PREVIEWS VOL. XV #5 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS VIDEO VAULT: ANIME BACKLIST SUMMER 2005 CATALOG More DVDs than ever before! The Video Vault: Anime Backlist catalog features hundreds of titles available for fans of every age and every interest. And most feature dual English/Japanese (w/English subtitles) audio tracks! It’s like finding the coolest video store on Earth… but without the crowds! FC MSRP: $0.75 PREVIEWS #7 (JULY 2005) 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 September 2005 through November 2005! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #23 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 July issue features items scheduled to ship in September 2005! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #7 (JULY 2005) Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late June 2005 for items on sale in September 2005. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #7 (JULY 2005) 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 SERENITY #1 (OF 3) JOSS WHEDON (W), BRETT MATTHEWS (W), WILL CONRAD (P), and LAURA MARTIN (c) On sale July 6, FC, 32pg, $2.99 This fall Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and scribe of Marvel’s Astonishing X-Men, makes his big-screen debut as writer/director with Serenity, the big-budget feature follow-up to his cult-hit TV show Firefly—the story of a ship full of mercenaries, outlaws, fugitives, and one law-abiding prostitute running across the fringes of space. Now Whedon pens a three issue miniseries based on the film with Brett Matthews, whose previous credits include Spider-man specials with Daredevil and Wolverine, episodes of TV’s Firefly, an Angel miniseries, and the animated Chronicles of Riddick feature “Dark Fury. ” The crew of Serenity once again find themselves broke and on the wrong side of a number of very large firearms, making the first issue a case study in how to mix intense, Whedon-style character interaction with cinematic action and violence. Artist Will Conrad and colorist Laura Martin paint a rough and wild world of adventure across a strange and dangerous universe. Each issue of this series features three covers, one for each member of the Serenity crew, drawn by the biggest names in comics. Issue #1 features Mal by John Cassaday, Inara by J. G. Jones, and Jayne by Bryan Hitch. CONAN #18 KURT BUSIEK (W), FABIAN NICIEZA (W), JOHN SEVERIN (P), BRUCE TIMM (P), DAVE STEWART (C), and CARY NORD (Cover) FOR MATURE READERS On sale July 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Bruce Timm, the innovator whose work has changed the face of American animation as well as American comics, and John Severin, the legendary artist of EC’s Two-Fisted Tales, Image’s Desperados, and Vertigo’s Caper, team up to give fan-favorite Cary Nord a month off. