FC $3.99 HOMIES POSTERS Handball features the guys in a heated game of handball, and Homie Clowns portrays the cast as a group of demented clowns. Both of these posters featuring the newest sensation, The Homies, come rolled. (4498) (CAUT: 4) HANDBALL (881) — Poster, FC $5.49 UNDERROOS (0937) — Poster, FC $5.49 COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES SECTION ART SUPPLIES MANGA DOJINSHI A4 COMIC BOOK ART BOARDS These boards are convenient for designing your frames. Besides the rules, they have center marks and trim marks. The paper is smooth for illustrating with pen. The paper size is based on JIS standard. (498) (CAUT: 4) 108LB (MA002)—Art Board MSRP: $7.95 1PLY (MA001)—Art Board MSRP: $6.95 MANGA DOJINSHI A4 COMIC BOOK MANUSCRIPT PAPER A blank 1-ply Art Board for writers and layout artist to use in designing a comic book. No borders or rulers. (498/MA003) (CAUT: 4) Paper MSRP: $5.95 MANGA PROFESSIONAL B4 108LB COMIC BOOK ART BOARDS Here are manga Art Boards for the professional! This board is convenient for designing your frames. Besides the rules, it has center marks and trim marks. The 108lb. paper is smooth for illustrating with pen. The paper size is based on JIS standard. (498/MA006) (CAUT: 4) Art Board MSRP: $9.95 MANGA PROFESSIONAL B4 COMIC BOOK MANUSCRIPT PAPER A 1-ply blank Art Board for writers and layout artist to use in designing a comic book. No borders or rulers. (498/MA004) (CAUT: 4) Paper MSRP: $7.95 MANGA PROFESSIONAL B4 COMIC BOOK 1-PLY ART BOARDS For the professionals! This board is convenient for designing your frames. Besides the rules, it has center marks and trim marks. The 1-ply paper is smooth for illustrating with pen. The paper size is based on JIS standard. (498/MA005) (CAUT: 4) Art Board MSRP: $8.95 CANDY AND CONFECTIONS HAPPY BUNNY SOURS TINS No this bunny doesn't bring your Easter gifts. Chew up this bunny to get a sour look on your puss! Happy Bunny Sours bring the candy fix that makes your face look funny! (6411) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Tin SRP: $2.49 PEZ 2004 EMERGENCY HEROES The real heroes in the world aren't those athletes that can dunk a ball, or put one out of the ball park. No, it's the nurses, pilots, divers, rangers, construction workers, firemen, policemen, policewomen, and police dogs that help us in everyday life! Here they are as collectible Pez dispensers! (867) (CAUT: 4) Pez Dispenser SRP: $1.49 PEZ 2004 FUNKY FACES Introducing the new Pez Funky Faces! Meet Cool, Batting Lashes, Worried, Wink, Angry, Baby, Smiley, Sad, Mischievous, Nerd, Silly, Kiss, and Big Grin! (867) (CAUT: 4) Pez Dispenser SRP: $1.49 PEZ 2004 SESAME STREET Sesame Street, a proven winner in children's TV, now joins the Pez family of classic dispensers. Collect Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie, Elmo, and Zoe dispensers! (867) (CAUT: 4) Pez Dispenser SRP: $1.49 DC HEROES DC HEROES MOTION LAMPS Rabbit Tanaka renders classic images of the Man of Steel and the World's Greatest Detective for these top-shelf motion lamps! (5244) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. BATMAN—Motion Lamp $44.95 SUPERMAN—Motion Lamp $44.95 SUPERMAN SWITCHPLATE COVER If it's a super-hero theme you want for the house, then there's no better way to shed some light on the décor than with this switchplate featuring the Man of Steel from Krypton! (6500/74088) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Switchplate $5.99 WONDER WOMAN PENDULUM CLOCK The Amazon Princess adds a touch of class to your work quarters as she helps tell the time of the day via this pendulum clock! (6500/75089) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Clock $24.95 DOCTOR WHO DOCTOR WHO LIMITED EDITION COLLECTOR'S PLATES Specialty Market Exclusive! In celebration of forty years of the nation's favorite time traveler, these collector's plates are produced in a limited edition of only 1,000 per plate. Each plate comes complete with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Tom Baker as the 4th Doctor, the Daleks, the Cybermen…the whole gang's back! (133) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 4TH DOCTOR—Plate $39.99 THE CYBERMEN—Plate $39.99 THE DALEKS—Plate $39.99 DAVROS—Plate $39.99 EYE CANDY FANTASY XXXTREME STICKERS 2-PACK If it's fantastic, attractive women you seek in strange attire and sexual situations, then look no further than these full-color XXXtreme stickers featuring full-color artwork! Card themes range between "Fantasy," "Heavy Metal," "Murderous," "Pleasure and Pain," "Suckubus," and "Hardcore!" (5855) (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL FANTASY—Pack $4.99 HARDCORE—Pack $4.99 HEAVY METAL—Pack $4.99 MURDEROUS—Pack $4.99 PLEASURE AND PAIN—Pack $4.99 SUCKUBUS—Pack $4.99 MARVEL HEROES MARVEL FLICKER RING See Marvel heroes move and thrash! The classic flicker rings are back with a new twist! Each ring uses lenticular technology to create a series of progressive images that can be viewed from different angles. Choose from rings that feature characters like Spider-Man, X-Men, and Daredevil. (6243/9900) Ring SRP: $4.99 SPIDER-MAN 2: THE MOVIE LARGE CARRY-ALL This rectangle carry-all lets you cruise through town in style. How is that? You're packing all your important worldly possessions, with images of the Wallcrawler looking over your shoulder! (4475/367607-12) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Carry-All SRP: $7.99 SPIDER-MAN 2: THE MOVIE LARGE WORKMAN'S TIN If it's a long, hard day at the grindstone, you'll want to crash hard at lunchtime — and find something to talk about since you plan on crashing for a while! Point out the cool graphics on this workman's tin, and profess your admiration for the big screen version of Spider-Man! (4475/364517-12) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Tin SRP: $7.99 SPIDER-MAN 2: THE MOVIE WIPE-OFF MEMO BOARD Perfect for the kid's room, this memo board includes a hang cord on the back. A neat way to leave new messages every day — and never run out of paper! (4475/361207) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Memo Board $8.99 MOVIES & TV HELLRAISER LAMENT CONFIGURATION PUZZLE BOX PROP REPLICA Strictly limited to 2,000 pieces and precision made using actual film props as reference. The puzzle box is constructed from mahogany and brass, and is identical to the Lament Configuration used in the Hellraiser films. Sold in a four-color closed box. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Replica $49.99 LORD OF THE RINGS BLADES If it's rare movie memorabilia that satiates your collecting appetite, then look no further than these blades that were used to cut down the bad guys in The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. Choose from the Fighting Knives of Legolas (comes with a plaque) and Strider's Sword Scabbard with Dagger (scabbard does not come with sword). (4792) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. MATURE AUDIENCES FIGHTING KNIVES OF LEGOLAS (UC1372WGNB)—Blade $309.99 STRIDER'S SWORD SCABBARD WITH DAGGER (UC1366LTNB)—Blade $232.99 BETTIE PAGE: TOPWATER CHUGGER FISHING LURES Bettie provides an allure nothing can resist. Including the fishies. These Bettie lures, without elaborate techniques or dressings, show off some of the most beautiful trophies to ever grace the covers of magazines! Choose between Naughty and Nice lures! (5820) (CAUT: 4) NAUGHTY (REL552)—Fishing Lure $12.99 NICE (REL551)—Fishing Lure $12.99 POP CULTURE BOYS ARE SMELLY BENDABLE BOX SET The regulars of the "Smelly" crew are here to rock the house in this box set of bendable figures! Included are posable figures of Bonita Styles, Eve, Todd, Trendy Wendy, Jack the Nerd, and Goodbye Kitty. (4750/BSF1000) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set $19.99 COBRA LOGO CAR FLAG This fully-licensed 11" x 15" two-sided car flag with 19" composite staff shows off the striking black flag with red logo design we've come to fear in the G.I. Joe universe! No mounting hardware required. Exceeds all Palisades Labs high-speed tests for quality and durability. Each flag is individually bagged with a 4-color hangtag header card. (8644/68001) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Car Flag $19.99 ERIC SHANOWER'S OZ DOMED LUNCH BOX Captures Eric Shanower's images of the Oz mainstays: Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion! Shows off silhouettes of the four classic characters on the side panels, along with the Oz logo, this timeless imagery will delight Oz fans old and new. (4969) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Lunch Box $16.99 FAUST: LOVE OF THE DAMNED DECANTER SET From the art of Tim Vigil comes Claire and all her dominating beauty, intricately hand- etched on the decanter front, with flames rising on the back. The decanter's stopper is etched with the Faust logo on the front and the sigil on the bottom. Both decanter and glasses rest in a custom black box with blood red satin lining. Also includes a hand- signed and numbered certificate by Tim Vigil and the etcher. Limited to only 113 sets! (5877/148) (CAUT: 4) Set $149.00 FAUST: LOVE OF THE DAMNED PINT GLASS Featuring the unmistakable artwork of Faust artist, Tim Vigil! This heavy base pint glass is intricately hand-etched with the tortured John Jaspers as Faust, bowing beside the logo. Each glass rests in a collector's coffin box, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed and numbered by the etcher. Limited to only 333 pieces! (5877/149) (CAUT: 4) Set $29.99 LIVING DEAD DOLLS: SADIE: I ATE MOMMY BARWARE SET These four hand-etched glasses all have a unique image of Sadie on the front, and corresponding stanza on the reverse side. Glasses come in a black collector's box lined with blood red satin. Also includes a signed and numbered by Ed Damien, and etcher. Limited to only 333 sets. (5877/206) (CAUT: 4) Set $120.00 GASHLYCRUMB TINIES ORANGE MINI-LUNCH BOX Edward Gorey, the father of morbid & funny goth cartooning, has his beloved Tinies appear on this collectible mini-lunchbox! All letters of the alphabet are accompanied by corresponding children's names on the sides of the lunchbox. Sing along! "A" is for "Amy" who fell down the stairs; "B" is for "Basil," assaulted by bears. (4969) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ORANGE—Lunch Box $7.99 PUTTY—Lunch Box $7.99 GHOSTBUSTERS HEADLITES STRAND A 10-foot light strand with 10 lights featuring Slimer and the Ghostbusters logo! Who you gonna call? (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Light Strand $18.99 JAMES DEAN 17-INCH STATUE The king of cool. He was a personification of the restless '50s American youth. His life may have been cut short just after three movies, but you can still honor the rebel without a cause with this commemorative 17" statue! (5643) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Statue $81.49 JAMES DEAN BOBBER Tragically, just as his career was taking off, James Dean's life was cut short in a car accident. But the actor had inspired so many fans, his work in film has become legendary. Here is the king of cool as a collectible bobber! (5643) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobber $10.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JEANNIE HEAD KNOCKER This resin bobble head comes on a detailed base featuring Jeannie's bottle. Stand over 7" tall and is hand painted. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Head Knocker $11.99 ********************* TRANSFORMERS LOGO CAR FLAGS These fully licensed 11" x 15" super high-quality two-sided car flags attach to your car via a universal 19" composite staff, and can withstand speeds of up to 85 mph! No permanent mounting hardware required. Each flag is individually bagged with a 4-color hangtag header card.