PREVIEWS VOL. XIV #6 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #8 (AUGUST 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 October 2004 through December 2004! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #12 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 August issue features items scheduled to ship in October 2004! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #8 (AUGUST 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 July 2004 for items on sale in October 2004. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #8 (AUGUST 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 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: THRILL OF THE HUNT TPB MIKE KENNEDY (W) and ROGER ROBINSON (A) On sale September 1, SC, 96pg, FC, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2", $6.95 WHOEVER WINS … WE LOSE! In the farthest reaches of space, a creature terrified us. Acid blood. Armored skin. Razor-sharp teeth. No mercy. In the depths of a rain forest, another creature hunted us. Perfect camouflage. Fearsome weapons. Brutal methods. No conscience. In 2004, these monsters clashed on Earth in the greatest battle the universe has ever known. But far in the future, long after a technological catastrophe that started a second Dark Age, all memory of these two species has been forgotten. And when Mankind again reaches for the stars, we will discover that, truly, those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Once again, Man is caught in the middle of a deadly struggle. Based on this summer's major-motion picture from 20th Century Fox, Alien vs. Predator: Thrill of the Hunt carries the themes and story elements from the film into new territories of action and terror, crafted by Mike Kennedy and illustrator Roger Robinson (Azrael, Batman: Gotham Nights), all in a value-priced original graphic novel. Cover painting by Society of Illustrators award-winner David Michael Beck. ? The new Aliens vs. Predator motion-picture, due to hit theaters in August 2004, is sure to create new interest in these classic characters. ? See our Aliens and Predator relists on page 00. DON BLUTH'S THE ART OF STORYBOARD TP DON BLUTH (W) and GARY GOLDMAN (W) On sale September 29, SC, 112pg, FC, 8 1/2" x 11", $14.95 From Don Bluth—master animator, artist, and director of such cartoon classics as The Secret of N.I.M.H., An American Tail, The Land Before Time, All Dogs Go to Heaven, Anastasia, and Titan A.E.—comes Don Bluth's The Art of Storyboard, a one-of-a-kind textbook that describes in detail the technical and artistic processes involved in crafting storyboards for animated films, the visual blueprints that lay the foundation for the animators' magic. Don Bluth takes readers on a journey as only an artist of such vast skills and filmmaking experience can, going from the breakdown of a script, through story conferences with Don Bluth Films collaborators Gary Goldman and John Pomeroy, and onto the finished boards. Loaded with technical tips and insights into the tapping of the creative imagination, The Art of Storyboard also features page after page of Bluth's beautiful storyboard illustrations, many in full color. Whether used as an inspiring tool for professional and aspiring animators or just for the sheer joy of seeing how the written word is channeled through the animator's mindscape on its way to the screen, Don Bluth's The Art of Storyboard is a fascinating peek behind the curtain of film's most creative storytelling medium. BMWFILMS.COM—THE HIRE #2 (OF 6) BRUCE CAMPBELL (W) and KILIAN PLUNKETT (A) On sale August 11, FC, 32pg, $299 PRECIOUS CARGO—Inspired by the BMW Films series, Dark Horse presents our second story featuring The Hire. Just as each episode in the film series is helmed by a different well-known director, each issue of The Hire is produced by a different top creator or creative team. This issue is written by Bruce Campbell (yeah, that Bruce Campbell) and illustrated by Kilian Plunkett (Superman: Red Son). In this latest adventure, the Driver's assignment takes him to the Motor City, where shuttling a pregnant school teacher to a suburban airport turns into a history lesson on Detroit's highways and byways—and a crash course in evasive driving! Some mobsters are after the Driver's passenger, and they're willing to play rough. But easy or rough, the Driver always plays for keeps, and he shows his pursuers why they should heed the warning: OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR MAY BE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR. Check it out—the coolest character in films and comics, written by the coolest actor- writer-director to ever chop off his own hand, slap on a chainsaw, and take on an army of zombies! CONAN #7 KURT BUSIEK (W), CARY NORD (A), THOMAS YEATES (A), and DAVE STEWART (C), and JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER (Cover) On sale August 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Conan leads a rebellion against the slave masters of Hyperborea—but can even he face the mightiest sorcerers of the oldest, most corrupt civilization of the ancient world? The answers bring pain, death, and heartbreak, and reveal the truth about Hyperborea—and the source of Conan's lifelong hatred for that dark and cheerless land. Conan's February debut led to an immediate sellout and rave reviews. See what the sensation is all about! ? "Conan is cutting a mighty swath through the comic racks with his new ongoing [series]." —Wizard Magazine #150 ? "It's not easy to teach an old barbarian new tricks, but Nord's softer "skip the inking" approach to Conan results in a stunning visual contrast to the franchise's traditionally harsh setting." GO GIRL! VOLUME 1: THE TIME TEAM TPB TRINA ROBBINS (W) and ANNE TIMMONS (A) On sale September 8, SC, 96pg, b&w, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2", $5.95 Go Girl! returns in an all-new original graphic novel! Today is like any other day in Grover Cleveland High's science lab—any day in the Jurassic Era, that is! Doc, the school genius, has rigged up a tight little time machine masquerading as an exercise bike, all fine and good until pretty-girl princess Heather cops a ride and drags herself, Doc, and Lindsay Goldman—a.k.a. teen superhero GoGirl!—back several million years to the dinosaur-infested jungles of the long-gone past. If being late for cheerleading practice isn't enough of an annoyance, try ditching a hungry T-Rex! And where did those alien spaceships come from?! Crafted by creator/writer Trina Robbins and artist Anne Timmons, the award-winning GoGirl! has captivated readers of all ages, and now GoGirl! stars in her own series of all- new original graphic novels. ? "...departs from contemporary comicdom's redundant repertoire of male power fantasies." – Carol Cooper, The Village Voice SHI: JU-NEN #3 (OF 4) BILLY TUCCI (W/A) BILLY TUCCI and MARC SPARACIO (Painted Cover) On sale August 11, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Celebrating 10 years! As Ana's grandfather Yoshitora's life hangs by a thread, Ana realizes she must do battle against her greatest foe and best friend Tomoe. Surrounded by the venomous fan dancer, Lady Kaoyo and the desperate Nara Sohei, Ana has but one choice for survival. She must retreat into the darkened depths of her own vengeful past to bring forward the most primal forces of execution and truly embrace the Spirit of Death ... Shi. M.A.R.S. PATROL TOTAL WAR TPB WALLY WOOD (W/A) On sale September 29, SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 When mysterious invaders appear out of nowhere to wreak havoc and attack every nation on the planet, the Earth's military forces call on an elite team of the most skilled soldiers from all over the world, the Marine Attack Rescue Service—better known as M.A.R.S. Patrol! Dark Horse is proud to present a collection of rare material from one of the greatest artists to ever illustrate science fiction comics, the legendary Wally Wood's M.A.R.S. Patrol Total War. Reprinting the first three issues of the Gold Key science fiction epic, this collection represents Wood's total contribution to the series and is a must for any fan of Wally Wood or collector of comic book or science fiction classics. ? Wally Wood is generally regarded as America's best science fiction artist. In his 32-year career in comics, Wally Wood worked for vitually every comic book publisher, producing an astonishing body of work that encompassed virtually every genre in comics. His art combined realism and caricature with virtuous inking techniques to create some of the most visually appealing images ever created in comics. USAGI YOJIMBO #78 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale August 25, b&w, 24pg, $2.99 The world's favorite rabbit ronin continues his adventures in the 20th year of Stan Sakai's celebrated series, Usagi Yojimbo! A cantankerous old woman hires the reluctant samurai to help her run away from home—with all of her valuables. However, she is being pursued by a fierce pack of bandits! Can Usagi survive the bandits' attack? Even worse— can he survive the old lady?! Guarding Tess meets 17th century Japan when Usagi becomes a "Samurai for Hire"! ? Usagi Yojimbo is a 2004 Young Adult Library Services Association award winner! ? Usagi Yojimbo#65 has been nominated for the Eisner Award for the 2004 Best Single Issue. GRENDEL: DEVIL'S REIGN #4 (OF 7) MATT WAGNER (W) and TIM SALE (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 18, FC, 32pg, $3.50 It is the 26th century A.D. Orion Assante has become the Grendel-Khan, emperor of the western world, and a huge political target! In an effort to strike at the Khan, African nationalists kidnap Orion's wife Sherri, who is still recovering from the tragedy of losing a child. Meanwhile, a vampiric revolution is brewing at Grendel's Palace in Vegas … and hinges somehow on a timid man with a pigeon totem. Regardless, it has become necessary to invade Africa. Grendels, ready yourselves! The time is now, and the difference is you! ? Re-presenting the original Grendel #37, newly remastered by award-winning colorist Matt Hollingsworth. HARD BOILED TPB FRANK MILLER (W) and GEOF DARROW (A) FOR MATURE READERS SC, 128pg, FC, $16.95 Now back in print! After being out of print for over a year the award-winning, fan favorite is back! Carl Seltz is a suburban insurance investigator, a loving husband, and devoted father. Nixon is a berserk, homicidal tax collector racking up mind-boggling body counts in a diseased urban slaughterhouse. Unit Four is the ultimate robot killing machine—and the last hope of the future's enslaved mechanical servants. And they're all the same psychotic entity. LAZARUS JACK TPB MARK RICKETTS (W) and HORACIO DOMINGUES (A) On sale September 29, FC, 128pg, SC, $14.95 What if you could erase your worst mistake? Ultimate Spider-man writer Brian Michael Bendis called writer Mark Ricketts "one of the singularly most talented people in comics." Now Ricketts presents a spellbinding new tale blending reality and imagination, comedy and terror. Plagued by an incident that cost him his family, magician Jackson Pierce struggles to reclaim them by embarking on a terrifying, nonstop, dimension-hopping thrill ride. On this journey through fantastic worlds both seduced and devastated by black magic, Jackson undergoes disturbing transformations, falls prey to an insane sorcerer, defies zero gravity, and ultimately confronts the demons from his past. Mark Ricketts is the acclaimed writer of the graphic novel Nowheresville and the winner of the 2000 Klasky Csupo screenwriting competition. He has been described as "a powerful storyteller" by Don McPherson of The Fourth Rail and praised for having "a keen eye for the dark places and a sharp ear for the beat of speech" by 100 Bullets author Brian Azzarello. THE GOON #8 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale August 18, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The award winning series continues with new tales! Vampires. What have they become? Effeminate fang-bearing prissy types wearing billowy shirts and velvet suits that would embarrass a gay pirate. Mostly the Goon just straps them to the hood of his car and sets them on fire. But that is not what vampires used to be. In the beginning they were restless spirits who would rise from the grave to leech the life from their still-grieving loved ones. Now one of these ancient succubi has returned with her heart set on the man they call Goon. ? The Goon #1 has been nominated for the Eisner Award for the 2004 Best Single Issue. ? Eric Powell and The Goon have also been nominated for Best Humor Publication and Best Writer/Artist-Humor. ? oThe International Horror Guild Awards has awarded Eric Powell's The Goon 1-4 for Best Illustrated Narrative! THE MILKMAN MURDERS #2 (OF 4) JOE CASEY (W) and STEVE PARKHOUSE (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 4, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Suburbia never looked so bleak… The promiscuous daughter, the sadistic son, and the drug-addled, abusive husband all do their parts to erode our housekeeping heroine's last scrap of sanity in the wake of last issue's horrific events. Joe Casey spins a yarn more twisted than his weirdest Batman book, more out of this world than The X-Men. Steve Parkhouse, who showed the monstrous side of suburban England with Alan Moore in Bojeffries Saga, goes into a deeper, scarier world as the Milkman Murders continue. LAST TRAIN TO DEADSVILLE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY #4 (OF 4) STEVE NILES (W) and KELLEY JONES (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Steve Niles has done it again—crafted a white-knuckled horror adventure that's as funny as it is frightening, and as smart as it is spooky. This month Niles—along with his artist accomplice Kelley Jones—puts a wrap on Last Train to Deadsville, the latest hit miniseries of his Cal McDonald canon. With his ghoul-partner Mo'Lock in trouble, and his journalist girlfriend tagging along to keep her eye on him, Cal's hands are full even before he gets to the point of dealing with an entire Southern California town that just happens to be possessed by the nastiest spirit ever. Demonic possessions, gaping holes that lead to hell, otherworldly monsters—Cal can deal with these. But a girlfriend who wants to know what their future holds? Talk about a nightmare! THE NAIL #3 (OF 4) STEVE NILES (W), ROB ZOMBIE (W), and NAT JONES (A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 18, FC, 32pg, $2.99 It's a game of cat-and-mouse in this penultimate issue! Rocker Rob Zombie and rockin' horror writer Steve Niles are hard at work hammering out the year's most over-the-top horror comic—The Nail! Hunted and terrorized by a demonic band of devil bikers across a remote area of North Dakota, semi-pro wrestler Rex "The Nail" Hauser and his family are quickly realizing that their own resourcefulness is their only hope for survival in this deadly game of cat-and-mouse. But the hunters are relentless as they stalk and terrorize their quarry, and soon Rex and his family realize that they can't run, and there's nowhere left to hide … so now their only hope is to band together and take a stand against the demons-on-wheels, even if it's the last thing they do. GO BOY 7 VOLUME 2: THE HUMAN FACTOR TPB BRIAN AUGUSTYN (W), JON SOMMARIVA (A), and TODD DEMONG (A) On sale September 22, SC, 96pg, FC, 6" x 9", $12.95 For ages 10 to 100! When Jonny Zero's blood was infused with lifesaving nanotech plasm his life was changed forever. No longer simply a teenaged boy, Jonny became GO BOY 7—Human Action Machine! Now Jonny's life is one adventure after another as he battles the evil, nonsensical genius of THE CULTIST—who seeks the destruction of logic, reason, and Go Boy 7! In this collection, the Cultist's devastating creativity with anarchic giga-technology threatens civilization yet again, and an enigmatic new player is in town: BioAgent! Who is this sudden hero, what is happening to Jonny's body, and what is the origin of the Cultist? Collecting issues #5-#8 of the series. Don't miss out on this second collection of ROCKET COMICS' foremost title, featuring the storytelling talents of Brian Augustyn (B.P.R.D.: Dark Waters, Crimson, The Flash, JLA: Year One) and the kinetic art of hot young newcomers Jon Sommariva and Todd Demong! FIERCE #2 (OF 4) JEREMY LOVE (W), ROBERT LOVE (P), and JEFF WASSON (I) On sale June 9, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Jonathan Fierce, a profiler for the FBI gifted with psychic abilities, failed to stop an explosion which has just killed his team of fellow agents, the only real family he's ever had. The FBI wants to charge him with the crime. Now Fierce is hunted by the Feds and on the run from the crime syndicate that killed his team. Miraculously, Fierce can hear the voices of his slain teammates, giving him the skills and abilities to become a one man strike force. Now he's going deep under cover into the Jamaican underworld to strike at the heart of the syndicate and uncover the facts behind the conspiracy against him. Jeremy and Robert Love, the creative force behind Gettosake Entertainment and the masterminds who brought comics fans Midnight Mover, now bring you the slickest, most stylish and suspenseful action thriller on stands today. Fast-paced movie-style action, with elements of superheroics. FUSED: THINK LIKE A MACHINE TPB STEVE NILES (W), JOSH MEDORS (A), PETER REPOVSKI (A), and ERIC POWELL (Cover) On sale September 22, SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 Mark Haggerty was a promising young robotics engineer with a smart, sexy wife and a bright future just within his grasp—until his body became fused with an experimental robot suit during a routine testing session. Trapped inside a powerful, high-tech body that's as mysterious as it is cool, and suddenly the unwilling pawn in a deadly struggle between obsessive egos and misguided military forces who wish to recruit him for their own uses, Mark's life is forever changed. And the outlook for life returning to anything close to "normal"…well, it's not looking too good. With his human body consumed more each day by the Cy-bot suit, his once-loving marriage is suffering the consequences of his transformation, and the most dangerous elements in the world closing in around him, Mark's just doing what he can to get through each day. The sudden appearance of a bizarre super-villain at the military base he's called home spins Mark's world even more violently out of control. And soon he realizes one thing—his only recourse is to keep fighting whatever gets in his way, until he gets his life back. Collecting the four-issue miniseries. LONE TPB STUART MOORE (W), JEROME OPEÑA (A), ALBERTO PONTICELLI (A), BEN TEMPLESMITH (A), and JOHN WYCOUGH (I) On sale September 29, SC, 152pg, FC, 6" x 9", $14.95 He's mankind's only hope for survival! Ravenous zombies have overrun the post- apocalyptic town of Desolation. Sharpshooter Luke and her older brother, Mark, are desperate. Their only hope is to track down and enlist the help of a gunman legendary in the western wasteland, a man known only as Lone. But if they find him, can they trust him? Cletus, a right geezer who claims to know Lone, seems to know more than he's saying—'specially after Luke mentioned how the zombies are being controlled by a strange figure that bleeds yellow. And what are "Gunfathers," anyway? After fighting off radiation-twisted mutants for two weeks, Luke and Mark are ready for answers. Collecting the six-issue miniseries. Featuring the rich storytelling of Stuart Moore, the stunning and imaginative art of Russ Manning Award winner Jerome Opeña, and a short story with Sam and Twitch artist Alberto Ponticelli. ? The Dark Horse line of Rocket Comics was created to provide action-packed comics reading for readers from 10 to 100! SPYBOY: FINAL EXAM #4 (OF 4) PETER DAVID (W) and POP MHAN (A) On sale August 4, FC, 32pg, $2.99 It's graduation day for the senior class of Rosenberg High, but where's Alex Fleming, a.k.a. SpyBoy? Trapped in a final, desperate battle with SpyGuy to prevent the entire town from being blown to bits, while Alex's dad wrestles with the discovery that Alex's mother is not only alive, but his greatest enemy! BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #92: LAST BLOOD PART 3 (OF 5) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 11, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 The Shingyötö-ryü swordsmen, on a quest to avenge the strange death of their schoolmaster, are split into three groups and fighting the three classiest swordfighters in the Blade universe! The stuttering, vindictive Iriya is determined to kill Anotsu, his now- decrepit target, but must first face Makie, the beautiful-yet-vicious angel of death. The young, swaggering Magatsu is locked in close combat with one of the Shingyötö-ryü clan's most honorable students, and a confident Manji, almost finally reunited with Rin, begins to dispatch his share of bloodthirsty opponents to the netherworld. Join us as Hiroaki Samura continues to reinvent the bushido grudge match by mixing elements of classic samurai tales and epic Western films with modern punk rock sensibilities. ? Winner of Japan's prestigious Media Arts Award and America's own Will Eisner Award. ? TWELVE volumes of this modern classic available in the Dark Horse backlist! OH MY GODDESS! #111: SORA UNCHAINED PART 7 (OF 8) KOSUKE FUJISHIMA (W/A) On sale September 4, b&w, 48pg, $3.99 In a special 48-page issue, we find Sora Hasegawa and Keiichi "K1" Morisato neck-and- neck in the cutest and craziest motorized cart race in history! The homestretch nears, as the combatants rev through insane short cuts, attempt gravity-defying feats, and cope with odd twists and complications that only the goddesses Urd and Skuld could add. What are Belldandy's sisters thinking? This issue is a great showcase for creator Kosuke Fujishima's brilliantly expressive, hilarious artwork, and is the penultimate chapter in the "Sora Unchained" storyline. HELLSING VOLUME 4 TPB KOHTA HIRANO On sale September 22, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4", $13.95 What do you get when the Nazis having hidden in South America for generations, have engineered an army of vampires, and are preparing for an all-out campaign of deathly dominance? Well, for one, you get a little unity. It seems the Protestant Hellsing Organization and the Catholic Iscariot agency might just have to think about teaming up. It's looking like the world's biggest battle of blood and fangs is soon to erupt. Read about the next big arms build up as the first World War of the undead is mounting. It's just heating up in Hellsing. ? All volumes of the Dark Horse version of Hellsing are published in the original Japanese format! SUPER MANGA BLAST! #44 MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, KENICHI SONODA, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO FOR MATURE READERS On sale August 25, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 What's Michael has been nominated for the 2004 Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication! This issue's starts off with two episodes of Makoto Kobayashi's playful, cat- centric strip, What's Michael?, featuring conniving, domestic felines at their troublesome best. Kobayashi's slice-of-life Club 9 drama chucks its usual romantic comedy aside, as the frightening, two-part "Nightmare on Aki's Street" story line concludes. The heroics of Hoichi "Gun" Kano are chronicled in Cannon God Exaxxion, with the Exaxxion robot temporarily out of commission Hoichi dones his powerful, armored suit! Ambushed on a space transport leaving the moon, the Seraphic Feather team faces combat of the mysterious, meta-powered kind. The horrific conclusion to Shadow Star's "My Eyes Are the Eyes of a Victim…" story arc finds Shiina confronting the supernatural cause of her classmates' violent deaths, and what happens on the last few pages will DEFINITELY bring about big changes for our lead characters! STAR WARS: EMPIRE #24: IDIOT'S ARRAY (PART 1 OF 2) RON MARZ (W) and JEFF JOHNSON (A) On sale August 7, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Han Solo and Chewbacca are tapped by the Rebel Alliance for a mission that requires their special skills and knowledge of the underworld. But for Han, it's a chance to get away from the new responsibilities he's taken on since joining the Rebellion and indulge his former free-booting ways. Visiting old haunts brings chance meetings with old friends. But some friendships may only be as deep as one's pockets, and when a fellow smuggler learns of the Imperial bounty on their heads, Han and Chewie's mini-vacation threatens to become a life sentence! Rollicking fun, high adventure, and deep danger featuring everybody's favorite rogues! ? Jeff Johnson, new to Star Wars, was the artist on CrossGen's Way of the Rat STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #68: ARMOR (ONE-SHOT) JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P/Cover), and DAN PARSONS (I/Cover) On sale August 25, FC, 32pg, $2.99 It was bound to happen! Pursuing the lost plans for a Separatist secret weapon, Jedi Aayla Secura has a showdown with her former Master and friend turned dark Jedi—Quinlan Vos! Clone Commander Bly, accompanying his Jedi-General Aayla Secura, understands the purpose and function of the armor he wears. But as he experiences the confrontation between Aayla and Quin, he witnesses the strengths—and weaknesses—of the mental, emotional, and spiritual "armor" worn by each of the combatants. In this special issue, told from Bly's point of view the mysteries of the Jedi are viewed from a human perspective. And when the turmoil wrought upon the Jedi by the Clone Wars and by the seething power of the dark side threatens them all, Bly, Aayla, and Quin must each make a life-or-death decision. STAR WARS: PANEL TO PANEL—FROM THE PAGES OF DARK HORSE COMICS TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY TPB DAVE DORMAN (A), HUGH FLEMING (A), CAM KENNEDY (A), TSUNEO SANDA (A), TERESE NIELSEN (A), KIA ASAMIYA (A), JON FOSTER (A), KILIAN PLUNKETT (A), and more On sale September 29, SC, 192pg, FC, 9" x 12", $19.95 From 1992 to 1999, Dark Horse Comics was virtually the only source of new Star Wars visual art. Even after the release of the new films, the talented artists at Dark Horse have continued to expand thee depth and breadth of the Star Wars galaxy. From ancient Jedi to alien worlds, from fantastic creatures to faster-than-light spaceships, no other publisher has produced so many dazzling images from our generation's greatest mythology. This book presents an amazing selection of covers and interior images from over a decade of Dark Horse's comics and graphic novels, by some of the best artists the world over. A visual feast for anyone who enjoyed the films, a true treasure for the dedicated Star Wars fan! DARK HORSE LICENSE PLATES On sale August 11 BETTIE PAGE: OH MY LICENSE PLATE, $14.99 BETTIE PAGE: BAD GIRL LICENSE PLATE, $14.99 HOT STUFF LICENSE PLATE, $14.99 Ever wonder what happens to old Dark Horse staffers? They don't fade away… they've just moved onto a new career: making license plates! Since we didn't want the State of Oregon to have a monopoly on all their good work, we've "pressed them into service." These new products are actual license plates. While it is entirely possible to place them on an automobile, we suspect most people will hang them on the wall like a tin sign. All license plates are approximately 12" x 6", embossed tin, and shrink-wrapped. T-SHIRTS On sale July 14 Finally! T-shirts from our #1 selling book: Trigun! People have been asking for these images on a number of products, but the most-requested item was a T-shirt. You get what you ask for at Dark Horse Comics … Not only do we have 4 designs on 5 different styles of shirt from the Trigun series, but we're also offering 2 designs from the popular Hellsing series. TRIGUN: KITTY/STONE/ADULT TEE M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 TRIGUN: KITTY/BABY BLUE/BABYDOLL WITH BLACK CAP SLEEVES AND COLLAR M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 TRIGUN: COVER/BLACK/ADULT TEE M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 HELLSING: FIGURE/BLACK/ADULT TEE M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 HELLSING: BATS/BLACK/ADULT TEE M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 TERADA Mr. Terada is one of Japan's most popular and respected artists. His work has graced many publications, posters, books, and manga. He is winning a wide range of fans worldwide, and is only now being discovered by the United States. Dark Horse is pleased to be one of the first to publish his work in the U.S. Katsuya Terada did a famous series of covers for Wanai magazine, later collected in book form by Kodansha and as a portfolio by Dark Horse. These strange but beautiful images form a striking and colorful new release in our ongoing stationery and journal program. Katsuya Terada's first major art exhibit took place in May at Portland Oregon's Compound Gallery. As a co-sponsor of this show, Dark Horse was able to obtain 100 signed copies of an original poster created exclusively for the exhibit. We are pleased to be able to offer them to Diamond customers. TERADA COVER GIRLS JOURNAL 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral-bound journal, 128pg, $9.99 TERADA COVER GIRLS STATIONERY SET #1 $4.99 TERADA COVER GIRLS STATIONERY SET #2 $4.99 Each stationery set includes 8 writing sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged with a printed belly-band, all inside a protective plastic bag. Terada Silk Screen Lithograph, 18" x 24", limited to 100 signed copies, $40.00 SHI MINI-BUST Celebrating Shi's 10th Anniversary!On sale August 25, 6" tall, fully painted bust, limited to 2,500 numbered pieces, comes with a certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a full-color deluxe box, $44.99 Celebrating Shi's 10th Anniversary! We are thrilled with the reception to Billy Tucci's SHI. Thank you so much. The sold-out SHI statue was one of our best ever. We have now created a new sculptural interpretation of the samurai heroine as sculpted by master sculptor Jeffery Scott, with in-person consultation and approval by Billy Tucci. Sales are brisk on SHI collectibles, so order wisely and order well. STAR WARS MINI-BUST: GAMORREAN GUARD On sale October 27, 5 1/2" tall, fully painted, package in a full color box with certificate of authenticity, $45.00 Gentle Giant Studios has turned their skills toward a sculptural depiction of one of Jabba the Hutt's chief minions—the Gammorean Guards. These fellows, dominant on their home planet Gamorr, favor ancient weapons like the axe pictured. They are much too set in their ways to pick up a blaster! Gamorreans generally worked their way up from the slave class into their more appropriate work as guards and soldiers. Tricked by Jabba into serfdom at his palace, most came to a bad end as depicted in Return of the Jedi. As always, Gentle Giant Studios, recent winners of Diamond's Gem Award for best mini- bust of 2003, have created an elaborately detailed and highly collectible new edition to their growing cast of Star Wars character sculptures. It's so real you can practically smell it. Almost. This statue stands 5 ½" tall and includes metal axe blade and shoulder pads, packaged in full-color box with certificate of authenticity. Edition size not set at press time. LUIS ROYO STATUE On sale August 25, 9 ½" tall, prepainted, boxed in deluxe color collector packaging, certificate of authenticity signed by artist Luis Royo and sculptor Steve Kiwus included, $125.00 One of the world's foremost fantasy artists is Spanish grand master Luis Royo. His many books, magazine covers, and portfolios have won him acclaim everywhere. Dark Horse is pleased to collaborate with Mr. Royo and his Spanish publisher to create the first statue based on his work. We have engaged sculptor Steve Kiwus to interpret one of Royo's famous covers for Heavy Metal magazine. Featuring a cloaked, sword-wielding female warrior and a savage robot creature in a stark post-apocalyptic landscape, this monumental work conveys the detail, sensuousness, and imagination that are Royo's calling card. Limited to only 950 numbered pieces for worldwide distribution. Allocation may occur. QUIMBY THE MOUSE WOODEN TOY On sale August 11, 6" tall, packaged in a full-color hand designed box with a 32 page hardcover book, $14.99 One of the least visible and most culturally-obtuse metaphors of the mid nineteen- nineties, "Quimby the Mouse" originally found expression within cartoonist F. C. Ware's periodical "The ACME Novelty Library," a now largely forgotten dip in the otherwise steady line of quality of late twentieth century alternative comics. Finding its least- resistant audience in a population of paper fetishists, schoolteachers, and professional virgins, "Quimby the Mouse" now re-appears, fashioned from the most uncontemporary materials available, perfect for display or discard. This wood, wire, cloth and rope approximation of Mr. Ware's most painful private personal problems is now ready to re- enact all his adventures and tragedies; efficiently packaged in a colorful cardboard container with a 32 page hardcover book, the whole setup is rounded off with a perfect scale replica bonus of Quimby the Mouse's long lost love, "Sparky the Cat." Sure to be coveted by collectors and sanitation engineers alike, place your orders now for this little memento of pre-21st century nostalgia today. PETE FOWLER COASTER SET On sale June 23, 4 coasters, 1/8" thick, packed in a printed circular tin case, $12.99 From Pete Fowler, creator of the "Don't Stray From the Path!" journal and the "Woodlands of Monsterism Island" stationery set, it's the "Woodland Drinks and Drunkers" coaster set! Have your drinks with the inhabitants of the wild Monsterism Woodland as they imbibe along with you ! Control the masses of wigged-out hippies by enclosing them in their craftily decorated tin holding pen! Learn about Chef's Cloudy Home Brew by reading the drink recipe book. Practice Pete's voodoo hypnotizing spells by drinking heavily and giving a coaster creature the evil eye! Invite the World of Monsterism to your next party! HECKLE & JECKLE ORNAMENT SET On sale August 18, 2 piece ornament set, 4 ½" – 5" tall, fully painted polyresin, packaged in full-color window box, $19.99 Following our adorable flying Mighty Mouse ornament, we bring you fellow Terrytoons Heckle and Jeckle, the talking magpies. The talented folks at Yoe! Studios have sculpted them as we know them best: wearing mischievous grins, since they're always up to no good. These classic ornaments, new this year, seem timeless. They stand or hang alone, but can also be posed together for year-round display GACHA! SPIDERMAN FIGURES DISNEY FIGURES SERIES 2 SIMPSONS DANGLERS "Disney properties and superhero stuff does very well. Most of the properties appeal to kids, but the superhero items appeal to our regular customers as well as their children. We've placed the machine right next to our young reader's section where it has been very popular." —Doug Adams, Comic Book World, Louisville, KY "The Gacha are doing pretty well and are popular with walk-in traffic. Marvel and Lord of the Rings are the top two properties." —Dan Parent, Ace Comics, Orlando, FL "We cycle through our stock of the different Gacha to keep the assortments fresh. Simpsons items are the best!" —Derek Collins, Heroes Hangout, Myrtle Beach, SC "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 HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES ALSO AVAILABLE Retailers: to see images for all available sets, see your order form for details. FINDING NEMO G.I. JOE MINIVIEWERS HAMTARO FIGURE COLLECTION SERIES 1 KIM POSSIBLE MUGS LILO & STITCH 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 LORD OF THE RINGS MINIVIEWERS MICKEY PARACHUTE FIGURES POKEMON BOBBLE HEADS SIMPSONS BOBBLE HEADS #2 SIMPSONS KEYCHAINS SIMPSONS MUGS WINNIE THE POOH BIRTHSTONE RINGS WINNIE THE POOH FRUIT FIGURE KEYCHAINS COMING SOON! SPIDER-MAN FIGURES FEATURING: Spider-Man Green Goblin Venom Black Cat Kraven the Hunter ********************** STOCK UP ON YOUR FAVORITE ALIENS AND PREDATOR TITLES! LOOK FOR THE MAJOR-MOTION PICTURE COMING AUGUST 2004! ALIENS BOOK ONE TP by Mark Verheiden and Mark A. Nelson SC, 168pg, b&w (STAR00021). . . $13.95 ALIENS BOOK TWO LTD ED HC by Mark Verheiden and Denis Beauvais HC, 108pg, FC (STAR01817) . . . $79.95 ALIENS: APOCALYPSE—THE DESTROYING ANGELS TP by Mark Schultz and Doug Wheatley SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10202) . . . $10.95 ALIENS: FEMALE WAR TP by Mark Verheiden and Sam Kieth SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07106) . . . $16.95 ALIENS: GENOCIDE TP by Mike Richardson, John Arcudi, Damon Willis, and Karl Story SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06258) . . . $16.95 ALIENS: HARVEST TP by Jerry Prosser and Kelley Jones SC, 120pg, FC (STAR07443) . . . $16.95 ALIENS: HIVE TP by Jerry Prosser and Kelley Jones SC, 120pg, FC (STAR070478) . . . $16.95 ALIENS: KIDNAPPED TP by Jim Woodring, Justin Green, and Francisco Solano Lopez SC, 80pg, FC (STAR08854) . . . $9.95 ALIENS: LABYRINTH TP by Jim Woodring and Kilian Plunkett SC, 136pg, FC (STAR06286) . . . $17.95 ALIENS: NIGHTMARE ASYLUM TP by Mark Verheiden and Den Beauvais SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07107) . . . $16.95 ALIENS: ROGUE TP by Ian Edginton and Will Simpson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06780) . . . $16.95 ALIENS: STRONGHOLD TP by John Arcudi, Doug Mahnke, and Jimmy Palmiotti SC, 112pg, FC (STAR01938) . . . $14.95 ALIENS: STRONGHOLD—REMASTERED TP by John Arcudi, Doug Mahnke, and Jimmy Palmiotti SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06672) . . . $14.95 ALIENS: TRIBES HC GSA by Steve Bissette and Dave Dorman HC, 72pg, Smythe-sewn, FC (STAR00289) . . . $24.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR ANNUAL #1 by Various FC, 48pg (STAR10223) . . . $4.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES LTD. ED. HC by Chris Claremont, Eduardo Barreto, Jackson Guice, John Beatty, and others HC, 320pg, FC (STAR09350) . . . $99.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: ETERNAL TP by Ian Edginton and Alex Maleev SC, 88pg, FC (STAR10057) . . . $9.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR/WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS: MINDHUNTER TP by David Quinn, Mel Rubi, and Mike Perkins; cover by Dwayne Turner SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13989) . . . $12.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH FC, signed & numbered (STAR10565) . . . $79.95 ALIEN EGG VERSION II—H. R. GIGER LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH FC, signed & numbered (STAR11044) . . . $99.95 ALIENS LIMITED EDITION COMPLETE PIN SET #1 Pins are mounted on board and shrink wrapped, signed and numbered by John Bolton (STAR10566) . . . $49.95 ALIENS PORTFOLIO #1 7 b/w plates by Mark Nelson, includes mini-comic (STAR02478) . . . $12.95 PREDATOR VERSUS JUDGE DREDD TP by John Wagner and Enrique Alcatena SC, 80pg, FC (STAR08502) . . . $9.95 PREDATOR: CONCRETE JUNGLE TP by Mark Verheiden, Chris Warner, Ron Randall, Randy Emberlin, and Sam DeLaRosa SC, 112pg, FC (STAR01806) . . . $14.95 PREDATOR: HELL & HOT WATER TP by Mark Schultz and Gene Colan SC, 88pg, FC (STAR07516) . . . $9.95 PREDATOR: KINDRED TP by Scott Tolson, Jason R. Lamb, Brian O'Connell, and Roger Petersen SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07209) . . . $14.95 PREDATOR: RACE WAR TP by Andrew Vachss, Randy Stradley, Jordan Raskin, Launchland Pelle, and Rick Bryant SC, 144pg, FC (STAR01198) . . . $17.95 ESSENTIAL MANGA AKIRA BOOK 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 364pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 1 TPB SC, 224pg, b&w, 7" x 4 1/2" (STAR15434) . . . $9.95 BERSERK VOLUME 1 by Kentaro Miura SC, 224pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR20106) . . . $13.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 136pg, b&w (STAR09342) . . . $14.95 CANNON GOD EXAXXION: STAGE 1 TP by Kenichi Sonada SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR17609) . . . $15.95 CLUB 9 VOLUME 1 TP by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 192pg, 6" x 9", b&w (STAR17813) . . . $15.95 DOMINION TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR11014) . . . $16.95 DOMU: A CHILD'S DREAM 2ND ED. TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR01537) . . . $17.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 352pg, b&w (STAR01697). . . $24.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BONNIE & CLYDE TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09143) . . . $13.95 INTRON DEPOT 1 TPB by Masamune Shirow SC, 148pg, FC, 9 1/2" x 13" . . . $44.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 1: THE ASSASSIN'S ROAD TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6"(STAR11783) . . . $9.95 METROPOLIS TPB by Osamu Tezuka b&w, 168pg, SC, 4 1/2" x 7" . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS! VOLUME 1: WRONG NUMBER TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 160pg, b&w, 5 3/4 x 8 1/4 (STAR15854) . . . $13.95 ORION 3RD EDITION TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 272pg, b&w (STAR13440) . . . $19.95 SERAPHIC FEATHER VOL. 1: CRIMSON ANGEL TPB by Hiroyuki Utatane and Yo Morimoto SC, 232pg, b&w (STAR) . . . $17.95 SHADOW STAR VOLUME 1: STARFLIGHT TPB by Mohiro Kitoh SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR14504) . . . $15.95 TRIGUN VOLUME 1 by Yasuhiro Nightow SC, 360pg, b&w, 5" x 7" (STAR19783) . . . $14.95 WHAT'S MICHAEL? VOLUME 5: MICHAEL'S FAVORITE SPOT TP by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR15489) . . . $8.95 USAGI YOJIMBO RELISTS CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 8: SHADES OF DEATH TPB by Stan Sakai; introduction by William Stout SC, 200pg, (STAR06915) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 9: DAISHO TPB by Stan Sakai; introduction by James Robinson SC, 200pg, b&w (STAR07519) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 10: THE BRINK OF LIFE & DEATH TPB by Stan Sakai; introduction by Kurt Busiek SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR08246) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 11: SEASONS TPB by Stan Sakai; introduction by Lynn Johnston SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR09180) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 12: GRASSCUTTER TPB by Stan Sakai; introduciton by Will Eisner SC, 256pg, b&w (STAR09937) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 13: GREY SHADOWS TPB by Stan Sakai; introduction by Max Allan Collins SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR10791) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 14: DEMON MASK TPB by Stan Sakai SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR13194) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 15: GRASSCUTTER II — JOURNEY TO ATSUTA SHRINE TPB by Stan Sakai SC, 184 pg, 6"x9", b&w (STAR15228) . . . $15.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 16: THE SHROUDED MOON TPB by Stan Sakai SC, 184pg, 6" x 9", b&w (STAR17515) . . . $15.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 17: DUEL AT KITANOJI TPB by Stan Sakai SC, 224pg, 6" x 9", b&w (STAR19625) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 18: TRAVELS WITH JOTARO TPB by Stan Sakai SC, 208pg, 6" x 9", b&w . . . $15.95 SPACE USAGI TP by Stan Sakai SC, 296pg, b&w (STAR11076) . . . $17.95 USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE #1: USAGI AND DINO 8" Usagi and Dino, fully painted, full-color box w/mini-sketchbook (STAR10805) . . . $79.95 USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE #2: USAGI AND KATSUICHI 8" Usagi and Katsuichi statue, full-color box w/mini-sketchbook (STAR11446) . . . $79.95 USAGI YOJIMBO SOFT VINYL FIGURE 8" tall pvc figure, fully painted and packaged in a full color box (STAR19500) . . . $24.99 USAGI YOJIMBO STICKERS sticker #1 (Usagi logo), FC . . . $1.99 (each) sticker #2 (Chop), FC . . . $1.99 (each) USAGI YOJIMBO T-SHIRTS Usagi Chop, Plain Tee, Black, Adult M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 USAGI YOJIMBO PLAIN TEE, WHITE, ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 USAGI YOJIMBO LIMITED-EDITION WRISTWATCH Silver etching against black watch face, black leather band, each w/numbered certifiate (STAR12476) . . . $49.99 ********************* DC COMICS Batman The biggest Batman event of 2004 begins here! BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE Written by Devin Grayson Art by Ramon Bachs & Raul Fernandez Cover by Jason Pearson The explosive three-month Batman event WAR GAMES kicks off here, in a special low-priced comic! Stephanie Brown has patrolled the streets of Gotham as Spoiler, and more recently as Robin. But tonight she's flying solo, and a seemingly easy mission is about to turn deadly! Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne attends a hospital dedication where an old foe lurks with an apocalyptic new mission. Before this night is over, the face of Gotham will be changed forever, as the stage is set for a bloody gang war! Be sure to follow the story through the Batman titles this month, starting in DETECTIVE COMICS #797! RELIST: BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE — MURDERER? TP $19.95 U.S. (STAR 15970D) FC / 32 pgs / Special / $0.12 US / On sale Aug 4 Edited by Matt Idelson DETECTIVE COMICS #797 Written by Andersen Gabrych, Shane McCarthy Art by Pete Woods & Nathan Massengill, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 1! Gotham erupts in a massive gang war the likes of which have never been seen! Can Batman stem the tides of war? And in the backup story, Part 1 of the 3-part "Low," as the Riddler faces off against Poison Ivy! On sale Aug 4 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #182 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Brad Walker & Troy Nixey Cover by Brian Haberlin WAR GAMES: ACT I, PART 2! With the gang war raging and only Batgirl at his side, Batman is badly outnumbered. And when Batman tries to control of the path of violence, the heroes suffer their first casualty. On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US NIGHTWING #96 Written by Devin Grayson Art by Mike Lilly & Andy Owens Cover by Scott McDaniel & Owens WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 3! With Batman in trouble, Dick Grayson must put aside his own feelings and return to Gotham City. But when Tarantula comes along for the ride, will the Batman family survive the shakeup? On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #56 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Al Barrionuevo & Francis Portella Cover by Jae Lee WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 4! As gang war rages, Batman and Batgirl must save the innocent and stem the violence. Batman launches an effort to turn the tides of war, but he reckoned without Tarantula!! On sale Aug 18 • 40 pg, FC, $2.95 US ROBIN #129 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Lorenzo Ruggiero Cover by Dustin Nguyen WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 5! The Odessa Mob has put a contract out on Henry Aquista's daughter Darla, but Scarface wants a piece of the action, too. And that means double trouble for Darla, unless her friend Tim Drake can save the day! On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATGIRL #55 Written by Dylan Horrocks Art by Sean Phillips Cover by James Jean WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 6! Batgirl scours the streets and rooftops in search of a former ally. But when news comes of a gun battle across town, Batgirl must decide between continuing the search and running a gauntlet of gun-toting gangsters to get to her teammates. On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CATWOMAN #34 Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 7! The battle to control Gotham spills into the East End when Mr. Freeze targets the Lucky Hand Triad. But Catwoman's not about to hand it over to the underworld without a fight! On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN #631 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Kinsun & Nathan Massengill Cover by Matt Wagner WAR GAMES: ACT 1, PART 8! The ultimate gang war has engulfed Gotham City, and it's about to strike close to home for one member of the Batman family. With Scarface shooting it out against gun-toting thugs, can Batman and company keep innocents from falling in the crossfire? On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN/CATWOMAN: TRAIL OF THE GUN #1 Written by Ann Nocenti Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver The race for the ultimate weapon is on in this 2-issue Prestige Format miniseries by Ann Nocenti (Daredevil) & Ethan Van Sciver (New X-Men)! The entire underworld is pursuing a gun that never misses. Catwoman considers the firearm to be the score of a lifetime, affirming forever her reputation as Queen of Thieves…if only she can keep it out of the hands of rival criminal factions. But she has one more competitor: the Dark Knight, who wants the weapon out of circulation for good! PRESTIGE FORMAT FC / 48 pgs / (#1 of 2) / $5.95 US / On sale Aug 4 Edited by Joey Cavalieri BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS TP Written by Greg Rucka Art and cover by Klaus Janson A trade paperback collecting the thrilling 9-issue miniseries by acclaimed novelist Greg Rucka (Smoker, A Fistful of Rain) with art by Klaus Janson (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS)! A dying Ra's al Ghul has no choice but to beg Batman, his greatest nemesis, for help against a woman who once shared his life, centuries ago. In exchange, he offers the Dark Knight a chance of a lifetime – the ability to speak with his dead parents. But what Batman's parents have to say to him will profoundly affect both the man and the hero. This collection also includes an introduction by series editor Matt Idelson and behind-the-scenes unused pages and sketches featuring commentary by Janson. FC / 224 pgs / Trade Paperback / $19.95 US / On sale Aug 18 BATMAN ADVENTURES #17 Written by Ty Templeton Art by Rick Burchett & Terry Beatty Cover by Kelsey Shannon Last issue! A terrifying dream sets events in motion as Batman faces his ultimate foe…and we don't mean The Joker! Don't miss this breathtaking final issue! On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BIRDS OF PREY #71 Written by Gail Simone Art by Ron Adrian, Alex Lei & Rob Lea Cover by Mark Texeira "Between Dark and Dawn" continues in the third of six biweekly issues! Huntress's mission to the backwoods compound of a sinister Oregon cult goes seriously wrong. And in Gotham, Barbara's being stalked by something cyber-deadly, but how can she fight what she can't see? On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BIRDS OF PREY #72 Written by Gail Simone Art by Ed Benes Cover by Greg Land & Jay Leisten "Between Dark and Dawn" continues in the fourth of six biweekly issues! Vixen and Huntress fight their way to a faceoff with Sovereign Brusaw, Canary races through Gotham trying to prevent a series of cult-inspired suicides…and you won't believe who Oracle's about to fight! On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ROBIN: UNMASKED! TP Written by Bill Willingham Art by Rick Mays, Francisco Rodriguez de la Fuente, & Aaron Sowd Cover by Jason Pearson Critically acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning writer Bill Willingham (FABLES) has taken over the life of Tim Drake, Robin -- and the Boy Wonder's life has been a rollercoaster ride ever since! ROBIN: UNMASKED! collects issues #121-125, featuring pencils by Rick Mays and Francisco Rodriguez de la Fuente, with inks by Aaron Sowd and a new cover by Jason Pearson. Batman turns up the heat on his young ward's training just as Tim is about to encounter the most bloodthirsty killer of his career! And if that weren't bad enough, it's Tim's first day at a new school, with a student body tangled in social spider webs! As Robin deals with the deadly Johnny Warlock, an even bigger threat is about to turn our hero's life upside down: Tim's own dad! FC / 128 pgs / Trade Paperback / $12.95 US / On sale Aug 11 GOTHAM CENTRAL #22 Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Michael Lark & Stefano Gaudiano At last, the truth about the infamous High School Baseball Massacre is revealed! Just what part did the Mad Hatter play in the murders years ago? And how will this come to a peaceful resolution when ex-Detective Bullock is involved? On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SCRATCH #3 Written by Sam Kieth Art and cover by Kieth The thrilling miniseries by Sam Kieth continues! If Zack & his new female friend Sage are trying to save an entire town, then why does that town want them dead? On sale Aug 4 • (3 of 5) • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Superman ACTION COMICS #818 Written by Chuck Austen Art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos Cover by Arthur Adams Guest-starring Wonder Woman and Superboy! An injured Superman is surrounded inside STAR Labs with no way to get through the hordes of villains outside. And when one of those villains makes it inside, things get even worse! On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #631 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Matthew Clark & Nelson Cover by Gene Ha Superman learns that seemingly unrelated events might not be as random as he thought. Could the mastermind behind last issue's hostage situation play a bigger role against the Man of Steel? On sale Aug 18• 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SUPERMAN #208 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams The JLA guest stars as "For Tomorrow" marches on with Part 5 of 12! Just when the Man of Steel thought he could catch his breath, he comes face- to-face with new obstacles — namely, his allies in the JLA! On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US MAJESTIC #1 (OF 4) Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Karl Kerschl Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines A new 4-issue miniseries that picks up where the events of January's "Strange New Visitor" storyline in the Superman books left off, by the same creative team! The brilliant mind of Mr. Majestic has been anything but idle since his arrival in the DCU, and Superman isn't happy with what he's been up to. With the Eradicator hot on his trail, Majestic must find a way back to the Wildstorm Universe! RELIST: MR. MAJESTIC TP, $14.95 U.S. (STAR14655D) FC / 32 pgs / (1 of 4) / $2.95 US / On sale Aug 4 Edited by Tom Palmer Jr. SUPERMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 1: UP, UP AND AWAY! TP Written by Mark Millar Art by Aluir Amancio & Terry Austin Cover by Mike Manley & Austin The adventures of the Man of Steel are in two digest-sized books! Volume 1 — reprinting SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #16, 19, and 22-24 — features Brainiac, the Parasite, Lex Luthor, Mr. Mxyzptlk, Bizarro, Lobo, and Darkseid! On sale Aug 18 • 5.125" x 7.562" • 112 pg, FC, $6.95 US SUPERMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 2: THE NEVER-ENDING BATTLE TP Written by Mark Millar Art by Aluir Amancio, Mike Manley, Terry Austin Cover by Manley & Austin A new digest reprinting five issues of the comic inspired by the animated TV show, written by Mark Millar! Volume 2 — reprinting SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #25-29 — turns up the heat with stories featuring Brainiac, Lex Luthor, the Parasite, Lobo, Bizarro and more! On sale Aug 18 • 5.125" x 7.562" • 112 pg, FC, $6.95 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #13 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Michael Turner The startling conclusion to the year's most talked-about storyline explodes as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman battle Darkseid! Kara Zor-El has all the makings of a Supergirl…but is that who she really is? RETAILERS NOTE: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers spotlighting Supergirl (50%) and Darkseid (50%). On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US SUPERMAN: GODFALL HC Written by Michael Turner & Joe Kelly Art by Talent Caldwell & Jason Gorder Cover by Turner A sleek hardcover collecting the sold-out 6-part storyline! Earth's protector is missing in this adventure collecting ACTION COMICS #812-813, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625-626 and SUPERMAN #202-203, written by Michael Turner & Joe Kelly (JLA) with art by Talent Caldwell (Fathom: Killian's Tide) & Jason Gorder (Witchblade). Somehow, the Man of Steel finds himself on his native world of Krypton. Can he escape and return to Earth? GODFALL features a new cover by Turner, an introduction by Kelly, plus behind- the-scenes sketches, designs and more! FC / 112 pgs / Hardcover / $19.95 US / On sale Aug 4 SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP Written by Jerry Siegel, William Woolfolk, Edmond Hamilton, Jim Steranko, Elliot S. Maggin, John Byrne, and Joe Kelly Art by Joe Shuster, Al Plastino, Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson, Steranko, Byrne, Dick Giordano, Mike Mignola, Doug Mahnke, Lee Bermejo, and various Cover by various Superman's career is chronicled in SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD, a unique collection of some of the Man of Steel's most classic adventures! Reprinted are: Superman's origin (SUPERMAN #1); the story "What if Superman Ended the War?" (Look Magazine); "Three Supermen From Krypton!" (SUPERMAN #65); "The Last Days of Superman" (SUPERMAN #156); "Must There Be a Superman?" (SUPERMAN #247); "The Exile at the Edge of Eternity" (SUPERMAN #400); the modern-day re-telling of Superman's origin (MAN OF STEEL #1); "Return to Krypton" (SUPERMAN #18); and "What's so funny about Truth, Justice & The American Way?" (ACTION COMICS #775)! This volume also features an introduction by Michael Uslan (BATMAN: DETECTIVE No. 27). RELIST: SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES TP, $19.95 U.S. (STAR10127D) FC / 192 pgs / Trade Paperback / $19.95 US / On sale Aug 11 DC Universe ACTION HERO ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC Written by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill & David Kaler Art by Ditko, Rocke Mastroserio & Frank McLaughlin Cover by Ditko At the height of comics' Silver Age, artist Steve Ditko was winning praise for his spectacular work on Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man and Dr. Strange. At the same time, Ditko was also creating powerful tales of another hero: Captain Atom, published by Charlton Comics as part of its "Action Hero" line! DC's first archive of Charlton material gathers some of Ditko's greatest Captain Atom adventures, originally published from 1960–1966 in SPACE ADVENTURES #33-42 and CAPTAIN ATOM #78-82! On sale Aug 25 • 224 pg, FC, $49.95 US AQUAMAN #21 Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy "With the Fishes," Part 1of 3. "Sub Diego" faces a new wave of crime as a meta- powered criminal caught in the collapse finds his powers even more formidable in his watery new home! On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOODHOUND #2 Written by Dan Jolley Art by Leonard Kirk & Robin Riggs Cover by Dave Johnson The DC Universe's toughest new hero has been unleashed… but now he's getting, well, leashed! Will an electronic tracking collar be enough to keep this hound under control? And how will he track down the serial killer who's kept the FBI in the dark? On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US CAPER #11 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Tom Fowler Lou and Richie are having a hell of a time. They have a severed hand in a cooler; they're being chased by well-dressed men with uzis; a squad of porn stars on motorcycles want to "chat" with them; and their only allies are a legion of drag queens! MATURE READERS On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #3 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin Five extraordinary survivors of a not-so-random terrorist attack put the pieces of their giant jigsaw puzzle back together just in time for their faces to be plastered all across the media as the perps! But the mystery deepens as their personal histories are revealed, and they discover that all are connected by a lot less than six degrees. On sale Aug 18 • (3 of 6) •32 pg, FC, $2.95 US DC COMICS PRESENTS: THE ATOM #1 Written by Dave Gibbons, Mark Waid Art by Pat Oliffe & Livesay, Dan Jurgens Painted cover by Brian Bolland The explosive cover of THE ATOM #10 inspires two stories in this tribute to legendary DC editor Julius Schwartz! Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN) teams with Pat Oliffe & Livesay, while Mark Waid (SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT) is joined by Dan Jurgens to tell the tales. On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DC COMICS PRESENTS: THE FLASH #1 Written by Dennis O'Neil, Jeph Loeb Art by Doug Mahnke & Mark Farmer, Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines Painted cover by Alex Ross The cover of THE FLASH (original series) #163 inspires two remarkable stories, in which the Scarlet Speedster begs readers to pick up the issue because his "life depends on it!" Taking up the challenge are the teams of Dennis O'Neil & Doug Mahnke and the SUPERMAN/BATMAN team of Loeb, McGuinness & Vines! On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DC COMICS PRESENTS: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 Written by Peter David & Harlan Ellison, Marv Wolfman Art by Joe Giella, Dustin Nguyen Cover by José Luís Garcia-Lopéz DC's tribute to Julius Schwartz concludes with this one-shot, inspired by the cover to JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #53. Peter David and acclaimed author Harlan Ellison team with classic Silver Age artist Joe Giella (BATMAN) for one story, while Marv Wolfman (THE NEW TEEN TITANS) and Dustin Nguyen (BATMAN) take the challenge for a second tale. On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN #1 Written by Stan Lee, Paul Levitz Art by Darwyn Cooke & J. Bone, Keith Giffen Cover by Adam Hughes This tribute issue features the first Superman story ever written by legendary Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee! Lee & Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER) and the classic LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES team of Paul Levitz & Keith Giffen each share stories inspired by the cover to SUPERMAN (original series) #264. On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DOOM PATROL #3 Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Byrne It's a "Cold Night's Death" when mysterious creatures from before the dawn of time draw the Doom Patrol to the Antarctic, where the team is tested for the first time! With uniforms and everything! On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ENGINEHEAD #5 Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Ted McKeever In Arizona's wintery desert, Enginehead must deal with a band of terrorists transporting a smart bomb. What he's going to do about will defy belief, good sense, and the rules of hygiene! On sale Aug 4 • (5 of 8) • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US FALLEN ANGEL #14 Written by Peter David Art by David Lopez & Fernando Blanco Cover by Phillip Bond It's a typical evening at the favorite drinking establishment in Bete Noire. Every single cast member comes wandering through Dolf's bar, each caught up in their own problems...not realizing they're interrelated, and only the Fallen Angel can solve them in one stroke! MATURE READERS On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US FRACTION #5 Written by David Tischman Art and cover by Timothy Green II Trent's lured three old friends to a showdown, and now he must depend on Pete, Mike and Ford to survive. Plus, the Suit's creator is revealed! All the power and none of the responsibility — divided by four! On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US FIRESTORM #4 Written by Dan Jolley Art and cover by ChrisCross & Rob Stull Jason Rusch struggles with living a normal life while simultaneously exploring his newfound abilities. But Jason soon realizes that becoming one of the most powerful people on the planet comes with a price, as he's visited by some very suspicious members of the JLA and accosted by an obsessed fan with metahuman powers of her own, in Part 1 of "Everybody Wants You." On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE FLASH #213 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Howard Porter & Livesay Cover by Ethan Van Sciver A prologue to "Sins of the Father," a 3-part story crossing over with IDENTITY CRISIS beginning next month! Wally West is about to learn that having a secret identity isn't all it's cracked up to be when he's accused of a crime by Keystone Police. But as the Flash tries to clear Wally's name, an old villain stops him and all of Keystone dead cold. Meet the Slowest Man Alive: The Turtle! On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US GREEN ARROW #42 Written by Judd Winick Art by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Cover by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez In Part 2 of "New Blood", the public and the press are up in arms over a series of brutal murders. A mysterious man known as Brick goes after the heads of all the crime families in Star City. Can Ollie and Connor take out this new kingpin of crime? On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN LANTERN #180 Written by Ron Marz Art by Luke Ross & Rodney Ramos Cover by Brandon Peterson Part 5 of the 6-part "Homecoming?" Kyle Rayner heads for the one place he knows he'll be welcomed: home. But he's soon confronted by the villain who has stalked him since his return to Earth — and this time only one of them will walk away! On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US GREEN ARROW: ARCHER'S QUEST TP Written by Brad Meltzer Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks A thrilling trade paperback collecting GREEN ARROW #16-21 by Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS)! The Emerald Archer returns from the dead and sets off on an adventure that tests his courage and brings formerly hidden facets of the Green Arrow legend to light. Featuring an introduction by Senator Patrick Leahy, a foreword by Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN), Meltzer's original notes to the series, and the script to issue #16. RELIST: GREEN ARROW: THE SOUNDS OF VIOLENCE TP, $12.95 US (NOV030227D) On sale Aug 18 • 176 pg, FC, $14.95 US GREEN LANTERN: PASSING THE TORCH TP Written by Judd Winick Art by Dale Eaglesham & Rodney Ramos Cover by Ariel Olivetti The final arc of the GREEN LANTERN run by acclaimed writer Judd Winick (GREEN ARROW, OUTSIDERS) is collected in this new trade paperback! With Jade at his side, Kyle Rayner, Green Lantern of Earth, takes to stars, where he encounters action and intrigue on Oa, home planet of the Guardians of the Universe! Collects GREEN LANTERN #156 and 158-161. RELIST: GREEN LANTERN: TRAITOR TP, $12.95 U.S. (STAR14541D) On sale Aug 25 • 128 pg, FC, $12.95 US HARD TIME #7 Written by Steve Gerber Art and cover by Brian Hurtt With Ethan stuck in solitary, the aftershocks of his super-powered feats continue to shake B-block, as hardened gangbangers feel real fear for the first time. All the power and none of the responsibility — behind bars! On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US HAWKMAN #31 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Ryan Sook & Mick Gray Cover by Greg Land & Jay Leisten The "Fate's Warning" arc reaches its dramatic and startling conclusion! With the St. Roch police force police closing in and Hawkman wanted for murder, the winged heroes race against the clock to rescue jazz singer Domina Paris from the clutches of a sadistic killer who believes he is the reborn soul of St. Roch himself! On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US IDENTITY CRISIS #3 Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by Michael Turner The DCU's biggest event of 2004 continues!The mysterious murders in the DCU continue to fuel the flames of unrest in both the heroic community AND the emerging cabal of villains! And if the knock-down, drag-out battle supreme between Deathstroke the Terminator and the Justice League is any indication, things are going to get far worse before they get better! FC / 40 pgs / Monthly / (3 of 7) / $3.95 US / On sale Aug 11 Edited by Mike Carlin H-E-R-O #19 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by Kelsey Shannon In Part 1 of the 4-part"Picking up the Pieces," the battle is over, but the war continues! The heroes have suffered devasting losses, and the villain has fled with the H- device. Now he's building an army of former H-E-R-Os while Robby Reed, the original user, tries to figure out a way to fight a super-powered army — alone. On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JSA #64 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Jerry Ordway & Wayne Faucher Cover by Ethan Van Sciver The 2-part "Waking the Sandman" concludes! With the help of Cave Carson, the JSA travel to the epicenter of strange tremors deep beneath the Earth's crust in search of Sand. But what they find isn't what they expect! Meanwhile, Dr. Fate faces-off against the all-new, all-different…"Sandman"? On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JLA #103 Written by Chuck Austen Art and cover by Ron Garney "The Pain of the Gods" continues as Green Lantern John Stewart crosses the line in dealing with a sleazeball criminal. How far is "too far" when meting out justice? On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JLA #104 Written by Chuck Austen Art and cover by Ron Garney "The Pain of the Gods" is inflicted on J'Onn J'Onzz, the Martian Manhunter! MM feels more human than alien when he finds himself involved in a classic detective case with shades of noir. How involved in his human life should he become? On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JSA: STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 Written by Kevin J. Anderson Art by Barry Kitson & Gary Erskine Painted cover by John Watson Renowned science fiction novelist Kevin J. Anderson (THE SAGA OF SEVEN SUNS: VEILED ALLIANCES) comes to the DCU for this 6-issue miniseries starring the World's First Super-Team! Set during the Golden Age, STRANGE ADVENTURES begins when fumbling Johnny Thunder decides to become a big-time pulp writer by chronicling the adventures of the JSA. Taken under the writing wing of legendary, real-life science-fiction Grand Master Jack Williamson, Johnny tries his best — and when a deadly new villain called Lord Dynamo appears on the scene, flying a deadly zeppelin crewed by robot zombies, it's up to Johnny and Jack to help Hawkman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Starman, Dr. Mid-Nite, Sandman and the rest of the JSA save the day! RELIST: THE SAGA OF SEVEN SUNS: VEILED ALLIANCES HC, $24.95 U.S. (OCT030281D) FC / 40 pgs / Monthly / (1 of 6) / $3.50 US / On sale Aug 18 Edited by Peter Tomasi JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE #2 Written by Joe Kelly Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Sister Superior, a.k.a. Vera Black, infiltrates the Blood Brothers' terrorist organization disguised as Deathstroke…only to be found out, totally compromising the Elite's first official mission under Al Shiekh's watch! On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #34 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Tim Levins & Mick Gray Cover by Butch Lukic A bullet from the alley where Batman's parents died! A broken piece of baby Superman's rocketship! What secret villain is gathering up deadly relics from the past, and how does Wonder Woman fit into his plot to destroy the Justice League? On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US KINETIC #6 Written by Kelley Puckett Art and cover by Warren Pleece Tom has an incredible super-power, but that doesn't make things better with his mom, help him get a date, or change the fact that he's a loser. All the power and none of the responsibility — or perks! On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE LEGION #37 Written by Gail Simone Art by Dan Jurgens & Andy Smith Cover by Greg Land & Jay Leisten "For No Better Reason," Part 3 of 4. With power out across Metropolis, Karate Kid is left alone to face the escaping prisoners of the Oasis One. Meanwhile, the plan of the mysterious villains becomes clearer…and it could spell the end of the entire Legion. On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE LEGION #38 Written by Gail Simone Art by Dan Jurgens & Andy Smith Cover by Kevin Nowlan The series finale and the thrilling conclusion to the 4-part "For No Better Reason!" Devil, Arrow, Canary and Lantern have sworn to destroy the Legion on its own turf, and with the Legion's big guns out of the picture, it looks like they just might do it! On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE LEGION: FOUNDATIONS TP Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Chris Batista, Chip Wallace, Leonard Kirk, Dave Cockrum, Tony Harris, Tom Feister, Paul Rivoche, Eric Wight, and various Cover by Harris & Feister The Legion embarks on a monumental mission by introducing the team's newest member: Superboy! As FOUNDATIONS begins, the Teen of Steel becomes the latest Legionnaire…but is it the Superboy from the 21st Century, or someone new? This 176- page collection reprints THE LEGION #25-30 and material from THE LEGION SECRET FILES 2003. RELIST: THE LEGION: THE BEGINNING OF TOMORROW TP, $17.95 (STAR09925D) On sale Aug 4 • 176 pg, FC, $19.95 US MANHUNTER #1 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Jesús Saiz & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Jae Lee Kate Spencer is a top federal prosecutor, one of the best lawyers in L.A., and the most driven woman alive. The prosecution of super-villains is her life's work — and the fact that they never go away for good has begun to torment her. When a case she's lost leads to the murder of innocents, Kate makes her move — a move that shocks her more than anyone. Breaking the laws she's upheld for so long, Kate raids an evidence locker of confiscated metahuman weaponry. Raging into the night, tracking the perp who's eluded justice in the courts, she delivers a long-overdue eye for an eye! She's found her true calling. She is the Manhunter. And she likes it! RELIST: 21 DOWN: THE CONDUIT TP, $19.95 U.S. (STAR19938D) FC / 32 pgs / Monthly / $2.95 US / On sale Aug 18 Edited by Joan Hilty THE MONOLITH #7 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Tomm Coker Cover by James Jean "Friendly Fire" Part 2 of 3, featuring guest artist Tomm Coker (BLOOD & WATER) and guest-starring Batman! The Incinerator has sworn to keep New York City terror-free by waging a one-man campaign of hate and providing some incendiary terror of his own! Can the Monolith help Batman track him down? On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US OUTSIDERS #15 Written by Judd Winick Art and cover by Tom Raney The Outsiders vs. The Fearsome Five! Things get ugly when team-leader Nightwing puts the Outsiders in serious danger to save the day! On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US PLASTIC MAN #9 Written by Kyle Baker Art and cover by Baker "Continuity Bandit," Part 2 of 2. Plastic Man waves through a confusing muddle of interlocking storylines and wildly varying art styles to track down a villain who's messing with Plas's life and the entire DCU! On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US RICHARD DRAGON #4 Written by Chuck Dixon Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens The Circle of Six aims to take over the drug trade in the Motor City. Can Dragon and Bronze Tiger thwart their plans…even if it means a confrontation with Lady Shiva? Plus, the never-before-told story of the first Dragon/Shiva battle! On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US TEEN TITANS #14 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Tom Grummett & Marlo Alquiza Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines "Beast Boys and Girls," Part 2 of 3! An entire school has been infected by the rare virus Sakutia — the disease that transformed Gar Logan into Beast Boy. Now the Titans are out to cure the kids, and the parents are out to hang Beast Boy…for being contagious! On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US TEEN TITANS GO! #10 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Dave Bullock A vile, muck-covered creature from the depths of the ocean is menacing Jump City. Could teen hearthrob Aqualad be behind it? On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TOUCH #5 Written by John Francis Moore Art and cover by Wes Craig & Prentis Rollins Cooper is in trouble, trying to help the out-of-control, super-powered daughter of a billionaire. When his latest client causes a deadly accident, Cooper has a choice: trust a total stranger with his secret and empower them to save him, or die a lonely death. All the power and none of the responsibility — except to himself! On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WONDER WOMAN #207 written by Greg Rucka Art by Drew Johnson & Ray Snyder Painted cover by J.G. Jones Medousa has returned in Part 2 of "Stoned" in need of an ally – will Veronica Cale be able to help her destroy their common foe? Meanwhile, tensions mount between the U.S. and Themyscira, and an enemy of Wonder Woman finds an unusual way to reach out and touch the Amazing Amazon. On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US WEIRD SECRET ORIGINS 80-PAGE GIANT Written by Gardner Fox, Bob Haney, Dave Wood, France Herron, Jack Miller, Robert Kanigher and Jerry Siegel Art by Howard Sherman, Howard Purcell, Sheldon Moldoff, Carmine Infantino, George Roussos, Gray Morrow, Wayne Boring, Stan Kaye and Bernard Baily Cover by Jerry Ordway The final 80-page Giant has been rescued, bringing a close to a beloved era! Under a new cover by Jerry Ordway, this book includes the secret origins os these "weird" DC characters: Dr. Fate (MORE FUN COMICS #55), Enchantress (STRANGE ADVENTURES #187), Animal Man (STRANGE ADVENTURES #180), Congorilla (ACTION COMICS #247), El Diablo (ALL-STAR WESTERN #3), Bizarro (WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #181), and The Spectre (MORE FUN COMICS #52-53)! On sale Aug 25 • 80 pg, FC, $5.95US Beyond the Universe CARTOON CARTOONS #33 Written by Robbie Busch, Tom Warburton, Jim Alexander and Jono Howard Art by Kim Arndt, John Delaney, Mike Kazaleh, Vincent Deporter Cover by Arndt & Robert Smith The Kids Next Door face down a ferocious beast, Dexter turns real life into TV time, and the Eds discover gold in their backyard! On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK JAM-PACKED ACTION! Written by Various Art by Various Production art cover A 96-page Special featuring stories from actual episodes of the Cartoon Network series Megas XLR, Billy and Mandy, Samurai Jack, and Kids Next Door! The stories included here feature high-quality screen captures and text straight from the shows' scripts! The slam-bang action of these four great stories make this new project a guaranteed hit with fans of the shows and animation in general! Featuring a free bonus DVD of Cartoon Network's hit Megas XLR! Retro-solicited; on sale July 21 • 5" x7" •96 pg, FC, $7.99 US ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 4 TP Written by Richard & Wendy Pini Art and cover by Wendy Pini More classic adventure from Wendy and Richard Pini, as the elves continue their struggle deep within Blue Mountain and learn more about their heritage. But can they regain their freedom when the evil Winnowill wants them as her servants? RELIST: ELFQUEST: THE GRAND QUEST VOL. 2, $9.95 U.S. (JAN040265D) On sale Aug 25 • 5" x7" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.95 US LOONEY TUNES #117 Written by Earl Kress, Sam Agro Art by Omar Aranda & Alberto Saichann Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo Elmer hunts the rare jackalope — but will he bag Bugs or Daffy? Plus, a batch of Looney folk tales, from "Little Chicken" to "The Wolf Who Cried Boy"! On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US POWERPUFF GIRLS #53 Written by Ian Boothby Art and cover by Phil Moy & TBD There's a new Professor in town, and his special spray stops crime! Could this put both Professor Utonium and the Powerpuff Girls out of work? On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 14 HC Written by Will Eisner Art and cover by Eisner The adventures of Will Eisner's most famous creation continue in this volume reprinting the Spirit newspaper sections from 1/5/47-6/29/47. Featuring appearances by Ebony, Dolan and Ellen, the seductive P'Gell, Hoagy the Yogi, Silken Floss, Saree and more, plus an introduction by Jim Vance. On sale Aug 4 • 196 pg, FC, $49.95 US SCOOBY-DOO #87 Written by John Rozum, Ivan Velez Jr. and Robbie Busch Art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope, Dave Hunt & Scott McRae Cover by Staton Mystery Inc. surfs with sharks and jousts with jesters at a medieval fair. Plus, a puzzle-story where you can help the gang pick out the right monster from a crowd! On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD MAD #445 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots When getting ready to hit the beach, don't forget that MAD's a surefire chick magnet. It's as essential as sunscreen! On sale Aug 4 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US MAD COLOR SPECIAL #10 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots It's more cover-to-cover color that will have your head spinning! Featuring classic MAD articles, most in color for the first time! If you couldn't make out what something was in black-and-white, it becomes all too clear here. Don't you wish you didn't know? On sale Aug 11 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US Wildstorm ABSOLUTE PLANETARY HC Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by John Cassaday Since its debut, PLANETARY has been hailed as a timeless story that turned modern superhero conventions on their heads. Now, for the first time, this groundbreaking series is available in the Absolute format: a whopping oversized slip- cased collection! Witness the stunning adventures of the Archeologists of the Unknown, as they delve into the dark, secret places that most would fear to tread. As an added bonus, this collection includes the full script from Planetary #1. FC / 320 pgs / $49.95 US / Advance-solicited; on sale Oct 6 THE AUTHORITY: HUMAN ON THE INSIDE HC Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Ben Oliver From acclaimed novelist and screenwriter John Ridley (Three Kings, Everybody Smokes in Hell) and hot new artist Ben Oliver (Puncture) comes the WildStorm event of the year! The Authority, Earth's last of defense, have performed God-like acts in their defense of the planet, whether defeating ancient gods or fending off interdimensional invasion forces. But these brave acts haven't always endeared them to many in power...particularly in the United States. The President, tired of being embarrassed by what he views as a bunch of costumed freaks, sets a plan in motion that could very well destroy the Authority from the inside...a plan so cunning and unexpected, it'll shake the Authority to their very core. And with an unexpected threat from the future on Earth's doorstep, if could very well mean global extinction! FC / 96 pgs / Mature Readers / Hardcover / $24.95 US / Advance-solicited; on sale Sept 15 Edited by Ben Abernathy ASTRO CITY SPECIAL Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross The adventures of Astro City return in a 40-page Special! His name is Supersonic, and he was one of the greatest heroes of the 1960s. Today, though, he's long-retired — but he's the only man who can save Astro City from a rampaging engine of destruction. Discover the hero he was, the man he is, and the difference between the two! RELIST: ASTRO CITY: CONFESSION TP, $19.95 U.S. (STAR08680D) On sale Aug 18 • 40 pg, FC, $3.95 US THE AUTHORITY #14 Written by Robbie Morrison Art and cover by Whilce Portacio & Sal Regla The origins of Jack Hawksmoor are a mystery to everyone, including himself — until now. When Jack's former girlfriend turns up brutally murdered, it will be difficult for 'The God of Cities' to reconcile that period of his life, because of a secret he's long tried to forget… MATURE READERS On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US THE AUTHORITY: MORE KEV #3 Written by Garth Ennis Art and cover by Glenn Fabry Saving the world is an everyday occurrence for the Authority…but not for Kev Hawkins! The odds of his surviving this mission are pretty low, so he enlists his S.A.S mates to watch his back — and that's just out of fear of his "partners" Apollo and the Midnighter! MATURE READERS On sale Aug 25 • (3 of 4) • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US EX MACHINA #3 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris The action-packed new political thriller continues with Part 2 of the 4-part"State of Emergency!" Former superhero and current New York Mayor Mitchell Hundred must deal with mysterious figure assassinating snow-plow drivers. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US SLEEPER SEASON TWO #3 Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Sean Philips Lynch tries to gain back Holden's trust by leading him to a woman who knows many of Tao's secrets…secrets the master manipulator would prefer to keep out of Holden's hands. And what does all this have to do with an assassination in Cairo? MATURE READERS On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US THUNDERCATS: ENEMY'S PRIDE #3 Written by John Layman Art and cover by Joe Vriens and Roberto Campos Panthro is gone, and Lion-O is demented, dangerous, and more powerful than ever! New Thundera stands on the brink of war, and to save their planet, the remaining Thundercats must take down their king and his entire ThunderGuard army! On sale Aug 4 • (3 of 5) • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US WILDCATS VERSION 3.0 #24 Written by Joe Casey Art by DuncanRouleau & John Dell Cover by Dustin Nguyen Don't miss the climactic finale of Coda War One in this thrilling final issue! Jack Marlowe makes a fateful decision that will either save the lives of his friends in Greece or guarantee their deaths! MATURE READERS On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US WILDCATS/CYBERFORCE: KILLER INSTINCT TP Written by Jim Lee, Marc Silvestri, Brandon Choi, and Eric Silvestri Art by Lee, Scott Williams, & Marc Silvestri Cover by TBD A new collection reprinting the "Killer Instinct" crossover originally published as WILDC.A.T.S: COVERT ACTION TEAMS #5-7 and Cyberforce (ongoing series) #1-3. Will the mysterious Misery get between Warblade and Ripclaw, and tear two teams apart? RELIST: WILDCATS/X-MEN TP, $19.95 U.S. (STAR08683D) On sale Aug 4 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US Wildstorm/America's Best Comics THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 2 TP Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by Kevin O'Neill The second volume of the smash-hit series is finally in paperback! Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill return with the further adventures of The League of Extraordinary Gentleman in this collection that reprints the best-selling second 6-issue miniseries. It's one month after the events in LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN VOL. 1, and the skies over England are filled with flaming rockets as Mars launches the first salvo of an invasion. Only our stalwart adventurers — Allan Quatermain, Mina Harker, Captain Nemo, Hawley Griffin, and Mr. Edward Hyde — can save mother England and the very Earth itself. But there are many startling revelations along the way, including the blossoming of love and the uncovering of a traitor in their midst! Also included in this volime is an almanac of fantastic places that spans the entire globe as well as special supplemental material by Moore & O'Neill not found in the original periodicals! FC / 228 pgs / Trade Paperback / $14.95 US / On sale Aug 4 PROMETHEA #31 Written by Alan Moore Art by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray Cover by Williams III What do you do the day after the world ends? This is it, the end of the story — the one that answers all the questions! And whatever you do, do not miss issue #32! On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US TERRA OBSCURA VOL. 2 #1 Written by Alan Moore & Peter Hogan Art and cover by Yanick Paquette & Karl Story Tom Strange and the heroes of Terra Obscura return for another outing following 2003's critically acclaimed series! The heroes have finally adjusted to the society that spent 30-years without them...and more importantly, society has acclimated to having science heroes again! Things have returned to normal for the members of S.M.A.S.H., until a mysterious object appears on the edge of their galaxy — on a collision course with Terra Obscura! What's more, the object appears to be the spacecraft of long-lost legendary hero Captain Future, but in a twisted and distorted way. And as the ship nears, time anomalies begin to crop up over the entire planet, wreaking terrible havok. Can Tom Strong and the other heroes unravel this mystery before it spells doom for the entire planet? RELIST: TERRA OBSCURA TP, $14.95 U.S. (MAR040356D) FC / 32 pgs / (1 of 6) / $2.95 US / On sale Aug 18 Humanoids I AM LEGION: THE DANCING FAUN Written by Fabien Nury Art and cover by John Cassaday Superstar artist John Cassaday (PLANETARY) joins European comics/screenwriter Fabien Nury for a breathless World War II spy/supernatural thriller! December, 1942. As World War II rages, two supernatural entities pursue their own relentless combat. It's a conflict that involves ideologies as much as men, with the course of the war itself at stake! Amidst this chaos, the Nazis pursue a top-secret project, code-named "LEGION," centering on a young Romanian girl with apparent supernatural talents…and her abilities could give the Nazis unimaginable power... On sale Aug 18 / Prestige Format / 64 pgs / FC / $6.95 US DEICIDE VOL. 1 TP Written by Carlos Portela Art and cover by Das Pastoras This lushly painted trade paperback features a unique mix of action and humor from the first two chapters of DEICIDE, as well as the short story "The Lion's Share," which introduced the earliest incarnation of the DEICIDE characters. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 18 • 7 3/8" x 10 3/16 " •112 pg, FC, $14.95 US THE HOLLOW GROUNDS TP Written by Luc Schuiten Art and cover by Francois Schuiten This trade paperback collects all three books in Francois Schuiten's THE HOLLOW GROUNDS trilogy. The chapters included are "Carapaces," "Zara," and "Nogegon," telling the tale of a hollow planet inhabited only by women, and the startling appearance of men. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 25 • 7 3/8" x 10 3/16 " • 192 pg, FC, $19.95 US THE METABARONS TP Written by Alexandro Jodorowsky Art and cover by Juan Gimenez Discover the lineage of the galaxy's ultimate warrior in this new edition featuring the complete original artwork! This first collection introduces the Metabarons' ancestors and reveals their origins in a galaxy corrupted by greed, power and terror. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 11 • 7 3/8" x 10 3/16 " • 136 pg, FC, $14.95 US Vertigo 100 BULLETS #52 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Painted cover by Dave Johnson It's big trouble in the Big Easy! As Wylie Times continues his vacation of vengence against the ever-mysterious Agent Graves, he soon realizes he's not the only player in town with similar plans. But will Wylie's trip end on the business end of an untraceable gun? MATURE READERS On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BITE CLUB #5 Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman Art by David Hahn Cover by Frank Quitely While Leto learns more of the truth behind his father's murder, the still-wounded Carrie has a disturbing meeting with the Vampire Crime Unit, and Danny Del Toro brings a gun to school. Hell hath no fury like the son of a vampire mobster. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 11 • (5 of 6) • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US FABLES #28 Written by Si Spencer & Neil Gaiman Art by Dean Ormston Cover by Frank Quitely "War Stories," Part 1 of 2. It's Germany, 1944, and Bigby Wolf, a member of Dog Company, is sent to the hills to find a monster named after a certain doctor who's too tough to kill…because he's already dead. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS SC Written by Neil Gaiman Art by P. Craig Russell, Milo Manara, Bill Sienkiewicz, Miguelanxo Prado, Barron Storey, Glenn Fabry, and Frank Quitely; painted cover and book design by Dave McKean Cover by Dave McKean Joined by a dream-team of artists from around the world, Neil Gaiman — the Hugo Award-winning, New York Times best-selling author of American Gods and the children's book Coraline — returned to the beloved characters he made famous for THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS, the comics event of 2003. Now this landmark work is available in a beautiful softcover edition. Alternately haunting, bittersweet, erotic and nightmarish, the seven stories in this book — one for each of the Endless siblings, each illustrated by a different artist — reveal strange secrets and surprising truths. In addition to the seven tales of the Endless, THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS includes a biography section in the spirit of the Sandman collections (designed by Dave McKean) and a summary of each volume in the Sandman Library. RELIST: THE SANDMAN: DREAM HUNTERS SC, $19.95 U.S. (STAR11659D) FC / Mature Readers / 160 pgs / Oversized Softcover / 7.125" x 10.875" / $17.95 US / On sale Aug 11 THE BOOKS OF MAGICK: LIFE DURING WARTIME #2 Co-plotted by Si Spencer & Neil Gaiman Written by Spencer Art by Dean Ormston Cover by Frank Quitely Zatanna finds herself under attack as the siege at Krakow continues, and Constantine refuses help from two new allies. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger arrives in Tim's little town and quickly insinuates himself into his circle of friends…but does he have malevolent ulterior motives? MATURE READERS On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US HELLBLAZER #199 Written by Mike Carey Art by Marcelo Frusin Painted cover by Tim Bradstreet The shocking conclusion to the 3-part "Stations of the Cross" story arc! When all intrigues are laid bare and all masks thrown aside, John must look to one old enemy to save him from another. But sometimes the helping hand is a lot more dangerous than the one that stabs you in the back. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US HUMAN TARGET #13 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Javier Pulido Cover by John Watkiss The conclusion to the 2-part "Crossing the Border." The mystery surrounding Mary White sends Chance across the Mexican desert to encounter some harrowing discoveries regarding the U.S. sex trade. And in L.A., Mary must beguile a bloodthirsty crimelord…or face lethal consequences. MATURE READERS. On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US THE LOSERS #15 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Alé Garza Cover by Jock A stand-alone story featuring guest art by Alé Garza (GEN13). The deadly Afghan warrior Aisha sheds light on her personal history as she returns to the Middle East to sever ties to her past once and for all. Assuming she lives that long… MATURE READERS On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US LUCIFER: MANSIONS OF THE SILENCE TP Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly, Dean Ormston and David Hahn Cover by Christopher Moeller The sixth collection of the hit series from the world of THE SANDMAN, reprinting issues #36-41. The strange crew of Lucifer Morningstar voyages on a ship made of dead men's nails in search of the soul of Elaine Belloc, the daughter of the Archangel Michael and the girl who gave her life to save Lucifer's. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 4 • 144 pg, FC, $14.95 US LUCIFER #53 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Kaluta "The Wolf Beneath the Tree," part 3 of 4. Elaine, Michael and Lucifer embark on a dangerous quest to save an entire creation…or possibly two. But the journey entails horrific sacrifices as they make their way toward the tree at the roots of the worlds. And they know that Fenris the wolf will be waiting for them. MATURE READERS RELIST: LUCIFER: INFERNO TP, $14.95 U.S. (NOV030277D) On sale Aug 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US SWAMP THING #6 Written by Andy Diggle Art and painted cover by Enrique Breccia The exciting conclusion to the 6-part "Bad Seed" story arc! Sargon's trap is sprung, and John Constantine must play the most dangerous game of his life. Alec Holland is reunited with the Swamp Thing, only to face some murderous consequences and the death of a loved one. Now he must make the ultimate sacrifice: die to save the world, or remake it in his own image. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US TRANSMETROPOLITAN: TALES OF HUMAN WASTE TP Written by Warren Ellis Art by Darick Robertson, Tony Harris, Chris Sprouse, J. Scott Campbell, Eduardo Risso, John Cassaday, Glenn Fabry, Steve Dillon, Tim Bradstreet, Dave Johnson, David Mack, Javier Pulido, Cameron Stewart, Mark Buckingham, Brian Michael Bendis, Judd Winick, Klaus Janson, and various Cover by Darick Robertson TALES OF HUMAN WASTE completes the TRANSMETROPOLITAN library, collecting the two Prestige-format one-shots TRANSMETROPOLITAN: I HATE IT HERE and TRANSMETROPOLITAN: FILTH OF THE CITY, as well as the 8-page Christmas story from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE 2. Written by Warren Ellis, this collection features a host of one- and two-page pieces from comics' finest artists illustrating excerpts from the Word columns of crazed outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem. MATURE READERS RELIST: TRANSMETROPOLITAN: ONE MORE TIME TP, $14.95 U.S. (MAR040375D) On sale Aug 4 • 112 pg, FC, $9.95 US WE3 #1 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely The Incredible Journey meets The Terminator in WE3 — a heartbreaking animal adventure like no other. The eagerly awaited reunion of the white-hot team of Grant Morrison (JLA, New X-Men) and Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY, New X-Men), WE3 is their most ambitious collaboration yet – their own unique attempt to create a 'Western manga' – in a wild adventure that readers of any age can enjoy. They're the ultimate cyborg assassins; armed with missiles, poison gas, state-of- the-art computer technology and unbreakable exo-skeletons. The government has spent millions to fuse the firepower of a battalion with the nervous systems of a dog named Bandit, a cat named Tinker, and a rabbit named Pirate. As part of a program to replace human soldiers with expendable animals, the U.S. government has transformed three ordinary pets into the ultimate killing machines. But now, those three animals have seized the chance to make a last, desperate run for 'Home'. A run that will turn into a breathless hunt to the death against the might of the entire military/industrial complex. Prepare for adrenaline rushes and flowing tears as the world's deadliest, most misunderstood animals make a spectacular, unforgettable bid for freedom! RELIST: JLA: EARTH 2 TP, $14.95 U.S. (STAR12321D) FC / Mature Readers / 40 pgs / Monthly / (1 of 3) / $2.95 US / On sale Aug 18 Edited by Karen Berger WHY I HATE SATURN TP—NEW PRINTING Written by Kyle Baker Art and cover by Baker Kyle Baker's long out-of-print classic is back! An urban tale of sardonic, cynical Anne, a columnist for a major metropolitan newspaper, whose life takes a turn for the weird with the arrival of her space-case sister. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 25 • 208 pg, B&W, $14.95 US THE WITCHING #3 Written by Jonathan Vankin Art by Leigh Gallagher, Ron Randall & Dan Green Cover by Tara McPherson It's mayhem in the mosh pit when Osiris and Kara headline a huge outdoor concert. The savage crowd turns against Kara, but she discovers that her stuffed kitty may have strange powers that can save her from a brutal assault. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Y: THE LAST MAN #25 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & Jose Marzan, Jr. Painted cover by Massimo Carnevale The conclusion of the two-part "Tongues of Flame" storyarc! The last man on earth is searching for forgiveness from what remains of the Catholic Church, but a trinity of women will do whatever it takes to stop him. Plus, another figure from Yorick's past makes a surprise appearance. MATURE READERS On sale Aug 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US DC Direct BATMAN UTILITY BELT REPLICA The Dark Knight keeps his highly advanced technological gadgets and weapons concealed in his utility belt — and now you can own a replica of this important part of his arsenal! This replica of the BATMAN UTILITY BELT includes many features that replicate the gadgets that Batman uses to battle villains. This high-end limited edition replica is a life-sized, fully-lined genuine leather belt with Solid-state construction measuring approximately 44" long, weighing approximately five pounds. Included are a real metal electro-plated belt buckle and nine spring-activated capsules with a gold-tone finish. In addition, the UTILITY BELT features a retractable microphone with movable dial for a faux belt radio. The belt is enclosed in a display case with a removable acrylic top and a solid wood lacquer base, and comes with a 4-color certificate of authenticity. This replica is packaged in a gold-foil stamped black gift box. No more than 2500 edition pieces will be produced. Replica / $350.00 US / Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 1 BATMAN SNOWGLOBE Sculpted by John G. Mathews The caped crusader Batman teams up with his most trusted ally, Robin in this beautiful snowglobe. This Dynamic Duo fight to protect Gotham from such villains as Harley Quinn and The Joker, the deadly clown prince of crime. This limited-edition, hand- painted cold-cast porcelain snowglobe measures xx" tall x xx" wide x xx"deep, includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Snowglobe / xx" H x xx" W x xx" D $89.95 US / Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 8 BATMAN & CATWOMAN JAPANESE IMPORT STATUE This companion piece to the upcoming BATMAN IMPORT STATUE (in stores in June) was produced by highly respected Japanese toy and collectible company Kotobukiya, and 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, featuring Batman and Catwoman in their game of bat & cat. This resin statue is restricted to an edition of only 2400 pieces worldwide – with 2100 of these pieces only available through DC Direct!! Statue/ 9.6" H x 6.7" W x 3.7" D $150.00 US / Advance-solicited; on sale Sept 22 CLASSIC ANIMATION MAQUETTE SERIES: SUPERMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES: BIZARRO Sculpted by John G. Mathews Bizarro is a distorted, imperfect version of the Man of Steel who tries to take Superman's place as Metropolis's defender! This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette that brings the animated version of Bizarro to life includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Maquette / 9 1/2" H x 4 1/4" W x 4 3/8" D $89.95 US / Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 8 BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 2: BATMAN Manufactured by Japanese toy manufacturer Yamato exclusively for the Japanese toy market, these limited-edition Batman figures are available in the US & Canada only under special arrangement with DC Direct! This figure includes a Gotham City nightscape featuring the Bat Signal, as well as a diorama base measuring 9" high x 3.8" wide x 4" deep. The figure also comes with an alternate arm and is limited to only 8000 pieces. Action Figure / 6.2" H PI / Retro-solicited; on sale Aug 25 BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: THE PENGUIN The PENGUIN IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE comes with a water- sewer inspired diorama base measuring 6.2" high x 4.5" wide x 4"deep, as well as an umbrella (2.7" long) and a "rubber" duckie ( .7"). This figure is limited to only 8000 pieces. Action Figure / 5.9" H PI / Retro-solicited; on sale Aug 25 BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: POISON IVY The POISON IVY IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE comes with an amazing garden diorama base measuring 6.6" high x 4.9" wide x 3.5" deep, as well as a perfume bottle (.3" high). This figure is limited to only 8000 pieces. Action Figure / 7" H PI / Retro-solicited; on sale Aug 25 BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: THE RIDDLER The RIDDLER IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE comes with a puzzle- inspired "Riddle Me This"diorama base measuring 6.4" high x 4.3" wide x 3.3" deep, as well as a cane measuring 4.9". This figure is limited to only 8000 pieces. Action Figure / 5.7" H PI / Retro-solicited; on sale Aug 25 DC: GREEN LANTERN MINI-BUST Designed & Sculpted by Karen Palinko A classic mini-bust celebrating Hal Jordan, the legendary Silver Age Guardian of The Universe! This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain mini-bust is packaged in a 4 color box. Mini-bust / xx" H x xx" W x xx" D $45.00 US / Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 1 DC COMICS POCKET SUPER HEROES SUPERMAN BOX SET DC Direct continues its line of Pocket Super Heroes Box Sets! The DC COMICS POCKET SUPER HEROES SUPERMAN BOX SET features five figures: Superman , Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lex Luthor & Steel. The figures each measure approximately 3.25" tall, and are packaged together in a 4-color window box with a Superman JLA chair accessory to complete the JLA table set. Box Set / 3 1/4" H PI / Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 1 TEEN TITANS: BEAST BOY MAQUETTE Sculpted by Karen Palinko. Based on the hit series Teen Titans on Cartoon Network and the Kids WB! Beast boy is known as the shape-shifter. He has the ability to transform himself into any animal –from a wolf to a pterodactyl. This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain maquette includes a 4-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Maquette / 6 1/2" H x 4 1/2" W x 4 1/2" D $69.95 US / Advance-solicited; on sale Dec 15 IMAGE COMICS THE ART OF GREG HORN HC Written & illustrated by GREG HORN Cover by GREG HORN FC 144 pages $39.95 Limited Signed & Numbered edition $59.95 Hardcover art book (9 x 12) On sale 4 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: Image Comics presents the very first art book by Greg Horn. From his outstanding illustrations for Marvel to his unforgettable artwork in the ultra-competitive gaming and advertising fields, this edition will collect many of Greg's most renowned pieces. Included in the book will be his commercial art projects for industry giants such as Nike, Bacardi, Sony, Ringling Bros., Universal Studios, and Allstate Insurance. Also featured in the publication will be nearly 50 magazine covers painted for Wizard, The Official XBOX Magazine, 100% PSM (Playstation), and PCgamer magazines. Step-by-step tutorial—The art of Greg Horn features a how-to chapter, giving an in- depth look at how Greg accomplishes his amazing artwork. Unpublished pieces—Also featured are never before published projects and fully rendered conceptual designs for video games. Personal insights—Each illustration is annotated with interesting commentary by the artist concerning editorial changes, design process, and other fun facts! CASEFILES: SAM & TWITCH #16 Written by MARC ANDREYKO Art by ANDY LEE Cover by GREG CAPULLO B&W 32 pages $2.50 Monthly ongoing series On sale 4 AUGUST, 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 Four of Six The floors of a Chinatown temple run red with blood … and Sam and Twitch are caught in the crossfire! As whispers of vampiric gangsters fill the streets, Sam and Twitch discover an alarming clue: bungee cords?!? DAWN 15TH ANNIVERSARY POSTER BOOK Written & illustrated by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER Cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER FC 32 pgs. $4.95 Magazine (8 1/2" x 11") On Sale 25 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: 2004 marks 15 years of Joseph Michael Linsner's DAWN. To celebrate the occasion, we have assembled 16 of Linsner's best paintings, one for each year of the Goddess, plus one previously unpublished painting leading us toward the future. Each poster unfolds to a huge 11" by 17" and is presented without logos. From CRY FOR DAWN to LUCIFER'S HALO, from RETURN OF THE GODDESS to THREE TIERS, Dawn has been a creature of perpetual change. This over-sized book charts her evolution and growth from mistress of the night to maiden of the new rising sun. DEEP SLEEPER #3 (OF 4) Written by PHIL HESTER Art & cover by MIKE HUDDLESTON B&W 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly miniseries On sale 11 AUG, 2004 CONCEPT: Cole Gibson is a frustrated fiction writer who discovers that his vivid and disturbing nightmares are a doorway into a frightening hidden realm of reality. He soon learns that the dangers of this dream world are all too real and that the choices he makes there threaten not only his family, but his very existence. THIS ISSUE: "The Vacant"—Cole Gibson's exploration of the astral realm take a terrifying turn as he loses his earthly body to an agent of Ramman intent on taking Cole's family as his own. Despair swallows Cole and new revelations about his past and potential future bring him to the literal edge of oblivion. DEEP SLEEPER OMNIBUS Written by PHIL HESTER Art & cover by MIKE HUDDLESTON B&W 64 pgs. $5.95 Special Edition one-shot On sale 4 AUG, 2004 THIS ISSUE: "Night Into Day"—This special edition reprints the hard to find, critically acclaimed first two issues of Deep Sleeper in one volume. Join Cole Gibson as he is plunged into a terrifying nightmare world populated by possessed warrior monks, alien warlords, and a new age guru determined to usurp the power of God. New cover by Huddleston. Collects DEEP SLEEPER #1-2, originally published by Oni Press. FORSAKEN #1 Written by CARMEN TREFFILETTI Penciled and Colored by KRISTIAN DONALDSON Inked by NICK ZAGAMI Cover by KRISTIAN DONALDSON FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 4 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: In 2056, the surviving population of Earth resides in the massive metropolis of Megalon. But it's not alone: Earth and an alien planet called Krel have come to form a social and economic interdependence sustained by portal technology. Together, they strive to rebuild what they have lost and forget what they have destroyed. THIS ISSUE: "The Light of Other Days" Part One—With terrorist attacks carried out by radical isolationists and a pending race war at the gates, the corrupt and faltering Bi- World Security Council is losing its grip. As two worlds hang in the balance, one hope will emerge. Five individuals with dark pasts now hold the key to humanity's future. FRANKENSTEIN MOBSTER #5 Written & illustrated by MARK WHEATLEY Cover A by MARK WHEATLEY Cover B by ANGELO TORRES Full Color 32 pages $2.95 Bimonthly ongoing series On sale 4 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: Four souls in one patchwork body: Three mobsters and one cop fighting for control. Even if the cop wins he'll feel dirty and ashamed of his evil desires. The Frankenstein Mobster fights to uphold the law, but he's also a monster who can turn the city into a living hell. THIS ISSUE: Tonight the Frankenstein Mobster will escape from the police, kidnap the Mayor and engage in wanton property damage. He is a one man crime wave. And his daughter, Police Detective Terri Todd, is the only person who has a chance of stopping him. SPECIAL DEVIANT COVER by legendary comics artist Angelo Torres. THE GRAY AREA #3 (OF 3) Created by JOHN ROMITA, JR & GLEN BRUNSWICK Written by GLEN BRUNSWICK Art & Cover by JOHN ROMITA, JR. & KLAUS JANSON FC 48 pgs. $5.95 Three-issue monthly miniseries On Sale 25 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: After his execution for double-crossing a drug cartel, Rudy Chance, a brutal, corrupt cop and womanizer, expects he'll wind up in Hell. Instead, he finds himself in the Gray Area. Here he is forced to combat evil for an afterlife police force and gain a shot at redemption. Given extraordinary powers, Chance hunts down the wicked to condemn and the worthy to heal. But can he control his own dark side or will it lead him to eternal damnation? THIS ISSUE: A terrible evil escapes from the depths of the Dark Cloud. Chance must return to Earth to destroy it. To get back, Chance has to enter and possess the living body of an old friend. Now, Chance will have to find a way to defeat the evil without doing his friend harm. On Earth, will Chance have the fortitude to complete his mission or will he give in to the overwhelming desire to seek revenge on his murderers? HAWAIIAN DICK #1 (OF 4) RES Written by B. CLAY MOORE Art & cover by STEVEN GRIFFIN FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Four-issue monthly miniseries On sale 25 AUGUST, 2004 THE CONCEPT: In this long-awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed HAWAIIAN DICK, Private Investigator Byrd finds himself entangled in a gangland turf war for control of paradise. Hired to investigate the mysterious sabotage of a brand new luxury resort, Byrd soon finds a smorgasbord of suspects, both human and inhuman. Torn between rival factions, Byrd can't rely on help from his friend, Detective Mo Kalama, who finds himself stalked by the very men who hired Byrd. THIS ISSUE: Byrd arrives at the Seaside Sands Resort in his sparkling new convertible and walks straight into trouble. He finds himself working for a notorious Stateside mob boss, while fending off the attention of another. Meanwhile, Kahami and Mo arrive undercover, but Mo finds that 300-pound Honolulu detectives are easily identified by determined killers. Ghostly women, gangland thugs falling from the sky and surf, sun and leisure are shaken together in this latest tropical noir cocktail. INVINCIBLE #16 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by RYAN OTTLEY Cover by CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 18 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like 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: EISNER AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST NEW TITLE! The Immortal is back. Seemingly dead at the end of issue 7, he was brought back to life by The Maulers and has now decided to reclaim his status as leader of The Guardians of the Globe. This does not bode well for the current leader, Robot. And just how does all of this involve Invincible? INVINCIBLE, VOL. 3: PERFECT STRANGERS TP Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by RYAN OTTLEY Cover by CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE FC 144 pgs. $12.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 25 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: Mark Grayson is just like 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: The Guardians of the Globe are dead. The super-hero community is a buzz with the who, what, when, where, why and how. Unbeknownst to him, Invincible is at the center of the most dramatic event to hit the superhero community in decades. If you've been waiting for the trade, here it is! Don't miss out a second time on the series ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY gave an "A-." COLLECTS INVINCIBLE #9-13 JACK STAFF, VOL. 2: SOLDIERS TP Written and illustrated by PAUL GRIST Cover by PAUL GRIST FC 160 pgs. $15.95 Trade Paperback On Sale 18 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: Twenty years ago, on the streets of Castletown, Jack Staff fought Hurricane, the most destructive weapon ever developed by the British Army. It turned out to be his final battle. This volume reveals the full story behind that final fight and why Jack Staff walked away from his place as Britain's Greatest Hero, and what happened twenty years later when the Hurricane hits Castletown for a second time. Collects JACK STAFF #1-5 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, VOL. 3# 7 Written by VAL STAPLES Art & cover by LEANNE SHAW FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 18 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: In a realm where sorcery meets science, The Masters of the Universe set forth to protect all of Eternia from the evil onslaught of Skeketor and his evil forces. It's an epic tale of good versus evil, where there is new danger and suspense at every turn. The story we all loved from the 80's is reborn and relaunched for a new era. THIS ISSUE: Stratos, member of the Avionian High Council, played an active roll in the events that have shaped his kingdom over the past few decades, resulting in a shaky peace with the Adreenids. But in this reflection on his past, Stratos remembers a time when the war to secure the Egg of Avion plagued the land. NOBLE CAUSES #2 Written by JAY FAERBER Art by FRAN BUENO Cover A by FRAN BUENO Cover B by RODOLFO MIGLIARI FC 32 pgs. $3.50 Monthly ongoing series On sale 25 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: Everyday girl Liz Donnelly is a stranger in a strange land: an everyday person who married into a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lurk dark secrets, ruthless ambition and twisted desires. THIS ISSUE: Doc's plan to help Krennick clear his name results in Krennick having to make a terrible choice. Meanwhile, tempers flare amongst Rusty's teammates, as the diverse heroes embark on a perilous journey; and Gaia unwittingly attracts the attention of Detective O'Mega. NYC MECH #5 Written by MILES GUNTER & IVAN BRANDON Art by ANDY MACDONALD Cover by ESSAD RIBIC FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 4 AUGUST, 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: His name is Eric. Raised in the predatory wilds of advertising, Eric lives to make television commercials that will batter your wallet into submission. He glides through the movie of his own life, fueled by an abysmal appetite for pleasure at any price. Work has brought him to Manhattan and into the lives of Valeria and her brother Marco. When our heroes descend upon a Saturday night spot, will Marco be able to maintain his cop front amid Valeria's glitterati friends? And when Eric smells Marco's lies, how far will Marco go to keep Eric from blowing the lid off? PVP #10 Written by SCOTT KURTZ Art by SCOTT KURTZ Cover by FRANK CHO and BRETT EVANS FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 18 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: In a world where nerds evolved from man, the staff of PvP Magazine rule as kings. Join Brent, Cole, Francis, Jade and Skull the Troll as they chronicle the world of video games, movies, comics and pop-culture. The hit Internet comic strip leaps from the World Wide Web into its own image title! THIS ISSUE: A freak accident leaves Skull the Troll with a HYPER-INTELLIGENT BRAIN. Will Skull use his powers for good or evil? Will he seek revenge on those who used to torment him? How long will these new attributes last? Find out as we take a journey into SKULL'S BRAIN. PVP: REPLAY #1 Written and illustrated by SCOTT KURTZ Cover by SCOTT KURTZ & KELSEY SHANNON FC 48 pgs. $4.95 Signed & Numbered edition $14.95 One-shot On Sale 4 AUGUST, 2004 THIS ISSUE: Reprinting the sold-out first two issues of the hit Image humor series. The gang at PvP magazine cover the world of pop-culture, when they're not busy gaming, goofing off and attacking each other with Nerf guns! 500 copies will be hand signed and numbered by the artist himself. SAVAGE DRAGON: GOD WAR #2 (OF 3) Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art and cover by MARK ENGLERT FC 32 pages, cardstock cover $2.95 Ongoing series On Sale 11 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: Found unconscious and naked in a burning field, the super-powered amnesiac was recruited by the Chicago Police to help fight their war on crime. Now, the ex-cop fights a never-ending battle to restore order to a world in chaos. Savage Dragon fights to save the city of Chicago and the world itself from the sinister forces of evil. THIS ISSUE: The God War rages on! An old god has been awoken and is ravaging the Earth. It's up to Dragon and Herakles to lead the gods against this new threat before it destroys the Earth. Will they succeed? Maybe if Powerhouse and Zeek would quit fighting and actually help out for a change! SIX Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING & DAN BERMAN Art by ETHEN BEAVERS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING FC 32 pages, cardstock cover $2.95 One-shot On Sale 11 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: Sometimes science fiction is all in your head… and sometimes it's all in your face. Agent Six has been sent here to retrieve defectors from Command, but everything is not as it seems… because Six wasn't sent from another country, he was sent from another plane of existence. And not only have the defectors gone rogue, they've gone crazy. They've turned their backs on their sterile, logical world to live in the grim and gritty emotional world of earth-- but can they handle it? What happens when an alien mind is exposed to the logic and emotion of "humanity" through dreams? Agent Six is about to find out as he takes a trip through the human psyche in an effort to recover rogue agents sent to Earth to study us. As Six's mission continues and he struggles with his newfound freedom, the greater his chances are to become infected… by humanity. Extras include a sketchbook section by OEMING and pin-ups by MATT WAGNER, DAVID MACK, ANDY LEE, KLAUS JANSON and others! SMALL GODS #3 Written by JASON RAND Art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 25 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: In 1991, after decades of skepticism and disbelief, the existence of psychic powers has finally been proven. Today, an estimated 1% of the world's population possesses psychic abilities. These people are not superheroes. In most ways, they're just ordinary people, living ordinary lives. They have families, careers and dreams; they eat, sleep, live…and die. THIS ISSUE: "Killing Grin," Part Three—Precog detective Owen Young must make an impossible choice: sacrifice himself and his friends or forfeit his convictions as a police officer. As the pressure mounts, Detective Jodi Asamori-Lane reveals a secret of her own, threatening what little control Owen still possesses over events. Yet even Jodi's bombshell is rendered trivial when a chance encounter threatens to force Owen's hand, pushing him towards an unthinkable act. SPAWN #149 Written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE Art by ANGEL MEDINA & DANNY MIKI Cover by GREG CAPULLO & TODD McFARLANE FC 32 pgs. $2.50 Monthly ongoing series On Sale 25 AUGUST, 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: "Scrawled," Part Three—A map of Hell carved into the flesh of six victims of brutal, random murders … the obscure ranting of a madman who died in an asylum half a century ago … a cunning serial killer on the loose, cutting a bloody swath across the continent. These pieces of an ancient puzzle are sliding into place, threatening to unleash an unstoppable power -- unless Spawn can find a way to stop the killer before he claims a seventh victim. SUPERPATRIOT: WAR ON TERROR #2 (OF 4) Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by E.J. SU Cover by CORY WALKER & BILL CRABTREE FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly four-issue miniseries On sale 11 JULY, 2004 CONCEPT: Super soldier Johnny Armstrong has been battling the forces of evil since World War II. In the early '90s it seemed his career had come to an end. His arms and legs missing, the result of a deadly battle with Chicago's notorious Vicious Circle, Johnny was rebuilt into the ultimate killing machine. More machine than man, Johnny has settled into life with his new wife, Claire Bono. They're thinking of buying a cat. THIS ISSUE: Baron Blitzkrieg is back and he's reformed his Nazi army! His goal? Nothing short of taking over the United States of America... of COURSE! The only thing that stands in their way is SuperPatriot... but he's supposed to be picking out new curtains with his wife. He'll be sleeping on the couch tonight, if the Nazis don't kill him first! SYLVIA FAUST #1 Written by Jason Henderson Art & cover by Greg Scott Full Color 32 pgs. $2.95 Bimonthly four-issue miniseries On Sales 18 AUGUST, 2004 THE CONCEPT: In Greenwich Village, Tim Klass runs the APOCALYPSE DRAFTHOUSE, a wild, weird, nearly-bankrupt movie theater famous for its beer, pizza and all-night marathons where fading celebrities drink and carouse with movie geeks. But one thing just might turn it around: a mysterious, magical girl on the run, who can get people and matter to do the most amazing things. Her name: SYLVIA FAUST. And she's on the run from a past darker than any theater. THIS ISSUE: A 1970s action star is supposed to host a three-movie kung fu marathon at the Apocalypse, but Tim just can't seem to get the guy sober. Can Sylvia Faust, the levitating mystery girl with the ability to change matter and minds, be the answer to his prayers—or the beginning of a nightmare? And should Tim hire her? Weird, romantic and snarky magical action from the creators of SWORD OF DRACULA and Marvel's STRANGE MAGIC, Greg Scott and Jason Henderson, with SOULCATCHER colorist Leslie Barkley. TALES FROM THE BULLY PULPIT Written by BENITO CERENO Art by GRAEME MACDONALD Colors by RON RILEY Cover by TONY MOORE FC 64 pgs. $6.95 One shot On sale 18 AUGUST, 2004 THE CONCEPT: Most American presidents are given, at most, a period of eight years in which to protect a single country. But unknown to the public at large, one rough-riding president took it upon himself to protect the whole known universe—for the entire expanse of time. What do a man who was formerly president and an inventor who was formerly alive get up to when they obtain a stolen time machine? Science, that's what. THIS ISSUE: Teddy Roosevelt and the ghost of Thomas Edison travel to the far-flung future on a wager, only to discover the terrible secret of space! It's a rough and tumble tale of science with both fists as our two heroes race through time to liberate the Red Planet from its foreign invaders. TALES OF THE REALM TP Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art & Cover by MATT TYREE FC 144 pgs. $14.95 Trade Paperback On sale 11 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: What if we rode dragons to work every day? What if myth and fantasy were real? The Realm is full with the hustle and bustle of life of the Earth as it is today, with a little twist... Dragons and ogres, sword and sorcery are the norms in The Realm, seamlessly blended with our familiar human counterparts. In this fun and light-hearted adventure, follow the lives of three television show actors as they fight to make it big in Hollywood while interacting with a world very much like our own, but oh-so different. THIS ISSUE: Stronger than a locomotive! Bigger than a bread basket! It's the tale that refuses to be contained with the tiny pages of a comic! The epic comedy about three actors trying to make the big time in a world where modern society evolved along side sorcery explodes into trade format! The story that everyone has been talking about, or should have been talking about, is here in one collected volume! With the masterful scribing ability of rising superstar writer ROBERT KIRKMAN, and the unique comical story telling of the ever talented MATT TYREE, TALES OF THE REALM is guaranteed to have you begging for an on-going series! UNLESS there is something wrong with you, in which case you need to see a doctor immediately! TOMMYSAURUS REX OGN Written & illustrated by DOUG TENNAPEL Cover by DOUG TENNAPEL BW 112 pgs. $10.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 25 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: Earthworm Jim creator DOUG TENNAPEL follows up his 2002 smash hit Creature Tech with a tale about a boy and his T Rex. Ely is an everyboy trying to cope with the death of his dog Tommy. When he finds a live, 40-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex trapped in a cave behind his grandfather's house, Ely embarks on an adventure to tame this seemingly friendly giant, convince the town his new pet isn't a threat and keep his dinosaur safe from the jealous town bully. With Tommysaurus Rex at his side, Ely discovers what it takes to be a man... and what it costs. ULTRA #1 (OF 8) Written by JONATHAN & JOSHUA LUNA Art & Cover by JONATHAN LUNA FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Eight-issue monthly miniseries On sale 11 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: In Spring City, where superheroes blur the lines between law enforcement and celebrity, Pearl Penalosa, AKA Ultra, is a workaholic. At the prestigious agency, Heroine Inc., she has earned a legion of fans, a nomination for "Best Heroine of the Year" and a perfect life. Or so she thinks. A chance encounter with a mysterious fortune teller opens her world to new possibilities. THIS ISSUE: "Seven Days," Part One On a rare night off, Pearl, Liv and Jen come across a mysterious fortune teller who foresees each of their destinies within seven days. Pearl is skeptical at first, but what will she think when one of these fortunes becomes a dangerous reality? VICTORY, VOL. 2 #1 (OF 4) Written by MARCELO CASSARO & PETRA LEAO Art by EDU FRANCISCO Cover A by GERARDO SANDOVAL Cover B by ROGER CRUZ Cover C by EDU FRANCISCO FC 32 pgs. $2.95 Four-issue monthly miniseries On sale 4 AUGUST, 2004 CONCEPT: Victory is about the limits of unlimited power. Being born a half-elf Demi- Goddess from the world of Arton (a medieval like world that still practices magic), Victory was born to combat a menace of a cosmic magnitude. Victory can destroy an entire planet with a wave of her hand or heal herself from any mortal wound in a matter of minutes. Nevertheless, even with all this amazing power at her command, Victory cannot use this power to defeat her greatest enemy – loneliness. THIS ISSUE: The Notorious V.I.C returns with the artist that made her famous (Edu Francisco) in the second action packed three issue limited series of Victory. With the destruction of the Monster-God K'Athanoa, Victória tries to recover from her wounds and make a new life on earth. No longer feeling alone, Victória now watches over her new found friends and family since her existence now places them in constant danger. Victória will realize the dire consequences of her actions of using the Star Platinum of Death attack, and will come to terms with the loss of her father's (THE PALADIN) guidance. Being plagued with nightmares of an old enemy, Victória fears that she may have alerted him to her current whereabouts. The upcoming battle will not be an easy victory, and the death toll is sure to rise on both sides. The second epic saga to the cult based RPG (Role Playing Game) sensation is about to begin. Don't miss out on this amazing adventure or you will be left behind! Also, Victory posters are now available. VICTORY: SIZZLE POSTER. Art by GERARDO SANDOVAL FC $5.95 In stores the 4 AUGUST, 2004. THE WALKING DEAD #11 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Art by CHARLIE ADLARD Cover by TONY MOORE B&W 32 pgs. $2.95 Monthly ongoing series On sale 4 AUGUST, 2004 MATURE READERS WARNING THE 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: Rick is finally getting settled into his new life. He's got a roof over his head, and a pretty secure shelter, and he's surrounded by people who he's come to know as friends. Over all, life is good, and after the last few months he's been through he welcomes this change. But things can't stay like this forever. Something bad looms just beyond the horizon. Something really bad. MCFARLANE TOYS SOLICITATIONS CONAN ULTRA ACTION FIGURES McFarlane Toys Inspired by the Hyborean legends as originally written by Conan's creator, Robert E. Howard, McFarlane Toys' first series of Conan action figures is sure to sharpen the swords of Conan fans the world over. Featuring a selection of different characters from throughout the Conan mythos, each figure is exquisitely detailed, and most include a custom base and weapons. Conan 1, Conan 2, Vanir Warrior, Stygian Priestess, Svadun, Conan Dragon. (#40230) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI CLIVE BARKER'S INFERNAL PARADE ACTION FIGURES McFarlane Toys What could be better than a day at the circus? How about a dark night at the circus with a personalized behind-the-scenes tour led by Todd McFarlane and Clive Barker? McFarlane Toys' third action figure project partnered with horror legend Barker has yielded Infernal Parade, a collection highlighting the dingy dementia of this particular circus: Ringmaster, Wildman, Oddities in a Jar, Beast Tamer, Iron Maiden, and Sword Swallower. Don't come alone! As an added bonus, Clive is writing a new novella in conjunction with this line. Each figure will have a portion of the text inside the packaging; collect all six for the complete and exclusive new Clive Barker fiction. (#17850) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: NFL SERIES 9 McFarlane Toys Our ninth series of football action figures is also the first of 2004 … just in time for the start of the NFL season. Featuring a host of the most popular and talented players in the National Football League, Series 9 continues the attention to detail McFarlane's Sports Picks are known for: Jake Plummer (Denver Broncos QB, #16), Brian Urlacher 2 (Chicago Bears LB, #54), Daunte Culpepper 2 (Minnesota Vikings QB, #11), Chad Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals WR, #85), Priest Holmes 2 (Kansas City Chiefs RB, #31), Kendrell Bell (Pittsburgh Steelers LB, #97), and Jonathan Ogden (Baltimore Ravens T, #75). Each action figure is dressed in authentic team apparel and is sculpted in an action pose; each includes base. (#74210) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI OZZY OSBOURNE 2 McFarlane Toys Enough with howling in the shadows, it's time to bark at the moon. McFarlane Toys' second action figure of the metal madman features Ozzy in a Bark at the Moon scene, including a beautifully detailed custom base. (#12292) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI BEATLES YELLOW SUBMARINE REFRESH McFarlane Toys Five years after its original McFarlane Toys release (and 35 years after the release of the original film), The Beatles Yellow Submarine line of action figures is back. Fans simply couldn't get enough of this series, so it's been re-released: Ringo (w/Yellow Submarine), Paul (w/Jeremy), John (w/Glove & Love base), and George (w/Blue Meanie). Each Beatles figure includes a secondary character from the film. (#12600) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI TOP COW PRODUCTIONS SOLICITATIONS DARKNESS #5 WIZARD WORLD TEXAS EDITION Here's your chance to get a rare convention-exclusive comic! Top Cow produced a mere 500 individually numbered copies of Darkness #5 for Wizard World Texas 2003, wrapped in a great Dale Keown cover! NOTE: Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. FC PI TOMB RAIDER: ANGEL OF DARKNESS READER SET We've packaged the three-part "Angel of Darkness" story arc from Tomb Raider #32-34, all at just a smidge below original cover price! This exciting storyline ties into the most recent "Tomb Raider" video game release! Set (x3), FC $8.00 WANTED #6 (W) Mark Millar (Art) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts Painted Cover by J.G. Jones The most acclaimed series of the year rushes to its whipsaw conclusion! Wesley Gibson, the Killer, is at war with his own supervillain Fraternity. But when Wesley gets unexpected help, he's more surprised than anyone! Superheroes as you've never seen them before are brought to you by writer Mark Millar and artist J.G. Jones. You know you want it! Also available in a Signed Edition, autographed by artist J.G. Jones! MATURE READERS UNISIGNED—FC, 32pg (6 of 6) $2.99 SIGNED—FC, 32pg (6 of 6) $19.99 WANTED #3 DEATH ROW EDITION (W) Mark Millar (Art) J.G. Jones (C) Paul Mounts Painted Cover by J.G. Jones The most talked-about tale of the year is sold out, but you need not want for Wanted! This special re-presentation of Wanted #3 includes the entire original issue, along with a special exclusive 4-page "Behind the Scenes" section found nowhere else! Sex. Money. Super-powers. Costume. You know you want it. Again. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.99 HUMANKIND #1 (W) Tony Daniel (P) Tony Daniel (I) Kevin Conrad (Cov) Richard and Tanya Horie Conspiracy, androids, hot chicks on motorcycles, and monstrous alien abominations run amok in the first issue of this great new ongoing series! Detective Alia Sparrow leads the Human Crimes Bureau on the planet Thera, a planet that steals its culture and patterns itself after Earth. With the help of her hulking robotic sidekick, Greta the Enforcer, Sparrow investigates the disappearances of several human slaves, and begins to unravel the mystery of a downed space shuttle from Earth…and the conspiracy surrounding its crew. FC, 32pg $2.99 continuing series MAGDALENA/VAMPIRELLA #1 (W) Robert Kirkman (Art) Francis Manapul (C) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Francis Manapul; 1-in-4 variant cover by Chris Bachalo (Ultimate X-Men) What happens when two bodacious babes go after the same prize? Catfight! The Magdalena, the warrior/protector of the Catholic Church, must retrieve an ancient mystical amulet. But the amulet is the only thing that can cure Vampirella of her blood lust once and for all! This one-shot special co-published with Harris Comics features the writing talents of Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Captain America) and the artistic stylings of Francis Manapul (Witchblade)! SC, 5x7, 248pg, b&w $9.99 WITCHBLADE #78 (W) Ian Edginton (P) Tony Daniel (I) Kevin Conrad (Cov) Greg Land The carnage continues as another longstanding Top Cow character dies! Witchblade- wielder and homicide detective Sara Pezzini investigates events that will reverberate throughout the Top Cow Universe for the next year…and we're introduced to Tony Daniel's new series, Humankind, as well! FC, 32pg $2.99 continuing series TOM JUDGE: THE RAPTURE TP (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Clayton Crain (I) Jonathan Glapion (Col) Tyson Wengler The events that will ROCK the Top Cow Universe got their start here! This new paperback by master scribe Paul Jenkins (Spectacular Spider-Man, The Darkness) collects the entire 8-issue Universe series, plus the Tom Judge: End of Days one-shot. Read it now—It's your road map to the Cow for the next year! SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $19.99 STRYKEFORCE #5 (W) Jay Faerber (P) Tyler Kirkham (I) Marlo Alquiza (C) Brian Buccellato The truth about little Tommy Jenkins has been revealed—and it just might kill the Strykeforce! As the team struggles to stay alive in light of this shocking revelation, Tommy's final fate rests in the hands of Morgan Stryker—which doesn't exactly please all the team members. Don't miss the action-packed conclusion to the new Strykeforce's first adventure! FC, 32pg $2.99 Part 5 of a 5-part story arc TOMB RAIDER #45 (W) James Bonny (P) Wilson Tortosa (Col) Tyson Wengler (Cov) Adam Hughes INNER DEMONS—After discovering that she's been targeted for death by a powerful foe, Lara Croft is determined to sharpen her fighting skills. She seeks out the Dark Master, a legendary figure shrouded in mystery, who is as skilled in the art of physical combat…as he is in the ways of mysticism. FC, 32pg $2.99 continuing series THE DARKNESS #14 (W) Frank Tieri (P) J.J. Kirby (Col) Matt Milla (Cov) Dale Keown Wolverine scribe and true-to-his-marinara goomba Frank Tieri amps up the "Sopranos" factor of The Darkness! Don Alberto is dead, the victim of Darkness-bearer Jackie Estacado. But when the Don's son tries to take over the mob AND the Don mysteriously rises from the dead, Jackie is caught in the middle! A great jumping-on point with a new three-issue story arc! FC, 32pg $2.99 continuing series THE DARKNESS #1—"RAW" EDITION (W) Paul Jenkins (Art and Cover) Dale Keown The stunning art of Dale Keown is shown as you've never seen it before! This special re- presentation The Darkness (vol. 2) #1 features the delicate, grayscaled renderings of master artist Dale Keown as he originally intended—without colors for the very first time! b&w, 32pg $2.99 one-shot special TOP COW JAM POSTER 2004 By Marc Silvestri, Eric Basaldua, Dan Jurgens, Tyler Kirkham, and more. The gang's all here! All of Top Cow's top artists and top properties are on one great poster! Featuring characters from Wanted, Humankind, The Darkness, Witchblade, Tomb Raider and Pitt! Also available as a Signed-and-Numbered Edition of 100, autographed by Marc Silvestri, Billy Tan, Eric Basaldua, Rick Basaldua, Steve Firchow, David Nakayama, Tyler Kirkham, Matt Banning and Mike Choi! UNSIGNED—Poster, 24x36, FC PI SIGNED—Poster, 24x36, FC MSRP: $99.99 DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES MODERN ERA X-MEN: CYCLOPS MEDIUM STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Diamond Select Toys is proud to present the fifth release in the best-selling Jim Lee X-Men Era statue series! This approximately 8"-tall statue of Scott Summers — codenamed Cyclops — was sculpted by Jeff Feligno, depicting him gearing up to face Sabretooth, who's out to destroy Professor X's dream of man and mutantkind living in peaceful co-existence! Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, the statue's Danger Room-styled base connects to past and future releases in the series to form one massive diorama. Includes full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. In stores October 2004! Statue $75.00 MARVEL MILESTONES: 12-INCH GHOST RIDER STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Diamond Select Toys' conjures Marvel Comics' original spirit of vengeance as its next hit release from the best-selling Marvel Milestones statue line. Approximately 12" long and 6" high, this fully painted statue pays tribute to the 1970s Ghost Rider — the infernal alter ego of stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze — as he rides the Highway to Hell to punish the wicked! As a bonus, the Ghost Rider's cycle features movable handlebars! Painted and ready to display, this meticulously detailed piece sculpted by Rudy Garcia and Oliver Brigg includes a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide. In stores October 2004! Statue $150.00 PREMIER COLLECTION: EIGHT-INCH SPIDER-MAN STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Master sculptor Clayburn Moore unveils his first statue based on Marvel Comics' flagship hero with this beautifully produced collectible celebrating the hero's duality. Standing approximately 8" tall, this fully painted statue depicts the web-slinger photographing himself in action. At the same time, the piece's highly detailed base features a street lamp (with a camera attached to it via Spidey's web), as well as a newspaper box containing an edition of the Daily Bugle with the front page headline, "Hero or Menace." Painted and ready to display, this amazing sculpture includes a full- color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide. In stores September 2004! Statue $125.00 ALEX ROSS SPIDER-MAN HEAD MINI-BUST A Diamond Select Release! Marvel Comics' friendly neighborhood wall-crawler is celebrated with this truly spectacular piece that's sure to get your spider senses tingling! A miniature version of the full-size head bust designed by award-winning painter Alex Ross (Marvels) and sculpted by Mike Hill, this 4"-plus-tall collectible is inspired by the legendary work of artist John Romita, Sr., and comes fully painted and ready to display. In stores August 2004! Mini-Bust SRP: $45.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD X EXCLUSIVE REBIRTH COMIC—THE RETURN OF THE GREEN LANTERN? ? Read 6 pages from this exciting saga that features the return of Hal Jordan, written by Geoff Johns (Teen Titans) and illustrated by Ethan Van Sciver (New X-Men) from DC Comics! CELEBRITIES WRITE THIS ISSUE OF WIZARD! ? We've lined up the biggest stars! Hear about the future of the Spider-Man films. Meet the stars behind the new Batman film. Find out about Hellboy 2 which just got the green light. Learn more about director Tim Story ("Barber Shop") getting to direct the new Fantastic Four film. ? Filmmaker Kevin Smith answers your letters and Buffy creator Joss Whedon writes the Wizard "Book Of The Month". Plus, Jerry Seinfeld, Ben Affleck, Howard Stern and tons of more celebrity goodness to come that we cannot announce yet. Don't miss this! ALEX ROSS PAINTS OVER JIM LEE! ? Superstar painter Alex Ross joins forces with DC Comics' hottest artist Jim Lee to create an exclusive Superman/Batman cover to this special issue of Wizard. ? Additionally, Ross counts down the Top 20 comic book movie posters of all time and paints an amazing JLA movie poster. COMPLETE WOLVERINE CONTINUITY GUIDE! ? Get the official chronological guide to all of Wolverine's greatest adventures, storylines, trade paperbacks in one place. Trace his epic saga from Origin through World War II, the Weapon X program, to his first meetings with the Hulk, the X- Men, the Punisher, his life in Japan and his most current issues. ? Acclaimed cover artist Greg Horn illustrates Wolverine in costume standing in front of a Hugh Jackman as Wolverine poster. OUR BIGGEST EVENT SINCE WIZARD ZERØ! ? Behold the ultimate DC versus Marvel Comics event. ? Order an exclusive Ultimate Fantastic Four Sue Storm bust from Diamond Select Toys. Magazine (Jim Lee/Alex Ross Batman/Superman Cover) $4.99 Magazine (Greg Horn Movie Wolverine/Comic Wolverine Cover) $4.99 TOYFARE #86 MARVEL LEGENDS WISH LIST ? With 2004's assortments of Marvel Legends planned out by Toy Biz, we see a lot of characters that should have toys, but don't… yet! Check out our custom figures, calling out the heroes that deserve to be Legends! ? Marvel Legends figures unite as the Avengers to re-create the iconic cover to Avengers #4 by Jack Kirby on the cover to this issue! VIDEO GAMES TAKE OVER TOYS! ? We're taking you inside the world of video games—and video game toys—in this in-depth feature! Find out what the deal is for new toys for Halo 2, Hitman: Contracts, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and much more. What new games are coming out this fall? Which will have toys? What game toys do you wanna see? It's all here! EXCLUSIVE ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR SUE STORM MARVEL SELECT BUST OFFER! ? A true exclusive, not a repaint or a retool. The only way to complete this new set of Ultimate Fantastic Four Marvel Select Busts is to order this Sue Storm through Wizard Entertainment. TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE RETURNS FOR ANOTHER EPISODE! ? The funniest and longest-running Mego strip in comics presents another all-new event that will change the world as we know it! MARVEL SELECT STATUES AND BUSTS SPECIALTY PRICE GUIDE! ? After only a few years in the business, Diamond Select Toys has created an impressive collection of Marvel busts and statues! Check out the depth and breadth of this line as we show you pictures of over 100 items, including all of the exclusives and variants! Plus: the upcoming items you have to own! TOYFARE GOES BACK TO SCHOOL! ? We celebrate a return to fancy book-learnin' by educating… with action figures! Learn geography with the G.I. Joe team, math with the Micronauts and spelling with the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand! It's edu-tainment, without the edu- or the -tainment! Magazine (Marvel Legends Avengers #4 Cover) $4.99 Magazine (Video Game Toys Cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #113 FIRST TIME ANYWHERE—MAGIC: CHAMPIONS OF KAMIGAWA! ? InQuest Gamer #113 is the first place you can find pictures and facts about the next big set for Magic: The Gathering, Champions of Kamigawa. Due out in October, the set promises to add a new flair to the game as players are transported to a new world with a distinctively Asian flair. MARVEL VS. DC: THE BIGGEST SLUGFEST OF ALL TIME! ? Upper Deck's DC Versus game blasts onto the scene in August and InQuest Gamer has the inside skinny. Who are the toughest heroes? The cards you must own? Can it stand up to the mighty Marvel TCG? We have the answers. MECHWARRIOR: FALCON'S PREY VISUAL PLAYERS GUIDE ? See every figure from the long-awaited new MechWarrior collectable miniatures expansion from WizKids. So whether you're a fan of the Jade Falcons, Stormhammers or Steel Wolves, we've got the intel on Falcon's Prey you can't live without! BATTLE OF THE ULTIMATE WIZARDS ? We've scoured the cosmos for the niftiest and trickiest Magic decks ever created, the decks real sorcerers use to wage war! Does Dumbledore's deck of doom have a shot or will Raistlin's chaotic cards take home the trophy? You, the players, will determine the ultimate wizard. DUEL MASTERS: RAMPAGE OF THE SUPER WARRIORS ? Rampage of the Super Warriors, the newest expansion for Duel Masters is raising the power level big time. Can Yu-Gi-Oh! handle the heat? InQuest Gamer has full updates on where both games are going with the latest Top 10 lists and decks that will rule the summer. THE GREATEST ANIME CARD GAME COMBOS OF ALL TIME ? Dragon Ball GT, Pokémon, Yu Yu Hakusho, .Hack//, Duel Masters, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more. Name your favorite anime CCG, we've got it covered with the best one-two punches you need to win. Magazine (Marvel vs. DC Comics Comic Art cover) $4.99 Magazine (Yu-Gi-Oh & Duel Masters Cover) $4.99 WIZARD BEST OF WOLVERINE LIMITED DELUXE HARDCOVER Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT, PETER DAVID & MORE Art by JIM LEE, JOHN BYRNE, STEVE SKROCE, PAUL SMITH & TODD McFARLANE Cover by J.G. JONES You asked for it and by a special arrangement with Marvel Comics, Wizard delivers you the Top 10 Wolverine Comics of all time in one special hardcover volume. ? WENDIGO is from Uncanny X-Men #139-140 by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. In the story that first defined the man's attitude, Wolverine in the Canadian tundra descends into a berserker rage as he battles the relentless Wendigo to survive. ? WOLVERINE VS. THE HULK, a brutal adventure from Incredible Hulk #340 by Peter David and Todd McFarlane, is one of Wolverine's most shocking and intense tales ever. ? WOLVERINE & CAPTAIN AMERICA IN WWII from Uncanny X-Men #268 by Claremont and Jim Lee is another compelling tale that has never been part of any Wolverine collection. It's told in two different eras at once and features the Black Widow as a child. ? VIPER & SILVER SAMURAI is from Uncanny X-Men #172-173 by Claremont and Paul Smith. In Japan, Wolverine and the X-Men are attacked, forcing the hunt for the Silver Samurai! ? BLOOD DEBT from Wolverine #150-153 is a cinematic tale by Steve Skroce. Again in Japan, Wolverine ends up in a gang war where he must fight to protect the child of his lost fiancé. In addition to the vital Wolverine issues contained in this landmark volume, the Wizard Best Of Wolverine Limited Deluxe Hardcover will also feature exclusive behind-the- scenes information on the true origin and development of Wolverine from creators John Romita, Len Wein, Roger Stern and Dave Cockrum. Trace the evolution of Wolvie's various costumes over the years all the way up to modern creators Greg Rucka, Darick Robertson and John Cassaday. This historic event is completed with a new stunning Wolverine cover by artist J.G. Jones along with additional new artwork by artist Dale Keown. No Wolverine or X-Men collection is complete without this volume. HC, 256 pgs, FC (Wolverine cover by J.G. Jones) $29.99 On sale AUGUST 11, 2004 WIZARD ANIME INSIDER #16 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST PREVIEW! ? One of the hottest shows in Japan, it's American fans are rabid for this tale of adventure and alchemy. Get the full story on the hit from creator Hiromu Arakawa and director Seiji Mizushima. ? Edward Elric from Full Metal Alchemist appears on this month's cover to Wizard Anime Insider! BEHOLD INU YASHA'S FUTURE FOES! ? Take an advance rundown of Inu yasha's newest and toughest foes from the seasons not yet released in America! Inu-Yasha appears on the alternate cover to this issue. GUNDAM SEED & DI GI CHARAT INTERVIEWS! ? Meet Mitsuo Fukuda, the director of the hot new Gundam Seed series in an exclusive Anime Insider interview! ? Koge-Donbo, the crazy manga-ka artist behind the wildly popular Di Gi Charat phenomenon, explains why these girls can be so cute and crazy in another exclusive! PEACEMAKER KUROGANE MANGA PREVIEW ? Direct from ADV Manga comes a special 10-page preview of their next big manga hit—Peacemaker Kurogane by Nanae Kurono. SATOSHI KON FILMOGRAPHY ? With the release of his new project "Paranoia Agent," Anime Insider looks at all the past works of this acclaimed anime director, and explains the cryptic nuances and messages found in each of his films! ? Find out everything that's going on with anime and manga and learn about these exciting worlds, creators, sub-categories, manufacturers and more. From GetBackers to Gundam Seed and tons of amazing new stuff, it's all in here! Magazine (Inu Yasha cover) $4.99 Magazine (Fullmetal Alchemist Cover) $4.99 PINK PANTHER IN TUXEDO TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE FIGURE From the classic cartoon series The Pink Panter, comes this exclusive Pink Panther in Tuxedo action figure. This ToyFare limited edition from Palisades features a tuxedo costume with a top hat, clip on tie, cane and more. Complete your Pink Panther action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure. This figure will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A WIZARD JIM LEE MILLENNIUM EDITION LIMITED DELUXE HC Fully authorized by Lee, this giant 256-page hardcover book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of pieces of Lee artwork from his entire career at Marvel Comics, Image Comics, WildStorm Productions and DC Comics along with a dazzling assortment of unpublished art from his personal collection. Meet Jim Lee in a new exclusive in-depth interview. Learn how he first started to get work at and follow his career through his smash success on Batman and Superman. Behold a gigantic art gallery of Lee's greatest works, from X-Men to Batman and more as Lee unveils a tremendous collection of unfinished/unpublished art along with a sketchbook of seminal design work. Get a complete illustrated checklist of every piece of Jim Lee comic art ever published from 1987 to 2004, including hard-to-find items. Learn the background behind the move to DC and get Lee's commentary on his historic Batman: Hush issues. Top it all off with an amazing cover featuring the Batman with Wolverine and you have the ultimate official Jim Lee event that only Wizard could publish! HC, 256pg, FC $29.99 O/A WIZARD TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTERS EDITION VOLUME 1 This 104-page book collects the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazines monthly Twisted Mego Theatre (TMT) comic strips. In addition to the strips, this book will present a feature on the origin of the series along with the very first Twisted Mego Theatre story ever and the Top 10 Greatest TMT Moments! Plus, learn about the coolest stories that we were forbidden from printing in ToyFare. See hilarious outtakes from the making of TMT. Filmmaker and toy fan Kevin Smith writes the introduction to this landmark collection. Prestige Format. SC, 104pg, FC $9.99 O/A WIZARD BEST OF X-MEN LIMITED DELUXE HC Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Art by JOHN BYRNE, DAVE COCKRUM & TERRY AUSTIN Introduction by JIM LEE; Cover by GREG HORN Wizard proudly presents the Top 10 X-Men Comics of all time in one special hardcover volume. Return to the magic of these timeless tales starring the X-Men: The DARK PHOENIX SAGA and Special Edition is from Uncanny X-Men #135-#137. This is the most popular and controversial X-Men story ever told. As a bonus, this hardcover also collects the original 5-page unedited ending that Marvel has never been reissued in a book. DAYS OF FUTURE PAST is from Uncanny X-Men #141 and #142, the X-Men must confront the mutant hunting Sentinels. The POWER OF PROTEUS from Uncanny X-Men #126-#128 is another tale that has never been part of any collection. DEMON from Uncanny X-Men #143 is artist John Byrne's final issue. I, MAGNETO from Uncanny X-Men #150 sees the stage set for the ultimate human/mutant race war. In addition to the 10 influential issues, this volume will also feature exclusive behind-the- scenes commentary from Kurt Busiek and Jim Shooter along with a new artwork byartist David Finch. No X-Men collection is complete without this volume. HC, 256pg, FC (Wolverine cover by Greg Horn) $29.99 COMICS SECTION AAA MILWAUKEE PUBLISHING CO. ARSENIC LULLABY #17 Can Baron von Donut, a cartoon cereal mascot, help a man stop drinking? No because as it turns out he is also a recovering alcoholic. This one is full of odd, dark, and very, very funny stories. This self-contained issue is a great place for new readers to get on board. Find out why they call Arsenic Lullaby the king of all funny books. b&w, 24pg $2.70 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 one of the longest running independent black-and-white comic published! VOL. 7: FLIGHT (STAR00543)—SC, b&w $17.00 VOL. 8: WOMEN (STAR00849) $17.00 ******************** ABOUT COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A STEWART THE RAT #1 by Gerber, Colan, & Palmer Steve Gerber and Gene Colan followed up their classic run on Howard the Duck with an original graphic novel about a walking, talking rat facing the excesses of life in Los Angeles. First published in 1980, this long-lost work is now available again, in affordable comic book format! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.95 ****************** ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 2 #68 by Terry Moore Katchoo is suspicious of Tambi's reluctance to find David for her. When Katchoo confronts her stepsister about the matter, the terrible truth comes out. Meanwhile, Freddie goes to the city morgue in search of a body — and boy, does he find one! Sexy newcomer Emily Stryker is the city morgue employee assigned to help Freddie and Det. Walsh investigate a murder case. b&w, 24pg $2.95 AC COMICS FEMFORCE #127 by Pedro Angosto & Carlos Rodriguez The Femforce fight side-by-side with The Fighting Yank — but what sinister secret links his fate with a group of heroes forgotten for half a century? Introducing the spectacular talents of writer Pedro Angosto and artist Carlos Rodriguez on a story titled "No Return!" b&w, 44pg $6.95 FEMFORCE GUEST-SHOTS PACK #1 Great guest-shots, solo stories and historic milestones featuring Femforce members! 15 top stories, plus 50 pages of full-color "good girl art" pin-ups! Pack includes one copy each of Bolt #1, AC Annual #2, She-Cat #3, Femforce Special #1, Femforce Pin-up Portfolio #5, and All-Hitler #1, bagged together. Pack (x6) $24.95 BEST OF THE WEST #43 by Various; cover by Dick Ayers Buckaroo Betty spins tales of The Haunted Horseman: "The Haunted Portrait!" and "Tortures of the Damned!" Wild West wonderment continues with Durango Kid in "Strong Medicine," Redmask stars in "Reward for Redmask," and The Masked Rider is hot on "The Trail of the Eagle!" The Golden Age's best Westerns! b&w, 44pg $6.95 MEN OF MYSTERY #50 by Various Men of Mystery turns 50, and celebrates with a quintet of popular favorites, including The Avenger (by Bob Powell), Bulletman, Spy Smasher, Will Eisner's Black X, and Australia's Cat-Man — all presented in crisp, clean, full-story reprints not seen in this country since their initial printings half a century ago! b&w, 52pg $6.95 ACES & EIGHTS PUBLISHING THE LAST MINUTE #3 by K. L. Jones On his way home from the police station, Grimm is attacked by more of the demons in pursuit of the watch that can stop time. Only he isn't alone this time… something they don't realize… until it's too late. Later, Eth explains why Grimm has had such a night and why nothing will ever be the same again. Then we not only meet the Fallen Archangel who is sending his demons after the watch, but a street preacher who knows more than he appears to... MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.00 ACTIVE IMAGES STAR OF THE MONTH THE SPIRAL CAGE GN by Al Davison Introduction by Alan Moore! Born with severe Spina Bifida, doctors considered Al Davison a hopeless case, condemned to the 'spiral cage' of his own DNA. In Al's own words and pictures, this book movingly portrays his struggle to overcome "disability" and the prejudice that surrounds it. "The Spiral Cage is an important addition to the ranks of comic books that strive to break out of the conventions of the genre." —Alan Moore (STAR18849) SC, 144pg, b&w $12.95 ************************ A.C.T.O.R. Dynamic Forces and A.C.T.O.R. (A Commitment To Our Roots) are working together to help raise money for one of the most noteworthy comics charities, A.C.T.O.R., which helps out the comics creators who came before us, in their time of need! Thanks for your support, it is a commitment that will help us to grow as an industry, and take care of those who came before! ACTOR DFE FATHOM: KILLIAN'S TIDE #1 FOIL COVER EDITION Featuring a fantastic cover by artist and creator Michael Turner! Killian, architect behind the Blue Sun, grew from rebellious teenager to polarizing political figure. An American H-bomb test wipes out the underwater city of Marielle! When the Council decides to take no retributive action, the Dissident Six, led by Killian's brother, take matters into their own hands. FC, 32pg $10.00 ACTOR HELLBOY MOVIE HELLBOY LITHOGRAPH Born in the flames of hell and brought to Earth to perpetrate evil, Hellboy (Ron Perlman) was rescued from sinister forces by the benevolent Dr. Broom (John Hurt) who raised him to be a hero. Lithograph, FC $19.99 ACTOR GREY HULK 8-INCH "ARMS IN THE AIR" M/P EDITION SIGNED BUST Signed on the box by DF Publisher, Nick Barrucci! In 1962, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko launched one of the world's biggest icons –– The Incredible Hulk! Ripped from the pages of the first issues of The Incredible Hulk, and measuring over 8" high, 7" wide and 4" deep, the Dynamic Forces Grey Hulk Bust was sculpted by Howard Kalish and designed by Juan Bobillo –– who captured the classic imagery of Kirby and Ditko! Strictly limited to 1,962 units! (CAUT: 2) Bust $89.99 ACTOR GRAY HULK 40TH ANNIVERSARY 8-INCH "BIG BUST" A/P EDITION 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! Bust $295.00 ACTOR THE LEADER 40TH ANNIVERSARY 8-INCH BUST M/P EDITION Appearing way back in Tales to Astonish #62 and #63 The Leader went on to establish himself as one of the Incredible Hulk's most deadly foes! Created by the same Gamma Rays that turned Bruce Banner into the Hulk the Leader turned his newfound and deadly intellect for Evil! Bust $89.99 ACTOR WOLVERINE: WEAPON X 8" BUST M/P SIGNED EDITION Signed on the box by DF Publisher, Nick Barrucci! The Weapon X saga, as written and illustrated by Barry Windsor-Smith, told the tale of Wolverine's skeleton becoming laced with adamantium! Inspired by those classic images, with designs and sculpts by Martin Canale, Weapon X is caught in a ferocious escape from the shattered green tube in which he was encased! Measuring a full 8" high with a base that measures 6" wide, the Wolverine: Weapon X bust is limited to only 1991 units, the year the Weapon X series was told in Marvel Comics Presents! Bust $89.99 ADHOUSE BOOKS PINK SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 1: GRRR! TP by Scott Morse AdHouse Books is proud to introduce PINK, its new limited mini-sketchbook series that will straddle the border of "Low" and "High" art with each artist featured. This debut issue features Eisner- and Ignatz-nominated creator Scott Morse, who has decided to share his love of monsters. From Bigfoot to evil scientists, you will find all types of creatures within these pages… and some in color! Each issue of PINK will come encased within a pink plastic envelope and contain an added bonus — this issue includes a sticker! SC, 5x8, 32pg, PC $10.00 STAR OF THE MONTH PULPATOON PILGRIMAGE GN by Joel Priddy Three friends –– a robot, a minotaur, and a plant –– meander through empty vistas, talking… will they ever say what they left behind in favor of this uncharted pilgrimage? (STAR16624) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** ADV MANGA *************** All ADV Manga titles are presented in the traditional Japanese "right-to-left" format. *************** 50 RULES FOR TEENAGERS MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Yeh Ri Nah The desire for a normal teenage life haunts Mi-Roo. While most people her age are having fun, with little or no worries, Mi-Roo is stuck playing the role of student, homemaker and full-time babysitter to her siblings. With a mother who is gone more than half of the time and a twin brother who serves only as a hindrance, Mi-Roo is trapped in a constant balancing act of housework and schoolwork. She's no superhero though, and it will take more than her undaunted determination to stay afloat! SC, 5x8, 198pg, b&w $9.99 ALL PURPOSE CULTURAL CAT-GIRL NUKU NUKU MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Yuzo Takada When inventor Kyusaku Natsume transfers the brain of his son Ryunosuke's cat into a top-secret android body, he doesn't lose a family pet...he gains a daughter! Nuku Nuku may appear to be a teenage girl, but her cute and cuddly exterior hides both the superhuman strength of the world's most advanced android chassis and the lightning quick senses and reflexes of a domestic feline. She'll need these abilities to defend Ryunosuke from the forces of Mishima Heavy Industries, a giant conglomerate run by the world's most ruthless businesswoman, Akiko Mishima, who, not so coincidentally, just happens to be Natsume's ex-wife and Ryunosuke's mother! This feisty feline might be determined, but her catlike cunning and mechanical muscle may not be enough to stop a custody battle that will soon become an all-out war! SC, 5x8, 96pg b&w $14.99 THE BOSS MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Jae Won Im A threat has been made on the students of Woo Sang High, and the guilty parties are none other than the fearsome bully, Guk Do, and his ever-present sidekick, Chung Ki. This terrible twosome is back again, terrorizing classmates, and unfortunately, Saang Tae has forcibly grabbed the attention of both ruffians, but his meager attempts at self-defense might cause problems worse than black eyes and busted lips. He's promised his girlfriend, Ji Hyun, that he will never fight again, but he's definitely had a stomach-full of abuse. Fighting both Guk Do and Chung Ki is more than just brave, it's downright crazy! SC, 5x8, 184pg, b&w $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Daisuke Moriyama Within the shadows of a bustling American city, demons are on the prowl, stealing the souls of innocents and causing widespread panic. One person is fighting the infestation of these damned creatures and she shows little mercy. Clad in a habit and partnered by a faithful sidekick, Sister Rosette of the Magdala Order continues her mission. This gun- toting nun may be tough, but this time, her past is resurfacing, beginning with a revelation: she has a brother! Haunted by her memories, Sister Rosette is quick to overlook a more pressing matter — the demon Aion wants to make a deal with Chrono, and it might be too tempting to refuse. The entire cast of hard-hitting exorcists and their demonic enemies return to wipe out another stain of evil upon the world in volume 2 of Chrono Crusade. SC, 5x8, 200pg, b&w $9.99 DESERT CORAL MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Wataru Murayama Naoto, a typical teenage boy who has developed a love affair with sleep, has found a magical and threatening world within his dreams. The fantastical land of Orgos is proving to be quite a challenge, though, as are its inhabitants. Camu's time is spent with a bottle of alcohol, and Lucia is on the verge of a meltdown, due to the constant pressures of her inner voice, Lucavifate, to kill the Elphis. With such peculiar help, the battle between the Elphis and the Sand Dusts may prove to be too great a challenge for the magical novice Naoto. Fantasy and reality intertwine as Naoto continues to struggle with his magical training, and in the process, he may project his powers in the wrong direction — like, at himself! SC, 5x8, 186pg, b&w $9.99 JINKI: EXTEND MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Sirou Tunasima Akao Hiragi, the young girl chosen to pilot a jinki, has fallen into the grasp of miscreants and evildoers, and her only hope of rescue lies with the soccer-loving Elnie and samurai sword-toting Ryohei. These two will be up against more than the average jinki, as new prototypes are summoned against them in the midst of battle. Meanwhile, Satsuki must relive her earlier trauma, as she is forced to recount the painful details. Such memories have driven her to hatred before, but she is now convinced that her vengeance lies in becoming a jinki pilot. The pilots appear to be on the winning side of combat, but another menacing shadow looms on the horizon. MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 186pg, b&w $9.99 NAJICA: BLITZ TACTICS MANGA VOLUME 1 TP Najica is a skilled perfumer for CRI Cosmetics, but her talents include more than creating sweet fragrances. She is actually a special operative for the secret intelligence organization behind CRI. Mission: pull a sleeping beauty from the clutches of a wealthy woman. Najica soon finds out that Lila, the sleeping beauty, is actually an artificial biological entity known as a Humaritt. The mysteries of this extraordinary android are about to lead Najica, along with her automated accomplice, on a mission of their own, one which will slowly reveal the answers to the questions surrounding the Humaritt. MATURE READERS SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 PRETEAR MANGA VOLUME 2 TP by Kaori Naruse & Junichi Satou As Himeno continues her struggle to become the Pretear, she delves into the history of this new world, discovering the truth of the Princess of Disaster's past. Himeno learns that her wicked rival was once like her, a young girl struggling to become the Pretear. Unrequited love turned the Princess's heart to icy steel, causing irreparable destruction to a world that was once a sweet land of abundant Leafe and endless hope. Now Himeno must find unimaginable strength to overcome the Princess and save the lives and home of her newfound friends. SC, 5x8, 96pg, b&w $9.99 QUANTUM MISTAKE MANGA VOLUME 1 TP Tuji and Usoo have swapped… their bodies! After becoming the subjects of a mad scientist's experiment with her latest invention — the quantum teleporter — their bodies are switched, leaving only their minds and spirits intact. Usoo, who was once a model student, must face the life of Tuji, a teenage menace. Never having an enemy in his life, he now has to deal with the handful on Tuji's list, but will his kinder, gentler demeanor ward off his rivals? Or will survival determine his future? Will he become the hardened fighter that matches his new exterior? Find out when you follow the tale of the Quantum Mistake! SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w $9.99 RULER OF THE LAND MANGA VOLUME 5 TP by Jeon Keuk-Jin The fight for the Sword of the Flowers continues, and a small skirmish ignites a great battle when an enraged Lord of the Thousand Horses appears. Bi-Kwang must now make a decision, a fateful choice that will either fulfill or refute his destiny. If the Lord of the Thousand Horses allows him to challenge Master Yoo to a duel, then Bi-Kwang must return to the palace with the Lord. The temptation might skew Bi-Kwang's judgment, but this is, ultimately, a quest, and the Sword of the Flowers is the only hope for success that this newfound man has within his grasp. MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 200pg, b&w $9.99 STEEL ANGEL KURUMI MANGA VOLUME 7 TP by Kaishaku The Steel Angels are still enduring an altered future and have managed to make a few enemies along the way. What appears to be a hopeless defense against the more-advanced Steel Angel Excelia soon turns to Kurumi's favor, when she uses "love power" to transform into an Angel. But it is uncertain whether or not her newfound power will be strong enough to fight off her master's new love interest. Apparently, time hasn't healed the wounds of unrequited love, as an extremely mature Ms. Jinguji lays a predatory stake on a very young, very frightened Nakahito. The Angels may have the strength to take down other robots, but a woman scorned — this will take an army! MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 180pg, b&w $9.99 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES MANGA VOLUME 6 TP by Yu Yugami That madcap gang of elf hunters is back and more determined than ever to disrobe every elf who crosses their path. Desperation, driven by homesickness for Japan, leads to a battle against the evil Madame Grandbelle — and the elf-stripping accelerates! The search is escalating and Junpei, Airi, Celcia, and Ritsuko comb the land, and even the ocean, in search of those precious spell fragments. Meanwhile, Junpei's earlier idea of a prank proves true when Celcia is turned into a panda! From naked elves to entire populations of adorable teddy bears, this out-of-control adventure becomes even more outrageous with every retrieved spell fragment. One can only hope that the end is in sight, because who knows what these adventures might lead to! SC, 5x8, 202pg, b&w $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH ARIA MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Kouze Amano On the planet Aqua, a world once known as Mars, Akari Mizunashi has just made her home in the town of Neo-Venezia, a futuristic imitation of the ancient city of Venice. The technology of "Man Home" (formerly Earth) has not entirely reached this planet, and Akari is alone, having no contact with family or friends. Nonetheless, the town, with its charming labyrinths of rivers and canals, becomes Akari's new infatuation, along with the dream of becoming a full-fledged gondolier. Reverting to a more "primitive" lifestyle and pursuing a new trade, the character of Akari becomes both adventurous and heartwarming all at once. (FEB042037) SC, 184pg, b&w $9.99 AZUMANGA DAIOH MANGA VOLUME 4 TP by Kiyohiko Azuma Everyone's favorite gang of high schoolers is back for their final year. This time, the gang takes a trip to sunny Okinawa, where Osaka plays with sea cucumbers and looks for something to eat. Yomi announces her intention to join InterPol, and Sakaki gets a cat that will (gasp!) let her pet it! When the gang gets together for a camping trip, Mr. Kimura makes his big confession to one of the students! Meanwhile, Chiyo-chan seems to be disappearing under a horde of pigeons... It's all the zaniness and tongue-in-cheek comedy you've come to expect from this popular series, culminating in the bittersweet graduation ceremony where everyone goes their separate ways. (FEB042038) SC, 198pg, b&w $9.99 FULL METAL PANIC MANGA VOLUME 4 TP by Shouji Gatou & Retsu Tateo The boy of Kaname's dreams, a former upperclassman, makes a sudden appearance, and Kaname is convinced he will ask her out. But are his intentions honorable? Sosuke will attempt to find out, as this all-to-familiar high school love story suddenly takes a turn. By going undercover, sporting a Bonta-kun costume, he ends up saving the day, or at least Kaname. Aside from the high school dreamboat, Kaname still has her eye on Sosuke, and she is finally ready to come clean... but why is Tessa stepping out of Sosuke's shower?! Volume 4 of Full Metal Panic! only picks up more momentum, and more action, with knife-wielding terrorists, a handful of hostages, and just one man to save the day! (FEB042039) SC, 160pg, b&w $9.99 RULER OF THE LAND VOLUME 1 TP by Kook Jin Jeon Bi-Kwang Han has the potential to become the greatest fighter in the land — except that he's girl-crazy and more than a little childish. He stumbles upon Hwa-Rin, a beautiful and determined woman who — disguised as a man — is desperately searching for her grandfather, a man who happens to be the best fighter of the Establishment School. Hwa- Rin carries with her the Sword of the Flowers, a treasure of the land that is believed to be the key to finding the man she seeks — her grandfather. Bi-Kwang and Hwa-Rin's chance encounter soon proves to be providence, as together they search for Hwa-Rin's grandfather and struggle to keep the Sword of the Flowers from the hands of Sang Pil "Gold Cobra" Jin and his men… (FEB042040) MATURE READERS SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 TO HEART MANGA VOLUME 1 TP by Ukyou Takao Akari is a cute but somewhat inhibited teenage girl who attends high school with her childhood chums, Hiroyuki and Masashi. Regarding these two along the lines of siblings, Akari world becomes troublesome as her adolescent affection for the generous and warm- hearted Hiroyuki begins to grow into something more. The complications only thicken when a beautiful senior, Serika Kurusugawa, steps into the picture. Akari finds her solution in an unlikely place. An android named Multi, who happens to be training to become a full-fledged maid robot, just might be able to use her machined mind to help Akari overcome her shyness and win Hiroyuki's love! (FEB042041) SC, 176pg, b&w $9.99 ******************** AFTER HOURS PRESS VISUAL REFERENCE FOR COMIC ARTISTS: VOLUMES 1 & 2 CD- ROMS?NEW PRINTINGS Artists: Did they tell you to work on your anatomy during portfolio review? Well, this is a CD-ROM (PC or Mac) containing over 500 original photographs shot specifically for the needs of comic book artists. Photo reference of male and female models in dynamic superhero poses in dramatic lighting. Models posed with guns, swords, and other objects that allow an artist to get perfect perspective and anatomy. Includes art by Sean Chen, (Wolverine, Iron Man). VOL. 1—CD-ROM $10.00 VOL. 2—CD-ROM $10.00 AFTERBURN COMICS ESSENTIAL BLOOD & ROSES #1 by Bob Hickey & Brad Gorby Essential Blood & Roses sets the story for the entire SkyStorm Universe! Thousand-year- old Flaming Skeletons, Alien Hunters, and Dinosaurs are just a few of the problems that Christiana Blood and Tamara Rose have to deal with in this series. Full-color cover by Mitch Byrd and Bob Hickey. b&w, 32pg $3.95 LITTLE WHITE MOUSE VOLUME 1: ENTROPY DREAMING TP—NEW PRINTING by Paul Sizer & Various The third of the popular Little White Mouse Graphic Novels collects the entire "Entropy Dreaming" series and the one-shot special, "Retro-Mix," into one action-packed volume! Long-time and first-time readers will enjoy the continuing exploits of Loo, Pascal, Filthy Jake, and the rest of the Little White Mouse cast. Plus, this series features a "who's who" of hot artist contributors, including Chris Sprouse (Tom Strong), Mike Avon Oeming (Powers), and many more! The collection is filled with production art, unpublished drawings, and behind-the-scenes info that is packed into a fun compendia-sized format. SC, 5x8, 144pg, b&w $12.95 LITTLE WHITE MOUSE PERFECT COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP—NEW PRINTING by Paul Sizer & Various This volume collects the first Little White Mouse series, introducing CyberDog and Loo's first meeting with Pascal Corbeau. Includes the hard-to-find "The Picnic," the very first Little White Mouse story, an extensive sketchbook, and pin-ups by Geof Darrow, Mark Paulik, Robert Lewis, and Kenjji. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #3 (MAR032041) SC, 5x8, 144pg, b&w $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LITTLE WHITE MOUSE PERFECT COLLECTION VOLUME 2: INTO THE BLUE TP by Paul Sizer & Various Little White Mouse Perfect Collection 2 gathers the second series of this critically acclaimed and fan-favorite comic book series. Collecting the hard-to-find second series of Little White Mouse, this trade paperback is filled with tons of extra artwork and sketches never before published! SC, 5x8, 144pg, b&w $14.95 *********************** LITTLE WHITE MOUSE VOLUME 3: PERFECT COLLECTION TP by Paul Sizer After barely escaping in a shuttle pod from a fierce meteor storm that destroyed their starliner, Loo and her sister P'heng drifted in space and eventually crash-landed on Satellite 713. Loo survived the crash-landing; her sister did not. However, P'heng's brainwave patterns were still stored in the shuttle's memory. With only herself to rely on, Loo looks to save the memories of her sister and survive long enough to be rescued. Only time will tell. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #4 (APR032061) SC, 5x8, 144pg, b&w $12.95 MITCH BYRD'S CONVENTION SKETCH BOOK VOLUMES 1-3 A trio of art collections featuring rarely-seen Mitch Byrd artwork produced at conventions and appearances. Each limited collection contains over 60 illustrations — some of the most amazing art you'll ever see! Order individually or as a three-volume signed set (the only way to receive these volumes autographed)! Printed on 80lb paper, with cardstock covers. VOL. 1—SC, 60pg, b&w $10.00 VOL. 2—SC, 60pg, b&w $10.00 VOL. 3—SC, 60pg, b&w $10.00 SET—SC, 60pg, b&w (x3) (CAUT: 2) $35.00 AIRWAVE COMICS GEORGE BRODERICK'S GIGGLE FACTORY TP by George Broderick, Jr. In keeping with Airwave's commitment to bring all-ages, kid-friendly material back to comics, they've assembled a cornucopia of never-before published humorous delights from the hilarious mind and pen of George Broderick, Jr. (I Dream of Jeannie, Suicide Blonde)! Thrill to the puntastic adventures of The Family Joules; swoon to the romantic exploits of Taffy Poole; weep openly over the wretched struggles of Ant Boy; and just go generally whack for the offbeat tales of Bingo The Wonder Dog, Runs-With-Scissors Boy, The Mighty Wotizzit!?, and Santa Claus' son, Andy Claus! Lovers of the classic Dell and Gold Key kids' comics (with a twisted 21st century sensibility) will be in hog heaven, you betcha! b&w, 64pg $7.95 AIT/PLANET LAR BAD MOJO GN by William Harms & Steve Morris Bruce O'Connor is on the cusp of realizing his childhood dream — playing professional baseball. But while driving to Florida to report for spring training, Bruce falls asleep at the wheel and wrecks the car of a man-hating witch who has just gone through a really messy divorce. Enraged, the witch curses him to die every day at dawn and come back to life at dusk. With his baseball career in jeopardy (not to mention being dead for twelve hours a day), Bruce and his friends beg the witch to lift the curse... MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ABEL GN—NEW EDITION by William Harms & Mark Bloodworth Set in Friend, Nebraska during World War II, Abel is the story of racism, betrayal, and murder. At the center is thirteen-year-old John Vitosh, a lonely boy who lives under the constant violence of his older brother Philip. Friendless, John is taken under the wing of Mr. Mar, a Chinese man-servant for the wealthy Mr. Harrison, but it is a friendship which threatens to not only rip apart the Vitosh family, but the entire community of Friend as well. (STAR16708) SC, 7x10, 96pg, PC $12.95 ********************* DEMO #9 by Brian Wood & Becky Cloonan Betrayal, confusion, denial, pain, anger, guilt... breaking up sucks. It brings out the worst in all of us, and whether we like it or not, breaking up shines a huge, bright spotlight on all our mistakes and hang-ups. Eisner-nominated writer Brian Wood's latest issue documents a young couple and the death of their relationship, with art by Becky Cloonan, who Broken Frontier's Shawn Hoke calls "nothing short of brilliant." MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (9 of 12) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEMO #4 & #5 by Brian Wood & Becky Cloonan #4: "Stand Strong"—James McMurray is a proud factory worker, whose uncomfortable size and strength finds himself easily taken advantage of. When he has to choose between family traditions and his manipulative friends, he finds his strength and power come in handy for once. #5: "Girl You Want"—Are you the same person to others that you are when you look in the mirror? Kate isn't. In fact, she is whatever someone wants her to be, whether she likes it or not. With everyone so quick to jump to conclusions based on appearances, how will anyone ever know the real Kate? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95Ea. ******************* STAR OF THE MONTH NOBODY TP by Amado & Cho, & Adlard The faceless investigator of the oblique and the curious has got no past, no identity, and no idea what she's in for when she confronts fringe cultists and uncovers a serial killer with ties to the ultimate evil. (STAR11475) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $12.95 ******************* ALCHEMY TEXTS ARMAGEDDON PATROL: FIRST MISSION #3 by John A. Short & Chris Askham In the conclusion of the mini-series of the title that asks the question "What if super- heroes had fought in Vietnam?", Maiden America and her team get a taste of tunnel warfare as they go "Down In The Dirt!" Written by British National Comic Award winner, John A. Short, and illustrated by rising small-press star, Chris Askham. MATURE READERS b&w, 28pg (3 of 3) $3.50 ALTERNATIVE COMICS STARS OF THE MONTH QUIT YOUR JOB by James Kochalka On his way to work at the Chinese restaurant, Magic Boy discovers an enchanted ring and determines to make an expedition to the North Pole. He only gets as far as the coffee shop on the next block, but his world is forever changed in the short journey. Special cover design by Michel Vrana. Squarebound. (STAR16112) MATURE READERS SC, 7x7, 96pg, b&w $6.95 SUBWAY SERIES GN by Leela Corman A Xeric Award winner! Tina is a frustrated 16-year-old city girl whose affections are divided between two guys. Subway Series depicts the more average teen experience: coercive, confused, and mundane. Shows real teen sex and angst in all its awkward splendor. (STAR16775) SC, 160pg, b&w $9.95 *********************** AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink 15 MINUTES #1 by Bob Elinskas, David Hedgecock, & Mike Kelleher As the saying goes, everyone gets "fifteen minutes" of fame. That includes super-heroes, super-villains, and the average, everyday folks who cross their paths. However, not everyone handles their fifteen minutes the same way. For some, it means celebrity… for some heartbreak… for some redemption. 15 Minutes — everyone gets theirs. This first issue features two, self-contained stories. In "Return to Sender," we ask what would you do if the postman accidentally delivered to you the world's most powerful weapon? And in "Book Covers," we find out if we're the people our kids see us as… or the people everyone else sees. FC, 24pg $3.95 PATTY CAKE & FRIENDS VOLUME 2 #12 by Scott Roberts Patty and the kids go down to the woods for a day of adventure, but it's all spoiled when toddler Duncan McBee insists on tagging along… and the day ends in an emergency rescue! Special feature: a previously unseen story from the early, Permanent Press days! b&w, 48pg $4.95 BILL & TED'S MOST EXCELLENT ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 TP by Evan Dorkin SLG is totally stoked to announce the first of two volumes collecting the Eisner-award nominated series originally published by Marvel Comics in the early 90's, chronicling the fully awesome further exploits of those two trippy time-traveling troubadours, Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted "Theodore" Logan! Written and drawn by multiple Eisner and Harvey award-winning humor dude Evan Dorkin (with inks by totally excellent drawing- type persons like Stephen DeStefano and Marie Severin), volume one contains the Bogus Journey movie adaptation and issues #1-4, featuring zombies, aliens, assassins, some dude named Satan, and most non-non-heinious of all — record industry executives! Along with a new cover and introduction by Dorkin, here's a rare chance to see a Marvel comic that was intentionally funny, brought to you by the always fun folks at SLG! It's not just excellent, it's totally excellent! SC, 7x10, 168pg, b&w $13.95 Slave Labor Graphics BEAR SHIRT #6: FUZZY Designed by Jamie Smart This is the sixth and last t-shirt of the debut series of Bear shirts. On the front, Bear voices his response to six shirts worth of hilarious torture. On the back, Looshkin gets one more whack at our tiny hero. White back and front design on a black shirt. (CAUT: 4) T-SHIRT—S-XL SRP: PI T-SHIRT—XXL SRP: PI BABYDOLL—S-XL SRP: PI HSU & CHAN #7 by Norm Scott This issue finds the boys in danger while sightseeing! Do the brothers Tanaka have the fortitude to overcome these new perils, or will they just sort of luck out of it, like usual? Find out for yourself, and check out loads of free comedy at www.ape- law.com/evilmonkey in the meanwhile! b&w, 24pg $2.95 HSU AND CHAN #1—NEW PRINTING by Norm Scott Hsu and Chan Tanaka, video game designers from the pages of Electronic Gaming Monthly, now come to you in a more-portable comic book-size! See the action, adventure, and heart-wrenching drama thousands have come to love already! Also features a chipmunk. b&w, 24page $2.95 I FEEL SICK #2—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez This final issue concludes the story of Devi's mini-battle against the rotting voice of her own creative forces. Expect some bad stuff to happen. Also features more Filler Bunny, more unholy screaming, and maybe Satan (If you're good). FC, 32page $3.95 NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES #3—NEW PRINTING by Serena Valentino & FSc This issue focuses on Dominique, and how she became the "monster" she is today. Having been sent to an ominous nunnery in New Orleans, Dominique finds herself wrapped in terrifying nightmares and unspeakable horrors. Learn Dominique's tale as Annabelle revisits the past in this disturbing story of wicked nuns and monsters in the attic. b&w, 24page $2.95 NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES #4—NEW PRINTING by Serena Valentino & FSc This issue: "The Enchanted Mirror." Sitting in the grave yard where Dominique left her, Annabelle recounts the story of Snow White... but not quite the way you remember it. With the help of an enchanted mirror, an evil and ugly queen takes the heart of her step- daughter in hopes of regaining her beauty. But Snow does not die. She wants her heart back — and she's willing to do anything to get it! Please join us for the horrifying fourth installment in this continuing series. b&w, 24page $2.95 NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES #7—NEW PRINTING 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. b&w, 24page $2.95 OUTLOOK: GRIM #6 by Black Olive In the exciting conclusion to the series, Wren is stuck in the land of goblins and beasties in search of friends that desperately need rescuing. Dark secrets are unlocked and the mystery of Wren's haunting is revealed. Will she return to the living and kick the ghoulies back to where they came from, or will the dead have the last laugh? MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 OUTLOOK: GRIM #1—NEW PRINTING by Black Olive In issue one, we are introduced to sassy-pants chickie Wren, and her best pal Chloe, who accidentally invite some unwelcome house guests 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, 24page $2.95 13TH OF NEVER T-SHIRT Designed by Crab Scrambly Our luckless Zazil stands amidst the pointed rooftops of his dreary town in this design straight from the meticulous, scratching pen of creator, Crab Scrambly. White back and front design on a black shirt. (CAUT: 4) S-XL SRP: PI XXL SRP: PI X-RAY COMICS VOLUME 1: FILTH TP by Landry Walker, Eric Jones & Rustan Crade Collecting the earliest comics works from the award-winning creative team behind SLG's Little Gloomy and Disney's Kid Gravity! This 144-page adult-oriented graphic novel explores the fun world of drug abuse, music, Jesus, cross-dressing, and the usual perils of love anD alcohol. Originally published by the now defunct collective known as "Puppy Toss" and the sometimes dead company: AEON, this series portrays the twenty- something crowd as they truly are: Selfish, stupid, angry, psychotic and desperately horny. The critics hated it! Some readers loved it! You will order it! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GHOULY BOYS #1 by Christopher From the dead, Zombie Boy rises, and walks with us. Orphaned and alone, he befriends Fat Bat and the two misfits set out together to find their place in the world... Meet the Ghouly Boys in this poignant and charming new series about children who don't quite fit in. b&w, 24pg 2.95 O/A SERENITY ROSE #1 by Aaron A. When you can float through the air and conjure up monsters out of ectoplasm, you're bound to attract attention... come stare at the local witch, Ms. Serenity Rose, as she spends the day dodging goblins, goths, and a bad case of social phobia in the spookiest li'l town in America... b&w, 24pg $2.95 ********************** STARS OF THE MONTH ANNABELLE STUFFED DOLL designed by FSc Annabelle, the adorable-but-eerie doll from the pages of Nightmares & Fairy Tales measures 19" long, wears a tattered white dress, striped stockings, faux-patent leather shoes, and wears a pretty red bow in her purple hair. Comes packaged in her very own coffin-shaped box! (STAR18236) Doll MSRP: $28.95 FUN WITH MILK AND CHEESE TP by Evan Dorkin A carton of hate, a wedge of spite, satire and mayhem combine in a brand new printing of Fun with Milk & Cheese. This book collects the first four issues of the Eisner Award- winning series from Evan Dorkin. No library should be without it. (STAR01158) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $11.95 HECTIC PLANET BOOK 1: DIM FUTURE TP by Evan Dorkin This book collects the first solo work by Evan Dorkin, described by the man himself as "Star Wars meets It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World with a ska/punk soundtrack and a cheap beer buzz." Featuring Pirate Corp$! issues #1-4, plus new pages, pin-ups, rare art and promo material. (STAR08413) SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $12.95 HECTIC PLANET BOOK 2: CHECKERED PAST TP by Evan Dorkin This second collection of Evan Dorkin's Pirate Corp$! series traces the shift in his work from slapstick space adventures to character-driven tales amidst a backdrop of lost loves, girl ska bands, hockey fights, and getting lost in the supermaket of the future. (STAR08414) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 HECTIC PLANET BOOK 3: THE YOUNG AND THE RECKLESS TP by Evan Dorkin The third collected volume of Eisner, Harvey, and Ignatz Award-winning creator Evan Dorkin's Hectic Planet series brings readers another unhealthy dose of Dorkin's pop- culture-obsessed future of 2074. The Young and the Reckless is a 96-page trade paperback collecting Hectic Planet #5 and #6, as well as the Vroom Socko: Paid in Full one-shot, and also includes new linking material and art, pin-ups, ska and punk album art from Mr B's Ballroom, and all-new packaging art. (STAR13535) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $10.95 ******************** ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA: CRIMSON CHRONICLES VOLUME 2 TP by Various By popular demand, the classic stories from Warren Publishing's '70s-era Vampirella are presented in chronological order for the first time ever! Collecting stories from issues #11-20 of the original Vampirella magazine, this trade features artwork by the legendary Jose Gonzalez and others, plus Vampi's Feary Tales from each issue and a cover gallery. All-new painted cover by Jim Silke. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $19.95 VAMPIRELLA COMICS MAGAZINE #7 by Various In addition to the raucous interviews with writers and artists, two new Vampirella stories take center stage! "The Robin Syndrome"by Jim Catapano & Joyce Chin, along with another crazed-crossover as Vampirella raises the ire of Chip Zdarsky's Monster Cops! Cover by Liam Sharp (Judge Dredd, The Possessed); Photo cover of model Kitana Baker is limited to 1,500. ART CVR.—Magazine, 48pg, b&w $3.95 PHOTO CVR.—Magazine, 48pg, b&w $9.95 VAMPI VICIOUS CIRCLE #1-3 LIMITED SIGNED & NUMBERED SET by Lau, McKeever, & Dogan The first three issues of the hot Vampi Vicious series signed by creator and cover artist, Kevin Lau! This limited set includes all three variant covers by Lau. Each set comes with a certificate of authenticity. Limited to 150 sets. (CAUT: 4) Set $39.95 VAMPIRELLA GOLD COLLECTORS SET by Various This collector's set includes all gold issues. Three hard-to-find issues which includes Vampirella/Witchblade #1 Gold Edition, Vampirella #0 Gold Edition, and Vampirella Monthly #1 Gold Edition. Set $29.95 XIN: LEGEND OF THE MONKEY KING SET by Faerber & Lau This set includes all three issues of XIN: Legend of the Monkey King. Covers by Kevin Lau. Set (x3), FC $9.95 ANGEL GATE PRESS BLACK TIDE #12 by Debbie Bishop, Nar, & Matt Nelson Featuring the debut of new artist, Nar! Catastrophic disturbances create chaos in every major city on earth as Hayden's plan for world domination unfolds. But is that really what he is after? Kaila isn't certain the danger is real. Could it be an elaborate camouflage with another target in mind or have ancient memories that ignited a lover's quarrel tainted her vision? Justin is closer than ever to the truth, but he never expected what is about to unfold. FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BLACK TIDE VOLUME 1: AWAKENING OF THE KEY TP by Debbie Bishop & Mike S. Miller Thousands of years ago Atlantis suddenly crumbled and sank into the sea. It's existence is mere legend and the Atlanteans would like to keep it that way. History has taught them that destructive influences can devastate a civilization and they will not be caught off- guard again. Meanwhile as the leader of the most covert black ops team in the world, Justin Braddock is one of the good guys…or so he thinks. In a twist of fate he discovers that not only was he once the most powerful villain of ancient civilization, but his enemies are back. Suddenly bombarded with brutal memories, Justin must struggle with the realization of who he was and decide which man he will become. Collects the first 8 issues of Black Tide! (JUL031958) SC, 7x10, 208pg, FC $19.99 O/A BLACK TIDE #5-6 by Debbie Bishop & Mike S. Miller Great jumping on point for new readers! A new enemy emerges from the horizon and Kaila sets off to take them on alone. Betrayed by everyone she loves, Kaila infiltrates Hexon, a secretive organization suspected of international murders and terrorism. An ancient warns her, this will be her greatest test…her opponent will know who she is and why she has come…masters in the art of deception, it will take everything she is to survive. Even then, she may still lose the battle. O/A #5 BREYFOGLE CVR.—FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A #5 MILLER CVR.—FC, 32pg $2.95 #6 MILLER CVR. (STAR18862)—FC, 32pg $2.95 #6 MURPHY CVR. (STAR18863)—FC, 32pg $2.95 ************************** ANTARCTIC PRESS ANGELS 750 #4 by Ted Nomura The Angels join a motorcycle racing team, causing problems with their relationships. Their boyfriends don't help matters by getting in trouble with the law! The girls have to choose between keeping their jobs or keeping their guys! b&w, 32pg (4 of 9) $2.99 DICTATORS: SADDAM HUSSEIN #1 by Ted Nomura THE RISE—Terrorism was just the beginning for this young Iraqi. From the turbulence of his childhood to the brutal war with Iran, follow the true story of the emerging leader through the beginning of his reign over Iraq. b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $3.95 GOLD DIGGER #56 by Fred Perry Gina and Brianna return to Jade to research Dragon history, stopping first at Jade's Magic Observatory to find Tark and Mesha. Instead, they find the two have been captured by their elven kin. Brod is organizing a troll rescue team to save them — and Gina and Brianna get drafted into it! FC, 32pg $2.99 GOLD DIGGER SWIMSUIT: END OF SUMMER SPECIAL 2004 by Various The tide has washed in yet another overwhelming cargo of GD Swimsuit submissions, far too much for one issue a year to hold! So roll up those cuffs and get ready to wade deep into a riptide of pin-ups and stories of your fave GD folk in their summer best! b&w, 48pg $4.50 I HUNT MONSTERS #6 by Rod Espinosa & Craig Babiar William Warlock and his partners, sorceress Aarna and vampire Delilah, pose as circus performers in Midwest America to hunt werewolves. But when Will is knocked out cold and Delilah captured in her coffin in the middle of the day, can Aarna and Will's girlfriend Tayesha save them in time? b&w, 32pg $2.99 LUFTWAFFE: 1946 POCKET MANGA VOLUME 4 TP by Ted Nomura w/Ben Dunn Kill Hitler and change history or save himself — Condorcet must make the ultimate decision as Der Fuhrer's space weapons program takes lethal aim at the United States. SC, 5x7, 120+pg, b&w $9.99 MANGAZINE #58 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! Squarebound. SC, 7x10, 150+pg, PC $9.99 NEOTOPIA VOLUME 4 #1 by Rod Espinosa Defeated completely, Kaizler orders a retreat, but grabs an injured Nalyn as he makes his escape! In hot pursuit are Philios, Sgt. Tinbolt, Ki-Ek and the rest of the crew. Lesazon is free, but will Nalyn be brought back to the Krossian Emperors before her friends can rescue her? FC, 32pg $2.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #120 by Katie Bair Eighteen years ago, the inseparable Li brothers came to Hawaii for a better life. Instead they found a woman who drove them apart. When Janitor Li agrees to act as Yoji's guardian for "Parent-Teacher Night," he's forced to see his brother again, and the skeletons come out of the broom closet! b&w, 32pg $2.99 QUAGMIRE USA #4 by Ben Dunn Technology and ninja skills plus some much-needed teamwork training finally let the Quagmire crew infiltrate their enemy's stronghold. But in a realm of magic, will all their abilities produce shock and awe or just "Aw, shucks"? Failure means life as a mindless slave! b&w, 32pg $2.99 YOU CAN DRAW MANGA #8 by Various Maestros of manga Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, and Rod Espinosa show you that you don't have to come from an overcrowded island in the Pacific Rim to be a manga artist. Tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions continue you on the road to being a menacing manga machine! b&w, 32pg $4.95 YOU CAN DRAW MECHA SUPER-SIZED TP Art by Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, & Sherard Jackson Making your mighty mech look both meticulous and mobile can be a real pain in the skid plate, but this volume will teach you how! A.P.'s titans of tech-manga teach you the tips and tricks to make constructing great mecha as easy as assembling toy robot lions! SC, 9x12, 192pg, b&w $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HOW TO DRAW SHOUJO SUPER-SIZED EDITION #1 This book encourages manga fans to learn sequential storytelling, hone their art skills in anatomy, perspective, inking, body language and facial expressions, and discover how to post their comics on the web and find work in the comics field. (STAR19727) SC, 8x11, 144pg, b&w $19.95 ********************* ANTIMATTER/HOFFMAN INTERNATIONAL MIKE HOFFMAN'S BEST OF LOST WORLDS TP by Mike Hoffman Mike Hoffman retells 12 tales from the greatest fantasy and sci-fi magazine in the known universe! Visit a future world where death is illegal, or fall in love with a goddess who sleeps on the moon! Starships, alien life forms, and medieval wizards all cohabit in the pages of this huge collection! SC, 72pg, b&w $9.95 A-OKAY COMICS MYTH OF 8 OPUS: PROLOGUE GN by Thomas Scioli This all-new story is a prequel, taking place before the events depicted in issue #1. Held captive in a cosmic prison by the snake-like Sons of Nashek, 8-Opus must evade a series of galactic traps while trying to solve the riddle of an enigmatic robot serpent. SC, 70pg, b&w $10.00 APC ASSASSIN SCHOOL VOLUME 2 TP by Phil Littler, Enrique Corts, & Len O'Grady/Mar Assassin School has been an independent sell-out success and now the first five issues of the ongoing series is collected for the first time in this 140 page collected edition. Featuring the dazzling art talents of up and coming artist, Enrique Corts — this package is not to be missed with extra art and unpublished pages. SC, 140pg, FC $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ASSASSIN SCHOOL COLLECTED EDITION #1 by Phil Littler, Edu Francisco, & Lynx Reprinting the sold-out three issue mini series with art by Image artist, Edu Francisco (Legacy/Victory) and the fun-filled action packed script of Phil Littler. Check out the reason why Assassin School has become a massive independent smash hit. SC, 88pg, FC $12.95 O/A ASSASSIN SCHOOL VOLUME 2 #1 by Phil Littler, Enrique Corts, & Len O'Grady Making its way into the top selling independent comics — this is your last chance to grab hold of one the most popular comics of 2004. Graced by the stunning visuals of Enrique Corts with colors by Len O'Grady (Cla$$war). Don't miss out! FC, 28pg $3.50 *********************** B1N4RY #2 by Richard Emms, Jim Sutherns, & Len O'Grady Joseph and Gerry have found a way to crack the code and start to experiment with their findings ? creating something that will change both of their lives forever. A security camera video tape reveals that Joseph is a suspect to a murder and the police are on the hunt for him as well as the Hackers who are known for their non tolerant manner. B1N4RY #2 ships with a 50/50 variant cover by Jack Lawrence (Darkham Vale). FC, 28pg $3.50 DARKHAM VALE: THE DRACOU IMPERATIVE #2 by Jack Lawrence It's Gamba Brandson's first day at Rookwood High, and he's not out to win any friends! And when he comes face to face with a certain red-headed young hero, things really turn ugly. Meanwhile, Molly's sense of unease grows, but is it just down to her new responsibilities, or something more...sinister? Ships with a 50/50 variant cover by Enrique Corts (Assassin School). FC, 28pg $3.50 MONSTER CLUB #3 by Richard Emms & Theo Bain Meet Allysia… She's deadly. She's cunning. And most of all, she's an assassin — who's out for monster blood! Monster Club has a new team member, and she wants to find out what really happened to her father when she was just a child, and whether he was really killed by the monsters that are trying to take over the planet. Cardstock cover. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #12 (Dec032142) FC, 32pg $3.50 MONSTER CLUB VOLUME 2 TP by Richard Emms & Theo Bain With the feature length animated movie coming summer 2005, this collected edition of Monster Club issues 7 to 12 comes with additional artwork — including designs to the Monster Club Movie and a gallery of variant covers and unseen art — complete with a stunning wraparound cover by series artist, Theo Bain. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #9 (Sep032056) SC, 160pg, FC $23.95 APC TRY-OUT PACK by Various So, your unsure about trying out another indie book? This pack contains the following books at a stupidly low price... to make you see for yourselves how great the UK's leading indie comic book publisher's titles really are. Included in this pack; Assassin School Volume 1 #1, Digital Graffiti #1, Faro Korbit #1, Monster Club Volume 1 #1, Slaughter #1, Darkham Vale Volume #1, and Preview Book #1 — a retail value of $22.50 for $9.00! Pack (x7) $9.00 ARCADE COMICS YOUNGBLOOD: BLOODSPORT #1 by Mark Millar & Rob Liefeld From the Ultimate writer of Wolverine and Spider-Man, and the creator of X-Force! Wizard top writer Mark Millar, teams with Rob Liefeld in bringing you one of the most controversial chapters in Youngblood history! See what fans have been talking about since last convention season, available now for the first time to the specialty market! Ships with three all-new covers by Rob Liefeld, Frank Quitely (New X-Men), and Andy Park (X-Men Reloaded)! RES. from Previews Vol. XII #8 (Aug021832) FC, 32pg $3.99 YOUNGBLOOD: BLOODSPORT #1—MAXIMUM EDITIONS by Mark Millar & Rob Liefeld Originally offered at the summer conventions, creator Rob Liefeld provided two premium short-print alternate covers for this issue featuring Suprema and Team Youngblood. With a print run of only 1,000 copies each worldwide, these "Maximum Editions" ship with protective bag and board. Each cover version is also available in a special Signed & Numbered edition! REG/SUPREMA CVR—FC, 32pg $9.99 S&N/SUPREMA CVR—FC, 32pg $14.99 REG/TEAM YOUNGBLOOD CVR—FC, 32pg $9.99 S&N/TEAM YOUNGBLOOD CVR—FC, 32pg $14.99 YOUNGBLOOD: GENESIS VOLUME 1 #1 by Kurt Busiek & Brandon Thomas, Chad & Eric Walker, & Rob Liefeld Kurt Busiek, the award-winning author of Astro City and JLA/Avengers, provides a finely structured plot to this highly anticipated opening chapter of the origin of Youngblood, with art by Chad and Eric Walker, finished inks by Liefeld, and script by Brandon Thomas. Political backstabbing, calculated roster changes, and media manipulations are the backdrop of American's newest pop culture phenomenon and saviors — Youngblood. Ships with four covers in equal amounts; Unsigned and Signed "Premium" editions are also available! REG. ED.—FC, 32pg $3.99 PREMIUM ED.—FC. 32pg $9.99 PREMIUM SIGNED ED.—FC. 32pg $14.99 ROB LIEFELD SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 1 by Rob Liefeld X-Force creator Rob Liefeld gives the fans a sneak-peek into his sketchbook with Volume 1 of his color sketchbook series, packed with never-before-seen pages, layouts, and designs from Youngblood: Bloodsport, and other comic properties such as the Re:Gex. Also included is extensive coverage of his entertainment properties such as Testament, The Mark and True Danger. As a special bonus: a sneak preview of new characters from X-Force! Ships with 2 covers in equal quantities, with a special Signed & Numbered Edition available as well! REG. ED.—FC, 32pg $4.99 SGN. ED.—FC, 32pg $14.99 ARCANA STUDIO 100 GIRLS #1 by Adam Gallardo & Todd Demong Sylvia Mark is a lot like other 13 year old girls, maybe just a little smarter and a lot stronger than most. But she has strange prophetic dreams and men seem to be following her everywhere she goes. Sylvia doesn't know it, but a terrible new power is about to awaken inside her — then she'll discover just how different she truly is. Ships with an alternate cover by Francisco Herrera. FC, 32pg $2.95 EZRA #2 by Sean O'Reilly, Alfonso Ruiz, & Grupo EsComic Hunted by thieves, lost in a jungle, surrounded by creatures and the worst is yet to come… the goddess Nephilia! FC, 32pg $2.95 STARKWEATHER #1 by David Rodriguez, John Bosco, Rob Lean, & Stefani Rennee Alex has located Dany in Chicago, but quickly discovers that she is in no mood to be rescued. However, Alex is not the only person looking for Dany. With time running out and the balance of magic shifting, the pressure quickly builds to a boiling point. And the young man who never wanted to be anything at all… is asked to step up and become a hero. FC, 32pg $2.95 ARCHANGEL STUDIOS THE RED STAR VOLUME 3: PRISON OF SOULS TP by Christian Gossett with Snakebite & Paul Schrier Continuing in the tradition of the stunning Red Star oversized trade paperbacks, Prison of Souls will prove to be the best yet of the collection. This oversized format edition richly illustrates the heroic "Battle of the Sky-Furnaces" in the race for Archangel, the soul prison in the Spiritrealm. Maya, Makita, Kyuzo, and Urik test their strength and skill against their former comrades on the decks of the huge ships, in the depths of the fiery Konstantinov hull and in the vast skies above. Collects The Red Star Volume 2 #1-5. SC, 9x12, 142pg, FC $24.99 STAR OF THE MONTH THE RED STAR VOL I: THE BATTLE OF KAR DATHRAS GATE TP by Christian Gossett, Bradley Kayl, AD. Coulter, and Snakebite Set in the latter days of the imaginary U.R.R.S. (United Republics of the Red Star), this critically acclaimed story — which is a fictionalized account of the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan — finds the heroes of the Red Star discovering their country's true intentions in a war against a smaller neighbor state; a revelation that leads the soldiers on a quest to liberate their nation from its dark legacy of oppression. (STAR17840) SC, 9x12, 144pg, FC $24.95 THE RED STAR: NOKGORKA VOLUME 2 TP by Christian Gossett, Bradley Kayl, & Snakebite The five-time Eisner nominated saga continues! This trade paperback collets the five issues of the second story arc. In "Nokgorka" we have a tale of hope reborn amidst a brutal civil war. Like it's predecessor, this TP is printed in letterbox format, with a never- before-seen process sketchbook showing off the computer-art style that made The Red Star a hit! (STAR16481) SC, 9x12, 172pg, FC $24.95 ******************* ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #551 by Barbara Slate & Stan Goldberg "Archie's Choice": After reading some psychology books, Jughead feels qualified to answer Archie's eternal question: should he choose Betty or Veronica? Is Jughead's advice all it's "quacked" up to be? FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #85 by Paul Castiglia & Barbara Jarvie, & Fernando Ruiz "The Magic is Gone": When a magician's props do a disappearing act, Archie, Betty, and Veronica must use some investigative hocus pocus to solve the magical mystery! FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE DIGEST #210 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $2.39 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE-DIGEST #155 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double- digest full of them! Digest, FC $3.59 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #67 by Dan Parent "Life's a Circus": Betty and Veronica are flying high — literally — when they take trapeze lessons and end up the main attraction in the local circus! The only problem: the trapeze artist they replaced is determined to ground the airborne beauties! FC, 32pg $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #150 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette — teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE-DIGEST #127 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double- digest full of them! Digest, FC $3.59 JUGHEAD #160 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "The Mysterious Affair at the Lodge's": When the Lodge's host a murder mystery dinner party, they enlist Jughead to play the victim. After all, who has better experience at laying around and doing nothing?! FC, 32pg $2.19 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE-DIGEST #106 by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious double-digest collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.59 LAUGH DIGEST #196 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 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #60 by Tania del Rio It's another thrilling manga-style issue, filled with romance, magic, and intrigue! Shinji decides he had better make a move before Sabrina gets too serious with Harvey, so he asks Sabrina out on their first official date. Meanwhile, Aunt Hilda is trying to become a member of the prestigious magic council, but her membership may be in jeopardy when the council gives her charge, Sabrina, a warning for using Spellfreeze in the mortal world. This further complicates matters, as Sabrina has an opportunity to end her first date with Shinji on a magical note, but declines so as not to hurt Aunt Hilda's chances of getting on the council. It's a good thing, because the queen of the council has taken note of Sabrina's activities and has assigned a messenger to update her on everything Sabrina does! Just what does the queen have in mind? FC, 32pg $2.19 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #140 by Karl Bollers, Jon Gray, & Mike Higgins "The Return to Angel Island " Part 3 of 4: The struggle to free Angel Island from the Evil Dr. Robotnik and protect the Master Emerald continues! Can Sonic, Knuckles, and The Chaotix stand together, or will their petty differences divide them? Meanwhile, the fate of the Guardians hangs in the balance! "A Difference of Opinion" (by Ken Penders, Steven Butler, & Jim Amash): When King Sonic and the Guardian Knuckles have a late night discussion of the possible end of Mobius, much of the "past" is revealed in the future! Don't miss their surprising predictions in this far-flung tale! FC, 32pg $2.19 VERONICA #155 by Dan Parent "Sleepover": Veronica invites Betty, Nancy, and Brigitte over for a sleepover at posh Lodge Mansion, but things go from dreamy to dicey as soon as you can say Cheryl Blossom! It seems the redhead vixen is spying on our gal pals, but they've got some tricks up their nightshirt sleeves as well! FC, 32pg $2.19 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE #500 by Angelo DeCesare & Stan Goldberg It's another typical day in the life of America's favorite teen — five-hundred-fold! Witness Archie thrown out of Mr. Lodge's house for the 500th time! Making a date with both Betty and Veronica on the same night for the 500th time! Getting detention for the 500th time! Getting tricked by Reggie for the 500th time! Getting misunderstood by Moose for the 500th time... and more! It's 500 times the laughs, too! Don't miss this mega-milestone! FC, 32pg $1.99 O/A BETTY #99 & 100 by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "The Big Break-Up" Parts One & Two: Could it be true? Has Betty actually dumped Archie for good? And just who is the chivalrous, romantic, conscientious new man in her life named Adam? And why is Archie noticing Betty more than ever... now that she's gone?! Have Archie's fickle ways finally caught up to him? It's a two-part story no Archie Comics fan can afford to miss! FC, 32pg $1.99Ea. O/A VERONICA #100 by Various Veronica finds she's bored with being able to travel anywhere in the world she wants. Where else is there left to go? Well, out of this world, naturally! It's one small step from Riverdale, and one giant step for teenaged girls everywhere in "I Need My Own Space!" FC, 32pg $1.99 ********************** ASPEN ENTERTAINMENT SOULFIRE #1 by Jeph Loeb & Michael Turner Magic is no longer a myth… You've seen the exclusive preview in the pages of Wizard Magazine, and after months of anticipation, Soulfire #1 has finally arrived! From the #1 selling team behind the red-hot Superman/Batman series, Eisner Award-winning writer Jeph Loeb and Wizard's #1 artist, Michael Turner, along with colorist extraordinaire Peter Steigerwald, bring you the premiere issue of what is sure to be the most talked- about new series of 2004! Magic, myth and mystery collide in a new kind of adventure series where nothing is as it seems, and the fate of the universe hangs by a thread! Prepare yourself as the event of the year begins! Also available in a Previews Exclusive Cover edition, and a Signed Edition, autographed by the art team of Turner and Steigerwald, with an exclusive Certificate of Authenticity! NOTE: Soulfire #1 ships with two different covers in an equal 50/50 ratio. REG. COVER—FC, 32pg $2.99 PX COVER—FC, 32pg $3.99 SIGNED—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 4) $24.99 SIGNED SET—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 4) $39.99 SOULFIRE #1 LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT SET Aspen commemorates the release of Soulfire #1 with this incredible set of signed prints, showcasing both amazing covers to the premiere issue of Soulfire! Printed on high quality heavyweight matte paper, each print measures 13" x 19" and is ready to be framed. All prints are hand signed by artist Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald, and will be strictly printed to initial orders. Print Set (x2), FC $69.99 THE ASTONISH FACTORY OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE DREAMLAND CHRONICLES #1 by Scott Christian Sava Every night, as a young boy, Alexander would have incredible adventures in Dreamland with his friends Nastajia the elf, Paddington the rock boy, and Kiwi the fairy. On his twelfth birthday it all ended. Now in college, Alexander has started to dream again, and finds himself in a world filled with Giants, Dragons, Mermaids, and Pirates. The latest 3- D Animated Comic book from Spider-Man and The Lab artist, Scott Christian Sava! This debut issue will be available in four cover versions by Sava, Mike Kunkel, CG cover, and Mike Wieringo! FC, 48pg $3.50 ********************* ATOMEKA A1/BLOODMOON SPECIAL: MISTER MONSTER—WORLDS WAR TWO by Michael T. Gilbert & George Freeman In the Land of the Free, we know what it is to be looked upon with envious eyes. Now the entire world will know! From across the millions of miles of space, we have been watched with envy by the beady red eyes of the Martians (three eyes to be precise)! There is only one thing they fear; one man whose reputation has already stretched beyond our own world: Doc Stearn… the man and living legend we call, Mister Monster! They have initiated a cunning strategy to divert Doc Stearn until he will be powerless to stop their invasion fleet. As our cities rapidly fall to the fatal red plague, can even Mister Monster find a way to avert destruction and save Earth from enslavement by the insidious Martian hordes? Wraparound painted cover by Alex Horley (Lobo), with a variant watercolor sketch cover by Dave Dorman (Wastedlands) shipping in a 1-in-4 ratio! Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $6.99 A1 SPECIAL: BRICKTOP Atomeka's first A1 Special focuses on the misadventures and mishaps of Lucy "Losey" Wales and her friend Andy Pankhurst. Glenn Fabry writes, "Working late in the school science lab, young Lucinda "Losey" Wales was bitten on the head by an eerie, brick-like creature from another dimension. Shortly, a dramatic change was to take place, as her head became redder and assumed an uncanny rectangular shape. As Losey and her friends were soon to discover, with a head shaped like a brick, adventure is only a heartbeat away." Note from the Atomeka editors: We wish to point out that while Glenn's comment somewhat accurately describes the tone and flavor of the book, the description of the story elements deviate from his passage a little. In fact, they deviate from it completely. But, it is very funny and the artwork is brilliant, so let's just buy it by the truckload so we can make Glenn a very happy bunny. Thank you. Look for a special sketch cover by Glenn that will be shipped in a ratio of 1 in 4. b&w, 32pg $3.50 AUSTEN COMICS WORLDWATCH #2 by Chuck Austen, Tom Derenick, & Norm Rapmund In the midst of saving New York from Skullhead, a new hero enters the scene. Who is he, and why does he seem so interested in War Woman? Meanwhile, as Doc Gulliver's relationship with Sgt. Mercury deepens, the Intercessor — the man who hates War Woman and her leadership of the Watch more than anyone — is handed the greatest power in the universe. And what do you think he's going to do with that?! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 AVATAR PRESS Pulsar Press ROBOCOP: KILLING MACHINE SPECIAL #1 by Steven Grant & Anderson Ricardo; cover by Juan Jose Ryp This special one-shot introduces the new creative team of Steven Grant, no stranger to Robocop as he adapted Frank Miller's series, and artist Anderson Ricardo. This full-color one-shot book contains an all-new Robocop story as well as sneak-peak at the next upcoming Robocop epic! A bored rich kid gets his kicks hacking into what's left of the Detroit grid, triggering random power failures and screwing up transit, causing various tensions that Murphy and Lewis have to cope with to maintain public order. Thwarted by Robocop, the hacker tries to hack into Robocop's systems, but finds something else instead in the depths of OCP's computer system, still on-line in the wake of the company's collapse. It's the next step up from Robocop: a prototype robo-soldier, literally a killing machine, that never received a human brain. But the hacker provides the brain by remote, sending the Killing Machine out into Detroit to find and destroy Robocop. To his surprise, the robotic systems dominate and the Killing Machine has its own program: total annihilation! MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—FC, 16pg $2.99 WRAPAROUND CVR.—FC, 16pg $2.99 BURROWS CVR.—FC, 16pg $2.99 PHOTO CVR.—FC, 16pg $2.99 STARGATE SG-1: FALL OF ROME #1 by James Anthony & Jorge Correa The SG1 team blasts into summer with an all-new, full-color, action packed series! Following ancient clues found on a remote world, the SG-1 team travels to a Goa'uld graveyard that has a deadly hidden secret. Banished for over two thousand years, a rogue System Lord called Mars has cultivated an entire civilization with one purpose to travel back to Earth and lay waste to it. Can SG-1 find a way to keep a world of cybernetic Goa'uld bent on enslaving the human race from completing their conquest of Rome and beyond? In Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome #1, Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson, and Teal'c discover that while Rome wasn't build in a day, it could be destroyed in one! Available in regular, wrap, and photo cover editions as well as a special leather cover that is limited to just 1,500 copies. REG. CVR.—FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.99 PHOTO CVR.—FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.99 WRAPAROUND CVR.—FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.99 LEATHER CVR.—FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $14.99 STARGATE SG-1: P.O.W. #3—DRAKE O'NEIL PAINTED COVER EDITION Cover by Ryan Drake Don't miss this exciting new cover from hot new painter Ryan Drake on the final action- packed issue of POW! Colonel Jack O'Neill is a Goa'uld prisoner of war. And his memories of the SGC, Earth, and it's defenses are going to be pulled from his head unless SG-1 can rescue him. But with a huge army of Goa'uld defending the mother ship, Hammond has to risk a very dangerous full assault by the forces of the SGC in order to free O'Neill. This special cover is available here for the first time and is limited to just 1,500 copies. FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $5.99 STARGATE SG-1 2004 CONVENTION SPECIAL—POWER OF APOPHIS COVER EDITION by James Anthony & Jorge Correa Jr.; cover by Lucio Rubira Available for the first time, don't miss this stunning cover by new artist Lucio Rubira! When the SGC learns the location of vital tactical information about Apophis's military plans, SG-1 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? This special cover is limited to just 1,500 copies. FC, 16pg SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #2—CIVIC DUTY EDITION by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp Robocop protects the innocent as detail master Juan Jose Ryp provides the explosive cover on this special limited edition of just 1,500 copies. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 9) $5.95 O/A FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP #3—KONG ASSAULT EDITION by Miller & Grant, & Ryp It's the showdown between Robocop and the super-soldier, Kong, rendered by detail master Juan Jose Ryp on this explosive cover! This special edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 9) SRP: $5.95 US Avatar Press BRIAN PULIDO'S BELLADONNA 2004 CONVENTION SPECIAL by Brian Pulido & Clint Hilinski Belladonna is unleashed in this special edition that features her first ever story in full- color! Wexford, Ireland, 971 A.D.: A time of upheaval as civilization imposes itself on a wild, ancient land. After a tragic event that rips the heart of Ireland in two, a Celtic warrior spirit rises from the other world to claim vengeance on the Viking hordes who have fouled the land and murdered it's promised ones. Join Lady Death creator Brian Pulido as he unveils his newest creation. Belladonna is a tale steeped in passion, violence and darkness as only Pulido can tell it! The new worlds of Pulido start right here! Available in three cover versions by Clint Hilinski, Paulo Sequeira, and Di Amorim, as well as a Premium Edition, limited to 2,000 copies. HILINSKI CVR.—FC, 16pg $2.99 SEQUEIRA CVR.—FC, 16pg $2.99 AMORIM CVR.—FC, 16pg $2.99 PREMIUM ED.—FC, 16pg $9.99 YUGGOTH CREATURES #2 by Johnston, Ryp, Burrows, Wolfer, & Fiumara First there was Alan Moore's Yuggoth Cultures. Now Antony Johnston carries on the Lovecraftian spirit with Yuggoth Creatures! Continuing the incredible memoirs of Anders Ericsson, from Arkham's notorious Miskatonic University! The second volume of the Professor's memoirs take him on a roller coaster ride through Lovecraft's Mythos, as he pieces together the secret history of the universe... and mankind's approaching doom! From the Great Cthulhu itself to the return of the Fungi from Yuggoth, will Ericsson's adventures be the key to saving the world? Or will he spend the rest of his life in a padded cell? Six all-new Mythos stories from the pen of Antony Johnston are illustrated by an awesome collection of today's hottest artists, including Juan Jose Ryp, Jacen Burrows, Sebastian Fiumara, Dheeraj Verma and more! Covers by Juan Jose Ryp. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $3.99 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $3.99 WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: NECROMANCER #5 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer The action heats up in the penultimate issue of Ellis' and Wolfer's latest brutal series featuring combat magician William Gravel! Trapped with an innocent reporter in the jungles of the Philippines, Gravel has figured out the secret of the island and why the British government wants it kept hidden from the rest of the world. But that won't help him fight the zombie horde that is closing in on him and the woman who means more to him than he will admit. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $3.50 JOE LANSDALE'S BY BIZARRE HANDS #4 by Joe R Lansdale & Dheeraj Verma One the most popular horror novelists today, Joe R. Lansdale is unleashed 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 sees the sci-fi/horror tale "Tight Little Stitches In A Dead Man's Back" split open in sequential form with art by Indian superstar Dheeraj Verma. With Lansdale's biting wit and razor-sharp dialogue, fans of Garth Ennis are sure to love this new six-issue monthly series. Covers by Jacen Burrows. MATURE READERS REG. CVR.—b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $3.50 JOE LANSDALE'S BY BIZARRE HANDS #1 CONNECTING COVER by Joe R Lansdale & Dheeraj Verma This is the first of a six-part connecting cover featuring the World of Joe R. Lansdale! Drawn by super-star artist Jacen Burrows, these limited covers all fit together to form a huge image! Limited to just 750 copies b&w, 32pg $5.99 NIGHTJAR #2—TAROT COVER by Antony Johnston & Max Fiumara This special edition cover is the second in a line of actual Tarot Deck covers by Max Fiumara featuring the characters of Nightjar! Limited to just 1,500 copies! b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.99 WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KISS #1—SIGNED LEATHER EDITION by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Special Warehouse Find! This is an original first printing of the very first Warren Ellis Avatar book — the introduction of William Gravel — in a special Leather cover edition that was previously only available to retailers! Each copy is signed by the entire creative team — writer Warren Ellis, artist Mike Wolfer, and tone artist Dan Parsons — and is limited to just 400 copies, each shipped bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $29.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NIGHTJAR #1 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! b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $3.50 O/A COVEN: SPELLCASTER #1—LEATHER COVER EDITION Cover Art by Matt Martin The first Coven book from Avatar, with spectacular art by Al Rio! This special white leather composite cover is printed in blue foil and is limited to only 700 copies with an exclusive new Matt Martin cover! FC, 32pg $25.00 STARS OF THE MONTH WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE GRAPHIC NOVELS by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Get a dose of Ellis therapy with these riveting graphic novels from Avatar Press! MATURE READERS STRANGE KISS TP (STAR12541) SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $8.95 STRANGER KISSES TP (STAR14717)––SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $9.95 STRANGE KILLINGS TP (STAR17794)––SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $9.95 STRANGE KILLINGS: BODY ORCHARD TP (SEP032087)––SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $16.95 *********************** BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN SUMMER SPECIAL: MY KYLDE HAS FLEAS ONE-SHOT by D. Barnet & Buzz Basement/Amryl is extremely proud to present a new Cavewoman special with artwork by fan favorite BUZZ (Vampirella)! The curvy cutie from the Cretaceous is back in a sexy quest that pits Meriem and Klyde against their biggest (and smallest) foes! Meriem Cooper enjoys the simple life since landing in the age of the dinosaurs. No traffic jams, no alarm clocks...no mosquito repellent! Yes, everyone wants a piece of our Cavewoman, but when the insects help themselves to so many tiny pieces, it is just too much for Meriem and Klyde! This issue will also feature a special preview section of the new Razor series drawn by Buzz! b&w, 32pg $3.50 CAVEWOMAN "CREEPY RAPTOR" ART PRINT by Budd Root Budd's homage piece to Creepy Magazine features Meriem going up against a lean, mean, hairy Raptor type creature that isn't there for the conversation! Budd's monochromatic artwork really stands out in our newest art print! This limited edition Cavewoman art print is 11" x 17" and printed on high quality paper stock, is suitable for framing and now comes in a brand new collector's envelope with new Cavewoman graphics! Limited to only 450 art prints! Print, 11x17, FC MSRP: $16.00 HEAVY METAL LIVE VOLUME 1: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JULIE STRAIN SIGNED EDITION Julie Strain has graciously agreed to produce a limited number of signed/numbered books of each Heavy Metal Live Volume 1. These are all personally signed by Julie, coming with a special Certificate of Authenticity and are strictly limited to 250. Each full-color, squarebound issue is filled with beautiful women in a variety of exotic poses and settings all under the artistic direction of internationally known model and actress Julie Strain! Many of the most popular models in the industry today appear in these pages and of course every issue features a good dose of Julie Strain as well! The signed editions will ship with either the Regular cover or the Tour edition cover in a 50/50 ratio. (CAUT: 2 & 3) NOTE: See Previews Adult for the Nude cover edition. Nude edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG. ED.—SC, 7x10, 36pg, FC $11.95 NUDE CVR.—SC, 7x10, 36pg, FC $11.95 BECKETT COMICS THE BALLAD OF SLEEPING BEAUTY #2 by Gabriel Benson, Mike Hawthorne, & Mike Atiyeh Following the adventure that began on Free Comic Book Day, gunfighter Cole Jarrett is about to be executed for his outlaw past. Fortunately for him, he might just have a plan out of that one. But what he doesn't plan for is a mysterious stranger from his past showing up and making his life just a little more miserable! What does this stranger want? And what does it have to do with that kid's story about that sleeping woman? Covers by Jeff Amano. FC, 32pg (Note Price) $1.99 RUULE VOLUME 2: KISS & TELL #3 by Jeff Amano, Craig Rousseau, & Giulia Brusco Private Eye Sam Swede has lost his girl to the mob, and he has revenge on his pea-sized mind! Fortunately, what he lacks in brains, he more than makes up for in muscle, so he decides to toss a few flaming cars down on their heads. The mob doesn't like that too much, so Sam soon finds himself face-to-face with a whole bunch of mob enforcers. All that does is make Sam smile. The big guy does love a good brawl… Covers by Jeff Amano. FC, 32pg (Note Price) $1.99 FADE FROM GRACE #1 by Gabriel Benson & Jeff Amano John never wanted to be a hero. All he wanted was to live a quiet life with his wife, Grace. Until one night when Grace was in danger, and John developed a mysterious power that allowed him to save her life. But where does he go from there? What should he do with these new powers? Is it even possible to return to the quiet life they both desire? Soon he finds himself having to choose between the love of his life, and the nobility in his heart. As with many choices, fate refuses to let him decide on his own. Together, John and Grace learn that power may wane, fame is fleeting, but love never fades. Covers by Jeff Amano. FC, 32pg SRP: $0.99 BEYOND TIME COMICS BLACK TIGER: LEGACY OF FURY #3 by John Hervey, Rod Pereira & Arne Starr "From the Hand of my Brother": The Los Santos Police Department becomes concerned as the new Black Tiger begins exercising justice with deadly force. Jenn confronts Eric regarding the relationship between the Black Tiger's Gift and their family, learning in the process Eric's overriding desire to slay their father's murderer. Jenn realizes that the pieces of the puzzle to their father's murder do not fit together and works to learn the truth before Eric can act on his misguided thirst for vengeance. Bi-monthly. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.99 BLACK BOAR PRESS SPRINGHEELED JACK #2 Seldom solved tales of abductions were deemed stuff of lurid penny dreadfuls, to be kept between the newsprint pages and overactive imaginations of those who read them. This was always the way… that is, until Jack Rackham witnessed the brutal kidnapping of his beloved Evelina. Emotionally embroiled in the case, he could not rest until she was found. Enlisting the help of his associate Dr. Henry Jekyll the two uncover a deadly threat to mankind... and race against time to find the Strange Vistitor. This issue is limited and individually numbered to 1,000 copies worldwide. b&w, 28pg $4.00 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #84 The Black Library's all-action comic featuring storming adventure from the grim worlds of Warhammer returns with another awesome issue! This month sees Frazer Irving (The Authority) making his Warhammer Monthly debut with the awesome Plaguebringer! Gary Erskine (The Authority, The Filth) brings you the dark tale of Hammerbildt! And Jon Haward (Spider-Man) is back with Of Ancient Blood, a slick vampire tale packed with all manner of evil! All this wrapped up in a Frazer Irving Plaguebringer cover! b&w, 40pg $3.50 WARHAMMER: LONE WOLVES TP by Dan Abnett & Karl Richardson Comic legend Dan Abnett (Transformers) teams up with the very talented Karl Richardson to bring a dark tale of survival in the war-torn far future! Lone Wolves follows a group of beleaguered Imperial Guardsmen beset by the all-devouring Tyranid swarms on a remote ice planet. Just when death seems inevitable, a miracle arrives in the form of a savage band of Space Wolves. Only then does the true battle for survival begin! Trade paperback edition features a host of extras, including a 20-page bridging story and sketchbook section! SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $10.99 WARHAMMER: LOATHSOME RATMEN & ALL THEIR VILE KIN HC From the sewers and drains of the grim Warhammer world crawl the skaven, rat-like beasts of fur and claw, killers, and spreaders of disease! This book covers all aspects and habits of the revolting skaven: their physiology, their methods of war, and the projected plans on how to deal with the rising menace, with many accompanying pictures and sketches. SC, 96pg, FC $29.99 BLIND WOLF STUDIOS JACK & JACK #1 by Franco Aureliani, Jamie Cosley, & Art Baltazar Jack & Jack is a sweet story about a boy, named Jack, and his talking dog, named Jack! They live with Grandpa and drive him nutty on a daily basis. But who makes Grandpa crazier? Jack the Boy, or Jack the Dog? Come join Jack and Jack as they play a game of fetch and have a close encounter of the third kind with...a frisbee? See what happens when the Jacks get Grandpa involved in their shenanigans! Need dating advice? Watch as Jack gives Jack some tips on asking out a girl... Confused? How do you think Grandpa feels?! b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLOODFIRE STUDIOS KINDERGOTH #4 by Lee Kohse & Jeff Zugale In this, the final chapter of the Tiny Green Men mini-series, we find the kids trapped on the alien mothership, security is hot on their trail, and someone stole all the doorstops! Can the Dead Bozai Society save Earth? Will the human race pass the final test, or be deemed to stupid to live? Is the final test multiple choice? Where did all these doorstops come from? Find out the answer to most of these questions and more in Kindergoth #4! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLUE KING STUDIOS CITY OF HEROES #4 by Richard Dakan, Brandon McKinney, & Moose Bauman The compelling conclusion to City of Heroes' latest story arc! A night on the town ended in disaster for young heroes Apex, Horus, and especially War Witch. Now they're on the hunt for the powerful and extremely dangerous Vanessa DeVore, leader of the wicked Carnival of Shadows. Their search will lead them through some of Paragon City's most dangerous neighborhoods; but are they really ready to face this powerful new enemy when they find her? Of course they're not. The real question is: will they all survive the encounter? FC, 32pg $2.95 BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSON #19 by Bates, DiGerolamo, & Costanza Bart Simpson is the most famous 10-year-old in America. He's even got his own comic book! But what happens when Bart is nowhere to be found? What happens when Martin and Milhouse have to spend a day without Bart?! Then, the Springfield Elementary holds an "All You Can Eat" competition. Find out who will "Outwit, Outplay, and Outeat" the rest. Summer Reading has never been this fun this August! FC, 32pg $2.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #97 by Boothby & Ortiz Ned Flanders goes on a road trip of self-discovery, and while he's away, Cletus and his kinfolk set-up housekeeping at the Flanderosa. It doesn't take long before their backwoodsy ways have Homer fussin' and a fumin' for a feud. Join us for a homespun tale filled with jug music, paintball, moonshine, critter care, and forbidden love. It's the Simpsons vs. the Del Roys this August! FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #71 Living in the shadow of your older sibling can be hard, but it's even harder when your name is Cecil Terwilliger or Lisa Simpson. FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #72 Homer, Lenny, and Carl think they will be living the sweet life when they all opt for Mr. Burns' early retirement plan. FC, 32pg $2.50 O/A SIMPSONS COMICS #73 Bart meets a reclusive B-movie director, whose collection of horror, science fiction, and Radioactive Man is the envy of every hobbyist in Springfield. FC, 32pg $2.50 *************************** THE LIFE IN HELL 2005 CALENDAR Spend a year in Hell with Matt Groening, Binky, Sheba, Bongo, Akbar & Jeff and the rest of the Life In Hellers. This monthly organizer features classic Life In Hell comic strips, but that's not all! You also get puzzling philosophical questions, great dates in Life In Hell history, famous people's birthdays, and trivial but significant recommendations on how to enrich your life. Calendar, PC $12.99 BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT LASH OF LADY LOVELOCK #1 by Lou Kagan SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL GN, b&w $9.95 BONDAGE FANTASIA #5 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL GN, b&w $9.95 BRIES DICKIE VOLUME 2 HC by Pieter De Poortere Dickie is back! In guises as a farmer, a soldier, a vampire, a Palestinian, and a cowboy among others, these stories address (both subtly and directly) issues related to our contemporary society. This superb second collection of funny and cynical short stories and one-pagers will appeal to fans of Lewis Trondheim. HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $13.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DICKIE VOLUME 1 HC by Pieter De Poortere The first volume collecting comic strips and short funny stories starring Dickie, these tales deal with social, economic, and political themes, as well as with farmers' everyday lives. Drawn in a smooth style reminiscent of Ever Meulen, this book won the prestigious Dutch price Stripschapspenning for the "Best Album of the Year in 2001." MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $13.95 ************** THE EXLIBRIS GN by Ulf K. In a small city in Europe, booksellers are being murdered. Who's doing it, and why? The Exlibris investigates! A wonderful pastiche of old noir and super-hero comics, in his first long narrative Ulf K. tells a very peculiar detective story. Ulf's work has been highly praised by Brian Biggs and Jordan Crane, among other American cartoonists. SC, 8x6, 32pg, b&w $7.50 STAR OF THE MONTH TANGO WITH DEATH GN by Ulf K. The comic art of Ulf K. has been a highlight of more than a few recent anthologies (Rosetta, Comix2000, Top Shelf Asks the Big Questions, Wind), and Tango with Death is a great introduction to the charming work of this German cartoonist. Poetic, funny, sad, and moving, these are little stories about Life, Death, Love, The Universe, Strange People and Horrible Endings, executed in a virtuoso clear line style. The book includes a special illustration gallery. (STAR14577) SC, 6x8, 128pg, b&w $15.95 ******************* BROADSWORD COMICS SCHOOL BITES VOLUME 1 GN by Holly G! How does a sweet girl learn to become a groovy vampire?! What all good ghouls do... go to vampire school! Join Cherri Creeper in her first adventure at the Shadow Academy. A cross between Harry Potter and Anne Rice, School Bites is an original graphic novel for lovers of Goth & Manga! This volume ships equally with 2 different Holly G! covers! Also available as a Deluxe Color Plate Edition that comes bagged and boarded with a along with a full-color 4 ¼" x 6" Limited Collector's color plate featuring Cherri Creeper and her bat, Bing by Holly G! Signed by the artist and limited to a printing of 500. REG.—SC, 5x8, 64pg, FC $12.95 COLL. ED.—SC, 5x8, 64pg, FC (CAUT: 2) $19.99 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE—SWORD MAIDEN ART PRINT by Jim Balent A beautiful red-headed Witch with a sword, frolicking fairies... does it get any better than this? This exquisite full-color art print by Jim Balent will bring "Magick" into your home! Measures 18" x 24" and is perfect for framing. Also comes in a signed edition. REG.—Print, 18x24, FC $9.99 SGN.—Print, 18x24, FC (CAUT: 2) $29.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE VOLUME 1 TP by Jim Balent Collects the first five issues, including the premiere story arc, "Witch War," and the one- shot tale, "Dragon Witch!" Features an introduction by creator Jim Balent, and a brand new exclusive short story! This deluxe limited edition features a beautiful 6" x 8 ½" full- color print of Tarot scrying the future. Signed by Balent and limited to 500 copies. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $34.95 ******************** BROCCOLI BOOKS GALAXY ANGEL VOLUME 3 GN After Lulu fails to destroy the Angels and capture Prince Shiva, Eonia calls upon his right-hand woman Sherry and the ravenous Hell Hounds. Meanwhile in the Elle Ciel, a mysterious man visits Midleulle at night and leaves a rose. Ranpha thinks it is romantic, but everyone else fears that there is an enemy on board. With Eonia mounting his forces, Elle Ciel and Prince Shiva are in for the fight of their lives! SC, 208pg, b&w $9.99 JUVENILE ORION #2 Mana and Taukasa are attacked by Lafayel, a mysterious boy who holds the secret to Tasuasa's past. Kaname, sensing danger, rushes to their aid. But before he can reach them, Tomonori attacks him — determined to rid the world of the evil of Darklore. SC, 208pg, b&w $9.99 BUD PLANT BEST OF DC 1994 PACK Sale! Was $12.45! Collects the mint condition individual issues Aquaman #1 (new series), Batman Adventures #1, Damage #0, Flash #91 (2nd series), Robin #9, Superboy #8, Superman: The Man of Steel #30 and Wonder Woman #90 (new series). Top-notch art here, including work by Mike Wieringo, Tom Grummett, Dennis Janke, Brad Vancata and others. Packaged in a full-color display box. (CAUT: 4) Pack (x8), FC SRP: $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VOODOO CHILD HC by Bill Sienkiewicz Warehouse Find! Was $34.99! Painted by Sienkiewicz with creative consultation by Will Eisner, Voodoo Child examines Jimi Hendrix's childhood, his roots in the blues, his search for personal identity, and his dazzling rise to stardom. Includes a digitally- mastered CD, Jimi By Himself: The Home Recordings, containing 30 minutes of previously unreleased tracks, available nowhere else. Kitchen Sink, 1995. (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 128 pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ***************** TOMATOES FROM MARS HC Illustrated by Mort Drucker Sale! Was $14.95! Vicious Martian fruits invade Earth! Well-known MAD and Marvel Comics artist Mort Drucker's lighthearted, zany paintings illustrate this enjoyable children's picture book — great for all ages! Harper Collins, 1999. HC, 11x10, 32 pgs, FC SRP: $8.99 CARNAL COMICS JENNA JAMESON: WICKED WEAPON COLLECTION—PHOTO COVER EDITION 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, 56pg $5.95 CARNAL COMICS: THE INSIDE STORY OF ART, SEX, & PORN STARS— PHOTO COVER EDITION by Loren, Sanford, & Crompton SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 56pg $5.95 CARNAL COMICS MULTI-PACK #8 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x4), b&w $10.95 CARTOON BOOKS BONE: THE ONE VOLUME EDITION SC by Jeff Smith An American graphic novel first! The complete 1300-page epic adventure, from start to finish, in one deluxe paperback! It's the biggest, coolest Bone book of all! Get it while it lasts! This book will not be kept in print! Three modern cartoon cousins get lost in a pre- technological valley, spending a year there making new friends and out-running dangerous enemies. Their many adventures include conning the local people in "The Great Cow Race," and meeting a giant mountain lion named "Rock Jaw: Master of the Eastern Border"; They learn about sacrifice and hardship in "The Ghost Circles"; and finally discover their own true natures in the climatic journey to "The Crown of Horns!" Get it while it lasts! This book will not be kept in print! SC, 7x10, 1300pg, b&w $39.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BONE TP'S by Jeff Smith The Bone series is a perennial best-seller! Three volumes filled with the charming stories that continue to surprise and delight readers the world over. VOL. 7: GHOST CIRCLES (STAR13935) $16.95 VOL. 8: TREASURE HINTERS (STAR17047) $15.95 STUPID STUPID RAT TAILS (STAR10847) $9.95 ****************** CARTOON MILITIA A UNITED FRONT 2004 EDITION by Various The next phase in the Cartoon Militia's plans for world domination through comics! This fourth installment of A United Front brings together established and cutting edge talents in an eclectic anthology covering a variety of genres from comedy to romance to science fiction. Featuring contributions from Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts), Scott Morse (Soulwind), Jose Garibaldi (Jingle Belle), Steve Rolston (Queen & Country), and more! All this, and a cover by normalman creator, Jim Valentino! b&w, 32pg $3.00 CHANTING MONKS PRESS GOTHBABES 2005 CALENDAR Forget Hooters, forget Sports Illustrated, forget Skin Deep for calendars. Goth is hotter than hell and Chanting Monks Press knows goth. We've rounded up the hottest artists in the business to present not just a year, but 14 months of sexy gothic hotties; the kind you definitely want to nail to your wall. This is the girls gone wild of goth, brought to you by the likes of Mike Bair (Hawkman, Catwoman), Ray Lago, Buzz (Vampirella), Mark Texeira (Conan, Vampirella, Birds of Prey), Rick Bryant, Bryan (The Batman) Baugh, Joel (Penthouse Comix) Adams, Tim Vigil (Faust), and more. Sexy vampire babes, gals in zombie danger, seductive sirens, and ladies of the grave are all here and they are sizzling. This is a year's plus worth of hot babes and frightful femme fatales, but no nudity or adult content. Just sheer sex appeal in the tradition of Elvira, Vampirella and Death. All original illustrations by the best cheesecake artists working today, all in one package. Plus, this project ships early, direct from publisher on July 20 so you have it in your hands even earlier. Special two-page pinup illustration by Faust's Tim Vigil, and painted cover by Mark Texeira! MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 9x11, b&w $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ZACHERLEY'S MIDNITE TERRORS by Various Since the 1950s, John Zacherle has been a legend amongst the giants of horror. Midnight Terrors covers the full spectrum of horror comics, from'50s-era EC-style storytelling and artwork, to'70s-era House of Mystery-style tales, to some of today's most cutting edge horror, all accompanied by the classic creepiness and sardonic humor of Zacherley, himself! Also included are pin-ups by from renowned artists, and two fabulous flip- covers by Ken Meyer Jr. and legendary Famous Monsters cover artist, Basil Gogos! General Audiences. b&w, 48pg $3.95 ********************* CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP STARS OF THE MONTH SUPREME: THE STORY OF THE YEAR TP Reprints issues #41-51, 52A, and 52B from Alan Moore's acclaimed run of Supreme! (STAR17701) SC, 332pg, FC $26.95 SUPREME: THE RETURN TP Alan Moore follows his Eisner Award-winning supreme script with "The Return," presented here in its entirety for the first time. Featuring the art of Chris Sprouse and ingenious flashback sequences by Rick Veitch. Plus, cameos by Gil Kane and Jim Starlin. (STAR19008) HC, 258g, FC $24.95 WINSOR MCCAY: EARLY WORKS VOLUME 2 TP by Winsor McCay More "Tales of the Rarebit Fiend" and "Little Sammy Sneeze," plus "Centaurs," "Hungry Henrietta," and dozens of McCay's editorial illustrations. Another handsome, compact and affordable collection of the work of Winsor McCay, the cartoon genius behind Little Nemo in Slumberland! (OCT032227) SC, 200pg, b&w $19.95 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. #512: RUMPLESTILTSKIN A classic tale involving a miller's daughter who supposedly can spin straw into gold, a crafty little man by the name of Rumpelstiltskin who asks for too much reward and a wise court jester which saves the day. Fillers include: "The Miller, His Son and Their Donkey," poems: "To Market, To Market," " Three Wise Men of Gotham," "Giraffe," and a "color me" page on the back inside cover. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 32pg, FC $3.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED JR. #515: JOHNNY APPLESEED This American folklore tale is based on a true story. Follow Johnny Appleseed as he travels early America teaching the Bible and planting tree orchards along his path. Fillers include: "Pecos Bill," a poem: "If all the Seas were One Sea," "Kangaroo," and a "color me" page on the back inside cover. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 32pg, FC $3.99 CLASSIC ILLUSTRATED JR. #520: THUMBELINA Follow the adventures of Thumbelina as she encounters toads, butterflies, bees, mice, moles and swallows on her quest to marry The King of the Flowers. Fillers include: Aesop's Fables: "The Crow and the Pitcher", a poem: "Bed in Summer," by Robert Louis Stevenson," "Cock Robin and Jenny Wren," and a "color me" page on the back inside cover. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 32pg, FC $3.99 CLAYPOOL COMICS DEADBEATS #67 by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran Despite Kirby's sacrifice, the destruction of all that is, was, and ever shall be looms over both the living and the undead of Fear City. Ultimately, King Hermano must stand alone to defeat the creature that consumes time-bands, in "Chronovore!" this arc's concluding chapter, by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagran. b&w, 32pg $2.50 ELVIRA #136 by Strom, Smith, & Lachance Elvira's raising public-TV funds is usually fun, but not when the demon Ka'ashkow is summoned and everyone has to give… 'til it hurts, in "Wanted, Pledge or Alive!" by Strom, Smith, and Lachance. Also, a junkyard show unearths old enemies, in "Rotten to the Core!" by Hetherington, Purcell, and Patterson. Photo cover of Elvira. b&w, 32pg $2.50 COMIC CAVALCADE STARGATE SG-1: FALL OF ROME PREQUEL—GOLD FOIL EDITION by James Anthony & Jorge Correa This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa, and a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! This special gold foil edition is limited to 500 copies. These copies will ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. FC, 16pg (one-shot) SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S BELLADONNA PREVIEW FURY EDITION by Brian Pulido & Clint Hilinski Belladonna is unleashed on this hot new cover from fresh artist Walter Geovani! Contained within are the designs for the character, notes from Pulido on his development of the character, pages from the story, and other exclusive material you won't find anywhere else! This special edition is limited to 1500 copies. b&w, 16pg SRP: $5.99 WIDOW: BOUND BY BLOOD #4 & #5 CONNECTING NUDE COVER SET by Mike Wolfer Warehouse Find! The original final issues of Wolfer's Widow series, available with these exclusive connecting nude covers featuring Widow and Brandi 51! This special set of two nude covers is limited to 500 sets. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: See Previews Adult to view the cover. Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the UK MATURE READERS Set (x2), b&w $14.99 US EVIL ERNIE: REVENGE COMMEMORATIVE EDITION TRIPLE-SIGNED by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes This special edition book is signed by the entire creative team, Brian Pulido, Jason Jensen, and the late Steven Hughes. This is one of the last reserves of books signed by the late, great Steven Hughes! Originally limited to 4,000 copies, less that hundred remain! These copies will ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. FC, 32pg SRP: $49.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TALES OF THE DARKNESS #½—PLATINUM EDITION by Garth Ennis & Marc Silvestri The original first printing of this book is available with our exclusive platinum foil logo over Marc Silvestri's stunning cover. Limited to a mere 750 copies, all shipped bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg SRP: $15.95 O/A SHI: YEAR OF THE DRAGON #3—STRIKING BEAUTY EDITION by Billy Tucci Billy Tucci provides our stunning exclusive cover for this final issue in the origin of Shi mini-series! Limited to 1,000 copies, all shipped bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg (3 of 3) SRP: $5.95 O/A WITCHBLADE: DESTINY'S CHILD #3—PLATINUM EDITION Cover by David Boller The original first printing of this book is available with our exclusive platinum foil logo! Limited to a scarce 750 copies, all shipped bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg SRP: $14.95 ************************* COMICSONE.COM THE FOUR CONSTABLES VOLUME 3 TP by Rui-An Wen & Andy Seto The epic kung fu whodunit continues as Master Zhuge and his four Imperial Constables come ever-closer to solving the decades-old mystery behind the 13 masked assassins. But first they must rescue one of their own as Life Snatcher has been captured! SC, 5x8, 120pg, FC $13.95 CRAYON SHINCHAN GN #9 by Yoshito Usui Everyone's favorite obnoxious 5-year old exceeds even his normal bounds of mischief when he takes it upon himself to help Mom prepare for her next driving test. If you thought DMV employees were disgruntled before, wait until they meet Shinchan! SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w $9.95 MANIAC ROAD VOLUME 1 TP by Shinsuke Kurihashi This is a comedy about three sisters who in their attemtps to run an old run down electronics store in the backstreets of Akihabara, they hire the resourceful Takezou. This young man quickly refashions the store into the perfect shopping ground for Japanese "otaku" (those who absolutely crave manga and Japanese animation). With its finger on the pulse of the modern-day otaku, this hip comedy will hilariously and stylishly thrust you into the eclectic world of Japanese pop culture. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 ONEGAI TWINS VOLUME 2 NOVEL by Go Zappa The highly anticipated follow-up to the Onegai Teacher series is here! Having nearly lost a member of their "family", Maiku, Karen and Miina return in volume #2. Karen and Miina are now part of the student body at Maiku's high school, a fact which makes the secret of their living arrangement that much more difficult to keep quiet. Still, things haven't changed much as the trio's strong sense of family and togetherness pervades, in lieu of knowing who is really Maiku's true blood relation. Nonetheless, this major filial question is answered as this heartfelt comedy comes to an end. SC, 5x7, 220pg $7.95 PEIGENZ VOLUME 1 TP by Suh Gwong Hyun At the beginning of the 21st century, a sudden increase in genetic mutations cause some people to be born with special abilities. However, these enhanced humans are not welcome amongst the general population. As time goes by, they become marked for exile and are shunned by the world, causing them to becoming wanderers, aimlessly going from place to place. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 SAINT LEGEND GN #10 by Andy Seto To the Immortals' dismay, Hades has been resurrected in his new guise. Even with their leader, the High Scholar — Master Lu's newfound skill with the sword, they may not be able to able to contend with this final and overpowering threat! The fate of the world rests in the hands of one immortal as this cataclysmic series draws to a close! SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 STORY OF THE TAO #9 by Ding Kin Lau & Andy Seto Suprisingly, with the help of the new Golden Jan Taiyi, Saint Monk has taken the head of his stepmother, the power-hungry Queen Arctic Wan and reclaimed his rightful place as Emperor! Now with his good deeds accomplished, Jan resurrects his life-love Mimi Yuan. However, upon her revival she curtly forsakes Jan's love! SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BLACK LEOPARD GN #3 by Wing Shing Ma As Leopard heals from his bout with Eclipse, he and Martial Sanbu take a boat ride to a remote island where they meet a powerful cyborg, a strange ape-like mutation, and more Black Sun operatives! (JAN042235) SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 HEAVEN SWORD & DRAGON SABRE #5 GN by Louis Cha & Wing Shing Ma Louis Cha's fantasy epic presses on! Wuji faces Vigor Fist Kun and learns of his blood- soaked past. But this information does he and Ms. Ming no-good while trapped deep in the bowels of the Ming Sect stronghold. Their only hope is for Wuji to learn the Ming Sect's lost Kung Fu — the Great Magic Stance! (STAR17936) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 IRON WOK JAN GN #7 by Shinji Saijyo The culinary fists continue to fly in Iron Wok Jan Volume 7! Jan and Mutsuju Gobancho — the founder of the Gobancho Restaurant — have a little heart-to-heart chat. Is Jan foolish enough to challenge the "Finest Cuisine Chef in Japan" to a no-holds barred cook- off? (NOV032172) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 JUNK FORCE VOLUME 2 TP by Hideki Kakinuma & Sword Yuusuke Louis and the gang come a across two strange men. Both appear to be potential allies but one of them has a more sinister intent. Also a group of derelict nomads prove to be vile mechanical entities that must be stopped! (FEB042205) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 LEGENDARY COUPLE GN #5 by Louis Cha & Tony Wong Kuo Yung wakes Mistress Dragon who thinks she has just had a very intimate and blissful experience with her handsome young pupil. Also Chou Lee and her student Jasmine make a violent return! Plus more of Fong Ouyang and Frog Style kung fu! (JUN032213) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 MEGA DRAGON & TIGER GN #6 by Tony Wong The final battle is upon us! Two life-long friends are reunited in the most violent of ways. Tiger Yin battles Red Dragon for the Best of the Best Tournament Championship. There can be only one! (STAR20020) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $13.95 MY SASSY GIRL #3 GN by Ho Sik Kim & Dae Hong Min Geon-Woo is lead kicking and screaming into even more unsavory circumstances. And unbelievably he finally stands up for himself. Too bad it's not against his "sassy" assertive young friend. The frequently painful relationship comedy continues! (FEB042206) SC, 6x8, 128pg, FC $13.95 ONEGAI TWINS VOLUME 1 NOVEL The highly anticipated follow-up to the Onegai Teacher series is here! Maiku Kamishiro is an orphan, whose only memory of his childhood is a picture of his house, himself, and his twin sister. In an attempt to find out about his past Maiku moves into his childhood home. Soon after two girls suddenly enter into Maiku's single life. One of them is his twin sister, and the other is a perfect stranger. But which is which? From there begins a tangled give-and-take relationship between Maiku and the blue-eyed girls. Find out who is Maiku's real blood relative. (FEB042207) SC, 300pg $7.95 SAINT LEGEND GN #8 by Andy Seto The Monkey King Wuku suffers a critical blow when he decides to once again take on the demonic Hades alone! (JAN042241) SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 SISTER RED VOLUME 1 TP by Shizuru Hayashiya From the artist of Onegai Teacher comes Sister Red! This is the story of Makato, Alice, and the "Night Family!" All sorts of odd things begin to happen when Makato survives being run down by a speeding car. Modern-day vampires, the occult, and hunters of the undead… 'nuff said! (JAN042244) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STORM RIDERS PART 2: INVADING SUN VOLUME 3 TP by Wing Shing Ma Nameless has emerged from his retirement. His first order of business: to seize the Ultimate Sword from Cloud before his hateful spirit can cause calamity in the world! But both Cloud and his new weapon show violent resistance. Also: the curse of the Nie family begins to affect the Nie's only descendant… Wind. (JAN042242) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC (Note Price) $9.95 STORY OF THE TAO #3 GN by Ding King Lau & Andy Seto Dream Taiyi — the most alluring object of Datura's lust — is wed to some ugly guy. Is this a dream? And will the others survive their own battle test? (STAR17903) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 TOP SPEED VOLUME 1 GN by George Lau & ComicsKey Pacific Road is the meeting place for those who hunger for speed. Four groups constantly challenge each other for dominance, while the spectators place their bets. One night, a unknown taxicab leaves everyone in the dust. Behind the wheel is Tian, a young man who lost his famous racing father in a car accident. Little does he know that his job as a taxi driver, will soon expose his unbelievable driving skills. Naturally, everyone wants a piece of this superior driver — this driver with nothing but hatred for racing. Fast cars, hot girls and plenty of action cruise your way in March! (FEB042210) SC, 6x8, 192pg, FC $14.95 WEAPONS OF THE GODS GN #3 by Tony Wong The race for the mightiest weapons continues. The battle with the Demon Army rages on. Chai receives a serious wound and the evil Demon Army kidnaps Snow. Also, Iron Heart learns a tragic secret about his family. (STAR17334) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $13.95 ********************* COMMITTED COMICS JAVA #2 by Kensuke Okabayashi with Peter Palmiotti & Lee Stacy It's showdown between Java and the evil coffee corporation CEO, Dr. Grind! After losing her Caffeine Patches while battling Astronomus, Java loses control over her mind and body and goes completely berserk! Can the B.E.A.N. team restore her back to control before she destroys Neo Seattle? Who will stop Dr. Grind from escaping to Sumatra? If things couldn't get more insane than it already has, the psycho hot-chocolate-loving Bandit, Swizz Mizz, is back in town! It's the year 2073... and coffee is serious business! FC, 24pg (2 of 3) $2.95 CPM MANGA DOGGY POO PICTURE BOOK Adapted by John O'Donnell A heartwarming book based on the award-winning Korean clay animation! Once upon a time, a little doggy poo lived on the side of a road. He felt all alone in the world. He believed that nobody needed him for anything, and that he had no purpose in life. If only Doggy Poo had a reason for being, then he wouldn't give up on his dream to be useful to the world. One day, Doggy Poo meets a lovely dandelion sprout. Will she explain his purpose in life? Will she help make his dream come true? FC, 36pg $7.99 DUCK PRINCE BOOK 2: SWAN'S DILEMMA GN by Ai Morinaga Reiichi Swan thought that looks were everything. But now that he is a handsome young man instead of a short and ugly boy, Reiichi has more problems than he knows how to deal with! He can't get close to the girl he loves or else he'll turn back into an ugly kid, and the magical dog that transformed him in the first place doesn't have enough power left to help him. On top of all that, everyone in school thinks that Reiichi is dating Rikako, a student that looks like the old Reiichi — short and ugly! SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (2 of 6) $9.99 FULL HOUSE BOOK 1 GN by Soo-yeon Won Incompatible? Undeniable! Elle is an aspiring screenwriter determined to make it big. Ryder Baye is a world famous actor that is always the center of media scrutiny. When Ryder buys the house that Elle is currently living in, these two very different people find themselves dealing with each other's seemingly incompatible idiosyncrasies, as well as an undeniable attraction to one another. Forced to live in the same house together, Elle and Ryder might turn out to be a very happy couple…if they don't kill each other first! Inspiration for the hit new Korean television series! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: THE GREY WITCH BOOK 2 GN—NEW PRINTING by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi The heroes of Lodoss Island continue their quest to free the land from the evil clutches of the Grey Witch. After traveling through towns and villages, they soon find themselves fighting armies of the undead. When the dust settles, the Grey Witch stands before them, ready for a battle... to the death! This action-packed graphic novel is the basis for the hit Record of Lodoss War anime OVA! SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w $9.99 THE WORLD OF NARUE BOOK 2 GN by Tomohiro Marukawa Narue is a super-powered schoolgirl that just happens to also be an alien. Her boyfriend, Kazuto, doesn't really mind that she is from outer space, but sometimes being with her can be very strange indeed. When Narue and her friends start hanging out around town, that's when things really start to get weird… SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 YONGBI THE INVINCIBLE BOOK 1 GN by Jeawoon Yu & Jungwho Moon A mysterious stranger rides into town. The peaceful village of Gang-Ho is disturbed when Yongbi, a seemingly foolish bounty hunter, comes to town looking to claim the bounty for the leader of Gang-Ho's deadliest clan of assassins. Will Yongbi collect the bounty unscathed, or will he fall victim to a vengeful pack of assassins hell-bent on retribution for their captured leader? SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (1 of 23) $9.99 CROSSGEN ENTERTAINMENT CROSSGEN ABADAZAD #6 by J.M. DeMatteis & Mike Ploog As they journey toward The Wretchedly Awful City, Kate and her companions stop in Miss Stringer's village-where Mary Annette seems doomed to fall back into her maker's clutches! But the puppet who won't do as she's told leads a revolt against Stringer-and Kate finds herself caught between both sides! FC, 32pg $2.95 MONSTER RALLY #1 by Chuck Dixon, Greg Land, & Matt Ryan Chuck Dixon and Greg Land team up once again to bring you a high-speed, high-octane, action-packed tale of mystery and danger! In the sleepy desert town of Caliente Springs a secret government installation hides an alien menace that will soon be free to terrorize the nation. The only thing that stands between Earth and total destruction is a gang of...teenagers? Hot cars, crazy chicks, and scary monsters abound in this new ongoing monthly! FC, 32pg $2.95 NEGATION WAR PART SIX by Tony Bedard, Paul Pelletier, & Dave Meikis The war between two universes reaches its shattering climax as Charon and Danik vie for the fate of humanity. But while these two godlike beings contend for dominance, it falls to one ordinary man, Obregon Kaine, to make certain that the Milky Way galaxy doesn't fall to the forces of Negation! Don't miss the final chapter in CrossGen's wildest ride! FC, 32pg $2.95 RAVEN HOUSE #1 by Chuck Dixon, Mike Perkins, & Andrew Hennessy A beautiful young woman, summoned to tutor the son of a brooding-and darkly handsome-English lord, arrives at a shadowy mansion...and finds only sinister secrets! What happened to Lord Dalamar's wife? What lies behind the manor's many locked doors? And what has the villagers living in fear? Writer Chuck Dixon (El Cazador) and artist Mike Perkins (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang) are your guides through creepy hallways filled with mounting mysteries, doomed romance, and plenty of chills! Enter Raven House...if you dare! RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #4 (APR042466) FC, 32pg $2.95 EL CAZADOR VOL. 1 TRAVELER EDITION by Chuck Dixon & Steve Epting 1687. The Spanish Main. A pampered donessa turns the tables on her pirate captors and becomes their leader in the hunt to rescue the rest of her family held captive by the villainous Blackjack Tom. Join Captain Sin and her crew of brigands and murderers on their debut adventure as they set sail over the raging Caribbean in search of revenge, redemption, and a hidden mountain of treasure. Collecting issues #1-8 of El Cazador! SC, 5x7, 208pg, FC $12.95 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: A MEDIEVAL TALE VOL. 2 TRAVELER EDITION by Brian Pulido, Fabrizio Fiorentino, & Aaron Lopresti The woman named Hope died, only to be reborn as Lady Death! Part human, part Eldritch, she haunts the medieval landscape of ancient Europe, searching for a way to end the conflict between the humans and the otherworldly Eldritch. Can Lady Death stave off the inevitable war between the races? Reprinting Lady Death: A Medieval Tale issues #7- 12! SC, 5x7, 192, FC $9.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR #1—TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Tucci, Gutierrez, & Orkin Crusade is proud to present this10th Anniversary Edition of the perennial "little book that could!" Last printed in 1994, the award-winning comic was an immediate sell-out that paved the way for millions of continuing editions sold. The original 32 pages of lush color art and story have been digitally re-mastered, and comes complete with never- before-seen early sketches and an all-new cover by creator Billy Tucci and painter Mark Sparacio. FC, 32pg $2.99 SHI: SENRYAKU SIGNED PROSE EDITION by Gary Cohn & Billy Tucci Thirty-six Eisner Award-Nominated stories masterfully re-authored by Shi-Guru Gary Cohn (The Blue Devil) reveal the passion and power of Tucci's beautiful and deadly creation. The Chinese Stratagems of War have long been considered a guide not only to surviving conflict, but to proper conduct, in all aspects, of a life well lived. Cohn's classic vignette's come accompanied by all new illustrations and cover by Billy Tucci. As an added bonus each and every initially ordered book will be signed by Tucci and Cohn.b&w, 64pg $9.99 CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING DARK GATE GN by Brett Ewins & Various The Dark Gate is open! This all-new anthology, edited and drawn by Brett Ewins, unlocks the door to government horrors, super-hero terrorists, giant chickens, and other things bizarre. Don't miss this collection of sci-firony and horror by some of comics' greatest writers, including Peter Milligan, Alan Grant, and many others. MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOHNNY NEMO VOLUME ONE TP—NEW PRINTING by Milligan, Ewins, & Dillon New London's ultra-violent private investigator of the future returns in a book crowded with junkies, fascists, scheming billionaires, and gorgeous women galore. How's a P.I. to cope with all this? By killing as many people as possible of course! Collecting seven rarely seen Nemo stories as well as a "Time for Nemo," a brand new story written especially for this collection! Nemo is old-fashioned mad, violent fun for the morally bankrupt degenerate in all of us. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $12.95 ************************ DAB ENTERPRISES THE ADVENTURES OF DAGNY THE IMMORTAL TANTRIKA #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 28pg $3.95 DARK PLANET PRODUCTIONS 2 TO THE CHEST TP by James D. Hudnall & Jose Aviles This trade collects all five issues of the fast-paced thriller from acclaimed writer James Hudnall! Troy Geist is a cop shot while pursuing a suspect. His life is completely turned upside-down when he has a near-death experience that reveals a clue to a mystery… a mystery that will change everything he believes, rocking his world to its very core. It's crime fiction with a supernatural twist. Not to be missed! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $12.99 ROGUES! #6 by Juan Torres & Miguel Genlot "THE GREAT RUN OF THIEVES"—New Format! New Story Arc! Rogues! goes bi- monthly with this issue, expanding to 44 pages of fantasy and action! Bram and the Weasel barge into the greatest meeting of brigands, thieves, and cut throats that Gerada has ever seen. The reason: the discovery of an ancient lost treasure. But in this mission there is no room for mistakes… as certain death lurks around every corner! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 44pg (Note Price) $5.50 DEL REY MANGA/RANDOM HOUSE GUNDAM SEED VOLUME 2 GN by Masatsugu Iwase In the world of the Cosmic Era, a war is underway between the genetically-enhanced Coordinators and the unmodified Naturals. The Natural-dominated Earth Alliance, struggling to catch up with the Coordinators' superior technology, has secretly developed its own Gundam mobile suits at a neutral space colony. Through a twist of fate, a young Coordinator named Kira Yamato, becomes the pilot of the Alliance's prototype Strike Gundam, and finds himself forced to fight his own people in order to protect his friends! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $10.95 NEGIMA! VOLUME 2 GN by Ken Akamatsu From the creator of Love Hina! Negi Springfield was a whiz at the magic academy where he graduated at the age of 10 — but now he's out in the real world. His graduate assignment is teaching English in an all-girls' Japanese high school, where he's absolutely forbidden to use his magical powers. His 31 students are not the best at their subjects, either — and as a matter of fact, the class stands a real chance of ending up last in the school! If that happens, Negi won't be promoted to full teaching status, and the girls might be asked to repeat a year. The stakes are high! So it's off to the school's Library Island in search of a fabled, legendary book of magic that can help all the girls pass their tests. Traps, puzzles, and many other obstacles await as Negi and his girls fight to regain their reputation! SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $10.95 TSUBASA VOLUME 2 GN by CLAMP One's own strength is mirrored in the mysterious "Kudan" familiars that attach themselves to anyone living in the strange, modern universe of the Hanshin Republic. Syaoran, Fai, Kurogane, Mokona, and the unconscious Sakura have come to the Hanshin Republic to find one of the missing pieces of Sakura's memory, manifested as magically powerful feathers. Syaoran's "Kudan" is a fierce wolf-spirit of fiery strength and with foes such as an idol singer who emits words of pain, Syaoran's hunt for feathers is no child's game! But even if he finds the feather, will Sakura ever wake up? And can their love go back to what is was when he has already bargained the relationship away in a pact with a witch? SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $10.95 DESTINATION ENTERTAINMENT CRIMSON DYNAMO #1 SIGNED-AND-NUMBERED A.C.T.O.R. EDITION This is a Double-Signed-and-Numbered edition of the first issue of the sold-out Marvel Comics series, signed by both writer John Jackson Miller, and artist Steve Ellis. All proceeds will go to ACTOR, the special charity organization for Golden Age and Silver Age comics creators in financial need. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Strictly limited to 75 copies. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg $24.99 PAMELA ANDERSON VIP LIMITED EDITION VARIANT COVER COMIC SET This Limited Edition Set features three special covers of the famed Pamela Anderson VIP one-shot, previously available only through convention appearances and special promotions. The set includes the Pamela Gold Foil cover, Sony.com Web Exclusive, and the mass market cover edition. Limited to 1,200 sets. Also available signed by writer Marc Patten and limited to 200 sets! (CAUT: 4) REGULAR—Set (x3), FC $9.99 SIGNED—Set (x3), FC $19.99 DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING Dynamite Entertainment ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASHES 2 ASHES #2 by Andy Hartnell, Nick Bradshaw, & Etienne St-Laurent Hail to the king, Baby, the second issue of Army of Darkness: Ashes 2 Ashes is here! Continuing our story from issue #1, and featuring the incredible creative team of writer Andy Hartnell (Danger Girl), artist Nick Bradshaw, and finisher/colorist Etienne St- Laurent, this second issue features another four exciting covers (shipped in equal quantities): Greg Land (Sojourn) captures an iconic image of Ash; colorist to the stars Richard Isanove; Nick Bradshaw offers an incredible cover in homage to EC Comics; and yet another incredible Photo Cover featuring images from the Sam Raimi movie! Ash also comes face-to-face with another face from the past... himself! It's Ash vs. Ash as the wielder of the "boomstick" must force his other self to enter the time vortex that will bring him to 1300 AD and set into motion events that should thwart the evil designs of the Book of the Dead. All this, and the return of Ash's severed hand, baby! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.99 THE COSMIC GUARD #1 by Jim Starlin With such past creative credits as Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers, Batman, 'Breed, Captain Marvel, OMAC, Cosmic Odyssey, Dreadstar, The Infinity Saga and a list of so many more, creator/writer/artist/visionary Jim Starlin returns with his own brand-new series, The Cosmic Guard! A young orphan is chosen by a mysterious light from space to become the latest in a long line of cosmic guardians; super-powered defenders who are charged with protecting the galaxy. Ray Torres is literally teetering on the edge of suicide — planning to leap from the roof of the orphanage where he lives — when a shooting star changes his life forever by choosing him to join a long line of space superheroes called The Cosmic Guard. Featuring story and art from the legendary Jim Starlin, this brand- new #1 marks the creators return to monthly comics! FC, 32pg $2.99 THE COSMIC GUARD #1—FOIL COVER EDITION by Jim Starlin An all-new foil enhanced cover edition, limited to initial orders only! FC, 32pg PI Dabel Bros. Pro DRAGONLANCE: THE LEGEND OF HUMA VOLUME 1 TP by Augustyn, Knaak, Whiteman & Jordan, Miller & Stotz Collecting all six issues of the faithful comic book adaptation of The Legend of Huma, fabled Hero of the Lance. Dabel Bros. Pro brings its amazing artistic talents to this timeless Dragonlance tale. Learn of Huma's mysterious origins and his Oath to the Measure, as Huma and the Minotaur Kaz fight to stop treachery among the Knights of Solamnia, and the Queen of Darkness. With the power of the Silver Dragon on their side, our heroes must prevail. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGONLANCE: THE LEGEND OF HUMA #1 by Brian Augustyn, Mike Miller, & Rob Stotz The Legend of Huma, fabled Hero of the Lance, is revealed in this series, available in two cover versions by Mike Miller and Joe Bennett. MILLER COVER—b&w, 32pg $2.95 BENNETT COVER—b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A DRAGONLANCE: THE LEGEND OF HUMA #2 by Brian Augustyn, Mike S. Miller, & Rael Huma is startled to find an ally against the Dark Queen in the beautiful and mysterious Silver Dragon — a creature of power and passion! Cover by Nghia Lam. FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A DRAGONLANCE: BROTHERS OF HONOR POSTER Huma & Kaz! A Knight of Solamnia and a servant of the God of Vengeance. Here is beast and man. Brothers of honor. This poster of Huma & Kaz, legendary heroes of the Lance, celebrates the release of the new Dragonlance comic series by the Dabel Brothers! (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x33, FC $5.95 O/A DRAGONLANCE: HUMA, SOLAMNIC KNIGHT OF THE CROWN POSTER by Nghia Lam Nghia Lam's cover image from Dragonlance #2 as a ready-to-display, full-color poster! (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x33, FC $5.95 ************************* Devil's Due Publishing G.I. JOE #33 by Brandon Jerwa & Tim Seeley THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED—In this shocking epilogue to the "Players and Pawns" storyline, Brandon Jerwa and Tim Seeley take us on a journey to the edge of one man's very existence. This is the story that people will be talking about for a long time to come… are you prepared? Find out when we walk upon "The Road Less Traveled!" Plus! The Wraith 3-part back-up story reaches its finale in this issue! Created by Jerwa and designed by Superman and Aspen artist, Talent Caldwell, the mysterious new villain Wraith is destined to shake up the G.I. Joe universe! Don't miss out on the final chapter of Wraith's debut! Cover A by Tommy Castillo, Cover B by Michael Turner, Shipped in a 50/50 ratio. FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A G.I. JOE #22—SECOND PRINTING by Josh Blaylock & Brandon Badeaux Thought to be dead for years, Serpentor is back, and neither G.I. Joe nor Cobra are safe! Firefly, B.A.T.s, and the clone kids return in Part One of this four-issue epic story-arc marking the beginning of the end of Josh Blaylock final run as the regular writer of G.I. Joe! FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A G.I. JOE #26 by Brandon Jerwa & Tim Seeley The Cobra Island battle is over, but there's a lot of healing to do. As the Joes pay tribute to their fallen friends, Duke discovers a possible security breach. How far will he go to keep the team's secrets? FC, 32pg $2.95 ************************** G.I. JOE: MASTER & APPRENTICE #4 by Brandon Jerwa & Josh Blaylock, & Stefano Casselli No, it's not a misprint — Devil's Due Publishing has extended Master & Apprentice from three to four issues! This special mini-series event tells the tale of Snake-Eyes and Kamakura, set against the backdrop of the "hidden years," while the G.I. Joe team was disbanded. The story was so big — and the initial response so strong — that we had no choice but to expand the series one more issue. As the mysterious Nowhere Man continues to build his army, one Ninja must face his greatest fear... and another will face his greatest enemy. FC, 32pg (4 of 3) $2.95 G.I. JOE: RELOADED #6 by John Ney Rieber & TBD Few realize they even exist. Fewer still understand their full power. But now, the mysterious group Cobra is on the cusp of its greatest victory, one which will make Cobra Commander one of the planet's most powerful men. And when Stalker is captured by the wily Baroness, it seems that Cobra is destined to learn the secrets of the only real threat to its dominance — and Stalker himself is destined for decades of living death in a Cobra prison. Until Snake Eyes risks everything in a desperate attempt to settle an old debt of honor... Cover by Javier Saltares. FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A G.I. JOE: RELOADED #1 by John Ney Reiber & Eddy Barrows; cover by Adi Granov All-new continuity for G.I. Joe! G.I. Joe faces its first challenge as a team when COBRA threatens to turn the stolen Spectre warjet prototype against America herself ? to destroy the heart of the nation. But the team must identify this mysterious target before they can defend it. Has COBRA Commander targeted the nation's heart with the eyes of a madman, or a genius? FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A G.I. JOE: COBRA REBORN by Paul Jenkins & Joe Bennet; Cover by Tim Bradstreet In Middle America, a man becomes alienated from the governing System that has turned him into merely a number. When the System he despises loses his identity, it becomes his opportunity to live outside the rules. This is the origin of the man called COBRA Commander! FC, 48pg $4.95 ************************* STAR OF THE MONTH G.I. JOE VOLUME 4: ALLIANCES TP by Josh Blaylock, Brandon Badeaux, & Mike Zeck Includes the new "Silent" issue! Combining two story arcs from the ongoing G.I. Joe series (issues #17-21), "The Cabal" and "Closure." Covers by Mike Norton. (DEC032355) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $14.95 ************************* VOLTRON VOLUME 2 #8 by Dan Jolley, EJ SU & Clint Hilinski WARPATH Part 3—One of the Voltron Force's own has been spirited away from Arus by Queen Merla, the devious telepathic Drule monarch. And as the team scours the Galactic Border zone, Sven finds himself thrust into a struggle for his life when a sneak- attack bombing forces him to cooperate with the unlikeliest of allies: Prince Lotor! Cover by Don Figueroa (Transformers G1). FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VOLTRON VOLUME 2 #1 by Dan Jolley, E.J. Su, & Clint Hilinski PARADISE LOST: Chapter 1—The rebuilding of Arus has truly begun, as the Voltron Force take advantage of their hard-won victory over King Zarkon's deadly Robeast. But what massive danger does this cease-fire conceal — and what does the arrival of Colonel Hawkins on Arus have to do with it? FC, 32pg $2.95 ************************** STAR OF THE MONTH VOLTRON VOLUME 1 TP by Jolley, Norton, Hilinksi, & Seeley In the future, an insterstellar war rages as the Earth-based Galactic Union faces off against the vast Drule Supremacy. Two superpowers look for each other's weaknesses. So when Earth officer Hawkins discovers a mythical unstoppable war machine might be real, he sends five maverick pilots on a mission to brink back the legend of Voltron. See the five giant, robotic lions join together to re-create the metal warrior! Cover by Steve Kurth. (NOV032247) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $11.95 *********************** UDON STREET FIGHTER #10 by Ken Siu-Chong, Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang, & UDON Cammy and Delta Red's pursuit of the mysterious secret weapon being developed by Shadaloo brings them to South America. But as they trek through the jungles of Brazil and appear closer to uncovering more details concerning Shadaloo's plans (and Cammy's past), they get more than they bargained for when they cross paths with the strange green- skinned creature known as Blanka! Meanwhile, Ken and Eliza encounter an old masked acquaintance who isn't very pleased to them again! PLUS: Hong Kong super-artist Andy Seto brings his beautiful and unique style to a back-up origin story featuring Chun-Li and Gen! COVERS A or B—FC, 32pg $2.95Ea. COVER C/FOIL—FC, 32pg $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HACK/SLASH #1 by Tim Seeley & Stefano Caselli Cassie Hack, the daughter of the notorious Slasher the "Lunch Lady," travels the world with her monstrous partner, Vlad, hunting and destroying Slashers wherever they may be, in whatever form they may take. But Cassie may have met her match when the residents of Eminence, Indiana, become victims, one-by-one, of a vicious undead killer and his army of zombie pets! Perfect bound. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $4.95 O/A MICRONAUTS VOLUME 2 #1 by Dan Jolley & Pat Broderick The Micronauts are a small band of freedom fighters in a sub-atomic realm, trying to survive as they hunt down the evil tyrant, Baron Karza. But their quest forces them to live in two universes: the Microcosm and the gigantic dimension of Earth. Can their mission withstand assaults from evil warlords, galactic dictators — and the Florida police force? BRODERICK CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.95 KURTH CVR.?FC, 32pg $2.95 **************************** DH PUBLISHING HINO HORROR #11: GALLERY OF HORRORS GN by Hideshi Hino Published in English for the very first time, Gallery of Horrors is a blood-curdling collection of seven of Hideshi Hino's finest graphic novelas. The skillfully executed storyboards and frightening themes result in short stories that are disturbingly gruesome and very funny at the same time. Infamous also for his cult movie classic Flowers of Flesh and Blood, Hino is recognized both in Japan and the West as the master of horror manga. Dazed & Confused Magazine described him as "the grim emperor of Japanese manga and film." MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $9.95 HINO HORROR #12: MYSTIQUE MANDALA OF HELL GN by Hideshi Hino This Hideshi Hino classic appears in English for the first time ever. Sayoko, the new girl at school, is something of a mystery. Quiet and shy, she prefers to be alone, and is looked upon with suspicion by her classmates, until she is befriended by Tanaka. But getting too close to Sayoko can only bring trouble, as Tanaka soon finds out. Sayoko is, in fact, Mandala, the daughter of the King of Hell. Given two all-seeing crystal eyes, she is sent up into the world to save her dying clan from the invading western demons. However, she soon loses one of the crystals, and centuries later, her search leads her to Tanaka, and the curse that is always with her takes hold of the young boy. Not for the faint of heart! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 DIGITAL MANGA IKEBUKURO WEST GATE PARK VOLUME 1 GN by Ira Ishida Based on the phenomenally popular live-action Japanese television series, Ikebukuro West Gate Park is a very hip and urban drama that takes place in Tokyo's trendy district of Ikebukuro. The story focuses around the 21-year-old Makoto, a cool and levelheaded member of the G-boys gang. Makoto, skilled at diffusing tense situations and keeping his friends out of harm'sway, possibly stumbles into more than he can handle. Is Makoto really in over his head? His new girlfriend's just been found murdered and a turf war is escalating between the two rival gangs. Volume one of Ikebukuro starts with Makoto meeting a couple of girls at a New Year's Eve party, one of which he falls in love with. One month later she is found dead — strangled to death — and Makoto is wracked with guilt after having to listen helplessly to her die over his phone. He later vows to use his underground connections with the "G-boys" to catch the murderer. Soon after he finds the likely culprit (a perverted old doctor), but the story unravels as Makoto learns that the old man is innocent… leading to the twisted, shocking truth! MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 208pg, b&w $12.95 ONLY THE RING FINGER KNOWS VOLUME 1 GN by Satoru Kannagi & Hotaru Odagiri At Wataru Fujii's high school, it's all the rage to wear paired rings with the girl you love. Wataru wears one even though he is single, and one day he inadvertently discovers that his ring pairs up with that of tall, smart and handsome Yuichi Kazuki, the senior classman idolized by the entire school. Though Kazuki has a reputation for being kind to all, when dealing with Wataru, he is strangely harsh. Their paired rings somehow draw them together and the two alternately clash and attract, as they must sort out their budding feelings for each other. SC, 6x8, 208pg, b&w $12.95 WORST VOLUME 1 GN by Hiroshi Takahashi Worst is a gang-related title that deals with teenage boys fighting their way through high school in order to gain respect. There is no room for deceit and underhanded tricks at the notorious High School "Suzuran." These young men follow a strict code of honor when in comes to brawling, very reminiscent of the Mafia in the early days. Traditionally called a "Yankee Manga" (Yankee meaning and being pronounced different than the English version) typically involves delinquent young men and thugs like Han Tsukishima, who is making his way through the ranks to rule over the rest of the school. Worst is currently ranked third in the Japanese Manga market, and is highly recognized. Author Hiroshi Takahashi leads in this genera of Manga and has already released a series called Close that also did well in Japan. SC, 6x8, 208pg, b&w $12.95 DIGITAL NOIZE DELETE #1 by Robert J. Walker In the near-future of tomorrow, our world is under constant attack by the forces of Hell itself; demons now use the digital realm of the Internet and advanced technology to hunt for souls with a weird melding of Satanic magick and technology called "Dark Mag- Tech." However, there is a now a guardian of this universe who has been anointed to prevent the schemes of these demons. Her name is Delete, and her powers are connected to modern technology—so as technology advances, so too do her powers. This mystifies and terrifies the demons, because there has never been a form of magic like her's in all dimensional history — which gives Delete the edge over her enemies. Her one weakness is her humanity and inexperience. But as she slowly comes to terms with her purpose, her powers, her destiny, and her role in the universe… Demons beware! FC, 32pg $2.99 DIGITAL WEBBING DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #17 by Various Four diverse tales in this Internet collaborative anthology! The cast of Altheia clash when the walls of reality come crumbling in. The return of Bad Elements features a shocking revelation at a once serene retirement center. In Warmageddon, its gladiatorial combat with cyber-zombies! And twin detectives solve their final case in Donovans' Last Day. Wraparound cover by Bob LeFevre, Kevin Conrad, and James Offredi. b&w, 40pg $2.95 THE DISINFORMATION COMPANY CLUB ZERO-G GN by Douglas Rushkoff & Steph Dumais Syndicated columnist and best-sellling author Douglas Rushkoff presents a strange new tale that takes place on the front lines of the thought wars. This mind-expanding graphic novel offers an allegory for today's highly-managed collective psyche, and offers a hint at the power available to anyone willing to step out of the story in which we are living… SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $19.95 DORK STORM PRESS DORK SIDE OF THE GOON: THE COLLECTED DORK TOWER VOLUME VII TP by John Kovalic The seventh and latest hilarious collection of the multiple award-winning Dork Tower includes the 25th issue spectacular, issues #26 and #27 from the comic book series, as well as the Dork Tower Clicky Special! Plus, dozens of previously uncollected strips from dorktower.com, Dragon magazine and elsewhere! Includes a Dork Tower short story by New York Times best-selling author, Michael Stackpole, and much more! SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.99 DORK TOWER #29 by John Kovalic SNAP! Here comes Matt's 19th nervous breakdown! But will he recover in time to catch Gilly before she leaves for London? Plus: the usual hilarious back-up features: Snapdragons by John Kovalic and Liz Rathke, Dr. Blink: Superhero Shrink by John Kovalic and Christopher Jones, and Lethargic Lad by Greg Hyland! Still $2.99! One of the best — and funniest — buys in comics! b&w, 40pg $2.99 DRAWN & QUARTERLY STARS OF THE MONTH LOUIS RIEL: A COMIC-STRIP BIOGRAPHY HC by Chester Brown Nominated for two Harveys and two Eisners for "Best Continuing Series" and "Best Artist"! Was Louis Riel one of the founding fathers, or a murderer? He was so charismatic he was elected to government twice while in exile with a prize on his head — but his erratic behavior cast doubts on his sanity. (STAR20071) MATURE READERS HC, 6x9, 260pg, b&w $24.95 THE FIXER HC by Joe Sacco Award-winning comics journalist Joe Sacco goes behind the scene of war correspondents to reveal the anatomy of the big scoop. He returns us to the dying days of Balkan conflict and introduces us to his own fixer; a man looking to squeeze the last bit of profit from Bosnia before the reconstruction begins. Thanks to the fixer, Joe discovers the crimes of opportunistic warlords and gangsters who run the countryside in times of war. Almost ten years later, Joe meets up with his fixer and sees how the new Bosnian government has "dealt" with these criminals. (STAR20241) HC, 8x12, 140pg, b&w $24.95 ACME NOVELTY DATEBOOK by Chris Ware The companion to Jimmy Corrigan, this deluxe cloth book collects Chris Ware's sketches, doodles, paintings, brainstorms, shopping lists, and To-Do reminders from the Acme Novelty years. Intimate, imaginative, and whimsical, these pages reveal a portrait of genius. (STAR19353) HC, FC $39.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY VOLUME 3 #1 by Various 2001 Eisner Hall of Fame inductee Frank King is featured here with a 30-page color section, along with a forward written by King himself! Other features include an Eisner- nominated "Mr. Jean" story, the notorious "Batman/Dostoyevsky" story by R. Sikoryak, and lots more! Winner of the 2001 Harvey and Eisner Awards for Best Anthology. (STAR11458) MATURE READERS SC, 176pg, FC $24.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY VOLUME 5 by Various Last year, Time called this yearly collection a "luxurious-yet-affordable coffee table book." This year's volume has old favorites and new discoveries. Depuy & Berberian join a new Paul story from Michel Rabagliati, plus a post-modern trickster R. Sikoryak's EC/Wuthering Heights parody! (STAR20442) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, FC $26.95 ********************* DREAMWAVE PRODUCTIONS TRANSFORMERS: ENERGON #26 Written by Simon Furman; Penciled by Joe Ng Following the shocking conclusion to last issue, the Autobots' plan to establish a permanent presence on Earth starts to unravel dramatically. With the first components of the planetary defense shield en route to Earth the full, staggering scope of Unicron's Terrorcon force is revealed. In order to save Earth from total annihilation... Prime must make a deal with the devil! Brace yourself for... "Multiplicity." FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS: MICROMASTERS #3 Written by Brad Mick/Adam Patyk; Art by Rob Ruffolo A Micromaster makes a deal with the devil as an unholy alliance is formed with Shockwave, the repercussions of which could spell disaster for the Autobots, Decepticons, and everyone in-between! The stage is set for the final confrontation as Countdown tries to rally others to his cause…but with a new villain organizing his own assault; it might a battle that everyone loses! NOTE: This issue will ship with 2 covers by Rob Ruffolo and Don Figueroa in equal ratio. FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE #8 Written by Brad Mick; Art by Don Figueroa Things get a bit buggy for the Autobot brothers, and fanfave badasses, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker as they face off against a veritable legion of mutated Insecticons smack dab in the middle of the bugged-out Cons' lair. Ladies and gentlemen, let the squishing begin! FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS/G.I. JOE TPB Written by John Ney Rieber; Art by Jae Lee Collecting the crossover of the year! Written by acclaimed writer John Ney Rieber (Captain America) with stunning artwork by Jae Lee (Inhumans), this landmark series re- imagines the classic characters who defined the concepts of 'hero' and 'villain' for generations, with grit, heart, and adrenaline. Within, you'll also find never-before-seen character designs, 'behind-the-scenes' bonus material, and more! This TPB collects issue #1-6 of Dreamwave's Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover, and contains Jae Lee's first Transformers work. SC, 7x10, 162pg, FC $17.95 TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION ONE VOLUME 1: PRIME DIRECTIVE TPB Written by Chris Sarracini; Art by Pat Lee It's the series that started it all! Released from a secret stash deep inside the Dreamwave vault, this first edition is in limited supply and won't be offered again! Transformers Generation One shattered expectations and rocketed Dreamwave to the top of the sales charts. Don't miss your last chance to own this epic piece of Transformers history! This TPB collects issue #1-6 of Transformers: Generation One series, and contains Pat Lee's first run on the series. SC, 7x10, 168pg, FC $17.95 TRANSFORMERS POSTER BOOK Plaster your wall with the Robots in Disguise! This handy collection of 24 super-cool mini-posters features blown-up Transformers covers, splashes, and promotional art by your favorite TF superstars. Pat Lee, Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, and Joe Ng are all here bringing you their best work from Generation One, Energon, War Within, Beast Wars, and more! FC, 48pg $4,95 DRUMFISH PRODUCTIONS THE SENTINELS BOOK 2: MASKS TP by Rich Bernatovech & Luciano Vecchio Following the events from Book 1: Footsteps, The Sentinels fight to save former associates from being murdered. Will teaming up with their enemies be enough to stop the mysterious Lightbringer? More secrets and the person behind their problems are also revealed! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 216pg, b&w (2 of 4) $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SENTINELS BOOK 1: FOOTSTEPS TP by Rich Bernatovech & Luciano Vecchio Years ago, the superhero team called The Sentinels disappeared. Now their children have taken their places and have been drawn into the mystery of what truly happened to them. Demons, aliens, and super-powered villains threaten to pull the team apart… but their worst enemy might just be each other! (OCT032388) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w (1 of 4) $14.95 *********************** DYNAMIC FORCES DF WOLVERINE: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST DIORAMA STATUE In the not-to-distant future, mutants fight a losing battle for their very survival. Among the freedom fighters, the X-Men take their last stand in the "Days of Future Past!" 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" from 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. NOTE: This offering of the Wolverine: Days of Future Past Diorama Statue does not feature the certificate of authenticity signed and re-marked by artist Terry Austin. Diorama $195.00 DF DREADSTAR VOLUME 2 PX TP A Previews Exclusive! Jim Starlin's classic Dreadstar is now available in a second trade paperback edition, collecting issues #7-12 of the original series! Over 20 years in the making and close to 200 pages of story, art and more! Dreadstar features the adventures of Vanth Dreadstar; Dreadstar, the last survivor of the destroyed Milky Way galaxy, found himself transported to the Empirical Galaxy, where he was recruited by the sorcerer Syzygy Darklock to help bring an end to a two-hundred-year-old war between the corrupt Monarchy and the fanatical Instrumentality. The pages in this new edition have been produced by digitally scanning from the original film, and Starlin has created new cover art exclusively for this edition! Also featuring the original covers and character art and an introduction by Al Milgrom! Also available with a Previews Exclusive cover, exclusive to the comics specialty market! SC, 7x10, FC $19.95 DF SAVAGE DRAGON LIMITED EDITION BUST Sculpted by the phenomenal Clayburn Moore! Standing 7" tall, this Clayburn Moore- sculpted Savage Dragon bust is a collector's dream come true! Presented as a DF exclusive Artist's Proof Edition, and limited to just 500 units worldwide, this edition also features a certificate of authenticity signed by both Dragon creator Erik Larsen and Moore! (CAUT: 4) Bust $59.99 DF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE MICHAEL GOLDEN LITHOGRAPH by Michael Golden This incredible image, by industry great Michael Golden (Micronauts) features nearly every character from the Mighty Marvel Universe! They're all here, including Wolverine and the X-Men, Cap and the Avengers, Spidey, The FF, and even Uatu the Watcher! Rendered in incredible detail, and wonderfully colored and presented, this image is now available as a high-end DF lithograph measuring 18" x 24" and printed on archival 80lb Gallerie Silk stock! Litho, 18x24, FC $19.99 DF ALAN MOORE: THE DYNAMIC AND EXTRORDINARY INTERVIEWS DF EDITION Presenting the complete Comic Book Artist Alan Moore interviews! Dynamic Forces and Jon B. Cooke have once again combined the best of Comic Book Artist in one brand-new and exclusive volume, this month compiling all of the interviews featuring comics greatest writer — Alan Moore — and his friends! Over 120 pages! SC $9.95 DFE ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASHES 2 ASHES #2—PHOTO COVER EDITION by Hartnell, Bradshaw, & St-Laurent Written by Andy Hartnell (Danger Girl), illustrated by red-hot newcomer Nick Bradshaw, and finished and colored by Etienne St-Laurent — this is the biggest comic launch of the year! This special DF Exclusive Edition features an all-new photo cover from Army of Darkness, and is sealed with a certificate of authenticity! FC, 32pg $6.99 DFE ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASHES 2 ASHES #1 DF—PHOTO FOIL COVER EDITION by Hartnell, Bradshaw, & St-Laurent This special DF Exclusive Edition features an all-new, foil-enhanced photo cover from Army of Darkness, and is sealed with a certificate of authenticity! FC, 32pg $16.99 DFE FATHOM: DAWN OF WAR #0—MICHAEL TURNER ALTERNATE COVER SIGNED EDITION Signed by the creative team of Michael Turner, Talent Caldwell, and Peter Steigerwald! DF's exclusive edition of Fathom: Dawn of War #0 is now available signed by the entire creative team — three signatures on one exclusive comic! Each signed copy is hand- numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $49.95 DFE COSMIC GUARD #1—ALTERNATE COVER EDITION With such past creative credits as 'Breed, Cosmic Odyssey, Dreadstar, Thanos, The Infinity Saga, and a list of so many more, creator/writer/artist/visionary Jim Starlin is returning with his own brand-new series — the Cosmic Guard! Also available signed by writer/artist Jim Starlin. Each copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! REGULAR—FC, 32pg $6.95 SIGNED—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $19.99 DF ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #62 SIGNED Signed by writer Brian Michael Bendis (Powers)! 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 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #63 SIGNED Signed by artist Art Thibert! 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 WITCHBLADE PREMIERE GARZA POSTER by Ale Garza Direct from its red-hot debut at the inaugural DF Fan Fest comes this smoking-hot image of Witchblade as drawn by the incredibly talented Ale Garza (Starjammers)! Poster, 18x24, FC $8.95 JOHN ROMITA JR.'S GREY AREA POSTER by John Romita Jr. John Romita Jr.'s first-ever creator owned comic is coming this summer from Image, and DF is proud to present this incredible image from the mast artists, reproduced here as an exclusive poster! Poster, 18x24, FC $8.95 DF SUPERMAN #205—VARIANT COVER & SUPER SIGNATURE SERIES SET Signed by variant cover artist Michael Turner (Superman/Batman, Aspen)! Each signed copy is numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! Also available in a Super Signature Series set featuring both Superman #205 cover versions — Jim Lee and Michael Turner — signed by both variant cover artists and featuring corresponding limitation numbers! (CAUT: 2) VARIANT COVER—FC, 32pg $29.99 SUPER SIGN. SET (x2), FC $49.99 DF SUPERMAN/BATMAN #10—VARIANT COVER & SUPER SIGNATURE SERIES SET Signed by variant cover artist Jim Lee (Batman: Hush, Superman)! Each signed copy is numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! Also available in a Super Signature Series set featuring both Superman/Batman #10 cover versions — Jim Lee and Michael Turner — signed by both variant cover artists and featuring corresponding limitation numbers! (CAUT: 2) VARIANT COVER—FC, 32pg $29.99 SUPER SIGN. SET (x2), FC $49.99 DF SUPERMAN #208 SIGNED Signed by superstar artist Jim Lee! 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 DFE MAGDALENA/VAMPIRELLA #1—FOIL COVER EDITION The two femme fatales are at it once again as Magdalena and Vampirella team up once again in a red-hot cross-over from top Cow and Harris! After the huge success of their last meeting, DF is once again producing an exclusive foil cover for this first issue event! Each copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! FC, 32pg $10.00 DF EXCALIBUR #1 SIGNED Signed by artist Aaron Lopresti! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $14.99 DF X-FORCE #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Fabian Nicieza! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.95 DF ULTIMATE X-MEN #50 SIGNED Signed by artist Andy Kubert! 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 MARVEL KNIGHTS 4 #1 SIGNED Signed by artist Mark Morales! 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This incredible collection features all three stories from Top Cow Productions and Harris Comics' cool crossovers this past summer, including the DF exclusive one-shot, plus bonus material such as sketches, and more! SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $9.95 DF X-MEN: THE END #1 SIGNED & CGC-GRADED Signed by definitive X-Men writer, Chris Claremont! Available for a limited time at the Introductory price of just $19.99 — the Chris Claremont-signed version will return to the MSRP of $29.99 on August 5th. Each Signed copy is hand-numbered features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! Also available signed by artist Sean Chen, or as a CGC-graded (9.6 or higher) unsigned edition! (CAUT: 2) CLAREMONT-SIGNED—FC, 32pg $19.99 CHEN-SIGNED—FC, 32pg $19.99 CGC GRADED/UNSIGNED—FC, 32pg PI DF X-MEN: THE END #2 SIGNED Signed by cover artist Greg Land! Available for a limited time at the Introductory price of just $19.99 — the Greg Land-signed version will return to the MSRP of $29.99 on August 5th. 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 DR. SPECTRUM #1 SIGNED Signed by colorist Richard Isanove! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.95 DF ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT SIGNED Signed by artist John Cassaday! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $39.95 DF ULTIMATE X-MEN #46-49 SIGNED COLLECTION Signed by writer Brian Vaughan! Red-Hot writer Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man) is taking the Ultimate X-Men to new heights! Here, this special collection of issues #46 through #49 is available signed exclusively for DF by the writer! Each signed copy is hand-numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) Set (x3), FC $69.99 DF JSA: STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Kevin J. Anderson! Each signed copy is numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.95 DF BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE SIGNED Signed by writer Devin Grayson! Each signed copy is numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 DF MANHUNTER #1 SIGNED by Andreyko, Saiz, & Palmiotti Signed by cover artist Jimmy Palmiotti! Each signed copy is numbered, features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $19.95 DF KABUKI: ALCHEMY #1—ALTERNATE COVER EDITION David Mack's Kabuki series is returning and DF is on board with an exclusive alternate cover to this first issue! Each copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! Also available in a foil-enhanced cover edition. REGULAR—FC, 32pg $6.99 FOIL ENHANCED—FC, 32pg $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DF SUPER SKRULL 9-INCH BUST Standing 9" tall, and almost 12" wide and 7" front-to-back, designer Juan Bobillo and sculptor/painter Martin Canale have captured the alien warrior Kl'rt, who first tackled the Fantastic Four back in 1963 in the classic FF #18! Limited to 1,000. Bust $149.99 O/A THE THING FULL-SIZED 16-INCH HEAD BUST The ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing is brought to life by Dynamic Forces, designer Alex Ross and sculptor Lou Cella as this DF Full-Sized Head Bust! Measuring almost 16" high and over 10" wide (in each direction), this bust is extremely limited and will surely be the biggest Thing in your collection! Bust $349.99 O/A EARTH X: BLOODSTORM MEGA BUST Designed by Alex Ross and sculpted and paint-mastered by Gabriel Marquez, the Earth X: Bloodstorm Bust measures approximately 6 ½" high with the base, and is seated atop the Earth X base. This bust depicts Ross' version of Storm with her Mohawk haircut and blood red eyes. Bust $39.99 O/A 1602 #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by artist Andy Kubert! (CAUT: 2) FC $29.99 **************************** EDICIONES LA CUPULA S A OFFERED AGAIN FRENCH KISS #11 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 100+pg, PC $9.95 ************************* 88MPH STUDIOS GHOSTBUSTERS #3 by Andrew Dabb, Steve Kurth, & Serge LaPointe With the powerful ghost known as Ahriman making trouble and Vinz Clortho back for an encore, the Ghostbusters find themselves racing from one disaster to the next. And that's before things get really bad. It turns out there's one thing worse than having two evil spirits rampaging through New York; when they get together. FC, 32pg $3.25 eigoMANGA RUMBLE PAK #5 by Various Rumble Pak is an ongoing, monthly anthology series of high quality original manga stories created by American and international artists! SC, 5x7, 96pg, b&w $4.95 ETERNAL ENTERTAINMENT LADY DEATH #1—SIGNED-&-NUMBERED CREATOR FILE COPY by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Creator Brian Pulido unlocks his personal vault to reveal a unique collector's item — the Lady Death #1 Creator File Copy! A file copy is a comic personally collected by the title's creator. Each copy is signed & numbered by Brian Pulido and comes bagged & boarded with a killer custom Certificate of Authenticity. Features a chromium cover. Strictly limited to 100 numbered copies. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $50.00 PURGATORI PRELUDE—SIGNED-&-NUMBERED CREATOR FILE COPY by Brian Pulido & Jim Balent Creator Brian Pulido unlocks his personal vault to reveal a unique collector's item — the Purgatori Prelude Creator File Copy! A file copy is a comic personally collected by the title's creator. Each copy is signed & numbered by Brian Pulido and comes bagged & boarded with a killer custom Certificate of Authenticity. Features a chromium cover. Strictly limited to 100 numbered copies. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $40.00 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 1: EDGAR ALLAN POE?NEW PRINTING This complete revised and expanded edition retains seven illustrated presentations from the first edition, including "The Raven," "The Bells," and "The Tell Tale Heart." These are joined by over 60 pages of new comic adaptations, including "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Masque of the Red Death," and "Never Bet the Devil Your Head." (JAN042423) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 2: ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE by Various Seven classic stories and poems by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle as interpreted in comics and illustrated stories by some of today's best comics artists. Featuring Sherlock Holmes stories by Rick Geary, Nestor Redondo, Tim Quinn, and George Sears. Plus, The Lost World by Donald Marquez, and Doyle stories and poems illustrated by Roger Langridge, J. B. Bonivert, and Anita Nelson. (STAR15510) SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS Books & Graphic Novels BLAB! VOLUME 15 Edited by Monte Beauchamp Conceived, edited, and designed by five-time New York Festival of Advertising award- winner, Monte Beauchamp, BLAB! has been an annual coffee-table showcase of fine art, illustration and comix for over a decade. Pop Art virtuoso Lou Brooks delivers the front and back covers, while Juxtapoz magazine favorite Christian Northeast does the inside covers. Also: Sue Coe takes a look at the so-called Bird-Flu; Matti Hagelberg's tale of an undead President of Finland; Jeffrey Steele's story about the Black Dahlia; Peter Kuper's four-page, full-color, Little Nemo-inspired fantasy; plus, more from Blab! regular Gary Baseman (Teacher's Pet).This volume also includes Beauchamp's long-awaited piece on Kilroy (of "was here" fame), originally slated for Volume 14. SC, 10x10, 120pg, PC $19.95 DECADENCE: 300 YEARS OF JAPANESE FETISH ART by Davis Bromwell This lush coffee table art book comprises a survey of Ukiyo-e poster art, which was a genre of Japanese wood block prints of the ancient Edo period (1600-1867) that continues to inspire and inform creators of Japanese manga and anime. Decadence focuses on shunga prints, or Japanese erotica. Shunga was designed to titillate, depicting a range of traditional themes such as exotic Asian beauties in intimate, pin-up poses and dramatic couplings with fierce warriors wielding enormous "swords," macabre supernatural lovers, and bestial animals and monsters. Proving the universality of fetishism and sexual fantasies, this erotic guide serves to bridge the ancient and the modern, providing a glimpse into by-gone pleasures and pleasure districts, as well as their influences on contemporary Japanese popular culture and erotic literature. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #9 (SEP032285) HC, 8x11, 96pg, PC $24.95 FRED THE CLOWN GN by Roger Langridge The signature creation of New Zealand cartoonist Roger Langridge, Fred the Clown is the thinking man's idiot. Fred has an eye (as well as several other organs) for the ladies, but the only part of themselves they're willing to share with him is a carefully placed kneecap. Fred the Clown's misadventures are a curious balance of bleakness and joyful absurdism; the universe may dump on Fred from a great height, but he never gives up. Underlying it all is Langridge's own meticulous brush style. SC, 6x8, 192pg, b&w $16.95 LOCAS: A LOVE & ROCKETS BOOK HC by Jaime Hernandez Spanning a quarter-century, Locas tells the story of Maggie Chascarrillo, a bisexual, Mexican-American woman attempting to define herself in a community rife with class, race and gender issues. Maggie's story begins in the early-1980s Southern California rock scene, when it was shifting from the excesses of glitter rock to the gritty basics of punk and new wave. She quickly befriends Hopey Glass, a feisty anti-authoritarian punkette who quickly becomes Maggie's on-again, off-again lover and a constant presence in her life throughout the book. Maggie evolves from an angry young punk into a mature woman, encountering cruelties large and small and resigning herself to dashed hopes, shattered illusions, and even death with ironic acceptance over her 20 year story arc. This book contains ALL of the Maggie stories from the first Love & Rockets series. MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 780pg, b&w $49.95 Comics & Magazines COMICS JOURNAL #262 New Format! In its 28th year as the pre-eminent magazine of comics journalism and criticism, The Comics Journal is re-vamping its format with more color, more pages, better paper, and higher quality printing, and a fresh, new design. Content is also being rejuvenated with expanded news and commentary sections, the inclusion of a comics section, and wider and more contemporaneous coverage of current comics publishing. This issue's cover feature is Alex Toth, with an examination of his life and work by Bob Levin, critical essays, an interview, and 30 pages of rare comics from one of Toth's most fertile creative periods in the 1950s, in both black-and-white and color. Our pre-election 2004 political coverage includes interviews with Steve Bell and Steve Brodner, one of America's the most preeminent illustrators and political satirists, whose work has appeared in periodicals from The New Yorker to Rolling Stone to The Atlantic Monthly to Harper's magazine. Reviews of the most noteworthy current comics and graphic novels and our columns on every facet of comics from manga to European comics to mini- comics and even (gasp!) mainstream comics round out the issue. Cover by Alex Toth. Squarebound. MATURE READERS Magazine, 192pg, PC (Note Price) $9.95 LOVE AND ROCKETS VOLUME 2 #11 by Los Bros Hernandez After the end of the Maggie "Devil Dog/Frogmouth" epic in #10, Jaime starts off a cycle of short, self-contained yarns spotlighting various members of his cast. In the lead story, Ray has a sinking feeling in his gut and he doesn't know what it is — could it be his best friend Doyle's homosexuality? Could it be the return of his ex-girlfiend Maggie? Could it be that people are talking, but he doesn't know what they're talking about? Meanwhile, in "Down at Elmo's," Hopey's job as a bartender in a seedy neighborhood puts her in contact with locals. On the Gilbert side of things, World War II erupts in "Julio's Day": Julio's brother joins the fight overseas, their sister Sofia remains bedridden since the funeral for her husband and two sons... and Julio's boyfriend says goodbye. Plus some surprises! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $4.50 WORN TUFF ELBOW #1 by Marc Bell From Marc Bell, creator of Shrimpy & Paul! This debut issue includes the first installment of "Wilder Hobson's Theatre Absurd-o," introducing and reintroducing such characters as Monsieur Moustache, Miss Polly, Mr. Socks, Bingo Bango Man, and Wilder Hobson (our protagonist) himself. Other self-contained shorter works will round out the issue, including a short tale of a "sensitive sausage," Chegg-er-oot. Bell's work combines a surreal cartoony dream logic with psychological acuity, and has been favorably compared by TIME magazine to that other surreal comics masterpiece, Jim Woodring's Frank. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $4.95 Back in Print HEY, WAIT...—NEW PRINTING by Jason This superbly evocative graphic novella by the award-winning Norwegian cartoonist Jason (his first appearance in the English language) starts off as a melancholy childhood memoir and then, with a shocking twist midway through, becomes the summary of lives lived, wasted, and lost. Like Art Spiegelman did with Maus, Jason utilizes anthropomorphic stylizations to reach deeper, more general truths, and to create elegantly minimalist panels whose emotional depth-charge comes as an even greater shock. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 68pg, b&w $12.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME II #3—NEW PRINTING by Los Bros Hernandez This must-have issue of Love & Rockets is back in print after a short absence. This ish is chock-full of great stories: in Gilbert's "Julio's Day"; Maggie and the "Frog Mouth" go sunbathing; and a chapter of Mario and Gilbert's action thriller "Me for the Unknown." MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 EISNER AWARD NOMINEES Established in 1987, The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards are considered the "Oscars" of the comic book industry. The Eisner Awards are named for renowned cartoonist Will Eisner, creator of The Spirit and several award-winning graphic novels. The Awards are given out in more than two dozen categories covering the best publications and creators of the previous year. The finalists on the ballot are selected by a blue-ribbon committee that considers thousands of entries submitted by publishers and creators. The nominees are then voted on by all parts of the comic book industry: writers, artists, and other creators; publishers; editors; and retailers and distributors. OFFERED AGAIN THE COMICS JOURNAL (EISNER- AND HARVEY-NOMINATED!) The Comics Journal is one of the nation's most respected single-arts magazines, providing its readers with an eclectic mix of industry news, professional interviews and reviews of current work on a monthly basis. Due to its reputation as the American magazine with an interest in comics as an art form, the Journal has subscribers worldwide, and in this country serves as an important window into the world of comics for several general arts and news magazines. Below are some key issues of interest offered at special prices! O/A THE COMICS JOURNAL #124 SPECIAL PRICE! Jules Feiffer interviewed; Berke Breathed defends his Pulitzer. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $4.00 O/A THE COMICS JOURNAL #202 SPECIAL PRICE! Kevin Eastman mega-interview. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $5.00 O/A THE COMICS JOURNAL #203 SPECIAL PRICE! Masters Roy Crane and Russ Manning, and mod artists Roy Tompkins and Mack White. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $5.00 O/A THE COMICS JOURNAL #219 SPECIAL PRICE! Kyle Baker and Pierce Rice interviewed. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $5.00 O/A THE COMICS JOURNAL #220 SPECIAL PRICE! Decade-in-Review; Eddie Campbell interviewed. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $5.00 O/A THE COMICS JOURNAL #224 SPECIAL PRICE! Larry Gonick interviewed; Part two of the Alex Ross interview. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $5.00 O/A THE COMICS JOURNAL #228 SPECIAL PRICE! Jason Lutes interviewed. 100 Bullets creators featured. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $5.00 O/A THE COMICS JOURNAL #248 SPECIAL PRICE! Steve Rude and Andi Watson are interviewed. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $5.00 *************************** STAR OF THE MONTH BLACK IMAGES IN THE COMICS HC by Fredrik Strömberg Eisner-Nominated! This wide-ranging little book spotlights over 100 comics strips, comic books, and graphic novels to feature black characters from all over the world over the last century, and the result is a fascinating journey to, if not enlightenment, then at least away from the horrendous caricatures of yore. Each strip, comic, or graphic novel is spotlighted via a compact but instructive 200-word essay and a representative illustration. (STAR19134) MATURE READERS HC, 6x6, 240pg, b&w $15.95 ********************** HARVEY AWARD NOMINEES The Harvey Awards are one of the comics industry's oldest and most respected awards. The Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in 24 categories, ranging from "Best Artist" to the "Jack Kirby Hall of Fame." They are the only industry awards both nominated by and selected by the full body of comics professionals. Beginning in 1988 at the Chicago Comic-Con, the Harveys enjoyed long runs at the Dallas Fantasy Fair, Oakland's Wondercon, The Pittsburgh Comicon and now MoCCA. OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANGRY YOUTH COMIX #6 by Johnny Ryan In this issue, Martians come to earth and demand that Loady McGee and Sinus O'Gynus bring them delicious @#$%*!; New character Boobs Pooter breaks into some loser's house and @#$%*! his dinner! Plus: a disgusting Black Hole parody! AYC now has 45.3% less redeeming value! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.50 O/A BELLYBUTTON #1 by Sophie The highly acclaimed debut comic from a chip-off-the-old-block! Thrill to these vivacious autobiographical stories of a woman living her early 20s in Paris, with stories of young love, cell phones, and sexual frustration. Quit yer navel-gazin' — check out our Bellybutton! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $4.95 O/A BLACK HOLE #11 by Charles Burns Bleakly following a group of plague-ridden teenagers in mid-'70s Seattle, Burns' pen and masterful storytelling ability elicits the paranoia and dark emptiness that envelopes their lives. At once poetic and savage, Black Hole draws upon that empty hole everyone held inside during their youth. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $4.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CAT ON A HOT THIN GROOVE HC by Gene Deitch We're proud to collect all of Oscar-winning animation director Gene Deitch's Record Changer covers and "Cat" cartoons in one coffee-table, landscape-format art book, reproducing his covers in the same gorgeous colors in which they first appeared as well as the black-and-white "Cat" cartoons and commentary by Deitch. (STAR18967) HC, 11x14, 160pg, PC $39.95 COMICS JOURNAL WINTER 2003 SPECIAL Edited by Gary Groth The Comics Journal Winter 2003 Special spotlights William Stout's work with a beautiful cover painted especially for this volume, and an interview with the artist in which he proves to be not only a great artist, but an engaging raconteur and high-flying theorist as well. Essays included in the special are: Paul Gravett on "Whatever Happened to the Escape Artists?"; Tom Spurgeon on Tom Hart. Plus, comics on the theme of "patriotism" by Joe Sacco, Kim Deitch, Bill Griffith, Sam Henderson, and many others! (STAR17815) SC, 12x12, 156pg, PC $22.95 THE IRON WAGON SC by Jason, based on a book by Stein Riverton An evocative murder mystery set in the Norwegian countryside, Jason uses his striking two-color drawing style to adapt the Stein Riverton's never-before-translated-into-English The Iron Wagon into an original graphic novel that will appeal not only to fans of his work but also to mystery fans who will finally have a chance to experience Riverton's clever story. (STAR18930) SC, 80pg, PC $12.95 KRAZY & IGNATZ 1929-1930: MICE BRICK LOVELY NIGHT SC by George Herriman Eisner- & Harvey-Nominated! In addition to the 104 full-page black-and-white Sunday strips from 1929 and 1930 (Herriman did not use color until 1935), this volume includes an introduction by comics historian Bill Blackbeard, and reproductions of rare Herriman ephemera from designer Chris Ware's own extensive collection, as well as annotations and other notes by Ware and Blackbeard. (STAR18884) SC, 8x11, 120pg, b&w $14.95 NIGHTMARE ALLEY SC by Spain Rodriguez & William Lindsay Gresham An adaptation of the long out-of-print 1930s cult novel of the same name by William Lindsay Gresham, illustrated by legendary underground cartoonist Spain Rodriguez. The story is a study of the lowest depths of showbiz and its sleazy inhabitants and environs, the dark, shadowy world of a second rate carnival filled with cheap hustlers, scheming grifters, and Machiavellian femme fatales. (STAR17765) SC, 136pg, b&w $14.95 ************************ OFFERED AGAIN O/A POGOSTICK #1 by Al Columbia and Ethan Persoff Al Columbia, creator of the highly regarded series Biologic Show, teams up with Top Notch creator Ethan Persoff, to collaborate on a gem of a tale about a man with the inescapable malaise that comes from doing the same thing day in and day out. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $4.95 ******************** STARS OF THE MONTH PALOMAR: THE COMPLETE HEARTBREAK SOUP COLLECTION HC by Gilbert Hernandez Palomar is the mythical Central American town where these stories take place, and the stories weave in and out of its entire population, crafting an intricate tapestry of not only Latin American but also human experience. This body of work has been hailed by Time magazine and Entertainment Weekly as a landmark not only for comics, but for 20th Century literature, as well. (STAR20079) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 512pg, b&w $39.95 QUIMBY THE MOUSE SC by Chris Ware Cleverly appropriated old-fashioned animation imagery and advertising styles of the 1920s and 1930s are put to use in Quimby at the service of modern vignettes of angst and existentialism. Quimby is saturated with Ware's genius, including consistently amazing graphics, insanely perfectionist production values, cut-out-and-assemble paper projects, and the formal complexity of his narratives that have earned him the reputation as one of the most prodigious artists of his generation. (STAR19334) SC, 11x13, 56pg, PC $14.95 WILL ELDER: THE MAD PLAYBOY OF ART HC by Will Elder Included are stories from the original MAD comic, Humbug, Help!, and Little Annie Fanny pages shot directly from the original painted artwork! Also included is commentary by Hugh Hefner, Harvey Kurtzman, and Jerry Garcia, who describe the impact that Elder's work had on satire and comic art in the second half of the 20th Century. Introduction by Daniel Clowes. (JUL032213) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 300pg, FC $49.95 **************************** 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. ********************** Comics & Magazines TEENS AT PLAY #2 ADULT MATERIAL FC, 24pg $4.95 MORBID TALES #1 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $12.95 MENAGE A TROIS #6 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 DILDO #6 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 ERIKA TELEKINETIKA #1 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 SEX WARRIOR ISANE #8 ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 Books & Graphic Novels MEGA MANGA VOLUME 17: BEST OF SUPER TABOO TP ADULT MATERIAL SC, 164pg, b&w $13.95 MEGA MANGA VOLUME 18: THE VOICE OF SUBMISSION TP ADULT MATERIAL SC, 196pg, b&w $17.95 Back in Print HEAD #1—NEW PRINTING ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 HOUSEWIVES AND HOT MOMS AT PLAY VOLUME 1 GN—NEW PRINTING ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg, b&w $9.95 Relists & Packs OFFERED AGAIN O/A BIZARRE BONDAGE PACK #1-5 SET ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x5), b&w $13.00 *********************** SEXY SUSHI #1-2 PACK ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x2), b&w $5.00 STARS OF THE MONTH EROS GRAPHIC NOVEL #23: CITY OF DREAMS (STAR04690) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 96pg, b&w $14.95 EROS GRAPHIC NOVEL #45: SUBMISSIVE SUZANNE VOLUME 1 (NOV002083) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 136pg, PC $18.95 MARA: THE SUMMER COUNTRY GN (STAR18156) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $9.95 *********************** GEMSTONE PUBLISHING Disney Comics MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES VOLUME 1 TP by Various The debut issue of this all-new Disney digest title features three long adventure stories: Mickey Mouse in "Mouse on the Lam," Donald Duck in "The Mummy," and Goofy's adventurous relative, Arizona Dipp, in "Idol of the Scaredies!" Mickey and Goofy cover by Pat Block. SC, 5x7, 128pg, FC $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MICKEY MOUSE IN COLOR DELUXE EDITION This is simply one of the greatest books for a Mouse collector ever published! The best Mickey strips and comic book stories, in a deluxe format! Eight complete, unedited daily and Sunday newspaper sequences from the 1930s are reprinted here in full color and in full newspaper size. Featured is a 60-year retrospective of Mickey Mouse in the comics, including interviews with Carl Barks (the "Duck Man") and Floyd Gottfredson (who drew the Mickey strip from the early 30s through the 60s), even a 7" vinyl record of a conversation between Barks and Gottfredson! Limited, Signed, numbered edition of 3000. HC, 13x16, FC $250.00 ************************* DONALD DUCK & FRIENDS #319 by Various After a failed attempt to convince Scrooge to buy new computers, Donald takes a job at Microfloppy in "The Human Touch." Then Mickey undergoes a routine eye exam and winds up with X-ray vision in "Here's Looking Through You!" And Donald wraps the book with a good car wreck in "Dozy Parker!" FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOLUME 5 TP by Various Three long Disney adventure stories: Donald Duck and Cousin Fethry in "Return to TNT"; Mickey Mouse in "The Blot's Birthday Plot"; and Uncle Scrooge in "The Secret Brotherhood!" (JAN042462) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $7.95 *********************** MICKEY MOUSE & FRIENDS #268 by Various Mickey discovers a lost city of birdmen in Stefan Petrucha and Cesar Ferioli's "The City of Zoom!" Then, in "Donald's Cousin," Donald pretends to be his own relative, with predictable results! PLUS: "Trapped by Haphazard" (featuring Goofy) and "Horace's Travails" (starring Horace Horsecollar) wrap up this issue! FC, 32pg $2.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #333 by Various "Billions to Sneeze At," Carl Barks' classic 10-pager from WDC&S #124, details Scrooge's worst nightmare come true when he becomes allergic to cash! Then the Beagle Boys hijack Scrooge's new luxury liner/submarine during its maiden voyage in "The Polar Princess!" Other stories featuring Scrooge, as well as Gyro and Fethry, round out the book. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS & STORIES #648 by Various Donald and the nephews' picnic on the beach turns into a survivalist's nightmare in William Van Horn's latest 10-pager, "A Beach Bummer!" Then the beach theme continues with Carl Barks' classic "Life Guard Daze" from WDC&S #33! Stories featuring Mickey, Daisy, Big Bad Wolf, and the Junior Woodchucks round out this issue! Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $6.95 WALT DISNEY'S THE THREE MUSKETEERS MOVIE ADAPTATION by Various The official adaptation of Disney's The Three Musketeers, a direct-to-DVD movie starring Mickey, Donald, and Goofy! This adaptation of the classic adventure story will be released in conjunction with the DVD in August and stars Mickey, Donald, and Goofy in the title roles, with Minnie and Daisy as ingénues and The Beagle Boys, Peg-Leg Pete, and Clarabelle (that's right!) as the villains! Prestige Format. FC, 32pg $3.95 Overstreet Publications OVERSTREET'S COMIC PRICE REVIEW #12 Overstreet's Comic Price Review is also your only source for Overstreet pricing for highly volatile area of grades 9.4 and up. Overstreet's Comic Price Review shows you the way with current market reports on Certified Comics from dealers and collectors, sales lists of Certified Comics transactions, Overstreet Pricing for Certified Comics, pricing for other high profile Comic Character Collectibles, reader feedback, Ten To Watch, and more. Vampirella cover by Dawn Brown. b&w, 48+pg $6.25 STARS OF THE MONTH THE BIG, BIG OVERSTREET PRICE GUIDE VOLUME #34 Attention dealers and serious collectors: It's the official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #34 in a special, limited edition, extra-large version, featuring the "stay-flat" spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. A smash-hit with the experts during the last three years at shows, this larger version of the Guide contains only the pricing, top ten charts and selected glossary matter. Incredible Hulk #1 cover homage by artist John K. Snyder III (Doctor Mid-Nite). (JAN042460) SC, 8x11, b&w $37.00 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! 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 SC (DEC032454) $25.00 DONALD DUCK HC (DEC032453) $32.00 SHAZAM SC (DEC032456) $25.00 SHAZAM HC (DEC032455) $32.00 *************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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! New, expanded and updated listings! SC $35.00 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUMES 3 & 4 SET The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics Volume 3 illustrates the lavish history of Marvel Comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color! Volume 4 features all Marvel releases, including covers and stories from 1961 (the beginning of Marvel's heyday) through the late '70s (as well as some '80s material), from Amazing Fantasy #15 to Giant Size X-Men #1! (STAR18847) Set (x3), HC, 10x14, PC $50.00 *********************** GOOD INTENTIONS PAVING CO. CANDYAPPLEBLACK #3 by St. Claire, Djezer, & Thériault SWANSONG—An angel's arcane memories. The pregnant, original spark of sacrifice. The slow, sweet demise of a virtuoso. The sins of the father visited liberally upon the son. We meet Victor the ex-violinist, Jules the cleaner, and through Cayce's memories, even more of his own macabre history is revealed. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (3 of 7) $3.50 GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS ASPEN #1 WIZARD WORLD EAST VARIANT COVER SIGNED Cover by Michael Turner This is the BEST cover Michael Turner has done for Aspen to date! It is also the rarest cover and the one most sought-after. Graham Crackers Comics has exactly 100 copies of this and they are all signed by Michael Turner, each shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $99.95 G.I. JOE #21—GRAHAM CRACKERS TURNER SIGNED VARIANT EDITION Cover by Michael Turner WOW! A Wizard Top 10 Book! Signed by Michael Turner and a variant cover that is only limited to only 2,500 copies! What more could a fan want! (CAUT: 3) FC, 32pg $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GREEN HULK 8-INCH BUST—GRAHAM CRACKERS COMICS EXCLUSIVE New Lower Price! Created exclusively for Graham Crackers Comics — designed by Juan Bobillo and sculpted by Howard Kalish — this bust captures the classic imagery of Kirby and Ditko's brutish Hulk, his arms raised poised to smash! This amazing collectible is a true homage to these great creators and the character! The bust stands over 8" tall, is over 7" wide, and 4" deep! This is a bust to be reckoned with! Bust SRP: $65.00 ********************* GUTSOON! ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH CITY HUNTER VOLUMES 1-4 TP by Hojo Tsukasa In the dark underworld of Tokyo, heinous crimes are committed against the innocent — crimes that the law won't touch. When these victims have nowhere else to go, they turn to mercenary Saebo Ryo — the City Hunter! One of Japan's most beloved manga series of all time, City Hunter begins here! NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS VOL. 1—SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w (STAR18970) $9.95 VOL. 2—SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w (STAR19520) $9.95 VOL. 3—SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w (STAR20380) $9.95 VOL. 4—SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w (STAR20318) $9.95 FIST OF THE BLUE SKY VOLUME 4 TP by Tetsuo, Son, & Nobv The classic prequel for Fist of the North Star, Fist of the Blue Sky continues the awesome saga of one man's fight to avenge the death of his loved ones. (JAN042488) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 190pg, b&w $9.95 ************************** HEAD PRESS EYE WITNESS: A FICTIONAL TALE OF ABSOLUTE TRUTH GN by Robert Luedke Amid the violence of current day Jerusalem, a tomb is discovered. It contains a scroll unseen by human eyes for over 2,000 years — an Eye Witness chronicle of the last visit of Jesus to Jerusalem. Will it confirm or dismiss the Gospels accounts of the Bible? Only forensic archeologist Terry Harper has the key to this mystery. Available in softcover and hardcover editions. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $13.99 HC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $24.99 HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL NOVEMBER 2004 This issue features the 46-page graphic novel, Mark of the Demon! According to legend, Douram, the Creator God, was incapable of destroying the slightest thing in the universe he had made. So he invented the Dahaak, to whom he entrusted this mission. But the Dahaak's desire for destruction was such that he threatened to kill his creator and take his place. So Douram locked up the demon in the far-off Northern lands. Centuries later, Urbald o fthe Nalkath clan commits the double-sacrilege of killing the shaman of the Wooka clan — rivals of the Nalkath — and of seducing Annicia, their chief's daughter. Chased by his enemies, he crosses the bridge of forgetfulness that leads to the den of the Dahaak! MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $5.99 STARS OF THE MONTH DRUUNA: CARNIVORA HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR02864) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $14.95 DRUUNA: MORBUS GRAVIS I HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR02865) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $14.95 DRUUNA: MANDRAGORE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR02861) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x11, 56pg, FC $14.95 DRUUNA: CREATURA SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR2862) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $14.95 HEAVY METAL ALFONSO AZPIRI WET DREAMS HC #2 Four independent stories linked together by a necklace or key that gives access to the sacred city of Sinna, that is none other than the mythic Shangrilah. It is an undetermined time where sex and fantasy play the ultimate role! (MAY032286) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $14.95 ************************ HEROES FOR DISTRIBUTION STAR OF THE MONTH WHITE TRASH TP by Gordon Rennie & Martin Emond Collecting the original four-part White Trash mini-series from 1992, plus the extremely hard-to-find pair of back-up, prequel stories that appeared in the pages of Heavy Metal! More of Martin Emond's manic art and Gordon Rennie's over-the-top storytelling, following a pair of hillbillies, an FBI agent, a southern preacher, and a bunch of crazed Vietnam vets! (STAR16054) SC, 7x10, 130pg, FC $16.95 *********************** HIGH IMPACT JAZZLER GICLEE PRINT Exquisitely detailed, this is another gorgeous cover image from the popular Double Impact comics, reproduced as this gorgeous giclee print, signed by creator/artist Ricky Carralero and limited to a mere 200 copies. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Print, 24x36, FC $24.95 RED HEAD GICLEE PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 24x36, FC $24.95 HK COMICS CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 8 GN by Wang Du Lu & Andy Seto No one realized that one could learn kung-fu skills from two volumes of "Book of Sacred Forms" independently of each other. Surprisingly, Long Gao practices his skills only by following the first volume, and yet his sword skills are astonishing and swift. Long Gao's skills seem to be as good as Li Mu Bai's. But who really has the better skills? Who will be defeated? Why can the menu of Wudan be practiced in different ways? This volume will reveal the long-awaited outcome! Other features include: a free 4" letter opener in the shape of Cheung's Golden Spear for every purchase of the 1st edition of volume 8! SC, 7x10, FC $13.95 IBOOKS THE LAST HEROES GN by Steven Grant & Gil Kane A Graphic Novel Event! For the first time anywhere, this gripping story (originally released by Malibu Comics as Edge) is presented in its entirety — including the never- before-published fourth issue! Change the world: this is the mission of The Last Heroes. They were ordinary men and women, until Prof. James Carnell recruited them to test a process that would jump-start human evolution and unlock their unique potential. But now Carnell is dead, and someone is stalking the Last Heroes — a man wracked by conscience and guilt, with his own secrets, who believes they must be stopped… SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $14.95 THE TERMINATOR: REWIRED GN by James Robinson, Matt Wagner, et. al. A collection of Terminator tales by some of the comics industry's most popular and award-winning writers and artists! Includes previously published one-shot specials by James Robinson with Matt Wagner, and Alan Grant with Guy Davis, as well as the never- before-collected mini-series, The Terminator: Hunters and Killers! SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $17.95 GULF WAR JOURNAL GN by Don Lomax A powerful graphic novel of America's wars in Iraq by the creator of Vietnam Journal! When reporter Scott "Journal" Neithammer arrives to cover Operation: Desert Storm, he finds himself also caught-up in the war between the Pentagon and the press. Then, years later, he goes back to the Middle East to cover Operation: Iraqi Freedom. This is the war you didn't see on TV! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH VIETNAM JOURNAL GN by Don Lomax Writer, artist, and veteran Don Lomax details this true-to-life drama of the Vietnam War as seen through the eyes of war correspondent Scott "Journal" Neithammer in this graphic novel. Though the stories may be fictional, the intensity and emotional resonance point to social and personal truths which go beyond mere facts. (STAR18092) SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $13.95 THE BEST OF RAY BRADBURY TP by Ray Bradbury The world's best artists adapt Bradbury's stories! Richard Corben illustrates "A Sound of Thunder," Dave Gibbons illustrates "Come Into My Cellar," P. Craig Russell draws "The Golden Apples of the Sun," and more. Includes work by Dave McKean and John J. Muth, Mike Mignola, and more! (STAR20374) SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $18.95 ***************************** IDW PUBLISHING SILENT HILL: DYING INSIDE TP by Scott Ciencin, Ben Templesmith, & Aadi Salman An all-new story based on Konami's best-selling horror video game series! Troy Abernathy doesn't believe in ghosts or demons — except those of the mind. The glory- seeking doctor's world is shattered when he brings patient Lynn DeAngelis to Silent Hill. There they confront the source of her seeming delusions… and find themselves trapped in a realm of unspeakable terrors! Written by New York Times best-selling novelist, Scott Ciencin, with art by Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night) and hot new find Aadi Salman, the first issues of Silent Hill: Dying Inside are collected in this highly anticipated collection! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $19.99 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: RETURN TO BARROW #6 by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith As the terror mounts and war builds during Barrow's long winter, a mysterious third party stands between humans and vampires. Who is it — and who will be standing when the sun finally rises? Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith bring this story to a horrifying close. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 30 DAYS OF NIGHT ANNUAL 2004 by Steve Niles & Various All the terror that made 30 Days of Night and Dark Days breakout hits that redefined horror comics for the modern age is captured in four short tales written by Steve Niles, illustrated by Ben Templesmith, Josh Medors, Brandon Hovet, and Szymon Kudranski. A must! Cover by Ben Templesmith. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $4.99 ********************** STAR OF THE MONTH DARK DAYS: A 30 DAYS OF NIGHT SEQUEL TP by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith Dark Days follows Stella Olemaun's efforts to warn the world about the threat the vampires pose — the vampires who overran Barrow, Alaska, killing her husband and most of the town. With an exclusive introduction by screenwriter Eric Red (The Hitcher, Near Dark), the flat-out terror of Dark Days will reaffirm the dominance of Niles and Templesmith over the realm of illustrated horror fiction! (FEB042467) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $19.99 ********************* CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION—DOMINOS #1 by Kris Oprisko, Gabriel Rodriguez, & Steven Perkins When gang war in Las Vegas leaves bodies all over town, clues point to a ruthless murderer—one who may be the most terrifying foe Gil Grissom and the Las Vegas CSI team have ever faced. The bodies pile up fast in the newest miniseries based on TV's number one show! Also available signed by writer Kris Oprisko (Underworld) and strictly limited to 250 copies! MATURE READERS UNSIGNED—FC, 32pg $3.99 SIGNED—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $19.99 STAR OF THE MONTH CSI: BAD RAP TP by Max Allan Collins, Gabriel Rodriguez, & Ashley Wood Rapper Busta Kapp has no shortage of enemies, so when he turns up dead in his limo, Gil Grissom and his CSI team have no shortage of suspects! Writer Max Allan Collins (Road to Perdition) includes enough twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the bitter end. Cover by Ashley Wood. (JAN042521) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $19.99 ************************* C.V.O.: COVERT VAMPIRIC OPERATIONS—HUMAN TOUCH #1 by Jeff Mariotte & Alex Garner, Gabriel Hernandez & Garner C.V.O. returns with this one-shot collecting a strip by Jeff Mariotte and Gabriel Hernandez (CVO: Artifact) previously available only to AOL subscribers, and a special CVO short written and drawn by series creator Alex Garner (C.V.O.: Covert Vampiric Operations, Danger Girl)! When vampires work for the C.I.A., anything can happen! Also available signed by writer Jeff Mariotte and writer/artist Alex Garner! Strictly limited to 250 copies! Cover by Alex Garner. MATURE READERS UNSIGNED—FC, 32pg $3.99 SIGNED—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $19.99 STAR OF THE MONTH C.V.O.: COVERT VAMPIRIC OPERATIONS by Alex Garner & Mindy Lee General Malodor, a tyrant with a taste for destruction, has got his hands on Russian nukes, along with a way to deliver them. Time for the U.S. government to call in its very heaviest hitters: the top secret group known as C.V.O.: Covert Vampiric Operations! Follow vampire agents Cross, Bools, and Britt as they use their occult powers to avert nuclear disaster… and come face-to-face with a powerful demon in the process! Cover by Alex Garner. Prestige Format. (STAR19598) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $5.99 ***************************** LORE #4 by Ashley Wood with T.P. Louise The Lore journey continues in this double-sized issue! Who is the Archer? And how is this nature spirit connected to the late Jonathan Bradley? In this installment, Ashley Wood and T.P. Louise bring you a revealing look at the world of Lore. The battle for humanity has just begun! MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $5.99 STAR OF THE MONTH TRES FANTA: EVEN MORE ART OF ASHLEY WOOD by Ashley Wood Ashley Wood's art books Uno Fanta and Dos Fanta continue to reap steady sales to Wood's dedicated fan base. Now Tres Fanta, the newest collection by the Gold Spectrum Award-winning artist (and creator of Popbot and Lore) features many never-before-seen illustrations by one of the most popular and influential artists in the field. (JAN042528) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $19.99 ************************ OLYMPUS HEIGHTS #2 by Kevin Munroe Oliver Dobbs wakes up from unconsciousness in the care of his strange neighbor — who is, it turns out, responsible for all the trouble he's in in the first place. And Oliver's day gets worse from there, as he learns just who his neighbor really is and what kinds of people — and other beings — his enemies are! FC, 32pg $3.99 REMAINS #4 by Steve Niles & Kieron Dwyer There's a new girl in town, Cindy, who is keen on Tom — and Tori is not at all pleased! As the zombies mass outside the Reno casinos, tensions rise within. Meanwhile, the zombies continue to change, seemingly becoming smarter and more vicious. How long can the survivors hold out? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 SECRET SKULL #1 by Steve Niles & Chuck BB Steve Niles' Meeednight Pulps debuts with this story of girls, guns, and ghouls! A mysterious killer is on the loose in the city, but this killer only kills bad guys... or those about to be bad. Steve Niles and Chuck BB deliver the new horror pulp, bringing all the fun and action of the classic pulp adventures to a modern audience. Also available signed by creator/writer Steve Niles and strictly limited to 500 copies. MATURE READERS UNSIGNED—FC, 32pg $3.99 SIGNED—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $19.99 SINGULARITY SEVEN #2 by Ben Templesmith Ben Templesmith's (30 Days of Night) stunning tale of apocalyptic Earth continues! As the menacing Gosiodo fan out over the ruined globe, the remnants of humanity must come to grips that their end may be at hand. But there is still hope… as seven individuals may hold the key to mankind's ultimate survival. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.99 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SLAB GN by Jeff Mariotte & Tommy Lee Edwards A major work of epic horror, by best-selling novelist and comic book writer, Jeff Mariotte! In the grim days following 9/11, three veterans of different wars, whose lives have been intersected by magic, find themselves thrown together in California's cruel desert — while a band of serial killers ply their deadly trade, and an ancient evil grows beneath their feet. (STAR19620) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 288pg, b&w $16.99 ************************ INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP STAR OF THE MONTH AL WILLIAMSON ADVENTURES HC Here is an oversized ultimate collection of illustrations that were used for stories authored by Harlan Ellison, Bruce Jones, Mark Schultz, Archie Goodwin, and Mark Wheatley. Includes new art and a forward written by Frank Cho. (STAR19355) HC, 9x12, 96pg, PC $34.95 GRAY MORROW: VISIONARY HC Presents a huge sampling of his very best paintings, illustrations, comics, and personal works in a high-quality art book. This book brims with color and even includes a complete Buck Rogers story, fully painted by Gray! (STAR13896) HC, 9x12, 96pg, PC $29.95 LIBERTY MEADOWS: BIG BOOK OF LOVE HC by Frank Cho The Cartoonist Society's Ruben Award nominated Liberty Meadows for "Best Comic Strip!" This is not your usual run-of-the-mill strip collection! All the art has been newly scanned and retouched to show it at its best, on slick art-quality paper. Also, every Sunday strip has been colored to take best advantage of the slick printing. Included is new artwork and a new eight page story in color! (STAR14169) HC, 9x12, 112pg, PC $29.95 ********************** IRONCAT DRAGON FIST VOLUME 1: THE DRAGON RETURNS GN by Kenji Okamura Having a friend in the Yakuza can get you in trouble… but Ken Gaitou's fists of dragon fury can take on anything to protect his buddy! By day, Ken works at a shipping company; by night he dreams of becoming a professional boxer — and sometimes dreams can become reality! Authentic Japanese tankoban size and reading format. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #6 (JUN032375) SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w $14.95 HANAUKYO MAID TEAM VOLUME 5: COSPLAY FOLLIES! GN by Morishige Ryuka abruptly returns to her own home. Taro and Mariel pay a visit to the Jihioh household together, but...!? With jewels of episodes such as the one in which the new character Shizuka appears and a special side story about Konoe, this is entry 5 in the smash-hit tranquil pretty girls comic! MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $12.95 REN AI VOLUME 1: IN THE SPOTLIGHT GN by Yun Kouga Hisayoshi Tajima dreams of meeting idol singer Rima. But he never expected that just clowning around outside a radio show would bring an offer to become an idol himself! Authentic Japanese tankoban size and reading format. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #6 (JUN032379) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $12.95 VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU VOLUME 7: VORTEX GN by Narumi Kakinouchi Sometimes the demons that dwell in the shadows cannot compare to the darkness in a human's heart. Vampire Miyu finds herself facing unusual opponents, their sanity corrupted with despair and anger. Can she stop them in time, before innocent people are caught in the furious storm of rage? RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #7 (JUL032319) SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $12.95 THE WANDERER VOLUME 3: CRESCENT MOON GN by Narumi Kakinouchi While posing as a human, Sei continues unraveling the mysterious deaths of fellow students, all bitten. But intrigue amongst the student body slows down his investigation, as Sei finds himself labeled the prime suspect! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $12.95 JAY COMPANY COMICS APHRODITE IX/MAGDALENA WIZARD WORLD LA 2004 LIMITED PAINTED COVER by Wohl & Various, Silvestri & Various Originally offered as a premium at this year's Wizard World LA, Keu Cha provides the sultry cover to this special Aphrodite IX/Magdalena book. Less than half of the original print run of 500 editions had the rare, digitally-painted cover; thus making this one of the most sought-after Top Cow alternates! Each comes with a certificate of authenticity and comes sealed with bag and board. FC, 32pg MSRP: $24.99 STREET FIGHTER: CHEN POWER COVER SET by Sui-Chong & UDON The Street Fighter Virgin Power covers by the Jay Company are the top collectibles for this UDON title! These three premium comics featuring Ken, M. Bison, and Guile, are each limited to less than 1,000 copies worldwide, and are now offered as a complete set, for a new lower price! Books come sealed in a protective sleeve with certificate of authenticity. Set (x3), FC SRP: $24.99 WITCHBLADE #44 WIZARD WORLD EAST 2004 LIMITED 500 COVER EDITION by David Wohl & Keu Cha Originally offered as a premium at this year's Wizard World East convention in Philadelphia, and limited to only 500 copies worldwide, Top Cow artist E-BAS provides a new cover to this special Witchblade book. Each comic comes with a certificate of authenticity, and sealed with bag and board. Cover by E-BAS. FC, 32pg $19.99 KENZER & COMPANY DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: WHERE SHADOWS FALL #5 by Jay Donovan & Carlos Alberto The nail-biting conclusion to this fast-paced story brings the heroes back to the Phostwoods where the undead are rising. As Abehhan-Vrre prepares his invasion, our adventurers return with Lumari in the nick of time. But will her father be able to make a heart-wrenching decision no leader should ever make? And will Kiernan be able to let the pieces fall where they may? Don't miss the incredible finale of this beautiful, pulse- pounding series! Cover by Joe and Rob Sharp. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #10 (OCT032560) FC, 24pg (5 of 5) $3.50 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #94 by Jolly Blackburn & Various NEW WURLD ORDER—Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features articles for gamers from a gamer's perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! Cover by George Vrbanic. b&w, 112pg $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #37 by Mark Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim The Return of the Red Lotus Society in a new story arc! Now deep within Red Lotus territory, Teflon Billy, Thorina, Knuckles, and El Ravager split up to destroy their nemeses once and for all. Of course, their foes have plans of their own… b&w, 24pg $2.99 KITTY PUBLICATIONS SKYSCRAPERS OF OZ GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.99 LAST GASP THE BAREFOOT GEN VOLUME 2 TP––NEW PRINTING by Keiji Nakazawa Cartoonist Keiji Nakazawa was seven years old and living in Hiroshima in August 1945 when the city was destroyed by an atomic bomb dropped by the U.S. Starting a few months before that event, the four-volume saga of young Gen show like in Japan after years of war and privations. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #4 (APR032354) SC, 6x9, 96pg, PC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BAREFOOT GEN VOLUME 1 TP––NEW PRINTING by Keiji Nakazawa Cartoonist Keiji Nakazawa was 7-years-old and living in Hiroshima in the early days of August 1945 when the city was destroyed by an atomic bomb. Starting a few months before that event, young Gen shows life in Japan after years of war and privations. (STAR18237) SC, 6x9, 96pg, b&w $14.95 *************** THE CENTAURS' TALE SC by Phoenix SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 46pg, FC $12.95 RENT GIRL GN by Michelle Tea & Laurenn McCubbin SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x8, 300pg, PC $24.95 LIGHTSPEED PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH FINDER VOLUME 5: DREAM SEQUENCE TP by Carla Speed McNeil Magri White has a whole world in his head. What's Magri to do when he finds out that his 'house' is 'haunted' — by something he didn't put in there? Inside his very expensive piece of psychic real estate is a ravening monster bent on its total destruction. (STAR19074) SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $20.95 **************** LINSNER.COM LINSNER GIRLS PORTFOLIO 4: SINFUL SUZI The long awaited Linsner Girls Portfolio 4 is finally available, after thrilling fans at conventions. This is thr first "thematic" set. It features five plates of "Sinful Suzi," Linsner's latest seductress –– a blue haired, leather clad "devil girl," sporting horns, a pitchfork and an "oh so playful" attitude. Combining the best elements of both the classic pin-up and modern Goth movements, this sensual portfolio just sizzles with delight. Now you can take her home with you on five full-color 11" by 14" card stock plates suitable for framing. The package comes complete with an illustrated keepsake envelope featuring yet another painting of Suzi! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Portfolio, 11x14 $30.00 DAWN PIN-UP BLUE SIGNED DIGITAL PRINT Linsner.com is proud to bring you another wonderful image in a continuing series of digital prints. This latest offering features the cover of Dawn, Pin-up Goddess, limited edition." A colorful depiction of the Goddess coyly perched on the skull of her lover Death like a resplendent bird of paradise. One of Linsner's most thoughtful and well executed pieces, the virgin art is printed without the type or logos so the viewer may enjoy this stunning piece in all its sublime glory. Each full color 11" by 17" print is individually hand signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and comes housed in an archival, crystal clear protective plastic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print $25.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEATH OF A MYTH O'BARR & LINSNER LIMITED EDITION PRINT by James O'Barr & Joseph Michael Linsner This beautiful limited-edition print, entitled "Death of a Myth," is the first-ever collaboration between Joseph (Dawn) Linsner and James (The Crow) O'Barr. The print comes signed by both artists, numbered, and limited to 1,000 copies. Reproduced in exquisite color on heavy, 100lb. acid-free paper, this 16" x 20" print is suitable for framing and an excellent addition to any Linsner or O'Barr fan's collection. (CAUT: 4) Print, 16x20, FC $30.00 O/A "SACRIFICE" NUMAN DAWN CD A rare collaboration between the recording artist, Gary Numan, one of the founding fathers of electronic pop, and the comic book artist maestro Joseph Michael Linsner. This long out of print gem features no less than nine full-color Linsner paintings in the CD booklet and tray. The artwork originally created for this CD has gone on to become some of Linsners' most classic pieces including "Aurora Verde" and "Lucifers Halo" trade cover. Unavailable since 1997, this warehouse find will be the last chance to obtain this unusual and desirable piece of ephemera. These are brand new condition and still in the original shrink wrap. Extremely limited quantities, allocations will occur. CD $15.00 ******************* LITTLE ROCKET PUBLICATIONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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 ***************** LOST IN THE DARK PRESS VIDEO #2 by Stephen R. Buell The return of Jesus continues to be a huge ratings grabber; before setting out to seek protection from the impending "Event," the group sets out to get some breakfast, and, instead, encounters a shocking reminder of what the Second Coming brings. One of the group develops strange powers that may come with a price, while another may not make it to see the next issue! b&w, 24pg (2 of 6) $2.95 MAD YAK PRESS TEXARKANA GN by Patrick Neighly & Donny Hadiwidjaja Explosive action and introspective character development mark this landmark graphic novel by acclaimed Subatomic author Patrick Neighly and breakout artist Donny Hadiwidjaja. In the near-future superpower Texarkana, a rookie cop uncovers a conspiracy that could plunge a continent into civil war! A unique fusion of Asia and the West! (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 114pg, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUBATOMIC GN by Patrick Neighly & Jorge Heufemann The critically acclaimed graphic novel is offered again to tie in with the Hollywood version currently in development! A thoughtful take on contemporary issues as young spy Mark finds himself at odds with his masters at the ATOM spy agency. Subtle character development punctuated by sudden action, Subatomic is spy comics as you've never seen them before! (STAR19555) SC, 6x9, 136pg, FC $16.95 ******************** MIRAGE STUDIOS TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #17 Giant spider! Monster brawl in the sewers! Deadly fishing nets! And –– shell repair! b&w, 38pg $2.95 MONKEYSUIT PRESS ADVENTURES OF MIA #2 by Enrico Casarosa A mysterious pilot steals top-secret plans from a fascist's air base. Will Mia and her family's future be changed when the fugitive crash lands near their small coastal village? Should they help the injured runaway or hand him over to the authorities? b&w, 32pg $3.99 MOONSTONE CYCLONE BILL AND THE TALL TALES #1 by Dan Dougherty Cyclone Bill and the Tall Tales is one rock band's adventure in a metafictional wonderland of mystery, bitter romance, and Faustian deceit. Documentary filmmaker Maggie Bloom is following the band during the recording of what will be their biggest album to date. When lead guitarist Bill is murdered onstage the other band members quickly withdraw from the limelights. At Graceland Maggie and her crew try to film some sort of a conclusion to the truncated project, when suddenly the surviving (and deeply paranoid) Tall Tales appear. What called them there? They say it was an invite from Elvis himself... b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 KOLCHAK: TALES OF THE NIGHT STALKER #4 by Dave Ulanski, Pat Olliffe, Keith Williams, & Ken Wolak "It was a dark and stormy night..." Yeah, we've heard that cliche' before. But it's a perfect setting for Tony Vincenzo to experience the strange world of Carl Kolchak a little bit better, as the two attempt to spend the night in a supposedly haunted house. But things go from creepy to deadly, when they become trapped inside, hunted by a killer in the mirror! The two may walk away with a much better understanding of each other... if they walk away from this one at all! Whatever you do, don't say her name three times... This special issue is guest-pencilled by fan-favorite artist Pat Olliffe! Two covers, ship in a 50/50 split, by Monte Moore and Dave Ulanski. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KOLCHAK: TALES OF THE NIGHT STALKER #2 & #3 by Ulanski, Marrinan, & Williams Featuring the original paranormal investigator! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.50Ea. ****************** MOONSTONE MONSTERS: DEMONS #1 by Various Moonstone serves up a brand-new demonic trilogy! In "Nocturnal Slave," weary of the existance she leads, an otherworldly creature cries out for redemption. But is anyone listening? Then, a frustrated priest, tired of exorcising the same entity time and again, decides to turn the tables in "Humanic Possession." And finally, find "Lost Loves" in a time and place where the streets are alive with magic. b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MOONSTONE NOIR BOSTON BLACKIE GN by Stefan Petrucha & Kirk Van Wormer; cover by Tim Seelig He's a safecracker, an ex-con, but as always, Boston Blackie is misunderstood. At an extravagant costume ball, a jewel heist goes horribly wrong. The five-year-old son of the wealthy Greene family disappears, is presumed dead, and all fingers point to Boston Blackie! (STAR17145) SC, 48pg, b&w $5.50 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MOONSTONE NOIR: THE MYSTERIOUS TRAVELER RETURNS by Joe Gentile, Trevor Von Eeden & Corey Greene The Mysterious Traveler listens to the tale this night of a woman who met, and quickly lost, a man who touched her soul. She searched for him, but all leads bled into a pool of supernatural dread. Who was he, and what burned in him that could melt her from the far side of reason? The Traveler must snatch the truths here for justice, and place it on Judgement's scale. Cover by Dennis Calero. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 ******************* MVCREATIONS STAR OF THE MONTH MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: ICONS OF EVIL TP by Robert Kirkman & Various The Icons of Evil spins the tales of four of the most popular henchmen in Skeletor's service: Beast Man, Mer-Man, Trapjaw, and Tri-Klops! Dive deeper into their pasts to understand some of the key moments behind their lives. With action-packed stories from Robert Kirkman (Invincible, Walking Dead) and a roster of super talented artists! Cover by Emiliano Santalucia. (CAUT: 3) (JAN042571) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, Austria, the U.K., Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $18.95 ****************** NBM PUBLISHING DUNGEON VOLUME 1 TP by Lewis Trondheim & Joann Sfar Welcome to Dungeon, the looniest world of horror and heroic fantasy you'll ever be transported into! This series, a best-seller in many countries, starts with the apogee of Dungeon, a mighty castle filled with monsters, trolls and goblins kept by a wily bird, the Dungeon Keeper, and the object of desire of many an uncouth and disgusting form of life (and afterlife). It is now in fact about to be attacked by an army of tentacled soul-eaters! To defend the Dungeon, Herbert the Timorous Duck is told to retrieve a fearsome barbarian from the vaults only to see him beheaded in training! For fear of reprisals, he mocks himself up as the barbarian with not the slightest notion of what he is about to get himself into! Thank goodness, the Dungeon Keeper has assigned Marvin the Dragon, a blood-thirsty, uh, vegetarian, warrior, to his side. Collects the first four issues of the comic book now in full color. SC, 7x9, 96pg, FC $14.95 THE BOOK OF SCHUITEN HC by Benoit Peeters & Francois Schuiten Besides the gorgeous work he does on the Cities of the Fantastic series, Schuiten also has amassed a body of work in theater and Opera set design, posters and full-scale recreations which is impressive. This handsome art book presents an awesome array of these never- before-seen pieces in large size along with an interview of the artist conducted by Peeters. A handsome addition to anyone¹s library that shows off the talent involved in comic art! (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x12, 136pg, FC $45.00 BONEYARD #15 by Richard Moore Can a sexy swamp creature have low self-esteem? Just when tensions between Abbey and Nessie reach a boiling point, a nasty bite from one of the attacking zombies disables Nessie, and forces her to rely on Abbey's good nature for protection. While the two hole up together, a feverish Nessie recounts her troubled past. And, there's a Zombie attack! b&w $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BONEYARD #10-13 & SWIMSUIT ISSUE by Richard Moore Catch up on all the sexy, spooky fun of Richard Moore's Boneyard with these must-have back-issues! b&w, 32pg $2.95Ea. ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH HAPPY HALLOWEEN, LI'L SANTA HC by Thierry Robin & Lewis Trondheim 2004 Eisner Nominee! Li'l Santa encounters the many critters of the night who take camp right next to his abode. The worst monster is an enormous devouring logging machine eating up his forest of Christmas trees! The night critters come quite in handy to fight the fearsome invader. (JUL032383) HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC SRP: $14.95 LIBRARY OF OPERA VOLUMES 1 & 2 2004 Eisner Nominee! Mozart's popular classic in a remarkable adaptation by one of comics' most highly regarded artists. VOL. 1: MAGIC FLUTE HC (STAR18937)––FC, 8x11, 144pg MSRP: $24.95 VOL. 1: MAGIC FLUTE SC (STAR20170)––FC, 8x11 MSRP: $17.95 O/A VOL. 2: PARSIFAL HC––FC, 8x11 MSRP: $24.95 O/A VOL. 2 PARSIFAL SC––FC, 8x11 MSRP: $17.95 WILL EISNER'S SUNDIATA In this tale from the land of Mali, the ruler Sumanguru cannot satisfy his ambition enough. When he encounters the Gray Rock of Evil, his powers are multiplied manifold. Now able to manipulate the elements, he goes on a rampage of conquests. However, the rock is devious and prepares an enemy for him, one he knows Sumanguru will pay no heed to a crippled child. Also available as a limited signed edition, quarterbound with real cloth, tip-in with special art signed by the grand master, limited to 300. SC (STAR18690)––FC, 9x11, 32pg SRP: $7.95 HC (STAR17258)––FC, 9x11, 32pg SRP: $15.95 S&N ED. (SEP022228)––FC, 9x11, 32pg. SRP: $50.00 ******************** SIZZLE #23 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 9x11, 48pg $4.95 MISS DD VOLUME 2 GN by Chiyoji SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MISS DD VOLUME 1 GN by Chiyoji SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR20023) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 ******************** THE GIRL PRESENTS: BODY HEAT GN?NEW PRINTING by Kevin Taylor SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 80pg, b&w $11.95 NDP COMICS AS TOLD BY… #1: RAPUNZEL by ND Pelham & Nancy Lee Long ago in a faraway land there lived a husband and wife. Though they blah blah blah… let's skip to the good part! And so the spoiled brat Rapunzel was locked in the tower where she awaited "Prince," her knight in shining forelocks. b&w, 21pg $2.95 BLUE BUSTER #1 by Pennueng Chemsripong Boy meets girl, girl hits pole, boy falls in love. But what does Zente really know about his biking beauty? Nothing, that's why he enlists the help of his super genius brother, Isse, a major loner. Now he is on a mission of love but even Zente's charming personal is might not be enough to win her over. b&w, 29pg $2.95 GHOST HUNTERS #1 by Eunice P. In the plight of an endless war between the Conicians and the Altinias millions of livers have been lost. But there is hope. Roi, a 12-year-old Conician boy, has been chosen to the "Savior of Lost Souls." A title what will bring blood and sorrow to his once innocent life. b&w, 21pg $2.95 NEKO PRESS WILDFLOWER: DARK RUPHORIA #2 by Billy Martinez & Keithan Jones King Thyten alive? How? Thyten having returned from the dead has a few surprises up his sleeve. Cassandra, Henna, and Zeno must combine their powers to stop him, but how do you stop something that is already dead? And how did he manage to cross back over from the other side? Find out as things get a little bizarre in the prehistoric world of the further adventures of Wildflower! Available with covers by Keithan Jones and Billy Martinez. JONES CVR.?b&w, 24pg $2.99 MARTINEZ CVR.?b&w, 24pg $3.99 WILDFLOWER: LOST YESTERDAYS #1 SIGNED EDITION by Billy Martinez, Knutts, & Dube These early adventures of Cassandra are a must for anyone following this fantasy adventure series. This edition comes bagged and boarded along with a signature from creator Billy Martinez and a signed and numbered tip in plate along with a brand-new image. Limited to 1,000. b&w, 24pg $6.00 NITE OWL COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH MAX HAMM FAIRY TALE DETECTIVE VOLUME 2 #2 by Frank Cammuso The Long Ever After: Part 2 "The Glass Slipper": Why does everyone in Storybook land want to get their hands on the glass slipper? Where is Prince Charming? What does the Fairy Mafia have to do with it? And what does Snow White know? It's up to Max Hamm to find out who the shoe fits, and with step-sisters involved you can bet things are sure to get ugly. Perfect bound. (JAN042608) SC, 48pg, b&w (2 of 3) $4.95 ***************** NOW COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH WEIRD MELVIN TP by Marc Hansen Collects issues #1-5, plus the unpublished sixth issue that was intended to be the conclusion of this six-issue comic book series! Monster-pummeling, hot cars, hot babes, giant horny maggots, crazed comic book fanboys, depraved witches, plus tons of other weirdos! (NOV032492) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $14.95 ***************** OBION COMICS ALONG THE CANADIAN #3 by Joel Rivers Sheriff Johnston limps back to Fort Smith after his encounter with the Snake Handler Jones. Fate brings him the new deputies he sorely needs. But what is the connection between one of his new men and a famous killer? Drama unfolds on the streets as courage meets deadly scorn. No Ads. b&w, 24pg (3 of 6) $2.95 ONI PRESS OJO #1 by Sam Kieth with Alex Pardee The newest creation from Maxx creator Sam Kieth! Annie has terrible luck with pets. For a hamster, getting Annie as an owner is like a death sentence. But when Annie finds a little beastie in a drain pipe named Ojo, has her karma really changed or is she destined for more disappointment. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 5) $2.99 LOVE FIGHTS #12 by Andi Watson The Flamer's dead? Oh, I know what you're thinking — how long before he's relaunched? Plus, there's one more revelation for Jack and Nora to come to terms with in the conclusion to Andi Watson's critically acclaimed Love Fights series one! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 SCANDALOUS GN by J. Torres & Scott Chantler From the creators of Days Like This! 1950s Hollywood has big glamour, small talk, and medium cool. The most powerful woman in town is Paige Turner, the celebrity columnist for America's most-read newspaper. When a salacious tabloid mentality creeps onto newsstands, Paige goes toe-to-toe with Harry Richards, "The Tabloid Dick." Their war of words becomes a knockdown, drag-out fight to be the biggest rumormonger in entertainment! MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 96pg, b&w $9.95 BLUE MONDAY: PAINTED MOON #3 by Chynna Clugston-Major Stuck in a small town with the same small-minded boys has worn thin for Bleu and Clover. Looking for new experiences and guys worth their time is the order of the day — and if that means knocking down ten white pins, then rock on! From the creator of Scooter Girl. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.99 HOPELESS SAVAGES VOLUME 3 TP DIGEST EDITION by Van Meter, Norrie, Campbell, & Clugston-Major This was supposed to be a leisurely vacation. Arsenal Hopeless-Savage has a rematch with an old high school rival in a kung-fu tournament in Hong Kong. She and her brother Twitch figured they could turn it into a nice jaunt with their boyfriends to meet their aging grandmother, a renowned Chinese fortune teller. Too bad Grandma Shi didn't phone ahead to tell them that it was going to be the trip from Hell! SC, 6x8, 120pg, b&w $11.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 6: OPERATION: DANDELION TP by Greg Rucka & Mike Hawthorne Every job has its office politics, but when you're a spy, the politics in play take on a much larger scale. When the chief of S.I.S. is forced into retirement, Paul Crocker is forced to play a new game in order to just keep his job. But are agents Chace and Wallace prepared to be Crocker's pawns in this new match? MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 128pg, b&w $11.95 STARS OF THE MONTH LOVE FIGHTS VOLUME 1 TP by Andi Watson Fancy taking yourself out on a nice date? Then what better way to tell yourself that you adore who you are than this gorgeous collection of the first six issues of Andi Watson's acclaimed ongoing series. Features all the superhero hijinx and broken hearts in Watson's inimitable style. Great time to get caught up, as the series itself moves into high gear. (FEB042553) MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 160pg, b&w $14.95 HOPELESS SAVAGES VOLUME 2: GROUND ZERO TP by Van Meter, O'Malley, Norrie, Watson, & Clugston-Major Volume two of Hopeless Savages gets a facelift with a brand-new cover by Christine Norrie (Cheat) and Guy Major (Caper). Relive the wonders of adolescent romance as Zero falls for Ginger, only to have the rug yanked out from under her. Illustrated by Lost At Sea's Bryan O'Malley with chapter illos by superstar Terry Dodson! (FEB042555) MATURE READERS SC, 128pg, b&w $11.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 2: OPERATION: MORNING STAR TP by Greg Rucka, Brian Hurtt, O'Malley, & Norrie; cover by Durwin Talon When the Taliban discovers foreign journalists are also serving as covert-agents for the SIS, the Minders are put on a mission to find a secret contact list before the enemy does; however, when Director of Operations Paul Crocker decides to send only his male agents into the field, it doesn't sit well with Tara Chace. (STAR16767) SC, 88pg, b&w $8.95 DAYS LIKE THIS GN by J. Torres & Scott Chantler J. Torres casts his eye back to the early '60s, when pop music ruled the airwaves. Days Like This follows the formation of "Tina & the Tiaras," a new girl group, as they rise up the charts and overcome personal obstacles to become stars. (STAR18441) SC, 88pg, b&w $8.95 MARIA'S WEDDING GN by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir, & Jose Garibaldi Few events exude as much joy as a wedding, and for the Pirellis these ceremonies mean even more. Pirelli weddings are about tradition and family –– or at least they used to be. When Joseph Pirelli married Matthew it rocked the clan to its knees. Now a year later, the tensions between different family factions have turned Maria's special day into a powder keg. And poor Frankie, Joseph's outspoken brother, is holding the match. (STAR18989) SC, 88pg, b&w $10.95 THREE DAYS IN EUROPE TP by Antony Johnston & Mike Hawthorne; cover by J. Bone Jack's planned Jill's dream vacation — Paris for a gallery exhibit. And Jill's plotting a London trip to see Jack's favorite band. Problem is, both trips start tonight! Before long, Jack's in the middle of an art heist and Jill's in the thrall of a rockstar! Can they escape their adventures and reignite their romance? (SEP032442) SC, 152pg, b&w $14.95 ****************** OPPOSITE NUMBER, LLC THE WONDERVERSE: NEXUS #4 by Avery, Garcia, Kottler, & Kottler Nexus, the first Wonderverse series, wraps up in this exciting issue. Jane Pembrook and Detective Granger face terrible choices and learn terrible truths. Blackthorne and Tesla find that their solitary quests have brought them together. Spook's place in the mythology of the Wonderverse is revealed for the first time! And someone is not as dead as Jack thought. b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 OVERCAST COMICS THE GIFT #7 by Raven Gregory, Rich Bonk, Marco Galli, & Jason Keith In the world of The Gift Robert Preach is a man who has everything. A husband and father. A man with a purpose. But in the blink of an eye everything he has ever known has been taken from him. Any purpose he once had is gone…Except one. With the flick of a coin the Ancient One has once more given him purpose…he has once more been given a reason to live. Even if that reason is…revenge. What would you do if everything you ever had was taken from you? How far would you go…to take it back? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 PENNY-FARTHING PRESS PARA ISSUE #6 by Moore, Villalobos, Moussa, & Garcia; cover by Martiniére High-tech meets sci-fi in the explosive conclusion to this thrilling miniseries! To save the world, Sara Erie must run a twenty-eight-mile gauntlet of unknown machinery. But that's only the warm-up for a fierce battle in the Para-World –– and the final end of Sara's quest to find her father! FC, 32pg $2.95 PHOSPHORESCENT COMICS THE WATCH: CASUS BELLI #2 by Christian Read, Stewart McKenny, & Annette Kwok An epic 'superbattle' ensues over Beijing while on the ground The Watch face Lucifer's minions; and a dangerous man from the past stalks the battlefield. This incredible three part series races to a violent close! The Watch, described as "...one of the best superhero team books" by Digitalwebbing's Rick Beckley. (CAUT: 4) FC, 24pg (2 of 3) $3.25 POLITE STRANGER PRESS LESS THAN HERO #2 by Jason McNamara & Tony Talbert Adam and Harry visit a sex club with disastrous consequences! Jessica has a terrible secret that will tear Marks life apart! Don takes the SFPD on a frantic bicycle chase through the city! The Punk takes on Wyld Lyle and the sinister Sleeper makes his move! See what Silverbulletcomicbooks.com called "…a rollicking adventure, it's very well done" MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (2 of 4) $3.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #140 by Various Your only monthly source for anthropomorphic comics! Kyle Carrozza continues to bring on the laughs in the next chapter of "Clare's Stupid Life", plus short stories by Shon Howell and Brian Sutton. Painted cover by Diana Harlan-Stein. b&w, 32pg 3.50 LIBERTY FROM HELL #6 by Christina Hanson, Richard Becker, & Baron Engel Extra-large final issue! Sebastian's gone! The demon Philotanus has forced Phalliode from his sanctuary with Andre and Melantha. But when a patrol brings Sebastian back, Andre finds out that he's not the magus that he's come to know –– but something much darker. The exciting conclusion to Christina Hanson's dark romantic comedy! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg (6 of 6) $4.99 Sin Factory GENUS #67 by Various; cover by Heather Bruton SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 32pg $3.50 REBELLION 2000AD PROGS #1401-1404 Britain's award-winning weekly sci-fi anthology comic, 2000 AD maintains its highly influential position, featuring a stunning line-up of writers and artists! The Summer Assault continues in style with future lawman Judge Dredd gambling high stakes at a Cursed Earth casino in 'Big Deal at Drekk City' by John Wagner (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight) and Cam Kennedy (The Punisher); war robots the A.B.C. Warriors are in the middle of a civil war on Mars in the second book of 'The Shadow Warriors' by Pat Mills (Marshal Law) and Henry Flint (Judge Dredd vs Aliens); supernatural investigation team Caballistics, Inc. tackle a haunted film studio in 'Creepshow' by Gordon Rennie and Dom Reardon; Strontium Dog Johnny Alpha breaks a criminal out of jail in 'The Headly Foot Job' by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra (War Story: Condors); and student slackers Bec & Kawl go to Hell, courtesy of Simon Spurrier and Steve Roberts! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.75Ea. 2000 AD EXTREME EDITION #5 A quarterly showcase for classic tales and unreprinted rarities from the Thrill-Vaults of the galaxy's greatest comics! Each 116-page edition is themed around a specific character or concept and comes with a zarjaz new cover by one of Tharg's hottest druids! (CAUT: 4) FC, 116pg $5.99 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #222 Yet more shocks and surprises in all-new strip adventures from the worlds of Judge Dredd and beyond! Judge Dredd closes in on a mystery killer with a secret past in "Six" (2 of 2: John Wagner & Chris Weston); join the psychonauts on a fantastic voyage into Cass's brain in Anderson — PSI-Division in "WMD" (2 of 6: Alan Grant & Arthur Ranson); something nasty's on the trail of simp detective Jack Point in "Mega-City Noir: Crystal Blue" (2 of 3: Simon Spurrier & Frazer Irving); and Black Siddha journeys into the dark heart of a very special hostel in "Kali Yuga" (5 of 6: Pat Mills & Simon Davis). Plus: news, features, interviews and classic British comic thrills, including "Charley's War" (Pat Mills & Joe Colquhoun) and "Hell Trekkers" (John Wagner/Alan Grant & Lalia). (CAUT: 4) Magazine $10.99 RED EYE PRESS VALENTINE VOLUME 2: RED RAIN TP by Daniel Cooney, A. David Lewis, & Peter Palmiotti Dana Valentine is a former assassin who –– after trying to leave a past of killing behind her ? finds her lethal skills still needed in her new life. Tainted with a criminal past of his own, Dana's employer, restaurateur Angelo Argento owes the leader of the West Coast Russian mob who has comes to violently collect on a very old debt. Collects sold out issues of Valentine #7-9, featuring and expanded-never-before seen ending, artist sketchbook and character dossiers. MATURE READERS SC, 120pg, b&w $12.95 RED LIGHT MANGA SHELIA'S DIARY THREE-VOLUME SET by Yuuki Ryoh SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set $38.00 REFLUX COMICS REFLUX #3 by Various The Reflux contributors meet again to have a rendezvous with comic book readers. Reflux #3 combines more interesting everyday situation and out of the ordinary worlds. New talented writers and artists also join the team of creators, delivering even more perspectives and observations within the comic book medium. SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $5.95 ROLLING THUNDER PRESS: SIGN OF FOUR 2004 YEARBOOK This book features the recent works by Dave Dorman, Scott Hampton, Ray Lago, and Christopher Moeller. This volume is a follow-up to the hard-to-find 2003 Yearbook produced for San Diego Comic-Con. It features all new selections by these four masters of contemporary fantasy illustration. The book also features portraits of each artist as interpreted by one of the other artists. SC, 9x11, 32pg, FC $15.00 SAF COMICS BOY VAMPIRE VOLUME 3: DESTRUCTION GN by Carlos Trillo & Eduardo Risso The 5,000-year-old boy and his blind companion Valderrama, learn to their horror that Ahmasi, whom the boy beheaded, has returned from the dead. Her thirst for vengeance is insatiable. Following their trail to Europe, and killing everyone that gets in her way, Ahmasi's evil seems grander than ever. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 98pg, b&w $9.95 NEFERU THE CAT by Carlos Trillo & Peni Pinon, the evil, slobbering dog has moved in on Neferu the Cat's territory, hypnotizing his slave and mesmerizing Nerferu's mascot, the human Alex. Only the intervention of the Goddess Bastet and the Great Cat God Tefnut can save the world from certain canine domination. (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 48pg, FC $12.95 SCENERY CHEWER SOAP OPERA by Emily Blair Drawn in dramatic scratchboard, Soap Opera tells the story of two friends who have begun to drift apart as they make the transition into adulthood. Outgoing Natalie heads off to her new life in the big city, and the lonesome Megan finds herself increasingly absorbed in the daytime serial that the two used to enjoy together. While acknowledging that reality can sometimes be more alienating than television, this coming of age tale finds beauty in the taking of an unexpected risk. b&w, 24pg $2.95 SECOND TO SOME STUDIOS STAR OF THE MONTH TWO OVER TEN VOLUME 1 TP by Murphy, Rhoads, & Dalrymple Here's your chance to read the recently-optimized trade (soon to be developed into the movie Unleashed!). As seen in Variety magazine, "Unleashed tops producers comic- based pix!" Not, you can see for yourself why Unleashed is the first of many projects being mined by Hollywood from these surreal science fiction comic series from 2002. By Eisner-nominated talents Myatt Murphy and by Scott Dalrymple. (STAR17472) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $8.99 *********************** SHANDA FANTASY ARTS KATMANDU #31 by Curtis, Silverman, & Fisher A special "told-in-one" story tells how Liska learned to become a warrior while rescuing her brother. Special guest-artist Sarah Silverman, plus a cover by Shane Fisher! All this, and the special features Beans n' Hay by Ken Asche, and Fawn by Steve Addlesee. Get your furry Cowboys and Indians fix here! MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #12 (Dec032627) b&w, 40pg $4.99 SHOOTING STAR COMICS SHOOTING STAR COMICS ANTHOLOGY #5 by Various; cover by Todd Nauck Seven thrilling stories in a variety of genres, highlighted by an all-new sci-fi tale by Stefan Petrucha (X-Files, Kolchak: Night Stalker). Also features the debut of Yankee Doodle, the living patriotic sketch, a jazz age horror tale drawn by Erik Burnham (Nick Landime), and more! SC, 64pg, b&w $4.95 SICK MIND PRESS SHEBA VOLUME 3 TP by Walter S. Crane IV The long wait is over! The third collected volume of Sheba is finally available! Echoes of the Gods collects the four issues published by Shanda Fantasy Arts as well as 25 pages of additional material. Join comicdom's favorite (and only) mummified cat as she fights the French invasion of Egypt in 1799, all the while avoiding being ground up into the wonder drug that works wonders! While some answers lie in the past of 48 BC, it is the future of the gods that depend on an important discovery. Too bad Napoleon's dementia is fueled by the remains of the pharoahs themselves. With a little help from some old friends and some unseen divine intervention, will Sheba be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to save them? SC, 192pg, b&w $17.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHEBA VOLUMES 1 & 2 TP'S It's the tale of Cleopatra's undead cat torn between life, afterlife, and beyond. In a world populated with despondent deities, rapid religious turnovers, and mythical beings, Sheba must balance her own destiny with that of the legacy of ancient Egypt. VOL. 1––SC, 192pg, b&w $17.95 VOL. 2––SC, 176pg, b&w $15.95 ****************** SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT SCARY GODMOTHER VOLUME 1 STORYBOOK SC by Jill Thompson On one special Halloween night, little Hannah Marie goes Trick or Treating alongside her rotten older cousin, Jimmy. Unhappy to be saddled with Hannah, Jimmy cooks up a scheme to frighten her home early. But his plan backfires when Hannah gets help from the coolest spooks around –– including her own personal Scary Godmother! Featuring an all-new cover, and a sweet low price! SC, 48pg, b&w $9.95 SCARY GODMOTHER VOLUME 2: THE REVENGE OF JIMMY SC by Jill Thompson Last Halloween, Scary Godmother and Hannah taught Jimmy a lesson in good holiday manners. Now, not only does Jimmy know monsters really exist, but he's convinced they're coming back to get him! How will he save himself? By stopping Halloween from coming, of course! Will his dreadful plan succeed, or will Hannah save her monster pals from the revenge of Jimmy? Featuring an all-new cover, and a sweet low price! SC, 48pg, b&w $9.95 SCARY GODMOTHER GHOULS OUT FOR SUMMER PACK by Jill Thompson This pack contains the six-issue mini-series by Jill Thompson. Pack (x6) SRP: $15.00 POISON ELVES #80 by Drew Hayes The Dark Wars begin anew! The evil races of Amrahly'nn march against humanity for the first time in millennia, launching a massive attack against the strategically located Dienchau Island Prison. But the prison has the unlikeliest of protectors –– Lusiphur's old enemies, the inmates Sapphire and Strider. Meanwhile, Luse's crew of misfits begins its mission to rescue Jace and Wisp. Aside from sneaking past the spreading Troll and Goblin armies, they have an altogether new problem to face: their harsh taskmaster, Jace's father! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 POISON ELVES: CLEAH PRINT – UNLIMITED EDITION by Drew Hayes Available in an affordable unlimited edition, for the very first time! In one of his most beautiful and highly detailed illustrations, Drew Hayes presents Cleah, the deadly Elvin mercenary who works both sides of the law. This new Unlimited Edition of the Poison Elves Cleah Print makes collecting beautiful fantasy artwork an affordable pleasure. Print, 16x20, FC $15.00 POISON ELVES: KILLER CURVES PORTFOLIO SKETCH EDITION by Scott Lewis Scott Lewis, the renowned pin-up and Poison Elves cover artist, revisits his stunning Killer Curves portfolio with a brand-new Sketch Edition! Not only do fan-favorite femme fatales such as Hyena, Lirilith, Petunia, and Cleah grace the interior plates, but Scott has also added an original, one-of-a-kind sketch of a beautiful elf hottie right on the illustrated envelope! If you're a PE fan with an appreciation for fine art and the female form, you must have this gorgeous portfolio. This edition is strictly limited to just 100 copies. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Portfolio, 9x11, FC SRP: $75.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A POISON ELVES SKETCHBOOK by Drew Hayes Get a unique insight into the creative process of Drew Hayes, the pioneering creative force behind the Poison Elves saga! Includes never-before-seen illustrations, a sketchbook, lost promotional drawings, alternate cover pencils, and conceptual design sketches for characters, costumes, and weapons! Also available in a Limited Edition version featuring a pencils-only cover variant, signed and numbered by series creator Drew Hayes, and limited to 500 copies, each shipped bagged & boarded. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 32pg $2.95 LTD.—b&w, 32pg $12.00 O/A POISON ELVES ENCYCLOPEDIA CD-ROM by Drew Hayes This PC-formatted CD-ROM is packed with every last bit of knowledge culled from Drew Hayes' 90+ issues of Poison Elves continuity. Set up as fully illustrated encyclopedic entries, you'll find everything there is to know! This CD-ROM also includes a Poison Elves cover gallery going all the way back to I, Lusiphur #1, as well as a copy of every single "Starting Note" Drew has ever written. And, Drew's rockabilly band, The Misfortunes, make their recording debut on this CD! (CAUT: 4) CD-ROM $21.95 ***************** STAR OF THE MONTH DOGWITCH VOLUME 1: DIRECT-TO-VIDEO TP by Daniel Schaffer Meet Violet Grimm, arcane sex symbol extraordinaire. Exiled to the Banewoods for practicing the most dangerous form of Molotov magic, this seductive former starlet continues to entertain by releasing underground videos of her terrifying exploits. But Violet is quickly learning that fame is not all it's cracked up to be! What's the only way to fend off deranged fans, malevolent dolls, and frisky demons? Get back to B-movie basics: hack 'n' slash a-go-go! Collects Dogwitch #1-6. (DEC032630) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 ******************* STARLINE MULTIMEDIA CTRL+ALT+DEL (CAD) VOLUME 1 GN by Tim Buckley A comic strip about two roommates and the video games that their lives revolve around. Life in the world of geek culture, video games, fanaticism, and even a bit of good old fashioned insanity. Also includes extra features such as artist's commentary and additional comics strips not found anywhere else. SC, 6x8, 176pg, FC $19.99 MAC HALL VOLUME 1 GN by Matt Boyd & Ian Conville Six young men live in Mac Hall, a high occupancy dormitory on an unnamed college campus. Packed like sardines in a can they have little comfort or privacy, let alone dignity. Still, they deal as best they can with class, life, and the occasional reality warp… when they manage to get off the couch. SC, 12x9, 153pg, FC $24.00 REAL LIFE: THE YEAR ONE COLLECTION by Greg Dean Huge fan base! Over 40,000 unique hits per day! 2.12 million page views a month! Introduction written by top selling comic artist Scott Kurtz of PvP! Based strictly in the bounds of reality, Real Life is based on the experiences of the cartoonist and his friends. Whether they're gallivanting around 14th century France, building sentient computers, or taking a road trip to Michigan, be assured that everything in these pages actually happened. Well, except for the Michigan thing. See how it all began, with added commentary by the cartoonist, as well as extra material not seen online. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #6 (Jun032377) SC, 6x8, 294pg, PC $24.95 SSSCOMICS.COM ECLIPSE AND VEGA SUPER-SIZED SPECIAL #1 by Yambar, Colt, Jankowski, McElligot, & Maus; cover by Morrison Jam-packed with three separate stories. The Eclipse and Vega Special sends the girls to another planet, a super-hero fantasy camp, and to wrap things up, you're finally let in on the origin of the packaging man. All in full color! FC, 60pg $3.50 THE ULTIMATE DANGER COMICS COLLECTION TP by Bill Jankowski & Mark Gallivan The Ultimate Danger Comics Collection features Dick Boulder, the Dangerman in his rudest adventure ever! See how the masked private investigator solves cases using his wits, some weapons, and a whole lot of beer. SC, 110pg, FC $9.95 STUDIO G BRODIE'S LAW #1 by Alan Grant & Daley Osiyemi, & David Bircham Jack Brodie is framed for murder while stealing a hi-tech brain research disc. He becomes the guinea pig for the compound, and gains the ability to morph from one likeness to another. Now, he is seeking answers… and revenge. Unfortunately, he is no longer alone, and the voices within are getting louder. Jack Brodie, an Eastend thief, gets a call for a big score. Rather than being a meal-ticket to a blissful retirement, it turns out to be a ticket to Hell. His life and his sanity are being ripped from his grasp. PC, 24pg $2.95 TCZ STUDIO THE CELESTIAL ZONE VOLUME 2 #13 by Wee Tian Beng Xing Yun meets the Fourth Generation Green Dragon, Jian Ao inside the cave and finds out he will be his successor. He begins to cultivate his spiritual strength to master Jian Ao's skill, the Celestial Dragon Formula. Extra: Part 11 of The New Frontier. SC, 7x10, 52pg, PC $9.50 3 BOYS PRODUCTIONS STUDENTS OF THE UNUSUAL #1 Publisher Terry Cronin states that his new horror anthology is aimed at not only scaring or twisting the reader but also educating them about arcane and often obscure facts and legends. Writer Pat Martin calls it "like National Geographic with an edge." Horrific tales, yet there's also humor and conjecture. b&w $2.95 TITAN PUBLISHING MODESTY BLAISE VOLUME 3: TOP TRAITOR GN by Peter O'Donnell & Jim Holdaway; cover by Jim Holdaway With a mind as sharp as her fashion sense and fighting skills worthy of any she-samurai, Modesty Blaise is here! In "Top Traitor," "The Vikings," and "The Head Girls," Modesty must uncover a spy, do battle with homicidal Norsemen and cross claws with a pride of kittens-turned-feral cats! Includes two previously unpublished interviews with Peter O'Donnell. The third collection in an ongoing Titan series of Modesty Blaise collectors' paperback library editions. This volume is packed with special features created exclusively for this book, including a look at the Modesty Blaise phenomenon and the '60s movie, and an all-new interview with Modesty's creator Peter O'Donnell. (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pg, b&w $16.95 TRANSFORMERS: SECOND GENERATION GN by Furman, Anderson, Kitson, Simpson & Stokes; cover by Sullivan Clad in an experimental exo-suit, and determined to prove he can look after himself, Buster Witwicky is drawn into a battle for survival against the might of Shockwave, the awesome Devastator, and his own Matrix contaminated psyche. Unknowingly he holds the key to the next step in Transformers evolution, and the Decepticons want it! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 128pg, FC $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE COMPLETE BALLAD OF HALO JONES HC by Alan Moore & Ian Gibson Alan Moore's epic story of a girl in the wrong place at the wrong time. Beautifully illustrated by Ian Gibson, this is the ultimate sci-fi opus, a story of one woman's search for her place in a galaxy out of control. (CAUT: 4) HC, 192pg, b&w $29.95 ***************** STAR OF THE MONTH JUDGE ANDERSON: DEATH'S DARK DIMENSION GN by Wagner, Grant, Ewins, & Robinson Tricked into returning to the Dark Judges's terrible dimension, Anderson must stop them once and for all! She must also go to Hell — literally — to attempt to save the life of a child possessed by demons! (STAR17306) SC, 9x12, 128pg, b&w $16.95 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH O/A JUDGE DREDD GN'S by Various Follow the excitement of Judge Dredd in Mega-City One! (CAUT: 4) O/A THE APOCALYPSE WAR—SC, 9x12, 224pg, b&w $24.95 CURSED EARTH (STAR20448)—SC, 9x12, 160pg, b&w $19.95 THE DAY THE LAW DIED (STAR17750)—HC, 9x12, 144pg, b&w $24.95 O/A THE DAY THE LAW DIED DELUXE—SC, 9x12, 144pg, b&w $19.95 DEATH AID (STAR14481)—SC, 9x12, 80pg $14.95 GOODNIGHT KISS (STAR15031)—SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $14.95 INNOCENTS ABROAD (STAR17983)— SC, 9x12, 80pg, b&w $14.95 O/A JUDGE CHILD QUEST DELUXE—HC, 9x12, 136pg, FC $24.95 ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH MISSIONARY MAN GN by Rennie, Quitely, & Marshall; cover by Frank Quitely In the radiation-poisoned wasteland of the Cursed Earth, there is little justice. Now, with a bible in one hand and a firearm in the other, Preacher Cain stands tall against blasphemy, corruption, and intolerance! (STAR16350) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $14.99 SLAINE: THE HORNED GOD SC'S by Pat Mills & Simon Bisely 2000 AD's ever-popular Celtic hero returns with a vengeance! In this full-color, fully painted new edition of Mills and Bisley's classic tale, Ukko the dwarf narrates the story of how Slaine was crowned High King of Tir-Nan-Og and faced and many foul creatures. VOL. 1 (STAR17154)––SC, 9x12, 104pg, FC $14.95 VOL. 2 (STAR18082)––SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $14.95 SLÁINE THE KING DELUXE HC & SC by Mills, McMahon & Fabry This classic tale of sword and sorcery — the epic saga that introduced 2000 AD readers and the comics world at large to a hero who makes Conan look like a boy scout — is finally available again, this time in a deluxe collectors' hardback edition. HC (STAR15539)––b&w, 9x12, 144pg $24.95 O/A SC––b&w, 9x12, 144pg $16.95 ******************** TOKYOPOP GRAPHIC NOVELS AI YORI AOSHI VOLUME 5 GN by Kou Fumizuki Let's Make a Deal! As Kaoru and Tina go ape over the animals at the zoo, poor little Aoi worries that the couple will have an animal attraction toward each other. But while Aoi is going bananas over their wild life, Kaoru and Tina are put on display in a park exhibition. There, the couple must decide whether they are friends, more than friends, or the love of each other's life! SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (5 of 13) $9.99 ARM OF KANNON VOLUME 3 GN By Masakazu Yamaguchi At the foot of Mt. Fuji, Lieutenant Ken and the Garma mystics converge on Mao Mikami, who is possessed by the fabled "Arm of Kannon." But now the inner demon in Mao has awakened--and it wants to play! Heads are sure to roll--literally--if Mao gets his hands on his pursuers! SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (3 of 8) $9.99 B'TX VOLUME 5 GN by Masami Kurumada Bouncing Back from a B'T-ing! Teppei and X have been on the receiving end of a few good beatings, but they have never been out for the count. Fully healed, repaired, and working as a team, they're out to prove that two heads are better then one. But will that be enough when they come face to face with their next opponent, a hydra-like B'T with nine heads? SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (5 of 16) $9.99 CLAMP SCHOOL PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS VOLUME 1 GN by Studio CLAMP From the best-selling manga collective in the world comes the first text novel set in the CLAMP universe! Welcome to the prestigious CLAMP school, where things aren't always what they seem. Five students run a study group to explore mysterious and unexplained phenomenon: Takayuki is a genius with a ghost sidekick; Mifuyu is a master swordsman; Rion communicates with spirits and lost souls; Kouji has famous ninja blood and remarkable skills to match; Yuuki has the ability to teleport and likes to cross-dress. Filled with action, mystery, twists, turns and clues up the yin-yang, this new novel series will have you saying, "Elementary, my dear detective...the truth is out there!" SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (1 of 4) $9.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA—100% AUTHENTIC MANGA VOLUME 2 GN by Studio CLAMP The thrilling adventures of Sakura Kinomoto — perhaps the world's most intrepid fourth- grader — as she attempts to lasso all of the magical Clow Cards and return them to their rightful place... now in 100% Authentic Manga right-to-left format! Sakura continues her mission to collect all the mischievous Clow Cards before they cause more chaos and calamity. But her world changes when a mysterious boy named Li transfers to her school. Sakura discovers that Li is also on the hunt for the Clow Cards.... Will he be an ally? Or does Li have something else up his sleeve? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (2 of 6) $9.99 CHRONICLES OF THE CURSED SWORD VOLUME 8 GN by Yeo Beop-Ryong & Park Hui-Jin Rey Yan forges ahead with the PaSa sword to test his metal in the perilous Mujin Fortress. Meanwhile Jaryoon, now tainted by the PaChun sword, sets his steel gaze upon crushing Rey and storms the rustic countryside in search of his target. On the horizon, Shyao's return from the Azure Pavilion appears to be the silver lining among the looming darkness...until a deep secret reveals that everything that glitters may not be gold! SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w (8 of 12) $9.99 CONFIDENTIAL CONFESSIONS VOLUME 5 GN by Reiko Momochi Mika is a good girl from a loving family, but in the course of one terrible night, her normal life is shattered forever. Haunted by painful memories, Mika struggles to keep a secret that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. Also in this volume...when a young girl's health begins to mysteriously deteriorate, her closest friends suddenly find themselves confronted with the cruel specter of HIV and AIDS. 100% Authentic Manga Format. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (5 of 6) $9.99 CRESCENT MOON VOLUME 3 GN by Haruko Iida The battle between humans and the Lunar Race escalates! Mahiru supports the Lunar Race, while her psychic classmate Keiko backs Dawn's Venus -- a group of humans whose goal is to annihilate the Lunar Race. As the conflict draws everyone closer into the shadow of the valley of death, Mahiru realizes that the only way to end the bloody conflict is to give peace a chance. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (3 of 6) $9.99 CYBORG 009 VOLUME 7 GN by Shotaro Ishinomori Our double-zero heroes clash with Atlas, the XXXL Greek Myutos cyborg. The vicious battle wreaks havoc on 009, whose vital signs approach 000. Meanwhile, Dr. Uranus butts heads with a giant dinosaur that wants to use the steel supermen as fossil fuel. It's an international adventure filled with fire-breathing lions, a chaotic canine, and a drive down the Champs-Elysees in gay old Paris! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (7 of 10) $9.99 DRAGON HUNTER VOLUME 8 GN by Hong-Seock Seo With the Daemackleejee's forces now entrenched within the Blue Dragon's realm, the Chinese army makes one last desperate move to turn the tide. Meanwhile, Seur-Chong, Myung-Ho and the others are trapped and without hope. And in the midst of all this chaos, a deadly past is revealed, a killer is exposed, and a mother and son are finally reunited...but for how long? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (8 of 12) $9.99 EERIE QUEERIE! VOLUME 4 GN by Shuri Shiozu Mitsuo discovers his streetcar just might be named "Desire"when he's overcome by a longing to get closer to Hasanuma. However, his feelings turn premature when his parents announce that they're moving. Desperate to stay, Mitsuo is forced to get a job--but he only finds employment as a French maid! But when his boss starts falling for him, work becomes les miserable! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (4 of 4) $9.99 FAERIES' LANDING VOLUME 5 GN by You Hyun When Myohyang steals the "Magic Scroll of Rearing Evil Forces," the king of the heavens contemplates making an appearance in the human world. However, when Fanta is threatened, Heaven's king intervenes...and finds himself in the middle of an evil force that has been resurrected through the power of the scroll! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (5 of 13) $9.99 GTO VOLUME 20 GN by Tohru Fujisawa When the new principal arrives in school, she institutes a teacher merit system based on points. Onizuka can barely keep his score in positive numbers. To make matters worse, he's demoted to assistant teacher and evicted from the school's storage room. Homeless and nearly point-less, Onizuka has to convince some truant students to return to school before he's jobless! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (20 of 25) $9.99 GIRL GOT GAME VOLUME 5 GN by Shizuru Seino When Kensuke Yura, the boy who puts himself ahead of the team, worms his way back to boy's basketball squad, not everyone is giving him high-fives. Kyo feels sorry for him, and wants to be a good teammate by being his friend. Will Kensuke take advantage of her assist? Or will he just foul out? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (5 of 10) $9.99 JING: KING OF BANDITS—TWILIGHT TALES VOLUME 1 GN by Yuichi Kumakura Jing and Kir are back—with a new series, new adventures and a new look! Take a fantastical, far-out journey in the out-of-this-world adventures of Jing and his feisty, feathered friend Kir--Twilight Tales is an awesome new series with a fresh, original look for our heroes! When Jing sets his sights on a valuable jewel in the coffin of a notorious mafia boss, is he really playing with fire? Will Jing get away with it all, or does la cosa nostra's reach extend beyond the grave? SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (1 of 6) $9.99 KARE KANO VOLUME 11 GN by Masami Tsuda Kazuma is the yin to his stepsister Tsubasa's yang. Their relationship is like fire and ice. Kazuma is a famous singer loved by everyone in school... and Tsubasa has a bit of a schoolgirl crush on Kazuma! But how can a girl strike a chord with someone who is occupied with his own music 24/7? SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (11 of 13) $9.99 KARMA CLUB VOLUME 1: ATTACK OF THE GREEN GOO NOVEL by D.J. Milky A mysterious green goo is suspiciously present wherever the Karma Club Agents encounter uncharacteristic crime in the "Big Melon." It turns out to be the work of the evil Dawn Queen and her henchmen in the criminal organization known as the "Tunnel." It seems they've taken over the local B-ROK sneaker factory and placed this bad-karma inducing goo inside the shoe's gel-logos in order to create a karmic crime wave. And if that wasn't bad enough, the factory has even begun to dump this toxic sludge directly into the city! Now it's up to Agent Kemmy, and the rest of the team, to save the day. MMPB, 5x7, 184pg, b&w (1 of 4) $7.99 LAMENT OF THE LAMB VOLUME 3 GN by Kei Toume After another attack of blood lust, Kazuna's rage grows and he confesses to Chizuna the horror of his bloodthirsty dreams, which seem to be linked to his late father's tragic last days. With no cure in sight, Kazuna ponders ending it all. What is the point in living anyway--will he ever be able to rest in peace? Or is sleep really the cousin of death? SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w (3 of 7) $9.99 LUPIN III: WORLD'S MOST WANTED VOLUME 1 GN by Monkey Punch The continuing adventures of the original international man of mystery, Lupin III! Monkey Punch's classic super-spy, Lupin III, returns in an all-new series of action, adventure and intrigue. Join Lupin and his fellow partners-in-crime, Jigen, Goemon, and Fujiko for a whirlwind, thrill-a-minute world tour filled with bombs and bombshells, lovers and liars, high crimes and misdemeanors, and the rest of the usual suspects that create the lunacy that is Lupin III. SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (1 of 13) $9.99 MAHOROMATIC: AUTOMATIC MAIDEN VOLUME 3 GN by Bunjuro Nakayama & Bow Ditama When Chiduko narrowly escapes death from an oncoming vehicle, her savior turns out to be Toh Ryuga, the new science teacher at school. Suguru suspects Ryuga of being another android and asks Mahoro to investigate...but mysteriously, Ms. know-it-all is suddenly blinded by science when asked about the new teacher. Is science and technology clashing? Or is Mahoro trying to hide something? SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (3 of 6) $9.99 MODEL VOLUME 3 GN by Lee So-Young As Michael and Ken vie for Jae's affection, Eva makes a bold move to warn Jae to leave Michael's mansion. When Michael learns of this he throws a fit--but something holds him back from going into an uncontrollable rage. Afterward, Michael is unable to bring himself to drink from Jae. Is this vampire all bark and no bite? SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (3 of 7) $9.99 PASSION FRUIT VOLUME 1: SWEAT & HONEY GN by Various Passion Fruit is a unique, unforgettable collection of stories that examines our inner-most secrets and hidden desires. Here two female cousins learn that living together may bring them closer to each other... or drive them apart; two friends discover the true meaning of loving yourself; twin brothers share nearly everything, even their nightmarish visions; and a woman's heartbreaking love affair unfolds in silent, breathtaking images. With uninhibited authenticity and pathos, Passion Fruit explores the vulnerability and frailty of the human condition. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 3) $9.99 PET SHOP OF HORRORS VOLUME 8 GN by Matsuri Akino DEEP: When Leon confronts a murderous mermaid, Count D might be the one swimming with the fishes. DOG-EAT-DOG: Will a new pet keep a bickering family from fighting like cats and dogs... or end up sending them all to the kennel? DEJA VU: Question: Who is Edna Hurry? Answer: A murder mystery that Leon is just dying to solve. SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (8 of 10) $9.99 PITA-TEN VOLUME 5 GN by Koge Donbo Sasha has a message for Kotarou: Back off! The uber-hip angelic diva is dead set on helping Misha ace her angel exam, and she thinks that Kotarou has been clouding Misha's judgment. However, Kotarou has an eye for someone else--Shia, Misha's kind-hearted roommate. Will Cupid's arrow strike Shia and Kotarou? Or will Misha be his angel of the morning? SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (5 of 8) $9.99 PSYCHIC ACADEMY VOLUME 4 GN by Aki Katsu The semester continues for Ai, Myu and Orina! Aura Hunters are on the loose and everyone's got to be careful, especially Ai. When Ai and Orina are out on the town, hunters are hot on their trail. Is the School President involved somehow? SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (4 of 11) $9.99 STONE VOLUME 1 GN by Shin-Ichi Hiromoto In the not-too-distant future, our planet becomes a wasteland covered by sand — the world is like a dry, lifeless stone. Civilization is without hope. Awesome and terrifying creatures scour the sand, searching for food and facing off against the few human survivors... Gigi is a mysterious girl with the power to see through the sand sea. Join her in this arid world filled with decay and despair, where the faith of the people rests in a thirst for something to believe in… SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (1 of 2) $9.99 SAIYUKI VOLUME 4 GN by Kazuya Minekura The mysterious fortune-teller Chin Yisou takes great pleasure in pushing Hakkai's psychological boundaries, and Hakkai is frightened to find his bloody past nipping at his heels. When Chin Yisou starts targeting Sanzo and the others, our heroes find themselves not only fighting against him...but against each other! SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (4 of 9) $9.99 SGT. FROG VOLUME 4 GN by Mine Yoshizaki Sgt. Keroro and his band of amphibian brothers continue to wreak havoc upon the earth... and themselves! The Hinata household has more than its fair share of alien encounters, but how long will the truce between the invaders and their human hosts last? SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (4 of 8) $9.99 THE SLAYERS VOLUME 1 NOVEL The basis for the anime/manga phenomenon is now a hilarious new fantasy manga novel! Lina Inverse doesn't like to brag but she's a genius sorceress, invincible warrior and a legend in her own lunchtime. She's a strikingly gorgeous woman who would give most supermodels a run for their money. Don't hate her because she's beautiful--Lina's also in need of cold hard cash. When she stumbles upon some loot stashed away by a group of bandits, she figures they won't mind sharing. But when the booty's owners go ballistic, it seems she took a bit more than a share of the spoils--a secret hidden in the treasure, holds the key to the ensuing hilarity in this fantasy novel that is sure to cast its spell on everyone! SC, 5x7, b&w (1 of 2) $9.99 SNOW DROP VOLUME 5 GN by Choi Kyung-ah As Hae-Gi and So-Na's love continues to bloom, another ray of hope shines on Hae-Gi's life when his mother returns from her recent operation. However, not everything is coming up roses: Hae-Gi is blacklisted in the modeling industry and So-Na tries to fight off an arranged engagement! Meanwhile, Charles and ever-jealous Sun-Mi team up to crush the flowers of romance and get what they're both after — Hae-Gi! SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (5 of 12) $9.99 SUIKODEN III VOLUME 3 GN by Aki Shimizu In their ongoing search for the Flame Champion, Geddoe and his companions come to the village of bug users—a community that once belonged to the Grasslands. There, Aila befriends a girl who wants to hear about the Grasslands. Meanwhile, Geddoe crosses paths with a strange cat that speaks to him but what the cat says Geddoe may not want to hear! SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w (3 of 7) $9.99 THREADS OF TIME VOLUME 1 GN by Mi Young Noh Moon Bin Lee dreams of living in a different time — a time in which homework doesn't exist, and what is best in life is to crush your opponents, see them driven before you and hear the lamentations of their women. However, this 20th-century student should be careful what he wishes for...and he must come to terms with why he constantly finds himself living life in the 13th century as the son of a prominent warrior family! Are his dreams becoming reality — or is reality just a waking nightmare? SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 11) $9.99 TOKYO TRIBES VOLUME 1 GN by Santa Inoue A hip-hop manga featuring beats, blood, booze, and lots of bling-bling on the streets of Tokyo! Ornate with hip-hop trappings and packed with gangland grit, Tokyo Tribes paints a vivid, somewhat surreal vision of urban youth. Rival gangs from various Tokyo barrios press each other for turf, leaving many a foot soldier bereft of life in the violent clashes. When the heat between two of the clans waxes personal, a bitter rivalry explodes into all out warfare. Manga-ka Santa Inoue's hard-hitting yet fantastical tale of Tokyo street gangs battling it out in the concrete sprawl of Japan's capital raises the bar for manga storytelling, transcending genres and conventions, and East-West competition. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (1 of 11) $9.99 VAMPIRE GAME VOLUME 8 GN by JUDAL An ancient rivalry rears its ugly head when the soul of a vampire is reincarnated into the world! When the news of Prince Yuujel's return reaches everyone in Zi Alda, all hell breaks loose, leaving Ishtar, Duzell and Darres speechless. Lady Leene's resentment becomes more apparent--although married to Captain Ashley, she still holds a flame for the prince. As her fury grows, so does a plot to destroy Ishtar and all those close to her! 100% Authentic Manga Format. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (8 of 14) $9.99 THE VISION OF ESCAFLOWNE VOLUME 8 GN by Katsu Aki What does it take to save a world? Van and Hitomi have come to the end of their journey, but the final showdown with Dornkirk is not going as planned! It will take their combined strength to see beyond the battle and back to the very start of Gaea. All secrets are revealed and all battles completed in this final, shocking volume of The Vision of Escaflowne. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (8 of 8) $9.99 WILD ACT VOLUME 8 GN by Rie Takada Double Ryu! When Yuniko and Ryu head to Hollywood, Yuniko is shocked to discover that Ryu's agent has signed her up at an exclusive acting school. Her life becomes filled with drama when she meets a fellow acting student named Ryu Gilliam--the two develop instant chemistry on and off stage! Now Yuniko has a starring role in the heated battle for her affection between the two Ryus! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w (8 of 10) $9.99 CINEMANGA DUEL MASTERS CINE-MANGA VOLUME 2 GN Shobu Kirifuda competes in the Duel Masters tournaments like all the other kids. But unlike the others, he possesses an amazing power that enables him to access the all- powerful Zone! But Shobu's life is not so easy. While struggling to understand the mysteries of the past, including the fate of his lost father, his jealous rivals try to manipulate and defeat him. Shobu has other ideas and his determination to become the ultimate Duel Master drives him on... With some of the most incredible creatures ever to climb out of your television screen, the game is on! SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC (2 of 3) $7.99 LIZZIE MCGUIRE CINE-MANGA VOLUME 7 GN Written by Terri Minsky OVER THE HILL & JUST FRIENDS—Lizzie's got a lot on her mind these days. Not only is she fretting about what do with her life, she's suddenly beginning to feel old! This doesn't bode well for her confidence, especially with the Sadie Hawkins Dance coming up. Will she be crowned the dancing queen...or just a dancing fool? Meanwhile, when Lizzie's little brother Matt stays up late watching a scary movie, will he get a fright in the night? SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC (7 of 7) $7.99 MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE CINE-MANGA VOLUME 1 GN Based on the hit Fox show, Malcolm in the Middle is the story of a middle-class family comprised of four squabbling brothers and their parents, who are just trying to hold on until the last one turns eighteen! This inventive family comedy is seen through the eyes of Malcolm, a normal kid who is perfectly content skateboarding, roughhousing with his brothers and avoiding the school bully. He has even managed to accept — okay, ignore — his parent's penchant for running around the house in the nude… SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC (1 of 3) $7.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS CINE-MANGA VOLUME 5 GN Written by Steven Hillenburg ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER SAND DOLLAR—Find out for yourself what millions of Americans already know! SpongeBob SquarePants is hot and getting hotter with Tokyopop's exclusive cine-manga and a feature film slated for release in 2004! SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC (5 of 5) $7.99 TRANSFORMERS: ENERGON CINE-MANGA VOLUME 3 GN Unicron and the Decepticons are the new dastardly duo trying to regain power by extracting Energon from Earth. But they aren't the only ones who need Energon — it's essential for life. The Autobots will do anything to protect the Earth's Energon, but they'll need Rad, Carlos, Alexis and Kicker... and a little luck. With the clock ticking, can they stop the Decepticons before it's too late? SC, 5x7, 96pg, FC (3 of 3) $7.99 TONY RAIOLA ALEX RAYMOND'S JUNGLE JIM COLOR SUNDAY PAGES PACK #3 Collecting Sunday strips from November 22, 1936 through February 13, 1938. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Some copies may show some slight discoloration and rusting stapler. Pack $47.50 BUCK ROGERS COLOR SUNDAY MINI PACK #2 This pack contains Sunday strips #61-120. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Some copies may show some slight discoloration and rusting stapler. Not available outside the U.S. Pack $50.00 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS GRAMPA & JULIE: SHARK HUNTERS GN by Jef Czekaj Equal parts Tin Tin and The Simpsons, this full-color graphic novel — suitable for children and adults of all ages — collects Jef Czekaj's endearing and delightful tale from the pages of Nickelodeon Magazine. Join Julie and her world-famous Grampa in endless zany adventures as they search the high seas for Stephen, the largest shark in the world. Along the way they meet rapping squirrels, nerdy pirates, and entrepreneurial penguins as they travel from the bottom of the ocean to the furthest reaches of outer space. Will they find Stephen? Will pirates make them walk the plank? And will Julie ever get her Grampa to stop goofing around? Dive in and find out. Published in association with Nickelodeon, and funded in part by a grant from the Xeric Foundation. SC, 10x8, 128pg, FC $14.95 THE LEGEND OF WILD MAN FISCHER by Dennis P. Eichhorn & J. R. Williams A mind-bending package of madcap hi-jinx following the exploits of one of America's underground superstars, Wild Man Fischer. First serialized in Dennis P. Eichhorn's Real Stuff in the early '90s, this collection, written by Eichhorn and rendered by artist J.R. Williams, also contains an all-new episode illustrated by Holly K. Tuttle, as well as essays by Williams and outsider-music maven, Irwin Chusid, and over a dozen previously unpublished photos of Mr. Fischer. SC, 7x8, 64pg, b&w $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANGEL PASSAGE ALAN MOORE IMPORT CD by Alan Moore & Tim Perkins Top Shelf Productions is proud to present Alan Moore's all-new performance CD from the Steven Severin's Re: label. Following on from the critical acclaim of last year's The Highbury Working, Alan Moore turns his psychogeographic eye to the life and works of Williams Blake. Originally performed at London's Purcell Rooms as part of this year's William Blake retrospective, Angel Passage is a hallucinatory whirl through Blake's mystical world, told in the magical words of Moore and set to mesmeric musical moods of Tim Perkins. Angel Passage is proof positive of Moore's position as a storyteller of enchanting proportions. Alan Moore collectors won't want to muss the opportunity to pick up this rare import. CD SRP: $20.00 O/A HIGHBURY WORKING IMPORT CD by Alan Moore & Tim Perkins This CD is a hallucinatory journey through the darker secrets of the Highbury area of London. It gives up some of the lesser-known facts about the checkered past of this hitherto respectable part of the sprawling metropolis. The Highbury Working CD creates the magical spoken word performance of Alan Moore and sets it against the brooding atmospheres and soundscapes of Tim Perkins (Fibality Jack). Whether it's brutal bangland slaying of Jack the Hat or the opium-tinged reveries of poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, the Highbury Working CD is a compelling piece of work charting the infinitely more interesting and rewarding realms of London than the tourist brochures tell. CD SRP: $20.00 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH SNAKES & LADDERS: ALAN MOORE IMPORT CD by Alan Moore & Tim Perkins Following up on the critically acclaimed Angel Passage and The Highbury Working, Alan Moore turns his psychogeographic eye to the history of the Earth, the moon, the universe, Oliver Cromwell, and the Pre-Raphaelites in this spoken word performance CD. (STAR180404) CD SRP: $20.00 VOICE OF THE FIRE HC 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 BLANKETS GN by Craig Thompson From the author of the critically acclaimed and best-selling graphic novel, Good-Bye, Chunky Rice comes Blankets. Wrapped in the landscape of a blustery Wisconsin winter, Blankets explores the sibling rivalry of two brothers growing up in the isolated country, and the budding romance of two coming-of-age lovers. A tale of security and discovery, of playfulness and tragedy, of a fall from grace and the origins of faith. A profound and utterly beautiful work from Craig Thompson. (STAR19060) SC, 6x9, 592pg, b&w $29.95 CLUMSY GN by Jeffrey Brown Clumsy is the bittersweet story of a year-long, long-distance relationship, told through snippets of everyday life, drawn in a simple and elegantly awkward style that heightens the emotional impact and leaves you reminiscing about your own past love affairs. It also has a lot of sex. Perfect Bound. (STAR18186) SC, 5x7, 232pg, b&w $10.00 **************** TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING OFFERED AGAIN O/A MODERN MASTERS VOLUME 3: BRUCE TIMM TP You don't have to be a fan of comics to know the name Bruce Timm, the subject of Modern Masters Volume 3. As a producer, director, and designer of the Emmy Award- winning Batman: The Animated Series, as well as The Superman Adventures, Batman Beyond, and currently Justice League, Timm is making an enormous impact in the field of animation, creating work that both kids and adults can equally enjoy. His impact also extends into the comic book industry — Timm's first foray into comics was the Eisner Award-winning The Batman Adventures: Mad Love, and his soon to be released mini- series Harley and Ivy is a highly anticipated event. Now, this third volume in the new Modern Masters series spotlights the artist's career, with his most comprehensive interview to date, discussing his influences, how his style evolved, and what it takes to succeed in both comics and animation. It also showcases page after page of rare and unseen artwork, including a gallery of his best commissioned work, as well as behind the scenes animation concepts! Often imitated but never equalled, he blends the cartoony and the realistic in such a way that is undeniably appealing, and this book is the ultimate look at the work of a true Modern Master: Bruce Timm! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 128pg, b&w $14.95 O/A COMICS ABOVE GROUND: HOW SEQUENTIAL ART AFFECTS MAINSTREAM MEDIA SC Whether you're a comics artist looking for new avenues to market your talents, or a fan curious about how pros make a living outside the field, this is the book for you! Comics' tremendous effect on popular culture is now felt in other storytelling mediums, and many artists are finding more and more work beyond the four-color page. Assembled in Comics Above Ground are top comics professionals talking about their inspirations and training, and how they apply it in "Mainstream Media," including: Conceptual Illustration, Video Game Development, Children's Books, Novels, Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Storyboards, Animation, Motion Pictures and other media. In it, Bruce Timm, Bernie Wrightson, Adam Hughes, Louise Simonson, Dave Dorman, Greg Rucka, and other creators share their perspectives and their work in both comics and their "other professions." This book also boasts career overviews, never-before-seen art, and interviews, as well as featuring the creators' favorite works in comics! SC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w $19.95 O/A THE COLLECTED JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR VOLUME 4 Kirby fans can't get enough, so this fourth volume is a huge 240-page trade paperback, reprinting issues #16-19 of The Jack Kirby Collector, the highly acclaimed magazine for Kirby fans! Included are the Tough Guys issue, the DC and Marvel theme issues, and a special issue detailing the intricacies of Jack's art! Also included is a new special section with over 30 pieces of Kirby art never before published, including Jack's uninked pencils from New Gods, Mister Miracle, Forever People, Jimmy Olsen, Kamandi, Captain America, the Silver Surfer, OMAC, and more! It features interviews with Kirby, Stan Lee, Frank Miller, Will Eisner, Neal Adams, nearly the whole Marvel Bullpen, and other Kirby c ollaborators! There's a new introduction by famed painter Alex Ross, plus page after page of rare Kirby art, much in its original pencil form. It's a colossal celebration of the most acclaimed creator in comics: Jack Kirby! MATURE READERS SC, 9x11, 240pg, b&w $24.95 *********************** STARS OF THE MONTH COLLECTED JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR VOLUMES 1-3 Volume 1 reprints issues #1-9, Volume 2 #10-12, and Volume 3 #13-15, and Volume 4 #16-19 of the bi-monthly magazine for Kirby fans. Includes special sections with over 30 pieces never-before published Kirby art including convention sketches, animation concepts, and Jack's uninked pencils from The Prisoner, New Gods, Captain America, and Thor. VOL. 1 (DEC032834)—SC, 8x11, 240pg, b&w $24.95 O/A VOL. 2—SC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w $24.95 O/A VOL. 3—SC, 8x11, 176pg, b&w $19.95 ***************** VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS RGK: THE ART OF ROY G. KRENKEL Edited by J. David Spurlock & Barry Klugerman Influenced by early masters J. Allen St. John, J.C. Coll, and Franklin Booth, Roy G. Krenkel has in turn inspired generations of fantasy artists with his portrayals of futuristic cities, prehistoric beasts, Mongol hordes, jungle men, and bodacious beauties. From pulp- styled drawings of the late '40s to early work on EC Comics' Weird Science, and defining art on Tarzan, Conan, and Wizard of Oz, RGK: The Art of Roy G. Krenkel will enthrall anyone whose imagination has been inspired by the stories of Edgar Rice Burroughs or Robert E. Howard! Profusely illustrated with over 250 illustrations (many never-before- published ) and photos that provide a rich overview of the artist's life and works. Featuring commentary by Krenkel's associates, including Star Wars illustrator Al Williamson. The Deluxe Hardcover Edition includes an additional 16-page color gallery, and comes packaged in a handsome slipcase. (CAUT: 4) HC––PC, 8x11, 132pg $34.95 DLX. HC––PC, 8x11, 150pg $49.95 WIZARD KING TRILOGY BOOK 1: KING OF THE WORLD by Wally Wood The Immi, a medieval society of elves, lived deep in the forest, completely isolated from the rest of the world, and were happy until a strange shadow fell over their village — one with eyes! Odkin is tricked into investigating and is drawn into the intrigues of the Alacazar the wizard to save the world from Anark, the blackest villain of all time. (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 200pg, FC $12.95 DOMINO LADY: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION HC by Steranko & Co. From Indiana Jones to Captain America to The Shadow, Steranko has visualized more classic fictional icons than any other American artist — and now he's added another, in a spectacular volume which incorporates four favorite Steranko themes: pulp fiction, noir mystery, art deco, and beautiful women. A new painted Steranko cover sets the tone for this volume, which was also designed from first page to last by the artist, a total Steranko package! Each adventure pits the sultry femme fatale against vicious gangsters and secret societies, all of which are captured by evocative Steranko double-page title illustrations. And as a special bonus, he has also authored and illustrated an all-new thriller that reveals the sin-tillating secrets of the Domino Lady's lethal origin — for the first time ever! Also available in a special Slipcased Edition (limited to 500 copies), signed by Steranko and including a 16-page full-color folio of Domino Lady art, also by Steranko! (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 120pg, PC $29.95 DLX/HC, 8x11, 136pg, PC $49.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPACE COWBOY 2003 by J. David Spurlock Return with us now to another daring cosmic adventure featuring the Space Cowboy! This epic, "The Rules of the Game," takes the Space Cowboy and his curvaceous sidekick, Cindy, on an urgent mission to Bazzran in search of black market Gollan crystals. They find themselves swept up into the web of a diabolical dictator out to rule the cosmos! This issue is available in two cover versions: One by creator J. David Spurlock, the other by legendary fantasy artist, Frank Frazetta, presented by special arrangement with Frank and Ellie Frazetta! Prestige Format. SPURLOCK CVR—b&w, 32pg $4.95 FRAZETTA CVR—b&w, 32pg $4.95 ***************** VERTICAL, INC. STAR OF THE MONTH TEZUKA'S BUDDHA VOLUME 3: DEVADATTA HC by Osamu Tezuka Japanese comics godfather Osamu Tezuka tells the story of Buddha's life like it's never been told before. Entertaining, visually spectacular, and warm, Buddha (an eight-volume work to be published in gorgeous hardcovers) is the ultimate example of Tezuka's artistic mastery. His consummate skill at visual expression, and warm humanity, blossom fully in this epic presentation of Siddhartha's life and times. This masterpiece is one that all ages and persuasions can enjoy. (FEB042712) HC, 6x8, b&w $24.95 ***************** VIPER COMICS DEAD@17: ROUGH CUT #1 by Josh Howard & Various This fall, get the whole story! This 48-page special detaures four writers and four artists providing their unique spin on the Dead@17 world, uncovering the tales that have until now been left untold. Featuring Egg Embry, David Hopkins, Alex Hambry, Greg Gatlin, Martin Abel, Sean Stephens, and Ben Hall. All this, plus an all-new story by creator Josh Howard. Prestige Format. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.99 DAISY KUTTER #1 by Kazu Kabuishi Daisy Kutter, the deadliest, most notorious gunfighter in the New West, has given up the life of a gambler and freelancing criminal to open her own general store. Despite the ghosts of her past, she attempts to start life anew. Unfortunately for Daisy, old habits die hard. Prestige Format. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg (1 of 4) $3.99 VIVID COMICS VIVID GIRLS GN VOLUME 1: SPELLBOUND ADULT COVER EDITION by Grant, Johnston, Ryp, Turini, Fernando; cover by Ryp SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg, FC $14.99 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 #9 SEPTEMBER 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 #9 SEPTEMBER 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 #10 OCTOBER 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! Yu-Gi-Oh!: As "Dark Master" Bakura makes his last-ditch effort to kill the player-characters, the fate of Yugi and his friends rests on a single die roll! Shaman King: Yoh fights an army of skeletons and their master, the mad necromancer Faust VIII! DragonBall Z: Cell vs. Goku! Will their battle tear the entire Earth apart? Naruto: The final question of the Junior Ninja Selection Exam is revealed — but with a catch. If Naruto and his friends can't answer it, they lose the chance to become ninja... for the rest of their lives! Yu Yu Hakusho: The Underworld sends Yusuke and Kuwabara to rescue a beautiful ice spirit from a greedy millionaire. But to do it, they'll have to take down the demonic bodyguards known as the Brokers of Darkness! One Piece: Pirate chefs? Why not? Luffy and his new pirate crew face off against the seafaring Three Cooks! Hikaru No Go: Settling in to their respective middle schools, Hikaru and Akira continue to practice their Go skills. For Hikaru, Go is becoming an interesting hobby to learn more about. For Akira, practice makes perfect...or does it? Magazine, 352, PC $4.99 ALICE 19TH VOLUME 6: BLINDNESS by Yu Watase New allies Mei Lin and Billy come to the aid of Alice, Kyô, Nyozeka, Frey, and Chris in their fight against the dark forces of Mara. Together, they continue the struggle to save Alice's sister Mayura from her entanglement with Darva, who is evil incarnate. To reach Mayura, Alice must understand what her sister felt when she succumbed to the Mara, and the young Lotis Masters learn that they cannot be blind to the darkness even in their own hearts! SC, b&w $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BASTARD!! VOLUME 3 GN—SECOND EDITION by Kazushi Hagiwara People just can't keep their hands off Dark Schneider — their sword-wielding, knife- toting, deadly assassin's hands, that is. Leaving the besieged kingdom of Metallicana, the mighty wizard goes traveling alone with only Lars the dragon for company — but finds himself under constant attack as his former lover Arshes Nei, now one of the leaders of the Dark Army of Chaos. (CAUT: 3) (JAN042805) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. MATURE READERS SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 ********************* BATTLE ANGEL ALITA VOLUME 5: ANGEL OF REDEMPTION—2ND EDITION by Yukito Kishiro This sophisticated, complex science fiction tale by master writer and artist Yukito Kishiro is full of action, black humor, and bizarre philosophical, historical, and cultural references. The heroine, Alita, is a powerful cyborg with a soft heart and a mysterious past. Her second lease on life isn't easy: her heart is broken, she gains and loses friends to the cruel world of the Scrapyard far below the Utopian city of Tiphares, and she serves many masters in her quest to protect the innocent and create a new life for herself. A cross between Star Trek and Blade Runner, this series constantly challenges the reader's definition of what it means to be human. Mad scientist Desty Nova resurrects the brain of Zapan–the Hunter-Warrior whose pride Alita has injured one too many times –– and grafts it with a deadly Berserker body. Now, nothing can stop Zapan from exacting his revenge on Alita and all the Scrapyard inhabitants. Will Alita sacrifice herself to save her friends and other innocents? SC, b&w $9.95 BEYBLADE VOLUME 1 by Takao Aoki Tyson is a boy with a passion for Beyblades. His enemies are the Blade Sharks, a militant Beyblade group who use aggressive tactics to win at any cost. Tyson has been given a special Dragoon Beyblade from a mysterious stranger and the Blade Sharks are determined to get. Beyblade battles abound in this fantastic first volume! SC, 200pg, b&w $7.99 CASE CLOSED: DETECTIVE CONAN VOLUME 1 GN by Gosho Aoyama High-school mystery fan Shin'ichi Kudo is actually one of his high school's best minds, but he gets his reality checks from his childhood friend and almost-girlfriend Ran Mori. Nothing can keep Shin'ichi from a case, until he follows a suspicious man into a park, is accosted from behind and fed a strange chemical which renders him unconscious. When he awakens, he has been transformed into a puny grade schooler! The hapless boy finds a home with eccentric inventor Professor Agasa, who searches for a cure for his condition. While he's waiting to be restored to his adolescence, Shin'ichi takes on the name Conan Edogawa (borrowed from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the last name of the famous Japanese mystery writer Edogawa Ranpo). As Conan, he plays the part of the little brother that Ran never had, and helps her incompetent private-detective father solve all of the gruesome murder mysteries that come their way. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CERES CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 7 TP Yû Watase Long ago an ailing tennyo and her faithful white dog were left behind in what is now present day Miyagi Prefecture. Aya and Yûhi go to investigate the legend and discover that people are being mauled by a ferocious phantom dog. Could this have anything to do with their new found friend Maya and her dog? (FEB042729) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 ***************** CHEEKY ANGEL VOLUME 2 by Hiroyuki Nishimori All Megumi ever wanted was to be the, "manliest man on earth." Thanks to a wish- granting genie who mishears the young thug/pre-teen's only desire, Megumi is magically transformed into the epitome of feminine pulchritude…meaning he/she's totally hot. Not only do all the boys in school admire her charisma (and bone crushing strength), some have gone so far as to become her self-appointed bodyguards. How will they react when Megumi tells them her secret? And why is Genzo wearing a dress? SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 DESCENDANTS OF DARKNESS VOLUME 1 GN by Yoko Matsushita As a Guardian of Death, Asato Tsuzuki has a lot to think about. First of all, there are all those dead people. Someone's got to escort them safely to the afterlife. Then there's all that bureaucracy. The affairs of death come with a lot of paperwork, budgetary concerns and endless arcana. Combining supernatural action with heavy dollops of romance, sex and humor. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH DI GI CHARAT VOLUME 4 GN by Koge-Donbo On planet Di Gi Charat, little Digiko was a pampered princess. Now living on Earth, the green-haired moppet is working for minimum wage at a hobby shop in Japan. Who ever said it was easy being cute? Based on the popular anime series, Di Gi Charat also features bratty Usada, shy boy Minagawa, and Digiko's wacky companions Puchiko and Gemo! Digiko and the Di Gi Rangers are getting along with Piyoko and her Dark Gema Gema Gang but they still can't figure out how to get along with themselves. Now, Usada (aka Rabi En Rose) has a plan. She's discovered the key to happiness. But happiness, as she's about to learn, is often a two-sided coin. (FEB042730) SC, 168pg, b&w $12.95 ******************* EXCEL SAGA VOLUME 8 by Rikdo Koshi Good morning, angels of death! The elegant Elgala is here, to make three the-what's the opposite of slite? — strike force serving ACROSS. But Lord Il Palazzo's name ain't Charlie, and this spiral-sideburned siren ain't here to provide a moderating force between Excel and Hyatt. In fact her drilly tresses are an augur of bad tidings, and before they know it the trio are screwed-phrasing carefully crafted to restrain our laughter, for homelessness isn't funny. Except when it happens to the youth of Excel Saga, in which case it's a laugh riot! Fire and water don't mix, and that burning sensation you fee is the flame rising from the apartment where so many good times were shared. The guys, robots, and Ms. Matsuya can crash at their office; but when you work for ACROSS and your office is a half-flooded basement studio (1BA, 1THRN) you'll be getting your beauty rest under corrugated cardboard. Surrounded by large, undriedly dogs in the city park, it's a good thing they've still got their uncooked hot pocket cute little puppy Mince with them. Wait-what's she supposed to do? SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 FIREFIGHTER!: DAIGO OF FIRE COMPANY M VOLUME 8 by Masahito Soda The qualification exams for the elite emergency rescue unit are coming up and rookie firefighter Daigo Asahina wants to take it to test his own mettle. Unfortunately, on the eve of the exam Daigo goes out on an all-night rescue and instead of waiting for next year, he decides to tough it out and take the test. With no sleep and on the verge of collapsing from fatigue, how in the world is Daigo going to pass a grueling test of mental alertness and physical endurance? SC, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FLAME OF RECCA VOLUME 5 GN by Nobuyuki Anzai Even though he possesses the ability to bend fire to his will, Recca Hanabishi continues to covet the Flame of the Eight Dragons. With their combined voltage at his disposal, Recca will be an indestructible fiery dynamo. But power like that doesn't come neatly wrapped in a gift box. The hotheaded teenager must first prove that he is mature enough to handle such awesome responsibility. (JAN042811) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 GUNDAM: THE ORIGIN #10 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, and is Yasuhiko's own highly stylized re-telling of the original Gundam story! While en-route to Jaburo, the White Base faces Ranba Ral and his deadly forces. Ranba Ral, himself, sets out in his Mobile Suit, the Gouf, to battle the White Base and the Gundam. Have Amuro and the Gundam finally met their match?! One of the Gundam's legs is blown off at the knee joint. Disturbed by all that he is forced to go through, Amuro leaves the White Base with the Gundam. (JAN042812) SC, 112pg, b&w $7.95 ***************** HANA KIMI VOLUME 1 GN by Hisaya Nakajo Japanese-American track-and-field star Mizuki is transferring to a high school in Japan, but not just any high school! To be close to her idol, high jumper Izumi Sano, she's going to an all-guys' high school...and disguising herself as a boy! But as fate would have it, they're more than classmates — they're roommates! Now, Mizuki must keep her secret in the classroom, the locker room, and her own bedroom. And her classmates, and the weird school nurse, must react to the new transfer student who looks like a very pretty boy... SC, 184pg, b&w $9.95 HOT GIMMICK VOLUME 6 TP by Miki Aihara Oh no he didn't! Our romantically challenged and hopelessly hapless heroine Hatsumi inadvertently gets dragged along to the big meeting between her father and hunky model/childhood-friend Azusa. And now that her big brother Shinogu's left the Narita house, who'll help Hatsumi pass her midterms? Enter Ryoki. His only condition for bringing up her lackluster grades: that she spend New Year's with him, all day and all night. This and more in the latest volume of Hot Gimmick, one of the most talked-about new manga titles coming out of Japan! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 IMADOKI VOLUME : MAGNOLIA GN by Yu Watase It sure isn't easy being a working-class girl attending the most posh high school in town. Even more difficult is starting up a Gardening Committee in a place where every bit of flora and fauna is artificial (wouldn't want to flare up the aristocratic student body's allergies). It's a good thing that Tanpopo Yamazaki is as tenacious and full of moxy as they come. With her eye on the prize, and an adorable pet fox named Poplar, Tanpopo is prepared to make friends and plant flowers by any means necessary. Imadoki! [Nowadays] follows the trials and tribulations of a budding horticulturist as she makes her way down the winding road to friendship. From Yû Watase, one of Japan's most beloved shôjo artists, Imadoki! packs comedic charm and heartfelt antics into an adorable bouquet of whimsical fantasy. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH INU-YASHA ANI MANGA VOLUME 2 GN by Rumiko Takahashi Kagome has returned to her home in modern Japan. Grampa has closed the well and shielded it with spells and scrolls, but Inu-Yasha manages to break through. Kagome finds some of Yura's hair on Inu-Yasha, but it's not what you think! Kagome and Inu- Yasha return to the other world to fight Yura in a devastating battle. Inu-Yasha is haunted by his past and the memory of his human mother. Sesshomaru, Inu-Yasha's full-demon half brother, appears and stages a brutal attack! (JAN042814) SC, 216pg, b&w $11.95 ****************** KARE FIRST LOVE VOLUME 1 GN by Kaho Miyasaka Four-eyed high-schooler Karin has never thought of herself as the glamorous type, so why is this hot guy on the subway taking pictures of her? Does he actually like her or is he just some kind of subway perv? Things get complicated when the most popular girl in Karin's school, Yuka, starts showing an interest in Kiriya (yes, that picture-taking guy on the subway) and sees Karin as her rival! Can Karin build up her self-esteem (and ditch her glasses) enough to stand up to jealous Yuka — and experience first love? SC, 184pg, b&w $9.95 KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 5 GN by Masami Kurumada Ikki, the Phoenix Knight, wasn't always a cruel and power-hungry commander. Once he was the loving brother of Bronze Knight Shun, willing to sacrifice anything to protect his little brother. But Ikki was sent to train on Death Queen Island, the worst place on Earth, and returned a very different person. What happened to Ikki on Death Queen Island? And how did a knight-in-training become the leader of the Black Knights? Travel into the mists of memory as Ikki reveals everything that made him resolve to destroy his fellow Knights and the Foundation that created them. Does any spark of human kindness remain in Ikki's soul? Can the Bronze Knights redeem him before he destroys them all? Perhaps not... for Ikki's history includes a revelation so shattering that no knight may be able to bear it... SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 2 GN by Masami Kurumada The Galaxian Wars continues with the mighty Unicorn Bronze Knight Jab going toe-to- toe against the Lionet Bronze Knight Ban! Which one of these remarkable warriors will prevail? Then in the ice-covered wasteland Siberia the Swan Knight Hyoga is making his yearly trip to pay respects to his mothers body, which is eternally preserved under a frozen lake, when he receives a mysterious letter from the Sanctuary in Greece ordering him to return to Japan and execute all the Bronze Knights who have violated their oath to never use their armor for personal gain. Will he follow orders? (DEC032759) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $7.95 ******************** MEGAMAN NT WARRIOR VOLUME 3 GN by Ryo Takamisaki The year is 200X and everyone is now connected to the Cyber Network. People carry their own PET (Personal Terminal) and are paired up with an artificial intelligence program called a NetNavi (or NetNavigator). Computers have turned the world into a bright and shiny utopia but there's always trouble in paradise. While the invention of the PET and NetNavis has brought great benefits to the world, computer hacking, virus spreading and other high-tech crimes are becoming a major problem. A sinister organization by the name of World Three has appeared and they've vowed to destroy this technological wonderland. Enter our young hero, Lan Hikari, an intensely curious and cheerful fifth grader. Synchronized with his NetNavigator, MegaMan, he becomes a super-charged dynamo. In and out of the Net, Lan, and MegaMan do their best to thwart World Three's never-ending quest to take over the world! Venturing deeper and deeper into the murky UnderNet, MegaMan and Lan Hikari come face to face with PharaohMan – a 20-thousand-year-old relic from a long-forgotten civilization. At his command, PharaohMan possesses the four holy warriors… each one as powerful as MegaMan himself! Quickly, the cobalt-colored NetNavigator figures out the score. If he can defeat each of these warriors he'll be able to wrestling their collective strength away from PharaohMan. With his pal GutsMan at his side, MegaMan is ready for a full-tilt fight. If he can defeat the fearsome foursome, he will be the strongest NetNavigator in DenTech City! SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 MERMAID SAGA: VOLUME 2 GN––2ND EDITION by Rumiko Takahashi This is Rumiko Takahashi at her darkest, but her trademark humor and romance also pop up in this three-volume series. Legend has it that if a human eats a mermaid's flesh, they will be granted eternal life. But is that a blessing or a curse? Immortal lovers Yuta and Mana travel through Japan and the centuries longing for a normal life. On their journey, they meet others who have consumed the flesh of a mermaid in hope of becoming immortal. But the powerful substance affects each person differently. Yuta and Mana are two of the lucky ones. Others are fated to die or transform into a savage monster, a "lost soul." A mysterious woman who knows the immortal lovers' secret holds Mana captive! Traveling through war-torn feudal Japan, Yuta msut decide the fate of another unusual kind of immortal. Mana meets one of the Yuta's former lovers, who has became deranged with bitterness. And together, Yuta and Mana discover that evil lurks behind the most innocent of faces.... This volume contains the series "Mermaid's Dream," "Mermaid's Promise," and "Mermaid's Scar." SC, 208pg, b&w $9.99 NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND VOLUME 7 TP—2ND EDITION by Hayao Miyazaki The final volume of the highly acclaimed series! Nausicaä is an epic environmental cautionary tale by Academy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki, creator of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. This masterpiece is now available in a new edition in its original Japanese format! In a long-ago war, humankind set off a devastating ecological disaster. Now the Earth is slowly submerging beneath the expanding Sea of Corruption, an enormous toxic forest filled with mutant fungi that release a miasma of poisonous spores into the air. Nausicaä, a compassionate young princess, and her allies fight to create peace between kingdoms fighting over the world's remaining precious natural resources. Princess Nausicaä and the God Warrior embark on a journey to the Crypt of Shuwa to seal away the terrible weaponry hidden within. But everyone seems to be conspiring to prevent Nausicaä from carrying out her mission, even the mysterious guard of the crypt himself! In the end, the surprising secret of the crypt is revealed. SC, b&w $9.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION VOLUME 6 TP—2ND EDITION by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Let me go, for the day breaketh 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... Double agent Kaji has revealed to Shinji the terrible knowledge Gendo and his erstwhile secret masters have long possessed-and awakened Shinji's memory of the price his mother paid to create the Evangelion. Now the next sacrifice demanded to the program is Shinji's best friend...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. NGE Vol. 6 contains a Japanese sound FX glossary plus Part II of a special bonus dossier on the mysterious and occult sources of the Evangelion story! SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH VOLUME 6 TP by Saki Hiwatari Sensitive high-school girl Alice just moved to Tokyo only ten days ago, and is already plagued with worries. Her unconscious world is wonderful –– dreams of her living on the moon! But reality is far from ideal since grade-school-aged bratty Rin, a holy terror, becomes Alice's baby-sitting job! Meanwhile, Alice meets a pair of boys at school with an oddly close relationship. It's only later that she discovers their relationship is based on their dreams of the same nature. SC, b&w $9.99 THE PRINCE OF TENNIS VOLUME 3 by Takeshi Konomi Ryoma Echizen just joined the Seishun Gakuen Middle School tennis team, which is known for being one of the most competitive teams in Japan. Its members are incredibly talented, gifted, and athletic. With rigorous and extremely intense practices, the upperclassmen of the team expect the very best from themselves and they expect even more from the new members of the team. While most of the first years are on pins and needles hoping they won't get cut from the team, Ryoma Echizen is confident, cool, and collected. Some might even say he's cocky, but at least he's got the skills to back up his attitude. With his virtually unreturnable "twist serve," Ryoma is sure to make the starting team. SC, b&w $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH PROJECT ARMS VOLUME 4 GN by Ryoji Minagawa & Kyoichi Nanatsuki Ryo, Hayato, and Takeshi meet Kei Kuruma, the fourth Arms. Kei turns out to be an agent of an organization called the "Bluemen," and she's out to recruit Ryo and the others to join the Bluemen's fight against Egrigori. However, the Bluemen may turn out to be as insidious and subversive an organization as Egrigori is. All the while, Ryo is losing control of his Arms... or rather his Arms are gaining control of him! (JAN042825) SC, 216pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** RED RIVER VOLUME 2 GN by Chie Shinohara Yuri and Prince Kail return to the Queen's palace to rescue Tito, but the Queen will not let them in. Later, Tito's whereabouts are made shockingly clear. Yuri tries to get back to twentieth century Japan, but the Queen uses her magic to stop the attempt. Kail, in turn, fights back against the Queen using his own magic. Will Yuri succeed in going home, or will her feelings for Prince Kail get in the way? SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SENSUAL PHRASE VOLUME 1 GN by Mayu Shinjo As a budding poet and lyricist, Aine is on her way to an audition one fateful afternoon. Absent-mindedly stepping onto the street, she barely avoids getting struck by an oncoming vehicle. Not only is the cute teenager lucky to be alive, but her brush with death turns out to be a date with destiny. The driver of the car just happens to be Sakuya, the charismatic and fabulously handsome lead singer for a band called Lucifer. In short order, Sakuya and his crew compose a song using Aine's lyrics. The tune proves popular with the band's fans and Sakuya decides he wants a relationship — both professional and personal — with Aine. There's only one small requirement: The lyrics Aine writes must be erotically charged. Will Aine fulfill her dreams and become a professional lyricist, or has she simply sold her soul to Lucifer? (JAN042827) MATURE READERS SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 ******************* SHAMAN KING VOLUME 4 TP by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko The "Shaman Fight in Tokyo" is approaching, and talent scouts are scouring the world for contestants. Who's doing the scouting? The Patch, the Native American people who have overseen the Shaman Fight since the dawn of time. But to try and fail means more than just a sharp put-down: if Yoh can't beat Silva and his five animal spirits, he won't get another chance for 500 years! As shamans, wizards and holy folk gather for the preliminaries, Yoh finds himself matched up with his first real opponent, Horohoro… a powerful young shaman representing the oldest culture in Japan! SC, b&w $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TUXEDO GIN VOLUME 5 GN by Tokihiko Matsuura Ginji Kusanagi mysteriously reappears and goes out on a date with Minako... but how can that be?! Ginji is still Gin-chan the penguin! Things get really suspicious when the "imposter Ginji" starts acting like a jerk to Minako. What's going on here? Will Minako ever forgive the "real" Ginji? What's a penguin to do to clear his own name!?! (JAN042828) SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** VAGABOND VOLUME 14 TP by Takehiko Inoue Miyamoto Musashi is destined to be Japan's most celebrated samurai, a man revered as a sword-saint. But every great warrior needs a worthy rival and Sasaki Kojiro is destined to be Musashi's legendary opponent in the most well known duel in Japanese history. This volume goes into the background and childhood of the man famed for his deadly "swallow cut" sword stroke. SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH VAGABOND VOLUME 9 GN by Takehiko Inoue To the trained eye, a single cut flower can be more revealing than witnessing a sword duel to the death. When Musashi is given a flower cut by master swordsman Yagyu Sekishusai he realizes he must seek this man out — for Sekishusai may turn out to be the greatest swordsman Musashi will ever meet. (JAN042830) SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 WEDDING PEACH VOLUME 5 GN by Sukehiro Tomita & Nao Yazawa Up until now, the Wedding Peach crew has been able to successfully stem the rising demon tide. Empowered with the ability to transform into mighty warriors of love, Momoko, Yuri, and Hinagiku are three earthly angels sent directly from Heaven. Enter Mistress Potamos. She has vowed to destroy Momoko and steal her boyfriend, too! But things quickly go awry for the water demon when Momoko's boyfriend exhibits demon energy himself! Something is definitely wrong, and neither Potamos nor Wedding Peach can figure it out! And to confuse matters even further, Angel Salvia makes her grand debut. Like Wedding Peach, she's a warrior of love from the Angel World. But there's just one problem: She's got a bad attitude… (JAN042831) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 ******************* YU-GI-OH! VOLUME 6 TP 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 pharoahs! Now, Yugi has become Yu-Gi-Oh — and the Shadow Games has begun! SC, b&w $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH X/1999 VOLUME 9: REQUIEM GN—SECOND EDITION by CLAMP Kamui finally makes his decision that he wants to protect his friends more than the Earth itself. But having made that choice, another choice is made in opposition to his, and the results are beyond tragic... (JAN042833) b&w, 184pg $9.95 GET THESE FIRST EDITIONS AT NEW, LOWER PRICES! BATTLE ANGEL ALITA VOLUME 5: ANGLE OF REDEMPTION TP by Yukito Kishiro These are the complete exploits of the cyborg girl without a past, who uses fighting abilities she gained during her previous "life" to battle for her friends, and her own freedom! From the ruined streets of Scrapyard to the deadly Motorball arena and beyond, Battle Angel Alita is sci-fi/adventure manga at its very best! (STAR01663) SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $9.95 DRAGONBALL TP'S by Akira Toriyama Meet a naive young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma, who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Features original printed cover prices from $12.95 to $14.95. VOL. 4 (STAR12709)—SC, 5x8, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 6 (STAR14095)—SC, 5x8, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 7 (STAR15017)—SC, 5x8, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 8 1ST ED. (STAR15772)—SC, 5x8, b&w (Note Price) MSRP: $7.95 VOL. 10 (STAR17298)—SC, 5x8, b&w SRP: $7.95 DRAGONBALL Z TP'S by Akira Toriyama Akira Toriyama's epic, as seen on the Cartoon Network, is now available in English in its original comic form! Printed in the original right-to-left manga format. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Features original printed cover prices from $12.95 to $14.95. VOL. 1 (STAR11753)––SC, 5x7, 152pg, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 2 (STAR12184)––SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 3 (STAR12597)––SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 4 (STAR12848)––SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 5 (STAR13781)––SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 6 (STAR14319)––SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 7 (STAR14857)––SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 8 (STAR15396)––SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 9 (STAR16090)––SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 VOL. 10 (STAR16991)––SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $7.95 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, and his beautiful former-teacher, Ms. Ochiai, will certainly be impressed by his new uniform! When a fire breaks out in the high school, 18- year-old Daigo must face the flames and his fears to make certain that his favorite teacher makes it out alive. Of course, he'll first have do is get over his childhood fear of fire! Also available in a special Collectors' Edition, which is printed in the original right-to- left Japanese format. REG. (STAR17183)––SC, 192pg, b&w SRP: $9.95 COLLECTOR'S ED. (STAR17184)––SC, 192pg, b&w SRP: $9.95 FUSHIGI YUGI TP'S 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. VOL. 1: PREISTESS (STAR09951)—SC (Note Price) SRP: $9.95 VOL. 6: SUMMONER (STAR15188)—SC SRP: $9.95 GUNDAM WING: EPISODE ZERO TP by Akira Kanbe & Katsuyuki Sumisawa A new chapter in the Gundam Wing saga unfolds! Gundam pilots Duo Maxwell, Heero Yuy, and Trowa Barton have endured more pain and difficulties than most people experience in a lifetime. But not even their comrades in arms could have known about the even more tumultuous childhoods as war orphans and other hardships. (STAR15285) SC, 264pg, b&w SRP: $9.95 MAISON IKKOKU VOLUME 4: GOOD HOUSEKEEPING TP by Rumiko Takahashi The most romantic comedy yet by the creator of Ranma 1/2, Maison Ikkoku tells the story of a young student named Yusaku Godai, and his attempts to get closer to the beautiful manager of his boarding house, Kyoko Otonashi. Maybe his shyness (and youth and inexperience) wouldn't be such a problem if it weren't for the house's other wacky residents, whose only joy in life seems to be meddling in their affairs! (STAR02882) SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $9.95 RANMA ½ TP'S by Rumiko Takahashi Ranma is a mighty martial artist… and quite a catch (even though he's just a teenager)! Unfortunately, he's got a problem: because he fell into a cursed pond, whenever he's splashed with cold water, he changes into a girl! It's gender-twisting humor from one of manga's most popular creators! VOL. 1 (STAR00778)—SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $9.95 VOL. 3 (STAR00780)—SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $9.95 VOL. 5 (STAR01653)—SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $9.95 VOL. 14 (STAR10042)—SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $9.95 X 1999 GN'S by Clamp Separated by death from his only family, handsome high school student Kamui Shiro returns to Tokyo, where he grew up, and rediscovers his childhood friends, brother and sister Fuma and Kotori Monou. But Kamui's homecoming leads to more than just a reunion—Kamui is inheritor to a strange destiny that could decide the fate of the entire world! VOL. 3: SONATA (STAR07343)—SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $9.95 VOL. 4: INTERMEZZO (STAR07632)—SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $9.95 VOL. 6: DUET (STAR11004)—SC, 5x7, b&w SRP: $9.95 ****************** WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS BOOTLEG #11 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.95 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! BELARSKI: PULP ART MASTERS TP compiled & edited by John P. Gunnison Adventure House A master at building suspense through figure, perspective, and color, Rudolph Belarski dazzled the newsstand browser with pictorial headlines of vital action scenes pertaining to the interior story. In doing so, he sold magazines and books to a drama-craving audience, and propelled publishing's mass markets, thus infiltrating American minds with the trends and fashions of pop culture. His remarkable versatility as an artist can be seen in the range of his published work in pulp magazines, his exciting paintings appearing on the covers of Thrilling Mystery, Wings, and War Birds, as well as The Phantom Detective, Mystery Book, Argosy, and Western Round-Up. Boasting over 400 images, this tome takes readers on a pulse-pounding visual tour of this pulp icon's gallery of works. (STAR19459) SC, 9x12, FC $20.00 "…Rudolph Belarski was one of the great American pulp art masters, whose covers were ablaze with color and adventure." — VintageLibrary.com "Numerous covers presented in full-color, each with a very brief yet insightful caption concerning the scene, hallmark this eye-catching collection especially recommended for fans of the uniquely captivating appeal of pulp magazine art of a yesteryear American popular culture." — Midwest Book Review * * * UNCOVERED: THE HIDDEN ART OF THE GIRLIE PULP HC compiled & edited by Douglas Ellis Adventure House The colorfully covered, cheaply printed pulp magazine of the 1920s and 30s were a staple of popular culture that offered every genre of readership the sensual thrills, adventures, and entertainments they craved. This tribute to the "bad girls" introduces a wealth of colorful cover art from the likes of Pep, Saucy Stories, Spicy Adventure, and Bedtime Stories, capturing the provocative sense and taste of what the glory years of pulp magazines had to offer their enthusiastic readers. (STAR19785) HC, 12x9, 200pg, FC $40.00 "…[Uncovered: The Hidden Art of the Girlie Pulp] achieves the perfect balance of art and story, sharing the history of the '30s girlie fiction magazines and their creators with a breeziness that belies what must've been an incredible amount of research, and sharing also some of the rarest and most appealing pulp covers I've ever seen." — SatisFiction.com * * * GALAXY ANGEL #1 GN by Ryo Mizuno & Kanan Broccoli International USA The Angel Troupe has one mission. They must protect Prince Shiva, the sole survivor of the royal family decimated by a coup de tat. Milfeulle, Mint, Ranpha, Forte, and Vanilla are beautiful and talented pilots of their Emblem Frame, each possessing special gifts, making them ideal for the job at hand. Takuto Meyers finds himself leading the mission, getting caught between the five unique Angels and...Space Whales!? Currently running in Japan in Dragon Age magazine and part of the Broccoli Books Deluxe line, Galaxy Angel features additional bonus materials that were not included in the original Japanese edition. Aside from the original 4-page color insert, Broccoli Books' version of Galaxy Angel showcases character profiles, information about the Galaxy Angel universe, and bonus manga by series artist Kanan. (DEC032241) SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 "…Galaxy Angel is an unexpected treat." — Ain'tItCoolNews.com * * * CLIVE BARKER'S TAPPING THE VEIN TP by Various Checker Book Publishing Group This Eisner-nominated anthology mini-series originally published by Eclipse Comics brings nine of Clive Barker's Books of Blood short stories adapted for the comics medium. Barker's stories are brought to a stunning visual realization by some of the very best contemporary comic book artists including John Bolton, P. Craig Russell, Klaus Jansen, Tim Conrad, Bo Hampton, Stan Woch, and Hector Gomez, among others. Collected in this edition are such horror classics as "Skins of the Fathers," "Human Remains," "In the Hills, In the Cities" "Down Satan," "How Spoilers Bleed," "The Madonna," "Pig Blood Blues," and "The Midnight Meat Train." (STAR17126) SC, 256pg, FC $24.95 "…[Tapping the Vein] left me contemplating an alternate way of seeing the world, one that can chew up and spit out an individual unlucky enough to get caught in its gears." — ComicsWorthReading.com "Highly atmospheric…!" — ReviewWerx * * * CRAYON SHIN-CHAN GN #1 by Yoshito Usui Comicsone.com The Bart Simpson of Japan has arrived! Famous as a Japanese anime TV show, Crayon Shin-Chan follows the daily life of a five-year-old boy whose bodily functions, offensive comments, and outrageous behavior consistently annoy his parents and land him in hot water. A national phenomenon in Japan, this shocking and hilarious comic — initially appearing in the weekly manga publication Action — celebrates the terrible power of destruction and indecency wielded by toddlers everywhere! (STAR17051) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 "People who think that Bart Simpson is over the top and out of control have never seen Crayon Shin-chan, and to be honest, it would probably give them heart attacks. For everyone else, though, this graphic novel will have you in stitches." — iComics.com * * * POPCORN ROMANCE BOOK ONE GN by Tomoko Taniguchi CPM Manga A pair of metal head brothers are psyched to make their onstage debut! But disaster strikes when one of them collapses onstage. Following the incident, they travel to their grandfather's farm in the country to recuperate... but the farm is in peril of being turned into a golf course! What are they going to do... and what's to become of the love that they left behind in the city? From the creator of Call Me Princess, Tomoko Taniguchi presents this new shoujo romance about two brothers who must give up their dream of fame and fortune. Also includes the bonus story, "The Magic of Love." (STAR19709) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.99 "Beautiful and powerful, Taniguchi's style and stories will bring a smile to your lips and put you in the mood to daydream." — SequentialTart.com * * * ALIEN NINE: BOOK 1 GN by Hitoshi Tomizawa CPM Manga As if sixth grade weren't filled with enough academic and social problems for the average 12-year-old, now some of the students in Elementary 9 have the added worry of saving the world — or at least their school district — from alien monsters! While Yuri Otani is perfectly content with reading magazines and watching TV, she's been assigned to the Alien Party team, a group whose goal is to capture runaway aliens. It doesn't help that calling her 'timid' would be an understatement! (STAR18484) SC, 5x8, 224pg, b&w $15.95 "Alien Nine is the perfect combination of cute manga-style characters and creepy monsters!" — AnimeHideout.com "…[Alien Nine]…is funny, shocking, and totally unique!" — AnimeInsider * * * GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 3: H.G. WELLS by Various Eureka Productions Graphic Classics Volume 3 showcases ten thrilling stories of Martians and Mayhem by H.G. Wells presented in comics and illustration. Featured stories include The Invisible Man by Alex Nino, In the Abyss by John Pierard, and The Man Who Could Work Miracles by ex-Air Pirate, Dan O'Neill. Plus, a Time Machine portfolio by E-Man creator Nicola Cuti; a comics presentation of Orson Welles' radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds by Nick Miller and Antonella Caputo; and comics adaptations by Skip Williamson and Brad Teare. Illustrated stories by Rick Geary, Jim Nelson, Henry Ng, Shary Flenniken, M.K. Brown, Milton Knight, and gallery artist Shag are also included. (STAR16195) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 "...a pictorial feast of interpretation... also a superb introduction to young people of the magic of Wells's stories." — John S. Partington, The Wellsian * * * DIGNIFYING SCIENCE TP by Jim Ottaviani & Various G.T. Labs Dignifying Science features humorous, dramatic, and true stories about scientists. Following in the tradition of Xeric winner and Eisner nominee Two-Fisted Science, this 144-page trade paperback features famous women scientists including Marie Curie, Lise Meitner, Rosalind Franklin, Birute Galdikas, and (believe it or not) film star Hedy Lamarr. The collection showcases art by fan-favorites Donna Barr, Mary Fleener, Stephanie Gladden, Roberta Gregory, Lea Hernandez, Carla Speed McNeil, Linda Medley, Jen Sorensen, Anne Timmons, and comics legends Ramona Fradon and Marie Severin. Readers, drawn in by the compelling anecdotes, will discover intriguing characters, while end notes and references will lead them to further information on the scientists they've read about. This handsome trade paperback, complete with a full-color dust jacket, is sure to please old and new readers alike. (STAR11750) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $16.95 "…[Dignifying Science] shows how science is exciting and meaningful while giving insight into the minds and personalities of people often perceived as stuffy and boring. It instructs and delights without being overly pedantic and preachy." — SequentialTart.com * * * STAR HAWKS: THE COMPLETE SERIES by Gil Kane & Ron Goulart Hermes Press First premiering in national newspaper syndication in 1977, Star Hawks combined the talents of renowned science-fiction writer Ron Goulart and famed comic artist Gil Kane. Star Hawks: The Complete Series collects all 1,244 original black-and-white daily and full-color Sunday strips of this action-packed sci-fi classic, reprinted in continuity, complete with a comprehensive essay by Ron Goulart, plus numerous examples of original artwork showcasing Gil Kane's composition methods. Limited to 1000 copies, the hardcover edition features special endpapers, a deluxe dustjacket, and an original plate signed and numbered by Ron Goulart. HC—(JUL032731) 9x12, 344pg, PC $49.99 SC—(SEP032789) 9x12, 344pg, PC $29.99 "…Star Hawks appeared during the last gasp for good story strips, and features imaginative stories by Goulart and dynamic art from Kane." — KenPierceBooks * * * CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 6 GN by Wang Du Lu & Andy Seto HK Comics Prepare to be thrust into ancient China's turbid world of martial arts! Featuring new characters, weapons, and detailed Kung Fu action sequences, the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon manga begins several years before the blockbuster movie of the same name, and chronicles the events well beyond those in the film. In Volume 6, Jen Yu encounters "Dark Cloud" Lo — thus beginning their desert love affair! But, a bet leads to Lo's defeat and the disbanding of all his followers. Then, there's major danger for Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien in Xin Jiang! Plus, Yu's fiancée makes an appearance. (FEB042452) SC, 7x10, FC $13.95 "Seto's adaptation of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a great companion piece to the movie. For those who remember the sense of magic that came over you when watching Ang Lee's movie, you absolutely cannot miss these." — iComics.com "The art alone makes Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon worth a look." — GroundZeroComics.com * * * IS ART: THE ART OF INSIGHT STUDIOS HC by Gross, Cho, Hempel, Wheatley, & Various Insight Studios Group One of today's leading publishers of art books, Insight Studios presents this eye-catching tome that offers readers a glimpse into the creative genius of extraordinary artists Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows), Marc Hempel (Sandman), and Mark Wheatley (Hammer of the Gods). Featuring an introduction by award-winning writer Paul Dini, and text by syndicated author Allan Gross, IS Art also features contributions by illustrators who have worked with the studio over the years, including Michael Avon Oeming (Powers), Neil Vokes (Green Arrow), Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman), Gray Morrow, Frank Frazetta, and Al Williamson, among others. This hardcover comes with a color dust jacket, foil stamped boards, and two-color end sleeves. (STAR13220) HC, 12x9, 112pg, FC $29.95 "A visual feast for art enthusiasts everywhere!" — MarsComics.com * * * THE ONE GN—NEW PRINTING The Last Word in Superheroics by Rick Veitch King Hell Press Originally published as a six issue mini-series for Epic Comics in 1983, The One is another notorious chapter in the secret history of superheroes. Part philosophy, part superhero, and part hubris, The One serves as a timeless and audacious mix of Dr. Strangelove, Marshal McLuhan, Jack Kirby, and Tex Avery, as seen through the sensibilities of Kurt Vonnegut. (STAR20173) SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $17.95 "Rick Veitch is one of the most prolific comic book writers and artists of the last few decades." — GlassEyeComics.com * * * FRANKENSTEIN GN––NEW PRINTING by Martin Powell & Pat Olliffe Moonstone Books Mary Shelley's classic novel of science gone mad is brought to vivid life in this critically acclaimed comic adaptation by Eisner Award Nominee Martin Powell and Spider-Girl artist Pat Olliffe. Obsessed with his own mortality, young Victor Von Frankenstein discovers a means to imbue dead tissue with life. In a fit of pride, he creates an unnatural monster from fresh corpses and sets events in motion which will cost the gifted doctor his loved ones, his sanity, and maybe, ultimately, his life! (STAR16596) SC, 96pg, b&w $11.95 "With notable projects and talented creators, Moonstone is seemingly on the fast track." — SlushFactory.com * * * LEGACY OF THE INVISIBLE MAN GN by Dave Ulanski & Art Nichols; Cover by Doug Klauba Moonstone Books Inspired by the H.G. Wells classic, the legend of the Invisible Man that once haunted the small English town of Iping is revisited. Nearly 100 years after the passing of the insane genius, his long-hidden journals are rediscovered, their secrets unlocked. The books make their way from proper old England to Birch Station, Indiana, where their new owner, Wayland Hall, attempts to recruit the aid of Rochester Ingram, the great-nephew of the legendary Invisible Man, and perhaps duplicate the experiments from a century past. But that which is unleashed upon the unsuspecting town is not only a new disappearing mystery antagonist, but quite possibly another madman, as well. Are they necessarily one and the same, or is more going on here than meets the eye? Which of these two individuals will be set up for a fall, and which will inherit the legacy of the Invisible Man? (STAR17139) FC, 48pg $6.95 "Moonstone is setting a trend for good horror comics, one I hope to see continue!" — SequentialTart.com * * * MORE FUND COMICS GN by Various Sky Dog Press George Perez. Geoff Johns. John Romita. Adam Hughes. Michael Oeming. Scot Kollins. Erik Larsen. These are just a few of the many top-name creators contributing to More Fund Comics, a star-spangled anthology benefiting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF)! Featuring a stunning Hulk cover by George Pérez, MFC contains stories, pin- ups, and introduces a special feature: "The CBLDF Sketchbook," featuring a glimpse into the sketchbooks of some of comic's hottest artists. See It Here First! — Comics premiers of new comics creations — Mice Templar by Mike Oeming (Powers), Marc of the Vampires by Neil Vokes (Superman Adventures), Frankenstein Mobster by Mark Wheatley (Hammer of the Gods), plus the unveiling of a Super Secret Project by Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows) and Scott Kurtz (PvP)! But that's just the beginning! MFC includes works by such luminaries as Mike Wieringo, Adam Hughes, Jerry Ordway, Erik Larsen, Greg Horn, J. Scott Campbell, J. Bone , Scott Morse, Geoff Johns, Stan Sakai, and many more. Show your support for freedom by ordering your copy of More Fund Comics today! (STAR20025) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $10.00 In an interview on WorldFamousComics.com, Sky Dog Press publisher/editor John Gallagher was asked what he'd hope the readers would get from this book, both now and in the future? His response: "Comics can be fun, and the CBLDF helps protect all comics, regardless of content — and that's a good thing." * * * MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #116 In Comic Book Marketplace #116 we take a look at a serious topic: First, how Jews created the comic book in the first place, and then, how crusading publishers like William M. Gaines used this medium to fight against racism and anti-Semitism in stories like "Judgment Day," "Master Race" and the regular series of "preachies" which appeared in Shock SuspenStories in the early 1950s. Finally, how comics creators like Will Eisner, Joe Kubert and Art Spiegleman are using the medium to re-address these issues today, in the format of graphic novels. We've also got great columns by: Michelle Nolan – Nolan's Notebook and That Wonderful Year; Bill Baker – Inspiration Central; Pat Calhoun – Weird Words; Michael Naiman – The Naiman Report; and Mike Wilbur – Collectable Character Statues. Magazine, PC $6.95 MAGAZINES SECTION Comic Magazines ALTER EGO #39 Jerry Robinson Issue! From Batman to Black Terror to Comic Strips — and beyond! Behind two fantastic full-color covers by Jerry Robinson, we present his longest in-depth interview ever, with the man who became Bob Kane's first "ghost" on Batman, conducted by Jim Amash! Half the issue is devoted almost entirely to his Batman work! There's a multitude of scarce, even never-seen art by Robinson — of the Batman characters, and many more! Also, plenty of rare art by Jerry's friends & colleagues—Bob Kane, Mort Meskin, George Roussos, Fred Ray, Joe Shuster, Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Charles Biro, Steve Ditko, & others! Plus: FCA with Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, and the Fawcett/Charlton Connection — Michael T. Gilbert — and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 108pg, b&w $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK ARTIST VOLUME 2 #1 Explore "The Art of Dynamic Realism" in new interviews with Neal Adams and Alex Ross. Plus, Arcade, The Comics Revue, the seminal 1970s underground comix showcase helmed by Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, and Bill Griffith. Also, Michael Moorcock discusses his collaborations with artist Walter Simonson. (Top Shelf Productions) Magazine, 100pg, PC $7.50 O/A COMIC BOOK ARTIST VOLUME 2 #2 Frank "The Monkey Boy" Cho speaks about Brandy, Oscar the Weiner Dog, Dean and the entire Liberty Meadows gang. Plus, a sketchbook gallery, special color section, and Shanna the She-Devil preview! (Top Shelf Productions) Magazine, 100pg, PC $7.50 ****************** COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE OCTOBER 2004 #1597 Special Animation Issue! See what's new for the WB Batman animated series, and more! The longest-running magazine in comics is reloaded for a new generation, with the largest monthly price guide in comics, featuring prices for tens of thousands of comic books ? including actual prices realized for CGC-graded comics, updated monthly. CBG also helps you keep tabs on the markets for HeroClix, original art, and other comics memorabilia with accurate prices and insightful analysis. In addition to features about cutting-edge comics, super-hero movies, manga, and anime, CBG has more reviews than any other magazine. And, of course, it wouldn't be CBG without the strongest lineup of opinion columns in comics – with Peter David, John Jackson Miller, Tony Isabella, Maggie Thompson, Craig "Mr. Silver Age" Shutt, Andrew "Captain Comics" Smith, and plenty of surprise guests. (Krause Publications) Magazine, PC $5.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #175 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 INTERPRETER VOLUME 2 #2 George Pratt (Enemy Ace, Wolverine: Netsuke), one of comics' greatest talents, give a career-spanning interview. The outspoken Eisner-winning painter talks technique, war, friends, and much more, over 25 heavily-illustrated pages. Plus, a rare chat with Daredevil superstar Alex Maleev; and a conversation with the amazing Japanese illustration team Kozyndan. Also, tough questions about Stan "The Man" Lee; Gene Phillips takes on elitist critics everywhere; and was Neil Gaiman separated at birth? Not to mention all of the usual in-depth comics and mini-comics reviews. Cover by Kozyndan. Magazine, PC $5.95 COMICS REVUE #221 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 COMIC SHOP NEWS #908-912 & FALL PREVIEW 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) COMIC SHOP NEWS—Tabloid, FC PI Ea. FALL PREVIEW—Tabloid, FC PI GRAPHIC NOVEL SCENE #1 The Guide to Trade Paperbacks, Manga and Original Graphic Novels Graphic novels are the fastest growing segment of the industry and Graphic Novel Scene provides the info which comics readers want to know! What's in print? What's it about? Find information valuable to libraries and essential to comic book stores. Each issue includes news, reviews, a price guide, and more. This is the reference that will help readers find the gems they didn't know about! Retailers: Put a copy out for customers to browse and watch your sales increase! (Blue Line Pro) Magazine, 48pg, b&w $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #35 & #39 Issue #35 headlines the incomparable Mr. Miracle, a comparison of Kirby's and Harry Houdini's backgrounds; and the 2001 Kirby Tribute Panel; issue #39 shines a spotlight on the Hulk, the Inhumans, and the Silver Surfer! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) SC, 10x14, 80pg, b&w $9.95Ea. ********************* SKETCH MAGAZINE #26 Featuring Greg Land artist of Sojourn! As always, Sketch satisfies with numerous "how- to" instructionals from tried-and-true industry talent, and is packed with penciling, computer coloring, and marketing tips to help you become an artistic rising star. Great information, inspiration, and fun! Bi-monthly. (Blue Line Pro) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 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 (#234-#235)—Magazine, FC $4.99Ea. BASEBALL CARD PLUS #13 TP $9.99 BASKETBALL (#170)—Magazine, FC $4.99 FOOTBALL (#174)—Magazine, FC $4.99 HOCKEY (#167)—Magazine, FC $4.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#121)—Magazine, FC $4.99 VINTAGE SPORTS COLLECTIBLES (#161)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BECKETT'S DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTOR #46 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 #61-#62 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 $5.99Ea. BECKETT'S NEOPETS MAGAZINE #6 Neopets.com is probably the greatest Virtual Pet Site on the Internet. This magazine helps you explore the community of over 60 million virtual pet owners across the world! Read up on the different species, and how each species can be painted a number of special colors! (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $9.99 BIG REEL SEPTEMBER 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 BLADE OCTOBER 2004 Get in on the number one knife magazine in the world! Profiles on the world's best custom knifemakers; how-to articles on building knives or setting up knife shops; reviews of the best using knives sold today; knife factory profiles; knife testing; question and answer articles; hunting-knife wrap-ups; movie knife stores — including the Lord Of The Rings swords and knives; tactical knives; swords; and more. (Krause Publications) Magazine $4.99 LEE'S TOY REVIEW #143 SEPTEMBER 2004 This issue features Luke Skywalker. This popular feature began with Issue #139, wherein the magazine feature a famous action hero, or villain, and all the action figures ever made of the character. Also featured is "Vintage He-Man Part I." Also featured, a Simpsons market report will also be featured. Also, an '80s Toys Market Report. What's happening with prices? Plus, a Meet Your Maker interview. Plus, get your usual "Cool Giveaways," "Altered States," and the longest-running and most trusted Action Figure Price Guide. Also, the best Die-Cast Vehicle Price Guide in the business! It's two magazines in one! (Lee Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 SPORTS COLLECTORS DIGEST #1244-#1248 Sports Collectors Digest will feature an inside look at sports art and previews of the acclaimed SportsFest Show in Chicago and FanFest in Houston, plus regular features on vintage cards and memorabilia, up-to-date auction results and previews, columns from hobby experts, show calendar and more in a weekly magazine that is a must-read for serious collectors. (Krause Publications) Magazine, b&w $4.50Ea. STAMP COLLECTOR VOLUME 28 #17-#18 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 $2.25 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST AUGUST 2004 #125 This issue marks the seventh instalment to Tomart's incredibly detailed "G.I. Joe: Real American Hero Reference/Price Guide." This issue also showcases new product announcements and images on such lines as Star Wars, Movie Maniacs, WWE, Ninja Turtles, plus a special top-secret Retro Report. AFD's regular departments including "Action News Briefs," "Action on the Shelves," and the "Star Wars Update" are also included in this issue. (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOY CARS AND MODELS MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2004 #79 The August issue of Toy Cars & Models will be the special Ford issue with coverage of the latest models of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. This issue will also feature an updated price guide to Hot Wheels numbered packs released between 1995-2004. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $5.99 TOY SHOP #339-#340 The heat of summer means toy shows. And Toy Shop has got you covered with event listings, show wrap-ups and more. This bi-weekly publication will also keep you cool with industry news, market updates and features on pre-1980s toys. Sit in the shade and give Toy Shop a read! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $4.99Ea. TUFF STUFF OCTOBER 2004 #341 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 #324 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 #116 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 MANCI GAMES MAGAZINE The first-ever monthly retro video game magazine and price guide, featuring interviews with industry insiders, behind-the-scenes information on games you played as a kid, and exclusive columnists! Plus, coverage of new games for old systems, and retro-gaming articles on Atari, Nintendo, Sega, 3DO, TurboGrafx-16, Neo-Geo, and more. (Manci) Magazine, FC $5.99 OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM OCTOBER 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 OCTOBER 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 OCTOBER 2004 100% Playstation. 100% Independent! Each issue includes the latest news from the U.S. and Japan, software reviews and previews, strategy guides to the hottest games, cheats and codes, letters, and exclusive covers illustrated by some of the comic industry's hottest creators! (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 SCRYE #76 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 TCG! (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 UNDEFEATED MAGAZINE #8 Covers miniatures games such as Mage Knight and Lord of the Rings and many boardgames that are not currently being presented in gaming magazines. It has better pictures than existing magazines of all aspects of gameplay. Bi-monthly. (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 WHITE DWARF #295 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 $6.99 ANIME MAGAZINES ANIMATION MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 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 ANIMEPLAY FALL MAGAZINE #6 The Evolution of Anime has Begun! This full-color magazine exhibits the best animation and comics to fans of Anime. The bonus DVD includes creator interviews with anime/manga creators from the U.S. and Japan, extensive U.S. anime convention coverage, and trailers from various anime publishers. (Hirameki International Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC (w/CD) $9.99 ASIAN CULT CINEMA #44 An issue dedicated to the new wave of Thai cinema, featuring a massive section, written by Art Black. Also, films of Thailand from Ong-Bak (martial arts) to Killer Tattoo (gun action). Readers can look forward to an interview tih Korean director Kim Hyun-Seok, and a close look at Takashi Kitano's Zatoichi. Digest, FC $6.00 G-FAN #69 A preview of Godzilla's ultimate movie, Godzilla: Final Wars! Also, a report on the G- Fest XI 50th birthday celebration in Chicago, and the G-Tour trip to Japan. Plus, all the great regular features in the world's only magazine devoted to Godzilla and other Japanese monsters! (Daikaiju) Magazine, 84pg, PC $4.95 NEWTYPE ENGLISH VERSION SEPTEMBER 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 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINES AIRBRUSH ACTION JULY/AUGUST 2004 Airbrush Action's August issue features Steven Craig's kustom painted patriotic-themed guns; the Annual Projector Buyer's Guide; announcement of the winners of this year's Vargas Awards; Doug Dour's krazy Kool Tools; and the long-awaited how-to on painting realistic flames! Also, a motorcycle tank how-to, T-shirt Tatctics, Kustom Q, Reader Gallery, Wizard's pinstriping mastery, and more! (Airbrush Action Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pg, FC $5.99 ALIAS OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #6 Previews Exclusive Cover Edition! At Alias Magazine it's our mission to bring you the latest intelligence on your favorite spy show! In this issue we're joined by Alias guru J.J. Abrams to reflect on the show's first two years. Producers John Eisendrath and Jesse Alexander turn informant, and we meet Sydney's "sister," actress Mia Maestro. Melissa George (a.k.a. Lauren Reed) talks back, and the Alias stars give their reactions to season three. (Titan Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pg, FC $6.99 ANGEL 2004 YEARBOOK Previews Exclusive Cover Edition! The "fang-tastic" 100-page Angel Yearbook serves up a feast of Angel goodies for you to enjoy! There are exclusive chats with the entire cast and a complete guide to Season Five — the last season. Following Angel's transformation into a puppet in Season Five's "Smile Time," we take an in-depth look at creating an Angel Muppet! Plus the A-Z of Angel — everything you ever wanted to know… and more! (Titan Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND—Magazine, 68pg, FC $9.99 EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pg, FC $9.99 CINEFANTASTIQUE SPOTLIGHT FALL 2004 SPECIAL With this special stand-alone issue, the editors and writers of Cinefantastique magazine focus in on the hot, hip and new TV shows of fantasy, horror and science fiction, featuring an exclusive look behind the scenes of Smallville and detailed pieces on Stargate SG-1, The Dead Zone, Justice League, Star Trek: Enterprise and the new anime sensation, Ghost in the Shell — each with complete current episode guides, exclusive interviews, and eye-popping photos. Meanwhile, we'll relaunch Firefly on the big screen with Joss Whedon, get the inside info on Jennifer Garner and Alias, prepare for the new Battlestar Galactica, and even look back at the cult-classic 1980s alien-invasion series V — currently being reborn for a new generation of viewers. A special section outlining important fall season series updates will feature Charmed, Carnivale, Tru Calling, Joan of Arcadia, the new Dark Shadows, and the animated Duck Dodgers. With over 120 jam- packed, full-color pages, this is a can't-miss extra-special issue for genre TV fans. (Cinefantastique) Magazine, FC $12.95 CULT TIMES #108 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 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #347 Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Doctor Who Magazine is still the only official source for news, features, interviews, and full-colour comic strip action devoted to BBC Television's immortal traveller in time and space! In this issue, all the latest on the new BBC One series. Go behind the scenes during pre-production! Plus, Alan Barnes delivers "The Celestial Toymaker"; the second part of the Doc's turbulent history in "Happy Times and Places"; and the Time Team pick "The Brain of Morbius" from the Tom Baker era. Also, the second part of the comic strip "The Flood." (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pg, FC $6.80 DREAMWATCH #121 As the new Doctor Who, Christopher Eccleston, prepares to make his mark on the franchise we go behind the scenes for a report on the Doctor's return! There¹s all the latest news on your favorite sci-fi shows including Smallville's fourth season and the future of Star Trek: Enterprise. Plus, we introduce you to the leading lady of Stargate Atlantis — Torri Higginson and look at the new comic-strip blockbuster, Constantine. (Titan Publishing Group) Magazine, 84pp, FC $5.99 FANGORIA #237 This issue: coverage of Seed of Chucky, featuring the return of Brad Dourif and Jennifer Tilly as the voices of Chucky and Tiffany, and featuring the debut of their awful offspring, voiced by Lord of the Rings' Billy Boyd; his bride; a look at Lucky McKee's upcoming girls' school chiller, The Woods; Japan's The Grudge, about a grudge that takes on a life of its own, gets a U.S. remaking... with its original Japanese producer and director involved in their original capacity; and Milla Jovovich and Eric Mabius return to the zombie-infested streets of Racoon City for Resident Evil: Apocalypse! Plus: Additional coverage of Dark Castle's Cursed, a House of Wax remake, and more! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 FORTEAN TIMES #188 The journal of strange phenomena, and the definitive monthly guide to the unexpected, unexplained, and unexplored. (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $9.50 GOTHIC BEAUTY #14 Covering everything in the world of Goth ? beauty, fashion, lifestyle, events, profiles, interviews, product reviews, and more! (Holiday Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.95 JUXTAPOZ SPECIAL #2 2004 The brainchild of surrealist Robert Williams, Juxtapoz features underground artists who influence much of the fashion, graphics, and new art seen today. Includes full-color layouts featuring painters, sculptors, cartoonists, and photographers. Plus, interviews, rare portfolios, sketches, and reviews. (High Speed Productions) Magazine, FC $4.99 LOCUS #523 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 MONSTERSCENE MAGAZINE #6 The magazine dedicated to giving you the best bucket of monster entrails you can stomach returns! Each issue comes bagged and sealed with a gold foil Monsterscene Archives sticker. (Dodd Group) Magazine $10.00 MONSTERSCENE GIFT PACK A gift pack containing rare issues #2, #8, and #11 of Monsterscene! A blast from the past more fun then grave robbing! (Dodd Group) Pack $9.95 MOVIE MYSTIQUE SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S MAGAZINE #4 In this issue MM covers: Resident Evil 2 (and star Milla Jovovich), Alien Vs. Predator, A Sound of Thunder, Blade: Trinity, "Silver Screen Plagues", and MM's "Top 25 Incoherent Genre Films"! Plus: our regular features: Catfights A Go-Go, Sappho Sirens, Sizzle & Spice, Digital Dish, Hollywood Haiku, Music Mystique; Filmmaking 101, and much more! (Midnight Marquee Press) Magazine $6.95 NUDE MAGAZINE #4 Nude: brash, bold, and independent. A top read for the indie/post-punk gunslingers about town, covering cutting edge contemporary culture; whether that be illustration and graphic art, photography, music, writing, film and performance. Packed with book, film and music reviews, Nude is bright and colorful, with superb graphics and illustration. Nude endeavors to celebrate all aspects of cutting-edge culture. Each issue features a cover specially designed by an artist featured in the magazine. Nude is published every 10 weeks. (Diamond UK) Magazine, 48pg, FC $4.00 PHANTOM OF THE MOVIES VIDEOSCOPE #51 Features exclusive interviews with B-movie legend Dick Miller (Bucket of Blood). Plus, a cool feature on screenwriter George Toles titled "The Saddest Music in the World." Also, David Cronenberg strikes again, and Universal monsters are on the prowl. Even better, you'll have to prepare yourself for Mystery Science Theater 3000 and The Witch Who Came From the Sea. Wrapping things up are over 100 new Video/DVD reviews of Action/Horror/Sci-Fi/Anime/Cult/Asian/Thriller/Exploitation films. (Phanmedia) Magazine $5.95 PLAYBOY MAGAZINES SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Warner Publisher Services) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL PLAYBOY (OCTOBER)—Magazine $5.99 PLAYBOY LINGERIE (MAY/JUNE)—Magazine $7.99 PLAYBOY SPECIAL (SEP/OCT)—Magazine $7.99 SCREEN POWER: THE OFFICIAL JACK CHAN MAGAZINE VOLUME 6 #2 This issue: On set! Screen Power joins Jackie Chan's stuntman, Andy Cheng. Get the dirt from production notes, drawings, and script information about the up-and-coming Rush Hour 3. Also, on the set of Twins Effect II, the sequel to the Vampire Period piece featuring Jackie and his son. Wrapping things up, you also get news on the "Jackie Chan and Friends April 04" charity concert, gorgeous co-stars, and the usual Merchandise, Letters Pages, News, Reviews and Competitions departments. (Jackie Chan Fan Club) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.95 SFX #121-#122 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 $8.25Ea. SHIVERS #115 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 SPECTRUM #35 After a brief hiatus, Spectrum returns, better than ever! This issue features two lengthy interviews: Angel's Alexis Denisof talks about his work on Buffy and Angel; and premier movie poster artist Drew Struzan (Star Wars, Indiana Jones) discusses his career, working with George Lucas, and his theories of what makes great art in one of his most in-depth interviews ever published! Plus: DVD and movie reviews, and lots of other surprises! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $5.95 STAR TREK COMMUNICATOR #152 All Star Trek matter is explored, with regular news on actors, series, movies, books, video games, comics, and more, plus exclusive interviews, and a catalog of merchandise. (Decipher) Magazine, 100pg $5.95 STAR WARS INSIDER #79 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 #315 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 $7.99 STARLOG #327 This issue's cover feature: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, starring Jude Law and Angelina Jolie — Starlog goes behind the scenes on this retro-styled, CGI-heavy summer actioner, with exclusive interviews with Law, and writer/director Kerry Conran. 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Magazine, FC $5.95 TV ZONE #180 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 ULTIMATE DVD #57 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 #111 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 #88 From the teenage wizardry of Harry Potter to the Power of Three wielded by the Charmed Ones and the magical battles for the power of The Lord of the Rings, this issue waves a magic wand to unveil the most comprehensive coverage around. Also, learn more about Alias, the perplexing vision of The Dead Zone's Johnny Smith, and the secret battles of Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Plus, unearth the aliens of Taken, Signs, and The Twilight Zone. 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(9321/1-88065-692-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 360pg, b&w $18.95 ART BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH AMAZON EMPIRE In this Gallery Girls Collection, the world's top illustrators create the world's deadliest females. Features work by Joe Jusko, Jackson Guice, Fauve, Dan Panosian, and many more! (232) (STAR02775) MATURE READERS TP, 64pg, b&w $9.95 ******************************** THE ART AND FLAIR OF MARY BLAIR HC by John Canemaker, with a Foreword by Roy E. Disney For more than a dozen years, an unassuming, quiet-spoken woman dominated Disney design. The stylishness and vibrant color of Disney films in the early 1940s through mid- 1950s came primarily from artist Mary Blair. In her prime, she was an amazingly prolific American artist who enlivened and influenced the not-so-small worlds of film, print, theme parks, architectural decor, and advertising. Her exuberant fantasies brimmed with beauty, charm, and wit, melding a child's fresh eye with adult experience. Emulated by many, she remains inimitable: a dazzling sorceress of design and color. Now the story behind one of Walt Disney's favorite artists is celebrated in this delightful volume of whimsical art and insightful commentary. (295/0-786-85391-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x10, 128pg, FC $40.00 STARS OF THE MONTH THE ART OF DORIAN CLEAVENGER VOLUME 1 TP by Dorian Cleavenger From the mundane to the fantastic, from the beautiful to the shocking, Dorian's work encompasses all realms and has been referred to as the "New School" of fantasy art, offering a refreshing escape from reality and a look into a world that exists only in the mind's eye. This stunning German import of his work, complemented with English text, is loaded with over 100 magnificent examples of Dorian's craft, meticulously reproduced in this oversized softcover edition. (STAR15557) SC, FC $19.95 THE ART OF MICHAEL MÖBIUS: SHEER DESIRE VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR16486) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg, FC $14.95 ******************************* THE ART OF THE TEESE HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x11, 256pg, FC $29.95 BLACK DEPOT / 02: AHUNDREDANDTWENTYDRAWINGS TP by Stefano Ricci Spanning three years of activity and featuring works that have appeared in books and magazines in Italy and abroad — including Esquire and Liberation — Black Depot / 02 showcases award-winning illustrator and cartoonist Stefano Ricci's magnificent renderings. (4013/90-76708-14-2) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 9x9, 144pg, FC $39.95 DALEK — NICKEL PLATED ANGELS HC by Roger Gastman & James Marshal Dalek, aka James Marshal, is one of the most exciting artists to emerge from the burgeoning Brooklyn art scene in a long while. Nickel Plated Angels is a comprehensive collection of drawings, illustrations, graffiti, and photographs offering a stunning first monograph into Dalek's strange world — a challenging place where the Space Monkey reigns supreme! (5985/1-58423-143-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 104pg, FC $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGONS: MYTHS AND MAYHEM TP by Tommy Castillo This collection of original, disturbing renderings captures special effects wizard Tommy Castillo's sly wit, love of the macabre, and brilliant attention to detail. Enjoy it at your own peril! (232/0-86562-043-1) (STAR14730) MATURE READERS SC, 65pg, b&w $9.95 ******************************* GREG AND TIM HILDEBRANDT THE TOLKIEN YEARS TP by Greg Hildebrandt, Jr. New, Low Price! Was $24.95! The million-selling Lord of the Rings Calendars created during the 1970's by renowned fantasy artists Greg and Tim Hildebrandt are now considered artistic masterpieces. Author Greg Hildebrandt, Jr. reminisces about his father and uncle's unique creative ingenuity, having witnessed the making of the paintings for the bestselling Tolkien calendars, from idyllic Hobbiton to fearsome Mordor. He shares his recollections in this lavishly illustrated book which includes a collection of full-color illustrations, original sketches, and unique photographs of the models and costumes worn that served as the foundation for the fantastic painted Middle-Earth works. (7196/0-8230- 5124-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x10, 132pg, PC $9.99 I LOVE GAMES GRAPHICS TP by Tsuyoshi Kusano Featuring an introduction by Nintendo Generation's Nobuhiko Sagara, I Love Games Graphics presents a nostalgic journey through the visual world of video games, and explores the roots of the game industry in Japan, its worldwide dissemination, and the relationship between games culture and techno music. (5985/998-97054-3-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 182pg, FC $35.00 STAR OF THE MONTH INFERNO — ART OF TOMAS GIORELLO VOLUME 1 TP by Tomas Giorello Introduced to this country with his stunning work for SQP's Gallery Girls series as well as cover paintings for Heavy Metal, Argentina's young firebrand illustrator Tomas Giorello is heating up the fantasy art world. This initial gallery of illustration contains sketches, studies, and fully finished pieces produced specifically for this book. (232/0- 86562-031-8) (STAR12719) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 72pg $9.95 ******************************** KINGSGATE: THE ART OF KEITH PARKINSON TP by Keith Parkinson & Terry Goodkind Recognized as one of the finest in the field of fantasy art, Keith Parkinson offers a gloriously detailed view of his imagination with this stunning collection of paintings and renderings of fearsome dragons, hideous creatures, captivating women, and starkly realized 'men of valor.' (232/0-86562-090-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 9x11, 128pg, FC $29.95 NYMPHETTES VOLUME 1 TP by Barry Blair & Colin Walbridge And you thought elves just made cookies! Fantasy artists Barry Blair and Colin Walbridge turn their fevered imaginations to the carnal side of role playing with Nymphettes, capturing nubile young elfin warriors and maidens in various states of ecstasy and undress, battle and triumph. (232/0-86562-096-2) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 48pg, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WARRIOR QUEENS VOLUME 1 TP Women of war who know no fear captured by artists like Esteban Maroto, Blas Gallego, Rich Larson, Roca, Arantza, and more! (232/0-86562-003-2) (STAR07274) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 **************************** COLLECTING THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO CLASSIC VIDEO GAMES TP by David Ellis A leading expert in collecting console and video games coupled with over ten years' experience in the computer game industry, author David Ellis introduces this comprehensive collector's sourcebook and price guide to classic console, arcade, and hand-held video games from the 1970s to the 1990s. Featured manufacturers include Atari, ColecoVision, and Sega, as well as individual games like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Pong. (235/0-375-72038-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 384pg $16.95 THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO KISS COLLECTIBLES TP by Ingo Floren From records, press kits, and books, to advertising, costumes, and toys spanning the United States, Australia, Europe, and Japan, this comprehensive sourcebook to KISS memorabilia features extensive details and current price listings pertinent to any avid collector or KISS enthusiast. (235/1-4000-5029-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 368pg $18.00 COMIC THEMES BALTHAZAR PART 1 GN A Miracle Play in Five Parts by Tobias Tycho Schalken This volume wordlessly captures, for the first time in English, the opening chapters of Balthazar, by Dutch surrealist Tobias Tycho Schalken, first serialized in Eiland. (4013/90-76708-17-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 32pg, FC $14.95 GROSS POINTE GIRL TP Tales from a Suburban Adolescence by Sarah Grace McCandless, with illustrations by Christine Norrie Welcome to Grosse Pointe, Michigan, where social rank is determined by the age of your money and the dryness of your martini. The new girl in town, Emma Harris must prove herself hip to the rigid rules of adolescent conformity through lunchroom politics, unwritten dress codes, slow-dance, etiquette, and bitter-sweet crushes in the hilariously poignant growing pain of life that time never forgets. In negotiating life's innate yet inescapable challenges, author McCandless teams up with renowned comics illustrator Christine Norrie to render, in words and pictures, every mandatory rite of passage. (248/0-7432-5612-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w $12.00 KRAMER'S ERGOT 5 TP edited by Sammy Harkham Comics are a vital, important art form, and Kramer's Ergot is the book that puts the movement in perspective within the context of modern art, literature, and graphic design. Kramer's Ergot 5 furthers the astounding vision the series has espoused from inception, documenting an exciting period of upheaval and growth unseen since the arrival of ZAP comics in the late sixties. This volume features some of the most internationally revered and lauded artists working in the medium, including Chris Ware, Mat Brinkman, Dan Zettwoch,Fabio, Helge Ruemann, Jordan Crane, Sammy Harkham, Marc Bell, Gabrielle Bell, Gary Panter, Leif Goldberg, Kevin Huizenga, David Heatley, Christopher Forgues, Souther Salazar, and Ron Rege Jr. and many more! (5985/1-58423-172-6) (CAUT: 4) RES. From Previews V14, #2 (FEB042946) SC, 8x10, 320pg, PC $34.95 THE SPIDER #7: SERPENT OF DESTRUCTION TP by Norvell Page The Bloody Serpent challenges the Department of Justice to halt his control on the growing illegal narcotics rings — unless the Spider can remove those lethal fangs! Includes the complete text and original artwork from the April 1934 issue of The Spider magazine. (5003) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $10.00 STRANGERS IN PARADISE: THE TREASURY EDITION TP by Terry Moore Sure to delight aficionados and new readers, this essential edition of Terry Moore's Strangers in Paradise features selected material and scenes from the first 60+ issues of the critically acclaimed series in chronological order, complete with highlights, arcing storylines, and never-before-seen illustrations, plus running commentary by Moore on the evolution of the characters and storylines. (120/0-06-056851-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 224pg $23.95 WRITERS ON COMICS SCRIPTWRITING VOLUME 2 TP by Tom Root & Andrew Kardon Packed with fascinating behind-the-scenes information, anecdotes, and stories from the hottest writers working in comics today, this second volume of Writers on Comics Scriptwriting offers insider insight into every aspect of the creative process from the likes of Kevin Smith, Mike Mignola, Mark Millar, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, Bruce Jones, Greg Rucka, and Bill Willingham, among other notable comics luminaries. (133/1- 84023-808-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 256pg, b&w $16.95 FANTASY / SCI-FI ANGEL: BOOK OF THE DEAD MMPB by Ashley McConnell Wes craves books and has been a compulsive reader since childhood. So when his former colleague Adrian O'Flaherty comes to town and invites Wes along to a highly secret auction of rare occult books, he can't say no. But, when Wes buys a box of books that holds one of the most famous tomes of magick ever collected — The Red Compendium — known for totally absorbing its readers, this sucker for compelling literature couldn't put it down even if he wanted to! (248/0-689-87084-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 240pg $5.