PREVIEWS VOL. XIV #3 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS STAR SYSTEM SUMMER 2004 CATALOG The Star System Summer Catalog: more than 3,000 items; a cornucopia of comics and related merchandise, with everything from Aardvarks to X-Men… plus an expanded Toys section! NOTE: Due to the exceptionally large volume of product in the Star System, not all items will be pictured in this catalog. Catalog, 8.5x11, FC $1.25 PREVIEWS #5 (MAY 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 July 2004 through September 2004! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #9 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 May issue features items scheduled to ship in July 2004! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #5 (MAY 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 March 2004 for items on sale in June 2004. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #5 (MAY 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 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOL. 1 TPB HADEN BLACKMAN (W) and BEN CALDWELL (A) On sale June 23, FC, 96pg, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2", $6.95 A Double-Sized Clone Wars Special! Inspired by the Cartoon Network’s Clone Wars cartoons, this new series uses the television show as a jumping-off point to tell new stories of heroism and villainy in the same stripped-down visual style. On the night-world of Nivek, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker must first overcome the limitations of fighting in the dark before they can take on the dreaded Shadowmen! Meanwhile, Jedi Masters Mace Windu and Saesee Tiin discover that push can come to shove when using the Force to fight battledroids. And, fresh from leading an underwater assault against Separatist forces on the water planet of Mon Calamari, Jedi Master Kit Fisto and his remaining clone troops reach the surface to find a new threat awaiting them! Incredible action, hot art, and lightning-fast pacing are coming your way in this new take on the Star Wars galaxy! • 96 page Digest Format! STAR WARS: EMPIRE #21 RON MARZ (W) and TOMÁS GIORELLO (A) DOUG WHEATLEY(Cover) On sale May 5, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Part 2 (of 2)—Against Luke’s better judgment, Leia has sought the help of an old boyfriend from Alderaan in finding a new location for the Rebel base. He’s willing to provide the Alliance with the perfect spot—but only if Leia will give up the Rebellion and join him in preserving a piece of their homeworld. Ordinarily, Leia’s decision would be an easy one. But when a speeder crash strands her and her friend on a jungle moon, their need for each other in their struggle for survival leads to a conclusion that neither of them could have forseen… STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #65 JOHN OSTRANDER (W) and JAN DUURSEMA (A) On sale May 26, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Part 2 (of 2)—Mace Windu Unleashed! In the aftermath of one of the battles of the Clone Wars, a new threat arises: the Jedi discover that someone has placed a bounty on Jedi—the deader, the better. Rather than have his Jedi be targets on and off the battlefield, Mace Windu assembles a team of the toughest Jedi available. Their mission? Explain to the Bounty Hunters Guild, in no uncertain terms, that attacking Jedi is a very, very bad idea. LAST TRAIN TO DEADSVILLE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY #1 STEVE NILES (W) and KELLEY JONES (A) On sale May 12, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Dark Horse is bloody thrilled to present the most terrifying team-up of talent to hit the comics scene in years, as fan-favorite horror scribe Steve Niles (30 Days of Night, Dark Days, Criminal Macabre) joins artist Kelley Jones (Deadman, Batman, TheHammer) to bring you the follow-up to last year’s hit miniseries Criminal Macabre, Last Train to Deadsville takes supernatural private dick Cal McDonald and his ghoulish partner Mo’Lock on their weirdest adventure yet, when a teenage, mulleted weirdo from suburbia takes his occult fantasies a little—okay, A LOT—too far. And Ozzy thought his train was crazy! THE DARK HORSE BOOK OF WITCHCRAFT HC MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A), GARY GIANNI (A), EVAN DORKIN (W), JILL THOMPSON (A), SCOTT MORSE (W/A), and OTHERS On sale June 23, HC, 96pg, FC, $14.95 Following the success of The Dark Horse Book of Hauntings, Dark Horse returns with another collection of bizarre tales by Eisner Award-winning artists Mike Mignola, Gary Gianni, Evan Dorkin, Jill Thompson, and Scott Morse. Mignola returns with another Hellboy story, and Thompson (Scary Godmother) and Dorkin (The Thing, Dork) return to the characters in their stunning “Stray”story, the surprise hit of the first volume in this series. Morse (Ancient Joe, Sam and Twitch) presents a haunting tale of old Salem, digging into the madness of the accusations leveled there, which ended more than thirty lives in a few short months. Filled with other stellar comics offerings, as well as a classic witch tale by Clark Ashton Smith and illustrated by cover artist Gianni, The Dark Horse Book of Witchcraft conjures up weird tales of horror and magic the likes of which one seldom sees in the comics medium. B.P.R.D.: A PLAGUE OF FROGS #3 MIKE MIGNOLA (W) and GUY DAVIS (A) On sale May 5, FC, 32pg, $2.99 While Roger hangs lifeless, the other members of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense recover from their helicopter crash only to see Johann torn to shreds by the town’s only inhabitants—a cult of frog men led by a shrouded freak, who erupts in a fleshy explosion. The roof comes down on a chained Abe Sapien and Liz Sherman, and only Kate Corrigan, the only normal human in the crew, remains free, hopelessly trying to raise help on the crashed copter’s radio. It’s the return of the frog men from Seed of Destruction, the most disastrous B.P.R.D. mission since Wake the Devil. FREAKS OF THE HEARTLAND #3 STEVE NILES (W) and GREG RUTH (A) On sale May 12, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The parents begin killing their mutant horde, but when Will’s father comes to kill him, monstrous violence and occult powers break out, and the true nature of the freaks of the heartland becomes an even deeper mystery. The writer of 30 Days of Night and Criminal Macabre joins forces with The Matrix comics artist Greg Ruth for a bizarre tour through the Bible belt. VAN HELSING (ONE-SHOT) JOSHUA DYSART (W) and J. ALEXANDER (A) On sale May 5, FC, 32pg, $2.99 In a world caught in the inescapable stranglehold of evil, mankind is defended by a lone force for good—the globetrotting monster hunter Van Helsing. Just in time for the release of the visionary supernatural thriller starring Hugh Jackman, expanding on the legacy of Universal horror films, Van Helsing is also the newest addition to Dark Horse’s horror line. This special debut issue brings together Josh Dysart, co-creator of the cult-hit Violent Messiahs and writer of DC’s new series The Demon: Driven Out, and artist J. Alexander, creator of Sirius’s Empty Zone series and recent contributor to Tales of the Vampires. No strangers to monster comics, Dysart and Alexander dig deeper into the mysterious world of the legendary character of Van Helsing, born in the pages of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. CONAN #4 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), TOM YEATES (I), and DAVE STEWART (C) JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (Cover) On sale May 26, FC, 32pg, $2.99 A captive Conan is brought north in chains and learns just how far off the mark was his vision of Hyperborea as a land “of gleaming cities, of riches, and wonders, and exotic women, who live lives of serenity and contemplation, in peace with all manner of bird and beast, from the lamb to the griffin and milk and honey flow in streams from the hills.” Robert E. Howard hinted at the nightmares that his character Conan suffered in Hyperborea, but Busiek and company reveal them here for the first time in livid detail. GRENDEL: DEVIL’S REIGN #1 MATT WAGNER (W) and TIM SALE (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale May 19, FC, 32pg, $3.50 The year is 2530, and the corrupt Church has fallen. Continent-wide social upheaval following the collapse of Vatican Ouest’s tower in Colorado is compounded by the spreading infestation of vampires—victims of a savage new plague. Ex-COP leader Pellon Cross is still at large, and Eppy Thatcher is nowhere to be found. Orion Assante, in control of North America’s most-watched broadcasting frequency, begins his quest to unite the Systems and restore order. While Sherri Caniff works to secure him legitimate power from the BASIC Board of Directors, Orion develops an entirely different form of power: Orion’s Sword. His ambitions beg the question: Does the spirit of the Devil still possess Eppy Thatcher, or has it already moved on? It’s a Brave New World … and Grendel wants the helm! • Re-presenting the original Grendel #34, with newly remastered color by Matt Hollingsworth and all-new cover art by Tim Sale. IRON EMPIRES VOLUME 2: SHEVA’S WAR TPB CHRISTOPHER MOELLER (W/A) On sale June 30, SC, 168pg, FC, $17.95 The Iron Empires: Eight weary nations, spanning three million light years of the Milky Way Galaxy. They are the withering remains of a human civilization once immeasurably vast. Their dying has not been quiet. Sheva’s War, the second in the series of Christopher Moeller’s acclaimed, masterfully painted Iron Empires graphic novels, propels us further into a distant future, into a turbulent age of war, terror, and corruption. You will follow a beautiful, but hardened, soldier on her campaign to repel an alien menace, as she faces a bitter struggle against insuperable odds. • Unavailable since the comics series was originally published in 1994, Dark Horse makes Iron Empires available as a graphic novel for the first time! ULTRAMAN TIGA #10 (OF 10) TONY WONG (W) and KHOO FUK LUNG (A) UDON (Cover) On sale May 26, FC, 40pg (10 of 10), $3.99 This is it—the final issue blowout! The apocalypse has arrived, and it’s all Rena and the former members of GUTS can do to stop a deadly downpour of missiles and warheads that’s raining across the continent. As humanity needs his help more than ever, the Ultraman called “Tiga” has problems of his own as he faces down a terrifying enemy from his long-forgotten past. All bets are off on who’s going to survive this battle, but one thing you can count on — this series goes out with a bang! 40 pages of electrifying action! USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 18: TRAVELS WITH JOTARO TPB AND LTD. ED. HC STAN SAKAI (W/A) TPB On sale June 9, SC, 208 pg, 6" x 9", b&w, $15.95 LTD. ED. HC On sale June30, HC, 208 pg, 6" x 9", b&w w/color dust jacket and individually signed and numbered tip-in plate, $59.95 Celebrating 20 years! Throughout his journeys across feudal Japan, rabbit ronin Usagi has faced many dangers, crossed paths with some who have become his sworn enemies, and forged bonds of friendship stronger than any threat that might cross his path—but now he does it with young Jotaro at his side! This 18th volume of internationally acclaimed Usagi Yojimbo collects issues #61-68 of the multi-award winning ongoing series, and continues the adventures as “Uncle” Usagi struggles with keeping a secret from Jotaro that everyone else seems to know. Not only do their travels bring the perils of the Neko Ninja (in hot pursuit of Chizu, ex-leader of their clan and friend to Usagi), they also have a close encounter with a new and deadly organization—the Koroshi League of Assassins. The beautiful thief Kitsune is up to her old tricks, and Usagi relates a story from his youth about a goblin swordmaster. Finally, an evil artist targets Jotaro with a possessed ink set in the three-part “Sumi-E” story, which features the return of Sasuké the Demon Queller! SPYBOY: FINAL EXAM #1 (OF 4) PETER DAVID (W) and POP MHAN (A) POP MHAN (Cover) On sale May 5, FC, 32pg, (1 of 4), $2.99 This is it boys and girls! It’s the series where everything happens! SpyBoy comes face to face with his greatest challenges ever—his senior prom, his graduation from high school ... and the revelation as to the truth about his mother! All this while going up against his greatest opponent ever—Spyguy! EL ZOMBO #2 (OF 3) KEVIN MUNROE (W) and DAVE WILKINS (A) DAVE WILKINS and TONY WASHINGTON (Cover) On sale May 19, FC, 32pg, $2.99 It’s the second bone-crushing issue of El Zombo! We join ten-year-old Beli and her undead guardian angel EL ZOMBO after they’ve spent a tumultuous few weeks together. Now that the two have finally learned to co-exist, Zombo is about to have a startling revelation. Investigating his own murder after hours, Zombo comes face to face with the man responsible for his bullet holes ... and inadvertently endangers Beli! But that’s not the worst of it—Zombo will discover the painfully rotten truth about what happens when a guardian angel doesn’t fulfill his duties. FUSED: CANNED HEAT TPB STEVE NILES (W), PAUL LEE (A), BEN TEMPLESMITH (A), and BRAD RADER (A) On sale June 23, SC, 96pg, FC, 6" x 9", $12.95 Mark Haggerty was a promising young robotics engineer until his body became fused with an experimental robot suit during a routine testing session. Trapped inside a body that’s not his own, and suddenly the unwilling pawn in a deadly struggle between obsessive egos and misguided military forces, Mark’s life is forever changed. With his human body consumed more each day by the Cy-bot suit, and the most dangerous elements in the world closing in around him, Mark’s only recourse is to keep fighting—until he gets his life back. SYN TPB KEITH GIFFEN (W), GREG TITUS (A), JULIAN WASHBURN (A), and TIMOTHY II (A) On sale June 23, SC, 120pg, FC, $13.95 In the future, on an Earth where humans have become extinct and machines rule the planet, a directive is given—“know man.” But when the directive is taken too far, and machines begin to act human, an enforcer is called in to remedy the situation. It is known as Form Optional Synthetic-240, an independent action search-and-destroy unit, tasked with hunting down and killing machines who seek to “know man” a little too well. But “she” thinks of herself as Syn, and is more human than most of those she hunts. • Featuring the storytelling genius of Keith Giffen (Lobo, Ambush Bug), the exciting artwork of newcomers Greg Titus and Julian Washburn, and the unbelievable detail of Timothy II’s chapter! • The Dark Horse line of Rocket Comics was created to provide action-packed comics reading for readers from 10 to 100! STEVE RUDE’S THE MOTH #2 STEVE RUDE (A) and GARY MARTIN (W/A) On sale May 19, FC, 32pg, $2.99 You didn’t listen to the warning about our last issue, did you? And you had to explain to your mommy how you got that whopping shiner! Well … for The Moth #2 keep your head down because the action may smack you right between the eyes! American Liberty returns in this issue, and with her charming personality captures the heart of everyone in the circus. (With one exception.) Steve Rude’s great art raises the bar for all other comics! So don’t miss The Moth #2! BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #89: CROSSROADS (ONE SHOT) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale May 12, b&w, 32pg (one-shot), $2.99 Known for its cast of vibrant punk rock characters, Blade of the Immortal promises a future chock full of new color with this chapter. We’re introduced to bizarre, new members of the Itto-ryü and their odd hairstyles, costumes, and weapons, as players in the secret, outcast Mugai-ryü crew conspire in the background. Also, with their flight towards Edo interrupted by Anotsu’s illness, will Rin finally take this opportunity to end his life … or will she wind up defending it? Hiroaki Samura is about to turn his Samurai epic in a strange, new direction! OH MY GODDESS! #108: SORA UNCHAINED PART 4 (OF 8) KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale May 5, b&w, 32pg (4 of 8), $2.99 With the future of the Nekomi Tech Motor Club’s leadership in question, Sora faces one of the greatest challenges of her cute, shy life—CART RACING! While she may get a handle on dangerous speeds and tricky curves, will she adjust to a possible role as the club’s Director? The “Sora Unchained” storyline puts her in the race of her life to find out, with all the complicated relationships, hilarious scenarios, and good-intentioned goddess magic that Kosuke Fujishima always delivers! HELLSING VOLUME 3 TPB KOHTA HIRANO (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale June 16, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $13.95 It’s a siege!What’s left of the Hellsing crew and their new team of hired bodyguards have traveled to South America to investigate the Millennium threat. While they crossed the border, parties unknown pulled some strings branding them as terrorists and matching a small country’s power structure against the ultimate undead! Join them in a battle of blood, guts, ghouls, gore ... and a lot of Kohta Hirano’s signature offbeat comedy. This punk-goth-vampire-action-comedy-fun-as-hell nightmare just keeps rolling, as Kohta has even more fun than he probably ought to. This series has enough style and strangeness to fuel ferociously fervent fandom. COASTER SETS Dark Horse continues its successful line of collectible coaster sets with Roman Dirge, Rachel Williams, and a new Hellboy art set drawn by creator Mike Mignola. HELLBOY MOVIE ART COASTER SET On sale April 7, four 1/8" thick, high-quality coasters come packed in a beautifully printed circular tin case, $12.99 Last month, we presented the Hellboy movie photo coaster set. Mike Mignola thought the idea of a coaster set was so cool, he decided he wanted to illustrate a set himself. So Mignola has created four exclusive illustrations of his creation and his friends to grace our second set. ROMAN DIRGE COASTER SET On sale June 23, four 1/8" thick, high-quality coasters come packed in a beautifully printed circular tin case, $12.99 Aargh, matey! What better companion for a pirate and their bottle of ale, than a set of four full-color, circular coasters featuring Roman Dirge’s swashbuckling skeletons and bountiful booty and a booklet with 4 rum-spilling drink recipes. Yo, ho, ho, it’s a pirate’s life for me! RACHEL WILLIAMS COASTER SET On sale June 23, four 1/8" thick, high-quality coasters come packed in a beautifully printed circular tin case, $12.99 Rachel Williams is half English and half Welsh. She went to art school and majored in painting and is now inspired by the English, old things in general, musty smells mixed with lavender, memories and dreams, Beatrix Potter, Agatha Christie, Northern Renaissance painting, and last but not least, trees. She has graced us with stationery sets and a journal, now she’s designing a set of coasters featuring her dark, ethereal, whimsical characters and dreamy decorations. Inside, you’ll find a booklet with recipes for 4 luscious libations. *************************** BILLY TUCCI’S SHI POSTER BILLY TUCCI (A) On sale May 26, Shi #1 poster (regular edition), $9.99 On sale May 26, Shi #1 poster (deluxe limited edition), $39.99 SHI is back, and Dark Horse has her! Response to Billy Tucci’s cover art to the first Dark Horse issue has been spectacular. So much so that we are now making it available as a big 22" x 34" poster. Printed on 80# gloss book stock, the poster comes pre-rolled in a plastic sleeve. This beautiful art is a great addition to anyone’s wall. We are also offering a special deluxe signed version of the poster in a very limited edition signed and numbered by Billy Tucci. Same size, but printed on a different, more deluxe paper stock. Only 100 will be produced, so allocation is likely. MIGHTY MOUSE VINYL FIGURE On sale June 2, 5" tall, PVC figure, $19.99 Generations have grown up watching Mighty Mouse cartoons and the antics of this beloved mouse. Now you can have your very own superhero in the form of a Mighty Mouse PVC figure which perfectly captures the majesty of this robust rodent. Set him on your shelf and you'll always be safe from the likes of Oil-Can Harry! PVC FIGURE RELISTS PVC FUN FOR YOUR COLLECTION! BEETLE BAILEY BOXED PVC SET 7 PVCs, packaged in a full-color box (STAR12171) . . . $34.95 BOMBSHELL PVC 6" PVC figure, packaged full-color window box . . . $19.99 GRENDEL PVC SET 7 piece full-color PVC set . . . $39.99 HELLBOY PVC SET Seven piece set, packaged in a full color window box (STAR13684) . . . $39.99 HELLBOY SOFT VINYL FIGURE 13 3/4" tall, fully painted, soft vinyl figure, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR13505) . . . $59.99 POPEYE PVC SET 7 piece Popeye PVC Set . . . $39.99 RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT PVC FIGURE 8" tall, full-color PVC . . . $19.99 SERGIO ARAGONÉS GROO PVC SET Seven-figure PVC set . . . $39.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE’S DRINKY CROW PVC 6" PVC figure, packaged in full-color window box . . . $19.99 *********************** GACHA! * Finding Nemo * Lilo & Stitch * Hellboy Movie Figures 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! To find a participating comics retailer near you call 1-888-266-4226 or on the web at csls.diamondcomics.com. “I didn’t realize having an abundance of quarters could make me so much money.” —Kelly Heying, Buy Me Toys.com, South Bend, IN AVAILABLE NOW MARVEL SUPERHERO BOBBLE HEADS POKEMON BOBBLE HEADS MICKEY PARACHUTE FIGURES ALSO AVAILABLE (Retailers: to see images for all available sets, see your order form for details.) DISNEY PRINCESS FIGURES #2 G.I. JOE MINI-VIEWERS HAMTARO FIGURE COLLECTION SERIES 1 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 THE SIMPSONS BOBBLE HEADS #2 THE SIMPSONS KEYCHAINS WINNIE THE POOH BIRTHSTONE RINGS WINNIE THE POOH FRUIT FIGURE KEYCHAINS WINNIE THE POOH ROCK ALONG FIGURES ********************** STAR WARS MINI-BUST RELISTS Using the cutting-edge technology of three-dimensional scanning, Gentle Giant Studios scans the actors, models, costumes, and props to assure 100% realism, making these statues the closest one can come to owning a piece of the Star Wars universe. STAR WARS MINIBUST: GREEDO 6 ½” tall, fully painted minibust . . . $45.00 STAR WARS MINIBUST: GRAND MOFF TARKIN 5 ½” tall, fully painted minibust . . . $45.00 STAR WARS MINIBUST: ANAKIN SKYWALKER 6" tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $45.00 STAR WARS MINIBUST: COUNT DOOKU 6" tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $45.00 STAR WARS MINIBUST: MACE WINDU 5 ¼” tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $45.00 STAR WARS MINIBUST: PADMÉ AMIDALA 5 ¼” tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $45.00 STAR WARS MINIBUST: ZAM WESSELL 6" tall, fully-painted minibust . . . $48.00 *************************** STAR WARS RELISTS CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE REBEL STORM TPB (BOOK TWO) by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson SC, 208pg, FC (STAR01135) . . . $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: ESCAPE TO HOTH TPB (BOOK THREE) by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson SC, 208pg, FC (STAR01536) . . . $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE EARLY ADVENTURES TPB by Russ Manning and Archie Goodwin; cover by Al Williamson SC, 240pg, b&w (STAR06287) . . . $19.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: HAN SOLO AT STARS’ END TPB by Archie Goodwin and Alfredo Alcala SC, 80pg, FC (STAR06994) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO... VOLUME 1: DOOMWORLD TPB by Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, Steve Leialoha, Frank Springer, Tom Palmer, Donald F. Glut, Alan Kuperberg, Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino, and Terry Austin SC, 336pg, FC (STAR16438) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO… VOLUME 2: DARK ENCOUNTERS TPB by Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino, Terry Austin, Walter Simonson, Bob Wiacek, Chris Claremont, Herbe Trimpe, Allen Milgrom, and Gene Day SC, 336pg, FC (STAR16133) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO…VOLUME 3: RESURRECTION OF EVIL TPB by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, Wally Lombego, Carmine Infantino, Gene Day, Larry Hama, Mike W. Barr, Walter Simonson, Thomas Palmer, and David Michelinie SC, 344pg, FC (STAR17125) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO....VOL. 4: SCREAMS IN THE VOID TPB by Chris Claremont, Carmine Infantino, Walter Simonson, Thomas Palmer, Ron Frenz, Allen Milgrom, Michael Fleisher, Joe Brozowski, and others SC, 376pg, FC (STAR18165) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO... VOLUME 5: FOOL’S BOUNTY TPB by Mary Jo Duffy, Ron Frenz, Tom Palmer, David Michelinie, Gene Day, Bob Layton, Klaus Janson, and others SC, 376pg, FC (STAR18220) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO... VOLUME 6: WOOKIE WORLD TPB by Brett Blevins, Sal Buscema, Jo Duffy, Jan Duursema, Ron Frenz, Tom Mandrake, Bob Mcleod, Ann Nocenti, Tom Palmer, Randy Stradley, and others SC, 360pg, FC (STAR18850) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO… VOLUME 7: FAR FAR AWAY TPB by Al Williamson, Archie Goodwin, Jo Duffy, Sal Buscema, Cynthia Martin, and more! SC, 312pg, FC (STAR19256) . . . $29.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE — MANGA #1-4 by Hisao Tamaki issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08067) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08243) . . . $9.95 issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08500) . . . $9.95 issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08610) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE—THE SPECIAL EDITION TPB by Bruce Jones, Eduardo Barreto, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06001) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT—DEATH, LIES, & TREACHERY TPB by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy SC, 144pg, FC (STAR07444) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT—ENEMY OF THE EMPIRE TPB by John Wagner, Ian Gibson, John Nadeau, Jim Amash, and Carlos Ezquerra SC, 112pg, FC (STAR10240) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: THE BOUNTY HUNTERS TPB by Timothy Truman, Mark Schultz, Randy Stradley, Andy Mangels, John Nadeau, Mel Rubi, and Javier Saltares SC, 112pg, FC (STAR11865) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA TPB featuring Darko Macan, Brent Anderson, Igor Kordey, Jan Duursema, Dave Gibbons, Dusty Abell, John Nadeau, Martin Egeland, Kilian Plunkett, and Rafael Kayanan; cover by Sean Phillips SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12583) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 1: THE DEFENSE OF KAMINO TPB by Haden Blackman, John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and others SC, 128pg, FC (STAR19494) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: CLONE WARS VOLUME 2—VICTORIES AND SACRIFICES TPB by Haden Blackman, John Ostrander, Tomás Giorello, Jan Duursema, and Brian Ching SC, 120pg, FC (STAR20184) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE TPB by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and P. 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Dietz and Dean Williams SC, 128pg, FC (STAR08867) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: DARKNESS TPB by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Ray Kryssing; cover by Andrew Robbinson SC, 96pg, FC (STAR16217) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL TPB by Ron Marz, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyar; SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13379) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS — THE KALARBA ADVENTURES TPB by Dan Thorsland, Ryder Windham, Bill Hughes, Ian Gibson, and Andy Mushynsky SC, 200pg, FC (STAR01093) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS — REBELLION TPB by Ryder Windham and Ian Gibson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06002) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: EMISSARIES TO MALASTARE TPB by Tim Truman, Tom Lyle, Robert Jones, Jan Duursema, Walden Wong, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 132pg, FC (STAR15581) . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE VOLUME 1 TPB by Scott Allie and Ryan Benjamin SC, 104pg, FC (STAR19438) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE’S END TPB by Tom Veitch and Jim Baikie SC, 56pg, FC (STAR06910) . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK — MANGA #1-4 by Toshiki Kudo issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08808) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09293) . . . $9.95 issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09294) . . . $9.95 issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09295) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK — THE SPECIAL EDITION TPB by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06000) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE GRAPHIC NOVEL by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR09296) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ADVENTURES TPB by various SC, 112pg, FC (STAR10790) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE — MANGA #1-2 by Kia Asamiya issue #1, SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR10590) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR10716) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE II — ATTACK OF THE CLONES TPB Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales with art by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing SC, 144pg, FC (STAR15667) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE TPB by Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, and Fred Blanchard SC, 160pg, FC (STAR02334) . . . $19.95 STAR WARS: THE HUNT FOR AURRA SING TPB by Tim Truman, Davidé Fabbri, Christian Dalla Vecchia, and Dave McCaig SC, 96pg, FC (STAR16049) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: INFINITIES — A NEW HOPE TPB by Chris Warner, Drew Johnson, Ray Snyder, Al Rio, and Neil Nelson SC, 96pg, FC (STAR15263) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: INFINITIES—THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK TPB by David Land, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Della Vecchia SC, 96pg, FC (STAR18166) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: JABBA THE HUTT — THE ART OF THE DEAL TPB by Jim Woodring, Art Wetherell, and Monty Sheldon SC, 104pg, FC (STAR07860) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: JANGO FETT TPB by Ron Marz and Tom Fowler SC, 64pg, FC (STAR15364) . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: JANGO FETT—OPEN SEASONS TPB by Haden Blackman, Ramon Bachs, and Raul Fernandez SC, 96pg, FC (STAR17697) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY — LEVIATHAN TPB by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and Mark Heike; cover by David Michael Beck SC, 96pg, FC (STAR11520) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL — ACTS OF WAR TPB by Randy Stradley, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Dalla Vecchia SC, 96pg, FC (STAR14022) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: JEDI VS. SITH TPB by Darko Macan, Ramon F. Bachs, and Raul Fernandez SC, 144pg, FC (STAR15432) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: THE LAST COMMAND TPB by Mike Baron, Edvin Biukovic, and Eric Shanower SC, 144pg, FC (STAR09586) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: MARA JADE — BY THE EMPEROR’S HAND TPB by Timothy Zahn, Michael A. Stackpole, and Carlos Ezquerra SC, 144pg, FC (STAR10242) . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: OUTLANDER TPB by Timothy Truman, Tom Raney, Rick Leonardi, and Al Rio SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13188) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: PRELUDE TO REBELLION TPB by Jan Strnad, Anthony Winn, John Nadeau, Robert Jones, and Jordi Ensign SC, 144pg, FC (STAR11181) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI — MANGA #1-4 by Shin-ichi Hiromoto issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09865) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09908) . . . $9.95 issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR10078) . . . $9.95 issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR10243) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI — THE SPECIAL EDITION TPB by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06007) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE TPB by John Wagner, Kilian Plunkett, P. Craig Russell, and various SC, 160pg, FC (STAR06262) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE — EVOLUTION TPB by Steve Perry, Ron Randall, and Tom Simmons SC, 120pg, FC (STAR10788) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: SPLINTER OF THE MIND’S EYE TPB by Terry Austin and Chris Sprouse SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06008) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: THE STARK HYPERSPACE WAR TPB by John Ostrander, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Dalla Vecchia SC, 96pg, FC (STAR20185) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: TALES VOL. 1 TPB featuring Ron Marz, Claudio Castellini, Tim Zahn, Peter David, Kilian Plunkett, John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, Rick Leonardi, Dave Cooper, and others SC, 224pg, FC (STAR15089) . . . $19.95 STAR WARS: TALES VOLUME 2 TPB featuring Terry Moore, Ian Edginton, Kevin Rubio, Carlos Meglia, Tony Millionaire, Dean Motter, Kilian Plunkett, Mark Schultz, John Ostrander, Craig Thompson, Jan Duursema, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, Mike Deodato Jr., Scott Morse, Andi Watson, Lucas Marangon, and many more! SC, 224pg, FC (STAR15712) . . . $19.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC TPB by Tom Veitch and various SC, 136pg, FC (STAR00803) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — DARK LORDS OF THE SITH TPB by Tom Veitch, Kevin J. Anderson, and various SC, 160pg, FC (STAR01533) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE FALL OF THE SITH EMPIRE TPB by Tom Veitch, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 136pg, FC (STAR07846) . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE FREEDON NADD UPRISING TPB by Tom Veitch, Tony Akins, and Denis Rodier SC, 56pg, FC (STAR09176) . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE SITH TPB by Tom Veitch, Chris Gossett, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 144pg, FC (STAR06792) . . . $16.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — REDEMPTION TPB by Kevin J. Anderson, Chris Gossett, and Andrew Pepoy SC, 112pg, FC (STAR13830) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE SITH WAR TPB by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 152pg, FC (STAR01917) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: TWILIGHT TPB by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyar; cover by Andrew Robinson SC, 96pg, FC (STAR14964) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: UNION TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Robert Teranishi, and Christopher Chuckry SC, 96pg, FC (STAR11781) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: UNDERWORLD — THE YAVIN VASSILIKA TPB by Mike Kennedy and Carlos Meglia; cover by Carlos Meglia SC, 120pg, FC (STAR15582) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: VADER’S QUEST TPB by Darko Macan, Dave Gibbons, and Angus McKie SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10502) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — BATTLEGROUND TATOOINE TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07594) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — BLOOD AND HONOR TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Crespo, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09890) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — IN THE EMPIRE’S SERVICE TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09297) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—MANDATORY RETIREMENT TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Crespo, and John Nadeau SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12357) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—MASQUERADE TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Drew Johnson, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin; cover by Terese Nielsen SC, 96pg, FC (STAR11521) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — THE PHANTOM AFFAIR TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Darko Macan, Edvin Biukovic, and various SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07194) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — THE WARRIOR PRINCESS TPB by Michael A. Stackpole, Scott Tolson, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC (STAR08514) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: ZAM WESELL TPB by Ron Marz and Ted Naifeh SC, 64pg, FC (STAR15420) . . . $5.95 STATIONERY, JOURNALS, COASTER SETS Each stationery set includes 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag. To see images of all our available stationery sets go to darkhorse.com/stationery. Each stationery set retails for $4.99 The hippest cat on the art scene—Shag is the un-official king of cocktail culture. From Tiki to Scooters, Shag’s slick art style transforms the mundane to the mod. 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BETTIE PAGE – WATER GAL 1-56971-855-5 (AUG020050) $9.99 BETTIE PAGE – WILD KINGDOM 1-56971-854-7 (AUG020049) $9.99 SOCK MONKEY 1-56971-856-3 (AUG020051) $9.99 LISA PETRUCCI – KOWGIRL KUTIES 1-56971-857-1 (AUG020052) $9.99 COOP 1-56971-868-7 (STAR18487) $9.99 SHEPARD FAIREY – OBEY 1-56971-919-5 (OCT020046) $9.99 TIM BISKUP – BIRDS & BEASTS 1-56971-870-9 (OCT020044) $9.99 KRAZY KAT 1-56971-926-8 (JAN030101) $9.99 HELLBOY 1-56971-891-1 (JAN030100 $9.99 BOB EGGLETON – DRAGONS 1-56971-927-6 (JAN030099) $9.99 BOB EGGLETON – DRAGONS (CONCEALED SPINE) 1-59307-019-5 (JAN035149) $9.99 BROM 1-56971-993-4 (JAN030098) $9.99 BROM (CONCEALED SPINE) 1-59307-018-7 (JAN35150) $9.99 ATTABOY – SECRET SCHEME BOOK (CONCEALED SPINE) 1-59307-008-X (STAR19271) $9.99 KIRSTEN ULVE – KOOK BOOK (CONCEALED SPINE) 1-59307-009-8 $9.99 SUNNY BUICK – SUGAR SKULLS (CONCEALED SPINE) 1-59307-032-2 (STAR19258) $9.99 MASAMUNE SHIROW – INTRON DEPOT (CONCEALED SPINE) 1-59307-001-2 (STAR19311) $9.99 GARY BASEMAN - BLACK CAT SERENADE (CONCEALED SPINE) 1-59307-061-6 (JUL030069) $9.99 SEONNA HONG – KITTY ADVENTURES (CONCEALED SPINE) 1-59307-067-5 (JUL030070) $9.99 MARI CHAN (CONCEALED SPINE) 1-59307-066-7 (JUL030071) $9.99 JIM WOODRING – ONEIRIC DIARY (CONCEALED SPINE) 1-59307-002-0 (JUL030072) $9.99 TIM BURTON – PIN CUSHION QUEEN – LIGHT-UP JOURNAL (CONCEALED SPINE) 12 multi-colored LED lights in cover! 1-59307-071-3 (SEP030078) $9.99 RACHEL WILLIAMS – PENNY DREADFUL 1-59307-068-3 (OCT030065) $9.99 CRAIG THOMPSON – ANGELS AND DEVILS 1-59307-069-1 (OCT030066) $9.99 JORGE GUTIERREZ – SUPER MACHO 1-59307-070-5 (OCT030067) $9.99 ROMAN DIRGE – LITTLE LADY BUGGIE 1-59307-003-9 (OCT030068) $9.99 Coaster Sets Each set contains four laminated, cork backed coasters and retails for $12.99. 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FIRESTORM #1 Get ready to be blown away by the explosive return of one of the DCU’s best-loved characters: Firestorm, the Nuclear Man! Only this Firestorm isn’t who you think he is…and you won’t believe what’s in store for this hot new hero! FIRESTORM, a new ongoing series written by Dan Jolley (JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES) with exciting art and covers by ChrisCross (OUTSIDERS, Captain Marvel) & John Dell (JLA, Mystic), takes 17-year-old Detroit native Jason Rusch and turns him into a hero. Jason has more on his plate than he can handle, living with an abusive, physically disabled father and trying to scrape up enough money to continue his college education. Worst of all, he must deal with a local criminal for whom he unwisely agreed to do a “little job.” Then Jason is mysteriously and explosively charged with the powers of Firestorm and discovers just how far out of control everything can spin! The first 3-issue story arc, "Eye Contact," establishes this fiery new hero as part of the DC Universe. Future issues explore how these powers effect Jason’s life and his development as a hero! Don’t miss a brand-new chapter in the saga of one of the DCU's most popular characters, shown in a whole new light! This project is supported by a full-color 11" x 34" poster, a 7-page preview in Wizard #151, trade and house ads, and a mini-site at www.dccomics.com. FIRESTORM is an ongoing series edited by Peter Tomasi. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores on May 5 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. He’s the world’s last super-hero…and the last one you’d expect! SEAGUY #1 Award-winning writer Grant Morrison (THE INVISIBLES, THE FILTH, New X-Men) kicks off the first of three all-new VERTIGO mini-series with colorful heroes, sinister theme parks, beautifully bearded women, and a cigar-smoking tuna fish. Only one comic has it all: SEAGUY, a 3-issue tale with spectacular art by Cameron Stewart (CATWOMAN) that begins with an extra-sized 40-page first issue at no extra cost. Morrison himself calls SEAGUY "the true antidote to your military-industrial realistic super-heroes!" Morrison charts new territory this adventure filled with charm and whimsy, set in a haunting World Without Evil in which all the great battles have already been won by yesterday's champions. Accompanied by breathtaking art from Stewart, fresh from his critically acclaimed run on CATWOMAN, SEAGUY is a quirky yet heart-wrenching experience ultimately unlike anything even Morrison's iconoclastic imagination has unleashed upon comics readers. A wistful, would-be hero named Seaguy and his best pal — a floating, talking fish named Chubby Da Choona — live listlessly in a world obsessed by sinister brand names. From a rigged chess match against a skeletal, seafaring personification of Death to being chased by malevolent theme-park armies, Seaguy and Chubby undertake a fantastical, picaresque voyage through a post-Utopian world filled with bizarre adventure...and terrible sacrifice. This project is supported with trade and house ads. SEAGUY is a 3-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Karen Berger and is suggested for mature readers. The 40-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores on May 19 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. High-octane martial arts action that pulls no punches! RICHARD DRAGON #1 The dynamic NIGHTWING team of Chuck Dixon and Scott McDaniel reunites in May for the launch of a bold new ongoing series that resurrects one of DC’s all-time street fighters: Richard Dragon! Writer Dixon (DETECTIVE COMICS, Way of the Rat), penciller McDaniel (SUPERMAN) & inker Andy Owens (SUPERMAN) join forces to reintroduce martial artist Richard Dragon to the DCU in a high-octane series that pulls no punches! It all begins when a mysterious figure begins assembling the world’s greatest martial artists as part of a nefarious plan. Karate master Bronze Tiger sees the coming of a storm. Someone is assembling the greatest martial artists in the world in preparation for a mysterious and nefarious plan. Tiger knows only one man can help him face such an army…but that man has withdrawn from society. In the bowels of a Far Eastern fight club, Richard Dragon battles hordes of the world’s dirtiest fighters and grapples with his own internal demons. Can Tiger coax Dragon to return, or will he face almost certain death alone? * This project is supported with an 8-page Horizon preview and house ads. * RICHARD DRAGON is an ongoing series edited by Michael Wright. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores on May 26 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. The Winged Warrior soars to new heights! HAWKMAN #28 Hawkman sets off on a new flight pattern as the mace is passed to the new regular team of writers Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (THE MONOLITH, 21 DOWN), artists Ryan Sook (ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL, THE SPECTRE) and Mick Gray (PROMETHEA), and cover artists Greg Land (BIRDS OF PREY, Sojourn) & Jay Leisten! This dynamic team begins their run with “Fates Warning,” a 4-issue story arc beginning in HAWKMAN #28 that exposes both the darkest corners of St. Roch and the troubled mind of a hero! When a group of eco-terrorists takes hostages at a research facility, Hawkman is powerless to stop a brutal murder. The death triggers memories of Hawkgirl's various deaths, forcing Hawkman to question the purpose of his unending reincarnations. To make matters worse, a maniacal killer who adorns his victims with makeshift wings is stalking St. Roch. The police suspects Hawkman and Hawkgirl…and they may be right! It’s the start of what’s sure to be one of Hawkman’s most memorable adventures, and a great jumping-on point for new readers! * This project is supported with an 8-page Horizon preview and house ads. * HAWKMAN is an ongoing series edited by Stephen Wacker. The 32-page issue #28 arrives in comic-book stores on May 19 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY HC For the first time ever, the classic tale of Superman and Batman's first meeting with Wonder Woman is collected in BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY, a 208-page hardcover of the critically acclaimed, sold-out 3-issue miniseries written and illustrated by the legendary Matt Wagner (Mage, Grendel, SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE, GREEN ARROW)! In one stunning volume, this super-powered trio of heroes battles side by side in the first of their countless adventures. It all begins when a mysterious billionaire launches a mad quest to remake the world in his own terrible image. Witness the birth of a legendary alliance, as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman join forces to defend Earth against an apocalyptic fate! This hardcover features a new painted cover and sketch gallery section by Wagner, plus an introduction by best-selling novelist Brad Meltzer (GREEN ARROW). * 208-page hardcover * In stores May 19 * $24.95 U.S. WONDER WOMAN #204 BATMAN #627 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #628 Timed to arrive simultaneously with the release of SUPERMAN/BATMAN/ WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY HC, legendary artist Matt Wagner contributes painted covers for ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #628, BATMAN #627 and WONDER WOMAN #204 that join together to form an amazing tryptych image! BATMAN #627 features Part 2 of the 5-part "As the Crow Flies," by the all-star team of writer Judd Winick and artists Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend! How will Batman handle the deadly alliance of the Scarecrow and the Penguin? In ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #628, written by award-winner Greg Rucka with art by Matthew Clark & Nelson, Green Lantern guest stars as Superman encounters a mystery in space that reveals a deadly new threat to the Man of Steel! And Batman guest stars in WONDER WOMAN #204, Part 2 of the 3-part “Bitter Pills,” written by Rucka with art by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder! Diana's search for help with the Silver Swan leads her to the same destination as Batman's investigation of the Keyes murder: Veronica Cale. BATMAN is an ongoing series edited by Bob Schreck, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN is an ongoing series edited by Eddie Berganza, and WONDER WOMAN is an ongoing series edited by Ivan Cohen. The 32-page BATMAN #627 arrives in comic-book stores on May 12 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. WONDER WOMAN #204 arrives in comic-book stores on May 19 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #628 arrives in comic-book stores on May 19 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. He’s the Earth’s last line of defense from an alien invasion. Is the world doomed? THE AUTHORITY: MORE KEV #1 2002 introduced a unique character into the WildStorm Universe — Corporal Kev Hawkins! Now, fan-favorite writer Garth Ennis (PREACHER, The Punisher, PRIDE & JOY) and acclaimed artist Glenn Fabry (PREACHER covers, Thor: Vikings) take us for another ride with the down-on-his-luck S.A.S. operative in THE AUTHORITY: MORE KEV, a 4-issue WIldStorm miniseries suggested for mature readers. An alien armada bent on destruction and genocide stands poised to assault the planet Earth! But what is Earth's last line of defense? The Authority is in a shambles following an initial encouter with these invaders, and Apollo and the Midnighter are left to find the key to stopping the invasion. Unfortunately, it all could depend on Kev Hawkins. Is the world doomed? Find out in this edgy, action-packed miniseries that mixes the wry, gritty storytelling of Ennis with the unparalleled art of Fabry! * This project is supported by trade and house ads and a minisite at www.wildstorm.com. * THE AUTHORITY: MORE KEV is a 4-issue WildStorm miniseries edited by Ben Abernathy. It is suggested for mature readers and arrives in comic-book stores on May 26 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. EMPIRE TRADE PAPERBACK EMPIRE, the result of the creative fusion of critically acclaimed creators Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME, SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT, Fantastic Four) and artists Barry Kitson (JLA: YEAR ONE, Avengers/Thunderbolts) & James Pascoe (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS), is an atypical comic-book tale...one told from the perspective of a villain rather than a hero. This volume collects the sold-out 6-issue miniseries along with a 5-page preview that has never been reprinted! EMPIRE mixes political intrigue with all-out action, as seen through the cold eyes of the ruthless dictator Golgoth. This collection also features a new cover and sketchbook section by Kitson and an introduction by Waid! * This project is supported with house ads. * 208-page trade paperback * Suggested for mature readers * $14.95 U.S. * In stores May 12 NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Continuing the exhilarating adventures of the #1 DC super-team of the ’80s, a new hardcover Archive edition reprints THE NEW TEEN TITANS (volume one) #9-16, written by Marv Wolfman (Tomb of Dracula) with art and a cover by George Pérez (WONDER WOMAN, JLA/AVENGERS) & Romeo Tanghal! In THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOL. 2, the Titans — Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, and Changeling — go to Mount Olympus to confront genuine gods. Along the way, they face off against the Brotherhood of Evil — the team that killed the legendary Doom Patrol! Plus, this hardcover includes a 10-page story by Wolfman, Carmine Infantino & Tanghal originally featured in BEST OF DC (BLUE RIBBON DIGEST) #18, in which the New Teen Titans first meet original Titans members Speedy and Aqualad! * • 240 pg. Hardcover * • In stores May 19 * • $49.95 U.S. JSA: ALL STARS TRADE PAPERBACK Why did the heroes of the JSA choose the path of heroism? Can their legacies be exploited and corrupted? The strange new leader of the Injustice Society plans to find out — and the team is playing right into his hands! JSA: ALL-STARS is a trade paperback collection of the 8-issue miniseries modeled after the classic Golden Age ALL STAR COMICS (starring the Justice Society of America). Bringing the new generation of JSAers into the spotlight is a star-studded array of talented creators led by writers Geoff Johns & David S. Goyer and artists Sal Velluto & Bob Almond with bookend chapters starring the entire team: Hawkgirl, Doctor Fate, Star-Spangled Kid, Hourman, Doctor Mid-Nite, and Mister Terrific! The remaining chapters feature solo stories, with modern day tales featuring the newest members of the JSA and accompanying stories featuring their Golden Age counterparts. This highly acclaimed roster includes: * • Golden Age Hawkman by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale * • Golden Age Doctor Fate by Darwyn Cooke * • Golden Age Starman by James Robinson & Tony Harris * • Golden Age Hourman by Howard Chaykin * • Golden Age Dr. Mid-Nite by Brian Azzarello & Eduardo Risso * • Golden Age Mr. Terrific by Michael Chabon & Michael Lark Don’t pass up this fantastic collection of stories by an all-star lineup of talent! * This project is supported with house ads. * • 192-page trade paperback * • $14.95 U.S. * • In stores May 26 DC 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR: WORLD'S GREATEST SUPER-HEROES FACSIMILE EDITION In 1971, DC Comics experimented with 100-page reprint comics, all of which became must-have collector's items. Now, DC presents the facsimile edition of DC 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR: WORLD'S GREATEST SUPER-HEROES, featuring work by a host of classic creators! Under a wraparound cover by Neal Adams & Dick Giordano, this 96-page Special features "Crisis on Earth-One" and "Crisis on Earth-Two" from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #21-22 (by Gardner Fox, Mike Sekowsky & Bernard Sachs), Hawkman from THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #34 (by Fox & Joe Kubert), the Spectre from MORE FUN COMICS #55 (by Jerry Siegel and Bernard Baily), Johnny Quick from ADVENTURE COMICS #190 (by ? & Ralph Mayo), the Vigilante from ACTION COMICS #146 (by Joe Samachson & Barry) and a Wildcat story (by Robert Kanigher & Jon Kozlak)! Take a look at a classic moment in DC’s history with this spectacular facsimile edition! DC 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR: WORLD'S GREATEST SUPER-HEROES is a 96-page Special arriving in comic-book stores on May 5 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW Vol. 1 TP Get ready for a new collection of award-winning, influential, and hard-to-find material chronicling the adventures of two of DC’s emerald-garbed heroes! GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW Vol. 1 is a 216-page trade paperback that collects GREEN LANTERN #76-82 from the early 1970s, featuring classic team-ups written by Dennis O’Neil with art by Neal Adams & Dan Adkins, Bernie Wrightson, Frank Giacoia, and Dick Giordano! This volume also features an introduction by O’Neil. In these stories, Green Lantern Hal Jordan continued his usual cosmic-spanning adventures, as he used his amazing Power Ring to police Sector 2814 against universe-threatening menaces. Meanwhile, on Earth, Oliver Queen, the archer known as Green Arrow, was confronting menaces of a different kind: racism, poverty, drugs, and other social ills! * Don’t miss these immortal comics that first brought relevance to comics! * This project is supported by house ads. * • 176-page trade paperback * • $12.95 U.S. * • In stores May 26 T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES Vol. 4 HC More classic 1960s adventures are collected in THUNDER AGENTS ARCHIVES Vol. 4, a 216-page Archive Edition featuring the work of legendary writer/artist Wally Wood. This deluxe hardcover also includes contributions by Steve Skeates, Dan Adkins, Gil Kane, Mike Sekowsky, Chic Stone, Ogden Whitney, Manny Stallman, and more! Also included is an introduction by Wood biographer Bhob Stewart. This volume, reprinting THUNDER AGENTS #11, NOMAN #1-2, and DYNAMO #3, features NoMan: The Invisible T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agent facing an Egyptian succubus, SPIDER assassins, time-traveling aliens, the Last Subterranean and more! Meanwhile, Dynamo has his hands full with destructive ray-beams from outer space, the Iron Maiden, Demo, the Red Star, and the mysterious organization known as SPIDER. This is another classic collection of Silver Age action! * • 216-page hardcover * • $49.95 U.S. * • In stores May 5 THE FILTH TP Writer extraordinaire Grant Morrison (ANIMAL MAN, THE INVISIBLES, New X-Men) returned to VERTIGO in 2002 with THE FILTH, a 13-issue tour de force of innovative comics narrative and eye-popping visual accomplishment. Now, every imaginative page is being collected into one 320-page VERTIGO trade paperback featuring the astonishing, intricate artwork of Chris Weston (THE INVISIBLES, Ministry of Space) and Gary Erskine (THE AUTHORITY) and a new cover by progressive designer Carlos Segura. THE FILTH tells the story of Greg Feely, a meek, lonely man caring for his sick cat, Tony. But Greg Feely is really a parapersonality, created as a recuperative vessel for Ned Slade, a top-level operative in The Hand — an extra-dimensional clean-up squad charged with maintaining society’s even keel, the Status: Q. Operating from their microscopic base in The Crack, The Hand’s divisions clean up disruptive “anti-persons” that threaten social hygiene, and Slade is needed back on the job to hunt down the most dangerous anti-person yet: the rogue Hand agent Spartacus Hughes. Not even a person anymore, Hughes has become a set of ideas jumping from carrier to carrier, spreading chaos and destabilization. Slade oscillates between his “true” personality and that of Feely as he hunts Hughes down and clears up the shattered, impossible wreckage of reality that results — but in the end, which one is really him? And why has The Hand been created? What does it have to do with a foul-mouthed, communist assassin-chimp, bad-tempered nazi dolphins, a paralyzed comic-book hero made flesh and the origins of intelligent life on earth? The answers to all these questions and more can only be found here. Put more simply, THE FILTH is a comic like no other — a savage satire of new millenium sex, politics and identity and an operator’s manual for the zeitgeist inside your bloodstream. Don’t get left behind! Innoculate yourself! Order now! This project is supported by house ads. * • 320-page VERTIGO trade paperback * • Suggested for mature readers * • $19.95 U.S. * • In stores May 5 A GREGORY TREASURY VOL. 2 tp Marc Hempel's lovable lunatic Gregory makes another appearance in A GREGORY TREASURY Volume 2, a digest-sized, black-and-white trade paperback collecting books three and four of the original Piranha Press series. In addition to a delightful selection of behind-bars-and-in-a-straitjacket humor (including the miracle of "Gregory-Vision!"), this volume features all-out pandemonium as Gregory is placed in a foster home that’s more dysfunctional than the ol' asylum. All this, plus a special bonus section of unpublished and rarely seen GREGORY strips and illustrations! This project is supported by house ads. * • 144-page trade paperback * • Measures 5" x 7 3/8" * • $9.95 U.S. * • Suggested for mature readers * • In stores May 12 TRANSMETROPOLITAN: ONE MORE TIME TP “Blisteringly bitter and vulgar.” — The Village Voice “TRANSMET is brilliant future-shock commentary.” — Spin This is it! TRANSMETROPOLITAN: ONE MORE TIME is the final volume in the saga of outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem, collecting issues #55-60 of the classic VERTIGO series by writer/creator Warren Ellis with art and a cover by Darick Robertson & Rodney Ramos. Behold the final showdown between Spider and the absolutely corrupt President of the United States! Witness the ultimate fate of Spider and his brain-devouring disease! And gasp as you realize you must read the entire 10-volume story all over just because it's so amazing! This project is supported by house ads. * • 144-page VERTIGO trade paperback * • $14.95 U.S. * • Suggested for mature readers * • In stores May 19 THUNDERCATS: DOGS OF WAR TP The ’Cats continue their hold on fans of ’80s animation with THUNDERCATS: DOGS OF WAR, a 128-page WildStorm trade paperback collecting the 5-issue miniseries written by John Layman with art by Brett Booth, Joe Prado, Al Vey and Eric Nguyen, featuring a stunning cover by Booth & Vey! A decade has passed since the events of THUNDERCATS: THE RETURN. The idyllic peace of Thundera is about to be shattered by the Dogs of War, a savage, heavily armed race of canine killers who’ll stop at nothing to subjugate the entire galaxy! To stop them, Lion-O must turn to the last person anyone would expect for assistance: Mumm-Ra! This project is supported by house ads. * • 128-page WildStorm trade paperback * • $14.95 U.S. * • In stores May 19 CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS ACTION FIGURES The Teen Titans exploded back into the comics world in 2003, with a new creative team — writer Geoff Johns and artists Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza — a new roster, and a new direction that resulted in repeated sell-outs, critical praise and tremendous fan response! Now, this revamped team is celebrated with DC DIRECT’s CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS ACTION FIGURES Series 1, four action figures that bring some of the series’ hottest characters to toy shelves, some for the first time ever in any incarnation! The first series of CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS ACTION FIGURES, advance-solicited for release in September, consists of ROBIN, WONDER GIRL, DEATHSTROKE, and BLACKFIRE. The CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: WONDER GIRL ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 1/8" tall and comes with a rope accessory. The CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 1/8" tall and comes with a staff accessory. The CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: DEATHSTROKE ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 3/4" tall, comes with a removable sword and shotgun accessories. The CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: BLACKFIRE ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 5/8" tall. Each figure features multiple points of articulation, comes with a Teen Titans logo base, and is packaged in a 4-color blister. Don’t miss these hot new action figures! This project is supported by a full-color promo poster, trade and house ads. The CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS ACTION FIGURES are advance-solicited to arrive in comic-book stores on September 15. Retailers note: Please see the retailer order form for pricing and ordering information. ORBITER SOFTCOVER "[Warren] Ellis's passion for space exploration bleeds into every scene and every character…[Colleen] Doran beautifully captures this wonderment. Pick of the Week" — Comics Buyer's Guide Renowned writer Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, THE AUTHORITY, PLANETARY) and indie favorite Colleen Doran (A Distant Soil, THE SANDMAN) joined forces for ORBITER, now in a softcover edition. This best-selling, critically acclaimed original graphic novel is both a psychological mystery and a science-fiction story set in the early 21st century that resonates with current interest in space exploration. The space shuttle Venture has returned after being missing for a decade, crashing back to Earth on autopilot in a murderous fireball. Its crew is missing — save for the catatonic pilot — and the ship is outfitted with new instrumentation and new engines. Now a team of three specialists cheated out of their own dreams of spaceflight is assigned to discover the mysteries of the Venture…and you’ll be amazed at what they discover. this project is supported by house ads. * • 104-page VERTIGO Softcover * • $17.95 U.S. * • Suggested for mature readers * • In stores May 12 SUPERBOY & KRYPTO STATUE There’s no greater bond than that between a boy and his dog…especially when they both have super-powers! That bond is evident in the SUPERBOY & KRYPTO STATUE, sculpted by Barsom and based on artwork by classic Superman artists Curt Swan & George Klein. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 5" high x 6 1/2” wide x 4” deep, comes with a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. The SUPERBOY & KRYPTO STATUE proves the adage that a dog is truly a Kryptonian’s best friend! This project is supported by house ads. the SUPERBOY & KRYPTO STATUE is advance-solicited to arrive in comic-book stores on September 15 with a price of $89.95 U.S. HARLEY QUINN MARIONETTE Harleen Quinzel was a psychiatric nurse…until she developed a dangerous crush on The Joker. Soon she transformed into the Clown Prince of Crime’s main squeeze — Harley Quinn! THE HARLEY QUINN MARIONETTE, the second DC Direct Gallery marionette following 2003’s instantly collectible JOKER MARIONETTE, captures the essence of the lovable villainess! THE HARLEY QUINN MARIONETTE is a limited-edition piece that features hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain hands, feet and head, a bat-shaped hand control, a gun with a real cork, and playing cards, all sculpted with meticulously detailed craftsmanship. HARLEY QUINN stands approximately 16" tall, comes wearing her highly detailed red-and-black costume with her signature hood, and includes a satin pillow and miniature plush Joker doll for Harley to control! This marionette also includes an adjustable black enamel metal stand, a small hang-tag booklet outlining instructions for use and a full-color Certificate of Authenticity. This fine collectible is packaged in a gold-foil stamped black gift box. This project is supported by trade ads. The HARLEY QUINN MARIONETTE is advance-solicited to arrive in comic-book stores on September 29 with a price of $295.00 U.S. BATMAN: CYBER REVOLUTION The Dark Knight and his most trusted allies are about to go back to the future in BATMAN: CYBER REVOLUTION, a 5-issue miniseries that reflects Mattel’s latest, most innovative line of Batman action figures ever! CYBER REVOLUTION is written by Ron Perazza with art by Francisco Rodriguez de la Fuente (ROBIN) & Aaron Sowd (ROBIN, BATMAN) and covers by the legendary Michael Golden. Somewhere in the not-too-distant future, The Joker has come into possession of a computer virus, one that will reshape the world in his own horrific image. Now the classic team of Batman, Oracle, Nightwing, Robin, and Black Canary must battle armies of robots that have assumed the most nightmarish forms of Batman’s famed Rogues Gallery. But as terrifying as the present is — nothing can prepare you for the terrors that await 800 years in the future! BATMAN: CYBER REVOLUTION is a 5-issue miniseries edited by Michael Wright. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores May 26 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. P. Craig Russell illustrates… LUCIFER #50 At the dawn of creation, there was a woman who defied both God and man for the sake of her own idea of love. "Lilith" provides the focal point for LUCIFER #50, a landmark, double-sized issue replete with dangerous liaisons, dark secrets and the dirty politics of angels. Mazikeen's first encounter with Lucifer Morningstar and the origin of the Silver City are just a few of the explosive revelations herein. This self-contained epic is deftly written by Mike Carey and elegantly rendered by guest artist and Eisner Award-winner P. Craig Russell, who also illustrated the classic SANDMAN #50. LUCIFER #50 is an ongoing VERTIGO series edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. The 48-page issue #50 arrives in comic-book stores May 19 with a cover price of $3.50 U.S. The blockbuster sequel to the smash-hit miniseries! JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: ANOTHER NAIL Fan favorite writer/artist Alan Davis & inker Mark Farmer return in May for JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: ANOTHER NAIL, a 3-issue Prestige Format Elseworlds miniseries that picks up where the critically acclaimed THE NAIL left off! And this time, the action goes far beyond the spectrum of Earth! In the outer reaches of space, a cosmic war between the New Gods has set events in motion that may change Earth and the entire universe forever. Can the JLA members come to terms with their newest recruit — Superman — as a sprawling adventure unfolds? This time, the battle will take them to other worlds, other dimensions, other eras, and even the mystical realms that lead to hell itself. This new challenge makes the Justice League of America’s battle against the Kryptonian hybrid Jimmy Olsen in THE NAIL seem like child's play! Don’t miss this tale of cosmic powers, human redemption, gods, monsters, and of course, heroes and villains, by two of the top creators in comics! This project is supported with trade and house ads. JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: ANOTHER NAIL is a 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries edited by Peter Tomasi. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores on May 19 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. ROBIN #126 Tim Drake has relinquished the cape and mask. Now, Batman must name a successor — and his new Robin isn't a Boy Wonder at all... The Girl Wonder makes her startling debut in ROBIN #126, written by Bill Willingham (FABLES)! This landmark issue — a perfect jumping-on point for new readers — also features the debut of new series artist Damion Scott (BATGIRL)! In the wake of the startling events of ROBIN #125, in which Tim Drake gave up the mantle of Robin, Batman must find a new teen hero to fill the void as his faithful apprentice. But you won’t get the full story here. You’ll just have to pick up the issue to discover the identity of the first female to take on the role of Robin in official continuity! Batman’s choice will have repercussions throughout the DC Universe…and this story gets the ball rolling for much bigger events coming later in 2004. Get in on the ground floor of history in the making with ROBIN #126! ROBIN is an ongoing series edited by Michael Wright. The 32-page issue #126 arrives in comic-book stores May 19 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. GOTHAM CENTRAL #19 Dynamic artist Michael Lark rejoins writer Ed Brubaker this May for GOTHAM CENTRAL #19, the launch of a new story arc sure to intrigue readers new and old! GOTHAM CENTRAL #19 finds Detective Driver in the midst of a hostage situation that quickly turns deadly, leaving him and Josie Mac with more questions than answers. The resulting investigation uncovers clues in a cold crime that point to Arkham Asylum and a disgraced detective not seen in the Bat-books in years: Harvey Bullock! But even more disconcerting, all that leads back to the Penguin and a very familiar face from Batman's Rogues Gallery! GOTHAM CENTRAL is an ongoing series edited by Matt Idelson. The 32-page issue #19 arrives in comic-book stores May 12 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. TERRA OBSCURA tp Bursting from the pages of TOM STRONG, get ready for TERRA OBSCURA, a 160-page paperback collecting the acclaimed America’s Best Comics miniseries. Written by the legendary Alan Moore & Peter Hogan with art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Karl Story, TERRA OBSCURA catches up with the heroes of S.M.A.S.H., who have been frozen for 30 years. But as these heroes go their separate ways to adjust to their new lives, a threat unlike anything they’ve ever faced is racing across the United States. A mysterious technological plague that is spreading like a cancer, making all technology useless and reverting mankind back to the Stone Age. Even worse, something darker and more sinister stirs in the wake of this massive assault! Where are the heroes when their world needs them the most? This project is supported with house ads. * • 160 pg. America’s Best Comics trade paperback * • In stores May 12 * • $14.95 U.S. Frontlist DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS #794 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 May 5. Tarantula and Orpheus guest-star in Part 1 of “The Rotting,” a new 2-part story! Can Batman stop a terrible blight from wiping out the citizens of Gotham? And will his quest bring him into conflict with a beautiful but deadly vigilante from Blüdhaven? Plus, in the backup, the conclusion to “The Tailor”! As the Tailor gets ready to go head-to-head in a battle he knows he can’t win, he makes preparations for the only things in Gotham City that he cares about. FC, 40 PG. $2.95 BATMAN #627 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores May 12. The 6-part "As the Crow Flies" continues as BATMAN ships biweekly in May! This issue features one of a trio of painted covers by TRINITY's Matt Wagner that includes ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #628 and WONDER WOMAN #204! The Penguin has teamed up with the Scarecrow to slice off a big piece of Gotham's underworld. Can Batman and Robin possibly stop this unholy alliance? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN #628 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND RICHARD FRIEND; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores May 26. Part 3 of the 6-issue "As the Crow Flies," as BATMAN ships biweekly in May! The Penguin's alliance with the Scarecrow seems to be more lethal than even the Penguin expected. What sort of horrors are being unleashed on an unsuspecting Gotham City - and does Batman have a prayer of stopping them? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #179 WRITTEN BY A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY GREG SCOTT; COVER BY JORGÉ ZAFFINO In stores May 12. The mind-bending origin of Fat Man and Little Boy, from BATMAN’s “Broken City,” in a stand-alone issue written by A.J. Lieberman (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS) with art by Greg Scott (GOTHAM CENTRAL, Sabretooth)! From their debut in Japan to the real reasons behind why they're in Gotham City, learn the secrets behind Batman's newest foes! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #53 WRITTEN BY A.J. LIEBERMAN; ART BY AL BARRIONUEVO AND FRANCIS PORTELA; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO In stores May 19. The arc of extra-length stories continues with a tale featuring Hush and guest-starring Green Arrow! One of the deadliest villains from Batman's past has returned, one so powerful he's even gone toe-to-toe with the JLA. But unknown to him, the mystery villain is the one with a target on his back this time, and the hunter in question is none other than Hush! Hush's quest takes him to Star City, where he must face not only Batman but Green Arrow, too! FC, 40 PG. $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: HUSH VOLUME 1 HC WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores May 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the JIM LEE: BATMAN HEROES and VILLAINS POSTERS (offered in Previews Vol. XIV, No. 2)! Reprinting BATMAN #608-612, this hardcover features the first arc of Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee & Scott Williams’ acclaimed “Hush,” including guest appearances by Superman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, Huntress, and more! (STAR 18383D) HC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $19.95 BATMAN: HUSH VOLUME 2 HC WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores May 19. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN: HUSH ACTION FIGURES (offered in Previews Vol. XIII, No. 11)! The second half of the best-selling “Hush” storyline is collected in a handsome hardcover! This volume collects BATMAN #613-619, featuring the startling confrontation between the Dark Knight and the Joker, plus the shocking revelation of the identity of the enigmatic Hush himself! (STAR 20205D) HC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 *********************** BATGIRL #52 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICK LEONARDI AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores May 26. Poison Ivy has taken over a portion of Gotham City, and Batman’s nowhere to be found. Does Batgirl stand a chance against one of the Dark Knight’s deadliest adversaries? And even if she can resist the power of Pamela Isley, will she be able to fend off the full-out feral attack of former Batgirl — now Oracle — Barbara Gordon? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN ADVENTURES #14 WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON AND DAN SLOTT; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON In stores May 19. The Gray Ghost returns! Batman’s childhood idol goes missing while filming the new Gray Ghost movie. Is something sinister afoot? And in the backup, written by ARHKAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL’s Dan Slott, a favorite old Gray Ghost episode stirs childhood memories in Batman — and helps him solve a crime! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: CITY OF LIGHT #8 WRITTEN BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND MARK PANICCIA; ART BY THE PANDER BROTHERS AND ALVARO LOPEZ; COVER BY THE PANDER BROTHERS In stores May 5. This conclusion to the dramatic miniseries finds Batman face-to-face with the Purge, and with the fate of Gotham resting in his hands! Does the newly reborn Dark Knight have what it takes to rid the city of its greatest threat? FC, 32 PG. (8 OF 8) $2.95 BATMAN: CYBER REVOLUTION #1 WRITTEN BY RON PERAZZA; ART BY FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ DE LA FUENTE AND AARON SOWD; COVERS BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores May 26. An all-new 5-issue miniseries spotlighting Batman and a team of his allies as they head to the future! A tale set in the not-too-distant future that ties into Mattel’s latest, most innovative line of Batman action figures ever! The Joker has come into possession of a computer virus — one that will reshape the world in his own horrific image. Now Batman, Oracle, Nightwing, Robin, and Black Canary must battle armies of robots that have assumed the most nightmarish forms of Batman’s famed Rogues Gallery. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: FACES TP WRITTEN BY MATT WAGNER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY WAGNER In stores May 19. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY HC! This classic trade paperback collects the popular and disturbing 3-part story from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #28-30. Two-Face's mad scheme involving a small Caribbean Island, murdered plastic surgeons, and an army of the deformed is written and illustrated by Matt Wagner. (STAR 01110D) SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $9.95 ************************ BATMAN: HARLEY & IVY #2 WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; ART BY BRUCE TIMM AND SHANE GLINES; PAINTED COVER BY TIMM In stores May 26. It’s a rumble in the jungle as the miniseries by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm continues! Harley and Ivy hunt down the priceless Zombie Root in lawless Costa Verde, but will the homicidal loggers Slash and Burn bag them first? And can Ivy resist the siren song of the rainforest? FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) $2.50 BIRDS OF PREY #67 WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; COVER BY GREG LAND AND MATT RYAN In stores May 19. The action-packed finale to the 6-part “Sensei and Student” story arc, guest-starring Catwoman, Shiva, and Cheshire! All the answers are revealed as Black Canary assembles a strike team of the world’s deadliest women to rescue Oracle! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #31 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI In stores May 26. Following the tragic and brutal events of the last issue, Selina Kyle is nowhere to be found. Is she in the hands of an ancient Egyptian cult that seems to have its own plans for our Feline Fatale? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GOTHAM CENTRAL #19 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY MICHAEL LARK AND STEFANO GAUDIANO; COVER BY LARK In stores May 12. Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark return to launch an all-new arc sure to intrigue GOTHAM CENTRAL readers and longtime Batman fans alike! Driver finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation that quickly turns deadly, leaving him and Josie Mac with more questions than answers. But their resulting investigation reveals a link to a 10-year old mass-murder case and a disgraced detective not seen in the Bat-books in years: Harvey Bullock! Even more disconcerting, all that leads back to a very familiar face from Batman's Rogues Gallery! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #93 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART AND COVER BY PATRICK ZIRCHER AND ANDY OWENS In stores May 12. The final chapter in the year-long saga that has seen Nightwing lose his job, his love, his home and several of his closest friends! Tonight, it’s just Nightwing vs. Blockbuster — the deadliest of adversaries in their final face-off. This is an issue people will be talking about for years — don’t miss this shocking story! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 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 May 26. Reoffered to coincide with RICHARD DRAGON #1, this dazzling collection of the first eight issues of the popular NIGHTWING ongoing series. In this handsome paperback, Dick Grayson relocates to Blüdhaven. He soon discovers that, behind the corruption and villainy that permeate the city, there lurks a powerful foe: Blockbuster! (STAR 08162D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 ************************ ROBIN #126 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT In stores May 19. BATGIRL artist Damion Scott signs on as new regular series artist just in time for Batman’s search for a new Robin! Tim Drake has given up the mantle once held by Dick Grayson and the late Jason Todd. Now Batman must find a new teen hero to wear the cape. But who will be his choice? It’s a decision that will affect the DC Universe for years to come! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN ACTION COMICS #815 WRITTEN BY CHUCK AUSTEN; ART BY IVAN REIS AND MARC CAMPOS; COVER BY ARTHUR ADAMS In stores May 12. The Superman revolution continues as the Man of Steel gets ready for round two with Gog! Superman battles for his life — and those of the Teen Titans — against a foe fueled by an unholy rage! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #628 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY MATTHEW CLARK AND NELSON; COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores May 19. Wonder Woman and Green Lantern guest stars in an issue featuring one of a trio of covers by Matt Wagner that includes BATMAN #627 and WONDER WOMAN #204! Superman and Green Lantern encounter a mystery in space that will reveal a new threat to the Man of Steel! Meanwhile, Lois Lane is headed for a war zone and asks for Wonder Woman’s help! And Clark Kent is in some serious trouble too! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERMAN #205 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores May 26. Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue to tear up the Man of Steel in "For Tomorrow," Part 2 of 12! As if the mysterious vanishings around the globe weren't enough for the Man of Steel, Superman soon finds himself standing in the middle of a conflict between two warring nations. But when Big Blue unseats a ruthless dictator, will he inadvertently cause more harm than good? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERMAN/BATMAN #10 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER In stores May 19. The mystery of the Supergirl from Krypton continues!  Hidden away on Paradise Island, Wonder Woman begins training the beauitful young strange visitor. But when Darkseid and The Female Furies come for her, Superman and Batman join the Amazons in a battle that leads to an unexpected death! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT #10 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores May 5. Faced with the knowledge of what Lex Luthor has planned for Metropolis, Clark Kent is ready to throw in the towel and head back to Smallville. But is there a greater threat from Krypton that only Superman can prevent? FC, 32 PG. (10 OF 12) $2.95 SMALLVILLE #8 WRITTEN BY CLINT CARPENTER; ART BY TOM DERENICK, ADAM DEKRAKER AND RENATO GUEDES; COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores May 19. It's the conclusion of the special Smallville multi-media crossover that began in SMALLVILLE #7 and continued on the TheWB.com/Smallville! Continuing the story that started in issue #7, Chloe Sullivan uncovers a Kryptonite-fueled conspiracy in a secret laboratory and reunites with some old "friends." And in a special back-up story, get inside the mind of Lex Luthor as we reveal what happened to him as a patient in Belle Reve Sanitarium. FC, 48 PG. $3.95 DC UNIVERSE AQUAMAN #18 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY PATRICK GLEASON AND CHRISTIAN ALAMY; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores May 12. “American Tidal” by the new creative team of Will Pfeifer, Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy continues! Just as Aquaman discovers that the disaster that sunk San Diego was caused deliberately, he and Lorena are attacked by a man-made sea beast sent to prevent anyone from learning the truth. Thousands have died already – will Aquaman and Lorena be next? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY HC WRITTEN BY MATT WAGNER; ART AND COVER BY WAGNER In stores May 19. The critically acclaimed, sold-out miniseries by the legendary Matt Wagner is back as a stunning hardcover! Witness the first meeting of three DC icons as they join forces to combat Ra’s al Ghul and his mad quest to remake the world in his own terrible image! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $24.95 CAPER #8 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY JOHN SEVERIN In stores May 26. The thrilling wrap-up of the second CAPER arc! The sex and murder scandal that started as a self-contained incident has exploded into a maelstrom that threatens to take the accused murderer John Hawks down, along with everyone close to him. But the truth behind it all will startle and shock their world. And be back next month for a new 4-part story illustrated by Tom Fowler (Grendel)! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (8 OF 12) $2.95 DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #4 WRITTEN BY DARWYN COOKE; ART AND COVER BY COOKE In stores May 26. Darwyn Cooke’s sprawling history of the DCU continues, now shipping bimonthly! It’s a mystery in space as Superman, the Suicide Squad, and the Challengers of the Unknown encounter a frightening extraterrestrial lifeform. Could this hideous creature have anything to do with the sense of impending doom all the heroes are experiencing? Plus, Hal Jordan is grounded! No ads. FC, 64 PG. (4 OF 6) $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: EGO WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY DARWYN COOKE; COVER BY COOKE In stores May 26. Relisted to coincide with DC: THE NEW FRONTIER, also written and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke! This stylish Prestige one-shot set early in Batman's career explores the psychological pressures that drive the Dark Knight. Prestige Format. (STAR 11672D) SC, 7X10, 64PG, FC $6.95 ************************ DC 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR: WORLD’S GREATEST SUPER-HEROES—FACSIMILE EDITION WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, JERRY SIEGEL, ROBERT KANIGHER AND VARIOUS; ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY, JOE KUBERT, BERNARD BAILY, RALPH MAYO, BERNARD SACHS, JOE SAMACHSON, JON KOZLAK AND VARIOUS; COVER BY NEAL ADAMS In stores May 5. A stunning facsimile of the classic 1971 collection DC 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR! Reprinted here are stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #21-22, THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #34, MORE FUN COMICS #55, ADVENTURE COMICS #190, ACTION COMICS #146, and a previously unpublished story featuring Wildcat by Robert Kanigher and Jon Kozlak! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 96 PG. $6.95 EMPIRE TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY BARRY KITSON AND JAMES PASCOE In stores May 12. The miniseries mixing political intrigue and all-out action returns as a trade paperback featuring rare material! EMPIRE looks at the world through the eyes of a dictator scheming to maintain his tenuous grasp over an entire planet. Can anyone be trusted? This collection reprints EMPIRE #0-6 plus a rare 5-page preview and a sketchbook section by Kitson! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $14.95 ENGINEHEAD #2 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY TED MCKEEVER In stores May 5. The innovative miniseries by Joe Kelly & Ted McKeever that’s all gears and guts continues! Now the six are one, and the age-old question rears its ugly head: "Why am I here?" Witness as this bizarre construct of steel and humanity struggles to discover its mission in life. Enginehead must take it all apart before he can put it all back together in working order. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 8) $2.50 FALLEN ANGEL #11 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND FERNANDO BLANCO; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores May 12. The conclusion to "The Shard" storyline! As Black Mariah hovers near death, the Fallen Angel has her final confrontation with Wilde. Meanwhile, Shadow Boxer learns of Juris' involvement with the Angel, which could lead to the destruction of the entire power structure of Bête Noire...with cataclysmic results for the world! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 FIRESTORM #1 WRITTEN BY DAN JOLLEY; ART AND COVER BY CHRISCROSS AND JOHN DELL In stores May 5. The fan-favorite DC character burns his way back into the DCU in a startling new series by Dan Jolley, ChrisCross & John Dell! Teenager Jason Rusch has his hands full as a teenager dealing with an abusive dad and a local criminal for whom he unwisely agreed to do a job. But things are going to get a lot more complicated once he’s granted the powers of Firestorm! Don’t miss this hot new take on a classic character! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #210 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY HOWARD PORTER AND LIVESAY; COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER In stores May 26. Guest-starring classic New Teen Titans Nightwing, Cyborg, Raven, and Starfire! Ever wonder why The Flash attracts so many enemies? So does he. And with the help of his closest friends and fellow heroes, The Flash is about to find out just what it is that makes him a favored target among super-villains. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH THE FLASH: THE RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY GREG LAROCQUE AND ROY RICHARDSON; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores May 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the EMPIRE TP, also written by Mark Waid! Current Flash Wally West faces the return of his uncle and predecessor, Barry Allen — the Silver Age Flash! But what is the incredible secret behind the return of the beloved hero, once presumed dead? Featuring a host of other super-speedsters, including Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick, the reintroduction of Johnny Quick, and the first reappearance of the “zen master of speed,” Max Mercury! (STAR 01840D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $12.95 ************************* FRACTION #2 WRITTEN BY DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY TIMOTHY GREEN II; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores May 19. The new DC FOCUS series revolving around four friends who steal an armored battlesuit continues! In the wake of a disastrous robbery committed with their stolen battlesuit, the bond between childhood friends starts to break. Key players in their lives are drawn into the secret of the suit — and each man begins turning to his own extreme measures using his piece. One tries to cash it in…one saves a life…and one kills! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN ARROW #38 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; COVER BY MARCOS MARTÎN AND ALVARO LOPEZ In stores May 12. Part 5 of the dramatic 6-part “City Walls,” guest-starring Batman! Demon hordes have overrun Star City. Batman faces innumerable obstacles trying to break through the mystical barrier surrounding the city. Only Ollie, Connor and a rag-tag group of cops and crooks can save the city’s inhabitants now! Will Oliver’s Army save the day? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 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 May 26. Reoffered to coincide with the GREEN ARROW: MINI-STATUE (offered in Previews Vol. XIII, No. 11)! 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 his friends want to know how he survived an airplane explosion, and where he’s been! Collects GREEN ARROW #1-10. (STAR 18146D) SC, 7X10, 232PG, FC $17.95 ************************* GREEN LANTERN #177 WRITTEN BY RON MARZ; ART BY LUKE ROSS AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY BRANDON PETERSON In stores May 26. Part 2 of the 6-part "Homecoming?," written by Ron Marz with art by Luke Ross and Rodney Ramos! Kyle Rayner is back on Earth, but he finds it might be the last place he's needed…or wanted. Being forced to face a major change in his relationship with Jade is the least of his worries when Kyle realizes one of his deadliest enemies is on the loose and on his trail, with murder in mind! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW VOL. 1 TP WRITTEN BY DENNIS O’NEIL; ART BY NEAL ADAMS, DAN ADKINS, BERNIE WRIGHTSON, FRANK GIACOIA, AND DICK GIORDANO; COVER BY ADAMS AND GIORDANO In stores May 26. Collecting GREEN LANTERN #76-82, featuring grounbreaking work by two of comics’ greatest talents: Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams! In these award-winning stories, Green Lantern Hal Jordan continues his usual cosmic-spanning adventures, using his amazing Power Ring to police Sector 2814 against universe-threatening menaces. Meanwhile, on Earth, Oliver Queen, the archer known as Green Arrow, confronts menaces of a different kind: racism, poverty, drugs, and other social ills. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $12.95 HARD TIME #4 WRITTEN BY STEVE GERBER; ART BY BRIAN HURTT; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores May 5. Young prison inmate Ethan Harrow’s mysterious power is gaining strength, skill, and even a physical form, exiting his body and slipping from cell to cell as he sleeps at night. And during his waking hours, Ethan is haunted by the crime that incarcerated him as he receives shocking letters from his mother and from the girl whose life he saved that terrible day. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HAWKMAN #28 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART BY RYAN SOOK AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY GREG LAND AND JAY LEISTEN In stores May 19. The new regular creative team of writers Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (THE MONOLITH) and artists Ryan Sook (ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL) & Mick Gray (PROMETHEA) kick off their run with “Fate’s Warning,” a 4-part tale that sends Hawkman on a new flight pattern! When Hawkman is powerless to stop the brutal murder of an innocent woman, he becomes haunted by countless memories of Hawkgirl's various deaths. To make matters worse, a maniacal killer who adorns his victims with makeshift wings is stalking the streets and alleys of St. Roch…and Hawkman and Hawkgirl are the prime suspects! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 H-E-R-O #16 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores May 12. “Good Guys and Bad Guys” continues! Imagine a serial killer. Now imagine one who’s all-powerful, thanks to the H-E-R-O device. Robby Reed, who used the device himself years ago, follows the trail of bodies in the killer’s wake, hoping he can stop the super-powered maniac. Reed enlists the aid of Jerry Feldon (the star of H-E-R-O #1-4), promising him the secret of unlocking his own super powers…if he's willing to put his life on the line! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #98 WRITTEN BY JOHN BYRNE AND CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART AND COVER BY BYRNE AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores May 12. In the penultimate chapter of “The Tenth Circle” by Byrne, Claremont & Ordway, the horrified JLA learns about the vampire coven's genocidal plans! Could it be that the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes are no match for this growing evil tide? And will the JLA convince the mysterious but powerful super-group that has been shadowing them to step out of the shadows and lend a hand? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #99 WRITTEN BY JOHN BYRNE AND CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART AND COVER BY BYRNE AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores May 26. It’s the cataclysmic ending to the Byrne-Claremont-Ordway “The Tenth Circle” saga! It's an all-out battle, as the JLA tries to save Superman and the victims of the vampire coven and avert worldwide doom! Plus, the fantastic secret of the JLA’s mysterious helpers is revealed — and a new legend is born! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: ANOTHER NAIL #1 WRITTEN BY ALAN DAVIS; ART AND COVER BY DAVIS AND MARK FARMER ELSEWORLDS. In stores May 19. The thrilling sequel to Alan Davis’s miniseries JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE NAIL! The JLA comes to terms with its newest recruit — Superman — and faces a sprawling adventure that catapults them to other worlds, other dimensions, other eras, and even the mystical realms that lead to Hell itself! Prestige Format. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 3) $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE NAIL TP WRITTEN BY ALAN DAVIS; ART AND COVER BY DAVIS AND MARK FARMER ELSEWORLDS. In stores May 19. Available again to coincide with the release of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: ANOTHER NAIL #1, this collection of the hit miniseries by the superstar creative team of Alan Davis and Mark Farmer, featuring a world and a JLA that never had the greatest super-hero ever: Superman. (STAR 08559D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $12.95 ************************* JSA #61 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY DON KRAMER, TOM MANDRAKE, AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER In stores May 12. As the dead continue to rise, the JSA is faced with a horrible decision regarding how to stop them. Meanwhile, Mr. Terrific and Doctor Mid-Nite come face to face with a being who left a hole in the JSA roster many years ago — and he’s all for making the JSA suffer again! And the Spectre loses something he desperately needs! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JSA: ALL STARS TP WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS, DAVID S. GOYER, MICHAEL CHABON, JEPH LOEB, HOWARD CHAYKIN, JAMES ROBINSON, BRIAN AZZARELLO AND DARWYN COOKE; ART BY SAL VELLUTO, BOB ALMOND, MICHAEL LARK, TIM SALE, CHAYKIN, EDUARDO RISSO, TONY HARRIS AND COOKE; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores May 26. A massive 192-page trade paperback collecting the critically acclaimed 8-issue miniseries featuring work by a star-studded arrary of today’s hottest creators! Can the legacies of the classic JSA members be exploited and corrupted? The strange new leader of the Injustice Society plans to find out! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE JUSTICE SOCIETY RETURNS! TP WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER, JAMES ROBINSON, GEOFF JOHNS, MARK WAID, RON MARZ, CHUCK DIXON, AND TOM PEYER; ART BY CHRIS WESTON, RUSS HEATH, STEPHEN SADOWSKI, MICHAEL LARK, WILLIAM ROSADO, AARON LOPRESTI, PETER SNEJBJERG, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores May 26. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the JSA: ALL STARS TP! Collecting the massive 1999 crossover that brought the JSA back to the DCU! The Justice Society takes on the interdimensional threat of Stalker in this trade paperback that reprints ALL STAR COMICS #1 and 2, ADVENTURE COMICS #1, ALL-AMERICAN COMICS #1, NATIONAL COMICS #1, SENSATION COMICS #1, SMASH COMICS #1, STAR SPANGLED COMICS #1, and THRILLING COMICS #1. (STAR 20011D) SC, 7X10, 256PG, FC $19.95 ************************* JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #31 WRITTEN BY JOSH SIEGAL; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS JONES AND DAN DAVIS In stores May 5. A child's life is struck by tragedy, and the Justice League must help him face the future. When the heroes don't realize their actions may jeopardize the fate of the world, the only one who can stop them is The Phantom Stranger! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 KINETIC #3 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY WARREN PLEECE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores May 26. The tale of a sickly young man granted powers beyond his imagination continues! Tom’s beginning to realize that his newfound super-powers may be more than just a crazy daydream. But with no comic-book mentor to guide him, he’s going to have to learn how to handle himself on his own and hope he doesn't kill himself in the process! Plus, a cameo by a most powerful entity! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LEGION #33 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY CHRIS BATISTA AND CHIP WALLACE; COVER BY BATISTA AND LANNING In stores May 26. Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning wrap up their critically acclaimed 5-year run on THE LEGION as Livewire finds himself in a fight for his life and the life of every Legionnaire against the deadly aliens from LEGION LOST: the Credo! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LIGHT BRIGADE #4 WRITTEN BY PETER TOMASI; ART AND COVER BY PETER SNEJBJERG In stores May 26. The explosive final issue of the series that melds the supernatural edge of PREACHER with Saving Private Ryan! The series comes to a mind-blowing conclusion as The Light Brigade clashes with Zephon, now in possession of The Sword. It’s a fight to the death with hundreds of Zephon’s undead minions within the walls of the ancient monastery that the Light Brigade’s soul-searching journey has led them to. Prestige Format. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 4) $5.95 THE MONOLITH #4 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY; ART AND COVER BY PHIL WINSLADE In stores May 5. DC’s horrific new defender sets out on a new 2-part story — “Last Rites!” The Monolith reaches into the city to find evil. Something ancient and sinister lurks beneath Journey’s End Cemetery, while a mysterious priest hunts the undead through the back alleys of Brooklyn. Plus, Alice and Tilt are faced with the responsibility of teaching their new protector to adapt in a new century. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 OUTSIDERS #12 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY TOM DERENICK AND KEVIN CONRAD; COVER BY IAN CHURCHILL In stores May 19. A special issue guest-starring Psimon, the old Teen Titans fearsome foe with guest art by Tom Derenick (SMALLVILLE) & Kevin Conrad! Psimon is on the loose — and that can’t be good for a team comprised of former Titans like Nightwing and Arsenal. And is Roy really ready for battle? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLASTIC MAN #6 WRITTEN BY KYLE BAKER; ART AND COVER BY BAKER In stores May 5. This is it! The conclusion to the 6-part “Eel O’Brien on the Lam” saga! (We can only stretch it so far!) But this is the real conclusion to the story…no kidding! (Actually, there’d better be kidding in a book like this!) FC, 32 PG. $2.95 RICHARD DRAGON #1 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS In stores May 26. Get ready for martial arts mayhem as Chuck Dixon, Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens reintroduce one of DC’s toughest street fighters! When a mysterious figure begins assembling a strike team of the world’s greatest assassins, Bronze Tiger sees the coming of a deadly storm. Tiger seeks out Richard Dragon, who’s withdrawn from society, battling pit fighters and his own internal demons in the bowels of a Far East nightclub. Can he be coaxed back into the fray? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ROSE & THORN #6 WRITTEN BY GAIL SIMONE; ART BY ADRIANA MELO & DAN GREEN; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores May 19. It’s the shocking finale to the sizzling miniseries written by BIRDS OF PREY’s Gail Simone! Rose is at the mercy of the insane escaped inmate Ashleigh, and Thorn is nowhere to be found! Will the two sides of Rhosyn Forrest reconcile in time to save both their lives? And who is "Wild Rose"? Plus, a heart-rending betrayal that will alter Rose and Thorn’s lives forever! FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.95 TEEN TITANS #11 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY MCKONE AND LARY STUCKER In stores May 12. Part 3 of the 4-part “Raven Rising!” It’s up to Raven and the last standing Titan to save their teammates from Brother Blood’s clutches. But with Deathstroke and the Ravager in their way, along with hundreds of Brother Blood cult members, it looks like the bloodletting has only begun. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY GEORGE PÉREZ, ROMEO TANGHAL AND CARMINE INFANTINO; COVER BY PÉREZ AND TANGHAL In stores May 19. The second archive edition collecting the classic NEW TEEN TITANS issues of the 1980s! This archive reprints THE NEW TEEN TITANS (volume one) #9-16, plus BEST OF DC (BLUE RIBBON DIGEST) #18, with the Titans heading to Mount Olympus, taking on the Brotherhood of Evil, and more! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE NEW TEEN TITANS PVC SET In stores May 19. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 HC! Ranging in size from 3.5"-4.645" tall, this unforgettable grouping includes Kid Flash, Wonder Girl, Starfire, Changeling, Cyborg, and Raven, along with their demonic enemy, Trigon. Packaged in a handsome window box. (STAR 11854X) PVC SET (x7) $39.95 ************************* TEEN TITANS GO! #7 WRITTEN BY J. TORRES; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY DAVE BULLOCK In stores May 26. Starfire’s big sister Blackfire is back with a vengeance! Will the Titans become victims of their sibling rivalry? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 TOUCH #2 WRITTEN BY JOHN FRANCIS MOORE; ART BY WES CRAIG AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA DC FOCUS. In stores May 12. Hit the Vegas Strip in the DC FOCUS series that looks at good vs. greed! In the debut issue we learned about Rory, the all-American hero. This month, the focus shifts to his shifty manager Cooper, who has his own problems including a lawsuit and a super-powered stalker! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #204 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY DREW JOHNSON AND RAY SNYDER; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores May 19. Batman guest-stars in an issue featuring a TRINITY-themed cover by Matt Wagner, part of a trio that includes ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #628 and BATMAN #628! As "Bitter Pills" continues, Diana's search for help with the Silver Swan leads her to the same destination as Batman's investigation of the Keyes murder: Veronica Cale. But there's something in Cale's closet that will have unexpected consequences for Wonder Woman in a shocking surprise ending! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE A GREGORY TREASURY VOL. 2 TP WRITTEN BY MARC HEMPEL; ART AND COVER BY HEMPEL In stores May 12. Collecting the third and fourth volumes of Marc Hempel's classic series into a single manga-sized book! A GREGORY TREASURY VOL. 2 features all-out pandemonium as Gregory is placed in a foster home that’s more dysfunctional than the ol' asylum. All this, plus a special bonus section of unpublished and rarely seen GREGORY strips and illustrations! For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 5X7, 144PG, B&W $9.95 T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC WRITTEN BY WALLY WOOD AND STEVE SKEATES; ART BY WOOD, DAN ADKINS, MIKE SEKOWSKY, GIL KANE, MANNY STALLMAN, CHIC STONE, AND OGDEN WHITNEY; COVER BY WOOD In stores May 5. More classic 1960s adventures can be found in this Archive Edition collecting THUNDER AGENTS #11, NOMAN #1-2, and DYNAMO #3! NoMan faces an Egyptian succubus, S.P.I.D.E.R. assassins, time-traveling aliens, the Last Subterranean and more! Plus, an introduction by Wally Wood biographer Bhob Stewart! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 216PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC WRITTEN BY WALLY WOOD, BILL PEARSON AND STEVE SKEATES; ART BY WOOD, DAN ADKINS, JOHN GIUNTA, RALPH REESE, MIKE SEKOWSKY, MANNY STALLMAN, CHIC STONE, GEORGE TUSKA, AL WILLIAMSON, AND OGDEN WHITNEY; COVER BY WOOD In stores May 5. Reoffered to coincide with the release of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS ARCHIVES VOL. 4, this volume collects 1966’s T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #8-10 and DYNAMO #2! These issues, masterminded by comics legend Wally Wood, feature the introduction of Raven, the fall of the Warlords, and atomic explosions, spaceships and international intrigue galore! (STAR 20301X) HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 ************************* CARTOON CARTOONS #30 WRITTEN BY TOM WARBURTON, JIM ALEXANDER AND CHARLIE BOATNER; ART BY MAURICE FONTENOT, MATT JENKINS, AND ROBERT POPE; COVER BY FONTENOT AND JARED DEAL In stores May 26. The Kids Next Door run a major mission — against Numbah Five’s own big sister! Plus, Johnny Bravo’s forced to sell his playthings at a yard sale, and Dexter tries to improve the Easter Bunny with science! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 LOONEY TUNES #114 WRITTEN BY SHOLLY FISCH; ART BY OMAR ARANDA, ALBERTO SAICHANN AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ARANDA AND SAICHANN In stores May 5. Look for the ACME Label! In this issue, take a wild ride through the history of ACME products, from cream-pie-throwing biplanes to joy-buzzer salesmen, starring the whole Looney Tunes gang! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #50 WRITTEN BY AMY ROGERS; ART BY PHIL MOY AND CHRISTOPHER COOK; COVER BY CHRIS SAVINO AND MOY In stores May 19. It’s a 50th issue celebration not to be missed, as we experience the TV episode that never was! In a thrilling tale originally intended to be a Powerpuff Girls episode, the Girls are sucked through a dimensional portal into a world where they’re the villains! It’s a brave new world featuring The Powerpunk Girls, Oppressor Plutonium, and the brave, heroic monkey hero Jomo Momo — in “Deja View!” FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH THE POWERPUFF GIRLS DOUBLE WHAMMY WRITTEN BY SEAN CAROLAN, JENNIFER MOORE, ABBY DENSON AND JOHN ROZUM; ART BY PHIL MOY, DAN FRAGA, MIKE MANLEY, MIKE DECARLO AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY MOY In stores May 19. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #50! Get a double whammy dose of Bubbles, Blossom and Buttercup in this super-sized Special, reprinting the first two sold-out issues of the smash hit monthly THE POWERPUFF GIRLS! Also featured is a bonus DEXTER'S LABORATORY tale: "Bubble Boy." (STAR 11901D) FC, 64 PG. $3.95 ************************* SAMURAI JACK SPECIAL #1—NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY; ART BY LYNN NAYLOR AND BILL WRAY; PAINTED COVER BY WRAY In stores May 5. The origin story and first great adventure of the samurai star of Cartoon Network's hit show returns as a spectacular super-sized comic, timed to coincide with the SAMURAI JACK DVD! Coming from the past and flung into the far future, Samurai Jack must find a way back home somewhere in this new, hostile land. FC, 64 PG. $3.95 SCOOBY-DOO #84 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH AND FRANK STROM; ART BY JOE STATON, SCOTT MCRAE, KAREN MATCHETTE AND SCOTT MCRAE; COVER BY STATON In stores May 12. A ghost-loving town is haunted by its own founder — a vengeful pirate! Plus, Scooby and Shaggy get into a scrape involving spies and secret sauce at a creepy burger joint! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #12 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY DWAYNE TURNER AND SAL REGLA In stores May 19. Yielding to international pressure, the Authority allows the reunion of Jenny Quantum and her estranged mother aboard the Carrier, an event that results in one of the year's most shocking moments — a moment that could threaten to destroy not only our own world, but also every alternate Earth in the Multiverse! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THE AUTHORITY: MORE KEV #1 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART AND COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores May 26. Garth Ennis (PREACHER, The Punisher) and Glenn Fabry (PREACHER covers, Thor: Vikings) join forces for a 4-issue miniseries that takes aim at one of the most unique characters in the Wildstorm Universe: Corporal Kev Hawkins! An alien armada stands poised to assault the planet Earth, bent on destruction and genocide! The Authority are in shambles following an initial encounter with the invaders, leaving Kev alone to fight them off. Is the world doomed? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 ROBOTECH: INVASION #5 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND KEN SIU-CHONG; ART BY TAKESHI MIYAZAWA AND OMAR DOGAN; COVER BY TOMMY YUNE In stores May 5. In the final chapter of the INVASION saga, Lancer must weigh the price of loyalty and love in an explosive confrontation that will force him to reevaluate his crusade against the Invid, until a massive new invasion force arrives from the Robotech Expedition! In the companion story, Karl Riber is driven to make a heart-wrenching decision at Mars Base that will affect the future of his fiancée and the rest of the Earth. Admiral Lisa Hayes must deal with the burden of burying Robotechnology's most incredible secret!  FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.95 STORMWATCH: TEAM ACHILLES #22 WRITTEN BY MICAH IAN WRIGHT; ART BY CLEMENT SAUVE; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores May 12. Santini and Team Achilles reluctantly travel to Africa to help out their new ally, Giant, a.k.a. The Hallibastard. He seeks to stomp out local opposition to his Corporate Masters. But as new friends and enemies emerge, StormWatch must ponder: Who’s playing whom? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 THUNDERCATS: DOGS OF WAR TP WRITTEN BY JOHN LAYMAN; ART BY BRETT BOOTH, JOE PRADO, AL VEY AND ERIC NGUYEN; COVER BY BOOTH AND VEY In stores May 19. The ’Cats hold on fans of ’80s animation continues! When a vicious gang of warriors known as the Dogs of War threatens to shatter the idyllic peace of Thundera, Lion-O may be forced to call on his old foe Mumm-Ra for aid. Will this union be enough to fend off the pack of heinous hounds? For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $14.95 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 May 19. Reoffered to coincide with THUNDERCATS: DOGS OF WAR 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 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, 144PG, FC $12.95 ************************* WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #21 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND JOHN DELL; COVER BY DUSTIN NGUYEN In stores May 5. Grifter's team of operatives is assembled in Europe, but will they be too late to save Zealot before she’s tortured to death by the Coda order? Meanwhile, a deadly scheme moves forward against Jack Marlowe and the Halo Corporation…initiated by none other than Agent Wax! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 AMERICA’S BEST COMICS PROMETHEA #30 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE, ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III & MICK GRAY In stores May 26. Everything must go as the landmark series nears its conclusion! As the apocalypse continues to extend its reach from Sophie’s mom’s apartment to encompass the city and the world, various persons converge on their home to put a stop to it — including America’s Best, and perhaps more significantly, the last Painted Doll. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TERRA OBSCURA TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE AND PETER HOGAN; ART AND COVER BY YANICK PAQUETTE AND KARL STORY In stores May 12. Collecting the critically acclaimed 6-issue miniseries! How would you adjust to the world if you’d been frozen for 30 years? That’s the problem the heroes of Terra Obscura have faced. But now a threat unlike anything they’ve seen before is spreading across the United States — a mysterious plague spreading like a cancer, making all technology useless and reverting mankind back to the Stone Age. Where are the heroes when their world needs them the most? For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 VERTIGO BITE CLUB #2 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY DAVID HAHN; PAINTED COVER BY FRANK QUITELY In stores May 12. Hot girls in bikinis collide with blood smoothies as this explosive new miniseries continues. Leto Del Toro, the first vampire priest in history, has just inherited the family business. But can a son of the church make his dead father proud by running Miami's nastiest crime cartel? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DEATH: AT DEATH'S DOOR SC WRITTEN BY JILL THOMPSON; ART AND COVER BY THOMPSON In stores May 5. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the VERTIGO: DESPAIR MINI-BUST (offered in Previews Vol. XIII #6). In an original story that parallels the events of THE SANDMAN: SEASON OF MISTS, the minions of Hell end up in Death’s apartment. Sisters Delirium and Despair decide to throw a party for the dead that quickly gets out of control. (STAR 19025D) MATURE READERS SC, 5X7, 208PG, B&W $9.95 ************************* FABLES #25 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores May 12. In the penultimate issue of "March of the Wooden Soliders," Bigby arrives at the farm in upstate New York only to be greeted gun-first by an army of wooden soldiers. Meanwhile, back in Manhattan, the fate of Fabletown hangs in the balance as a very pregnant Snow White encounters a nasty surprise of her own. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FILTH TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHRIS WESTON AND GARY ERSKINE; COVER BY CARLOS SEGURA In stores May 5. Grant Morrison’s 13-issue maxiseries is collected in one mammoth volume. This imaginative series was a heady brew of big ideas, exotic locales and bizarre action, featuring some of the wildest imagery in all of comics, including prosthetically outfitted dolphins in scuba gear and a hard-smoking chimpanzee in Kremlin garb. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 320PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE MYSTERY PLAY SC WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JON J MUTH In stores May 5. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE FILTH TP, this tense psychological thriller by New X-Men and INVISIBLES writer Grant Morrison and MOONSHADOW painter Jon J Muth is a descent into a hallucinatory world of guilt and sacrifice. Accusation and suspicion threaten to tear a small English town apart when the actor playing God in a local religious play is brutally murdered. (STAR 18959D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 80PG, FC $12.95 ************************* HELLBLAZER #196 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY CHRIS BRUNNER; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores May 26. “Out of Season,” Part 2 of 2, featuring guest artist Chris Brunner (BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT). In the bleak setting of a British seaside resort town in the dead of winter, John Constantine confronts the madman Gill and is subjected to a terrible test to see if he is worthy to walk in a psychotic's footsteps. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.75 STAR OF THE MONTH HELLBLAZER: HAUNTED TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY JOHN HIGGINS; COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores May 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the ORBITER SC. When John Constantine’s old friend Isabel Bracknell turns up dead, he goes in search of the reasons behind it. But his investigation earns him a beating from the so-called “magician” responsible. (STAR 17570D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 ************************* HUMAN TARGET #10 WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART BY CLIFF CHIANG; COVER BY JOHN WATKISS In stores May 19. It’s sex and violence with a cynical twist in this stand-alone story. Chance impersonates an old friend who’s just escaped from prison and plans to lure the police away from him so the convict can have five nights alone with his beautiful wife. But in Chance’s world, love and sex can be two very different things and this famous ladies’ man has more up his sleeve than just romance. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HUMAN TARGET TP WRITTEN BY PETER MILLIGAN; ART BY EDVIN BIUKOVIC; COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores May 5. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JLA: KID AMAZO HC (solicited in Previews Vol. XIV, No. 2), also written by Peter Milligan, this trade paperback collects the original acclaimed VERTIGO miniseries that reinvented one of DC's signature characters from the 1970s. (STAR 11499D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $12.95 THE LOSERS #12 WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART AND COVER BY JOCK In stores May 26. The conclusion to the 4-part “Island Life.” Their escape plan has been shot down in flames. They're split up and pinned down in a ruined town on the edge of an active volcano. And there's a napalm air-strike with their name on it closing in at Mach 2. Sound like trouble? It’s all in a day's work for the Losers. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 LUCIFER #50 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY P. CRAIG RUSSELL; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores May 19. It’s an extra-sized 50th issue celebration featuring art by Eisner Award-winner P. Craig Russell (THE SANDMAN #50) in a story titled “Lilith.” At the dawn of Creation, there was a woman who defied both God and man for the sake of her own idea of love. Dark secrets and dirty politics collide as the true origins both of the Silver City and Lucifer's relationship with Mazikeen are revealed. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $3.50 MIDNIGHT, MASS: HERE THERE BE MONSTERS #5 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY PAUL LEE; COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores May 26. Paranormal investigators Adam and Julia Kadmon confront the army of Magellan, the creature who believes he is the chosen savior of the monster race. Without brute force on their side, the Kadmons will need to summon every magic spell they’ve got — and they’ll need to remember the saying “Know thine enemy…” MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.95 ORBITER SC WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY COLLEEN DORAN In stores May 12. A stunning softcover edition of Warren Ellis’s and Colleen Doran’s acclaimed original VERTIGO graphic novel. When a space shuttle crash lands on Earth after being missing for a decade, it unlocks a mystery that will unfold deep in outer space. Can a team of three specialists cheated out of their dream of spaceflight discover the nature of this bizarre space-borne anomaly? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PREACHER: DEAD OR ALIVE—THE COLLECTED COVERS SC TEXT BY GARTH ENNIS AND GLENN FABRY; ART AND COVER BY FABRY In stores May 26. Reoffered to coincide with the release of WildStorm's THE AUTHORITY: MORE KEV #1! The covers that made PREACHER stand out from the pack, collected in one volume. Features every PREACHER cover painting by artist Glenn Fabry, with running commentary by Fabry and PREACHER writer Garth Ennis! (STAR 17892D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 ************************* THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THESSALY—WITCH FOR HIRE #4 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY SHAWN MCMANUS; PAINTED COVER BY TARA MCPHERSON In stores May 5. The enthralling 4-issue miniseries concludes. Calmly sipping tea, Thessaly waits as the hideous Chaos beast approaches, leaving a path of destruction and mayhem in its wake. It looks like the ever-resourceful witch is fresh out of ideas and her doom is drawing nigh. Or does Fetch have one final trick up his ghostly sleeve to save his true love? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.95 SEAGUY #1 WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART AND COVERS BY CAMERON STEWART In stores May 19. Award-winning writer Grant Morrison charts new territory with a 3-issue miniseries filled with colorful heroes, sinister theme parks, beautifully bearded women, a cigar-smoking tuna fish, and art by Cameron Stewart (CATWOMAN)! Set in a world where all the major battles have been won, Seaguy is a wistful, would-be hero who, with his pal Chubby Da Choona, embarks on a fantastical, picaresque voyage through a post-Utopian world filled with bizarre adventure and terrible sacrifice. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 40 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE INVISIBLES VOLUME 1: SAY YOU WANT A REVOLUTION TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY STEVE YEOWELL, JILL THOMPSON, DENNIS CRAMER, AND SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY RIAN HUGHES In stores May 19. Reoffered to coincide with the release of SEAGUY #1, this collection contains the first eight issues of THE INVISIBLES Volume One, written by Grant Morrison. (STAR 09142D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 ************************* SWAMP THING #3 WRITTEN BY ANDY DIGGLE; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ENRIQUÉ BRECCIA In stores May 5. Tefé is reluctant to embrace the godlike destiny which Sargon has promised her — until she discovers the wonders of the "morphogenic field," otherwise known as The Red, where all flesh is one. But does her father, the Swamp Thing, truly covet and fear her power over the flesh? And if so, to what extremes would he go to ensure she never becomes a threat to him? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOLUME 10: ONE MORE TIME TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS In stores May 19. The final trade collecting Warren Ellis’s and Darick Robertson’s towering TRANSMETROPOLITAN. Witness the final fate of journalist Spider Jerusalem as he faces his final showdown with the U.S. President. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TRANSMETROPOLITAN VOLUME 9: THE CURE TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores May 19. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the TRANSMETROPOLITAN: ONE MORE TIME TP. The ninth volume of the complete collection of the acclaimed series, reprinting TRANSMETROPOLITAN #49-54. Jerusalem and his cohorts step up their investigation into President Callahan's misdeeds and turn up some startling evidence…not to mention a sole surviving witness to the President's depravity. (STAR 20139D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ************************* Y: THE LAST MAN #22 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY GORAN PARLOV AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; PAINTED COVER BY ARON WEISENFELD In stores May 5. Part 2 of the 3-part “Widow’s Pass,” featuring guest artist Goran Parlov. It's guns, alcohol, and a monkey as the last man on Earth's standoff with the female survivors of an Arizona militia group continues. Plus, Agent 355 gives Yorick the one thing he never expected to get from her, and Dr. Mann reveals a horrific secret. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #442 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY “THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS” In stores May 5. Run, don’t walk, to pick up this issue of MAD! You know it’ll be chock full of laughs, so why bother resisting? Don’t fight us on this! MAGAZINE, 48PG, PC $3.50 MAD XL #27 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY “THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS” In stores May 12. Another jam-packed issue of MAD XL contains the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers' Choice picks, and other fun features! MAGAZINE, 96PG, PC $4.99 DC DIRECT Retailers, please note: Unless otherwise specified, the following items are manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final products may differ from images shown. These items are advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-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. BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT STATUE Advance-solicited; in stores June 2. The demand for Batman Japanese imported product keeps growing, and only DC Direct can bring you the next imported product straight from Japan! Produced by highly respected Japanese toy & collectible company Kotobukiya, this statue was licensed by DC Comics for distribution in Japan only. Now, under special arrangement with Kotobukiya, DC Direct brings you this finely detailed and ultra-stylized Batman statue. This highly limited resin statue is restricted to an edition of only 2,800 pieces worldwide — with 2,500 of these pieces only available through DC Direct! The BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT STATUE stands 8 ½” tall x 7” wide, and is a must for fans and collectors of Batman! STATUE $150.00 CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: BLACKFIRE ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores September 15, 2004. Exploding from the pages of the red-hot TEEN TITANS, by Geoff Johns, Mike McKone & Marlo Aquiza! The Teen Titans Koriand’r was a princess from the planet Tamaran as a child…but she had an older sister, Kornand’r, who was passed over for a royal position because of her sickliness. Now a powerful alien warrior, Kornand’r has returned as Blackfire to threaten the Titans! The CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: BLACKFIRE ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 5/8” tall and features multiple points of articulation. This figure includes a Teen Titans logo base and is packaged in a 4-color blister. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: DEATHSTROKE ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores September 15, 2004. Internationally renowned mercenary Slade Wilson became the New Teen Titans’ greatest foe. Now this cold-blooded killer has returned to combat the re-formed Teen Titans…or has he? The CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: DEATHSTROKE ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 ¾” tall, comes with a removable sword and shotgun accessories. This figure features multiple points of articulation includes a Teen Titans logo base and is packaged in a 4-color blister. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores September 15, 2004. Training under the watchful eye of the Dark Knight prepared Robin for just about anything…and he’s needed that preparation as a member of the Teen Titans! The CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: ROBIN ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 1/8” tall, comes with a staff accessory and features multiple points of articulation. This figure includes a Teen Titans logo base and is packaged in a 4-color blister. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: WONDER GIRL ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores September 15, 2004. After helping Wonder Woman in her time of need, young Cassandra Sandsmark was given remarkable powers by Zeus. Now she uses those powers for good as a member of the re-formed Teen Titans! The CONTEMPORARY TEEN TITANS: WONDER GIRL ACTION FIGURE measures approximately 6 1/8” tall, comes with a rope accessory and features multiple points of articulation. This figure includes a Teen Titans logo base and is packaged in a 4-color blister. For more information, see the feature article. FIGURE PI DC COMICS CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES: BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: BATMAN SCULPTED BY JOHN G. MATHEWS Advance-solicited; in stores September 8, 2004. Continuing the DC Comics Classic Animation Maquette Series! Batman: The Animated Series changed the way fans looked at the Dark Knight, casting him as a sleek defender of the night in an art deco-styled Gotham City. With his square jaw and barrel-chest, Batman is an iconic defender of justice, vigilantly protecting the public from a bevy of bizarre foes! This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 9 1/2” tall x 5 1/4” wide x 4 1/2” deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. MAQUETTE $89.95 HARLEY QUINN MARIONETTE Advance-solicited; in stores September 29, 2004. Limited Edition of 1,007! Harleen Quinzel was a psychatric nurse…until she developed a dangerous crush on The Joker! Soon she’d transformed into the Clown Prince of Crime’s main squeeze — Harley Quinn! The HARLEY QUINN MARIONETTE features hand painted, cold-cast porcelain hands, feet and head, bat-shaped hand control, gun with a real cork and playing cards all sculpted with meticulously detailed craftsmanship. Harley stands approximately 16” tall, wearing her red-and-black costume and signature hood, and includes a satin pillow and plush Joker doll for Harley to control. Includes an adjustable black enamel metal stand, a small hang-tag booklet outlining instructions for use and a full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Packaged in a gold-foil stamped black gift box. For more information, see the feature article. MARIONETTE $295.00 STAR OF THE MONTH JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: SUPERMAN MINI-MAQUETTE In stores May 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: BATMAN MINI MAQUETTE (offered in Previews Vol. XIII, No. 11)! The sole survivor of Krypton, Superman was raised on Earth with a moral strength as great as his physical abilities. Possessing powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men, Clark Kent assumed the secret identity of Superman, Earth's greatest champion! Superman is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain mini-maquette measuring approximately: 5 1/2” tall x 2 1/4” wide x 1 3/4” on a newly designed sculpted base and is packaged in a 4-color window box. (STAR 20166X) MINI-MAQUETTE $29.95 ************************* SUPERBOY & KRYPTO STATUE SCULPTED BY BARSOM; BASED ON ARTWORK BY CURT SWAN AND GEORGE KLEIN Advance-solicited; in stores September 15, 2004. There’s no greater bond than that between a boy and his dog…especially when they both have super powers! Superboy and his pet super-dog, Krypto, fight evil side-by-side, proving the adage that a dog is truly a Kryptonian’s best friend. This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 5” high x 6 1/2” wide x 4” deep, comes with a full color certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. STATUE $89.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TEEN TITANS ANIMATED SERIES POSTER In stores May 5. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the TEEN TITANS: STARFIRE MAQUETTE (offered in Previews Vol. XIII, #11)! 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! Now you have another chance to own a copy of this coveted poster featuring DC’s cartoon sensations! (STAR 19619X) POSTER, FC $7.95 ************************* VERTIGO: THE SANDMAN DANIEL MINI-BUST DESIGNED BY KEVIN NOWLAN; SCULPTED BY BARSOM Advance-solicited; in stores September 1, 2004. He is The Sandman reborn. With a green gem and clothed in white, he is the melding of what was human in the dream-child Daniel and what was endless and immortal of The Sandman. The King of Dreams is dead — long live the King. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-bust measures approximately 6” high x 2 1/4” wide x 1 3/4” deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. MINI-BUST $45.00 IMAGE COMICS AGE OF BRONZE, VOL. 2: SACRIFICE HC Written & illustrated by ERIC SHANOWER Cover by ERIC SHANOWER BW 224 pgs. $29.95 Limited edition hardcover On Sale 19 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: The Trojan War has been the greatest of Greek myths for more than 2500 years, and now Eric Shanower presents his unique version of the story, gathered from extensive sources and drawn with historical fidelity. Winner of two Eisner Awards. THIS ISSUE: While Trojan prince Paris returns to Troy with Helen, the Achaean fleet mistakenly attacks Mysia, then is scattered by a storm. High King Agamemnon gathers the army again, but for the fleet to sail, the gods require the life of Agamemnon's eldest daughter, Iphigenia. Collects AGE OF BRONZE #10-19 ARIA VOL. 3: THE USES OF ENCHANTMENT TP Written by BRIAN HOLGUIN Art by LAN MEDINA, BRIAN HABERLIN & JAY ANACLETO Cover by JAY ANACLETO FC 144 pgs. $14.95 Trade paperback On Sale 5 MAY, 2004 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: The Kingdom of Enchantment, a roadside theme park that flourished in the 1950s, has sat abandoned for decades. When a mysterious invitation literally drops into Kildare’s lap, she is lead to a remarkable discovery – a genuine magical kingdom hidden away in the Catskill Mountains. But a dark and terrible secret lies buried at the heart of this fairytale land, a reminder of the dangers of getting what you wish for. The international award-winning story is finally brought to you in a single, stunning collection featuring the two-part and hard-to-find ARIA: SUMMER SPELL and as a TRUE BONUS: a never seen before Aria prose story written by BRIAN HOLGUIN and lushly illustrated by BRIAN HABERLIN. Collects ARIA: THE USES OF ENCHANTMENT #1-4 and ARIA: A SUMMER SPELL #1-2 BAD IDEAS #2 (OF 2) Written by WAYNE CHINSANG Art by JIM MAHFOOD and DAVE CROSLAND Cover by JIM MAHFOOD and DAVE CROSLAND BW 48 pgs. $5.95 Monthly two-issue miniseries On sale 26 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: Has every idea already been done? Probably. Is that stopping comic book artists JIM MAHFOOD and DAVE CROSLAND from working on a comic project with writer WAYNE CHINSANG? Nope! So what kind of creative madness happens when you put two bright minds (and DAVE CROSLAND) together? Bad ideas. Literally. But trite concepts and fanboys be damned! This three-man tag-team is determined to work on a project together…even if it kills Dave. THIS ISSUE: With Jim Valentino on vacation, Jim Mahfood, Dave Crosland and Wayne Chinsang rush to get their idea -- Comic Kid & Hot Chick-- to print. And it works! Haw! Follow Comic Kid and Hot Chick on their first real crime-fighting adventure. What will Hot Chick wear? What won't Comic Kid eat? And who is this mysterious villain everyone is talking about... Pussy Voodoo? Find out in the final issue of BAD IDEAS! BLOODSTREAM #4 (OF 4) Written by ADAM SHAW & PENNY REGISTER Art & cover by ADAM SHAW FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly four-issue miniseries On sale 5 MAY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING CONCEPT: Exotic dancer Amber O’Neill is used to men taking advantage of her. From her abusive father to a whole list of manipulative boyfriends, she has kept her rage in check. But the fuse is lit when she is kidnapped and given new synthetic blood by a secretive biotech company. The blood gives her fantastic physical abilities and the means to exact her revenge. THIS ISSUE: Pleading for his life, Dr. Evers reveals the truth behind Amber's abduction and why her body accepted the synthetic blood. To prove his claims, he offers to take Amber to Primatech and show her who they're holding. But is this another trap? CASEFILES: SAM & TWITCH #12 Written by MARC ANDREYKO Art by ANDY LEE Cover by GREG CAPULLO FC 32 pgs. $2.50 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 5 MAY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING 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 & TWITCH takes the crime noir world of Sam and Twitch to a darker level, featuring unique artwork and storytelling from MARC ANDREYKO and ANDY LEE. THIS ISSUE: "Ancient Chinese Secret, Huh?" Part One of Six Sam and Twitch. Heroin. Gang Wars. Chinatown. Vampires?!! (Yep, you read that right.) How can you miss this one? New story arc, new artist, same ol’ Sam and Twitch. Good stuff. A DISTANT SOIL #37 Written & illustrated by COLLEEN DORAN Cover by COLLEEN DORAN BW 32 pgs. $3.95 Periodical ongoing series On Sale 12 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: When an alien race discovers that one of their own has fathered a half-human daughter, born an Avatar, the most powerful psionic in the universe, warring factions of the world come to Earth, desperate to take and control the fifteen-year-old child's abilities and achieve galactic dominance. THIS ISSUE: Unknown to the evil Hierarchy, a group of rebels have infiltrated a powerful warship, while thousands of enslaved rebels amass to overthrow their captors. A surprise attack in the middle of a state funeral is the last thing the Hierarchy expects! ELVIS McFarlane Toys McFarlane Toys’ first action figure of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll is based on reference from his famous ‘68 Comeback Special. Stunningly detailed in black leather, this Super Stage Figure includes custom stage diorama base with chair, guitar, mic with stand and backdrop. (#12411) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI FEATHER #5 (OF 5) Written & illustrated by STEVE UY Cover by STEVE UY FC 48 pgs. $5.95 Five-issue miniseries On sale 12 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: Sehven’s lifelong dream is to become a great dragonslayer, but there’s only one hitch: Dragons are believed to be long extinct. Sehven’s best friend, Leeka, would disagree, though: She claims she’s a full-blooded dragon herself. But if she is, how will that affect Sehv’s quest? THIS ISSUE: Steve Uy presents the long-awaited conclusion to one of the most critically acclaimed miniseries of the year in a special double-sized final issue! After the disastrous results of the dragon hunt chronicled last issue, Sehven and Leeka find themselves at each other's throats. Once the closest of friends, the two must now find a way to regain what was lost, or risk becoming the mortal enemies they were born to be. FREAK GN Written & illustrated by LEE FERGUSON Cover by LEE FERGUSON FC 64 pgs. $6.95 Graphic Novella On sale 19 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: We are blind. The things we see and feel are only a fraction of the reality in which we live. Humanity is just a small part of a world filled with forces beyond our comprehension, a supernatural domain most of us will never experience... But Alex isn't like most of us. He’s cursed with an unimaginable power that has taken everything from him and driven him to the brink of madness. And without everything you’ve take for granted, who would you become? Are you defined by what you have? By what you've done? Is it really that simple..? What if you could take a long, hard look at the real you? Would you like what you see? Would you be able to face yourself? Sometimes you don't have a choice. GHOST SPY #1 (OF 6) Written by STEVE ALBERTSON Art & cover by JACOB ELIJIAH FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Six-issue monthly miniseries On sale 26 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: Keico Loc is a young bounty hunter, psychologically torn apart by a hyper-violent future. After being infected with the biological toxin Adrenafin, and constant embattlement, Keico decides, for the first time, to take control of her own life. THIS ISSUE: Keico Loc thwarts a diabolical plot to launch the experimental chemical Adrenafin into the city. Keico is entrusted with delivering the Adrenafin to an underground Bio-warfare complex. With the help of the ambitiously violent Rame and Griggs, Keico lays waste to thugs and tanks alike on their battle through the forgotten blocks of Chi-Nova. INVINCIBLE #13 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by RYAN OTTLEY Cover by RYAN OTTLEY FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 19 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age, except that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. And now he’s begun to inherit his father's powers. It all sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? THIS ISSUE: “Perfect Strangers,” Epilogue—There is nothing below him. There is nothing above him. For as far as Mark can see, there is nothing all around him. What happened to Mark last issue to put him in this place? What is this place? And what does it have to do with his future as a superhero? JACK STAFF #7 Written & illustrated by PAUL GRIST Cover by PAUL GRIST FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series On sale 26 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: Jack Staff is Britain's Greatest Hero! Tom-Tom the Robot Man isn't really a robot. Or a man. Becky Burdock is a Vampire Reporter. Q investigate crimes involving the weird and the bizarre, the Question Mark Crimes. You can follow their adventures in each and every issue of JACK STAFF! THIS ISSUE: He's called the Shadow and he's an ambiguous, amoral enigma. But when Becky Burdock finds herself at the mercy of a group of monster hunters, the Shadow is the only one who can help her! LIBERTY MEADOWS SOURCE BOOK Written and illustrated by FRANK CHO Cover by FRANK CHO BW 48 pgs. $4.95 One-shot On sale 12 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: It’s life and love as usual in Liberty Meadows animal sanctuary, where anything and everything can happen. THIS ISSUE: It’s a LIBERTY MEADOWS encyclopedia: Everything you wanted to know about Liberty Meadows but were afraid to ask. Character sheets, fun facts, trivia, behind the scene commentary, and unpublished art. MCFARLANE’S MONSTERS SERIES 3: SIX FACES OF MADNESS McFarlane Toys The third series of the infamous McFarlane’s Monsters action figure series focuses on the past: A historical look back at some of the human race’s most notorious blood-letters. Our artists and sculptors have captured the true evil essence of these figures for mature collectors. Incredibly detailed and fully accessorized, McFarlane Monsters 3 gives new meaning to the term “monster”: Jack the Ripper, Vlad the Impaler, Elizabeth Bathory, Rasputin, Billy the Kid, and Attila the Hun. (#40220) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: MLB 3-INCH TWO-PACKS McFarlane Toys A brand-new product from McFarlane Toys: McFarlane’s Sports Picks in 3-inch scale. Each MLB 3-inch clamshell package contains two baseball figures, each with equipment and a base. All the detail and precision you’ve come to expect from McFarlane Toys in half the size. Nomar Garciaparra, Boston Red Sox SS, No. 5/Torii Hunter, Minnesota Twins CF, No. 48; Pedro Martinez, Boston Red Sox P, No. 45/Ken Griffey Jr., Cincinnati Reds CF, No. 30; Jorge Posada, New York Yankees C, No. 20/Scott Rolen, St. Louis Cardinals 3B, No. 27; Curt Schilling, Boston Red Sox P, No. 38/Hideki Matsui, New York Yankees RF, No. 55; Mike Piazza, New York Mets C, No. 31/Kerry Wood, Chicago Cubs P, No. 34; and Jason Giambi, New York Yankees 1B, No. 25/Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals LF, No. 5. (#75150) (CAUT: 4) 2-Pack PI NYC MECH #2 Written by MILES GUNTER & IVAN BRANDON Art by ANDY MACDONALD Cover by KELSEY SHANNON FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Ongoing series On sale 12 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: Eight million robots walk the streets, but this isn't science fiction. This is New York City, top to bottom, from a basement in the last Brooklyn ghetto to the clouds above a penthouse suite on Park Avenue. These are robots in agony, ecstasy and everything in-between, searching for love, sex or just enough spare change to get them through the day. THIS ISSUE: She sits alone at the bar because everyone's as scared of her as you are. She looks coy, but there's a gun in her purse that fits her hand like a diamond ring. Nika lives a disposable life at full speed; she wants more than you do and always something new. When her expectations grow faster than her means, she points a gun and quietly gets her way. But sometimes when you point a gun, another gun points back. PATIENT ZERO #3 (OF 4) Written by JOHN McLEAN-FOREMAN Art by BRENT WHITE FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Four-issue monthly miniseries On sale 19 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: As humanity spirals towards global war, Alex Grant and a handful of other imperfectly mutated psychics must battle against the true instigator: an AI that is viciously conquering the human race, one mind at a time. THIS ISSUE: “Eternity’s Past” Part Three (of 4)—As the AI’s forces near victory, Ioway lies dying, and Samuel Deighton is tortured to reveal the location of his genetic research. Alex and Laura must overcome their differences in order to unite the facility's splintered survivors and launch a counter attack in a desperate attempt to save them all. PHANTOM JACK #3 Written by MIKE SANGIACOMO Art & Cover by MITCHELL BREITWEISER FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 12 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: Jack Baxter is a New York newspaper reporter who always seems to get the impossible stories. He has a gift (or is it a curse?) to become invisible at will. Sometimes he uses his powers for good, other times for selfish gain. Despite his success, though, he's not a happy man. He carries the guilt of letting a friend die in a foreign land, a friend he could have saved if only he had the courage. And now he must go back. THIS ISSUE: “Among the Enemy” Last issue, Jack learned his Army reservist brother, Cassidy, got drunk and wandered across enemy lines into Iraq and was captured. In the weeks before the start of the 2003 ground war, the invisible man is forced to return to Baghdad, the site of his biggest failure, and find his brother. But he's not alone; he has help from MADISON BLUE, agent of MISCELLANEOUS. POWERS, VOLUME 2 #3 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 19 MAY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING CONCEPT: Homicide Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim investigate superhero-related crime. Their investigations take them from the seediest underbelly of the city to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. THIS ISSUE: “Legends,” Part Three—A hero has returned. But is it enough to keep the city safe from the crossfire- as the city’s most powerful villains gun for each other in a massive turf war? And how far will Detective Deena Pilgrim go to prove she still has what it takes? From the Eisner Award-winning team of BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate X-Men, Daredevil) and MICHAEL AVON OEMING (BASTARD SAMURAI, HAMMER OF THE GODS, PARLIAMENT OF JUSTICE)! PVP #8 Written & illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series On Sale 26 MAY, 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: Not a dream! Not a hoax! In this issue BRENT SIENNA DIES! How will the staff of PvP magazine go on? What meaning does the afterlife hold for Brent? Pick up this issue to find out! REX MUNDI #12 Written by ARVID NELSON Art & cover by Eric J FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 19 MAY, 2004 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: “THE SWAN KNIGHT”—The Duke of Lorraine consolidates his expanding power in a meeting with a famous British statesman. Julien discovers a tenuous link between a group of medieval heretics and the anathematized Knights Templar. Genevive witnesses a violent confrontation between Lorraine and his daughter. Finally, a vital clue to the meaning of the stolen scrolls is revealed… SAMMY: A VERY SAMMY DAY Written & illustrated by AZAD Cover by AZAD BW 48 pgs. $5.95 Graphic Novella On Sale 26 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: Samuel Little is one of the world’s best cat burglars. He’s also one of the unluckiest people on the planet! His only saving grace is his sidekick, Lucky: an over-protective black cat that appears to have turned his fortunes around… Well, sort of. THIS ISSUE: The origin of the world’s unluckiest cat burglar is finally set to paper! Samuel Little has been sleeping with one eye open with good reason: He’s a snitch, and EVERYONE knows it. After ratting out his old crew to the cops, he’s finding it difficult to adjust to normal life in his old neighborhood. But a cranky landlord, fumigators and an overly friendly stray cat aren’t all he has to worry about. Associates of his former crew are dead set on making this not just the worst day of Sammy’s life, but the last. SPAWN #145 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 26 MAY, 2004 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: “Errant,” Part Four—An ancient curse has reached across the centuries and now stands poised to sweep history aside and usher in a new Dark Age on Earth. Standing at the edge of chaos, with one last chance to stave off global destruction, Spawn now must fulfill a blood oath made centuries ago by Lord Covenant, the Dark Ages Hellspawn. But Covenant sees a chance to save his own damned soul, even if it costs the world. SPAWN: SIMONY Written by ALEX NIKOLAVITCH & JEFF PORCHEROT Art by ALEX NIKOLAVITCH Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT FC 68 pgs $7.95 One-shot On sale 12 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: SPAWN: SIMONY is the French Spawn Project initially published in 2003 by Semic in France. This book is one of the rare instances in which Todd McFarlane has allowed an outside vendor to create an entirely new piece of SPAWN comic history. After seeing its popularity in France — due no doubt to the tremendous artwork and story by the talented ALEX NIKOLAVITCH and ALEKSI BRICLOT – SPAWN: SIMONY has been translated into English and will now be available in the United States for the first time. This 68-page book features a double-length story as well as added editorial content and pinup art. Retailers: Please see the order form for incentives and cool prizes associated with this one-shot SPAWN title. SWORD OF DRACULA #4 Written by JASON HENDERSON Art by WILLIAM BELK Cover by TONY HARRIS BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Six-issue bimonthly miniseries On sale 12 MAY, 2004 CONCEPT: You’ve seen Dracula… but you’ve never seen him like this. Think Dracula: Impossible. Think Black Hawk Dracula. At 600 years old, Dracula controls blood so keenly that he can make almost anything his army needs. And he will rule the earth. But what happens when the King of Vampires faces the return of an even greater, older evil? What unholy alliance must Dracula form with Ronnie Van Helsing, the young leader of the massive agency known as the Polidorium? THIS ISSUE: “The Elders,” Part Three—The moment we’ve been waiting for: Ronnie Van Helsing has Dracula in captivity—but a man who can boil the blood in your head is a hard man to interrogate. And what if the only way to save the world is to set the Polidorium’s most dangerous enemy free? THE WALKING DEAD #8 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art & cover by TONY MOORE BW 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 26 MAY, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING CONCEPT: An epidemic of apocalyptic proportions has swept the globe, causing the dead to rise and feed on the living. In a matter of months society has crumbled: There is no government, no grocery stores, no mail delivery, no cable TV. In a world ruled by the dead, we are forced to finally begin living. THIS ISSUE: The search for suitable shelter continues. Rick and crew find themselves at the mercy of a harsh winter that makes their arduous journey that much more difficult. For months they’ve looked for something to take their minds OFF the zombie threat at hand... and now that they’ve got it; they’re in more danger than ever before. Top Cow WITCHBLADE #41 EWANTED HOLOFOIL EDITION Unearthed from the Top Cow vaults, this rare variant with exclusive Keu Cha cover art is printed on a gorgeous holofoil cover! Previously only available at the 2001 San Diego Comic Con! FC $9.99 MAGDALENA READER SET The exciting 2nd volume of Magdalena as drawn by Top Cow uber-artist Eric Basaldua is available at just a smidgen less than original cover price! All four issues! Set $9.99 COMMON GROUNDS #5 (W) Troy Hickman (P) Dan Jurgens/Angel Medina (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari Superhero tales in the donut shop of life continue with TWO stories every issue! Artist Dan Jurgens illustrates the tale of a love-lost immortal, while penciler Angel Medina (he of Spawn fame!) shows us what happens…Where Monsters Dwell! FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.99 six-part series THE DARKNESS #11 (W) Ron Marz (P) Martin Montiel (C ) Matt Milla Green Lantern alumni, Ron Marz, continues his exciting run on the Darkness! Jackie is getting the family under control but now has a run-in with Chinese gangsters sends him to Hong Kong where he finds that he is not the only one involved with a little supernatural help. When dragons and darklings do battle…who will prevail? FC, 32pg $2.99 Continuing series STRYKEFORCE #2 (W)Jay Faerber (P)Tyler Kirkham (I) Marlo Alquiza (C )Brian Buccellato Jay Faerber and Tyler Kirkham continue to deliver super-team action, Top Cow style, with their hit new series. Stryker's search for little Tommy Jenkins leads him straight into an ambush. Meanwhile, when the Strykeforce find someone who may know Tommy's whereabouts, the team is divided over just how far they're willing to go to get answers. FC, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.99 5-Part Series Also Signed edition by Tyler Kirkham $19.99 TOMB RAIDER #42 “SPIRIT WALKER” PART 2 OF 2 W- James Bonny P - Wilson Tortosa C - Tyson Wengler Cover - Adam Hughes Double-crossed by the head of a multi-national corporation, Lara Croft travels to Australia to stop him from using the powers of the Spirit Walker, an ancient, mystical charm stolen from the Aborigines in the Eighteenth Century. If she fails, an innocent young man will die. And an evil man will become more powerful than ever. Join us for the thrilling conclusion of a two-part story arc written by James Bonny with art by Wilson Tortosa and Tyson Wengler. FC, 32pg $2.99 Continuing series WANTED #5 (W) Mark Millar (Art) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts Painted Cover by J.G. Jones The ultimate evil known as Mister Rictus has made his move to take over the supervillain Fraternity…and the world. Only Wesley Gibson, newly anointed as The Killer, stands in his way. Superheroes as you’ve never seen them before are brought to you by writer Mark Millar, with astonishing pencils and inks by JG Jones. You know you want it. Mature Readers FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.99 Part Five of A Six-Issue Story Arc WITCHBLADE #76 (W) Troy Hickman (P) David Nakayama Troy Hickman, of Common Grounds fame, and David Nakayama, the winner of the Wizard/Top Cow intern contest, join forces in this bi-polar Witchblade tale. New bad girl, Celestine, is a torn soul. She has the potential for great good and great evil. Sara must stop her trail of carnage while at the same time keeping the Witchblade from choosing Celestine as its new bearer -a love triangle of epic proportions! FC, 32pg $2.99 Continuing series WITCHBLADE/WOLVERINE (W) Chris Claremont (P) Eric Basaldua Father of the X-Men, Chris Claremont, writes this special tale that starts out with wolverine and Witchblade-wielder Sara Pezzini getting married…and then gets crazier from there! Hi-octane action and a dangerous new mutant are brought to life by Eric Basaldua (The Magdalena). FC, 32pg $2.99 One-Shot Special Dynamic Forces WITCHBLADE #½ DF EXCLUSIVE FOIL EDITION This DF Exclusive Foil Edition of the Witchblade #½ by writer David Wohl and artist Brian Ching is now available for just $5.00! Complete your collection today! FC MSRP: $5.00 MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE BUST First appearing in the Medieval Spawn/Witchblade mini-series the mercenary known only as Katarina bore the mystical and mysterious weapon known only as the Witchblade! Now for the first time ever Dynamic Forces and Top Cow have teamed up to created this incredible Medieval Witchblade Bust! Overseen by Marc Silvestri and Top Cow and sculpted by Greg Aronowitz with Tom and Joy Snyder Medieval Witchblade stands over 6 tall and looks like she just stepped off the comics page! Bust PI DIAMOND SELECT TOYS PREMIER COLLECTION RETRO BLACK CAT STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Before there was black leather there was blue spandex…and fur! The Premiere Collection Retro Black Cat statue was sculpted by Clayburn Moore and shows the Black cat in her original costume, complete with realistic faux-fur! This piece has a base showing two of Felicia Hardy’s favorite things: cats and stolen loot! Standing over 15 inches high, the Retro Black Cat statue is limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide and includes a full-color, hand numbered Certificate of Authenticity. In stores July 2004! Statue $150.00 SPIDER-MAN MARVEL MAQUETTE A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez the Spider-Man Marvel Maquette is the first piece in this new line of artist-reference statues. Standing eight inches tall this piece is a perfect for budding artist to use as inspiration, or for collector’s to add to their display shelf. Featuring a base emblazoned with both the Marvel Comics and Spider-Man logos, the Spider-Man Maquette is limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide. Includes full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. In stores July 2004! Maquette $99.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE: CLOAK & DAGGER BUSTS TWO-PACK A Diamond Select Release! Two runaways experimented on by ruthless criminals end up with super powers, one based on light and the others rooted in darkness. Cloak & Dagger were major player in the Marvel Universe of the 80’s, and will be returning in their own series in 2004. These busts can be displayed separately, but look best when displayed together. Cloaks cape enfolds Dagger, who has glow-in-the-dark highlights. The Cloak & Dagger Bust two-pack was sculpted by Sam Greenwell and will be limited to 2,500 pieces. In stores July 2004! Busts 2-Pack $80.00 MARVEL MILESTONES: THE PUNISHER STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Just in time for the Punisher major motion picture starring Thomas Jane and John Travolta comes the Marvel Milestones Punisher statue from Diamond Select Toys! Standing over 12 inches tall, this ultra-detailed statue was sculpted by Rudy Garcia and shows Frank Castle, A.K.A The Punisher, standing in front of his tombstone ejecting empty clips from his guns, ready to punish the guilty. Painted and ready to display, The Punisher Marvel Milestones statue is accompanied by a full color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide. In stores July 2004! Statue $150.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #152 3 EXCLUSIVE PREVIEWS ONLY IN WIZARD! * Read 6-pages from Astonishing X-Men #1 by writer Joss Whedon (Buffy: The Vampire Slayer) and John Cassaday (Captain America) from Marvel Comics! * Get a 7-page preview of Catwoman: Roman Holiday #1, from DC Comics, illustrated by artist Tim Sale and written by Jeph Loeb for DC Comics. Loeb and Sale are the team that brought us Batman: Dark Victory, Daredevil: Yellow and Spider-Man: Blue. * Read a preview of Ultimate Fantastic Four #7 by the new creative team of writer Warren Ellis and artist Stuart Immonen from Marvel Comics. JOE QUESADA ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS! * Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada sits down with us to address fan questions. Learn about the future of Marvel Knights, the war with DC Comics, his return to Daredevil and much more! * Quesada creates a new Marvel Knights Wolverine, Spider-Man, Dardevil cover to this issue. HALLE BERRY IS CATWOMAN! * Get the facts about the new Catwoman film starring Academy Award™ winning actress, Halle Berry (X-Men, X2). As fans fight over the look of costume and the direction that the film will take, Wizard gets you the insider information from the producers on the set. Berry appears as Catwoman in an exclusive new photo cover for this issue! GET MORE COMIC BOOK AND MOVIE INFO THAN ANYWHERE ELSE! * Find out about the sweeping changes in store for the X-Men. * Order the Hush Jason Todd Unmasked limited figure from DC Direct in this issue! * See the Top 10 Reasons why you must read DC Comics’ Identity Crisis! * Get ready for another hysterical Wizard Halloween Costume Contest! * Book Of The Month, Picks and Secret Stash sort out the books you should be reading. * A bigger all-new Wizard comic book price guide with over 40 pages of prices and market trends. Magazine (Wolverine/Spider-Man/Daredevil cover by Joe Quesada) $4.99 Magazine (Halle Berry as Catwoman photo cover) $4.99 WIZARD JIM LEE MILLENNIUM EDITION LIMITED DELUXE HARDCOVER; $29.99 * Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the all-new Wizard Jim Lee Millennium Edition Limited Deluxe Hardcover. Fully authorized by Lee, this giant 256-page hardcover book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of pieces of Lee artwork from his entire prolific career at Marvel Comics, Image Comics, WildStorm Productions and DC Comics along with a dazzling assortment of unpublished art from his personal collection. * Meet the real Jim Lee in a new exclusive in-depth interview for this book. Behold his “American Dream” story as a child from Seoul, South Korea to a superstar artist in southern California. Find out about his influences and his early days. Learn how he first started to get work at Marvel, to the daring formation of Image Comics, the founding of WildStorm, the return to Marvel for Heroes Reborn, the sale of WildStorm to DC Comics and his smash success of Batman and Superman. * Art fans rejoice and behold a gigantic art gallery of Jim Lee’s greatest works, from X-Men to Batman, everything noteworthy will be here. Taken era by era, Lee provides a running commentary throughout the brilliant heights of his career. In addition, Lee unveils a tremendous collection of unfinished/unpublished art along with a sketchbook of seminal design work from Punisher to WildC.A.T.S and a special private section of unseen original pieces. YOU MUST SEE THIS! * Get a complete illustrated checklist of every piece of Jim Lee comic art ever published from 1987 to 2004, including hard-to-find items like promotional posters, holiday cards, collector plates and convention program covers. * Go behind-the-scenes with Lee on the Image Comics explosion in 1992. Follow the Image roller coaster from Jim’s seat as he developed the red-hot WildStorm, Cliffhanger and Homage lines. Then learn about the background behind the move to DC and get the director’s commentary on Lee’s historic Batman: Hush issues. * Spend a day with Lee at WildStorm Productions, see him at work on new material and discover the secrets behind the techniques he uses to create his work. Meet his talented creators (Alé Garza, Lee Bermejo, Scott Williams, Sandra Hope and others) at their drawing tables and find out what Lee wants to do next. * Top it all off with an amazing cover featuring the Batman and you have the ultimate official Jim Lee event that only Wizard could publish! HC, 256 pg, FC $29.99 TOYFARE #83 EXCLUSIVE POWER MAN AND IRON FIST MINIMATES OFFER! * Get the limited edition POWER MAN and IRON FIST two-pack MiniMates figure offer from Diamond Select! Designed by the red-hot team at Art Asylum, these two Marvel Comics heroes come in their classic costumes. These figures will be an extremely limited edition that will only be offered while supplies last! * What is it about MiniMates that has captured America’s hearts and minds? We’ll attempt to explain it all in our massive tribute to MiniMates, including the latest news, all-new images, and another installment of Twisted MiniMate Theatre! The MiniMates phenomenon also strikes on the cover to this issue of ToyFare as the greatest heroes of DC Comics and Marvel clash! SUMMER MOVIE TOYS ROUNDUP! * It’s that time of the season, when the toys of summer are hitting the shelves to support the big blockbusters of the summer. From Catwoman to Harry Potter, from Aliens/Predator to Spider-Man 2, from Shrek 2 to Blade 3, we’ll run down the toys you’ll want, the toys you’ll need and the toys you won’t be able to find! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE IS FINALLY COMING TO AN END! * Made you look! Catch more hilarious madness as Mego Spidey and the gang start trouble once again in another all-new episode. TOYFARE’S CONVENTION SURVIVAL GUIDE GETS YOU EXCLUSIVES! * Just in time for the summer convention season, we present a must-read survival guide with all the tips and tricks that you’ll need to snag the red-hot convention exclusive figures that will be unveiled this year. LIVING DEAD DOLLS VISUAL PRICE GUIDE! * These morbidly deceased figures are anything but dead! See each and every one of these hot toys along with all of the limited editions and convention exclusives. You’ll kill yourself if you miss this! * 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 (Spider-Man 2 Movie Toys cover) $4.99 Magazine (Marvel vs. DC MiniMates cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #110; $4.99 MEGA PRICE GUIDE SPECIAL ISSUE! * Get more than 40 pages of price guide information on all your favorite games. From Magic to HeroClix, from Lord Of The Rings to MechWarrior, it’s all here. See which cards and figure have gone up or down and how prices compare across expansions. Newer games like Duel Masters, Mage Knight 2.0 and Yu Yu Hakusho will also be reported on along with longstanding gamer favorites. * The Mega Price Guide will also feature game play strategy and collecting info. This is the ultimate price guide that will be published in 2004! MAGIC’S FIFTH DAWN GODBOOK! * Behold the actual Fifth Dawn Godbook from the latest Magic: The Gathering expansion. We show you several pages of this revered tome which pictures all of the cards in the set. Many would kill to get this before the card set’s release. This is the first place to see the supercharged game mechanics and ultra powerful cards. DUEL MASTERS ADVANCED STRATEGY! * Wizards Of The Coast’s Duel Masters is shaping up to be a major event in the world of collectible card games. We take you further inside the game than anyone else, giving you the play tips, strategy and killer decks that will make you a champion in this summer’s tournament season. ULTIMATE MINIATURES STRESS TEST! * Learn which miniatures game pieces will survive the InQuest Gamer Stress Test! Marvel/DC HeroClix compete with Mage Knight, Dungeons And Dragons, Lord Of The Rings and others. Only one set will emerge from the grueling and hilarious challenges. 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 (HEROCLIX/Magic/Mage Knight/cover) $4.99 Magazine (Duel Masters cover) $4.99 WIZARD SPIDER-MAN MEGA SPECIAL&; $4.99 As Marvel Comics’ ultimate icon, the amazing Spider-Man returns to conquer the big screen in Spider-Man 2, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the WIZARD SPIDER-MAN MEGA SPECIAL magazine. ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #62 PREVIEW! * Read 6 pages from Marvel Comics’ Ultimate Spider-Man #62 by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mark Bagley. Behold the first appearance of Ultimate Carnage! Get a jump on the next story arc only in this special! SEE SPIDER-MAN 2! * Get ready for the Spider-Man 2 movie starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. You’ve seen the amazing trailers—now visit the set for a close up view of the new film. We’ll run down all the inside info that we’ve collected from our set visits and interviews with people like director Sam Raimi, Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst (Mary Jane Watson) and Alfred Molina (Doctor Octopus). Plus, learn about Dock Ock’s tentacles, the awesome movie stunts and special effects as Spidey has an even bigger battle in New York City. SPIDEY’S COMIC CREATORS TELL YOU WHAT’S NEXT! * Bring yourself up to date on the exciting world of Spider-Man comic books from Marvel as we talk to writers Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Millar, J. Michael Straczynski and Paul Jenkins along with artists John Romita Jr., Mark Bagley and Terry Dodson. Learn everything you need to know and what’s next for Spidey in all of his Marvel titles—Amazing Spider-Man, Spectacular Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man, Spider-Man and all of the mini-series and special events. STAN “THE MAN” LEE—’NUFF SAID! * No Spider-Man Special would be complete without an exclusive Wizard Q&A interview with Spider-Man creator Stan Lee. COMIC BOOK COLLECTOR’S GUIDE AND MORE! * Check you comic collection as we present the most expensive, the #1s, the first appearances, creator milestones, team-ups and limited edition Spider-Man comic books. Get the latest market prices and see which books are going up or down. * There’s tons more inside, including a Spider-Man villains Last Man Standing illustrated feature, a Sinister Six Application, a Twisted ToyFare Theatre episode and an updated Spidey Swag guide. Magazine (Spider-Man cover by David Finch) $4.99 Magazine (Spider-Man 2 Movie photo cover) $4.99 WIZARD EXCLUSIVES OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROBOTECH STEALTH SHADOW FIGHTER From the popular Robotech toy line comes this limited edition Stealth Shadow fighter. Cast in translucent plastic, this ToyFare exclusive figure from Toynami features multiple points of articulation and a gun pod. Complete your Robotech action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI O/A 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 O/A WIZARD TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTERS EDITION VOLUME 2 By overwhelming popular demand, Wizard Entertainment presents the second TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE trade paperback! This 104-page book collects more of the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazine’s monthly Twisted Mego Theatre (TMT) comic strips. In addition to the 14 strips re-presented here, this book will feature the Top 10 Most Violent Moments that were edited out of ToyFare magazine. See these scenes as they were originally photographed. Seth Green, star of Austin Powers, writes the introduction to this landmark collection. If you loved the first Twisted ToyFare Theatre trade paperback, you’ll flip for this volume! Prestige Format. FC, 104pg $9.99 O/A MUPPETS SUPER HERO SCOOTER TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE From the classic television series The Muppet Show, comes this exclusive Super Hero Scooter action figure. This ToyFare limited edition from Palisades features Scooter in a hero costume with a cape and “How To Be A Superhero” book. Complete your Muppets action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI WIZARD AUTHENTIC TOMB RAIDER: SPHERE OF INFLUENCE #1 DF EXCLUSIVE COMIC RED FOIL EDITION Writer Kevin McCarthy (writer and editor of the Kavalier and Clay comics) brings you a brand new Tomb Raider tale along with artist Joyce (Witchblade/Vampirella/Magdelena) Chin! This DF Exclusive comic will feature a 50/50 alternate cover split with one cover featuring fantastic artwork by Joyce Chin! This issue also comes with a 50/50 variant cover by one of comics most respected artists - Howard Chaykin! 24 pages of story and art! FC, 32pg SRP: $10.00 WITCHBLADE/MAGDALENA/VAMPIRELLA #1 DF EXCLUSIVE UNTOLD STORY ART ADAMS RED FOIL EDITION Written by fan favorite Gail Simone and beautifully drawn by Joyce Chen this book is black white and must be read! Featuring an exclusive story in this DF limited edition comic! You have all heard that Magdelena and Vampirella had a crossover and that Witchblade and Vampirella have had a crossover but what happens when Vampi Witchblade and Magdelena all crossover together? Well find out in this beautiful 24 page black and white book that must be read (and you know what- you must read this baby!)! Featuring Vampi Maggie and Witchblade edited by Renee Geerlings and Maureen McTigue -- Seven times the charm! Here's your chance to get all your women in one package. Oh and the variant cover that will be done by a real man Art Adams. FC, 32pg SRP: $10.00 WITCHBLADE/MAGDALENA/VAMPIRELLA #1 DF EXCLUSIVE UNTOLD STORY JOYCE CHIN BLUE FOIL EDITION Written by fan favorite Gail Simone and beautifully drawn by Joyce Chen this book is black white and must be read! Featuring an exclusive story in this DF limited edition comic! You have all heard that Magdelena and Vampirella had a crossover and that Witchblade and Vampirella have had a crossover but what happens when Vampi Witchblade and Magdelena all crossover together? Well find out in this beautiful 24 page black and white book that must be read (and you know what- you must read this baby!)! Featuring Vampi Maggie and Witchblade edited by Renee Geerlings and Maureen McTigue -- Seven times the charm! Here's your chance to get all your women in one package. Oh and the variant cover that will be done by a real man Art Adams. FC, 32pg SRP: $6.99 MIDNIGHT NATION #½ LIMITED EDITION COMIC Being a Wizard #1/2 automatically makes this one of the most limited Midnight Nation comics! What a GRAND SLAM of an issue this is now! This isthe red-hot #1/2 issue of Joe Michael Straczynski's ultra-hot and hard to get series! Published by Top Cow, and now the Dynamic Forcesis bringing you the rare #1/2 edition! Don't miss out on this ultra-limited special edition!   FC, 32pg SRP: $12.99 COMICS SECTION AAA MILWAUKEE PUBLISHING CO. MISERY A GO-GO #1 A funnybook for the morally bankrupt! The bimonthly journey into insanity starts here. Featuring Hank the Angry Double Amputee, a secret government agency trying to rehabilitate a pedophile, and more. From the creators of Arsenic Lullaby, this comic raises the bar on funny. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.65 AARDVARK VANAHEIM 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! SC, 7x10, b&w. VOL. 1 (STAR00070)?SC, 7x10, b&w $25.00 VOL. 2: HIGH SOCIETY (STAR00071)?SC, 7x10, b&w $25.00 ******************* ABOUT COMICS COMICS PROSE VOLUME 1 GN by Dennis O’Neil, Max Allan Collins, Peter David, Bill Mumy, Kurt Busiek & Various Comics writers are good writers, as this collection of prose stories shows. Comics Prose includes an Edgar Award-nominated tale by Max Allan Collins, featuring his creation, female detective Ms. Tree; a horror tale collaboration between Peter David and Bill Mumy; stories from Dennis O’Neil and Kurt Busiek, and seven more! MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 180pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERFOLKS NOVEL SC by Robert Mayer A 2000-copy limited edition of the 1977 novel that revolutionized comics. Robert Mayer’s darkly satiric look at a middle-aged masked man pulled out of retirement influenced superhero comics from the 1980s through today. The first edition in decades adds an introduction by Kurt Busiek and a Dave Gibbons cover drawing. (STAR20361) SC, 7x10, 175pg, b&w $19.95 ****************** ABRAMS AUSCHWITZ GN by Pascal Croci In this gripping graphic novel, artist Pascal Croci tells the horrifying story of the World War II concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Using the fictional story of a couple ? Kazik and Cessia ? who lose a daughter at the camp and barely survive themselves, Croci depicts the horror and brutality of the holocaust in grim, searing, black-and-white illustrations. Based on extensive interviews, Croci conducted with concentration camp survivors, this book tells its story with the immediacy and disturbing reality of actual historic events. SC, 9x12, 88pg, b&w $16.95 VOYAGE INTO THE DEEP by Francois Riviere & Serge Micheli This imaginative graphic novel presents a fictionalized history of the Jules Verne’s experiences writing the legendary 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Through encounters with such characters as an orphaned boy with a mysterious package, an Indian princess on an obsessive search, and an eccentric artist of fantastical creations, Verne discovers and immortalizes the most compelling character of his writing career: Captain Nemo. Weaving together details of Verne’s own life with events aboard the famous Nautilis, Francois Riviere and Serge Micheli tell a powerful and cryptic tale of art, science, and passion. SC, 9x12, 88pg, FC $16.95 ABSTRACT STUDIO STARS OF THE MONTH THE COLLECTED STRANGERS IN PARADISE by Terry Moore Strangers in Paradise is the entertaining and poignant look at the relationship of two young women and the twists and turns that life throws at them. MATURE READERS VOL. 1 COLLECTED MINI-SERIES (STAR00773)— SC, 7x10, b&w $8.95 VOL. 2: I DREAM OF YOU (STAR01507)—SC, 7x10, b&w $16.95 VOL. 3: IT’S A GOOD LIFE (STAR03045)?SC, 7X10, b&w $8.95 ********************** AC COMICS FEMFORCE #126 by Various Imagine a prehistoric muck monster imbued with a scientific intellect; living protoplasm to shape-change at will and... the DNA of The Girl From LSD! It happens when The Muckman attacks the Femforce, grabs SYNN, and she becomes “Totally Absorbed!” in a story by Bill Black and Jeff Austin. Cover by Black & Heike. b&w, 44pg $6.95 AMERICA'S GREATEST COMICS #9 by Various Reed Crandall, one of the most dynamic artists of the 1940s, jump-starts this issue with a fabulous Firebrand adventure from 1942! Also: Joe Kubert draws Biro's Crimebuster; Alex Toth gets romantic, and Jack Kirby, Bob Powell and Steve Ditko tackle war and fantasy! b&w, 52pg $6.95 VINTAGE VIGILANTES EXPERT PACK #1 Classic Golden Age Superhero and Sci-Fi reprints including: Bulletman, Airboy, Buckskin, Mr. Scarlet, Black Owl, and Captain Video. Plus: an interview with all-time great Joe Simon, capsule histories and illustrations of 50 costumed heroes, and much more! Pack features one (1) copy each of Men of Mystery #15, 16 & 19, and Golden Age Hero & Heroine Directory, bagged. Pack (x4), b&w $29.95 ACES & EIGHTS PUBLISHING LAST MINUTE #2 by K.L. Jones The watch accidentally activated for the first time. The demon attacks again as he searches and gets closer to finding the watch and the man who has it. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.00 ACTOR ACTOR ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1/2 Featuring a brand-new story by red-hot writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mark Bagley this out-of-print story is a must-have for your Ultimate Spidey collection! Also features a sketchbook and Wizard Certificate of Authenticity! FC $24.99 ACTOR WITCHBLADE #40 LIMITED EDITION A great single issue featuring Paul Jenkins and Keu Cha's first Witchblade issue! A limited alternate cover! What else do you need to know! And since this month we're helping ACTOR with sales of this issue, we're bringing the cost down! FC $2.99 ACTOR MIDNIGHT NATION #1/2 LIMITED EDITION Being a Wizard #1/2 automatically makes this one of the most limited Midnight Nation comics! What a grand slam of an issue this is now! This is the red-hot #1/2 issue of Joe Michael Straczynski's ultra-hot new series! Don't miss out on this ultra-limited special edition! FC $10.00 ACTOR WITCHBLADE/TOMB RAIDER #1/2 The Wizard #1/2 rare cover! Get it now, and help ACTOR! FC $19.99 ACTOR UNDERTAKER #1/2 LIMITED EDITION WWE fans, get this ultra-limited book and at the same time, you get to help ACTOR! FC $2.99 ACTOR TOMB RAIDER #11 LIMITED EDITION ALTERNATE COVER The limited edition cover to the first anniversary issue! FC $6.99 ACTOR TOMB RAIDER #12 LIMITED EDITION ALTERNATE COVER The limited edition cover to the first anniversary issue! FC $6.99 ACTOR WITCHBLADE/ELEKTRA #1 VARIANT COVER EDITOIN The first cross-over between Top Cow and Marvel featuring two of comicdom's greatest Femme Fatales! FC $5.00 ADHESIVE COMICS TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN MAGAZINE #20 by Shannon Wheeler & Various It’s the Best Issue Ever! Of anything! Ever! Then put on different socks and we’ll knock those socks off you too! Who couldn’t love this extra-special “Travel” issue, packed with brand new cartoons by the likes Douglas Paszkiewicz (Arsenic Lullaby), Peter Conrad, and possibly even Shannon Wheeler (if he can get off his lazy, pimpled ass and do something productive). This issue also features original award-winning essays by the perennially controversial Jed Alexander (Yellow Baby), Zoe Trope (best-selling author), and Carolyn Jones (reporter, SF Chronicle). But wait, that's not all! David Boswell offers up the greatest Reid Fleming cartoons ever put to paper; Kieron Dwyer and Keith Knight contribute illustrations that will prove, once and for all, that God exists and he loves you; and Superman returns to the bowling alley in the second installment of Mark Russell's off-kilter take on the crusader with a cape! Plus the extra-special, not-at-all-gay travel section, which we really just threw together at the last minute, yet somehow still rocks your, um, naughty bits out. Magazine, 64pg, b&w $4.95 ADHOUSE BOOKS MONKEY & SPOON GN by Simone Lia Monkey & Spoon explores the relationship of a married anthropomorphic couple in an all-too realistic snapshot of their everyday lives. Can a monkey love a spoon? (and vice versa?) Monkey & Spoon is the second of three books that will tell the “tale” of an animal’s exploits. All three books will be designed and formatted to compliment each other. These books might be considered a distant cousin to the big-little books. Each page will have only one panel, so that the reader can focus on the detail of each picture. MATURE READERS SC, 6x6, 112pg, PC $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SOUTHPAW GN by Scott Morse Southpaw is a robot-fighting tiger whose introduction actually takes place in the pages of the special-robotic anthology, Project: Telstar. From the few panels that we see in Telstar, we learn that Southpaw is one bad cat! Southpaw is the first of the three-part “Animalia Novella” AdHouse Books series. (STAR19667) SC, 6x6, 128pg, PC $9.95 ***************** A.D. VISION *************** All ADV manga is presented in traditional right to left format. *************** BLUE INFERIOR MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Kyoko Shitou It is a world where environmental pollution has spiraled out of control. Most of the land is contaminated desert, and there are only a few pockets along the shore where people can live. Those inhabiting these oasises are suspicious of strangers, and know nothing about the outside world save for stories of vicious "sub-humans." One day, a young girl named Marine washes up on the shore of one of the inhabited lands. She has no memory of where she came from. She is found by a young boy named Kazuya, who loves the sea and has a natural curiosity about the outside world. The two of them start to become friends...but then rumors start spreading that Marine might be a sub-human, and she is locked up. Now Kazuya must help her escape, and uncover the mystery of who she is and where she came from. SC, 5x8, 202pg, b&w $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Daisuke Moriyama America in the Roaring 20s. On the surface, it's a positive, peaceful time after the violence of the Great War. But lurking in the shadows is a dark element ready to snatch that peace away. Sister Rosette Christopher, an exorcist working as a part of the Magdala Order, has a duty to fight the demons which appear and cause destruction. But along with her companion Chrono, she usually ends up causing more destruction than the demons themselves! On one particular mission, they meet a young girl with a beautiful voice named Azmaria, who is being targeted by her own stepfather. As Rosette and Chrno work to save her, more is revealed about the relationship between them. There is more to these two than meets the eye. SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w $9.99 DESERT CORAL MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Wataru Murayama Naoto Saki is a typical young boy. He gets average grades in school, and nothing about him really stands out. His favorite thing to do is sleep — which doesn't exactly endear him to his teachers when he dozes off in class. Whenever he falls asleep, Naoto dreams of the same fantasy world. Then one day, Naoto gets magically summoned into the very world he had once only seen in dreams! All at once, he's caught up in a battle between the powerful beings called Elphis, and a group of human-like beings called the Sand Dusts. For Naoto, this desert world of Orgos is no longer a dream-he can feel pain here, and possibly even die. He decides he'd rather not risk his life, and would like nothing more than to return home. But the pretty sorceress who summoned him in the first place has other plans for him. SC, 5x8, 200pg, b&w $9.99 FIGURE 17 MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Hideyuki Kikuchi Tsubasa and Hikaru are on a school camping trip. At first they have fun trading stories about who they like in class, but when a Magure shows up on the scene, the two merge to become Figure 17 and take off on a hoverbike! Meanwhile, some backup from DD's home planet arrives, in the form of a shapely female named Ordina. The four team up and start making short work of the Magure...but when Hikaru gets injured in battle, Tsukasa has doubts about just how long she can go on fighting. The rift between Tsubasa and Hikaru widens as Tsubasa loses the boy she cared for, and accuses Hikaru of not understanding because she isn't human. Things really get shaking when Ordina reveals that Hikaru is like no Rivelus she's ever seen ? and if they go back to their home world, Hikaru will probably be made into a test subject! What' s more, Tsubasa's dad announces that he wants to return to Tokyo! What will happen to Tsuabasa and Hikaru?! SC, 5x8, 200pg, b&w $9.99 KAGEROU NOSTALGIA MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Wataru Murayama For centuries, the lands have been plagued by conflict. The people suffered, and many lives were lost as two powerful clans waged their decades-long war. But the brutal murder of the eleventh princess of the Hikami clan signals the beginning of a new era. The souls of those who died centuries ago have returned, housed within in the bodies of a group of courageous young boys and girls. Already, this group of special young teens knows that they must band together to once again face their enemy, the bloodthirsty Shogun. But the Shogun is a master of the black arts, and the only way the teens can defeat him is to train and develop their own supernatural power... SC, 5x8, 186pg, b&w $9.99 PRETEAR MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Kaori Naruse, Junichi & Satou Himeno is a high school freshman who's having trouble adjusting to the lifestyle of the very rich. Her father Kaoru is a one-time famous author of young girls' novels. One of his greatest fans was Natsue, a wealthy woman who liked Kaoru so much that she snatched him up from the rundown apartment and married him! But Himeno's life is far from rosy. Her dad tends to take the side of Natsue rather than her, and Natsue's two daughters from a previous marriage aren't very fond of their new stepsister. One day, Himeno takes a shortcut to school and meets a young boy. When she takes the boy's hand, she's transported to a fantasy world that lies on the brink of extinction. And the one person that can stop it is the girl called "Pretear." SC, 5x8, 188pg, b&w $9.99 RULER OF THE LAND MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Kook Jin Jeon Bi-Kwang and Hwa-Rin try in vain to shake Sang Pil "Gold Cobra" Jin and his men, but ultimately they are forced to defend themselves. Unfortunately, Bi-Kwang and Hwa-Rin lose, and the Sword of the Flowers is taken from them. Bi-Kwang and Hwa-Rin regroup, pursuing Sang Pil Jin in an effort to retrieve the sword-but then Sang Pil and his men learn that Bi-Kwang and Hwa-Rin aren't the only ones after them. Sang Pil's superior, Master Yoo, has learned that Sang Pil planned to keep the sword for himself, and has approached Shi-Yun, leader of the Black Serpents, for help. The lives of Bi-Kwang, Hwa-Rin, Sang Pil Jin, and his men are all in danger, as Master Yoo and the Black Serpents join forces and search for the sword together. MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 200pg, b&w $9.99 SAINT MARIE MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Yuh Jin Yang Dah-In Hyun is an ordinary student at Saint Mary's private institution of learning. Before she knows it, however, Dah-In finds herself caught in a battle between good and evil being waged on the school grounds. Through the death of her best friend, Dah-In learns that she has been chosen as one of the soldiers in this battle-one which could result in her own death as well. SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w $9.99 STEEL ANGEL KURUMI MANGA VOLUME 4 TP by Hideyuki Kikuchi Kurumi and her friends try their luck at being idol singers. "Discovered" and "trained" by a mysterious mummy man wearing a suit (Mikhail), they rise to fame with the release of their first record. Unfortunately, their fame only makes them a threat to two envious, established stars, who want to see the "Steel Angel Trio" out of the picture. As the Steel Fight competition nears the end of its first stage, Kurumi, Saki, and Karinka (who are all unaware that the competition is going on) learn that Kaga and two other angels of destruction are impersonating them, using their advanced powers to destroy the normal Steel Angels, snatch their emblems, and give Kurumi the "points." His cover ultimately blown, Kaga reveals that Dr. Ayanokoji is at the Academy, but that the Steel Angel Trio will have to compete in that final round to learn anything more. Finally, a strange girl is scared off during Kurumi's date with Nakahito, a girl, who — in an unexpected turn of events — is revealed to readers (but not the steel angels) as none other than... Shinobu Jinguji! MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 172pg, b&w $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH STEEL ANGEL KURUMI MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Kaisyaku With a kiss, the Steel Angel Kurumi comes to life, and Nakahito becomes her master. The gorgeous and voluptuous Kurumi will now do anything to protect her master with her invincible power. But first, critical questions about Kurumi’s origins must be answered: “Why and where was Kurumi created? Who created her?” Nakahito and Kurumi set out on a dangerous search to find the answers to these questions and, along their journey, they are forced to ask an additional question: “Who is behind the insidious activation of other Steel Angels whose only mission is to destroy the beautiful Steel Angel Kurumi?” (STAR20358) MATURE READERS SC, 176, b&w $9.99 ********************* THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES MANGA VOLUME 3 TP by Yu Yugama The hilarious adventure of the elf hunters continues! Junpei, Airi and Ritsuko need to rescue their friend Celcia (aka Spot) so they can continue their search for the spell fragments. After all, they need Celcia's help to get back to Japan (and Celcia is a friend). Remember Ritsuko's fondness for cute animals? Well, this time she makes friends with a fluffy little teddy bear in the mountains...but this one has a rather strange habit. SC, 5x8, 202pg, b&w $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Yu Yagami Airi (a talented actress), Ritsuko (a weapons fanatic), and Junpei (a martial arts expert) find themselves stranded along with Airi’s fully functional T-74 military tank. Their only hope of getting back to Japan lies with the hot-tempered Elf leader Celcia’s “restoration spell.” (STAR20363) SC, 216pg, b&w $9.99 DEMON CITY HUNTER MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Hideyuki Kikuchi As the evil Dark Order and the Super Soldiers of the Special Abilities Task Force clash in a race to find the one believed to be God, Kyoya saves a member of the SATF — and lands himself smack in the middle of a mess. Meanwhile, members of the Dark Order ambush Sayaka. Can Kyoya slay the beasts and save the girl? It’s nature versus the supernatural in Demon City Hunter! (STAR20321) SC, 216pg, b&w $9.99 ******************* AEON SAVAGE HENRY: POWERCHORDS #1 by Matt Howarth Matt Howarth’s Bugtown characters return in a three-issue series that features prominent guest stars from the international field of electronic music. In the debut issue, Savage Henry and Dave Brock (from the legendary spacerock band Hawkind) unwittingly unleash an alien invasion on London when they perform a two-man concert. b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 AIRWAVE COMICS MR. BEAT’S FBI FILES SET This set of five FBI (Funny Book Institute) comics were never available in stores — until now — and include some of the rarest Mr. Beat adventures ever! Not only do you get to see Bambeano Boy recite the lyrics of Marvin Gaye until someone dies, you get to see the ultimate coffee drinking showdown between our hero and the evil Too Much Corporate Coffee Man! Included are copies of Burger Bomb #1-3 (#1 signed by Chris Yambar), Too Fun Flip Book #1, and a surprise bonus book! Set (x5) $9.00 YETS! #3 by Mike Bocianowski Sir Perry, the daredevil guinea pig, and his cuddlemutt pal, Spec, gather the fantastic crew of dragons for their magical flying ship, the Niagara. But first they must sneak past the scariest creature of all — humans — and travel back to Perry’s home in the Charming Forrest. Why? Because Perry misses his wife and his bag of raisins! Plus: Spec learns magical poetry too! b&w, 32pg $3.50 AIT/PLANET LAR SCURVY DOGS #4 by Andrew Boyd & Ryan Yount Scurvy Dogs, black-and-blue! On the run from the Hobo Mafia, the boys get help from an old friend — Blackbeard’s brother! What happens when a nautical nightmare is away from the Seven Seas for too long? Read it and find out, ya landlubber! Concluding the Scurvy story so BIG, it took two issues to tell! b&w, 24pg $2.95 TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD: 100 STORIES TP by Tom Beland Life is funnier than fiction; at least it is for Tom Beland. 100 Stories follows the California-based cartoonist with a tumultuous childhood and a close family as he moves to Puerto Rico to be with the love of his life. Weaving tales of innocence and wit, Tom welcomes you into his life and you’ll soon want another 100 stories from the Eisner-nominated master! MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 136pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD VOLUME 1: CHANCES ARE TP by Tom Beland Eisner nominated for “Best Continuing Series.” This trade paperback collects the first four issues of Tom Beland’s Eisner-nominated autobiographical series, in which his girlfriend is some 9,000 miles away in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (STAR17854) SC, 7x10, b&w $14.95 GIANT ROBOT WARRIORS by Stuart Moore & Ryan Kelly Writer Stuart Moore (Lone, Zendra) and artist Ryan Kelly (Lucifer) present a political satire for the 21st century! Meet the U.S. Department of Giant Robot Warriors — an under-funded, over-burdened team that has to jump into action when a tiny Middle Eastern country suddenly achieves Giant Robot technology. (STAR20445) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ******************* ALTERNATIVE COMICS SALMON DOUBTS GN by Adam Sacks Beautifully illustrated and deeply imaginative, the cast of conversing fish in Salmon Doubts philosophize about the meaning of life as they make their ultimate journey upstream to spawn. With lushly rendered artwork, uproarious humor, intricately imagined settings, and striking, inventive page layouts, Adam Sacks envelops readers with his genius. The characters in Salmon Doubts fall outside the conventions of the “funny animal” or “anthropomorphic” comics genres — they look like animals, and do not wear little waistcoats or drive little automobiles. But saddled with the full weight of consciousness and speech, they testify just as much to the Human Condition as to Natural Selection. The reader who falls into the distinctive rhythm of life in Salmon Doubts will find it neither carefree nor idyllic, but will be very reluctant to leave. SC, 7x9, 128pg, PC $14.95 THE WHITE ELEPHANT GN by Damon Hurd & Christopher Steininger Damon Hurd, the Eisner-nominated writer of My Uncle Jeff and A Sort of Homecoming, and emerging talent Christopher Steininger, present a play staged on paper, The White Elephant. Through an insomniac’s waking dream we witness a surreal therapy session in which he finally confronts the manifestation of his anger and lament; a demon that has plagued both his days and dreams for far too long. The White Elephant is the third in a series of graphic novels by Damon Hurd, with an overarching title, “beta.” SC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A A SORT OF HOMECOMING #1 by Damon Hurd & Pedro Camello From the Eisner-nominated creators of My Uncle Jeff comes this serialized graphic novel about friendship, brotherhood, and a bond that even death can’t break. Owen has just received a phone call informing him of his best friend’s death. As he begins the journey from his home in Boston to their old hometown, he drifts back and forth in his memory of their friendship. b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) $3.50 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH AIM TO DAZZLE #1 by Dean Haspiel Aim To Dazzle marks the return of cavalier vagabond, Billy Dogma, in the post-disaster adventure chronicles of the last romantic hero! Plus: “Aim to Dazzle,” “Little by Small,” “Ice Man,” “Pinata,” “Closet Shut-In,” “No Matter What,” and anthology favorites “The Big To Do” and “The Y2-401-Special-K Problem.” Co-published by Alternative Comics and Top Shelf Productions. (STAR18706) MATURE READERS PC, 32pg $3.50 ****************** AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink DR. RADIUM AND THE GIZMOS OF BOOLA BOOLA! VOLUME 2 TP by Scott Saavedra Before Dexter! Before Jimmy! There was Dr. Radium… the last scientist standing in the “perfect” world of tomorrow! Ignored by society and feared by his assistant, Dr. Radium pursues Science with happy disregard for knowledge, progress, or safety. This is the second volume in the complete three-volume collection. SC, 6x9, 112pg, b&w $9.95 GORDON YAMAMOTO AND THE KING OF THE GEEKS TP by Gene Yang A dimwitted-but-loveable high school student learns an important lesson on life after getting something unexpectedly lodged up his nostril. This is an offbeat and human story with powerful storytelling. The original series was a 1997 Xeric Grant recipient! This collection also features a new 10-page story. SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w $9.95 SKELETON KEY VOLUME 4: CATS & DOGS TP—NEW PRINTING by Andi Watson Tamsin and Kitsune’s use of the Skeleton Key gets them further into trouble when a giant cat relocates to their suburban home. This triggers a series of events that lead to friendships being lost, secrets revealed and the production of counterfeit money. SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 SKELETON KEY VOLUME 5: ROOTS TP—NEW PRINTING by Andi Watson Times are a-changin’ in Garfield. Tamsin begins to consider her future plans for college. There’s one thing standing in her way...her best friend Kitsune. How can she leave her behind when Kitty can’t shop for groceries on her own? Community college beckons then, but is it really what Tamsin wants? SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $12.95 Slave Labor Graphics BEAR: FREAK KITTY SHIRT by Jamie Smart More big crazy t-shirt fun from Jamie Smart! This time it’s the Freak Kitty build-your-own Looshkin design in blue on a black babydoll shirt, or on a black T-shirt. (CAUT: 4) BABYDOLL—S-XL SRP: PI T-SHIRT—S-XL SRP: PI T-SHIRT—XXL SRP: PI STARS OF THE MONTH BEAR #3 by Jamie Smart The onslaught begins anew! A whole third comic of slap bang slap-bang for our pint-sized teddy as he gets beaten and bruised by not only Looshkin, but life itself. Features Bear B, tears in the fabric of space-time, and the insides of a dead pig. Comics teach! (STAR20203) b&w, 24pg $2.95 JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC #3, #4, #7—NEW PRINTINGS by Jhonen Vasquez Meet Johnny and his cute little neighbor kid, Squee, in the hit series, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. #3 (STAR14248)––b&w, 24pg $2.95 #4 (STAR14547)––b&w, 24pg $2.95 #7 (STAR15-66)––b&w, 24pg $2.95 ****************** LENORE #11 by Roman Dirge Demon Nazis, murderous crows, Ragamuffin attacked by birds, Lenore’s pals banding together for battle, and Pooty gett’n just down right badass, all in this issue! What more could you ask for? No, seriously, what? Okay, there will be a “Things Involving Me” and some other stuff. Happy, Mr. Selfish? b&w, 24pg $2.95 LENORE #3—NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge Part humor, part pathos, Lenore is a combination of cuteness and creepiness that we’re sure you’ll find appealing. This issue includes the stories Little Miss Muffet and Ragamuffin. b&w, 24pg $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! SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 OUTLOOK: GRIM #5 by Black Olive Something is rotten in the land of the dead, as Wren prepares to outwit some sneaky demons and see what it’s really like on the “Other Side.” Get an education in the dark art of spooking as she travels through Necropolis in search of pals who desperately need rescuing. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A OUTLOOK GRIM #1 by Black Olive Ghosties and goblins and beasties! Meet sassy-pants chickie Wren and her best pal Chloe, who accidentally invite unwelcome houseguests from another realm into their lives. Paranormal activities abound with voodoo dolls, messages from beyond the grave, and a haunted Ouija board. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 ***************** PIRATE CLUB #2 by Derek Hunter Fearing that the authorities will soon be on their trail, the Pirate Club gathers supplies, and hits the river; unfortunately, things don’t go as easily as expected. The Pirate Club must prove they have what it takes to conquer and control new territory, while staying ahead of the fuzz! b&w, 24pg $2.95 SEAMONSTERS & SUPERHEROES #4 by Scott Mills In this issue: A journey to India; more of those foul-mouthed superheroes you’ve come to love; and an entire 200-panel Zebediah, Hillbilly Zombie Redneck graphic novel! Don’t miss the latest insane installment in this anything-goes best-selling series! b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SEAMONSTERS & SUPERHEROES #1 by Scott Mills In the tradition of Dork and Eightball comes a hilarious new series from Ignatz award-winning cartoonist Scott Mills. See why Mike Oeming said, "Scott Mills is a unique and driven artist. His works are purely original and speak from his soul.” b&w, 24pg $2.95 ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH CHIMNEY 25 by FSc 8 pages in color! It’s a 32-paged melancholic Christmasy book of short stories. But not all of them are sad, there is one with a happy ending, so there. (STAR20208) PC, 32pg $3.95 NIGHTMARES AND FAIRY TALES #7 by Serena Valentino & FSc Annabelle recalls sitting in the doll shop, and recounts the story of the first woman who took her home. A woman who tragically falls in love with a man who can not marry her...after all he isn’t a man at all... he is a ghost. (STAR20405) b&w, 24pg $2.95 ***************** PRIVATE BEACH VOLUME 1: PERILS IN THE TRUDYVERSE TP by David Hahn The original 1995 mini-series, now collected in a single edition! Follow Trudy and friends on what has been called ‘a slice-of-life story turned on its edge.’ After a night of hard partying and hard liquor, Trudy hears a voice in her head.... the voice she thought was imaginary. From David Hahn, artist of the new DC/Vertigo mini-series, Bite Club! (STAR16082) SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $12.95 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. The first six issues of David Hahn’s Eisner and Ignatz Award nominated series are collected in this trade paperback, along with an all-new story, David’s sketchbook, and other extras. (STAR18461) SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $13.95 **************************** ANARCHY STUDIOS VAMPI VICIOUS CIRCLE #1 by B. Clay Moore & Gabriel Rearte Hawaiian Dick's B. Clay Moore leads Vampi to follow a question of why the subterranean people she meets won’t fight back against the aggressors who are ripping their lives apart. The answers lie in a version of climbing the corporate ladder that Vampi can only hope to survive! Artwork by Gabriel Rearte and Grafiksismik Studio. Regular Cover by Gabriel Rearte; Alternate Cover by Kevin Lau, limited to 1,000 copies. REG. CVR.—FC, 32 pg $2.99 LTD. CVR.—FC, 32 pg $9.95 VAMPI NUMBER ONES SET by Various This collector’s set includes all #1 issues — four hard-to-find premiere issues that include: Vampi #1 Limited Edition, Vampi #1 Holochrome Edition, Vampi #1 Platinum Edition and Vampi: Vicious #1 Limited Edition. Offered at a special price and will not be available again! Set (x4), FC $19.95 XIN: LEGEND OF THE MONKEY KING NUMBER ONES SET by Various This collector’s set includes all #1 issues — four hard to find premiere issues which include: XIN: Legend of the Monkey King #1 Platinum Edition, XIN: Legend of the Monkey King #1 Madureira Edition, XIN: Journey of the Monkey King #1 Lau Edition and XIN: Journey of the Monkey King #1 Platinum Edition. Offered at a special price and will not be offered again. Set (x4), FC $19.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS DICTATORS: HITLER #2 This second issue depicts the years Hitler spent as a German infantry soldier during the Great War, better known as World War I. While he fought bravely, winning an Iron Cross, the horrors of war would forever change him and teach him to hate the “rats”-a hatred that would lead him to greater tragedy. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.99 DRAGON ARMS: CHAOS BLADE #5 by David Hutchison The true power of the First Sword is unleashed, and the world is about to change forever. Naga and Eon begin an earth-shattering confrontation that may claim creation itself! b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.99 GOLD DIGGER #53 by Fred Perry Gold Digger Month! Charlotte fails to mention the small totem she’s picked up during her and Penny’s South American expedition. When Penny discovers that the totem of Taquatital has pulled in two older Charlottes from two completely different alternate futures, she know’s Charlie’s really screwed up this time... FC, 32pg $2.99 GOLD DIGGER NEW LOGO HAT Gold Digger Month! The newest Gold Digger lid from A.P. is here! Celebrate Gold Digger Month with this logo cap featuring fantastic colors and an all-new design! Hat $19.99 GOLD DIGGER #50 COVER T-SHIRT Gold Digger Month! This year, show your timeless appreciation for Gold Digger with an all-new T-shirt bearing the new logo and Ryan Kinnaird’s (Phoenix, Mystic Edge) smokin’ guest cover from color Gold Digger #50! L-XL $17.99 XXL $18.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GOLD DIGGER GOLD BRICK COLLECTION VOLUME 3 TP by Fred Perry Gold Digger Month! Supersonic dogfights, giant mutant crabs, and the Lost City of El Dorado-the life of Gina Diggers is a roller-coaster ride that never slows down. When you’re the world’s most successful archaeologist/super-scientist/adventurer, it can be pretty hard to find a moment’s peace to spend with your boyfriend, especially when a Daemon Mouse is hot on your trail. SC, 5x7, 128pg, b&w $50.00 ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH GOLD DIGGER ORIGINAL ANIMATION DVDS Straight from the comic pages to the TV screen come the adventures of Gold Digger. Directed and animated by series creator Fred Perry, this is a milestone in animation. This is history in the making! Never before had a comic creator actually done all the animation, backgrounds, and character designs! Be on the forefront of a new animation revolution! Volume 1 chronicles the first adventure of famed archaeologist/fortune seeker Gina Diggers and her werecheetah sister Britanny (also known as Cheetah) as they seek to take on the dragon Dreadwing! Approximate running time: 25min. O/A VOL. 1?DVD $29.95 VOL. 2 (STAR18921)?DVD $19.95 GOLD DIGGER PERFECT MEMORY VOLUME 3 Another must-have reference guide for all Gold Digger fans! This issue kicks off the first retrospective on Fred’s color GD series, covering the first twenty-five issues, Gold Digger Beta and other bonus material, plus character guides for the ever-expanding cast! (STAR19749) b&w, 72pg $5.95 ******************* GOLD DIGGER: VOLUME 3 POCKET MANGA TP by Thor Thorvaldson, Jr. Gold Digger Month! The popular back-up story from Fred Perry’s Gold Digger is now collected with ‘DVD extras’! Erwin “Pee-Wee” Talon has had it with his henchmen’s blunders, so he replaces them! Can Daishi, Zelda, and Ionis get their jobs back? This collection features new pages, redrawn scenes, an epilogue and sketch pages! SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH GOLD DIGGER POCKET MANGA TP’S by Fred Perry In this collection of the very first Gold Digger stories, Gina and Brittany must foil the dragon Dreadwing's attempt to control Merlin's Time Raft. Then it's a wild journey to mythic places around the globe and off it, all to stop the Atlantean wizard Gyphon from using his people's ancient artifacts to rule the world. VOL. 1 (STAR19895)?Digest, 160pg, b&w $9.99 O/A VOL. 2?Digest, 152pg, b&w $9.99 ***************** GOLD DIGGER SWIMSUIT SPECIAL 2004 by Various Gold Digger Month! Yes, it’s back to the beach for the gorgeous gals and guys of GD! As summer approaches and the weather heats up, so does the swimsuit art from fans! Enjoy surf ‘n’ turf GD-style with submissions from fans both amateur and pro, making this trip to the seaside another shore winner! b&w, 48pg $4.50 HEAVEN SENT #3 by Ben Dunn Now that Kyle’s destiny has been revealed, his training is about to begin. However, Samantha’s sisters, Hope and Glory, suddenly arrive on Earth with a message from Kyle’s mother, who is suffering in Limbo-plus to check out Samantha’s new digs. b&w, 32pg $2.99 I HUNT MONSTERS #3 by Rod Espinosa & Craig Babiar Will is sent by his grandfather to the underground subways of New York. An army of winos transformed into Juju Zombies is being assembled, and it’s up to Will to stop the growing menace! Accompanied by the sorceress Aarna and the vampire mage Delilah, Will must quickly master his new powers or be overwhelmed by the Zombie Lord! b&w, 32pg $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH LEGACY VOLUME 1: FIRST INHERITANCE COLLECTION TP by Fred Perry Gold Digger Month! Relive the beginnings of the pulse-pounding Legacy saga! Joe and Vicky Dumar find themselves heir to powerful fighting skills as well as a battle with the Archessence and his Wrath forces. Their friend, child genius and mighty mage Shiva, is there to guide them, but they’ll need more help to survive. (STAR15574) SC, 6x8, 144pg, FC $16.95 LEGACY VOLUME 2: SECOND INHERITANCE GN by Fred Perry Gold Digger Month! As the ancient, malevolent Wrath slowly begins to consume the souls of the world, the Legacies of the Priest, Paladin, Rogue, and Assassin awaken in Chicago, but much too late. The Wrath is aware of their presence and descends in all its fury to crush the heirs before they can realize their full potential! (STAR19961) SC, 6x8, 72pg, FC $12.95 ***************** LEGENDS FROM DARKWOOD VOLUME 1 TP by Chris Reid & John Kantz In this, the most typical of fantasy worlds, magic mingles with science, and spooky and awesome creatures inhabit the ancient forests. Something, though, is... wrong. In addition to dragons and damsels, Darkwood is filled with a few modern problems: natives slaughtered by overzealous real estate developers, a fantastic species on the brink of extinction, and a woman who has combined her maidenhood and hunting skill to form an economic juggernaut! SC, 5x7, 142pg, b&w $9.99 MANGAZINE #55 by Various Get on board Mangazine, the longest-running American manga compilation! Read the American manga pioneer series Ninja High School, “Families of Altered Wars,” Gold Digger and more! It’s Mangazine, the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired comedy, action and adventure in America for over 15 years! A good buy, a great read! SC, 7x10, 150+pg, PC $9.99 NEOTOPIA VOLUME 3 #3 by Rod Espinosa “The New World of Lesazon”—The siege of Lesazon begins as the Maledons, allied with the Krossians, relentlessly attack. The Lesazonians, strongly opposed against Maledon, close ranks and protect Nalyn and her small crew for the first time. But the ancient weapon brought by General Kaizler wreaks havoc among the scattered Lesazonian defenses, severely injuring Nalyn! FC, 32pg $2.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #117 by Katie Bair The world is ending! Not because of the cliché sinister organization using giant robots for global conquest. Nor because of the death grudge between the klutzy blind ninja samurai assassin Yoji and his unwilling fiancée, the tomboy European ninja girl Yumei. No, the world is doomed because somebody angered...a Hawaiian mongoose? b&w, 32pg $2.99 TWILIGHT X: STORM #8 by Joseph Wight Caught in the middle of a tropical hurricane, Jed and Toots search in vain for their friends, who are trapped between two mighty armies bent on mutual destruction. But there are forces unknown and powers unseen that will change the equation of war in the Caribbean and determine the fate of Old America forever! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.99 YOU CAN DRAW MANGA #5 by Various The masters continue to reveal the secrets of the intricate manga style! Manga maestros Ben Dunn, David Hutchison, Rod Espinosa, and more show you how “You Can!” master tricky techniques with easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, tips, and insight! Now you can draw manga, the hottest art style in the universe! b&w, 32pg $4.95 ANTIMATTER/HOFFMAN INTERNATIONAL MIKE HOFFMAN’S ISLAND OF THE GODDESS MUSIC CD by Mike Hoffman “Mick” Hoffman returns again with the lush, escapist sounds of his Electric Polynesian Orchestra! Had a rough day? Need some real relief? Transport yourself to the exotic South Seas, to the Enchanted Island of the Goddess! Visit quiet lagoons, meet beautiful native girls, witness exploding volcanoes! 10 original Tiki compositions by Mike Hoffman, who also supplies the cover art! CD $12.95 APC APC PREVIEW BOOK #1 by Various This is the first in a series of quarterly preview books featuring pages and artwork to up-and-coming series from the fastest growing UK comic publisher. This edition features stories and exclusive art from The Chase, B1N4RY, Madhouse, the new series of Assassin School and Monster Club — plus an exclusive look at the new Darkham Vale series. This book still comes with APC’s great production values — including a cardstock cover and low cover price of only $1.50! FC, 32pg $1.50 ASSASSIN SCHOOL VOLUME 2 #3 by Phil Littler, Enrique Corts, & Len O’Grady Emma Lee is on the hunt for a notorious Mafia boss. Emma finds out that a girl that she befriended is linked to the “hit” in more ways than she could have possibly imagined. Featuring the mind-blowing art of Enrique Corts and the fast-fun-filled script of movie scribe, Phil Littler. Cardstock cover. FC, 32pg $3.50 DARKHAM VALE VOLUME 2 TP by Jack Lawrence It’s been said that Darkham Vale has become a cult comic — with reviews from around the world raving about this fantastic story of good versus evil. This second volume collects issues #6-10, along with extra artwork and bonus pages. All initial orders placed will be filled with signed editions! SC, 7x10, 140pg, FC $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DARKHAM VALE VOLUME 1 TP by Jack Lawrence Love Harry Potter? Love Lord of the Rings? Then you’ll love Darkham Vale. This edition collects the sold-out issues of #1-5, and features pages of sketches and designs to the series. SC, 7x10, 140pg, FC $19.95 ************************* MONSTER CLUB #10-12 BUMPER PACK by Richard Emms & Theo Bain Missed the last few issues of the maxi-series? Well this bumper pack — featuring issues #10-12 (and the glorious art of Theo Bain!) is a must for fans of the series! Issue #10 and #11 feature covers that join together, and issue #12 has a back-up story by Image artist, Aluisio De Souza. Pack (x 3), FC $10.95 MONSTER CLUB #10-12 BUMPER PACK—VARIANT COVER EDITIONS by Richard Emms & Theo Bain Monster Club #10-12 are also available in a pack featuring their Variant Cover editions, previously available exclusively through Borders and Ottakars bookshops in the UK, and limited to 500 copies each. As an added bonus, issue #12 comes signed by the creative team as an exclusive to Previews readers! Pack (x 3), FC $13.95 APE ENTERTAINMENT APE OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 TP by Various Featuring six stories, a dozen creators, and a whopping 64 pages, Ape Entertainment’s quarterly comics anthology launches in style! Fantasy, sci-fi, comedy, super-heroes… it’s all here! Also featured in this issue: how you can get in on the action and see your work published in the pages of future issues! SC, 64pg, b&w $7.95 ARCANA STUDIO KADE PURSUIT #2 by Sean O’Riely, Eduardo Garcia, Nancy Parrazales, & Grupo EsComic Kade and Kamric succumb to the powers of Apollyon and Kade is captured. Kamric organizes a group of eclectic mercenaries to save Kade as Apollyon’s motivation becomes clear. The fate that Apollyon has for Kade is much worse than death. FC, 32pg $2.95 ANT #2 by Mario Gully, Stefani Rennee, & Sean O’Reilly To deal with stress, Hannah has taken to writing in her journal and drawing fantastic stories. The contents of her journal are what many comic scholars have dubbed a “juvenile power fantasy.” She has created a fictitious world where she can act out her noble aspirations as her adult superhero ego. FC, 32pg $2.95 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #548 By Craig Boldman, George Gladir, & Stan Goldberg "Jack Attack": It's a case of "pop goes the boyfriend" when Archie gets Mr. Lodge a jack-in-the-box from his youth! "The Show Stopper": When a hidden camera show rigs crazy pranks in school, the faculty thinks clumsy Archie is behind all the mishaps! "His Lucky Day": An off-to-a-bad start day quickly changes for Archie, proving that luck is in the eye of the beholder! "The Big Rush": Can a punctuality coach improve Archie's tardiness, or will it just be a waste of her "time"? FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #152 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE'S VACATION SPECIALS Those lazy, hazy days of summer are here again. Time to roll out the beach blanket and catch some rays-while reading Archie Comics, of course! We're proud to offer these fun-filled summer specials once more! #5?FC, 48pg $2.00 #6?FC, 48pg $2.25 #7?FC, 48pg $2.29 #8?FC, 48pg $2.49 ******************* BETTY #138 by Mike Pellowski, Barbara Slate, & Stan Goldberg "Battle Weary": A bevy of brawls at "Happy Trails Day Camp" has Betty wondering whether she's a camp counselor or a referee! "I Can See a Rainbow": When she can't find anyone to share her love of rainbows with, Betty's day turns from bright to blue... until the silver lining comes along! Digest, FC $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #66 by Barbara Slate & Dan Parent "One Too Many Parties Part 1": Betty and Veronica each schedule a party on the same night, unbeknownst of one another's plans! Now Archie not only has to choose between a blonde and a brunette ? he has to choose between hamburgers and caviar, too! FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #148 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette ? teen dream queens Betty and Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 JUGHEAD #158 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Talk the Talk": Walkie talkies seem like a good idea, until Archie realizes Veronica can keep tabs on him at all times. So what does he do? He comes up with... ahem... another "good" idea: having Jughead use a voice changer to pose as Archie while he dates other girls! "Jug and the Giant Berry": Some jam! Jughead's inflatable boysenberry is supposed to draw crowds to the bake sale but all it draws is boos and hisses when it gets in everyone's way! "Cold Comfort": Jughead's snow cone machine gets a "chilly" reception! "Dress for Excess": With free food as bait, Jughead becomes a costumed mascot for BOTH Pop Tate's and Segarini's Pizza! FC, 32pg $2.19 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #193 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Digest, FC $2.39 JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #104 by Various It’s double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-O-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 LAUGH DIGEST #193 by Various The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #85 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 #58 by Tania del Rio "Spellfreeze": Hot new comic talent Tania del Rio puts a new twist on the teenage witch! When fellow witch Shinji decides to do a charm school project on how mortals can live without magic, he winds up an exchange student at Sabrina's high school! Before too long, there's a new "love triangle" in Archie Comics — this time, between Sabrina, Harvey, and Shinji! Using the "shojo" style of "manga" (Japanese romance comics) to tell her tale, Tania introduces a thrilling new world of romance and relationships to Sabrina's life! Don't miss this landmark issue! FC, 32pg $2.19 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #137 by Various "Robodyne Systems": Without the consent of the King, Sonic and the Freedom Fighters infiltrate the center of the Eggman Empire deep in the technological monstrosity of Megapolis. However, they are not there to take down Robotnik's latest scheme but rather to save a friend. (by Romy Chacon, Steven Butler, & Jim Amash) "Trouble in Paradise": The popular "Mobius, 25 Years Later" saga continues! King Sonic, Queen Sally and their kids make the journey to visit Knuckles, Julie-Su and Lara-Su on Angel Island... but some of them are not happy with it! Is there trouble in paradise? (by Ken Penders) "One Part Oh-la-la, Two Parts Treachery" starring Antoine: As Antoine gets ready for his new assignment, he remembers a simpler time dealing with the loves of his life. It's a lesson in romance he has never forgotten. But will it help him now? (by Romy Chacon, Al Bigley & Mike Higgins) FC, 32pg $2.19 VERONICA #152 by Dan Parent "Switching Places": Disenchanted with Cheryl's return to Riverdale, Veronica befriends some gal pals from Cheryl's old neighborhood, Pembrooke! Which is greener: the grass on the other side, or just the girls' jealousy?! FC, 32pg $2.19 STAR OF THE MONTH BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN VOLUME 1 TP by Various Now you can cherish the innocence of summer days gone by with this paperback collecting the Silver Age stories from the Betty & Veronica Summer Fun editions! Whether chasing after hunky new lifeguards, modeling the latest swimwear or putting up with Archie and Reggie's goofy rivalry for their affections, Betty and Veronica are truly the queens of Riverdale Beach. (STAR19017) SC, 96pg, FC $10.95 ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN SPECIALS by Various Blondes, brunettes, beach balls, and bikinis! Riverdale's beauties romp their way through summer break in these 48-page specials chock-full of beach stories and (of course) pin-ups. #2––FC, 48pg $2.00 #3––FC, 48pg $2.00 #4––FC, 48pg $2.00 #5––FC, 48pg $2.25 #6––FC, 48pg $2.29 **************** STAR OF THE MONTH MIGHTY CRUSADERS VOLUME 1: ORIGIN OF A SUPER TEAM TP The first entry in the Red Circle reprint series! It's a pop-art explosion as some of the wildest heroes in the history of comic books unite to form one of the most beloved super-teams of the sixties: The Shield! The Black Hood! The Comet! The Fly! Fly Girl! Relive the excitement as this intrepid team of heroes meet, fight super-villains as well as each other, come up with a name for their team and even recruit new members! It's all here in this colorful collection reprinting classic stories from originally appearing in Fly-Man #31-33 as well as Mighty Crusaders #1. Features a cover by fan-favorite Joe Staton, painstaking restoration of all stories and faithful recoloring. (STAR20125) SC, 96pg, FC $12.95 ******************** ASPEN SOULFIRE #0 by Jeph Loeb, Michael Turner, & Peter Steigerwald “The Day the Magic Died” — Your first glimpse into the world of Soulfire has finally arrived. Countless ages ago, battles raged and wars were lost, but one lone heroine fought on. Struggling to prevent a time of magic and wonder from becoming extinct, her fight would span centuries, leading her to the one person who could help change the future forever. Introducing Grace, the startling and powerful Soufire beauty, this bold epic tale sets the stage for the premiere of Soulfire #1 this summer. Contains 12 pages of brand-new story plus exclusive Soulfire source material, character sketches, layout designs, and all new Aspen updates. FC, 24pg $2.50 ASTONISH COMICS SPOONER #3 by Ted Dawson Chapter 3 in Ted Dawson’s riveting chronicle of two young lovers in their epic struggle against prejudice and adversity in post-war rural America. Experience the romance, anguish, and the heartwarming self-discovery of Spooner and Roxanne as they overcome incredible odds in their quest to actually get along in the same household. FC, 32pg $2.99 ATOMIC BASEMENT ENTERTAINMENT GONE SOUTH #1 by Mike Wellman, Marc Sandroni, & Larry Welch The long-awaited series from Atomic Basement (creator of Mac Afro) is finally available nationwide! Victoria and Sylvia are two New York City girls on the run. They wind up in a podunk town in North Carolina where their situation goes from bad to worse! Twists, turns and surprises abound in Gone South! Cardstock cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.00 AVATAR PRESS Pulsar Press STARGATE SG-1: 2004 CONVENTION SPECIAL by James Anthony & Jorge Correa Jr. The 2004 convention season starts here, as the SG1 team rockets into Season Two continuity in an all-new tale of sci-fi adventure. When the SGC learns the location of vital tactical information about Apophis's military plans, SG1 must execute a daring snatch-and-grab operation to retrieve it from the Goa'uld mothership. O'Neill, Carter, Teal'c, and Daniel must infiltrate the serpent's lair and obtain the data crystals before the dread system lord can turn his full power against the Earth and her allies. Using information obtained from a mysterious informant, the team plunges into the mission but will they find that their knowledge of the enemy is helping them...or being used against them? The highest rated science fiction program on television continues its fantastic leap into the world of comics! REG. CVR.?FC, 16pg $2.99 PHOTO CVR.?FC, 16pg $3.99 WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 16pg $3.99 STARGATE SG-1: P.O.W. #2—HAZARDOUS DUTY COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa Jr. Hot new Stargate artist Jorge Correa Jr. provides this amazing new cover of the team coming back from a poisoned world, protected by only their hazmat suits. This exclusive cover is available here for the first time. Limited to just 1500 copies. FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $5.99 STARGATE SG-1: P.O.W. #1 PRISM FOIL COVER by James Anthony & Renato Guedes The greatest sci-fi show on television comes to comics for the first time in a full-length action-packed series! This special prism foil edition is limited to just 500 copies. These copies ship bagged with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $12.95 FRANK MILLER’S ROBOCOP #5 SNEAK ATTACK COVER by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp Juan Jose Ryp provides this stunning image of the pulse-pounding moment before the Robocops collide into battle again! This variant edition is limited to just 1,000 copies. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (5 of 9) $5.99 Avatar Press JOE R LANSDALE'S BY BIZARRE HANDS #1 by Joe R Lansdale, Dheeraj Verma & Jacen Burrows One the most popular horror novel writers, Joe R. Lansdale, is unleashed again in this all-new series that adapts some of his favorite short stories, all chosen by Lansdale himself, into comic form for the first time. This issue contains the titular story By Bizarre Hands, and is illustrated by fabulous new Indian artist Dheeraj Verma. A well-mannered preacher with a taste for "saving" retarded girls goes traveling to find some Halloween fun and ends up unleashing his inner demons. With Lansdale's biting wit and razor-sharp dialogue, fans of Garth Ennis are sure to love this new six issue monthly series. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $3.50 RICH JOHNSTON'S HOLED UP #1 by Rich Johnston & Gonzalo Martinez The most-read Internet comic columnist, Rich Johnston, is now serving up his all-new all-twisted humor series! Holed Up is a family sitcom with semiautomatic weaponry. Set in the separatist community of Idaho, the Holed family must cope with the ever encroaching invasion of a society that wants to take away their freedom. And they'll defend it with their lives if necessary. Or preferably the lives of other people. A black comedy where wholesome good fun meets the very worst aspects of humanity a nuclear family at ground zero. In the first part of this three-issue mini-series, their teenage daughter brings home an unsuitable boyfriend. Will he win the heart of the rest of the family? Or will they try to kill him? Plus, a shopping trip to buy the twins their first real guns. With hilarious consequences. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.50 HOMELAND SECURITY CVR.?b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.50 GARTH ENNIS' 303 PREVIEW by Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows Garth Ennis is unleashed on his first major creator-owned series in years! Ennis and red-hot artist Jacen Burrows are going to blow the doors off summer 2004 with this full-color six issue action-packed epic from the twisted mind of Ennis! A very hard man leads the Russian special forces team that is investigating a downed plane in Afghanistan. But when British and US forces also get thrown in the mix, tension turns to carnage as the whole mission goes sideways. Then Ennis really lets loose. This special preview gives you a teaser of what is sure to be one of the most talked-about series of the year. MATURE READERS FC, 12pg $0.99 WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: NECROMANCER #2 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Ellis and Wolfer return for another brutal series featuring combat magician William Gravel! For Sergeant Major William Gravel, another routine "K" duty begins to slip into the darkness of his most disturbing adventure yet. Arriving in the Philippines, Gravel's covert mission is simple: Assassinate a reporter investigating a renegade British scientist conducting illegal chemical weapons tests in the region. As the combat magician closes in on his target, his assignment becomes a bit more complicated with his discovery of the dismembered remnants of an S.A.S. squad... And an army of vicious, flesh-hungry zombies stalking the remote island paradise! MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w, 32pg (2 of 6) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?b&w, 32pg (2 of 6) $3.50 HELLINA VS PANDORA #3 by Doug Miers & Di Amorim The ultimate bad-girl catfight is here, with all of Hell at stake! The demonic forces of Hell have collided into the largest battle the world has ever seen. But while the war rages on, Hellina is surprised by someone from her past, who holds a deadly power over her. Can Pandora stop the madness before it spills over to the realm of the living? With an epic story from regular Hellina scribe Doug Miers and art by sensational newcomer Di Amorim, this series is certain to please any fans of battling babe action! The brawl to end it all continues right here, don't miss it! NOTE: The adult cover editions are not available in Canada or Hong Kong. See Previews Adult for covers. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?FC, 32pg $3.50 RYP CVR.?FC, 32pg $3.50 HILINSKI CVR.?FC, 32pg $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg $3.99 ADULT HILINSKI CVR.?FC, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 ADULT AMORIM CVR.?FC, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 ADULT RYP CVR.?FC, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 HELLINA COMPANION BONDAGE ADULT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 16pg $6.00 NIGHTJAR #3 by Antony Johnston & Max Fiumara Alan Moore and Bryan Talbot rocked fandom by revealing Nightjar, their creation from 23 years ago, in the pages of Yuggoth Cultures #1. Now the story Alan Moore outlined is continuing on from where he left it two decades ago, this time by his frequent collaborator, writer Antony Johnston. Beyond our reality lies the Dusk Latitudes, the magical domain of dead Birds. Dark and hostile, few enter the Latitudes willingly. But tonight is the night insanity reigns on Pendle Hill, and while Angie tries to escape the fanatical clutches of the Reverend Brown, the Latitudes may be Mirrigan's only hope of avoiding a fiery death at the hands of the Phoenix... MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.?FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $3.50 JUNGLE FANTASY PREVIEW NUDE SKETCH EDITION by Sean Shaw SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 16pg $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARREN ELLIS' BAD SIGNAL VOLUME 2 by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Continuing the series, this graphic novel features the latest Bad Signal columns profusely illustrated with dozens of stunning new illustrations by celebrated artist Jacen Burrows.  Warren Ellis's e-mail column shows that he is a modern master of the short form essay as his biting wit makes even the most esoteric of topics must reads.  Ellis describes the work as "Bad Signal is me on the move, emptying my head of thoughts and shoving them into a hand-held computer with a wireless modem plugged into it, so that I can instantly bug four thousand people with useless email from public toilets all over the world." MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $6.95 O/A JOE LANSDALE'S THE DRIVE-IN #1-4 by Joe Lansdale, Andres Guinaldo, & Jacen Burrows 10 years in the making! The original novel has a huge cult following as it personifies the best in Lansdale's writing, and this comic adaptation is true to the original ? it's undiluted, unaltered Lansdale at it's finest adapted by top scribe Chris Golden. When a group of friends decide to spend a day at the world's largest Drive-In theater horror fest, they expected to see tons of bloody murders, rampaging madmen, and mayhem- but only on the screen. As a mysterious force traps all the patrons inside the Drive-In, the worst in humanity comes out. Filled with Lansdale's razor sharp whit and black humor, The Drive-In is a darkly humorous masterpiece! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50Ea. O/A 777: THE WRATH #1 NUDE by David Quinn & Tim Vigil SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $6.00 ********************* BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #8—SPECIAL EDITION by Budd Root Budd is at it again providing this simply stunning special edition cover to issue #8! Meriem, Klyde and a bunch of vampires round out this exciting issue! 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 CAVEWOMAN: THE MOVIE OSCAR-GOLD EDITION by Paul Renaud This limited gold edition book celebrates the debut of artist Paul Renaud! A great story and simply beautiful artwork grace this fantastic issue. 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: $9.95 CAVEWOMAN: VAMPIRE MERIEM ART PRINT by Budd Root Velcome! Budd’s sexy new print presents a fanged-toothed Meriem out for blood and looking fine! This limited edition Cavewoman art print measures 11” x 17” and is printed on high-quality paper stock, suitable for framing, and now comes in a brand new collector’s envelope with new Cavewoman graphics! Limited to only 450 copies. Print, 11x17, FC MSRP: $16.00 BOTH BARRELS: THE CHEESECAKE ART OF THE BROTHERS MASSEY by Devon & Mitch Massey You knew it had to happen, the first ever collaboration of Cavewoman’s Devon Massey with his brother Mitch of League of Super Groovy Crimefighters fame! 24 pages of jungle girls (yes, Cavewoman is here!), space babes, super cuties, and bodacious barbarian queens for your visual enjoyment! Smokin’! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.25 MADAME TARANTULA #1—SPECIAL EDITION by Mike Hoffman Madame Tarantula is back in a new limited series and a new Special Edition cover by Mike Hoffman! 4,000 years in the future finds Madame T. in a myriad of adventures! 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 LOST WORLD’S OF FANTASY AND SCI-FI #10—SPECIAL EDITION by Mike Hoffman More sci-fi, fantasy and a brand-new cover! 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 BEYOND TIME COMICS BLACK TIGER: LEGACY OF FURY #2 by John Hervey, Rod Periera, & Arne Starr “In the Closet”—Eric secures his hold on the Red Dragon Triad Society and tries to follow in his father's footsteps as the Black Tiger; but the rigors of these dichotomous pursuits quickly begin to take their toll. Jenn discovers the truth behind her father’s identity leaving her with more questions than answers. Bi-monthly. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg (2 of 4) $2.99 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #81 The Black Library’s all-action comic featuring storming adventure from the grim worlds of Warhammer returns with another awesome issue! This month sees the return of the Daemonifuge as Ephrael Stern is hunted by the dark powers of Chaos! The Old World’s most feared mercenary, Hellbrandt Grimm, tracks down his quarry in a brand new story! Also features the cool mix of high-octane strips, interviews and features! b&w, 40pg $3.50 INFERNO! MAGAZINE #42 The dark worlds of Warhammer are brought to life through the pages of the Black Library’s fiction magazine. In this month’s issue: The Storm of Chaos is unleashed in Nick Kyme’s “A Storm Rising!” CS Goto pens “The Blood of Angels,” a fantastic tale of the Angels Sanguine as they battle against the Emperor’s foes! Plus “For Richer, For Poorer” by Brian Maycock tells the dark story of a Necromancer in the heart of the Empire! All this and more! b&w, 68pg $6.95 THE HORUS HERESY VOLUME 1: VISIONS OF WAR ART BOOK Edited by Alan Merrett The most terrible of human conflicts is revealed in all of its brutal glory in this lavish, color art book! Packed with stunning pictures, the book depicts mankind’s epic struggle against the traitorous forces of Warmaster Horus after he allied with Chaos. The book also boasts many of John Blanche’s concept sketches that inspired much of the finished artwork to Sabertooth Games’ collectible card game. To accompany the images, Games Workshop’s most respected keeper of knowledge, Alan Merrett, has unlocked the repositories to relate a wealth of information about the history of the Heresy and the stories behind the subject matter. Featuring work from awesome artists such as Adrian Smith, Clint Langley and many others, this high-quality art book is a grim testament to humanity’s darkest hour! SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $29.99 BLINDWOLF STUDIOS PATRICK THE WOLF BOY: ROCK-N-ROLL SPECIAL by Art Baltazar & Franco Barking at the moon has a whole new meaning this month since Patrick the Wolf Boy has joined the Band! Join us for Patrick’s Rock ‘n’ Roll special as Patrick discovers his dad’s old record collection, trashes a hotel room, gets mistaken for the fifth Beatle, and walks on to Ozzie’s Reality show. Oh yeah, Patrick’s dog finally gets a name in this issue too. With special appearances by, Ookla the Mok, Poop-House, Kato and the Squirrel! Rock On! b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLOODFIRE STUDIOS VAMPYRATES #1 by Jeromy Cox From the mind of four-time Eisner-nominee, Jeromy Cox, comes Vampyrates, the story of Doctor Kevin Ring, a man of science and reason. Henry Page, a ship merchant, and good friend to the Ring family, offers Kevin relief from his circumstances. All young Kevin must do is help Page track down a band of pirates that have plagued the shipping lanes. Reluctantly, Kevin ventures into uncharted waters in search of the fabled demonic, bloodthirsty Vampyrates. FC, 48pg $2.95 KINDERGOTH #3 by Lee Kohse & Jeff Zugale In this episode: Fun with soccer balls, vatos, and the Vatican. We solve the mystery of cattle mutilation and crop circles and Nintendo saves the day. Hooray! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLUE KING STUDIOS CITY OF HEROES #1 by Richard Dakan, Brandon McKinney, & Moose Bauman Apex and War Witch are two new heroes trying to make a name for themselves in Paragon Ciry, when a routine battle with the walking dead offers the key to unlocking a vast conspiracy. Do the two young heroes have what it takes to break the conspiracy wide open or will then be just two more of its victims? Ties into the City of Heroes online game. FC, 32pg $2.95 BONGO COMICS SIMPSONS BIG BRATTY BOOK OF BART SIMPSON TP Join Bart and the kids of Springfield in the newest collection of comics and stories filled with mistaken identities, alien recipes, cereal package prizes, unrequited love, lima beans, facial hair, karaoke, cafeteria shenanigans, talk shows, mail order brides, sidekicks gone mad, hideous monsters, balloon animals, girl scout cookies, circus popcorn, marital arts, and history gone very wrong. It’s all here in one bratty book. Collects Bart Simpson #9-12. SC, 120pg, FC $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE BIG BOOK OF BART SIMPSON TP by Matt Groening & Bill Morrison Bart Simpson: Troublemaker? Juvenile joker? Menace to society?! How about just plain old “kid”? Featuring stories from the first four issues of Bart Simpson, see Bart at his best in school, at the zoo, in space, being cloned, in love, as Bartman, and just doing what America’s most famous underachiever is known for — getting in over his head, and finding his way out of trouble with class and flair, sometimes, a little less for wear! (STAR15971) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $12.95 THE BIG “BAD” BOOK OF BART SIMPSON TP by Matt Groening Join Bart as he defies authority, ducks school and, as Bartman, fights crime! As for the rest of the kids in Springfield, Lisa Simpson shows off her investigative skills, Milhouse takes on the school bullies, and Ralph Wiggum gives you a day in his cockeyed life. Collects Bart Simpson #5-8. (STAR18818) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $12.95 ******************** SIMPSONS COMICS #94 by Boothby & Escobar The sleepy little town of Springfield is in for a rude awakening when financial necessity requires that all the businesses, all the government programs, and all the citizens operate non-stop 24/7. When you witness the effects of sleep deprivation on your favorite characters, you’ll ask yourself “Is this all a bad dream?” No. Don’t fall asleep at the wheel and miss the newest issue of Simpsons Comics this May! FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #64 by Boothby, Gonzalez-Loyo, & Morrison Who dispenses justice with a firm hand, a stern look, and a plateful of homemade fudge? Here comes the judge! Who’ll throw the book at you, lock you up for ninety days, and still tuck you in at night? That’s right! Who makes Blind Lady Justice coo for a new blue ‘do? Judge Marge, that’s who! FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #65 by Dixon, Sandoval, & Morrison The Simpsons win an all-expense paid trip to Bosqieverde, a remote Latin American country, only to find themselves in the middle of a military coup. Soon the rebel forces have a new commander leading them into battle… Bart Simpson! The revolution will be syndicated. FC, 32pg $2.50 ****************** FUTURAMA COMICS #17 by Boothby & Delaney Fry, Leela, Bender, and Cubert return to Earth from last issue’s outer space adventure at boarding school only to find the planet Earth complete uninhabited. But before they can figure out where everyone has gone, they are forced to defend the planet from alien invaders who try to claim it under Intergalactic Planetary Salvage Laws. Fight the Future with Futurama Comics this May! FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FUTURAMA COMICS #5 by Rogers, Cooke, & Morrison Fry competes on a game show hosted by Morbo in order to save Professor Farnsworth and Planet Express. However, he finds himself in way over his head when a hostile takeover creates a power play that might end up pulling the plug on Fry’s lifeline. FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A FUTURAMA COMICS #6 by Rogers, Lloyd, & Morrison It’s the most horrifying time of the year again as the gang at Planet Express prepare for the robot Santa Claus’ annual “slay” ride. But President Nixon’s head has announced that Santa’s been reprogrammed to be nice this Christmas, and to prove it, the robot’s going to deliver presents to anybody willing to await his arrival in Times Square on Christmas Eve. Has Santa really changed his evil ways? Or is there a plot afoot more insidious than a movie by Oliver Stone’s head? And what does all this have to do with Bender winning a lifetime supply of Olde Fortran? Find out who’s really being naughty and nice! Stuffing your stocking early this October! FC, 32pg $2.50 ****************** HEROES ANONYMOUS #5 by Gimple, Morrison, Wky, & Pepoy Beelzebubella’s not evil, she’s just drawn that way and happens to be the daughter of the Lord of the Underwold. Okay, so maybe she is a little evil. But can her soul-harvesting, kitty killing, and reality television producing ways continue when she finds out her long lost mother has become a born again Christian? Who knew that being related to Satan would be so difficult? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEROES ANONYMOUS #1-3 by Morrison, Gimple & Jothikumar Action! Comedy! Anxiety! Capes! Welcome to the world of Heroes Anonymous — a bi-monthly black-and-white mini-series from Bongo that explores the inner psyche of super-types gathered together to work out their problems, support one another, and save the world. MATURE READERS #1?b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.99 #2?b&w, 32pg (2 of 6) $2.99 #3?b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #26 by Jim Balent “Digital Demon”: A mysterious man and his wife seek the aide of the Skeleton man in order to hunt down a She-Demon. Not even Tarot's Magick can save our Heroes as Hell is unleashed in the Cemetery! As always, this issue ships equally with two different Jim Balent covers! Also available as a deluxe lithograph edition, which comes bagged and boarded, and includes a copy of Tarot #26 (either cover version), plus “Fairy Hug,” a black-and-white pencil/airbrush print measuring 6 ½” x 10” and featuring a Fairy snuggling Tarot. This Limited Collector's Edition litho was rendered by Jim Balent, and comes signed by artist and limited to 500 copies. MATURE READERS REG. ED.?FC, 32pg $2.95 LITHO ED.?FC, 32pg $19.99 POOKA THE GOBLIN CAT RAGLAN ¾-LENGTH SHIRT Art By Jim Balent Tarot’s mischievous Goblin Cat swoops onto this cutie black bodied/pink ¾-sleeved Raglan shirt for gals! Also available on a XL Black Tee for everybody! RAGLAN ¾-SHIRT $24.95 XL T-SHIRT $17.95 POOKA THE GOBLIN CAT 10-INCH PLUSH Designed By Jim Balent Tarot's fuzzy, friendly, feline familiar can now be your cuddly, kitty companion! This 10” long black velvety plushie sports black vinyl wings, a pointy tail, and cutie fangs. Around his neck is a hang tag with Pooka’s care instructions featuring artwork by Jim Balent. Also available with the tag signed by Jim Balent! O/A REG.?Plush MSRP: $19.95 SGN.?Plush (CAUT: 2) $29.99 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A BERNARD OF HOLLYWOOD PIN-UPS SET by Susan Bernard Sale! Was $20.85! A great 3 book set: Blondes, Redheads and Brunettes. Bruno Bernard's camera turned the wartime serviceman's “pin-up” into a genuine art form of the 1940s and '50s. Unknown glamour girls to famous stars, including Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield and many more. Each hardcover with a color dustjacket contains 25 vintage photos. 4x6, 60pgs each. Warner, 1995. MATURE READERS HC Set (x3), PC SRP: $7.99 O/A THE CROW: DEAD TIME COLLECTION by James O’Barr, John Wagner, & Alexander Maleev Joshua is a Native American and member of the Crow tribe. He and his family are killed by a marauding band of Confederate renegades. A century later, the murderers have been reincarnated as a motorcycle gang, and The Crow brings back Joshua to avenge the slaughter. Kitchen Sink, 1997. SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w SRP: $10.95 O/A THE CROW: FLESH AND BLOOD COLLECTION by James Vance & Alexander Maleev Sale! Was $10.95! The complete saga of the first woman to become The Crow. A tale of violent retribution in which Iris Shaw, a federal conservation officer, dies when her office is dynamited by a band of right-wing terrorist. Her tortured soul cannot rest — at the time of her death she was an expectant mother. Kitchen Sink, 1998. SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w SRP: $4.99 **************** FEMME FATALE HC by Serge Normant Sale! Was $35.00! Celebrated stylist Normant creates visions of how today's celebrities and supermodels would have looked in days gone by. Ellen Barkin as a 1930s film noir moll; Kate Moss as a disco diva; Isabella Rossellini as a '50s pin-up queen; and many others. More than 100 full-page photos. Viking, 2001. HC, 10x13, 168 pgs, PC SRP: 19.99 MR. MONSTER VOLUME 1: HIS BOOKS OF FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE SC by Michael T. Gilbert Sale! Was $14.95! Introduction by Alan Moore. First in three-volume series collecting the entire run of the Kirby Award-winning series, Mr. Monster, from 1986, including previously unpublished material. Much like the late 1940s Spirit, Mr. Monster combines tongue-in-cheek stories, fun old-fashioned action, and sexy appearances by his gorgeous assistant into a unique and fun-to-read series. Includes a full-color bookplate, featuring a specially commissioned Mr. Monster cover painting never published anywhere else — available only from Bud Plant. Marlowe, 1996. SC 7x10, 146 pg, FC SRP: $5.99 PROFILI: PAUL MURRY Although best known as the Mickey Mouse comic-book artist, his other work, like the Buck O'Rue strip and pin-up cartoons also showcased his multiple talents. Over 50 illustrations, many full page, exhibit Murry's humor and skills. The oversized format provides a detailed look at his technique, especially his penchant for sexy pin-up ladies. A rare look at this important Disney creator, never before examined in such detail. English and Italian text. Import. Glamour International, 2002. SC, 9x12, 48 pgs, PC SRP: $16.99. OFFERED AGAIN O/A SOFT AS STEEL: THE ART OF JULIE BELL TP by Nigel Suckling Sale! Was $24.95! Sensual illustrations that showcase Julie Bell’s talent for capturing the (usually) female human form at its most powerful. Some nudity. More than 100 full-color illustrations, plus sketches in pastel, charcoal, pen & ink and pencil. Includes a biography and descriptions of each image. Foreword by Brian Aldiss. Thunder's Mouth, 1999. MATURE READERS SC, 8x12, 128pg, PC SRP: $8.99 ******************** STAR OF THE MONTH TOTH: ONE FOR THE ROAD SC by Alex Toth Sale! Was $24.95! An amazing 60 complete stories he drew for Pete Millar and Big Daddy Roth's Drag Magazine in the early ’60s. A rare and brilliant collection of graphic work by a grand master of comics — a nostalgic look at the lazy days of summer, hot rodding and cruising in your old jalopy. Auad, 2000. (STAR13662) SC, 8x11, 172 pgs, b&w SRP: 14.95 ****************** WALT DISNEY'S TREASURY OF CARTOON CLASSICS HC Sale! Was $29.95! Includes tales, fables, animal stories and poems and rhymes with cartoon cells from the 1930s Silly Symphonies. Favorites like “Three Little Pigs,” “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “Old King Cole” and more are here, with easy-to-read text accompanied by gorgeous full-color art, often full- and two-page. Disney, 1995. HC, 9x11, 248pg, FC SRP: $19.99 CARNAL COMICS JENNA JAMESON/WICKED WEAPON COLLECTION by Breyfogle, Norman, Crompton SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $5.95 DOUBLE-DD MULTIPACK by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 170pg $10.95 CARTOON BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH BONE HARDCOVER 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. Two volumes filled with the charming stories that continue to surprise and delight readers the world over. VOL. 7: GHOST CIRCLES (STAR13773)?HC, b&w $24.95 VOL. 8: TREASURE HUNTERS (STAR16981)?HC, b&w $23.95 ********************* CHANTING MONKS PRESS FLOWERS ON THE RAZORWIRE #1 DVD by Various Combining film and comic books! Flowers on the Razorwire #1 is an erotic horror anthology. The first, by Anthony Ruggiero takes place on a rabbit farm with a bloody uprising, while the revolting Welcome to Juarez, by Gary Francis takes you into the nasty underground of a white slavery ring in Mexico. Fully painted covers are supplied by Ken Meyer Jr. (Cry for Dawn, Zacherley's Midnite Terrors). Packaged together with the first issue of Flowers is the original short film Chance Meeting, based on Joseph M. Monks' critically acclaimed short story, from his collection, Stuff Out'a My Head. Directed by Flowers creator Hart D. Fisher (Poems for the Dead, NightCry, Verotik) this film revolves around Yuko, a sexy, young Asian girl trapped in an elevator with a boiler repairman who might just be Los Angeles' worst serial killer ever. MATURE READERS Comic w/DVD $15.95 Comic w/VHS $13.95 FLOWERS ON THE RAZORWIRE PRIMER PACK by Various This value pack collects together the first three issues of the erotic horror series, Flowers on the Razorwire. With full-color airbrushed cover paintings supplied by world renowned artist Dimitri Patelis, this is a hard to find collectible you won't find anywhere else! With shocking horror stories by critically acclaimed fiends Wayne Allen Sallee, William Harms, Burke (West Memphis 3) Sauls, Hart D. Fisher, Scott Tullis, Pony, Jeff Mason and many more! Each pack comes bagged with a special trading card, postcard size and in full color. MATURE READERS Pack $6.95 CHASTENWOOD PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A VALERIA GN by Brian Tarsis SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 74pg, b&w $19.95 ***************** CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING ALEX RAYMOND’S FLASH GORDON VOLUME 1 TP The first of Checker’s re-issues of the color Flash Gordon strips from the pen and brush of its unsurpassed originator, Alex Raymond. Collects the first two full years of the adventures of Flash, Dale Arden, and Doctor Zharkov on Planet Mongo. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #8 (Aug032134) SC, 200pg, FC $19.95 MILTON CANIFF’S STEVE CANYON 1949 TP The third installment in Checker’s reprinting of the Milton Caniff classic. These action packed strips circa 1949 are among the best Caniff ever produced. A must for classic strip cartoon fans. SC, b&w $15.95 STAR TREK KEY COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP by Windsor McCay The original full-color Star Trek comics reprinted in paperback at last! Star Trek comics debuted in 1967, the same year as the original television series and outlasted the TV version by 10 years. This volume collects the first eight issues of the original Enterprise crew in adventures to be found nowhere else. SC, FC $22.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SUPREME: JUDGEMENT DAY TP Alan Moore (Superme: Story of the Year) gives readers more treatment of the awesome universe of characters. Featuring artwork by Rob Liefield and comics legend Gil Kane. SC, 7x10, 162pg, FC 16.95 ******************* CLAYPOOL COMICS DEADBEATS #65 Plunged into an awful alternate future in which monsters have overtaken Mystic Grove, Kirby Collier allies himself with the grown-up children of his friends ? and his own twins ? to oppose the evil intruders, in "A Dark and Dismal Fate!", by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran; cover by Howell and Lachance. b&w, 32pg $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #66 Gabriel got his monster-zapping gun from the angel Nadine, becoming a new champion. Now the cosmic balance strikes back when evil energies create an opponent for him and his angel power. Also, the secret behind the Witch's abduction is revealed, in “Apparent Trap!” by Peter David, John Heebink, and Al Milgrom. b&w, 32pg $2.50 ELVIRA #132 & 133 by Frank Strom & Various Issue #132: Elvira gets miniaturized in “To Squash an Elvira!”; Issue #133: Elvira and friends are surprised by Squid-Men looking for love in “Dangers on a Train!” b&w, 32pg $2.50Ea. CLIB'S BOY COMICS TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD #9 "Heroes": Lily finally gets to Napa for a short visit in the Wine Country. But the question MUST be answered... how long can a comic geek's girlfriend hang in a comic shop without going nuts?! Hilarity and romance continue in the Eisner-nominated series! b&w 24pg $2.95 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND BRATPACK T-SHIRT?NEW EDITION The iconic images of Doctor Blasphemy, the star of Rick Veitch's seminal work, Bratpack, come ready to frighten the neighbors on this popular CBLDF tee! The first printing of this tee didn't last the convention season last year, so don't miss out this time! Doctor Blasphemy's iconic images are in the front of this double-sided tee, the CBLDF's "Fight Censorship" logo is on the back. White images on a 100% cotton black tee. L-XL $20.00 XXL $24.00 BUSTED! #17 The official newsletter of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is off and running in 2004. An update in the legal challenges that loom in the new year, a look at the Presidential candidates, and much more. Magazine PI HELLBOY T-SHIRT?NEW EDITION Everyone's favorite demon fighter and current motion picture star is back! This tee shirt was so popular the first time out that we had to go back to press! This striking image comes on a double sided shirt- Hellboy is one the front fighting the monstrous hand of censorship and on the back the shirt strikes up the rallying cry of "Fight Censorship!" Full color image on a 100% cotton gray tee. L-XL $20.00 XXL $24.00 COMIC CAVALCADE HELLINA VS PANDORA #0 BADASS BABES EDITION by Doug Miers, Rafa Lopez, & Juan Jose Ryp Babe-master Juan Jose Ryp unveils this sexy cover with the girls striking a defiant pose! This special #0 starts off all the action for the three-issue super-brawl of Hellina vs Pandora! Limited to 1000 copies. MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg $5.99 HELLINA COMPANION ENCHANTED EDITION by Doug Miers, Juan Jose Ryp, Loren Hernandez, & Paulo Sequiera Hot new artist Paulo Sequiera serves up this fetching cover of Hellina in the middle of casting a spell. This special companion book lays out all the mysteries of Hellina! Sandra Lords is a troubled girl, with the powers of Hell at the disposal of her other personality, Hellina! From her friends and foes, to her powers and weaknesses, we cover it all with lots of new art and an exclusive new short story. Limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg $5.99 BADROCK/WOLVERINE COMICON SET by Rob Liefeld & Chap Yeap These special edition covers were only available at conventions in 1996, now available here in this special set of both cover! Limited to 200 sets. Set $9.95 WILDCATS/X-MEN: THE SILVER-AGE CHICAGO COMICON EDITION by Jim Lee Special Warehouse find! This special edition cover, by Jim Lee himself, was previously only available at the 1997 Chicago Comicon! Limited to 2,000 copies. FC, 48pg $5.95 LADY DEATH #1/2 VELVET AND GOLD SIGNED SET by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Rare Chaos! books found! These are original first print copies of the ultra-rare velvet and gold variants of Lady Death #1/2. Both books are signed by the writer and creator of Lady Death, Brian Pulido and this special package is limited to just 50 sets. They ship bagged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Set $75.00 LADY DEATH IN LINGERIE LEATHER SIGNED EDITION by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Rare Chaos! books found! These are original first print copies of the super-limited Leather cover of Lady Death in Lingerie. These copies are signed by the writer and creator of Lady Death, Brian Pulido and hey ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to just 100 copies. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $29.95 WARRIOR NUN CROSSOVERS COMMEMORATIVE SET by Ben Dunn & Jude Millien This special set has copies of all the limited commemorative covers for the following four books: Warrior Nun/Razor, Razor/Warrior Nun, Warrior Nun/Glory, and Warrior Nun/Avengelyne. Limited to just 200 sets. Set $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FATHOM: KILLIAN'S TIDE #2 BEACH BABE EDITION by Talent Caldwell Fathom is back and Mike Turner's protégé and breakout artist Talent Caldwell is burning up the charts on this rocking second issue! Talent shows he has the goods on our sexy exclusive cover! This edition is limited to just 4,000 copies, all copies ship bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg $5.95 O/A TALES OF THE DARKNESS #1/2 SIREN EDITION by Garth Ennis & Marc Silvestri The original Top Cow master himself, Marc Silvestri, provides this sexy exclusive cover for our special Siren edition. This neo-classic issue of Darkness has two stories, one by the killer team of Ennis and Silvestri! Limited to 4,000 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg $5.95 O/A ALAN MOORE'S YUGGOTH CULTURES: NECROCOMICON TRIPLE SIGNED EDITION by Alan Moore, Jacen Burrows, Mike Wolfer, & Marat Mychaels The regular edition is sold-out, now is your last chance to get this special signed version of the hottest Alan Moore collectible! This special look at the career-spanning Alan Moore Yuggoth Cultures series features art never printed in the regular issues, design sketches, and extra goodies you don't want to miss. This edition is limited to just 350 copies signed by Antony Johnston, Marat Mychaels, and Jacen Burrows! All books ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. b&w, 16pg $9.95 COMICSONE FOUR CONSTABLES VOLUME 2 TP by Tony Wong & Andy Seto Life Snatcher is locked in a battle to the death with Elder Guan and his Black Death Palms and his earlier wounds threaten to impede his kung fu skills. While in route to assist Life Snatcher, Cold Blooded is intercepted by "Thousand Chop Mosan"! Meanwhile the 13 murderers remain at large! SC, 6x8, 128pg, FC $13.95 CRAYON SHIN-CHAN GN #8 by Yoshito Usui It's Field Trip day at Action Kindergarten. But as we know a simple school outing is anything but simple when the world's most ornery 5 year old is involved. Also Shinchan helps his mother with the house keeping. But we don't think vacuuming the lawn and the dog house is what she had in mind. SC, 6x8, 120pg, b&w $9.95 RED PROWLING DEVIL GN #8 by Toshimitzu Shimizu Naomi takes to the skies again as the Red Prowling Devil which surprise everyone. Iwanorf saves her from a near-death experience, leaving the Japanese Airforce for a rude awakening. Major Singh returns with the White Mace but is he an enemy or a defector? Red Prowling Devil comes to a dramatic conclusion in Volume 8. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 SISTER RED VOLUME 2 TP by Shizuru Hayashiya Mahito joins Alice among the ranks of the "true" Medians. In exchange for her life she offers her services to help fight the "false" ones! In the interim, Viola launches her assault and forces Mahito to learn more of her new supernatural abilities as a Median. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STORM RIDERS PART 2: INVADING SUN VOLUME 4 TP by Wing Shing Ma Nameless has never known who was behind his wife's murder nearly 20 years ago. Now he will get to meet her killer face to face. Grossly it is someone Nameless has known for decades. Also Cloud and Nameless fight an incredible battle for possession of the Ultimate Sword. SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC (Note Price) $9.95 STORY OF THE TAO GN #8 by Ding Kin Lau & Andy Seto The Ultimate Contest is at its final battle ? Zhu the Evil Taoist Vs. her student Hai. Betrayed and enraged Zhu goes all out and pulls no punches. But will she be able to defeat her incredibly powerful and former pupil? SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 BRIDE OF DEIMOS VOLUMES 1-7 SET by Etsuko Ikeda & Yuho Ashibe Deimos is a deity who has fallen from grace due to a forbidden affair he engaged in on Mount Olympus. Now unbeknownst to the gods, he haunts the mortal realm in search of a new body for his love that shouldn't be. However when he finds Minako Ifu he falls in love with her and sets out to destroy all that she holds dear so that her only loved one is a lovesick demon scorned by Zeus himself. This popular manga series was the basis for an anime film directed by Rintaro, who won international acclaim for his direction of Metropolis. Pack (x7), b&w $55.00 STAR OF THE MONTH CRAYON SHIN-CHAN GN #6 by Yoshito Usui Airline passangers beware! A five year-old menace famous for indecent exposure is boarding Gate 11. The antics of everyone's favorite toddler-terror continue in Crayon Shinchan! (STAR20210) SC, 6x8, 120pg, b&w $9.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON: STORY 1 VOLUME 1-4 SET by Wang Du Lu & Andy Seto The first action-filled story arc in its entirety! Join Li Mu Bai and Shu Lien as they meet for the first time. Learn how the majestic Green Destiny Sword comes into Li’s possession. Also, a young and insidious Jade Fox looms close! Set (x4), FC $49.00 O/A 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 O/A ONEGAI TEACHER NOVEL by Go Zappa, Taraku Uon & Hiroaki Goda You’ve seen the hit anime, and read the engrossing manga graphic novels, but even still, you don’t know the full story behind 18-year-old Kei and his affair with his homeroom teacher from another planet. What’s missing? You can only find out in ComicsOne’s full-length novel adaptation of Onegai Teacher! SC, 5x7, 224pg $7.95 O/A 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 O/A PLEASE! TEACHER OFFICIAL FAN BOOK The Fanbook for the Bandai Anime, Please Teacher, is here! Included are pages of beautiful digital images, an original short story, sketches, creator commentary and loads of extras. A must-have for any true anime fan! SC, 7x10, 180pg, PC $17.95 ******************** STAR OF THE MONTH STORM RIDERS: THE MOVIE DVD The biggest comic book hit in China is now one of the most talked-about full-feature films in the US. Storm Riders: The Movie is adapted from Wing Shing Ma’s long-running comic book series available from ComicsOne. This wonderful epic is presented in its original uncut format offering Cantonese or Mandarin language options with bright clear English subtitles. A fantastic compliment to your Storm Riders collection! (STAR17851) NOTE: Compatible with all region DVD players. DVD SRP: $24.95 ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A STORM RIDERS COLLECTED ILLUSTRATIONS BOOK 3 HC by Wing Shing Ma Never before seen in the United States, this most recent collection of enlarged illustrations reveal Mr. Ma's great attention to artistic detail. He blends enhanced computer graphics with watercolors, paints, and pencils with brilliant results. Limited to 250. SC, 8x11, 136pg, FC $29.99 O/A STORM RIDERS DIGITAL PRINTS & FRAME SET by Wing Shing Ma Beautiful color Storm Riders prints from the creative hand of Wing Shing Ma! This package is a true and complete work of art… including eight gorgeous digital color prints! Each print measures 14” x 20” and all come housed in a stylish ivory/cream-colored frame. Set, FC $29.99 ***************** COMMITTED COMICS NEO DAWN #1 by Myrton Bewry, A. David Lewis, Sheldon Mitchell, & Fred Rawles A murder wave has exploded in the inner depths of the city, baffling the police and their corporate masters. The bodies they found were physically deteriorating and match the description of individuals reported at many crime scenes. What’s happening on the streets of Neo Chicago? And why do the corporate gods care? They’re untouchable, right? Not anymore! MATURE READERS FC, 24pg (1 of 3) $2.95 CPM MANGA DUCK PRINCE BOOK 1: TRANSFORMATION by Ai Morinaga Reiichi is the quintessential nerd: thick glasses, coarse and unkempt hair, short, fat and ugly, and his classmates constantly make fun of him. After a freak car accident, Reiichi finds himself changed. He is no longer an “ugly duckling”…he has transformed into a tall and handsome young man! His miraculous metamorphosis is a dream come true…or is it? SC, 176pg, b&w $9.99 GEOBREEDERS BOOK 1?NEW PRINTING by Akihiro Ito This is the story of the Kagura Security Company: six lunatics who occasionally act as detectives when they aren’t blowing stuff up! Their arch-enemies, The Phantom Cats, are building power to take over the world. Is Kagura strong enough—or SMART enough—to stop them? SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 JUST A GIRL BOOK 2 by Tomoko Taniguchi Erica must make the decision of her life…wait around for a love that may never come, or learn how to become her own woman and follow her own dreams. SC, 168pg, b&w (2 of 2) $9.99 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: THE GREY WITCH BOOK 1?NEW PRINTING by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi Parn the Free Knight and Deedlit the Elf assemble a company of heroic adventurers to fight the black magical power of the Grey Witch as it threatens to corrupt and destroy all the kingdoms of Lodoss Island. Will their bravery be enough to stop the Grey Witch from annihilating all that is good and peaceful? SC, 224pg, b&w $9.99 THE WORLD OF NARUE BOOK 1 by Tomohiro Marukawa Narue is an adorable schoolgirl with a secret. She's really an alien with powers right out of a sci-fi comic! Join our spunky heroine as she faces androids, alien invasions, and (scariest of all) her very first date! SC, 192pg, b&w $9.99 CROSSGEN ENTERTAINMENT SOJOURN/LADY DEATH #1 Written By Chuck Dixon & Brian Pulido Penciled By George Perez The master of superhuman slugfests brings together two fabulous fantasy female warriors! The demented despot Mordath tires of the interference of a certain avenging archer – and reaches across time and space to summon forth a fighting fury to slay his foe! Now it’s Arwyn and her mystical bow vs. Lady Death and her Eldritch steel blade! Place your bets! FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.95 On sale May 12 LADY DEATH: THE WILD HUNT #5 Written By Brian Pulido Penciled By Jim Cheung Chaos in Europe! Tvarus’s tyranny spreads across Europe as his supernatural troops storm the Vatican! Meanwhile, Lady Death learns that reality itself is coming unglued! Can it be fixed? And how will Europe’s neighboring countries react to the Eldritch threat? Expect the unexpected as Brian Pulido and Jim Cheung continue to turn everything upside down! FC, 32pg $2.95 On sale May 26 SOJOURN #35 Written By Ian Edginton Penciled By TBD Cover By Greg Land Legend of the Lost Lands! Arwyn learns a bitter truth about the last two missing fragments of Ayden’s arrow! What is the ruined and terrible place known as the Lost Lands…and how will this strange discovery rock the archer’s quest? FC, 32pg $2.95 On sale May 19 BRATH #16 Written By Chuck Dixon Penciled By Andrea Di Vito Horrific homecoming! Brath returns to Ureland…and finds only death and destruction! Now the Man-killer must battle alone to find his loved ones and reunite his shattered tribe! Will his efforts only lead to his ultimate defeat? FC, 32pg $2.95 On sale May 26 EL CAZADOR #7 Written By Chuck Dixon Penciled By Steve Epting It’s your chance to jump onboard as a new story arc begins! To find her family, Captain Sin must invade an impenetrable Jesuit fortress! Why? And will the aid of Redhand Harry be a help or a hindrance on her hunt for Blackjack Tom? FC, 32pg $2.95 On sale May 5 OFFERED AGAIN EL CAZADOR COLLECTED EDITION Reprints issues #1 - #3 for only $4.95! KISS KISS, BANG BANG #5 Written By Tony Bedard Penciled By Mike Perkins Pippa Westlake…trusted partner or conniving rival? Joined by a blonde battling buzzsaw, Stephanie Shelley must confront the fiendish forces of AXIS! But can anyone bring down Lazarus Bale and the Young Dictators? FC, 32pg $2.95 On sale May 12 NEGATION WAR PART THREE Written By Tony Bedard Penciled By Paul Pelletier It’s the dreaded Lawbringers vs. the godlike First! The NEGATION creative team cuts loose and unleashes a savage battle you’ll have to see to believe! Meanwhile, space soldier Sam has gathered the Sigil-Bearers…including the scheming Mordath and Ilahn! Can our heroes co-exist with their sworn enemies? And will even their power be enough to halt the star-spanning forces of Charon? FC, 32pg $2.95 On sale May 19 ROUTE 666 #23 Written By Tony Bedard Penciled By Karl Moline On the eve of destruction! As the forces of nuclear annihilation are mobilized – and the Cold War threatens to go very, very hot – can one young girl avert Armageddon? Find out as Cassie discovers the answer to the question, “what do you get when you cross a ghost with a nuke?” FC, 32pg $2.95 On sale May 19 CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING GEI #1 by Xavier Morell, Félix Ruiz, & Juan Carlos González The G.E.I. (Gabinete Especial de Investigación) debuts with a very special case: A creature called the Grotesque is brutalizing the most talented artists and musicians in the city, and it’s up to the misfits of the G.E.I. team to take it down. First issue of an all-new bi-monthly series! Available in English and Spanish editions. MATURE READERS ENGLISH ED.?FC, 32pg $3.50 SPANISH ED.?FC, 32pg $3.50 DARK PLANET PRODUCTIONS 2 TO THE CHEST #4 by James Hudnall & Jose Aviles As Troy gets closer to the truth of the greatest mystery of his life, all the forces against him converge for an orgy or retribution. His only hope is in the thing he doesn't even believe in. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 28pg $2.99 ROGUES #4 by Juan Torres & Juan Jose Ryp “The Chicken's Curse”: New story arc in Rogues! After a risky mission in a forbidden tower, Bram and The Weasel manage to anger Amateramus, the most powerful wizard in Gerada... and this wizard will get his revenge in the worst possible way. Cover by David Cabrera. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 28pg $2.99 DAY ONE COMICS ASTOUNDING SPACE THRILLS: BLOOP #1 by Steve Conley & Various This new issue of Steve Conley’s acclaimed series features brand-new stories starring adventurer Argosy Smith and the space monkey Bloop. In “Unalienable Rites,” Argosy must stop a crusading alien species with intelligent designs on Earth. In “Multi Bloop” the space monkey finds out just how many space monkeys is too many. Pin-up by Frank Brunner. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ASTOUNDING SPACE THRILLS ORIGINAL SERIES PACK by Steve Conley & Various This pack contains the three hard-to-find issues of the original Astounding Space Thrills series. Includes covers by Steranko, Drew Struzan, and the Brothers Hildebrandt. Each issue contains bonus Jet Victor features by Marty Baumann. Pack (x3) $9.95 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING DRAGONLANCE: THE LEGEND OF HUMA #5 by Trampas Whiteman & Sean J. Jordan, Mike S. Miller, & Rael Lyra Is a childhood friend a lifelong friend? Huma, the legendary Knight of Solamnia, is forced to wonder at the intentions of his once-best-friend Magius as he enters the magician’s mysterious home, the Citadel. As Magius seemingly imprisons Huma and the minotaur Kaz, the knight is forced to choose between trusting his old friend or standing against the power of a renegade mage. Cover by Joe Prado. FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE #30 by Brandon Jerwa & Tim Seeley “Players & Pawns”: Part 3 (of 5)—Sierra Gordo might just have to change its name to “Showdown City” after this issue! The Joes are trapped between a team of high-tech invaders and the local military, while shady deals are being made in the office of Sierra Gordo’s President Delacruz. With all the pawns in place, a major player steps forward… and that’s when the whole game comes toppling down! All this, and Barrel Roll’s daring escape from Cobra Island in Chapter 3 of “Players And Pawns!” Cover by Tim Seeley. FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE: FRONTLINE VOLUME 4—ONE-SHOTS TP by Various Collecting seven one-shots and short stories from Devil’s Due’s G.I. Joe: Frontline comic book series. Featuring Zanya, Stalker, Roadblock, Destro, and Beachhead in their own personal stories. Contains work by Wolverine: Origin writer Paul Jenkins, and crime novelist Gary Phillips. Cover by Stefano Casselli. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $15.95 G.I. JOE: MASTER & APPRENTICE #1 by Brandon Jerwa & Josh Blaylock, & Stefano Casselli “Sand” Part 1—Even a simple man is free to choose his own path, but a wise man knows that some paths are built with stones of fate and destiny. Snake-Eyes is the Silent Master of the Arashikage Ninja Clan, but his chosen path leads to a quiet life with the woman he loves… and an end to the pain and death that has permeated his life. Little does he know that fate is paving a road for a young man, one that leads him directly to Snake-Eyes. This mini-series event tells the secret tale of Snake-Eyes and Kamakura, the compelling Ninja duo from G.I. Joe. Cover by Stefano Casselli. FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 G.I. JOE RELOADED #3 by John Ney Rieber & Javier Saltares Perfect For New Readers—All-New G.I. Joe Continuity! “Holding Action”: The Joes weather the assault of the deadly Urban Vipers, thwarting Cobra Commander’s plan to steal the original Constitution of the United States — only to be betrayed and branded traitors by a turncoat General. And the heart of the nation is in COBRA’s hands... until the Joe’s heavy-caliber munitions master, Roadblock, lays his life on the line to recover the priceless document and defend it against COBRA’s own master of destruction, Destro! When the thunder of their battle dies among the shadows of the Lincoln Memorial, will the Joes find victory... or the bloody aftermath of a lone soldier’s heroic sacrifice? Cover by Adi Granov. FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE SERPENTOR POSTER by Badeaux The COBRA Emperor, Serpentor, is captured in all his slithery majesty on this full-color poster! Poster, 22x33, FC $5.95 IMPERIAL DRAGONS #1 by Sean J. Jordan, Vitor Ishimura, & Flávio Hoffe Introducing a new mystical, martial arts epic! Three empires are locked in a struggle for world domination, and only the Imperial Dragons, an army of Samurai from each nation, keeps them from igniting a world war. In this issue “The Eternal,” an agent of the Northern Empire, has stolen the sacred sword of the Empire to the South. Now, trapped in the border town of Qi Akuto, his contact dead from an unknown assailant and his escape blocked by Imperial Dragons sent to recover the sword, he must discover which Imperial Dragons have sworn allegiance to the Northern Emperor and who can be trusted before its too late. An epic tale of martial arts, intrigue, romance and betrayal, Imperial Dragons #1 sets the stage for a world where everyone has secrets and no one can be trusted. Cover by Flávio Hoffe. FC, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 LEGACY TP by Sean Jordan & Carmen Treffiletti, & Edu Francisco “Lucian is a young boy with a haunting past — stripped from his noble father Cronus at a young age, he was instead raised by the insidious Lord Eridan, a brutal warlord who trained the boy to become a vicious murderer. Now, Lucian has escaped his adoptive father and seeks to reconcile his past, wandering around the fantastic world of Zelandria and destroying the agents of Eridan. As he travels, he discovers that the warlord has begun collecting shards of a powerful scepter that will unleash a mindless race of creatures call the Shriekers onto the world, destroying anything and everything in his path to total conquest. Can Lucian (and the friends he makes along the way) prevent Lord Eridan from achieving his goal of worldwide domination? This edition collects Legacy #1-4. New cover by Randy Green. SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $$9.99 MICRONAUTS #3 by Dan Jolley & Pat Broderick Following the lead given them by a savage insectoid race, the Micronauts track down a mysterious contact who could lead them to the hiding place of exiled tyrant, Baron Karza. But the contact is someone they never would have expected... and to get there, they have to infiltrate the monstrously warlike planet Boraya — homeworld of the enigmatic warrior monk called Acroyear. It’s intense combat, dark surprises, and the revelation of Acroyear’s deepest secret, in “Warrior Soul!” Cover by Grafiksismik. FC, 32pg $2.95 RAYMOND E. FEIST’S THE WOOD BOY #1 by Raymond E. Feist & Sean J. Jordan, & Rob Stotz Best-selling author Raymond E. Feist’s Riftwar world of Midkemia comes to comics! Dirk is a young teenager who wants nothing more than to learn a trade and settle down with a wife as he works on Lord Paul’s estates. But once the invading Tsurani arrive and seize the estate and its servants, Dirk becomes little more than a slave, hauling wood for his alien captors and watching as those who try to stand up to the invaders are beaten and executed for their insolence. And yet, as Dirk becomes accustomed to his new life, he finds himself awake in a terrifying nightmare that will once again alter his future... and test the strength of his being. FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.95 ROBERT SILVERBERG’S THE SEVENTH SHRINE #1 by Robert Silverberg & Sean J. Jordan, & Anders Finér The world of Majipoor is home to many different alien races, but it is also the home of the Metamorphs, an enigmatic, ancient people that has lived in near exile for thousands of years under the human government. The Pontifex Valentine has recently begun work to help the shape-shifters reclaim their ancient heritage with an excavation of the city of Velalisier. But things go awry when one of the chief archaeologists is murdered — an almost unthinkable crime on this peaceful world. Valentine and his closest friends and advisors travel to Velalisier to investigate, but the question of who committed this murder only leads to deeper mysteries... and to the legend of the “defilement” that the Metamorphs believe cursed Velalisier long before humans first set foot on the world. FC, 56pg (1 of 2) $5.95 STREET FIGHTER #8 by Ken Siu-Chong & UDON This issue: Chun-Li investigates the underworld ties that have plagued a number of high-profile Hong Kong film studios. Meanwhile, Cammy uncovers the first clues of her past when Delta Red captures one of Shadaloo’s Doll Agents. And what does fate have in store for Ryu in Thailand — the first destination on his global journey and the home of Sagat himself? Plus: A backup story starring everyone’s favorite Japanese fighting schoolgirls, Sakura and Karin, featuring the action-packed kinetic artwork of Ale Garza (Gen13)! Available in three cover versions: Cover A by Mark Brooks and Danimation; Cover B by Ale Garza; and Cover C, a “Power Foil”-enhanced image by Jo Chen, limited to 5000 copies. COVER A—FC, 32pg $2.95 COVER B—FC, 32pg $2.95 COVER C—FC, 32pg $12.95 STREET FIGHTER JO CHEN LI LITHOGRAPH Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Street Fighter, the fan-favorite Chun Li Power Foil cover art of Street Fighter #1 by Jo Chen is now available as a limited edition lithograph! Limited to 1500 Copies. Also available as a signed edition, limited to a mere 150 copies, each signed-and-numbered by Jo Chen and UDON Chief of Operations Erik Ko! (CAUT: 4) REG.?Lithograph $22.99 SGN.?Lithograph $39.99 VOLTRON VOLUME 2 #5 by Dan Jolley & Marie Croall, & E.J. Su The Earth-shattering, mind-blowing, bone-crunching final issue of the first story arc concludes with an all-out brawl! Can the Voltron Force recoup their losses in time to defend themselves from their biggest threat yet? Plus, back on Arus, a hidden danger is finally revealed — with long-reaching consequences for Voltron! All this and more in an issue entitled “Frenzy!” FC, 32pg $2.95 DH PUBLISHING HINO HORROR VOLUME 5: LIVING CORPSE GN by Hideshi Hino A grotesque and disturbing account of life after horrific death! Yosuke Shinkai is haunted by a past he cannot recall... and a body that is rapidly decomposing. He is a living corpse, unclear who he is or why he has been brought back to life only to suffer again a slow and gruesome death! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 HINO HORROR VOLUME 6: BLACK CAT GN by Hideshi Hino A cat’s-eye-view of the horrors of mankind! When Black Cat is left to fend for himself, he sets off to learn more about the world he lives in. He moves from one cursed household to another, experiencing the evil and torment that afflict the human race. One of Hino’s early works, Black Cat is a collection of short stories narrated by an ever-observant feline. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 DORK STORM PRESS DORK TOWER #28 by John Kovalic Matt’s ready to take the plunge with his new comic book... but why does the main character suspiciously resemble a certain Perky Goth? And will he live to see its publication once Kayleigh finds out? Plus: Snapdragons by Kovalic and Rathke, Dr. Blink: Superhero Shrink by Kovalic and Jones, and Lethargic Lad by Hyland! With a cover by award-winning creator Chynna Clugston-Major! b&w, 40pg $2.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE COLLECTED DORK TOWER VOLUME 3: HEART OF DORKNESS TP by John Kovalic Collecting issues #13-17 of the award-winning humor series by John Kovalic. Gasp at the romantic adventures of every fanboy, Matt, as he’s torn between Gilly the Perky Goth and his ex-girlfriend Kayleigh! Cover by John Kovalic and Phil Reed. (STAR16485) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.95 THE COLLECTED DORK TOWER VOLUME 4: LIVIN’ LA VIDA DORKA TP Collects the first comic strips from Dorktower.com, Scrye Magazine, Gamespy.com and Interactive Week. From “Internet Madness” to “Lust for Lara Croft,” this is Dork Tower like you’ve never seen it before: ready for primetime! (STAR15200) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.95 ****************** DR. BLINK: SUPERHERO SHRINK #0 by John Kovalic & Christopher Jones Who watches the watchmen’s psychoses? It’s Dr. Blink: Psychologist to the superheroes, of course! Part Bob Newhart, part Astro City, it’s the hilarious bi-monthly misadventures of the world’s leading authority on metahuman mental health! But can a normal human fix his own life as he’s helping the Earth’s greatest heroes? Written by Dork Tower’s John Kovalic and illustrated by Justice League Adventure’s Christopher Jones! Included: excerpts from the Dr. Blink bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Super-Soul! b&w, 32pg $2.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE NODWICK CHRONICLES TP’S by Aaron Williams Along with Yeagar the often-inebriated warrior, the absent-minded Artax the wizard, and the ever-cheerful Piffany the cleric, Nodwick finds himself facing off against dragons, odd gods, and the occasional war. VOL. 1 (STAR13541)?SC, 7x10, b&w $15.95 VOL. 2 (STAR16110)?SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. 3 (STAR19763)?SC, 7x10, b&w $15.99 **************** DORK TOWER: FAIRLY GOTH PARENTS T-SHIRT From the same folks who brought you Squidbob ‘Thulhupants, it’s a frightening fairy free-for-all once you mix Goth culture and kids’ TV! A brand-new, exciting design! Tune in now! Black T-shirt. (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 XXL $21.95 XXXL $22.95 DORK TOWER: WILL GAME FOR FOOD T-SHIRT Available again for the first time in years, it’s the T-shirt that will appeal top Dork Tower readers and gamers everywhere! Igor is everybody’s favorite geek, and this convention best-seller is ready for gamers (of all sizes) everywhere! (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 XXL $21.95 XXXL $22.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY OPTIC NERVE #9 by Adrian Tomine First Time in Previews! The previous issue of Optic Nerve was selected for inclusion in the literary anthology The Best American Non-Required Reading 2002, exposing Adrian Tomine’s art to a wider audience than ever before. After a lengthy period of writing and planning, Tomine returns with his longest, most ambitious work to date. With a projected length of over 100 pages, this fictional story examines the troubled sex-life of a confused, obsessive, Japanese-American male in his late twenties, and his cross-country search for the perfect girl. This issue is the first of three chapters. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 WAY TO GO GN by Harry Mayerovitch So what’s so funny about death and dying? At age 93, Harry Mayerovitch penned these whimsical drawings that offer another perspective on the “Way to go.” Harry Mayerovitch, a D+Q regular in the last 3 editions of the anthology, had a remarkable career as an architect, designer, and cartoonist for nearly seven decades. With this new book, D+Q focuses on his cartooning work spanning three very different stages in his life. It begins in the 1950s with an overview his drawings, then moves ahead to 1973 with a major excerpt from his book, The Other One, and culminates yet another 30 years later with Mayerovitch’s most recent cartoons from 2003, Way To Go. The book presents a fascinating evolution of one artist’s work; from drawings of Hitler to the final period in Way To Go; a humorous-yet-gentle look at death and dying, as seen from the perspective of the now 94-year-old Mayerovitch. Throughout it all, Mayerovitch’s work is characterized by a playful wit, and wry artistic line full of energy and life. With an introduction and cover design by noted illustrator and New York Times Op-Ed arts editor, Steven Guarnaccia. (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 100pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH 32 STORIES: THE COMPLETE OPTIC NERVE GN by Adrian Tomine Collects the entire Optic Nerve mini-comics from 1991-1994 — a must-have for any Optic Nerve fan! Trace his development from the first pieces that caught the public attention to the later highly poised and polished stories. Hilarious comics like Adrian’s story of being a guest on the Jane Pratt Show, his “Sleep = Waste”, and Adrian’s story of life with peanuts, “Allergic”, can’t be found anywhere else. A perennial bestseller featuring a lengthy introduction from the author. (STAR14282) SC, 6x9, 100pg, b&w $12.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY VOLUME 4 TP This edition of this long-running, award-winning anthology features a 20 page feature on Harry Mayerovitch’s World War 2 posters, an excellent companion to Harry’s new Way To Go book, offered this month. Also in this edition: a 30-page retrospective of Frank King’s Gasoline Alley Sundays. (STAR14287) SC, 6x8, 160pg, b&w $24.95 THE GOLEM’S MIGHTY SWING GN by James Sturm One of the bestselling independent graphic novels in recent years, is now in its third printing! In the 1920s, a Jewish baseball team travels from town to town playing local squads. Money troubles force them to create a golem, but it can’t save them from hatred. Winning the game won’t be as important to the Stars of David as surviving it… (STAR16933) SC, 7x10, 100pg, b&w $16.95 SUMMER BLONDE GN by Adrian Tomine This bestseller was recently published in paperback with gorgeous new cover art and design. This collection of the last four Optic Nerve issues drew raves from all over ? including the Guardian, Village Voice, NY Times, and LA Times. Adrian Tomine¹s best work to date featuring subtle sophisticated storytelling and beautifully nuanced art. (STAR20186) SC, 8x12, 132pg, b&w $16.95 ****************************** DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS DEVIL MAY CRY #4 Written by Brad Mick; Art by Pat Lee To defeat a devil Dante must first become a devil. But will unleashing the supernatural evil that he’s struggled to contain all for so long grant him the power necessary to finally avenge his father’s murder at the hands of the Demon Lord Mundus?  Or will it only consume, damning him to a similar fate? FC, 40pg $3.95 Monthly DUEL MASTERS #7 Written by Brian Augustyn; Penciled by Jeremy Tiongson; Colored by Morgan Thomas The last beast-man, the elephant-like Tantaar, fights to exact vengeance on the enemies who destroyed his people--and to reclaim a powerful talisman of his race stolen years before. Now the battle, however, is taking place in the Duel World and on earth--drawing both Shobu and his father into the noble and incredible struggle. 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, 32pg $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS ARMADA: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE #3 Written by Adam Patyk & Brad Mick; Art by Various; Cover by Joe Ng The Armada has assembled to do battle with the evil Unicron! Find out more about him — as well as Starscream, Tidal Wave, Optimus Prime, and Powerlinx versions galore — as you complete your guide to the biggest Transformers hit series in years. This final issue is crammed full of fantastic art and all-new bios of your favorite Autobots, Decepticons, and the all-important Mini-Cons…plus a few surprises that lead into Transformers: Energon! FC, 48pg (3 of 3) $4.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS: ENERGON #23 Written by Simon Furman; Penciled by Guido Guidi The first big Transformers: Energon story arc wraps up in explosive style as the Ominicons make their terrestrial debut, joining Optimus Prime and the Autobots’ last desperate bid to rescue Kicker and Dr. Jones from Scorponok’s Terrorcons. But now Kicker's incredible secret is out, will he ever be safe again? FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE # 5 (ONGOING) Written by Brad Mick; Art by Don Figueroa Hot on the trail of the super-powered Decepticon Sunstorm, Bumblebee and his fellow Autobots are shocked to discover an ancient Decepticon secret located deep within the bowels of the Earth. But how does this discovery factor into Sunstorm’s agenda and what links does it reveal about the histories of both Earth and Cybertron? FC, 32pg $2.95 Monthly TRANSFORMERS: SUMMER SPECIAL Written by Brad Mick & Simon Furman; Art by Pat Lee, Don Figueroa, & Various A new DW Transformers tradition! Dreamwave cranks up the heat with this super-sized one-shot featuring not one — but four! — of the coolest incarnations from the timeless Transformers franchise! Brought to a you by a veritable who’s who of Transformers talent (Pat Lee, Brad Mick and Simon Furman — to name but a few!), the Transformers Summer Special not only delivers the first-ever DW takes on the classic Beast Wars and Robots In Disguise franchises, but also includes exclusive tales from Generation One, Energon and more! A must-have for any Transformers fan! FC, 48pg $4.95 One-Shot DYNAMIC FORCES DF WOLVERINE: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST DIORAMA STATUE In the not-too-distant future, mutants fight a losing battle for their very survival. Among the freedom fighters, the X-Men make their last stand in the Days of Future Past! The unprecedented tale by Chris Claremont and John Byrne has been a classic for decades! Now, DF is proud to present a complete, 3-D capture of this most powerful X-Men image by artist John Bryne — the cover to Uncanny X-Men #141, re-created here for the first time ever as a diorama! Sculpted and painted by the Kucharak Brothers, the Days of Future Past Diorama stands 11” tall at the back, 11” wide, and 8” front-to-back. Logan, standing close to 6 ½” tall, with his claws extended and protecting the adult Kitty Pryde, who stands close to 6" tall. Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (CAUT: 2 & 4) Diorama Statue $295.00 DF WOLVERINE VS. SABRETOOTH: BLOODY BATTLE DIORAMA STATUES Two mortal enemies collide in this brand new, two-piece Diorama Set from Dynamic Forces! Wolverine, sculpted, designed and paint-mastered by the talents of the Gore Group, stands 3 ½” tall, on a scenic base that measures 6” wide, 7” front-to-back, and 5 ½” in total height; Sabretooth stands 4 ½” tall, on a scenic base that measures 9” wide, 6 1/2” front-to-back, and 5 ½” in total height. Both battle-weary combatants stand on a bloody, snow-covered field and form a giant diorama battle scene when combined! Wolverine and Sabretooth are two halves of DF's first ever two-piece “Battle Diorama,” the total piece measuring over 1 foot in length! Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (CAUT: 2 & 4) WOLVERINE—Diorama Statue $95.00 SABRETOOTH—Diorama Statue $95.00 DF ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 SIGNED Marvel launches a new era of greatness with The Astonishing X-Men, the newest member of the X-Men family of titles, written by Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Fray)! This debut issue is available signed by artist John Cassaday (Planetary), or as an unsigned CGC 9.6-graded edition! (CAUT: 2) SIGNED—FC, 32pg $19.99 CGC 9.6 GRADED—FC, 32pg PI DF MARVEL UNIVERSE: THE 70’S LITHOGRAPH BY ALEX ROSS Superstar painted Alex Ross capture the Marvel ’70s in style! This DF exclusive lithograph features a host of Marvel Stars as they appeared in ’70s — and the Heroes of the Marvel Universe have never looked so good! These are definitive versions of the incredible characters and teams from that time — The Defenders, X-Men, Avengers, Captain Marvel, Shang-Chi, Power Man, Iron Fist, Ghost Rider…. even Howard the Duck! — and Alex’s pencils are so tight, distinct and beautiful, that fans won’t be able to appreciate it until it’s in their hands! Alex has been laboring on this piece for two whole years, putting so much detail into each character that no photo can do it justice! This is going to be the ultimate Alex Ross litho of the year! Also available signed by Ross. UNSIGNED—Litho, FC $29.99 SIGNED—Litho, FC (CAUT: 2) $49.99 DF EXCLUSIVE SOULFIRE ALERNATE COVER #0 The newest Aspen Comics series launches with a huge #0 issue, and DF is bringing it to you with a dynamic alternate cover! Also available signed by Michael Turner. REGULAR—FC, 32pg $6.99 SIGNED—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $29.99 DF WOLVERINE/WITCHBLADE ONE-SHOT SIGNED #1 Wolverine crosses The Witchblade in this action-packed one-shot, and DF brings you the signed edition! Also available signed by writer Chris Clarmenont (Xtreme X-Men, Excalibur)! REGULAR—FC, 32pg $6.99 SIGNED—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $19.99 DF HULK/THE DARKNESS ONE-SHOT ALTERNATE COVER #1 You wouldn’t like the Hulk when he’s angry! But the only thing worse, is a fan who doesn’t get this comic! But DF is helping out by bringing this limited edition collectible! FC, 32pg $6.99 DF WITCHBLADE FOIL COVER #75 It’s the epic, double-sized finale to the “Death Pool” story arc by David Wohl and Francis Manapul… and DF has the foil cover! Limited to 500 copies worldwide! FC, 32pg $16.99 DF LADY DEATH/SOJOURN FOIL COVER #1 Mordath tires of the interference of a certain avenging archer — and reaches across time and space to summon forth a fighting fury to slay his foe! Now it’s Arwyn versus Lady Death in a crossover event (featuring beautiful foil enhancement) co-written by Chuck Dixon and Brian Pulido, and featuring the artwork of George Pérez (DC vs Marvel)! Also available signed by inker Rick Mayger! REGULAR—FC, 32pg $14.99 SIGNED—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $14.99 DF LADY DEATH: THE WILD HUNT FOIL COVER #1 by Brian Pulido & JimCheung DF, CrossGen and Lady Death all team-up for a wild ride with an exclusive foil cover available for Lady Death: The Wild Hunt #1! FC, 32pg $14.99 DF NEW X-MEN SIGNED #157 Salvador is back home with the X-Men! The dynamic art of Salvador Larroca returns to Marvel's mutant family and DF is onboard with a special (and exclusive) signed-and-limited edition to commemorate the event! Each Signed copy is hand-numbered features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.99 DF UNCANNY X-MEN SIGNED #444 Superstar artist Alan Davis (JLA: The Nail) is back home in the Marvel Universe, and this issue is available signed by Davis and inker Mark Farmer as an exclusive, limited edition for DF! Each Signed copy is hand-numbered features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $39.99 DF EXCALIBUR SIGNED #1 The shake-ups in the X-Universe continue with the return of Excalibur to the Marvel Universe, with legendary Uncanny X-Men and Xtreme X-Men scribe Chris Claremont at the helm! This debut issue is available signed by writer Chris Claremont! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.99 ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR SIGNED #6 The hit Ultimate Marvel series continues with this sixth exciting issue, signed by writer Brian Michael Bendis (Powers)! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.99 DF WANTED: DEATH ROW EDITION FOIL COVER #1 Mark Millar’s first American creator-owned series follows Wesley Gibson, reluctant heir to a secret super-villain legacy that dates back to the ’80s. This special edition features a redesigned JG Jones cover (with foil enhancements), the entire story of Wanted #1, plus eight bonus pages of character designs, omitted panels, cover layouts, and more! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $14.99 DFE MARVEL UNIVERSAL STUDIOS LIMITED ONE-SHOT Previously available only at Universal Studios’ Marvel Super-Heroes Island of Adventure, this anthology features some of your favorite Marvel Heroes in never-before-seen stories! FC, 32pg $14.99 DF GREEN INCREDIBLE HULK 8-INCH BUST Over 40 Years ago, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, and Jack Kirby launched one of the world’s biggest icons — The Incredible Hulk! Ripped from the pages of The Incredible Hulk and measuring over 8” high 7” wide and 4” deep, the Dynamic Forces Green Hulk Bust recreates the character as conceived by these 3 great talents of the comics industry. Sculptor Howard Kalish and designer Juan Bobillo have captured the the fury and rage of the brutish Hulk as delineated in the classic imagery of Kirby and Ditko, his arms raised poised to “smash” puny humans! This amazing collectible is a true homage to these great creators and their timeless character! This anniversary piece is a masterwork and is strictly limited to a production run of 1,962 pieces in tribute to the year the Hulk first appeared! Bust $89.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DF GREY HULK 40TH ANNIVERSARY BIG BUST Bruce Banner: a man of science, reborn in the heart of a Gamma Bomb of his own creation. Reborn as… The Incredible Hulk! Now the Hulk is reborn once again as this incredible “Big” bust, released in conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of the first appearance of the Hulk. The Hulk sits in a contemplative pose atop a mound of discarded books… contemplating a copy of Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!” Designed by Pablo Viggiano and Juan Bobillo, sculpted by Viggiano and paint-mastered by Alejandra Jorquer, the Hulk 40th Anniversary "Big" Bust stands over 8” tall and 9” from front to back! BIG Bust $295.00 *************************** DF THE ABOMINATION 9-INCH MP EDITION "BIG" BUST The Abomination — one of the Hulk's greatest all time villains — premieres as the first in DF's line of Marvel's Biggest Bad Boy Busts! Measuring 9” tall, 9” front to back, and 12” wide, this baby is bigger, badder, and wider than all other busts on the market (one of his arms is bigger than most normal busts)! He’s HUGE! Now’s your chance to get one of the rare “Manufacturer’s Proof” editions — a masterpiece of sculpting and design! Designed by Martin Canale and Juan Bobillo, and sculpted/paint-mastered by Martin Canale! (CAUT: 4) BIG Bust $149.99 DF WOLVERINE: WEAPON X 8-INCH A/P EDITION BUST The Weapon X saga, as written and illustrated by Barry Windsor-Smith (and serialized in the pages of Marvel Comics Presents #72-84) revealed the origins of Wolverine’s adamantium-laced skeleton and is one the defining moments in the mutant’s mysterious past! Now, inspired by those classic Windsor-Smith images, Martin Canale and Pablo Viggiano provide the awe-inspiring designs and sculpts for the Weapon X Bust! Caught in a ferocious escape from a shattered green tube (reproduced here in child-proof plastic), an enraged Logan breaks free… snarling as he makes his final escape, still covered with the probes, implants and wiring that bound him! Measuring a full 8” high with a base that measures 6” wide, the Wolverine: Weapon X Bus — here’s your chance to one of the rare “Artist’s Proof” editions! (CAUT: 4) Bust $89.99 DF SUPERMAN SIGNED #205 Signed by artist Jim Lee! Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee and Scott Williams continue their Superman run in “For Tomorrow,” Part 2 of 12! Also available signed by writer Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Batman)! (CAUT: 2) LEE-SIGNED—FC, 32pg $19.99 AZZARELLO-SIGNED—FC, 32pg $19.99 DF SUPERMAN/BATMAN SIGNED #10 Signed by artist Michael Turner! The mystery of the Supergirl from Krypton continues! Also available signed by writer Jeph Loeb (Hulk: Gray)! (CAUT: 2) TURNER-SIGNED—FC, 32pg $29.99 LOEB-SIGNED—FC, 32pg $24.99 DF JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: ANOTHER NAIL SIGNED #1 Signed by writer/artist Alan Davis and inker Mark Farmer! The thrilling sequel to Alan Davis's ElseWorlds miniseries, Justice League of America: The Nail! Also available in a Re-Marked Edition! (CAUT: 2) SIGNED—FC, 48pg $49.99 RE-MARKED—FC, 48pg $69.99 DF FIRESTORM SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Dan Jolley! The fan-favorite DC character burns his way back into the DCU in a startling new series by Dan Jolley, Chriscross & John Dell! Don't miss this hot new take on a classic character! And to get this into the hands of as many fans as possible, DF is offering this issue at the Introductory Price of just $10.00 through May 30th! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $10.00 NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 HC SIGNED Signed by the writer/artist team of Marv Wolfman and George Perez! The second archive edition collecting the classic New Teen Titans (Volume One) #9-16, plus the story from Best of DC (Blue Ribbon Digest) #18! (CAUT: 2) HC, 7x10, 240pg, FC $89.99 DF WITCHBLADE ANNIVERSARY PACKAGES Choose from either the DF Witchblade #½ Foil Cover or DF Witchblade #40 Foil Cover package, each offered at a special price — and with a bonus book — in honor of DF’s 11th Anniversary! WB #½ PACKAGE—FC $5.00 WB #40 PACKAGE—FC $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DF SPIDER-MAN: LEGACY ACETATE LITHOGRAPH The father/son team of John Romita Sr. and Jr. are one of the most dramatic and enduring images of the Spider-Man legacy! Measuring 18” x 24” and printed on acetate, this reproduction takes on the appearance on an animation-style cel, and will be the pride of your Spidey collection! Litho, 18x24, FC $40.00 O/A DF ALEX ROSS PAINTED LITHO X-MEN COMMEMORATIVE SIGNED LITHOGRAPH The X-Citing X-Men are captured by contemporary classic painter (in homage to Jack Kirby’s original cover) by Alex Ross! (CAUT: 2) Litho, 18x24, FC $19.95 O/A DF MARVEL UNLEASHED! LITHOGRAPH From the powerful paint brush and vision of master artist, Alex Ross, comes his cover to the Marvel Encyclopedia, fully and carefully re-crafted here as a deluxe Lithograph! Featuring nearly every major Marvel character, and illustrated in the vivid life-like style that only Ross can accomplish, this amazing piece is a true collector's item! Measuring 18” x 24” and printed on archival 80lb Gallerie Silk Stock, this masterpiece by Ross will be a treasured addition to your collection! Litho, 18x24, FC $19.99 O/A DF MARVEL UNIVERSE CLASSIC ’60S CHARACTERS LITHOGRAPH By painter extraordinaire Steve Rude! The classic Marvel art of the Silver Age is back! Evoking the incredible work by such pioneers as Jack Kirby, John Romita and the rest of the ‘ol Mighty Marvel Bullpen, artist Steve Rude has recreated the feel of that classic Marvel art and painted a piece featuring all of your favorite Marvel characters! Measures 18” x 24” and printed on archival 100lb Gallerie Silk Stock! Litho, 18x24, FC $19.99 ************************ 88MPH STUDIOS INC. GHOSTBUSTERS : LEGION #4 by Andrew Dabb, Steve Kurth, & Serge LaPointe Mayhem! Draenerhaven’s special army has besieged New York, and the Ghostbusters are under attack. Sure, the guys have faced tough challenges before, but nothing like this. Can the four of them stop 10,000 of the most dangerous ghosts in the world? Or is New York doomed to become a city of the dead? REG. CVR.—FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 BRERETON CVR.—FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $3.50 EL CAPITAN BOOKS STRAY BULLETS #33 by David Lapham The acclaimed comics series continues its fifth arc of gut wrenching tales — an arc of stories full of hi-jinx, derring-do, and severe beatings! Abused, beaten, tortured... in her short fifteen years, Virginia Applejack has seen it all. And she’s sick of it. She’s been worked over by experts. The last thing she’s gonna do is take it from... another fifteen-year-old! Or twenty fifteen-year-olds… or thirty... or even the whole, damn school! But how she orchestrates her little feast of revenge and its amazing results are definitely a sight not to be missed! Revenge, greed, manipulation, and sheer savagery are all in the mix as we stir up another pulse pounding Stray Bullets tale! MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #4 (Apr032231) b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH STRAY BULLETS HC’S 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. MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR13233)?HC, 9x12, 244pg, b&w $34.95 VOL. 3 (STAR13831)?HC, 9x12, b&w $34.95 ***************** ETERNAL ENTERTAINMENT LADY DEATH #1-3 CREATOR FILE COPIES SIGNED SET by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes To celebrate Lady Death’s 10th anniversary, creator Brian Pulido unlocks his personal vault to reveal a unique collector’s item ? the creator copy set. A file copy is a series of comics personally collected by the title’s creator. Each set comes with Lady Death #1 Commemorative signed by Pulido and Hughes and Lady Death #2 and #3 signed by Pulido. Comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 100. (CAUT: 4) Set (x3) $125.00 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS FREEDOM FRIES GN by Steve Brodner For close to three decades, Steve Brodner has been a savage editorial cartoonist/illustrator. A superlative craftsman as a caricaturist and a no-holds-barred satirist, Brodner is a familiar and beloved contributor to The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Harper’s, The New York Times, and more. Freedom Fries is Brodner’s absurdly nightmarish journey through the last 30 years of American politics. What a cast of characters: Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush I, Clinton, Bush II. In addition to the hundreds of mostly full-color cartoons, this volume includes Brodner’s own acid-tipped commentary and behind-the-scenes scoops, plus a handful of unpublished cartoons that were just too hot to handle, a “Bushanos” fold-out, and an introduction by Harper Magazine’s Lewis Lapham. Also available a hardcover edition (limited to 1,000 copies) featuring an extra 32 pages of cartoons, and full-color endpapers reprising two of the interior images, and as a Deluxe Edition, signed by Brodner — with an original sketch, limited to 200 copies. MATURE READERS SC?FC, 9x12, 240pg $29.95 HC?FC, 9x12, 240pg $49.95 DLX HC?FC, 9x12, 240pg (CAUT: 2) $59.95 THE KID FIRECHIEF GN by Steven Weissman Even though he’s just a poor orphaned boy, it’s a well-known fact that there’s no greater firefighter than Olaf Oedwards, a.k.a. “Kid Firechief!” And if you’ve ever wondered what would happen if the greatest firechief of all-time fought one of the greatest fires of all-time, you’ll find the answer here in this charming graphic novel for children of all ages. Weissman’s charming and respectful approach mixes an absurdist sense of humor with very human emotion to create a deceptively simple and very charming book. While some of these stories (not all!) were published in Measles, the unique fiery orange two-toned effect will make them all look brand-new. SC, 5x8, 96pg, PC $12.95 THE LIZARD OF OZ GN by Mark Bodé Working from ideas developed by Vaughn Bodé right before his death, his son Mark has re-enlisted his father’s entire cast of characters for The Lizard of Oz, a full-color graphic novel that pays playful homage to, and parodies, the classic L. Frank Baum fairy tale (and its beloved film adaptation). Blessed with an original, full-color wraparound cover by Vaughn Bodé (one of his last completed works), augmented with a long introduction by Bodé expert and Paper Magazine contributor Carlo McCormick that explores the legacies of both Bodé and Oz creator L. Frank Baum, as well as with a sketchbook of Mark’s preparatory work for this ambitious book. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $12.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #261 In May, the Journal is proud to present the long-awaited, exhaustive, and engrossing cover interview with Phoebe Gloeckner, author of the tear-down-the-sky brilliant books A Child’s Life and Diary of a Teenage Girl! Conducted by the Journal’s own Gary Groth, this conversation is not one to miss. If that weren’t enough, this issue also boasts a fascinating Gloeckner essay by legendary critic Donald Phelps, author of the American Book Award-winning Reading the Funnies! MATURE READERS Magazine, 128pg, b&w $6.95 BLOOD ORANGE #1 by Various Artists; Edited by Chris Polkki In the tradition of RAW and Drawn & Quarterly, a new quarterly anthology is sprung on the world! Acting as a forum of sorts for both established and up-and-coming cartoonists and published four times a year, this first issue of Blood Orange showcases the comic art of Rick Altergott, Lauren Weinstein, Kevin Huizenga, and Ron Regé, Jr.; a sketchbook from Gary Baseman (Disney’s Teacher’s Pet), and much more. All packaged in a distinctive, beautifully designed format. With three new issues being released in time for MoCCA, San Diego, and SPX, look for Blood Orange to be the new pulse of alt-comics. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $5.95 MEAT CAKE #13 by Dame Darcy The blithely dark shadows of Dame Darcy’s seductive Victorian-inspired world cover the surface of yet another intriguing serving of Meat Cake. In this issue: Learn along with all the Meat Cake characters as they attend the Bat Institute of Technology and take classes such as “Drunken Boxing 101” and “Vampire Attack Class”; listen to a fairytale about a witch who instructs a young man how to turn leaves into gold… at the cost of trapping his soul in his shadow; and Strega Pez assists her Alzheimer’s-stricken grandma by putting signs on everything. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 LA PERDIDA #4 by Jessica Abel The penultimate issue of the critically acclaimed series from Jessica “Artbabe” Abel, La Perdida #4 continues the south-of-the-border drama with panache. This time: Oscar and Memo go AWOL without explanation, and Carla suspects that they are planning something — something dangerous. But in the meantime, she has been left to stew in her own juices and has too much time to spend wondering what the hell she’s doing with her life. Too good to be held down by its originally scheduled four issues, La Perdida will now be five issues in length! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg (4 of 5) $4.95 LUBA’S COMICS AND STORIES #4 by Gilbert Hernandez The fun continues in one of the most entertaining series from the co-creator of Love and Rockets, Gilbert Hernandez! It seems like everyone is writing a book about themselves in Venus’ extended family. She considers writing one herself, but when she admits to herself that she can’t write, she decides to make a movie instead. A movie about superheroes! See Venus’ mother become the new superheroine of the century! Viva! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.50 THE STUFF OF DREAMS #2 by Kim Deitch Underground comics legend Kim Deitch dishes up another fascinating and filmic story from his dreams. The second issue of this Eisner-wining (“Best Single Issue 2002”) series begins when Kim’s wife buys a costume from an old movie serial shot in New Jersey, just before World War One called Alias The Cat. Gradually, we unearth a tragic story of a Czech, the scion of a well established Bohemian munitions dynasty, who flees his country in the wake of war to avoid the business of killing, to pursue instead a career of creating art through the medium of fireworks. There’s plenty of romance, fun and excitement along the way that ultimately lead us to a small New Jersey town known colloquially as Midgetville! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 LA PERDIDA #1—SECOND PRINTING by Jessica Abel Back in print with your help! This issue sold-out quickly, leaving those who discovered La Perdida a bit late to suffer without the first issue. We want to help those people. Think long and hard, order deep on this issue — it’ll only help to sell the already strong-selling later issues. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg (1 of 4) $4.95 STARS OF THE MONTH PALOMAR: THE COMPLETE “HEARTBREAK SOUP” COLLECTION by Gilbert Hernandez This is a 500-page collection of Gilbert Hernandez’s acclaimed “Heartbreak Soup” stories from Love & Rockets ? the very stories that built his reputation as a giant in the field. In a deluxe hardcover edition, presenting an epic narrative for the ages. (STAR20079) SC, 512pg, b&w $39.95 DAME DARCY’S MEAT CAKE HC by Dame Darcy Alternating between one-off (often cruelly tragic) fairy tales and ongoing romps starring Dame Darcy’s eclectic cast of characters, Meat Cake is like a peek into the most creative, deranged dollhouse you ever saw in clothbound luxury, over 50 stories, the very best from the first decade of the Meat Cake ? almost 200 pages of wild and woolly comics. (STAR19737) MATURE READERS SC, 200pg, b&w $22.95 BARRY WINSOR SMITH’S YOUNG GODS & FRIENDS HC by Barry Windsor-Smith Collecting the entirety of BWS’s Young Gods stories from the acclaimed BWS: Storyteller comic book series from Dark Horse, including the long-awaited, previously unpublished issues 10 and 11, plus background information and behind-the-scenes art! (STAR20431) (CAUT: 4) HC, 192pg, FC $29.95 ADASTRA IN AFRICA by Barry Windsor-Smith A stand alone 56-page hardcover, includes a complete, beautifully rendered 39-page black and white graphic story featuring the most popular member of Young Gods, from BWS’ ground breaking Storyteller series. This never before seen story is augmented by a fresh, amusing interview with Her Royal Highness, Princess Adastra. (STAR09490) HC, 56pg, PC $15.00 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE COMICS JOURNAL #169 cover by Michael Zulli The Neil Gaiman issue of the magazine that delivers what you want to know about comics ? The Comics Journal! Published back in the summer of 1994, this issue (featuring Gaiman’s thoughts on creators’ rights, work-for-hire and just how bad the various comics publishers really are) was thought to be long out of print. This is a must have issue for your library! MATURE READERS Magazine, 112pg, PC $3.00 O/A LA PERDIDA #2 by Jessica Abel Carla throws a housewarming party with her new roommate for a bunch of expatriates. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 O/A LA PERDIDA #3 by Jessica Abel Carla’s brother Rod comes to visit, and she gets a glimpse into another kind of life in Mexico. Her money has run out and tensions are on the rise between her and Oscar. And then Harry returns, and things get worse. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg (3 of 5) $4.95 THE STUFF OF DREAMS #1 by Kim Deitch An encounter at a flea market evolves into a wild south sea island yarn complete with angry volcano and a big, fat, juicy part for the big star out at Deitch studios, as the villain of the piece, Waldo the Cat. Lots of sex, exploitation, violence, and a few other surprises along the way including a big cash offer! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 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 #3 by Rebecca ADULT MATERIAL FC, 24pg $4.95 MENAGE A TROIS #5 by Molly Kiely ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 THE SPANISH CONQUEST #2 by Lanegra ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $4.95 CASUAL SEX #4 by El Bute ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 SPUNKY KNIGHT EXTREME #1 by Youhei Kozou ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.95 THE TIJUANA BIBLES VOLUME 5 TP Edited by Michael Dowers ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg, b&w $14.95 MEGAMANGA #11: THE SEX-PHILES VOLUME 3 TP by Benkyo Tamaoki ADULT MATERIAL SC, 160pg, b&w $15.95 MEGAMANGA #12: SILKY WHIP EXTREME TP by Oh! Great ADULT MATERIAL SC, 184pg, b&w $16.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MANGEROTICA GN 5: SUPER TABOO VOLUME 1 by Wolf Ogami ADULT MATERIAL SC, 144pg, b&w $19.95 MANGEROTICA GN 8: SUPER TABOO VOLUME 2 by Wolf Ogami ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg, b&w $19.95 ************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOT MOMS #1 by Rebecca ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 O/A HOT MOMS #2 by Rebecca ADULT MATERIAL FC, 24pg $4.95 **************** MENAGE A TROIS #1, #3, & #4 PACK by Various ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x3) $8.50 CASUAL SEX #1-3 PACK by El Bute ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x3) $8.50 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING HAKE’S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS?5TH EDITION The “Definitive Visual Guide & Checklist” returns with its brand new fifth edition! Hake’s Price Guide To Character Toys is the standard by which other toy guides are measured… and it’s the only one with every item pictured! Find out with this amazing volume! More than 14,000 items! More than 42,000 prices listed! Every item is pictured! More than 1,100 pages! All-new color section! Expanded and updated listings! 360 unique categories! Checklist feature! It’s all in here! SpongeBob SquarePants, Toy Story, Superman, Jimmy Neutron, Spider-Man, Roy Rogers, Garfield, Uncle Scrooge, Buck Rogers, Pokémon, Small Soldiers, Superhero Resins, Batman, Muhammad Ali, The Lone Ranger, Disneyana, KISS, Mickey Mouse, Puppet Master, Elvis, The Phantom, X-Men, Charlie Chaplin, The Cisco Kid, Donald Duck, Captain Marvel, Laurel & Hardy, Howdy Doody, Planet of the Apes, MAD, Hopalong Cassidy, Captain America, Toy Guns and more! New, expanded and updated listings! (CAUT: 4) SC $35.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 34 Since 1970, only one comic book price guide has been dubbed “the Bible” for casual and die-hard collectors alike. While others have come and gone, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has become the premiere reference source for the hobby, and it covers more than a century of comic book history! This book is the most complete record of comic book from the 1800s to the present. This edition includes a newly updated market report, key sales, in-depth historical information, tips on grading and collecting, a special Victorian Age section featuring the birth of American comic storytelling, a special Platinum Age section detailing the origin of the modern comic book, a Promotional Comics section spotlighting giveaways, and more. Also features well-researched pricing, a look at the 70th anniversary of Donald Duck, a profile of the Golden Age creator Joe Simon, and an insider’s guide to comic –themed charities and service organizations. Find out what collectors all over the world already know: The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is your key to the wonderful world of comics! Featuring a choice of covers: Shazam by Golden Age legend Joe Simon, and Donald Duck’s 70th Anniversary by European Disney artist Daan Jippes. DONALD DUCK HC $32.00 DONALD DUCK SC $25.00 SHAZAM HC $32.00 SHAZAM SC $25.00 ****************** OVERSTREET’S COMIC PRICE REVIEW #9 The market for high-grade Certified Comics is exploding, but how can you keep up with all the changes? Overstreet’s Comic Price Review shows you the way with current market reports from dealers and collectors, sales lists of transactions, and Overstreet Pricing for Certified Comics. Plus: pricing for high-profile Comic Character Collectibles, reader feedback, “Ten To Watch,” articles, charts and more! Now featuring a full-color cover and more articles… including a special look at the new Conan from Dark Horse! b&w, 48+pg $6.25 DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOLUME 6 TP by Various Three long Disney adventure stories: Donald Duck and Cousin Fethry in “The Ghost Rats of Hamelin,” the third “TNT” story, which follows our heroes as they track down supernatural miscreants. Also in this issue: Mickey in “The Blot’s Birthday Plot,” and Uncle Scrooge in “The Secret Brotherhood.” SC, 5x7, 128pg, FC $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOLUME 3 TP Three long Disney adventure stories: Donald Duck in "The Black Orb"; Mickey Mouse in "First Mouse in the Moon"; and Uncle Scrooge in "The Great Desert Crossing." (STAR20214) SC, 5x8, 128pg, FC $7.95 ***************** DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #316 by Various In “World’s Apart,” Donald travels out of this world to encounter alluring space ducks, along with dinosaurs, and other perils. A cover by Michel Nadorp illustrates the story. Also featured are “The Headless Warrior,” a Mickey Mouse mystery-adventure, and “Survival in the Wild,” starring Daisy and the Junior Woodchucks. FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DONALD DUCK & FRIENDS #308 Featuring the stories, gags, and adventures of Donald, Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, Mickey, and others. This special Halloween issue contains “The Mysterious Monster Club,” starring Donald Duck; “Halloween Mix-Up,” featuring Uncle Scrooge; and “Idle Genius,” with Mickey Mouse. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, FC $2.95 O/A DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #310 by Various Donald Duck takes on evil-doers in this issue's lead story, "Crimebustin' Donald," written by Michael T. Gilbert. The conclusion of Pat and Carol McGreal's "Fighting Sword of Shambor," featuring Mickey Mouse, and "Night Shift," a Daisy Duck story by Janet Gilbert wraps the book. FC, 32pg $2.95 ******************** MICKEY MOUSE & FRIENDS #265 by Various Mickey and Goofy discover super heroes are real and sometimes need the help of ordinary mortals in “Mickey Mouse Meets Capt. Thunder.” Then Donald Duck once again squares off with his three truant nephews in “A Day to Play Hooky,” and Goofy discovers problems in his own “Awkward Age.” FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MICKEY MOUSE & FRIENDS #257 Featuring the stories, gags, and adventures of Mickey, Goofy, Donald, and others. In “Mother Hen Mickey,” Mickey becomes the unwitting foster parent of a space being. Things go south when the creature’s real parent threatens to destroy Earth! SC, FC $2.95 O/A MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #259 by Various John Lustig and Noel Van Horn get the ball rolling with "Sweet Misery," featuring Mickey Mouse. Pat and Carol McGreal's Donald Duck tale, "Battle Beasties," is a send-up of the Pokemon phenomenon. And Li'l Bad Wolf in "Brainwaves," written by Donald D. Markstein, ends the book. FC, 32pg $2.95 ******************* UNCLE SCROOGE #330 by Various William Van Horn’s “Flying High” takes Scrooge and his nephew to the skies in this barnstorming rollick. Also in this issue is a reprint of Carl Barks’ immortal Donald/Scrooge story, “The Titanic Ants,” as well as with stories featuring Gyro Gearloose and Grandma Duck, along with two more Scrooge tales. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH UNCLE SCROOGE #322 This issue includes Carl Barks’ classic “Chugwagon Derby,” a re-telling of his own earlier “The Hard Loser,” along with a reprinting of Don Rosa’s classic “Curse of Nostrildamus,” from his Gladstone years. Also in this issue are the Scrooge adventures “The Golden Throne Legend” and “Gall in the Family,” plus a bonus Gyro Gearloose story! Prestige Format. (STAR19673) SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A UNCLE SCROOGE #325 by Various Carl Barks’ classic “Only a Poor Old Man” — the first full-length Uncle Scrooge adventure ever produced by the Old Duck Man — is reprinted in its entirety! Also featured is a new tale by Don Rosa, “The Beagle Boys vs. The Money Bin,” in which Scrooge’s arch-nemeses discover blueprints to the Bin! Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 ****************** WALT DISNEY’S COMICS & STORIES #645 by Various William Van Horn’s latest ten-pager, “The Perils of Pie,” outlines the pitfalls of Donald’s latest attempt at employment, as a pie delivery boy. A cover by Van Horn illustrates the tale. Also in this issue is Carl Barks’ classic “The Water Ski Race,” as well as stories featuring Mickey and others. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WALT DISNEY’S COMICS & STORIES #637 William Van Horn’s latest Donald Duck ten-pager, “Higher Learning,” leads this issue, along with two vintage Western Publishing stories featuring Li’l Bad Wolf and Bucky Bug! Plus: “X Marks the Earth,” a Donald sci-fi adventure, and stories featuring Mickey and Goofy. Prestige Format. (STAR19676) SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH LITTLE LULU LIBRARY VOLUME 3 HC by Marjorie Buell The humorous mis-adventures of Marjorie Buell’s Little Lulu and her friends are re-printed in these gorgeous hardcover collections. Each set includes three volumes, and reprints the stories as they appeared. (STAR02523) Set $130.00 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A WEIRD SCIENCE-FANTASY PACK All 11 issues! The complete, timeless Weird Science-Fantasy and Incredible Science Fiction series in one pack. This is some of the best of 1950s science fiction in comics! Don’t miss out on the chance to pick up a complete run of these EC classics! Set $20.50 ******************* STAR OF THE MONTH THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO COMICS This volume covers releases from the earliest Golden Age comics to the dawn of the Silver Age. Volume 1 covers comics A-J, with hundreds of pages of rare and little-seen comic covers! Volume 2 covers K-Z. Hundreds of pages of rare and little-seen comic covers! VOL. 1: A-J HC (STAR00176)— HC, 10x14, FC $75.00 VOL. 2 K-Z HC (STAR00177)— HC, 10x14, FC $75.00 ****************** GENOME STUDIOS ELLIUM VOLUME 1: SWORD OF THE DRAGON GN by Jason Moser Caught between a past she can't explain and a future on the brink of annihilation, Angelica Cain seeks refuge from her father’s murderers in the home of a secretive group known only as the Ellium. Angelica quickly becomes entangled in a war between dark forces and an increasing rift between Ellium’s own ranks. Forced to decide which are the lesser of evils, Angelica’s fate — and that of the entire world — hang in the balance! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $9.95 GIRL TWIRL COMICS JANE’S WORLD #13 by Paige Braddock Issue #13 signals a change in format from monthly to bi-monthly, but readers get twice the story in this new, 56-page squarebound format! This issue picks up where issue #12 left off: Chelle unveils her secret self in a rescue attempt to save Jane from two camo-clad thugs. This phat issue of Jane’s World includes bonus material such as sketches, letters, and bonus images of characters in strange positions. b&w, 56pg $5.95 GUTSOON! ENTERTAINMENT BOW WOW WATA VOLUME 2 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 Oinarui, this is modern interpretation of the classic Japanese myth. SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR MASTER EDITION VOLUME 9 GN by Hara Tetsuo & Buronson In a post-apocalyptic nightmare, one man named Kenshiro protects the innocent from the evil with the ultimate assassing’s fighting style, Hokuto Shinken. Right to left format. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 190pg, b&w $17.95 GUARDIAN ANGEL GETTEN VOLUME 4 TP by Sakurano Minene The championship weekly manga magazine continues it’s triumphant run! Featuring the Sakurano minene’s shojo manga about a young girl, an amulet, and a love story that crosses the bounds of time and space. Right to left format. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 RAIJIN COMICS #45 by Various The championship weekly manga magazine continues it’s triumphant run! Featuring the hard-hitting action of Baki the Grappler! Also: City Hunter, Slam Dunk, Fist of the Blue Sky, Guardian Angel Getten, 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 North America, Puerto Rico, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 236pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CITY HUNTER VOLUME 4 GN by Hojo Tsukasa Ryo’s action-filled crime adventures continue in this volume collecting Chapters 25-32 of action-packed Raijin Comics serial! Printed in the traditional Japanese right-to-left format. (STAR20318) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 FIRST PRESIDENT OF JAPAN VOLUME 4 GN by Tsugihara Ryuji & Hidaka Yoshiki Sakuragi Kenichiro’s trials and tribulations continue as he tries to usher in a new government in Japan while war breaks out in Korea. Collecting Chapters 19-25 of politically super-charged Raijin Comics serial! Printed in the traditional Japanese right-to-left format. (STAR20388) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 SLAM DUNK VOLUME 4 GN by Tsugihara Ryuji & Hidaka Yoshiki Sakuragi Hanamichi, self-proclaimed next captain of Shohoku High’s basketball team, returns with plenty of talent, spirit and attitude in this volume collecting Chapters 25-32 of the Raijin Comics serial! Printed in the traditional Japanese right-to-left format. (STAR20416) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 *********************** HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA COMICS MAGAZINE #3—PARKER & PARKE COVER EDITIONS This third issue of the new Vampirella Magazine features two different covers: an exclusive cover by interior story artist Jeff Parker, or a “Virgin” version of Vampirella Magazine #3 featuring a painted cover image by Steven Parke — without any cover lines obstructing the image! Both are strictly limited to only 1,000 copies each! PARKER COVER ED—Magazine, 48pg, PC $9.95 PARKE VIRGIN CVR ED—Magazine, 48pg, PC $9.95 VAMPIRELLA: NUMBER ONES SET C by Various This collector’s set includes all #1 issues. Four hard-to-find premiere issues that includes: Vampirella #01 Platinum Edition, Vampirella Strikes #1, Death of Vampirella #1 Chromium Edition, and Vampirella: Legendary Tales #1 Limited Edition. Set (x4), FC $19.95 VAMPIRELLA: NUMBER ONES SET D by Various This collector’s set includes all #1 issues. Four hard-to-find premiere issues that includes: Vampirella: Dangerous Games #1 Linsner Chrome Edition, Vampirella vs Pantha #1 Limited Edition, Vampirella vs Painkiller Jane #1 Platinum Edition, and Vampirella Monthly #1 Jae Lee Edition. Set (x4), FC $19.95 VAMPIRELLA BY TEXEIRA T-SHIRT An all-new black Vampirella T-shirt featuring the cover painting from Vampirella Magazine #1 by Mark Texeira. Black shirt is silk screened and high quality. (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 HEAVY METAL SERPIERI: CLONE GN by Serpieri Druuna is trying to escape from the city of machines, the Lifeless City. She wanders along a riverbank, trying to reach the world that Shastar had told her about. This world is not new, it is simply simply forgotten… Druuna will ultimately find out that what she is seeking lies deep in her own heart! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 62pg, FC $14.95 HEAVY METAL SUMMER 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 HIGH IMPACT DOUBLE IMPACT’S CHINA & JAZZ PIN-UP COLLECTION Featuring a collection of the best covers and pin-ups ever created of the popular Double Impact bad girls, China and Jazz! Thirty-two pages of amazing art and never-before- seen illustrations from upcoming projects currently in production. From new designs and storylines, this collector’s edition gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the all-new 2004 China & Jazz by Ricky Carralero! MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—FC $5.00 HUERTA & CARRALERO CVR. A—FC $6.00 HUERTA & CARRALERO CVR. B—FC $6.00 SNATCH: THE MAGAZINE #1 Snatch is a new underground publication by High Impact Comics featuring some of the most wanted beauties from cyberspace. Super model and fitness Diva Christina Lindley, and Japanese beauty Kristen are just some of the names featured in a sexy and spicy pictorial down to the smallest and skimpiest bikinis (and then some)! Snatch is guaranteed to make you come back for more! This premiere issue also includes art by Ricky Carralero, hot import pinup artist Glenn, and some of the best sexy manga babes ever! MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—Magazine, PC $6.95 CHRISTINA LINDLEY CVR.—Magazine, PC $6.95 JAPANESE BEAUTY KRISTEN CVR.—Magazine, PC $10.00 SOUL VENGEANCE #1 From the artist that brought you Razor and Lethal Strike, now returns with a new explosive martial arts fantasy called Soul Vengeance. Welcome to a world where martial law is absolute. Chaos comes random, justice is a thing of the past and bounty hunting is the number one business. A gang called Demons Of Twilight terrorizes the land. Their leader goes by the name of Dark Lazarus. Many believe that he’s a demigod. The few that has witnessed his power confirms that he is like no man that they have ever seen before. However, the balance of power shall not be one sided. A group of freedom fighters banded together to fight for justice and seek out others that shares the same endeavors. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.?b&w,32pg $2.95 EVIL GANG CVR.?b&w, 32pg $4.95 SUICIDE SNEAK PREVIEW EDITION by Ricky Carralero & Mathew Taborda Danger around every curve! A special edition previewing Ricky Carralero’s all-new, all-out fast-action blockbuster series! Written and created by Ricky Carralero, and illustrated by hot import artist Mathew Taborda, Suicide is a contract killer and muscle for the Alphabet. Suicide is not your typical hero… this is an all-new kind of leading character, who definitely exists outside the “hero” label. There’s action-packed, sexy, and amazing Bad-Girl action sequences galore as the Mafia fights to stay in control of the Alphabet. This is a special sneak peek and behind-the-scenes look at this new series, offered in a regular black-and-white edition, as well as a full-color limited edition — created especially for distribution in Argentina — but Previews has secured a portion of the run as a North American exlusive (limited to 500 copies)! MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w $5.00 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CVR.—FC (CAUT: 4) $30.00 RICKY CARRALERO’S CHA’CHA IMPRINT A Previews Exclusive! Another gorgeous illustration by Ricky Carralero. This beautiful imprint is limited to a production of 200 pieces. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not availebl in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS Print, 24x36, FC $24.95 RICKY CARRALERO’S “COWGIRL” IMPRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 24x36, FC $24.95 iBOOKS BLOODLINE GN by Ange & Varanda When their family is killed for no apparent reason, teenaged Kevin and Lauren, the only two survivors of the brutal massacre, find themselves trapped in an unending nightmare—hounded, betrayed, on the run for their very lives, and in search of the truth. What they discover is that they are the central characters in an incredible, lethal international affair that involves the FBI, the Mossad, and neo-Nazis. How they survive is a question impossible to answer. SC, 9x12, 144pg, b&w $14.95 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 Guy Davis classic. Signatures from both Reed and Davis are included in the exclusive material section of this collector’s edition hardcover! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, b&w $34.95 O/A 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 BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS #45 by Mark Oakley Rubel is finally allowed into the world of the mysterious Princess Katara. Her madness is explained after all this time. Faced with this revelation, Rubel is forced to choose between his friends and his oath. All the world he knows, and possibly his life, rests upon his decision… b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THIEVES & KINGS TP’S Need to catch up on Thieves & Kings? These collected volumes are freshly pressed and available now! The eagerly anticipated fifth volume is due this summer! VOL. 1: RED BOOK (STAR08481)—SC, 7x10, 154pg, b&w $13.50 VOL. 2: GREEN BOOK (STAR06824)—SC, 7x10, 235pg, b&w $16.50 VOL. 3: BLUE BOOK (STAR09641)—SC, 7x10, 185pg, b&w $16.50 VOL. 4: SHADOW BOOK (STAR14749)—SC, 7x10, 278pg, b&w $16.50 ****************************** ICARUS PUBLISHING BLUE EYES GN by Tohru Nishimaki SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 170pg, b&w $19.95 IDW PUBLISHING REMAINS #1 by Steve Niles & Kieron Dwyer When the world goes mad, a blackjack dealer and an exotic dancer are mysteriously spared. But now they’re trapped in Las Vegas, surrounded by a veritable army of the undead — and with no idea what might wait for them beyond the city limits if they can escape. Are they the last man and woman on Earth? And if so, how long can they last? Mind-shattering horror from Steve Niles (30 days of Night) and Kieron Dwyer (Last of the Independents)! Also available signed by writer Steve Niles and strictly limited to 1,000 copies! MATURE READERS REG.?FC, 32pg $3.99 SGN.?FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $19.99 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RETURN TO BARROW #3 by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith Barrow goes dark for another long winter’s night. When you’ve survived the horror once, what do you do when it returns — worse than before? And if you haven’t experienced it and have only heard rumors… how will you make it to the dawn? Intense horror as the 30 Days of Night sequel continues! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 ALEISTER ARCANE #2 by Steve Niles & Breehn Burns Aleister Green, also known as Aleister Arcane, late-night horror movie host, has had a bigger effect on the residents of Jackson, OK, than he could ever have dreamed — on the town’s adults, at any rate. Steve Niles shows why he’s considered one of the most inventive writers in modern comics, and Breehn Burns outdoes himself bringing Steve’s script to brilliant life. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION—DEMON HOUSE #4 by Max Allan Collins, Gabriel Rodriguez, & Ashley Wood The Las Vegas CSI’s come closer to solving the series of convenience store robberies that has plagued the city — but with each step toward solving that crime, the solution to the double crimes — robbery and murder at Demon House — seems farther away. Grissom and company have to find the real answers or let a killer go free! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (4 of 5) $3.99 STAR OF THE MONTH CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION—SERIAL TP by Collins, Rodriguez, & Wood; cover by Ashley Wood In modern Las Vegas, a Jack the Ripper copycat terrorizes the city. This mini-series was written by New York Times best-selling author, Max Allan Collins, and captures all of the gritty realism of the TV show, keeping readers guessing to the very last page. (STAR19367) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $19.99 CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION—THICKER THAN BLOOD by Jeff Mariotte & Gabriel Rodriquez Old Las Vegas crashes against new, high-tech crimebusting as two cases make life tough for the CSIs. When an Elvis impersonator disappears and a mobster’s life is threatened, only science and smart criminalists can save the day. Signed by novelist Jeff Mariotte. Prestige Format. (STAR19139) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.99 CSI: MIAMI?SMOKING GUN GN by Jeff Mariotte, José Avilés, & Ashley Wood A mid-day shooting spree in Miami’s glitzy South Beach leaves dozens killed or wounded and dozens of bullets littering the ground. But with Lt. Horatio Caine, Calleigh Duquesne, and the rest of Miami’s crack CSI team on the case, the story those bullets can tell won’t remain hidden for long. Prestige Format. (STAR19886) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.99 ****************** DRACULA’S REVENGE #2 by Matt Forbeck & Szymon Kudranski Dracula’s back — if he’s ever really been away — but he’s not alone. Abraham Van Helsing and his team of vampire hunters have some major surprises in store for them as they try to put an end to the cruel reign of the vampire lord, once and for all! Based on the new Dracula’s Revenge boardgame from Human Head Studios. Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 GEORGE A. ROMERO’S DAWN OF THE DEAD #2 by Steve Niles & Chee Interest in George A. Romero’s classic works of horror film has never been higher! With a new remake of Dawn of the Dead in theaters this spring and a new DVD release of the original on the way, and zombies the latest craze, Steve Niles (30 Days of Night) and Chee (Wake the Dead) bring fresh new eyes to long-time favorite, Dawn of the Dead! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 LORE #3 by Ashley Wood & T.P. Louise Ashley Wood’s brilliant Lore continues as a murder is probed, strange creatures stalk the Earth, and the veils between worlds grow ever thinner… Featuring a special variant cover by Ashley Wood. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 THE SHIELD: SPOTLIGHT #5 by Jeff Mariotte & Jean Diaz The threads come together in the action-packed finale of IDW’s first miniseries based on the multiple award-winning FX TV series The Shield. The murder of a TV newswoman has brought a media spotlight onto the Barn, and everyone, from Vic Mackey’s Strike Team on down, has to deal with the intense scrutiny in their own way. Like the TV series—and life—people don’t always get what they want… but often they get what they deserve! Painted cover by Tommy Lee Edwards. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 SILENT HILL: DYING INSIDE #4 by Scott Ciencin & Aadi Salman Will it be survival of the fittest — or the most ruthless — as the demon-child Christabella and her Goth sister Lauryn go to war? The monster-filled streets of Silent Hill become a battlefield as startling revelations are made and the souls of a dozen innocents face damnation and worse. The explosive action and mind-rending horror continues as the tale builds to its shattering climax. Cover by Ashley Wood. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 WAKE THE DEAD POSTER by Milx The brilliantly macabre, striking cover art for Wake The Dead #1, by controversial artist Milx, is released as a giant poster for every horror fan’s wall! MATURE AUDIENCES Poster, 24x36, FC $6.49 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RICHARD MATHESON’S I AM LEGEND GN by Richard Matheson; adapted by Steve Niles & Elman Brown Richard Matheson’s classic novel of fear and vampirism. The tale of the last human on an Earth overrun by the undead returns to graphic novel form in a single collection of four ling out of print books. Steve Niles adapts the book, with chilling art by Elman Brown. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 249pg, b&w $35.00 ******************* STAR OF THE MONTH THE VANISHERS GN by Chuck Dixon & Andrés Klacik; cover by Ashley Wood In an age of high-tech computer-designed characters, The Vanishers bring true high adventure back in a huge way. A mix of Tom Sawyer, Spy Kids, and Harry Potter, all camping out together on the printed page. (STAR15790) SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $12.99 ****************** IMPERIUM COMICS FURIOUS FIST OF THE DRUNKEN MONKEY by Rich Stahnke In this one-shot origin special, meet Chip the alcoholic chimpanzee. He’s uneducated, unmotivated, and usually inebriated. So when he comes into the possession of an alien power gauntlet, will he use its incredible power to fight injustice in the world… or has he found, like, the ultimate can opener? Furious Fist of the Drunken Monkey was winner of the August 2002 “Create a Character” contest at Borderwalker.com, whose judges included Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, and comics’ own real man, Beau Smith. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 JAY COMPANY COMICS STREET FIGHTER #3—COPPER FOIL FIGHTER GIRL LIMITED 1000 by K. Siu-Chong & A. Lee & UDON Manga sensation Kevin Lau depicts the Street Fighter girls for the cover of the hit Image series! This exclusive Copper Foil Edition is limited to less than 1,000 copies worldwide, each copy sealed in a protective bag and board with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg SRP: $9.99 STREET FIGHTER #4—GUILE VIRGIN POWER EXCLUSIVE by K. Siu-Chong & A. Lee & UDON Jay Company and UDON team up for the new Street Fighter #4—Guile Power Edition! Featuring virgin cover artwork by Jo Chen, and limited to less than 1,000 copies worldwide, each book is sealed in a protective bag and board, with Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg SRP: $12.99 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #91 by Jolly Blackburn & Various “The Gawds Must Be Crazy”—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. An 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 #34 by Mark Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim A special one-issue story! When Knuckles gets a toothache, El Ravager, Thorina, and Teflon Billy have three choices — pull the tooth, find a cleric to cure him, or kill him. No problem, right? Wrong! It’s an issue of rhyming crime with “The Tooth, the Whole Tooth, and Nothing but the Tooth.” b&w, 24pg $2.99 EVERKNIGHTS #12 by Tony DiGerolamo & Ben Hall Skraag is in the doghouse after Priestess finds out that he promised her to his evil undead brother. Meanwhile, she continues to struggle with her spells. Will the gawds grant her powers again? It’s guys’ and ladies' night out, as the men and women go their separate ways to figure each other out. It’s a battle of the sexes, Everknights-style! Bi-monthly. b&w, 24pg $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE VOLUME 1: TALES FROM THE VAULT TP?NEW PRINTING by Jolly Blackburn A complete compilation of all the KoDT strips appearing in magazines from 1990 through 1997! This new edition comes arrives in comic size, perfect bound, and with a new foreword by Bill Willingham (Elementals, Fables)! SC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w $8.99 KIM REHR PRODUCTIONS FISH GN by Peter Kielland Fish is a silent epic by the original cartoonist Peter Kielland. A poetic tale of despair, madness and the basic loneliness of existence. Winner of “Best Graphic Novel” in Denmark. SC, 72pg, b&w $8.95 KING HELL STAR OF THE MONTH BRATPACK TP by Rick Veitch Veitch’s no-holds-barred dissection of the hoary old sidekick phenomena is as harrowing as it is hilarious; subversively subtle yet completely over the top. Bratpack is an edgy and unforgettable dance macabre. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. (STAR18436) SC, 7x10, 176pg, PC $19.95 ******************* LAST GASP R. CRUMB’S DEVIL GIRL STATUE—SIGNED EDITION by R. Crumb Everyone should have a statue of R. Crumb’s Devil Girl doing a headstand on their desk. Magnificent! A limited edition 7” tall replica of the larger-than-life original. Limited to an edition of 550 pieces, each signed-and-numbered by R. Crumb. (CAUT: 4) Statue $250.00 DREAMLAND HC by Todd Schorr Todd Schorr's formative years were spent in a world surrounded by the atomic and space ages; by Saturday morning cartoons and racks of comic books at the local drug store. It was a land populated by Aurora models, Testors glue, MAD Magazine, Mickey Mouse and Rat Fink. Further fueling his developing image banks were the seemingly endless icons from television’s early years: Robbie the Robot, Mighty Joe Young, and reel upon reel of animated ’toons. The compulsion to replicate these characters led to a formal art education and exposure to a new set of influences drawn from the world of advertising and commercial art. Dreamland is a collection of Schorr’s best works to date. This beautiful, slipcased hardcover edition joins Anima Mundi and Book of Joe in the rise of the new artistry. From “lowbrow art” beginnings, a new school of fine art has emerged. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #10 (Oct032567) HC, 11x11, PC (w/Slipcase) $39.95 NYMPHO’S REVENGE GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 46pg, FC $12.95 TINTIN IN THE LAND OF THE SOVIETS GN?NEW PRINTING by Hergé The first adventure Tintin in the Land of the Soviets told of a trip to Russia during which Tintin is pursued by all kinds of Bolchevik agents trying to prevent him from telling the “truth” about the new Soviet régime. The “truth” was inspired by a rabidly anti-Communist ex-Belgian consul to the Ukraine. Episodes from this man’s writings were included by Hergé who used the weekly rhythm of publication to perfect narrative and graphic skills. This first story had no direction and consisted largely of a long pursuit throughout Russia punctuated by slapstick and political revelations. Still a strong graphic style was being conceived in these early pages, and some photo-reporting influenced images have become classic references in the development of European Comics. HC, 9x12, 124pg, b&w $24.95 ZIPPY: YOW! #1 by Bill Griffith From his first appearance in Tales of the Toad to the Boston Globe, Zippy has lived a true American success story. Zippy the Pinhead, a comic strip by cartoonist Bill Griffith, features a demented micro-cephalic in a polka-dotted muumuu who spouts surreal phorisms. The strip is, according to some, a delightfully bizarre social commentary; it appears daily in more than 200 newspapers nationwide. Magazine, 40pg, b&w $2.50 LINSNER.COM DAWN: “BRAIDED” LUST DIGITAL PRINT Linsner.com is proud to offer yet another splendid image in a continuing series of digital prints! This latest offering features a passionate, devil-may-care Dawn displaying her girlish charms in a self-assured manner. The intensely feminine combination of youthful innocence combined with the lustiness of latex is sure to please and tease the viewer. Each full-color 11” x 17” print is individually hand-signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and comes housed in an archival, crystal clear protective plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC $25.00 LITTLE ROCKET PUBLICATIONS WILD STARS VOLUME 1: BOOK OF CIRCLES TP by Michael Tierney, & Various This is the culmination of 20 years worth of work, combining new material with 10 previous publications. 75,000 years ago, mankind first migrated into space and colonized the brightest stars in the night sky, calling them Wild Stars. Now, in modern times, their war against he planet destroying Brothan has reached Old Atlantis, the world also known as Earth. SC, 9x6, 292pg, FC $17.95 LONE STAR PRESS ON OUR MARRY WAY #1 They said it couldn’t be done! Assistant Editor Mark Finn wrote and produced a comic book to commemorate his own wedding, and gave it away to honored guests in lieu of an order of service. Now it’s available to everyone in extremely limited quantities! Featuring artwork by Shannon Wheeler (Too Much Coffee Man), Jeff Parker (The Interman), Bill Williams, Bobby Diaz, Doug Potter, and John Lucas, On Our Marry Way takes the old-fashioned romance comic book format and updates it with a thoroughly modern twist. All proceeds will go towards paying back Finn’s mother-in-law. b&w, 32pg $4.95 PANTHEON #13 by Bill Willingham & Mike Leeke The end is here! Three epilogues to the long-running, critically acclaimed super-heroes by Bill Willingham! Mike Leeke returns to pencil the final farewell of The Freedom Machine, Blackheart, and Commander Cross. Didn’t we kill everyone last issue?! You won’t want to miss this, the last chapter in the Pantheon saga… or is it? Wraparound cover by Sal Velluto. b&w, 32pg $4.95 MAD YAK PRESS BLACK-EYED SUSAN #1 by Patrick Neighly & Donny Hadiwidjaja Girls! Boys! Martians! Mad Yak Press launches its flagship ongoing series with a double-sized first issue! Young mechanic, Melanie McDonaugh, wakes up one morning to find that her homeland has been reclaimed overnight by its native Martians. But lost on a hostile world, she soon discovers that things may not be what they seem. Intriguing, character-based fiction for the Buffy generation. b&w, 48pg $3.50 MARQUIS MODELS UNIT ZERO: THE MARQUIS FILES #2 by Ron Williams with/Paul Thomas On a dual mission to rescue two of their members and stop the super-human terrorists known as Cognito from using the ancient Eternity Orb to ‘cleanse’ humanity, Unit Zero faces a new potential enemy as the team’s own history comes back to haunt them! FC, 26pg $3.99 METAPHROG LOUIS: DREAMS NEVER DIE GN by Metaphrog This highly anticipated major release is a special edition; a new graphic novel by Metaphrog, with music by Hey and Múm, in association with record label Fat Cat. When Louis and FC decide to visit Aunt Alison, little do they realize what dangers lurk in Hamlet’s labyrinthine pathways. The odious Fly Catchers are never far behind and a genuine adventure story unfolds. An exploration of our modern lives; a voyage of discovery. This graphic novel comes shrink-wrapped with either a CD or blue vinyl 7” record. Also available is a deluxe hardback edition, signed-and-numbered, with blue vinyl 7” record. This special edition graphic novel one shot with music and animation is the perfect way to find out why everybody loves Louis! (CAUT: 4) CD ED?SC, 8x8, 44pg, FC (w/CD) $14.99 VINYL ED?SC, 8x8, 44pg, FC (w/Blue Vinyl) $14.99 DLX HC ED?HC, 8x8, 44pg, FC (w/Blue Vinyl) $39.99 STAR OF THE MONTH LOUIS: LYING TO CLIVE GN by Metaphrog From the multiple Eisner and Ignatz Award nominee comes this fractured fairy tale for modern times! Life on the bee farm is hard. But Louis soon finds himself embroiled in a world of mystery and adventure. What is the secret of The Hive? Why would anyone be “Lying to Clive?” This graphic novel is beautifully hand-painted and printed on matte art paper. (STAR17036) SC, 8x8, 58pg, FC $14.95 *********************** MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #3 by Steve Murphy, Rick Remender, & John Beatty “The Worms of Madness” Part 1: The first two-parter! Featuring the dynamic artwork of penciller Rick Remender (Ruule) and legendary inker John Beatty! The Sheredder returns from the dead! Ninja weaponry, foot sorcery, a shambling Lovecraftian monstrosity ? a tale of twisted blood, guts, and revenge! b&w, 24pg $2.95 MOONSTONE MOONSTONE NOIR: BULLDOG DRUMMOND #1 by William Messner Loebs & Brett Barkley Britain’s supreme two-fisted adventurer (from movies and radio) returns! Bored with life? So was Bulldog! Here’s how he got over it: after a tour of the trenches of WW1 he heads back to London, right? Set’s himself up with a nice private detective agency with some of the lad’s from his squadron, but the passive gumshoe-type he ain’t! Oh no, our Bulldog’s a bit of head-first guy, just the guy you’d call when a pair of brilliant criminals hit town with an insidious plan to capture a scientist who’s whipping up a secret weapon. Not that Bulldog’s all-brawn-no-brain mind you, but these cad’s may not have anticipated how much guts our man is packing! The only thing that may trip him up is a gorgeous set of eyes and the greedy she-devil who’s wielding them. Stylin’ painted grey-tones by artist Brett Barkely! Cover by Tim Seelig. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 THE PHANTOM #3 by Ben Raab & Nick Derington; coloring by Wolak “Curse Of The Phantom” Part1—All aboard, as Green Lantern scribe Ben Raab blows past all the stops on this time-trippin’ crazy-train adventure! A great evil has haunted the Walker family for hundreds of years — Kua, the seven foot tall devil-god! Kua stalks Kit Walker (the current Phantom) deep into the woods of Bangalla. Studying the words of his ancestors, Kit does his detective work on what motivates this fiend to hate his family so, and also what methods were used to deceive them through the ages. Will he come to grips with this unfathomable mystery in time to save his life? Cover by Doug Klauba. FC, 32pg $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE PHANTOM #1 by Ben Raab & Pat Quinn; coloring by Wolak The Mighty Phantom breaks up a slave camp in his native Bangalla, whose captives are mining a vast diamond field at the command of the vile terrorist Ali Gutalle. A stone-cold killer, his counter strike is set against a black tie state function where Diana Walker is to give the keynote speech. As bullets fly, as time bombs click to detonation, will the Phantom have the power to catch villains with one hand, and save his family with the other? Cover by John Cassaday (Planetary)! FC, 32pg $3.50 ************** SOULCATCHER #2 by Jason Henderson, Lou Manna, & Terry Pallot Soulcatcher: She knows what the dead can do! Why does every ghost in town fear Roma Canto? In this issue, Roma and Chris Lockman, the Witchfinder guardians of New Orleans, seek help from the twisted ghost known as the Crab Lady — and uncover the secret of Roma’s ability to siphon the powers of the dead. Cover by Terry Pallot. FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $3.50 MOONSTONE MACHISMO PACK A $24.35 Value! Moonstone’s muscled leading men kicking some major butt! Contains one each of The Phantom, Jack Hagee, PI, Robin Hood, and Vampire: Beckett. Pack (x4) $14.50 MOONSTONE MAD SCIENCE PACK A $16.85 Value! When science crosses over the line to other-worldy! Contains one each of Kolchak: Lambs to the Slaughter, The Invisible Man, and Moonstone Monsters: Sea Creatures! Pack (x4) $11.00 STAR OF THE MONTH VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE: NOSFERATU GN by Rafael Nieves, Kirk Van Wormer, Serrano, & Ken Meyer, Jr A mysterious stranger leads Athena to a forbidden world waiting to embrace her. The Nosferatu are the Vampire Clan of secrets, and Athena has more than her share. Perhaps the masquerade of her mortal life is more unbearable than the one she is invited to. (STAR15715) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 ******************** MU PRESS PRINCE OF FUR #12 by Teri Wood & Jatina Challender One word: Zarrdoxis. Okay, a few more words: Rhudi’s uncle, usurping his command, calls a council of war to plan taking the war to their enemy. But Zarrdoxis isn’t waiting for them to make the first move! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MVCREATIONS MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE VOLUME 2 TP by Val Staples, Emiliano Santalucia, & Enza Fontana This volume collects the six-issue Volume 2 series. A plot to take over Grayskull goes wrong as Man-at-Arms is taken from Eternia. Soon after, the doorway to destruction is opened. Witness the surprise ending that had fans talking for months! Includes a cover gallery and exclusive sketch material! Available in a Softcover Edition, as well as a limited Hardcover version, limited to 500 copies, each with a Certificate of Authenticity! Cover by Emiliano Santalucia. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Greenland, Switzerland, New Zealand, and the U.K. SC?FC, 7x10, 160pg $17.95 HC?FC, 7x10, 160pg (CAUT: 4) $39.95 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE VOLUME 3 #4 by Val Staples & Enza Fontana The Masters must rescue a fellow team member in jeopardy, while risking precious seconds to stop Skeletor from finding the relic for which he is headed. But important clues to a vital piece of Eternia’s history are unearthed in the process. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Greenland, Switzerland, New Zealand, and the U.K. FC, 32pg $2.95 ROB ZOMBIE’S SPOOK SHOW INTERNATIONAL #8 by Rob Zombie, Pat Boutin, Fabio Lahguna, & Ej Su Rob Zombie’s lust for comic pandemonium continues! El Superbeasto fights his way out of another strange twist of fate. In story number two, can Suzi X defeat one of her long time adversaries… a beauty pagent? Then watch for more monstrous mayhem as Simon Deadmarsh and his crew take evil head-on! The madness keep going and going and going…! Cover by Matt Tyree. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 TALES OF THE REALM #5 by Robert Kirkman & Matt Tyree The critically acclaimed mini-series comes to a close! Our heroes find themselves in the worst possible situation of their lives... and we’re not talking the absence of Kraft services! Will they be able to defeat the mastermind behind Sifotel’s abduction? Or will they find themselves dining at the Six Feet Under Hotel? And you thought being in Hollywood was glamorous! Find out the nitty gritty in this final issue! Bi-monthly. FC, 32pg (5 of 5) $3.95 NBM PUBLISHING BONEYARD #14 by Richard Moore The dead rise and attack the townsfolk — and the Boneyard gang! Can Abbey keep from strangling Nessie long enough to deal with the problem? Can even a suit of armor keep Nessie out of Paris’ pants? And is a zombie attack really the best time for Ralph to fall for the new girl in town?! Quarterly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 WHAT DO WOMEN REALLY WANT? VOLUME 1: CHOCOLATE HC by Donna Barstow Everyone wants to know what women really want, and it’s four things! Chocolate is one of them. As for the rest, stay tuned! A collection of yummy cartoons! HC, 8x8, 128pg, b&w $12.95 THE RISE OF THE GRAPHIC NOVEL SC by Stephen Weiner Now In Paperback! It took a few years of false starts but now it’s official: the graphic novel form is the fastest growing new category of publishing; rising, in fact, like a meteor! Stephen Weiner, author of The 101 Best Graphic Novels, takes you on a historical tour of this format, with a bit of background on comics as a whole. SC, 6x9, 80pg $9.95 PARSIFAL: LIBRARY OF OPERA VOLUME 2 Now In Paperback! In this volume, Russell’s classic adaptations of Richard Wagner’s Parsifal from the legend of the Holy Grail; Ariane & Bluebeard by Maeterlinck and Dukas; “The Clowns” taken from I Pagliacci by Leoncavallo; as well as two songs by Mahler: “The Drinking Song of Earth’s Sorrow” and “Unto This World.” (CAUT: 4) SC?FC, 8x11, 132pg $17.95 O/A HC?FC, 8x11, 128pg MSRP: $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH LIBRARY OF OPERA VOLUME 1: THE MAGIC FLUTE HC Mozart’s popular classic in a remarkable adaptation by one of comics’ most highly regarded artists. HC (STAR18937)?FC, 8x11, 144pg MSRP: $24.95 SC (STAR20170)?FC, 8x11 MSRP: $17.95 LUIS ROYO VISIONS SC?NEW PRINTING The latest collection of exciting new fantasy pieces specially painted for this book by the best-selling artist! MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $19.95 ******************* STRIP COLLECTIONS SALE! Each softcover volume, regularly priced at $9.95 — now only $4.95 each! OFFERED AGAIN O/A FUNKY WINKERBEAN: COULD BE A BOOK DEAL HERE by Tom Batiuk The daily comic strip, Funky Winkerbean, lives and breathes with us every day. Its characters evolve, grow older, and mature, just as we do, before our very eyes. We laugh at their foibles because they are all the more a living mirror of ourselves. It tackles with sensitivity pressing social issues that we live with every day and, with a laugh, helps us to deal with them. SC, 8x9, 128pg, b&w SRP: $4.95 O/A ONE BIG HAPPY TP’S by Rick Detorie At last, collections of this endearing strip with a growing and extremely loyal following. Rick Detorie brings together three generations in his whimsical strip. From the kids Ruthie and Joe, to their parents Ellen and Frank, and yes, even the grandparents who live next door: Rose and Nick, hey, it's one big happy! NONE OF THIS FUN IS MY FAULT!––SC, 9x9, 128pg, b&w SRP: $4.95 ALL THE DIRT?SC, 9x9, b&w SRP: $4.95 NICE COSTS EXTRA––SC, 9x9, 128pg, b&w SRP: $4.95 SHOULD I SPIT ON HIM? (STAR06124)––SC, 9x9, 128pg, b&w SRP: $4.95 ********************** Eurotica FLESH AND METAL GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, b&w $9.95 SIZZLE #22 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 48pg, b&w $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CATHEXIS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR06303) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 104pg, b&w $13.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE PIANO TUNER GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 ***************** NEW DIMENSION COMICS MIRACLEMAN #5—PLATINUM EDITION Only 99 copies exist! This super-rare version features a platinum foil cover. Includes a certificate of authenticity. NOTE: Platinum shows as black in cover pic. FC, 32pg $49.99 NEW FLAME PUBLISHING DROWNERS #4 by Nabiel Kanan The series comes to its dramatic conclusion, as James Quinn and Dr. Steven Green prepare for their final confrontation. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (4 of 4) $2.95 NOW COMICS SYPHONS GN by Allen Curtis & Mark Beachum Years have passed since the night four runaway teens were transformed into the Syphons. It’s also been a long time since anyone has seen Tim, who’s feared dead or kidnapped by the Katari, the alien race responsible for their metamorphosis, and their mortal enemies. Unfortunately, the reason is far more horrific. The “Sygate War” as it would later be called, rages for four decades, unbeknownst to any but the alien rival and a secret UFO-investigation organization know as Skyview. The war climaxed when a band of Katari siphons attacked Skyview, sent to Earth as a precursor to a full-scale invasion. Skyview foiled the Katari master plan with the help of the Syphons. Wraparound cover by Mark Beachum. SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $14.95 ONI PRESS CLOSER GN by Antony Johnston, Mike Norton, & Leanne Buckley Thirty years ago, an experiment went horribly wrong, leaving one dead and several injured. Project Hermes should have signaled a triumph — true quantum teleportation. Instead, it was deemed a failure, covered up, and forgotten by everyone except Graham Butcher. Tonight, Butcher has invited six people to his home; each with a different connection to his failed trial. Together they will unleash a darkness born of a past they all would rather forget! SC, 6x8, 152pg, b&w $14.95 SCOOTER GIRL TP by Chynna Clugston-Major Chynna Clugston-Major’s black romantic comedy becomes the trade paperback of the summer. Watch Ashton Archer’s downfall from big boy about town to total loser as soon as Margaret Sheldon enters his life. Can he get out from under her evil curse or is he doomed to forever be in her thrall? Laugh at someone else’s pain in the book Spin Magazine called “Super-stylish!” MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 168pg, b&w $14.95 DEEP SLEEPER #4 by Phil Hester & Mike Huddleston The new miniseries from the creators of The Coffin concludes! Cole is desperate to wake up. His dreams, his stories, they’ve taken over his life. It’s time for him to confront them once and for all--embrace the weirdness in his head or turn his back on it forever. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MIDNIGHT MOVER TP by Gary Phillips, Jeremy Love, & Jeff Wasson 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! Cover by Mike Huddleston. MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 120pg, b&w $11.95 ******************** STARS OF THE MONTH BLUE MONDAY VOLUME 2: ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS TP by Chynna Clugston-Major The second installment of the Scooter Girl creator’s infectious teen comedy! Bleu’s romantic aspirations are shot to hell when the boys video tape her in the bath. Can she preserve her reputation and her dignity? Even if giant invisible otters keep hanging around? Nominated for Eisner and Lulu awards. (STAR15011) MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 128pg, b&w $11.95 ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD AGAIN GN by Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell, Troy Nixey, & Matt Hollingsworth Lawrence Talbot is embroiled in the malevolence running through the dark town of Innsmouth, and may himself be the werewolf at its source. Neil Gaiman’s tale of lycanthropy in one volume, in color. Adapted by P. Craig Russell (Ring of the Niebelung) and Troy Nixey (Harley Quinn), with colors by Matthew Hollingsworth (Daredevil). (STAR11202) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 THE COPYBOOK TALES TP by J. Torres & Tim Levins When Jamie starts going through Thatcher’s “copybooks,” journals of his high school misadventures, they find the inspiration to create stories all their own. Reprinting J. Torres and artist Tim Levins’ classic comic series in its entirety. (STAR15393) SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w $19.95 GUNWITCH: OUTSKIRTS OF DOOM TP by Dan Brereton & Ted Naifeh When the pistol-packing Gunwitch and his young charge, Evening Horror, find themselves in a small town ravaged by undead outlaws and motorcycle ridin’ vampires, The Gunwitch takes it upon himself to bring down the bad guys. (STAR15609) SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $9.95 NOCTURNALS: BLACK PLANET TP by Dan Brereton Collects the six-issue series published by Malibu Comics. Meet Doc Horror, Halloween Girl, Gunwitch, Firelion, and Starfish as they battle gangsters, evil aliens, and the government. Fully painted, featuring brand-new pages, pin-ups, and an extensive gallery of Dan Brereton’s sketchbook. (STAR08600) SC, 7x10, 194pg, FC $19.95 NOCTURNALS: UNHALLOWED EVE TP by Dan Brereton & Various Collecting two giant-sized Nocturnals adventures in one paperback! Featuring artists Ted Naifeh, Jill Thompson, Arthur Adams, Joyce Chin, Adam Warren, Bruce Timm, Jay Stephens, Stephen DeStefano, Stan Sakai, Eric Jones, Kieron Dwyer, and John Heebink. (STAR16755) SC, 7x10, 96pg, PC $9.95 ***************** OPP BODHISATTVA GN by Omaha Perez & Richard Raleigh In San Francisco, there is a madman who sees into other dimensions, a hospital orderly whose karmic corruption makes him prey to dark powers, a middle-aged man from India unraveling under the guilt of having murdered his wife in a cooking fire. What is it that links these men? Who is the mysterious Many-Eyed Man who appears to them to steer their lives on their appropriate karmic course? SC, 96pg, b&w $11.95 PENNY-FARTHING PRESS PARA #3 by Stuart Moore, Pablo Villalobos, & Mostafa Moussa Continuing the high-tech paranormal thriller by Stuart Moore and Pablo Villalobos! Deep in the bowels of the world's largest particle accelerator, Sara Erie and the investigating team finally come face-to-face with the alien life form that's already killed two of their friends. But it's eccentric UFO expert Doctor Z whose own "close encounter" may prove the key to the mystery. FC, 32pg $2.95 PURE IMAGINATION THE LOU FINE TREASURY VOLUME 1 by Lou Fine & Others The first King of Comics is featured in this spectacular 160-page tribute. Included are stories featuring The Ray, The Black Condor, Uncle Sam, and Doll Man. These super-rare tales are reproduced using the “Theakstonizing” method for sharp and clean reproduction. An extensive biographical overview of Fine’s career by historian Greg Theakston is also included. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #5 (May032280) SC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w $25.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #137 by Various Your monthly source for anthropomorphic comics! Thor Thorvaldson’s “Tales of Marga” returns with an all-new manga-style adventure. Plus Ursula Husted’s delightful “Space Vixen”, and shorts by Eddie Perkins and Furrlough favorite Chris Whalen. Cover by Thor Thorvaldson. b&w, 32pg $2.99 LIBERTY FROM HELL #5 by Christina Hanson, Baron Engel, & Richard Becker Welcome to Raven’s Creek, winter camp of Rook’s Claw. The threesome of Andre, Malantha and Sebastian settle in, and Andre’s mind turns from the yearly campaigns to even an tougher task — getting his home ready for the oncoming long winter nights. But Sebastian’s having second thoughts, and wonders just how long the good times can last, dreading what might be waiting for him just around the corner. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 Sin Factory MILK #41 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 POLYP THE HUNTER TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $15.99 REBELLION 2000 AD PROGS #1388-1391 Britain's award-winning, highly influential weekly sci-fi anthology comic continues to stand at the cutting edge of graphic entertainment after twenty-seven years of continuous publication! The Spring line-up continues in style, with skysurfer Chopper brought back to Mega-City One on a mission of mercy, courtesy of John Wagner, Patrick Goddard and Dylan Teague; undercover Judge Aimee Nixon discovers a conspiracy in “Low Life” by Rob Williams (Cla$$ War) and Henry Flint (Judge Dredd vs Aliens); there’s deep space drama in A.H.A.B. by Nigel Kitching and Richard Elson; and Cockney street warrior Savage leads the revolution against the invading Volgans, by Pat Mills and Charlie Adlard (The Establishment). Plus: future lawman Judge Dredd investigates some of his most bizarre cases yet, from flesh-hungry Kleggs to Liverpudlian zombies, courtesy of Alan Grant (Lobo), David Roach and Ian Gibson (Boba Fett)! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.75Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #219 Five all-new strip adventures from the worlds of Judge Dredd and beyond! Judge Dredd begins his crusade against the New Mutant Army in “Damned Ranger” (2 of 3: John Wagner & John Ridgway); Mean Machine’s in love in “Angel Heart” (2 of 3: John Wagner & David Millgate); witness the fall and fall of the Big Meg’s Greatest Living Actor in “Whatever Happened To ... Conrad Conn?” (Gordon Rennie & Carlos Trigo); Young Middenface meets a cannibal clan in “Brigadoom!” (2 of 3: Alan Grant & Patrick Goddard/Dylan Teague); and the Debaucherie Club opens its doors in “Black Siddha: Kali Yuga” (2 of 6: Pat Mills & Simon Davis). Plus: news, features, interviews and classic British comic thrills, including Charley's War (Pat Mills & Joe Colquhoun). (CAUT: 4) Magazine $10.99 REFLUX COMICS REFLUX #1 by Various Popular Image/Marvel artist Steve Uy, along with Justice League Adventures writer Matthew K. Manning and several of the Meathaus artists join together with some fresh faces for the new anthology entitled Reflux, combining humor and drama, and showcasing a frenzied mix of talented creators displaying varied worlds within the comic book medium! b&w $3.00 REHAB25.NET WHISP CHAPTER 2: OPENING WINDOWS by Damian Duffy & Dann Tincher Re-enter the rehab, as Junkie Curtis Black faces an interrogation of his past, while Herb Parznyck, a crumbling politician, buys his way into an interrogation of the future. Blood flows red or blue, but whisp only creeps black, through the veins, and into a glimpse of tomorrow. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.00 RORSCHACH ENTERTAINMENT LUCIFER FAWKES: ORCUS EX MACHINA by Ulf Imweihe & Ryan Sergeant; cover by Brett Weldele There are 666 hostages trapped inside their splendid house ? an unholy sacrifice in the making. And the bomb is ticking. Can Lucifer Fawkes outrace the clock as he fights to prevent a demonic force from tearing down the very walls of reality? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS SHANDA THE PANDA #41 by Mike Curtis & Heather Maranda The climax to the three-issue “Reign of Terror!” Wing has kidnapped Quinn, Shanda is in the hospital, while Double R’s group has been defeated and many injured. Can anything keep Wing from abducting his daughters and returning to China with them and Quinn? This book-length story includes Medics by Jon Crusoe and Jerry Loomis, seamlessly edited into the narrative. “Reign of Terror” brings to an end the long-running “Wing” storyline, which began in Shanda #5. For this special occasion, Heather Maranda has adopted a new darker art-style, and longtime Shanda artist, Carla Speed McNeil, returns to do the cover. And yes, there's a surprise ending! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $4.99 SHOOTING STAR COMICS SHOOTING STAR COMICS ANTHOLOGY #4 by Various Seven genre-crossing stories, featuring Jeffrey Moy’s Video Game Gals and an Aym Geronimo/Fishnet Angel crossover! Also includes Yellow Jacket: Man of Mystery, Bedbug, Time Meddlers, and Rex Solomon! Cover by Jeffrey Moy (Legionnaires, Gen13, Star Trek: Voyager). b&w, 64pg $4.95 SILVER COMICS SILVER COMICS #2 by Johnny Ortiz & Dan Beltran The thrills continue with four action-packed tales! Featuring: Cloud Buster, Sea-Bolt, Doctor Monster, and The Man Called Santa! This one has it all — and it’s only the second issue! Cover by Vine Musacchia. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT AKIKO VOLUME 1 POCKET-SIZED GN by Mark Crilley For the first time ever, the debut story from the Akiko on the Planet Smoo one-shot is collected alongside issues #1-7 of the Akiko series, in a brand-new, manga-sized graphic novel! Follow the adventures of Akiko from the very beginning! Join Akiko and her friends on the planet Smoo, where they must save the Prince from the clutches of both the Living Castle of Gamgor and the evil Alia Rellapor. See the heroes meet for the first time, crash in the Moonguzzit Sea (several times), survive a battle with the Sky Pirates, get swallowed by a water snake, attacked by a horde of Sleeslup worms, and more! Akiko Pocket-Size GN is the only way to find these rare stories – all previous editions are long gone! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $11.95 AKIKO: SPUCKLER & GAX 5-PACK by Mark Crilley Collects Akiko #21-25. Pack (x5) MSRP: $12.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A AKIKO ISSUES #26-31 BORNSTONES ELIXIR The third complete Akiko story arc, entitled “Bornstone’s Elixir,” which takes place immediately after the events chronicled in the Akiko Trade Paperback Volume 4. Pack MSRP: $15.00 O/A AKIKO KIMONO LIMITED EDITION PRINT by Mark Crilley Signed by Mark Crilley. Measures 13” x 18”, and printed on heavy-bond paper. Limited to 500 copies. Print $25.00 **************** DOGWITCH #11 by Daniel Schaffer More trouble at the House of Grimm! The deranged doll named Dolores Twist tempts Violet into donning a slimy artifact found lying dormant under the stairs. Before the shivers can even finish rippling down her back, Violet begins to hear creepy noises echoing through her home. A voice from beyond signals the imminent arrival of a mysterious (and, as is the Dogwitch standard, undoubtedly kinky) houseguest. To make it through the day with dignity intact, Violet's going to have to relax and slide with it. Either that or go crazy with power tools… MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 DOGWITCH “BUNNYRABBIT” BABY DOLL SHIRT Illustrated by Daniel Schaffer. 100% cotton black shirt with white image. (CAUT: 4) S-L $19.95 POISON ELVES: THE WISP SAGA PART TWO 6-PACK SLIP OF THE TONGUE by Drew Hayes Includes Poison Elves #66-71 MATURE READERS Pack (x6) SRP: $15.00 SLINGS & ARROWS STAR OF THE MONTH SLINGS & ARROWS COMIC GUIDE?REVISED EDITION edited by Frank Plowright From A1 to Zot, this first critical reference guide to collectible comics features reviews and analysis for over 3,000 titles, from the 1930s to current, complete with a creator index to cross-reference writers and artists. Invaluable as a reference work, indispensable to the discriminating collector, and entertaining to the casual browser, The Slings & Arrows Comic Guide is a vast repository of comics history, trivia, and irreverent analysis. (STAR19553) SC, 800pg, b&w $39.95 ************************ SLIP OF THE TONGUE ARTX #7 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 68pg $6.50 SQP FASTNER & LARSON’S LITTLE BLACK BOOK VOLUME 2 TP Steve Fastner and Rich Larson warned you this was going to be an annual event, and they weren't kidding! The new year brings with it an all-new full color compendium of cuties, creatures, and cut-throat maniacs, as only F&L can present! Where else are you going to find erotic fantasies and bizarre tales of horror and adventure twisted together in so round and firm a package? Besides breathtaking new illustrations by the team, they've also come up with a new multi-page story entitled, "The Cursed Kiss." It's a tale of a modern day archeologist and her discovery of a lusty lesbian mummy in search of forbidden love! If it's pretty girls being chased, accosted, bothered, frightened, annoyed, or having various parts of their clothes ripped off while running ? it's going to end up in a little black book just like this! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 48pg, FC $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FASTNER & LARSON’S LITTLE BLACK BOOK VOLUME 1 TP by Steve Fastner & Rich Larson This all-new full-color tour through artists Steve Fastner and Rich Larson’s tortured imaginations showcases the weird and the bizarre talents that have made Fastner and Larson such fan favorites for so many years. Girls in danger, girls in peril, girls on the edge of disaster, and yes, girls fighting back and winning over aliens, zombies, monsters, and other creatures that go "hump-in-the-night"! (STAR19665) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $9.95 CONAN LOGO PIN What is good? "To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to wear a cool metal pin!" It's the classic look for the young barbarian on the go! This full-color enameled metal pin bears the name of the most famous Cimmerian ever born ? Conan! One of the most recognizable logos ever, this sword-through-the-name version is what most people associate with certain Californian governors! Now it can be yours, regardless of political affiliation! Pin also has a protective resin to keep it safe from swords, daggers, spears, or spilled overpriced coffee drinks! This full-color metal pin measures approximately 1 ¼” x ½”. Pin $5.95 ARCHIE DICKENS’ DEVILISHLY GOOD PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K ADULT MATERIAL Print $4.95 SSSCOMICS.COM ECLIPSE AND VEGA: AS SEEN ON TV by Saul Colt, Mark Mcelligott; cover by Greg Horn Eclipse has cleaned up the city and has nothing to do so she is releasing a “Super-hero Workout Tape.” Vega’s powers are gone… so why is she jumping out of the world’s tallest building? b&w, 48pg $2.95 MR. BEAT SHOW #1 by Yambar, Broderick Jr., Krause, & Wheaton Hold onto your bongos baby! It’s time to celebrate Mr. Beat’s 10th anniversary! The undisputed king of cool returns with an all-new collection of high-brow humor and more buzz than a second throw back of double espresso! You’ll flip as he and his pink platypus pal Platt spend millions at a New York art auction. You’ll howl as you and he teams up with El Macho Grande to battle evil in the funny pages. You’ll trip out as Mr. Beat pits his groove against hostile UFOs, a giant fire-breathing lizard, and terrorist snipers on his way to the coffee shop! b&w, 48pg $4.95 STREET LEGENDS BLOCKHEDZ #4 by Brandon Schultz & Mike Davis Having finally learned that the mystery of his scar lies under the Empire City streets, Blak takes to the sewer. But instead of finding the medallion, he finds an angry more people, fierce sewer currents, and his arch-nemesis waiting to bring him down. Can Blak use his gift to navigate this murky underworld and realize his destiny? Or will rage and frustration drown him in this swamp of sadness? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 SUMMERTIME COMICS SKETCHBOOK OF RYAN WOODWARD SC by Ryan Woodward Drawings from Life is a compilation of day-to-day sketch-booking and figure drawings from a live model. Ryan's film credits include The Iron Giant, Osmosis Jones and Spider-Man 2. He is the founder of Summertime Comics and the creator of The Invincible Ed, a Dark Horse Comics publication. Ryan currently teaches animation at Brigham Young University. SC, 8x11, 96pg, b&w $9.95 TCZ STUDIO PTE LTD THE CELESTIAL ZONE PART 2 #10 by Wee Tian Beng “Xing Ling; The Snow Spirit”: Xing Yun battles Critter King. What will be the outcome? Mr. Five Elements and others belonging to the Righteous Way discuss how they should deal with Golden Nymph. What will be the outcome of their discussion? And Xing Ling reveals her spirit weapon, The Snow Spirit… Plus, Part 8 of The New Frontier! SC, 7x10, 60pg, FC (10 of 12) $9.50 TITAN PUBLISHING GROUP MODESTY BLAISE VOLUME 2: MISTER SUN GN by Peter O’Donnell & Jim Holdaway The cult creation of Peter O’Donnell returns! Modesty needs all her skills when facing the wrath of a Hong Kong master criminal. Caught in the tempest of the Vietnam War, she must battle to survive the vengeance of Mister Sun! Collects the rare newspaper strips from The UK’s Evening Standard and features an exclusive interview with Peter O’Donnell. Cover by Jim Holdaway. (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pg, b&w $16.95 SLÁINE: THE HORNED GOD—PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE SLIPCASED EDITION by Pat Mills & Simon Bisley A Previews Exclusive! 2000 AD’s ever-popular warrior hero returns with a vengeance! In this slipcased double edition of full-color, fully painted Celtic tales, Ukko the dwarf narrates the story of how Sláine came to be crowned High King of Tir-Nan-Og. Each slipcase features a limited signed Bisley print, making this Sláine at his best! (CAUT: 4) Slipcased Set (w/Print), FC $34.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MARSHAL LAW: BLOOD, SWEAT, AND FEARS GN by Pat Mills & Kevin O’Neill A hard-hitting collection of classic Marshal Law stories, including Super Babylon, Kingdom of the Blind, and The Hateful Dead! Marshal Law is back, continuing his mission to rid San Futuro — and the world — of the heroes-gone-bad who blight the city with crime. (STAR18276) (CAUT:4 ) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 168pg, FC $24.95 MARSHAL LAW: FEAR ASYLUM GN by Pat Mills & Kevin O’ Neill Marshal Law is back, continuing his mission to rid San Futuro of heroes-gone-bad who blight the city. Includes ‘Marshal Law vs The Mask’, featuring the maliciously madcap artifact that turns run-of-the-mill psychos into out and out homicidal maniacs! (STAR19231) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $24.95 MARSHAL LAW: FEAR AND LOATHING GN by Pat Mills & Kevin O’Neill In future, the government has publicly endorsed genetics programs designed to create a new race of super-heroes. Now, men and women with super-powers run rampant, and a vicious and evil killer is pursuing a crazed agenda. Marshal Law stands between the city and the Abyss, and he is a hero hunter! This compilation collects material originally presented in Epic Comics’ Marshal Law #1-6, wrapped up in a new cover by Kevin O’Neill. (STAR19537) SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARSHAL LAW: DAY OF THE DEAD SC by Pat Mills & Kevin O’ Neill From the classic team of Pat Mills (Judge Dredd, ABC Warriors) and Kevin O’Neill (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) comes this hardboiled illustrated prose thriller of “heroes” gone bad! When a pack of superhero serial killers begins to stalk the streets of San Futuro, it’s time for Marshal Law to don once again the black leather and barbed wire... and dish out the pain! An all-new cover and full-color illustrations throughout by Kevin O’Neill highlight this never-before-published novella, previously available only online! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 96pg, FC $16.95 ****************** TOKYOPOP Graphic Novels AI LOVE YOU VOLUME 3 GN by Ken Akamatsu When Thirty goes to rescue her older sister from the clutches of the scam artist's computer security system, she comes face to face with none other than the virus Peter 4. When Peter 4's creator, Billy G, learns of these computer programs with the ability to become reality, he hatches an evil scheme to capture them and learn their secrets. SC, 5x7, 240pg, b&w (3 of 8) $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 7 GN by Koushun Takami & Masayuki Taguchi Unwilling to bow down to the oppressive confines of The Game, Shinji develops a plan to deliver his hand-made bombs directly to enemy HQ. All that's left is to put that plan into action. Unfortunately, this is much easier said than done since he is suffering from wounds sustained from a previous accident! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w (7 of 11) $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS VOLUME 2 GN by Yuji Shiozaki Hakufu encounters Ryomou, one of the strongest Toushi at her school with disastrous results. Hakufu is no match for Ryomou, and takes quite a pounding, when she gets a strangely good feeling. As she continues to take a beating, something snaps inside Hakufu, and suddenly she's not the one who's life is in danger. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 168pg, b&w (2 of 6) $9.99 CANIDATE FOR GODDESS VOLUME 2 GN by Yukiru Sugisaki As seen on Cartoon Network! After logging many hours of demanding physical training, Zero and his classmates finally get to test their piloting skills. Enter Kizna Towry, Zero’s new partner, who is charged with maintaining and repairing Zero’s Pro-Ings. Kizna is also a bit sensitive, and Zero doesn’t help matters when he makes a comment about her feline ears. Can the unlikely duo save mankind in the middle of a dog-eat-dog-world? English adaptation by Marv Wolfman (Tomb of Dracula, New Teen Titans). SC, 5x7, b&w (2 of 5) $9.99 COMIC PARTY VOLUME 1 GN by Sekihiko Inui Manga fans and creators alike will enjoy this story by Sekihiko Inui that reads like a comedic, behind-the-scenes look at the real world of an aspiring manga artist. The plot centers on Kazuki Sendo, who has a passion and talent for painting and drawing that propels him into the world of Doujinshi (underground comics). Soon, Kazuki's everyday life is absorbed by drawing manga and attending a multitude of comic conventions. Sure, his new career as a struggling artist has begun, but at what cost to his friends and family? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 3) $9.99 DEMON ORORON VOLUME 2 GN by Mizuki Hakase A great battle erupts as bounty hunters descend on Chiaki's house, leaving Ororon's hands tied; he has promised Chiaki that he won't kill anyone, but the fighting is escalating. When a deadly force emerges during the conflict, Ororon is faced with a heartbreaking decision: save himself or rescue Chiaki. And all the while, lurking in the shadows, a destructive power so intense begins to surface... SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w (2 of 4) $9.99 DEUS VITAE VOLUME 1 GN by Takuya Fujima In the year 2068, the Brain Computer, developed by humans to be the core of a machine-driven earth, has created Selenoids, androids that far surpass the ability of humans. A virtually perfect society has been designed with just one virus in need of elimination: humans! Ash Ramy is one of the few surviving humans in the Revolutional Organization bent on freeing earth from Selenoid rule. In a world ruled by computers, mankind's only hope may be the love between a human and an android. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (1 of 3) $9.99 DIGIMON TAMERS VOLUME 2 GN by Akiyoshi Hongo Two worlds collide as the rift between the Digital World and Earth grows unstable. While more and more Digimon start marking their territory on Earth, the Technology Investigation Bureau enforces some big-brotherly rule (and we don't mean brotherly love). As more secrets about the real Digimon are revealed, three new players get pulled into the Tamer ring. SC, 5x7, 168pg, b&w (2 of 5) $9.99 D.N. ANGEL VOLUME 2 GN by Yukiru Sugisaki The annual midwinter hike is no walk in the park for the students of Azumano Middle School. Daisuke has been dreading the trek all year, but his one ray of hope is that he gets to show off his mountain manhood for his beloved Risa. But when Daisuke and Riku are forced off the beaten path, will their excursion turn into a real cliffhanger? SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (2 of 8) $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 14 GN by Mineko Ohkami Having escaped from the water cave, Kitchel finds herself in disturbing and unfamiliar surroundings: the forest of the damned of Kainaldia. Meanwhile, Rath, Rune, and Thatz summon a demon with Nadilâ’ powers to help them find the kingdom of Kainaldia. Zoma also heads for the kingdom, hoping to take the Wind Staff to Cesi. As all roads lead to Kainaldia, an epic battle of strength is sure to ensue. HC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w (14 of 20) $9.99 FAIRLY ODD PARENTS VOLUME 2: BEWARE THE BABYSITTER GN by Butch Hartman Timmy's babysitter Vicky is icky with a @#%$&*! And Timmy's in trouble. Between speed-aging so he won't need Vicky anymore, switching places with her spoiled dog, shrinking to check out her insides (gross!), and getting her blamed for kidnapping the town mascot, Timmy keeps his fairy godparents pretty busy! SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC (2 of 2) $7.99 FRUITS BASKET VOLUME 3 GN by Natsuki Takaya It's Valentine's Day and that means a lot of chocolates for the cutest boys at school! In this case it's a pretty close call between hot-headed Kyo Sohma and Yuki "prince charming" Sohma. Of course Tohru has chocolates for everyone but when white day comes around, what will the Sohma family give her in return? How about a trip to the family hot springs?! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (3 of 11) $9.99 GET BACKERS VOLUME 3 GN by Yuya Aoki & Rando Ayamine The world's finest retrieval team is getting back in action! Ginji and Ban successfully track down a mysterious box from the Transporters, but the Transporters won’t give up without a fight. When Ban uses his "Evil Eye" on all three of them, seeing is not believing! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (3 of 23) $9.99 GRAVITATION VOLUME 6 GN by Maki Murakami Frustrated by Ryuichi's superior talent, Shuichi decides to get into his own groove in order to go head-to-head against his idol. And when Eiri makes an unexplained exodus to New York, Hiro convinces Tatsuho to dress up like Eiri and make some magic happen! But when Shuichi gets carried away and locks lips with the costumed Tatsuho, will the face-sucking scandal be too hot for everyone to handle? Or will Shuichi tell everyone to kiss off?! SC, 5x7,2166pg, b&w (6 of 12) $9.99 HAPPY MANIA VOLUME 8 GN by Moyoco Anno Kayoko finds herself unable to leave Kyoto and her hot new man Tamekichi. When she finally emerges after three days, Mari warns her that Mr. Right is all wrong for her. Tamekichi’s mysterious past is catching up with him, and Kayoko has a revelation about the meaning of true happiness will our hapless heroine decide to love the one she’s with? MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (8 of 11) $9.99 IMMORTAL RAIN VOLUME 1 GN by Kaori Ozaki For centuries, the eternal Rain Jewlitt, known as the Methuselah, has eluded assassins and bounty hunters out to uncover his timeless secret. One of his pursuers, the Grim Reaper Zol, never succeeded in killing Rain. In the wake of Zol's death, his 18-year-old granddaughter Machika vows to avenge her grandfather's death and put an end to Rain's immortality...but she soon realizes that the thin line between love and hate just might last forever. SC, 5x7, 234pg, b&w (1 of 5) $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 12 GN by Suichi Shigeno Just as Iggy and Katsumi's relationship begins to heat up, her brother Wataru rev's up the wheels of his turbocharged 86 and calls out the Redsuns on their home turf. When K.T. dismisses his challenge, Wataru shifts into high gear and goes after Tak. Wataru wants to battle, and this time he definitely won't take no for an answer! SC, 5x7, 232pg, b&w (12 of 26) $9.99 KINDAICHI CASE FILES VOLUME 7: THE SANTA SLAYINGS GN by Kanari Yozaburo & Sato Fumiya When a quiet evening at the Mystery Theater turns into a real whodunit, the show must go on as Hajime and Miyuki work backstage to shine a spotlight on the killer. Cast members are dropping one by one during the deadly drama, and all signs point to the Red-Bearded Santa Claus, who died but seems to be back for an encore. It will take some show-stopping sleuthing to catch the murderer before the final curtain drops. SC, 5x7, 280pg, b&w (7 of 10) $9.99 LES BIJOUX VOLUME 3 GN by Eun-Ha Jo & Sang-Sun Park Kicking the habit... After Lapis is rescued by Silica, he finds himself recuperating in Sable Mine, where a tyrannical ruler name Pyrope suppresses the people with a heavy water tax and threatens brutality and oppression if they don't pay up. To help the citizens who hunger for change, Lapis comes up with an ingenious plan to quench their thirst for justice. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (3 of 5) $9.99 LILO & STITCH TV SHOW VOLUME 1 GN Lilo's vivid imagination is one of her greatest gifts...and sometimes the cause of her biggest problems. One day she brings home an adorable stray dog named Stitch, the thing is, Stitch isn't really a dog but the product of an illegal genetic experiment who has escaped his evil creator. When he meets Lilo, he finds the one thing that he has never known before: what it feels like to be part of a family. SC, 5x7, 96pg, b&w (1 of 3) $7.99 LIZZIE MCGUIRE CINE-MANGA VOLUME 6 GN by Terri Minsky Lizzie McGuire's friends and family mean the world to her. So when a book inspires her to spend more quality time with her mom, Lizzie decides they should be best buddies. But will she get more than she bargained for? And when Gordo gets a chance to go to high school early, Lizzie and Miranda can't believe his good luck. But is he ready? And what will junior high be like without him? Meanwhile, between trying out for cheerleading and dealing with a rogue chimpanzee, Lizzie's little brother Matt and his best friend keep everyone on their toes. Hey--who said relationships were easy? SC, 5x7, 96pg, b&w (6 of 7) $7.99 MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH II VOLUME 3 GN by CLAMP The battle for Cephiro ends here! Three invading countries have come to claim Cephiro as their own, and each will stop at nothing until it is victorious! But according to ancient law, only one can survive to rule Cephiro. With time running out, Hikaru, bravest of the Magic Knights, Lantis, protector of Cephiro's late Princess, and Eagle, leader of a dying race, are the leading candidates. Only two may enter the Road to the Pillar... and only one can survive! SC, 5x7, 232pg, b&w (3 of 3) $9.99 MINK VOLUME 2 GN by Megumi Tachikawa Mink's future becomes so bright that she’s got to wear shades, until her role model Azumi Mizuhara threatens to keep her from climbing up the charts. The pop fantasy goes from sizzle to fizzle when the paparazzi are hot on her tail ? hoping to get a scoop and turn her into yesterday's news. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (2 of 6) $9.99 ONE VOLUME 2 GN by Lee Vin Eumpa turns a deaf ear to the music world, even as Jenny urges him to kick out the jams. But when Eumpa's teacher admits that he stole his student's music, the music industry sings a different tune toward Eumpa. And things just might go from a minor key to a major chord when Jenny's record company turns her into a sexy pop icon. Will the girl gone wild break Eumpa out of his hard rock shell? SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (2 of 11) $9.99 PLANETES VOLUME 3 GN by Makoto Yukimura As the battle between Haru, Gale, and the King rages on, Haru discovers the secret behind his mother's death. Even though Haru and Gale join forces to take down the vengeful King, the results of this climactic battle will change the life of the rave master forever! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w (3 of 3) $9.99 RAVE MASTER VOLUME 9 GN by Hiro Mashima As the battle between Haru, Gale and the King rages on, Haru discovers the secret behind his mother's death. Even though Haru and Gale join forces to take down the vengeful King, the results of this climactic battle will change the life of the rave master forever! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w (9 of 21) $9.99 REBIRTH VOLUME 8 GN by Woo Major Kalutika has made quite a name for himself in the Sacred Knights. But while on a routine escort involving Lilith Servino, the comely daughter of a wealthy church elder, Kal's squad is ambushed by a local tribe of bandits bent on kidnapping her. With Rett back at the outpost it seems as if all hope is lost...until an unwilling hero makes an entry. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (8 of 15) $9.99 REBOUND VOLUME 8 GN by Yuriko Nishiyama As game day approaches, everyone is working on their full-court strategy. Kuwata and Kobayashi devise a game plan, Nate tries to perfect his stroke from beyond the arc, while Amami and Yuza argue about the best way to take down Johnan. When the tournament arrives, everyone puts on their game faces and take to the court with one goal in mind... winning. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (8 of 11) $9.99 REMOTE VOLUME 1 GN by Seimaru Amagi & Tetsuya Koshiba From the creative minds of Seimaru Amagi and Tetsuya Koshiba comes this wildly compelling and ultra-violent manga that inspired a top TV drama in Japan. Kurumi Ayaki is a police officer with a record of excellence on the force and the guts and guile to back it up. She is summoned to solve those crimes that have been classified as unsolvable. Partnered with a mysterious young genius that is unable to feel emotions, she acts as his eyes and ears to piece together clues... even as her own personal life falls apart around her. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (1 of 6) $9.99 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 7 GN by Akimine Kamijyo A showdown of epic propoortions is about to take place as Sasuke realizes that he and Kyo share more than the murderous intent in their eyes! They both two wield the same Muramasa sword that was rumored to have slain thousands of men. As their duel heats up, a ferocious foe from Kyo's past appears and adds fuel to the fire. SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w (7 of 18) $9.99 SEIKAI TRILOGY VOLUME 1: CREST OF THE STARS GN by Aya Yoshinaga & Toshirio Ono This manga sci-fi thrillogy, created by the team of Hiroyuki Morioka, Aya Yoshinaga, and Toshihiro Ono, inspired the hit anime TV series and will delight fans of Gundam. After his home world is ruthlessly taken over by the Abh ? a space-faring race that has conquered thousands of galaxies ? a boy named Jinto begins an unforgettable journey that stretches the boundaries of the final frontier. With a beautiful princess at his side, he will attempt to unlock the secret behind the Abh domination and discover that all's fair in love and interplanetary war. SC, 5x7, 248pg, b&w (1 of 3) $9.99 SHIRAHIME-SYO: SNOW GODDESS TALES GN by CLAMP Legends say that when it snows, it is because the snow princess is crying. From CLAMP, creators of Chobits and Cardcaptor Sakura, comes a collection of five tragic tales, all connected by the bond of snow. Shirahime-syo is CLAMP's return to traditional Japanese form and storytelling. Featuring luscious watercolors and gentle brushstrokes, it is a beautiful departure from CLAMP's usual fare. Discover for yourself the mystery behind the snow... SC, 5x7, 144pg, b&w $9.99 SUKI VOLUME 3 GN by CLAMP With friends like Hina's, who needs enemies? When Emi learns of Hina's wealthy background, she hatches a dastardly plot to kidnap her and Asou-sensei. Fortunately Hina's teacher has a few tricks up his sleeve to foil Emi's sinister scheme, but not without a price. Secrets about Asou-sensei's past are revealed, forcing Hina to question why she was ever hot for teacher. But when Asou-sensei contemplates early retirement from the school, will Hina ever become the teacher's pet? Or will Asou simply say sayonara after the final school bell rings? SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (3 of 3) $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH AI YORI AOSHI VOLUME 1 GN by Kou Fumizuki On his way home from school one day, Kaoru Hanabishi runs into a young woman in traditional Japanese clothing. She is very lost, and he ends up helping her in her search to find someone. Having failed in their quest, the two retire to Kaoru’s apartment, where they find out that he was the one she was looking for all along. Her name is Aoi Sakuraba and she has come to be his wife! (STAR17920) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 232pg, b&w (1 of 9) $9.99 @LARGE GN The nexus of LA vice and hip-hop life is @Large, an Internet gaming cafe with a notorious recording studio upstairs. Everyone comes together in the gaming lounges of @Large — geeks, rappers, techno-ninjas, thugs, wannabes, and undercover cops. As one group of kids, known as DNA, attempt to navigate through the trials of adolescence and gain street credibility, they encounter agents of the dark power behind the recording studio. Soon, the DNA crew finds themselves fighting for their lives and for the very survival of their community! (STAR20312) SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 BABY BIRTH VOLUME 1 GN by Sukehiro Tomita & Haruhiko Mikimoto An ancient seal has been broken, sending a flood of demons into the mortal realm. Hizuru Yoborozuki and Takuya Hijo, descendants of the great savior who banished the demons in the past, must fight the evil spirits using their mystical powers. In order to give the world a fighting chance, Takuya uses his music to transform Hizura into a beautiful warrior. Some things are worth fighting for, but is the Earth one of them? (STAR19510) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 2) $9.99 BATTLE ROYALE VOLUME 1 GN by Koshun Takami In the future, random Jr. High School classes are chosen to compete in a game called Battle Royale. The rules: only one student can survive after 3 days on an island or else they all perish. The classmates turn upon themselves in a battle for survival, treaties are made and broken, and former friends become foes as the relentless countdown continues. (STAR19133) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 5) $9.99 B'TX VOLUME 1 GN by Masami Kurumada Young man meets giant robot in the tradition of Gundam and Macross! Kotaro Takamiya creates a robot with an extremely powerful A.I. and is taken captive by the Machine Empire. In order to save him, his brother Teppei must awaken the legendary B’tX. Together they battle their way into the Machine Empire to rescue Kotaro against impossible odds! (STAR20436) SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (1 of 16) $9.99 CHOBITS VOLUME 1 GN by CLAMP Hideki’s just like every other guy in the 22nd century. He just wants a good job, a good car, and a sexy robot girlfriend to call his own. Until he lands the job, he’ll never be able to afford his own “Persocom” companion. Hideki’s luck changes when he discovers Chi –– an adorable but seemingly stupid Persocom –– tied up in a pile of trash. His first robot companion turns out to be a lot more responsibility than he expected, and she gets him into quite a few embarrassing situations. It’s “boy meets girl” for the cyber age. (STAR17973) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 DEMON DIARY VOLUME 1 GN by Jee-Hyung Lee Gods and demons wage a never-ending battle with the mortal realm as their battlefield. But it is foretold that one will arise who can restore harmony between gods and demons. Enter Raenef, heir to a set of demon royalty. (STAR19204) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 4) $9.99 .HACK// VOLUME 1 GN by Tatsuya Hamazaki As seen on Cartoon Network! Old-fashioned role-playing games experience a renaissance on the World Wide Web. Twins Rena and Shugo are two middle-school students who enter “The World” as level-one game characters. When Shugo’s character dies, he is transported to another level where he is entrusted to bear the Twilight Bracelet by the mysterious Aura. Shugo must find out who Aura is and why she gave him this powerful weapon to protect his sister from the peculiar characters in “The World.” (STAR19470) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 3) $9.99 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. (STAR20440) SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w (1 of 2) $9.99 GATEKEEPERS VOLUME 1 GN by Keiji Gotoh Invaders have infiltrated the Earth. Our only hopes of stopping them lies in the hands of “Gatekeepers” like Shun Ukiya, a high school student with psychic powers. He and his fellow A.E.G.I.S team members are the last defense against a relentless alien force. (STAR18020) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 GIRL GOT GAME VOLUME 1 GN by Shizuru Seino A father enrolls his daughter in a prestigious school... as a boy! Kyo Aizawa is very excited about attending Seisyu Academy, but her father has his own ideas. He explains to her that Seisyu Academy is famous for its boys’ basketball program and he enrolled her as a boy so she can fulfill his own dream of becoming an NBA basketball star! To make matters worse, she has to stay in the dorms, and her roommate is the same boy she came to hate at tryouts…! (OCT032721) SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (1 of 6) $9.99 PEACH GIRL: CHANGE OF HEART VOLUME 1 GN by Miwa Ueda Momo and her new boyfriend are living it up but Momo’s sworn enemy plots to break up the happy couple. Momo is kidnapped and taken hostage by his groupies and discovers things about her new boyfriend that she never knew. However, this only strengthens her resolve to make their relationship work. (STAR18031) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 PET SHOP OF HORRORS VOLUME 1 GN by Mari Akino A smoke-filled alley in Chintown harbors Count D’s Pet Shop. Magical creatures are available with an exclusive contract. But if the contract is broken, the Count can’t be held accountable for what happens next! (STAR20175) SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w $9.99 PITA-TEN VOLUME 1 GN by Koge Donbo From the creator of Digi Charat! Sugarcoated cotton candy for the Otaku brain! Misha has just moved in next door to Kotarou Higuchi and swears she will protect him at all costs. Unfortunately, she’s not too familiar with the ordinary world, as she is an angel who has lived in Heaven until recently. She has no idea how things work on Earth and ends up causing more trouble! (OCT032734) SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (1 of 6) $9.99 PLANETES VOLUME 1 GN by Makoto Yukimura Haunted by a space flight accident that claimed the life of his beloved wife, Yuri finds himself six years later as part of a team of debris cleaners charged with clearing space junk from space flight paths. Planetes follows the lives of Yuri and his fellow debris-men as they work and ruminate at the edge of the great Empyrean Sea. (STAR19765) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 3) $9.99 REBIRTH VOLUME 1 GN by Kang-Woo Lee Created by Kang-Woo Lee and first published in Korea in 1998, Rebirth tells the story of Dark Magician Deshwitat Rudbich, a vampire who was sealed in limbo 300 years ago by the Light Magician Kalutika. Resurrected in the present day, Deshwitat now vows to destroy Kalutika. He has the help of a team of spiritual warriors, and is determined to unlock the Light Magic necessary to bring this mad magician down for good. (STAR17997) SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 SCRYED VOLUME 1 GN by Yosuke Kuroda & Yasunari Toda When a new type of human — Alter-Users — becomes the center of an unexplained phenomenon, an elite squad of soldiers appears to keep the peace... or so it seems. This group, called HOLY, has many hidden motives… and, in this case, what the public doesn’t know will hurt them. One just man, Kazuma Torizuna, may be the only one who can stop them! (STAR18038) SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 SNOW DROP VOLUME 1 GN by Choi Gyung-ah A modern-day Romeo and Juliet, Snowdrop is about two star-crossed teens that fall madly in love. The moving, dramatic storyline in Snowdrop captured the hearts of teenage girls all over Korea. (OCT032741) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 6) $9.99 ****************** TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS SAME DIFFERENCE & OTHER STORIES GN by Derek Kirk Kim Selected as one of the best books of 2003 by Publishers Weekly! After searing through the self-published run of Same Difference and Other Stories in just a few short months, Derek Kirk Kim proudly moves his debut collection to Top Shelf! Through a series of sensitive ? and often hilarious ? short stories, Kim deftly explores the not-so-average 20-somethings' quarter-life crisis, romantic neurosis, and a refreshing slice of Korean-American life. Kim's self-effacing wit, ear for dialogue, and meticulous art style earned him the Xeric Grant as well as an Ignatz award in 2002 and 2003, respectively. Find out for yourself why Derek Kirk Kim is considered a standout among the new generation of cartoonists and a fresh new voice in Asian American literature. SC, 6x8, 144pg, b&w $12.95 ALL FLEE! by Gavin Burrows and Simon Gane Humans! Beware the three-toed tread of All Flee! Thirty-two pages of monster-sized, city-trampling shenanigans, all wrapped up in a cool comic-sized format! Run! As ancient jokes, long thought dead, are brought back from the depths to terrorize comic-reading kind once more! Try to hide! From the monsters begat from a crazed laboratory experiment by Doctors Simon Gane and Gavin Burrows, unleashed upon innocent comic-reading kind! Buy! For only impulse purchase can save you now! b&w, 32pg $3.95 DANG! by Martin Cendreda Dang!, the first prime-time comic book by fabulous new cartoonist Martin Cendreda, follows the sad, tragic life of good ole' Herbert Hound and his encounters with obnoxious teens, fashion conscious yuppies, and twin homeless orphans. Guffaws abound in Martin's delightfully drawn comic, with an art style hinting at Clowes and Chester Brown, yet with chops uniquely his own. b&w, 32pg $3.50 EPOXY GIANT-SIZE SPECIAL by John Pham Manga meets Indy comics in this amazing large-format collection of John Pham's stories. Showcasing a completely unique style that combines the best of Asian and American cultures, Epoxy has not only been profiled in magazines like XLR8R and Publishers Weekly, but has also been named “The Best Comic of 2003” by The Face in the UK. This collection features the 48-page opus “Oceanus vs. the Venusian Crayfish,” as well as “The Search for Astro Girl,” and definitely proves that Pham is a talent to watch out for. SC, 9x11, 104pg, b&w $15.00 STARS OF THE MONTH 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 VOICE OF THE FIRE HC (NOVEL) by Alan Moore & José Villarrubia In a story full of lust, madness, and ecstasy, meet 12 distinctive characters that lived in central England in the span of 6,000 years. Their narratives are woven together in patterns of recurring events, strange traditions, and uncanny visions. Each discovers the secrets of the land. (JUN032566) MATURE READERS HC, 336pg $26.95 ********************* TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING SUPER-HEROES IN MY PANTS TP Mark Evanier returns with a third volume collecting old columns and new essays, examining comic books—the people who create them, the people who read them, and why they do these strange things. Superheroes In My Pants includes essays on Julius Schwartz, bad convention panels, Curt Swan, cheap comic fans, un-financed entrepreneurs, stupid mistakes in comics, Pat Boyette, and other aspects and practitioners of the Art Form. It's all profusely illustrated by Evanier's longtime collaborator, Sergio Aragonés, who provides a new cover and interior illustrations! SC, 6x9, 200pg, b&w $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH COMIC BOOKS & OTHER NECESSITIES OF LIFE TP For years, Mark Evanier’s essays and commentaries have been among the most popular, well-read writings on the comic book industry. Now, at last, here’s Comic Books & Other Necessities Of Life, a trade paperback collection of some of his best POV columns (including several that have never-before-been published)! Topics covered in this colossal volume range from the state of the art form and its leading practitioners — including Jack Kirby and Carl Barks — to convention-going and Mark’s old comic book club. His acclaimed columns are surrounded by a new cover and interior illustrations by the award-winning MAD cartoonist (and Mark’s collaborator of 20 years on Groo the Wanderer), Sergio Aragonés! Whether you’re a comics history buff, or you just enjoy Mark’s witty, unique perspective on comics, this collection is not to be missed! (STAR17814) SC, 6x9, 200pg, b&w $12.95 ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A WERTHAM WAS RIGHT TP Comic book writer-historian Mark Evanier's second collection of his acclaimed POV columns (as well as several never-before-published) on the subjects of comic book history, comic book creation and comic book appreciation! These essays and commentaries showcase all the humor and insight Mark’s known for, and his takes on the comic book industry are sure to appeal to readers of all ages! Included in this volume are his definitive history of the Fox and Crow comic book, tributes to artists Bob Kane and Gil Kane, Mark’s diatribe on comic book numbering, and many more, capped off by an essay on comics’ greatest villain, Dr. Fredric Wertham! This collection is profusely illustrated by award-winning MAD cartoonist (and Mark’s collaborator of 20 years on Groo The Wanderer) Sergio Aragonés, including a new cover! Fans can't get enough of Mark’s POV, and this new collection presents it like never before! (APR032577) SC, 6x9, 200+pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** UNREDCOMICBOOKS SUPERPOWER BLUES by Dave Morello Once, when chaos and disorder were about to overthrow MetroCity, the Elite, fearing a rebellion of the frightened populous, drew upon their wealth and power to create a savior: The SuperPower, an unstoppable being so far ahead in evolution he had no predator. Until now. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 84pg, b&w $11.95 VAMPEROTICA ENTERTAINMENT VAMPEROTICA’S PIN-UP ILLUSTRATED #3 Vamperotica’s Pin-Up Illustrated focuses on the art, artists, models, merchandise and mystique of the world of pin-ups that has captured the imagination of girl-watchers everywhere for over 75 years! This issue features the art of Clyde Caldwell. Also available in a CD-ROM Edition (including a CD-ROM featuring “Vamps in Bondage,” with images of sexy models in erotic bondage situations), or in a special Original Skectch Edition (featuring an original sketch)! MATURE READERS REG.—Magazine, 32pg, b&w $4.95 CD-ROM ED.—Magazine, 32pg, b&w (CAUT: 4) $10.00 SKETCH ED.—Magazine, 32pg, b&w (CAUT: 4) $35.00 VAMPEROTICA: TALES FROM THE BLOODVAULT DVD Vamperotica’s very first full-length movie is now available on DVD by popular demand! Tales From The Bloodvault tells the story of a washed-up B-movie producer named Nick who unknowingly hires a real vampire to star in his movie! (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.95 VEROTIK VEROTIK WORLD #2?BISLEY VARIANT COVER by Glenn Danzig & Ed Lee, Ted Naifeh, ESV, & Simon Morse An “all-new” anthology issue of short stories featuring some of Verotik’s most lethal female furies! In the first story, writer Glenn Danzig teams with Ed Lee for an all-new episode of corpse hooker-gone-wild “Grub Girl!” Then, Danzig and Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin, Gunwitch) bring you a tale of “3” from the Venus Domina legacy. Plus: another chapter of the devilish “Akuma-She” by Sanzig & ESV. Verotik fans “do not” miss this issue! Cardstock cover image by Simon Bisley! MATURE READERS FC $10.00 WING BIRD: GIRLS OF VEROTIK LIMITED 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION The femme fatales of Verotik get the total Wing Bird treatment as sexy, over-the-top full page pin-ups! Japan’s master Dojinshi artist takes on Satanika, Igrat, Venus Domina, Akuma-She, and villains such as X’alpen, Morella, Grub-Girl and more. The Verotik world will never be the same again! Limited Edition of 1,000 copies. Cardstock cover. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, the U.K., Hong Kong, and Japan. MATURE READERS FC $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLACK ANGEL TP The next volume in Verotik’s continuing Golden Age reprint features classic Black Angel stories from the ’40s. These stories would cost a collector a fortune on the back-issue market — if you could even find them! Now they’re all collected for you here in one volume, all wrapped up in a gorgeous Dave Stevens cover! Cardstock cover. SC, 7x10, FC $9.95 O/A BLUE BOLT REPRINT TP Jack Kirby. Joe Simon. Now for the first time, All nine of the never-before-reprinted Golden Age Blue Bolt stories by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon are presented in full-color and beautifully reproduced in one fantastic volume! Forget about how much these comics would cost on the Golden Age market — even if you could find them! Kirby fans won’t want to miss this historic first teaming of Jack Kirby and Joe Simon... and don’t forget the Green Lady’s neverending efforts to seduce the heroic Blue Bolt in this offworld intergalactic adventure! Cardstock cover. SC, 7x10, FC $14.95 O/A PHANTOM LADY TP This collection of Phantom Lady stories would cost you nearly $5,000 on the Golden Age back-issue market purchased separately. Verotik offering this full-color squarebound volume reprinting all of the classic tales of Matt Baker, plus three new pieces by Adam Hughes, who also provides the cardstock cover image. SC, 7x10, FC $9.95 ******************* VIPER COMICS DEAD @17 : THE COMPLETE FIRST SERIES TP by Josh Howard Now, the surprise hit of the year is collected for the first time in one volume. When 17-year-old Nara Kilday is tragically murdered, a conspiracy is uncovered that will forever alter the lives of three teenagers. This edition contains all four issues of the first mini series, along with lots of great extras. Get a behind the scenes look at the making of the series, with sketches, concept designs, and even a look at Josh Howard's original, never-before-seen self-published version. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $14.95 DEAD @17: BLOOD OF SAINTS #2 by Josh Howard When another teenage girl mysteriously returns from the dead, Nara’s world is turned upside down. Desperate for answers, Nara decides to call upon Noel Raddemer... but he’s nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, a voice from her past begins to haunt her, signaling the return of her greatest adversary. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 VIZ, LLC. ******************* NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all Viz items are (CAUT: 3) Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. ******************** ANIMERICA VOLUME 12 #6 JUNE 2004 The Ultimate Magazine for Anime Fans! Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what’s new in Japan and what’s arriving soon in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, video games, model kits and how to build them, anime soundtracks, and more! Remember, if it’s anime in America, It’s gotta be Animerica! Magzine, 96pg, FC $4.99 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 7 #6 JUNE 2004 America’s Only Shojo Manga Magazine! Shojo represents the future of manga! Its concentration on beautiful art, impressionistic symbolism, character-driven stories, and spectacular layout is the cutting edge of the manga medium and has garnered not only its originally intended female readership, but also a male readership who are “ahead of the curve” when it comes to sophisticated manga storytelling! And Animerica Extra is on the very blade-tip of the cutting edge with four of the most diverse and exciting stories serialized every month! Perennial fan favorite Fushigi Yugi is a fantasy adventure of a modern girl in an ancient Chinese epic! Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena is the only official adaptation of the surreal movie that has been gracing movie festivals everywhere! Perhaps the most popular Shojo series of its era, the gritty NYC realism of Banana Fish makes it an underground must-have story; and WILD COM is a set of emotionally revealing short stories by the best-selling artist Yumi Tamura (Basara, Chicago)! With information-packed features and columns, Animerica Extra readers know the best and most up-to-date info in shojo! Magazine, 160pg, b&w $4.99 SHONEN JUMP VOLUME 2 #7 JULY 2004 The World's Most Popular Manga! One of the world’s biggest comic anthologies, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color info on toys, CCGs, video games and anime, plus amazing manga stories! Shaman King: On the left side of the ring — Horohoro, with possessed snowboard and ice powers. On the right side — Yoh Asakura, with a katakana possessed by the soul of the greatest samurai who ever lived. 3! 2! 1! Fight! Naruto: Who's the new ninja with the bowl cut, the perfectly round eyes, and the mad fighting skills? It's Rock Lee, and he's challenging Sasuke! YuYu Hakusho: While Yusuke battles Suzaku in the Demon World, Keiko and Botan are on the run from possessed madmen in Yusuke's high school! One Piece: Luffy vs. Captain Kuro! Yu-Gi-Oh: Over 60 Pages! Yugi's shy new classmate, Bakura, invites him to join a role-playing game campaign! DragonBall Z: Having reached his maximum power at last, Cell broadcasts on international TV and promises to destroy the human race! Hikaru No Go: Hoping that he'll be able to face Hikaru in the next middle school Go tournament, Akira joins his school's Go club. But being the precocious child progidy that he is, Akira finds himself the victim of relentless teasing... Magazine, 352, PC $4.99 ANGEL SANCTUARY VOLUME 2: THE CRYING GAME TP by Kaori Yuki The most insane creatures in the nine planes of Heaven and nine planes of Hell are all telling messed-up teenager, Setsuna, that he is the reincarnation of an angel. That wouldn’t be so bad except that some of these beings are trying to kill him and others want him to lead them in a revolt against God! All Setsuna wants to do is keep a sister he loves away from the dangerous creatures that are trying to harm her. Unfortunately some of the worst harm can come from Setsuna’s love which threatens to bloom into full-blown incest! How can he protect her from himself?! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 BANANA FISH VOLUME 2 TP—SECOND EDITION by Akimi Yoshida Vice City: New York In The ’80s… Nature made Ash Lynx beautiful; nurture made him a cold ruthless killer. A child runaway brought up as the adopted heir, hatchet man, and sex toy of “Papa” Dino Golzine, the East Coast’s Corsican crime lord, Ash is now at the rebellious age of seventeen — forsaking the kingdom of power and riches held out by the devil who raised him, preferring a code he can live with among a small but loyal gang of street thugs. But his “Papa” can’t simply let him go — not when the hideous secret that drove Ash’s older brother mad in Vietnam has suddenly fallen into his insatiably ambitious hands. It’s exactly the wrong time for Eiji Okamura, a pure-hearted young photographer from Japan, to arrive in NYC and make Ash Lynx’s acquaintance... and fall with him into the bloody whirlpool of pride, greed, lust and wrath unleashed by the enigma code-named Banana Fish... MATURE READERS SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 BASARA VOLUME 6 TP by Yumi Tamura After Sarasa and Shuri are separated in the flood a shocking battle takes place and important secrets are revealed. In Seiran, Sarasa helps the rebels with the flood recovery effort and is reminded that no matter how hard she pretends otherwise she is still an ordinary girl. Asagi stages his own mock execution and Sarasa saves him. He is taken back to the ship Nagi nurses his wounds, but Sarasa begins to suspect foul play. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 BLEACH VOLUME 1 TP by Tite Kubo 15-year-old high school student Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts. But this ability doesn’t change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a shinigami and member of the mysterious Soul Society, charged with capturing rogue ghosts. While fighting a “Hollow,” an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family, but much to her surprise, Ichigo absorbs every last drop of her energy! Now a full-fledged shinigami himself, Ichigo quickly learns that the world he inhabits is one full of dangerous spirits, and along with Rukia, who is slowly regaining her powers, it is Ichigo’s job to both protect the innocent from Hollows and to help the spirits themselves find peace. With enough attitude to make a grown ghost blush, Ichigo and crew are taking on the after-life one ghoulie at time! SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOLUME 6 TP by Yoko Kamio The story of Tsukushi, an average teenage girl with the courage to stand up for her rights. Despite all her trials, she finds herself in a love triangle. Will she ever find her special someone and live happily ever after? Could Tsukushi Makino really fall under Tsukasa Domyoji’s spell? Desire and jealously walk hand in hand as the crazed Tsukasa seeks revenge on behalf of Tsukushi. Rui Hanazawa surprises everyone with his return from France. Just when you think Tsukasa’s mixture of cruelty and compassion is as perplexing as ever. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 FIREFIGHTER!: DAIGO OF FIRE COMPANY M VOLUME 7 TP by Masahito Soda Firefighter Daigo Asahina sets his sights on a new challenge-the qualification test for the city’s elite emergency rescue unit. With less than a 10% pass rate, the exam is a grueling test of mental alertness and physical endurance. It’s not going to be easy, but when Daigo sets his sights on something, he goes after it like a raging bull! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 FLAME OF RECCA VOLUME 6 TP by Nobuyuki Anzai After an exhaustive and hard fought battle, Recca Hanabishi and Team Hokage have earned the right to advance to the second round of a deadly win-or-die combat tournament. But before they can enjoy the spoils of warfare, they must jump into the fray one more time. In the next round, they square off against a group of assassins answering to Recca’s older half-brother, Kurei. For 400 years, Kurei’s been jealous of his brother’s privileged status in the ancient and secret Hokage Ninja Clan. With genetically altered bodies containing the DNA of wild animals, Kurei is hoping his assembly of assassins will do what he’s never been able to do: kill Recca! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FLAME OF RECCA GN’S by Nobuyuki Anzai Meet Recca Hanabishi, a regular high-school kid who hopes one day to become a ninja. Suddenly, he discovers he’s had super ninja secret powers all along! Together with his friends, Recca slowly learns how to navigate the ancient and oft-times arcane world of ninja warriors. Not only does he already possess the skills of a ninja, he also harbors the ability to control fire. On the day he pledges his undying ninja allegiance to a pretty classmate named Yanagi Sakoshita. What’s the deal with Fuko Kirisawa? Does she want to smash our hero to smithereens, or does she simply want to kiss him? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. VOL. 1 (STAR19301)?SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR19602)?SC, b&w $9.95 VOL. 3 (STAR20217)?SC, b&w $9.95 VOL. 4 (O/A)?SC, b&w $9.95 ********************* GUNDAM: THE ORIGIN #11 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. Gundam: The Origin is Yasuhiko’s own highly stylized retelling of the original Gundam story. Mistrust and a suspicion of treachery spreads through the halls of the White Base and begins control the crew. Amuro is leaving desertion of the White Base has his friends divided between those who feel that he has been pushed too far and those who feel that he is a traitior. After Amuro stumbles into a nearby town in need of food and water, Ranba Ral and his men show up. Will there be a showdown? SC, 8x10, 104pg, b&w $7.95 HIKARU NO GO VOLUME 1 GN by Yumi Hotta & Takeshi Obata Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal school boy with a two-tone head of hair and a penchant for antics. One day, he finds an old bloodstained Go board in his grandfather’s attic ? and that’s when things get really interesting. Trapped inside the Go board is Fujiwara-no-Sai, the ghost of an ancient Go master who taught the strategically complex board game to the Emperor of Japan many centuries ago. In one fateful moment, Sai becomes a part of Hikaru’s consciousness and together, through thick and thin, they make an unstoppable Go-playing team. Will they be able to defeat Go players who have dedicated their lives to the game? Will Sai achieve the “Divine Move” so he’ll finally be able to rest in peace? Begin your journey with Hikaru and Sai in this first volume of Hikaru no Go. SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 INU-YASHA ANI-MANGA VOLUME 3 GN by Rumiko Takahashi A vicious battle rages at the burial place of Inuyasha and Sesshomaru’s father. Their father who was a great and powerful “demon dog” has left behind a very precious heirloom. This heirloom is Tetsusaiga, a very powerful sword which Inuyasha’s father carved from his own fang to protect his human wife, Inuyasha’s mother. SC, 216pg, b&w (Note Price) $11.95 MAISON IKKOKU VOLUME 5 TP—SECOND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi Yusaku’s New Year’s fortune comes true, but he quickly learns he should be careful what he wishes for. When Valentine’s Day arrives, Yusaku receives flowers from Kozue and then soon after from Kyoko — each with its own meaning. Kyoko’s parents continue to meddle in her life, despite her protests. SC, 232pg, b&w $9.95 NAUSICÄA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND VOLUME 4 TP—SECOND EDITION by Hayao Miyazaki A monk warns Nausicäa that omens of an apocalypse, Daikaisho, will appear soon and the forest will boil over to cover the land. His predictions appear to be coming true when she arrives in the Forest in the South and discovers Lord Miralupa has developed mutant mold spores for biological warfare, but the mold begins growing uncontrollably and there’s no antidote. SC, 144pge, b&w $9.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION VOLUME 3 TP—SECOND EDITION by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Japan’s most controversial anime series is over... but not the manga version of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Series co-creator Yoshiyuki Sadamoto’s personal interpretation of the Evangelion characters and story is sure to intrigue new and old fans alike! In 2015, the “Angels” have returned, and Shinji Ikari, a fourteen-year-old child of the new Earth, is forced by his father Gendo — commander of the secret organization NERV — to pilot the monstrous biomechanical weapon called “Evangelion” to match the Angels’ fearsome power. But the frontline is everywhere in Shinji’s life; not only at home, but in the school and on the battleground he shares with his fellow pilot — the distant, pale-yet-beautiful Rei Ayanami. One of the founding members of Gainax, Japan’s most progressive anime studio, Evangelion’s Yoshiyuki Sadamoto was also the character designer for their recent Adult Swim smash, FLCL. This volume includes a Japanese sound FX glossary plus a special bonus commentary by the voice of Rei, superstar Megumi Hayashibara! SC, 176pg, b&w $9.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 5 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki Yahiko’s recent truancy at practice sessions is bothering Kenshin and Kaoru. When it’s uncovered that Yahiko has been working part-time at a local eatery, Kenshin knows that something must be up. Eager to prove himself as a warrior, Yahiko attempts to save a troubled waitress from a gang of unruly yakuza. Kenshin and company offer their assistance, but Yahiko wants to fight the gang alone. Later, a trip to a neighboring school ends in disaster when Raijunta Isurugi, a fighter of incredible strength and speed, defeats the school’s master, a close friend of Kaoru. Wishing to show the futile state of Meiji-era swordsmanship, Raijunta challenges Kenshin to a duel. Will Kenshin’s antiquated style of fighting be his downfall? SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 SENSUAL PHRASE VOLUME 2 TP by Mayu Shinjo Working side-by-side on the set of Lucifer’s brand new music video, singer Sakuya and lyricist Aine discover they can no longer deny their sexual attraction to one another. But before sparks turn to flames between the two songbirds, the president of Lucifer’s record company decides he wants a piece of pretty Aine for himself. If she doesn’t succumb to his desires, he’s vowed to sabotage Lucifer’s hit-making future! Aine is forced to make a difficult decision. Does she rebuff her new suitor or does she sacrifice herself for the love of Sakuya? Things get even more twisted when she discovers the president of Metro Records is, in fact, the half-brother of the man she loves! MATURE READERS SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 STEAM DETECTIVES VOLUME 8 TP by Kia Asamiya “A Farewell To Steam”: Narutaki’s only allies are Kawakubo, his butler; Ling Ling, a beautiful nurse; and Goriki, Ling Ling’s steam-powered robot. And he needs help when the terrorists Wolf and Carlos make a terrifying return to Steam City! Then Le Bread, the boy criminal, issues another challenge! Plus, the diabolical, but long awaited return of the Machine Baron! And finally, critical insight into Narutaki’s past! SC, 184pg, b&w $12.95 TUXEDO GIN VOLUME 6 TP by Tokihiko Matsuura High school student Ginji Kusanagi is on top of the world! He’s a tough, motorcycle riding kid, who’s about to make his debut as a professional boxer. Best of all, he’s also just met Minako Sasebo, the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, Ginji dies...and is then reincarnated into a penguin! What’s going on?! Gin-chan’s hooked up with a super hot bikini-clad weather announcer. He’s even been given the key to her apartment! Gin was reincarnated as a penguin so that he could stay close to Minako, but has he given her up for the sexy weather girl on TV?! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 ULTIMATE MUSCLE VOLUME 2 TP by Yudetamago Dial Bolic, the human cell phone with the psychologically devastating Trauma Call. The Pumpinator, who can transform himself into a giant sneaker and stomp his adversaries into the mat. Sunshine, who has vowed to train the meanest, nastiest wrestlers in the universe, and his proteges, the Nightmare Twins. Welcome to wrestling, Ultimate style. When Kid Muscle and his friends agreed to take down the evil wrestling organization known as the DMP, they had no idea what they were in for. Now they’re facing members of the DMP for the first time, and it’s not a pretty view. If the Kid wants to walk out of the ring alive, he’ll have to think fast. He’ll have to bust out unthinkable new moves. And he’ll have to fight dirty. Reeeeeal dirty. SC, 232pg, b&w $7.95 VAGABOND VOLUME 11 TP by Takehiko Inoue Musashi wants to take on Yagyu Sekishusai, recognized by many to be the greatest living swordsman around. But Sekishusai is an ailing old man and Musashi is on the verge of killing him in his sleep. Will this path truly take Musashi further along the way of the sword? SC, 224pg, b&w $9.95 WEDDING PEACH VOLUME 6 TP by Sukehiro Tomita & Nao Yazawa From the first day she spotted him running up and down the soccer field, Momoko Hanasaki has harbored a mad crush on Yosuke Fuma. The pair has had a rocky relationship in the past but Momoko always hoped the relationship could blossom into something serious in the future. Now all that is over. Yosuke has revealed himself to be a demon called Viento and has sworn to kill Wedding Peach and her Angels of Love. When Momoko realizes that she loves Yosuke no matter what, she gathers her troupes and boldly ventures into the demon world. With Angel Lily, Angel Daisy and Angel Salvia at her side, Wedding Peach is prepared for one final fight... a fight to decide the fate of the world! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 YU YU HAKUSHO VOLUME 4 TP by Yoshihiro Togashi & Yoshihiro Togashi Yusuke Urameshi was a tough teen delinquent until one selfless act changed his life...by ending it. When he died saving a little kid from a speeding car, the afterlife didn’t know what to do with him, so it gave him a second chance at life. Now, Yusuke is a ghost with a mission, performing good deeds at the behest of Botan, the ferrywoman of the River Styx, and Koenma, the pacifier-sucking judge of the dead. SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 YU-GI-OH! VOLUME 5 TP by Kazuki Takahashi “The Heart Of The Cards”: Yugi, Jonouchi, and Anzu have made it to the end of Kaiba’s “Death-T” — the theme park of death designed to kill anyone who enters! Now, standing between them and escape are the two Kaiba brothers, heirs of the biggest game empire in Japan! Insanely determined to beat Yugi, Seto Kaiba has spent years and millions of dollars building the greatest “Duel Monsters” deck ever, with three of the rarest cards on Earth — the legendary “Blue-Eyes White Dragon”! Armed with his grandfather’s hand-me-down deck, Yugi fights for his grandfather — for his friends — and most of all, for revenge! But will faith, and good card-playing, be enough? SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ALICE 19TH VOLUME 1: LOTIS MASTER GN by Yu Watase Alice Seno seems like a normal high school girl. But that all changes when she encounters a mysterious and magical rabbit-girl that changes the course of her life! (STAR20099) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 THE ALL-NEW TENCHI MUYÔ! VOLUME 1: ALIEN NATION TP by Hitoshi Okuda Collecting the first five issues of the monthly comic. Alien Nation features seven all-new stories of science fiction craziness, romantic hijinks, and unexpected explosions! (STAR18052) SC, 176pg, b&w $8.95 BASARA VOLUME 1 GN by Yumi Tamura In a post-apocalyptic future, only Tatara, the prophesized “Child of Destiny,” can lead the people to freedom. But when he is murdered, his twin sister Sarasa must take his place and, posing as the murdered youth, lead the people of her village to safer lands. (STAR19189) MATURE READERS SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 BASTARD!! VOLUME 1 GN—SECOND EDITION by Kazushi Hagiwara When the kingdom of Metallicana fall sunder attack, the desperate defenders turn to a legend that says a virgin’s kiss may awaken “Dark Schneider,” an ancient evil wizard sealed within the body of Lucien, a seemingly normal 14-year-old-boy. Yoko, Lucien’s teenage stepsister, does the deed and as the castle falls, Lucien metamorphoses into a silver-haired demigod! (STAR19884) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.95 BATTLE ANGEL ALITA VOLUME 1: BATTLE ANGEL TP—2ND EDITION by Yukito Kishiro When Doc Ido, a talented cyber-physician finds Alita’s head in a junk heap, she has lost all memory of her past life. But when he reconstructs her, she discovers her body still instinctively remembers the Panzer Kunst, the most powerful cyborg fighting technique ever known! (STAR20315) SC, 240pg, b&w $9.95 BATTLE ANGEL ALITA: LAST ORDER VOLUME 1: ANGEL REBORN TP by Yukito Kishiro Master manga creator Yukito Kishiroi brings back his most celebrated character, cyborg sweetheart Battle Angel Alita! (STAR19359) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 THE BIG O VOLUME 1 TP––2ND EDITION by Hajime Yatate; story & art by Hitoshi Ariga The official comic adaptation of Bandai's Cartoon Network hit; a stylish "manga meets film noir" story which goes beyond the plot of the TV series! (STAR18819) SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 BOYS OVER FLOWERS: VOLUME 1 HANA YORI DANGO GN by Yoko Kamio Life changes dramatically for Tsukushi at the prestigious Eitoku academy when her only friend, Makiko, falls on Tsukasa Domyoji, the explosive leader of the “F4,” a group of the four most handsome and richest young men at the school! (STAR19135) SC, 216pg, b&w $9.95 CASTLE IN THE SKY VOLUME 1 TP 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! (STAR18966) SC, 164pg, b&w $9.95 CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 1 TP?2ND EDITION by Yu Watase Aya and her twin brother Aki thought they were going to a celebration of their sixteenth birthday at their grandfather’s home, but the funeral-like atmosphere tips them off that something’s not right. Their “birthday present” turns out to be a mummified hand — the power of which forces an awakening within Aya, and painful wounds all over Aki’s body! (STAR19808) SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.95 CHICAGO VOLUME 1 GN by Yumi Tamura The members of Tokyo Self-Defense Force Rescue Squad Four are attacked and murdered as they are sent to help in earthquake e relief. Following the disaster, the team begins to uncover the mystery that killed their squad. The first clue is found in the south-Shinjuku bar called Chicago. (STAR16797) SC, 200pg, b&w $15.95 DANCE TILL TOMORROW VOLUME 1 TP by Naoki Yamamoto College student Suekichi wakes up one morning with a hangover, a $4.5 million inheritance, and a mysterious woman in his bed! The Sexy Aya, who may be just after his money, wants to give him an advanced education in the arts of love but the woman he really loves is unattainable! (STAR08237) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $15.95 DI GI CHARAT VOLUME 1 GN Digiko-chan is a cheery (but brassy) 10-year-old girl who is actually the crown princess of Planet Di Gi Charat. To escape evil invaders from a neighboring planet, the princess and her companions Puchiko and Gema are shuttled off to Earth. But once the plucky threesome get here, they find themselves penniless and homeless. Digiko sets off to find a job and maybe become a super actress too. (STAR20153) SC, b&w $12.95 DRAGONBALL VOLUME 1 SHONEN JUMP EDITION TP by Akira Toriyama Printed in the original right-to-left manga format. (STAR18244) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $7.95 DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 1 SHONEN JUMP EDITION TP by Akira Toriyama Printed in the original right-to-left manga format. (STAR18252) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $7.95 EAGLE VOLUME 1 TP by Kaiji Kawaguchi Told in an intelligent yet exciting manner, Eagle presents a near-future vision of America as seen through the eyes of one of Japan’s most politically aware manga artists. This tremendous graphic novel collects the monthly Eagle #1-4. (STAR11711) SC, 5x8, 424pg, b&w $19.95 EL HAZARD VOLUME 1 TP by Hidetomo Tsubura Good-natured high school student Makoto Mizuhara, friend Nanami, school rival Jinnai, and gym teacher Mr. Fujisawa, are whisked away to the strange world of El-Hazard — where the former Earthlings find themselves changed by their environment and gifted with strange powers. (STAR15773) SC, 184pg, b&w $15.95 EVEN A MONKEY CAN DRAW MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Koji Aihara & Kentaro Takekum This mock-instructional tome is actually a hilarious parody in graphic-novel form of those books that seek to advise one on “how to draw manga.” Now even a completely untalented, artistically uninclined novice such as yourself can learn what it takes to become rich! (STAR17057) SC, 152pg, b&w $15.95 EXCEL SAGA VOLUME 1 GN by Rikdo Koshi The secret society Across begins its bid for global domination with just two members — Il Palazzo and Excel, the teenaged girl smitten with him. After setting up house, Il Palazzo explains that the budget for world conquest and for room and board must be kept separate. They hope their neighbors will overlook the irregularities of their comings and goings; not to mention the sound of screams, struggles, and gasoline explosions! (STAR19147) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 FIREFIGHTER!: DAIGO OF FIRE COMPANY M VOLUME 1 GN by Masato Soda In the sleepy town of Medaka-ga-hama, Daigo has just passed the near-impossible exam to enter the brotherhood of firefighters. When a fire breaks out in the high school, Daigo must face the flames and his fears to make certain that his favorite teacher makes it out alive! (STAR17183) SC, 192pg, b&w SRP: $15.95 FLOWERS AND BEES VOLUME 1 GN by Moyoco Anno Flowers and Bees is the manga that makes men out of beautiful men. Masao Komatsu might think of himself as a guy who’s a total loss. But high-school life is never so bad that it can’t get a little worse — and unfortunately for Masao, it turned out he still had a few crumbs of self-respect here and there. (STAR19822) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $9.95 FUSHIGI YUGI VOLUME 1: PREISTESS TP by Yû Watase When best friends Miaka and Yui open an ancient Chinese book, they find themselves transported inside the Universe of the Four Gods, a parallel world strangely like ancient China. (STAR09951) SC (Note Price) SRP: $15.95 GALAXY EXPRESS 999 VOLUME 1 TP by Leiji Matsumoto In this epic space opera, galactic trains span the stars. A young boy named Tetsuro and a mysterious woman named Maetel go on an interstellar voyage to save the Earth. Meet the great space pirate Captain Harlock, and the ever-faithful Conductor. (STAR16927) SC, 232pg, b&w $16.95 GUNDAM WING: EPISODE ZERO GN—SECOND EDITION by Katsuyuki Sumisawa & Akira Kanbe Resourceful young pilots from the colonies — including a war orphan, a former child assassin, and the child of a traveling circus — answer the call to fight back against the tyrannical United Earth Sphere Alliance! (STAR19083) SC, 264pg, b&w $9.95 GUNDAM WING GROUND ZERO TP––2ND EDITION story & art by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Ground Zero is one version of the events taking place in the interim between the TV series story and Endless Waltz, and explores a question important to the Gundam Wing series: when the war is over, what then? (STAR19541) SC, 136pg, b&w $9.95 GYO VOLUME 1 TP by Junji Ito Young couple Tadashi and Kaori are on vacation in Okinawa… but their holiday is cut short when a strange, legged fish appears on the scene… harbinger of a mounting, walking horror from the sea! (STAR19421) SC, 200pg, b&w $12.95 HOT GIMMICK VOLUME 1 GN by Miki Aihara When Hatsumi has to buy a pregnancy test because her popular sister Akane is late, Mrs. Tachibana’s son, Ryoki, who used to bully Hatsumi as a kid, promises not to tell the world about Hatsumi’s secret — only if she becomes his slave! Suddenly Azusa, Hatsumi’s protector in their youth, reappears to save her again! (STAR21009) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 INU-YASHA VOLUME 1 2ND EDITION TP story & art by Rumiko Takahashi Start from the beginning with a re-release of one of Takahashi’s greatest manga, an otherworldly fairy tale of ancient Japan, from the creator of Ranma 1/2 and Maison Ikkoku! (STAR18267) SC, 178pg, b&w $8.95 KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 1 GN by Masami Kurumada This is the first installment in one of the most popular manga in the world and after a long anticipated wait finally comes to the States! Find out what all the hype is about get ready to be blown away! (STAR20340) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 MARIONETTE GENERATION VOLUME 1: GIRL, GUY, & LIVINE DOLL TP by Haruhiko Mikimoto, Kinoko, a cute junior-high student, has become his de facto assistant and attempts to run his life through whining and wheedling. Things get weird one morning when she catches him in bed with a cute rag doll. (STAR12567) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $15.95 MAISON IKKOKU VOLUME 1 TP?SECOND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi Yusaku's attempts to study get off to a bad start when he falls head-over-heels for the new manager, and he's a far, far way from winning her heart. For Kyoko already has somebody else on her mind…a mysterious "Mr. Soichiro,” who is…her pet dog!?! Funny, touching, and a tad off-kilter, Maison Ikkoku is the great Rumiko Takahashi at her very best. (STAR19706) SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 MEDABOTS VOLUME 1: A BOY AND HIS ’BOT TP by Horumarin This series takes off with the super-charged battling adventures of a group of kids and their unique, high performance pet robots, the Medabots! (STAR16076) SC, 144pg, b&w $9.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: 0079 VOLUME 1 TP by Kazuhisa Kondo The official adaptation of the classic anime movie! Collects the first seven issues of Mobile Suit Gundam. (STAR10580) SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w SRP: $15.95 NARUTO VOLUME 1: THE TESTS OF THE NINJA GN by Masashi Kishimoto Naruto learned the truth about the spirit of the demon fox sealed within him, but it didn’t change his goal to win the respect of the village by becoming the greatest ninja ever! (STAR19164) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 NARUTO VOLUME 2—SHONEN J FORMAT TP by Masashi Kishimoto Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura have passed the final test to become junior ninja—but now the real challenge begins! (SEP032578) SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $7.95 ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH NEON GENESIS EVANGELION VOLUME 1 COLLECTOR’S EDITION TP by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Within Tokyo-3 and the headquarters of the secretive organization called NERV, a handful of teenagers are trained to pilot the colossal super-entities known as "Evangelions" and battle the Angels on their own terms… whatever the cost to their minds and souls. Regularly $15.95, this first volume is only $9.95! (STAR10953) SC, 176pg, PC SRP: $9.95 NO. 5 TP by Taiyo Matsumoto A science-fiction thriller set in a powerfully imagined multi-cultural future, No. 5 is the latest work from the acclaimed creator of the Black and White comics series, Taiyo Matsumoto. (STAR15353) SC, 152pg, b&w $15.95 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! VOLUME 1 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! (STAR06170) SC, b&w $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! (STAR19389) SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 ONE-POUND GOSPEL by Rumiko Takahashi Desperate for a match, overeating boxer Kosaku accepts a challenge from a vengeful boxer whose weight class is junior featherweight—several pounds below his usual weight class! (STAR4695) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $16.95 PHOENIX VOLUME 1: DAWN TP by Osamu Tezuka Dawn is both the first part of the saga and the earliest part of Phoenix's story, which jumps by resonance and reincarnation between the ancient past and distant future! (STAR18032) SC, 344pg, b&w $15.95 PROJECT ARMS: THE FIRST REVELATION VOLUME 1: AWAKENINGS by Ryoji Minagawa From the creators of Spriggan (Striker by Viz) comes a new tale of nano-machines, cybernetic assassins, powerful telekinetic opponents, and a secret organization dedicated to bring forth the next evolution of man! (STAR19167) SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 RANMA ½ VOLUME 1 2ND EDITION TP story & art by Rumiko Takahashi Ranma 1/2 is a martial arts/teenage romance comedy like nothing you’ve ever seen! When Ranma and his father Genma get splashed with cold water, dad transforms into a giant panda — and male Ranma becomes a young girl! (STAR18353) SC, 304pg, b&w $9.95 REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA VOLUME 1 GN—2ND EDITION by Chiho Saito After young Utena’s parents die, she wanders the streets. Just as she’s about to drown herself, a prince comes to her rescue, telling her she must grow up to be a brave noblewoman. From that day on, she strives to become not a princess but a prince. Years later, she receives a mysterious rose-crested ring in the mail. Will she meet the prince again? (STAR20030) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN GN’S by Nobuhiro Watsuki Also a hit anime series, Rurouni Kenshin is beloved by fans around the world for its mix of historical detail, spectacular battles and, of course, romantic comedy. The “Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story” begins in this new edition from Viz! VOL. 1 (STAR20131)?SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 VOL. 2 (OCT032815)?SC, b&w $7.95 SANCTUARY VOLUME 1 TP by Sho Fumimura & Ryoichi Ikegami Two handsome, ruthless young men vow to transform the destiny of Japan by any means. As children, they survived the horrors of the Cambodian killing fields together. Now, are they powerful enough to rise to the top of the Japanese Parliament and the Yakuza crime syndicate? (STAR00920) SC, 5x7, b&w $16.95 SAND LAND VOLUME 1 GN by Akira Toriyama In the far future, war has destroyed the entire Earth, leaving only a barren wasteland called “Sand Land” where the supply of water is controlled by the greedy king! It's travel adventure and tank action in this new story from the creator of Dragonball Z! (STAR20354) SC, 224pg, b&w $7.95 SHAMAN KING VOLUME 1 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! (STAR19391) SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 SHORT CUTS VOLUME 1 TP by Usumaru Furuya Short Cuts is the comic strip that takes you on a bizarre illustrated journey into the ko-gal’s world. Creator Usumaru Furuya takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the ko-gal with his characteristic bizarre, irreverent, and often surreal humor! (STAR16260) SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w $12.95 SHORT PROGRAM TP by Mitsuru Adachi A collection of short stories by Mitsuru Adachi, originally serialized in the pages of Animerica Extra! Includes: “Change,” “Short Program,” “The Current State of Affairs,” and four other stories! (STAR10886) SC, 5x7, 256pg, b&w $16.95 SILENT MÖBIUS VOLUME 1 TP by Kia Asamiya The supernatural science-fiction thriller by Kia Asamiya (Steam Detectives, Martian Successor Nadesico) returns! Meet the A.M.P. (Abnormal Mystery Police), six young women skilled with psychic and super powers, prepared to do combat with the worst demons, dragons, and megadynes that 2026 Tokyo has to offer! (STAR08932) SC, 6x9, b&w $16.95 SPIRITED AWAY VOLUME 1 TP by Hayao Miyazaki Spirited Away is the story of Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl in the midst of a move to the suburbs, who wanders into a mysterious town and finds an "other world" of gods and monsters, ruled over by a witch. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Canada. (STAR16899) SC $9.95 STEAM DETECTIVES VOLUME 1 GN by Kia Asamiya In a past that never was, in the Age of Steam, masked dandies, dastardly supervillains, and sentient machines stalk the streets of Steam City by night. Are the wits and reflexes of wünderkind detective Narutaki, pretty nurse Ling Ling, and their robot Goriki enough to thwart evil and unravel the mysteries of this strange world? Prepare for cliffhanging anime-style action as the trio face their toughest cases: the Phantom Knight, the Machine Baron, the diabolical Dr. Guilty, and more! The new series from the creator of Silent Möbius! (STAR08137) SC, 200pg, b&w $15.95 STRAIN VOLUME 1 TP by Buronson & Ryoichi Ikegami Life in the back streets of Malaysia is cheap…and it's about to get cheaper! Assassin Mayo will kill anyone for just $5, and as a Japanese criminal syndicate starts its takeover of Asia, his services are in demand. But when Mayo takes teenage prostitute Shion under his wing, he re-evaluates the price of a human life. (STAR08228) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $16.95 STRIKER: THE ARMORED WARRIOR VOLUME 1 TP When Noah's Ark is discovered on Mt. Ararat, governments, corporations and religions are quick to claim it for their own. But some secrets are better left that way, and it's the job of the Arcam Foundation and its elite Strikers to ensure they stay out of the wrong hands! (STAR7629) SC, 5x7, 248pg, b&w $16.95 TENCHI MÛYO!: SASAMI STORIES GN by Hitoshi Okuda Who’s the most popular of all the Tenchi girls? It’s Sasami, of course! She’s the cutest and most loved and, without a doubt, the best cook of the bunch. Whether she’s thwarting evil space invaders or simply negotiating peace among her bickering housemates, Sasami always has a smile on her face. (STAR19861) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 TUXEDO GIN VOLUME 1 GN by: Tokihiko Matsuura Trapped between life and death, Ginji encounters a strange being who offers him a loophole in the cycle — if he is reincarnated as an animal and lives out it’s natural life, then he may be reborn back into his original body. In this most silly of romantic love-comedies, is there a chance for love to bloom between a boxing penguin and a beautiful girl!? (STAR19178) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 VAGABOND VOLUME 1 TP by Takehiko Inoue Tokugawa Era Japan: a new government has just taken power and the land is in disarray. Amidst the turmoil, a young man sets out on a journey seeking spiritual enlightenment by the way of the sword, prepared to slay anyone who might get in his way! (STAR15313) SC, b&w $12.95 X 1999 VOLUME 1: PRELUDE?2ND EDITION TP story & art by CLAMP After a mysterious six-year absence, Kamui, a young man with mysterious psionic powers, returns to Tokyo. Now his childhood girlfriend Kotori and psychic Princess Hitono are having prophetic dreams about Kamui's role in the end of the world! What do these strange visions mean? (STAR18296) SC, 184pg, b&w $9.95 YU-GI-OH! VOLUME 1: THE MILLENNIUM PUZZLE by Kazuki Takahashi Tenth-grade loner Yugi always had his head in some game—until he solved the Millennium Puzzle, an Egyptian artifact containing the spirit of a master gambler from the age of the pharaohs! Let the games begin! (STAR18567) SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 YU YU HAKUSHO VOLUME 1: GOODBYE, MATERIAL WORLD by Yoshihiro Togashi As seen on the Cartoon Network Adult Swim block! Yusuke Urameshi was a tough teen delinquent until one selfless act changed his life...by ending it. When he died saving a little kid from a speeding car, the afterlife didn't know what to do with him (STAR19868) SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 ******************* WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS NIPPLE MAGICIAN V. 1: NEUE WALKURE #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.95 PREVIEWS BOOK STORE Looking for spine-tingling suspense, fantastic adventures, head-over-heels romance, gut busting humor, or anything in-between? No need to go to the local book store, you'll find them all between the covers of graphic novels and trade paperbacks...just like the ones shown here! Previews Book Store is pleased to bring you these graphic novel volumes, all of which are available through your local comic shop. Check with your retailer and open a book on comics excitement today! AZUMANGA DAIOH VOLUME 1 MANGA TP by Kiyohiko Azuma A.D. Vision Azumanga Daioh — it’s not manga, it’s “Azumanga” (and it’s fun and totally addictive)! Created by the iconoclastic Kiyohiko Azuma (hence the name), and originally conceived as a “yon-koma” (four-panel) newspaper-style comic strip serialized in Dengeki Daioh, Azumanga Daioh is the strongly character driven story that follows the frolicsome daily tribulations of a comical group of schoolgirls and their equally eccentric friends and teachers throughout the course of their semesters. Smart, cute, over-the-top hilarious, and imbued with healthy doses of pure, frenetic insanity, Azumanga Daioh is the perfect manga companion for fans of CLAMP, Love Hina, and FLCL. (STAR19941) SC, 168pg, b&w $9.99 “If you haven't heard of Azumanga Daioh, you've probably been hiding under a bush somewhere.” — Anime-Alberta.org “…I laughed out loud while reading it almost as many times as when reading Matt Feazell's Ert, or Murray Ball's Footrot Flats.” — Webamused.com BRIDE OF DEIMOS GN #1 by Etsuko Ikeda & Yuuho Ashibe Comicsone.com Condemned by the gods, two love-struck siblings are banished from the peaks of Mount Olympus — the brother, Deimos, cast into the form of a demon, while his sister, Tsukiko, is imprisoned in the ocean deep for all eternity. That is until, centuries later, Deimos finds a body for his sister’s lingering essence to inhabit: Minako, a high school girl who resembles his beloved sister. However, the demon soon falls deeply in love with Minako, severing the pact. Her rage stoked by jealousy, Tsukiko sends Death and Onis (two Japanese ghosts) to take the girl's life! Ikeda and Ashibe have crafted a dark, brooding tale of forbidden love, betrayal, and possession that resembles a horror anthology, with each chapter providing a different frightful foray, yet intricately linked through the common thread of Minako and her demonic benedict, Deimos. For fans of InuYasha, Vampire Princess Miyu, and Pet Shop of Horrors, Bride of Deimos serves up plenty of chills to thrill the serious horror aficionado in all of us. (STAR17552) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 “While this is an old series, originally published in the mid-seventies, its beautifully illustrated stories are classic portrayals of the human condition.” — Newtype Sept 2003 “Bride of Deimos is an odd mixture of genres, with a touch of horror, some twisted romance, and an unusual take on the spiritual guardian story.” — “Snap Judgments” at TheFourthRail.com CALL ME PRINCESS TP by Tomoko Taniguchi CPM Manga CPM Manga presents the first graphic novel in its new shôjo manga (girls’ comics) line, Tomoko Taniguchi’s Call Me Princess. Originally serialized monthly in Japan in Omajinai Comics, Call Me Princess is a heart-warming tale of teen romance revolving around Mako, a young freshman torn between her feelings for her first love, Yo, and newly arrived badboy, Ryu. Miss Taniguchi's elegant style and true-to-life storytelling only serves to make this read a visual pleasure. This volume collects issues #1-6 of the series, with a new introduction by Colleen Doran (The Sandman, A Distant Soil) and a new Omake (afterword) by Tomoko Taniguchi. (STAR19697) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 “Call Me Princess is a gem: an attractively drawn story of a young girl learning about love that is at the same time both classic Japanese shôjo and universally appealing.” — MangaManiacs.org DI GI CHARAT VOLUME 1: DEJIKO'S CHAMPION CUP THEATRE GN by Koge-Donbo Studio Ironcat The wacky, high energy Japanese manga comes to the U.S. at last! Dejiko and friends cause havoc throughout Akihabara once again! Planting a pine tree in the middle of the store, opening up a Gamers branch in the mountains, breaking a leg while skiing and... milking a cow?! And of course, Dejiko never misses a chance to advertise Gamers merchandise and events! Featuring art and full-color character profiles by Koge-Donbo, Di Gi Charat Volume 1 includes a Japanese sound effect glossary, so the artwork is preserved in its exact Japanese form! (STAR19890) SC, 5x7, 152pg, PC $10.95 “Those yearning to delve deeply into all things Dejiko will be delighted.” — Publisher’s Weekly “…weirdness aside, [Di Gi Charat] is effectively cute.” — AnimeFringe.com DI GI CHARAT THEATER: PIYOKO IS NUMBER ONE! TP by Koge-Donbo & Various Broccoli Books What happens when an alien hybrid cat-eared girl with aspirations of becoming the next idol super star lands on earth? Join Di Gi Charat (a.k.a. Dejiko) as she spends her summer break tricking Piyoko, blowing up the Black Gema Gema Gang, and switching bodies with her self-proclaimed rival, Rabi~en~Rose! The characters of Di Gi Charat first captured the fascination of anime fans as the very cute and equally mean-spirited mascots for Gamers, an anime hobby store in Japan. Cashing in on that success, Broccoli Books presents the best of Di Gi Charat's adventures — Di Gi Charat Theater! Each volume includes 10 original stories complete with character profiles, translation notes, and comments by some of Japan's most talented artists, including character designer Koge-Donbo and Kanan (Galaxy Angel)! (SEP032143) SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 “Anyone who's seen Sugar (The Little Snow Fairy) knows how adorably cute Koge-Donbo's designs can be, so a whole book full of her artwork is quite a treat for the sweet tooth in all of us… another worthy entry in the domestic Di Gi Charat lineup.” — AnimeFringe.com FIST OF THE BLUE SKY VOLUME 1 TP by Hara Tetsuo, Buronson, & Horie Nobu Gutsoon! Entertainment A mysterious man known as “the King of Death” roams the streets of pre-war 'Shanghai in Fist of the Blue Sky, the action-packed prequel to Fist of the North Star. Shanghai in the 1930's is a dangerous place. Foreign governments and Chinese factions have carved the city into different quarters, each with its own laws and government, and all rife with corruption. As the major powers vie for political control, the streets are left to local gangs. Life is cheap, and death is always near. The legendary Yan Wang, 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? (STAR19027) SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 “Based on its ties with Fist of the North Star, and coupled with a strong sense of storytelling and Tetsuo's art, I can see Fist of the Blue Sky to be an early favorite.” — Icomics.com THE FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: THE MASTER EDITION VOLUME 1 by Hara Tetsuo & Buronson Gutsoon! Entertainment The legend returns! In an ultra-violent, post-apocalyptic nightmare, where chaos is the rule and order the exception, bandits and enterprising overlords hold survivors of the holocaust in an unflagging grip of terror. With “survival of the fittest” a grizzly epitaph for the vestiges of civilization, a lone warrior rises from the ashes to cut a swath of justice across the Earth’s ruined landscape, wielding his unconquerable martial arts fighting style, Hokuto Shinkne — the God Fist of the North Star! His name: Kenshiro! First released in 1983, The Fist of the North Star manga sold over 60 million copies in five languages. This first volume of The Fist of the North Star master edition series is the ultimate version of the internationally acclaimed manga epic to be published here in the U.S. featuring genuine right-to-left sequencing, original Japanese sound effects, large format pages, brand-new translation, and stunning full-color artwork on every page! Supervised by creator Hara Tetsuo himself, this is the truly definitive presentation of the manga masterwork. (STAR17666) SC, 7x10, 208pg, FC $14.95 “…this ‘Master Edition’ of the original work is impressive, indeed!” — AnimeFringe.com FULL METAL PANIC! VOLUME 1 MANGA TP by Shouji Gatou & Retsu Tateo A.D. Vision Get ready for fully-loaded action and full-throttle fun! A tie-in to the smash-hit ADV Films anime release of the same name, the Full Metal Panic! (FMP) manga skillfully balances high-school comedy and hard-hitting action! On the surface, Kaname Chidori appears to lead a normal life as a popular high school student. The problem is, she doesn't realize just how popular she is. Unbeknownst to her, a group of terrorists believes she possesses the special powers of “The Whispered!” Enter overzealous hero, Sosuke Sagara — former resident of a war zone and member of the stealth anti-terrorist organization, Mithril. Sosuke is gung-ho, war crazed, and obnoxiously conspicuous. Will he drive Kaname insane by watching her every move and detonating bombs in her social life? FMP appeared serially in Newtype USA magazine, helping to build an enthusiastic audience for this ADV Manga release. (STAR19956) SC, 168pg, b&w $9.99 “Full Metal Panic! definitely has something for everyone… Now I understand all the fan hype behind FMP…” — Phantasmagoriaonline.com. GOLD DIGGER COLOR SERIES VOLUME 1 TP by Fred Perry Antarctic Press What do you get when you take a super-sexy, super genius archeologist/adventurer, toss in her ravishing, wily were-cheetah sister, and mix vigorously with some of the wildest and most offbeat, cliffhanging, manga-style antics ever found in comics? Fred Perry’s Gold Digger, that’s what! Over the past 10 years, Gold Digger has grown to become a cult- and fan-favorite, and now tomb-raiding admirers can follow Gina Diggers, Britanny, and crew in a host of zany, globetrotting, treasure-hunting adventures — from the long-lost city of Muthia and the mists of Yl'Dahjim, to the heart-wrenching exploration of Britanny's origins and a rip-roaring riot at the Annual Explorers' Society Banquet — in this special collection assembling the first six issues of the full-color Gold Digger story into one incredible volume. (STAR17387) SC, 6x9, 96pg, FC $15.95 “…[Gold Digger] has a frantic energy behind it, which, coupled with Fred's singular style and unique 'voice', makes it a zany roller-coaster of a comic that's immense fun to read.” — PulpKitchen.com IRON WOK JAN! GN #1 by Shinji Saijyo Comicsone.com Kiriko is a talented young chef at Gottancho, a top-class Chinese restaurant in Tokyo's flashy Ginza district, and granddaughter of the restaurant's founder. Despite her young age, she is one of the best cooks at the restaurant... that is, until a mysterious stranger shows up: Jan Akiyama, grandson of Kaiichiro, Kiriko's grandfather's major rival! Jan’s hopeless arrogance and self-confidence regarding his cooking technique forces him to incessantly challenge Kiriko in his non-stop quest at being the best chef in the world! A wildly informative and entertaining adventure into the world of oriental cooking in the vein of the Food Network Japanese television sensation, Iron Chef, Iron Wok Jan! serves up a delectable dish of comedy, high-action drama, and culinary arts mayhem. 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) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 “Manga fans looking for something different will want to check out Iron Wok Jan!.” — AnimeFringe.com “Start with a popular Chinese restaurant, throw in two talented teenage cooks, add a dash of over the top, anime-styled cooking, and you have the ingredients for a great manga!” — Animeage MANTIS WOMAN VOLUME 1 GN by Senno Knife Studio Ironcat Mantis Woman is a set of six frightening tales set in modern Japan that all have a touch of reality laced with spooky variables. 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 chilling 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) SC, 6x8, 180pg, b&w $12.95 “Mantis Woman is a disturbingly good read.” — AnimeFringe.com NADESICO BOOK ONE—NEW PRINTING by Kia Asamiya CPM Manga As seen on Cartoon Network! An alien armada from Jupiter has amassed enough power to destroy all of Earth's defenses. Earth's final hope lies in the Space Battleship Nadesico, a ship created using recently discovered extraterrestrial technology. Can the Nadesico’s rag-tag, mostly all-female crew overcome their idiosyncrasies and defeat the alien fleet, or will Earth's last hope be lost? Reminiscent of classic anime of the past, Nadesico is a fast-paced, off-beat, science fiction manga that combines elements of Macross and Gundam with an Asamiya twist! (STAR19972) SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.99 “Fans of sci-fi heroines David Weber's Honor Harrington and Elizabeth Moon's Esmay Suiza will love Nadesico and its great female characters!” — Amazon.com RED PROWLING DEVIL GN #1 by Toshimitsu Shimizu Comicsone.com Get ready for high-flying heroine action from Toshimitsu Shimizu, creator of Maico 2010, with Red Prowling Devil! Meet Naomi O'Brien (aka - Red Prowling Devil), a highly skilled fighter pilot, legendary mercenary ace, and reluctant assassin forced to comply with her covert organization’s murderous intentions after accidentally shooting down a group of innocent civilians during a routine mission. Cut from the same cloth as Alias and La Femme Nikita, Shimizu’s tortured and complex heroine desperately seeks to atone for her tragic actions while digging deeper into her torment with each successful mission. Red Prowling Devil mixes exciting aerial acrobatic action, drama, and suspense to produce a truly pulse-pounding adventures series. (STAR17324) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 “Red Prowling Devil is a quality package. It's smart, bleak, and occasionally massively over the top, all of which serve to make the series' point all the more.” — RobotFist.com SLAYERS SPECIAL BOOK 1: TOUCH OF EVIL by Hajime Kanzaka & Tommy Ohtsuka CPM Manga Red-haired heroine Lina Inverse has a hot temper and insatiable appetite for food, but also a rare talent for swordplay and casting powerful spells. Now, this precocious and dangerous sorceress has teamed up her barbaric and busty rival, Naga the White Serpent, in Slayers Special Book 1: Touch of Evil. First serialized in the Semimonthly Comic Dragon Magazine, the Slayers Special series trails these two intrepid misfits as they fight demons, thieves, and monsters all in the name of treasure and a good meal. Join Lina and Naga in their latest tale of tribulations and triumph through a medieval world of monsters, mayhem, and monkey business! This volume also includes a bonus interview with Slayers manga artist Tommy Ohtsuka! (STAR16958) SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $15.95 “For fans of the popular anime or newcomers with a taste for fantasy RPGs with a humorous tone, we recommend this series to you.” — Ex: The Online World of Anime & Manga “Slayers is simply too cute to dislike.” — AnimeFringe.com TWILIGHT X POCKET MANGA #1 by Joseph Wight Antarctic Press Prepare yourself for the ride of your life, one that blends action, suspense, intrigue, and unique comedy! Eleven years of war have left the Earth in turmoil, with the remnants of humanity struggling against hostile forces bent upon claiming what's left of a ruined, lawless planet. U.S. Special Forces operator Jed Saxon is one survivor consumed by this struggle. With the help of an enigmatic, beautiful young woman and an Israeli Special Forces soldier, Jed must fight to find purpose in the midst of violence and apathy. Published in the popular Japanese tankobon (TPB)-sized format, this edition begins the epic journey of Joseph Wight's critically acclaimed saga of survival in a war-ravaged world, collecting Twilight X episodes 1-4, the Mangazine stories, and Twilight X: Interlude #1-6 in a hefty 208 pages! (STAR18291) SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $14.95 “Rip-roaring and romantic, hilarious and heart-tugging, it's a read you'll never regret!” — PreviewsReview.com THE VAMPIRE DAHLIA VOLUME 1 GN by Narumi Kakinouchi Studio Ironcat Eternity sounds like a wonderful thing, especially if given the chance to share it with a loved one. But what happens when two lovers are forced apart by circumstances beyond their control? If you're immortal, it can be your own, private hell. This is the fate faced by the elegant protagonist of The Vampire Dahlia, the latest of Narumi Kakinouchi’s work to delve into the supernatural world first portrayed in the Vampire Princess Miyu and Vampire Yui Shojo-horror manga series, though a marked departure from Kakinouchi's other vampire leads. Living by day as a mysterious exchange student in Japan, Dahlia is searching for the reincarnated soul of her vampire lover, Ranan. A fellow exchange student from England resembles Dahlia's long-lost love. Has Ranan's spirit finally returned? (STAR18688) SC, 200pg, b&w $16.95 “…a challenging story of love, loss, and longing that fans of Kakinouchi’s other works will enjoy.” — Absolute-Zero.com “Narumi Kakinouchi's gothic tales are a prize to be read.” — SequentialTart.com MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #113 Comic Book Marketplace #113 will feature a wonderful potpourri—something to surely appeal to each and every one of our readers. A couple of the highlights include Will Murray’s trip through Thrilling/Nedor comics and a look at Milton Story, one of the many artists and writers who worked for Al Capp during his heyday. So join us for a good read! And don’t forget our great columns like: Nolan’s Notebook by Michelle Nolan, Inspiration Central by Bill Baker, That Wonderful Year by Michelle Nolan, Collectable Character Statues by Mike Wilbur, CBM Market Reports by our Advisors, and The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman. Magazine, PC $6.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES ALTER EGO #36 This issue features twin spotlights on Joe Simon — and Canada’s Golden Age Super-Heroes — with previously unpublished, full-cover covers by Joe Simon (Fighting American) and Michael T. Gilbert and Ronn Sutton (those fabulous 1940s Canadian heroes)! First, Joe Simon talks about the Simon & Kirby Team, Stan Lee, Carl Burgos, Captain America, Fighting American, et al.! Then, John Bell, editor of Canuck Comics, discusses “The Great Canadian Super-heroes of World War II!” like Commander Steel, Nelvana of the Northern Lights, The Penguin (no, not that one!), Doc Stearne (a.k.a. Mr. Monster), Thunderfist, and lots more! Plus: Michael T. Gilbert on the Canadian origins of Mr. Monster! Roy Thomas, Rich Buckler, and Jerry Ordway on All-Star Squadron #1 and its Golden Age roots! FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) with Marc Swayze and C.C. Beck — comics legend Alex Toth — Bill Schelly on comics fandom — and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 108pg, b&w $5.95 BACK ISSUE #4 This “Marvel Milestones” issue commemorates Wolverine turning 30. Interviews with Chris Claremont and John Byrne recall his appearances in their legendary 1980s X-Men collaboration in a scintillating dialogue moderated by Marvel Universe author Peter Sanderson. Also, Len Wein fills us in on the Wolverine you didn’t see. Plus, penciled artwork of Logan by John Buscema, Jim Lee, Adam Hughes, Rob Liefeld, Marc Silvestri, and others. This issue also looks at the 20th anniversary of Thor #337, and Adventures of Superman writer Joey Casey interviews Walter Simonson about his landmark run on the title, with the two comparing nots on the Man of Steel for fun. Other special features include the Punisher’s 30th birthday and the 20th anniversary of Secret Wars! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pg, b&w $5.95 THE COLLECTED JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR VOLUME 2 Back in print, with a new cover design! See for yourself what thousands of comics fans, professionals, and historians have discovered: “The King” lives on in the pages of The Jack Kirby Collector! This whopping 160-page trade paperback reprints the sold-out issues #10-12 of the bi-monthly magazine for Kirby fans — the Humor, Hollywood, and International-theme issues! Also included is a new special section detailing a fan’s visit to the Kirbys’ remarkable home. This private tour is profusely illustrated with photos, and more than 30 pieces of Kirby art never before published in TJKC, including Jack’s un-inked pencils from The Prisoner, New Gods, Captain America, Thor, The Hunger Dogs, Jimmy Olsen, SHIELD, Machine Man, The Eternals, and more! Learn more about the King’s career through interviews with Jack and Roz Kirby, John Byrne, Steve Gerber, Mark Evanier, Roger Stern, Marv Wolfman, and page after page of rare Kirby art, much in its original pencil form. Join us in celebrating the life and career of comics’ most prodigious imagination: Jack Kirby! (TwoMorrows Publishing) SC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w $24.95 COMIC BOOK ARTIST VOLUME 2 #4 Join us on the long, strange trip of the unique Alex Ni-o! In his first full-length interview, the veteran discusses his journey from his start as a “komik” artist in the Philippines to his current work as an animation production designer in Hollywood. Alex also shares a huge gallery of his artwork, all behind a new Nino cover painting starring Captain Fear! Plus, an exhaustive interview with Byron Preiss on his innovative career in publishing. Whether overseeing Steranko’s Chandler, Harvey Kurtzman’s Strange Adventures or Joe Kubert’s Yossel, Byron’s worked with them all! Also a look at the history of Filipino Komiks, a Steve Rude sketchbook, and more! (Top Shelf Productions) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 112pg, b&w $7.50 COMIC SHOP NEWS #882-885 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 #1592 Marvel Projects! Summer is looming and CBG looks at upcoming Marvel releases. With current news, reviews, and commentary by columnists Tony Isabella, Andrew Smith, Peter David, and Craig Shutt this is one issue you can’t afford to miss. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.99 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1593 DC Doings! After looking at upcoming Marvel projects last issue, CBG shines the spotlight on DC this issue. In addition, columnists Andrew Smith, Craig Shutt, Tony Isabella, and Peter David have their own insights. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.99 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1594 July Jubilation! CBG’s panel of retailer reviewers look at product scheduled to ship in July. In addition, regular columnists Peter David, Andrew Smith, Craig Shutt, and Tony Isabella toss in remarks aplenty! (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.99 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1595 Indy Update! Learn about upcoming projects from your favorite independent publishers. All this, plus columns by Tony Isabella, Craig Shutt, Andrew Smith, and Peter David make this a can’t miss issue. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.99 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1596 Mr. Silver Age’s Summer Reading List! Mr. Silver Age has his recommendations for your summer reading stack. Plus, columns by Andrew Smith, Tony Isabella, and Peter David make this a recommended issue. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $3.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #172 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 #218 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 (#231)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL (#167)—Magazine, FC $4.99 FOOTBALL (#171)—Magazine, FC $4.99 HOCKEY (#164)—Magazine, FC $4.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#118)—Magazine, FC $4.99 VINTAGE SPORTS COLLECTIBLES (#158)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASEBALL CARD PLUS #12 TP $9.99 BASKETBALL CARD PLUS #11 TP $9.99 HOCKEY CARD PLUS #6 TP $9.99 BECKETT’S DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTOR #43 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 Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 94pg $5.99 BECKETT’S POKÉMON AND ANIME COLLECTOR #58 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 #12 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 BIG REEL JUNE 2004 Big Reel is your ticket to Hollywood collectibles. Since 1974, Big Reel has been bringing collectors and fans together to buy, sell, and trade Hollywood memorabilia. Films, videos, posters and autographs are listed “for sale” or “wanted” each month. Articles on Hollywood and television are always included — from feature stories on performers of the golden era to the stars of today as well as a show calendar. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.95 LEE’S TOY REVIEW #140 JUNE 2004 Mid-summer is upon us, and so this issue will, as it should, brim over with sheer magic! Mattel’s Harry Potter tops the features list as our Pull-Out collector guide this month. A He-Man and Masters of the Universe market report will also be featured. ALSO: ‘80s Toys Market Report! A very cool/top-secret “Meet Your Maker” interview; All the latest Hot Wheels news and prices; the next G.I. Joe Vehicle File and Transformers File; The latest & greatest 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles; “Cool Giveaways”, “Altered States”, AND the longest-running and most trusted Action Figure Price Guide — and the best Die-Cast Vehicle Price Guide — in the business! It’s 2 mags in 1! (Lee Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 NON SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 15 #3 Topps issues a long-awaited new series of Wacky Packages, and NSU sports a cover and in-depth article! Plus, read about the new Harry Potter set from Artbox, and the Rittenhouse unveils its Six Feet Under set! Free promos include Star Trek: Aliens, a Wacky Packages sticker from Topps, and Catwoman from Inkworks. Each issue is filled with features and departments focusing on the latest trading card releases, helpful ads, promotional trading cards, and a big price guide covering card values from the 1880s through today! (Non Sport Update) Magazine, 88pg, FC $4.50 STAMP COLLECTOR VOLUME 28 #11-12 Stamp Collector is a bi-weekly tabloid-format publication that covers the fun and enjoyment of the 150-year-old pastime that has been aptly described as “the hobby of kings, and the king of hobbies” — stamp collecting. Each issue includes news, illustrations and information on stamps from the United States, Canada and around the world, including auctions and tips on making the most of your collection. Included each month inside is a Stamp Wholesaler, covering the stamp hobby trade in North America, with information of importance to the professional philatelist. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.25Ea. TOMART’S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST MAY 2004 The 2004 New York Toy Fair wraps up in this issue as AFD re-starts their incredibly detailed “G.I. Joe: Real American Hero Reference /Price Guide (Part 6).” This issue also showcases new product announcements and images on such lines as Star Wars, Spawn, Dragon Ball, and Ninja Turtles. AFD’s regular departments including “Action New Briefs,” “Retro Report,” “Action on the Shelves,” and the “Star Wars Update” are also included in this issue. (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOMART’S DISNEYANA UPDATE MAY/JUNE 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 TOMART’S G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO REFERENCE GUIDE SET Offered as a set, the original five parts of the extensive reference and price guide to the 3 ¾” scale G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Included on these pages are images of every figure and vehicle released from 1982-1989. Photographs of G.I. Joe and Cobra figures are shown carded, loose with weapons and file-cards, as well as with detailed information on the history of the toy line, prices, and images of the original promotional Hasbro Product catalog pages. Also includes “G.I. Joe: Real American Hero Reference /Price Guide (Part 6).” (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $26.95 TOY CARS AND MODELS MAGAZINE JULY 2004 The July issue of Toy Cars & Models will be the special General Motors issue, with coverage of the latest model Chevrolets, Buicks, Oldsmobiles, and Pontiacs. This issue will also feature an updated price guide to Hot Wheels numbered packs, released between 1995 and 2004. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $5.99 TOY SHOP #332-33 Toy Shop includes the latest Toy news, releases and show coverage. Look for a preview of the June Chicago Toy Show, along with a price guide covering four different collector categories. As always, look for toy questions answered by Mark Rich, along with action figure and die-cast coverage. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $4.99Ea. TUFF STUFF JULY 2004 Tuff Stuff will feature an Autograph theme, along with Yu-Gi-Oh and Entertainment card pricing, as well s pricing for sport 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 get market reports for baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. (Krause Publications) Magazine $5.99 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #321 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 #113 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 JULY 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 $9.99 PC GAMER MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM JULY 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 JULY 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 $4.99 PSM MAGAZINE SPECIAL #1 Get all the codes, secrets, strategies, and more for your leading source for Playstation information: PSM Magazine — Still 100% Playstation! Still 100% Independent! Plus: Previews of 2004’s upcoming games, reviews of new releases, and more! (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 SCRYE #73 Scrye is the home for all your collectible gaming needs! Get the first look at Fifth Dawn, the final set in Magic’s Mirrodin cycle, and witness the awesome might of The Fellowship of the Ring, the first expansion for the Lord of the Rings TMG! (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 WHITE DWARF #292 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 JUNE 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 NEWTYPE ENGLISH VERSION JUNE 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 #82 This issue of the most informative anime magazine introduces several anime series like Ai Yori Aoshi: Enishi, Avenger, Cinderella Boy, Cromartie, Gilgamesh, Scrapped Princess, Stellvia Of The Universe and more!! It also offers plenty of convention & festival reports, 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! 8 pages in color. Bimonthly. (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC $4.95 SUPER 7 MAGAZINE #6 The first magazine dedicated to Japanese Toy Culture, with exclusive toy figure offers only available from Super 7! This issue features articles on Battle of the Planets / Gatchaman; Mirrorman and Kaiju; a history of Votoms toys; and the Art Gallery. Also: View readers’ toy collections, plus articles on Urban vinyls, Godzilla, Transformers, the Neo-Kaiju Project, Micronauts, Ultraman, and much more! (Super 7 Media, Inc.) Magazine, 64 pages, FC $5.95 ****************** GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINES ALTERNATIVE CINEMA #24 Featuring an interview with horror master Guillermo del Toro. Learn about his career, as well as his new Hellboy movie. Also, get the scoop on the hidden dangers of plastic love dolls in Robert Parigi’s sexy psycho-thriller Love Object. Also: the eccentric cinematic world of Canadian auteur Guy Madden; the making of Mark David’s Intoxicating; Christian Wright’s “Wrighteous Rant” column; learn how to launch a new horror label to fans and retailers; plus all the latest news on festivals, conventions, and more. Magazine, 46pg, FC $5.95 ANVIL MAGAZINE #2 Anvil Magazine, The Unholy Bible of Extreme Metal, is back and bigger and better than ever! Band features this issue include Deicide, Cannibal Corpse, Devildriver, Monstrosity, Horned God, Necrodeath, E-Force and a spectacular interview with Foo Fighter Dave Grohl on his new Probot project band, featuring vocal talents from Cronos (Venom), Max (Sepultura) to Lemmy (Mötorhead) and many more! Anvil #2 also features an expanded Album Review section with well-over 100 reviews of new releases from around the world. Special Bonus: Each copy of Anvil #2 also includes a free compilation CD from Southernlord Records featuring Place Of Skulls, Obsessed, Thorr’s Hammer, Khanate, Orcustus, Attila Csihar (Mayhem track), and many more! Plus, a bonus video track featuring Dave Grohl, Lemmy and Wino, and 66 Suicide Girls performing the Probot track “Shake your Blood.” (Sounds of Death) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC (w/CD) $6.66 BUFFY OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #13 For all the latest from Sunnydale and below, the only place to look is the official Buffy Magazine! The series may have finished, but the magazine is still going strong with an unsurpassable mix of interviews with the stars and crew, news from behind the scenes of the Hellmouth and the latest intelligence on all those Buffy spin-off rumors! Plus there are more gorgeous posters for you to adorn your wall with! Available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions! (Titan Publishing Group) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 36 #3 This summer is set to explode as CFQ features its in-depth reports on the biggest sci-fi, fantasy and horror titles of the season, including extensive coverage on Sam Raimi’s amazing Spider-Man sequel; the complete story on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Vin Diesel in The Chronicles of Riddick; the futuristic Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow; I, Robot; the big-screen Thunderbirds; Exorcist: The Beginning; Aliens vs. Predator; A Sound of Thunder; Alone in the Dark and the Medieval fantasy, King Arthur. Also: a special look back at Dario Argento’s horror classic, Suspiria, plus all the news and reviews you expect from the best source for genre entertainment! Magazine, FC $7.99 CULT MOVIES #41 A special look at bloodthirsty vampire cinema! Also, more chaos with features like “Mad Scientists vs. Today’s Terrorists,” “Verne Langdon — Zombie Mask Maker,” “Frankenstein Meets Wolfman,” and more interviews, editorials, and letters. Plus, an extra large selection of DVD, book, music, and current movie reviews! (Cult Movies Productions) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.95 CULT TIMES #105 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 $6.99 DARK SIDE #109 Britain's Most Macabre Magazine! Ghoulish goodies on offer this time round include exclusive interviews with director Renny Harlin (Mindhunter) and Chuck Russell (The Blob, Eraser), plus a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Locals. We'll also be talking to the folks behind Shriek Show, one of America's hottest new cult DVD labels, and investigating the copycat killers who blame their murderous acts of psychosis on everything from The Matrix to Child's Play. All this and much, much more make Dark Side #109 a shocking good value as always! (Stray Cat Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.50 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #344 Doctor Who Magazine — Celebrating its 25th Anniversary — 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, Marcus Hearn begins a nostalgic look back at the history of DWM, starting way back in 1979 as “Doctor Who Weekly” issue #1 was unleashed! Andrew Pixley investigates the program’s essential “Saturdayness” in part 4 of “Scheduled for Success!” Plus, more on the upcoming series, a brand-new full-color comic strip adventure, the Tom Baker era, and more! (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pg, FC $6.80 DREAMWATCH #118 This month we take you behind the scenes of the eighth season of Stargate SG-1 and look at its new spin-off series Atlantis! Spider Man 2 director Sam Raimi discusses Peter Parker’s return, and Joss Whedon gives us all the latest Angel news! Plus, find out about some of the most eagerly awaited movies of 2004, including Harry Potter 3, I Robot and The Chronicles of Riddick! (Titan Publishing Group) Magazine, 84pp, FC $5.99 FANGORIA #234 In “25 Years of Screen Terror,” examine how Fangoria has been there since Friday the 13th, and has since been covering movies in-depth up to the recent Freddy vs. Jason! See how “Inside The Fangoria Hall of Fame” gives you sidebars from the stars themselves. about their careers, and where they see themselves in the industry. Hear from Dario Argento, Rick Baker, Clive Barker, Doug Bradley, Tim Burton, Bruce Campbell, James Cameron, John Carpenter, Jeffrey Combs, Wes Craven, David Cronenberg, Jamie Lee Curtis, and more! Also, Fangoria visits the Alien Vs. Predator set in Prague, and talks with writer/ director Paul Anderson. And more info on the FX-packed movie Van Helsing! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 13 #6 The stars shine in this packed summer issue of Femme Fatales as Halle Berry heats things up for Catwoman; the amazing Kirsten Dunst swings into action in Spider-Man 2; Kiera Knightly shines in King Arthur; and Nicole Kidman becomes the perfect woman in The Stepford Wives. Meanwhile, FF will also feature Alone in the Dark cutie Tara Reid; a step-by-step, how-to super-spy guide for girls featuring an ex-KGB hottie; and an exclusive photo-filled section in our sexy Fresh Faces of 2004 report. All this, plus all the news, reviews, candid interviews and sexy extras you know you¹ll get from Femme Fatales. (Cinefantastique) Magazine, FC $6.99 FILMFAX #103 Each issue covers horror, sci-fi, and genre movies from the late 1920s 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, FC $9.95 FORTEAN TIMES #185 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-FAN #68 Godzilla Turns 50! A special giant issue in honor of Godzilla’s 50th birthday. The complete history of the King of the Monsters: his powers, his friends and foes, his greatest battles. Don’t miss this commemorative anniversary edition of the premiere magazine of Godzilla and Kaiju cinema! (Daikaiju Enterprises Ltd.) Magazine, 100pg, PC (Note Price) $5.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #76 It was the strangest army of all time... from the distant waters of the Blue Nile came the giant, white-robed Watusi, the sullen and deadly Shilluks; from Central Africa, the Tofoke and Bankutu cannibals, the dread Akkha leopard society... marching, killing as they came, to attack and destroy Ki-Gor’s jungle kingdom. And leading them, a beautiful woman who bore a name of ancient terror... Bilqis. Pulp hero, Ki-Gor, stars in two classic adventures: “The Sword of Sheba” and “Lost Priestess of the Nile!” (Adventure House) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $7.95 JADE SCREEN VOLUME 2 #5 This issue: Shaw Brothers Kung Fu Legend and Kill Bill co-star, Gordon Liu gives an exclusive Jade interview! Hidden Track: Jade Screen attends the premiere of Hong Kong’s latest action comedy; What’s Hot! A look at the forthcoming releases from Hong Kong in 2004...; Enter the Dragon script writer, Paul Heller, talks to Jade Screen about Bruce Lee’s most successful movie; and The Bruce Lee Column: A look at the life and films of Bruce Lee’s son, Brandon. Plus: Letters, Competitions, Merchandise, News, Reviews and all the happenings in the Hong Kong movie world! Magazine, b&w $7.95 KITBUILDERS #49 Kitbuilders salutes comic’s greatest heroes and villains! A jam-packed issue featuring some of your comics favorites in 3D! Marvel! as Dan Cope delights you with his twists and turns in the Mighty Marvel Way! Gasp! as Casey Love brings down the house with his gigantic 26” Hulk Build-Up, painted as only he can! An Unbelievable! article by Wayne “The Dane” Hansen who continues his ongoing battle of educating the world about the differences between a good sculpt and a bad! SEE! another segment dedicated to Aurora Models! Witness! an interview so heroic you would dare not miss it as we get you in touch with Gabe Perna of Epic Statues! And as always we will bring along the very best in articles, how-to’s, cool new stuff and anything else that will sway the cosmic forces and thwart the impending doom by forces of evil! So grab your cape and spandex as Kitbuilders Magazine joins in the battle of “Good vs. Evil!” (Kitbuilders) Magazine, b&w $7.00 LOCUS #520 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 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 (JULY 2004)––Magazine $5.99 PLAYBOY LINGERIE (JUNE 2004)––Magazine $6.99 PLAYBOY SPECIAL (JULY 2004)––Magazine $4.99 REDEYE MAGAZINE #2 It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee! The “alarm clock for UK comics” features all the news, previews and reviews from the rapidly exploding UK indie comics scene and beyond. Redeye Magazine features interviews with Jason Cobley (Bulldog Adventure Monthly), Frazer Irving (The Authority/2000AD), David Lloyd (Global Frequency/V For Vendetta), among others; detailed articles on the comic classics of yesteryear; exclusive eye candy from tomorrows top creators, as well as news and reviews from the frontlines of the British and Irish comics industry. So if you want to find out who will be the Alan Moore’s, Grant Morrison’s and Frank Quitely’s of the very near future, or you want a taste of something new, edgy, and different to your normal comic shop fare, Redeye is not to be missed. (Diamond UK) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 60pg, b&w $5.00 SCREEN POWER: THE OFFICIAL JACK CHAN MAGAZINE VOLUME 6 #1 This issue: On set! Screen Power joins Jackie Chan on set of his latest Hong Kong action flick, New Police Story! Charlie Yeung: The latest Jackie femme fatale sits down and talks to Screen Power; The Medallion DVD is explored with extras galore; At the movies! Screen Power attends the Hollywood premiere of 2004’s biggest movie! Around the World in 80 Days; and Enter the Phoenix: A look behind the new movie produced by Jackie’s company! Plus: Merchandise, Letters Pages, News, Reviews and Competitions. (Jackie Chan Fan Club) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.95 SFX #118 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 SFX SPECIAL #18 SFX’s Collectors Editions have proved to be very successful, with issues focused on the greatest sci-fi movies, superheroes, and most recently Buffy. Issues sport lots of sexy pictures of your favorite sci-fi stars, great articles about the on-screen chemistry between co-stars and much, much more! (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $11.00 SHIVERS #113 Shivers contains an exciting mix of interviews with the creative people of the horror world. Regular features include Ken Newman’s outspoken “Opinion” column, Ingrid Pitt on horror fandom worldwide, and a favorite fright from the archives in “The Fright of Your Life.” Plus, up-to-the-minute news and reviews of all the latest horror on DVD, film, and TV. Also, a pullout poster of the cover artwork. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 SHREK 2 SOUVENIR MAGAZINE Return to a world of fairy tales in this 52-page souvenir special for the hit movie Shrek 2. Featuring interviews with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, as well as movie-making secrets and new character profiles, the Shrek 2 magazine is the ultimate guide to this fantastic film. (Titan Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pg, FC $5.99 SMALLVILLE YEARBOOK MAGAZINE The official, 100-page Smallville Yearbook is your indispensable guide to Season Three! As the third season comes to a close, we bring you a fantastic magazine packed with brilliant Smallville features and exclusive interviews with all of your favorite characters ­ including Clark, Lana, and Lex! Smallville creators Al Gough and Miles Millar tell us about how they reinvented Superman for a modern audience. Plus the writers, directors and crew reveal behind-the-scenes secrets! (Titan Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 100pg, FC $9.99 EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 100pg, FC $9.99 STAR WARS INSIDER #77 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 #311 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 #324 This issue’s cover feature is Spider-Man 2, in which Peter Parker’s alter-ego must face the overbearing Doctor Octopus! Also, Writer/Director Stephen Sommers explains the fearful adventure Van Helsing, starring Hugh Jackman. In addition, news on Shrek 2, Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, Alien Vs. Predator, and The Day After Tomorrow. Plus, a 22-minute review of the pulp action Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow. Just as exciting is the coverage on I, Robot, Around the World in 80 Days, The Stepford Wives, The Manchurian Candidate, and all the other summer film fantasies like Man-Thing, King Arthur, and Catwoman! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 TV ZONE #177 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 #57 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 #53 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 #108 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 $7.95 XPOSÉ #86 Interviews, features, and news from the weird world of fantastic movies and TV, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stargate SG-1, Roswell, Smallville, and The Dead Zone. Plus, all the latest movies and TV episodes reviewed. 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(5789/0-9745961-4-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 192pg $11.95 ART BOOKS THE ART OF CARLOS DIEZ: OBJECTS OF DESIRE TP by Carlos Duez One of the premier fantasy and pin-up artists of Europe, and a long-time contributor to such publications as Playboy, Penthouse, and Heavy Metal, Carlos Diez takes his admiration for the female form to whole new heights! An illustrator of supreme abilities, Diez blends fantasy and reality into a delightful amalgam of erotic daydreams. This full color collection of his massive gallery of paintings and sketches will be a welcome addition to anyone's library of fantasy and erotic art. (232/0-86562-071-7) (CAUT: 3 & 4) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 8x11, 104pg, FC $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE ART OF JOHN BOLTON TP by John Bolton Spanning several decades, many graphic novels, and a gallery’s worth of decadently disturbing paintings, John Bolton’s legacy of work has attracted legions of fans who delight in his dark macabre style and gothic sensibilities. This oversized edition contains over 100 magnificently reproduced paintings and illustrations on a luxurious heavy coated paper, offering a brilliant blending of both the artist’s eye and the printer’s craft. (STAR14908) SC, 104pg, FC $19.95 THE ART OF JON HUL TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. (SEP035157) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, FC $24.95 BATTLE AX — THE SAVAGE ART OF BROCAL REMOHI by Brocal Remohi One of Europe’s better-known and much-in-demand fantasy greats, Brocal’s brand of barbarian non-stop action has graced the cover of many a paperback and magazine. His ability to imbue his work with all the power and terror of a true berserker in mid-killcraze is something that has to be seen to be believed! Contains cover-to-cover carnage, with brain-splitting scenes of swords, sorcery, and sinister mayhem! (STAR12381) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 72pg $9.95 TWIN VISIONS: THE MAGICAL ART OF BORIS VALLEJO & 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. (NOV032904) SC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $24.95 DANIEL HORNE SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 1 TP by Daniel Horn With over 300 paperback and 130 hardcover paintings under his visionary belt, Daniel Horne's career is a reflection of his love of fantasy and fable. The Daniel Horne Sketchbook Volume One contains intricate break-downs, as well as many finished projects and personal pieces. See for yourself what makes Daniel Horne such a genuine talent, a masterful illustrator, and a true Renaissance man. (JUL032716) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 ********************************** DAVID NESTLER SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 1 TP by David Nestler Dave Nestler's made a career of illustrating impossibly beautiful women, creating some of the most breathtaking paintings you've ever had dancing through your fondest naughty thoughts. Nestler lets you roam through pages and pages of delightful, detailed finished drawings of females in all manner of positions and attitudes, giving you valuable insight into his craft (and letting you enjoy the view!). (232/0-86562-106-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ETERNAL TEMPTATION TP’S by Various In the name of vanity virgin blood is spilled, and spells are invoked. For everlasting youth, demons are called from the pits of hell, and black magic is conjured. To span the centuries untouched by time, dark practitioners of the forbidden arts make a deal with the devil himself to become immortal! Behold the results in these collections of original drawings by an international array of artists including Arantza, Rich Larson, Steve Fastner, Blas Gallego, and Esteban Maroto. MATURE READERS VOL. 1—SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w (STAR09918) $9.95 VOL. 2—SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w (STAR14384) $9.95 ************************ FREAKY FLORA: FROM A TO Z HC by Michel Gagné The perfect companion piece to Frenzied Fauna: From A to Z, prepare yourself for a botanical tour of wonders like no other in this exotic concoction spawned from the imagination of visionary artist Michel Gagné. (4955/0-9719053-6-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 32pg, FC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FRENZIED FAUNA: FROM A TO Z HC by Michel Gagné Another visual feast from four-time Annie Award nominated animator Michel Gagné! You’ve seen his warped vision with the wildly successful Insanely Twisted Rabbits. Now find out what he’s done with the rest of the animal kingdom, in an alphabetical tour that will blow your mind! Never before has there been a menagerie so wild, wonderful, winsome, and weird! (STAR15462) HC, 8x10, 32pg, FC $14.95 INSANELY TWISTED RABBITS HC by Michel Gagné In his fifth book, internationally acclaimed animation artist Michel Gagné (The Iron Giant) launches his imagination at warp speed. This exquisitely rendered collection hovers between the delightful and disturbing, the benign and bizarre. Tender and amusing, Gagné soars to his signature best. Features 43 illustrations, with 24 in color. (STAR13219) HC, 8x10, 32pg, FC $14.95 ***************************** MEL RAMOS: POP ART FANTASIES HC by Donald Kuspit From pre-code costumed heroes and contemporary icons like Batman to pin-ups in such prominent publications as Playboy, Penthouse, and ‘girlie’ calendars, this glimpse at one of the most vigorously American and strikingly Pop of all the Pop Art artists presents more than 500 of Mel Ramos’s greatest paintings, and serves as the first comprehensive review in nearly 30 years on this major figure in American art. (356/0-8230-4093-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 9x12, 240pg, FC $45.00 STARS OF THE MONTH HAUNTED HOUSE OF LINGERIE TPS Beware of things that go “BUMP” in the night! Silky insanity and satin made satanic, the undead crave panties, and the gorgeous girls who wear them! Or so it would seem, as writer/artist Rich Larson conjures some seriously spooky and sensuous mayhem in this series of Haunted House of Lingerie art books! MATURE READERS VOL. 2— SC, 8x11, 72pg, b&w (STAR09813 $9.95 VOL. 3— SC, 8x11, 72pg, b&w (STAR15195) $9.95 **************************** COMIC THEMES STARS OF THE MONTH BABY BOOMER COMICS TP by Craig Shutt Baby Boomer Comics delves into the wide variety of comics from the 1960s, comics’ “Silver Age.” With humorous and informative essays, the author covers key events affecting the four-color lives of Spider-Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern, among others. He also revels in some of the sillier stories from the Flower-Power era. Includes current market values for the showcased issues, plus comics trivia and more. (MAY032708) SC, 8x11, 208pg, FC $27.99 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. (NOV032908) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 352pg, FC $19.95 ********************************** EDWARD GOREY CLASSICS: DONALD AND THE… HC by Edward Gorey & Peter F. Neumeyer Acclaimed artist Edward Gorey, noted for his faux-Victorian ink drawings, collaborated with author Peter F. Neumeyer more than 30 years ago on two unconventional books about an inquisitive boy named Donald. Printed for the first time since 1969, this volume follows Donald’s unique experience with a little white worm that he is permitted to keep in a jar. Gorey’s arch illustrations complement this wry tale that readers of all ages will find infectious. (7/0-8109-4836-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x5, 40pg $12.95 EDWARD GOREY CLASSICS: DONALD HAS A DIFFICULTY HC by Edward Gorey & Peter F. Neumeyer Poor Donald has a splinter in his foot, and when his mother treats the wound with alcohol, his difficulty reaches a whole new level! Available for the first time since 1970, this quirky tale is vintage Edward Gorey, whose inimitable artwork is captivating to both children and adults. (7/0-8109-4835-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x5, 40pg $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SILVER AGE OF COMIC BOOK ART TP by Arlen Schumer The first book dedicated to the Silver Age of comics (1956-1970) and the artists that defined it, author Arlen Schumer highlights the careers of eight acknowledged Hall of Fame artists who rendered definitive versions of the industry’s great characters: Carmine Infantino, Gene Colan, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert, Jim Steranko, Neal Adams, and Steve Ditko. Silver Age concentrates on the importance of these visionaries, their work and their effects on the medium, while also commenting on the literary and sociological aspects of the era. Also offered in a deluxe hardcover edition— limited to 2,000 copies— featuring a silver metallic jacket and 16 additional pages of art and text. STANDARD EDITION—SC, 9x13, 176pg, FC (STAR20461) $29.95 DELUXE HARDCOVER EDITION—HC, 9x13, 192pg, FC (STAR20460) $49.95 ********************************* DOCTOR WHO DOCTOR WHO: DIMENSIONS IN TIME AND SPACE TP by Mark Campbell, with a Foreword by Tom Baker Celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of the world’s best-loved science-fiction television programs, this definitive guide to Doctor Who contains exhaustive details on the Doctor’s adventures in various mediums, including transmission and recording dates, BBC archives, cast and crew, film locations, a Doctor Who Magazine index, plus story summaries from numerous television programs, audio stories, cinema films, books, comic strips, internet webcasts, stage plays, and more. (133/871330-58-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 320pg $30.99 DOCTOR WHO: SHORT TRIPS — STEEL SKIES HC edited by John Binns Imagine you could never breathe fresh, unfiltered air again, or look up into a clear blue sky. In this anthology of short stories, authors Marc Platt, Kate Orman, Lance Parkin, and Jonathan Blum — and some fresh new voices — introduce characters who lead their lives in enclosed, artificial environments — from Britain's first underwater prison, to an early human colony on an inhospitable world, and the last ship to fight for Earth in the bitter Draconian War. Confined, isolated, often far from home, they live with loneliness, paranoia, and despair. And then they meet the Doctor — and for better or worse, their lives are changed forever... (6337/1-84435-045-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x8, 240pg $24.95 DOCTOR WHO: THE TOMORROW WINDOWS MMPB by Johnny Morris A Gulliver’s Travels-eque romp in the company of the Eighth Doctor, Fitz, and Trix, with a guest appearance from the current Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone! There is a gala opening for a new exhibition at the Tate Modern — “The Tomorrow Windows.” The concept behind the exhibition is simple — anyone can look through a Tomorrow Window and see into the future. Of course, the future is malleable, and when a mysterious faction seeks to destroy them, it’s up to the Doctor to investigate and unravel the conspiracy. (5739/0-563-48616-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 FANTASY / SCI-FI 2000 AD: ABC WARRIORS #1: THE MEDUSA WAR MMPB by Pat Mills & Alan Mitchell On the front lines of the Medusa War, Hammerstein, the taciturn Joe Pineapples, and veteran Happy Shrapnel lead a squad of robot rookies into battle. But when the rebellion crosses the battlefield, each robot must choose sides, or be destroyed! (4245/1-84416-109-9) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 ANDROMEDA: BROKEN PLACES MMPB by Ethlie Ann 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! (256/0-765-34408-4) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.99 ASIMOV’S HAVE ROBOT WILL TRAVEL HC by Alexander C. Irvine An all-new Isaac Asimov’s Robot Mystery by the critically acclaimed author of A Scattering of Jades! A human has been murdered, and all the clues point toward a robot as the killer. But, how can that be, when robots are programmed to never bring harm to humans? Robot specialist Derec Avery and Calvin Institute attaché Ariel Burgess must find the murderer, before they become the next victims. (248/0-7434-7957-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 320pg $14.00 THE DARK TOWER V: WOLVES OF THE CALLA TP by Stephen King, featuring 12 full-color illustrations by Bernie Wrightson Roland of Gilead has finally saddled up again as his quest for The Dark Tower draws closer to its soul-shattering conclusion. Wolves of the Calla continues the adventures of Roland, the Last Gunslinger and survivor of a civilized world that has “moved on.” (248/0-7432-5162-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 736pg $18.95 THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES HC W/ CD ROM New Low Price! Fully illustrated by such preeminent children's book illustrators as Maurice Sendak, Mark Teague, Chris Van Allsburg, Tomie dePaola, and William Joyce, this brilliant retelling of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic fairy tale about the Emperor who cared more for his wardrobe than his kingdom comes complete with a compact disc of more than forty-five of the grandest talents in the entertainment world relating the tale. Each snippet of story — doused in shameless punnery — is performed on the audio CD by such renowned celebrities as Jay Leno, Madonna, Fran Drescher, Jeff Goldblum, Harison Ford, Robin Williams, and Calvin Klein (the Emperor's Underwear), among others. (7196/0-15-100436-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 86pg, FC $12.99 JUDGE DREDD #2: BAD MOON RISING MMPB by David Bishop Mega-City One, 2123 — a city of 600 million inhabitants patrolled by a new kind of law enforcement: the Judges. The most infamous of the street judges is Dredd, a grim and solitary man whose life is the law. Now the city has been flooded with a new enemy, and when the bad moon rises, all hell is set loose! (4245/1-84416-107-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 JUDGE DREDD #3: BLACK ATLANTIC MMPB by Simon Jowett On the trail of a lost cargo of illegal bio-weapons, Judge Dredd sets foot aboard the Cityship Sargasso, a vast, raft-like agglomeration of ancient toxic waste tankers loaded with stateless refugees from warzones around the world. So when the law comes on board, Dredd finds himself as an unwelcome guest — but so is the bio-weapon that has emerged from its stasis and has set about fulfilling its single pre-programmed function: to destroy all in its path! (4245/1-84416-108-0) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 MOEBIUS’ ARZACH by Randy & Jean-Marc Lofficier An epic fantasy novel featuring the classic hero created by internationally acclaimed artist Moebius! A mystical, legendary warrior from a fantastic world under siege. A disillusioned commercial artist from the planet Earth. Soon, cosmic events will come into play that will cause the two to meet, and both must learn to work together quickly to stop the machinations of Sarukin the Damned, or their two worlds will be destroyed! (248/0-7434-9299-4) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.99 PANDORA’S STAR HC by Peter F. Hamilton In the year 2380, at the farthest edge of the Intersolar Commonwealth — a sphere of stars some four-hundred light-years in diameter containing more than six hundred worlds — astronomer Dudley Bose observes the impossible: a star… vanishes! Teamed with the starship Second Chance under the command of ex-NASA pilot Wilson Kime, Bose is dispatched to learn what has occurred. But, something truly incredible is waiting: a deadly discovery whose unleashing threatens the very foundation of the Commonwealth, and that fate of humanity itself! (235/0-345-46162-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 768pg $26.95 WARHAMMER 40,000: GREY KNIGHTS MMPB by Ben Counter Inquisitors of the Ordo Malleus have pledged their every waking hour to the discovery and scourging of the daemonic, but there are times when the scale of daemonic infestation is such that even the most formidable and righteous Inquisitors need to call upon aid to triumph. Only one force in the breadth of the galaxy has any chance of stemming such a daemonic infestation: the Grey Knights. Armed with psychically charged force weapons, storm bolters, and an unshakeable faith in the Emperor, there is nothing more daunting for a Daemon to face. (4245/1-84416-087-4) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 416pg $7.99 WARHAMMER: SWORDS OF THE EMPIRE MMPB edited by Marc Gascoigne & Christian Dunn Swords of the Empire is a storming collection of short stories that include a brand new Storm of Chaos novella by award-winning author Dan Abnett. (4245/1-84416-088-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 GAMES CITY OF THIEVES GAMEBOOK MMPB by Ian Livingstone A Fighting Fantasy gamebook! Terror stalks the night as Zanbar Bone and his bloodthirsty Moon Dogs hold the prosperous town of Silverton to ransom. Now “you” are an adventurer, a sword for hire, and the merchants of Silverton turn to you in their hour of need. Your mission takes you along the dark, twisting streets of Port Blacksand — riddled with thieves, assassins, and foul creatures — to seek the aid of the wizard Nicodemus. Should you survive, you must journey to the most terrible place of all — the tower stronghold of the Night Prince himself, Zanbar Bone! (248/0-7434-8701-X) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 208pg $6.99 YU-GI-OH! MIGHTY CHAMPIONS TP Fun and challenges await newcomers and pint-sized Yu-Gi-Pros alike! Yu-Gi-Oh! Mighty Champions is packed with power puzzles, cool character-based games, and clever codes. (7057/0-439-67191-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 32pg $3.99 YU-GI-OH! MONSTER DUEL OFFICIAL HANDBOOK TP The Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Duel Official Handbook contains pictures, stats, facts, and battles of all the colorful characters and ferocious monsters in the Yu-G-Verse! Bonus quizzes and a huge Yu-Gi-Oh! poster are included. (7057/0-439-65101-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 80pg $6.99 HORROR OFFERED AGAIN O/A BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA MMPB by Bram Stoker The perfect companion piece to the upcoming Van Helsing feature film starring Hugh Jackman (X-Men) and Kate Beckinsale (Underworld), written and directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy). More than a century after its first publication, Dracula remains the ultimate horror story, thrilling readers with its hair-raising portrait of a bloodthirsty vampire set loose on an English port town. Boasting a cover by fantasy artist Boris Vallejo, this paperback edition of the Bram Stoker classic is introduced complete and unabridged. (256/0-812-52301-6) MMPB, 384pg $4.99 ****************************** MINION: A VAMPIRE HUNTRESS LEGEND MMPB by L.A. Banks There is one woman who is all that stands between us and the eternal night. Here is an account of her legend. All Damali Richards ever wanted to do was create music and bring it to the people. Now she is a spoken word artist and the top act for Warriors of Light Records. But come nightfall, she hunts vampires and demons — predators that people tend to dismiss as myth or fantasy. Damali and her Guardian team cannot afford such delusions, especially now, when a group of rogue vampires has been killing the artists of Warriors of Light and their rival, Blood Music. Soon she discovers that behind these brutal murders is the most powerful vampire Damali has ever faced — a seductive beast who’s gunning for her next! (256/0-312-98701-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 HOW-TO FREAKS! HOW TO DRAW FANTASTIC FANTASY CREATURES TP by Steve Miller Devoted to serious depictions of anthropomorphic characters, Freaks! covers the entire spectrum of animal people and explores all its possibilities. This drawing guide demonstrates the wide range of this popular genre of illustrative art and the techniques needed to create these fantastic fantasy creatures. Contributing illustrators include Brett Booth (Spider-Man), Mitch Byrd (Green Lantern), and Todd Nauck (Teen Titans). (356/0-8230-1662-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 144pg, FC $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH HOGARTH’S DYNAMIC ANATOMY REVISED TP by Burne Hogarth Newly revised and expanded! Praised by critics and teachers alike for more than 40 years, Burne Hogarth’s Dynamic Anatomy is recognized worldwide as the classic, indispensable text on artistic anatomy. Now revised, expanded, and completely redesigned with 75 never-before-published drawings from the Hogarth archives and 24 pages of new material, this award-winning reference explores the expressive structure of the human form from the artist’s point of view. (STAR20392) SC, 8x11, 256pg, PC $24.95 JOE KUBERT’S COMIC BOOK STUDIO KIT by Joe Kubert Want to make your own comic book? Through cartoons and easy-to-learn instructions, renowned comic book illustrator Joe Kubert guides you through the step-by-step process in creating a complete comic book. Included in this kit you’ll find a 72-page instruction book, sketching paper, pencil, sharpener, colored pencils, ink pen, triangle, blank comic book, and portfolio. (STAR18400) (CAUT: 4) Kit $15.95 ********************************* KIDS DRAW MANGA TP by Christopher Hart The 10th book in the best-selling Kids Draw series, Kids Draw Manga features a complete introduction to the basics of manga style, including step-by-step renderings and instructions that are easy to follow, fun to look at, and guaranteed to charm a new generation of artists. (356/0-8230-2623-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $10.95 MANGA MANIA: SHOUJO TP by Christopher Hart The 6th title in the Manga Mania series, Manga Mania Shoujo reveals the secrets and techniques that go into building all the basics of the romantic and charming shoujo style, including teen body language, clothing styles, and heartthrobs. (356/0-8230-2973-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 144pg, FC $19.95 HUMOR DILBERT: DON’T STAND WHERE THE COMET IS ASSUMED TO STRIKE OIL TP by Scott Adams In this 23rd collection of Scott Adams’ tremendously popular series, Don’t Stand Where the Comet is Assumed to Strike Oil, suppressed and repressed workers everywhere can follow the latest developments in the so-called careers of Dilbert, power-hungry Dogbert, Catbert, Ratbert, the pointy-haired boss, and other supporting characters. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x9, 128pg $10.95 FOXTROT: AM I A MUTANT, OR WHAT! TP by Bill Amend Realism blends humor and relevance to the storylines enacted by übernerd Jason Fox and his family in the enormously successful syndicated comic strip, FoxTrot. This latest collection features strips that ran from late 2002 through mid 2003. (18/0-7407-4132-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x6, 128pg $8.95 GARFIELD AT 25: IN DOG YEARS I’D BE DEAD TP by Jim Davis Featuring a foreword by humor columnist Dave Barry, experience a quarter-century of the furry phenomenon known as Garfield in this fun, in-depth, and lavishly illustrated book. This full-color tribute covers the cartoon cat’s larger-than-life career through comic strips, television shows, books, and product, and is loaded with never-before-seen archival gems from creator Jim Davis’s personal collection. (235/0-345-45204-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 224pg, FC $10.95 GET FUZZY: A FRIEND IS… HC by Darby Conley Nobody ever had friends like Bucky Katt or Satchel Pooch, the cat and dog from the immensely popular comic strip, Get Fuzzy. In this new gift book, they redefine — maybe even ruin — the very concept of friendship itself. By giving us this no-paws-barred peek into our lives, they offer us the opportunity to see what’s right (and wrong) in our own lives. (18/0-7407-4170-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x5, 80pg $9.95 GET FUZZY: BUCKY KATTS’S BIG BOOK OF FUN TP by Darby Conley This second full-color treasury of the outrageous antics of Bucky Katt — the Siamese smart-ass who exists under the protest of the sweet-tempered shar-pei/Lab mix, Satchel Pooch, and Rob Wilco, the human who keeps the refrigerators stocked — is sure to attract more readers of Get Fuzzy, the strip voted Best Comic Strip of 2002 by the National Cartoonist Society. (18/0-7407-4136-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 256pg, FC $14.95 MUTTS SUNDAY AFTERNOONS: A MUTTS TREASURY TP by Patrick McDonnell Fans of Mutts can quickly absorb cartoonist Patrick McDonnell’s mastery of his art by simply picking up this third Mutts treasury, in which frame after frame and Sunday after Sunday he consistently displays his wit, cleverness, and ability with a pen. (18/0-7407-4141-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x8, 144pg $12.95 PEANUTS: WHO’S ON FIRST, CHARLIE BROWN? TP by Charles M. Schulz, with a Foreword by Cal Ripken This brand-new Peanuts collection features over 400 baseball-themed strips starring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole Peanuts gang. (235/0-345-46412-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x9, 160pg $13.95 TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD TP A Book of Animal Cartoons by New Yorker Cartoonist Leo Cullum by Leo Cullum Beloved New Yorker cartoonist Leo Cullum returns with a whole menagerie of creatures faced with surprisingly human predicaments in Tequila Mockingbird, featuring a collection of 125 hilarious cartoons that provide tidbits of engaging advice from the animal kingdom that even the wisest humans can benefit from. (7/0-8109-4847-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x8, 128pg, b&w $19.95 ZITS SKETCHBOOK #8: TEENAGE TALES TP by Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman The enormously popular comic strip Zits depicts teenage and parental angst like no other. Teenage Tales is a cornucopia of recent Zits for die-hard fans everywhere. (18/0-7407-4144-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x9, 128pg $10.95 MOVIES & TV ALIAS: INFILTRATION MMPB by Breen Frazier She’s young. She’s beautiful. And her Russian is off the charts. Sydney is the perfect choice for a deep cover infiltration inside K-Directorate. A high-stakes mission of sabotage where there’s no turning back. Extraction becomes impossible. And a rivalry like no other is born. (235/0-553-49437-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 192pg $5.99 CAUGHT IN THE WEB: DREAMING UP THE WORLD OF SPIDER-MAN 2 TP by Mark Cotta Vaz Mark Cotta Vaz, author of Behind the Mask of Spider-Man, once again serves up a lavishly illustrated, behind-the-scenes tour of the second Spider-Man blockbuster film, with a visual journey that takes full advantage of unlimited access to conceptual artwork, costuming, special effects, storyboards — everything the filmmakers use to produce another cinematic adventure for everyone’s favorite web-spinner. (235/0-345-47050-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 192pg $19.95 CELLULAR NOVELIZATION MMPB by Pat Cadigan Based on the upcoming New Line Cinema film starring Oscar winning actress Kim Basinger and hot new talent Chris Evans. In her most desperate hour, kidnap victim Jessica Martin finds an old smashed cell phone which, after several attempts, allows only one call to an unknown number — a call that could be the difference between life and death! On the other side of town, Ryan is feeling pretty pleased with himself, the car he just stole went without a hitch and he’s on his way to make some easy money. Then the cell phone rings. Jessica must convince the uncaring Ryan to help before her unknown kidnapper decides to kill her. (4245/1-84416-104-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 416pg $7.99 CSI MIAMI: HEAT WAVE MMPB by Max Allan Collins Crime boss Kurt Wallace was fighting to hold his vast crime empire together — until a few well-placed bullets ended the struggle. As a host of dangerous ‘business interests’ move in to seize control of Wallace’s piece of the Miami underworld, Lieutenant Horatio Caine’s CSI team must piece together the evidence to discover who committed the crime that all of Miami had a motive to commit. (248/0-7434-8056-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.99 FILM POSTERS OF THE 30S TP edited by Tony Nourmand & Graham Marsh This one-of-a-kind collection of full-color poster art reproductions commemorates a memorable era in the history of cinema, which produced films like Gone with the Wind, King Kong, and The Wizard of Oz. (6337/1-85410-938-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 128pg, FC $24.95 THE FILMS OF TIM BURTON TP by Alison McMahan Author Alison McMahan offers in-depth analysis of Tim Burton’s key films including Beetlejuice, Ed Wood, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, and Sleepy Hollow, and their place within the filmmaking industry. (4570/0-8264-1567-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 256pg $19.95 JACKING IN TO THE MATRIX TRILOGY TP edited by Matthew Kapell & William G. Doty Jacking in to the Matrix Trilogy is the first academic study to offer a coherent overview of The Matrix film trilogy, gathering eleven, original essays that comment on the cultural and religious implications, its place within the cyberworlds of contemporary literature and philosophy, and its portrayals of gender and race, as well as conjectures about the ethical and social consequences of taking either the ‘red’ or the ‘blue’ pill. (4570/0-8264-1588-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 320pg $19.95 PROFONDU ARGENTO HC by Alan Jones For over 20 years, international renowned journalist Alan Jones has tirelessly reported on every aspect of splatter-film and ‘giallo’ maestro Dario Argento’s career. Now, for the first time, every single feature, interview, review, and in-depth look at Argento’s multi-faceted universe has been meticulously collated into one unique volume that tells the complete story of the man, the myths, and the magic. With a wealth of new material and interviews exclusively conducted for this exhaustive overview of Argento’s extraordinary body of work, Jones reveals never-before-published facts and secrets about the driven director who changed the face of global horror with the super-shock sensation, Suspiria, as well as uncovers the luminous chaos of the entire Italian Film Industry itself. (133/1-90325-423-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x9, 320pg, FC $49.99 RAY HARRYHAUSEN: AN ANIMATED LIFE HC by Ray Harryhausen & Tony Dalton, with a Foreword by Ray Bradbury Ray Harryhausen is arguably the greatest stop-motion animator in the history of motion pictures, blazing new trails in special effects from the 1950s to the 1980s creating realistic dinosaurs, fantastic aliens, and imaginative mythological creatures. In the animator’s own words, accompanied by hundreds of previously unpublished photographs, sketches, and storyboards from his personal archives, this book details Harryhausen’s entire career — from 20 Million Miles to Earth and Earth vs. The Flying Saucers, to Clash of the Titans and Jason and the Argonauts. (356/0-8230-8402-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 304pg, FC $50.00 SHREK: FROM THE SWAMP TO THE SCREEN TP by John Hopkins This lighthearted book chronicles the equally dramatic (and occasionally comical) story behind the making of the Academy Award-winning Shrek, and its sequel, Shrek 2. Shrek: From the Swamp to the Screen features a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes information and is jam-packed with concept art, storyboards, character models, set designs, and stills. (7/0-8109-4309-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x9, 176pg, FC $29.95 SMALLVILLE YOUNG ADULT MMPBS In the Smallville book series, young adult readers join Clark Kent, Lana Lang, and Lex Luthor in original adventures, complete with all the strange happenings that Smallville fans love! (CAUT: 4) NOVEL #5 “SPEED”—MMPB (296/0-316-16816-5) $5.99 NOVEL #6 “BURIED SECRETS”—MMPB (296/0-316-16848-3) $5.99 TWILIGHT ZONE #1: POOL GUY / MEMPHIS MMPB by Jay Russell Presenting two killer stories based on the awesome New Line television series. In “The Pool Guy,” after being shot by a mysterious gunman, a pool cleaner finds himself haunted by dreams of the same man killing him over and over again. But, just what does the VirtuCorp dream therapy clinic have to do with this? Then, in “Memphis,” a dying man imagines himself back in Memphis in 1968 on the day before Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination. Perhaps he has been offered a second chance of living a useful life. (4245/1-84416-130-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 416pg $7.99 TWILIGHT ZONE #2: SENSUOUS CINDY / UPGRADE MMPB by Pat Cadigan Presenting two killer stories based on the awesome New Line television series. On “Sensuous Cindy,” when a friend offers Ben a hot new kind of virtual reality program to check out, he finds himself enjoying the delights of Sensuous Cindy. But, it isn’t really cheating when you get it on with a computer program, is it? Then, in “Updgrade,” harassed mom Anna escapes from the mayhem of her all-too-real home life by fantasizing about an ideal family. But she didn’t really expect to wake up one day and find her family replaced with better versions of the people she once knew and loved. (4245/1-84416-131-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 416pg $7.99 POP CULTURE HELLO KITTY: AT WORK & PLAY REUSABLE STICKER BOOK based on illustrations by Higashi Glaser Design Kids will have hours of fun mixing and matching Hello Kitty’s outfits and daydreaming about what they themselves might become someday when they grow up with this engaging book featuring 200 reusable stickers. (7/0-8109-4817-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x10, 8pg, FC $13.95 HELLO KITTY’S GRADUATION DAY TP illustrated by Jean Hirashima There’s no one like Hello Kitty to help kids celebrate an event as special and wonderful as their first graduation. This brightly illustrated storybook comes complete with a punch-out picture frame in which children can display their favorite graduation memory. (7/0-8109-4818-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x8, 24pg, FC $12.95 PUNCH OUT THE PRESIDENT! (AND PALS) TP A Paper Doll Book Starring W. and Friends by Patrick Regan, with illustrations by Steven Chorney Ever wonder what it would have been like to party with George W. during his freewheeling frat days at Yale? Ever notice the eerie similarities between Vice President Cheney and Austin Powers’ Dr. Evil? Ever wonder what it would be like to cast Donald Rumsfeld in the role of a chickenhawk-like super-hero? Well, wonder no more! Punch Out the President! Includes four honest-to-goodness 10” tall, perforated paper dolls including George W., Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, and Attorney General Ashcroft, complete with 16 outfits and loads of clever accessories to help experience these playtime scenarios, and more. Adding to all this fun is insightful commentary on each outfit, outrageous-but-true quotes, clever quizzes and games, and plenty of other fun surprises. (18/0-7407-4345-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 32pg, FC $12.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION: A TIME TO LOVE MMPB by Robert Greenberger One hundred years ago, the recurring conflict between the Bader and the Dorset ended mysteriously when both races colonized the distant planet Delta Sigma IV, quickly becoming the Federation’s perfect example of interspecies cooperation. But there are rumblings of trouble in paradise, as an investigation led by Kyle Riker — Commander William Riker’s estranged father — into the harmonious society has discovered an indigenous virus that could very well spell extinction of Delta Sigma IV’s inhabitants. Now, Captain Picard and his crew must come to the aid of a world that once knew only peace, and now faces emerging violence and chaos, and Commander Riker must confront the reality that his own father may be held responsible for Delta Sigma IV’s almost certain downfall. (248/0-7434-6285-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 WORLDS OF STAR TREK: DS9 VOLUME 1—CARDASSIA & ANDOR MMPB by Una McCormack & Heather Jarman Within every federation and every empire, behind every hero and every villain, there are the worlds that define them. In the aftermath of Unity and in the daring tradition of Spock’s World, The Final Reflection, and A Stitch in Time, the civilizations closely tied to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine can now be experienced as never before, in tales both sweeping and intimate, reflective and prophetic, eerily familiar and utterly alien. (248/0-7434-8351-0) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 384pg $6.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS: BOBA FETT — A NEW THREAT YOUNG READERS TP by Elizabeth Hand On his first big assignment for Jabba the Hutt, Boba must confront a new galactic villain — a mysterious character who will play a significant role in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode III! (7057/0-439-33931-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 144pg $5.99 STAR WARS: THE CESTUS DECEPTION HC by Steven Barnes A Clone Wars novel starring Obi-Wan Kenobi! The Confederacy is trying to get its hands on some very deadly battle droids, and the Republic is determined to stop them. Sent on a mission of diplomacy to the planet Ord Cestus, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi will use any means to keep these super-dangerous weapons out of enemy hands. But, someone with a dark agenda is pulling the planet’s strings, and as Obi-Wan uncovers the secret plan layer by layer, he learns just how much he can trust a clone soldier, and just how reprehensible war can be, especially in the face of true honor. (235/0-345-45897-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 416pg $25.95 SUPER-HEROES CATWOMAN: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE HC by Scott Beatty She has been called the Princess of Plunder, the Queen of Crime, and the Feline Fatale. Her real name is Selina Kyle, but she has more aliases than a cat has lives, and more schemes than almost any other criminal in Gotham. This visual guide reveals every possible aspect of this fascinating, enigmatic she-rogue as she has appeared in DC comic books for more than six thrill-packed decades. (4309/0-7566-0383-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x11, 64pg, FC $19.99 BATMAN: THE COMPLETE HISTORY TP The Life & Times of the Dark Knight by Les Daniels Following on the heels of Superman: The Complete History, author Les Daniels spotlights another crimefighter — Batman. This is a definitive account of Batman’s heroic exploits, from his creation and runaway success in 1989, to the campy antics of the Adam West TV show, to the emergence of Frank Miller’s Dark Knight, to the billion-dollar movie franchise and beyond. Illustrated with archival comic book art and rare Batman paraphernalia, Batman: The Complete History also includes a comic book story colored by animator Bruce Timm especially for this book. (334/0-8118-4232-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 208pg, FC $18.95 SUPERMAN: THE COMPLETE HISTORY HC The Life & Times of the Man of Steel by Les Daniels Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! For the last six decades, the Man of Steel has captured the imaginations of millions! Chronicle Books presents the ultimate biography of the Man of Tomorrow! Following the popular hero’s humble beginnings as a Depression-era champion of justice to his ascension as the modern-day man-god of today, Superman: The Complete History is something every super-hero scholar should not do without! (334/0-8118-4231-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 192pg, FC $18.95 WONDER WOMAN: THE COMPLETE HISTORY HC The Life & Times of the Amazon Princess by Les Daniels She is strong. She is invincible. She is Wonder Woman — the most popular super-heroine of all time! The author of Superman: The Complete History and the Batman: The Complete Edition serves up this book to the Amazon Princess who has triumphed for over 60 years, whether battling evil fascists or ensnaring villains with her magic lasso. Designed by Chip Kidd, this book is filled with a fascinating array of archival comic book art, photographs, and paraphernalia. Learn about the Amazon’s peacekeeping mission, her fabulous outfits over the years and much more! (334/0-8118-4233-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 208pg, FC $18.95 SPIDER-MAN: THE SINISTER SIX COMBO MMPB by Adam-Troy Castro Peter Parker, the amazing Spider-Man, has made an astonishing discovery – he has a sister! Unfortunately, the manipulative super-villain, The Gentleman, has somehow brainwashed her into becoming Spider-Man’s deadly nemesis, Pity! Together with Doctor Octopus, Electro, The Vulture, and Mysterio, they’ve formed the newest incarnation of the super-villain group dedicated to destroy Spider-Man, the Sinister Six! This paperback collects both Spider-Man: Revenge of the Sinister Six and Spider-Man: Secret of the Sinister Six into one spider-tingling volume! (248/0-7434-8715-X) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 880pg $7.99 THE SUPERMAN STORY MMPB by Martin Pasko America’s favorite super-hero recounts his days on Krypton and his childhood on Earth, even as a sinister plot is hatching in the mind of a wicked scientist to unleash upon the Man of Steel in this paperback geared for young adults. (256/0-812-57742-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 160pg $5.99 THE UNTOLD LEGEND OF THE BATMAN MMPB by Len Wein, John Byrne & Jim Aparo Readers can discover the deepest secrets of the Darknight Detective in this fully illustrated paperback collecting the complete Untold Story of the Batman. This spectacular re-telling of The Batman legend includes his initial encounters with his most menacing foes, as well as a fact-filled tour through the Batcave. (256/0-812-57742-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 160pg $5.99 TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMERS ARMADA: THE UPRISING CHAPTER BOOK HC by Andrew Donkin Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging stories in this third installment of the Armada sagas, as the Transformers face a new kind of challenge! The adversarial Autobots and Decepticons decide to join forces in the face of a common enemy, Unicron, in this young readers chapter book. (4309/0-7566-0311-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 48pg, FC $12.99 TRANSFORMERS ARMADA: THE UNICRON BATTLES CHAPTER BOOK HC by Andrew Donkin The stunning climax to the Transformers Armada series of chapter books! Fans will cheer as they read about the united Transformers forces defeating Unicron, and Optimus Prime’s final victory of Megatron! (4309/0-7566-0313-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 48pg, FC $12.99 TRANSFORMERS: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE HC by Simon Furman Packed with more than 500 thrilling images taken from the original comic books and TV series, this ultimate guide offers a comprehensive glimpse into the fantastic world of the Transformers. Follow each character’s history and witness the amazing evolution of the Transformers, from physical structure and weaponry to personalities, alliances, and important battles, as well as details on how each character ‘transforms’ from warrior robot to high-powered vehicle. (4309/0-7566-0314-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 48pg, FC $24.99 INTERNATIONAL SECTION GERMAN IMPORTS OFFERED AGAIN O/A KABUKI LIMITED EDITION GERMAN PORTFOLIO New Lower Price! This incredible portfolio produced in Germany is basically an oversize version of the "Dreams" issue of Kabuki. Every page of the comic, sans the word balloons, is printed on a single sheet of the finest state-of-the-art paper in a huge 17" x 25" format. The 48 sheets come in a red linen box with the Japanese Kubuki symbol on it. This outstanding product is limited to just 999 copies worldwide, and each portfolio features the signature of artist David Mack. German text. (888) (CAUT: 4) Portfolio, 17x25, FC $60.00 ************************ JAPANESE IMPORTS—BOOKS ANGEL FLAVOR: AOI NANASE ILLUSTRATIONS SC by Aoi Nanase From Angel/Dust series to Samurai Spirits, this book features Aoi Nanase's most popular illustrations — 129 pieces — the eagerly anticipated first illustration book from this popular artist! Aoi has also re-drawn many of her classic illustrations, and provides a new Angel Girl cover created especially for this fun art collection. Japanese text. (7819/4-04-853653-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 96pg, FC $38.99 BACKGAMMON REMIX: SAIYUKI ILLUSTRATIONS by Kazuya Minekura This edition features a premium selection of illustrations from the Saiyuki series! From design to composition, every piece was rendered by by Minekura’s hand. This special edition is perfect for any fan, and best of all, the accompanying text is presented in English! (7819/4-7580-3002-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 96pg, FC $34.99 DI GI CHARAT: CHOCOLA 2002 HC This hardcover edition presents a collection of cute and whimsical Di Gi Charat illustrations by artist Koge Donbo, featuring color illustrations, sketches, and black-and-white manga art from Di Gi Charat, Panyo Panyo Charat, Aquarian Age, Princess Concerto, and others, originally created during the year 2002. Minimal Japanese text. (5455) (CAUT: 3 & 4) HC, 8x12, 200pg, FC $24.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DI GI CHARAT: CHOCOLA 2001 ILLUSTRATION BOOK HC New Lower Price! This hardcover volume presents a selection of new Di Gi Charat illustrations by artist Koge Donbo, originally created in 2001. Minimal Japanese text. (5455) (CAUT: 3 & 4) HC, 8x12, 120pg, FC $24.99 ************************** DRAGONBALL Z: LANDMARK SC This official guidebook to Dragonball Z presents the complete story of the popular manga/anime series, and includes background information, story guides, never-seen-before illustrations, and more! Plus: creator Akira Toriyama tells the secret of birth of this great manga! 16 pages in color! Japanese text. (7819/4-08-873478-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 192pg, PC $17.99 DRAGONBALL Z: SONGOKU LEGEND SC This edition features a complete guide to the characters, battle scenes, and storylines of the 291 Dragonball Z episodes, with a special emphasis on Son Goku, detailing Goku’s evolution, abillities, personarity, friends and more! Japanese text. (7819/4-08-87346-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 256pg, FC $29.99 EREMENTAR GERAD "RED" HC by Mayumi Azuma This book contains various illustrations drawn by creator Mayumi Azuma, detailing of Erementar Gerad (serialized in the pages of Comic Blade), and details the fantastic world created by this talented artist. 72 color pages. Hardcover volume with slipcase. Japanese text. (7819/4-86127-003-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x12, 88pg, PC $57.99 FAMICON: FAMILY COMPUTER 1983-1994 SC This is the memorial book celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Famicon (the name of the original Nintendo system in Japan) computer entertainment system, created with the cooperation of Nintendo. This volume details all 1,252 software titles, color-coded by type, including many rare titles never before seen in America. Also included are interviews with Famicom insiders such as Youji Horii (composer of Dragon Quest’s music) and Sigeru Miyamoto, creator of the Super Mario series! An indispensable bible for classic gamers and Nintendo fans alike, presented in English & Japanese text. (7819/4-87233-803-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x11, 202pgs, FC $48.99 KID BEST OFFICIAL VISUAL BOOK SC Includes a gallery by the author, including selected images from 285 works, plus nine opening illustrations and such masterpiece images as popular heroines. (7819/4-86032-050-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 207pg, FC $53.99 KINETIC GIRLS SC by Keiji Goto From Keiji Goto, creator of Nadesico, Gate Keepers, Realbout High School, Kiddy Grade, and more, comes this collection of illustrations. Featuring images from many of Goto’s creations (including characters and mecha), 154 pieces in all! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-853408-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 128pgs, FC $48.99 NARUTO OFFICIAL ANIMATION BOOK SC A guidebook to the popular anime series, Naruto, featuring a complete guide to episodes 1-37, background and design materials, and more. 150 pages in full-color, 179 pages in black-and-white. Japanese text. (7819/4-08-873550-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 229pg, PC $14.99 PITA-TEN ILLUSTRATIONS SC by Koge Donbo From Koge Donbo, character designer for Di Gi Charat and Snow Fairy Sugar, comes this large collection of her illustrations from the hit manga-turned-anime series, Pita-Ten. Featuring two full-color fold-outs, this volume features a wealth of artwork from the series, divided into several sections depicting the main and side characters, with an emphasis on lead characters Misha and Shia. Also included is an index detailing the original appearances for each piece. Japanese text. (7819/4-8402-2542-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 122pg, FC $42.99 RAGNAROK ONLINE OFFICIAL FAN BOOK HC This hardcover volume presents a wealth of artwork inspired by the Japanese online role-playing game, Ragnarok Online, presenting the artwork not only of the game’s creative staff, but the fans as well! Over 182 pieces selected from the official site! Japanese text. (7819/4-7973-2509-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 144pgs, FC $48.99 STREET FIGHTER: ETERNAL CHALLENGE SC This volume gives an overview of the complete Street Fighter series in a collection of nearly 600 illustrations. Get a complete introduction and analysis of the series, broken down to three categories: story, character data, and ending screens. Japanese text. (7819/4-575-16385-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 271pg, PC $53.99 TOGIHIME ZOHUSHI: MASAMUNE SHIROW 12-POSTER SET by Masamune Shirow This set includes twelve fold-out posters from manga and anime master, Masamune Shirow! The set features images from Shirow’s 2004 calendar, all reformatted and presented in a larger format. The calendar’s theme was one of Japanese legends, and the illustrations present characters from classic folklore such as Kaguyahime (“The Moon Princess”), Urashima Taro(“Urashima and the Kingdom Beneath the Sea), and more. A must for fans of Shirow! (7819/4-06-364538-X) (CAUT: 4) Poster Set, 12x17, FC $55.99 X-VISION VOLUME 2 SC Check out the latest in DVD releases in Japan—both live-action and anime—in X-Vision, the guide to DVD and Video. This volume’s theme is the fusion of Anime and DVD, and includes the latest remarkable anime DVD releases, with complete synopses and screen shots. Included is a bonus DVD (region 2) featuring previews and trailers for 16 new titles, including Gilgamesh, Initial D, and more. Japanese text. (7819/4-8124-1389-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 130pgs, FC $28.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS—MANGA ASAGIRI NO MIKO MANGA #4 by Yuu Watase Tadahiro Amatsu returns to his hometown, Miyoshi City, to live with three sisters in a shrine. The fun begins as soon as he reunites with his friends, but then is attacked by something strange! Love, comedy, and mystery from the creator of Fushigi Yugi! Japanese text. (7819/4-7859-2389-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 188pg, b&w $10.99 DI GI CHARAT MAGAZINE FALL 2003 A quarterly magazine dedicated to Di Gi Charat and her friends! Includes stories about Di Gi Charat by many artists, including Koge-Donbo, Hina, Botan Hanayashiki, Akari Kita, and more! Bonus: “Nyu!” by Hina is presented in full-color! Thick, phone book-style manga anthology. Japanese text. (5455) (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 7x10, PC $7.99 DI GI CHARAT MAGAZINE WINTER 2004 The Winter 2004 issue, featuring: Di Gi Charat Nyo by Koge Donbo, Piyo Piyo Piyoko-chan by Hina, Rabi~en by Botan Hanayashiki, and several other artists. Also includes a bonus Galaxy Angel manga by Kanan. This issue’s full-color pin-up poster is an collaboration by Koge Donbo and Kanan. This issue also includes a free 5” x 5” desktop calendar! Thick, phone book-style manga anthology. Japanese text. (5455) (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 7x10, PC $8.99 THE FIVE STAR STORIES VOLUME 22—ENGLISH LANGUAGE MANGA by Mamoru Nagano The long-running sci-fi serial (originally serialized in the pages of Japan’s NewType magazine) continues! Mamoru Nagano’s tale of interstellar intrigue and combat has captured the imagination of Otaku for over 17 years (and still going today)! FSS depicts the evolution of the God of Light, Amaterasu, in a universe marked by uneven technological and social advances. FSS is equal parts epic space opera, military drama and character study, highlighted by Nagano’s elegant and detailed artwork. The series is presented for the first time in English, while retaining its original “right to left” storytelling format. English text. (5454/4-88775-522-8) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Cover image depicts tasteful femal nudity. MATURE READERS SC, 9x11, 80pg, b&w $9.98 STARS OF THE MONTH FIVE STAR STORIES VOLUMES 3 & 4—ENGLISH LANGUAGE MANGA by Mamoru Nagano Catch up on the early volumes of this epic manga series, originally serialized in Newtype magazine, and now presented in English! Available Now! (5454) (CAUT: 4) VOL. 3 (STAR19293)?SC, 9x12, 80pg, b&w $9.98 VOL. 4 (STAR19294)?SC, 9x12, 80pg, b&w $9.98 ************************ PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON MANGA #4 & #5 by Naoko Takeuchi The evil Dark Kingdom group has begun stealing the life-forces of everyday people in their bid for world conquest. Elsewhere, goofy junior high student, Usagi, meets the talking cat Luna, who gives Usagi the power to change into the beautiful female guardian, Sailor Moon. At first fearful to use her newfound powers for good, Usagi soon changes her mind when she meets the rest of the guardians! Magic, mayhem and mirth reign as the original series is re-mastered! Features retouched artwork, new illustrations and color pages, and new cover art by Naoko Takeuchi! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) #4 (4-06-334803-2)—SC, 4x7, 242pg, b&w $8.99 #5 (4-06-334828-8)—SC, 4x7, 242pg, b&w $8.99 TSUBASA RESERVOIR CHRONICLE MANGA #3 by CLAMP This new manga series by CLAMP features characters from previous CLAMP series — including Chii from Chobits, Mokona and Rayearth from Magic Knight Rayearth, and Sakura, Syaoran, Touya, Yukito, and Tomoyo from Cardcaptor Sakura — but it is set in an alternate universe where they all co-exist in new, somewhat older roles. Sakura is the princess of a country, while Syaoran is the son of an archaeologist. Touya rules as king of the country, and Yukito is the priest. Syaoran is the “chosen one” though, while Sakura has her own secret, magical powers. However, all are unaware of the troubles that will soon befall the two! Japanese text. (7819/4-06-363322-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 192pg, b&w $8.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — MANGA INSTRUCTIONAL COMICKERS QUARTERLY #39 Japan’s quarterly magazine of comic art and illustration returns with a new issue of galleries, how-to tips, and artist profiles. Nearly 40% color! Japanese text. (7819/07612-11) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 160pg, PC $22.99 MORE HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 2: PENNING CHARACTERS SC by Go Office It’s time to learn the basics of inking and two indispensable stroke types: strokes with tapered and even ends. Combining tapered lines with blunt, even lines allows for the production of balanced artwork. Applying discretion in using tapered and even lines when drawing figures will help you establish whether a character is good or bad. We recommend this book for artists having trouble instilling their characters with life or who just feel their characters are lacking. (8193/4-7661-1469-8) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $19.99 STARS OF THE MONTH HOW TO DRAW ANIME & GAME CHARACTERS VOLUME 1 SC A Previews Exclusive! From Graphic-Sha, publishers of the How To Draw Manga Series! This exciting series is a dream come true for all aspiring anime and manga artists, as well as video game designers and fans of the genre. This first volume introduces the step-by-step techniques involved in drawing various types of male and female characters, young and old, in the unique “anime” style. Moreover, it provides detailed explanations on how to bring out certain personality traits through facial features, anatomy, wardrobe, and accessories. The author, Tadashi Ozawa, is a freelance animator who has worked for Studio Ghibli and Mad House. English text. Available now! (5424/STAR15842) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $19.99 HOW TO DRAW ANIME & GAME CHARACTERS VOLUME 2 SC A Previews Exclusive! From Graphic-Sha, publishers of the How To Draw Manga Series! In this series, the author who has helped to develop such studios as Ghibli and Mad House, explains character design step-by-step using his own expertise and teaching materials. In this second volume, learn to master characters’ emotions and facial expressions in your own manga! Fully illustrated. English text. Available now! (5424/STAR13474) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $19.99 ************************* JAPANESE IMPORTS — ANIME MAGAZINES ANIMAGE JUNE 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. (7819/01577-06) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 200pg, FC $11.99 ANIMEDIA JUNE 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. (7819/01579-06) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 176pg, FC $8.99 DENGEKI ANIMAGA #8 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. (7819/4-8402-2587-7) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 9x12, 114pg, FC $18.99 DENGEKI G’S MAGAZINE JUNE 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. (7819/16365-06) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x10, 192pg, FC $12.99 GOTHIC & LOLITA BIBLE #11 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. (7819/4-86048-110-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 122pg, FC $25.99 MEGAMI MAGAZINE JULY 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. (7819/1580-07) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x10, 174pg, PC $14.99 MEGAMI MAGAZINE DELUXE #2 From the publishers of Animedia! This deluxe special issue features a gallery of never-before-seen covers featuring some of the hottest female game and anime characters! Plus: pull-out posters, trading cards, and/or other premiums! Japanese text. (7819) (4-05-603365-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 98pg, FC $18.99 NEWTYPE JUNE 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. (7819/07009-06) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $10.99 NEWTYPE: THE LIVE JULY 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. (7819/17011-07) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 10x12, 200pg, PC $14.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — TOY PUBLICATIONS DENGEKI HOBBY JUNE 2004 This magazine features illustrated articles on scratch-building and customizing model kits. Japanese text. (7819/16371-06) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 290pg, PC $15.99 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #78 Covering American and Japanese figures, toys, and various premium/crane toy items. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, FC $18.99 HOBBY JAPAN JULY 2004 The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan. Japanese text. (7819/08127-07) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 400pg, PC $12.99 HYPER HOBBY JUNE 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. (7819/17465-06) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 138pg, FC $13.00 MODEL GRAPHIX JUNE 2004 Covering cool car and robot models! Japanese text. (7819/18747-06) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 168pg, PC $15.99 QUANTO MAGAZINE JUNE 2004 Besides relating the latest toy and collectibles releases from Japan, this magazine also examines the growing field of miniature figure toys and Gashapon collecting! Japanese text. (7819/03393-06) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 140pg, FC $9.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — APPAREL “SAFETY SOLDIER CONDOM” JAPANESE T-SHIRT A wacky design that parodies a famous anime franchise while, at the same time, promoting safe sex, this is Safety Soldier Condom, the prophylactic protectors from space! Show your dedication to sexual responsibility with this bold fashion statement that shows an entirely new type of humor. Great for Gundam fans! Black shirt. (5484) L-XL $17.99 OFFERED AGAIN “LOOKING FOR A JAPANESE GIRLFRIEND” JAPANESE T-SHIRT Desperately seeking? Then advertise with this best-selling t-shirt featuring the message/request “Looking for a Japanese Girlfriend” in clear, clean text on the front, with a sharp red “rising sun of Japan” incorporated into the design. (5484) (CAUT: 4) BLACK T-SHIRT—L-XL $17.99 WHITE T-SHIRT—L-XL $15.99 ***************************** JAPANESE IMPORTS — MERCHANDISE DRAGONBALL GT PLAYING CARDS All of your favorite characters from Akira Toriyama's highly popular Dragonball GT anime are featured on this cool deck of cards. Styled after 54-card poker decks, 2 ½” x 3 3/8”, with rounded corners. (4632/GE2002) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $4.99 INU YASHA PLAYING CARDS All of your favorite characters from Rumiko Takahashi’s highly popular Inu Yasha anime are featured on this cool deck of cards. Styled after 54-card poker decks, 2 ½” x 3 3/8”, with rounded corners. (4632/GE2001) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $4.99 INU YASHA KEYCHAINS Two different Inu Yasha characters to choose from — Inuyasha and Shippo — now available as these 3-D rubber keychains! Each measures approximately 3” tall. (4632/GE3287) (CAUT: 4) INUYASHA (GE-3287)—Keychain $4.50 SHIPPO (GE-3288)—Keychain $4.50 GALAXY ANGEL DIE-CUT STICKER ASSORTMENT Six different Galaxy Angel die-cut stickers featuring Milfeulle, Ranpha, Mint, Vanilla, Forte and Normad. Characters are slightly Super-Deformed in these great looking die-cut stickers. Actual stickers measure approximately 2 ½” x 4 ¾” tall. (5455/STKR-GAD01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Sticker Set (x6) $11.94 GALAXY ANGEL CLEAR STICKER COLLECTION ASSORTMENT This set includes parts 1-4 of the Galaxy Angel sticker releases; Parts 1 & 2 featuring Super-Deformed versions of the main female characters; Parts 3 & 4 featuring the Galaxy Angel characters in personality-filled stickers. Actual stickers measure approximately 2 ½” x 4 ¾” tall. (5455/STKR-GAC01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Sticker Set (x4) $10.00 GALAXY ANGEL ZIP HOLDER CHARMS ASSORTMENT Full-color enamel-style charms are perfect to hang on zippers, backpacks, and more! Charms measure about 1 ½” x ½”. Characters featured include: Milfeulle, Mint, Ranpha, Forte, Vanilla, Chitose, and Normad. (5455/ZIP-GA01) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in an assortment. Please check with your retailer for availability. Charm SRP: $3.95Ea. PETIT CHARAT: PUCHIKO DECK STORAGE CARD CASE This trading/gaming card case features an Super-Deformed image of Puchiko (Petit Charat) on an orange background. Case features a front flap with Velcro closure. (5455) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Case $4.99 TRIGUN: KURONEKO PLUSH BACKPACK Carry all your daily gear with you wherever you may go with this plush character backpack styled after the enigmatic black cat, Kuroneko, seen in Yasuhiro Nightow’s hit anime series Trigun. Features a roomy, zippered main compartment. Measures approximately 14” across. (4632/GE6035) (CAUT: 4) Backpack $16.99 TRIGUN: WOLFWOOD’S NECKLACE A perfect miniature replica of Nicholas Wolfwood’s weapon cross, perfect for daily wear or CosPlay. Cross measures 2 ½” long in a tin case. (4” x 3” x 1”) (4632/GE8601) (CAUT: 4) Necklace $9.99 IMPORTED ADULT PUBLICATIONS All Adult Publications feature foreign language text unless otherwise noted: (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. European Books EL CONVENTO INFERNAL (THE CONVENT OF HELL) GN (X Collection #114) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 68pg, FC $12.99 European Magazines EL VIBORA #287 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 68pg, PC $7.99 KISS COMIX #147 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 68pg, PC $7.99 Japanese Books U COLLECTION: SATOSHI URUSHIBARA ILLUSTRATIONS HC ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 110pg, FC $48.99 Japanese Manga STEP-UP LOVE STORY MANGA #23 ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $10.99 Japanese Magazines BUG BUG CG JUNE 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.99 COMIC AUN JUNE 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 400pg, PC $10.99 COMIC POTPOURRI CLUB JUNE 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 220pg, PC $6.99 LEMON CLUB JUNE 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 PA PI PO JUNE 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 PENGUIN CLUB SANZOKU JUNE 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 220pg, PC $6.99 Japanese CD-ROMs I’M GONNA SERVE YOU 4 CD-ROM ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $49.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHAIN: THE LOST FOOTPRINTS CD-ROM ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $49.99 O/A PRIVATE NURSE CD-ROM ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $49.99 *********************** TRADING CARDS SECTION SPORTS CARDS PLAYOFF CORP. DONRUSS 2004 ELITE MLB CARDS This 150-card base set features autographed cards and several inserts, including “Turn of the Century,” “Aspirations/Status,” “Gold Status,” “Career Best,” “Passing the Torch,” “Back to the Future,” “Elite Team,” “Throwback Threads,” “Recollection Collection,” and “Back to the Jacks.” 5 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. MSRP: $5.00 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI RACING CHAMPIONS SOUTH DALE EARNHARDT COLLECTOR SERIES CARD TIN This collectible tin is officially licensed by Dale Earnhardt, Inc. as part of the Legacy commemorative program. It includes the 76-card set, arranged in chronological order beginning with Dale Earnhardt’s first win. Also includes celebratory photography, each card featuring an image of Dale celebrating his victory, including unique and rare photos from his early wins. Each card describes his victories and provides a written history of his career from 1979-2000. (CAUT: 4) Tin SRP: $29.99 TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS 2004 MLB FACTORY CARD SET This 732-card base set consists of 530 Veterans and 199 Subsets, including “Manager” cards, “Sporting News All-Stars,” “1st Year,” “Team Photo,” “Draft Picks,” “and “Gold Glove.” Features several inserts, including “First Year Prospects,” and “2004 MLB Draft Picks.” (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Set PI TOPPS 2004 TOTAL MLB CARDS This 880-card base consists of 765 Veterans, 110 First Year Players, and 5 Checklist cards. Features a silver bordered parallel set and several inserts, including “Total Signatures,” “Total Award Winners,” “Press Plates,” and more! As an added feature to the base cards, each player’s card back features a game chart for head to head match ups between pitchers and hitters. A simple game that can be played individually or amongst collectors. 6 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.00 per pack. (846-04H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2004 ALL-TIME FAVORITES MLB SERIES 2 CARDS This 150-card base set features new pictures on old designs. Cards are 24pt grey, black, and white paper stock and are foil stamped with Topps Fan Favorites logo. The year of the reprint will dictate the card back. Features popular retired subjects. Look for autographs and a refractor parallel set. 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $5.00 per pack. (983-04H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI BOWMAN 2004 MLB CARDS This 330-card base set consists of 155 Veterans, 10 Prospects, and 165 First Year Players, with autograph and relic variations. Features three parallel sets: Bowman Gold, Bowman Uncirculated, and The Pit Uncirculated, and several inserts, including: “Base of the Future,” “Signs of the Future,” “Future Games Gear,” and more! 12 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.00 per pack. (316-04H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2004 CHROME SERIES 2 MLB CARDS This 213-card base set consists of 190 Veterans, 10 First Year Players, and 13 First Year Autographs. Features three parallel set and several inserts, including: “Presidential Pastime,” “Chrome Town Heroes,” “Presidential First Pitch,” and more! 10 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. MSRP: $3.00 per pack. (865-042H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2004 DRAFT PICKS & PROSPECTS NFL CARDS This 165-card base set is printed on 24pt. Stock with silver foil stamping and consists of 110 Prospects & Veterans and 55 Draft Picks. Features a DP&P chrome parallel set in which the cards are printed on 48pt chromium stock. Also features a DP&P Gold Bordered parallel set, relic cards, and autographed cards! 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.00 per pack. (719-04H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK UPPER DECK 2004 SP AUTHENTIC GOLF CARDS The home of the signed rookie card returns with even more content than ever before! Every box of 2004 SP Authentic Golf contains a minimum of two signed serially numbered rookie cards, plus another signed card from one of the big names from the PGA or LPGA tours! There are memorabilia cards, including duals that will be numbered to 100. There is also be a number of buyback autographed cards. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2004 MLB SERIES 2 CARDS 2004 Upper Deck Baseball Series I started a tradition that will continue with Series II. Look for the 2004 update set from one of the following 2004 Upper Deck products: Vintage Baseball, Play Ball, Reflections, and SPGU Patch Edition. Each of these sets include RC’s and high profile players not included in the original releases of those products. Also look for memorabilia and signed cards. There are also many game-used patch cards as well. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2004 LEGENDS NBA CARDS After a two-year hiatus, Legends Basketball returns to bring collectors all of their favorite players from yesterday and today. While final details are not available at press time, there will be some unique packaging involved with this year’s product, allowing for collectors to choose between packs geared more toward retired players or more toward today’s players. There are signed cards, and the popular “Draft Redemption” cards return as well, which are good for cards of players in the 2004-2005 NBA Draft. This is your last chance to get a LeBron James rookie card in a new product! 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2004 SP GAME-USED FOOTBALL CARDS It is exactly what the title suggests…..SP, and game used! The popular brand returns to football with many new twists, including the Rookie Exclusives autographed cards serially numbered to 100 of all of the top rookies for 2004. Look for serially numbered cards, including at least one rookie card numbered to 499. There are also signed cards and memorabilia cards numbered to 100 or less. Look for all kinds of combos, including triples and quads as well! Many of your favorite legends are included as well, both in the signatures as well as the game used cards. 3 cards per pack 6 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI NON-SPORTS CARDS ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN CARDS Get ready to follow Harry Potter during his third year at Hogwarts as he faces his greatest challenge in, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Now, relive the movie’s wonder and excitement in a brand new trading card series from Artbox Entertainment. The set includes 90 foil-stamped base cards, plus randomly inserted foil cards, costume cards, autographs, and more! Experience the magic of Harry Potter and join this adventurous journey that has captured hearts and imaginations all over the world! Also available is the deluxe binder that contain four-color art on the outside and features the front, back, and spine design. This beautiful, highly durable three-ring binder allows ample room and protection for the entire trading card set. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. BOX (15870) PI BINDER (18610) PI THE SIMPSONS FLIMCARDZ II COLLECTIBLE TIN Artbox Entertainment is proud to present the new Simpsons Filmcardz Series II collectible tin. The Simpsons tin features full-color artwork on the exterior, portraying scenes from the Simpsons television series. The collectible tin contains five foil packs of the Simpsons Series II filmcardz. (18680) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Tin PI BENCHWARMERS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BENCHWARMER 2003 SERIES 1 CARDS The 100-card basic series features over 60 of the world’s most beautiful women, including 30 brand-new models. Also, four new celebrities including Baywatch stars Angelica Bridges and Alicia Rickter. Chase sets include the super popular “Authentic KISS Cards,” “Authentic Bikini Swatch Cards,” “Authentic Autographs,” new lenticular “Movie” cards, “Hotties,” and “All Americans.” 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI O/A BENCHWARMER 2003 SERIES 2 CARDS Benchwarmer 2003 hits a homerun! In addition to the 100 Basic Cards, there are seven exciting Insert Sets, including 20 Authentic Autographs, 12 Authentic "KISS" Cards, nine new "Bench Warmer" Movie Cards, five “Authentic Bikini Swatch Cards,” and more! Over 60 different gorgeous women, including 30 brand new models and four new celebrities help make this set one of the hottest ever! 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (296) (CAUT: 4) Box PI ******************** COMIC IMAGES OFFERED AGAIN O/A 24 SEASONS 1 AND 2 CARDS Comic Images’ 24 collector cards is a 90-card series that offers a comprehensive look at the real-time drama. Subsets include an hour-by-hour recap of Seasons I and II, cast bio cards, a Sneak Peak at the upcoming Series III, and more! Chase cards include “Women of 24,” memorabilia cards, and autograph cards. 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (59) (CAUT: 4) Box PI ******************* COOL COLLECTIBLES LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING EUROPEAN POSTER AND STICKER COLLECTION This set includes 24 different full-color stickers that were offered in “Kinder Riegel” chocolate bars in Europe. Also included is a very rare poster that was never sold officially in shops. These posters were gone in a matter of days and are now very difficult to get. The poster depicts fantastic images of different scenes from Middle-earth, plus spaces to place the stickers. A difficult set to put together (requiring the purchase of many chocolate bars), now LOTR fans can have it all in one package! (145) Set PI TOPPS LORD OF THE RINGS TRADING CARDS BINDER Originally not made available for release in the U.S., this beautiful, full-color standard three-ring binder was designed to hold the entire Topps Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King trading card set. The binder also comes with an exclusive nine-card set featuring Frodo, Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Eowyn, Eomer, Pippen, Gollum, and a ROTK title card. (145) NOTE: Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. Binder PI OFFICIAL OUTER LIMITS REPRINT TRADING CARD SET This reprint set includes all of the amazing aliens and monsters from the classic ’60s sci-fi TV anthology, The Outer Limits, plus a bonus card reproducing the set’s wrapper art. 51 cards in all. Limited to 5,000 sets. (145) Set PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS AUSTRALIAN TRADING CARD SET From the Land Down Under comes this six-card set depicting Lucy Lawless and Renee O’Connor as Xena and Gabrielle, plus cards of Amarice, Calisto, Livia, and Cyane. Each card features gold foil-stamping and UV coating. (145) Set PI ********************** THE QUOTABLE STAR TREK PREMIUM T/C SET 110 cards that feature more than 200 of the most memorable quote uttered by Captain Kirk and his crew, from Star Trek the Original Series! Includes a bonus promo card for the set! (145) Set PI TOPPS 1986 GARBAGE PAIL KIDS SERIES 3 UNOPENED WAX PACKS This complete original third series Garbage Pail Kids unopened wax pack has stayed sealed for over 18 years and includes five different, full-color, 2 ½” x 3 ½” sticker cards and one stick of gum (chew at your own risk!) from one of the rarest series to find from one of the “Craziest Crazes” of the 1980’s – those wild and wacky Garbage Pail Kids! (145) Pack PI INKWORKS CHARMED CONNECTIONS ULTRA RARE PREMIUM CARDS, ALBUM, & PRESS SHEET This 72-card series is printed on premium 20-pt. holographic foil board, with each card in the base set etched in the Connections’ tradition for an ultra-premium feel. Features a parallel set, including “Under their Spell,” a nine-card foil puzzle featuring the Charmed Ones and the men under their spell; “Vanquishing Evil,” six-cards with foil and embossing; and “Pieceworks Cards,” featuring costumes. Plus, look for three foil box loaders: “Family Ties” featuring Piper, Leo, and baby Wyatt, and a special foil and diecut case loader “P3”! To compliment your collection, also look for the new limited edition Collector Album as well as the uncut mini-press sheet, “Under Their Spell” available in limited quantities! 5 cards and 1 parallel card per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.49 per pack. (CAUT: 4) BOX (12700) PI ALBUM (12710) MSRP: $19.95 PRESS SHEET (12705) MSRP: $69.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALIAS SEASON TWO PREMIUM CARDS Inkworks announces the follow-up to their popular series of trading cards based on the hit ABC series Alias. Alias Season 2 Trading Cards promises all the excitement and intrigue of the first release, featuring: Episodic Coverage, Character Cards, Marshall’s Workshop, and new subsets “The Insidious Mr. Sark” and “Fall of SD-6.” As with the Season One release, each card in the base set is printed on premium 18pt mirror-foil board, giving each card an amazing mirror finish, and the backs include embedded messages in secret ink — pull out your black lights to reveal the secrets! Also: More Autographs (one per box!) and Pieceworks (including pieces of costumes worn by Jennifer Garner, Lena Olin, Victor Garber, and Michael Vartan) than before! Plus: a 9-Card Puzzle Series: “Undercover” (a foil puzzle featuring Sydney and her many undercover looks) and the 6-card “Family Deceptions” set. Also look for three box loader cards and case loader cards! Siz cards per pack. 24 packs per box. SRP per Pack: $3.49. Box PI ***************** RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK CARDS This 72-card base set features autographed cards including ones signed by Vin Diesel (Riddick) and Judi Dench, and bonus cards, including 18 “Pitch Black” RetroFex cards, retelling the story of the original film that started a legend; nine “Casting Call” cards, featuring the stars of the new movie; nine “Riddick” Cards, depicting Vin Diesel in action Costume Cards; and more! Also available is the official collector’s album, which is custom-designed to store the entire collection. Each album comes complete with 12 plastic sheets, plus bonus promo card and costume card. 7 cards per pack. 40 packs per box. MSRP: $2.00 per pack. (CAUT: 4) BOX PI ALBUM PI STELLAR COLLECTIBLES OFFERED AGAIN O/A PLAYBOY LINGERIE CLUB CARDS This 100-card base set consists of 95 basic cards, two checklist cards, and five preview cards. Collectors will also have the opportunity to order framed 18" x 24" posters of their favorite Club Lingerie girls. As a special bonus, every box includes a coupon for 500 hours of online access to CyberClub valid for 21 days. SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Box PI ***************** TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS 2004 WACKY PACKAGES SERIES 1 STICKERS Just like baseball and apple pie, Wacky Packages have been a part of Americana spanning the 1970s-90s, and now they’re back for the 21st Century! This series features 55 regular stickers, 55 static cling parallels, and 10 wacky tattoos. 6 stickers per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $1.00 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK COMPANY UPPER DECK DISNEY TREASURES POOH EDITION CARDS Capture the nostalgia of this famous bear by adding Winnie the Pooh to your collection of Disney Treasures collectible cards! This fuzzy and lovable bear and all his friends will be showcased in the next trading card set. This set will include Reel Piece of History film cards, all new Disney sketch cards and Disney Heroes and Villains to add to your existing set from the first and second series. This 100-card base set consists of 90 cards of your favorite Disney heroes and villains and 10 Aladdin cards previewing the platinum DVD. Look for “AA Milne Authentic Cut Signature” cards hand numbered to one, sketch cards from Authentic Disney Artists numbered to 12 per artist, 10 new “Reel Piece of History Disney Film Memorabilia” cards, (2 frames), 45 “Winnie the Pooh Filmography” cards, and 10 “Silly Symphonies Feature Celebration” cards. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (33407) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A UPPER DECK DISNEY TREASURES: DONALD EDITION Upper Deck continues the success of their Disney Treasures series with the release of this second set, spotlighting Donald Duck, along with other Disney favorites. Also look for: A Pinnochio Feature Celebration subset; sketch cards by Disney artists; Disney Heroes, Villains, and Lion King 10th Anniversary subsets; and rare “Reel” Piece of History Memorabilia cards, featuring pieces of film from classic Disney films, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and the Modern Inventions Donald Duck short! 5 cards per 24 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI ******************* UPPER DECK SPIDER-MAN 2 MOVIE CARDS In Spider-Man 2, the webslinging superhero encounters a new nemesis, the villainous "Doc Ock." Two years have passed, and the mild-mannered Peter Parker faces new challenges as he struggles with "the gift and the curse," desperately trying to balance his dual identities as the web-slinging super-hero Spider-Man and his life as a college student. Tormented by his secrets, Peter finds that his relationships with all those he holds dear are in danger of unraveling. His life-long yearning for M.J. (Kirsten Dunst) becomes even stronger as he fights the impulse to reveal his secret life and declare his love. His friendship with Harry Osborn is complicated by the young Osborn's bitterness over his father's death and his growing vendetta against Spider-Man. Even Peter's beloved Aunt May, who has fallen on hard times after the death of Uncle Ben, begins to have doubts about her nephew. This card set includes 90 common cards and 45 “Making Of” foil cards. 5 cards per 24 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (32839) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GRAPHITTI DESIGNS BRODIE COLD-CAST STATUE O/A JAY COLD-CAST STATUE O/A SILENT BOB COLD-CAST STATUE Kevin Smith’s Mallrat rises to an artistic high with the release of the new Brodie Cold Cast Statue. Sculpted by Clete Shields, this is the third release in the prestigious View Askew Stars Fine Art Statue Series. Features Brodie frozen for all eternity surrounded by his precious comics and with chocolate-covered pretzel in hand This incredibly detailed caricature, stands roughly 14” tall and is painted with a faux-bronze finish. The Brodie statue is limited to an edition size of just 500 and is packaged in a full-color protective box. Supplies are limited and are subject to allocation based on orders received. Also still available while supplies last, Jay & Silent Bob Cold Cast Statues. Stand approx. 11” tall, sold individually and limited to just 1000 of each. NOTE: The Brodie Statue is larger and NOT to scale with the previously released Jay and Silent Bob statues. All figures are in stock and available of immediate shipping! Statue $95.00Ea TRINITY III T-SHIRT O/A TRINITY I T-SHIRT O/A TRINITY II T-SHIRT Matt Wagner returns to depict this incredible trio for the new Trinity III T-Shirt. Features Matt’s rendition of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman screenprinted in full-color on a eggplant-colored, 100% cotton shirt. Also still available: Trinity I and Trinity II T-Shirts. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 THE FLASH: NEW FRONTIER T-SHIRT Lightning strikes again as depicted on the new Flash: New Frontier T-Shirt. Features the graphics of Darwyn Cooke screenprinted in color on a maroon 100% cotton shirt. Check out the shirt as well as the mini-series from DC Comics. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 HARLEY QUINN: MARTINI TIME T-SHIRT POISON IVY: HEART WOMEN’S TEE CATWOMAN: SCRATCHED T-SHIRT O/A CATWOMAN II T-SHIRT The girls take center stage with three unique Gotham Girls shirt offerings. Harley Quinn: Martini-Time T-Shirt features Harley screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton T-Shirt. Poison Ivy: Heart Women’s Tee features this thorned graphic screenprint in color on a white woman’s tee. Catwoman: Scratched T-Shirt depicts the wounded male heart (and ego), screenprinted in color on the left-chest of a black 100% cotton shirt. Still available are the Catwoman II T-Shirts. S-LG $17.95 (Women’s Tee) S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SUPERBOY SYMBOL YOUTH T-SHIRT SUPERMAN SYMBOL: WHITE YOUTH T-SHIRT The kids are at it again with the new Superboy Symbol and Superman Symbol White Youth T-Shirts. Superboy Symbol features the “titans” symbol screenprinted in red on a black 100% cotton shirt. Superman Symbol White depicts the classic Man of Steel symbol on a white T-shirt. Both shirts are available in youth sizes Small, Medium and Large only!! S-L $14.95 ANIMATED BATMAN: NIGHTWING SYMBOL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT O/A ANIMATED BATMAN: NIGHTWING SYMBOL T-SHIRT Just in time for those cool spring evening is the new Animated Batman: Nightwing Symbol Long-Sleeve Shirt. Features the animated Nightwing symbol screenprinted in blue on a black 100% cotton shirt. Also available in short-sleeve! S-XL $17.95 (short-sleeve) XXL $20.95 (short-sleeve) S-XL $23.95 (long-sleeve) XXL $26.95 (long-sleeve) DAREDEVIL: FATHER T-SHIRT DD takes a giant leap backward on the new Daredevil: Father T-Shirt. Features the return of artist Joe Quesada whose art is screenprinted in red on a black 100% cotton shirt. One step backwards, three steps ahead! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WOLVERINE/PUNISHER II T-SHIRT The boys are on the prowl in South America on the new Wolverine/Punisher II T-shirt. Features the art of Gary Frank screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The jungles will never be the same! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 BEAST II T-SHIRT O/A BEAST I T-SHIRT David Finch provides the art for everyone’s hairiest mutant on the new Beast II T-shirt. Features Hank McCoy is action screenprinted in color on a pine green/kahki-colored 100% cotton shirt. Also still available Beast I T-Shirt. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN: SMOKIN’ T-SHIRT Look up in the sky and check out the new Ultimate Spider-Man: Smokin’ T-Shirt. Features the art of Mark Bagley screenprinted in color on a eggplant-colored 100% cotton shirt. Smoked spiders, must be a delicacy somewhere? S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 X-STATIX/AVENGERS T-SHIRT The new meets the old on the X-Static/Avengers T-Shirt. Features the art of madman Mike Allred, screenprinted in full-color on a natural 100% cotton shirt. When all is said and done, let’s bet on who’s standing! 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 CHASING DOGMA LIMITED HARDCOVER BOOK by Kevin Smith and Duncan Fegredo O/A CLERKS: THE LIMITED HARDCOVER BOOK by Kevin Smith, Jim Mahfood, Phil Hester & Ande Parks Don’t miss out on the chance to complete your collection of Kevin Smith books with our previously released Chasing Dogma and Clerks: The Limited Hardcover Books. Written by Smith with art by Duncan Fegredo, Jim Mahfood, Phil Hester and Ande Parks, both are limited to just 2500 copies. Quantities are limited, so don’t blow it!! Ltd. HC, 120pg, FC $69.95 (Chasing Dogma) Ltd. HC, 96pg, b&w $59.95 (Clerks) O/A BIZARRO SUPERMAN SYMBOL II T-SHIRT Features the flopped “S” symbol screenprinted on an eggplant 100% cotton shirt. Am crappy shirt!! L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A BATMAN & ROBIN(?) T-SHIRT Features the art of Jim Lee screenprinted in color on a graphite 100% cotton shirt. Batman & Robin are bad to the bone!! L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A DAILY PLANET: STAFF T-SHIRT O/A DAILY PLANET II T-SHIRT DP II features the classic Planet logo screenprinted in color on a white 100% cotton shirt. DP II features a small logo on front and the word “Staff” screenprinted on the back of a grey 100% cotton shirt. L-XL $20.95 (Daily Planet I) XXL $23.95 L-XL $17.95 (Daily Planet II) XXL $20.95 O/A CAPTAIN AMERICA: STARS & STRIPES T-SHIRT O/A CAPTAIN AMERICA X 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. Cap X features the art of John Cassaday on a graphite 100% cotton shirt. Both great!! L-XL $25.95 XXL $28.95 O/A XAVIER INSTITUTE T-SHIRT O/A XAVIER INSTITUTE II T-SHIRT O/A X-MEN: DANGER ROOM T-SHIRT Features the various school logos screenprinted in color on 100% cotton shirts. Show your school spirit!! L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ********************** APPAREL SECTION ANIME HAIBANE RENMEI: RAKKA ANGEL PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (8343) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 HAIBANE RENMEI: REKI TRENCHCOAT PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (8343) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 HELLO KITTY CLASSIC RED SCOOP NECK WOMEN’S T-SHIRT Red. 100% cotton. Faux glossy transfer with embroidery bow. Front image. (5145/H2326YM) (CAUT: 4) LG $22.95 HELLO KITTY: YUMMY CUPCAKE STRIPE WOMEN’S T-SHIRT Sheer stripe pink. 100% cotton. Screen-printed front image. (5145/H20107P) (CAUT: 4) LG $22.95 HELLSING LOGO BLACK GO BAG This bag is lightweight and small, and the strap is worn diagonally accross the chest with the bag on your back. It features an easy-access mesh pocket on the underside, zippered change pocket, interior zippered pocket, and a big main compartment to accomodate a CD player or book. Black. Front logo image. (5488/606B-HELOM) (CAUT: 4) Bag $24.99 HELLSING LOGO BLACK TECH BAG This bag is so cool you might not even recognize that it is a laptop bag! It has a padded adjustable strap with a cell phone holder and a hand-carrying strap. It has 9 pockets under its flap — including pen and card pockets — while inside it has an additional Velcroed pocket. Hidden on the back it has an outer pocket with Velcro closure. Inside are 2 sections, one with padding and a protective flap for your laptop, and one for all your other large stuff. You'll want it even if you don't have a laptop! Black. Front logo image. (5488/637B-HELOM) (CAUT: 4) Bag $39.99 HELLSING SILVER REFLECTIVE SYMBOL PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (8343) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 INU YASHA BLACK COURIER BAG The basic Courier Bag has been improved — three-fold! The new Velcroed flap opens to reveal 11 pockets in various sizes, including one mesh zippered pocket. There are also two outer mesh pockets on either side of the bag, and a larger outside pocket on the back with Velcro closure. A large inner pocket spans the width of the bag — also with Velcro. A handy elastic pen-holder will help keep your pens secure in the bag. Black. Front logo image. (5488/634B-INSTM) (CAUT: 4) Bag $29.99 INU YASHA TEXT LOGO COURIER BAG Same specs as Inu Yasha Black Courier Bag offered above. Black. Front image. (5488/634-INLOM) (CAUT: 4) Bag $29.99 LAIN SERIAL EXPERIMENTS BLACK COMMUTER BAG Just between the Courier and the Go bag, this size is perfect for the commuter! Inside it has two large pockets, one secured with Velcro, the other with a zippered closure. It sports a single front clip and outer mesh pocket — plus 3D-rings to dangle all kinds of cool stuff off of your bag. Use it for gadgets, keys, character mascots or anything else you like. It's long strap can be adjusted to be worn on the diagonal or over the shoulder. If you don’t want to lug a big bag to work, but need something big enough for the essentials, this is the bag for you! Black. Front image. (5488/638B-LAINW) (CAUT: 4) Bag $19.99 LAIN SERIAL EXPERIMENTS SILVER SLING BAG The slick Sling Bag has cutting edge design with two inner pockets, a cel phone holder on the strap, Velcro closures and a hidden zippered outer pocket. Its styled for durability and padded for comfort. Its diagonal front strap is adujstable from 27" to 40", making it a perfect fit for anyone. Its mid-sized design at approximately 10" x 12" x 4" makes it the perfect commuter bag. Silver. Front logo image. (5488/625S-LAINW) (CAUT: 4) Bag $34.99 LAST EXILE: ALEX ROWE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (8343) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 LAST EXILE: KLAUS AND LAUIE FLYING PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (8343) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION NERV LOGO SILVER TECH BAG Same specs as Hellsing Logo Black Tech Bag Silver offered above. Front image. (5488/96S-NERV) (CAUT: 4) Bag $34.99 PUCCA WATCHES (133) (CAUT: 4) ANALOG—Watch $23.99 LCD—Watch $17.99 RED DRAGONS AND MEDALLION RED BROCADE SILK COURIER BAG (5488/634-BLUE) (CAUT: 4) Bag $29.99 SAMURAI CHARACTER TEXT BLACK COURIER BAG Same specs as Inu Yasha Black Courier Bag offered above. Black bag. Front image. (5488/634B-KSAM) (CAUT: 4) Bag $29.99 DC COMICS JLA: DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM GROUP T-SHIRT Chambray blue heather ringer. 