(8644) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. AUTOBOT LOGO (68002)—Car Flag $19.99 DECEPTICON LOGO (68003)—Car Flag $19.99 THE SIMPSONS HOMER SIMPSON ROTATING EYES WALL CLOCK Pass the time with Homer Simpson, and watch his eyes follow a donut on this neat wall clock! (133/BS75) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Wall Clock $17.99 THE SIMPSONS ACTION GUMBALL COIN BANK The best way to save money is to make it a treat for your taste buds. Use this gumball coin bank to hang out with the Simpsons, chew some gum, and save those pennies for a rainy day. (5221) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wall Clock $12.00 THE SIMPSONS ANIMATED ANNIVERSARY CLOCK Use this anniversary clock to celebrate over 10 years of madcap hijinks and laughs with Springfield's first family! This collector's item features sound and motion! (491/N7202) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Clock $38.99 THE SIMPSONS: 3D RUBBER WALL PLAQUES If it's Springfield atmosphere you need, there's plenty to have with these rubber plaques that'll make you shout, "D'oh!" Each plaque drips with Simpsons wit and energy! (5805) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. BAD TO THE BONE (SIP05)—Wall Plaque $6.49 KEEP OUT (SIP04)—Wall Plaque $6.49 WORK IN PROGRESS (SIP012)—Wall Plaque $6.49 STAR WARS CELEBRATION II SIGNED PHOTO Killer Star Wars collectibles! Here are 8" x 10" flat color photos in rigid sleeves to protect them from bends, rips, and grime! Photos are signed by the featured stars! Alan Ruscoe played Daultay Dofine; Angus Macinnes played Gold Leader; Ken Colley played Admiral Piett; Mary Oyaya played Jedi Master Luminara Unduli; Michael Carter played Bib Fortuna; and Warwick Davis played Wicket the Ewok. NOTE: The Dual photo is signed by both Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Mike Quinn (co-pilot Nien Numb)! (5327) (CAUT: 4) ALAN RUSCOE—Photo, 8x10, FC $34.99 ANGUS MACINNES—Photo, 8x10, FC $34.99 DUAL—Photo, 8x10, FC $99.99 KEN COLLEY—Photo, 8x10, FC $34.99 MARY OYAYA—Photo, 8x10, FC $39.99 MICHAEL CARTER—Photo, 8x10, FC $39.99 WARWICK DAVIS—Photo, 8x10, FC $39.99 GAMES SECTION ALLIANCE GAME DISTRIBUTORS GAME TRADE MAGAZINE #47 GTM 47 $1.99 ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT ADVENTURE KEEP: ADVENTURE I Adventure I and II are a collection of the best Adventure Keep d20 modules AEG has published to-date. Revised for 3.5, each edition is a fanfare of new maps and original prose, rewritten and updated to include balanced challenges and to fill in those empty echoing rooms to make the DM's life a dream. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) ADVENTURE I AEG 8520 $24.95 ADVENTURE II AEG 8521 $24.95 INITIAL D COLLECTIBLE CARD GAME: RACER'S EDGE Fire up your engines, and put the pedal to the metal for the Racer's Edge! This first expansion set for the phenomenal Initial D CCG contains five new cars for you to pit against your competition, six new drivers to set behind the wheel, and tons of new modifications and maneuvers to take your vehicle to the next level! Even better, Racer's Edge contains a brand new card type: Edges, which give an extra little boost that the players need to tear through the turns. This expansion is offered in 55-card decks packaged in 6-count displays, and 11-card booster packs featured in 24-count displays. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY AEG 7030-D $78.96 BOOSTER PACK AEG 7030-S $3.29 STARTER DECK AEG 7020-S $12.99 STARTER DISPLAY AEG 7020-D $77.94 O/A STARGATE SG-1 RPG Explore the farthest reaches of the galaxy as a member of the Stargate Command, the U.S. Government's best-kept secret. Engage in pitched battles with the evil Goa'uld, explore alien planets on the far end of the universe, and learn the ancient secrets of the Stargate. Fully compatible with the award-winning d20 System, using AEG's innovative Spycraft mechanics. AEG 2200 $50.00 WARLORD CCG: SOUTHERN KINGDOM Warlord: Southern Kingdoms explores the heroes, monsters, and villains of the southern expanses of the Accordlands. This set details every faction's Southern counterpart, introduces cards that deviate from factional norms while complementing the base faction strengths, and unleashes the Monk into the Warlord world and play environment. This expansion series is offered in 50-card starter decks packaged in 8-count displays, and 11- card booster packs featured in 48-count displays. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY AEG 6121-D $143.52 BOOSTER PACK AEG 6121-S $2.99 STARTER DECK AEG 6120-S $9.99 STARTER DISPLAY AEG 6120-D $79.92 APE GAMES ANATHEMA CARD GAME Subtle strategies can make the difference between winning and becoming Anathema in this fast-paced card game based on classic Casino. In addition to great gameplay and stunning art, Anathema offers players a glimpse into the true history of the Salem Witch Trials with flavor text taken from trial transcripts and other documentation surrounding one of the most bizarre events in American history. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP APE0400 $11.95 BIG TOP CARD GAME Inspired by the classic card game Fan Tan and featuring insightful and engaging facts about the history of the circus and its growth in Europe and America as a cultural icon, Big Top is an easy-to-learn card game where players take on the role of aspiring circus owners investing in the most popular acts and earning the most money. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP APE0500 $19.95 ATLAS GAMES O/A ONCE UPON A TIME—SECOND EDITION Players of Once Upon a Time create a story together using cards that show typical elements from fairy tales. The Storyteller creates a story using the ingredients on their cards, trying to guide the plot towards their own ending. The other players try to use cards to interrupt and become the new Storyteller. The winner is the first player to play out all their cards, ending with the "Happily Ever After" Card. ATG 1001 $20.95 THE DORK20 DECK Give players the edge that turns their adventures into legend, and their gaming sessions into more fun than ever before, with the Dork20 Deck! Illustrated by the inimitable and Award-winning cartoonist John Kovalic, the Dork20 Deck features a rulebook and a deck of 56 full-color cards that can be utilized to modify the standard d20 rules to allow characters to perform nigh-impossible deeds! Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) ATG 3227 $12.95 BASTION PRESS DOOM STRIDERS This d20 sourcebook presents a new type of weapon to beef up your fantasy arsenal - Doom Striders - magical constructs and armaments whose purposes are limited only by the imagination of their creators. New spells, magic items, and prestige classes are also featured. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) BAS 1019 $22.95 BOTTLED IMP GAMES LORDS OF THE NIGHT: DEATH KNIGHTS Quest to become a Death Knight and take up arms in the Great War between skirmishing liches and the forces of the Arcane in this death-defying d20 sourcebook. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP BIP1007 $21.99 CHAOSIUM CALL OF CTHULHU: SHADOWS OF YOG-SOTHOTH The Silver Twilight is a secretive, international order dedicated to the destruction of the human race. As brave investigators, players must piece together passages from esoteric books, shards of strange artifacts, and puzzling letters to discover the Silver Twilight's loathsome goals in this seven scenario campaign for Call of Cthulhu. Also included are two bonus scenarios: "People of the Monolith" and "The Warren." Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) CHA 2397 $22.95 CHEAPASS GAMES JACOB MARLEY, ESQUIRE Usury, treachery, and ruthless capitalism are the tools of the trade in this board game of scheming loan sharks and devious moneylending in the hardened streets of London. Contents include 54 game cards, four board sections, and complete rules. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) CAG 039 $7.50 COMIC IMAGES FILM FRENZY: ACTION MOVIE EDITION You'll never watch a movie the same way again! In this stand-alone card game, players attempt to match action film cliches or the action taking place in the movie with the appropriate card in their hand while watching their favorite action film. Remote control cards like 'rewind' and 'pause' enhance gameplay, and when the end credits run, the player with the most points wins! Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) CIM 43010 $19.99 CROCODILE GAMES WARGODS OF AEGYPTUS MINIATURES Lead-free pewter miniatures designed for Wargods of Aegyptus. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) ASAR DISPOSSESSED DEAL STARTER SET This warband starter set for WarGods of Aegyptus contains one copy each of the following miniatures: Asar Hero w/Axe & Weapon Rack, Asar Master of Words & Sacred Idol, and an Asar Priestess of Amun, plus an Asar Melee Unit featuring eight Warriors, one Standard Bearer, and one Musician. A limited edition Harbinger of Osiris miniature designed by Bobby Jackson is also included. CDG WGE902 $44.95 ASAR HERO W/AXE & WEAPON RACK CDG WGE125 $4.95 ASAR MASTER OF WORDS & SACRED IDOL CDG WGE126 $4.95 ASAR MELEE BOOSTER (2) CDG WGE011 $5.95 ASAR MELEE UNIT (10) Features eight Warriors, one Standard Bearer, and one Musician. CDG WGE311 $29.95 ASAR PRIESTESS OF AMUN CDG WGE127 $4.95 BASTI CAMP-FOLLOWERS 2: HAREM CDG WGE802 $9.95 BASTI CAMP-FOLLOWERS 3: PERFORMERS CDG WGE803 $9.95 DARK FORGE ENTERPRISES REALM LORD: QUEST FOR THE CROWN CARD GAME Seek heroes, gather treasure, and unearth magical Hope Stones throughout the Realms in your quest to rule the land of Ghezeran in this strategic fantasy card game. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP DFE0001 $19.95 DECIPHER O/A .HACK//ENEMY CCG 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! (CAUT: 3) BOOSTER DISPLAY DCR 103999-D $98.70 STARTER DISPLAY DCR 104003-D $131.88 .HACK//ENEMY CCG: DISTORTION This first expansion to the .hack//ENEMY CCG features 120 new cards including 12 new Extra Rare Foils! Distortion is introduced in both 30-count booster displays containing 11-card booster packs, and 60-card starter decks packed 12 per display. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY DCR 104371-D $98.70 BOOSTER PACK DCR 104371-S $3.29 STARTER DECK DCR 104375-S $11.99 STARTER DISPLAY DCR 104375-D $143.88 HOW TO HOST A MURDER: ROMAN RUINS The renowned poet, Flabbius Corpus, invites you to a banquet for the premiere of his latest historical work. Unfortunately, he didn't plan on murder being part of the menu in this CD version of the popular How to Host a Murder party game. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) DCR 104024 $32.00 THE LORD OF THE RINGS CCG: RETURN OF THE KING Each Return of the King Draft Pack contains 28 cards split between Free Peoples and Shadow Cultures, plus one randomly-inserted rare card. Additionally, these draft packs offer players an advance glimpse at the next two The Lord of the Rings CCG sets in the Return of the King block: Siege of Gondor and Mount Doom. Draft packs are packaged in 12-count displays. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. DRAFT PACK DISPLAY DCR 104357-D $54.00 DRAFT PACK DCR 104357-S $4.50 THE RACE TO MOUNT DOOM HOME LEAGUE KIT—RETURN OF THE KING EDITION Now you can run your own Lord of the Rings League at home! The Race to Mount Doom League Kit contains everything you need to run your home league, plus exclusive prize cards including one foil Alternate Image Smeagol, Old Noser card and one foil Alternate Image Fell Beast card. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. DCR 104345 $15.00 DEEP7 RED DWARF SERIES SOURCEBOOK HC The Series Sourcebook crams all eight seasons of the highly successful sci-fi comedy television series Red Dwarf into an incredibly useful tome of forbidden knowledge. Every episode in this one-of-a-kind, essential Red Dwarf resource is charted out with fully statted characters, gear, and plot hooks to incorporate into every smeghead and gimboid's existing campaign. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP DSV202 $29.95 DREAM POD 9 HEAVY GEAR: VEHICLE COMPANION HC Dual-statted for both Silhouette CORE and the Open Gaming License, this 256-page Heavy Gear sourcebook compiles more than 200 of the best known vehicle designs ranging from classic Gear chassis to striders, tanks, aircraft, and specialty transports. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) DPN 927 $39.95 EDEN STUDIOS IN THE PIT VOLUME 1 Thrill to stories of role-playing with the socially inept and the mentally awkward! From the creative minds of Al Bruno, George Vasilakos, and artist Jimmy Changa comes In the Pit, a comic serial about a man, an alien, the geeks they call customers, and the hysterical tales garnered from among the cluttered racks and overpowering stench of the Fanboyz game store. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) EDN 05201 $2.99 ENDLESS GAMES ENCORE DELUXE Knowing your favorite song lyrics is the key to winning this popular party game that will have you singing with laughter. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DIA 356636 PI LIAR'S DICE The classic bluffing game is back! Bring your poker face to the table for Liar's Dice. Derived from the traditional game Perudo, each player gets their own dice with Aces, Jacks, Kings, and Queens puts a fun twist on this modern classic. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DIA 356635 PI ROUTE 66 FAMILY GAME The Route 66 Family Game sends you on a virtual trip across the country and along the 2,448 miles of Route 66, and on side trip adventures for endless fun. Sing songs. Share personal stories. Perform charades. Guess state capitals. Draw pictures. Fill in the blanks, and much more. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DIA 356634 PI LLEWELLYN PUBLICATIONS WITCHES RUNES TAROT KIT The runes are a method of communicating with divinity, the god/goddess within each of us who embodies our pure consciousness and inward spirituality. The Witches Runes Tarot Kit contains 24 full-color cards, one blank card, and the 256-page Rune Mysteries book, offering a shortcut to the esoteric rune system. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DIA 356574 PI AVALON TAROT The tarot helps us see our journey more clearly through the use of symbols and archetypes. What better set of symbols than the familiar and well loved tales of the King Arthur? The Avalon Tarot presents these stories in 78 cards depicting main characters and specific scenes. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DIA 356582 PI EGYPTIAN TAROT Amazingly detailed and gracefully beautiful, Alasia's tempera-on-papyrus paintings meld the stunning style of ancient Egyptian art with the mysteries of the Tarot. To shape the interpretations, Alasia relied on the conceptions of Jean-Baptiste Pitois, who linked the Tarot tradition to the legendary Book of Thoth. Replete with ancient and exotic symbols, these cards speak to the soul. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DIA 356588 13.17 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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 PI ******************** FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES DAWNFORGE: PATH OF LEGEND Travel from the pastoral heart of Anderland and the shadows of brooding Valhedar, to the hanging gardens and gilded streets of Ebernath and the untamed wilderness of distant Tamerland in this epic d20 adventure supplement for Dawnforge. But, be on your guard, intrepid adventurer, for danger lurks in the form of fiendish emissaries of Valhedar, saltblood pirates, elusive agents of the Black Circle, and the guardians of the birthplace of dragons! Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) FFG DF-03 $14.95 LEGENDS & LAIRS: DRACONIC LORE (REPRINT) This d20 compendium of awesome and terrifying dragons contains more than 30 new species of dragon with which to torment, tempt, and delight your players, plus new draconic spells, abilities, powers, enemies, and allies. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) FFG DD-33 $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LEGENDS & LAIRS: PATH OF THE SWORD HC First in "The Path Series" of character class d20 sourcebooks, this 176-page hardcover tome focuses on the martial classes (barbarian, fighter, monk, and ranger), presenting a wide variety of expanded combat rules, fighting styles, feats, prestige classes, and equipment. Additionally, a new unique feature, Legendary Classes, introduces advanced prestige classes designed for high-level heroic characters. FFG DD-30 $24.95 O/A THE LORD OF THE RINGS BOARD GAME Illustrated by world-recognized Tolkien artist John Howe, the Lord of the Rings boardgame contains an inventive collaborative game designed by master game designer Reiner Knizia. FFG LTR-01 $44.95 O/A THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRIVIA GAME With innovative game design by Christian T. Petersen, 1200+ questions created by the U.K. Tolkien Society, and illustrations by renowned Tolkien artist Ted Naismith, The Lord of the Rings Trivia Game is destined to become your finest tool! More than a simple trivia platform, Players/Teams each take the role of Frodo Baggins and must race to be first to reach Mt. Doom and destroy the One Ring by moving through 17 detailed areas of Middle Earth, and face challenges in the shape of Trivia questions. FFG LTR-06 $39.95 ************************ FAST FORWARD ENTERTAINMENT DEMON DICE: DRIPPY ARE THE DAMNED Good parts gone bad! Build Fester, Rot, and Stench Fiends and cause a serious stink in the Demon Dice arena with these booster packs featuring a random assortment of eight dice representing new demon breeds. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) FAF 0602 $7.99 DUNGEON WORLD COMPILATION When an adventuring character takes his last breath only to awaken on a cold, stone slab in utter darkness, his time in Dungeon World has begun! Collecting material from Dungeon World, Dungeon World: Secrets of the Enemy Capital, and Dungeon World: Catacombs, this compilation introduces a purgatory of endless tunnels and warrens to explore, including new maps, locations, and monsters, as well as a wealth of updated and expanded material on the expansive and mysterious land of the Caretakers. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) FAF 2029 $29.99 ED GREENWOOD'S CASTLEMORN From the author and creator of Forgotten Realms, Ed Greenwood, comes this exciting new d20 world setting! Enter a world of ancient ruins and long, undiscovered races and locals, where darkness pervades the cities and castles and an evil walks the land! This 128-page campaign sourcebook details the land, inhabitants, culture, and magics of Castlemorn. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) FAF 2100 $24.99 ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EXOTIC WEAPONS Over 100 of the most unusual weapons ever imagined are contained within the pages of this d20 tome, complete with descriptions, game stats for both basic and magical variants, and full graphic representation. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (Caut:4) FAF 2019 $24.99 LAP A MINUTE STOCK CAR RACING Gentlemen, start your engines! All the thrills and spills of the fastest sport in the world are at your disposal in this fast and furious tabletop racing dice game. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) FAF 110 $19.99 FAULTLINE STUDIOS CROWN OF THE EMPEROR The year is 2909 and the Emperor is dying. Each player represents one of the Senators of the Great Houses - Baker Alliance, Choy Incorporated, Layton Industries, The Democratic Union, Truman-Winthrope - in their quest to emerge triumphant and serve as the next Emperor using political power and wrangling to gain prestige among the Imperial selection committee. Build your deck, ally with other factions, and do what it takes to claim the Crown of the Emperor! Each deck contains 60 pre-selected cards and a rulebook, and can be played out of the box or combined with others in the series. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) BAKER ALLIANCE IMP FLS1001 $10.99 CHOY INCORPORATED IMP FLS1002 $10.99 DEMOCRATIC UNION IMP FLS1003 $10.99 LAYTON INDUSTRIES IMP FLS1004 $10.99 TRUMAN-WINTHROPE IMP FLS1005 $10.99 FINAL LEVEL GAMES WINDZONE RPG The world is flat, the sky is forever, and the wind is everything! Welcome to WindZone, where every breath is a prayer and every exhale is a silent connection to all things! Prepare to be swept away and enter a world of endless discovery with this worldbook introducing the seven new races and innovative ideals, cultures, magic, and technology unique to the campaign setting of WindZone. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP FLG0010 $19.95 FLYING TRICYCLE L5R TOKENS (10) Offered in bags of 10, these laser engraved and cut acrylic Legend of the Five Rings Tokens are useful for keeping track of followers, weapons, bonuses, chi, penalties, dishonored status, and any number of records and statistics. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) CHI FLT CHI001 $3.50 DISHONORED/SHADOWLANDS TAINT FLT DHD001 $3.50 FOLLOWER FLT FLR001 $3.50 FORCE FLT FRC001 $3.50 WEAPON FLT WPN001 $3.50 BUILDING KITS These terrain building kits feature laser-cut, birch plywood-cast construction for use with 25mm to 30mm scale miniature battles or roleplaying games. Each unit comes supplied unpainted and unassembled. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) RUINED BLOCK HOUSES (3) FLT BOK100 $15.95 RUINED BUILDING CORNERS (6) FLT COR100 $15.95 RUINED COMMUNICATION RELAY STATION WITH BUILDING FLT CRS100 $15.95 RUINED L-STRUCTURE WITH CORNERS (3) FLT LST100 $15.95 GALLANT HAND'S GAMERS GEAR BLACK RED-EYED SKULL BEAD COUNTERS (25) Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) GHG SC2304 $1.99 BLUE & BLACK VELVET GAMER BAG (5"X7") Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) GHG VB4006 $8.99 MULTICOLOR FLAME COTTON GAMER BAG (5"X7") Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) GHG CB1005 $5.99 GAMES WORKSHOP BATTLEFLEET GOTHIC MAGAZINE 18 Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 3 & 4) GAW BFGM18 $3.95 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in January, 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ARAGORN THE KING GAW 06-97 $9.00 DENETHOR GAW 05-TBA $8.00 DWARF LORD DAIN GAW 06-93 $8.00 EOWYN ON HORSEBACK GAW 05-88 $9.00 GUARDS OF THE FOUNTAIN COURT GAW 05-92 $9.00 MOUTH OF SAURON GAW 06-99 $9.00 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 December 2003. (CAUT: 3 & 4) IMPERIAL GUARD CATACHAN BATTLEFORCE GAW 42-10 $100.00 IMPERIAL GUARD CATACHAN HEAVY WEAPONS TEAM 1 GAW 42-09 $10.00 IMPERIAL GUARD CATACHAN OFFICERS GAW 42-36-N $9.00 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 January 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) BRETONNIAN ARMY GAW 67-29 $225.00 BRETONNIAN ARMY BOOK GAW 82-01 $20.00 BRETONNIAN LORD GAW 82-37-N $10.00 BRETONNIAN MEN AT ARMS GAW 82-09 $30.00 KNIGHTS OF BRETONNIA GAW 82-06-N $30.00 GMT GAMES EUROPE ENGULFED Covering the entirety of World War II in Europe from September 1939 to the end of 1945, Europe Engulfed is GMT's first offering to the block-game enthusiast. Components include 303 wood blocks with stickers representing all of the major and minor powers in WWII Europe and North Africa, two 22" x 34" full-color maps, two counter sheets, 24 dice, player aid cards, and a 24-page rulebook and 28-page playbook. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) GMT 0307 $99.00 GOLD RUSH GAMES THE DRAGON'S GATE - SAN ANGELO'S CHINATOWN Featuring stats for the Action! System, Hero System, and Mutants & Masterminds Superlink, The Dragon's Gate features a detailed description of the neighborhood, complete with a comprehensive map and an in-depth timeline of San Angelo's Chinatown, plus numerous businesses, personalities, NPCs, and adventure seeds. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) GRG H304 $24.95 GOODMAN GAMES VALUE PACK #1: D20 AWARD WINNING SAMPLER This shrink-wrapped package contains one each of the following award nominated or five-star reviewed d20 sourcebooks published by Goodman Games: Beyond Monks, Complete Guide to Beholders, Complete Guide to Treants, and Monsters of the Endless Dark. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP GMG9991 $50.00 VALUE PACK #2: THE COMPLETE COMPLETE GUIDE SAMPLER This "DM's Dream Pack" collects all of the 'Complete Guide' d20 sourcebooks currently in print, packaged in a special shrink-wrapped bundle. This set includes these six volumes: The Complete Guide to Beholders, Doppelgangers, Drow, Treants, T-Rex, and Wererats. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP GMG9992 $60.00 GREEN KNIGHT PUBLISHING CIAN OF THE CHARIOTS TP Torn between his Celtic heritage and his desire to revive Britain's lost splendor, Cian Gwenclan must contend with the young emperor Arthur's contempt for his pagan beliefs amidst his quest to forge an army united by faith, leaving the loyal soldier to face a terrible question: Is the emperor even more of a threat to his way of life than the Saxon marauders? Originally published in 1898, William Henry Babcock's Cian of the Chariots is the first American historical novel set in Arthurian Britain. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS GKP6214 $19.95 GREEN RONIN PUBLISHING MUTANTS & MASTERMINDS ANNUAL #1 Celebrating the game's first spectacular year, the Mutants & Masterminds Annual is packed with new rules, options, adventures, and setting information, including expanded rules for power creation, weaknesses, battle suits, and hero points. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR2007 $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MUTANTS & MASTERMINDS HC This full color, 192-page hardback contains everything you need to enter the world of comic book heroics. Mutants & Masterminds uses the Open Game License, optimizing the rules for superhero play with point built characters and a modular powers system that lets you build exactly the character that you want to play. The book also includes an adventure that introduces Green Ronin's Freedom City setting and a selection of Hero Archetypes that let you jump right into the action. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR2001 $32.95 GUARDIANS OF ORDER BESM D20 STINGY GAMER EDITION This Stingy Gamer Edition of Big Eyes, Small Mouth features d20 rules and stats for new character classes, skills, and feats, plus an exhaustive point-based attribute list and a detailed cost assignment for the core 3.5 Edition fantasy races and classes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) GOO 02-698 $9.95 BIG EYES, SMALL MOUTH: THE SLAYERS BOOK 2 The second volume in a series of fantasy anime setting supplements for BESM exploring the world of The Slayers features detailed summaries of episodes 27-52, in-depth character profiles, new magic rules, and hundreds of full-color images. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) GOO 02-918 $19.95 HERO GAMES UNTIL SOURCEBOOK The United Nations Tribunal on International Law (UNTIL) has been the United Nation's peacekeeping and law enforcement arm for several decades. This Hero System sourcebook describes this organization in detail, including its policies, powers, prominent NPCs, divisions, technology, vehicles, and super-heroes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) HER 108 $26.99 HOGSHEAD PUBLISHING CRIME SCENE: FEDS Do you have what it takes to be a Special Agent in the world's premier law enforcement agency? Track down serial killers, bust open a cocaine cartel, and tackle a terrorist assassination plot in this d20 Modern campaign sourcebook. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP HOG307 $15.95 CRIME SCENE: HONG KONG This d20 Modern sourcebook takes you deep into the depths of Hong Kong as players portray local police officers dealing with violent street gangs, triads, and corrupt businessmen. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP HOG305 $18.95 CRIME SCENE: SHERIFF'S OFFICE Set in the small town of Red Pine Hollow, this engaging d20 Modern sourcebook introduces a complete campaign packed with over 30 fully developed characters and over 60 separate plot hooks. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP HOG303 $15.95 CRIME SCENE: YAKUZA From the back street gambling dens of Tokyo to the boardroom power struggles of Wall Street, this riveting d20 Modern sourcebook details the history and practices of one of the world's largest and most powerful criminal organizations, the Yakuza! Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP HOG306 $18.95 FRIGHT NIGHT: HAUNTED HOUSE When you're offered a million dollars for one night's work it's hard to say no, but when all you have to do is spend the night in a haunted house how bad can it be? Find out in this haunting d20 Modern campaign sourcebook. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP HOG801 $15.95 FRIGHT NIGHT: POLAR HORROR Thousands of miles from civilization, in the middle of a frozen wasteland, the Antarctic research station is the most forsaken place on earth. But when explorers discover something buried in the ice of this frozen tundra, the killing soon begins! Discover terror that freezes the soul in this chilling d20 Modern campaign sourcebook. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP HOG800 $15.95 FRIGHT NIGHT: WHAT WENT DOWN Deep under the ocean a secret Soviet submarine has sunk with all hands on board. After picking up a distress signal, a team of salvage divers and a marine documentary crew are forced to mount a rescue. Discover the ghastly truth of "What went down?" in this d20 Modern campaign sourcebook. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP HOG802 $15.95 ZERO-ZERO RPG HC Journey into a multi-verse of adventure with Zero-Zero, the amazing new d20 campaign setting based on the neo-gothic world of Bryan Talbot's dimension-hopping comic series Adventures of Luther Arkwright! In Zero-Zero, players portray trans-dimensional agents traveling between alternate earths and parallel universes seeking to thwart the world- altering machinations of The Disruptors who - through criminal, political, or quasi- religious secret societies - are manipulating events to their own, devious ends. This core d20 rulebook also features a revolutionary character design system that allows players to portray the alternate world version of the same character! Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP HOG100 $24.95 IRON WIND METALS BATTLETECH MINIATURES Classic BattleTech hurtles you onto the battlefields of the 31st century in the cockpit of a mighty BattleMech! Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) CAMERON BATTLECRUISER IWM 20-168 $9.50 COSSACK MECH IWM 20-269 $6.50 EXTERMINATOR IWM 20-895 $8.50 FEMALE HUMAN WINTER WITCH IWM 67-022 $3.95 GUILLOTINE IIC MECH IWM 20-268 $8.95 KIRISHIMA CRUISER IWM 20-166 $8.95 KUBUTO MECH IWM 20-270 $6.50 SENTRY MECH IWM 20-267 $7.50 THERA CARRIER IWM 20-169 $9.95 VINCENT MK 42 CORVETTE IWM 20-167 $7.50 WHITWORTH MECH IWM 20-870 $7.50 MONTE COOK'S ARCANA UNEARTHED MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) INSHON WITH EXTRA EYES IWM 67-105 $5.50 MALE GIANT WIND WITCH IWM 67-021 $5.50 MALE SIBECCAI CHAMPION IWM 67-020 $3.95 MOJH MAGE BLADE IWM 67-023 $3.95 RHODIN IWM 67-104 $5.50 KENZER & COMPANY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: KINGDOMS OF KALAMAR VILLAIN DESIGN HANDBOOK V3.5 This d20 handbook contains dozens of villain archetypes, feats, and prestige classes, as well as information on giving villains real motivations and obsessions, the criminal psychology of the villain, the villain's place in society, building levels of intrigue, how to avoid common stereotypes, and more! Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) KEN 1025 $19.99 HACKMASTER COLORING & ACTIVITY BOOK Tired of sitting around the gaming table with nothing to do? Check out these fun activities for both players and GameMasters! This publication includes new art, along with classic illustrations that have appeared in HackMaster releases to date. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) KEN 2122 $4.99 KOPLOW GAMES DOUBLE DIE Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) 10-SIDED KOP 11770 $1.00 19MM KOP 10375 $.50 LITTLE GUYS 5MM ASSORTMENT DICE TUBES (30) Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (CAUT: 4) OPAQUE KOP 10795 $4.50 TRANSPARENT KOP 10796 $5.00 THREE DICE IN A CUBE DIE Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) KOP 11768 $.75 X-LARGE LEATHER COCOA DRAGON DICE BAG (7" X 8") Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) KOP 10653 $12.00 LIVING IMAGINATION RAMPANT: LARP Providing comprehensive rules for Live Action roleplaying in a fantasy setting, the Rampant skill-based system not only details rules for combat and spellcasting, but also features merchant, alchemical, and ritual rules to appeal to players who prefer negotiation, puzzling, and intrigue. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS LI1452 $24.95 ENCORE DELUXE Knowing your favorite song lyrics is the key to winning this popular party game that will have you singing with laughter. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DIA 356636 PI LIAR'S DICE The classic bluffing game is back! Bring your poker face to the table for Liar's Dice. Derived from the traditional game Perudo, each player gets their own dice with Aces, Jacks, Kings, and Queens puts a fun twist on this modern classic. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DIA 356635 PI ROUTE 66 FAMILY GAME The Route 66 Family Game sends you on a virtual trip across the country and along the 2,448 miles of Route 66, and on side trip adventures for endless fun. Sing songs. Share personal stories. Perform charades. Guess state capitals. Draw pictures. Fill in the blanks, and much more. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DIA 356634 PI LLEWELLYN PUBLICATIONS WITCHES RUNES TAROT KIT The runes are a method of communicating with divinity, the god/goddess within each of us who embodies our pure consciousness and inward spirituality. The Witches Runes Tarot Kit contains 24 full-color cards, one blank card, and the 256-page Rune Mysteries book, offering a shortcut to the esoteric rune system. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DIA 356574 PI AVALON TAROT The tarot helps us see our journey more clearly through the use of symbols and archetypes. What better set of symbols than the familiar and well loved tales of the King Arthur? The Avalon Tarot presents these stories in 78 cards depicting main characters and specific scenes. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (CAUT: 3) DIA 356582 PI EGYPTIAN TAROT Amazingly detailed and gracefully beautiful, Alasia's tempera-on-papyrus paintings meld the stunning style of ancient Egyptian art with the mysteries of the Tarot. To shape the interpretations, Alasia relied on the conceptions of Jean-Baptiste Pitois, who linked the Tarot tradition to the legendary Book of Thoth. Replete with ancient and exotic symbols, these cards speak to the soul. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. (CAUT: 3) DIA 356588 13.17 MAYFAIR GAMES O/A TIGRIS & EUPHRATES (ENGLISH) Take command of a young dynasty in fertile Mesopotamia and create the best balance between markets, temples, settlements, and farms in your quest to forge your own new civilization and dominate the storied valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates. MFG 0491 $50.00 MONGOOSE PUBLISHING BABYLON 5 RPG COMPANION HC This d20 supplement for the Babylon 5 RPG features hundreds of new rules, tweaks, and background material, including a wealth of new equipment and spacecraft. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 3338 $34.95 CLASSIC PLAY: THE BOOK OF ADVENTURING HC From the proper use of equipment and intelligent spell casting, to options and ideas for every realm of adventuring, this 256-page d20 toolkit delivers a wealth of information for players and game masters alike, and is certain to be a welcome addition to every adventurer's backpack. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 8804 $34.95 CONAN RPG HC Step into the world of the greatest fantasy hero of all time with Conan, The Roleplaying Game! Boasting classic original artwork from the likes of Frank Frazetta and other renowned fantasy artists, this 352-page, lavishly illustrated, full-color rulebook introduces exciting, innovative d20 rules for combat, magic, and character creation and development that reflect the epic writings of Robert E. Howard. From the shores of the Western Ocean, to the Sea of Vilayet, the countries, cultures, religions, traditions, and legends of Hyboria are also explored with exhaustive detail. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 7701 $49.95 QUINTESSENTIAL FIGHTER II Designed for experienced fighters, this essential d20 resource features epic expansion rules, multi-classing, and a multitude of options for enhancing and improving your fighter's potential through magic, legendary classes, survival tactics, new combat options, prestige classes, and feats. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 4401 $21.95 SIGNS & PORTENTS VOLUME 6 (D20) This issue features the latest preview of the forthcoming Conan roleplaying game, as well as The Structure of Good in the acclaimed Gaming Symposium series, and a fascinating Crossbreeding scenario, "Rimbule the Metaphor." Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) MGP 5506 $5.95 ULTIMATE CHARACTER CONCEPTS HC Fully compatible with the 3.5 revisions, this 256-page d20 sourcebook compiles and expands upon the most popular character concepts, creation options, and customization ideas. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 9011 $34.95 NEW BREED SPYCRAFT: MISSION HIGHLY IMPROBABLE Mission: Highly Improbable brings you six full-length adventures, plus new departments, feats, vehicles, gadgets, and rules options for use in any Spycraft campaign. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS NBS001 $29.95 OSPREY PUBLISHING B-29 SUPERFORTRESS OF THE KOREAN WAR A very heavy bomber and a sky giant during World War II, at that time the B-29 was the most advanced combat aircraft in the world. By the time North Korea attacked its southern neighbour in 1950, the B-29 had been reclassified a medium bomber. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP COM042 $19.95 B-52 STRATOFORTRESS UNITS 1955-73 Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP COM043 $19.95 BOER COMMANDO 1881-1902 Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP WAR086 $16.95 BRITISH LIGHT INFANTRY OF THE 7 YEAR WAR Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP WAR088 $16.95 CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUNNER 1861-65 The lifeblood of the Confederacy, the blockade runners of the Civil War usually began life as regular fast steam-powered merchant ships. This book traces their operational history and examines their engines, crews, tactics, and wartime exploits. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP NVG092 $14.95 FORTIFICATIONS OF MALTA 1530-1945 The Island of Malta occupies a pivotal position in the Mediterranean, forming an outpost between North Africa and the soft underbelly of Europe. This book examines the unique styles of Malta fortifications from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP FOR016 $16.95 GERMAN AIRBORNE DIVISIONS In this book, Bruce Quarrie looks at the creation, evolution, and eventual disbandment of the German Airborne Divisions, through highly detailed orders of battle, TOEs, and examinations of crucial aspects such as doctrine, training, and the concept of vertical envelopment. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP BTO004 $21.95 GERMANY'S WEST WALL The West Wall played a crucial role in the bitter fighting of 1944-45 in North-West Europe, initially blunting the US attack, and using it as a foundation to launch Hitler's Ardennes Offensive. This title takes a detailed look at the development and form of this key fortification, examining the principles of its defence in visual depth, and discussing its fate in the wake of the Allied onslaught. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP FOR015 $16.95 ISRAELI F-4 PHANTOM II ACES In Israeli service the multi-role F-4 flew both attack and air-to-air missions with equal success, yet due to the availability of the Mirage III and Nesher delta fighters, the American aircraft flew mainly air-to-ground missions. Nevertheless, aces were created, and the story of these crews is described through first-hand accounts in this unique volume. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP ACE060 $19.95 SAIPAN & TINIAN 1944 This volume details the 24-day Saipan and 8-day Tinian operations, from the difficulties the Marines faced establishing themselves ashore, through the largest tank battle in the Pacific, the complexities of Army and Marine units fighting side-by-side, the final banzai charges, and the horrors of Japanese civilians committing suicide to avoid capture. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP CAM137 $18.95 SPANISH INVASION OF MEXICO 1519-1521 The Spanish conquest of Mexico was the greatest military expedition in history, and in achieving it, Hernan Cortes proved himself as one of the foremost generals of all time.This book explains the background both of the Aztec Empire and the Spanish presence in Mexico. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP ESS060 $14.95 THE GERMAN ARMY IN WORLD WAR I (2) This second volume in a series of three covers the troops which fought in the massive battles of attrition of the mid-war years: Champagne 1915, Verdun, the Somme, and the Chemin des Dames, 1916-17; against the Brusilov Offensive in the East, 1916; and in the Balkans and Rumania, 1915-17. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP MAA407 $14.95 TROY 1800-1250 B.C. In all the stories told by mankind and recorded through its history, the tale of the siege of Troy is perhaps the greatest secular story ever recounted. This book reveals the literary, historical, and archaeological records which make up the background to the tale of Troy and describes in detail the fortifications of Troy VI (i.e. Homer's Troy) and their correlation to other Bronze Age defence works in the Near East. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP FOR017 $16.95 TWELVE TO ONE V FIGHTER COMMAND MANUAL This volume details the experiences of 107 elite American aces in combat against the Japanese, and includes biographies of the men whose tips for aerial combat make up the text, and the V Fighter Command Manual. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSP ACE061 $19.95 OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING TEN DAYS IN THE USA Introducing another destination in the 10-Days Travel series! Fuel up for 10 Days in the USA, as players attempt to outwit their fellow travelers as they endeavor to cross the country by jet, car, or on foot within the allotted 10 day journey through clever planning and combination of destination and transportation tiles. For 2-4 players, ages 10 to adult. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) OTB 1011 $19.99 PALLADIUM BOOKS RIFTS: CHINA TWO (WORLD BOOK #25) RIFTS: China Two presents the Celestial Court, as well as new oriental-inspired character classes, powers, abilities, magic, secret monasteries, and champions. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) PAL 0858 $17.95 RACKHAM CONFRONTATION MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) DWARVES OF TIR-NA-BOR: DWARF ARMS MANUFACTURERS RKH NASP03 $19.50 LIVING DEAD OF ACHERON: LE CORYPHÉE RKH MVMA02 $11.50 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: MANAGARM LA TRAITRESS RKH DVCH03 $25.75 GRIFFIN OF AKKYLANIA: MERCY RKH GRFI03 $10.50 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 January 2004. (CAUT: 4) CENTIPEDE APC (2) RPR 07093 $7.99 THUNDERBIRD RPR 07092 $9.99 WOLVERINE TANK (2) RPR 07091 $7.99 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 January 2004. (CAUT: 4) AIR ELEMENTAL RPR 02778 $4.99 BRASKUS, GLADIATOR RPR 02774 $3.29 EARTH ELEMENTAL RPR 02777 $5.99 EDWARD DUMOND, MALE CAVALIER RPR 02775 $3.29 IRIS, FEMALE GNOME FIGHTER RPR 02772 $2.99 LORUS, HIGHTOWER WIZARD RPR 02771 $3.99 LUNKH BULLHOOF, HILL GIANT WITH ROCK RPR 02770 $14.99 MALE AND FEMALE LIONS (2) RPR 02776 $6.99 TANA, FEMALE BARBARIAN RPR 02773 $3.29 WOODY STUMPWIMPLE, HALFLING RANGER RPR 02769 $2.99 FREEBOOTER MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) CHAOS SORCERESS RPR 57002 $7.99 DWARVEN HERO RPR 57004 $6.99 IMPERIAL CAPTAIN RPR 57003 $6.99 ORC SHAMAN RPR 57001 $6.99 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 January 2004. (CAUT: 4) FEMALE JUSTICAR RPR 14093 $3.99 GOBLIN SERGEANT RPR 14095 $3.99 REPTUS, WARLORD RPR 14092 $5.99 TARIQ, DUNE RANGER SERGEANT RPR 14094 $5.99 REAPER MINIATURES EXALTED MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) ABYSSAL EXALTED DEATHKNIGHT RPR 61011 $3.99 LADY OF DARKNESS RPR 61013 $3.99 LEGIONNAIRE CAPTAIN RPR 61015 $3.99 LUNAR EXALTED BULL RPR 61014 $3.99 PRINCE OF SHADOWS RPR 61012 $3.99 ROMANCING CATHAY ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS CARD GAME No era in the millennia of Chinese History is as fascinating as that of the Three Kingdoms. It was a time of trouble, which gave birth to the most daring warriors, to strategists of unrivaled cunning, to many a legendary rogue - all household figures throughout Asia. Now, with 117 cards and one d6, it is your turn to rise to the highest challenge! The fate of the Empire lies in your hands! Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP ROM0101 $19.95 RPG OBJECTS BLOOD AND GUTS: WAR ON TERROR This expansion sourcebook for Blood and Guts unleashes new terrorist villains and adventures into your d20 Modern campaigns. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP RPO3004 $10.95 7TH CIRCLE PUBLISHING KULT: BEYOND THE VEIL RPG HC Death is only the beginning! Assume control of the Metropolis, and guide the creatures who dwell there in their dark machinations, in Beyond the Veil, the definitive GM's rulebook for Kult. Lead unsuspecting players along a journey whose destination is both revelation and terror as the cosmology of Kult is brought to light. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS SVC7702 $35.00 SHOOTING IRON TALISLANTA: MIDNIGHT REALM HC Welcome to the dark side of the Talislanta milieu! This supplement for Talislanta introduces a grim, foreboding, eerie twilight world of otherworldly aspect, inhabited by Tarteran demon hunters, Ebonite soul traders, merciless Brood reapers, and many other terrifying and mysterious denizens of the lower planes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP IRN1002 $24.95 SOCIAL GAMES CYBERPUNK CCG Enter a near-future world of corporate assassins, heavy-metal heroes, and brain-burning cyberhackers! Packed with cutting-edge technology and intense urban action, the Cyberpunk CCG is a fast-paced, hard-hitting card game rooted in R. Talsorian's Cyberpunk roleplaying universe. This innovative new card game is introduced in 7-count starter deck and 40-count booster displays. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY TSO SOG104-D $119.60 BOOSTER PACK TSO SOG104-S $2.99 STARTER DECK TSO SOG102-S $9.99 STARTER DISPLAY TSO SOG102-D $59.94 SOVEREIGN PRESS DRAGONLANCE: TOWERS OF HIGH SOCIETY Featuring new prestige classes, spells, magical items, and artifacts, this comprehensive d20 sourcebook explores the mysterious depths of the Towers of High Sorcery, and introduces in detail The Test of High Sorcery, an important aspect of the career of any Dragonlance wizard. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) SVP 4401 $34.99 STEVE JACKSON GAMES DRAGON PASS: LAND OF THUNDER From the deadly Snake-Pipe Hollow through the Bush Range and into occupied Boldhome, to the legendary Heortland and the ancient wonders of the birthplace of great Orlanth, Kerofinela, this supplement for the Sartar Rising campaign illustrates the marvels and wonders of heroic and mythic Sartar, complete with a series of comprehensive full-color maps detailing the land and its regions. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) SJG ISS1502 $19.95 GURPS WWII: ALL THE KING'S MEN Experience the fear and heroism of Dunkirk, the sweltering seesaw of Africa, and the final triumphs of the Anglo-American campaigns as a battered British Empire pulls victory from the jaws of darkest defeat in this adventure supplement for GURPS WWII. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) SJG 6064 $22.95 SNITS The tiny Snits have been persecuted for ages by the huge Bolotomi. Then, one day, inspiration strikes! A few brave Snits run inside a Bolotomus, and attack from within, kicking the snot out of its internal organs! Will they smash enough to cause system failure, or get lucky and find the Spark of Life before they are overwhelmed by their huge foe's internal defenses? This boxed collection features two insane little games by "The Awful Green Things From Outer Space" creator Tom Wham: Snits' Revenge and the impossible-to-find prequel, Snit Smashing. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) SJG 1421 $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HELLBOY RPG HC Limited to 1,000 copies, this special-edition of the Hellboy RPG is hardbound in a foil- stamped leather cover. 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. SJG 8112 $49.95 O/A MUNCHKIN 2: UNNATURAL AXE Steve Jackson and illustrator John Kovalic conjure 112 more cards for the Munchkin slay-field! SJG 1410 $16.95 O/A MUNCHKIN 3: CLERICAL ERRORS Munchkin 3: Clerical Errors introduces 112 more cards to the maniacal Munchkin arena! SJG 1416 $16.95 O/A MUNCHKIN CARD GAME Go down in the dungeon. Kill everything you meet. Backstab your friends and steal their stuff. Grab the treasure and run. Designed by Steve Jackson, the Munchkin card game captures the essence of the dungeon experience as you and your friends compete to kill monsters and grab magic items. And it's illustrated by John Kovalic! SJG 1408 $24.95 O/A MUNCHKIN FU Munchkin leaps into chop-socky Hong Kong action, as the characters are now Samurai, Ninja, Yakuza, and Monks, while the foes are mooks, demons, and assorted bad guys from all the worst martial arts films you've ever seen. Munchkin Fu is completely compatible with the original Munchkin. SJG 1412 $24.95 O/A STAR MUNCHKIN The Munchkins are back, and now they're space-jaunting Mutants, Androids, and Cat People grabbing Lasers, Vibroswords, and Nova Grenades, fighting Fanged Fuzzballs, Bionic Bimbos, and the Brain In A Jar. This is a complete boxed game comes with 168 cards, rules, and die, and features the twisted humor of Steve Jackson and the wacky cartoons of John Kovalic. SJG 1411 $24.95 TWILIGHT CREATIONS THE HAUNTING HOUSE Enter the Haunting House, where visitors check in, but they don't check out! In this fast- paced, strategy boardgame, players enter the front door and race through a series of twisted, ever-changing corridors in their quest to be the first to reach the exit and safety. For 2-6 players, ages 10 and up. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) TLC 3100 $22.99 THE UPPER DECK COMPANY YU-GI-OH CCG: DARK CRISIS A crisis is brewing as devious Archfiends and the unstoppable Exodia Necross enter the Duel Monsters arena in this thrilling Yu-Gi-Oh expansion! Dark Crisis introduces new Legendary Artifact weapons, supreme Guardian monsters, and deadly summoning powers allowing for never-before-seen decks and unique card combos! This supplemental series is offered in 9-card boosters packaged in 24-count displays. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY UDC 32389-D PI-$58.50 BOOSTER PACK UDC 32389-S PI-$2.44 USAOPOLY LORD OF THE RINGS BACKGAMMON Rid yourself of Sauron's evil power and save Middle-Earth in this totally customized backgammon game featuring Sauron's Ring of Power as custom metal game pieces and a hand-crafted wood case showcasing a map of Middle-Earth. USO BG01 $39.95 LORD OF THE RINGS CHECKERS IN TIN Authorized by New Line Cinema, The Lord of the Rings Checkers game features 24 beautifully decorated gold and silver ring game pieces and an exquisitely designed game board showcasing a map of Middle-earth. Packaged in a collectible tin, this game offers something for every Lord of the Rings fan. USO CK03 $14.95 SCOOBY-DOO CHESS IN TIN Zoinks! Scooby-Doo Chess showcases the mystery-solving Gang led by Scooby matching wits with infamous Scooby villains Frankenstein's Monster, Carlotta the Gypsy, the Witch Doctor, Dracula, and the Wolfman in this spooky version of one of the world's most time-honored games. Scooby Snacks not included! Scheduled to ship in January 2004. USO CH16 $39.95 SCOOBY-DOO GROUP PHOTO "Jinkees!" Gather up the Scooby-Doo gang for some seriously spooky fun with this Gin- variant card game featuring hilarious character bios, wild cards, and 21 of the most popular Scooby-Doo characters and monsters! Scheduled to ship in January 2004. USO GP02 $14.95 THE SIMPSONS GROUP PHOTO "Ay carumba!" It's time to round up Bart, Homer, and the rest of the Springfield townspeople in this entertaining card game combining the game play of Gin and other classic card games with the luck of the draw. The first players to match the six cards in their hand to their Group Photo Card wins! All-new Simpsons illustrations, hilarious character bios, zany wild cards, and 21 of the most popular Simpsons characters make every game unique and fun! "Woo-hoo!" Scheduled to ship in January 2004. USO GP01 $14.95 SPIDER-MAN MONOPOLY Spider-Man Monopoly features artwork from Marvel Comics showcasing the various foes, Spider-Man senses/abilities and locations within ol' Web-Head's world, and features pewter token renditions of Peter Parker, Web Shooter, Spider Tracer, Spider- Man Bust, Camera, and Daily Bugle Paper! USO 164 $35.95 VALLEJO PAINTS VALLEJO GAME COLOR PAINTS Vallejo Game Color and Model Color paints are special selections of premier water-based acrylic colors for players and collectors of miniatures games. Vallejo Paints are designed to adhere to plastics and metals, use special resin to resist scrapes and abrasion, are highly pigmented, light, fast, waterproof once dry, and are packaged in a spill proof plastic 17- milliliter bottle with eyedropper. Scheduled to ship in November 2003. (CAUT: 4) BRONZE GREEN VAL MC897 $2.99 BROWN VIOLET VAL MC887 $2.99 CAMOUFLAGE EXTRA DARK GREEN VAL MC896 $2.99 DARK PRUSSIAN BLUE VAL MC899 $2.99 DARK SEA BLUE VAL MC898 $2.99 GREEN GREY VAL MC886 $2.99 GUNSHIP GREEN VAL MC895 $2.99 INTERMEDIATE GREEN VAL MC891 $2.99 MIDDLE STONE VAL MC882 $2.99 OLIVE GREY VAL MC888 $2.99 PASTEL GREEN VAL MC885 $2.99 REFLECTIVE GREEN VAL MC890 $2.99 RUSSIAN GREEN VAL MC894 $2.99 SILVER GREY VAL MC883 $2.99 STONE GREY VAL MC884 $2.99 U.S. DARK GREEN VAL MC893 $2.99 U.S. OLIVE DRAB VAL MC889 $2.99 YELLOW GREEN VAL MC881 $2.99 YELLOW OLIVE VAL MC892 $2.99 WHITE WOLF TEXT EXALTED: THE OUTCASTE Exalted: The Outcaste details three major communities: the Forest Witches, the pirate band of Eos and Ossissia, and the mighty Seventh Legion, the last First Age military formation remaining in Creation. Also included is a wealth of information on Outcaste heroes born in the Threshold, those who forsake or are driven from Dynastic society, and the Imperial Policy for handling the many non-Dynastic Exalts born on the Blessed Isle. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 08850 $21.99 EVERQUEST: MONSTERS OF LUCLIN 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 January 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 16514 $21.95 MALHAVOC: THE COMPLETE BOOK OF ELDRITCH MIGHT Magic is the most powerful force in all creation! Herein lie the eldritch secrets to its mastery! This d20 sourcebook scribed by Monte Cook introduces incredible facets of magic. Inside, you'll find the incomparable power of soul magic, the secrets of intelligent magic items, and the majesty of the arcane angels, plus hundreds of spells and dozens of feats, prestige classes, magic items, and monsters. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 16105 $34.99 ORPHEUS: THE ORPHAN-GRINDERS The unthinkable has happened — the void has opened to consume the souls of the dead! But even when everything seems at its worst, hope emerges from the strangest quarters. In Orphan-Grinders, new and unexpected allies appear with their own unique powers and agendas, while your crucible explores new avenues of existence in the form of shared Horrors. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 21012 $21.99 RAVENLOFT: DENIZENS OF DREAD This core sourcebook overhauls the original Denizens of Darkness and adds a host of new monsters native to Ravenloft. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 15006 $34.99 SCARRED LANDS: BLOOD SEA - THE CRIMSON ABYSS This d20 sourcebook contains information for campaigns set in and around the Blood Sea, from creation of the sea to the beasts that owe their existence to it. Explore everywhere from the surface of the red waves themselves to the Heartsblood Archipelago and to the deepest sanguine depths of the crimson expanse. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 08329 $23.99 TIME OF JUDGMENT CLOCK White Wolf's Time of Judgment has become one of the most eagerly anticipated roleplaying events in recent years. Watch every last second pass before the end with this useful and attractive smooth, black plastic clock featuring the Time of Judgment logo prominently on the face. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 05939 $14.99 VAMPIRE: GEHENNA Drawing the Vampire line to a close, Gehenna brings about the conclusion of vampire's World of Darkness. Featuring a sliding scale by which Storytellers can custom-tailor the events of the End to their own chronicles, this book places the final accounting for the curse of Caine in the hands of the players. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 02999 $29.99 VAMPIRE FICTION: CLAN NOVEL SAGA VOLUME 3 Lucita and Fatima duel in the shadows, while the Eye of Hazimel continues its twisted journey. The seeds of Gehenna are here! The chronological compilation of the entire 14- part Clan Novel Saga continues as the war between Sabbat and Camarilla rages through Buffalo, Baltimore, Hartford and New York. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 11272 $17.99 VAMPIRE FICTION: GEHENNA - THE FINAL NIGHT This is the Time of Judgment! The prophecies come true as the Antediluvians rise to devour their offspring. Beckett, researcher among the undead, struggles to stave off or find meaning to Gehenna before it's too late. His search takes him from the burning cities of southern California to the grand chantry of the sorcerous Tremere, and beyond. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 11910 $7.99 WINGNUT GAMES TOM JOLLY'S CARGO A "revolutionary" game from the creator of Wiz-War! Who could guess that the Boston Tea Party was much more complicated than history tells? Players portray a member of one of the groups of men tossing tea into the bay. But, they're also being paid off by one of the captains to load his tea back onto his ship. It's difficult to say what your number- one priority is; sometimes it's easier to toss everyone else's tea into the harbor instead of rescuing the tea belonging to the Captain that bribed you...or maybe it's just easier to eliminate the competition by squishing them between the crates! Decisions, decisions... Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) IMP WNT8000 $19.95 WIZARDS OF THE COAST DRAGONLANCE: HOPES FLAME MMPB The third Dragonlance novel in the trilogy that launched the entire Dragonlance novel line, Dragons of Spring Dawning has been adapted to a format for young readers. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 86050 $5.99 DRAGONLANCE: LEGEND OF HUMA MMPB Here is the legend of Huma, fabled Hero of the Lance: his mysterious origins and his Oath to the Measure; treachery among the Knights of Solamnia; his love for the Silver Dragon; and the fated showdown between the Queen of Darkness and the forces of Paladine. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96472 $6.99 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: DELUXE DUNGEON MASTER'S SCREENS Useful to anyone running any type of roleplaying campaign, this Deluxe Dungeon Master Screen 2-pack contains both a Dungeons & Dragons screen and a bonus 4-panel screen for the d20 Modern Roleplaying Game. The tables on the back of the 4-panel Dungeon Master's Screen have been revised and updated to comply with the changes made in the new version 3.5 core rulebooks. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 88596 $14.95 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: DELUXE PLAYER CHARACTER SHEETS Updated for 3.5 rules, this 64-page D&D supplement features 4-page character folios with plenty of space for campaign information, complete with spell sheets. Also includes bonus d20 Modern character sheets. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 88595 $14.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: EXTINCTION HC Extinction is the fourth title in the New York Times best-selling saga of civil war and chaos in the darkest part of the Forgotten Realms setting. This latest title expands the civil upheaval among the drow, one of the most popular races in the Forgotten Realms. Best-selling author R.A. Salvatore wrote the prologue to Extinction and continues to consult on the series, lending his expertise as the author who brought drow society to the forefront of the Forgotten Realms setting. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 17977 $24.95 MAGIC THE GATHERING: DARKSTEEL EYE MMPB The Darksteel Eye continues the series that explores a new and mysterious world in the Magic: The Gathering setting. The second in the Mirrodin Cycle series of books, this novel previews the newest card set to be released in February, giving fans a sneak peek at the newest elements of the game. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96473 $6.99 WIZKIDS MECHWARRIOR: COUNTERASSAULT BOOSTER PACK To bring down The Republic and crush the Swordsworn, House Liao will reach deep and strike hard! 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(CAUT: 4) DVD $24.98 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOLUME 3: LOVE BEYOND THE HORIZON DVD From Viz Video! Tsukushi gets invited to Shizuka's birthday party. On top of being overwhelmed by the appearance of celebrities and gourmet hors d'oeuvres, she hears shocking news - Shizuka is going back to Paris, never to return! Approximate running time: 104 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. DVD $24.98 CAPTAIN HERLOCK VOLUME 1: THE LEGEND RETURNS DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! Introducing the first collaboration between Leiji Matsumoto (Galaxy Express 999) and Taro Rin (Metropolis) since their original teaming 24 years ago for the original Captain Herlock TV series, featuring animation by Madhouse (Ninja Scroll)! On the Planet of Wastes, young renegade Tadashi finds his father dead! 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From the director of M.D. Geist and Genocyber! In the near future, The City of Tomorrow is being devoured by the violence bred in its hellish slums. When the Central Guard Company is hired to clean-up the slums, two scientists compete to find an effective solution. One favors a non-violent method utilizing her psychic-powered Guard Suit. When John Stalker is sent to test the prototype suit, the other sees the perfect opportunity to test his Genocyber Killing Machine and eliminate a romantic rival! But neither scientist could have predicted the dark secret lurking within John Stalker! Approximate running time: 45 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (STAR12553) DVD $9.99 DAGGER OF KAMUI DVD From Animeigo! On a faraway planet, a mysterious priest trains Jiro, an outcast, to be a powerful and feared ninja warrior. The young boy soon masters the extraordinary arts of stealth, mind control, and karate. When he is called on to embark on a perilous mission, Jiro learns that the Blade of Kamui he has inherited from his father holds the key to his past, and will control his future. Will he win the battle with the evil warlord or will he face the same fate as others before him? Approximate running time: 132 minutes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD/SUBTITLED $14.99 DARKSTALKERS VOLUME 1: BATTLE STORM COMPLETE DVD From A.D. Vision! To conquer the world, the fiery demon Pyron assembles an army of supernatural beings with magical powers: the DarkStalkers! And, two of the biggest and vilest lead Pyron's army: Demitri Maximov, Lord of the Vampires, and Morrigan Aensland, a powerful succubus! But the good guys are fighting back! Around the catwoman Felicia rallies a band of freedom-loving DarkStalkers: the merman Rikou, the werewolf Jonathan Talbain, the golem Victor von Gerdenheim, the sasquatch Bigfoot, and his nephew Hairball! Yet the fate of the world depends on a human, teenager Harry Grimoire. If Harry can master his secret magical legacy - and the intricacies of alien computer technology - the world might have a chance! Approximate running time: 110 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. DVD $12.98 FIGURE 17 VOLUME 3 DVD From AnimeWorks! D.D. discovers the purpose behind the strange energy being released by the defeated Maguar. Apparently, it's a form of communication, feeding combat and environmental data to other Maguar, which means that the next enemy will have all the abilities of the previous five, making it virtually unstoppable! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.95 FINAL FANTASY UNLIMITED: PHASE 3 DVD From A.D. Vision! 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Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DVD $29.98 JUDGE DVD New Low Price! From U.S. Manga Corp! Most criminals are only concerned with earthly justice - the laws of man. But, there is another law. Deep within the spirit world, the dead seek retribution for the crimes committed against them by the living. These restless spirits have their own codes of justice, and they've chosen the Judge of Darkness to enforce them. Yet, even the damned have rights as Judge and Defense struggle over a single soul before the mighty Ten Kings of Hell! Approximate running time: 50 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (STAR12564) DVD $9.99 KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 1 From A.D. Vision! Led by Bronze Knight Seiya, the Knights of Athena draw upon their amazing martial arts skills as well as their mystical powers, each keyed to a different sign of the Zodiac, as they they pit themselves in hand-to-hand combat against the most formidable fighters in the universe, and struggle to return Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, to her rightful throne and assure the peace of the world. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. DVD/DUBBED $14.98 VHS/DUBBED $9.98 L/R VOLUME 2: MISSION FILE 2 - TARGETS DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! The world's deadliest sniper arrives in Ishtar, so the government dispatches Cloud 7 to discover and protect his target - only to discover the target is themselves! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 THE LAST EXILE VOLUME 2: POSITIONAL PLAY DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! Claus and Lavie deliver Alvis to airship Silvana's captain, Alex Row. 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Attempting to follow his dreams Keaton turns to archeology, but just as his passion led to his first murder investigation, Keaton finds danger on his next dig site when the natives strand the team in the Takla Makan desert! Approximate running time: 115 minutes. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DVD $29.98 ORPHEN 2 VOLUME 2 DVD From A.D. Vision! When Cleao wants to find a little relaxation at the local hot springs, the group ends up finding a lot more than warm water. Why has a young woman been trailing them for months? Who is the mystery man that wishes to destroy Orphen? And can a magic lake really make a wish come true? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 PRETEAR VOLUME 2 DVD From A.D. Vision! Himeno learns that her archenemy Fenril, Princess of Disaster, was once the human Takako and the previous Pretear. Worse, Hayate - Himeno's current love interest - spurned Takako and turned her to evil! 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It's up to all the adventurers to band together and rescue the country from a traitor's clutches! It's an all- out battle to decide the fate of a nation in this final, spellbinding volume of Rune Soldier! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 SAINT SEIYA VOLUME 3 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! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 SAIYUKI VOLUME 7: THE GODS OF WAR DVD From A.D. Vision! Enter the world of Saiyuki. A unique universe of beauty and betrayal, magic and menace, where four reluctant heroes are just as concerned about having a good time, a stiff drink, and a beautiful woman as they are about saving the world! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 DVD w/Art Box $39.98 SAMURAI X: OVA DVD COLLECTION From A.D. Vision! Witness the birth of the killer known as the Hitokiri Battousai, his transformation from master assassin to humanist protector, the testing of his ideals and friendships, and the final elegiac chapters of his epic tale. Follow his journey in this six- episode series collecting together for the first time anywhere, Trust, Betrayal, and Reflection. Approximate running time: 205 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $69.98 S-CRY-ED VOLUME 4 DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. DVD $29.98 SLAYERS GREAT DVD From A.D. Vision! Lina and Naga travel the countryside once again in search of easy money and an even easier meal. 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Narutaki, Ling Ling, and Goriki have their hands full with four new cases of murder and mayhem that baffle the local police! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 SUGAR VOLUME 6: SUGAR BABY LOVE DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! Salt and Pepper have found their "Twinkles" and are going back to the Fairy World! Will Sugar and Saga be able to overcome this emotional time? Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in February 2004. DVD $29.98 SUPER GALS 4: LOOK OUT! LOVE IS DANGEROUS DVD From A.D. Vision! This is the comedic story of hyperactive Ran and two of her closest girlfriends as they deal with friends, romance, crime, family, and other everyday teen things. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. DVD $29.98 TALES OF SEDUCTION BY U-JIN DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $19.99 THEY WERE 11 DVD From U.S. Manga Corp! For ten cadets of the elite Cosmo Academy, the final exam is about to begin. Together, these ten students - aliens and humans - must pass the ultimate test: survive aboard a derelict spacecraft for 53 days without any outside contact. Completely alone, they will have to depend upon the abilities of their fellow cadets. Now, adrift in space, they make a startling discovery: they number eleven - one of them does not belong on board! Approximate running time: 91 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. DVD $19.99 VOLTAGE FIGHTER GOWCAIZER DVD From U.S. Manga Corp! From the director of Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture! In the post- apocalyptic future, the Belnar Institute is the training arena of the new superhuman youth. 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The 1996 prequel to the compelling first movie in the Misa Kuroi saga Wizard of Darkness, Birth of the Wizard follows a melancholy Misa (Kimika Yoshino) as she discovers the existence and origin of her magical powers. Trouble brews when an ancient tomb is uncovered on the grounds of the university, resurrecting a centuries-old witch, Kirie! Chaos ensues as this diabolical creature of the black arts possesses the student body in an attempt to capture Misa, whose spiritual energy could make her invincible! Approximate running time: 83 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.95 ANIMATION A CHARLIE BROWN VALENTINE DVD From Paramount Home Video! It's Valentine's Day, and Charlie Brown has a crush on the Little Red-Haired Girl - but she doesn't know he exists! As the Valentine's Dance gets closer, Charlie Brown has admirers of his own, but he's only got eyes for the Little Red-Haired Girl. With his luck, he'll probably end up dancing with Snoopy! 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A spectacular achievement of sight and sound, Disney's timeless animated masterpiece Sleeping Beauty returns, digitally restored with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound in both widescreen and fullscreen formats. Additional features include 3-D Virtual Galleries, original story reels, the "Once Upon a Dream" documentary, and the "Rescue Aurora" and "Princess Personality" games. DVD $29.99 ******************** SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: SEASCAPE CAPERS DVD From Paramount Home Entertainment! Join SpongeBob and his aquatic allies of Bikini Bottom for 10 more nautically nonsensical adventures, including the never-before-seen episodes "SpongeBob Meets the Strangler" and "Pranks a Lot." Approximate running time: 110 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $19.99 TMNT VOLUMES 5 & 6 DVDS From Funimation Productions, Inc.! A new generation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for a new generation of TMNT fans! Join Master Splinter and his mutated martial-arts students Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo as they team up with street vigilante Casey Jones and April O'Neil to kick serious shell against Shredder and his villainous Foot Clan. Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. VOL. 5-DVD $16.98 VOL. 6-DVD $16.98 WHITE RADISH COLLECTION OF SHORTS: MAGIC & MONSTERS DVD From Right Stuf International! This Perfect Collection features three "Japanese anime- inspired" animated shorts produced by White Radish: The Item, Apprentice, and Cutethulhu. Approximate running time: 40 minutes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $16.95 CLASSIC FILM & TELEVISION THE BEST OF THE MUPPET SHOW STARRING STEVE MARTIN DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, and the rest of your Muppet pals in these hilarious, uncut Muppet Show episodes starring Steve Martin, Carol Burnett, and Gilda Radner! Each episode is jam-packed with all the outrageous skits, music hits, and Muppet moments you love! Approximate running time: 110 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $19.95 ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK SPECIAL EDITION DVD From MGM! 1997. New York City is now a maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane! Kurt Russell stars as Snake Plissken, a notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero who, in exchange for a full pardon, descends into the decayed city and wages a blistering war against the captors who've kidnapped the President of the United States! From director John Carpenter comes this 1981 high- velocity sci-fi action-thriller! DVD Extras include a restored "Robbery Sequence" deleted scene, feature-length commentaries with John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, producer Debra Hill, and production designer Joe Alves; a Return To Escape From New York documentary; a Making of John Carpenter's Snake Plissken Chronicles comic feature; plus an image gallery, trailers, and a full-color mini-comic. Approximate running time: 99 minutes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 LOST IN SPACE SEASON 1 DVD BOX SET From Fox Home Entertainment! Join the adventures of the Space Family Robinson as they traverse the cosmos, lost in space! This 8-disc DVD set collects the original un-aired pilot, "No Place to Hide," plus all 29 original episodes from the 1965-66 first season of sci-fi television classic, Lost in Space. Each disc runs approximately 196 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) BOX SET $79.98 M*A*S*H SEASON 5 DVD BOX SET From Fox Home Entertainment! This DVD set collects all 24 classic episodes from Season Five of M*A*S*H, including the Emmy-winning episode "Dear Sigmund" and the fan-favorite "38 Across." Approximate running time: 632 minutes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) BOX SET $39.98 MI-5 VOLUME 1 DVD SET From Warner Home Video, Inc.! Defending their country, deceiving their friends, MI-5 takes viewers into the secret world of the clandestine UK security service and the people who make up the elite team! Produced for BBC One in association with the A&E Network, and starring Anthony Stewart Head, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo, Jenny Agutter, and Matthew MacFayden, this DVD set contains all six original Season One episodes of MI-5. Approximate running time: 360 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD (x3) $49.98 THE PERSUADERS COLLECTION 1 DVD SET From A&E Home Video! Roger Moore is Lord Brett Sinclair, an English aristocrat bored by his elegant life. Tony Curtis is Danny Wilde, a roung-and-tumble Yank who worked