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER / ANGEL: HEAT HC by Nancy Holder Buffy and Angel and the return of Jhiera set up a scorching love triangle! Banished to a hellish dimension, the demon Lir discovers he's able to send out his consciousness to inhabit the bodies of others. But, Lir soon learns that he is freezing his host body to death and needs the heat of passion — be it lust, hatred, or anger — to slow down the process. Observing her burning touch, Lir approaches the huntress Jhiera with a deal: Help him thaw his army and he will send them to support her war! But the arrival of a vicious army of demons does not go unnoticed, even to a Slayer who recently returned from the dead, nor can Jiheira's presence in L.A. not draw Angel's attention. (248/0-689-86017-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x8, 320pg $17.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: WICKED WILLOW BOOK 3 — BROKEN SUNRISE MMPB by Yvonne Navarro In an attempt to sway Willow from the evil she's created, Buffy and the Slayerettes have captured Tara's spirit. Now, Willow's rage is endless, and she'll stop at nothing in her fight to bring Tara back, no matter what the cost, in the final installment of the alternate reality Wicked Willow trilogy. (248/0-689-86954-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 DOCTOR WHO: THE ALGEBRA OF ICE MMPB by Lloyd Rose An original novel featuring the 7th Doctor and Ace. Edgar Allen Poe lies dying in a gutter in Baltimore, and there's nothing The Doctor and Ace can do to prevent his death… because it's already happened! A time anomaly is unraveling the universe, and everyone seems to have turned against him — even the TARDIS! Will he be able to escape the cold hell of absolute order? The answer, it seems, lies in the algebra of ice… (5739/0-563- 48621-X) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DOCTOR WHO: EMPIRE OF DEATH MMPB by David Bishop The Victorians set out to add the afterlife to the British Empire in this thrilling novel featuring the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa. (5739/0-563-48612-0) (NOV032911) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 ******************************** DUNE: THE BATTLE OF CORRIN HC by Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson The final tumultuous finish to Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's prequels to Frank Herbert's Dune! Following the death of Serena Butler, the Synchronized Worlds and Unallied Planets are liberated one by one, and after years of struggle, the centuries-long conflict with the thinking machines is finally in sight. Unfortunately, Omnius has one last, deadly card to play. In a last-ditch effort to destroy humankind, virulent plagues are let loose throughout the galaxy, decimating the populations of whole planets . . . and once again, the tide of the titanic struggle shifts against the warriors of the human race! In the greatest battle in science fiction history, human and machine face off one last time in the Battle of Corrin…while on the desert planet of Arrakis, the legendary Fremen of Dune become the feared fighting force soon to be discovered by Paul Muad'Dib in Frank Herbert's classic Dune. (256/0-765-30159-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 624pg $27.95 GHOSTBUSTERS BOOK 2 MMPB by Sholly Fisch This is the second original novel spring-boarding from the Ghostbusters smash hit film franchise starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Sigourney Weaver! (248/0-7434-8719- 2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $11.95 THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION HC by Douglas Adams Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, thus beginning a whimsical odyssey through space and time! Celebrate 25 years of one-of-a-kind lunacy from the Master of Ceremonies himself, Douglas Adams, in this time-tripping commemorative edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy! Offered in both a 'facsimile' edition resembling the original 1979 hardcover, and a deluxe edition featuring an introduction by Terry Gilliam, complete with 42 new pages of material from the Douglas Adams archive, including recently unearthed photographs, drawings, and memorable, meaningful artifacts, plus 42 good words on the wisdom gleaned from a first reading by 21 contemporary writers (CAUT: 4) HC—(235/1-4000-5292-0) 4x7, 224pg $13.95 DELUXE HC—(235/1-4000-5293-9) 7x9, 272pg $35.00 JUDGE DREDD #4: ECLIPSE MMPB by James Swallow Timeline: 2124. Luna-1 is the single largest human settlement off planet Earth. On the 20th anniversary of the Apocalypse War anarchy has broken out in the colony, and through an act of desperation, Judge-Marshall Tex calls for a task force of Judges, headed by Judge Dredd, to bring the situation under control. But Dredd finds himself a most unwelcome visitor as he's implicated in a murder, and the only chance of clearing his name lies with the Moon-U pirate radio station and the vast MoonieCorp business empire. (4245/1-84416-122-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER—THE LOST CULT MMPB by E.E. Knight New Adventures Based on the Hit Video Game Series! While on a mission for the CIA to recover stolen Iraqi artifacts, Lara Croft narrowly escapes death — only to be thrown headlong into her next action-packed adventure involving a murdered archaeologist, an ancient secret, a deadly cult, and Lara's worst nightmare: the return of her failed protégé… who is determined to see the Tomb Raider silenced — forever! (235/0-345- 46172-X) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS MMPB, 352pg $6.99 RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE MMPB by Keith R.A. DeCandido The novelization of the sequel to the blockbuster Resident Evil feature film! Failure of the Hive to contain the Umbrella Corporation's most deadly viral creation has led to an outbreak of apocalyptic proportions. Now the streets of Raccoon City swarm with the living dead, compelling Umbrella to deploy another of its bioweapons, a hulking, relentless prototype soldier, codenamed 'Nemesis'. Jill Valentine of the RCPD and several others are determined to get out of Raccoon alive, but their only chance of is with one of the only survivors of the Hive — a young woman named Alice, who learns a terrifying secret behind her connection to Umbrella. (248/0-7434-9349-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS MMPB, 288pg $6.99 THE SHINING ONES TP by Philip Gardiner Everything you previously held to be true will be challenged. As a magician hides the mechanics of his tricks from the audience by means of smoke and mirrors, so the secret priesthood of the Shining Ones hides our true history behind a tightly woven tapestry of symbolism and lies. Following years of painstaking research and investigation, the history and motives of the world's oldest and most powerful secret brotherhood is revealed! (6551/1-904126-00-6) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 304pg, b&w $20.00 WARHAMMER 40,000: IRON HANDS MMPB by Jonathan Green Amongst the Adeptus Astartes there are few warriors so utterly committed to the Imperium and the service of mankind than the Iron Hands. With their conviction comes an implacable contempt for any show of weakness and a determination to expunge it whatever the cost. Their zeal even extends to practicing bionic augmentation on their own bodies in the hope of achieving a physical form that will never betray their iron will! (4245/1-84416-094-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 416pg $7.99 WARHAMMER: BLOOD OF THE DRAGON MMPB by C.L. Werner Searching for the notorious highwayman Gobineau, the ruthless Bounty Hunter, Brunner, becomes embroiled in a series of dangerous adventures until he reaches the blighted city of Mousillon, home to two opposing factions — a band of degenerate mutants and the sinister being who now claims rule over the accursed ruins, the Knight of the Black Grail. At the center of their battle is the Horn of Ithilmar — a strange artifact that wields the power to control dragons! But with so many deadly factions seeking ownership of the horn and a mighty dragon looking to destroy it, Brunner's days look numbered! (4245/1- 84416-095-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 HORROR J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI: OTHERSYDE TP by J. Michael Straczynski When 16-year-old Chris Martino moves with his mother to Los Angeles, he inadvertently befriends nerdy classmate Roger "Horseface" Obst. Chris writes Roger a note in lemon juice — "invisible ink" — but later a different message appears, and it becomes obvious that a terrifying omnipotent force is about to ensnare Roger in its net of darkness. While Roger senses an opportunity for revenge, Chris resists this evil presence, which identifies itself as Othersyde. As the terror escalates, a policewoman and a sympathetic teacher become enveloped by the evil around them, and with each other! (248/0-7434-8720-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pg $11.95 THE TIME OF THE VAMPIRES MMPB edited by P.N. Elrod & Martin H. Greenberg Tanya Huff, Nick Pollotta, Julie Barrett, and Lois Tilton are among the tale-weavers featured in The Time of the Vampires, showcasing 18 blood-chilling tales of those deadly rulers of the night who have preyed upon humankind for centuries, thirsting to drink the rich red wine of life! (248/0-7434-8733-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 HOW-TO THE ANIMATION BUSINESS HANDBOOK by Karen Raugust From distribution, sales, and marketing methods, to financing, budgeting, and the creation of ancillary entertainment and merchandise, this comprehensive handbook shows in detail how a successful animation studio or entrepreneur operates, describes the process of developing an animation property from concept through finished product, and outlines business methods used to create and sell animated media. (256/0-312-28428-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 432pg $40.00 HUMOR THE HUGE BOOK OF HELL TP by Matt Groening The Huge Book of Hell introduces another jam-packed, jelly-rolled, jeremiad of quirky and quixotic conundrums, caustic cant, and comforting clutter culled from the disturbingly widespread cartoon strip Life in Hell by none other than Satan's servant himself, Matt Groening! (230/0-14-026310-1) (CAUT: 4) SC $22.00 MAD FRONTIER TP by "The Usual Gang of Idiots" Featuring an introduction by MAD historian Grant Geissman, this 12th volume in a series of reissues features classic material that made an internationally-recognized name of MAD Magazine. (248/0-7434-9309-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.99 THE QUOTABLE BART & HOMER TPS by Matt Groening "Don't have a cow, man!" Culled from The Simpsons Library of Wisdom comes this hilarious and insightful series of portable, quotable books that will eliminate the need for all religions and philosophies, exalt man's role in the universe, and make the world a better place… sort of… "D'oh!" (CAUT: 4) BART—(120/0-06-073885-5) SC, 5x6 $9.95 HOMER—(120/0-06-073884-7) SC, 5x6 $9.95 MOVIES & TV CATWOMAN JUNIOR NOVEL MMPB Look what the cat dragged in! Patience Philips (Halle Berry), a graphic artist murdered when she discovers the cosmetics company she works for is the front for criminal activity, is brought back to life by an Egyptian Mao cat. Reborn with an attitude, she sets out to seek vengeance for her murder and stop the evil doings of Hedare Beauty as Catwoman! (120/0-06-074084-1) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. MMPB, 144pg $4.99 CATWOMAN NOVELIZATION MMPB by Elizabeth Hand Based on the feature film starring Halle Berry, Sharon Stone, and Benjamin Bratt! Shy and sensitive Patience Prince (Halle Berry) is transformed into Catwoman, with the speed, reflexes, and senses of a cat. Using her newfound powers she walks a thin line between criminal and hero, even as a detective doggedly pursues her, fascinated by both of her personas. (235/0-345-47652-2) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. MMPB, 288pg $6.99 DISNEY'S HOME ON THE RANGE TP The Adventures of a Bovine Goddess by Maggie the Cow, with Monique Peterson Join Home on the Range star Maggie the Cow on location as this beloved Bossy reveals all in this moo-tion picture expose! Whether they are accounts of helping the location scouts find the right vista or of hanging out with the beefcake stunt cows, Maggie's sassy revelations about how the Disney production came together are definitely not homogenized. It's a no-holds-barred, hilarious chronicle written by one of Hollywood's dishiest divas with true animal magnetism. (295/0-7868-5408-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 128pg $21.95 THUNDERBIRDS MOVIE BOOKS The year is 2065. On an island somewhere in the South Pacific lies the headquarters of the top secret organization International Rescue. Their mission… to save the world from disaster! Hidden from the world, Tracy Island is home to brilliant entrepreneur and former astronaut Jeff Tracy (Bill Paxton) and his five sons. But, the master criminal The Hood (Sir Ben Kingsley) has breached island security intent on commandeering International Rescue's fleet of five highly advanced rescue vehicles. Deploying Jeff and his four eldest sons on a mission, The Hood finds his plans obstructed by Jeff's youngest son, Alan (Brady Corbet), who will do anything to save the Tracy family and the Thunderbirds! Directed by Jonathan Frakes, Thunderbirds is a live-action feature film based on the hit British television series of the 1960s. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO! TP— (120/0-06-058667-2) SC $4.99 THUNDERBIRDS JUNIOR NOVEL— (120/0-06-058668-0) MMPB $4.99 THUNDERBIRDS MOVIE STORYBOOK— (120/0-06-058664-8) SC $7.99 POP CULTURE OFFERED AGAIN O/A PLAYBOY: 50 YEARS—THE PHOTOGRAPHS HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 240pg, FC $50.00 O/A PLAYBOY: 50 YEARS—THE CARTOONS HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 368pg, FC $50.00 *********************** PUNK IS DEAD: PUNK IS EVERYTHING! TP by Bryan Ray Turcotte & Doug Woods Featuring over 1,000 full-color illustrations and 20 hard-hitting essays by Malcolm McLaren, Vincent Gallo (the Grey), Matt Burosso (Crucifix), and one of the most respected voices of the fiercely independent DIY music underground, Ian Makaye (Fugazi), among others, Punk is Dead: Punk is Everything! broadens its scope to expose the lasting impact of "punk" on visual culture worldwide. (5985/1-58423-108-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 9x11, 240pg, FC $40.00 STAR TREK ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM WATCHING STAR TREK HC by Dave Marinaccio Witty and insightful, author Dave Marinaccio correlates the challenges of everyday life and Star Trek by comparing his own life experiences with the adventures of Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy, Scotty, Uhura, and Sulu. (235/0-517-22356-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x8, 128pg $6.99 STAR TREK: STARGAZER — MAKER MMPB by Michael Jan Friedman An alien sends a freighter hurtling through a part of space inhabited by the Ubarrak, the Federation's most deadly enemy. Now young Captain Jean-Luc Picard must trust a woman who deceived him in the past to save his ship and the Federation. Will she justify his faith in her, or twist it to serve her own shadowy ends? (248/0-7434-4858-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $6.99 STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION: A TIME TO HEAL MMPB by David Mack Leading the charge to bring order to the chaos that now rules the planet Tezwa, Captain Jean-Luc Picard must also somehow locate the whereabouts of William Riker — who was captured by the guerilla forces of the deposed Prime Minister Kinchawn. But, unknown to all, Federation officials are attempting a desperate operation on Tezwa that could prove to be the final straw breaking an all-too fragile alliance between the Federation and the Klingons! (248/0-7434-9178-4) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS: MEDSTAR 1—BATTLE SURGEONS MMPB (A Clone Wars Novel) by Michael Reeves & Steve Perry As civil war between the Republic and the Separatists rages across the galaxy, nowhere is the fighting more fierce than on the swamp world of Drongar, where a beleaguered mobile hospital unit wages a never-ending war of its own! (235/0-345-46310-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $7.50 STAR WARS: THE NEW JEDI ORDER—THE UNIFYING FORCE MMPB by James Luceno In the spectacular finale of the New Jedi Order series, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa Solo, their children, and their comrades in the Galactic Alliance, rally for their last stand against the enemy that threatens not only the galaxy, but the Force itself! (235/0-345-42853-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $7.50 STAR WARS: SHATTERPOINT MMPB (A Clone Wars Novel) by Matthew Stover Mace Windu is a living legend: Jedi Master, skilled diplomat, and devastating fighter. But he is also a man of peace — and for the first time in a thousand years, the galaxy is at war! Windu returns to the planet Haruun Kal, his former homeworld, in search of his missing former Padawan Deoa Billaba, sent there to train the natives in the art of guerilla warfare to battle the Separatists. The only clue to her disappearance is a cryptic recording that hints of madness and murder… a recording in Depa's own voice. (235/0-345-45574- 6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 432pg $7.50 STAR WARS YOUNG READERS ADAPTATIONS HCS To coincide with the highly-anticipated DVD release of the original Star Wars Trilogy, the classic Young Readers adaptations of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and The Return of the Jedi are being re-issued as these handsome, full-color hardcover storybooks, perfect for Star Wars fans both young and old alike! (235) (CAUT: 4) STAR WARS (0-394-86869-2)—HC, 8x11, FC $6.95 ESB (0-394-86869-2)—HC, 8x11, FC $6.95 ROTJ (0-394-86869-2)—HC, 8x11, FC $6.95 SUPER-HEROES STAR OF THE MONTH 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) (MAR043184) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x11, 64pg, FC $19.99 ******************************* TEEN TITANS BOOKS Based on the hit animated series on Cartoon Network! Teen Titans: Fighting for truth, justice, and the last slice of pizza! Join Robin, Beast Boy, Cyborg, Raven, and Starfire in this series of new adventures! (CAUT: 4) #1: FORCES OF NATURE—(7057/0-439-63620-5) MMPB, 64pg $3.99 #2: NEVERMORE—(7057/0-439-63620-5) MMPB, 64pg $3.99 ROBIN'S CASE FILE TP—(7057/0-439-63620-5) SC, 6x9, 48pg $5.99 TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMERS ARMADA: SECRET OF THE STAR SABER MMPB The Autobot robots fight the Decepticon warriors for the ultimate power in this young readers chapter book that delivers fast-paced reading excitement. (248/0-7944-0428-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 5x7, 64pg $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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 O/A 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 ***************************** STAR OF THE MONTH 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) (MAR043193) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 48pg, FC $24.99 ************************** INTERNATIONAL SECTION NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the following are imported items and are not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. ITALIAN IMPORTS APHRODITE: MANARA HC by Pierre Louys & Milo Manara Published in 1896, this novel rocketed its author to instant fame and celebrity, and stands today among the top classics of erotic literature. Now it has been revived and beautifully presented here, enriched with 16 full-page, full-color plates by Milo Manara to arouse the senses. Worth learning Italian for! Italian Text. Published by Grifo Edizioni in 2003. 133/88-7390-044-5) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $32.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS- BOOKS THE ART OF METAL GEAR SOLID VERSION 1.5 SC Konami proudly presents version 1.5 of The Art of Metal Gear Solid! This newly updated and expanded illustrated guidebook features the work of creators Yoji Shinkawa and European graphic-novelist, Enki Bilal, and includes art (production, advertising, AND product illustrations, pin-ups), design works (sketches, costume and mecha designs), behind the scenes coverage, and more. Fans of the hit Metal Gear Solid video game series won't want to miss this indispensable volume! Bilingual text: Japanese & English. (7819/4-7973-2680-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 186pg, PC $57.99 THE ART OF METAL GEAR SOLID 2 SC New Lower Price!!! This stunning guidebook features design and concept artwork, photographs and interviews with the creators, and a fold-out poster of one of the main characters from the hit Konami video game, Metal Gear Solid 2! English and Japanese text. (8193/4-7753-0065-2) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Previously published at $55.00. SC, 8x12, 162pg, FC $14.99 AYA UETO VERSUS AZUMI GRAPHIC ALBUM The complete guide to the exciting new film, Azumi, starring the beautiful Aya Ueto (as the ninja, Azumi), and directed by Ryuhei Kitamura, writer/director of the cult-hit, Versus, and the "last" Toho kaiju film, Godzilla: Final Wars! In addition to behind the scenes coverage of the making of the film, you'll also find a wealth of photos of the film's young star, as well as an interview with screenwriter Yu Koyama and Kitamura. Japanese text. (7819/4-09-101218-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 80pg, PC $16.99 FINAL FANTASY X-2: INTERNATIONAL & LAST MISSION ULTIMANIA The official Japanese language guidebook to Final Fantasy X-2 International Edition & Last Mission, filled with character profiles, monster & summoned creatures info, game secrets, and more. Profusely illustrated. Japanese text. (7819/4-7575-1163-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 608pg, FC $34.99 FULL MOON WO SAGASHITE: ARINA TANEMURA COLLECTION SC by Arina Tanemura Full Moon Wo Sagasite presents a stunning collection of artwork by Japan's Arina Tanemura, creator of such shoujo series as Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne, Time Stranger Kyoko and, of course, Full Moon wo Sagashite. Included are over 200 works — chosen by the artist from a body of work spanning the past 8 years. Japanese text. (7819/4-08- 855106-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 66pg, FC $33.99 GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE ROMAN ALBUM SC The Ghost in the Shell saga continues in the full-length feature anime, Innocence, which has already wowed Japanese audiences with its amazing visuals and intense storyline. This book thoroughly analyzes the hit anime from every angle, with a look at the creation of the stunning visuals to the designing of the main characters and mecha. Plus: a guide to key scenes and an interview with director Mamoru Oshii. A must-buy for any GitS fan! Japanese text. (7819/4-19-720232-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, PC $52.99 GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE ANIME COMIC #1 & #2 Mamoru Oshii's anime masterpiece, The Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, is serialized fumetti-style, utilizing actual cels presented in sequential form. Set in 2032, Innocence is set several years after the original Ghost in the Shell, and follows the Bateau (from GitS), a special agent for Security Police Section 9. When several members of the city's political and financial elite are murdered — apparently killed by their own robotic servants — Bateau (himself a human brain with a synthetic body) and his new partner, Togusa (a synthetic brain in a human body), are called in by Department Chief Aramaki to investigate. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) VOL. 1—SC, 5x7, 144pg, FC (4-19-770107-1) $13.99 VOL. 2—SC, 5x7, 144pg, FC (4-19-770109-8) $13.99 GUNDAM SEED ANIME COMICS #4 & #5 Based on the Cartoon Network hit anime series Gundam Seed! Cosmic Era 71: Economic friction has ignited a vicious war between the unmodified Earth Alliance (Naturals) and the genetically enhanced Coordinator space colonies under the armed protection of ZAFT (Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty). Kira Yamato, a student at an industrial college living aboard the politically neutral satellite Heliopolis, is unwittingly drawn into the escalating conflict when he becomes the pilot of the Earth Alliance's Strike Gundam prototype, and is reunited with his old friend Athrun Zala, who is a now member of ZAFT. On opposite sides of the war, former friends clash as the battle of the Gundams begins! Each anime comic reproduces original animation cells taken directly from the show/episode, then are formatted with comic style text and word balloons. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) #4 (4-06-310177-0)—SC, 5x7, 136pg, FC $13.99 #5 (4-06-310178-9)—SC, 5x7, 136pg, FC $13.99 GUNDAM SEED CHARACTER POSTCARD BOOK Your favorite Gundam Seed characters appear on 32 full-color postcards, taken from illustrations produced for Animedia magazine as well as new images created especially for this collection. Plus: This book includes a sheet of bonus stickers! Minimal Japanese text. (7819/4-05-603501-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, FC $11.99 LOVE CONAN SC This is the official Detective Boy Conan fan book for girls, filled with Japanese girls' top picks for popular boys/males, along with their choices for favorite Detective Boy Conan stories from the original manga. Includes bonus Conan stickers! Japanese text. (7819/4- 09-106143-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 82pgs, FC $23.99 SHIGERU SUGIURA TRIBUTE BOOK Shigeru Sugiura has created a unique manga world for more than 70 years. His works are surrealistic to combine the modern sense with the Japanese historical background. It's common to see him create such interesting pieces that touch upon the Samurai or Ninja era. He is still recognized as one of the maestros in the manga world, and this tribute book shows the profound impact he has had on illustrators over the decades. Artists who supply full-page tribute illustrations include Archer Prewitt, Daniel Clowes, Jim Woodring, Julie Doucet, Peter Bagge, Keiichi Tanaami, Namaiki, Katsuki Tanaka, Devilrobots, Thoons Imai, Teruhiko Yumura, and Tetsuo Kikuchi. Japanese text. (5627/FT-88856) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 192pg, PC $29.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS—MANGA INSTRUCTIONAL COMICKERS QUARTERLY #40 The authoritative guide to the Japanese comics trade, providing unique information on the worlds of manga, anime, illustration, games, fashion, and cinema. This Japanese 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. Quarterly. (7819/07612-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 160pg, PC $22.99 STARS OF THE MONTH HOW TO DRAW ANIME AND GAME CHARACTERS SC Previews Exclusives! From Graphic-Sha, publishers of the How To Draw Manga Series, come these new editions with all-new cover images, logos, and trade dressing! Volume 1 introduces the step-by-step techniques involved in drawing various types of male and female characters. Volume 2 helps you to learn to master characters' emotions and facial expressions. Volume 3 shows how to bring to life common, everyday mannerisms, ranging form impulsive expressions, cuteness, and looks of surprise. Volume 4 selects action and movements often used in popular combat games, and explains these motions to allow you to master drawing them quickly. Volume 5 teaches how to create specific roles and personality traits as well as backgrounds and poster composition of Bishoujo (pretty girl) characters. English text. Available now! (5424) (CAUT: 4) VOL. 1 (STAR15842)—SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $19.99 VOL. 2 (STAR13474)—SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $19.99 VOL. 3 (STAR14203)—SC, 7x10, 156pg, b&w $19.99 VOL. 4 (STAR19306)—SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $19.99 VOL. 5 (JAN032707)—SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $19.99 ****************** JAPANESE IMPORTS — MANGA AH! MY GODDESS! #28 by Kosuke Fujishima The latest volume of Kosuke Fujishima's (You're Under Arrest) excellent series. Follow the continuing adventures of Keiichi, a shy college freshmen, who is very inexperienced with relationships, and his unexpected experiences with the lovely goddess Belldandy. A very comical series with well-developed characters. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 166pg, b&w $8.99 BATTLE ROYALE MANGA #12 by Masayuki Taguti Junior high school students are assembled on an island and must fight each other to the death until only one is left standing. Who will escape from the island? This is a comic adaptation of the original, controversial live-action movie that has become a social phenomenon in Japan. A new-age horror comic for those who like it brutal! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w $10.99 CUTIE HONEY LEGEND OF AN ANGEL MANGA #9 by Go Nagai Cutie Honey and the detective Seiko actively solve cases. Features several erotic scenes, nudity, and great costumes. Japanese text. (7819/4-575-82900-5) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 226pg, b&w $11.99 DI GI CHARAT ACE MAGAZINE SPRING 2004 The Spring 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 a collaboration by Koge Donbo and Kanan. Thick, phone book-style manga anthology. Japanese text. (5455) (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 7x10, PC $8.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — .HACK// .HACK// MANGA #3 by Rei Izumi & Tatsuya Hamazaki Here are manga adventures based on the hit anime and videogame juggernaut! See how worldwide crimes are committed by network hackers. In 2005, the main computer is eventually shut down entirely! It seems the Pluto Kiss Virus was created by a 10 year-old student! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-713599-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $10.99 THE FIVE STAR STORIES ENGLISH LANGUAGE MANGA #25 by Mamoru Nagano FSS depicts the evolution of the God of Light, Amaterasu, in a universe marked by uneven technological and social advances. It is equal parts epic space opera, military drama and character study, highlighted by Nagano's elegant and detailed artwork. Maintains its original "right to left" storytelling format. Episode 9 brings together Christine V. and her Ladyship Mamadoa Juzotta, who are ordered to dual for the title of "highlander." Christine's refusal wins her the title. Available exclusively in North America through Previews! English text. (5454/4-88775-525-2) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 80pg, b&w $9.98 PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON MANGA #8 by Naoko Takeuchi Renamed "Guardian" to match the new live-action series airing on Japanese TV! 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) (4-06-334857-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x7, 242pg, b&w $8.99 TSUBASA RESERVOIR CHRONICLE MANGA #4-#5 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) (CAUT: 4) #4 (4-06-363338-1)—SC, 4x6, 192pg, b&w $8.99 #5 (4-06-363363-2)—SC, 4x6, 192pg, b&w $8.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — ANIME MAGAZINES ANIMAGE SEPTEMBER 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. (7819/01577-09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 200pg, FC $11.99 ANIMEDIA SEPTEMBER 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. (7819/01579-09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 176pg, FC $8.99 DENGEKI ANIMAGA #10 Now monthly! This special animation magazine focuses on the sexy, cute, and downright hot ladies of anime! Includes information of the ladies in OVA, TV, animation, and comics! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 9x12, 114pg, FC $18.99 DENGEKI G'S MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 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. (7819/16365-09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x10, 192pg, FC $12.99 DENGEKI LAYERS MAGAZINE #3 Get inside the Japanese "Cos-Play" (Costume Play) scene with Dengeki Layers, the magazine devoted to this burgeoning anime/manga-inspired fandom. Each issue features loads of photos of fans in their home-made costumes, plus tips on everything from costume and prop creation to make-up. Plus, behind-the-scenes coverage of Japanese Cos-Play events and conventions. Japanese text. (7819/4-8402-2665-2) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC $28.99 MEGAMI MAGAZINE OCTOBER 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. (7819/1580-10) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x10, 174pg, PC $14.99 NEWTYPE SEPTEMBER 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- 09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $10.99 UCHUSEN MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2004 Now bi-monthly! The famous magazine on Japanese live-action sci-fi movies, TV, toys, and American films and TV releases. This magazine covers the world of Tokusatsu, Sentai, Sci-Fi, Horror, and more! Japanese text. (7819/01843-09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 9x11, 138, PC $18.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — TOY PUBLICATIONS DENGEKI HOBBY SEPTEMBER 2004 This magazine features illustrated articles on scratch-building and customizing model kits. Japanese text. (7819/16371-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 290pg, PC $15.99 DOLLY DOLLY MAGAZINE #4 Loaded with information. Dolly is the book for collectors that are interested in all things doll-oriented, and the lovely goods and accessories that are subsequently on the market. This magazine shows attractive dolls currently striking a chord with doll fans worldwide. Also includes a paper dress pattern for use in creating your own original outfit! Japanese text. (7819/4-7661-1503-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 11x8,152pg, FC $39.99 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #81 Covering American and Japanese figures, toys, and various premium/crane toy items. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, FC $18.99 GUNDAM COLLECTION: TACTICAL COMBAT PLAYERS GUIDE This guide book uses 1/400 scale drawings of the original Gundam figures to give you an indispensable resource! Helps you to enjoy the Gundam game like never before. Japanese text. (7819/4-89425-328-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x7, 88pg, FC $28.99 HOBBY JAPAN OCTOBER 2004 The key source for model kit building and customizing in Japan. Japanese text. (7819/08127-10) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 400pg, PC $12.99 HYPER HOBBY SEPTEMBER 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. (7819/17465-09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 138pg, FC $13.00 KAIYODO 40TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION OFFICIAL GUIDE This is the official catalog that will be used for the 40th anniversary event this spring in Japan in the department store, Takashimaya. This catalog includes color photos of many action figure and shokugan (miniature figures). A must-have resource that can be used by both fans and toy collectors alike! Japanese text. (7819/4-8465-2469-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 176pg, FC $28.99 KOTOBUKIYA ALL FIGURE CATALOG 2001-03 All Kotobukiya figures sold from 2001 to 2003 are included in this catalog! Additional features in this resource include information on mail order figures, limited kits produced for events, the latest figures produced for 2004, character figures manufactured based on popular movies, and a complete checklist of all Kotobukiya figures produced to date. A timeless companion! Japanese text. (7819/4-7973-2700-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 128pg, FC $31.99 MODEL GRAPHIX SEPTEMBER 2004 Covering cool car and robot models! Japanese text. (7819/18747-09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 168pg, PC $15.99 QUANTO MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 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. (7819/03393-09) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 140pg, FC $9.99 REPLICANT WORKS 3 2001-2004 This book features over 380 figures from the pages of Replicant magazine, and 1700 that were never before published! A must-have for toy collectors, Replicant Works 3 shows the attractive points behind the plethora of beautiful women figures, many which are illustrated here in full-color photos. Examining figures produced from 2001-2004, this book also reveals the work of 17 leading sculptors in the business! Japanese text. (7819/4-8124-1539-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 11x8, 175pg, FC $64.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — MERCHANDISE BLOCKHEAD BUSH T-SHIRT A parody of George Bush as a block toy figure adorns this wacky new Japanese T-shirt. Printed with the highest possible printing quality, this wacky T-shirt image was designed by Japanese artist Gero Gero. The shirt's front contains the word "blockhead" written in katakana. (5484/SHIRTBUSHBLLG-XL) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 DEVILMAN DARK HERO FILE NOTEBOOK PLANNER This planner comes with a monthly schedule, weekly schedule, clear passport case, cardholder, ruler, and a spatial pastel color pen to write on black pages. (5642) (CAUT: 4) Planner, 5x6 $39.99 DI GI CHARAT NOTEBOOKS The B5-sized (7" x 10") and Spring B5 notebooks feature Dejiko, Puchiko, Piyoko and Rabi~en~Rose wearing traditional Japanese & period clothing. The Sky Spiral A5-Sized (6" x 8") notebook features an image of Dejiko and gang in front of a blue sky with colorful clouds & rainbow. The Under the Tree A5-Sized notebook features Dejiko and Puchiko sitting under a shade of a tree. All notebooks illustrated by Koge-Donbo. All notebooks feature 40 pages of lined sheets. (5455) (CAUT: 3 & 4) KYOTO/7x10 (4510417184676)—Notebook $3.50 SPRING/7x10 (451041418683)—Notebook $3.50 SKY SPIRAL/6x8 (4510417189220)—Notebook $4.50 UNDER THE TREE/6x8 (4510417189237)—Notebook $4.50 GALAXY ANGEL NOTEBOOK Featuring the characters from Bandai's hit anime release Galaxy Angel, the front cover of this B5-sized has vertical yellow and white lines with a solid yellow square in the middle. SD Milfeulle, Ranpha, Mint, Forte and Vanilla are in the yellow square posing. 40 pages of lined sheets. Illustrated by Kanan. (5455/4510417184720) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Notebook, 7x10 $3.50 LOOKING FOR A JAPANESE BOYFRIEND GIRLS T-SHIRT By request, here's a women's version of the popular Men's "Looking for a Japanese Girlfriend" shirt! The message — pronounced "nihonjin kareshi boshuchu" — would be most accurately translated as "Now accepting applications for a Japanese boyfriend!" Black fitted t-shirt, available in a variety of sizes. (5753) (CAUT: 4) S-XL $17.99 PITA-TEN NOTEBOOK This B5-sized Pita-Ten notebook features Misha in her gray outfit. Created by Koge- Donbo, Pita-Ten is a popular manga series released in the US by Tokyopop! (5455/4510414184713) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Notebook, 7x10 $3.50 .HACK// KEYCHAINS A huggable 3" PVC or plush version of Grunty that's portable! A 3" version of Macha or Grunty as a PVC figure! Collect both on these keychains that are perfect for those long rides home when you need companionship! (4632) (CAUT: 4) GRUNTY PLUSH (GE6053)—Keychain $6.99 GRUNTY (GE3304)—Keychain $4.50 MACHA (GE3303)—Keychain $4.50 FLCL "TRIPLE HEADER" CLEAR POSTER A clear plastic poster that you'll cherish above all others! Featuring characters from Studio Gainax's bizarre anime, FLCL (Fooly Cooly)! (5455/SPFCCP02) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Poster, 15x20 $12.99 NOIR STRAP 2-PACK Choose from two sets of two 4" tall PVC figures of the girls with their guns! Each strap lets you use the figures as keychains or attach to your cell phone or backpack. Includes a bonus mascot figure! (4898) (CAUT: 4) Strap Set (x2) $12.99Ea. NOIR KEYCHAIN If you're a Noir fan, then you'll flip over these four different collectible keychains, offering the sexy Noir girls looking their best! Same figure as straps, no mascots included. No straps included. (4898) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $5.99Ea. NOIR TAPESTRIES Professional assassin Mireille Bouquet and Yumura Kirika take "a pilgrimage to the past" to uncover a thousand year old organization that has controlled them since birth. Meet the maidens who reign over death—Noir! Both ladies and their crazy lives are yours to display at your home or office. (4898) (CAUT: 4) #1—Tapestry, 24x36, FC $14.99 #2—Tapestry, 24x36, FC $14.99 TRIGUN SHOTGLASS This collectible shotglass features Vash the Stampede in red on frosted glass. Licensed by Geneon. (5455/BGTSG01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Shotglass $6.99 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 BIZARRE SINEMA: PSYCHOPATHIA SEXUALIS IN ITALIAN SINEMA Incredibly Strange Movie Fantasies from "cineromanzi" 1968-1972 Edited by Stefano Piselli, Riccardo Morrocchi Franco the libertine, Ella the nymphomaniac, Gilberto the mad sadist, Sayer the aesthete sadist, Mary the homicidal mantis, and Ahmed the debauched. These are just a few of the eccentric characters found in the stories of this anthology covering Italian movies from the so-called Sexual Revolution, featured in the form of "cineromanzo." Krafft-Ebing's theories, and Sade's fantasies mix with Freud's analyses in a bizarre and entertaining cocktail of hot sequences chosen from rare Italian magazines of the '70s. Italian & English text. (4528/88-8275) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 104pg, b&w $36.99 European Magazines EL VIBORA #290 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 68pg, PC $7.99 KISS COMIX #150 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 68pg, PC $7.99 BUG BUG CG SEPTEMBER 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.99 COMIC AUN SEPTEMBER 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 400pg, PC $10.99 COMIC POTPOURRI SEPTEMBER 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 220pg, PC $6.99 LEMON CLUB SEPTEMBER 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 PA PI PO SEPTEMBER 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 PENGUIN CLUB SANZOKU SEPTEMBER 2004 ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 220pg, PC $6.99 Japanese CD-ROMs DO YOU LIKE HORNY BUNNIES? 1 CD-ROM ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $49.99 DO YOU LIKE HORNY BUNNIES? 2 CD-ROM ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $49.99 TRADING CARDS SECTION Sports Cards & Collectibles FOREVER COLLECTIBLES MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ROCKERS Some of Major League Baseball's most popular players will be rockin' your sports memorabilia collection as these MLB Rockers… the wobblin' figures that won't fall down! Each Baseball rocker features an authentic player likeness sculpted atop a ball- shaped body, in authentic uniform colors. Choose from: Derek Jeter (Yankees), Alex Rodriguez (Yankees), Barry Bonds (SF Giants), Jim Thome (Phillies), Albert Pujols (Cardinals), Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners), and Kazuo Matsui (Mets). (CAUT: 4) DEREK JETER (RKSMBPLNDYJ)—Rocker $9.99 A. RODRIGUEZ (RKSMBPLNYAR)—Rocker $9.99 BARRY BONDS (RKSMBPLSGBB)—Rocker $9.99 JIM THOME (RKSMBPLPHJT)—Rocker $9.99 ALBERT PUJOLS (RKSMBPLSCAP)—Rocker $9.99 ICHIRO SUZUKI (RKSMBPLSMIS)—Rocker $9.99 KAZUO MATSUI (RKSMBPLNMKM)—Rocker $9.99 HIGLAND MINT CURT SCHILLING BOSTON RED SOX PHOTO MINT Commemorating the Red Sox biggest off-season acquisition! This photo mint features Schilling in the Red Sox uniform in action! The action photo is mounted with a 24kt gold overlay coin featuring Schilling's bust as well as a 24kt gold overlay logo coin.A numbered Certificate of Authenticity mounted below the action image and between the gold Red Sox logo coin and the Curt Schilling coin! Photo mint comes in a black molded wood frame measuring 12" x 15". The photo, Certificate of Authenticity, and coins are mounted in team color double matting. (CAUT: 4) Photo Mint PI ROGER CLEMENS HOUSTON ASTROS PHOTO MINT Commemorating "The Rocket" joining the Astros. This photo mint features Clemens in full Astros uniform in action, pitching at spring training! The action photo is mounted with a 24kt gold overlay coin featuring Rogers bust as well as a 24kt gold overlay Houston Astros logo coin. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity mounted below the action image and between the gold Astros logo coin and the gold Rocket coin! The Roger Clemens photo mint is presented in a black molded wood frame measuring 12" x 15"and the photo Certificate of Authenticity, and coins are mounted in team color double matting. (CAUT: 4) Photo Mint PI PLAYOFF CORPS PLAYOFF 2004 ABSOLUTE NFL CARDS This 230-card base set consists of 150 Common cards, 50 Rookies, 30 Rookie Premiere Materials. Features parallel sets, including "Spectrum," "Tools of the Trade," "Team Trios," "Marks of Fame," Cabtib Absolute Bronze," and more! Look for five "Fans of the Game" inserts feturing celebrities who are fans of the game, and a parallel of that with autographs! 4 cards per pack. 6 packs per box. MSRP: $40.00 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. Box PI PLAYOFF 2004 HOGG HEAVEN NFL CARDS This base set consists of 100 common cards and 50 Rookie cards. Look for the "Hogg Wild parallel laminiated on leather stock and several inserts, including "Permiere Hogg Material" featuring one jersey swatch, "Rookie Hoggs," "Hogg of Fame" with bronze foil, "Leather Quads," "Pig Pens," "Unsing Hoggs," are more. 5 cards per pack. 12 packs per box. MSRP: $6.00 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. Box PI RACING CHAMPIONS SOUTH PRESS PASS 2004 VIP RACING CARDS VIP Racing features the top 2004 Nascar Nextel Cup drivers. MSRP: $3.99 per pack. (CAUT: 4) Box PI PRESS PASS CRYSTAL FUSION CARDS Each limited edition 5" x 7" crystal card features dramatic works of art, individually hand-imaged by skilled craftsman utilizing a technology so advanced, it actually produces "photo-real" images in genuine crystal. Precision imaged on both the obverse and reverse, the reverse featrues a photo fo your favorite driver trackside, etched and fised deep into the crystal. The obverse features rich accents of gold and silver, and your favorite driver replica autograph. Choose from: Darl Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stweart. DALE EARNHARDT—Card PI DALE EARNHARDT JR.—Card PI JEFF GORDON—Card PI TONY STEWART—Card PI TOPPS CO. BOWMAN 2004 CHROME MLB CARDS This 350-card base set consists of 155 Veterans, 10 Prospects, 165 First Year Players, and 20 Autographed First Year cards. Look for several parallel sets featuring refracting or chrome technology, and "Stars of the Future" inserts, which are triple autographed of top first year players. MSRP: $4.00 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Box PI TOPPS 2004 RETIRED MLB CARDS This 110-card base set feature retired players on the 2004 Topps baseball design featuring foil. Look for one base set with black borders, and several autographed cards printed on chrome technology. Also features autographed parallels, and autographed printing plates for which retired players will sign five stickers (one for each color: CMYK and one extra). 6 cards per pack. 5 packs per box. MSRP: $30.00 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Box PI TOPPS 2004 TOTAL NFL CARDS This 440-card base set consists of 330 Veterans and 110 Rookies, all printed on 16pt. C2S stock with white borders. Look for a parallel set, autographed cards, and several inserts, including "Total Topps," "2003 Award Winners," and "Total Production." This set also features 440 press plates, and 10 autographed press plates randomly inserted! 10 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.00 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Box PI TOPPS 2004-05 NBA CARDS This 220-card base set consisting of Veterans and Rookies features two parallel sets, one ewith a black border with a foil stamp, and the other with a gold border and foil stamp. Also features several inserts, including "All Star Support," "Great Expectations," " and Rock Rythm." and relic cards, including "Peak Performer," and "Drive N Thrive." Also look for autographed cards "1st Edition" cards featuring an additinoal "1st Edition" logo stamp. 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.59 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Box PI UPPER DECK AUTHENTICATED UDA HISTORICAL BEGINNINGS MLB JOSH GIBSON FIGURE Often referred to as "the black Babe Ruth, " Josh Gibson may have been baseball's greatest power hitter. While some of Gibson's feats may be mythical-many claimed that he was the only player to ever hit a fair ball out of Yankee Stadium, there is no disputing his talents and tremendous impact on baseball. Each high quality poly-resin figurine stands approximately 7 1/2" tall, is hand painted and displayed on a cherry wood base with a brass name plate. Each piece is packaged in a high quality four-color gift box that includes a cloth-lined interior and an insert that provides the players historical beginning in the Negro Leagues. Limited to 1,200. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Figurine SRP: $49.99 UPPER DECK CO. UPPER DECK 2004 SWEET SPOT MLB CARDS The most unique and collectible autographed card returns again in the 2004 Sweet Spot Baseball release! This year, collectors will find one "Sweet Spot" autographed card in every box! In addition, each box contains two rookie cards numbered to 799, one "Sweet Threads" jersey card, and one additional jersey or patch card numbered to 199 or less. As for the signed cards, there are a bunch of new innovations with these, including "Sweet Gloves" signed leather insert, dual signed "Sweet Spot" cards, red white, and blue stitch parallels, and signed bat barrel cards. Also be sure to look for "Historical Signatures," featuring signatures from some of the most important names in history and entertainment, plus other surprises! 5 cards per pack. 18 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Box PI UPPER DECK 2004 USA BASEBALL CARDS Upper Deck celebrates the 25th anniversary of USA baseball by releasing a special USA Baseball factory set that is truly loaded with great content! This boxed set features 20 cards from the 2004 National Team, as well as 70 USA baseball alums, and a 10-card subset featuring the greatest moments in USA baseball's 25 years. In addition, each boxed set includes three autographed cards, one jersey card, and one special Team USA collectible pin! The boxed set is packaged in an attractive limited edition tin. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Box PI UPPER DECK 2004 05 SP GAME USED NBA CARDS SP Game Used NBA has now become a highly expected and anticipated early season NBA release. This year's edition features more high-end chase than ever before, while also continuing all of the great attributes which have made it so popular the past few years. Each pack contains a game-used jersey card, and each box contains at least two serially numbered cards, one of which is guaranteed to be a rookie card. Each box also contains either one signed card or a memorabilia card serially numbered to 100 or less. The base set also features a 1/1 parallel, and there will be a number of 1/1 patch cards. And of course, there are all sorts of special LeBron James cards throughout as well! 4 cards per pack. 6 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Box PI UPPER DECK 2004 MLB CARDS HIGH GLOSS FACTORY SET Introducing Upper Deck foray into the high-end factory set with the 2004 High Gloss set! This set features all 540 base cards from Series 1 and Series 2 2004 Upper Deck Baseball, but with a super high-gloss finish on extra thick board to make this a truly special collector's item! Each set comes housed in a special wood hinged box. In addition, each set also contains one redemption card which can be redeemed for a High Gloss version of the 2004 Upper Deck Baseball Update Set! (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set PI UPPER DECK 2004 FOUNDATIONS NFL CARDS Foundations Football is a new brand in the football card market, but with the content that it features, it is sure to be around for years to come! Each box contains two rookies that will be serially numbered to 350! In addition, each box also contains one rookie jersey card, as well as two autographs! These autographs also include dual signed cards that feature two rookies on one card or a veteran with a rookie. Also be sure to look for parallels of the whole base set numbered to either 100 or 10, as well as rookie patches! 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Box PI Non-Sports Cards CARDS INC. THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO MOVIE CARD ALBUM Store your Thunderbirds Movie cards in this album, featuring graphics from the Universal Studios movie! (CAUT: 4) Album $17.50 COOL COLLECTIBLES STAR TREK CINEMA 2000 SALUTING THE CAPTAINS CARD SET This set of nine different full-color, 2-1/2" x 3 ½" foiled trading cards features everyone's favorite Star Trek cinemas Captains including William Shatner as Capt. Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as Capt. Spock, Patrick Stewart as Capt. Jean Luc Picard, George Takei as Capt. Sulu, and James Cromell as Warp Drive Creator Zefram Cochrane! Each card contains an in depth biography from each of the nine Star Trek movie captains depicted on the front of each card! Each card also contains a famous quote from each captain. Set PI ENTERPRISE SEASON 2: TPOL MULTI CASE TOPPER CARD This is the embossed Enterprise 2 T' Pol Multi Purchase Case Topper Card which shows the beautiful Jolene Blalock as Sub-Commander T' Pol. This is the rare incentive card was only available with large quantity purchases of Enterprise 2 cases! Card PI QUOTABLE STAR TREK: KIRK CASE TOPPER CARD This Quotable Star Trek Case Topper Chase Card features an authentic piece of the uniform worn by everyone's favorite Star Trek Captain James Tiberius Kirk! This is the rare card was inserted in the Quotable Star Trek cases! Card PI 1997 STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES 1966-67 CARD SET This 1997 series features a 90-card base set, featuring exciting scenes from all of your favorite Star Trek episodes! Set includes a bonus error Promo Card! Also available is the 11-card Chase Card set, featuring Kirk, Spock, Uhura, Capt. Pike, Andrea, Roc, The Gorn, The Horta, The Keeper, and The Organians! (CAUT: 4) Base Set PI Chase Set PI STAR WARS: CLONE WARS COLLECTOR CARD SET 90 different action-packed full-color cards based on the fantastically successful Cartoon Network's Micro Series Star Wars: Clones Wars! Special bonus: an Official Star Wars: Clone Wars Animated promo card! Set PI CHARMED: CONNECTIONS ULTRA PREMIUM CARD SET 72 different full-color cards printed on thick 20pt holographic foil board stock, and featuring all of your Charmed favorites! Set PI HELLBOY THE MOVIE ULTRA PREMIUM CARD SET 72 different full-color cards featuring character cards, movie storyline cards, behind-the- scenes cards, production/concept art cards, and much, much more! Set PI SIMPSONS EUROPEAN KELLOGGS CEREAL CARD SET This set of 20 different, full-color premium cards is a very difficult set to put together! Features all your favorite Simpson's charactors, including Bart, Homer, Marge, Lisa, Maggie, Grampa, Krusty The Clown, Moe, Itchy & Scratchy, Donuts, and more! This set was only available for a limited time, through a special offer in retail boxes of Kellogg's cereal in Europe! Never released in the USA! Set PI BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MULTI CASE TOPPER CARD This Battlestar Galactica Autographed Capt Troy Multi Case Topper Chase Card features Kent McCord as Capt. Troy! This limited edition card is hand numbered and hand signed by Kent McCord! It was only available with large quantity purchases of The Complete Battlestar Galactica. Card PI INKWORKS ALIENS VS PREDATOR PREMIUM CARDS, ALBUM, & MINI PRESS SHEET Inkworks announces the release of trading cards based on the highly anticipated Alien vs. Predator movie, bringing to film the match-up of two classic alien races… Alien vs. Predator. This 90-card series is loaded with features, including all the action and suspense of the movie story, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, and much more. Also available is the collector's album and the "Survival of the Fiercest" uncut mini-press sheet numbered to 199! 6 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $2.29 per pack. (CAUT: 4) BOX PI ALBUM SRP: $19.95 MINI PRESS SHEET SRP: $69.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE WOMEN OF SUNNYDALE CARDS, ALBUM & MINI PRESS SHEET Inkworks announces the release of the much-anticipated Buffy trading card collection — Buffy: The Women of Sunnydale. This 81-card collection features subsets based on your favorite Buffy ladies: Buffy, Willow, Cordelia, Anya, Tara, Dawn, plus the "Good Girls" and "Bad Girls." Also features six "Pieceworks" cards letting you qwn a piece of the show: Buffy's leather pants — Season 5, Drusilla's dress — Season 2, Anya's dress — Season 5, Anya's dress — Season 5, Tara's shirt — Season 6, and Dawn's jeans — Season 6. Look for autograph cards, and more! Also available is the collector's album and "Fashion 911" uncut mini-press sheet numbered to 299. 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $3.29 per pack. (CAUT: 4) BOX PI ALBUM SRP: $19.95 MINI PRESS SHEET SRP: $69.95 NECA NBX 2004 CARDS Collect all of these 2004 Nightmare Before Christmas trading cards featuring descriptions of all your favorite characters. A great stocking stuffer! (CAUT: 4) Box PI RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES SIX FEET UNDER SEASON 1 & 2 CARDS This 81-card base set features all 26 episodes from Six Feet Under, the highly Emmy- nominated program in one series, with three cards per episode. Look for autographed cards saigned by Peter Krause (Nate Fisher), Michael C. Hall (David Fisher), and Jeremy Sisto (Billy Chenowith). Also available is the album, custom designed to store the entire collection. Each album comes with 12 plastic sheets, plus a bonus promo card and autographed card signed by Ed O'Ross (Nikolai). 7 cards per pack. 40 packs per box. MSRP: $2.00 per pack. (CAUT: 4) Box PI Album PI PLANET OF THE APES: CHARLTON HESTON COLLECTION 9-CARD SET This collection features great images (two per card!) of Charlton Heston as Astronaut George Taylor. (CAUT: 4) Set (x9) SRP: $18.00 JAG 6-CARD PREVIEW SET This six-card set features David James Elliot, Catherine Bell, and more from this hit TV show JAG. (CAUT: 4) Set (x6) SRP: $12.00 TOPPS CO. OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOPPS STAR WARS CLONE WARS CARDS This 90-card base set is based on the 10 Clone Wars comic episodes aired on the Cartoon Network! Look for character cards, animation/storyline cards, Dark horse Cover Artwork cards, Title and Checklist cards, as well as hand drawn sketch cards! Also, lenticular cards, diecut stickers, and autographs! 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $2.00 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SRP: $2.00 ********************** UPPER DECK CO. UPPER DECK U.S. HISTORY CARDS This educational product takes a look at the history of the United States from Columbus and the Colonists through to the Civil Rights movement of the late 1960's. The cards in the set are mostly of people, places, and things related to American History during this period of time. The 200-card regular set includes subsets focusing on different periods of time, an insert card of U.S. Presidents in every pack, inserts, and limited cut signature cards. There is also a box topper in a separate foil pack with a special card that contains one of the popular State Quarters imbedded in the card. 8 cards per pack .24 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #3 (MAR032900) Box PI APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GRAPHITTI DESIGNS THE FLASH: SCARLET SPEEDSTER T-SHIRT The blur you now see is the new Flash: Scarlet Speedster T-Shirt. Features the art of Michael Turner screen-printed in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Why settle for a little flash, when you can order and take home the whole shirt today? S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 THE JOKER: CLOSE-UP T-SHIRT Batman's long-time "associate" bares his pearly-whites on the new Joker: Close-Up T- Shirt. Features the art of Alex Ross screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. If we could only get him to say "cheese", everything would be perfect! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 BATMAN: SCRATCH T-SHIRT The Dark Knight has a "wonderland" experience on the new Batman: Scratched T- Shirt. Features the art of Sam Kieth screenprinted in cool on a black 100% cotton shirt. Batman, mushrooms and faces in the moon? This may be more than the Caped Crusader's can handle! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 JLA: IDENTITY CRISIS T-SHIRT Superman leads the group in a moment of silence on the new JLA: Identity Crisis T- Shirt. Features the art of Michael Turner screenprinted in full-color on a graphite grey shirt. Pay your respects (and your hard-earned cash), and join the procession today!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 BATMAN/CATWOMAN T-SHIRT CATWOMAN LOGO T-SHIRT CATWOMAN I T-SHIRT Hollywood has no effect on Catwoman as proudly displayed by our crass array of shirts we're offering this month. Batman/Catwoman features a monochromatic-moment screeprinted on a black 100% shirt. Catwoman Logo feature a multi-color print on an eggplant-colored, 100% cotton shirt. Catwoman I features the art of Adam Hughes screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The cat is out of the bag!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SPIDER-MAN XV T-SHIRT SPIDER-MAN/DOC OCK II T-SHIRT SPIDER-MAN: WRAPPED-UP T-SHIRT Spider-Man remains in the spotlight this month with three new shirt design. Spider-Man XV features the art of Erik Larsen screen-printed in color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Spider-Man/Doc Ock features Spidey's with his multi-limbed, co-star screen-printed in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Spider-Man: Wrapped-Up features a distresses Spidey screen-printed in color on a navy blue 100% cotton shirt. Lot's of different Spider- Man design for all of new and old fans of everyone's favorite web-slinger! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WOLVERINE: LUNGE T-SHIRT Professor Xavier's start pupil comes diving at you on the new Wolverine: Lunge T- Shirt. Features the art of John Cassaday screenprinted in color on a navy blue 100% cotton shirt. Make way for the mutants! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 THE PUNISHER/WOLVERINE T-SHIRT Mike Deodato provides the visuals for the new stunning Punisher/Wolverine T-Shirt. Features Mike's art screenprinted in full-color on a copper-colored 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Let the games begin! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 VENOM/CARNAGE T-SHIRT The slime is flying on the new Venom/Carnage T-Shirt. Features two of the sloppiest character in comics, screenprinted in color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Win, lose or draw, the outcome will be messy!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SPIDER-MAN? T-SHIRT A dark period in Spidey's past takes center stage on the new Spider-Man? T-Shirt. Features the art of Todd McFarlane screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. A little Zolof, and Spidey will be all better!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 AVENGERS DISASSEMBLE LOGO T-SHIRT Marvel's most stable super-group is at it again on the new Avengers Disassemble Logo T-Shirt. Features this disjointed Avengers "A", screen-printed in red on a black 100% cotton shirt. What if the "Avengers Assembled", and nobody came? S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SUPERNATURAL LAW: 10TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT O/A SUPERNATURAL LAW T-SHIRT Commemorate a legal high-water mark with the new Supernatural Law: 10th Anniversary T-Shirt. Features the legally brilliant art of Batton Lash screen-printed in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Also still available, Supernatural Law T-Shirt. Wolff & Byrd are charged with providing ten years of quality legal services to creatures of the night. Guilty! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 OFFERED AGAIN STRAY TOASTERS TRADE PAPERBACK (by Bill Sienkiewicz) LIFE OF GROO TRADE PAPERBACK (by Sergio Aragonés) Stray Toasters is written and painted by Bill Sienkiewicz. This 208 page book was originally published as a trade softcover by Epic/Marvel Comic and features new cover artwork and cover to cover graphics by Sienkiewicz. Life of Groo by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier features the in-depth origin of Groo... he was born! 64 full-color pages of the funniest cheese-dip stories ever heard. STRAY TOASTERS—SC, 208pg, FC $19.95 LIFE OF GROO—SC, 64pg, FC $12.95 O/A POWERS LIMITED-EDITION HC by Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Avon Oeming O/A POWERS: WALKER LIMITED EDITION COLD-CAST STATUE O/A POWERS: KAOTIC CHIC T-SHIRT O/A POWERS II T-SHIRT O/A POWERS POLICE ATHLETICS T-SHIRT O/A POWERS ZIPPO LIGHTER The Powers Limited Edition Hardcover Book deluxe edition features story and art by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, is finally here!! This 207 page, Smyth- sewn hardcover book collects collects issues #1-6, is limited to only 750 copies signed by Bendis & Oeming. Quantities are limited and are subject to allocation. Check out all of the other cool Powers goodies still available. The Walker Cold-Cast Statue, sculpted by Andrew Wiernicki. Limited to 750 with very few remaining. Three shirt designs, a Zippo Lighter... what more could you ask for? Find out for yourself what everyone is talking about and check out Powers today! A new chapter is just beginning for Detectives Walker and Pilgrim. For more information, go to page 152 of the Image Comics section immediately! HC, 7x10, 240pg, FC (w/slipcase) $69.95 LTD. STATUE SRP: $59.95 Zippo lighter $29.95 L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A SPIDER-MAN SYMBOL T-SHIRT O/A SPIDER-MAN SYMBOL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT O/A AMAZING SPIDER-MAN T-SHIRT Spider-Man Symbol Long and Short-Sleeve Shirts feature the classic black spider screen-printed on a red 100% cotton shirt. Amazing Spider-Man T-Shirt features the art of Steve Ditko screen-printed in color on a stone-washed blue 100% cotton shirt. Classic Spider-Man! L-XL $17.95 (short-sleeve) XXL $20.95 (short-sleeve) L-XL $23.95 (long-sleeve) XXL $26.95 (long-sleeve) ************************* APPAREL SECTION ANIME DRAGONBALL GT: SUPER SS3 T-SHIRT Charcoal heather. 100% cotton. Front and back images. (7296/7001911) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 GEISHA GIRL T-SHIRT Blue. 100% cotton. 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(6037/34670217500104) (CAUT: 4) Wallet $16.95 EMILY THE STRANGE: WALK AMONG US INSIDE OUT WOMEN'S T- SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. (6037/34006211200105) (CAUT: 4) M-L $21.95 HOMESTAR RUNNER: CHEAT MESSENGER BAG These durable polyester bags come with 2-inch adjustable shoulder strap and one front adjustable clasp closure. There's a roomy main compartment, plus a zippered compartment! (6569/0505) (CAUT: 4) Bag $30.00 HOMESTAR RUNNER: STRONG BAD FULL BODY T-SHIRT Grey. 100% cotton. Front image. (6569/0064) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.00 HOMESTAR RUNNER: HOMESTAR RUNNING T-SHIRT Navy. 100% cotton. Front image. (6569/0154) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.00 HOMESTAR RUNNER: TROGDOR THE BURNINATOR T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. (6569/0165) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.00 RUBY GLOOM: DARK SOUNDS CAMI AND HOT PANTS SET Red with black trim. Screenprint cotton/lycra cami and hot pants set. (5145/D475CS1) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $29.95Ea. RUBY GLOOM: REST IN PEACE PJ SET Grey. Screenprint baby rib muscle T-shirt. All-over printed jersey with drawstring pj pants. (5145/D426PJ1) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $36.95Ea. RUBY GLOOM SKETCH TOTE Screenprint black and white canvas material with 3 row pyramids at the bottom. Chains on top front with hanging casted skull pull. (5145/9357) (CAUT: 4) Tote $38.95 RUBY GLOOM: BEING DIFFERENT MINI-FLIGHT BAG Black with red trim screenprint pvd adjustable strap. (514/9332) (CAUT: 4) Bag $22.95 VOLTAIRE: "OH MY GOTH" PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. (5145/D813901) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 VOLTAIRE: THE BUNNISHER PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. (5145/D812901) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 ZIGGY: "LOVE MAKES ME HIGH" WOMEN'S T-SHIRT White. 100% cotton. Waterbase screenprint tissue jersey. (5145/D4971RP) (CAUT: 4) MD-LG $20.95 MARVEL MARVEL SOCCOR JERSEY Powder blue jersey. (6547/MS4K118) (CAUT: 4) Jersey SRP: $85.00Ea. THE PUNISHER: THROWBACK CAP Navy and yellow cap. (6547/JBMV09) (CAUT: 4) Cap $29.00 THE PUNISHER: WANTED WOVEN SHIRT Grey and black. (6547/MS4W128) (CAUT: 4) L-XXXL SRP: $55.00 SPIDER-MAN AMAZING CAP Black and red cap. (6547/JBMV16) (CAUT: 4) Cap $29.00 SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER DIE-CUT T-SHIRT Red sleeve black body, with white trim down the sides. (6547/MS4T120) (CAUT: 4) L-XXXL SRP: $38.00Ea. SPIDER-MAN: WEB CRAZE WOVEN SHIRT Grey shirt. (6547/MS4W126) (CAUT: 4) L-XXXL SRP: $55.00Ea. TECHNOMARINE SILVER SURFER LIMITED EDITION WATCH This stainless stell unidirectional rotating watch features the Silver Surfer on the dial. The case is 316L stainless steel. Features a one metal band strap, and butterfly for metal fastener. Functions include hour, minute, second, and date. Comes in a wooden box packaging, with blue leather lining. (6538/MV3H05) (CAUT: 4) Watch $590.00 TECHNOMARINE SPIDER GIRL LIMITED EDITION WATCH This stainless stell unidirectional rotating watch features Spider Girl on the dial. The case is 316L stainless steel. The bezel is 316 full-cut white diamonds 1.1 cts. Features an alligator band strap, and buckle strap fastener. Functions include hour, minute, second, and date. Comes in a wooden box packaging, with blue leather lining. (6538/DMV3H02) Watch $2,040.00 MOVIES & TV ARMY OF DARKNESS: MONSTERS T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (6028/024-009A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 BRUCE LEE: BAD MO FO T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (7296/AP01211) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 BUCKWHEAT: "MONEY POWER RESPECT O-TAY!" T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (559/38-301-10) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 CARE BEARS LAND WOMEN'S T-SHIRT Sky blue. 100% cotton. Front image. (559/16-457-9) (CAUT: 4) M-LG $15.95 CARE BEARS BODY GLITTER Each tin contains 1 ounce of scented body glitter. Scents include "Vanilla, " "Tropical Sun, " and "Very Berry." (6411/1428) (CAUT: 4) Glitter SRP: $3.50Ea. CARE BEARS LIP GLOSS Each container features an eye-catching hidden swing-out lid. Four flavors include "Kiwi," "Raspberry," "Vanilla," and "Tangerine." (6411/1429) (CAUT: 4) Lip Gloss SRP: $2.50Ea. THE CROW: FACE FLEX-FIT PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CAP A Previews Exclusive! Black flex fit cap. (4035) (CAUT: 4) Cap $22.95 THE CROW: PUPIL T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. (4035) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 ELVIS 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROCK N' ROLL ANALOG LIMITED EDITION WATCH Limited edition analog watch. (427/LI2510) (CAUT: 4) Watch $105.00 ELVIS: KING OF ROCK AND ROLL SCRIPT T-SHIRT Brown. 100% cotton. Front image. (559/49-301-23) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 EVIL DEAD: FOG T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (6028/139-011A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 FAMILY GUY: DOGGY-STYLE T-SHIRT White. 100% cotton. (559/36-301-116) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 FAMILY GUY: STEWIE REDRUM T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (559/36-301-100) L-XL $16.95 FAMILY GUY: STEWIE "VICTORY WILL BE MINE" T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (559/36-301-13) L-XL $16.95 FREDDY VS. JASON: SCAREFACE T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (6028/538-003A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 GREASE LOGO WOMEN'S RINGER T-SHIRT Black with red trim. 100% cotton. Glossy transfer. Screenprint baby rib ringer. (5145/D41908P) (CAUT: 4) M-LG $25.95 GREASE: TOO PURE TO BE PINK MUSCLE T-SHIRT White 100% cotton. Sugar glitter. Raw edge screenprint tissue jersey. (5145/D42055P) (CAUT: 4) M-LG $20.95 HELLRAISER: SUFFERING T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. (4035/HL205) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 PEANUTS: ALL STARS WOMEN'S REVERSIBLE JERSEY Green. 100% cotton. Tissue reversible jersey. (5145/P2698ZP) (CAUT: 4) M-LG $26.95 PULP FICTION: DEFINITION T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. (4035/PF203) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 PULP FICTION: SUITCASE T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Front image. (4035/PF202) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 THE SIMPSONS: "I'M SPECIAL" T-SHIRT Royal. 100% cotton. Front image. (559/95-301-526) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK: "I'M JUST A BILL" T-SHIRT White with red trim. 100% cotton. Front image. (5271/SR014) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SCHOOL HOUSE ROCKS CAST WOMEN'S T-SHIRT Blue. 100% cotton. Front image. (5271/SR005) (CAUT: 4) M-LG $16.95 SCOOBY DOO: MONSTER CHARACTER YOUTH CAP Khaki cap. (5209/SD03264N2) (CAUT: 4) Cap $12.95 VIVID: CASTING DIRECTOR T-SHIRT White. 100% cotton. Front and back image. (7296/AJ00311) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 VIVID: IRONCROSS T-SHIRT Black. 100% cotton. Metallic ink image on chest, back, and left sleeve. (5145/AJ00611) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 TOYS SECTION ANIMATION EXCEL SAGA: MENCHI 10-INCH PLUSH ADV Toys has created the first plush Menchi animal from that crazy series, Excel Saga. Menchi is a fan favorite, an emergency food supply, an ingredient for some tasty burgers, needs singing lessons, and successfully started Menchi-mania. Scheduled to ship August 2004. (76/TEX44004) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of United States and Puerto Rico. Plush PI KALEIDO STAR: JONATHAN SEAL 10—INCH PLUSH Now you can have your very own Jonathan the Seal, from the hit anime Kaleido Star DVD! This plush is adorable. Made for the couch. Made for cuddling. Available in both 5" and 10" editions. Scheduled to ship August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of United States and Puerto Rico. 5" (TKS40000)—Plush PI 10" (TKS40001) —Plush PI JUSTICE LEAGUE WATCHTOWER PLAYSET It is because of the Watchtower that the Earth is safe. And the helm is yours if you want it. Kids and kids at heart can use the trigger switch to open the space station and experience flashing lights and room alarms. Use Justice League figures as accessories, build on this playset, and you can have them run checks and stats on the telescope loading dock, which you can later connect to the Justice League Javelin (not included). Use battle stations to launch missiles from the battle tower, jettison attack pods, and create a variety of sound effects with the push of a button. The Watchtower's security systems — complete with security beam and trap door — keeps everyone safe and secure. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included). Figures sold separately. Adult assembly required. Closed box. Ages 3 and over. Scheduled to ship September 2004. (744/B9910) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. Playset $59.25 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE BUNNY SUIT ANYA A Previews Exclusive! A Diamond Select Release! Collectors are well aware that the previous version of this figure sold out completely, and now Diamond Select Toys is giving fans the chance to complete their collections with this all-new release! Based on how Anya appeared in the Season 4 episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, "Fear, Itself," this figure depicts the Scooby Gang's reformed vengeance demon donning the now-classic costume. What creatures frighten her the most? Cute- and-cuddly bunny rabbits! As a bonus, Anya's Halloween bunny costume is also removable, so collectors can display the character in her street clothes. This figure stands approximately 6" tall, comes with multiple points of articulation, and features blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship September 2004. (4667/60545) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Figure $14.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER PALZ SERIES 1 Palisades Toys presents this new series of block figure based on the popular characters from the hit TV series. Designed from their first appearance on the show, these figures are loaded with features. Each figure includes a head with two facial expressions, as well as additional body and clothing parts to enable you to transform your figure into a new character. Use your imagination! Display the normal face, or turn the head under the hair for a vampire transformation. Each 2 ½" figure also comes with an exclusive Inkworks collectible card, and tombstone so that you can build the Sunnydale Cemetary as you collect the series. Figures featured in this series are scheduled to include Buffy, Giles, Willow, Xander, The Master, and Darla. Scheduled to ship October 2004. (8644/74008) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. COMIC BOOK HEROES SHAMAN KING SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES Help Yoh and his friends battle rival shaman and spirits! Use these 4 ¾" figures to combat animal, human, monster, or ghoul! Each one of the six is a unique innovative collectible with exaggerated facial features that show off brilliant colors. You'll flip over how these plastic powerhouses pose to the max, and project the spirit from the show. All figures come with a Shaman token. Series 1—in window box packaging — is scheduled to include Bason, Amidamaru, Lee Pai-Long, Tokageroh, Eliza, and Corey. Scheduled to ship September 2004. (744/G4151) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $8.50Ea. SHAMAN KING SUPER DEFORMED SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES Collect these 2" super deformed figures, and relish their innovative sculptures! All have super exaggerated facial features with brilliant colors and great poses. Each represents a spirit from the show and come with a Shaman token. Figures come on blister cards. This series is scheduled to include Bason, Amidamaru, Lee Pai-Long, Eliza, Corey, and Tokageroh. Scheduled to ship September 2004. (744/G4144) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $4.99Ea. SHAMAN KING SERIES 1 7-INCH ACTION FIGURES Once every 500 years, a competition occurs to determine who will become Shaman King. Kids can act out scenes with these figures that stand approximately 7" tall, and come with cool battling action. This series is scheduled to include Bason, Amidamaru, Lee Pai- Long, and Tokageroh. Figures come on blister cards. Scheduled to ship September 2004. (744/G4158) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $13.99Ea. SHAMAN KING SERIES 1 DELUXE BATTLING ACTION FIGURES These 7" figures feature lights and sounds! Controlled with a joystick to give you fully- operating battle play. Hit your opponent's sweet spot and the armor explodes, causing the shaman beneath to fall over in defeat! This series is scheduled to include Amidamaru and Bason. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship September 2004. (744/G4166) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $46.25Ea. SPIDER-MAN 2004 SERIES 4 ACTION FIGURES Spider-Man's arachnid foe is out to do him major bodily damage! The guy with the pointed tail who's had it out for the Wallcrawler is found right here, stewing in his own hatred! He's none other than the Scorpion, and he's in this series that is also scheduled to include three different versions of a 6" scale Spider-Man: Kicking Action, Shoot-N-Trap, and Sneak Attack! Scheduled to ship November 2004. (49/72080) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $10.25Ea. DIE-CAST BATMAN 1-43 JOKERMOBILE 1950 JMBV1 This was the ride used by the Clown Prince of Crime way back in the '50s! Back when your parents listened to Doo-Wop music! A classic throwback to the Caped Crusader's early years, this 1:43 die-cast is essential Batman memorabilia. Scheduled to ship October 2004. (6432/US77304) (CAUT: 4) Die-cast $8.99 HERBIE GOES BANANAS A 1/8th scale die-cast of the cute little Volkswagon from the classic '70s Disney flick. Here's Herbie all banged up, looking worse for the wear—but still in the game! Scheduled to ship September 2004. (6243/38306) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Die-cast $25.00 JOHNNY LIGHTNING MONSTER MOVIES DIE-CAST New Johnny Lightning die-casts with monster themes based on classic retro horror movies! Pick up a '60s Cadillac Hearse (Dracula), a '90 Mustang (Revenge of the Creature), a Frankenstude (Frankenstein), a '57 Studebaker Hawk (Bride of Frankenstein), or a WC 54 Ambulance (King Kong). Also available is Haulin' Hearse (The Mummy), '40 Ford Pickup (War of the Worlds), '65 VW Beetle (The Invisible Man), '49 Barris Mercury (Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde), '00 Honda Accord (Godzilla), and T'rantula, S'cool Bus, Ghostbusters Ecto 1A (Ghostbusters). Scheduled to ship September 2004. (6243/412-30) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-cast SRP: $4.99Ea. SPEED RACER 35TH ANNIVERSARY DIE-CASTS If you're a fan of Speed Racer, then you'll flip over these commemorative die-casts that give you the Mach 5 for your own garage, and other slick vehicles that were featured in the retro anime classic! The Mach 5 and Racer X Edition Mach 5 are 1:18 scale, and the Mini Shooting Star R/C is 1:64 scale (batteries not included). Scheduled to ship September 2004. (6517) (CAUT: 4) MACH 5 (33339)—Die-cast $37.99 RACER X EDITION (33403)—Die-cast $37.99 MINI SHOOTING STAR (3313)—Die-cast $12.99 MILITARY FIGURES CALL OF DUTY ACTION FIGURES Keep Homeland Security tight in your own neck of the woods with these fighting men made of true grit! These 6" figures include 82nd Airborne-Operation Market/Garden, 101st Airborne Paratrooper, 101st Airborne-Battle of Bastogne, Totenkopf Division Officer, Das Reich Division-Ardennes Offensive, and Wiking Division-Eastern Front. Scheduled to ship September 2004. (5292/SPF4500) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $9.99Ea. GI. JOE ACTION FIGURE Here are Hasbro classics that many of us will remember from those days when we still would kick up our legs over Saturday morning cartoons. These 12" scale G.I. Joe figures are the standard by which the men of the military must strive to imitate! Or, in the case of fightin' females, your beauty must match your ferocity! Choose from Crew Cut Navy Flight Deck with equipment; Tanker Sergeant, which comes with helmet, pistol, belt, and holster accessories; Mademoiselle Marie Can Can Trey with can-can outfit, poncho, boots, knife, map, and derringer; and Mademoiselle Marie French Single, a chase figure resistance fighter sharing a duel license from G.I. Joe and DC Comics. Scheduled to ship October 2004. (5660) (CAUT: 2 & 4) CREW CUT ARMY TANKER (90110)—Figure SRP: $59.00 CREW CUT NAVY FLIGHT DECK (90109)—Figure SRP: $59.00 MADEMOISELLE MARIE CAN CAN TREY (90105T)—Figure SRP: $34.00 MADEMOISELLE MARIE SINGLE (90102)—Figure SRP: $35.95 G.I. JOE SGT. ROCK CAMP TREY ACCESSORY PACK This Sgt. Rock-themed pack comes with a highly detailed tent, handbag, map, takes and poles, rope, shovel, sandbags, and radio. Scheduled to ship October 2004. (5660/90107T) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Pack SRP: $30.00 MISCELLANEOUS BLEEDING EDGE KINDERGOTHS PLUSH SERIES 3 The next wave of everyone's favorite creepy yet huggable line is here! Plushes are approximately 14" in scale! Scheduled to ship October 2004. (5682) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Plush SRP: $24.00 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 October 2004. (4830/91010) (CAUT: 2, 3, & 4) NOTE: Not available in the UK. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #3 (MAR043518) Figure SRP: $27.25Ea. LIVING DEAD DOLLS MINIS SERIES 5 They're cool as ever! The creepy cuties return from Series 4 as new haunting mini-figures packaged with 4" mini-sized coffins. Each figure comes complete with a noose and a keychain. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (4830/90040) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the UK. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $5.99 LIVING DEAD DOLLS RAGDOLLS SERIES 1 Meet Moana, Jeepers, and Orchid, all new characters in the Living Dead Dolls family. These cuddly 12" comrades ripe from the grave each come with an individual hang-tag that tells the character's gruesome tale. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (4830/92000) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the UK. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $14.99 PRESIDENT BUSH ANIME PLUSH Done in the Chibi or Super-Deformed style, this is how President George W. Bush would look in a Japanese animated cartoon! Depending on your political affiliation, you can have George join the Powerpuff Girls and fight evil, or make George the newest villain! A Limited Edition figure — approximately 11" tall — this is the 2004 Presidential Election version. Scheduled to ship October 2004. (4231/29001) Plush $19.95 SHREK-NASCAR ACTION FIGURE 2-PACK Shrek's back, but he's not just in the movie theaters. Now you can have both Shrek and Donkey drive up to your doorstep for a wild night out on the town with these 7" scale Shrek 2 movie-themed roadsters! Choose from: Bobby Labonte/Shrek or Tony Stewart/Donkey. Limited to 1,500 pieces each. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship July 2004. (5780) (CAUT: 3 & 4) LABONTE/SHREK (32796)—2-Pack PI STEWART/DONKEY (32797)—2-Pack PI SMITI MLB SERIES 1 Featuring today's biggest stars, tomorrow's legends, and future Hall of Famers. This 3" series is scheduled to include: Sammy Sosa (Chicago Cubs), Hideki Matsui (N.Y. Yankees), Mark Prior (Chicago Cubs), Roger Clemens (Houston Astros), Curt Schilling (Boston Red Sox), Ichiro Suzuki (Seattle Mariners), Alex Rodriguez (N.Y. Yankees), and Mike Piazza (N.Y. Mets). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (5122/00365) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of the U.S. and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $3.49Ea. MOVIES & TV AMERICAN CHOPPER: OCC FIGURES These 7" figures are posed in classic poses from the show!. Sr. with his arms crossed getting irritated, Pauly building the next amazing chopper … and Mikey being Mikey — not doing anything constructive. All figures feature sound. So you can hear classic Teutel phrases like: — Sr: "I'm getting aggravated! Why is it so hard to clean up after yourself?" - Pauly Jr: "You just don't understand what it takes to build one of these bikes! We'll finish it up tomorrow." And Mikey: "I'm here to answer the phones and take out the trash. I'm really the brains of the operation." Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (476/76401A) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $12.99Ea. BABY GODZILLA PLUSH The first time in plush! Born from an egg, a small Godzillasaurus crawled forth. And we dubbed it "Baby Godzilla." The little imp first appeared in the movie Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla II. What made the tyke cool? Telepathic abilities. And he appeared in later films known as "Mini Godzilla" or "Godzilla Junior." Whatever adjective you use— hear he is folks — an 11" plush that's made for the couch. Limited to 1500 pieces. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (4231/09114) (CAUT: 4) Plush $24.95 CATWOMAN MOVIE ROTO FIGURE Halle Berry. Oh, has she done well. Acadamy Award winner. Storm. And now the Catwoman. Making the suit look good too, girl. Here's a figure that's got her likeness nailed down cold. A collectible standing roughly 10" tall, and looking as bad as the girl behind the mask. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (744/B9907) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $19.99 GUNDAM 5-INCH MOBILE SUIT ACTION FIGURE WITH VEHICLE WAVE 2 Top dog flyers that rock and roll in the skylight. Extra mean and nasty, these extremely detailed 4.5" scale action figures come with over 20 points of articulation. Watch them combine with the action vehicle to transform into various battle modes. Window packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (9036/11355-K) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $13.99Ea. GUNDAM 8-INCH ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2 An 8" tall figure with over 30 points of articulation. Each figure comes with its own unique weapons, and attitude! Window box packaging. Choose from Launcher Strike Gundam, Duel Gundam, Blitz Gundam, Sword Strike Gundam, Buster Gundam, or others. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (9036/11770-K) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $17.99Ea. LORD OF THE RINGS MOVIE TWIST-EMS SERIES 2 An all-new mix of 2" wind-up characters from the blockbuster movie trilogy. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (49/81455) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Character mix was not available at press time. Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $4.75Ea. MACROSS VALKYRIE SUPER-POSEABLE ACTION FIGURES These hyper-detailed 7" action figures feature non-removable booster armor, over 20 points of articulation and authentic Macross designs. Choose from Roy Focker VF-1S (Strike Valkyrie), Hikaru Ichijo VF-1A (Super Valkyrie), or Maximillian Jiinas VF-1A (Super Valkyrie). Each figure includes a telescoping gunpod accessory and five interchangeable hands. Only 2,000 of each will be made worldwide! Packaged on blister card. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (4522/6700) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.K. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Plush SRP: $12.99Ea. MUPPETS BACKSTAGE PLAYSET Palisades Toys is proud to present this Super Deluxe playset, based on the famous backstage area from The Muppet Show. The only "set" which appeared on every episode of The Muppet Show, this is the area where the characters hung out backstage. Most of the action (and interaction) was always behind the curtain. Lovingly recreated, the figures stand 2.5 levels tall. The 15" tall playset can house up to 15 Palisades Muppet figures at once. Additionally, small pegs throughout the playset allow for Muppet figure accessories to be attached, creating that "cluttered" look from the TV show, while housing some of your loose accessories that you have collected in Series 1-9. This is the quintessential Muppet playset – and the signature setting in which all Muppet figures belong! Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (8644/14230) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Playset $49.99 MUPPET SERIES NINE FIGURES More of the award-winning 6" scale action figure line from Palisades Toys! This series features Steppin' Out Fozzie Bear, Lips (the trumpet player — and final member of the Electric Mayhem Band), fan-favorite Pops the Doorman, and a classic version of The Swedish Chef as he appeared on The Muppet Show! Plus each figure now comes with a very special Muppet "buddy!" Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (8644/12190) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $11.99 POPEYE 12-INCH ROTO CAST FIGURE This year marks the 75th Anniversary Year for Popeye and his crew. This special edition 12" rotocast Popeye depicts the cartoon sailor man outfitted in actual cloth sailor whites along with a can of spinach. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (4830/44610) (CAUT: 4) Figure $19.99 POPEYE MINI 2-PACK ACTION FIGURES This year marks the 75th Anniversary Year for Popeye and his crew. These special edition series of 2 ½" scale mini figures is scheduled to include Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, and Bluto. You'll love how these miniature figures boast all the articulation of the original 6" figures. Each of these little guys comes with accessories. Popeye (w/Anchor, spinach, sharks teeth), Olive Oyl (w/Sweet Pea, purse), Bluto (w/Dumbbell), & Wimpy (w/Burgers, grinder, Jeep). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (4830/44060) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Mini-Figure SRP: $6.99 ROBOCOP MEZ-ITZ Set in the no-too-distant future, Robocop patrols the crime-ridden streets of Detroit. He is haunted by his past and determined to uncover the murder mystery surrounding the corrupt police force. And Mezco Toyz introduces the steel man packing heat with the Robocop Mez-Itz mini-figures that are packed with the excitement of the Robocop series! This set is scheduled to include Robocop, Officer Lewis, and ED-209 in a window boxed set. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (4830/80190) (CAUT: 1) Mez-its $12.25 SOUTH PARK SERIES 4 ACTION FIGURES In this fourth series of figures, the residents of the quaint little mountain town are coming your way! Figures in this round are scheduled to include Officer Barbrady, Mrs. Cartman, Shelly, and Big Gay Al, each with their own accessories. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (5441/15024-2) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $10.99 TEEN TITANS ACTION FIGURES 2-PACK WAVE 2 They're the kids that are alright. The street rollers with their heads on straight. The Titans are on the scene, and here in this wave of 2-Packs that may include 3 ½" figures of New Robin & Puppet King and New Beast Boy & Gizmo. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (9036/12380-C) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $3.75 TEEN TITANS COMIC BOOK HERO WAVE 2 FIGURES This next wave features full-color 2" tall posed characters ? both heroes and villains ? with weapons. Includes a collectible comic page in each pack to form a complete comic book series when you collect all four packs in the series. May include characters such as Robin, Beast Boy, Cyborg, Starfire, Deathstroke, and Raven. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (9036/12300) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #4 (APR043952) Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. VOLTRON I-MEN 2-PACK SERIES 1 The classic animated smash from the '80s is back, and the I-Men have got them! The Voltron Force from Voltron: Defender of the Universe make their debut as 2 1/4" tall mini-figures in 2004! These super-detailed mini-figures feature excellent articulation for extra flexibility, and utilize magnetic feet for versatility in placement and poseability. Each I-Men mini-figure comes with a collector's coin which doubles as a display stand. Available in this assortment are Princess Allura/Blue Lion, Pidge/Green Lion, Keith/Black Lion, Lance/Red Lion, and Hunk/Yellow Lion. Packaged in carded two-packs. Blister Card. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (4522/6700) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.K. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. 2-Pack SRP: $7.99Ea. NOSTALGIA CABBAGE PATCH KIDS Play Along plans to stay true to the legacy and universal themes the Cabbage Patch Kids captured when the fist entered the market in the early 80s. Truly believing that being unique and "one of a kind" is what makes each and every Kid so special, Play Along plans to capture the heart and soul of this amazing brand and share it with anyone who adopts a Cabbage Patch Kid to fill their hearts with love. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (4850/10300) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. CAUCASIAN (10100)—Doll SRP: $37.99Ea. AFRICAN AMERICAN (10300)—Doll SRP: $37.99Ea. SCI-FI ALIEN: LIFE-SIZED FACEHUGGER PLUSH REPLICA There are few scenes in film more terrifying than the one in which the Alien Facehugger first latches on to the doomed astronaut in the original sci-fi classic Alien. Throughout the Alien Quadrilogy, these creepy, slimy creatures serve as the catalyst for the inevitable Alien encounter which will be the death of most (if not all). Creepy. Eerie. And deadly, thanks to Palisades Toys' plush replica. Constructed of a durable wire frame and the highest quality plush materials, this life-size, fully posable 27" long Facehugger is sure to be a must-have for fans of the Alien movies. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (8644/75001) (CAUT: 4) Plush $24.99Ea. ALIEN VS. PREDATOR MOVIE PLUSHES A Diamond Select Release! Hot on the heels of its hit Hellboy Movie Plush Toys, Diamond Select Toys offers a unique spin on Hollywood's greatest sci-fi movie monsters with these all-new plush toys! Based on this summer's much-anticipated Alien vs. Predator film from 20th Century Fox —featuring the menacing Alien, the battle-ready Predator, and the deadly Alien Queen! These cute-and-cuddly, 8"-tall plush toys are made out of 100% soft materials, so even the youngest of fans can enjoy these interpretations of classic movie characters! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4667/73107) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Plush SRP: $14.99Ea. ALIEN VS. PREDATOR PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ALIEN EGG & FACEHUGGER PLUSH A Previews Exclusive! A Diamond Select Release! A potentially lethal Alien Egg from this summer's soon-to-be- hit film, Alien vs. Predator! This plush toy egg is approximately over 4" high, constructed out of 100% soft materials. Inside of it is a plush version of the deadly Alien Facehugger, which is 9" in total length! Pull it out of the egg and make it attack! Perfect for both younger and adult collectors alike! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4667/73107) (CAUT: 4) Plush $14.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES This figure of Starbuck has an uncanny likeness of the original star of the show, Dirk Benedict. Here's the star hopper in a classic action pose, equipped with blaster, navigational equipment and pilot helmet. Also available in this series is the Cylon Raider — the menacing starfighter of the Cylon Empire piloted by a trio of Cylon warriors. Additionally, there's the Colonial Fighter, the high performance defensive spacecraft of the Colonies which Starbuck, Apollo & Boomer piloted to fend off Raider attacks. Figures are approximately 7". Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (476/76399A) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $13.99 STAR WARS LEGO STAR WARS MOS EISLEY CANTINA Fans young and old who can't get enough of George Lucas' space epic can hang out at the Mos Eisley space cantina when they pick up this Lego playset. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (5178/4501) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Most Star Wars Lego items in this catalog have been previously released in the mass market and are being offered through Previews for the first time. Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Playset PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A LEGO STAR WARS: AT-AT DELUXE SET A massive, Lego People-scaled Imperial AT-AT walker, complete with poseable legs, neck, and guns; detailed cockpit, opening side panel, and the ability to make Luke Skywalker (included) repel to the AT-AT's belly. Also included is an AT-AT Driver figure, and 2 Imperial Snowtroopers. Scheduled to ship in September 2003. (5178/4483) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Playset PI ******************** LEGO STAR WARS DEGOBAH X-WING Degobah is where Luke Skywalker went to train as a Jedi under the tutelage of Yoda. The film was Empire Strikes Back. And it has ranked as one of the most inspirational films in sci-fi cinema. Now you can learn to lift X-wings from swamp water with this cool Lego playset that takes you back to Yoda's wetlands! (5178/4502) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Most Star Wars Lego items in this catalog have been previously released in the mass market and are being offered through Previews for the first time. Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Playset PI LEGO STAR WARS MINI VEHICLE SERIES 3 Want to put together your own rebel alliance and evil empire for Star Wars battles in your home? Then start smart by working on your defense with this mini vehicle series that includes a Star Destroyer, Sith Infiltrator, Imperial Shuttle, and AT-TE. (5178/4234656) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Most Star Wars Lego items in this catalog have been previously released in the mass market and are being offered through Previews for the first time. Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Playset PI LEGO STAR WARS REBEL SPEEDER If you're looking to keep the general population free of the Empire's grip, then you'll need to patrol the areas with this keen rebel speeder built Lego style! A fast and agile craft, now you can build one at your leisure! (5178/4500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Most Star Wars Lego items in this catalog have been previously released in the mass market and are being offered through Previews for the first time. Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Playset PI STATUES & MODELS SECTION ALIEN VS. PREDATOR ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: SCAR PREDATOR STATUE The wait is over, as one of the most highly anticipated match-ups in cinematic history makes its way to the big screen this summer: Alien vs. Predator. Who will win? Only one thing is certain. Whoever wins… we lose. Deep within a pyramid, buried for centuries beneath the Antarctic ice, the battle ensues. Scar, one of the Predators, stands atop an ancient staircase, his deadly blades raised, prepared to strike. This beautifully detailed, dynamic polystone statue looks great as a stand-alone piece, or for full effect, can be integrated with the AvP Alien Polystone Statue: Grid to complete the scene. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (8644/25247) (CAUT: 4) Statue $99.99 ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: GRID ALIEN STATUE Grid, one of the Aliens, stands perched on the ancient staircase landing, preparing to strike upward at an unseen foe. This beautifully detailed, dynamic polystone statue looks great as a stand-alone piece, or for full effect, can be integrated with the AvP Predator Polystone Statue: Scar to complete the scene. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (8644/25248) (CAUT: 4) Statue $99.99 ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: CAPTIVE ALIEN QUEEN MINI-BUST The Captive Alien Queen is depicted here, writhing against the chains that hold her, her acidic blood oozing from multiple wounds. This mini bust is one of the most dynamic and kinetic that Palisades has ever produced. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (8644/20247) (CAUT: 4) Statue $79.99 ANIMATION STAR WARS: CLONE WARS—OBI-WAN KENOBI MAQUETTE As seen on Cartoon Network! The story of the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire continues to unfold in the Cartoon Network's Star Wars: The Clone Wars micro- series, created by Samurai Jack's Genndy Tartakovsky! Bridging the gap between Episodes 2 and 3, Clone Wars tells of the struggle for power across the Republic, as the Jedi fight a desperate battle on all fronts to preserve the Republic and hold back the dark forces of the Sith. And one of the greatest Jedi warriors at the battlefront is Obi-Wan Kenobi, the subject of this month's maquette. Sculpted as he appears in the series (fully bearded and in battle armor), Obi-Wan brandishes his lightsaber, a look of grim determination drawn across his face. Standing 9" tall, this hand-painted maquette is just like the models used by the animators working on the series. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (5498/6061) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Maquette $80.00 COMIC BOOK HEROES STAR OF THE MONTH BLACK COSTUME SYMBIOTE SPIDER-MAN BUST A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Sam Greenwell, this re-sculpted bust depicts Spidey's post-Secret Wars black costume. Stands just over 6" tall with a web-draped logo base. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Painted and ready to display. Available Now! (4667) (STAR17550) Bust $45.00 ***************** GORGON MINI-BUST From Marvel's Inhumans! This mini-bust stands over 6" tall and was sculpted by Randy Bowen. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $40.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A R. CRUMB FLAKEY FOONT MINI STATUE Randy Bowen and Neil Surges bring to life Robert Crumb's Flakey Foont! This insecure, confused guy from the Mr. Natural strips stands 5" tall. Painted and ready to display. Painted and ready to display. Available now! (8824) (CAUT: 4) Statue $45.00 ***************** KARNAK MINI-BUST Based on the work of Marvel Comics' Inhumans, this min-bust of Karnak stands over 6 ½" tall and was sculpted by Randy Bowen. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $40.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CAPTAIN AMERICA: 1945 ULTIMATE BUST A Diamond Select Release! Captain America currently leads the Ultimates, but he started his heroic career long before the formation of the popular super team. He has been a legend since 1945! Forged on the battlefields of Europe during WWII, Captain America was accidentally frozen for over 50 years before his revival by S.H.I.E.L.D. The Ultimate Captain America 1945 Bust was sculpted by Andy Bergholtz, from a design by Ultimates artist Bryan Hitch, who also contributed exclusive original artwork for the box. Limited to 1,945 pieces — the lowest production run for an Ultimate bust to date! This bust comes painted and ready to display, and is accompanied by a full-color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Available now! (4667) Bust $55.00 ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH ULTIMATE CAPTAIN AMERICA BUST A Diamond Select Release! The Ultimates version of Captain America, standing 7" tall and sculpted by Andy Bergholtz. Limited to 7,500 pieces worldwide. Available Now! (4667/20133) (STAR18127) Bust $50.00 ULTIMATE COLOSSUS BUST A Diamond Select Release! The Ultimate X-Men version of Colossus, sculpted by Rudy Garcia and measuring 7" tall. Limited to 5,000 pieces worldwide. Available Now! (4667/STAR17019) Bust $55.00 ULTIMATE GREEN GOBLIN BUST A Diamond Select Release! The Ultimate Spider-Man version of the Green Goblin, sculpted by Gabriel Marquez, and measuring 8" tall. Limited to a 10,000 production. Available Now! (4667/STAR15547) Bust $55.00 ULTIMATE IRON MAN BUST SPECIAL EDITION A Diamond Select Release! The Ultimates version of Iron Man, sculpted by Andy Bergholtz, measuring over 7" tall, and limited to 6,500 pieces worldwide. This Special Edition version is limited to just 500 pieces, each including a certificate/mini-print hand- signed by Bryan Hitch and Andy Bergholtz. Available Now! (4667/STAR19931) Bust $75.00 ULTIMATE MAGNETO BUST From Diamond Select! The Ultimate X-Men version of Magneto, standing 7" tall and based on the original artwork of series artist Adam Kubert! This bust is limited to 10,000 pieces and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Available Now! (4667/STAR15549) Bust $50.00 ULTIMATE STORM BUST A Diamond Select Release! The Ultimate X-Men version of Storm, standing 7" tall and based on the artwork of series artist Adam Kubert! The box features brand new original artwork by Adam Kubert, based on his first look at the completed piece. Available Now! (4667/STAR15165) Bust $50.00 WOLVERINE CLAWS REPLICA A Diamond Select Release! Lacing his skeleton with nigh-indestructible Adamantium, Logan was transformed from a mere mutant to Weapon X! Now, Diamond Select and Industrial Zoo present this life-sized, 1:1 scale replica of Wolverine's forearm, complete with extended claws and simulated deployment mechanisms! The skeletal arm comes encased in a clear plexi-glass tube, as if it was a relic of some secret government warehouse from the dark future! Measuring over 2-feet in length, this is the ultimate Wolverine collectible! Each comes fully assembled, painted, and ready to display. Full- color, hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity included. Available now! (4667/STAR19934) Replica $250.00 ********************** MISCELLANEOUS ANGEL OF MERCY STATUE This red-haired, purple-winged sexy angel stands holding a skull. Stands 10" tall. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship August 2004. (4432/1566) (CAUT: 4) Statue $29.00 ANGEL WITH CROSS STATUE This black angel drapes herself on a silver cross. Stands 9 ½" tall. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4432/1589) (CAUT: 4) Statue $29.00 HANDCUFF LISA STATUE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Statue $119.00 HOT DOGGER & SURF BUNNY RIDIN TANDEM MODEL KIT The Dodd Group is pleased to announce the release of the "lost" Weird-Ohs and related model kits that didn't make in the 1994 reissues. This first kit features the daring surfer, Hot Dogger, doing a handstand on his board on a curling wave with the beautiful Surf Bunny balancing atop his feet. This kit is approximately 1:8 scale and also feature a replica of the original kit instructions, an informative leaflet detailing the origins of the kit by Milton-Bradley's Game of Life inventor Reuben Klamer and sculptor Bob Allen, and art by the real daddy of the Weird-Ohs, Bill Campbell. Some painting and assembly required. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (5498) (CAUT: 4) Kit SRP: $24.95 MOVIES & TV DARK CRYSTAL: URYOD THE NUMEROLOGIST BUST The second in the series, this bust features Uryod the Numerologist from Jim Henson's all-puppet movie, Dark Crystal. Stands 6" tall. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (5292) (CAUT: 4) Bust $40.00 FRIDAY THE 13TH JASON MINI-BUST This resin bust is hand painted and terrifyingly detailed. To add to this realistic portrayal of Jason is his real metal machete. Stands 7" tall. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (6338/39766) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $43.99 GUNDAM LEVEL 5 MODEL KIT WAVE 2 These model kits build 5" to 7 ½" action figures with extreme articulation and 140+ multi-colored parts. Model pieces snap together without glue. This wave is scheduled to include: Aile Gundam Strike, Sword Strike Gundam, and Buster Gundam. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (9036/11100-SEED-N) (CAUT: 2 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Kits $30.99Ea. NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET FREDDY MINI-BUST With great details, a real metal glove, and killer paint job, this resin bust is going to make some insomniacs happy that they don't dream. Not recommended for bedroom display ? don't let the bed bugs bite! Stands 6" tall. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (6338/39791) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $43.99 REN & STIMPY COMMANDER HOEK MINI-BUST In "Space Madness," one of the most popular of the classic episodes of The Ren and Stimpy Show, Commander Hoek (Ren) and Cadet Stimpy (Stimpy) switch their spacecraft to automatic pilot, leaving them with nothing to do. Eventually, a bored Commander Hoek succumbs to the dreaded 'Space Madness' with hilarious consequences. And now, you can bring home a bit of this sidesplitting episode for yourself and your friends, with the Commander Hoek Polystone Micro Bust. Standing nearly 5" tall, Commander Hoek features a fantastic attention to detail, including his brain sucking "Captain's Log" device and bridge console. (8644/20236) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Mini-Bust $24.99 STAR TREK: NEMESIS SCORPION MODEL KIT Create your own Scorpion ship from the 2002 Star Trek film, Nemesis. Model kit is 1:350th scale and is level 2. Assembly required. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (6243/4203) (CAUT: 4) Kit $10.99 "TOONED UP" DAISY DUKE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE MAQUETTE This Previews Exclusive maquette rounds out the "Tooned Up" tribute to The Dukes of Hazzard with America's favorite country girl, Daisy Duke. Arriving just in time to complete your "Dukes" collection, Daisy is decked out in her trademark "Daisy Dukes" and a shirt with what else...a daisy of course. A perfect companion to her country cousins. Be sure to get your hand on Daisy before Boss Hogg steals them all. Designed by Tracy Mark Lee, sculpted by Shu. Each maquette comes individually numbered and is strictly limited to 500 pieces. Hand painted, ready to display. Comes in a specially decorated box! Created by professional animators for the "toon" inclined. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (5286/DAISY) (CAUT: 4) Maquette $79.00 PREDATOR STEALTH MICRO BUST Sometimes bigger isn't always better! This Predator Micro Bust, based on the designs of the fierce hunter from Predator 2, measures in at 3 ½", roughly half the size of the original, and still captures all the dynamic brilliance of the original sculpt...just on a smaller scale! This reduced size special edition is perfect for those who want one to display one in a limited space. Cast in an all-clear polystone. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (5168) (CAUT: 4) Bust $36.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A "TOONED UP" BO AND LUKE DUKE MAQUETTES Electric Tiki Presents the next maquettes in its ongoing salute to classic TV characters! Straight form the back woods of Hazzard County comes good old boys Bo and Luke Duke! These 9" tall "Tooned-Up" Bo and Luke Duke maquettes jumpstart The Dukes of Hazzard series. Both characters come in their trademark attire. Designed by Tracy Mark Lee and sculpted by James Lopez, each maquette comes with logo plaque and is strictly limited to 1,500. The Dukes are individually numbered, fully painted, ready to display! Includes Certificate of Authenticity and comes in a decorated box! Available now! (5286) BO DUKE—Maquette $79.00 LUKE DUKE—Maquette $79.00 ******************* TRANSFORMERS: SOUNDWAVE MINI-STATUE Allies and enemies alike know nothing is secret from the hypersensitive sensors of the legendary Decepticon Communicator, Soundwave. The entire electromagnetic spectrum ? some say even thought itself ? is an open file for this Transformer! The most loyal and trusted of Megatron's lieutenants, Soundwave is an even greater threat to the Autobots, thanks to the incredible squad of smaller Decepticon warriors hidden within the subspace pocket in his chest. Composed to fans' demands and designed in the hottest mecha design styles, Soundwave towers at 6 inches of polystone, making a true showstopper for your Transformer collection. Of special note is the cassette deck chest covering…which is clear revealing the workings of the cassette player within! Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (8644/25233) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Statue $64.99 TRANSFORMERS ULTRA MAGNUS BUST One of the greatest Autobot soldiers, Ultra Magnus is willing to fight any battle. Assigned the role by a dying Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus become the reluctant, however courageous, leader of all the Autobots. The Ultra Magnus bust stands over 6" tall and 7 ½" wide. Produced by Hard Hero and strictly limited to 2,500 pieces. Includes a full-color collector's box. Made of cold cast porcelain. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4372) (CAUT: 4) Bust $49.95 SCI-FI & FANTASY ALIEN MOTION TRACKER REPLICA This government-issued tracker was used by the marines to determine of they were endangered by the Aliens. Features authentic light and sound effects directly from the studio. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (5305/FX101) (CAUT: 4) Replica SRP: $399.99 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: SAURON ONE RING REPLICA The King of Gondor valiantly defeated Sauron by slicing off his finger with the One Ring. Authentic from the movie, the Ring will glow brilliantly. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (5035/LR100) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Replica SRP: $199.00 PREDATOR CEREMONIAL DAGGER REPLICA Predator's 25" ceremonial dagger featured in this summer's long-awaited release of Alien vs. Predator. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (5035/FX104) (CAUT: 4) Replica SRP: $199.00 PREDATOR HELMET REPLICA Carefully constructed of cold cast resin. Replicating the original prop, a tri-laser sighting device with LED illumination is built in. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (5035/FX103) (CAUT: 4) Replica SRP: $299.99 IMPORT TOYS SECTION ALIEN VS. PREDATOR ALIEN FIGURE PVC RELIEF Imported from Japan! A 1/8th scale PVC relief of one of the most feared critters in space! That hard-shelled body and tongue allow the Alien to take on any threat—even a Predator, as we'll see in this year's upcoming film Aliens Vs. Predator! Available in both 8" tall "Normal Coloring" and "Previews Exclusive Coloring" styles. Previews Exclusive version scheduled to ship in September 2004, Normal Version in October 2004. (4878/00351) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. NORMAL VERSION (00351)—Figure $9.99 PX VERSION (00359)—Figure $9.99 ALIEN IN EGG PVC RELIEF Imported from Japan! A very detailed Alien PVC plastic relief with a "flat" back, perfect for hanging on a wall, or as a display that stands alone on a shelf diorama style. Whatever manner of display is to your liking, you'll love this 8" tall relief available in both B Type "Normal Coloring" and "Previews Exclusive Coloring" styles. Previews Exclusive version scheduled to ship in September 2004; Normal Version in October 2004. (4878/00351) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. NORMAL VERSION (00350)—Figure $9.99 PX VERSION (00358)—Figure $9.99 ALTERNATIVE TOYS HIDEYASU MOTO'S SPACE FRIENDS TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! From the popular Japanese comic book artist, Hideyasu Moto ("Recosuke"), comes this set of 3" trading figures with removable parts. Each includes a small comic art paper. This series includes Venusian, Earthman, Spitz, Satuenian, Mercurial, and Jovian. Each figure includes an illustrated box and collector insert. Scheduled to ship November 2004. (5627) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as a case. Please check with your retailer for availability. RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #6 (AUG033281) Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. SHIGERU SUGIURA'S NINJA BOY: SARUTOBI SASUKE TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! For over 70 years, artist Shigeru Sugiura has influenced the world of manga with his unique style. These trading figures from the legendary Ninja Boy manga are approximately 3" tall. Collect up to 12 different characters! Also, look for two "secret" variant figures. Figures scheduled to be in this series include Sasuke, Saizo, Tarou, Nyudo, Kosuke, Seikainyudo, Jinpachi, Kamanosuke, Juzo, and Rokuro. Scheduled to ship November 2004. (5627/FK-88686) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as a case. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $5.99Ea. SHIGERU SUGIURA VINYL MONSTERS Imported from Japan! "Yokai Monsters" straight from the world of Shigeru Sugiura! If it's a monster collection you want, based on the imaginings of Sugiura, then we suggest you start with this series of figures! Monster "A," "B," and "D" are approximately 8" tall with basic articulation. Monster "C" is approximately 6" tall with limited articulation. All figures come bagged with a header card. Scheduled to ship November 2004. (5627) MONSTER A (FK-88687)—Figure $29.99 MONSTER B (FK-88688)—Figure $29.99 MONSTER C (FK-88689)—Figure $29.99 MONSTER D (FK-88690)—Figure $29.99 VANIMAL 55DSL VINYL FIGURES Imported from Japan! Vanimal Zoo meets 55DSL! Presenting the Henshinman ("Transform-Man") and Nekoman ("Cat-Man") figures, based on the symbolic characters from the art projects "Transformanart" and "poo on Art" developed jointly by artist groups Tasha-Hisha and Diesel 55. The figures stand approximately 6" tall with limited articulation. Scheduled to ship November 2004. (5627) NEKOMAN (FK-88752)—Figure $24.99 HENSHINMAN (FK-89870)—Figure $24.99 VANIMAL TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! The Vanimal Zoo is a series of animal figurines filled with the spirits of the 4 V's of the participating U.S. artists: Variety, Virtual, Vision, and Vital. The new species are upon us, like the Matsuge Usagi (roughly translated as "Eyelash Rabbit") designed by Japanese artist Bunta Inoue. Who can resist these bunnies with woeful eyes? Then there's the Hellcatz figures designed by the Japanese design group Devilrobots. Each figure comes with a mousy partner! And then there's Hong Kong artist Eric So's Hare and Tortoise — an old time fable that joins the Vanimals fold! All figures measure approximately 4" tall. Scheduled to ship November 2004. (5627) NOTE: These items are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. BUNTA INOUE'S MATSUGE USAGI (FK-88693)—Figure SRP: $6.99Ea. DEVILROBOTS' HELLCATZ (FK-88703)—Figure SRP: $6.99Ea. ERIC SO'S HARE AND TORTOISE (FK-88692)—Figure SRP: $6.99Ea. ANIME DEVILMAN FULL SIZE 17-INCH MOUNTABLE HEAD BUST Imported from Japan! This extremely limited 1/1 scale vinyl bust is simply too cool for words! This incredible sculpture of Devilman's head is sculpted by Tatsunori Nanzaka, and can be displayed on any flat surface/wall. Scheduled to ship November 2004. Available Exclusively in North America through Previews! (5642) Bust $400.00 DRAGONBALL GT: TRUNKS PLUSH Looking to share a mattress with a really comfortable plush toy? If you're an anime buff, then you'll want to check out this Trunks plush that stands a whopping 10" tall! Check him out, guys, because he's from the new GT series! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (4632/GE6044) Plush $11.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FIST OF THE NORTH STAR 200X DELUXE ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! In the cruel and terrible world, the chosen one, Kenshiro, is the last of the Martial Arts School Hokuto Shinken, whose strength will stop the violence among men. Roah, a ruthless conqueror, has sworn to kill Kenshiro to become the supreme master. Let these two warriors battle it out as deluxe action figures. Each stands 8" tall, features multiple points of articulation, and variant hands — almost limitless posing possibilities! Roah also comes with a weapon, cloak, and helmet. Sculpted for Kaiyodo by Tomohide Enoki! Available in August. Exclusively in North America through Previews! (4673) KENSHIRO––Figure $17.99 RAOH––Figure $17.99 ****************** GAOGAIGAR DIE-CAST METAL ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! This is the first GaoGaiGar die-cast action figures from Max Factory. These figures are mad eup of a lot of parts — roughly 300— and are made up of roughly 70% die-cast material! The design of these die-casts are expertly crafted to match the original designs of the "Genetic/Genesic" robot seen in the GaoGaiGar anime! With over 50 points of articulation, these figures also come with display stands, weapons, accessories, and variant hands. In addition, this toy features a pair of white gloves, so you can handle this masterpiece without leaving any fingerprints! A toy industry first! Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (4898/07001) Figure $199.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HELLSING ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Based on the hit anime series from Pioneer! In modern-day England, a secret government-funded military unit known as the Hellsing Institution — led by Integra Hellsing, the great granddaughter of Dr. Van Helsing — seeks to exterminate the ranks of the undead and demons that lurk in the shadows of the world. Her most lethal weapons? Seras Victoria (with Long Rifle & Bipod), a rambunctious member of the anti-demon task force, and the immensely powerful vampire Arucard (with two pistols, variant hands, and blood bag)! Both figures feature articulation at the neck, shoulders, and feet, and stand approximately 7" tall. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. Original Japanese blister card packaging. (4368) ARUCARD (311657)—Figure $14.99 SERAS VICTORIA (311664)—Figure $14.99 ***************** NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: REI AYANAMI & ASUKA LANGLEY WONDER SHOWCASE 2 FIGURE SET Imported from Japan! Kaiyodo's Wonder Festival (Japan's #1 consumer toy show, held twice a year) spawned the Wonder Showcase line to provide talented model makers and sculptors the opportunity to create new and exciting products and collectibles. At each Wonder Festival, an artist is selected from the amassed dealers at the show to join the Wonder Showcase line for the next 6 months between shows, with their newest creations being offered under Wonder Showcase brand at next Wonder Festival. This pair of 6" tall unarticulated PVC figures were sculpted by "Grimlock," a recent addition to the Wonder Showcase line, and come package in ultra-stylish window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. Available Exclusively in North America through Previews! (4673) Set $19.99 ANIME MINI-FIGURES AKIRA CAPSULE TOY SERIES THREE Imported from Japan! This series is considered the "DX" line, as the pieces are larger and more intricate. These fully-painted PVC figurines are approximately 3" tall, and come in opaque capsules. So the contents of each capsule is a mystery! What awaits you? Offering incredible sculpting and paint schemes, the characters available include Kei (Catalyst), Takashi (No. 26), Kaneda on Bike (new), Tetsuo on Bike, and Tetsuo 'Attack', and Yamagata. Sculpted for Kaiyodo by Masahiko Kagawa. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. Available Exclusively in North America through Previews! (4673) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. These items are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $2.99Ea. APPLESEED MOVIE MINI FIGURE SERIES 1 Imported from Japan! This new figure series is based on the Appleseed characters created by Masamune Shirow, as they appear in the the upcoming Appleseed film! These 4" miniature PVCs are pre-painted, and come with display stands in blister card packaging. This set also includes Hitomi B, previously sold only in Japan with the purchase of Appleseed movie tickets! Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (4368/MAP33286) NOTE: These items are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $5.99Ea. ASHITA NO JOE TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! Here are large exquisitely detailed figures based on the characters in the life of boxer Joe Yabuki (a.k.a. Tomorrow Joe or Rocky Joe). Collect all five figures, including our hero Joe Yabuki, wearing street clothes or boxing gear; Dampei Tange (Joe's Trainer), and Tooru Rikiishi (Joe's main boxing rival) also wearing street clothes or boxing gear. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. Available Exclusively in North America through Previews! (4898/4580122817022) NOTE: These items are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $3.99Ea. DOUGRAM TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! These awesome 2 ½" trading figures of the robots from the classic anime series, Fang of the Sun Dougram, feature the mecha: Dougram (I & II), Soltic (I & II), Bushman, Tequila Gunner, Crab Gunner, and Maverick, available in two different color schemes. Trading Figure/Mystery box packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. Available Exclusively in North America through Previews! (4898) NOTE: These items are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $2.99Ea. G-TASTE PVC FIGURES SERIES 4 Imported from Japan! Here are sexy 5" tall G-Taste ladies Tomoyo Hanasaki, Sanae Aizawa, Ren Hasumi, and Asuka Senou in nurse uniforms. These fixed-pose figures of the buxom, busty, leggy, gals let you immortalize them in your own den or home indefinitely! Variants included at random. Figures come on individual blister cards. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (4818) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as a case. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $5.50Ea. MASCHINEN KRIEGER KUBRICK SERIES #2 Imported from Japan! The Maschinen characters — which in the 80s used to be called "SF3D" in Hobby Japan — were brought back to life by model creator Ko Yokoyama. He introduced images of his own world by using some junk parts along with a previous story about the original characters. Now the re-vamped Maschinen are here in this Kubrick series! Scheduled to appear in this series are A.F.S., S.A.F.S., Fire Ball SG, Snake Eye, Racoon, and Raptor, all measuring 2 ½" tall, with modular block figure parts, opening hatches, pilot heads and accessories. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. Available exclusively in North America through Previews! (4239) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. These items are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. STAIRSTEP DISPLAY CASE Imported from Japan! Need to keep those figures free from sticky fingers? You'll find this four-tiered 5" tall 10" wide 7" deep case indispensable for displaying your favorite Gashapon or Shokugan trading figures! This display case also includes stickers so that you can label the front of the case. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (4600/8902042001) Display Case $11.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BERSERK BEHERIT COLLECTIBLE RESIN PENDANTS Imported from Japan! As seen in the popular manga series, these pendants depict the magical pendant in two versions, Face A ("Tears") or Face B ("Silent"). Both are hand- painted and hang from a sturdy cord. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (4368) FACE A (YMJAW25045)—Pendant $11.99 FACE B (YMJAW25044)—Pendant $11.99 O/A BERSERK: KURI PUCK PVC FIGURES Imported from Japan! From the world of Berserk comes the elf Kuri-Puck. As seen humming around Gutsu and possessor of the healing powder, Kuri-Puck is here as a 4" tall cute PVC statue available in two styles: "normal" face, and the "Mad" (angry) face. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (4368/33105-1) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as a display. Please check with your retailer for availability. Statue SRP: $11.99Ea. ********************* FINAL FANTASY STARS OF THE MONTH FINAL FANTASY VII RESIN STATUES Imported from Japan! Final Fantasy VII resin statues from Kotobukiya! Choose from the perky, faithful, and steadfast Aerith (8" tall), or the giant-sword-wielding hero, Cloud (9" tall). Both resin statues are highly detailed and expertly decorated, and will make a great addition to your collection! Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (4898) Available exclusively in North America through Previews! AERITH (STAR12623)—Statue $74.99 CLOUD (STAR11609)—Statue $74.99 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A FINAL FANTASY CREATURE MINI-FIGURES SERIES 1 TWO-PACKS Imported from Japan! From across the entire Final Fantasy series comes this series of collectible mini-figures depicting the awesome gods and creatures encountered and summoned by the heroes on their quests. These figures were originally released in Japan as Trading Figures (packaged blind so you never knew which figure you were getting until you opened the box), which made collecting the entire collection a somewhat difficult — and expensive — task. Now, these figures have been repackaged for American audiences, fully assembled and packaged in collector's edition two-packs! This first series is scheduled to include three sets: SET #1: Cerberus (FFVII) & Yunalesca (FFX); SET #2: Diamond Weapon (FFVII) & Seymour Evolution (FFX); and SET #3: Bahamut Zero (FFVII) & Death Gaze (FFIX). Figures stand approximately 3" tall. Blister card packaging. Available in August — Exclusively in North America through Previews! (4898) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. 2-Pack SRP: $7.99Ea. *********************** JAPANESE GIANTS OFFERED AGAIN O/A GODZILLA BOTTLE CAPS SERIES 2 Imported from Japan! Now you can top your favorite bottled beverage with a classic Toho Kaiju! Or just collect them… all! These 3" tall PVC caps each feature a different Toho Studios monster from the long history of Godzilla films! Look for characters such as Mecha Godzilla, Flying Mecha Godzilla, Mothra, Mogera, Titanosaurus, and even "Happy Dance" Godzilla! There's 20 different characters in all, sold Trading Figure style. Available now exclusively in North America through Previews! (4672/B408) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as a display. Please check with your retailer for availability. Cap SRP: $2.50Ea. ************ ULTRAMAN LIMITED EDITION SHUWATCHES Imported from Japan! The one and only Ultraman and Zeton are now available on these limited edition collectible watches! For the Ultraman watch (or "Shuwatch," playing on the classic Ultraman exit cry), both the case and band are crafted from stainless steel, while the dial features a back-light feature that produces a glowing Ultraman image on the watch's face. The Zeton watch (featuring a titanium case and band) features a backlit Zeton image on its face. Both Shuwatches ship in an imprinted aluminum display case and are limited to 1,999 pieces. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (5600/R-1384) ULTRAMAN (R-1384) Watch $200.00 ZETON (R-1385) Watch $200.00 MOVIES & TV TERMINATOR 2 TRADING FIGURES Imported from Japan! These 3" figures are based on the heavy-hitting characters in James Cameron's film Terminator 2: Judgment Day. These figures bring back the sense- shattering images that thrilled us when we first saw the movie! Collect all 8 figures: Endo-Skull, EndoSkeleton, T-800 Bust, T-800 Defeated, T-800 Farewell, T-1000 Hospital Bars, T-1000 Blown Apart, and T-1000/Cop. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (491) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as a display. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $2.50Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY MINI-FIGURES SET WITH TIN Imported from Japan! Thought "cute" and "Terminator" didn't go together? Think again, pal! The Terminator 2: Judgement Day Mini-Figures Set includes charming block-style mini-figures of the T-1000, the T-800 Endoskeleton, and the classic leather-clad T-800, complete with motorcycle! The figures come packaged in a handsome collector's tin. Hasta la vista, baby! Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (491/T2-BLOCK) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Set $25.00 *********************** UNIVERSAL MONSTERS BUSTS Imported from Japan! Celebrate the great Universal Monsters of yesteryear with these all- new sculpted renditions of Bela Lugosi as Dracula, and Boris Karloff as the immortal Mummy! Each pre-painted Universal Monsters bust measures approximately 7 ¾" tall and comes ready to display, right out of the box! Limited to 2,000 pieces. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (4878) DRACULA—Bust $59.99 MUMMY—Bust $59.99 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES CALLOUS SOLDIERS 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES Gaining design inspirations from first-person shooter games, this series of Callous Soldiers gives you figures outfitted to resemble special force agencies, hacker/ex-military terrorists, and even the most valuable asset in criminal situations—hostages! Each soldier figure comes with a unique outfit/uniform, weapon of choice, a pistol, flash bang grenades, smoke grenades, and knife to make a fashion statement. Be it a pair of sunglasses, goggles, a helmet, or a mask, these figures are quick to identify! Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (5933/CST-CSA) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as a display. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $34.99Ea. DID BOY 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Here are 12" tall 1/6th scale Urban Street fashion collectible figures featuring the "street look" with trendy clothing miniaturized from Japanese private label "Did." Four different figure to choose from, each in window box packaging and limited to 1,200 pieces. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (5933) (CAUT: 4) "A" (D860)—Figure $34.99 "B" (D870)—Figure $34.99 "C" (D880)—Figure $34.99 "D" (D890)—Figure $34.99 F2 12-INCH DOLL STAND 2-PACK Imported from Japan! If you really want to create a top-shelf gallery for your collectible dolls, then you'll want to use these stands that can be used with the F2 body (or any other 12" figure you have in your collection). Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (4600/8802139001) 2-Pack $8.99 F2 REAL ACTION BODIES Imported from Japan! Have the desire to develop your own line of action figures? Then let us help you get the assembly line rolling with these male and female bodies that help you build your own action figures! For the Lady figures, type "A" has lighter skin, and type "B" has darker skin. For the Male figures, type "A" is a normal physique, and type "B" has a thicker, more muscular body. Scheduled to ship in October 2004. (4600) (CAUT: 2 & 4) LADY "A" (8802144001)—Figure $24.99 LADY "B" (8802144001)—Figure $24.99 MALE "A" (8802137002)—Figure $24.99 MALE "B" (8802138003)—Figure $24.99 WOMEN OF ANIME BOMÉ: ONI MUSUME 2 FIGURES Imported from Japan! Bomé is a famous Japanese sculptor who, for many years, created popular garage kits, then moved to work with Kaiyodo. Bomé is regarded as a "fine artist" by his many fans, and even hosted an exhibit of his works in early 2001 in Paris, France! This Oni Musume 2 ("She Devil") figure is 8" tall (with no articulation) and is the third figure in the "Monsieur Bomé Collection." Scheduled to ship in October 2004. Available exclusively in North America through Previews. (4673) Figure $12.99 COWBOY BEBOP PVC STATUES Imported from Japan! Now you can collect two of the ladies that cause Spike Spiegel so much pleasure… and pain! Choose from Spike's bounty hunter partner, Faye Valentine (5 ½" tall, with chair display stand, playing card, and detachable shirt), or the woman around whom so many of Spike Spiegel's memories revolve, Julia (8 ½" tall, with display stand). Both PVC statues come fully painted and ready to display, right out of the window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (4368) FAYE VALENTINE (YHK335264)—Statue $24.99 JULIA (YHK335271)—Statue $24.99 READ OR DIE TV—MICHELLE STATUE Imported from Japan! Based on the forthcoming DVD Read or Die TV! Michelle is the oldest of three sisters that work night and day at their detective agency in Hong Kong. Here she is as a 7" tall statue, painted and ready to display. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (4368/YKE336117) Statue $24.99 SRDX: IKKI TOUSEN "RYOFU HOUSEN" FIGURE Imported from Japan! Seven schools are constantly at war with each other, and the students within—both male and female—have become skilled fighters to battle the rival schools. Their lives and fates are guided by strange jewels that contain the spirits and destinies of warriors from the Sangokushi period. Here is one of the most skilled fighters, Ikki Tousen. Her name translates to mean "Strength of a Thousand." Here she is as a 5 ½" tall figure. Part of Yujin's "Super Real Deluxe" line! Scheduled to ship in October 2004. Available exclusively in North America through Previews. (5121/932946) Figure $18.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRE HUNTER D: LEILA WITH BIKE ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! From Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, the brand new hit anime sequel to the 1985 anime classic, comes this new series of exquisitely produced action figures from designer/sculptor Susumu Sugita! This is Leila — aggressive and sexy. She is the youngest member of a vampire-hunting team, comes with gun, bazooka, and her uni-motorcycle. Leila can ride on the bike, which features a rolling wheel. Each figure stands approximately 7" tall, and includes a gothic display stand. Blister card packaging. Available Now! (4818/5820) Figure $16.99 **************************** PRINTS & POSTERS SECTION ANIMATION PRETTY POISON SIGNED FINE ART GICLEE PRINT Rendered by renowned fantasy artist, Alex Horley, Poison Ivy is shown here in her natural lush environment. Poison Ivy has been an itch that Batman has had to scratch since 1966! This fine art giclee print on paper hand-numbered and signed by Alex Horley is limited to only 250 copies. Ships flat. (5633/CP1289) (CAUT: 4) Print, 23x15, FC $375.00 SCOOBY DOO: "JEEPERS, IT'S THE CREEPER!" HAND-PAINTED CEL Here's a collectible limited edition hand-painted cel of Fred, Daphne, Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, and the Creeper! This piece's is adapted from the Scooby-Doo episode "Jeepers It's the Creeper" portrays the classic imagery of Scooby and The Gang running from The Creeper, one of the more infamous villains in the classic 1970s series. Signed by Joseph Barbera and Iwao Takamoto. Ships flat. (5633/CC1209) (CAUT: 4) Cel, 14x20, FC $775.00 MICKEY MOUSE: LOST BALL LITHOGRAPH Here's Mickey looking high and low for his golf ball in a sand trap via this collectible 11" x 14" lithograph! Ships flat. (4445/33901) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 11x14, FC $29.99 MISS AMERICA BETTY BOOP LITHOGRAPH The drop-dead gorgeous gal from the funny papers is here showing off her charms via a collectible full-color 11" x 14" lithograph! Ships flat. (4445/18937) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 11x14, FC $29.99 ANIME FRUITS BASKET WALL SCROLLS Check it out! From the anime Fruits Basket, here are images of Momiji Sohma, Ansa Uotani, Ayame Sohma, Saki Hanajima, and Tohru Honda on collectible full-color wall scrolls that you can use to dress up your home or office! Ships rolled. (4632) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. GROUP (GE9528)—Wall Scroll $17.99 KYO TOHRU & YUKI SOHMA (GE9524)—Wall Scroll $17.99 TOHRU HONDA (GE9526)—Wall Scroll $17.99 COMIC ART USAGI YOJIMBO PRINT For all of the Usagi fans, here's a great print to help commemorate his 20th anniversary. This beautiful water color print of Usagi in a classic Samurai pose features his friends Gen, Katsuichi, and Tomoe Ame in the background. Also available as limited edition Signed and Numbered and Remarked Signed and Numbered prints. Ships flat. (4313) (CAUT: 4) REGULAR—Print, 12x15, FC $20.00 SIGNED AND NUMBERED—Print, 12x15, FC $30.00 USAGI YOJIMBO REMARKED PRINT Stan Sakai's katana-wielding Usagi Yojimbo has enthralled fans for decades. Now's your chance to get a rare remarked print of the deadly rabbit, with a special rendering from Mr. Sakai himself! (4313) (CAUT: 4) Print, 12x15, FC $20.00 VICTORY: THAT CUTIE WITH A BOOTIE DOUBLE PACK POSTER For the true fans, here's blazing hot Victory covers 1A and 4B, featuring the amazing artwork of former X-Men artist Roger Cruz. Packed two in a tube, these high-resolution colored 22" x 24" posters are printed on 100 lb. paper stock! Ships rolled. (5970/VIC- 001) (CAUT: 4) Pack SRP: $9.95 MARVEL HEROES AVENGERS BY MIKE MIGNOLA LIMITED EDITION LASER CEL This dynamic laser cel features the unique art styling of Mike Mignola—creator of Hellboy! An energetic image, this portrait of the Avengers is limited to only 500 copies! Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Ships flat. (8182/139-LM) (CAUT: 4) Cel, 6x8, FC SRP: $13.99 X-MEN: WOLVERINE VS. BROOD LIMITED EDITION LASER CEL Know your X-Men history? Harkening back to the Claremont and Byrne days when the X-Men had to fight from changing into the Brood, this image from Mike Mignola shows Wolverine after his immune system beat the egg inside him! Limited to 500 copies. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Ships flat. (8182/134-LM) (CAUT: 4) Cel, 6x8, FC SRP: $13.99 MOVIES & TV CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON POSTER Awesome movie art is used for this 50th anniversary commemorative montage poster that features the all-time favorite Gill-Man! (4498/0999) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x34, FC $5.49 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CONAN: GLADIATOR LITHOGRAPH Marvel Comics and Wizards of the Coast artist Dennis Calero tackles fantasy's mightiest mortal. In this first of 12 stunning 12" x 18" lithographs from his oil paintings, a young Conan faces the Gladiatorial arena. Ships flat. (491) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Lithograph $14.95 ***************** CONAN: TOWER OF THE ELEPHANT LITHOGRAPH Acclaimed Atomic Paintbrush artist Dennis Calero received permission to create an officially sanctioned 12-painting series of Conan illustrations, based on Robert E. Howard's epic hero. This second offering, "Tower of the Elephant," shows a young Conan stealing the fabled jewel, the Heart of the Elephant. Ships flat. (5974) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Lithograph, 12x18, FC $14.95 LABYRINTH MOVIE POSTERS Two collectible posters from the classic movie, Labyrinth, directed by Jim Henson. This film starred David Bowie and a very young Jennifer Connelly. Both a "Teaser" and "Tone Sheet" style poster are available for your bedroom wall or office! Ships rolled. (4690) (CAUT: 4) TEASER (ST3362)—Poster, 27x40, FC $3.99 MOVIE TONE (ST3363)—Poster, 27x40, FC $3.99 LORD OF THE RINGS LITHOGRAPH SET SERIES 2 Following on the heels of the first series, here's the second series of Lord of the Rings lithographs featuring new characters and all-new imagery. Characters featured in this series include Galadriel, Faramir, Eowyn, Elrond, Boromir, Bilbo, Treebeard, Thoden, and Witchking. Also included is a trace overlay of a Middle-earth map, a leather effect wallet in dark blue with gold foil blocking, and a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 3,000 sets! Ships flat. (133) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Set $110.00 SHREK 2 POSTERS Everyone's favorite green troll is back in a movie sequel, and these large 27" x 40" full- color posters testify to the wit and charm of Shrek, and his company of friends! Ships rolled. (4264) (CAUT: 4) EAT, STINK, AND BE SCARY (2793)—Poster, 27x40, FC $5.49 GROUP (2863)—Poster, 27x40, FC $5.49 THE SIMPSONS: THE MANY FACES OF HOMER POSTER Here's Springfield's favorite father showing his split personalities on a large full-color poster. Long live the king of beer guzzlers! Ships rolled. (4264/2858) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 27x40, FC $5.49 THREE STOOGES WALL SCROLLS Moe, Larry, and Curly prove why they shouldn't be allowed to serve dinner, or practice dentistry, or go to law school! These cool black-and-white posters are throwback funnybones that are sure to bring smiles to fans across the oceans! Ships rolled. (4464) (CAUT: 3 & 4) COOKS (15104)—Wall Scroll, 22x32, b&w PI DENTIST(15103)—Wall Scroll, 22x32, b&w PI LAW (15106)—Wall Scroll, 22x32, b&w PI SPIDER-MAN SPIDER-MAN 2 POSTERS The sequel to the first Spider-Man film is due to hit theaters this year, and these cool posters can help you get fired up for the knock-down battles between the Wallcrawler and the man with too many hands, Doctor Octopus! Posters ship rolled. (4264) (CAUT: 3 & 4) BATTLE (2877) —Poster, 27x40, FC $5.49 ONE SHEET (2884) —Poster, 27x40, FC $5.49 SWING (2899) —Poster, 27x40, FC $5.49 SPIDER-MAN BREAKOUT WALL SCROLL Spidey shows how working out does a body good on this big full-color wall scroll! (4464/11093) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Poster, 22x32, FC PI SPIDER-MAN SWINGING IN THE RAIN WALL SCROLL Taking a stab at an old Gene Kelly movie title, here's the Wallcrawler looking his best while soaking wet on a large 22" x 32" wall scroll! (4464/11092) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Wall Scroll, 22x32, FC PI SPIDER-MAN VS. HYDROMAN AND SHOCKER WALL SCROLL Two of Spidey's deadliest villains do their best to clean his clock on this collectible wall scroll! (4464/11091) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Wall Scroll, 22x32, FC PI SPORTS MEMORABILIA BOY'S BEST FRIEND Proof that Fido is man's best friend! Here's licensed vintage photography that's matted and framed for the sports fan who likes to have feel-good art around the house and office! Ships flat. (4445/36904) (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x14, FC $29.99 SCOTTISH LIE Licensed vintage photography that testifies to how golf is a lad's game first and foremost. Aye! To be sure, he's got his knickers in a bind on this shot! This print is framed and ready for hanging in any room of choosing. (4445/36902) (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x14, b&w $29.99 COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES SECTION ART SUPPLIES BLUE LINE DRAGON THEME SKETCH BOOK HC Blue Line Pro's hardcover Theme Sketch Books are an excellent supply basic for any artist. They are the indispensable tool for capturing ideas and pictures that need to be put on paper. Create your own library of sketches. Portable and attractive. Sketchbooks are wonderful to bring to any convention to collect original art from your favorite pro. The library-stitched binding makes them extremely durable, with 100 high quality white pages and a beautiful cover illustration by Mitch Byrd. (498) (CAUT: 3 & 4) DRAGON THEME—HC PI GIANTS THEME—HC PI BLUE LINE TRAVELER COMIC ART BOARDS These premiere 300 series full trim format 12 smooth-surface travelers sized boards (8 ½" x 14") with 7 ¾" x 11 ¾" image borders with 6 ½" x 10 ¼" safe art area come bagged. Premiere 300 Strathmore Series Smooth, a 100 lb paper preprinted with a non-photo blue border that is the trademark of all Blue Line Pro boards. This allows the artist to draw comics in the "format" that professionals do. Professionals draw their illustrations larger than they appear in the finished product, helping to minimize mistakes. The main advantage of Strathmore is its 100% acid free feature. This prevents the signs of aging, such as yellowing. These boards serve as the superior economic heavyweight paper for the Strathmore series. The smooth surface offers the artist a chance for more precise and cleaner lines and is ideal for pen and ink work as well as pencil and marker. Traveler size boards can be reduced to traditional sized (6 ¾ x 10 1/8) or travelers sized comic books (5 x 8) (498) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Boards PI CANDY AND CONFECTIONS CARE BEARS CINNAMON MINTS TINS These heart-shaped tins contain heart-shaped cinnamon mints. Tins come in four different designs, including Wish Bear, Grumpy Bear, Love-A-Lot Bear, and Friend Bear. (6411) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as a display. Please check with your retailer for availability. Tins SRP: $1.99Ea. POPEYE KLIK CANDY DISPENSERS 12 CT ASST Popeye is celebrating his 75th anniversary and Au-some Candies is here to celebrate with him. These Popeye KLIK's are available in three different designs: Popeye, Olive Olye, and Brutus. Each KLIK comes complete with one roll of Au'some bubble gum and one roll of Smarties. (867) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as a display. Please check with your retailer for availability. Candy SRP: $1.50Ea. COCA COLA BETTY BOOP COCA COLA NOTEPAD SET Two classics combine! America's favorite soda pop, Coca Cola, and cutie pootie Betty Boop join on this notepad set. (6500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set SRP: $9.99 COCA COLA ROUND TIN SIGN Hang this Coca Cola sign up and you'll be serving drinks non-stop! (6500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Sign SRP: $8.99 COCA COLA TIN TEA BOX Keep your tea fressh in this tin box decorated with classic Coca Cola art. (6500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Box SRP: $5.99 DC HEROES KILLER CROC HEADSTRONG VILLIANS RESIN BOBBING HEAD Born in the slums within the everglades of Florida, Waylon Jones had a rare condition that gave him reptilian-like skin. Viewed as an outcast, he became a thief. Paroled after 18 years, he found work as a professional wrestler and took the name "Killer Croc." Although primitive and no genius, Croc is one of Batman's strongest enemies. After numerous arrests, Croc is deemed insane and sentenced to the violently disturbed ward within Arkham Asylum. Monogram Masterworks is proud to present Killer Croc in our collection of custom designed bobble head figures. These figures combine the tradition of the super hero or villain with the precision of fine, detailed craftsmanship to make a one of a kind product. Features flexible alligator attached, hyper detailed, transparent, water- like base, and crocodile-like teeth. (6257) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobbing Head SRP: $11.99 RIDDLER HEADSTRONG VILLIANS RESIN BOBBING HEAD Edward Nygma was a computer and electronics genius who was fascinated with puzzles and riddles since childhood. Extremely intelligent and a bit odd, he would cheat at school and feel superior to his classmates. Nygma's obsession and love for committing crimes lead him to don the guise of "The Riddler." He needs to be the Riddler to truly express the real Edward Nygma, in turn completely separating himself from any normalcy he once had. The Riddler uses a vast array of computer and electronic gizmos in his arsenal, but is best known for the lethal use of his "?" cane. His twisted mind is only concerned with creating the ultimate riddle related crime, which Batman can never solve. Features transparent eyes and a hyperdetailed base. (6257) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bobbing Head SRP: $11.99 BATMAN PVC SET As a boy, Bruce Wayne witnessed his parents' gruesome murder by an unknown gunman and vowed revenge against all who broke the law. As a young adult, he worked to fulfill this vow by traveling the world to learn from masters of various defense disciplines. Eventually he became an exceptional escape artist, master of martial arts, acrobatics, science, technology, boxing, disguises, criminology and detective skills. Having perfected his skills, Bruce Wayne is prepared to embark on his mission. But one thing eludes him -- the ability to strike fear in the hearts of the criminals he will confront while protecting his true identity. The Batman PVC Figure Display Box Set includes 3" Figures of Batman, Robin, Catwoman, Joker, Riddler, and the Batmobile. The set also includes a fold-out playbox. The 3" PVC figures are flexible, yet durable. (6257) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set SRP: $14.99 DAILY PLANET 4 X 6 PICTURE FRAME Known for its star reporters Lois Lane and Clark Kent, the Daily Planet routinely runs stories about the hero Superman. With this frame, you decide what the cover story will be! (6500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Frame SRP: $12.99 WONDER WOMAN KEEPSAKE TIN Wonder Woman readies her lasso on this colorful tin measuring 3" x 1" x 4". (6500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Tin SRP: $3.99 LORD OF THE RINGS THE LORD OF THE RINGS: FIGHTING KNIVES OF LEGOLAS SCABBARDS SET These authentically detailed scabbards are licensed reproductions of the born leather fighting ones prominently featured in The Two Towers and Return of the King. Features include genuine leather wrap, embossed with en Elven vine design, and solid metal collar and tip. Measures 15 7/8" with a 24kt gold plated finish. Packaged in a two-piece box with full-color sleeve with a parchment Certificate of Authenticity. (4792) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set SRP: $163.99 THE LORD OF THE RINGS LIMITED EDITION PEWTER FIGURES These pewter plated metallic sculptures are hand-made representations of characters from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Aragorn and Legolas stand 18" tall, while Gollum stands 11" tall. Each is limited to 2,000 and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (133) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ARAGORN—Figure PI LEGOLAS—Figure PI GOLLUM—Figure PI THE LORD OF THE RINGS: SERIES 2 LIMITED EDITION COLLECTORS PLATES These collector's plates are exclusive collection that captures the essence of the characters who features at the heart of the story. Produced in a limited edition of 2,000, each fine bone china plate features unique gold gilded boarder, and comes complete with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. This series includes the graceful Elven Princess Arwen, noble King Thoeden, dark wizard Saurman, and the scheming Gollum. (133) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. ARWEN—Plate SRP: $45.00 GOLLUM—Plate SRP: $45.00 THEODEN—Plate SRP: $45.00 SARUMAN—Plate SRP: $45.00 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: ARAGORN 8 X 10 POSTERCARDS SETS Each set contains eight 8" x 10" double sided postcards. Comes in a collector's box. Choose from Aragorn, Legolas, and Illustrations and Maps. (4690) (CAUT: 4) ARAGORN—Set SRP: $19.99 LEGOLOAS—Set SRP: $19.99 ILLUSTRATIONS & MAPS—Set SRP: $19.99 MOVIE/TV VAN HELSING LIMITED EDITION BOBBLE HEADS Each individually hand-numbered bobble head features authentic details from the characters in Universal Studios' upcoming blockbuster, Van Helsing! Van Helsing stands 8" tall, Dracula stands 11" tall, Frankenstein stands 9" tall, and Wolfman stands 10" tall. (5370) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. VAN HELSING—Bobble Head SRP: $29.99 DRACULA—Bobble Head SRP: $34.99 FRANKENSTEIN—Bobble Head SRP: $29.99 WOLFMAN—Bobble Head SRP: $32.99 STARGATE SG-1 SERIES 1 LIMITED EDITION COLLECTORS PLATES These limited edition plates are base on the popular sci-fi TV show. These fine-bone china plates are produced in a limited edition of 1,000 and come complete with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Series 1 includes commanding officer of SG-1 Colonel Jack O'Neil, second in command Major Samantha Carter, archeological expert Doctor Daniel Jackson, and Goa'uld traitor Teal'c. (133) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. O'NEIL—Plate SRP: $45.00 JACKSON—Plate SRP: $45.00 CARTER—Plate SRP: $45.00 TEAL'C—Plate SRP: $45.00 STARGATE SG-1 CERMAIC MUG This ceramic mug features a camouflage design with the SG-1 logo in the center. Also available is the shot glass, featuring the same design. (870) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Mug SRP: $9.99 STARGATE SG-1 SHOT GLASS This ceramic mug features a camouflage design with the SG-1 logo in the center. Also available is the shot glass, featuring the same design. (870) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Glass SRP: $7.50 HELLBOY: SWORD OF KROENEN REPLICA From the movie Hellboy, this baton sword is carried by Kroenen. Comes with a plaque that has a silk screen design on it. This reproduction features 1 3-" stainless steel, mirror- polished blade, with a twisted wire-wrapped handle. The German inscription on both sides of the blade reads "Alles fur Deutfchland," which translates to "Everything for Germany." Each sword is presented with a wood wall display plaque, emblazoned with the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense emblem, and a Certificate of Authenticity. Features 24kt plated gold finish with imitation black onyx end cap, a black twisted wire-wrapped grip, and full tang construction. (4792) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Replica SRP: $148.99 BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS TIN SIGN This tin sign is based on the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's with original poster attributes. (6500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Sign SRP: $9.99 CASABLANCA WOOD WALL CLOCK From the 1942 Bogart and Bergman classic film, Casablanca, this clock measures 15" x 1/5" x 15". (6500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Clock SRP: $29.99 THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY TIN SIGN When three gunmen — Good, Bad, and Ugly — set out to find fortune, they find each other… and trouble! This tin signs features art from the classic 1966 "spaghetti western" flick. (6500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Sign SRP: $9.99 THREE STOOGES TIN LUNCHBOX WITH THERMOS Due to popular demand, this classic Three Stooges tin lunchbox has been reproduced. Includes a thermal drink container. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Lunchbox SRP: $19.99 LONE RANGER TIN WIND UP ROCKING HORSE This vintage tin, wind-up toy depicts the Lone Ranger on his horse, ready to lasso! (6124) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Toy SRP: $24.99 LONE RANGER WRIST WATCH WITH TIN This watch features a leather band and the face features the Lone Ranger. Comes packaged in a tin box covered with Long Ranger art. (6124) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Watch SRP: $20.00 MICHAEL ROSENBAUM LEX LUTHOR AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO The most popular genre show on the air at this time is no doubt Smallville and much of the series' success is due to the work of its stars including the talented Michael Rosenbaum, who plays the young Lex Luthor! Michael has done very few signings, but here's the opportunity to pick up a beautiful color shot of Lex hand signed by Mr. Rosenbaum! (870) (CAUT: 4) Photo SRP: $54.00 MUPPETS THE MUPPET SHOW MAGNETIC DARTBOARD Aim for the bull's-eye — Animal — on this Muppet-covered, magnetic dartboard. Featuring your favorites, including Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fonzie, and Gonzo! (4921) (CAUT: 4) Dartboard SRP: $21.99 THE MUPPET SHOW PICTURE FRAMES Display your lovable pics in these equally loveable frames featuring Jim Henson's Muppets! Choose from two different designs. Holds photos 3 ½" x 5". (4921) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Frames SRP: $5.99Ea. THE MUPPET SHOW SWITCH PLATES Liven any room with these colorful light switch plates featuring the faces of Kermit, Beaker and Bunson, and Animal. (4921) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Switch Plates SRP: $4.99Ea. THE MUPPET SHOW WASTE PAPER BASKET This tin waste basket features the Muppet Show logo and stars. (4921) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Waste Basket SRP: $10.99 THE MUPPETS MINTS TINS Each tin holds 1.5oz of peppermints. Choose from tins spotlighting Kermit, Beaker, Swedish Chef, and Animal. (6411) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Tins SRP: $2.49Ea. THE MUPPETS SOUR PUCKERS TINS Puker up for super sourness with these Muppets tins filled with sour candy. (6411) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Tins SRP: $2.49Ea. NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 ACRYLIC PAPERWEIGHT This laser engraved acrylic paperweight portrays Jack in his coffin and features the Nightmare Before Christmas logo. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Paperweight SRP: $17.49 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 CEILING STARS Decorate your ceiling with these glow-in-the-dark decals featuring all of your favorite characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Decals SRP: $5.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 HEART ORNAMENT Jack and Sally appear his heart-shaped glass ornament. This is the perfect addition to your Christmas tree ornament collection. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Ornament SRP: $11.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 JACK AND SALLY INFLATABLES Decorate your yard or living room with these bottom heavy Jack and Sally inflatables. You'll be the talk of the neighborhood as these blow ups are sure to catch anybody's eye. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 6-FOOT—Inflatables SRP: $59.99 18-INCH—Inflatables SRP: $9.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 JACK EXTREME HEAD KNOCKER Jack is back! This 2004 resin head knocker of Jack and his pal Zero is hand painted and highly detailed. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Head Knocker SRP: $16.49 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 JACK SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS Two separate faces of Jack adorn this set of salt and pepper shakers. The pieces are hand painted and made of porcelain. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Shakers SRP: $14.49 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 KEYCHAINS Attach your keys to a keychain featuring your favorite Nightmare Before Christmas character. Choose from five different characters: Lock, Shock, Barrel, Jack, and Sally. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. This item is sold to retailers as a display. Please check with your retailer for availability. Keychains SRP: $2.99Ea. NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 MANY FACES OF JACK Use your imagination to give Jack whatever expression you desire. Jack's head sits upon on a base and allows you to create dozens of facial expressions. His vinyl head is hollowed so it can hold all of the pieces. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Toy SRP: $11.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 MUSICAL JACK IN COFFIN This clever contraption depicts Jack lying in his coffin. With the simple press of a button Jack pops out of his coffin and music plays. His coffin is over 9" long and hand painted. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Toy SRP: $23.49 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 OOGIE 12-INCH PLUSH HAND PUPPET Scare your friends with this 12" tall Oogie Boogie plush hand puppet. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Puppet SRP: $11.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 OOGIE EXTREME HEAD KNOCKER This unique glow-in-the-dark resin "body bobbler" of Oogie Boogie will give you "Nightmares" Before Christmas. Oogie is hand painted and highly detailed. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Head Knocker SRP: $16.49 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 PEWTER CANDELABRA Let Jack set the mood with this 10" tall pewter candelabra. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Candleabra SRP: $46.49 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 PORCELAIN JACK MASK SET Decorate your walls with these 7" tall porcelain Jack masks. The masks feature Jack in five different facial expressions. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set SRP: $96.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 TREE WITH ORNAMENTS SET The #1 seller from NECA's 2003 line of Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise is back. The 2004 20" Christmas Tree has new Head Knocker ornaments. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set SRP: $57.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 WIND UP JACK ON SNOWMOBILE Vroooom…here comes Jack in this wind-up snowmobile toy! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Toy SRP: $7.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2004 WINE GLASS SET Enjoy your favorite beverage in these 2004 Nightmare Before Christmas wine glasses. One side features Jack and Sally and the other displays the Nightmare Before Christmas logo. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Set SRP: $23.49 POLITICAL SATIRE POLITICAL FIGURES RESIN BOBBING HEADS Your favorite politicians—as collectible bobble heads! Choose from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Howard Dean, John Kerry, Wesley Clark, and George Bush. Also available are generic party bobble heads: Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant. (5643) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. SCHWARZENEGGER—Bobble Head SRP: $11.99 DEAN—Bobble Head SRP: $11.99 KERRY—Bobble Head SRP: $11.99 CLARK—Bobble Head SRP: $11.99 DEMOCRAT DONKEY—Bobble Head SRP: $10.99 REPUBLICAN ELEPHANT—Bobble Head SRP: $10.99 BUSH IN CRAWFORD TEXAS—Bobble Head SRP: $10.99 POLITICAL FIGURES BOP BAGS Add a little political stress relief to your home or office! Go nine rounds with our new Battling Bush and Knockout Kerry Bop Bags — 46" of inflatable fun. Take your swings, but beware, he won't take it lying down. The Bop Bags are made of durable vinyl, have a sand filled base for bounce back action, and feature Squeaky Gloves so you can hear your blows land. (4870) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. BATTLING BUSH—Bop Bag SRP: $14.99 KNOCKOUT KERRY—Bop Bag SRP: $14.99 GEORGE BUSH COASTERISMS TIN COASTER SET SERIES 1 & 2 Political fun for your coffee breaks. With George W. Bush Coasterisms, Rocket USA launches a new line of collectable, tin coasters with cork backing. Series one and two will be available in stores this spring. Each coaster features a photo of the president over which one of his now famous Bush "speaks" is printed. Actual quotes include "We ought to make the pie higher" and "I think we agree, the past is over." There are additional quotes printed on a fold out booklet. The booklet and four coaster set comes neatly stored in a round tin canister with window. (4870) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. SERIES 1—Set SRP: $7.99 SERIES 2—Set SRP: $7.99 GEORGE BUSH SPEAKS TALKING FIGURE Hear George Bush speak Speaks inspirational and funny sayings when you press his button. Head turns and mouth moves when speaking. (5536) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Figure SRP: $19.99 POP CULTURE SPASTIK PLASTIK COLLECTIBLE PVC FIGURES New Spastik Plastik figure collection from Funko! Each Spastik Plastik character measures 5"-6" tall and comes in his/her own clear plastic display tube! (4552) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. BILLY BEAVER—Figure SRP: $8.99 CHET—Figure SRP: $8.99 DINO—Figure SRP: $8.99 ELWOOD—Figure SRP: $8.99 FUSKA—Figure SRP: $8.99 JUAN CALAVERA—Figure SRP: $8.99 LUTHOR—Figure SRP: $8.99 MOLLY RINGWORM—Figure SRP: $8.99 OTTO BAN STROKEM—Figure SRP: $8.99 PULPO—Figure SRP: $8.99 SAM—Figure SRP: $8.99 T-BONE—Figure SRP: $8.99 FUNKO PEEK-A-BOO POP-UPS It's a card! It's a gift! Pull down and see the message inside. Peek-A-Boo popsies come with their own handy stand with a space for you to personalize them! Series 1 includes the Male Stripper with its message reading "Have some birthday beefcake" and the Female Stripper, with the message "Wanna see your present?" Series 2 includes Redneck with "It's beer season" and Tiki with "Wanna get lied?" Series 3 includes Vulture with "Ain't you dead yet?" and Reaper with" See ya soon!" Series 4 includes Monkey with "Wanna monkey around?" and Alien with "You're far out!" Series 5 includes Devil with "I think you're hot!" and Coctail Man with "Here's to you!" (4552) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. SERIES 1—Pop-Up SRP: $4.99 SERIES 2—Pop-Up SRP: $4.99 SERIES 3—Pop-Up SRP: $4.99 SERIES 4—Pop-Up SRP: $4.99 SERIES 5—Pop-Up SRP: $4.99 HOMESTAR RUNNER BUMPER STICKER VARIETY PACK Spice up your car with these Homestar Runner bumper stickers. Choose from four different designs: "Seriously," "Everybody to the Limit," "Teen Girl Squad," and "Trogdor! The Burnimator." (491) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Pack SRP: $10.00 HOMESTAR RUNNER STATIC CLINGS VARIETY PACK Four cute characters from Homestar Runner, perfect for windows, fridges, or any laminate surface! (491) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Pack SRP: $10.00 HOMESTAR RUNNER PVC FIGURE SET From Homestar Runner — nine PVC figurines collect them all! Choose from Homestar Runner, Coach 2, the Cheat, Strong Bad, Marzipan, Pom Pom, Strong Sad, Bubs, and Strong Mad. (491) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set SRP: $30.00 HELLO KITTY ALICE IN WONDERLAND PLUSH SET In Alice In Wonderland, Hello Kitty is Alice, with the white rabbit and Daniel as the Mad Hatter. (5725) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set SRP: $16.99 HELLO KITTY PETER PAN PLUSH SET Fly away to Neverland with Hello Kitty as Tinkerbell and Daniel as Peter Pan. (5725) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set SRP: $16.99 KURT COBAIN TIN LUNCHBOX WITH THERMOS The ever popular rock legend, Kurt Cobain, is immortalized on this full size tin lunchbox. Thermal drink container is included. (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Lunchbox SRP: $19.99 SQUIRTZ KEYCHAIN ASST Spider-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Donatello, and Mighty Morphin Power Ranger's Red Ranger join forces for the most innovative action keychains ever developed! These highly detailed figures fit perfectly in the palm of your hand and features awsome squirt power. Fill it up and squirt dozens of shots of water over 20 feet! (6328) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Keychain SRP: $5.00Ea. OFFERED AGAIN STICK-IT-TO-'EM OSAMA BIN LADEN PIN-CUSHION "If by chance you find a pin, here's Osama to stick it in!" appears on the base of this Osama figurine pin cushion. (5901) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Pin Cushion SRP: $9.99 *********************** THE SIMPSONS HOMER SIMPSON 6-PHRASE TALKING BEDSIDE ALARM CLOCK This stylish alarm clock features Homes on the face, and talks! Choose from six different phrases for Homer to say! (133) (CAUT: 4) Clock SRP: $33.99 THE SIMPSONS: DUFF BEER CAN MINI-EAR AM/FM RADIO This mini ear radio has Springfield's beverage of choice — Duff beer! Homer, Moe, and the gang recommend not leaving home without one! (133) (CAUT: 4) Radio SRP: $10.99 THE SIMPSONS TIN CUBICLE SIGNS The Simpsons tin cubicle signs feature hilareous "de-motivational" sayings that will help do absolutely nothing to anybodys work ethic! The signs measure approx., 8.5" x 6.5" which make them perfect for a cubicle or any small space that missing a little something. The signs have an easel back design for easy desktop display and a hanging hole for wall mounting. The signs also include four bonus magnetic pegs which allow them to double as memo boards. (4870) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. FACTS ARE MEANINGLESS—Sign SRP: $9.99 I DON'T CARE—Sign SRP: $9.99 THE SIMPSONS: PIN PALS MINI LUNCHBOX The popular Simpsons Pin Pals Lunchbox has been miniaturized! This 5"x7" version tin pail is perfect for storing just about anything. The possiblities are endless! (6338) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Lunchbox SRP: $4.99 THE SIMPSONS: SMILING HOMER TIN WIND-UP Smiling Homer tin wind-up action toy. Bearing a pearly white grin, Homer comes complete with a Radioactive Glow in the Dark Donut, Glow in the Dark Nuclear Rod, and his handy dandy can of Duff Beer. (4870) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Toy SRP: $29.99 THE SIMPSONS WIND-UPS SERIES 1 KEYCHAINS This series includes two wind ups: Homer and the bowling ball, and the Tunnel of Love. Homer has his fingers stuck in an errant bowling ball. Wind it up and the ball will drag the panicked and hapless homer acros the floor. Wind up the tunnel of love and watch Smithers and Burns drive around randomly each contemplating their private thoughts! (6328) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Keychains SRP: $5.00Ea. SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK LICENSE PLATE FRAME Fit right in with the boys of South Park with this license plate frame that so rudely tells everyone behind you "Well screw you too!" (4921) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Frame SRP: $5.49 SOUTH PARK MAGNETIC DARTBOARD Try your aim with this magnetic dartboard featuring some of the most popular residents in South ParK: Cartman, Kyle, Timmy, Tweak, and even Towely! (4921) (CAUT: 4) Dartboard SRP: $21.99 SOUTH PARK PICTURE FRAMES Choose from two great designs: one featuring the four best friends, and the other also featuring Towely and the phrase "I have no idea what's going on!" Frames measure 3 1/2" x 5". (4921) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Frames SRP: $5.99Ea. SOUTH PARK PLAYING CARDS TIN This pack of playing cards will bring laughs as it reminds you of each hilarious episode! Features characters on the card faces, and comes packaged in an art-covered tin. (4921) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Tin SRP: $10.99 SOUTH PARK SWITCH PLATES Notorious for his accidents, Kenny warns you of danger on this light switch plate. (4921) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Switch Plate SRP: $4.99Ea. SOUTH PARK TIN COASTER SET This tin contains four coasters featuring funny South Park phrases: Cartman and the phrase "Why don't you chicks wash some dishes?", Kenny and the phrase "Oh my god, they killed Kenny," Towely and the phrase "Don't preach to me fatso!" and Timmy with the phrase "Timmy! Living a lie!" (4921) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Set SRP: $6.49 SOUTH PARK WASTE PAPER BASKET South Park graphics encompass this tin waste paper basket. (4921) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Waste Basket SRP: $10.99 SPIDER-MAN SPIDER-MAN INFLATABLE BED Sleep snug anywhere, and at a moment's notice on this inflatable bed featuring Spider- Man. (5221) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Bed SRP: $29.99 SPIDER-MAN KEYCHAINS Spider-Man, Marvel's web spinning super hero, spins, swings and climbs in mini keychain form! This detailed Spider-Man keychain features articulated arms, plus action! Pull Spider-Man down from the logo tag for web spinning action! (6328) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold to retailers as a display. Please check with your retailer for availability. Keychains SRP: $5.00Ea. SPIDER-MAN TAC PINS Choose from pins featuring Spider-Man, spiders, and Spidey's nemesis, the Green Goblin! Collect them all! (4344) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Pins SRP: $3.99Ea. SPIDER-MAN TEMPORARY TATTOOS 24CT DISPLAY Give yourself an awesome Spider-Man tattoo — one that won't give mom a heart attack since they're temporary! (4344) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. This item is sold in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Tattoo SRP: $1.99Ea. STAR TREK ETHAN PHILLIPS NEELIX AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO Cook up a great purchase with this hand signed licensed image of Voyager's Neelix, portrayed by character actor Ethan Phillips! (870) (CAUT: 4) Photo SRP: $27.00 NICHELLE NICHOLS UHURA AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO The glamorous Uhura opened communications across the galaxy and now Nichelle Nichols has hand signed these rare classic licensed 8 by 10 color images! Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Creation Entertainment, Paramount's Star Trek photo licensee. (870) (CAUT: 4) Photo SRP: $54.00 RICARDO MONTALBAN KHAN AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO There's almost 40 years of great Star Trek villians, but only one is the all-time favorite and it is a true legend of Hollywood: Ricardo Montalban! Now in his 80's Ricardo is still going strong in the Spy Kids films. Here is the rare chance to get a hand-signed full color 8 by 10 official photo from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan! Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Creation Entertainment, Paramount's Star Trek photo licensee. (870) (CAUT: 4) Photo SRP: $52.00 WALTER KOENIG CHEKOV AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO Legendary Chekov, the Russian stalwart of the original series, hand-signed this great shot from the feature film Star Trek: Generations, his last Chekov movie appearance! Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Creation Entertainment, Paramount's Star Trek photo licensee. (870) (CAUT: 4) SRP: $27.00 WINNIE THE POOH WINNIE THE POOH: BEING WITH YOU FIGURINE Pooh dips into his favorite food, honey, while Piglet naps on Pooh's lap. (587) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Figurine $27.49 WINNIE THE POOH: OWLS SPRING FLIGHT SCHOOL FIGURINE Little owls learn to fly with the help of an experienced flyer. (587) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Figurine $28.99 WINNIE THE POOH: TIGGER FRIENDSHIP IS HUGGERIFIC FIGURINE The best of friends, Tigger gives Piglet a mighty hug as this figurine. (587) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Figurine $27.49 GAMES SECTION ALLIANCE GAME DISTRIBUTORS GAME TRADE MAGAZINE #54 This issue features WizKid's MechWarrior Falcon's Prey, a special "Who's Who For New Planescape" written by Monte Cook, an expanded review for 6 games from the folks at GamingReport.com and White Wolf continues their exclusive series on Vampire, plus much more! GTM 54 $1.99 ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS CCG: WRATH OF THE EMPEROR Seeking to wipe out the Bloodspeakers, Emperor Naseru calls for massive witch hunts throughout the Empire. Meanwhile, the Gozoku take advantage of the resulting chaos and fear to undermine the Emperor's power, as Daigotsu returns to challenge Iuchiban once more! This 150+ card expansion for the Legend of the Five Rings CCG introduces three new strongholds, and is offered in 84-card starter decks packed in 6-count displays, and 15-card boosters in 36-count displays. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY AEG 12750-D $118.44 BOOSTER PACK AEG 12750-S $3.29 STARTER DECK AEG 12740-S $11.99 STARTER DISPLAY AEG 12740-D $71.84 LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS LARP RULEBOOK The stage is set. The Empire awaits! Based on rules used to conduct successful live action role playing (LARP) at major conventions, this volume catalogues information players need to plan, organize, and conduct their own LARP in the Legend of the Five Rings setting, and includes an example adventure, as well as tips on costuming, judging, and etiquette. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) AEG 3041 $25.00 STARGATE SG-1: FIRST STEPS—THE STARGATE UNEXPLORED WORLDS SOURCEBOOK Engage in pitched battles with the evil Goa'uld, explore alien planets on the far end of the universe, and learn the ancient secrets of the Stargate in this Stargate SG-1 RPG sourcebook featuring background and mechanics for an all-new collection of original worlds never before seen on the TV show, plus miniature adventures for every world, and advanced rules for world creation, including detailed cultural and plot device options. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) AEG 2213 $26.95 WORLD'S LARGEST DUNGEON Nearly 1,000,000 words and 100 maps of adventure in the largest dungeon gaming has ever known! This colossal d20 epic will take characters from neophyte dungeon crawling all the way to epic levels. Miles of passageways hold enough danger and excitement for years of adventuring. Every monster in the monster manual is included within its confines, all gathered into logical ecologies and never-before-seen diabolical hierarchies and encounters. If your group is serious enough to fight its way to the top, the World's Largest Dungeon is a challenge you can't pass up! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) AEG 8523 $99.95 ATLAS GAMES DUNGEONEER: DEN OF THE WERERATS A master wererat and his transformed minions hold the city in fear! Vermin and shapeshifters, cutthroats and thieves now lurk in every shadow. Face your fears and eradicate this sinister infestation with this expansion set for the Dungeoneer card game, featuring 55 new cards, including city maps, lycanthropic curses, and three new heroes: Darkling Thief, Human Alchemist, and Dwarf Guardian. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) ATG 1244 $9.95 DUNGEONEER: HAUNTED WOODS OF MALTHORIN The betrothed of an elven prince was brutally slain on the day of their wedding. Now, the enraged bridegroom uses his powerful magic to turn his forest realm into a horrific haunted nightmare! This expansion set for the Dungeoneer card game features 55 new cards, including wilderness terrain maps, special weather cards, and three new heroes: Elf Archer, Human Druid, and Centaur Ranger. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) ATG 1243 $9.95 FENG SHUI: BLOWING UP HONG KONG Welcome to Hong Kong. Keep your head down! Explore real and unreal places in the New Territories, meet strange and surprising people, and uncover weird magic, old secrets, and new dangers in this guide to action-packed mayhem in the capital city of Feng Shui. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) ATG 4013 $19.95 BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT NAVIA DRATP CMG Gods and monsters! Angels and demons! Heroes of valor and majestic heroines! Fairies and creatures of myth and legend! Enter the battleground of the Seven Seals and summon your warriors! Incorporating chess strategies in the vein of Shogi, and the first Anime- inspired collectible miniatures game, Navia Dratp features fully painted, intricately sculpted figurines incorporating a unique flip dial dratping system for virtually unlimited strategic possibilities. Each starter set features one Navia, seven Maseitai figures, nine Garedo pieces, Guillas currency, eight character cards, and one exquisite game mat. Supplemental booster packs include three randomly inserted Navias and/or Maseitai figures. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER PACK (DIA 392163) $8.99 STARTER SET (DIA 392162) $29.99 GUNDAM CCG Strap yourself into a mobile battlesuit, ignite your plasma sword, and load up the beam cannon! The Gundam War is upon us! Manage your own Mobile Suit Team and battle for universal supremacy in the Gundam CCG! Scheduled to ship in September 2004. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. STARTER DISPLAY (DIA 396358) PI SERIES 1 FOIL PACK DISPLAY (DIA 396359) PI BOTTLED IMP GAMES LORDS OF THE NIGHT: ZOMBIES This d20 sourcebook for Darkness Rising helps put some bite into your zombies with six monstrous new types of undead brain-munchers, plus new monsters, spells, mystical diseases, a highly detailed necromancer core class, and plenty of frightening atmosphere. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP BIP1002 $19.99 CHAOSIUM CTHULHU FOR PRESIDENT 2004 KIT Why settle for the lesser evil? The 2004 presidential election is upon us, and the Great Cthulhu, in his infinitely diabolical wisdom, has graciously agreed to not devour us... yet! To show our gratitude, Chaosium and the Eldar Party are nominating Cthulhu for President of the United States! This kit contains a 9x12 Cthulhu for President folder, a Cthulhu for President bumper sticker and button, an 8x10 full-color window cling, an Eldar Party platform book and convention badge/membership card, and a complete Cthulhu for President mini-roleplaying game. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) CHA 0091 $19.95 CHEAPASS GAMES ONE FALSE STEP HOME EXPANSION This expansion for One False Step for Mankind — the original boardgame where absurdly wealthy Gold Rush towns race to the moon — provides a new set of Moon- colored boards for the original game, plus a few twists on the basic rules. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) CAG 410 $3.50 THE BIG IDEA BOXED EDITION Players combine random adjectives and nouns to create brilliant new products like Evaporated Pants and Mildew-Resistant Cake, then use their skills to invest in the best new ideas and make the most money in this hilarious game of investing and inventing. First released in 2000, this boxed edition of The Big Idea contains 160 all-new cards, complete with updated rules and new artwork. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) CAG 040 $7.50 COMIC IMAGES WWE RAW DEAL CCG: VENGEANCE Vengeance is a dish best served Stone Cold! This expansion series for the WWE Raw Deal CCG introduces new starter decks for Evolution, Mick Foley, General Manager Paul Heyman, the Chris Jericho remake "Highlight of the Night," and Kurt Angle's "Your Freakin' Hero." Additional features include arena venue cards which expand the pre- match phase, plus Heat and Chain traits which offer all-new mechanics to maneuvers. Power up your decks with 11-card Vengeance boosters packed in 36-count displays. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY CIM 64011-D $118.45 BOOSTER PACK CIM 64011-S $3.29 STARTER DECK CIM 64010-S $10.00 STARTER DISPLAY CIM 64010-D $120.00 CONTESTED GROUND STUDIOS A/STATE: THE LOSTFINDERS GUIDE TO MIRE END Come wander down the flooded lanes and dank alleys of Mire End, and meet the people and organizations that inhabit this impoverished, benighted burgh. This supplement for a/state features a host of NPCs, background essays, a full map of Mire End, and stacks of adventure nuggets just waiting to be run. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS CTD002 $13.00 CROCODILE GAMES WARGODS OF AEGYPTUS MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) ASAR HERO WITH WEAPON SPRUE CDG WGE142 $4.95 ASAR WITCH WITH FAMILIARS CDG WGE143 $4.95 NEKHARU TORTURER & FLESH HULK CDG WGE804 $14.95 PRIEST OF ATEN WITH RELIQUARY ARK CDG WGE140 $4.95 PRIESTESS OF KHANUM WITH FIRE STAND CDG WGE141 $4.95 TO-TANEM ARTIFEX WITH WEAPONS OF POWER CDG WGE139 $4.95 TO-TANEM MASTER OF WORDS WITH GONG CDG WGE138 $4.95 CRYSTAL SPIDER VAPOR'S GAMBIT Vapor's Gambit is a dangerous race at breakneck speeds, where hoverboards scream down a trench of scarred steel, and obstacles shift, ramps telescope from the floor, and accelerators drop from above! Choose from one of six unique characters, design your track from eight interchangeable segments, and get ready for a wildly fun, unpredictable ride! Components include: six distinctive character cards with pewter racers, eight interchangeable boards, 18 glass tracking beads, 27 obstacle tiles, 27 event tiles, two dice, and complete rules. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) CSP 1000 $34.99 VAPOR'S GAMBIT EXPANSION PACK This expansion pack for Vapor's Gambit introduces six more track pieces for longer, deadlier races, plus additional chit markers and new repair chits. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) CSP 1001 $11.99 DARK SWORD MINIATURES MASTERWORKS MINIATURES: PARKINSON MASTERWORKS SET #1 This premium boxed set features six 28mm pewter miniatures based on the artwork of Keith Parkinson and meticulously sculpted by Tom Meier. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DSM 2001 $29.99 DAYS OF WONDER OFFERED AGAIN O/A TICKET TO RIDE Stake your claim to the turn-of-the-century rail routes of North America in this cross- country train adventure boardgame for 2-5 enterprising players. DOW 7201 $39.95 *********************** DEAD GENTLEMEN PRODUCTIONS THE GAMERS T-SHIRT Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) AM I UNCONSCIOUS? XL DGP 002 $15.00 XXL DGP 003 $15.00 HONOUR, VALOUR, GLOURY, DOURKS! XL DGP 004 $15.00 XXL DGP 005 $15.00 DECIPHER BEYBLADE TCG: EVASION The first expansion to the fast-paced Beyblade TCG, Evasion features new characters from Team Psykick, including Kane, Salime, Goki, and Jim, plus new mechanics that allow players to adjust in battle to the cards their opponent plays. This series is introduced in 60-card starter decks and 11-card booster packs that also contain decal sheets for players to use to customize their cards. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY DCR 104628-D $98.70 BOOSTER PACK DCR 104628-S $3.29 STARTER DECK DCR 104632-S $11.99 STARTER DISPLAY DCR 104632-D $143.88 .HACK//ENEMY CCG: ISOLATION When reality and virtual reality collide a whole new world enfolds! The third expansion to the .hack//ENEMY CCG, Isolation, introduces revolutionary gameplay where every card play will be scrutinized by system administrators for illegal activity, plus Helba, the worlds infamous hacker, makes her much-anticipated debut! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY DCR 104638-D $98.70 BOOSTER PACK DCR 104638-S $3.29 STARTER DECK DCR 104642-S $11.99 STARTER DISPLAY DCR 104642-D $143.88 STAR TREK CCG: FRACTURED TIME BOXED SET The past, present, and future of Star Trek collide and open the door to mind twisting time paradoxes and extraordinary gameplay in this special boxed set for the Star Trek CCG featuring 40 new gameplay cards, a random second edition starter, and three booster packs beamed up from past expansions. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. DCR 104873 $39.95 DREAM POD 9 HEAVY GEAR MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) EARTH BATTLE FRAME COUNTER DPN 945 $9.95 EARTH HOVERTANK & INFANTRY DPN 946 $9.95 GENERIC AIRCRAFT COUNTER PACK DPN 947 $6.95 GENERIC ARMOR & INFANTRY COUNTER DPN 944 $9.95 NORTHERN GEAR COUNTER PACK DPN 940 $9.95 NORTHERN STRIDER COUNTER PACK DPN 942 $9.95 SOUTHERN GEAR COUNTER PACK DPN 941 $9.95 SOUTHERN STRIDER COUNTER PACK DPN 943 $9.95 EDEN STUDIOS WITCHCRAFT RPG HC—3RD EDITION In this game of modern magic and dark secrets, players portray "the Gifted," feared for their unique powers, hounded for centuries, and forced to practice their Arts in secret. A Time of Reckoning draws near, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new one, or the destruction of all things! The choices the Gifted make will determine what our future will be like. This revised Second Edition WitchCraft main rulebook corrects typos, clarifies rules, smooths the organization, and adds several new features, including an index, detailed table of contents, and new game rules. For those with First Edition WitchCraft, the Mystery Codex prints the major rule changes and additions. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) EDN 4000 $35.00 EPIC ADVENTURES NERO 8TH EDITION RULEBOOK Under the unique NERO (New England Roleplaying Organization) LARP Game System an entire improvisational fantasy medieval town or world can be created. This rulebook details character creation, rules of play, advice for new players, writing new adventures, and where to locate a NERO group in your region. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NRO 101 $24.95 FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES BLUE MOON Each expansion pack features 30 different cards that can be incorporated into the Blue Moon premium card game. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) KHIND EXPANSION FFG KN-09C $9.95 TERRAH EXPANSION FFG KN-09E $9.95 FIREBORN RPG HANDBOOKS HC Defenders of mankind, monsters of legend, warriors of spirit, and explorers of renown, the dragons in the long-ago Age of Saga ruled the skies. But, even they could not stem the inevitable tide of chaos and corruption, and in a final epic battle the dragons disappeared. Now, in 21st century London — a new world of science under the encroachment of dark magical forces — the dragons, reborn in human form as scions, are stirring, as memories of their venerable heritage and former enemies awaken their slumbering minds. As the servants of the taint spread their evil, the only hope for mankind rests in the scions' ability to recall their ancient powers and gather their hordes before their enemies do. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) GAME MASTER'S HANDBOOK FFG FB-02 $29.95 PLAYER'S HANDBOOK FFG FB-01 $29.95 MIDNIGHT: FURY OF SHADOW BOXED SET The endless hordes of the Shadow in the North are marshaling for one final thrust into the heart of Erethor, the vast forest homeland of the elves. If this epic military campaign is successful, it could mean the end of organized resistance to Izrador in Eredane. This limited edition boxed set rooted in the world of Midnight features a DM screen customized for Midnight's unique take on the d20 System, a huge full-color poster map of the continent of Eredane, a sourcebook detailing the battlefields, armies, heroes, and villains of the campaign, as well as abundant adventure hooks, a wealth of background source material, special edition Midnight character sheets, regional maps, DM aids, and more! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) FFG MN-09 $49.95 REINER KNIZIA'S COLOSSAL ARENA A reprint of the classic Titan: The Arena initially published by the Avalon Hill, Colossal Arena features gorgeous new art and four brand new creatures not included in the original version. In this exciting game of gladiatorial mayhem, players place bets on the fantasy creatures they think will triumph. But beware, each creature is bestowed with individual skills, and you must cleverly manage the spectator cards while guiding your bets to maximum payoff. Will your favorite prevail? Or will your champion be destroyed and your fortunes lost! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) FFG KN-10 $19.95 REINER KNIZIA'S MINOTAUR LORDS Fantasy Crete comes alive! Mount Erusu has erupted, the Great Labyrinth has fallen, and the ancient isle of Cresos is being torn apart! Ruled in peace by the wisest of the Minotaur Lords, Cresos has long stood as the center of a vast trading empire. But now the land lies on the brink of chaos as the Minotaur Lords struggle amongst themselves for control of the realm. Reiner Knizia's Minotaur Lords is a complete, stand-alone card game for two players in which each player is a Minotaur Lord vying to control the heart of an empire through the use of minions, strongholds, and the favor of the gods to achieve military, economic, and religious victory. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) FFG KN-11 $19.95 SENATOR The Fall of the Republic is at hand! The ancient world of the Roman Republic was a tumultuous and dangerous place. In Senator, Rome will be faced with a myriad of challenges such as economic turmoil, revolt, plague, and the wars against Rome's many enemies. As senators of Rome, players must work together to resolve the dangers facing the Republic while plotting their own devious agenda in this boardgame for 3-5 ambitious statesmen. In the quest to become emperor will you risk the Republic itself? Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) FFG MA-11 $19.95 WINGS OF WAR: WATCH YOUR BACK! Roaring two-seater planes fly over the trenches on recon missions, bombing runs, trench strafing, and daring rescues. Can you escort your planes to their targets and safely back home? Or can you prevent your opponent's planes from striking at the heart of your forces? WoW: Watch Your Back! can be played by itself or combined with Wings of War: Famous Aces to play larger scenarios. It includes five models of planes: the Nieuport 11, Hanriot HD.1, and Halberstadt D.III fighters, together with the British/American DH4 and the Austrian Ufag C.I two-seaters. There are also four decks of movement cards, one deck of combat cards, rulers, counters, and a promo card for the first set depicting an American SPAD XIII. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) FFG WW-02 $29.95 FINAL SWORD PRODUCTIONS THE MORROW PROJECT—4TH EDITION In 1962, Bruce Edward Morrow gathered nine of the country's leading industrialists into an organization known as The Council of Tomorrow, dedicated to the continued survival of the human race beyond the point of destruction. This organization brought forth the concept of the Morrow Project; an ambitious plan to cryogenically freeze special teams and equipment to aid in the reconstruction of the U.S. after nuclear war. Now, awakened after a 150 year slumber, the members of the Morrow Project find themselves in a strange, hostile world! Included in this book are full details on Morrow Project teams, vehicles, and equipment, plus a highly accurate combat system for modern weapons, complete medical details, and information on the people and creatures that inhabit the post-apocalyptic world. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) FSP TMLGB02 $30.00 THE MORROW PROJECT FILE: AMERICAN OUTBACK Recon Team V-3 awakens in the high desert of Nevada. Their expected Mission is to carry out a recon of eastern Nevada in the ruins of the post-war era. But, instead, they run into a world of steam locomotives, cattle drivers, six-shooters, a range war, and an Indian uprising! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) FSP TMLR012 $14.90 THE MORROW PROJECT FILE: FALL BACK! The army of the Kentucky Free State is on the move! But, the Morrow Agriculture Base TA-14 and its team A-60 are in their path in this game package for The Morrow Project. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) FSP TMLR011 $14.90 THE MORROW PROJECT FILE: RUINS OF CHICAGO Recon team G-12C must enter the nightmare world of the ruins of Chicago in order to locate the remains of a once proud university. Within the wreckage of the University lies the accumulated knowledge of the 22nd century, not to mention cannibalistic clans, a City Machine, and the enigmatic Fort Morrow. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) FSP TMLR004 $14.90 GALLANT HAND'S GAMERS GEAR BROWN & FOREST GREEN VELVET GAMER BAG (5" X 7") Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) GHG VB4011 $8.99 GAMES WORKSHOP THE LORD OF THE RINGS: MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) FORCES OF THE DARK LORD ARMY The Forces of the Dark Lord Army Set contains the following miniatures and quantities: one War Mumak of Harad (complete with a crew of 12 Haradrim); a Haradrim Captain & Standard Bearer; two Haradrim Horsemen Lords; five Haradrim Raiders; 24 Warriors of Harad; one Haradrim Assassin; Gothmog Lieutenant of Morgul (on foot); and 24 Mordor Orcs. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. GAW 06-13 $120.00 FORCES OF THE FREE PEOPLE ARMY The Forces of the Free People Army Set contains the following miniatures and quantities: Aragorn King of Gondor (both on foot and mounted); Prince Imrahil of Dol Amroth (both on foot and mounted); five Knights of Minas Tirith; one Halbarad — Captain of the Dunedain; six Rangers of the North; six Knights of Dol Amroth on Foot; six Knights of Dol Amroth on Horseback; 24 Warriors of Minas Tirith; and one Gondor Avenger Bolt Thrower complete with crew. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. GAW 06-12 $120.00 KNIGHT OF DOL AMROTH The Knights of Dol Amroth were legendary warriors in the time of The War of the Ring. Their skills on horseback and at arms made them a vital part of the defense of Gondor, aiding the forces of Rohan that had also come to the aid of the White City. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MOUNTED GAW 06-55 $8.00 FOOT GAW 06-62 $9.00 PRINCE IMRAHIL OF DOL AMROTH Leader of Dol Amroth during the War of the Ring, Prince Imrahil lead a host of warriors to the aid of Minas Tirith during Sauron's final attack on the White City. Each blister contains two models of Prince Imrahil, one on horseback and one on foot. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. GAW 06-54 $15.00 THE BATTLE OF PELENNOR FIELDS This supplement for The Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game concentrates on the huge battle between Sauron's attacking forces against the beleaguered defenders of Gondor. Drawing on not only the Oscar winning films but also all the legendary trilogy of books, it features rules for new characters such as the Rangers of the North, the Knights of Dol Amroth, Warriors of Harad, and the huge Mumakil, and also includes new scenarios, maps of the various battlegrounds, and more great wargaming material. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. GAW 06-04 $15.00 WAR MUMAKIL OF HARAD This incredible new plastic kit contains not only one of the huge Mumak of Harad, the massive elephant-like beasts of war used in Sauron's attack on Gondor, but also 12 Warriors of Harad to use as the crew! The completed model stands a full 10" tall and 10" long, and includes a scenic base and the multi-leveled howdah for the crew. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. GAW 05-31 $45.00 WARRIORS OF HARAD This box set contains 24 plastic Warriors of Harad, ready to fight for the Dark Lord. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. GAW 05-32 $25.00 GMT GAMES GREAT BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: THE THREE DAYS OF GETTYSBURG Featuring a revised Command System and seven new scenarios portrayed at regimental level, this Great Battles of the American Civil War campaign module contains all of the individual unit information you need to fight the Battle of Gettysburg: weapon type, individual Cohesion (Morale) Ratings, and a four-level command hierarchy, from brigadiers to Commanding Generals Lee and Meade. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) GMT 9503 $75.00 GREAT WARS OF HISTORY: THE DEVIL'S HORSEMEN This Great Wars of History campaign module focusing on the Mongol War Machine in the 13th Century serves as a comprehensive examination of the military tactics of steppe tribe warfare, as immortalized by the mighty army of Ghenghis Khan. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) GMT 0404 $70.00 THE SWORD OF ROME: CONQUEST OF ITALY From the time that the great Greek city states tore at one another in the Peloponnesian wars, through their subjugation by Phillip of Macedon and Alexander the Great's destruction of the Persian Empire, and the wars among Alexander's successors... over the course of that turbulent century in the East, a new power was scraping its way to the top in the west — Rome! The latest in GMT's acclaimed line of card-driven board games, The Sword of Rome recreates the vicious struggles among the peoples of Italy and Sicily in 4th and 3rd Centuries BC. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) GMT 0405 $65.00 GOODMAN GAMES DUNGEON CRAWL CLASSICS #10: THE SUNLESS GARDEN This bark has bite! Inhabitants of a strange village have been turned into trees, and the adventurers must enter the underground grove of a malevolent treant to stop the madness in this d20 adventure for levels 6-8. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP GMG5009 $10.99 GEEK WARS: BATTLE FOR THE CON DECK #1 The wargamers are trying to claim more table space from the roleplayers in this hilarious card game that pits geek against geek in a tongue-in-cheek battle for control of Jim Con 2004! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP GMG8001 $9.99 GREEN RONIN PUBLISHING DUNGEONS OF DOOM This d20 accessory presents an intricate series of dungeon maps by master cartographer Ed Bourelle, which can be used individually, or linked together to form huge mega- dungeons. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR1029 $19.95 THE RED STAR CAMPAIGN SETTING HC While the workers and peasants of the U.R.R.S. suffer under the rule of Imbohl, a murderous sorcerer of incredible power, the Heroes of the Red Star struggle to rekindle the true spirit of the Revolution and save the very souls of their people in this bold, new Mythic Vistas d20 campaign setting based on Archangel Studios' innovative comic series, The Red Star. Combining science fiction and sorcery, The Red Star Campaign Setting brings the mythology of the Soviet Union to vivid life, introducing new classes, equipment, vehicles, NPCs, and sorcery rules rooted in creator Christian Gossett's Cold War epic. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS GRR1406 $32.95 GUARDIANS OF ORDER EX MACHINA CYBERPUNK GENRE RPG HC Introducing the ultimate cyberpunk genre and setting book for the Tri-Stat System! In addition to an extensive treatment of cyberpunk roleplaying rules and options, Ex Machina features four dynamic and distinct settings that range from the grim-and-gritty far future to a distopian world on the cusp of the modern-day era. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) GOO 18-002 $39.95 HARBINGER MAGAZINE HARBINGER MAGAZINE Harbinger Magazine covers every aspect of the miniatures industry from gaming, painting, and modeling, to reviews, news, previews, competitions, battle reports, tactics, and scenarios. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) #9 IMP HARB009 $5.00 #10 IMP HARB010 $5.00 HASBRO STAR WARS CLASSIC TRILOGY MONOPOLY This Monopoly variant features new pewter Star Wars character tokens and properties based on the original Star Wars film trilogy. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) MLB 42352 $44.95 HERO GAMES DARK CHAMPIONS Filled with character creation guidelines, example gear and weapons, gaming advice, and information about subjects like forensics, the underworld, the illegal drug trade, and criminal psychology, Dark Champions is the ideal resource for any game set in the modern day. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) HER 600 $31.99 DARK CHAMPIONS: HUDSON CITY—THE URBAN ABYSS Situated on the southern coast of New Jersey, Hudson City is a gleaming, modern metropolis — and a cesspool of crime, corruption, and evil. Hudson City: The Urban Abyss details this setting for Dark Champions, from its prominent citizens, to the criminals who run empires of vice and blood on the streets, to its scenic (and often dangerous) locations. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (CAUT: 4) HER 601 $26.99 HOWLING MONKEYS HOWLING MONKEYS BOARD GAME Howling Monkeys is an addictive, fun, and fast-paced game of self-expression through non-verbal communication and the use of choice words and imagery. The Relationship, Celebrity, Creativity, and Miscellaneous Fun activity cards will drive you wild! Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) HMK 001 $34.99 HUBBUB HUBBUB Hubbub is the fast-paced party game with plenty of action, spontaneity, and laughs for everyone. There's never a dull moment as teams compete in fun-filled activities while racing to collect three different colored rings and arrive at the center Hubbub for a final challenge. With three diverse activities and over 400 widely varied cards, Hubbub has something for everyone. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) HUB 01 $34.95 ILLEKTRON ENTERTAINMENT BATTLEZ TCG: INFAMOUS DOOM This Limited Edition Battlez booster series unleashes the mischievous character, The Infamous Doom, who is out to sabotage the upcoming tournament! Offered in 36-count displays, Infamous Doom boosters introduce companion characters like spiderz, ghosts, and skeletons that enable additional attack and block capabilities, as well as other bonus and rare lenticular, foil, and holographic enhancement cards and stickers for new dimensions of game play. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER ILL BID01-S $2.50 BOOSTER DISPLAY ILL BID01-D $90.00 BATTLEZ TCG: INFAMOUS DOOM VS. DOOM LIMITED EDITION Designed to integrate skills, strategy, and luck, Battlez transports players into a world of high intensity fighting in a nebulous arena, where immortal characters, through might and magic, strive to defeat their opponents and win the Battlez PenUltimate Tournament. Each 2-player game kit includes two 36-card opposing decks, 25 point cards, two collector ID badges, three dice, and a rulebook and score card. Also, each Limited Edition Starter Kit comes with a Collector Preview Card featuring The Amazing Presto. Offered in 10-count displays. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. 2-PLAYER GAME KIT DISPLAY ILL 01-D $199.50 2-PLAYER GAME KIT ILL 01-S $19.95 2-PLAYER STARTER 1ST EDITION ILL 02-S $15.95 2-PLAYER STARTER DISPLAY 1ST EDITION ILL 02-D $159.50 INFERNAL FUNHOUSE PRODUCTIONS RANDOMANIME RPG Taking the world by storm, one otaku at a time! RandomAnime features an unbelievably fast, simple, and complete universal roleplaying game system that lets you create and play in any world you've ever seen or imagined — anime or live-action! Choose the Anime Realm to create characters for Shojo, Shonen, or Sentai campaigns, summon powerful monsters, form blazing swords, and toss fireballs with over 100 anime-inspired gimmicks, and battle in cinematic style with the Style Point advancement system! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP IFP1001 $25.00 THE INNER CIRCLE THE AVADNU PRIMER HC On the distant world of Avadnu, a dark and insurmountable force has descended upon the ancient earth, fulfilling prophecies older than the heavens themselves and enslaving those who would survive in endless suffering. It is the Time of the Unraveling, a time once called by the seers as the death of all that is mortal. Heroes were lost, and old legends ceased to exist. In the ashes of this doomed world, could there ever be hope for survival? This full-color d20 supplement introduces background material for the Violet Dawn campaign setting, and presents an array of new races, feats, spells, weapons, and equipment, plus information on over 20 countries, complete with a poster-sized world map. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP INC1001 $27.95 INNER CITY GAMES DESIGNS THE STRIPEY HOLE Planning and resource management combine with player interaction and politics in this in-depth, humorous, and highly addictive strategy Micro Game where players attempt to escape from a modern prison. For 2-6 convicts, ages 12 and up. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) ICG 7321 $7.95 INTERACTIVITIES INK LARP BUNDLE This bundle pack contains the following LARP product: Rules to Live By: The Core LARP System; Rules to Live By: Supernatural; and the Rules to Live By modules Marin County New Age Society Cocktail Party and The Final Voyage of the Mary Celeste. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP IAI2000 $24.95 IRON WIND METALS CLASSIC BATTLETECH MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) AJAX ASSAULT TANK (3067) IWM 20-290 $7.95 FURY TANK (2750) IWM 20-291 $7.50 GUNSLINGER MECH (RETURN) (3055) IWM 20-620 $9.50 HERMES MECH (RETURN) (3050) IWM 20-292 $6.95 MAGI TANK (2750) IWM 20-294 $6.95 MITHRAS TANK (2) (3060) IWM 20-293 $7.95 TEXAS BATTLESHIP (3057) IWM 20-193 $9.95 WHIRLWIND DESTROYER (3057) IWM 20-194 $7.95 BATTLETECH BEGINNER SET 1 This BattleTech Beginner Set contains one each of the following Classic BattleTech Mech miniatures: Panther, Hermes II, Dervish, and Atlas. IWM 10-021 $29.95 BATTLETECH BEGINNER SET 2 This BattleTech Beginner Set contains one each of the following Classic BattleTech Mech miniatures: Commando, Hunchback, Quickdraw, and Zeus. IWM 10-022 $29.95 BATTLETECH BEGINNER SET 3 This BattleTech Beginner Set contains one each of the following Classic BattleTech Mech miniatures: Jenner, Spider, Dragon, and Jager. IWM 10-023 $29.95 GUARDIANS OF ATELON 15 MM SCALE FANTASY WARGAMING MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) GENS TAMROTI CHAMPION IWM 49-100 $5.95 GENS TAMROTI MAGIC BRINGER IWM 49-101 $5.95 GENS TAMROTI WAR BAND (11) (DART THROWERS) IWM 49-103 $13.95 GENS TAMROTI WAR BAND (11) (WARRIORS) IWM 49-102 $13.95 GRADEC WORKING DUNSTA LEGION CROSSBOW FLIGHT (11) IWM 49-503 $11.95 GRADEC WORKING DUNSTA LEGION PIKE COMPANY (11) IWM 49-502 $11.95 GRADEC WORKING DUNSTA LEGION SWORD COMPANY (11) IWM 49-501 $11.95 GRADEC WORKING HERO IWM 49-500 $4.95 54 MM SCALE SPELLCASTER MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) WILL TOKENS (8) IWM 17-014 $4.95 KARMEL GAMES ANAGRAMANIA Anagramania is the exciting new word game in which players compete to solve intriguing anagram clues in a head-to-head race to the Winner's Circle against each other and the clock. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) INTERMEDIATE EDITION KGI 01300 $26.95 INTERMEDIATE EDITION CLUE PACK 1 KGI 01301 $13.95 JUNIOR EDITION KGI 01200 $26.95 JUNIOR EDITION CLUE PACK 1 KGI 01201 $13.95 KENZER & COMPANY FINAL DAYS MINIATURES RULEBOOK The dead have risen, roaming the land seeking living beings to devour. Powerful creatures, including vampires, ghouls, and demons, command legions of flesh-hungry zombies in chilling, inhuman war bands. Only small pockets of resistance remain as humans wage a desperate battle for survival in a world where the waters have turned to blood and the sky is night everlasting. Final Days is a miniatures combat game where players command human freedom fighters or undead hordes in Earth's final battle! This product includes rules, cardstock counter sheets, and maps to create your intense tabletop battles. So grab your shotgun and bar the doors. The dead are coming and no one is here to rescue you — but save a bullet for yourself! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) KEN 7001 $19.99 HACKMASTER: THE CURSE OF PEN GRIFFEN An ancient prophecy foretells that in the land's darkest hour, an emperor from the past will return to restore the kingdom. That time is now! All is in readiness — the symbols of the ancient emperors have been recovered, the keys to the royal tomb are in hand, and powerful magics to revive the long-dead ruler have been secured at great cost. Only one problem remains — no one knows where the emperor is buried! This adventure contains the four rounds of the HackMaster World Championship that was originally run at the GenCon Indy 2004 convention for characters levels 4-7, and can be played alone or as a sequel to The Prophecy of Shardar. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) KEN 2219 $11.99 HACKMASTER: THE PROPHECY OF SHARDAR Two centuries ago, the last emperor of the land was deposed in favor of a high council. Now, however, things are going badly, and a restless populace longs for the days of ancient rule. An obscure monastic order has discovered a long-forgotten prophecy which foretells that a long-gone emperor will rise to restore order when the land needs him most. The adventurers have been chosen to prove that this is the time of the prophecy, and to take the first steps toward returning the lost ruler to his throne. This adventure contains the first four rounds of the HackMaster Tournament of Champions that was originally run at the Origins 2004 convention for characters levels 4-7, and can be played alone or as a prequel to The Curse of Pen Griffen. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) KEN 2218 $11.99 HACKMASTER: YONDER CRYSTAL CAVERNS Fleeing the rage that consumed their feuding families, two young lovers fled to a cave where it is said every wish is granted. Two years have passed, and all attempts to return the lovers to their parents have failed, though some believe them lost in an enchanted garden. Now, the handsome reward offered for the return of the lovers has tempted your party, but who knows what lies in yonder crystal caverns? A HackMaster adventure for characters levels 3-5. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) KEN 2220 $11.99 KOPLOW GAMES OLYMPIC POLY ASSORTED DICE IN BAG Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) D4 (10) KOP 12332 $7.00 D6 (10) KOP 12333 $7.00 D8 (10) KOP 12334 $7.00 D10 (10) KOP 12335 $7.00 D10 PERCENT KOP 12338 $7.00 D12 (10) KOP 12336 $7.00 D20 (10) KOP 12337 $7.00 MAYFAIR GAMES ANNO 1503 Based on the popular electronic game, and artfully executed by the master of Catan, Klaus Teuber! In Anno 1503, players journey forth from the homeland to build ships used in the acquisition of resources like wood, stone, tools and cloth, in their quest to increase their population and develop their settlement into a city. Be prepared for pirates as you strive to acquire wealth and power! For 2-4 ambitious explorers, ages 10 and up. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. MFG 3302 $49.00 MODERN ART Do you have the insight to make the biggest profits in the unpredictable world of high- stakes art auctions? Buy and sell, auction and acquire! Manipulate the art market through cunning use of sale and acquisition in this re-release of the Reiner Knizia classic. For 3-5 art dealers, ages 10 and up. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. MFG 4402 $25.00 RUSSIAN RAILS Build an empire from the Black Sea to the Baltic in this Empire Builder system game featuring a unique timeline orchestrated by event cards and a distance warp to accommodate the vast distances of the Soviet Union region. Beginning in the post WWII era, players draw rail lines and deliver loads, wary of the inevitable fall of the Soviet Union. For 2-6 comrades, ages 10 and older. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. MFG 4503 $38.00 STATION MASTER Station Master is a quick and highly interactive card game where players attempt to influence the value of departing trains by assigning passengers and carriages, in an effort to get the trains to depart on time and accumulate the most points. For 3-6 conductors, ages 8 and up. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. MFG 4105 $20.00 MINIATURE BUILDING AUTHORITY MINIATURE BUILDINGS Resin cast, pre-painted modular gaming building miniatures. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) ALLEYGATE MBU 108 $34.95 CORNER TOWNHOUSE MBU 109 $34.95 DOUBLE TOWNHOUSE MBU 106 $59.95 MARKET BUILDING MBU 102 $54.95 MARKET TOWNHOUSE MBU 107 $49.95 MERCHANT CORNER HOUSE MBU 104 $54.95 POSTERN HOUSE MBU 103 $49.95 SMALL STUCCO TOWNHOUSE MBU 110 $29.95 STONE BRIDGE MBU 105 $35.95 TOWN CHURCH MBU 101 $84.95 TUDOR TOWNHOUSE MBU 111 $34.95 MONGOOSE PUBLISHING BABYLON 5: THE SKY FULL OF STARS BOXED GAME This d20 supplement for the Babylon 5 roleplaying game allows players to sit in the pilot's seat of an EarthForce Starfury or a Minbari White Star and recreate the dramatic space combat of the TV series. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 3343 $34.95 ELECTION USA Spend your money wisely, hold your party line on questionable policies, curb impropriety threats from small interest groups, and avoid the prying eyes of journalists seeking to shake the skeletons from your closet in your quest to run for the Republican Presidential ticket in this satirical game of political wrangling. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 5100 $24.95 LONE WOLF 30MM MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) GIAKS MGP 112002 $8.95 KAI LORDS MGP 112001 $8.95 MIGHTY ARMIES 15MM MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) BARBARIAN BERSERKERS MGP 990201 $8.95 BARBARIAN WAR MAMMOTH MGP 990202 $9.95 MIGHTY ARMIES: DWARVES BOX SET Mighty Armies is an expandable tabletop wargame using super-sized 15mm miniatures. This box set contains a complete dwarf army, and includes a full copy of the rules, a measuring aid, and dice. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 9905 $24.95 ORC CATAPULT MGP 990101 $8.95 ORC HYDRA TAMER MGP 990102 $8.95 UNDEAD DEATH KNIGHT CAVALRY MGP 990401 $8.95 UNDEAD GIANT MGP 990402 $9.95 WILD ELF CHARIOTS MGP 990301 $8.95 WILD ELF TREEMAN MGP 990302 $9.95 MONGOOSE POCKET GM'S GUIDE & BESTIARY This essential reference set contains all of the d20 rules and material from the revised core rulebooks that Game Masters rely on, pared down into an easy-to-carry format. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 2222 $19.95 PARANOIA XP GM SCREEN This essential Game Master accessory contains all of the rules and tables needed for flawless symmetry of play, brilliantly complementing the Paranoia XP RPG by adding to the feeling of distrust and suspicion already permeating the world of Paranoia. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 6631 $9.95 PARANOIA XP HC RPG Originally published in 1984, the Origins Award-winning "game of a darkly humorous future" returns to drive the new millennium insane with the Paranoia XP RPG! Paranoia XP re-introduces a surreal, twisted vision of the future loaded with terror, death, bureaucracies, mad scientists, mutants, weapons, insane robots, and a well meaning but derranged computer, where players are encouraged to cheat, lie, and backstab each other to survive! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 6630 $39.95 QUINTESSENTIAL DRUID II This d20 supplement presents a multitude of alternatives for enhancing and improving a druid's potential, including expansion rules, multiclassing, legendary classes, and survival tactics, as well as new equipment, prestige classes, and feats designed for the experienced druid. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 4408 $21.95 SIGNS & PORTENTS #13 Signs & Portents is a dedicated house magazine designed to support Mongoose Publishing's 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 August 2004. (CAUT: 4) MGP 5513 $5.95 MORNING STAR GAMES TRUTH? OR FIB? Fact or Fiction? Truth or Fib? Through a series of fun and insightful story cards, players attempt to fool their opponents while simultaneously winning tokens by figuring out who's bluffing and who's the truth sayer. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) MRN 101 $24.95 MYRIADOR CITADEL OF CHAOS Deep in the Black Tower, known and feared by all as The Citadel of Chaos, the evil sorcerer Balthus Dire is plotting the downfall of all the goodfolk of the Vale of Willow. His battle plans are laid, his awesome army equipped, and an attack imminent. Can you assassinate Balthus Dire before it's too late? Originally released in 1984, Citadel of Chaos is part of the epic series of d20 Fighting Fantasy adventures. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) MYR FF009 $15.95 SORCERY 4: CROWN OF KINGS Before you stands the heavily guarded Fortress of Mampang, home of the Archmage responsible for stealing the Crown of Kings! Are you prepared to recover it and save your native homeland of Analand in this final chapter in the four-part Sorcery! Fighting Fantasy d20 series! Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) MYR FF010 $15.95 MYSTIC EYE GAMES FALL OF MAN HC (OGL) Earth is a foul place and humanity holds precariously to survival in a drastically changed world fraught with strange, twisted creatures out of fantasy, supernatural nightmares, deadly conflict, and magic warped by nuclear and toxic waste! Welcome to the world of Fall of Man, a post-apocalyptic, gothic horror, fantasy earth d20 setting complete with new core classes, feats, skills, spells, and items, plus a fast and furious combat system and an innovative magic system. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) MYG 3000 $36.99 MYTHIC DREAM STUDIOS DARK INHERITANCE RPG HC Terror and wonder grip the world when long forgotten gates to another world are flung open! Hidden from the masses, the Human Genome Project uncovers the secrets of our race, as the discovery of the GodGenes blurs the boundaries between science and what can only be called "magic." The genetic heirs to the gods and monsters of legend burst onto the streets of the modern world with the power to shape the future, while locked within their genetic codes are answers to ancient mysteries and new, startling revelations. Explore an ancient world once lost behind eldritch gates, filled with hidden secrets, ancient evils, and potent magics in this d20 Modern campaign setting of mythic horror. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS MTH1000 $34.99 SPYCRAFT: DARK INHERITANCE HC The disaster known as the Rip altered everything you thought you knew about the modern world. While Otherworldly horrors strike from darkening shadows, relics and powers of the Lost Age crash onto streets lined with glass and steel. Now powered by Spycraft, the 2003 Ennie Nominated modern horror setting, Dark Inheritance, enters the d20 arena, introducing seven fleshed out organizations, a complete magic mechanic with new arcane base and prestige classes, new agent types, and numerous threats and mystic invocations. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS MTH3000 $34.99 OSPREY PUBLISHING AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES IN WWI This book examines the rapid organization and training of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) , showing how it made so significant a contribution to Allied victory in World War I. Sturdy and formidable warriors, the Doughboys benefited from inspirational leadership and good logistics. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP BTO006 $21.95 BATTLE OF THE BULGE: 1944 (2) BASTOGNE The Battle of the Bulge was the largest and most costly battle fought by the US Army in World War II. The Ardennes fighting was Hitler's last gamble on the Western Front, crippling the Wehrmacht in the West for the remainder of the war. This volume offers a fresh analysis of this crucial battle. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP CAM145 $18.95 COLLAPSE OF YUGOSLAVIA: 1991-1999 In 1991, almost overnight an ethnically diverse region that had enjoyed decades of peaceful coexistence descended into bitter hatred and chaos. Communities fractured along lines of ethnic and religious affiliation and the resulting fighting was deeply personal, resulting in brutality, rape and torture, and ultimately the deaths of more than 250,000 people. This book examines the internal upheavals and their international implications, including the failure of the Vance-Owen plan; the first use of NATO in a combat role and in peace enforcement; and the war in Kosovo, unsanctioned by the UN but prosecuted by NATO forces to prevent the ethnic cleansing of Kosovo. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP ESS063 $14.95 GROUPE DE COMBAT 12, 'LES CIGOGNES' This book traces the combat history of the most famous and highest-scoring fighter group in France's World War I Aviation Militaire. Groupe de Combat 12 boasted the highest- scoring Allied fighter pilot, René Fonck, and France's most celebrated hero of the air, Georges Guynemer. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP AEU018 $21.95 MODELLING THE MESSERSCHMITT ME-262 This title details the range of options open to the modeller when building the Messerschmitt Me 262, including the different kits available, after market products, and the wide range of variants and color schemes used. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP MOD012 $17.95 NAPOLEON'S IMPERIAL HEADQUARTERS (2) Napoleon's unrivalled career of victory was due not only to his genius, but also to the efficient system of command whereby he controlled his armies. This second of two books looking at Napoleon's Imperial Headquarters focuses on his campaign headquarters, examining the integration of the military and civil households within both the campaign and battlefield headquarters. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP ELI116 $16.95 NEW YORK 1776 Despite the massive setbacks suffered at the outset of the War of Independence, British strategy for 1776 was to overawe the enemy with a show of force. A major component of this plan was the capture of New York, a task entrusted to Sir William Howe and his brother, Lord Richard Howe. On 22 August, 15,000 troops landed, unopposed, at Gravesend Bay and forced Washington to abandon Long Island. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP CAM144 $18.95 RUSSIA'S WARS WITH CHECHNYA: 1994-2003 The Chechen struggle against Russian domination, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the increasing importance of the region's oil reserves provide the background to both Chechen Wars. This book assesses how the wars have torn apart the fabric of Chechen society and their impact on Russia itself. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP ESS064 $14.95 THE GERMAN ARMY IN WWI (3) This third volume covering the German forces in World War I examines the troops that fought during the climax of the war on all fronts: the last great battles of attrition in the West (Arras, Messines, 3rd Ypres — Passchendaele/Langemarck — and Cambrai, 1917) and the collapse of Russia in the East. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP MAA419 $14.95 U.S. AMPHIBIOUS TACTICS PACIFIC: 1942-45 Faced with Japanese-garrisoned islands across the Pacific, America invented modern amphibious warfare more or less from scratch in 1942Ð43. This book explains the many complex problems of amphibious warfare and how they were overcome. Scheduled to ship in November 2004. (CAUT: 2) OSP ELI117 $16.95 PARADIGM CONCEPTS MONSTERS OF ARCANIS HC This d20 sourcebook contains hundreds of creatures and monstrous denizens indigenous to Arcanis, plus new encounter charts for Onara. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) OSS PCI1112 $34.99 PLB PALABRA Palabra is a creative mix of words and poker, with double and triple scoring cards that multiply upon each other. Did your opponent just make a 300 point combination? Don't fret. Cancel it with the Joker! Or "shave" it, and steal any part of it for yourself! Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) PLB 001 $18.00 PLENARY GAMES DICE BOOT Let Dice Boot tame your dicing problems! Constructed of durable polycarbonate, the light and compact Dice Boot is the perfect, portable dice storage facility. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) PLG 5050 $13.00 PRIVATEER PRESS WARMACHINE MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) CRYX—LEVIATHON HEAVY HELLJACK PIP 34026 $27.99 CYGNAR—CENTURION HEAVY WARJACK PIP 31025 $24.99 KHADOR—DEVASTATOR HEAVY WARJACK PIP 33026 $27.99 PROTECTORATE WARCASTER—RECKONER HEAVY WARJACK PIP 32025 $24.99 RACKHAM CONFRONTATION MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in July 2004. 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They are classified according to a principal Path of magic, but the spells they contain are bound to several different Paths. NECROMANCY RKH GMTN01 $5.75 PRIMAGIC RKH GMPR01 $5.75 REAPER MINIATURES DARK HEAVEN 25MM HEROIC SCALE MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) ACID BEETLES (2) RPR 02844 $3.99 BARBARIAN RPR 02842 $4.99 BASILISK RPR 02841 $4.99 DARK STALKER RPR 02840 $3.49 FAMILIAR PACK 5 RPR 02848 $5.99 MALE ELF ARCHER RPR 02839 $3.29 MONK WITH KAMAS RPR 02847 $3.99 REAPER OF THE APOCALYPSE DEATH RPR 02846 $4.99 TOWNSFOLK VI: UNDERTAKER & HENCHMAN RPR 02845 $9.99 UNDEAD BATHALIAN RPR 02843 $3.49 LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS ROKUGAN MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in August, 2004. BAYUSHI SHOJU, SCORPION CHAMPION RPR 04427 $3.99 DOJI HOTURI, CRANE CLAN CHAMPION RPR 04426 $3.99 FEMALE SHUGENJA, UNICORN CLAN RPR 04428 $3.99 HIRUMA KAGE, CRAB CLAN RPR 04424 $3.99 KAKITA YOSHI, CRANE CLAN RPR 04425 $3.99 WARLORD 25MM HEROIC SCALE FANTASY MINIATURES Scheduled to ship in August, 2004. DWARVES WITH TWO-HANDED WEAPONS (3) RPR 14120 $11.99 ELVEN VALE GUARDS (3) RPR 14119 $11.99 GOBLIN MAGE RPR 14123 $3.99 ORCS WITH SPEARS (3) RPR 14121 $11.99 OVERLORD ONYX GOLEM RPR 14122 $8.99 WARLORD MINIATURES RULES HC This 144-page, full-color hardcover book is the complete rule system for Reaper's Warlord miniatures, and includes background information, campaign rules, painting guides, and more. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) RPR 25002 $19.95 SABERTOOTH GAMES LORD OF THE RINGS TMG: MAP PACK 2 This second map pack for The Lord of the Rings tradeable miniatures game comes with two high quality, double-sided maps featuring new terrain layouts and new situations for players to conquer. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) SAB 4502 $7.99 LORD OF THE RINGS TMG: TREEBEARD PACK This Premium Line figure for the The Lord of the Rings tradeable miniatures game features Treebeard crafted on a massive base, and comes packaged with Merry and Pippin figures. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) SAB 4603 $19.99 WARCRY CCG: SIEGE OF MIDDENHEIM Archaon and his dark allies now lay siege to the Empire city of Middenheim, as Valten leads the Grand Alliance in an epic battle against the Hordes of Darkness in this 120-card expansion set for the WarCry CCG! This booster series is offered in 40-count displays. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) BOOSTER DISPLAY SAB 2090-D $119.60 BOOSTER PACK SAB 2090-S $2.99 SANGUINE PRODUCTIONS IRONCLAW DISCOUNT BUNDLE This bundle pack collects the following Ironclaw Anthropomorphic RPG books: The Ironclaw core book, plus the supplements Avoirdupois, Bisclavret, Doloreaux, Phelan, and the out-of-print Rinaldi, exclusive to this bundle. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP SGP1999 $89.98 SCORE/DONRUSS PLAYOFF DRAGONBALL GT CCG: SHADOW DRAGON SAGA The Cracked Dragon Balls of Earth surface, Gogeta makes his debut, plus new game mechanics, foil patterns, and Villain Invasion subsets highlight the 364 cards introduced in this expansion for the DragonBall GT CCG! This series is offered in 10-count starter displays featuring eight new personalities and Scouter Cards of Goku, Pan, Trunks, and Vegeta, plus Oceanus, Omega, Nouva, and Eis Shenron! Supplement your decks with the 10-card boosters packed in 24-count displays. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY SCO 85448-D $78.76 BOOSTER PACK SCO 85448-S $3.29Ea. STARTER DECK SCO 85445-S $12.00Ea. STARTER DISPLAY SCO 85445-D $120.00 SOVEREIGN PRESS DRAGONLANCE: WAR OF THE LANCE In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Dragonlance saga, and authored by Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, and Jamie Chambers, this sourcebook introduces background material and rules for roleplaying during the era of the original Dragonlance Chronicles, and includes a comprehensive fold-out poster map detailing the lands of Ansalon in the Fourth Age of Krynn. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) SVP 4002 $44.99 STEVE JACKSON GAMES MUNCHKIN BLENDER Stir things up! This ultimate supplemental kit for Munchkin fans introduces a new series of overpowered cards, monster enhancers, and item boosters, and includes the complete, updated Epic rules, covering all races and classes currently released in Munchkin and its expansions. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) SJG 1424 $16.95 THE INNER CIRCLE THE AVADNU PRIMER HC On the distant world of Avadnu, a dark and insurmountable force has descended upon the ancient earth, fulfilling prophecies older than the heavens themselves and enslaving those who would survive in endless suffering. It is the Time of the Unraveling, a time once called by the seers as the death of all that is mortal. Heroes were lost, and old legends ceased to exist. In the ashes of this doomed world, could there ever be hope for survival? This full-color d20 supplement introduces background material for the Violet Dawn campaign setting, and presents an array of new races, feats, spells, weapons, and equipment, plus information on over 20 countries, complete with a poster-sized world map. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP INC1001 $27.95 TROLL LORD GAMES F-1 VINDICATION Law and evil offer the world a brutal tyranny born in shadeless colors, in black and white. The tyranny of evil is never so great when bound by the rule of law, nor the danger so terrible but when the rule of law hounds those who fight it most. The grudge born against those who struggle with tyranny is unforgiving, pulling them through deep dungeons and foul pits to wage the never ending war against the avatars of our own greatest nightmares. Vindication is a complex d20 setting that can be integrated into any fantasy campaign. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP TLGNGF1 $23.95 GARY GYGAX'S INSIDIAE: THE BRAINSTORMING GUIDE TO ADVENTURE WRITING Adventure scenarios are an indispensible part of all roleplaying games. Gary Gygax's Insidiae: The Brainstorming Guide to Adventure Writing teaches the hallmarks of good game mastering and covers five vitally important aspects of game adventure design: back story, antagonists, motive, locale, and plot. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP TLG3005 $24.95 THE UPPER DECK COMPANY YU-GI-OH! TCG: MOVIE EXCLUSIVE Deep below the sands of Egypt, an ancient evil has awakened. Defeated centuries ago by Yugi's mysterious alter ego, the ancient Pharaoh, Anubis has returned for revenge, determined to destroy Yugi and take over the world! Offered in 8-card boosters packed in 20-count displays, this expansion for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG introduces new monsters, attack powers, and spell cards based on Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. BOOSTER PACK DISPLAY UDC 35692-D PI BOOSTER PACK UDC 35692-S PI VAJRA ENTERPRISES TIBET RPG It is 1959 and Tibet is a country on the verge of chaos. As tales of Chinese atrocities spread, and the threat to disband the Tibetan government looms imminently, an anti- Chinese rebellion begins to engulf the whole country in warfare. Yet things in Tibet are not always what they seem. Tibet is a place where ancient mystical teachings remain hidden, where opportunities for enlightenment are powerful, and sorcerers, malevolent spirits, and cursed ritual objects are but a few of the magical hazards Tibetans and foreigners alike must contend with. For all its peace and beauty, Tibet is a harsh and dangerous place where one must be strong or smart to survive. This complete game is the first and only RPG based on the real history, religion, and mythology of Tibet. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) IMP VAJ002 $29.95 WEST END GAMES D6 ADVENTURE RULEBOOK HC From the Wild West to the near future, this D6 System sourcebook introduces rules suitable for modern gameplay. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) WEG 51011 $29.95 D6 CORE SET Combining the best of over 15 years of D6 System design — including systems appearing in Men in Black, DC Universe, Hercules & Xena, and the award-winning Star Wars roleplaying game — each D6 System rulebook provides an attribute and skill set tailored specifically to the genre while incorporating a game engine that's cross-genre compatible. This Core Set collects D6 Adventure, D6 Fantasy, and D6 Space. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) WEG 51014 $99.95 D6 FANTASY CREATURES Complete with translations to D6 Adventure and D6 Space, this sourcebook presents over 75 different mythical and extraordinary creatures for use in any D6 Fantasy campaign. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) WEG 51015 $12.95 D6 FANTASY RULEBOOK HC Prepare yourself for high fantasy and swashbuckling adventure with this sourcebook detailing D6 System rules for use with any fantasy campaign setting. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) WEG 51013 $29.95 D6 SPACE RULEBOOK HC This D6 System sourcebook features rules for cybernetics, space travel, and details on far future settings. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) WEG 51012 $29.95 WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING ANCIENT KINGDOMS: MESOPOTAMIA A city of unspeakable antiquity, buried for centuries beneath the desert sands, stands revealed deep in the accursed desert known as the Red Waste. Dare you enter The City That Worshipped a Thousand Gods, seeking the treasures and relics of its Hierophants? Explore ancient ruins, temples, and dungeons of the lost city of Ibnath, and the perilous wilderness areas that surround it, in Ancient Kingdoms: Mesopotamia, a d20 setting sourcebook packed with numerous new classes, deities, monsters and magic items, including a series of short adventures. The Ziggurat of the Ghoul-Queen awaits! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 08365 $23.99 ARCANA UNEARTHED: CHILDREN OF THE RUNE ANTHOLOGY They are seldom seen, but their deeds are often marveled at. They live in legend to serve the land. They are the mysterious runechildren, favored by some greater power to receive a distinctive runic tattoo — and the magical power to work great wonders. Runechildren blaze a brilliant path in a world where good and evil are never clear, guiding it to a destiny that not even they always understand. This anthology showcases the world in more than a dozen thrilling and imaginative short stories by some of the most popular authors in the game industry today, including Monte Cook, Ed Greenwood, and Jeff Grubb. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 16145 $6.99 COUNTER COLLECTION: DIGITAL CD-ROM Counter Collection: Digital takes Fiery Dragon's counter sets to the next level. Now players and Game Masters can create, customize, and print their own counter selections, choosing whatever they need from over 1,000 high-resolution images collected on one CD-Rom. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 16020 $29.99 DARK AGES CLAN NOVEL #13: TZIMISCE It has all led to this. Myca Vykos, schemer of Clan Tzimisce, is thrust into the War of Princes as elders of his clan and the whole of the Cainite Heresy come calling. The Nosferatu Malachite, still seeking to restore Constantinople, is at Vykos's side, but can the fiend be trusted to restore the dream of a vampiric utopia? Or does Vykos have debts of his own to pay? Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 11217 $6.99 DRAGONMECH: THE SHARDSFALL QUEST A moon meteor shatters into multiple pieces as it streaks through the sky. On each shard is part of a mysterious temple dedicated to a lunar god. You must locate all the temple fragments before whatever's inside can spread. But the fragments have fallen far and wide, and you're not the only one looking for them! This epic adventure sourcebook introduces players to the basic concepts, factions, and rules of the DragonMech campaign setting, and introduces a series of three adventures where characters must balance political intrigue among the Stenian Confederacy, Legion, and Irontooth Clans with dramatic mech combat against a lunar invasion! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 17601 $15.99 EVERQUEST: PLANE OF HATE Powerful wizards may travel to the Plane of Hate, home of the creator of the dark elves — Innoruuk, the Prince of Hate. There are some heroes who would travel to his very realm to weaken, or even destroy, him. Even evil individuals seek to challenge Innoruuk and prove that their unreasoning hatred applies even to the god they hold dear. This EverQuest sourcebook details the entire plane and includes several quests. Be warned: great dangers await! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 16524 $24.99 EXALTED NOVEL BOOK 2: RELIC OF THE DAWN Dace, chosen warrior of the Unconquered Sun, faces his greatest challenge when he and his men stand between the armies of the Underworld and the population of the city of Mishaka. All his vaunted power will be for naught if his victory costs the lives of those he has sworn to protect. His only chance may lie with the mysterious Lilith, a wild woman who holds secrets of his mysterious past. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 10066 $6.99 TRINITY D20 In the 22nd century, humanity has ventured to the stars. Yet alien races, fractious colonies, contending governments, and aberrant mutations all vie for supremacy amid the wonders of this new age. At the center of the conflict stands a new breed of humans — men and women with psychic powers — whose actions will determine humanity's ultimate fate. Fully compatible with the d20 System, this campaign setting introduces source material on a universe where aliens and the powers of the mind are real — plus new classes, feats, and powers. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 16707 $34.99 VAMPIRE: THE REQUIEM Since time immemorial, the Kindred — vampires — have stalked their prey, unseen by the mortal masses. Their world is a xenophobic nightmare, populated by tyrannical despots, wildeyed heretics, bloodthirsty rogues, and scheming manipulators, all unified by the mysterious curse of vampirism. Join the revival of the Storytelling tradition! Vampire: The Requiem invites you to tell your own stories set within the world of the Kindred. This book includes rules for using vampires in World of Darkness chronicles, covering everything from the five clans to covenants to Disciplines, bloodlines, storytelling advice, and a complete spread of game systems governing the undead. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 25000 $34.99 WORLD OF DARKNESS RULEBOOK The World of Darkness Rulebook introduces a version of our contemporary world where the supernatural is real. Players join to tell tales of mystery and horror, where theme, mood, and plot are more important to a character's experiences than his weapons or equipment. Inside are rules for character creation, task resolution, combat, and any activity your character attempts as he delves into the shadows. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) WWP 55000 $19.99 WIZARDS OF THE COAST D20 MODERN: D20 FUTURE HC This new rules supplement provides everything you need to participate in a futuristic adventure with d20 Modern rules. The wealth of information in this volume covers new character traits, feats, advanced classes, starting occupations, gear, vehicles, starships, aliens, monsters, and different types of futuristic travel. Also featured is extensive discussion of different types of futuristic science, including genetic engineering, nanotechnology, xenobiology, and mutations, as well as new psionic magic rules. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 88597 $34.95 DRAGONLANCE: AMBER & ASHES HC The latest title from best-selling author and Dragonlance setting co-creator Margaret Weis, Amber and Ashes takes up where the War of Souls left off with the central character Mina. While following her story, this new trilogy will also explore the chaos that is post-war Krynn. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96561 $25.95 DRAGONLANCE: THE GATES OF THORBARDIN MMPB Deep beneath the mountain fortress of Skullcap, legend has it, are the remains of the dark wizard Fistandantilus and the path to the gates of the dwarven kingdom of Thorbardin. Buried somewhere along that perilous path is the magical helm of Grallen, son of King Duncan, tragic hero of the Dwarfgate War. The finder of Grallen's helm, it is prophesized, will be rewarded and honored by a united Thorbardin — but he will also open the gates of the realm to fresh horror and chaos! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96560 $6.99 DUEL MASTERS TCG: RAMPAGE OF THE SUPER WARRIORS This second expansion series for the Duel Masters TCG is introduced in boosters featuring 10 game cards and one collectable puzzle card, all packed in 24-count displays. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. Booster Display WOC 96811-D $83.76 Booster Pack WOC 96811-S $3.49 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: MAP FOLIO II Explore mysterious towers, foreboding temples, hidden coves, treacherous dungeons, and other intriguing locations in this second series of 32 full-color, ready-to-use D&D maps tucked inside a protective folio. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96569 $9.95 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: RACES OF STONE HC From underground caverns, rolling canyons, and mountain crags, bold adventurers emerge from among the hardiest people — folk who possess an affinity with the earth itself. This supplement for the D&D game provides detailed information on the psychology, society, culture, religion, folklore, and other aspects of the races of stone: dwarves, gnomes, and the new race, goliaths. In addition to new subraces and monster races playable as characters, Races of Stone also provides new prestige classes, feats, spells, magic items, equipment, and rules for magic rune circles. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96567 $29.95 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: RIDDLE IN STONE MMPB (YOUNG READERS) Riddle in Stone continues a new series of adventures written specifically for readers ages 8 and up. Sized to fit the young reader market, the series features a group of young companions who, through their heroic deeds, become members of the Order of the Knights of the Silver Dragon. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96531 $5.99 FORGOTTEN REALMS: FORSAKEN HOUSE MMPB Forsaken House is the first title in a new trilogy chronicling the tempestuous return of an isolated society of elves to the mainland of the Forgotten Realms world. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) TSR 96562 $6.99 G.I. JOE TCG Yo, Joe! Deploy troops, engage the enemy in hand-to-hand combat, launch an all-out firefight, and unleash the action of the"Real American Hero" with the G.I. Joe trading card game! Coinciding with G.I. Joe's 40th anniversary, the G.I. Joe TCG allows players to command their own G.I. JOE or COBRA team in the never-ending battle of freedom vs. fear. This action-packed TCG is introduced in 2-player starter games containing two 30-card decks, one booster pack, two premium cards, a playmat, a rules book, and a 16- page comic, offered in 6-count displays. Supplement your decks with the 10-card boosters packed in 24-count displays. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. Booster Display WOC 96800-D $83.76 Booster Pack WOC 96800-S $3.49 Starter Deck WOC 96802-S $9.99 Starter Display WOC 96802-D $59.94 STAR WARS MINIATURES GAME: REBEL STORM Collect, battle, recreate! The neverending battle between the Rebel Alliance and The Empire, Jedi and Sith, takes on a whole new dimension with the release of the first installment in the Star Wars miniatures game line, Rebel Storm! Featuring characters and creatures culled from the original classic Star Wars movie trilogy (Episodes 4-6) including Luke, Leia, Han, and Darth Vader, the Rebel Storm 60-figure set is introduced in entry packs containing a randomized assortment of 10, pre-painted, plastic miniatures, complete with a battle grid, terrain cards, and a rulesbook. Supplement your Rebel and Imperial forces with expansion packs packed with seven figures. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please contact your retailer for availability. Starter Set TSR 96670 $19.99 Booster Pack TSR 96671 $12.99 WIZKIDS MAGE KNIGHT: SORCERY BOOSTER PACK Harness the power of magic with spellbook relics, spell cards, and new sorcery warriors in the Mage Knight: Sorcery expansion! Each booster contains four pre-painted, fully assembled Mage Knight: Sorcery miniatures, two cards (sorcery, spell book, enchantment, or glyph), and one rules insert. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) WIZ 0212 $7.99 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SPORTSCLIX: EXTRA BASES BOOSTER PACK Build up your team, collect big leaguers in their new teams' 2004 uniforms, and add up- and-coming rookies to your collection with the 104 new players featured in the MLB SportsClix: Extra Bases expansion! Each booster contains three pre-painted, fully assembled MLB SportsClix: Extra Bases miniatures. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) WIZ 9204 $6.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MECHWARRIOR DARK AGE: STARTER SET MechWarrior: Dark Age is the Combat-Dial Game set in the BattleTech universe! Each Starter Set includes (8) fully-painted and assembled MechWarrior miniatures (1 'Mech, 2 vehicles, 5 infantry), a 24-page Rulebook, (1) Special Ability Card, (3) Dice, and a Flexible Ruler. (CAUT: 3 & 4) WIZ 2100 $19.95 ************************** MECHWARRIOR: FALCON'S PREY BOOSTER PACK Jade Falcon, one of the most popular Clans from the classic BattleTech universe, debuts in the upcoming Falcon's Prey expansion for MechWarrior. This highly anticipated set also features special gray-based Limited Edition 'Mechs and new tactical options with the addition of new faction abilities like Merciless and Enhanced Imaging, and special equipment like Full Strike and Homing Beacon. Each booster contains four pre-painted, fully assembled MechWarrior: Falcon's Prey miniatures (one 'Mech, one vehicle, and two infantry units), and one rules insert. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 3 & 4) WIZ 2205 $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAGE KNIGHT 2.0 STARTER SET Boasting 130 all-new Mage Knight figures, Mage Knight 2.0 is introduced in Starter Sets containing eight randomly inserted Mage Knight miniatures and one Elven Archer figure, plus a rulebook, quick-start rules sheet, a Special Abilities Card, a Mage Knight World Guidebook, one flight base, a measuring tape, 12 tokens, two dice, one relic, and one additional randomly inserted relic, terrain, or domain piece. WIZ 0104 $19.99 *********************** WOLFE GAMES SILENT DARK Designed with the revolutionary G.U.T.S. (Generic Universal Tactical System) Core Rules, Silent Dark is a 25mm scale tabletop miniatures war game set in the relatively near future of the 26th Century. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) K2D WLF001 $40.00 ZIPWHAA MARRIAGE MATERIAL CARD GAME DECK Use lame excuses to pass ridiculous commitments onto other players and avoid being labeled as the "marrying type" in Marriage Material, the non-collectible card game of matrimonial evasion, where the only way to win is to remain blissfully single! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) ZIP 1200-S $15.95 PREVIEWS GAME CHEST BACKLIST Star Code Title SRP MAY033388 ANGEL RPG HC (C: 4) $40.00 FEB043688 AXIS & ALLIES: DDAY EDITION $23.00 JAN043732 AXIS & ALLIES—REVISED EDITION $26.00 STAR16579 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER RPG $40.00 STAR20216 D&D COMPLETE WARRIOR HC $26.95 STAR19068 D&D DUNGEON MASTER'S GUIDE HC—REVISED ED $29.95 STAR18741 D&D: GHOSTWALK HC $34.95 STAR19947 D&D MINIATURES HANDBOOK HC $29.95 STAR19070 D&D PLAYER'S HANDBOOK HC—REVISED EDITION $29.95 DEC033842 D&D UNEARTHED ARCANA HC $34.95 STAR16918 DC HEROCLIX PREMIER EDITION $29.95 STAR18396 GOTHIC TAROT $9.00 STAR20226 LORD OF THE RINGS EDITION MONOPOLY $29.00 FEB043923 MAGE KNIGHT: DARK RIDERS BOOSTER PACK $7.99 STAR18504 MAGE KNIGHT: UPRISING BOOSTER PACK $6.95 DEC033850 MAGIC: THE GATHERING CCG: DARKSTEEL BOOSTER DISPLAY $132.84 DEC033853 MAGIC: THE GATHERING CCG: DARKSTEEL THEME DECK DISPLAY $135.48 OCT034079 MARVEL HEROCLIX: CRITICAL MASS BOOSTER PACK $6.95 STAR16302 MARVEL HEROCLIX SENTINEL FIGURE $15.95 STAR19838 MARVEL HEROES TRIVIA GAME $10.50 STAR18658 MECHWARRIOR: DEATH FROM ABOVE BOOSTER PACK $9.95 DEC033855 MLB SPORTSCLIX 3-FIGURE BOOSTER PACK $6.99 STAR19855 THE SIMPSONS EDITION JEOPARDY $11.50 STAR13482 THE SIMPSONS EDITION MONOPOLY $18.99 STAR15817 THE SIMPSONS EDITION PICTIONARY $18.99 STAR15580 SPIDER-MAN EDITION MONOPOLY $18.99 FEB035247 YU GI OH! TCG: LEGACY OF DARKNESS BOOSTER DISPLAY $55.44 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME 12 KINGDOMS VOLUME 7: A GREAT DISTANCE IN THE WIND, THE SKY AT DAWN DVD From AnimeWorks! Youko survives an assassination plot by her court advisors, but the event leaves the young ruler shaken and questioning her ability to lead the people of Kei. Hoping to learn more about the kingdom, Youko goes into seclusion, while the former princess of Ho works as a servant in the court of Kyou. Suzu still yearns to meet with new ruler of Kei, but fate leads her instead to Youko's lost friend Asano. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.95 ANGEL TALES VOLUME 2: LIFE WITH ANGELS DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Just when Goro thought it was all just a dream, the Angels return with even more surprises! The guardian angels are ready to serve him with everything they've got, but living with 12 girls can be pretty tough! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.98 AURA BATTLER DUNBINE VOLUME 8: INVADERS FROM BYSTON WELL DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! Realizing that the proliferation of war being waged with a growing number of Aura ships threatens the very existence of Byston Well, the Feeorine use their "magic" to catapult these deadly machines. What was once a war to determine the future of Byston Well now becomes a war with the fate to two worlds hanging in the balance. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $19.98 AZUMANGA DAIOH VOLUME 4: FRIENDS! DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! With trips to Hokkaido, Magical Land, and a hilarious visit to the local karaoke club, this charming, comical, costumed volume of Azumanga Daioh proves once and for all that time spent with friends is time well-spent! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.98 BEYBLADE SEASON 3 VOLUMES 1 & 2 DVDS From Funimation Productions, Inc.! The Beyblade World Championships have ended, but the excitement hasn't. Upon their return from the fierce competition, the Bladebreakers find all new adventure and challenges. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. VOL. 1—DVD $16.98 VOL. 2—DVD $16.98 BEYBLADE VOLUME 10: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DVD From Geneon Entertainment! After everything the Bladebreakers have been through, it all comes down to this moment: the World Championships! Kai, Max, Kenny, Ray and Tyson are together again, and they're a stronger team than ever. Kai must face his evil grandfather, Tyson competes against a super cyber-Beyblader, and Ray's showdown becomes a matter of life and death! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $19.98 BIG O COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD SET From Bandai Entertainment! Paradigm City. A City of Amnesia. Forty years ago, everyone lost their memory... but humanity continues to survive. Roger Smith is a Negotiator, hired to negotiate disputes between parties. With the power of a wondrous piece of technology known as the Big O, Roger Smith keeps Paradigm City from the nightmare of memories. Approximate running time: 325 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $44.98 BIRD ISLAND VOLUME 2 DVD From Playhut Entertainment! All Tin Wang wanted is to be a normal kid. But, this tortured teen with supernatural powers and a mysterious past is the only one capable of saving mankind from the Yani People — evil alien invaders who seek to control earth by cleverly provoking wars and weakening the human spirit! This volume collects episodes 5-8. Approximate running time: 88 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $24.98 BLUE GENDER MOVIE: THE WARRIOR UNCUT DVD From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Scheduled to ship in July 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $24.98 CASE CLOSED UNCUT DVDS & STARTER SET From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Mysteriously transformed into a puny 7-year-old, teenage mystery fan Jimmy Kudo takes on the name Conan Edogawa (borrowed from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the last name of the famous Japanese mystery writer Edogawa Ranpo), and teams up with absent-minded gadgeteer Dr. Agasa, his childhood friend, Rachel, and her over-confident, bumbling private-detective father to help solve all of the gruesome murder mysteries that come their way. This initial DVD offering of Case Closed is available in a Starter Set which collects both Volumes 1 and 2. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) VOL. 1—DVD $19.98 VOL. 2—DVD $19.98 STARTER SET VOL. 1 & 2 w/Artbox $39.98 COMIC PARTY VOLUME 4: THE FINAL PAGE DVD From Right Stuf International! The culture fest is here, and Taishi's in charge! Under his gifted leadership, they'll have the best student-run café ever! Though somehow he seems to have managed to once again leave all the hard work up to Kazuki! Meanwhile, Taishi's dreams of destined greatness are dwindling fast – there's only one week left until the big winter convention. If they don't make a quick comeback, The Two Brothers may be gone for good! Approximate running time: 132 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. DVD $29.95 COMIC PARTY DVD BOX SET From Right Stuf International! Destiny or delusion? It's a hilarious rollercoaster of laughter and confusion when Taishi, the ultimate otaku, drags his friend Kazuki into the swirling world of ambition, hatred, love, and the world of fan comics! Join the Comic Party, and follow Kazuki as his journey takes him through the steps to becoming a master fan comic author — while spoofing everything along the way! This 4-disc DVD set collects all 13 original episodes of Comic Party, all packaged in a stunning artbox. Approximate running time: 463 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. DVD $99.95 CONDUCT ZERO VOLUME 1 DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! He's tough. He's stupid. He's in love! Joon-pil is a bully. When he's not skipping class, he's slapping around puny little punks and taking their lunch money. So when the innocent, yet delightfully feisty, Min-he throws him a hormonal curveball, Joon-pil is ill-prepared to face life's nastiest little SAT/ACT/TASK test question of all – for love or lunch money? Now, Joon-pil must find something in this world that he can actually pass! Live action. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.98 DEAD LEAVES MOVIE DVD From Manga Entertainment! From Production I.G. (Millennium Actress, Ghost in the Shell) comes Dead Leaves, which follows the illustrious tale of Pandy and Retro — two unlikely renegades who awaken on Earth with no recollection of their past. Embarking on a desperate crime spree for food, clothing, and transportation, they soon find themselves captured by authorities and incarcerated to the infamous lunar prison Dead Leaves. But, sinister activity is lurking behind the walls of this maximum security prison, which stands as a front for top-secret cloning and genetic experiments! With the aid of their fellow mutant inmates, Pandy and Retro plan a daring and dangerous scheme to break out of the pernicious penitentiary in this comically abusive, hyper-violent, chaotic adventure! Approximate running time: 50 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $24.95 DOKKOIDA!? ULTRA DIAPER MAN VOLUME 1 DVD From Geneon Entertainment! A madcap comedy directed by Hitoyuki Matsui (Inu- Yasha)! The Galaxy Federation Police (GFP) desperately wants to cover-up its personnel shortage with new mechanized power-suits. 19-years old Suzuo desperately needs a job. Tampopo needs an earthling to fit the prototype of her company's suit and declares Suzuo the perfect candidate! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 DVD w/Artbox $39.98 DRAGONBALL Z: CELL GAMES UNCUT DVDS From Funimation Productions, Inc.! In Surrender (Episodes 163-165), the battle intensifies as Cell grows weary of the rules he has imposed on the tournament, leading to a no-hold's barred fight to the finish against Goku and his devastating Kamehameha Wave! Then, in Earth's Last Hope (Episodes 166-168), Gohan enters the fray! Could the young hero really have the power to defeat the evil android once and for all? Approximate running time: 62 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. EARTH'S LAST HOPE—DVD $19.98 SURRENDER—DVD $19.98 DRAGONBALL Z MOVIE 9: BOJACK UNBOUND DVD From Funimation Productions, Inc.! This movie takes place in the 7-year gap that follows after the Cell Saga. Having entered a tournament devised by Mr. Satan, Trunks, Gohan, Krillen, Tien, and Piccolo must battle Bojack and his evil henchmen — imprisoned by King Kai many eons ago who have now set their destructive rage towards Earth! With the death of Goku, will the combined powers of Gohan and the Z-Warriors be enough to stave the threat of Bojack? Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD/EDITED $19.98 DVD/UNCUT $24.98 DRAGONBALL GT: LOST EPISODES—REACTION VOLUME 1 UNCUT DVD & STARTER SET From Funimation Productions, Inc.! After decades of persistence, Emperor Pilaf finally steals the dragon balls and summons Shenron! But Pilaf slips up yet again and wishes Goku back to childhood size! As Goku tries to present his new self to his family, King Kai reveals alarming news. If the balls aren't returned to Earth within one year, the entire planet will explode! Approximate running time: 62 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. VOL. 1—DVD $24.98 STARTER SET w/Artbox $34.98 EIGHT CLOUDS RISING DVD From AnimeWorks! Fuzuchi Kuraki is a quiet young high school student blessed with immense psychic powers and an ancient sword. He is searching for other magical artifacts with the help of Nanachi Takeo, a college student with latent powers of his own. Together, they delve deep into the dark magic of Izumo, only to discover the secrets buried within the birthplace of all Japanese mythology! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $19.95 HELLO KITTY & FRIENDS VOLUME 4: LET'S BE FRIENDS DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! Kitty has a new friend — Pochacco, the cutest little puppy in the whole world! And Kitty sure needs a friend when a sneaky little creature is stealing everyone's dreams! Meanwhile, Keroppi the frog finds that whether you're playing sports or going on a big adventure, everything is a lot more fun when your team is filled with friends! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD/DUBBED $14.98 HERE IS GREENWOOD 2-DISC DVD From AnimeWorks! Meet Kazuya Hasukawa — he's just a regular teenager who wants to live a normal, peaceful life. But when his first love marries his older brother and moves into their house, Kazuya moves out to preserve his sanity! Things go from bad to worse when he discovers he's been assigned to the strangest dorm on campus — an asylum called "Greenwood" — where all the weirdos, outcasts, and lunatics at the prestigious Ryokuto Academy reside! Approximate running time: 180 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.95 IKKI-TOUSEN LEGENDARY FIGHTER VOLUME 1 DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Once again blood flows in the streets of Kanto. The eternal fate that has been handed down for over 1800 years is now being fought by ancient warriors who have been reincarnated into the students of the seven top schools. One such student, Hakufu Sonsaku, arrives on the scene and is rumored to be the legendary Shou Haou. But can this blonde air-head with the overly endowed assets actually be the legendary Shou-Haou? Each volume contains a double-sided limited edition mini-pencil board and the limited edition collector's box contains the first volume of the series, an Ikki-Tousen Sports Towel, and a replica of the Sacred Bead required by all of the fighters! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $24.98 DVD w/Artbox $44.98 INFINITE RYVIUS VOLUME 6: ABSOLUTION DVD From Bandai Entertainment! During the battle against the Vaia ship Grey Gespenst, the unwanted students have been locked away and abandoned. Kouji must now confront Ikumi and try to convince him that these current solutions are only causing more problems. The Vital Guarder is barely able to fight off the Gespenst and with the Orbital Security soldiers preparing to board the Ryvius – Will the stranded students aboard the Ryivus finally be rescued or will it mark impending doom? Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.98 INITIAL D VOLUME 6 & 7 DVDS From Tokyopop! Tak's skills are stretched to the limits as he races up Mt. Usui. With his undefeated record at stake, Tak's burning desire to win has him taking dangerous curve at breakneck speeds, living literally on the edge! Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. VOL. 6—DVD $19.99 VOL. 7—DVD $19.99 INUYASHA VOLUME 20: CURSE OF THE DARK PRIESTESS DVD From Viz Video! In exchange for the Jewel of Four Souls, Naraku enlists the help of Tsubaki, a dark-priestess specializing in curses, to kill Kagome. Will Inuyasha's friends be able to break the curse – before it forces Inuyasha to relive a nightmarish experience from his past? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $24.98 INUYASHA VOLUME 21: DOUBLE TROUBLE DVD From Viz Video! Her curse upon Kagome broken, Tsubaki flees to the ancient temple where she trained as a youth, where she reveals the real reason she's returned – an evil power that's been sealed away for generations! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $24.98 I'LL/CKBC (CRAZY KOUZU BASKETBALL CLUB) DVD From AnimeWorks! Akane Tachibana and Hitonari Hiiragi were rising stars of High School basketball and bitter rivals on the court. But when Hiiragi is transferred to Kokufutsu High school, they find themselves as teammates. Will the two masters of the court reconcile their differences in time for the big game against Kokutai, or will Hiiragi switch teams to challenge his rival face to face? Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $19.95 KALEIDO STAR VOLUME 3 DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! A film director wants Layla for a movie which could mean the chance for Sora to step into her place. But first, Sora must intervene when a figure steps out of the shadows from Anna's past! Be prepared to be amazed as Sora and her friends fly to new heights high above the Kaleido Stage! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.98 KAZE NO YOJIMBO VOLUME 3: TIP OF THE ICEBERG DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Tension surrounds the whole town as the police finally start cracking down on the disputes between Tanokura and Ginzame's gangs. But even as everyone attempts to lay low, the mystery behind an unidentified man begins to circulate. Missing cars filled with gold and platinum, abandoned copper mines, and an ex-con – trouble just blew into town! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 KEKKAI 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 KIDDY GRADE VOLUME 5: THE FREEDOM OF TRUTH 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 July 2004. DVD $24.98 KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC VOLUME 6 DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! Sanctuary, once the trusted home of all knights, has fallen under the control of an evil force. The subterfuge is turning brother against brother, student against sensei, making it more difficult than ever before to distinguish between friend and foe. Defeating a silver knight may be the only way for Seiya to expose the Master's fiendish plans to the world! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD/DUBBED $14.98 LAST EXILE VOLUME 5: GRAND STREAM DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Claus and Lavie's fathers died attempting to cross the Grand Stream to deliver a message from Anatoray to Disith. Empress Sophia obtains a copy of the original message and discovers it suggested the two empires join forces to defeat the Guild and obtain peace in the skies! However, to defeat the Guild, one must take possession of the Exile, thus Empress Sophia plans to command the Silvana to cross the turbulent Grand Stream to locate the Exile. Can they accomplish this dangerous feat within the critical six days? Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.98 MASTER KEATON VOLUME 8: PASSION GAMES DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Keaton's intellectual curiosity helps him to locate an elusive insurance beneficiary, but then distracts him from making a job interview at Tozai University. Plus, Keaton will need every instinct and trained skill to survive his next case when two knife murders in London appear to link the SAS to a drug ring! Approximate running time: 115 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.98 MEGAMAN VOLUME 1 DVD From Viz Video! The year is 200X and everyone is now connected to the Cyber Network. People carry their own PET (Personal Terminal) and are paired up with an artificial intelligence program called a NetNavi (or NetNavigator). While the invention of the PET and NetNavis has brought great benefits to the world, computer hacking, virus spreading, and other high-tech crimes are becoming a major problem. Enter our young hero, Lan Hikari, an intensely curious and cheerful fifth grader. Synchronized with his NetNavigator, MegaMan, he becomes a super-charged dynamo, thwarting World Three's never-ending quest to take over the world! Approximate running time: 85 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $14.98 MEGAZONE 23 VOLUME 3 DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! What appears to be 20th Century Tokyo is actually an elaborate ruse built inside a massive spaceship, created to hide the truth about Earth's environmental collapse. With the military hot on his heels and aliens poised to attack, one man will attempt to lift the veil of secrecy surrounding the Megazone. Approximate running time: 85 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $24.98 MIAMI GUNS VOLUME 2 DVD From ANEntertainment! The unusual is the usual for Miami City's most notorious policewoman pair. So just leave it up to the Miami Guns to get down to business with an abundance of beautiful buxom babes, plentiful parodies, and a hyper intelligent alligator with a weakness for panties! Approximate running time: 80 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.95 MIGHTY BUNCH VOLUME 1 DVD From Playhut Entertainment! Relying on their unassuming appearance and martial arts skills, this unlikely group of young, smart, and brave Chinese crusaders of justice are on a fearless mission to defend the weak and oppressed against the tyranny of evil. This volume collects episodes 1-4. Approximate running time: 88 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $14.98 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED VOLUME 1: GRIM REALITY DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Year 70 of the Cosmic Era, the economic friction between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals has erupted into a full-scale conflict. The Natural-dominated Earth Alliance struggles to catch up with the Coordinators' superior technology and has secretly developed five Gundam mobile suits at a neutral space colony. Through a twist of fate, a young Coordinator named Kira Yamato becomes the pilot of the Alliance's prototype Strike Gundam and finds himself forced to fight his own people in order to protect his friends! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $29.98 LIMITED EDITION DVD $59.98 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0083 VOLUME 4 DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Universal Century 0083. The renegade Zeons have almost completed their intricate revenge scheme, and now a runaway space colony becomes their last and most terrible weapon against the Earth Federation. The fate of all humanity will be determined in the final showdown between Kou Uraki, Anavel Gato, and the woman who loves them both. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $14.98 MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO 2-DISC DVD From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! From Director Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away) and featuring the voice acting talents of Dakota Fanning! When their mother is hospitalized because of an unspecified illness, two young sisters spend a summer in the Japanese countryside with their father. The children's strange new environment turns out to be a natural wonderland filled with exotic real-life creatures and a trio of furry, woodland sprites who can only be seen by children. Approximate running time: 87 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $29.99 NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND 2-DISC DVD From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! Follow the adventures of Princess Nausicaa, a young explorer who leads her people into a battle to restore the bond between humanity and earth, in Director Hayao Miyazaki's (Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away) acclaimed masterpiece, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, starring the voice talents of Uma Thurman, Shia LaBeouf, and Mark Hamill! Approximate running time: 117 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $29.99 NURSE ME OVA 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 NURSE WITCH KOMUGI VOLUME 1: A VACCINE FOR HUMANITY! DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! Peril lurks on Earth in the form of Angrar, who seeks to infect the world with deadly viruses! The Goddess of the Vaccine World, Maya, has turned to cosplay idol Komugi to be the defender of Earth and help him eradicate Angrar's plagues. Now empowered with magical Nurse Witch skills, Komugi has her work cut out for her. Between doing her cosplay jobs, fighting disease, and dealing with all the wierdness, let's hope she wins the fight to make Earth a safer place to live! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 ODIN OVA STARLIGHT MUTINY DVD From U.S. Manga Corps! The year is 2099, and reckless space cadet Akira Tsukuba has landed his dream job as the pilot of the spaceship Starlight. He's in for the adventure of his life when the crew rescues a beautiful amnesiac from a shipwreck. Lured by the psychic call of a paradise planet, she leads the Starlight dead into a realm of genocidal robots! Approximate running time: 139 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.99 PANYO PANYO DI GI CHARAT VOLUME 3: MYA! DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! Get ready for a hilarious good time as the super cute crusaders try to rid the world of spooks, smokers, and jokers like Deji Devil in the third fantastic volume of Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat! Approximate running time: 85 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.98 POKÉMON ADVANCED VOLUMES 1 & 2 DVDS From Viz Video! Follow Ash and Pikachu into the Hoenn Region, a land rife with mystery, adventure, and more than a 100 new Pokémon! Journeying into uncharted territory, Ash must assemble an entirely new team of Pokémon captured in the region, and also learn new rules of Pokémon competition, adapt to new tools and technologies, and embrace new modes of Pokémon challenges. Approximate running time: 110 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. VOL. 1—DVD $14.98 VOL. 2—DVD $14.98 POKÉMON: JIRACHI WISH MAKER DVD From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! Only once every thousand years when the Millennium Comet is visible in the night sky does Jirachi, a magical creature capable of making wishes come true, awakens from his slumber. But, Ash, Pikachu, Max, and the whole gang must rescue Jirachi from the clutches of an evil magician and former scientist named Butler who seeks to harness Jirachi's incredible energy to bring to life one of the most legendary and powerful Pokemon of all! Approximate running time: 82 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD $24.99 PORCO ROSSO 2-DISC DVD From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! A valiant World War I flying ace, whose face has been transformed into that of a pig by a mysterious spell, battles a notorious band of sky pirates in this thrilling, high-flying action-adventure from Director Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away) featuring the voice acting talents of Michael Keaton and Brad Garrett! Approximate running time: 93 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $29.99 PROJECT ARMS VOLUME 10 DVD From Viz Video! Meet the Keith series, the top brass of Egregori. They're five cloned- siblings with terrifying powers who can agree on one thing and one thing alone: the "Arms" must die! Approximate running time: 78 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $24.98 SAILOR MOON SUPER-S THIN PACK DVD BOX SET From Geneon Entertainment! The Dead Moon Circus appears in town and hunts people with pure hearts who might be hiding their prey- the horned Pegasus. How long will it take for them to find it hiding in Chibi-Moon's heart and how will Sailor Moon and the other Sailor Scouts protect her?! Approximate running time: 915 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. Box Set $99.98 SAILOR MOON SUPER-S TV VOLUME 1 SIGNATURE SERIES DVD From Geneon Entertainment! This DVD collects six full uncut bilingual episodes of the fan-favorite Sailor Moon SS TV series that aired on the Cartoon Network's Toonami block! Approximate running time: 140 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $19.98 SAINT SEIYA VOLUME 8: GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! The hunt for the Gold Cloth has grown more complicated. Seiya and the other Bronze Saints discover that there is more than simply the Golden Cloth of Sagittarius. There are several sets of Gold Armor and just as many Gold Saints to don the sacred vestments. But who is loyal to Saori, the Goddess Athena; and who is loyal to the sinister Pope Ares and his vicious plans for world domination? Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.98 SAIYUKI VOLUME 12: NEW WORLD ORDER DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! The world has not been kind to Homura. Armed with the Maten and Sieten Scriptures he's stolen, the War God has vowed to replace the universe with a new Heaven and Earth. But he will need Son Goku to do it. So in the end, it will be up to the heretics who have suffered the most in this world to decide whether it's worth saving! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 SHOOTFIGHTER TEKKEN OVA ROUND 1 DVD From U.S. Manga Corps! Kiichi "Keybo" Miyazawa is a high school student… and a lethal weapon! Under his father's training, Keybo is on the fast track to martial arts super- stardom in the deadly Nanshin Shadow Style. Now he faces the challenge of his life: the long-awaited grudge match with his father's arch-rival, the champion of World Pro- Wrestling! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $19.99 SOULTAKER VOLUME 2 SIGNATURE SERIES DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Kyosuke pursues his mysterious sister Runa by following a psychic resonance, but he only discovers more danger. Death stalks the same path as the truth leading Kyosuke into Kirihara traps and conflicts with the Hospital Mutants! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.98 STRATOS 4 VOLUME 2: TURBULENCE DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Karin has not yet regained consciousness. Ayamo is furious. Shizuha doesn't know what to do. And Mikaze is heading off for the inquiry hearing she's been summoned to. Life sure has become difficult for the Meteor Sweepers! What else could go wrong? How about having fat felines running around the base with highly classified data disappearing! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 THE SUPER MILK-CHAN SHOW VOLUME 2: MILK SHAKE DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! Baby-napping birds! Homeless hobos! Alien abductions! Looks like our little superhero has her hands full this time. Poor Milk! With her dysfunctional team, overdue rent bills, and an insecure world ruler calling her day and night, it won't be easy! Approximate running time: 135 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 TENCHI IN TOKYO VOLUME 4 SIGNATURE SERIES DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Yugi slowly builds her plot to divide Tenchi's group and bring her devious plan to fruition. With everyone's loyalties going in different directions, will they be able to withstand a future onslaught? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $19.98 TENCHI MUYO GXP VOLUMES 4 & 5 DVDS From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Seina and his crew find themselves low on power, low on rations, and even lower on morale. The only thing they have in abundance is trouble! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. VOL. 4: NEW ILLUSIONS—DVD $24.98 VOL. 5: THE LIVING SHIP—DVD $24.98 TEXHNOLYZE VOLUME 3: RETALIATION DVD From Geneon Entertainment! The "Spectacle" has started and the city of Lukuss has become a battleground between city's the major gangs, the Organo, the Racan, and the Salvation Union. As Yoshii continues to bring even more chaos and destruction to the city, Onishi, Ichise, and Ran fight to stay alive in a world that's starting to crumble around them! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 TRIGUN VOLUME 7 SIGNATURE SERIES DVD From Geneon Entertainment! Vash leaps into the heart of the storm and leads Wolfwood to the space ship that failed to crash. Unfortunately, the Gung-ho Guns have also invaded paradise with two purposes – destroy a sanctuary for humans, and to inflict as much pain to Vash as possible! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $19.98 VANILLA SERIES: I LOVE YOU 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 VIDEO GIRL AI VOLUME 1 DVD From Viz Video! "Dateless" Yota is trapped in a love triangle between the woman he loves and his best friend. Then one day he rents a strange video starring a cute young idol Ai Amano, who comes to life from his TV! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.98 WEDDING PEACH VOLUME 5: ANGEL BELL DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! Takuro's got a crush on Momoko, and the evil devil Igneous seeks to aid him by launching a diabolical plan to win Momoko's heart, and in the process uncovers her secret identity! Plus, the final Saint Something Four is revealed! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $29.98 WET SUMMER DAYS 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 WIFE EATER 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 WITCH HUNTER ROBIN VOLUME 6: VENGEANCE DVD From Bandai Entertainment! The explosive end! Loyalties will be put to the ultimate test as Zaizen begins development of a new type of Orbo that would make Hunters irrelevant. As the remaining members begin to gather information for a rescue attempt, Robin is given the final key to solve the mystery of her past. But, once Robin learns the truth, what will her destiny be? Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.98 WOLF'S RAIN VOLUME 2: BLOOD & FLOWERS DVD From Bandai Entertainment! The perilous journey continues as Kiba remains unwavering in his belief in paradise, but the others are not so convinced. Once outside the city, the wolves are tailed by Darcia's airship, but soon meet with the Flower Maiden Cheza, a mysterious figure who has escaped her captors aboard the airship. Evading the humans, Cheza and the wolf pack will encounter Blue, the dog who belongs to the wolf-hunter Quent – A meeting that will forever change their lives. Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $29.98 YU-GI-OH! SEASON 1 DVD BOX SET From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Meet Yugi, and his best buds, Joey, Tristan, and Ta. They share a love for the newest game that's sweeping the nation: Duel Monsters! Solving an ancient Egyptian puzzle granted to him by his grandfather, Yugi uncovers the "Game King." Now this duo has become the ultimate dueling force in Duel Monsters! Scheduled to ship in July 2004. RES. from Previews XIV #1 (JAN044093) DVD $119.98 YU-GI-OH! SEASON 2 DVDS From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. VOL. 5: MIME CONTROL DVD $14.98 VOL. 6: DOUBLE DUEL DVD $14.98 VOL. 7: FRIENDS TILL THE END DVD $14.98 YU YU HAKUSHO: DARK TOURNMENT SAGA PART 1 DVD SET From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Life for these teens refuses to settle down, as Spirit World makes a chilling discovery. The Toguro Brothers faked defeat during Yusuke's last case, in an elaborate plan by Sakyou. Now Toguro will hit Yusuke with a terrible threat. Enter a vile competition run by the criminal world, or watch everyone he knows be hunted down and murdered! Scheduled to ship in July 2004. DVD $99.98 YU YU HAKUSHO: CHAPTER BLACK SAGA VOLUMES 24 & 25 DVDS From Funimation Productions, Inc.! Scheduled to ship in July 2004. VOL. 24: OLD RIVALS, NEW PROBLEMS DVD $24.98 VOL. 25: IN THE BLOOD DVD $24.98 ZERO NO MONE 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 ASIAN CINEMA GUN CRAZY VOLUME 2: BEYOND THE LAW DVD From A.D. Vision, Inc.! Yuki is an idealistic young lawyer who's finding out that Law and Justice are not always hand-in-hand. When she confronts a client with their criminal ties and discovers that her firm has been party to the deception, Yuki finds herself looking down the losing end of a barrel. That is until a mysterious hitman named Takita intervenes leaving Yuki to redefine her idea of justice. Approximate running time: 70 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.98 LONE WOLF AND CUB: WHITE HEAVEN IN HELL DVD SUBTITLED From AnimEigo! The final film in the Lone Wolf and Cub series concludes the confrontation between Ogami and Retsudo. With most of his family already dead at Ogami's hands, Retsudo launches one last plot to destroy him, and when that fails, unleashes the fury of every remaining member of the Yagyu Clan! Approximate running time: 84 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD/SUBTITLED $29.98 MUSCLE HEAT DVD From Tokyo Shock! Fight to live, fight to survive! In an anarchistic Tokyo of the future, an ex-naval special-forces agent is on a mission to hunt down a crime syndicate mastermind behind a new deadly designer drug. His search will bring him to an underground fight club where he'll be forced to fight for his life and his sanity. Approximate running time: 92 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $24.95 RED SHADOW 2-DISC DVD From Tokyo Shock! In feudal Japan, Red Shadow, Blue Shadow, and Aska are neophyte ninjas under the tutelage of the great warrior White Shadow. Their life is a series of convoluted and deadly missions spiked with intrigue, deception, intimidation, and samurai slaughter! Will they survive an obstacle course of intricate death traps, highly skilled opponents, and their personal struggles with their own weaknesses?! Approximate running time: 108 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD (x2) $29.95 ZATOICHI MEETS THE ONE-ARMED SWORDSMAN DVD SUBTITLED From AnimEigo! When a small boy halts an official Nambu Samurai Procession and, consequently, is about to be executed, Wang Kong, a one-armed swordsman from China, steps in to save him. Now a target for the Nambu Samurai, Wang Kong must become an outlaw to survive. Meanwhile, Zatoichi comes across the same small boy in the arms of his mortally wounded father, another victim of the samurai massacre. His last wish is for the blind swordsman to take care of his son. While traveling with the boy in his care, Zatoichi and Wang Kong meet. With their two different languages acting as a barrier between them, the two swordsmen are destined to meet in battle, where only one will walk away. Approximate running time: 94 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD/SUBTITLED $29.98 ANIMATION BILL PLYMPTON: THE TUNE DVD From New Video! A songwriter is given 47 minutes to write a hit or lose his job and his sweetheart in Bill Plympton's acclaimed, full-length animated feature film, The Tune, featuring ten songs that each pay homage to different forms of American popular music. Approximate running time: 47 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $26.95 CARTOON NETWORK HALLOWEEN: 9 CREEPY CAPERS DVD From Warner Home Video Inc.! This DVD collects nine frighteningly funny, original Halloween-themed episodes from popular animated series appearing on the Cartoon Network, including The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Ed, Edd N Eddy, Johnny Bravo, and more! Approximate running time: 107 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $14.97 CHANNEL X DVD From Image Entertainment, Inc.! In this cutting-edge urban underground hip hop cartoon series featuring the music of DJ Johnny Juice, Fonz, and Mike take control of a TV station to bring you street comedy, interviews with recording artists, and animated shorts from a hip hop perspective. Approximate running time: 46 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $14.99 FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: CHANNEL CHASERS DVD From Paramount Home Video! After Timmy wishes for a magic remote control that will allow him to travel through television, he must race to the future to stop Vicky from using the remote to control everything — and everyone — on the planet! Bonus Fairly OddParents episodes featured on this DVD include "Spaced Out," "Microphony," and "This is Your Wish." Approximate running time: 108 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $16.99 INVADER ZIM VOLUME 2: PROGRESSIVE STUPIDITY DVD From AnimeWorks! Zim's need to destroy all of humanity knows no bounds. Fortunately for Earth, he's a cosmically inept fool! But this Invader has more to deal with than that self-proclaimed protector of our planet, Dib, and must outwit Mall Security, endure the terror of Bloaty's Pizza Hog, and defeat the evil of space babies! Approximate running time: 225 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $24.95 LEVEL13.NET: AROUND THE WORLD DVD From Image Entertainment, Inc.! From Film Roman, producer of The Simpsons and King of the Hill, comes this collection of 24 original, offbeat, award-winning animated shorts culled from some of the most prestigious animation film festivals around the world. Approximate running time: 45 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $14.99 PINOCCHIO IN OUTER SPACE DVD From Image Entertainment, Inc.! Everyone's favorite wooden boy is headed for the space age! Join Pinocchio along with the Blue Fairy, Geppetto, Sly Fox, the Cat, and Nurtle the Turtle, for high-flying adventure filled with songs and galactic thrills in this 1964 animated classic from Astroboy producer Fred Ladd! Approximate running time: 70 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD $9.99 ROCKET POWER: ISLAND OF THE MENEHUNE DVD From Paramount Home Video! On a family vacation to Hawaii, Ray rekindles an old romance with Tito's cousin, Noelani. But, Reggie and Otto feel dissed when Ray keeps canceling their extreme sports plans because Noelani says they're too dangerous. Defying the warnings, they take off to surf the perilous Banzai Pipeline, and realize too late that Noelani was right! Bonus Rocket Power episodes include "Follow the Leader," "Tito's Lucky Shell," and "Welcome to Ottoworld." Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $16.99 ROCKY & BULLWINKLE & FRIENDS COMPLETE SEASON TWO DVD BOX SET From Sony Wonder! Hokey smoke! This 4-disc DVD set contains original second season episodes of the Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends animated show, digitally remastered and in their original broadcast order. All your Rocky & Bullwinkle favorites are here, including the Dudley Do-Right, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, and Fractured Fairy Tales animated shorts! Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $39.98 THE SOLDIER'S TALE DVD From Koch Entertainment! The powerful tale of a soldier embroiled in emotional conflict, Igor Stravinsky's timeless composition comes to life in this 1984 Emmy Award- winning animated piece artfully illustrated by renowned animator R.O. Blechman, and featuring the voice acting talents of Max von Sydow, Dusan Makave, and Andre Gregory, with music performed by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Approximate running time: 81 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $24.98 TEACHER'S PET DVD From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! A clever talking dog named Spot fulfills his ultimate wish to become a 'real boy' in this hilarious, full-length animated adventure produced by animator Gary Baseman, and featuring the voice acting talents of Nathan Lane, Kelsey Grammer, Jerry Stiller, and Estelle Harris. Approximate running time: 74 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD $29.99 TMNT VOLUMES 10 & 11 DVDS From Funimation Productions, Inc.! A new generation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for a new generation of TMNT fans! Join Master Splinter and his mutated martial-arts students Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo as they team up with street vigilante Casey Jones and April O'Neil to kick serious shell against Shredder and his villainous Foot Clan. Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. VOL. 10: SECRET ORIGINS DVD $16.98 VOL. 11: ULTIMATE NINJA DVD $16.98 WINSOR MCCAY: THE MASTER EDITION DVD From Image Entertainment, Inc.! Featuring the documentary Remembering Winsor McCay by film historian John Canemaker, this DVD highlights the complete collection of animated shorts by Little Nemo creator and master storyteller Winsor McCay, including "How a Mosquito Operates," "The Sinking of the Lusitania," "The Centaurs," "Gertie on Tour," "Flip's Circus," "Bug Vaudeville," "The Pet," and "The Flying House." Approximate running time: 105 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $29.99 CLASSIC FILM & TELEVISION CARRY ON LAUGHING DVD SET From A&E Home Video! Based on the highly influential Carry On films that tickled British audiences from the 1950s all the way through the 1990s, Carry On Laughing is the complete 13-episode compilation of the popular tie-in television series of 1975. Whether parodying famous sleuths, Arthurian legends, real historical events, or television shows like Upstairs, Downstairs, each delirious episode is packed full of breathless one-liners, physical comedy, and plenty of sexual innuendo. Starring British comedic veterans Kenneth Connor, Sid James, Joan Sims, Barbara Windsor, Jack Douglas, Peter Butterworth, and David Lodge, every episode of this classic comedy series is now available for the first time anywhere in a collectible DVD package. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD (x2) $39.95 THE CHARLIE CHAN CHANTHOLOGY DVD SET From MGM Home Entertainment! This Chanthology boasts the best adventures of the greatest detective ever to unravel a wartime mystery or foil a high-profile heist: the inimitable Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler)! This 6-disc collection features 1944 classic capers including Charlie Chan in: The Secret Service, The Chinese Cat, The Jade Mask, Meeting at Midnight, The Scarlet Clue, and The Shanghai Cobra. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Box Set $69.96 THE NEW AVENGERS 1977 SEASON 2 DVD SET From A&E Home Video! Seven years after blasting off into space in The Avengers' final episode, John Steed (Patrick Macnee) returns to television in The New Avengers. Older and wiser, but still donning his steel-tipped bowler hat, Steed provides counsel and style to the proceedings. New partners Mike Gambit (Gareth Hunt of Upstairs, Downstairs) and Purdey (Absolutely Fabulous's Joanna Lumley), do all the flashy legwork. Featuring the same deadpan wit, action-packed sequences, and devious villains essential to the original classic, this 4-disc set features all 13 episodes from The New Avengers' second season on DVD for the first time. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $79.95 STAR WARS TRILOGY DVD BOX SET From Fox Home Entertainment! This 4-disc DVD set collects the "Special Edition" versions of George Lucas' epic Star Wars trilogy: Star Wars Episode IV: New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, complete with audio commentary by George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, and Carrie Fisher. A bonus disc includes the most comprehensive feature-length documentary ever produced on the Star Wars saga, never-before-seen footage from the making of all three films, and much more. Approximate running time: 387 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (CAUT: 4) FULLSCREEN—DVD $69.98 WIDESCREEN—DVD $69.98 BEST OF THE THUNDERBIRDS DVD SET From A&E Home Video! Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Thunderbirds with this unprecedented collector's edition DVD set featuring the top six episodes, hand-picked by the loyal fans of this Gerry Anderson classic and loaded with must-have bonus features! Scheduled to ship in July 2004. DVD $19.95 THUNDERBIRD 6 INTERNATIONAL RESCUE EDITION DVD From MGM Home Entertainment! The Tracy team from Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds are back in action in this riveting 1968 adventure that pits them against an international ring of terrorists who've targeted International Rescue for destruction! Bonus material includes numerous featurettes, an animated photo gallery, theatrical trailers, and more. Approximate running time: 89 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $14.95 THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO! INTERNATIONAL RESCUE EDITION DVD From MGM Home Entertainment! Blast off into adventure with the Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds Are Go, the 1966 feature-length film starring the International Rescue team as they provide security for an interplanetary mission fraught with danger and espionage! Bonus material includes numerous featurettes, an animated photo gallery, theatrical trailers, and more. Approximate running time: 93 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $14.95 THUNDERBIRDS INTERNATIONAL RESCUE EDITION DVD GIFT SET From MGM Home Entertainment! Join the members of International Rescue for two fast- paced and furiously fun feature-length adventures! This 2-disc DVD gift set collects Gerry Anderson's 1966 Thunderbirds Are Go and 1968 Thunderbird 6. Each DVD contains bonus material including numerous featurettes, an animated photo gallery, theatrical trailers, and more. Approximate running time: 182 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD (x2) $29.98 V THE COMPLETE SERIES DVD SET From Warner Home Video Inc.! They came for water. And for food. And as it turned out, we were the food! But humanity bravely resisted — a struggle seen in the hit miniseries V and V: The Final Battle. Yet the war continues. Once again, Earth is the main battleground. But now the aliens whose human guise hides their true reptilian nature are wiser. They believe the secret to their survival on Earth lies in the DNA of the newly born half-human, half-spaceling Starchild. They intend to capture her. But that's something the world's Resistance Fighters cannot allow. The heroic conflict comes to a surprising outcome in the 1984 V: The Series, presented complete and uncut in this 3-disc, 19 episode set. Approximate running time: 897 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD (x3) $39.98 FANTASY / SCI-FI FARSCAPE SEASON 3 DVD BOX SET From A.D. Vision! Escape through uncharted territories in this boxed set collecting all 22 episodes from Season 3 of Sci-Fi Channel's far-flung, far-out Farscape! Scheduled to ship in August 2004. Box Set $149.98 GENE RODDENBERRY'S ANDROMEDA SEASON 4 VOLUME 1 DVD From A.D. Vision! Starring Kevin Sorbo (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys) and a hit with TV audiences worldwide, the Gemini Award-winning and Saturn Award-nominated Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda will thrill audiences of all ages! Approximate running time: 250 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $39.98 GROOVE ROOM 3D (AKA "WHAT THE SWEDISH BUTLER SAW") DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $19.95 SHOWGIRLS VIP EDITION DVD SET From MGM Home Entertainment! An unforgettably unhinged spectacle of sex and schemes set against Vegas' glittery backdrop, the 1995 Showgirls tells the tale of Nomi Malone (Elizabeth Berkley), a hard-luck case hoping to make it big as a dancer. As featured on Howard Stern, the Showgirls VIP Edition is bursting at the seams with fun games, juicy extras, and exclusive merchandise including a set of Showgirls shot glasses, a "Pin the Pasties on the Showgirl" game, a deck of Showgirl cards, an Elizabeth Berkley photo series, and more! Approximate running time: 131 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $39.98 FROM THE BOX OFFICE HELLBOY THE MOVIE DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Give evil Hell! From Director Guillermo del Toro (Blade II) comes this feature-length adaptation of Mike Mignola's big red, monster- bashing comic book icon, Hellboy! Born in the flames of hell during World War II, Hellboy (Ron Perlman) was conjured to Earth by evil madman Grigori Rasputin (Karel Roden) to perpetrate evil. Destined to be a harbinger of the apocalypse, the wayward whelp was rescued by Allied Forces led by Professor Broom (John Hurt), founder of the clandestine B.P.R.D. (Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense), who raised him like a son and developed his extraordinary paranormal gifts. Despite his dark origins, Hellboy becomes an unlikely champion of good, battling the evil forces that threaten our world. Approximate running time: 132 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD $28.95 STARSKY & HUTCH WIDESCREEN DVD From Warner Home Video Inc.! Set in the 1970s in the bustling metropolis of "Bay City," Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson star as the charismatic crime-fighting duo of Starsky & Hutch, two streetwise detectives partnered for their very first assignment, busting criminals in their 1974 Ford Torino. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD $27.95 HORROR BUBBA HO-TEP DVD From MGM Home Entertainment! From Director Don Coscarelli (Phantasym) and based on the Bram Stoker Award nominee short story by acclaimed author Joe R. Lansdale, comes Bubba Ho-Tep. An elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, Elvis "The King" Presley (Bruce Campbell) teams up with Jack (Ossie Davis), a fellow nursing home resident who thinks that he is actually President John F. Kennedy, to battle an evil Egyptian entity who has chosen their long-term care facility as his happy hunting ground! Approximate running time: 92 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD $27.95 FANGORIA'S BLOOD DRIVE DVD From Koch Entertainment! Hosted by Rob Zombie, and featuring bonus material including rare behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews with genre heavyweights Clive Barker and Stan Winston, this unique DVD presents seven award- winning horror shorts chosen from the Fangoria Blood Drive competition. Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.98 FRANKENSTEIN EROTIC DVD 3-PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (x3) $29.99 MASSACRE IN DINOSAUR VALLEY DVD From Shriek Show! Kevin Hall, a handsome, young paleontologist, is in search of the mythical "Valley of the Dinosaur" which the locals swear is cursed! When his plane crash-lands, Kevin wages a single-handed battle against the Amazon's most evil elements — treacherous quick sand, man-eating beasts, flesh hungry cannibals, and sadistic slave traders! Approximate running time: 98 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.95 WARLOCK MOON DVD From Shriek Show! A beautiful young college student is lured to an abandoned country health spa only to fall prey to a strange coven of cannibalistic witches, ghosts, and brutal axe men intent on ritualistic murder and serving the girl's body as the main course in a bizarre blood cult banquet! Approximate running time: 84 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.95 KAIJU DESTROY ALL MONSTERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD W/ CD OST From A.D. Vision! Destroy All Monsters offers non-stop, Tokyo-stomping action by an all-star cast of monsters assembled from the biggest hits the genre has ever seen! Thrill to the most incredible monster battles ever filmed as Godzilla nukes New York, and the capitals of the world are trampled into rubble when a sinister race of alien invaders attempts to use Earth's own monsters to destroy mankind! This special DVD offering comes packaged with an official motion picture soundtrack CD featuring 30 tracks of rousing music composed by Akira Ifukube. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD w/CD $19.98 GAMERA: RETURN OF THE GIANT MONSTERS / THE MAGIC SERPENT DVD From Image Entertainment, Inc.! They're back, bigger and badder than ever! The saga of Gamera continues in the 1967 Return of the Giant Monsters! Then, samuarai warriors and giant monsters collide in the rarely seen 1966 Japanese fantasy, The Magic Serpent! Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. DVD $14.95 POP CULTURE EVERYONE IS KUNG-FU FIGHTING: RELOADED DVD From Image Entertainment, Inc.! Featuring the Kung-Fu Cinema Award-winning short film "HK," this DVD collects 10 highly charged, highly entertaining martial arts action featurettes boasting a mix of anime-style mayhem, video game spoofs, amazing stunts, and original high-octane action movies. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $14.99 PLAYBOY: COMPLETE ANNA NICOLE SMITH DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $19.98 PLAYBOY: THE BEST OF JENNY MCCARTHY DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $19.98 PLAYBOY: JOANIE LAUER NUDE — WRESTLING SUPERSTAR DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $19.98 PLAYBOY: THE ULTIMATE PAMELA ANDERSON DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD $24.98 STREET FURY LUST DVD From Tokyopop! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD $19.99 TUBE ALIAS SEASON 3 DVD BOX SET From Buena Vista Home Entertainment! Who can you trust? Can you trust yourself? This is where super secret agent Sydney Bristow (Jennifer Garner) finds herself in the exciting third season of Alias! This 6-disc set collects all 22 third season episodes of Alias. Scheduled to ship in September 2004. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $69.99 KNIGHT RIDER SEASON 1 DVD BOX SET From Universal Home Video! While working on an undercover case involving industrial saboteurs in Las Vegas, policeman Michael Long (David Hasselhoff) is shot in the head and left for dead. Miraculously, the bullet is deflected by a plate in Long's head and he is given a second chance at a life in crime fighting by dying, eccentric millionaire Wilton Knight (Richard Basehart) who transforms Long's identity via plastic surgery, and bequeaths him a state-of-the-art, computer-controlled, 'talking' car, the Knight Industries Two Thousand ( K.I.T.T.). With K.I.T.T., Michael becomes the millionaire's emissary to conquer crime and confront criminals beyond the limits of the law. This 4-disc DVD set collects all 22 original 1982-83 first season episodes of Knight Rider. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $59.98 MUTANT X SEASON 2 VOLUME 3 DVD From A.D. Vision! The Saturn Award-nominated Mutant X combines the excitement of a great thriller with the ingenuity of sci-fi. Mutant X will roar onto your screen with incredible adventure, electrifying martial arts, and amazing special effects! Approximate running time: 200 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. DVD $19.98 SLIDERS SEASONS 1 & 2 DVD BOX SET From Universal Home Video! Jerry O'Connell, John Rhys-Davies, Sabrina Lloyd, and Cleavant Derricks star as four wayward companions thrust into a dimensional gateway, and sliding aimlessly through an infinite number of alternate earths in an attempt to find their way back to their home dimension in this 6-disc DVD set collecting all 23 original episodes from the first two seasons of Sliders. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $89.98 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — THE JEAN-LUC PICARD DVD COLLECTION From Paramount Home Video! This special 2-disc DVD collection features a compilation of seven of the best Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes starring Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, and includes the space exploration documentary, From Here to Infinity: The Ultimate Voyage, hosted by Stewart. Approximate running time: 360 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) DVD (x2) $29.99 STAR TREK: VOYAGER SEASON 4 DVD SET From Paramount Home Video! Brave the far reaches of the unknown in the fourth Star Trek series! Follow the continuing deep-space adventures of the Federation Starship Voyager crew after their vessel is stranded in the Delta Quadrant, many light years away from Earth, in this DVD set collecting all 26 original fourth season episodes of Star Trek: Voyager. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $129.99 AUDIO HAMMER'S THE MUMMY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD This digitally re-mastered CD features composer Franz Reizenstein's fantastic original score for the 1959 Hammer horror classic, The Mummy, and includes a full-color, 16- page film book. Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) CD $14.99 HAMMER'S SHE & VENGEANCE OF SHE original soundtrack cd The original soundtracks from the Hammer classics She (1965) and Vengeance of She (1968) starring Ursula Andress are compiled in this digitally re-mastered CD featuring composition by James Bernard and Mario Nascimbene, which includes a full-color, 20- page film book. Scheduled to ship in August 2004. (CAUT: 4) CD $14.99 HOMESTAR RUNNER: STRONG BAD SINGS & OTHER TYPE HITS CD From Harmless Junk! From web animators Matt and Mike Chapman comes this CD compilation of 20 tracks of wildly entertaining music culled from the Homestar Runner web-toons, complete with an original, 8-page insert booklet and Limozeen sticker. Scheduled to ship in July 2004. (CAUT: 4) CD $11.99 PREVIEWS VIDEO SHELF BACKLIST Star Code Previews Title SRP FEB044079 ADVS. OF BATMAN & ROBIN: JOKER/FIRE & ICE DVD $12.98 FEB044080 ADVS. 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