100% cotton. (559/48-346-211) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: FREEDOM FIGHTERS T-SHIRT Grey body with black trim ringer. 100% cotton. (559/48-346-212) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 THE JOKER HEAD LIMITED EDITION ANALOG WATCH Silver case. Leather strap. Includes resin sculpture of the Joker’s hand/arm holding a playing card. Watch cuffs around the sculpture’s wrist. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 3,000 pieces. (427/LI2224) (CAUT: 4) Watch $125.00 SUPERMAN STANDING WITH LOGO RINGER T-SHIRT Rouge heather ringer. 100% cotton. Front image. (559/23-346-268) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 WONDER WOMAN LOGO TRUCKER CAP White. (5209/11123C02) (CAUT: 4) Cap $9.95 EYE CANDY ARMANDO HUERTA: LADY DEATH T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (5855) (CAUT: 4) XL $19.99 ARMANDO HUERTA: HARDCORE T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (5855) (CAUT: 4) XL $19.99 GOTH EMILY THE STRANGE: BLACK AND WHITE BANDANA Black. White design.(6037/498-0862-BW) (CAUT: 4) Bandana $9.95 EMILY THE STRANGE: BLACK PENDANT NECKLACE (6037/469-0410-BK) (CAUT: 4) Necklace $12.95 EMILY THE STRANGE: DIGITAL WATCH LCD display features re-appearing images of Emily and feline friend. Black strap. (6037/467-093-BK) (CAUT: 4) Watch $18.95 EMILY THE STRANGE: MYSTERY PENDANT NECKLACE Black pendant in the shape of cat features silver highlighting. Silver chain. (6037/469-111B) (CAUT: 4) Necklace $12.95 EMILY THE STRANGE: SKULLY PENDANT NECKLACE Black pendant features silver skull design. Silver chain. (491/469-1115-SV) (CAUT: 4) Necklace $12.95 OOPSY DAISY MINI TOTE PVC bag. Measures 9” x 7.5” x 1”. (5725/COD4050) (CAUT: 4) Tote MSRP: $14.99 ROMAN DIRGE: "WORST PIRATE EVER" T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (5145) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 RUBY GLOOM 3-PACK SOCK GIFT BOX One size fits all. (5145/D311SPN) (CAUT: 4) Box $20.95 RUBY GLOOM: "LOVE HURTS" ¾-SLEEVE WOMEN’S T-SHIRT Black with red sleeves. Screenprint. Front image. (5145) (CAUT: 4) LG $24.95 RUBY GLOOM: SKULL AND CROSSBONES MESSENGER BAG Nylon bag with sewn-on patch appliqué. (5145/D478CBN) (CAUT: 4) Bag $18.95 RUBY GLOOM: SKULL MUSCLE T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Raw edge muscle T-shirt. Screenprinted applique. (5145) (CAUT: 4) LG $19.95 YUM POP PLUSH BACK PACKS Measure 20” x 11” x 6”. (5725/CYP3480) (CAUT: 4) Back pack MSRP: $19.99Ea. YUM POP PLUSH MINI PURSE Measure 9” x 6” x 5”. (5725/CYP3470) (CAUT: 4) Purse MSRP: $6.99 MARVEL THE PUNISHER TRUCKER CAP White cap. (559/21-672-650) (CAUT: 4) Cap $16.95 MOVIES AND TV THE CROW LOGO T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (6338) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 EASY RIDER FLAG T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (6338) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 FAMILY GUY: BRIAN “HAMMERED” T-SHIRT White. 100% cotton. Front image. (559/36-301-26) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 FAMILY GUY: CHRIS “SCHOOL IS FRIGGIN’ CRAP” T-SHIRT White. 100% cotton. Front image. (559/36-301-19) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 FAMILY GUY: STEWIE “EVIL” T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (559/36-301-29) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 FAMILY GUY: STEWIE “YOU SUCK” T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (559/36-301-27) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 HELLRAISER: CENOBITE PINHEAD T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front and back images. (6338) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 INSANE CLOWN POSSE T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front and back images. (6338) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 STAR WARS: STORMTROOPER ANALOG WATCH Solid stainless steel. Image on watch face. Includes a heavy plastic replica of Storm Trooper mask. Limited to 3,000 pieces. (427/L12206) (CAUT: 4) Watch $125.00 RELISTS OFFERED AGAIN O/A COWBOY BEBOP: “SHOWDOWN” T-SHIRT Red, 100% cotton, gel ink. Front and sleeve images. (7296/3901211) (CAUT: 4) XL $16.95 O/A DRAGONBALL GT: GOKU MORPH T-SHIRT Grey hi density ink. 100% cotton. Front chest and back images. (7296/7000311) (CAUT: 4) LG $16.95 O/A DRAGONBALL Z: AGGRESSIVE VEGETA T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Front chest and large back image with crystalina ink. (7296/2443711) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 O/A INITIAL D: BIG D T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Front and sleeve images. (7296/0900411) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 O/A ROMAN DIRGE: BUNNY SUIT T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. (5145/F402901) (CAUT: 4) XL $21.95 O/A THE SIMPSONS: HOMER HARDHAT WITH T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton. Front image. Comes with white hardhat with “Safety Inspector” label and a hysterical Homer. (4750/TSG304) (CAUT: 4) LG with Hat $24.99 O/A THE SIMPSONS: RALPH PASTE BOTTLE WITH T-SHIRT White, 100% cotton shirt. Front image. Comes with a jar of paste, Simpsons style. (4750/TSG302) (CAUT: 4) L-XL with Paste $19.99 O/A VOLTAIRE: “HUGGABLY GOTHIC” T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (5145/D-358901) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 O/A VOLTAIRE: “IT’S THE COFFEE” T-SHIRT Black, 100% cotton. Front image. (5145/D-3579091) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 ******************** TOYS SECTION COMIC BOOK HEROES BATMAN ANIMATED ACTION FIGURE SERIES 1 This exciting new line includes eight 5 ¼” action figures based on characters from the new Batman animated series. Each figure has 10 points of articulation, and is equipped with personalized weapons and accessories. Figures include Batman, Joker, and Bruce Wayne. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (744/G2576) (CAUT: 1 & 3) Figure SRP: $9.50Ea. 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 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) (STAR19522) Figure $14.99 ************************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARVEL MINIMATES GIANT-SIZED X-MEN BOX SET A Diamond Select/Art Asylum Release! First seen as a team in Giant-Sized X-Men #1, Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops, Thunderbird, Colossus and Nightcrawler are now mini!This set of Marvel Minimates includes all six mutant heroes as they appeared in their debut appearance in 1975! Each Marvel Minimate measures two inches tall and features a whopping 14 points of articulation. Packaged in a large clamshell that mimics the cover to Giant-Sized X-Men #1, this box set will please both hardcore Minimates collectors as well as die-hard X-Men fans alike! Available Now! (4667/71818) (CAUT: 4) Minimate Set $25.00 ************************* MARVEL LEGENDS FANTASTIC FOUR GIFT SET The First Family of the House of Ideas is here to wreak havoc on Doctor Doom, and anyone else who’s out to rule the Big Blue Marble! Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny are the Fantastic Four, now ready to be displayed in this gift set! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (49/70396) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Set $43.99 MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 6 FIGURES They’re the heavy-hitters who make “Marvel” the name to remember in comics. Here are memorable Marvel big guns that move the Earth. Excellent sculpts that make for essential toy collectibles! This series may include: Wolverine (brown costume), Cable, Deadpool, Juggernaut, and Punisher (with Thomas Jane likeness). Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (49/71105) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $10.25Ea. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE BATTLE BONES TRANSPORT This all-bones figure can transport 10 Masters of the Universe figures at once in its ribs! The jaws opens to reveal a mouth full of teeth, and can carry the crew’s weapons from place to place! This new version of the 1980s original is sure to please collectors as much as the first one! When you extend the battle tail on this Battle Bones transporter, it’s over 2-feet long! Includes spring-loaded missile launcher from tail, chomping mouth from tail, and the chomping mouth stores figure accessory items and articulated legs. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (744/B4128) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #8 (AUG033171) Figure $15.25 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE KID LARGE ACTION FIGURE SERIES 1 Battle on a larger scale with these new 12” Master of the Universe He-Man and Skeletor figures! Each figure is highly articulated with over 7 points of movement. Perfect for posing as well as staging kinetic battles for the power of Grayskull! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (744/B4120) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $14.99Ea. SPIDER-MAN & SINISTER SIX GIFT SET The Sinister Six are here to ruin Peter Parker’s life again, but this time as collectible action figures! Vulture, Sandman and the others are here to bring the pain! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (49/70393) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Set $43.99 DIE-CAST CLUE RELEASE 1 DIE-CASTS For over 50 years and in over 40 countries, the classic “who dunnit” game, Clue, continues to entertain new generations of families. Playing Mantis uses character graphics — in this case, “suspects” — from the vintage game, and those found in the modern version. In addition, Playing Mantis applies the classic character graphics on older cars, where the contemporary characters appear on modern vehicles. For example, the vintage car for Professor Plum is a purple 1948 Tucker. His new ride is a purple 1998 Camaro. Thus, each suspect can be collected on two different cars. Also included are random Clue cards — but is there a missing suspect, room and weapon? Cars include: Mrs. White ’55 Ford Panel Van and ’01 PT Cruiser; Professor ’48 Tucker Torpedo and ’98 Chevy Camaro Plum; Miss Scarlet ’54 Chevy Corvette and ’03 Corvette Convertible; Mr. Green ’57 Lincoln Premier and ’99 Dodge Viper GTS; Mrs. Peacock ’59 Cadillac Eldorado and ’02 Cadillac ; and Colonel Mustard ‘60s Jeep CG and ’00 Hummer. Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (6243/15550) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Die-Cast SRP: $4.99Ea. COCA-COLA CHEVY DELIVERY SEDAN T-Bucket packaging that rocks the house, fellas! Made in 1/18th scale, these hot Chevy Sedans are the street machines you want to show off to the ladies as well as your fellow hot-rodders! Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (6243/38308) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Die-Cast $25.00 JOHNNY LIGHTNING VOLKSWAGEN II RELEASE 1 New Johnny die-casts to keep your foot itchin’ for the gas pedal! This series includes the Microbus concept with new casting, ’65 VW Beetle, ’64 VW Type 2 Pickup, ’66 VW Karmann-Ghia with new casting, ’64 VW 21-window Samba Bus, and ’00 Volkswagen New Beetle. (6243/35905) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Die-Cast SRP: $4.00Ea. ******************* HELLBOY Mezco’s Hellboy products are being offered again! You’ve seen these before in the November Previews. This second offering ensures Previews readers are able to take advantage of a second and final production run! All original orders from the November Previews will still be filled. OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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 June 2004. (4830/15010) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $49.99 O/A 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 not include the two variant/repaint figures previously offered. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (4830/15000A) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $14.99Ea. O/A 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 June 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. **************** LORD OF THE RINGS LORD OF THE RINGS EPIC 18-INCH ACTION FIGURES & ROOM ALARM The first in a brand new series of figures as epic as the movies themselves. Legolas is presented in his classic outfit, and Aragorn is presented in his ranger outfit with trenchcoat. Both stand over 18" tall. Heavily detailed and accurate, Aragorn and Legolas feature weapons & accessories quiver, arrows, bow, and elven knives. Legolas has Sheaths Elven Cloak w/ Broach Articulation, while Aragorn has a Sheath Ranger Sword and sheath with removable Eating Knife Torch. Both have articulation at the neck, with ball jointed shoulders, forearms, wrists, waist, and calves. Motion activated sensor triggers the figures to "speak" phrases. Aragon says: “I am Aragorn, son of Arathorn,” “If by my life or death I can protect you, I will. You have my sword,” “We travel light. Let us hunt some Orc,” and “It is an army bred for a single purpose: To destroy the world of men.” Legolas says: “This is no mere ranger. This is Aragorn, son of Arathorn. You owe him your allegiance,” “And you have my bow,” “There is a fell voice on the air,” “Something draws near. I can feel it,” “We cannot linger,” and “You would die before your stroke fell.” Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (6338) (CAUT: 4) ARAGORN—Figure $38.99 LEGOLAS—Figure $38.99 LORD OF THE RINGS GATES OF MORDOR GIFT PACK Brilliant packaging lets you set the stage for recreating pivotal scenes from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Characters are authentically decorted in scene-specific clothing and accessories. This gift pack includes Aragorn, Gandalf the White, Gimli, Legolas, and an exclusive Mouth of Sauron figure on horse. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (49/81365) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Pack $37.99 LORD OF THE RINGS MOVIE TWIST-EMS SERIES 1 This twisted take on The Lord of the Rings characters is unlike any other! Your favorite characters from the trilogy are brought to humorous existence with twist-powered, character dedicated action figures. You’ll love how these caricatures walk, glide, and crawl. Actor likenesses are vividly captured with the utilization of laser-scanning technology. This series features: Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Frodo, Ringwraith, and Gollum. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (49/81425) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $4.75Ea. LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING CORONATION GIFT PACK Brilliant packaging lets you set the stage for recreating pivotal scenes from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Characters are authentically decorted in scene-specific clothing and accessories. This Coronation Pack includes Aragorn (King of Gondor), Arwen, Eomer (King of the Riddemark), Lady Eowen, and an exclusive Faramir (Prince of Ithilien). Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (49/81424) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $26.99 LORD OF THE RINGS RETURN OF THE KING SERIES 3 DELUXE ACTION FIGURES If it’s high-end toys you want to commemorate Peter Jackson’s film trilogy, then these Deluxe figures fit the bill! In this series you’ll find Superposeable Shelob, Coronation Arwen, Superposeable Gollum with The One Ring & Interchangeable Heads, Superposeable Coronation Gimli, Ringwraith with Sword Lunging Action, and Uruk-Hai Warrior with Bow Shooting Action. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (49/81215) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $11.99Ea. LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY ACTION FIGURE SERIES 3 This “Trilogy” series takes random figures from previously-released Lord of the Rings assortments and repackages them at lower prices so that collectors everywhere can own characters from J.R.R. Tolkien’s memorable fantasy masterpiece! (49) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Character content could not be displayed at press time. Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (81435)—Figure SRP: $6.75Ea. THE TWO TOWERS (81445)—Figure SRP: $6.75Ea. RETURN OF THE KING(81355)—Figure SRP: $6.75Ea. MISCELLANEOUS BLEEDING EDGE GOTHS PLUSH SERIES 2 Let us all lament humanity’s suffering and listen to the Cure! And let’s hang out with these 14” Bleeding Edge Goths while we’re at it! In this series, you’ll find Frown the Clown, Garth Goyle, Shock the Monkey, Sid X. Malicious, and Zero’s Sister. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (5682) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $24.00Ea. LIVING DEAD DOLLS FASHION VICTIMS SERIES 2 A little more in proportion, Series 2 of the Living Dead Doll Fashion Victims introduces Hollywood, Sin, Inferno, Sybil and Lulu as slaves to fashion! The success of Series 1 has called for a continuation of these high fashion victims. Look for them in coffin-shaped boxes that reveal the second outfit on the back of the box. Each doll stands approximately 14" tall. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (4830/91010) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $27.25Ea. MR. MONSTER ROTO FIGURE Here comes Mister Monster! He's a happy little guy! Based on the art of Elizabeth Ito. Limited production! Ships in a full-color box. Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (5122/00425) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $30.00 PUPPET TERRORS HAND PUPPETS Introducing the Puppet Terror's lineup of completely original, completely evil line of puppets! Death Row Joe and Bunky the Clown are both 10” tall figures. Joe is decked out in full prison garb, electric chair helmet with tribal tattoos to finish the look. Bunky looks like an evil twin hybrid of Krusty the Clown and Clarabell from Howdy Doody. Eerie! Both puppets come in beautifully illustrated window display boxes that transform into puppet theaters! Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (5971/ FP02) (CAUT: 4) BUNKY THE CLOWN—Puppet $19.99 DEATH ROW JOE—Puppet $19.99 TALKING BILL CLINTON 12-INCH ACTION FIGURE Return to the days of political correctness, and when Napster was still a novelty! The former President of the United States from that era is now available as a collectible talking figure with 17 different sound bites! Fans of the former Bubba will love it! Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (5973/81946) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $30.00 TALKING DENNIS MILLER 12-INCH ACTION FIGURE Now we don’t want to get off on a rant here…but this Dennis Miller figure is about as convincing a doppelganger as Kevin Spacey’s impersonation of Christopher Walken. Dead on, baby! The smart-aleck comedian, turned TV personality, turned radio announcer is here to dazzle you with his metaphors and overbearing gift of verbiage! Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (5973/43103) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $30.00 MOVIES & TV THE CROW 18-INCH ACTION FIGURE & ROOM ALARM An incredible realistic version of Brandon Lee as Eric Draven! The Crow stands 18" tall and comes with his trenchcoat and bird that can perch on his shoulder. Highly detailed with articulation at the neck, shoulders, forearms, wrists, waist, and ankles, the Crow "speaks" 5 different movie phrases. Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (6338) (CAUT: 4) Figure $38.99 FUTURAMA I-MEN 2-PACK SERIES 1 Good news, everyone! The cast of FOX’s popular science-fiction comedy Futurama have gone cubular! I-Men mini-figures are fully articulated and feature magnetic feet for increased poseability. Each carded two-pack contains two Futurama I-Men. Included in this series are Fry, Leela, Bender, Professor Farnsworth, Zoidberg, Calculon, URL, Morbo, Roberto and the Robot Devil! Included with every I-Men mini-figure is a collector’s coin, specific to that character, which also doubles as a magnetic figure stand. Packaged on blister card. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (6600) (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. 2-Pack SRP: $7.99Ea. GODZILLA HEDORAH PLUSH Specialty Market Exclusive! Here's the first-ever plush version of one of Godzilla's most toxic enemies, Hedorah from Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster! Formed from pollution and mutated by an outer space meteorite, the movie version used eye laser beams and acidic mudballs to attack the Big G! While not having the laser beams, this 17" is a hugg-able plush that comes with cute, adorable eyes! Limited to only 1,500 copies worldwide. Shipped loose with hang tag. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (4231/09108) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, or France. Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. Plush $24.95 STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE 1701 BATTLE DAMAGE VARIANT Previously an Internet exclusive! This variant features battle ravaged warp engines, engineering hull, bridge, and saucer section. Damaged sections are modeled after the damage sustained to the Enterprise in the films Star Trek II and III. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (5168) (CAUT: 4) Toy $34.99 TIM THE ENCHANTER CHIBI PLUSH A Specialty Market Exclusive! Tim the Enchanter is the first of Toy Vault's Talking "Chibi"-Style Plush. From the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Tim says "There are some who call me … Tim" and "Well, that's no ordinary rabbit! That's the most foul, cruel, and bad tempered rodent you ever set eyes on!" Limited! Measures 10" x 6" x 4". Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (4231/15044) (CAUT: 4) Plush $29.95 SPIDER-MAN 2 MOVIE ACTION FIGURE SERIES 4 If you flipped over the action and suspense in the Spider-Man 2 movie, then you’ll love these new figures based on the characters from the film! This series may include Dr. Octopus, Spider-Sense Spider-Man, Flipping Spider-Man, and Spider-Strength Spider-Man. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (49/43850) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $10.25Ea. VIDEO GAMES HALO 5-PIECE MINI ACTION FIGURE SET WAVE 3 Halo is the defining game for X-Box! The Joyride figures bring the game to the hands of the player for the first time! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (476/76386A) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Set SRP: $11.25Ea. STATUES & MODELS ADULT HOUSE OF ASTRIX STATUES The latest Adults Only statue collectibles from House of Asterix! Choose from: Domina Patrica (a 9” tall whip-wielding dominatrix), Egyptian Princess w/Panther (9 ¾” tall), and Pony-Girl Pair (9” tall; a sexy dom and her saddled “Pony-Girl”). Each is hand-painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2004. SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (5274) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or Indonesia . ADULT MATERIAL DOMINA PATRICA?Statue $101.00 EGYPTIAN PRINCESS?Statue $150.00 PONY-GIRL PAIR?Statue $175.00 ASTRO BOY ASTRO BOY MINI-BUST All-new animated adventures coming soon to Kids WB! Astro Boy was created over 50 years ago in Japan (where he was known as Tetsuwan Atom) by the Father of Manga, the late, great Osamu Tezuka. A Pinocchio for the 21st century, the colorful Astro Boy Mini-Bust measures 6” tall with base, and comes painted and ready to display! Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (6338) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $30.99 ASTRO-BOY STATUE All-new animated adventures coming soon to Kids WB! This highly detailed rendition of Astro Boy will catch your eye, and capture a place of honor amongst your anime and/or statue collection! It’s Astro Boy, the robot lad with a heart of gold, as a hand-painted resin statue measuring 10” tall with base. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (6338) (CAUT: 4) Statue $48.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER/ANGEL BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: D’HOFFRYN BUST A Diamond Select Release in conjunction with Moore Creations! Here’s the next character in the ongoing series of busts based on characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. D’Hoffryn was the mentor to Anya in her previous life as a vengeance demon, giving her the power to make the wishes of scorned women come true. Ominous in his demeanor, but thoughtful with his wedding presents, this bust was sculpted by Pablo Viggiano from the Gore Group. Painted and ready to display. Guaranteed in Stores May 2004! (4667) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #6 (JUN033357) Bust $45.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: GILES AS FYARL DEMON BUST A Diamond Select Release in conjunction with Moore Creations! Giles as a Fyarl Demon was sculpted by Martin Canale of the Gore Group, and captures the true essence of events from the Season Four episode, “A New Man,” in which Giles was unfortunately transformed into a Fyarl Demon by his old friend, the sorcerer Ethan Rayne. Painted and ready to display. Guaranteed in Stores May 2004! (4667) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #7 (JUL033226) Bust $45.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: KULAK BUST A Diamond Select Release in conjunction with Moore Creations! The assassin, Kulak of the Miquot Clan, was part of the hideous horde of hoodlums that participated in “Slayerfest ’98,” and was just as stealthy in his methods as he was deadly with the bone spears that shot from his forearms… too bad he was blown up! Sculpted by Pablo Viggiano from the Gore Group, this piece comes painted and ready to display. Guaranteed in Stores May 2004! (4667) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #6 (JUN033358) Bust $45.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE JUDGE BUST A Diamond Select Release in conjunction with Moore Creations! The mere touch of Season Two’s big bad, The Judge, could burn all the goodness and humanity out of any being! No weapon forged by man could destroy him… so Buffy blew him to bits using a rocket launcher! Sculpted in striking likeness by Jeremy Bush, this piece is an outstanding addition to the continuing line of Buffy/Angel busts. This piece comes painted and ready to display. Guaranteed in Stores May 2004! (4667) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #7 (JUL033227) Bust $45.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FAITH STATUETTE A Diamond Select Release in conjunction with Moore Creations! “Welcome Faith!” That says it all in this dynamic statuette of Buffy’s fellow slayer, Faith, as she prepares to battle the evil Angelus! This 1/12th scale, limited-edition statuette is the perfect companion piece to the sold-out Spike Statuette, and is the perfect gift for any Buffy fan. This is one heck of a fully painted sculpture and will look gorgeous on your Buffy figure shelf. Guaranteed in Stores June 2004! (4667) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #9 (SEP033306) Statue $50.00 COMIC BOOK HEROES THE CROW: DANCE OF THE DEAD FULL-SIZE STATUE Bring home the “Dance of the Dead” Crow statue as it was displayed on James O’Barr’s 2003 Atrocity Tour with Dragonfly! Presented in it’s original 12” version, as sculpted and designed by Gabriel Marquez and based on O’Barr’s artwork, the Dance of the Dead Statue is available in an ultra-limited edition of only 500 regular pieces! Fans have been clamoring for the statue to be produced just as they saw it at last year’s conventions, and Dragonfly has answered their call! Standing 14” from the top of the gun (which is done in pewter as is the sword), this piece has been christened by awestruck, hard-core fans to be “The Best Crow Statue... Ever!” Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4964) (CAUT: 4) Statue $149.99 THE CROW: DANCE OF THE DEAD UNPAINTED STATUETTE The Dance of the Dead mini-statuette…unpainted, “Blank!” Ultra-limited, only a 100-piece production run is available. Capture Gabriel Marquez’ 8 ¼” tall Crow sculpture in the raw state in which it was created, or add a personal artistic touch and create your own Eric Draven! Complete with pewter gun and sword in a full-color box! Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (4969/1014) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Statue $35.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FATHOM PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE STATUE A Previews Exclusive! This is a limited rendition of the Fathom statue that was originally produced by Moore Creations and Top Cow Productions. Sculpted by the talented Clayborn Moore and based on artist Michael Turner’s alluring, deep-sea heroine, Aspen Matthews, Fathom is immortalized as this 15” tall, Previews Exclusive statue! Limited to only 1,500 pieces, each painted and ready to display! Available Now! (8734) (CAUT: 4) Statue $180.00 *********************** FIN FANG FOOM MINI-BUST Centuries ago the Makluans — space-exploring, shape-shifting dragons — crash-landed in China. The survivors adopted human guises and hatched cultural legends. Their most arrogant member, Fin Fang Foom, lay dormant until he was awakened in Marvel’s Silver Age (in Strange Tales #89!), later to rise again to confront the Invincible Iron Man! This invulnerable flying dragon threatened mankind with this infinite strength, treacherous whip-like tail, acid breath, and mental manipulation… and now you can add this classic Jack Kirby-created creature to your Marvel collection, courtesy of sculptor Neil Surges (working from a design by Randy Bowen). Fin Fang Foom stands 9 ½” tall from the bottom of base to the tips of his horns! Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $45.00 FANTASY DRAGON IN CLAW WATERBALL A miniature dragon rests in the center of a crystal-clear waterball that swirls with glitter, held fast by a detailed dragon’s claw. Stands 5” tall and is made of hand painted polyresin. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (4432/1448) (CAUT: 4) Waterball $18.00 DRAGON WATERBALL A dragon guards its treasure mound within a crystal-clear waterball that swirls with glitter, resting atop a pedestal base sculpted like a dragon’s foot. Stands 6” tall and is made of hand painted polyresin. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (4432/1305) (CAUT: 4) Waterball $24.00 MARVEL STARS OF THE MONTH MARVEL UNIVERSE: HULK BUST A Diamond Select Release! Due to his exposure to deadly gamma radiation, whenever mild-mannered scientist Dr. Bruce Banner becomes angry or agitated, he transforms into the emerald juggernaut known as The Incredible Hulk! Sculpted by Rudy Garcia and measuring 6” tall including the base, the Hulk Bust is accompanied by a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Available now! (4667) (STAR19911) Bust $55.00 WEAPON X STATUE A Diamond Select Release! From the classic storyline originally serialized in the pages of Marvel Comics Presents #73-84 comes this early puzzle piece in the mystery that is Logan. Before he was Wolverine… he was Weapon X! Based on the artwork of comics legend Barry Windsor Smith, the Weapon X Statue stands approximately 10” tall and was sculpted by Meg Stone of Art Asylum. Each statue comes with a hand-numbered, full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Also available is a Special Edition (sans helmet) limited to only 500 pieces and including a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity. Available now! (4667) REGULAR ED (STAR19933)—Statue $160.00 SPECIAL ED (O/A)—Statue $200.00 ************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARVEL UNIVERSE: HOBGOBLIN BUST A Diamond Select Release! This classic Spider-Man villain is shown in all his villainous glory courtesy of artist Rocco Tartamella, and Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, who helped refine the overall design for this sculpt. Limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide. Painted and ready to display, each accompanied by a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Available Now! (4667) Bust $45.00 O/A MARVEL UNIVERSE: NEW X-MEN JEAN GREY BUST A Diamond Select Release! The perfect companion piece to the New X-Men Wolverine Bust sculpted by Sam Greenwell, Jean Grey is depicted in her uniform from the New X-Men, with a full-length leather coat and a Phoenix icon-“scorched” X-Men logo base. Each with a full-color, hand numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Available now! (4667) Bust $45.00 7************************ MISCELLANEOUS MARS EXPLORATION ROVER DIE-CAST MODEL The Mars Rover was produced in cooperation with NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratories. Working closely with the same engineers and designers who worked on the project at JPL, the 1/10th scale Mars Rover kit presents one of the most accurate and detailed depictions of “Spirit” and “Opportunity”, the twin robotic probes that touched down on the surface of the Red Planet during the month of January, 2004. Measuring 6 ½” x 9” x 6”, the Mars Rover features an extending arm, rotating high-gain antenna, moveable solar panels, moveable wheels, and authentic NASA/JPL markings. Each includes a limited edition certificate and detailed Mars terrain base. Comes painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (5945/11065) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the United States and Puerto Rico. Die-Cast SRP: $150.00 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES MONSTER JAM TRUCK KIT Get ready to crush the competition with this 1/25th-scale monster truck model kit, featuring TMNT-inspired graphics. Painting and assembly required. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (476/38186) (CAUT: 4) Kit $11.75 MOVIES & TV ALIEN3: ALIEN QUEEN CHESTBURSTER STATUE Palisades Toys presents their first polystone statue based on Alien3: the Alien Queen Chestburster! Although it appeared on screen for only a few brief seconds — and never in plain sight — the Queen Chestburster played a pivotal role in the film’s riveting conclusion. Now, for the first time ever, the infamous newborn Queen Chestburster is rendered in 3 dimensions in the eerie spiral pose made famous by the movie poster. And of course, she includes all of the stunning attention to detail that you have come to expect from Palisades’ line of Alien products. Each limited edition statue is individually numbered, and comes comes fully painted and ready to display. Limited to initial orders only! Scheduled to ship August 2004. (8644/25242) (CAUT: 2 & 3) Statue $59.99. OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARMY OF DARKNESS 10TH ANNIVERSARY ASH STATUE A Diamond Select Release! This massive statue is based directly on the Army of Darkness movie poster image, and features a dead-on likeness of S-Mart’s housewares manager himself, as well as an incredibly detailed base! Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez, this is a must-have piece for horror fans everywhere. Limited to 1,993 pieces worldwide, this massive piece measures an impressive 12” tall and 16” wide. Includes a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Available Now! (4667/20212) Statue $250.00 ************************ STAR OF THE MONTH ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH BUST A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Andy Berholtz, this piece depicts Bruce Campbell as Ash, the unlikely hero that gets sucked into a vortex and sent back to the Middle Ages to fight an army of the dead in the mayhem-filled horror film, Army of Darkness! Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Available now! (4667/STAR17862) Bust $55.00 ****************** FRED SANFORD TOONED-UP MAQUETTE You Big Dummy! Electric Tiki presents the eleventh maquette in its “Tooned Up” line! You can't think of classic TV without having fond memories of Redd Foxx’s portrayal of junkman Fred Sanford in the classic show, Sanford and Son. Now, for the first time ever, Electric Tiki brings you the official Fred Sanford maquette, officially authorized by Sony pictures and the Redd Foxx estate! Fred comes dressed as he did in the original series pilot, and comes mounted on a base inspired by his most prized possession... no, not Lamont, but his beloved truck. The base comes with replica license plate with the original pilot date. Designed by Tracy Mark Lee and sculpted by Schu, this extra special edition is strictly limited to initial orders. Each maquette is individually numbered, fully painted, and ready to display! (5286) (CAUT: 4) Maquette $99.00 REN & STIMPY: DR. STUPID MINI-BUST It’s time for “Ask Dr. Stupid,” with your host, Dr. Stupid… For the inaugural piece in its highly anticipated Ren & Stimpy polystone collection, Palisades Toys presents Dr. Stupid, Stimpy’s “smarter” alter-ego! Dr. Stupid appeared occasionally on The Ren & Stimpy Show, dispensing invaluable life-lessons, such as why some camels have one hump, while others have two (one hump is for regular gasoline, while two humps are premium!!). And now, you can bring home a bit of this sage-like wisdom for yourself and your friends, with the Dr. Stupid Mini-Bust. Standing nearly five inches tall, Dr. Stupid features a fantastic attention to detail, right down to the wire-rimmed glasses. Each limited edition mini bust is individually numbered. Limited to initial orders only! (8644/20235) (CAUT: 2 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside the United States and Puerto Rico. Mini-Bust $24.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SAMURAI JACK VS. BEETLEBOT SCULPTURE Made out of cold cast resin, each pieces is individually numbered and accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity. Samurai Jack and the Beetlebot characters are based off the Cartoon Network’s hit show Samurai Jack, created by Genndy Tartokovsky. Limited to 2,500. Stands 7 ¼” tall. Comes painted and ready to display. Available Now! (5287) Sculpture $89.00 ************************ TRANSFORMERS: ARCEE MINI-STATUE Can a robot be “male” or “female”? This question has plagued Transformers fans since the debut of the female Autobots (robots whose bodies and voices resemble those of human females) in Transformers: The Movie in 1987. No matter where you weigh in on the subject, there’s certainly no denying the femininity of Acree, as she debuts as the third statue from Palisades Toys. Elegant, and sexy, Arcee certainly knows how to put her female wiles to good use. But don’t be fooled — this “female” robot is also a skilled sharpshooter, and has proven herself invaluable in battle on more than one occasion. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (8644/25232-MINI) (ACUT: 2 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. The larger version solicited in the February issue of Previews will not be produced by the vendor, and all orders have been cancelled. Mini-Statue $69.99 TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS RHINOX STATUE Defending his territory from Predacon attackers, Rhinox is courageous and cunning, never backing down from a fight! Not even a double-barreled laser cannons can cut through his triple-thick, steel-plated skin. If he comes your way, you had best run for cover! Standing 8 ¾” tall and 6 ¾” wide, Rhinox comes to life directly from the Beast Wars Transformers TV Series, CGI-created by Mainframe! Produced by Hard Hero and strictly limited to 2,500 pieces, with only 200 Artists Proof editions. Statue includes a full color collector's box. (4372) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the United States, Canada, the U.K., and Europe. REGULAR—Statue $99.00 ARTIST’S PROOF—Statue $125.00 IMPORT TOYS & MODELS Unless otherwise noted, all Import Toys & Models listings are (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. ANIME OFFERED AGAIN O/A GALAXY ANGEL FIGURINES Imported from Japan! PVC figurines based on the hit anime! Choose from: Milfeulle (8” tall) Second Lieutenant of the Angel Troop, dressed in her white, gold, and pink uniform; or Mint (6 ½” tall), the 16-year-old Second Lieutenant wearing her signature ears and dressed in her white, blue and gold uniform. Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (5455) MILFEULLE (GAMILL01)—Figurine $14.99 MINT (GAMINT01)—Figurine $14.99 O/A SAIYUKI FIGURES Imported from Japan! New Lower Price! Saiyuki is a fantasy anime based on the classic Asian tale, The Journey to the West, set on the world of Togenkyo, where humans, gods, and demons lived together in peace… until a band of demons plan to revive the Great Demon Gyumao. A Buddhist priest named Sanzo is sent on a quest to prevent the return of the Great Demon, and is accompanied by three demons that fight on the side of the “angels.” They are: Son Goku (a demon imprisoned in a mountain and later set free by Sanzo), Sha Gojyo (a young man who is half-man/half-demon), and Cho Hakkai (once a man, but after killing 1,000 demons, he became a demon himself!). Each 1/8th scale figure features limited articulation, and was sculpted by Zoukei-mura. Original Japanese window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (4869) GOKU—Figure $12.99 GOJYO—Figure $12.99 HAKKAI—Figure $12.99 SANZO—Figure $12.99 **************************** YUTAKA FULL-ACTION 1/12-SCALE FIGURES Imported from Japan! Each 1/12th-scale figure boasts 26 points of articulation, real cloth costumes, and action accessories. Four different figures to choose from: Chirico Cuvie (from Armored Trooper Votoms anime, with a real rubber nuke-suit, guns, helmet and mask), Shingo Yabuki (from SNK’s King of Fighters video game), Leon Kennedy (from Capcom’s Resident Evil video game, with extra guns), and a classic Ninja! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (5899) (CAUT: 4) ATV: CHIRICO CUVIE (03-54137)—Figure $14.99 KOF: SHINGO YABUKI (03-54132)—Figure $14.99 NINJA (03-53779)—Figure $14.99 RE: LEON KENNEDY (03-55375)—Figure $14.99 ANIME PLUSH FRUITS BASKET: YUKI PLUSH Imported from Japan! It’s the Rat Zodiac incarnation of Yuki Sohma — the main character from the Fruits Basket anime — as a cute and cuddly 6” tall plush toy! Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (4632/GE6020) (CAUT: 4) Plush $9.99 INU YASHA: JAKEN PLUSH Imported from Japan! From the Adult Swim anime hit! Once a great leader amongst the demons, Jaken is the annoying little servant to Sesshomaru. Measures 8 ½” tall. Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (4632/GE6036) (CAUT: 4) Plush $12.99 KUBRICKS KUBRICK EVIROB SERIES 3 FIGURES Imported from Japan! Designed by “Devil Robots” of Japan, this third Kubrick Evirob series comes in five different styles, each measuring 3 ½” tall and presented in boxes that allow you to choose which designs you want — no blind packaging! Available Exclusively in North America through Previews! Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (4239/EVIROB3) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $6.99Ea. KUBRICK TOFU-BRICKS SERIES 6 FIGURES Imported from Japan! They’re Kubricks… with cubes of Tofu for heads! Tofu, of course, is bean curd, a very common Japanese food. These Tofu-Bricks were designed by “Devil Robots,” a group of Japanese graphic and visual designers. Each features a standard Kubrick body, with a large plastic Tofu-shaped head. This series is scheduled to include: Milk Tofu, Tofu New Zealand, Tofu Dog, Yogurt Tofu, and Strawberry Tofu. Figures ship in boxes that allow you to choose which designs you want — no blind packaging! Available Exclusively in North America through Previews! Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (4239/TOFU6) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $6.99Ea. NEON GENESIS EVANGELION NEON GENESIS EVANGELION MICRO ACTION FIGURES A Previews Exclusive! Imported from Japan! Now Available Individually! This series was manufactured by Kaiyodo and is now being offered individually as pre-assembled micro figures — some with variants parts! Choose from: EVA Unit 01 with Progressive Knife (includes Nerv VTOL ship w/Base and removable power plug), EVA Unit-01 with Pallet Gun (includes extra arm, ammo magazine, base, and removable power plug), Rei Ayanami Bandaged Figure (4” tall with base), Rei Ayanami Normal Figure (4” tall with base), Sachiel Double Head Type (3 ½” tall, articulated, with a base and Unit-01 wounded head), and Sachiel Normal figure (3 ½” tall, with base and an extra arm holding a Unit-01 head). Quality and articulation never-before-seen on a shokugan (small figure) scale! Each figures comes fully assembled on an illustrated blister card. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (4673) EVA UNIT 01 w/P-KNIFE—Figure $3.99 EVA UNIT 01 w/P-GUN—Figure $3.99 REI AYANAMI BANDAGED—Figure $3.99 REI AYANAMI NORMAL—Figure $3.99 SACHIEL DOUBLE-HEAD—Figure $3.99 SACHIEL NORMAL—Figure $3.99 SUPER ROBOTS GREAT MAZINGER 10-INCH MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Go Nagai’s second generation of the Mazinger family, the Great Mazinger, is featured as this import model kit from Bandai! Standing 10” tall, this kit features a removable Brain Condor, Sword accessory, and firing fists! Awesome “retro style” artwork on the box! Requires painting and assembly. Scheduled to ship in June 2004. (4847/00-70965) Kit $18.99 MAZINGER AD 1901 HONG KONG TOY SHOW ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! From Go Nagai’s Mazinger Z, these figures are redecorated in vintage colors for sale at the 2003 Hong Kong Toy Show! Designed by Yasushi Nirasawa and sculpted by the talented Taku Sato, Mazinger A.D. 1901 stands 11” tall, this awesome new take on an old favorite features PVC parts, and features multiple points of articulation. Aflodai stands 11” tall, features multiple points of articulation, and includes a detailed display base with nameplate Scheduled to ship in December 2003. (6268) RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #7 (JUL033256-57) MAZINGER (FAZ01HK)—Figure $38.95 AFLODAI (FAZ02HK)—Figure $38.95 KAMEN RIDER TOYFUL MINI-BOBBLE HEADS Imported from Japan! Classic tokusatsu (live-action) Japanese super-hero, Kamen Rider, gets the bobble head treatment with this new series of 3” tall mini-bobbers, each packaged in “blind” mystery box-style packaging. This series includes Kamen Rider, Kamen Rider V3, Kamen Rider Ryuki, Kamen Rider Agito, Kamen Rider Kuuga, Shocker, and a mystery bobber. Available exclusively in North America through Previews! Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (5600) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $2.99Ea. TRIGUN OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRIGUN: MERYL STRYFE ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! From the Hit Dark Horse Manga Series! The Meryl figure stands approximately 5” tall and includes a removable cloak that conceals her high-tech derringer holster rack — with 20 removable derringers! Also included is a multi-part suitcase filled with miscellaneous accessories, a 3D display stand depicting a bullet-riddled counter, and a figure of Kuroneko the black cat, sculpted in a “hit-the-deck” position for gunfight scenes! Original Japanese blister card packaging. Available now, exclusively in North America through Previews. (4673) Figure $22.99 ******************** VIDEO GAMES CAPCOM GIRLS: MORRIGAN PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! The Capcom Girls series continues this month with the ever-popular lady vampire from the popular horror/fighting game, Nightwrriors (a.k.a. DarkStalkers/Vampire Saviour) Fully painted and ready to display right out of the box, fighting game fans will be knocked-out by this vampish video game collectible! Figure stands approximately 7” tall with base, and is available in two different paint variations. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4368/334434) PVC Statue SRP: $26.99 FIGHTING VIPERS: HONEY IN BLUE DRESS RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! From the hit Sega fighting game, Fighting Vipers, comes this sexy replica of the battling beauty known as Honey (she’s known as “Candy” in the U.S.)! Honey is a struggling fashion designer who has entered the contest to promote her clothing line… and decked out in a revealing rubber dress, she’s ready to design a severe beating for her opponents. Honey stands 7 ¾” tall, and is available in Blue and Red dress versions, each fully painted and ready to display! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4818/59420) HONEY BLUE DRESS—Statue $89.99 HONEY RED DRESS—Statue $89.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! From the SNK video game Garou: Mark of the Wolves, comes this figure of the beautiful B. Jenny. Sitting atop a treasure chest, this is one statue that is worth its weight in gold! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4818) (CAUT: 4) Statue $69.99 O/A GUILTY GEAR X: JAM KURADOBERI CHINA DRESS RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! From the PS2 hit game, Guilty Gear X, comes the sexy fighter/restaurateur, Jam Kuradoberi! Caught between feuding Chinese restaurants of high repute, Jam decides that she will outdo them both by opening her own restaurant, but she has no money. As seed money, she seeks out the reward for eliminating a dangerous Gear. This 8” tall statue is decked out in an authentic China dress! Comes painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4818) Statue $74.99 KIA ASAMIYA MINI FIGURE COLLECTION Imported from Japan! A bevy of beauties from the works of famed manga artist Kia Asamiya, creator of Silent Mobius, Dark Angel, Steam Detectives and Corrector Yui! The assortment includes: Katsumi (from Silent Mobius), Ling Ling (from Steam Detectives), Therese (from Mobius Klein), Leen (from Dark Angel), and Compiler and Assembler. Each figure measures approximately 4” tall, and comes fully painted and ready to display. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4368/33288-1) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Mini-Figure SRP: $5.99Ea. NEW SAMURAI SHOWDOWN: NAKORURU RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! From the classic SNK video game, Samurai Showdown (known as Samurai Spirits in Japan) comes Nakoruru, a young martial artist who fights to save nature from a demon that is slowly destroying the forests. This 7” tall statue is painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4818/63585) Statue $89.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TEKKEN: JIN KAZAMA RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! From the popular Tekken video game series comes the powerful martial arts master, Jim Kazama! Kazama is depicted in an action pose, frozen in the moment following his victory over a horned beast! A massive statue, sculpted by the renowned Susumu Sugita, measuring approximatlet 12” tall. This 1/6th scale statue comes fully painted and ready for display. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4818) Statue $94.99 **************************** WOMEN OF ANIME BETTERMAN: SAI HINOKI RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Head-Divers, psychics, are employed by Mode Warp organization to pilot NeuroNoids. Sai Hinoki is a new transfer student to Kamome High, and is Head-Diver 05. Hinoki also possesses the talent of “Dual Kind” allowing her to pilot Kakuseijin No. 1. Fully painted and ready to display, this statue stands approximately 7” tall including the base. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4818/59205) Statue $89.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BOMÉ: TORA MUSUME FIGURE Imported from Japan! The second figure in the “Monsieur Bomé Collection”, Tora Musume (“Tiger Girl”) stands approximately 8” tall and comes with a base & scepter. Sculpted by Bomé (known for his sexy anime-style women) this legendary character was originally designed by Ryo Runmiya for a manga cover. Blister card packaging is designed by the famous artist Takashi Murakami! Scheduled to ship in May 2004. Available exclusively in North America through Previews. (4673) Figure $13.99 *************************** COMIC PARTY: MIZUKI TAKASE RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Comic Party is Sekihiko Inui’s manga that reads like a comedic, behind-the-scenes look at the real world of an aspiring manga artist! The plot centers on Kazuki Sendo, whose passion and talent for painting and drawing propels him into the world of doujinshi (underground comics). Soon, his everyday life is consumed by the fanboy life, and his girlfriend — Mizuki Takase — is beginning to have some serious doubts about his... Mizuki stands approximately 7 ¾” tall and comes fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4818/63300) Statue $89.99 D4 PRINCESS RURIDO DORIS RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! From the popular anime comes this stunning 3-D version of the D4 Princess herself, Rurido Doris! This 8” statue comes fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4818/64660) RES. from Previews Vol. X #11 (NOV003057) Statue $89.99 GALAXY EXPRESS 999: 16-YEAR-OLD MAETEL RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! From Leiji Matsumoto’s Galaxy Express 999 comes the enigmatic Maetel, a beautiful young woman who rides the galactic railway, and is far more than a mere traveler… she is the unwilling heir to the Machine Empire! This statue stands approximately 7” tall and depicts the anime heroine as a 16-year-old galactic traveler. Painted and ready-to-display. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4818/59271) Statue $89.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MASAKI MIZUHARA SERIES RESIN STATUES Imported from Japan! The “Masaki Mizuhara Series” features original designs from one of Japan’s most famous erotic/fantasy artists, available to American collectors for the first time! Choose from: Ayana and Moey (both part of Mizuhara’s Sexy Maids series), or Suilay. Ayana stands approximately 8” tall; Moey stands an amazing 14” tall; Suilay stand approximately 9” tall. Both come painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4818) MATURE COLLECTORS AYANA—Statue $99.99 MOEY—Statue $125.00 SUILAY—Statue $99.99 ************************* ONEGAI (PLEASE) TEACHER TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! From the popular manga/anime series Onegai (Please) Teacher, comes this new series of trading figures depicting the sexy girls of the series, all in bathing suits. This assortment will include: Hatsuho Kazami, Ichigo Morino, Kaede Misumi, Koishi Herikawa, Maho Kazami & Miruru, and Mizuho Kazami & Marie. Each figure features a display base which, when connected to the other bases, forms a larger group scene. Standing approximately 2 ½” to 3” tall, each character is available in two color schemes. Also look for a secret chase figure. Ships in Trading Figure packaging. Available exclusively in North America through Previews! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4898) NOTE: These items are sold to retailers as a case. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $4.99Ea. PRINTS & POSTERS SECTION ANIMATION KISSING THE KNIGHT SIGNED FINE ART GICLEE PRINT This dramatic image of Batman and Catwoman features the Caped Crusader and Cat Thief as they appeared in the Batman story arc, “In the Mouth of Madness,” by Jim Lee. Hand-signed by Lee, and limited to 250 copies. (5633/CP1288) (CAUT: 4) Giclee, 21x14, FC $425.00 THEY EAT PASTA TOO! HAND-PAINTED LIMITED EDITION CEL Inspired by the famous scene from Lady and the Tramp, this cel depicts Pepe Le Pew and Penelope in Paris, sharing a plate of spaghetti. With art by Hector Martinez and Juan Ortiz, this cel is limited to 100 copies. (5633/CC1205) (CAUT: 4) Cel, 12 ½ x 14 ¼ , FC $525.00 ANIME .HACK//SIGN: TSUKASA AND SUBARU POSTER & WALL SCROLL Images of two of the main characters from the fantasy virtual world of .hack//sign grace this wall scroll and poster. (4632) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. POSTER (GE5122)— 31x43, FC $4.99 WALL SCROLL (GE9493)— 31x43, FC $17.99 HAIBANE RENMEI: HALOS WALL SCROLL The characters from the angelic Haibane Renmei are depicted with their halos and wings. (4632/GE9490) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 HEAT GUY J WALL SCROLL From the sci-fi world of Heat Guy J comes this wall scroll that depicts the main characters from the popular anime! (4632/GE9463) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 HELLSING WALL SCROLLS The gothic world of Hellsing is filled with action, adventures, vampires, and vampire hunters— all of which are captured on these dynamic wall scrolls! (4632) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. ARUCARD AND ALEXANDER (GE9480)— Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 ARUCARD, SERAS, VICTORIA, & INTEGRA (GE9481)— Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 IMPURE SOULS (GE9482)— Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 LAST EXILE WALL SCROLL Klaus and Lavie are ready to take off on this Last Exile wall scroll! (4632/GE9461) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 STREET FIGHTER 2: M. BISON WALL SCROLL M. Bison, the big and burly boss from Street Fighter 2, is depicted on this wall scroll. (4632/GE1300) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 STREET FIGHTER 3: NEW GENERATION WALL SCROLL This wall scroll features the new generation of characters seen in Street Fighter 3. (4632/GE40026) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 EYE CANDY DEATH LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH This sexy lithograph will have people waiting to meet Death’s sweet embrace. (5855) Lithograph, 24x36 $59.99 FEVER LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH Your temperature will heat up after viewing this sultry lithograph. (5855) Lithograph, 24x36 $59.99 MARVEL HEROES BLACK WIDOW LASER CELL BY ALEX HORLEY This 9” x 12” Laser Cel features Russian super-spy, The Black Widow, as envisioned by artist Alex Horley (Lobo: Unbound). Limited to just 500 pieces, this is a must-have for all comics fans! (8182/51-LM) (CAUT: 4) Cell, 9x12, FC $19.99 X-MEN: ROGUES LASER CELL SET The third in a series of X-Men Laser Cel sets. This set includes four 6” x 8” cels of classic X-Men characters who have walked both sides of the fence in the battle between good and evil. This limited arrangement features Magneto, Mystique, The White Queen, and Juggernaut. (8182/159-LM) (CAUT: 4) Set (x4) $42.99 ELEKTRA WITH SAI POSTER This poster renders the intense cover of Elektra #1, by popular artist, Greg Horn. (4264/2402) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $5.49 X2 GROUP POSTER The main characters from the blockbuster X2: X-Men United are captured on this poster. (4264/2692) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $5.49 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: COMING HOME SILK MINI-WALL SCROLL This mini wall scroll features the cover of Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #34 (#475). (4465/11000N) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Wall Scroll, 22x32, FC PI ULTIMATE X-MEN: WOLVERINE SILK MINI-WALL SCROLL Wolverine leans against his bike on this mini wall scroll that reproduces the cover image of Ultimate X-Men #16. (4465/11053N) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Wall Scroll, 22x32, FC PI DAREDEVIL SILK MINI-WALL SCROLL The Man without Fear looms in the darkness on this wall scroll that features the cover image of Daredevil #15. (4465/101021N) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Wall Scroll, 22x32, FC PI HULK: MONSTER SILK MINI-WALL SCROLL The Green Goliath looks more powerful then ever on this mini wall scroll printing on silk! (4465/10960N) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Wall Scroll, 22x32, FC PI INCREDIBLE HULK #36 SILK MINI-WALL SCROLL The cover of Incredible Hulk #36 is reproduced on this wall scroll. (4465/11051N) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Wall Scroll, 22x32, FC PI PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN SILK MINI-WALL SCROLL Peter Parker: Spider-Man began a whole new set of adventures for the webslinger, and the cover of the very first issue is rendered on this wall scroll! (4465/10963N) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Wall Scroll, 22x32, FC PI PUNISHER: THE SHOOTER SILK MINI-WALL SCROLL This wall scroll features The Punisher, as drawn by fan-favorite artist Tim Bradstreet. (4465/11054N) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Wall Scroll, 22x32, FC PI MOVIES & TV ALIENS VS PREDATOR REVERSIBLE POSTER The countdown for the 2004 summer film that will feature the clash of these two extraterrestrial titans has begun with this reversible poster that features the Alien on one side, and the Predator on the other. (4945/RV002) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 27x40, FC $16.99 VAN HELSING ADVANCE STYLE DOUBLE-SIDED ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER Van Helsing, starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale, hits theaters on May 7, 2004. This original movie poster captures all of the horror and action of the highly anticipated film. (8846) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 27x40, FC $42.99 POP CULTURE AGENT BLACK SIGNED PRINT Agent Black glances back over her shoulder before penetrating the enemy stronghold on this 8 ½” x 11” poster that’s printed on 100 lbs acid-free cover stock. Hand-signed by artist John Zeleznik. (8234/042) (CAUT: 4) Print, 8 ½x11 $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARILYN: SPANISH GIRL PRINT Originally published at $139.95! This is a delightful, sexy painting of Marilyn Monroe, who posed several times for Moran. This captures her youth as well as her voluptuous, sensual appeal, in a sexy, revealing open vest and short shorts. This is an excellent, high-quality lithograph on heavy paper. Includes Certificate of Authenticity, which is numbered from a limited edition of 7,500 copies. (4498) (CAUT: 4) Print, 19x24, FC $9.99 ***************** COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES SECTION ANIME DRAGONBALL Z BOBBING HEAD These popular Dragonball Z characters can now be part of your decorum as collectible bobbing head figures! Check out how these highly-detailed babies are hand-painted! Ask any favor of them, and they’ll always nod “yes!” (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. GOKU—Bobbing Head $11.99 TRUNKS—Bobbing Head $11.99 ASTRO BOY ASTRO BOY BOBBING HEAD Created by the late Osamu Tezuka — a revered animator and cartoonist that's also considered the Walt Disney of Japan — Astro Boy was the first manga series to be adapted to animation! Here’s the boy champion as a highly detailed, hand-painted resin bobber! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobbing Head $11.99 ASTRO BOY DECAL MUG The classic cartoon character is back for the attack on this ceramic mug, showing off Astro Boy in blazing full-color! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Mug $5.99 ASTRO BOY GREETING CARDS PACK This pack of greeting cards consists of 12 cards, with four different scenes of Astro Boy in action. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Pack $8.99 ASTRO BOY ID CASE AND LIGHTER SET If you’re an Astro Boy, you’ll find it hard to pass on this collectible metal ID case that features the Astro Boy logo, along with a neat little high polished chrome lighter that matches! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set $17.99 ASTRO BOY JOURNAL Astro Boy is featured on this collectible journal that’ll help you keep your thoughts organized, and your margins tight! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Journal SRP:$5.99 ASTRO BOY ORNAMENTS SET These multi-colored two-sided glass ornaments capture Astro Boy himself on one side, and the Astro Boy logo on the other! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set $16.99 ASTRO BOY SHOOTER SET Full-color artwork of Astro Boy is featured on this collectible set of shooters that are perfect for parties and get-togethers. Each shooter glass displays two different images of Astro Boy in action, with the Astro Boy logo on the opposite side. (6338) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set $9.99 ASTRO BOY STEIN Beautiful full-color artwork of Astro Boy portrayed on a stoneware stein! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Stein $13.99 ASTRO BOY TIN LUNCHBOX WITH THERMOS Here’s Osamu Tezuka’s animated legend featured on this very colorful retro-style tin lunchbox. A thermal drink container is included. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Stein $19.99 BOBBING HEADS FLINTSTONES WACKY WOBBLER It’s Bedrock’s favorite first family, Fred and Wilma Flintstone. Wilma’s paired up with her daughter, Pebbles. And not far behind is Fred’s notoriously upbeat sidekick! Barney’s better half isn’t far behind either, and she’s brought her Samson-strength Bam Bam, too! (4552) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. BARNEY RUBBLE—Wacky Wobbler $10.99 BETTY RUBBLE WITH BAM BAM—Wacky Wobbler $10.99 FRED FLINTSTONE—Wacky Wobbler $10.99 WILMA FLINTSTONE WITH PEBBLES—Wacky Wobbler $10.99 BREAKFAST CEREAL ICONS WACKY WOBBLERS If you’re a child raised on Saturday morning television, you remember those cereal commercials that kept you asking your parents to buy you something in the breakfast isle of the grocery store. Here’s both Sonny from Cocoa Puffs cereal and the Cheerios Bee from Cheerios. Both are certified commercial legends now available as Wacky Wobbler figures! (4552) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. CHEERIOS BEE—Wacky Wobbler $10.99 SONNY—Wacky Wobbler $10.99 KOOL AID WACKY WOBBLER In the 1980s, Kool-Aid Man broke through walls. He was the world's first drink pitcher who played baseball. He drove go-karts, and he knew how to breakdance. Now he’s a Wacky Wobbler for your home or office! (4552) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wacky Wobbler $10.99 GRANDPA AND EDDIE MUNSTERS WACKY WOBBLER SET Two fun-loving Munsters who were always up for a bite to eat, here’s Grandpa and Eddie from the hit TV show The Munsters as collectible wacky wobblers! (4552/BB01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Wacky Wobbler $15.99 BOBBLE BEAST LIMITED BOBBLE HEADS It’s Rotkin the rotting pumpkin man! And along for the ride are Zombeast and Big Oaf! All are hand-painted, and packaged in fully illustrated window boxes. Gather your monster army today, as these figures are highly collectible! These original monster creations are limited to 500 figures worldwide! (491/BB01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. BIG OAF—Wacky Wobbler $14.99 ROTKIN—Wacky Wobbler $14.99 ZOMBEAST—Wacky Wobbler $14.99 CANDY AND CONFECTIONS SPIDER-MAN SNERDLES WEB STRING Join Au’some Candies as they spin webs with Spider-man! Each Web Strings dispenser features mouth-puckering sour candy Snerdles fruit snacks, made with real fruit! An excellent source of Vitamin C! (867/2200) (CAUT: 4) Candy MSRP: $1.25 SPIDER-MAN SUPER SOUR SHAKER A superlicious fruit-flavored lollipop that keeps you amused for hours. Lick the lollipop, then cover and shake to coat with the Au’some Sour Powder! Roll it around in your mouth to get your taste buds shaking with excitement! (867/22011) (CAUT: 4) Candy MSRP: $1.25 SPIDER-MAN TEST TUBE TORPEDOS In each tube you’ll find yummy gummi spiders suspended in special candy gel! A delicious flavor duo! (867/22021) (CAUT: 4) Candy MSRP: $1.25 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: FLASHIN LIX JELL POPS Lick it, light it, eat it! Excellent candy that you’ll come to know as light up jelly pops. Who says candy can’t move into the next century? Leave it to the Turtles to be pioneers in radical candy, dude! (6034/00022) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Candy MSRP: $1.99 CATWOMAN HEADSTRONG VILLAINS RESIN BOBBING HEAD From Monogram Masterworks, she’s the pain in Batman’s side. And she’s the first bobble head to feature dynamic poses with accessories on a custom base. Head to body ration is 250% versus typical 400% for less of the cartoonish look. Modeled after the Catwoman in comics today, this figure sports the trademark black suit, and stands approximately 8” tall. (6257/43401) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Bobble Head $11.99 DC HEROES O/A BATMAN HEADSTRONG HEROES RESIN BOBBING HEADS From Monogram Masterworks, this Batman bobble head stands over 8” tall on a hyper detailed base. Features intense hand detailing, and comes with a flex yield feature and flexible hands. Sculpted by Joe Ladavti. (6257/43201) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobbing Head $11.99 ********************** CATWOMAN 14-INCH POSEABLE PLUSH Catwoman’s entire body, including her arms, legs, and head can be posed in any of your favorite crime-fighting scenarios. Colors are vibrant on this soft plush, which you’ll want to bring in to the house every night! No way you’ll leave her outside past dark! (6257) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobbing Head SRP: $14.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DC HEROES BOBBING HEADS The ultimate DC heroes as bobble heads ? Batman and Superman! Collect them both! Each stands 7” tall. (6257) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. BATMAN—Bobbing Head $7.99 SUPERMAN—Bobbing Head $7.99 ************** DC SUPER-HEROES 3-INCH INTERLOCKING PVC FIGURES Highly detailed 3” PVC figurines with interlocking bases, vibrant color tones, and shading. Incredible detail lets you see Batman’s and Superman’s muscle structure in their arms, legs, and abs. Capes of Batman, Robin, and Superman are separate and not molded in with body for more realistic look! (6257) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $1.99Ea. BATMAN PAPER BALL LAMP The Dark Knight is available for nighttime ambiance, and sets the mood for dark quiet consultations as he looks out from the lamp shade of this paper ball lamp! (6500/76157) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $22.99 BATMAN: TIN WALL SIGNS If you’re looking to protect your own domicile that way Batman protect Gotham City, then display the Dark Knight detective with these tin wall signs to show thieves that sticky fingers only gets them a room behind bars! (4475/843107-12) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. Sign SRP: $4.99Ea. SUPERMAN CANISTER PUZZLE A fun game involving the Man of Steel. (6500/74173) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. RES. from Previews Vol. 13 #4 (APR033524) Puzzle $8.00 SUPERMAN KEEPSAKE TIN BOX America’s hero, otherwise known as “Big Blue,” can be depended on when it comes to guarding that secret stash of cash or jewelry. If you’ve got a pocket full of valuables, let the Man of Steel guard them with this tin box! (6500/47181) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. Sign $3.49 SUPERMAN S SHIELD NEON CLOCK Gaze upon the Superman “S” symbol in awe, as do all citizens of Metropolis when they see that same symbol whizzing above them in the city. Long live the last boyscout! May his justice radiate from this bright neon clock! (6500/74224) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. Clock $110.99 SUPERMAN TIN WALL SIGNS The last son of Krypton is here to inspire all men and women to do more with their lives, and respect the rights of all found on the big blue planet we call Earth! (4475/293107-12) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. Sign SRP: $4.99 WONDER WOMAN BUST PREMIER EDITION COOKIE JAR She’s the chick with both guts and beauty to boot. And she’s gonna put the smack down on you if she catches your fingers in the cookies. This Wonder Woman cookie jar makes sure you don’t snack to spoil your dinner time! (6500/75242) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. Cookie Jar $79.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATMAN NITE LITE Use this nite lite to scare away all those things that go bump in the night. (7146/70104NL) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Nite Lite $9.99 ******************** DISNEY DISNEY LUCITE FREEFORM KEYRINGS If you’re a Disney buff, then prove it! Use these soft Lucite keyrings to show your love for Mickey and Minnie Mouse! (6257/25054) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Keyring SRP: $1.99Ea. DISNEY PLUSH BUDDY KEYRINGS These soft plush 5” keyrings of Mickey and Minni can be attached to backpacks, zippers, and more to show your joy over Mickey celebrating his 75th birthday! (6257/24244) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Keyring SRP: $4.99Ea. LORD OF THE RINGS LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING GANDALF’S STAFF REPLICA For aspiring wizards in your family, this staff replica will have everyone vying to be the hero in white! A 1/1 scale replica of Gandalf’s staff as seen in the LOTR trilogy! (4792/UC1386WTNB) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Replica SRP: $223.99 LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING SARUMAN’S STAFF REPLICA If you aspire to be evil, then you want to take this torch and run with it! This 1/1 replica of Saruman’s staff will help solidify your place next to Sauron! (4792/UC1385BKNB) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Replica SRP: $223.99 LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING MAGNET SET 2 Choose from seven different 2 ½” x 3 ½” magnets that feature your favorite characters from the final film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy! Pick up dazzling images for your refrigerator that celebrate the timeless Tolkien classic! (7146) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Cookie Jar $23.85 MARVEL HEROES MARVEL SUPERHEROES WINDOW CLINGS Dress up your windows with images of timeless Marvel characters that include Captain America, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Juggernaut, Wolverine (Ultimate Universe), Daredevil, and the Punisher! (4609/WC24MARVELASST) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Window Cling SRP: $1.99 PUNISHER BOBBING HEAD A highly detailed and hand-painted version of the Punisher — the focused, brutal vigilante who’s soon coming to the silver screen in a summer blockbuster movie! Move over Sopranos, the Punisher is here to wipe out all crime families without prejudice! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobbing Head $11.99 PUNISHER DECAL MUG Full-color artwork of Frank Castle (a.k.a The Punisher) is wrapped around this collectible ceramic mug! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Mug $5.99 PUNISHER SHOOTER SET Two glass are featured in this set, both with the Punisher logo on them, including separate images of the killer himself, Frank Castle! (6338) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set $9.99 PUNISHER TIN LUNCHBOX WITH THERMOS The Punisher is depicted as the meanest man to hold a firearm on this retro-style tin lunchbox that comes with a thermal drink container! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Lunchbox w/Thermos $19.99 MOVIES AND TV BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S WOOD WALL CLOCK Audrey Hepburn’s Hollywood classic is immortalized on the face of this collectible wall clock! (6500/83489) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Lunchbox w/Thermos $28.99 GONE WITH THE WIND TIN SIGN One of the most magnificent pictures ever made now has it’s movie poster art captured for all time on this collectible full-color tin sign! (6500/83110) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Sign $9.99 LOONEY TUNES BACK IN ACTION LARGE LUNCHBOX Big and bold graphics of that wascaly wabbit and dangerous duck grace these lunchboxes which help commemorate the new Looney Tunes: Back in Action movie! (4475/157617-12) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Lunchbox SRP: $7.99 SCOOBY DOO HUGGER FLASHLIGHT KEYRING This fun and useful flashlight keyring features Scooby Doo hugging the barrel of the keyring. Press the black tab at the end of the barrel to activate the flashlight! (6257/45000) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in North America and Puerto Rico. Keyring SRP: $2.99 POP CULTURE HELLO KITTY WIPE OFF MEMO BOARD This memo board featuring cute Hello Kitty graphics comes with a Pen, Eraser, and 3 magnets. Girls, and girls at heart, will not be able to resist leaving notepad messages on this re-usable reminder! (4475/291207) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Keyring $8.99 OOPSY DAISY PLUSH HEADS Perfect pillows! Bold, obnoxious, bright, smart, sassy, sharp, witty, enthusiastic, and defiant. I looks like kid’s stuff, but it’s not! Oopsy can be used as a transition from childhood to rebellion! Darker than the run of the mill, these plush heads say it all: “Oops! I went punk!” and “Oops, I lost my head!” (5725/COD4040) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Plush SRP: $14.99 OOPSY DAISY PLUSH KEYCHAIN Take the Oopsy Daisy gang with you on your next road trip with these plush keychains! Characters come with tag that boast “I love trouble,” “Caution: Bad Temper,” “Oops, I Went to Hell,” “Hands off my booty,” “Oops, I said the F-Word,” and “Love Hurts!” (5725/COD4000) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Keychain SRP: $5.99 UGLYDOLLS New Uglydolls are here! Ox puts his ears to good use. And his best trick is turning your stuff into his stuff! What he wants to steal the most is your heart. He’ll be your friend if you lend him a hand…or two dollars. His pal, Wedgehead sports a charismatic posture, and is out on a mission with Ox to prove that humans really do exist. He sees things the way we do, but he has to stand on his head to do so. But still! (5762/10081) (CAUT: 3& 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. OX—Doll $19.99 WEDGEHEAD—Doll $19.99 PUCCA FUNNY LOVE SHOWER CLOCK RADIO Crank up the tunes in the morning hot water ritual with this cute Pucca clock radio that features FM/AM radio, and an LCD display for the digital clock. (133/22370) (CAUT: 4) Clock Radio $21.99 PUCCA FUNNY LOVE WALL CLOCK If you’re a fan of the funny love story of the tomboy Pucca and her eternal love, Garu, then you’ll want this commemorative wall clock! (133/22368) (CAUT: 4) Clock $18.99 ROMAN DIRGE PIRATE SKULL SPIRAL NOTEBOOK Roman Dirge — the creator of the goth comic book Lenore — uses his dark artistic skills to bring you this pack of notebook, featuring his eerie rendition of classic pirate imagery both on the notebook covers, as well as the paper itself! (5145/D544SNN) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Notebook SRP: $2.99 SPONGEBOB WIPE OFF MEMO BOARD This memo board featuring the wacky sea-breathing Spongebob Squarepants features graphics of the cartoon star, and comes with a Pen, Eraser, and 3 magnets.! (4475/241207) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Keyring $8.99 YUM POP PLUSH KEYCHAINS Yum Pop’s characters can be classified in three categories: cute, really cute, and “oh, my goodness! I need to adopt you now!” If you find Ping Pong Panda, Fab Five Froggy, DJ Biz Monkey, and Funny Bunny irresistible, then these keychains are essential car gear! (5725/CYP3420) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Keychain SRP: $4.99Ea. YUM POP FLOPPY PLUSH Bears, bunnies, and froggies, oh my! And don’t forget the monkey! Animal lovers and Yum Pop lovers, unite! These lovable floppy plush dolls need a home now! (5725/CYP3440) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Plush SRP: $9.99Ea. REPLICAS SWORDS OF DRIZZT Drizzt Do ‘Urden is one of the most popular Dungeons and Dragons characters to emerge. These full-size replicas of Drizzt’s two enhanced scimitars, “Icingdeath” and “Twinkle,” make fantasy a reality! Both blades are forged of high carbon steel, and are richly adorned with Dark Elvish script. In addition, the pommel and crossguard on both have been silver plated. “Icingdeath” has been accented with simulated diamonds, while “Twinkle” has been crowned with a large artificial blue sapphire. Each sword ships with a matching scabbard, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity endorsed by R.A. Salvatore and Todd Lockwood. (5465) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ICINGDEATH (1-103)—Replica $245.00 TWINKLE (1-102)—Replica $245.00 SIMPSONS SIMPSONS DANCING KRUSTY This talking figure of Krusty is ideal for hanging out around your computer or on the dashboard on your car! Watch him endorse high-fat pork products! Press his button, and hear him say memorable quotes from the show! (5536/33122) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Figure $9.99 SIMPSONS MAGNET SET 1 Six different magnets let you display Homer thinking with his stomach, and Bart saying his trademark “Ay Carumba!” Also, see Homer say intelligent things like “Trying is the first step to failure.” It’s father and son together in this collectible magnet set! (7146) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Set $20.49 SIMPSONS PENS Office stationery need not be boring and bland. Pick up these Simpsons Pens, chew on them, and show how, like Homer, you are deep in thought when you punch the timeclock! (4609/PN12SIMPSONSASST) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Pen SRP: $1.49 SIMPSONS WINDOW CLING If you need to avoid the sunlight at all costs, use this Simpsons Window Cling to protect yourself from those harmful UV rays. After all, vampires are people, too! (4609/WC24SIMPSONSASST) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany Window Cling SRP: $1.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS CELEBRATION II: SIGNED PHOTO SET Here are 8” x 10” flat full-color photographs in rigid sleeves showcasing characters in the Star Wars universe. Babes of the Force highlights those fantastic females in the Star Wars universe, and offers photos from Amy Allen—aka Aayla Secura; Shannon Bask—aka Mara Jade; Mary Oyaya—aka Luminara Unduli. Bounty Hunters features Michonne Burriague—aka Aurra Sing; Jeremy Bulloch—aka Boba Fett; and Paul Blake—aka Greedo. Jabba’s World features Carrie Fisher—aka Princess Leia; Michael Carter—aka Bib Fortuna; and Femi Taylor—aka Oola, Jabba’s Dancer. As a bonus, each set comes in an official Star Wars Celebration II Photo Folder! (5327) (CAUT: 3& 4) BABES OF THE FORCE (BABEFORCESET1)—Set $127.99 BOUNTY HUNTERS (BOUTYSET1)—Set $119.99 JABBA’S WORLD (JABBASET1)—Set $179.99 GAMES SECTION ALLIANCE GAME DISTRIBUTORS GAME TRADE MAGAZINE #51 World of Darkness announcement coming from White Wolf in this issue, Wizards of the Coast offers a campaign sample featuring a new Eberron monster, and Score Entertainment includes an exclusive DragonBall GT promo card, plus much more! GTM 51 $1.99 ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT STARGATE SG-1: FRIENDS & FOES The stakes are raised even higher as the SGC’s mission to explore the galaxy delves into dangerous new territory. Fully compatible with the d20 System, using AEG’s innovative Spycraft mechanics, Friends & Foes features detailed breakdowns of every episode of Stargate SG-1’s second season, and introduces new characters, locations, themes, and storylines never before seen in any medium. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) AEG 2212 $26.95 AMARILLO DESIGN BUREAU CAPTAIN’S LOG 29 Another issue in the best-selling series. Includes fiction, scenarios, new rules and ships, tactics and strategy, new prototype rules, and much more. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) ADB 5729 $16.95 ATLAS GAMES ARS MAGICA: CAUSE & CURE The Misty Palace is a place of danger and self-reflection, where the characters must confront their own inner demons and learn about themselves in the process, as their actions will determine whether they live or die in this Ars Magica adventure. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) ATG 0273 $17.95 FENG SHUI: FRIENDS OF THE DRAGON This sourcebook for Feng Shui presents new options and guidelines for creating character groups with compelling backstories and shared motivations along the lines of SWAT Teams, biker gangs, Yakuza hit squads, vampire hunters, and war vets. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) ATG 4012 $17.95 BADAXE GAMES GRIM TALES: SLAVELORDS OF CYDONIA This epic d20 campaign sourcebook for Grim Tales thrusts players into the Second Great War between the tentacled Lethid horrors and the cruel reptilian Sli’ess that sundered the Earth and sank mighty Atlantis. New rules options, creatures, psionic powers, occult spells, and fantastic technology are also detailed. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS BA04202 $24.95 BANDAI AMERICA KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC CCG 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 pit themselves in combat against the most formidable fighters in their quest to attain the most powerful item in the universe, the Golden Armor of Sagittarius! Based on the hit animated series on Cartoon Network, The Knights of the Zodiac CCG is introduced in starter sets packed with 45 cards, a two-sided playmat, and complete instructions offered in 12-count displays. Supplement your sets with 9-card boosters offered in 24-count displays. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) BOOSTER SERIES 3 DISPLAY DIA 377754 PI STARTER SERIES 3 & 4 DISPLAY DIA 377753 PI O/A SD GUNDAM CCG Based on the popular anime series on Cartoon Network's Toonami! Command an army of Superior Defenders in an epic struggle for planetary supremacy! Armed with a deck of cards, each player's objective is to win battles among SD Gundams and advance their battleship fleets into enemy territory, ultimately conquering their opponent's base. Each starter set contains 30 cards and three plastic painted Battleships, a two-sided playmat, and complete instructions. Supplement your decks with 9-card booster packs. (CAUT: 3) BOOSTER SERIES 1 DISPLAY DIA 377756 PI STARTER SET 1 & 2 DISPLAY DIA 377755 PI BIZZARO SALES CYBOR GLADIATORS Kidnapped from your homeworld by the decadent Dzerini slavemasters and transformed into a deadly cyborg warrior, you now battle other cyborgs in futuristic arenas laden with deathtraps for the entertainment of the masses. Based on the Action! System rules engine, CyberGladiators presents a fast, fun, and bloody tabletop fighting game of futuristic gladiatorial combat. (CAUT: 4) BZS FGS1004 $14.95 CAFÉ GAMES LIMITED AGE OF STEAM 2ND EDITION Based on the popular Early Railways System created by Martin Wallace, Age of Steam recreates the era of the pioneering US railroads building the track that transformed America’s economy. Finance extensive networks, acquire the most advanced locomotives, devise lucrative trade routes, and oversee industrial powerhouses in your quest to build your track to the future! Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) CAF WFG1011 $49.95 PACK OF FLIES In this hilarious, fast-paced liar’s poker game of bluff and guile, players are flies happily buzzing around the farm, looking for delicious things to eat. But watch out for fly swatters and spider webs! Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) CAF LUI003 $11.95 CHESSEX MANUFACTURING DICE MENAGERIE Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) D10 ASSORTED BAG OF 50 CHX LE747 $60.00 D20 ASSORTED BAG OF 50 CHX LE748 $60.00 FESTIVE 12MM D6 CIRCUS/BLACK (36) CHX 27842 $11.95 FESTIVE 12MM D6 MARDI GRAS/WHITE (36) CHX 27843 $11.95 FESTIVE 16MM D6 CIRCUS/BLACK (12) CHX 27642 $7.95 FESTIVE 16MM D6 MARDI GRAS/WHITE (12) CHX 27643 $7.95 FESTIVE CIRCUS/BLACK BAG OF 20 CHX LE741 $22.50 FESTIVE MARDI GRAS/WHITE BAG OF 20 CHX LE742 $22.50 FESTIVE POLY CIRCUS/BLACK (7) CHX 27442 $7.95 FESTIVE POLY MARDI GRAS/WHITE (7) CHX 27443 $7.95 LEAF 12MM D6 BLACK/GOLD/SILVER (36) CHX 27818 $11.95 LEAF 16MM D6 BLACK/GOLD/SILVER (12) CHX 27618 $7.95 LEAF BLACK/GOLD/SILVER BAG OF 20 CHX LE743 $22.50 LEAF POLY BLACK/GOLD/SILVER (7) CHX 27418 $7.95 MARBLE 12MM D6 IVORY/BLACK (36) CHX 27802 $11.95 MARBLE 16MM D6 IVORY/BLACK (12) CHX 27602 $7.95 MARBLE IVORY/BLACK BAG OF 20 CHX LE744 $22.50 MARBLE POLY IVORY/BLACK (7) CHX 27402 $7.95 MOTHER OF PEARL 12MM D6 BLUE/SILVER CHX 27856 $11.95 MOTHER OF PEARL 16MM D6 BLUE/SILVER (12) CHX 27656 $7.95 MOTHER OF PEARL BLUE/SILVER BAG OF 20 CHX LE745 $22.50 MOTHER OF PEARL POLY BLUE/SILVER (7) CHX 27456 $7.95 SCARAB 12MM D6 SCARLET/GOLD (36) CHX 27814 $12.50 SCARAB 16MM D6 SCARLET/GOLD (12) CHX 27614 $8.75 SCARAB POLY SCARLET/GOLD (7) CHX 27414 $8.75 SCARAB SCARLET/GOLD BAG OF 20 CHX LE746 $22.50 DARK SWORD MINIATURES MASTERWORKS MINIATURES: LARRY ELMORE SET 3 & 4 This shrink-wrapped boxed set contains six premium 28mm fantasy miniatures meticulously crafted in lead-free pewter by Dennis Mize, based on the artwork of Larry Elmore. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) SET 3 DSM 1003 $29.95 SET 4 DSM 1004 $29.95 DARKFURIES PUBLISHING FANTASTIC FORTRESSES: CASTLES & KEEPS This d20 supplement contains five medieval fantasy strongholds suitable for adventures, sieges, and ownership, each highly detailed with over 400 concisely described areas, rooms, and buildings, plus NPC personalities, historical backgrounds, and adventure hooks. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DFP 7001 $19.95 DECIPHER MEGAMAN: NT WARRIOR CCG Based on the popular Capcom video game and hit Kids’ WB! animated series! Lock and load “NetNavis” (computerized warrior programs) into the cyber universe to hinder hackers and destroy rampant computer viruses in your quest to expose the darkness within the digital world during the Cyber Revolution of the year 200X in the Megaman: NT Warrior CCG! This CCG of high-tech cyber-adventure is introduced in a 130-card series that features a collectible foil subset. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY DCR 104688-D $98.70 BOOSTER PACK DCR 104688-S $3.29 STARTER DECK DCR 104692-S $11.99 STARTER DISPLAY DCR 104692-D $143.88 DREAM POD 9 HEAVY GEAR 3RD EDITION RPG COLONY COMPANION Dual-slatted for both Silhouette CORE and the Open Gaming License (OGL), this 3rd Edition Heavy Gear sourcebook pulls together all the best elements from the previous Colony Books of Caprice, Utopia, Atlantis, and Eden along with new material on New Jerusalem, Home, Jotenheim, and Botany Bay, and details on the various colony worlds including maps and background information. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) DPN 929 $29.95 HEAVY GEAR SOUTHERN MILICIA MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) BLACK MAMBA (CUSTOM GEAR) DPN 294 $7.95 IGUANA (CUSTOM GEAR) DPN 295 $6.95 JAGER (CUSTOM GEAR) DPN 293 $6.95 KING COBRA (CUSTOM GEAR) DPN 297 $10.95 NAGA (CUSTOM STRIDER) DPN 292 $19.95 SPITTING COBRA (CUSTOM GEAR) DPN 296 $9.95 HEAVY GEAR NORTHERN MILICIA MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) CHEETAH (CUSTOM GEAR) DPN 288 $6.95 FERRET (CUSTOM GEAR) DPN 291 $7.95 GRIZZLY (CUSTOM GEAR) DPN 289 $9.95 HUNTER (CUSTOM GEAR) DPN 286 $6.95 JAGUAR (CUSTOM GEAR) DPN 287 $7.95 KODIAK (CUSTOM GEAR) DPN 290 $10.95 MAMMOTH (CUSTOM STRIDER) DPN 285 $34.95 DWARVEN FORGE SCI-FI SETS These fully painted, polyresin terrain, floor, and passage pieces are compatible with Fantasy Maze Master products, and are the perfect 3D enhancement to any roleplaying or tabletop miniatures game. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) PASSAGE DWF SF002 $49.00 STARTER DWF SF001 $49.00 EUROGAMES/DESCARTES-USA ATLAS & ZEUS Struggle for survival on a sinking arheopeligo as Atlas & Zeus allows players to relive the final moments of Atlantis, the epic struggle of Atlas’ sons for survival, and Zeus’ pardon. Which of the two opposing forces will succeed in becoming the last of the Atlantians? Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) EGD 2787 $19.95 TYRUS Two political parties vie for the control of the city through careful application of power, force, and influence of elections in order to affect the best outcome possible for their political party and gain the most influence from the high council in this game of electoral strategy and bluffing. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) EGD 2794 $44.95 FACE2FACE GAMES SLEUTH Clever questioning, skillful deduction, and a bit of luck are all that’s required in this sleuthing game where players call upon their powers of logic and reasoning to uncover clues and solve the mystery of a missing gem in this Sid Sackson Signature Series game for 3-7 intrepid detectives, ages 8 and up. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) F2F 003 $16.95 FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES A GAME OF THRONES CCG: CARD COFFIN This gorgeous, full-color deck organizer is the perfect accessory for storing, transporting, and separating A Game of Thrones CCG decks. Each Card Coffin is designed to hold up to 80 cards in protective sleeves, includes a plastic insert for customizing the container into four distinct compartments, and comes packaged with two exclusive cards for the A Game of Thrones CCG. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. FFG GOT10 $9.95 LEGENDS & LAIRS: DARKNESS & DREAD HC Incorporate elements of horror and dark fantasy into any adventure and campaign setting with this Legends & Lairs d20 sourcebook featuring new rules for madness, fear, and other psychological effects, plus new monsters, prestige classes, feats, spells, and a complete pantheon of insane, god-like beings. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) FFG DD-47 $27.95 MIDNIGHT: SORCERY & SHADOW This d20 magic supplement for the dark and deceptive world of Midnight contains dozens of new spells, covenant items, and powerful magical weapons and gear, plus new feats, prestige classes, spell-boosting charms, and magic options for channelers, wizards, druids, and legates. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) FFG MN-06 $14.95 FG MINIATURES JENASH MINIATURES Sculpted in glorious 54mm scale, the Jenash line of highly detailed pewter fantasy miniatures features a unique set of heroes and villains to make any gaming experience come alive. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) BREANN, FEMALE WARRIOR WITH SWORD FGM 1001 $9.99 KHALAR, BARBARIAN WITH AXE FGM 1003 $9.99 MAKAYLA, FEMALE WARRIOR WITH AXE FGM 1002 $9.99 NASDRA, EVIL SORCERER FGM 2001 $9.99 TOPHER, DWARF WITH AXE FGM 1201 $9.99 FINAL SWORD PRODUCTIONS ATTACK VECTOR: TACTICAL Come make the paradigm shift to Attack Vector: Tactical, where space is harsh, the decisions are critical, and there’s more to victory than having the biggest guns. Attack Vector: Tactical is a fully realized Newtonian boardgame played on a hex map with displacement factored in, and the most realistic data available for spaceborn lasers, particle beams, kinetic weapons, and nuclear warhead. This tabletop game of tactical spaceship combat features a 64-page rulebook, a 32-page ship book, a 48-page background and setting book, and a double-sided geomorphic hex map. (CAUT: 4) FSP ADA11000 $54.95 GAMES WORKSHOP THE LORD OF THE RINGS: RETURN OF THE KING MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) GONDOR AVENGER BOLT THROWER Each blister pack contains one Avenger Bolt Thrower complete with two Gondor crewmen. Full rules for the Avenger Bolt Thrower are in the Siege of Gondor supplement. GAW 06-52 $20.00 MORDOR SIEGE BOW Each blister pack contains one Mordor Siege Bow complete with two Orc crewmen. Full rules for the Mordor Siege Bow are in the Siege of Gondor supplement. GAW 06-53 $20.00 MAKING SCENERY HOBBY BOOK Containing tips on making everything from hills to castles, barricades to crashed spaceships, and trees to forests, this comprehensive “how to” book is certain to spark wargamers with plenty of new ideas for terrain and other features for their battlefields. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) GAW 64-13-N $25.00 WARHAMMER 40,000 MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) WITCH HUNTERS ARCO-FLAGELLANTS Each box set contains 6 Arco-flagellants, which form an Elites selection in Witch Hunter armies. GAW 52-14 $30.00 WITCH HUNTERS CELESTINE LIVING SAINT Each blister pack contains one model of Saint Celestine, the Hieromartyr of the Palatine Crusade. She can be used in games of 1500 points and higher, and will count as an HQ selection. GAW 52-58 $15.00 WITCH HUNTERS INQUISITOR WITCHUNTER Each blister pack contains one Inquisitor of the Ordo Hereticus. GAW 52-49 $10.00 WITCH HUNTERS SISTERS OF BATTLE IMMOLATOR (MK2) Each box set contains one plastic kit of the all-new Immolator model. GAW 52-08-N $35.00 WITCH HUNTERS SISTERS REPENTIA This blister pack contains three Sisters Repentia armed with Eviscerators GAW 52-55 $9.00 WITCH HUNTERS SISTERS REPENTIA AND MISTRESS Each box set contains nine Sisters Repentia and one Mistress. The Mistress is armed with two neural whips and the Sisters with Evicerators, making for an exceptionally deadly close combat unit. GAW 52-11 $25.00 WITCH HUNTERS SISTERS REPENTIA MISTRESS Armed with two neural whips, these Mistresses are deadly close combat specialists. Each blister pack contains one Mistress. GAW 52-56 $7.00 GOODMAN GAMES DUNGEON CRAWL CLASSICS #7: THE SECRET OF SMUGGLER’S COVE For decades, Fair Haven has relied upon its lighthouse to guide merchant vessels to port. But, when the lighthouse mysteriously fails, the trading ship Nymph’s Kiss falls victim to this catastrophe, dashing against the rocky shore, its remnants gutted by smugglers. Now, midst tales of hauntings and unknown horrors lurking in the sea caves below, the adventurers are hired to restore the lighthouse and shed light upon the mysteries that prevail it in this d20 Dungeon Crawl for character levels 5-7. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP GMG5006 $11.99 GREEN RONIN PUBLISHING BLUE ROSE RPG Blue Rose is an OGL roleplaying game of romantic fantasy, inspired by novelists like Mercedes Lackey, Diane Duane, and Tamora Pierce, which focuses on heroic and good-hearted characters working together to defend the enlightened kingdom of Aldis. This core rulebook contains everything players need to get started, including complete rules for character creation, social interactions, reputations, and psychic powers. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR1701 $27.95 CREATURES OF FREEPORT This unique bestiary serves up an innovative collection of monsters inspired by the Freeport d20 fantasy setting. Each highly detailed entry includes general creature knowledge, Bardic Lore, use for harvested body parts, and adventure hooks complete with fully slatted NPCs. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR1027 $19.95 DEZZAVOLD: FORTRESS OF THE DROW While four centuries have passed since the Dark War with Corwyl, the drow have not forgotten their treacherous elven kin. Now, in their city on the edge of the Below, the dark elves ready for war. And their leader, the Black Heart of Nyarleth, will show no mercy! This d20 companion book to Plot & Poison: A Guidebook to Drow, fully details the dark elf settlement of Dezzavold, complete with maps, locations, fully slatted NPCs, and a short adventure. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR1109 $19.95 MUTANTS & MASTERMINDS: CHARACTER RECORD FOLIO This 16-page character folio for use with Mutants & Masterminds features additional record sheets for minions, vehicles, and headquarters, plus Crime Files that allow you to track important events and NPCs. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR2009 $4.95 MUTANTS & MASTERMINDS: FOES OF FREEDOM This new OGL sourcebook for Mutants & Masterminds unleashes dozens of devious villains upon Freedom City, from the rogue star knight Blackstar to the murderous Jack-a-Knives to the vengeful Silver Scream. Villain groups like Larceny, Inc. and the Psions provide new challenges to Freedom City’s protectors, while the book’s new feats and powers make a great addition to any Mutants & Masterminds game. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR2008 $23.95 MYTHIC VISTAS: SPIROSBLAAK When the moon is full, will you lock your door and cower in the dark, or draw your sword and fight? This d20 supplement presents a complete archduchy overrun with lycanthropes, and includes black powder rules, new core and prestige classes, and a plethora of new gods. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR1404 $27.95 THIEVES’ QUARTER Welcome to the fantastic city of Liberty: where life is cheap, and only the bravest - or most foolhardy - venture out alone at night. Modular in design, this d20 sourcebook features two dozen lushly created maps by master cartographer Christopher West, dozens of fully developed NPCs, and extensive encounter tables loaded with adventure hooks. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR1026 $17.95 GUARDIANS OF ORDER SILVER AGE SENTINELS: PATH OF THE BOLD Path of the Bold presents an anthology of all-original tales of super-powered action and mystery set in the Silver Age Sentinels universe, featuring stories from such masters of the fantastic as John Kovalic, Mike W. Barr, Stewart Wieck, and Dennis Detwiller, as well as a new adventure of Sydney Taine (star of Marvel Comics’ Nightside mini-series) by Robert Weinberg. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) GOO 13-902 $14.95 HASBRO XEVOZ FIGURE BATTLING SYSTEM Xevoz is a retvolutionary figure battling system that features snap-together ball-and-socket-jointed gaming figures that can be easily assembled and customized. The unique battling feature takes this action figure system to a whole new level! Over 1 million unique combinations can be created from just two kits. Choose from: Battle Booster Kits (each booster comes with a complete figure to build and customize); Master Modifier Battle Kit (each kit includes a host of accessories, power parts, and firing projectile launchers), or the Battle Attack 2-Pack (comes with two complete Xevoz figures plus battle terrain). Xevoz takes miniatures gaming to a new level! Assembly required. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) BATTLE BOOSTER KIT MLB 85500 SRP: $9.99Ea. MASTER MODIFIER KIT MLB 85501 SRP: $15.49Ea. BATTLE ATTACK 2-PACK MLB 85515 SRP: $21.95Ea. IRON WIND METALS 54 MM SCALE SPELLCASTER MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) BARBARY MAGE IWM 17-007 $9.95 GNOME CONJURER WITH PET DRAGON IWM 17-005 $12.95 LIZARDMAN SHAMAN IWM 17-006 $15.95 CLASSIC BATTLETECH MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) CARRIER DROPSHIP (FIGHTER-CARRIER 2) IWM 20-180 $8.50 CLINT IIC (3060) IWM 20-279 $7.95 HEAVY APC WHEELED (3) (3026) IWM 20-280 $6.95 IMPAVIDO DESTROYER (AEROTECH) IWM 20-182 $7.95 KU WHEELED ASSAULT TANK (2) (3060) IWM 20-281 $8.25 LANCELOT (2750) (VINTAGE CLASSIC) IWM 20-812 $8.50 LIBERATOR CRUISER (AEROTECH) IWM 20-181 $8.95 TYR INFANTRY UPPORT TANK (2) (3067) IWM 20-282 $8.25 MONTE COOK’S ARCANA UNEARTHED MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) ALABAST (MALE) IWM 67-107 $3.95 DREAM HUNTER (3) IWM 67-106 $8.95 LITORIAN MALE CHAMPION IWM 67-031 $5.50 VERRIK FEMALE MAGISTER IWM 67-030 $3.95 KENZER & COMPANY D&D: KINGDOMS OF KALAMAR: BLOOD & SHADOWS—THE DARK ELVES OF TELLENE This Kingdoms of Kalamar d20 sourcebook contains detailed information on the dark elves of Tellene, including their history, culture, religion, social structure, subraces, and more. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) KEN 1028 $19.99 GOODS & GEAR: THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURER’S GUIDE HC This medieval fantasy gaming supplement is jam-packed with nearly a thousand different entries for arms and armor, and includes hundreds of listings for animals, clothing, concoctions, lodging, tools, transportations, and more. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) KEN 1203 $34.99 HACKMASTER: HACKRIGHT—THE CONTINENT OF CERILIA Muster your troops, gather your followers, and summon your arcane powers to take your rightful place as the Emperor of Cerilia! The Continent of Cerilia contains over 400 realms, temples, guilds, and source domains for use with the HackRight campaign setting. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) KEN 2125 $34.99 HACKMASTER: LORD FLATAROY’S GUIDE TO FORTIFICATIONS Aside from extensive guides on castle-building and siege warfare, Lord Flataroy’s Guide to Fortifications also details rules for knighthood, along with information on feudal society and tournaments. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) KEN 2124 $24.99 LOUIS PORTER JR. DESIGNS HAVEN: THE RAT B- LITTLE BLACK BOOK From heroin to designer drugs to specially created super-steroids, this rules supplement covers all various types of drugs to stir up some addictive action for Haven: City of Violence. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS LPJ1007 $15.00 HAVEN: WAY OF THE FIST Designed to supplement the The Killing Fields sourcebook, Way of the Fist introduces more than 40 new martial arts styles from all over the world like Luche Libre Wrestling, Cestus, the extreme of El Cuchillo, and Gymkata, plus new Benefits, Drawbacks, and Special Abilities for use with Haven: City of Violence. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS LPJ1008 $15.00 MAYFAIR GAMES O/A ALIBI Can you solve the mystery? A crime has been committed and you must solve it. But, just solving the crime is not enough. Players need cold logic to win, clever strategy, and good timing to outscore their opponents. MFG 0463 $15.00 O/A BANG! The outlaws hunt the Sheriff. The Sheriff hunts the Outlaws. The Renegade plots secretly, ready to take one side or the other. Bullets fly. Who among the gunmen is a Deputy, ready to sacrifice himself for the Sheriff? And who is a merciless Outlaw, willing to kill him? If you want to find out, just draw (your cards)! MFG 4701 $10.00 O/A ELIXER CARD GAME Elixer is a fast, furious, and fun 2-5 player card game where players participate as malicious sprites, casting spells upon themselves and their opponents. The first player to cast all his spells wins. MFG 0493 $25.00 O/A EXPRESS Start a new family tradition with Americas next classic card game - Express! Score points by putting together your own train line, while watching out for train wrecks and broken train cars. MFG 0458 $15.00 O/A FREIGHT TRAIN The locomotives are waiting. Are you ready to roll? In Freight Train, each player runs their own freight yard and several trains. Using these and a shared main yard, players take eleven different types of freight cars and compete to form and maintain the longest trains. MFG 0484 $20.00 O/A HELL RAIL A conflagration of conductors conveying condemned to confinement. Each player fancies himself an engineer of the Hell Rail, conducting the souls of sinners to their torturous abodes in the great Inferno. But, only one of them will triumph and be spared eternal atrocity. For 3-4 players, ages 13 and up. MFG 0476 $20.00 O/A POWER LUNCH Do lunch, Washington-style, in this game of fast food and fast fun. Players are dealt cards featuring familiar personalities and explain how their celebrities would meet over lunch to make deals, talk shop, and gossip. Score the most points by seating the celebs at the tables on the board and avoiding scandal. For 3 to 6 players or teams, ages 14 and up. MFG 0470 $15.00 O/A SETTLERS OF CATAN CARD GAME In the Settlers of Catan Card Game you control a group of settlers taming the lands of medieval Catan. A unique card mix creates a map for your principality. Then explore and settle new lands, acquiring resources through card play and the luck of the dice. Of course the best strategy and a dash of luck decides who will be the undisputed ruler of Catan. MFG 0485 $20.00 O/A SETTLERS OF CATAN: CARD GAME EXPANSIONS This boxed set containing all five of the Settlers of Catan Card Game expansions features Trade & Change, Politics & Intrigue, Knights & Traders, Learning & Progress, and Wizards & Dragons. MFG 0487 $20.00 O/A THEOPHRASTUS In Theophrastus, each player is an applicant to the post of apprentice to the great alchemist and physician Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim. By completing assigned experiments and measuring their potential as alchemists, the applicants seek to impress Theophrastus by closely duplicating his research, or by reducing the quality of a competitor’s experiment. Alas, there can be only one apprentice... can you make the grade? For 2-5 players, ages 9 and up. MFG 0477 $25.00 MONGOOSE PUBLISHING BABYLON 5: NO SURRENDER, NO RETREAT This definitive d20 sourcebook for the fourth season of the hit TV show, Babylon 5, follows the long-awaited and climactic conflict between the Shadows and the Vorlons, as well as the disintegration of the Earth Alliance leading to a civil war which threatens the very existence of the Babylon station itself. A full episode synopsis, campaign outline, and story arc analysis, plus new rules options, classes, and vehicles are also featured. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 3342 $24.95 CONAN: THE ROAD OF KINGS HC Written by award-winning Conan archivist, Vincent Darlage, The Road to Kings is a gazeteer focusing on the world of Conan, featuring fascinating details spanning every Hyborian land, from Aquilonia to Hyrkania and beyond. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 7703 $34.95 ENCYCLOPAEDIA ARCANE COMPENDIUM HC Designed for easy integration with any fantasy-based d20 games system, the Encyclopaedia Arcane series does far more than merely introduce new spells or items to extend existing magic-using character classes. Instead, each volume covers wholly new forms of magic or details aspects of magic-using characters’ lives in extensive detail, adding fresh dimensions to campaigns. This compendium contains information collected from four published tomes, and includes a fifth, previously unreleased Encyclopaedia Arcane title. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 1026 $34.95 JUDGE DREDD: ROOKIES GUIDE TO ATLANTIS AND THE BLACK ATLANTIC Atlantis is a word that conjures up mystery and intrigue when mentioned, and like the fabled city of legend, the way station of Atlantis acts as a magnet for explorers, vagabonds, and tourists alike. Located in the middle of the Black Atlantic Ocean and protected by a handful of judges, Atlantis is a port of call for ships, subs, and a focal hub of the amazing Trans-Atlantic Tunnel that connects Mega-City One to Brit-Cit. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 7014 $14.95 MIGHTY ARMIES BOX SETS Mighty Armies is a brand new, expandable tabletop wargame using super-sized 15mm miniatures. Each box set contains a complete army, a full copy of the rules, a measuring aid, and dice. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) BARBARIANS MGP 9902 $19.95 ORCS MGP 9901 $19.95 SIGNS & PORTENTS VOLUME 10 Mongoose Publishing presents Signs & Portents, a dedicated house magazine designed to support their fantasy d20 System lines, as well as showcase other roleplaying games such as Conan, Babylon 5, Judge Dredd, Armageddon 2089, and Slaine. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 5510 $5.95 THE QUINTESSENTIAL ELF II This d20 supplement features a mulitude of alternatives for enhancing and improving an elf’s potential through legendary classes, survival tactics, multiclassing, new equipment options, and prestige classes and feats designed for the experienced elf. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 4405 $21.95 ULTIMATE NPCS HC This d20 supplement compiles over 100 fully detailed non-player characters - both allies and antagonists - designed to be seamlessly slotted into any fantasy-based campaign. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 9013 $34.95 OSPREY PUBLISHING AMERICAN COLONIAL RANGER This title examines the development of the Colonial Rangers in this period, and shows how they were taught to survive in the woods, to fight hand-to-hand, to scalp a fallen foe, and to fight across all types of terrain and in all weather conditions. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP WAR085 $16.95 CAEN 1944 The largest city in Normandy, Caen’s position at the extreme left of the Allied beachhead gave it major strategic value for Allies and Germans alike. With the German defendants determined that the city should be held at all costs, General Montgomery’s fight for Caen became a long and bloody battle of attrition until the 21st Army Group finally took possession of the devastated city on July 19, 1944. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP CAM143 $18.95 CONFEDERATE SUBMARINES AND TORPEDO VESSELS 1861-65 The primary Union strategy during the American Civil War was a massive naval blockade of the entire Southern coastline of the Confederacy, and it was in the effort to counter this blockade that the Confederates developed their first submarines and torpedo boats. This book traces the development of these new technologies, including the CSS “Little David” and “Hunley” - respectively the first torpedo boat and submarine to sink an enemy warship. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP NVG103 $14.95 CROMWELL CRUISER TANK 1942-50 This book details the design and development of the Cromwell and its many variants, from its introduction at D-Day, through its many successes in the final year of World War 2 and beyond. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP NVG104 $14.95 GERMAN ARMIES 1870-71 (1) In 1870 Bismark, the Prime Minister of Prussia engineered a war with France that would result in the fall of the Second Empire. This war led to Germany’s unification as a militaristic nation, and was central to France’s military development, influencing her disastrous tactics in 1914. This book looks at the Prussian Army during this short war, and details its organization and uniforms. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP MAA416 $14.95 GERMAN FIELD FORTIFICATIONS 1939-45 This title addresses field fortifications built from local materials by infantrymen, and includes rifle platoon positions, trenches, crew-served weapon positions, bunkers, dugouts, shelters, observation posts and more. It also covers anti-tank and anti-personnel obstacles incorporated into these field defences; field camouflage methods, and the construction tools available to infantrymen. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP FOR023 $16.95 NAPOLEON’S IMPERIAL HEADQUARTERS (1) Napoleon’s military successes were due to a large degree to the efficiency of his command and control systems or “headquarters”. These comprised the Great Imperial Headquarters and the Small Imperial Headquarters, both staffed by members of the Military Household and the Civil Household including officers and men of many different departments. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP ELI115 $16.95 RICHTHOFEN’S FLYING CIRCUS Undoubtedly the most famous of any nation’s aviation units in World War 1 was the legendary Jagdgeschwader Nr 1, or “The Flying Circus” as its respectful foes labelled it. Germany’s first true fighter wing, it would always be associated with its first commander, the charismatic and revered Manfred von Richthofen. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP AEU016 $21.95 SPA.124 LAFAYETTE ESCADRILLE This book tells the story of one of World War I’s most famous squadrons, Spa. 124 - the only French squadron made up entirely of American volunteers. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP AUE017 $21.95 U.S. CAVALRYMAN 1891-1920 Following the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890, the US Cavalry were called into action again with the declaration of war against Spain in 1898. This title takes a close look at the formation and experiences of the average cavalryman in this fascinating period of change and development, and also considers the cavalry officer corps. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP WAR089 $16.95 WAFFEN-SS (3) In the early 1920s, a tiny group was formed within the SA to serve as Hitler’s personal bodyguard. Originally labelled the ‘Stosstruppe Adolf Hitler,’ they later became known as the SS - Schutz Staffeln. This third of four titles covers Waffen-SS divisions 11. to 23., many of which were Freiwilligen Divisions — comprised of foreign volunteers fighting alongside German and Volksdeutsche (ethnic German) soldiers. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP MAA415 $14.95 PALLADIUM BOOKS RIFTS: MERCENARIES TWO - MERCTOWN Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) PAL 0861 $17.95 PANDAHEAD PRODUCTIONS MEDDLING KIDS RPG Designed to help young children grasp the concept of roleplaying, and implementing the new Starter System rules, Meddling Kids is a stand-alone game that allows novice players to take on the role of a group of teenagers who stumble upon a Wild Card - an anthropomorphic companion - and band together to solve mysteries. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) PHD 5000 $9.95 PARADIGM CONCEPTS ARCANIS: LEGACY OF DAMNATION Treachery and deceit have shattered the protection of the Gods and the demonic hordes are again free to ravage the face of the World of Shattered Empires, in this d20 sourcebook featuring knowledge needed to incorporate the nations of Onara into an Arcanis campaign, plus new feats, classes, spells, magic items, and expanded rules on governing one of the most popular of Arcanis’ races, the Dark Kin. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS PCI1108 $22.49 CORYANI CHRONICLES: IN THE SHADOW OF THE DEVIL For a group of adventurers, what began as a simple delivery to a prestigious wedding fast becomes a nefarious web of lies in this second d20 adventure set in the Coryani Chronicles. This scenario is perfect for Gamemasters seeking to challenge four to six player characters of experience levels 6-8. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS PCI1006 $17.49 SPYCRAFT: COMBAT MISSIONS This d20 supplement provides a diversity of missions, situations, and training exercises for use with Spycraft, and includes combat maps, floor plans, and nefarious NPCs from Paradigm’s Spycraft: Most Wanted sourcebook. (CAUT: 4) OSS PCI2002 $24.99 PRIVATEER PRESS WARMACHINE MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) CRYX WARCASTER - GORESHADE PIP 34022 $12.99 CRYX WARCASTER - WARWITCH DENEGHRA PIP 34021 $7.99 CYGNAR WARCASTER - COLEMAN STRYKER PIP 31020 $7.99 CYGNAR WARCASTER - COMMANDER ADEPT NEMO PIP 31021 $7.99 IRON KINGDOMS “FULL METAL FANTASY” CHARACTER GUIDE HC Compatible with the d20 System, the Iron Kingdoms “Full Metal Fantasy” Character Guide allows players to create new and exciting characters and classes, learn about the various races and ethnic groups of western Immoren, find out the essentials on the world’s cosmology and religions, and discover loads of important information about how magic and mechanika works in this realm that fuses steam power with the arcane. PIP 401 $39.99 KHADOR WARCASTER - KOMMANDER SORSCHA PIP 33021 $7.99 KHADOR WARCASTER - WARCASTER KOMMANDANT IRUSK PIP 33022 $7.99 PROTECTORATE WARCASTER - FEORA PRIESTESS PIP 32021 $8.99 PROTECTORATE WARCASTER - HIGH EXEMPLAR KREOSS PIP 32020 $7.99 RACKHAM CONFRONTATION MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: BYSRA THE BLACK SHAMAN RKH DVMA01 $17.50 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: DEVOURER HEAD HUNTER RKH DVTR01 $12.50 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: DEVOURER HEAD HUNTER 2 RKH DVTR02 $12.50 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: ECLIPSANTE 1 RKH DVSP01 $12.50 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: ECLIPSANTE 2 RKH DVSP02 $12.50 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: FLESH-EATER 1 RKH DVEL01 $13.25 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: FLESH-EATER 2 RKH DVEL02 $13.25 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: KALYAR THE AWAKENED RKH DVCH01 $14.25 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: MASTER OF CARNAGE RKH DVGM01 $14.25 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: NEMETIS THE SACRILEGEOUS RKH DVFI01 $16.00 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: TYRANT OF VILE TIS RKH DVEL03 $16.00 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: VELRYS PRINCE OF THE IMPURE RKH DVMA02 $12.25 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: VORACIOUS WARRIORS RKH DVRG01 $17.50 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: VORACIOUS WARRIORS 2 RKH DVRG02 $17.50 DEVOURERS OF VILE-TIS: ZEIREN RKH DVAV01 $16.00 DRUNES: CORWYN THE HUNCHBACK RKH DRMA01 $9.75 DRUNES: DRUNE SOUL SNATCHER RKH DRGM01 $9.25 DRUNES: FORMOR FIENDS BLISTER 1 RKH DREL01 $16.00 DRUNES: FORMOR FIENDS BLISTER 2 RKH DREL02 $16.00 DRUNES: GWAHYR THE MERCILESS RKH DRCH01 $9.75 DRUNES: PERSECUTORS RKH DRVE01 $12.50 CONFRONTATION MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) DWARVES OF TIR-NA-BOR: PILZENBHIR DEFENDER OF THE PLAINS RKH NAHE03 $10.25 LIONS OF ALAHAN: ARCHERS OF ALAHAN 2 RKH LITR02 $11.25 LITANIES The Litanies each compile 15 miracles bound to one of the three major cults of the world of Aarklash. These miracles can be used by all Faithful bound to their cult. DARKNESS RKH LTTN01 $5.75 UNIVERSAL 1 RKH LTUN01 $5.75 ORCS OF BRAN-O-KOR: SHAKA-MORKHA RKH ORLV01 $31.25 SPELLBOOKS Spellbooks are collections of 15 spells of the same theme. They are classified according to a principal Path of magic, but the spells they contain are bound to several different Paths. This lets magicians who don’t master their principal Path to use these Spellbooks anyhow. INSTINCTIVE RKH GMMI01 $5.75 TELLURIC RKH GMTL01 $5.75 REAPER MINIATURES CAV MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) DINGO LIGHT TANK (2) RPR 07104 $7.99 KDM TIGER CAV RPR 07106 $12.99 NOMAD FIGHTING VEHICLE (2) RPR 07105 $7.99 OVERLORD GUNSHIP (2) RPR 07103 $7.99 DARK HEAVEN 25 MM HEROIC SCALE MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) ATTERCOP RPR 02809 $3.29 BUGBEAR WARRIORS (2) RPR 02818 $8.49 DAIN DEEPAXE, DWARVEN HERO RPR 02811 $3.29 HYREKIA, HALF ELF SORCERESS RPR 02810 $3.29 KALLISTA, FEMALE WARRIOR WITH AXE RPR 02812 $3.29 MOOR HOUND RPR 02817 $4.99 PILLAR OF EVIL RPR 02814 $5.99 PILLAR OF GOOD RPR 02815 $5.99 REAPER OF THE APOCALYPSE WAR RPR 02813 $6.99 THOMAS HAMMERFIST, WARRIOR RPR 02816 $3.29 WARLORD 25 MM HEROIC SCALE FANTASY MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) DARK MAIDEN RPR 14106 $6.99 DARKSPAWN SOULTENDER RPR 14105 $3.99 OVERLORD GRUNTS (3) RPR 14107 $11.99 REPTUS ARCHERS (3) RPR 14104 $3.99 SABERTOOTH GAMES HORUS HERESY CCG: TRAITOR’S GAMBIT The Heresy continues to spread across the Imperium as Warmaster Horus ups the ante. The battle spreads to two new planets where the Word Bearers face off against the Ultramarines, while across the galaxy the Blood Angel Legion comes face to face with the daemonic face of Chaos itself. Featuring two new mechanics, Honored and Unstable, these 120 new cards are sure to bring a whole new aspect to the Horus Heresy CCG. Horus Heresy - Traitor’s Gambit is packaged in 40-count booster displays. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY SAB 5040-D $119.60 BOOSTER PACK SAB 5040-S $2.99 THE LORD OF THE RINGS TMG: CAVE TROLL WITH HEROES Harness the power of the Cave Troll, or these brand new versions of Aragon, Legolas, and Gimli, into your The Lord of the Rings Tradable Miniatures Game army. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) SAB 4601 $24.99 THE LORD OF THE RINGS TMG: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING BOOSTER This first expansion for The Lord of the Rings Tradeable Miniatures Game boasts 80 new figures to add to your army including new versions of characters featured in the base set, as well as new characters from the movie. And with five new special abilities, The Fellowship of the Ring expansion will bring more depth and action to the The Lord of the Rings TMG. Each booster pack contains four randomly assorted miniatures. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) SAB 4030 $9.99 THE LORD OF THE RINGS TMG: SAURON Towering over any opposing forces, Sauron is a power to be reckoned with. Make his power yours with this second figure in the Large Monster range for The Lord of the Rings Tradable Miniatures Game. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) SAB 4602 $14.99 WARCRY CCG: STORM OF CHAOS 1 Archaon has begun his march from the North, leading his dark forces against the Grand Alliance. The Hordes of Darkness are attacking on all sides - will the Grand Alliance be able to survive this onslaught? These 120 new cards set the stage for the greatest battle seen in an age. In conjunction with the great summer campaign of the Warhammer Fantasy Battle game, players will be able to determine the course of history in a whole new way. Storm of Chaos is packaged in 40-count booster displays. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY SAB 2080-D $119.60 BOOSTER PACK SAB 2080-S $2.99 SABOL DESIGNS ARMYTRANSPORT PLATOON Perfect for any miniature game or collection, the Armytransport Platoon boasts a unique design that allows gamers to carry multiple cases at one time. This durable carry-all features interlocking clips that enable you to stack multiple cases together, then carry several cases using one shoulder strap. Sold empty, the Armytransport Platoon is designed to hold approximately 8-inches of figure foam trays. Height: 10”; Width: 14”; Thickness: 9”; Depth: 8”. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) SBL ATP $27.99 SCORE ENTERTAINMENT DRAGONBALL GT TCG: SUPER ANDROID 17 SAGA The best villains are back in this first 197-card expansion for the DragonBall GT TCG featuring high-powered Ultra-Rares, Alternate Art cards of Android 17, and preview cards for the upcoming Shadow Dragon Saga expansion. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY SCO 85429-D $118.44 BOOSTER PACK SCO 85429-S $3.29 STEVE JACKSON GAMES GATHERING THUNDER: SARTAR RISING VOLUME 3 This third book for the Sartar Rising campaign continues the epic struggle of the Heortlings against the Lunar Empire, introducing six scenarios set in Dragon Pass, each a testing ground for the heroes as they rise to become leaders in the rebellion. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) SJG ISS1403 $19.95 GREEDQUEST Greed is good! And, it’s especially good in the dungeon! In GreedQuest, players bluff, scheme, and strategize their way to the head of the pack as they race to the bottom level of the dungeon to grab The Hoard. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) SJG 1435 $24.95 GURPS: GREECE (REPRINT) GURPS: Greece includes detailed timelines and maps describing the world as the Greeks knew it, information on their religion, rules for the magic of the Hellenic myths, and a Bestiary describing the monsters and animal foes faced by Greek heroes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) SJG 6075 $24.95 GURPS: LOW-TECH (REPRINT) From the dawn of civilization to the Middle Ages, GURPS: Low-Tech is a universal resource for any campaign set before the age of gunpowder and the printing press. Whether you’re playing cavemen fighting to stay alive, armored knights jousting for honor, or time travelers searching for the truth about history, GURPS Low-Tech brings the past to life! Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT:4) SJG 6526 $24.95 GURPS TRAVELLER: FAR TRADER (REPRINT) Develop sector-wide trade routes, start your own character-run business, make contacts, find niche markets, and learn what it takes to run a successful commercial starship in this support volume for the Trader campaign. Expand your world with 15 new character templates, and run entire mercantile campaigns, including free traders, smugglers, and pirates. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) SJG 6606 $26.95 GURPS TRAVELLER: STAR MERCS (REPRINT) This book covers combat (and a soldier’s life) in the 57th century; how to recruit, organize, and equip a mercenary unit; and the Imperial rules of war. Star Mercs also includes templates for military and mercenary soldier characters, sample missions, and a variety of units and NPC personalities your mercenary group might encounter, including the famed and feared Imperial Marines. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) SJG 6604 $24.95 TRANSHUMAN SPACE: TOXIC MEMES Memetics - the science of analyzing, engineering, and manipulating ideas. Memeticists know how to get into your head for power, money, and religion. Or, just for the fun of it! Transhuman Space: Toxic Memes explores the world of cults, conspiracies, urban legends, myths, and fads rooted at the end of the 21st century, and features new characters, templates, campaign ideas, and adventure seeds. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) SJG 6712 $26.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GURPS WWII: MOTOR POOL Utilizing the WWII Modular Vehicle Design System from the GURPS WWII Core Rulebook, Motor Pool introduces complete stats for combat vehicles of all types, from all theaters and combatants, in mankind’s greatest conflict. (CAUT: 4) SJG 8011 $24.95 O/A HELLBOY RPG Mike Mignola’s Hellboy took the world of comics by storm. Now the “big red guy” enters the world of gaming with The Hellboy Roleplaying Game and Sourcebook, a complete RPG guide to the world of Hellboy, featuring a brand-new short story by Christopher Golden, and extensive information on his friends, his foes, and his adventures. (CAUT: 4) SJG 8111 $24.95 ************************ TROLL LORD GAMES BOOK OF FAMILIARS HC This sourcebook introduces fully balanced d20 rules allowing players to acquire familiars for any character class, and features detailed rules on heroic, intelligent weaponry, spirit familiars, and animal companions. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP TLG1011 $29.95 CITY SOURCEBOOK VOLUME 2: MAPS Compatible with 3.5 rules, this d20 utility book compiles over 30 unique city and rural maps, complete with stats on size, material, defenses, and citizens of renown and noteworth. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP TLG1904 $9.95 THE UPPER DECK COMPANY MARVEL TCG: SPIDER-MAN VS. DOC OCK 2-PLAYER Enlist heroes and villains such as Spider-Man, Green Goblin, or Doc Ock and battle to victory in this 2-Player Starter Set for the Marvel TCG! Each starter set contains two 40-card decks, two variant foil cards, a rules booklet, and a game mat. Six sets per display. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. STARTER DISPLAY UDC 33811-D PI 2-PLAYER STARTER SET UDC 33811-S PI VALLEJO PAINTS VALLEJO 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 April 2004. (CAUT: 4) BLACK GREEN VAL MC980 $2.99 BUFF VAL MC976 $2.99 CAMOUFLAGE DARK GREEN NO2 VAL MC979 $2.99 CAVALRY BROWN VAL MC982 $2.99 DARK YELLOW VAL MC978 $2.99 DEEP GREEN VAL MC970 $2.99 DESERT YELLOW VAL MC977 $2.99 FLAT BROWN VAL MC984 $2.99 FLAT EARTH VAL MC983 $2.99 FLAT GREEN VAL MC968 $2.99 GREEN GREY JN VAL MC971 $2.99 GREEN SKY VAL MC974 $2.99 HULL RED VAL MC985 $2.99 LIGHT GREEN BLUE VAL MC972 $2.99 LIGHT SEA GREY VAL MC973 $2.99 MILITARY GREEN JA VAL MC975 $2.99 OLIVE GREEN VAL MC967 $2.99 ORANGE BROWN VAL MC981 $2.99 PARK GREEN FLAT VAL MC969 $2.99 TURQUOISE VAL MC966 $2.99 WARHAMMER HISTORICAL WARGAMES WARHAMMER SPARTACUS This supplement for use with Warhammer Ancient Battles features several Spartacus campaign scenarios, including the slave revolts in Italy, plus Late Republican Roman army lists. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. WHW 010 $26.00 WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING ADVENTURE! D20 A new era begins in the 1920s – an era of wonder, when men are forthright and women are courageous. An era of globe trotting exploration and mad science. An era in which excitement is found from the skyscraper penthouses of New York City to the sweltering jungles of the Congo. It is an era of Adventure! Adventure! d20 introduces a campaign setting fully compatible with the d20 System, with rich source material and new classes, feats, and powers to play any kind of pulp hero you can imagine. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 16705 $34.99 ARCANA UNEARTHED: LEGACY OF THE DRAGONS BESTIARY This d20 sourcebook provides new adversaries and allies created using the rules from Monte Cook’s Arcana Unearthed variant player’s handbook, and features such hideous creatures as the vile ghoul worm, the nefarious eye-hunting staj, and the prowling kahrn, which literally feeds on combat and anger, as well as entries for important and exciting NPC personalities from the lands of the Diamond Throne. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 16143 $23.99 DARK AGES: FAE Dark Ages: Fae is the book for playing the “Good Folk.” Some have bred with humanity and inherited their understanding of the world, some are born of the Earth and the elements, and the rest spring from the very stuff of Creation. This book provides complete information on playing fae characters, including details on their society, their magic, and their perception of the world. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 20008 $29.99 EDGE OF INFINITY: THE SCARRED PLANES From the horrendous wastes of the Apocalypse Abyss to the beatific glories of the Adamantine Heavens, the planes that lie beyond the Scarred Lands are places of wonder. This d20 sourcebook opens new vistas for adventuring, featuring complete details on the various planes of the Scarred Lands, including how to reach them and what can be found there, plus new prestige classes, magic items, spells, and more. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 08319 $23.99 EXALTED: A DAY DARK AS NIGHT BOOK 1 Harmonious Jade is one of the deadliest women in the legendary time that is the Second Age of Man. Chosen by the Unconquered Sun itself, she has been remade into a demigod whose bow can fell whole companies of men. With that exaltation, however, have come echoes of ancient memories and a sense that she must use her gifts for a greater purpose. Chasing these phantasms of a past life, she has come to the trading city of Nexus, where others of her kind may hide. But are they long-lost companions, deadly enemies, or worse - both? Exalted: A Day Dark as Night is the first in a new, unlimited series of novels based on the wildly successful Exalted game line. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 10065 $6.99 EXALTED ASSORTMENT This Exalted Assortment collects the core rulebook for Exalted, Scavenger Sons, Time of Tumult, Castebook: Eclipse, and the Exalted mousepad for one low price. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 09718 $59.99 IN THE BLOOD—A SONJA BLUE NOVEL A Sonja Blue novel by Nancy A. Collins! Vampire and vampire-hunter Sonja Blue is back, taking out her rage on the demonic blood-drinkers who hide among the living. But her hunt is attracting attention: Morgan, the monster who remade her 20 years ago wants to bring his beloved daughter to heel, and Sonja has found her existence entwined with that of a mortal man. Part of her wants to love him, but when dealing with monsters such as she, where does love end and slavery begin? The answer is in the blood! Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 12993 $13.99 NECROMANCER GAMES: BONEGARDEN Within a magical containment field one mile in diameter lies the Bonegarden, one of the true blights of the domain of Hawkmoon – an immense graveyard that serves as the prison for the doomed spirits of thousands of history’s most awful criminals. Those inside are determined to escape, and one of them may have found a way! Experience an entirely different campaign environment in a realm ruled by the dead, in this d20 sourcebook featuring dozens of new spells, feats, magic items, monsters, and unique undead types, all compatible with v.3.5 rules. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 08384 $21.99 ORPHEUS ASSORTMENT The Orpheus Assortment includes one each of the Orpheus core rulebook, Crusade of Ashes, and Shades of Grey. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 09720 $49.99 RAVENLOFT GAZETTEER #5 The fifth in the popular Ravenloft Gazetteer series provides an in-depth view of the lands of Tepest, Keening, Nova Vaasa and the Shadow Rift, as well as descriptions of the mysterious rulers of those realms. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 15024 $24.99 SCARRED LANDS ASSORTMENT The Scarred Lands Assortment includes one each of Scarred Lands: Termana, Creature Collection 3, Player’s Guide to Fighters and Barbarians, and Faithful and Forsaken. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 09721 $59.99 VAMPIRE: THE ETERNAL STRUGGLE CCG: - GEHENNA The prophecies of Gehenna are true. The fated Armageddon for the Kindred has arrived. The eldest of the Kindred rise from their millennia of slumber to consume their vampiric progeny. Ambition for power becomes desperate survival as the eternal struggle among the undead accelerates into a frantic war. Gehenna is a 120-card expansion for Vampire: The Eternal Struggle, and is introduced in 11-card boosters packed in 36-count displays. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY WWP 02651-D $99.00 BOOSTER PACK WWP 02651-S $2.75 WIZARDS OF THE COAST DRAGONLANCE: TEMPLE OF THE DRAGONSLAYER MMPB (YOUNG READERS) Temple of the Dragonslayer launches a new series of Dragonlance adventures written specifically for readers ages 10 and up. The series features a new group of young companions who band together for friendship and excitement during the golden age of the Dragonlance world. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96595 $5.99 DRAGONLANCE: THE SEARCH FOR POWER MMPB This anthology focuses on the lives and ways of dragons in the era following the end of the New York Times best-selling War of Souls trilogy by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Edited by Margaret Weis and filled with a dozen stories from both well-known Dragonlance authors and a few newcomers, this is the first anthology to feature stories that take place in the current Dragonlance time period. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96538 $6.99 DRAGONLANCE: WEASEL’S LUCK MMPB Galen Pathwarden, known unaffectionately as “the Weasel,” would give anything to stay clear of adventure, danger, or heroism. But that is before young Galen is pitch-forked into the center of a centuries-old curse, one family blood-feud too many, and a knightly tournament unto death. Together, Galen, the great Solamnic Knight, Sir Bayard Brightblade, and a non-too-bright centaur Agion must overcome the schemes and traps of a sinister illusionist known only as the Scorpion Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96534 $6.99 DUEL MASTERS CCG: EVO-CRUSHINATORS OF DOOM This "Alpha" expansion to the Duel Masters CCG features the exciting new "Evolution" mechanic, plus all the fast and intense gameplay you expect from Duel Masters The Evo-Crushinators of Doom expansion is introduced in two unique Theme Decks each containing a 40-card deck, an exclusive premium card, and a rules insert, and are offered in 8-count displays. Supplement your Duel Master decks with 11-card boosters packed with a collectable puzzle card, and packaged in 24-count displays. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. BOOSTER DISPLAY (WOC 96620-D) $83.76 BOOSTER PACK (WOC 96620-S) $3.49 THEME DECK DISPLAY (WOC 96623-D) $79.92 THEME DECK (WOC 96623-S) $9.99 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: COMPLETE DIVINE HC Legends tell of brave champions whose unwavering faith earned them the favor of the gods. Empowered by the might and magic of their deity, these devoted characters transcend the realm of mere heroes. This supplement for Dungeons & Dragons provides everything you need to create divinely inspired characters of any class. Along with new base classes, prestige classes, feats, spells, magic items, and relics, Complete Divine also provides guidelines for incorporating religion - from mysterious cults to powerful theocracies - into your campaign. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 88036 $29.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: CONDEMNATION MMPB The forces aligned against Menzoberranzan begin to take shape, and the threat to drow civilization is more terrifying than anyone has yet imagined. Joined by two drow who might be the last survivors of Ched Nasad, the explorers from Menzoberranzan have learned much, but for every answer they find, a thousand new questions arise. They must seek out a rival priest, in hopes that he can speed them on their way to the goddess herself, but can one dark elf ever trust another? Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96541 $6.99 FORGOTTEN REALMS: ELMINSTER’S DAUGHTER HC This brand-new hardcover from popular Forgotten Realms author Ed Greenwood chronicles the latest events in the life of the wizard Elminster, where readers soon discover that Elminster’s long and mysterious past still has a few surprises in store. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96540 $25.95 MAGIC THE GATHERING: THE FIFTH DAWN MMPB Book III in the Mirrodin Cycle, The Fifth Dawn concludes a series that explores a new and mysterious world in the Magic: The Gathering setting. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96542 $6.99 WIZKIDS MARVEL HEROCLIX: UNIVERSE Your favorite heroes and wickedest villains are back on the scene in the latest Marvel HeroClix release, Universe. Capitalizing on the successful Infinity Challenge and Xplosion releases, Universe features a power-packed combination of figures from both of these popular sets. With 126 figures to collect, play, and trade, players are sure to find that perfect team of their favorite Marvel characters. Each Starter Set contains an updated HeroClix rulebook, the latest powers and abilities card, and six preselected fan-favorite figures that feature new dial statistics exclusive only to the Marvel HeroClix: Universe Starter Set: Spider-Man, Elektra, Hobgoblin, Wolverine, Sabretooth, and Wasp. Players can collect the remaining 120 figures from the Marvel HeroClix: Universe set through these booster packs containing two randomly inserted, prepainted, fully assembled miniatures. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) BOOSTER PACK WIZ 3207 $3.99 STARTER SET WIZ 3101 $12.99 O/A DC HEROCLIX: HYPERTIME BOOSTER PACK Supplement your DC HeroClix: Hypertime Starter Set with these Booster Packs containing four randomly assorted figures of your favorite DC characters. (CAUT: 3) WIZ 4200 $6.95 O/A DC HEROCLIX: HYPERTIME STARTER SET The heroes and villains of the DC Universe enter the HeroClix game for the first time! Choose from 130 different characters to build your dream team - or use teams like the JLA, JSA, Teen Titans, or the Injustice League. The DC HeroClix: Hypertime Starter Set includes eight DC characters, rules, two-sided map, three scenario cards, special ability card, tokens, and dice. (CAUT: 3) WIZ 4100 $19.95 O/A MARVEL HEROCLIX: XPLOSION BOOSTER PACK Collect all 96 figures in the Xplosion expansion including powerful new X-Men characters such as Storm and Mystique, along with new versions of Hulk, Daredevil, and Wolverine (as Weapon X), plus dozens of other Marvel favorites! Each booster pack contains four randomly inserted, pre-painted, fully-assembled miniatures and four I.D. Stickers. A Starter Set or Premier Edition of the Marvel HeroClix: Infinity Challenge game is required to play Xplosion. (CAUT: 3 & 4) WIZ 3202 $6.95 PREVIEWS GAME CHEST BACKLIST Star Code Title SRP MAY033388 ANGEL ROLE-PLAYING GAME HC $40.00 STAR16579 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER ROLE-PLAYING GAME HC $40.00 STAR16908 DC HEROCLIX: HYPERTIME BOOSTER PACK $6.95 STAR16723 DC HEROCLIX: HYPERTIME STARTER SET $19.95 STAR18058 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: ARMS & EQUIPMENT GUIDE HC $26.95 AUG033706 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: BOOK OF EXALTED DEEDS HC $32.95 STAR16802 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS BOOK OF VILE DARKNESS HC $32.95 STAR20113 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: DRACONOMICON HC $39.95 AUG033708 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: FORGOTTEN REALMS—THE UNDERDARK HC $32.95 STAR14429 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: FORGOTTEN REALMS—LORDS OF DARKNESS $29.95 SEP013390 GARY GYGAX’S CANTING CREW $34.95 STAR20066 GENIO MARVEL CARDS COLLECTOR’S ALBUM $10.99 STAR20156 GENIO MARVEL CARDS EXPANSION PACK DISPLAY $95.76 STAR20157 GENIO MARVEL CARDS MEGADECK DISPLAY $153.86 STAR18396 GOTHIC TAROT $17.99 AUG033512 .HACK//SIGN CCG: ENEMY BOOSTER DISPLAY $98.70 AUG033513 .HACK//SIGN CCG: ENEMY STARTER DECK DISPLAY $143.88 STAR16029 JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA MONOPOLY $35.00 STAR19963 LORD OF THE RINGS: TRADEABLE MINIATURES STARTER PACK $19.99 STAR18601 MAGIC: THE GATHERING CCG: SCOURGE BOOSTER DISPLAY $118.44 STAR18602 MAGIC: THE GATHERING CCG: SCOURGE THEME DECK DIS $135.48 OCT034079 MARVEL HEROCLIX: CRITICAL MASS BOOSTER PACK $6.95 STAR16302 MARVEL HEROCLIX SENTINEL FIGURE $15.95 STAR19904 MARVEL HEROES CHESS SET $36.95 STAR19838 MARVEL HEROES TRIVIA GAME PI STAR18482 MARVEL UNIVERSE RPG GUIDE HC $24.99 STAR19968 MARVEL UNIVERSE RPG: GUIDE TO HULK & AVENGERS HC $19.99 JAN033375 MIDNIGHT HC $34.95 STAR17992 MUTANTS AND MASTERMINDS RPG $32.95 STAR16896 SID MEIER’S CIVILIZATION BOARDGAME $59.99 STAR19855 SIMPSONS EDITION JEOPARDY PI STAR13482 SIMPSONS EDITION MONOPOLY $35.00 STAR15817 SIMPSONS EDITION PICTIONARY $35.00 STAR15580 SPIDER-MAN MONOPOLY $35.00 STAR16826 STAR WARS RPG: ARMS & EQUIPMENT GUIDE $21.95 NOV023936 STAR WARS RPG: CORUSCANT & THE CORE WORLDS HC $29.95 JUL035141 YU GI OH! TCG 2003 COLLECTOR TINS PI VIDEOS SECTION ANIME 2X1 2-VOLUME DVD BOX SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Box Set (x2) $39.95 ANGELIC LAYER VOLUME 6: INHERIT THE LAYER DVD From A.D. Vision! The time has come for two players to qualify for the championship match, while the rest get left behind. Find out who will sit in the stands, and who will get the chance to Inherit the Layer! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.98 ARJUNA COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD From Bandai Entertainment! High school, archery club, and boys were the things that filled Juna’s daily life. But when an accident leaves her clinging tenuously between life and death, fate intervenes as she becomes the sole witness to scenes of Earth’s destruction along with humanity’s reckless pollution of the sky, the Earth, and water. It is here in which Juna is given a new chance at life and bestowed the powers of the Earth, a power she must wield in order to stop an evil bent on Earth’s destruction! Approximate running time: 400 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. DVD $49.98 BAST OF SYNDROME VOLUME 1: FEAR & LEMONS DVD From A.D. Vision! In the year is 2097, the ultimate cyber game, where players fight as bio-mechanical cyber robots, has been created in the city of Xenon. But something’s horribly wrong. Somehow, the game’s cyber space and the real world are linked. It all starts when the players hear a piercing scream, see a ghostly face of a little girl, and a powerful scent of lemon overcomes them. To solve this mystery, the creator of the game assembles a “Dream Team,” the top three young gamers in all of Xenon. This team of rebellious, arrogant teens must overcome their attitudes and fears to find the answers — answers to the mystery that are much bigger than the game itself! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.98 BIG O II VOLUME 3: ENEMY ATTACKS DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Roger has chosen to save Dorothy and has left the Big O unmanned! While he attempts to rescue her, a new Megadeus appears—Big Fau; its pilot: Alex Rosewater! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $24.98 BIRDY THE MIGHTY: FINAL FORCE DVD From U.S. Manga Corp.! A gorgeous space cop with a hair-trigger temper. A high school student with a lot on his mind. They share a body, and they fight crime! Disaster strikes in the form of an unstoppable cyborg assassin, and our heroes are forced to blow their cover, or risk the destruction of the entire city! Contains episodes 2 & 3. Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $19.99 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOLUME 5: BE STILL MY BEATING HEART DVD From Viz Video! Tsukushi never expected a confession of love from Tsukasa. As her feelings slowly turn to Tsukasa, Rui suddenly comes back from Paris with a different attitude — flirting with everyone! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $24.98 CAPTAIN HERLOCK VOLUME 3: THE DECIMATED PLANET DVD From Geneon Entertainment! The Noo captures Tadashi and Maji, the Chief Mechanic for the Arcadia, in hopes of luring Herlock to rescue them. While that part of the plan is successful, the spiritual battle leads to Herlock’s victory and the Noo defeated! Unfortunately, the victory is short lived, as the Noo possesses Kei’s unconscious body and begins using her to sabotage the Arcadia. Tadashi, feeling guilty for putting Kei in this situation, tempts the Noo with his own body and engages the Noo in a spiritual battle to save Kei and the Arcadia! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.98 CITY OF SIN XTREME SERIES EDITION 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 COMIC PARTY VOLUME 1: A NEW WORLD DVD From Right Stuf International, Inc.! Comic Party's over-the-top plot centers on Sendo Kazuki, a fairly typical Japanese student with a penchant for painting and drawing. Typical, that is, until his outrageous "otaku" brother Kuhonbutsu Taishi drags him into the world of Doujinshi (amateur manga). So begins Kazuki's new quest to become a Doujinshi artist worthy to be part of the greatest of all conventions: Comic Party! But, at what cost to his friends and family? Approximate running time: 115 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $29.95 DVD w/ Artbox $39.95 CYBER CITY OVA VOLUME 2: THE DECOY DVD From U.S. Manga Corp.! From the Director of Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust and Ninja Scroll! Goggles is a convict turned cop working off several terms of lifetime imprisonment. Obedience is ensured by the time bomb collared around his neck, but no one is sure of his loyalties. When an investigation of stolen body parts leads him to his ex-partner in crime, Goggles is faced with a stark choice. Will he risk death to return to the ruthless criminal life? Or will redemption finally catch up with him in a deathmatch with the military’s ultimate killing machine? Approximate running time: 57 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $19.99 DARK SHELL 2-VOLUME DVD BOX SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Box Set $39.95 DEMON LORD DANTE VOLUME 1: DANTE RESURRECTS DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Based on a popular Japanese comic created by veteran creator Go Nagai (Devil Man, Cutey Honey)! Ryo Utsugi has been disturbed by nightmares of the Demon Lord Dante, who had been sealed in ice for 2000 years! Hideous murders, Satanists’ black mass, the secrets of the Utsugi family… mysterious things await Ryo, who is transfigured into Dante. Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 DVD w/ Artbox $34.98 DEPRAVITY 3-VOLUME DVD BOX SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Box Set (x3) $59.95 DETATOK-O PRINCESS DVD From AnimeWorks! Lapis is the princess of Sorcerland. She's beautiful, powerful, and has a sparkling personality — it’s too bad that she’s as dumb as a stump! She’ll protect the most innocent of creatures with the power of her Magic Eraser even if it means destroying the kingdom to do it! And let’s not forget her obsession with pudding! Detatok-o Princess is a laugh-out-loud lampoon of all the fantasy stereotypes you’ve come to love with a generous double-heaping scoop of slapstick! Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.95 DOCTOR SHAMELESS DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $29.95 DOSOKAI AGAIN 2-VOLUME DVD BOX SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Box Set (x2) $39.95 DRAGONBALL GT VOLUME 15: SHADOW DRAGON SAGA GENERATIONS UNCUT DVD From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $24.98 DRAGONBALL Z CELL GAMES: THE GAMES BEGIN UNCUT DVD From Funimation Productions, Inc.! The wait is over — the Cell Games must now begin! The Z-fighters arrive ringside, only to discover another challenger already on the scene. It's none other than World Martial Arts Champion, Mr. Satan! Then, the main event begins, as Goku steps into the ring of face Cell. The earth shakes and the heavens tremble as these two mighty super-powers collide! And that's just the warm up! Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $19.98 DRAGON DRIVE VOLUME 1: AWAKENING DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Reiji Oozora is the ‘tardy champion’ at school, a terrible student, and generally gives up on everything! Unable to bear seeing her childhood friend waste away his youth, Maiko Yukino introduces Reiji to a virtual-reality game called “Dragon Drive,” a fighting game in which players are partnered with dragons and then fight each other in a virtual-reality city. Will Reiji’s underachieving personality and a less than spectacular looking dragon be enough to take on the strongest players and dragons in the world? Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.98 DVD w/ Artbox $34.98 FIGURE 17 VOLUME 5: FOREVER CLOSE DVD From AnimeWorks! Sho's sudden and untimely death has left Tsubasa mired in grief. Only now do Hideo and Hikaru begin to understand the depth of her sorrow. The events of today from this point on will cause the bond between the two girls to grow ever stronger, but little do they know that something strange is happening to Hikaru. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.95 FINAL FANTASY UNLIMITED PHASE 6 DVD From A.D. Vision! A trip down Memory Lane brings with it a new ally, but it won’t do the twins any good if they can’t extract themselves from the temptations of the past. Will they reach their goal? Or will Chaos eat them alive? Discover the boundless adventure that await in the penultimate volume of Final Fantasy Unlimited! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $24.98 GALAXY ANGEL VOLUME 2: ANGELS A LA CARTE DVD From Bandai Entertainment! The search for the Lost Technology continues. But if they don’t know what it is, how are they going to find it for the inspectors? Well, the Angel Brigade isn’t going to find it if they’re playing bikini baseball, running from ghosts, or being held for ransom! Approximate running time: 105 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.98 GOLDEN BOY VOLUMES 1 & 2 ANIME ESSENTIALS DVDS From A.D. Vision! Life. Learning. And a little bit of Lust! Get ready for the ultimate road trip as wandering student Kintaro Oe hits the highways of Japan in the wildest quest for knowledge ever! Whether he’s re-programming the president of an all-female software company, check-mating the malicious daughter of a malevolent politician, or defending the sweet virtue of a noodle maker’s daughter, Kintaro’s cross-country odyssey is guaranteed to keep your sides aching with laughter! Approximate running time for each DVD: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES VOL. 1—DVD $19.98 VOL. 2—DVD $19.98 GRAVION VOLUME 1: ZERAVIRE DVD From A.D. Vision! When Earth faces an alien force with technology light years ahead of theirs, it may take a man obsessed with the past to save them. The fate of the Earth rests on whether the eccentric billionaire Sandman can build a machine as great as the myths of old. His creation is a god for the modern age, a deity forged of circuits and steel — it is Gravion! But, only a young band of orphaned misfits are born with the ability to pilot this top secret weapon. Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.98 DVD w/ Artbox $39.98 .HACK// LEGEND OF THE TWILIGHT BRACELET VOLUME 1 DVD From Bandai Entertainment! It has been four years since the incident that has come to be known as the Twilight. Many of those who witnessed it no longer come to “The World.” It is a different place. A safer place. Shugo and his twin sister Rena are two of the newest players to join “The World.” And they’ve won a very special prize in a contest — they get to use the character likenesses of the legendary Kite and Black Rose! But it soon becomes apparent that they are not ordinary players, as unusual things keep happening around them. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.98 COLLECTOR’S EDITION DVD $39.98 LIMITED EDITION DVD $59.98 HARLOCK SAGA DVD New Low Price! From U.S. Manga Corp.! A killer has stolen a legendary treasure, magical gold! Now, as the universe spirals into chaos, the gods have awakened to avenge the theft. Noble space pirate Captain Harlock must restore the gold to its rightful heirs before humanity is caught in the crossfire! Collecting all six episodes of the epic series. Approximate running time: 180 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. DVD $19.99 HEAT GUY J VOLUME 6: URBAN CORRUPTION DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Money laundering, murder, arson, and corruption — the police and the Special Unit cross paths with Judoh’s underworld seeking evidence to uncover the identity of the new Vampire and the mysterious Serge Echigo who’s rumored to control the underworld! However, results come with a painful price! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.98 INFINITE RYVIUS VOLUME 4: CHANGE OF COMMAND DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Airs Blue is forced into hiding when the truth is revealed that he attempted to take the Vital Guarder for himself and abandon everyone on the Ryvius during the battle with the Blue Impulse. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise as a tragic event occurs aboard the Ryvius during an attack by the Crimson Dicastia. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. DVD $29.98 KALEIDO STAR VOLUME 1: WELCOME TO THE KALEIDO STAGE DVD From A.D. Vision! Prepare yourself for high flying excitement and jaw dropping beauty as you enter the world of the Kaleido Stage — a circus extravaganza with death defying stunts, flying trapeze artists, and magical clowns, with a troupe of super acrobats known as Kaleido Stars! When sixteen-year-old Sora Naegino arrives in San Francisco with little more than her dreams in tow, she has a chance encounter with a mysterious man who immediately recognizes her potential for the stage. But things are never really that easy, and Sora will have to turn cartwheels to get past the power of a Kaleido Stage diva named Liela. Will Leila sabotage Sora’s chances at fulfilling her lifelong dream? And who is the phantom fool taunting Sora backstage? Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.98 DVD w/ Artbox $39.98 KEY THE METAL IDOL COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD From Viz Video! Created by a kindly old scientist, Key is an android who has been growing up, but only when the doctor exchanges her artificial body for an older one. When her creator dies, she is trapped in the body of a teenage girl who will never age or die, yet it is her most treasured dream to become a real girl. Key pins all of her hopes on her creator’s last message, which suggests that to become human, she must win the love of 30,000 people! A dark, haunting tale of cybernetic sci-fi dreams, spiritual visions, and the turbulent world of Japanese pop music, Key The Metal Idol will haunt and amaze you. Approximate running time: 507 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $49.98 KIDDY GRADE VOLUME 3: LIES BENEATH UNCUT DVD From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Under the guise of receptionists at GOTT, Éclair and Lumiere are actually elite members of the secret ES group (Encounter of Shadow Work) working behind the scenes to maintain order in a universe fraught with chaos. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $24.98 KIMAGURE ORANGE ROAD MOVIE DVD From AnimEigo! Will Kyosuke choose Madoka or Hikaru? Who’s heart will break in this bittersweet conclusion to the Kimagure Orange Road television series. Approximate running time: 70 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $24.98 KINO’S JOURNEY VOLUME 3: WARNING CURVES AHEAD DVD From A.D. Vision! From director Ryutaro Nakamura (Serial Experiments: Lain) and screenwriter Sadayuki Murai (Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress) comes this engaging anime series based on the popular Kino no Tabi novels by Keiichi Sigsawa! Follow the unique escapades of young adventurer Kino and his traveling companion, Hermes, a talking motorcycle, as they explore the world in an endless quest of discovery. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DV $29.98 L/R MISSION FILE 4: ASSASSINATIONS DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Jack disappears while investigating into DTI leaving Rowe all alone to deal with their new assignment — to protect Noelle while she prepares for her Crowning confirmation ceremony. As Noelle prepares to use the ceremony to make a stunning revelation about DTI and the royal family, L/R receives a chilling new mission — assassinate Noelle during the ceremony! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 LEGEND OF THE DRAGON KINGS: BLUE DRAGON DVD From U.S. Manga Corp.! The final chapter! Throughout his family’s adventures, Hajime has always been the leader, the strong older brother, and the dragon with the greatest superpowers. Now he is the prisoner of the secret agent known as Lady L. As his young brothers scramble to outwit her army, they are shaken by premonitions. Ancient prophecies are coming to fruition, and Lady L’s mad plot is the key to unlocking their supernatural destiny! Approximate running time: 94 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $19.99 LEGEND OF THE DRAGON KINGS DVD COLLECTION From U.S. Manga Corp.! The Ryudo brothers seem like typical neighbors, but they hide a mystical secret. They are ancient dragons pledged to protect humanity from evil. Now, as mankind drives itself to extinction, the brothers answer the call of their destiny. Fire-breathing dragons once more roam free, and the Earth is transformed into a world of enchantment! Approximate running time: 569 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $89.99 LEGEND OF THE MYSTICAL NINJA VOLUME 4: LOVE IS A POWERFUL WEAPON DVD From A.D. Vision! Goemon and Mudanashi have blasted each other with all kinds of firepower, from giant bazookas to oversized vacuum cleaners. What possible weapon could bring these super-beings to their knees? How about a little…love! Romance is in the air as Cupid’s slinging his arrows at machine-gun speed! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $19.98 LESBIAN BYOTO 2-VOLUME DVD BOX SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Box Set (x2) $39.95 LOVE DOLL VOLUME 1: PRINCE CHARMING DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $24.95 MAETEL LEGEND DVD New Low Price! From U.S. Manga Corp.! From Leiji Matsumoto, creator of Star Blazers, Harlock Saga, and Queen Emeraldas! The princess of a dying world, young Maetel must choose whether to become a machine to survive, or to abandon her homeworld to keep her humanity. Approximate running time: 85 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. DVD $19.99 MAHOROMATIC AUTOMATIC MAIDEN SUMMER SPECIAL DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Before Suguru had to really worry about the dire threats of Management, he had to worry about keeping his adult collection intact from the ever-vigilant Mahoro. Now, with the help of his friends, Hamaguchi and Kawahara, Suguru might be able to take a stand! Also available in a collector’s box containing both the Mahoromatic Summer Special with a limited edition Mahoromatic figure (limited to 4,000 figures)! Approximate running time: 37 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $14.98 DVD w/ Artbox $39.98 MY MY MAI DVD New Low Price! From U.S. Manga Corp.! Mai's a super counselor with blazing sex appeal who specializes in solving her clients' bedroom problems — and male clients are preferred! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.99 NUKU NUKU VOLUME 3: LIFE ON THE STREETS DVD From A.D. Vision! The New Year begins sadly when Nuku Nuku wakes up and realizes Kyusaku, Akiko, and Rynosuke are nowhere to be found. Fearing that the Natsumes have abandoned her, Nuku Nuku goes on a trek to find where she belongs. Along the way, she learns about her classmates’ families and the importance of having one. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.98 ROBOTECH RE-MASTER MACROSS COLLECTION 3 DVD From A.D. Vision! Wedding bells are ringing for Max and Miriya in the first ever marriage between a human and a Zentraedi! Meanwhile, the Robotech Masters attempt to resurrect a being in the likeness of Zor, the scientist who studied the secrets of protoculture and developed the science of Robotechnology. Plus, Khyron attacks New Detroit, Minmei and Kyle are captured, and the events that follow in the wake of the destruction of the Zentraedi Fleet are featured. Approximate running time: 300 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.98 ROUJIN Z DVD New Low Price! From U.S. Manga Corp.! From the creative genius behind Akira, Katsuhiro Otomo! An elderly invalid is volunteered for a bizarre science experiment. He is given the ultimate nurse - the Z-001, a robotic bed linked directly to his brainwaves! Science runs amok as the Z-001 transforms into an unstoppable robot that will satisfy its patient's every desire, and smashes out of the hospital and through police barricades en route to a day trip at the beach! Approximate running time: 80 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. DVD $19.99 SAINT SEIYA VOLUME 6 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 May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 SAIYUKI VOLUME 10: TROUBLE IN PARADISE DVD From A.D. Vision! Trouble starts when an upper level bureaucrat named Konzen takes in a heretic monkey, whose curiosity is not always so welcome inside the pearly gates. Fortunately, Field Marshal Tenpou and General Kenren have rebellious streaks of their own. So at least one thing’s for sure: eternity will never be the same! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 6: A SHIFT IN TIME DVD From AnimeWorks! The five true Muramasa come together at last for a final showdown with Nobunaga at Mibu Castle! But, Migeira realizes that even if Nobunaga is defeated, the world will not return to its original timeline. The real cause of the chaos in the world is Kyo himself, and to save the future, it is Kyo that Migeira must destroy! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.95 S-CRY-ED VOLUME 6: FINAL FIGHT DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Ryuho and Kazuma must repel the mainland Alters to ensure the independence of the Lost Ground. When the dust settles and the Lost Ground begins to rebuild, Ryuho and Kazuma decide it’s time to finish their fight, once and for all! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $29.98 SD GUNDAM FORCE VOLUMES 3 & 4 DVDS From Bandai Entertainment! The land of Neotopia is a peaceful realm, where humans and robots co-exist in perfect harmony. That is, until the Dark Axis, evil invaders from another dimension, set their sights on conquering Neotopia. But, working in secret, the Super Dimensional Guard was established, and their best hope to defeat the invaders is the top-secret Gundam Force! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. VOL. 3—DVD $19.98 VOL. 4—DVD $19.98 SHUUKAKU 2-VOLUME DVD BOX SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Box Set (x2) $39.95 SIN SORORITY XTREME SERIES EDITION 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 SLAYERS PREMIUM DVD From A.D. Vision! Lina Inverse and Gourry Gabriev have teamed up again along with their friends from the original Slayers TV show to save an indulgent village from the wrath of an underwater nemesis. Approximate running time: 30 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $14.98 STEAM DETECTIVES CASE 6 DVD From A.D. Vision! Steam City is under attack! Get ready to walk the mean streets with Narutaki as he squares off against madmen and megamatons alike! The forces of justice meet the forces of evil head-on in the final riveting volume of Steam Detectives! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 SUGAR SUMMER SPECIAL DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Saga has been chosen to star in the school play as a Princess! Unfortunately, she also discovers she has stage fright! Meanwhile, inspired by Saga, the fairies decide to perform a play of their own! This DVD special is also available with a silver foil limited edition collector’s boxed set that contains the DVD’s, a limited edition Sugar Shampoo Bottle (empty), and additional space for all six volumes of the Sugar TV series. Approximate running time: 48 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $19.98 DVD w/Artbox $24.98 TEXHNOLYZE VOLUME 1: INHUMANE & BEAUTIFUL DVD From Geneon Entertainment! From the creators and producers of Lain, Haibane Renmei, and Hellsing comes this hard-boiled science-fiction thriller! Ichise's grief only allows him to enjoy the pain of the fighting pits in the underground city of Lukuss. However, when a gang punishes Ichise by cutting his arm and leg off, his will to live overcomes the odds and attracts the attention of the ruling Orugano syndicate that controls the cybernetic Texhnolyze technology which is usually reserved for the elite. Meanwhile, an outsider has come down to the city and, along with a young psychic girl, the dominos are beginning to fall in the seething unrest of the city as their paths slowly intertwine with Ichise's. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 DVD w/Artbox $39.98 TOKYO GODFATHERS WIDESCREEN DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Christmas. Snow is turning Tokyo into a white city. Somewhere in Shinjuku, there are three energetic homeless people: Gin (an alcoholic), Hana (an ex-drag queen), and Miyuki (a runaway girl). The holy night is about to witness a memorable encounter as they discover an abandoned baby girl in a pile of garbage bags, and embark upon a journey to locate the child’s parents. From director Satoshi Kon (Millennium Actress) and loosely based on John Ford's Three Godfathers, Tokyo Godfathers is, at its core, a very sentimental film that flies in the face of modern conventions and twenty-first century cynicism. Approximate running time: 92 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD $26.96 WIND OF EDENBOURG 2-VOLUME DVD BOX SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Box Set (x2) $39.95 WITCH HUNTER ROBIN VOLUME 4: FUGITIVE DVD From Bandai Entertainment! After the assault on Robin, the group slowly begins to wonder if the attacks were orchestrated from inside the STN-J. When investigations into Robin’s assailants digs too deeply, she is again put to the test and must use her powers to protect the people around her. But is she truly in control of her powers? Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. DVD $29.98 Y'S LEGACY COMPLETE SERIES DVD From AnimeWorks! In ancient times, the books of Ys were guarded by six priests and two goddesses. Contained within the books was the secret to all the good in this world, and all the evil in a man’s heart. Adol Christen sets out on a quest to gather the books of Ys and defeat that evil — a journey that will reach the boundaries of Esteria, and even to the legendary floating island of Ys itself. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.95 YU YU HAKUSHO VOLUME 23: CHAPTER BLACK SAGA UNCUT DVD From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $24.98 ******************************* GENEON SIGNATURE SERIES GATE KEEPERS VOLUME 3: INFILTRATION DVD From Geneon Entertainment! The manifestation of their teacher into an Invader forces the Gate Keeper agents to recognize full extent of the Invaders’ reach. But, the greatest shock is still to come — a Gate Keeper is working with the Invaders! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $19.98 LAIN VOLUME 4: RESET DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Lain destroys her own creator and loses her best friend, now Lain must decide what to do — should she delete herself from everyone's memory? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $19.98 SAILOR MOON S TV VOLUMES 7 & 8 DVD From Geneon Entertainment! In the battles with Eugeal over the heart crystals, the Sailor Scouts all learn each other’s identities. This volume contains six uncut bilingual episodes of the TV series that aired on the Cartoon Network’s Toonami block. Approximate running time: 140 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.98 TENCHI MUYO OVA VOLUME 3 DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Tenchi begins to settle into the everyday chaos of having five beautiful alien girls in his house. What secrets will we learn about Sasami and Washu? And how will Tenchi and his friends do against their greatest challenge since Kagato — the baby! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $19.98 TENCHI UNIVERSE VOLUME 3 DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Chaos reigns in the Masaki household! First, Washu, the resident mad-scientist attempts to make an android genius modeled after herself, but Mihoshi adds her own touch and soon they find themselves in a life-and-death struggle with a maniacal mad-scientist mecha-air-head! Then, Ryoko’s past comes back to haunt her when the top bounty hunter in the Galaxy, Naga, comes looking for Ryoko! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $19.98 TRIGUN VOLUME 4 DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Wolfwood, the man of the cloth with the cross, is also a gunman with a past. Like Vash, he travels to find redemption in the desert but continually finds that confrontations with one’s past can be far more deadly than a duel with pistols. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $19.98 ASIAN CINEMA LADY SNOWBLOOD DVD From AnimEigo! Her father, a schoolteacher, is brutally murdered. Her mother, is beaten, raped, and forced into prostitution to survive, only to die giving her life. From her dying mother's lips comes her only reason for living... bloody revenge! Trained in the arts of death by the priest who adopts her, Yuki sets out to find the four villains who destroyed her family. Approximate running time: 97 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD/SUBTITLED $29.98 LADY SNOWBLOOD: LOVE SONG OF VENGEANCE DVD From AnimEigo! Imprisoned and sentenced to hang for the murders she committed to avenge her family, Yuki is given a reprieve by the mysterious Kikui, a secret government agent. In return for her life, Yuki must infiltrate the household of Ransui, an anarchist and activist, assassinate him, and recover an important document. But, when Yuki decides to switch sides and help Ransui, Kikui unleashes every weapon at his disposal to eliminate them, recover the document, and protect his secret. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD/SUBTITLED $29.98 LONE WOLF AND CUB: BABY CART TO HADES DVD From AnimEigo! After undergoing torture to demonstrate his honor and buy the freedom of a girl about to be forced into a life of prostitution, Ogami is hired by his impressed torturers to kill a corrupt governor. The governor figures out he's the target when Ogami turns down the governor's own commission, and the body-count soon starts rising to monumental proportions! Approximate running time: 89 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD/SUBTITLED $29.98 SAMURAI COP DVD From TokyoShock! The Katana Gang is out of control in Los Angeles. They’ve bullied their way to the top of the underworld through their unmatched brutality, and the police are stymied in their efforts to take the Japanese mob down. So they’ve brought in an expert. Joe Marshal, nicknamed “The Samurai,” is an expert in Japanese culture and martial arts, and if it takes a blood drenched street brawl to bring the mobsters to their knees then Samurai Joe is ready to rumble. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $14.95 TSUI HARK’S VAMPIRE HUNTERS WIDESCREEN DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! In 19th-century China, an evil monk awakens a nest of ghoulish vampires hellbent on devouring human life. Now, a quartet of heroes trained in the Taoist Mao Shan school of magic and their master must use their unique powers to destroy the Vampire King and its lethal coven before it’s too late! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $24.95 TUBE DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Elite Intelligence becomes a deadly weapon when former undercover agent T (Sang-Min Park) unwittingly becomes the sacrificial bait in a deadly agency operation and watches his government turn against him. Determined to exact revenge, T takes a crowded subway hostage and threatens to unleash one of history’s deadliest acts of terrorism — taking the lives of 13 million civilians! Approximate running time: 112 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $24.96 ZATOICHI: THE FESTIVAL OF FIRE DVD From Samurai Cinema! In a town where women are bought and sold, Zatoichi (Shintaro Katsu) stumbles upon a secret organization headed by Yamikubo, the Dark Imperial Lord. The “Boss of Bosses,” blind like Zatoichi, takes an interest in the masseur, guiding him on the path of destiny and the duty of the sightless. However, a chance encounter with two beautiful women might be the end of Zatoichi, as both a jealous husband and the town Yakuza wants his head! Approximate running time: 96 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD/SUBTITLED $29.98 ANIMATION FLINTSTONES SEASON ONE DVD SET From Warner Home Video! “Yabba-dabba-do!” From the town of Bedrock, The Flintstones — Fred, Wilma, Pebbles, and Dino — turn prehistoric problems into 21st century laughs in this DVD set collecting all 28 Season 1 episodes of Hanna/Barbera’s 1960’s classic animated television series, including the original “The Flagstones” pilot! Approximate running time: 737 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD (x4) $64.92 INVADER ZIM VOLUME 1: DOOM, DOOM, DOOM! DVD From AnimeWorks! The Irken armada is poised to conquer the universe, but it would be a lot easier without Invader Zim! Seeing the opportunity to rid themselves of this nuisance forever, they send the thickheaded, brash, and overzealous Zim on a “secret” mission to a planet far away on the edge of the universe — Earth. Now Earth's only hope rests with a young UFO-hunting Paranormal enthusiast named Dib, who makes it his sole mission to defend our planet from this fiendish alien menace! Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $24.95 JETSONS SEASON ONE DVD SET From Warner Home Video! Meet George Jetson, his boy Elroy, daughter Judy, and Jane, his wife, in this DVD set collecting all 24 Season 1 episodes of Hanna/Barbera’s 1962-63 animated “modern space-age family” television classic, The Jetsons. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $64.92 JONNY QUEST SEASON ONE DVD SET From Warner Home Video! Follow young, intrepid adventurer Jonny Quest, his scientist father Dr. Benton Quest, bodyguard Race Bannon, boyhood companion Hadji, and pup Bandit, in the globe-trotting, harrowing exploits featured in this DVD set collecting all 26 Season 1 episodes of Hanna/Barbera’s 1964-65 animated classic! Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $64.92 PAUL MCCARTNEY: THE MUSIC AND ANIMATION COLLECTION DVD From Miramax Home Entertainment! This special DVD collection of award-winning animated tales — Tropic Island Hum, Tuesday, and Rupert and the Frog Song — features original music composed by Paul McCartney, including the award-winning song “We All Stand Together.” Approximate running time: 43 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD $29.99 POPEYE 75TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR’S EDITION DVD From Koch International! Celebrating 75 years of spinach-gulping goodness, this DVD collection features 86 episodes — that’s over eight hours worth — of the original King Features Syndicate Popeye the Sailor 1960-61 classic cartoon shorts, all digitally re-mastered with enhanced audio and video quality! Approximate running time: 480 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD (x3) $29.98 SAMURAI JACK SEASON ONE DVD From Warner Home Video! As seen on the Cartoon Network! Samurai Jack tells the story of a great warrior displaced to the distant future by the evil shape-shifting wizard Aku. The world has become a bleak place under the rule of Aku, segregated into fantastic tribes and ruled by Aku's evil robot warlords. Jack travels this foreign landscape in search of a time portal that can return him to his home time so he can “undo the future that is Aku!” All 20 original first season episodes of Genndy Tartakovsky's (Dexter's Laboratory) Samurai Jack are collected in this DVD set. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $29.98 SCOOBY-DOO WHERE ARE YOU? SEASONS 1 & 2 DVD SET From Warner Home Video! “Zoinks!” Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, and the rest of Mystery Inc. as they investigate hair-raising haunts, solve creepy capers, and meddle in mysteries in this DVD set featuring 25 vintage episodes of Hanna/Barbera’s ghost-busting 1961-70 animated classic, Scooby-Doo Where Are You?, plus plenty of Scooby-snackin’ good extras on four discs! Approximate running time: 549 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD (x4) $64.92 TMNT ORIGINAL SERIES VOLUME 1 DVD From Artisan Home Entertainment! “Cowabunga, dude!” The original ‘heroes in a half shell’ are back! This DVD features two never-before-seen episodes from the top-rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series that debuted in 1987. Approximate running time: 93 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $14.98 TMNT VOLUME 9: TURTLES IN SPACE DVD 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 May 2004. DVD (FUN FN-07182) $16.98 VAN HELSING: THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT DVD From Universal Home Video! The legend starts here with the animated prequel to the feature-length thriller Van Helsing, featuring the voice acting talents of star Hugh Jackman (X-Men)! Deep in the heart of London, the sinister creature, Mr. Hyde, terrorizes the late-night streets in a haunting crime spree. With the city in panic, the Knights of the Holy Order send Van Helsing into London with the mission of tracking down and capturing the evil Mr. Hyde. Approximate running time: 30 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $14.98 DISNEY DISNEY TREASURES: CHRONOLOGICAL DONALD LIMITED EDITION 2-DISC DVD From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! Celebrating the career of the most prolific of Walt’s “Fabulous Five,” this DVD collection features all 36 of Donald Duck’s starring animated shorts, from Donald and Pluto (1936) to Chef Donald (1941). Special features include “The Man Behind the Duck” documentary and an exclusive Donald’s Vacation lithograph, plus numerous image galleries. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews V13, #10 (OCT034172) DVD $32.99 DISNEY TREASURES: MICKEY MOUSE IN LIVING COLOR VOLUME 2 LIMITED EDITION 2-DISC DVD From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! Celebrating Mickey’s career in film, this volume features 21 short subjects covering Mickey Mouse cartoons from 1939 to 1995, including some of his most beloved performances in Tugboat Mickey, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Mickey and the Beanstalk, and Mickey’s Christmas Carol. Numerous documentaries and image galleries are also featured, including a special Fantasia lithograph exclusive to this collector’s set. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews V13, #10 (OCT034173) DVD $32.99 DISNEY TREASURES: ON THE FRONT LINES LIMITED EDITION 2-DISC DVD From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! For the first time ever, Disney’s historic war effort productions are available on DVD! Featuring 32 animated short subjects and exclusive declassified material, this stunning collection includes rare training, propaganda, and educational films created during the period beginning December 8, 1941, when the Disney Studio was dedicated to the military cause. Material made available exclusively for this special DVD offering include the full-length, never-before-reissued, 1943 feature Victory Through Air Power, as well as a Fall Out - Fall In lithograph. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews V13, #10 (OCT034174) DVD $32.99 DISNEY TREASURES: TOMORROWLAND LIMITED EDITION 2-DISC DVD From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! Walt Disney’s vision of space exploration comes alive in this compilation of five Disneyland TV shows focusing on outer space and the opportunities and challenges of space travel. Numerous documentaries and image galleries are also featured, including a rare look at Walt Disney’s last film, EPCOT, and a Space Station X-1 lithograph produced exclusively for this collector’s set. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews V13, #10 (OCT034175) DVD $32.99 FANTASY / SCI-FI EROTIC SURVIVOR VOLUME 1 & 2 2-PACK 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 FARSCAPE SEASON 4 VOLUME 4 DVD From A.D. Vision! Escape through uncharted territories in this series collecting four complete episodes from Season 4 of Sci-Fi Channel's far-flung, far-out Farscape! Episodes featured are: “Mental as Anything,” “Bringing Home the Beacon,” “A Constellation of Doubt,” and “Prayer.” Approximate running time: 200 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. DVD $39.98 WHO WANTS TO BE AN EROTIC BILLIONAIRE 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 FROM THE BOX OFFICE BROTHER BEAR 2-DISC SPECIAL EDITION DVD From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! When his elder brother is lost in a perilous battle with a ferocious grizzly, headstrong Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix) ignores the village teachings of brotherhood, choosing instead to track down the bear and satisfy his thirst for vengeance. In retaliation for his actions, the Great Spirits of the land replace the soul of the dead bear with Kenai's, forcing him to examine the world through the eyes of his enemy. In his quest to regain his human form, Kenai enlists the help of a sometimes-pesky bear cub named Koda (Jeremy Suarez). Over the course of their journey across the northern territory, Kenai is forced to question everything he knows and learns many important lessons about the true meaning of brotherhood. Approximate running time: 85 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD (x2) $29.99 THE CAT IN THE HAT DVD From Universal Home Video! From the creators of the smash hit Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The beloved tale of the large, mischievous feline is brought to vivid life for children of all ages, as Mike Myers dons fur, whiskers, and the trademark chapeau. Dakota Fanning and Spencer Breslin are the kids warned to keep their home spotless for their mother's party, but surprised to find their babysitter replaced by that darn cat, who speaks in rhyme and shows them how to have a good, messy time. Approximate running time: 82 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. FULLSCREEN—DVD $26.98 WIDESCREEN—DVD $26.98 DISNEY’S THE HAUNTED MANSION WIDESCREEN DVD From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! Check your pulse at the door… if you have one! When real estate agent Jim Evers (Eddie Murphy) and his family become stranded in the ancient Gracie Mansion with a variety of mysterious residents, both seen and unseen, it’s a hilarious and hair-raising battle for ‘home rule.’ Aided by the supernatural psychic Madame Leota (Jennifer Tilly) and three ‘hitchhiking ghosts’, it’s up to the Evers family to weather falling floors, moving pictures, disappearing rooms, and spook-tacular specters to break the mansion’s curse before the clock strikes 13! Approximate running time: 88 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $29.99 KILL BILL VOLUME 1 DVD From Miramax Home Entertainment! The fourth film from Academy Award-wining Pulp Fiction director Quentin Tarantino! This over-the-top, blood-soaked homage to Asian action cinema, stars Uma Thurman as an ex-killer for hire whose wedding day is brutally cut short by her cohorts in the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. Left for dead, Thurman awakens from a four-year coma eager for revenge against ex-DiVA allies Vivica A. Fox, now a housewife and mother; Lucy Liu, queen of the Tokyo crime underworld; and, ultimately, her enigmatic ex-employer, Bill, portrayed by David Carradine. The first installment in this two-part thriller also stars Daryl Hannah and Sonny Chiba. Approximate running time: 111 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.99 THE LAST SAMURAI DVD From Warner Home Video! Captain Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) is a man adrift. Once he risked his life for honor and country, but, in the years since the Civil War, the world has changed, and honor is nowhere to be found. Wooed by American interests who covet the growing Japanese market, the young Emperor of Japan hires Algren to train Japan's first modern, conscript army in an attempt to eradicate Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe), the last leader of an ancient line of warriors, the venerated Samurai, who dedicated their lives to serving emperor and country. Thrust now into harsh and unfamiliar territory, the troubled American soldier finds himself at the center of a violent and epic struggle between two eras and two worlds, with only his sense of honor to guide him. Approximate running time: 154 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) FULLSCREEN—DVD $29.95 WIDESCREEN—DVD $29.95 MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD DVD From Fox Home Entertainment! Based on author Patrick O’Brian’s series of Aubrey/Maturin novels and directed by Peter Weir (Dead Poets Society), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World follows the harrowing exploits of Captain “Lucky” Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe), renowned as a fighting captain in the British Navy during the height of the Napoleonic Wars, whose frigate, the HMS Surprise, is suddenly attacked by a superior enemy, the French warship, Acheron. Badly damaged and much of his crew injured, Aubrey is torn between duty and friendship as he pursues a high-stakes chase across two oceans, to intercept and capture his foe. It’s a mission that can make his reputation – or destroy Lucky Jack and his crew. Approximate running time: 138 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) FULLSCREEN—DVD $29.95 WIDESCREEN—DVD $29.95 THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS DVD From Warner Home Video! The final explosive chapter in the Matrix trilogy! The epic war between man and machine reaches a thundering crescendo as the last bastion of humanity fights desperately to hold back the Sentinel invasion on Zion. Meanwhile, Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) travel across the scorched surface of the earth and into the heart of the menacing Machine City, with Neo's destiny and the fate of two civilizations inexorably tied to the outcome of his cataclysmic confrontation with the rogue program Smith (Hugo Weaving). Approximate running time: 129 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) FULLSCREEN—DVD (DIA DVD02814) $29.95 WIDESCREEN—DVD (DIA DVD21852) $29.95 SCARY MOVIE 3 WIDESCREEN DVD From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! No mercy, no shame, no sequel! They lied about the no sequel part! Charlie Sheen, Ann Faris, Eddie Griffith, Queen Latifah, and Denise Richards star in the third hilarious installment in the Scary Movie franchise directed by David Zucker (Airplane!, The Naked Gun). Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $29.99 HORROR BLOOD SHACK / THE CHOPPER DVD From Shriek Show! Notorious schlock moviemaker Ray Dennis Steckler (The Thrill Killers) unleashes the 1971 thrill-paced rural shocker, Blood Shack! A young woman (Carolyn Brandt) inherits an old abandoned ranch, only to learn that it’s haunted by an ancient sword-slashing Indian spirit known as ‘The Chopper’ that threatens to slaughter any intruder who dares trespass the threshold of the cursed backwoods abode. This DVD also comes with a bonus second feature, The Chopper, the director’s alternate cut of Blood Shack. Approximate running time: 70 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.95 TUBE BEST OF THE MUPPET SHOW: STARRING BROOK SHIELDS DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Starring Diana Ross, Brook Shields, and Rudolph Nureyev, this DVD features hilarious, uncut episodes jam-packed with all the outrageous skits, music hits, and Muppet moments you love. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD $19.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 6 DVD BOX SET From Fox Home Entertainment! “Bargaining,” “Hell’s Bells,” “Villains,” and the widescreen musical “Once More With Feeling,” are but a few of the 22 episodes from Season 6 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer collected in this 6-disc DVD Set. Additional bonus features include interviews and audio commentary, numerous behind-the-scenes featurettes including a “Season 6 Overview”, still galleries, cast bios, scripts, and more! Approximate running time: 990 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $59.98 CHARLIE’S ANGELS COMPLETE SEASON 2 DVD SET From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! This 5-disc set features all 26 second season episodes of the Charlie’s Angels television series starring Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson, and introducing Cheryl Ladd. Additional DVD features include bonus trailers, bios, and behind-the-scenes featurettes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $49.95 HARSH REALM COMPLETE SERIES DVD BOX SET From Fox Home Entertainment! Executive produced by X-Files creator Chris Carter! The ultimate mind game, Harsh Realm explores a virtual reality world created by the military — where anything is possible. After seeing the horrors of war in Sarajevo, Lt. 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Between the boy he thought he was and the man he is destined to become are the stories of Smallville. This DVD set collects all 21 second season episodes of the hit WB TV series, plus special features including deleted scenes, storyboard-to-screen, and cast interviews. Approximate running time: 954 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $59.98 WEST WING SEASON 2 DVD BOX SET From Warner Home Video! Winner of a phenomenal nine Emmy Awards, this highly provocative and sophisticated political drama is written and created by Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men), produced by the acclaimed John Wells (ER), and features an outstanding ensemble cast including Martin Sheen, John Spencer, Allison Janney, and Rob Lowe. This 6-disc DVD set collects all 24 second season episodes of West Wing. Approximate running time: 920 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $59.98 X-FILES SEASON 9 DVD BOX SET From Fox Home Entertainment! The truth is still out there! In the X-File’s highly anticipated and climatic series finale, Agent Mulder is on trial for murder, leading to a military tribunal at which he must attempt to save his own life by justifying the existence of the X-Files, as well as proving the existence of extra-terrestrials, while battling the influence of a government with a very different, and deadly, agenda. As answers to questions raised over the nine-year run of the series are revealed, consequences of the exposure to the truth on the lives of Mulder, Scully, Doggett, Reyes, and Skinner become intensely apparent. This 6-disc DVD set collects all 22 season nine episodes culminating Chris Carter’s award-winning X-Files television series. Approximate running time: 984 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $149.98 UNIVERSAL MONSTERS MONSTER LEGACY COLLECTION: DRACULA DVD From Universal Home Video! “There are far worse things facing man than death.” This unique and defining DVD release features the 1931 Universal Studios horror classic, Dracula, based on Bram Stoker’s novel and starring Bela Lugosi. Three more vintage celluloid tales of blood-sucking terror are also included: Dracula’s Daughter (1936), Son of Dracula (1943), and House of Dracula (1945). Additional DVD bonuses include an original documentary, “The Road to Dracula,” commentary by film historian David J. Skal, a brilliant new musical score by composer Philip Glass, performed by the Kronos Quartet, and more. Approximate running time: 397 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $26.98 MONSTER LEGACY COLLECTION: FRANKENSTEIN DVD From Universal Home Video! “It’s alive! Alive!” Voted into the top 100 films in the first 100 years of filmmaking by The American Film Institute (AFI), Universal Studios’ Frankenstein adapted Mary Shelley’s riveting horror tale into a truly landmark film, and starred Boris Karloff in one of his most defining — and legendary — roles. This special edition DVD collects the 1931 horror classic, as well as three more film gems featuring the monstrous icon: Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Son of Frankenstein (1939), Ghost of Frankenstein (1942), and House of Frankenstein (1944). Additional DVD bonuses include several original film documentaries, plus commentary from film historian Rudy Behlmer. Approximate running time: 384 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $26.98 MONSTER LEGACY COLLECTION: THE WOLF MAN DVD From Universal Home Video! “Even a man who is pure of heart, and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfsbane blooms, and the moon is full and bright.” Such is the curse that fell upon Lon Chaney Jr. in the 1944 Universal Studios film classic of lycanthrope horror, The Wolf Man! Accompanying this vintage piece are three more hair-raising selections of celluloid terror: Werewolf of London (1935), Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943), and She-Wolf of London (1946). Special bonus DVD features include an original documentary on the making of The Wolf Man, plus commentary by film historian Tom Weaver. Approximate running time: 280 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $26.98 MONSTER LEGACY COLLECTION DVD GIFT SET From the shadows of time comes the original legends and inspirations for the feature-length motion picture Van Helsing! Own the original landmark monster films showcasing the legendary masters of fear — Universal Studios’ Dracula starring Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff’s Frankenstein, and Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man! This special gift set collecting all three DVDs in impressive window-box packaging, complete with three exclusive, hand-cast, hand-painted busts from award-winning sculptor Mat Falls and Sideshow Collectibles. Scheduled to ship in April 2004. (CAUT: 4) Gift Set $79.98 AUDIO ARJUNA ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK “INTO THE ANOTHER WORLD” CD From Geneon Entertainment! Recognized as one of the most gifted and innovative anime composers, Yoko Kanno (Escaflowne) teams up with Maaya Sakamoto (Rahxephon), Tsuneo Imahori (Trigun) and Keishi Urata (Akira) to deliver a sumptuous, elegantly ethnic-sounding aural regale, with tribal and celtic pieces sprinkled in. This CD offering features eight emotionally stirring instrumentals and 13 must-hear vocal tracks, and comes complete with a full-color insert booklet with song titles, lyrics, and staff credits translated in English language, as well as phonetic lyrics. Approximate running time: 66 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. CD $14.98 GUN PARADE MARCH ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD From Geneon Entertainment! Renowned composer Kenji Kawai (Ghost in the Shell) brings his wide range of instrumental versatility to skillfully create 34 tracks of high-quality, exhilarating music and vocals. Available for the first time as a domestic anime CD release, this soundtrack features a full-color insert booklet with song titles, lyrics, and staff credits translated in English language, as well as phonetic lyrics. Approximate running time: 52 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. CD $14.98 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: END OF EVANGELION ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD From Geneon Entertainment! Available for the first time as a domestic anime CD release, this soundtrack contains 12 superb tracks of orchestral composition from composer Shiro Sagisu, and features a full-color insert booklet that includes song titles, lyrics, and credits all translated into English language. Approximate running time: 57 minutes. Scheduled to ship in May 2004. 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