his way from New York City's slums to great wealth. Thrown together by a judge who wants a second shot at criminals he's been forced to release, they are The Persuaders, operating in the name of justice, on the fringes of the law! This premiere collection includes the first 13 episodes of the classic '70s action series, presented in their original UK broadcast order. Approximate running time: 676 minutes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. BOX SET $79.95 FANTASY/SCI-FI BABYLON 5 SEASON 4 DVD SET From Warner Home Video, Inc.! The future begins - or ends - here! Now is the fateful year 2261. Commander John Sheridan has already declared Babylon 5 as free space, breaking the ties between it and the Earth Alliance. It was perhaps only a matter of time before he would have to fight to remain free! That time has come in this complete 22- episode fourth season Babylon 5 adventure presented on 6 discs. Approximate running time: 966 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) BOX SET $99.98 EROTIC MR. ROSE 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 FARSCAPE SEASON 4 VOLUME 2 DVD From A.D. Vision! Escape through uncharted territories in this series collecting five complete episodes from Season 4 of Sci-Fi Channel's far-flung, far-out Farscape! Approximate running time: 250 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. DVD $39.98 FIREFLY THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD BOX SET From Fox Home Entertainment! Five hundred years in the future, there is a whole new frontier, and the crew of the Firefly-class spaceship Serenity is eager to stake a claim on the action. They'll take any job, legal or illegal, to keep fuel in the tanks and food on the table. But things get a bit more complicated after they take on a passenger wanted by the new totalitarian Alliance regime. Now they find themselves on the run, desperate to steer clear of Alliance ships and the flesh-eating Reavers who live on the fringes of space. This 4-disc DVD set collects all 14 action-packed episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon's Firefly. Approximate running time: 675 minutes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) BOX SET $49.98 NAUGHTY FAIRY TALES 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 THE SILVER MUMMY 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 STRIKE ME DEADLY DVD From Guilty Pleasures! The very first feature from the notorious Ted V. Mikels (The Astro-Zombies, The Corpse Grinders)! In this 1963 thriller, a forest ranger takes his wife into the wilderness for a back-to-nature honeymoon. Romantic bliss is in short supply, however, when the ranger witnesses a murder, and they find themselves stalked by the ruthless killer. Approximate running time: 81 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.95 FROM THE BOX OFFICE AMERICAN WEDDING DVD From Guilty Pleasures! The outrageously loveable characters embraced by audiences all over the world in American Pie and American Pie 2 reunite for a very special occasion: American Wedding! With East Great Falls High now just a memory, the kids have grown into young adults ready to wreck havoc with a new rite of passage - Jim (Jason Biggs) and Michelle (Alyson Hannigan) are getting married! Approximate running time: 104 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD/UNRATED/FULLSCREEN $26.98 DVD/UNRATED/WIDECREEN $26.98 FREDDY VS. JASON DVD From Warner Home Video, Inc.! When the son of a hundred maniacs... meets an unstoppable killing machine... no one will survive! Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) is in hell - literally! It's been nearly ten years since Krueger invaded peoples' dreams to exact his deadly form of revenge and murder. But now, his memory has been systematically erased by a town determined to put an end to Freddy once and for all! That is, until Freddy resurrects Jason Voorhees (Ken Kirzinger), the equally iconic madman and the perfect means for Freddy to once again instill fear on Elm Street! Approximate running time: 97 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.95 LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE DVD From Paramount Home Video! Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie) is back in action and faces her most perilous mission: to recover the essence of all evil, Pandora's Box! Recruiting her mercenary ex-partner, Terry Sheridan (Gerard Butler), the globetrotting Tomb Raider must obtain the infamous artifact before it's discovered by a maniacal scientist (Ciaran Hinds) who plans on using it for mass annihilation! Approximate running time: 117 minutes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD/FULLSCREEN $29.99 DVD/WIDESCREEN $29.99 LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN DVD From Paramount Home Video! Prepare for the extraordinary as the power of seven become a league of one in Blade director Stephen Norrington's feature-length adaptation of Alan Moore's Victorian age comic book opus League of Extraordinary Gentlemen! When a masked madman known as "The Fantom" threatens to launch global Armageddon, legendary adventurer Allan Quartermain (Sean Connery) commands a legion of extraordinary individuals to save the world including the immortal Dorian Gray (Stuart Townsend), the vampiric Nina Harker (Peta Wilson), Tom Sawyer (Shane West), Captain Nemo (Naseeruddin Shah), Dr. Jekyll (Jason Flemyng), and an Invisible Man (Tony Curran)! Approximate running time: 110 minutes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD/FULLSCREEN $27.98 DVD/WIDESCREEN $27.98 HORROR FACELESS SPECIAL EDITION DVD From Shriek Show! From one of the world's most prolific horror filmmakers, Jess Franco (Killer Barbies)! Beautiful women are violently abducted and kept hostage in a covert clinic where Dr. Flamand (Helmut Berger) is conducting a series of grisly skin graft experiments that leave unwilling human guinea pigs mutilated and dead! When a powerful industrialists' (Telly Savalas) fashion model daughter (Caroline Munro) goes missing, Detective Sam Morgan (Christopher Mitchum) uncovers clues that lead him to Dr. Flamand's secret house of surgical horrors! Approximate running time: 98 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES RES. from Previews V13, #7 (JUL033834) DVD $29.95 THE MAJORETTES DVD From Shriek Show! Based on the novel by John Russo, majorettes and cheerleaders of a high school are being murdered with their own batons by a mystery killer in this 1986 horror piece directed by Bill Hinzman (Santa Claws). Approximate running time: 93 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $24.95 KAIJU KAIJU BIG BATTEL DVD From Studio Kaiju! Kaiju Big Battel is a modern conflict of epic proportions, bringing the city-crushing monster mayhem of its sold-out live shows to living rooms across America with its debut DVD release! This action-packed release showcases four Battels tricked out with explosions, electric shocks, and the destruction of countless city blocks! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. DVD $14.98 RETRO CLASSIC TV COMMERCIALS DVDS From Catcom Home Video! Those classic ads from yesteryear are back once again for your ultimate viewing pleasure! Each DVD features over 100 vintage commercials, all uncut and uninterrupted by that irritating regularly scheduled programming! And now a word from our sponsors… Scheduled to ship in December 2003. VOL. 1-DVD $6.99 VOL. 2-DVD $6.99 VOL. 3-DVD $6.99 TELEVISION CLASSICS BLOOPERS & OUTTAKES DVD From Catcom Home Video! It's okay to laugh at other people in this hilarious and up- close look at those extremely rare and hard to find flubs from classic TV shows from the '60s and '70s like Mash, Twilight Zone, McHale's Navy, Star Trek, Laverne and Shirley, Happy Days, The Waltons, and more! Approximate running time: 112 minutes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) DVD $6.99 THE TUBE BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 5 DVD BOX SET From Fox Home Entertainment! "Buffy vs. Dracula," "Out of My Mind," "Blood Ties," and "The Gift" are but a few of the 22 episodes from Season 5 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer collected in this 6-disc DVD Set. Additional bonus features include interviews and audio commentary by writer/director Joss Whedon, numerous featurettes including "Season 5 Overview", still galleries, cast bios, scripts, and more! Approximate running time: 990 minutes. Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) BOX SET $59.98 CHEERS COMPLETE SEASON 2 DVD BOX SET From Paramount Home Video! Return to the place "where everybody knows your name" in this 4-disc DVD set collecting all 22 episodes of the Emmy Award-winning second season of Cheers, starring Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, Nicholas Colasanto, George Wendt, and John Ratzenberger. Approximate running time: 540 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) BOX SET $49.98 FRAISER COMPLETE SEASON 2 DVD BOX SET From Paramount Home Video! All 24 original episodes from the Emmy Award-winning second season of Frasier starring Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, John Mahoney, Jane Leeves, and Peri Gilpin are collected in this 4-disc DVD set. Approximate running time: 553 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) BOX SET $49.98 MUTANT X SEASON 1 VOLUME 8 DVD From A.D. Vision! Honored with a nomination for the 2003 Saturn Award for Best Syndicated/Cable TV series, Mutant X roars onto your screen with two more fantastic episodes! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. DVD $19.98 RELIC HUNTER BEST OF SEASONS 1 & 2 DVD BOX SET From Koch Vision! Sydney Fox travels the world in search of mystic artifacts and antiquities, aided by her faithful, yet bumbling, assistant Nigel in Relic Hunter! Catch Tia Carrere and Christien Anholt doing what they do best in this fully branded limited edition box set collecting 22 action-packed episodes from seasons one and two of Relic Hunter - that's over 10-hours of treasure-hunting excitement! Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (CAUT: 4) BOX SET $59.98 THE SHIELD SEASON 2 DVD BOX SET From Fox Home Entertainment! Golden Globe winner Michael Chiklis stars as Vic Mackey, a tough-as-nails Los Angeles police officer who lives two lives - one as a hard- headed crime stopper and dutiful husband, the other as a ruthlessly dirty cop with a mistress and his own gang of crooks! This 4-disc DVD set collects all 13 uncut episodes from the second season of TV's most innovative and controversial cop drama - The Shield! Scheduled to ship in January 2004. (CAUT: 4) BOX SET $59.98 AUDIO FOOLY COOLY (FLCL) ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 1 - ADDICT CD From Pioneer Entertainment! A marriage of explosive guitar-driven lyrics and riffs by fan favorite J-Rock group "The Pillows" and hip instrumentals by composer Shinkichi Mitsumune (Love Hina Again, Utena), this awesome soundtrack includes in this CD are the J-Rock songs "Ride on shooting star," "One Life," "Hybrid Rainbow," and "Little Busters." Available for the first time as a domestic anime CD release, this release also features a CD insert booklet that includes song titles, lyrics, and credits translated into English language as well as phonetic lyrics. Approximate running time: 50 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. DVD $14.98 HIS AND HER CIRCUMSTANCES ACT 1.0 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD From Pioneer Entertainment! His and Her Circumstances Act 1.0 balances addictive vocal songs with distinctive background music by Evangelion composer Shiro Sagisu. This CD includes the delightful opening song, "An Angel's Promise" and the catchy ending theme, "Into the Dream," along with 22 other charming instrumentals. Available for the first time as a domestic anime CD release, this release also features a CD insert booklet that includes song titles, lyrics, and credits translated into English language as well as phonetic lyrics. Approximate running time: 70 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. DVD $14.98 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD From Pioneer Entertainment! Featuring music composed by Shiro Sagisu, the Neon Genesis Evangelion Original Soundtrack showcases 23 tracks of various music styles, including the highly energetic opening song "Cruel Angel's Thesis" and the signature ending theme "Fly Me to the Moon." Available for the first time as a domestic anime CD release, this release also features a CD insert booklet that includes song titles, lyrics, and credits translated into English language as well as phonetic lyrics. Approximate running time: 54 minutes. Scheduled to ship in January 2004. 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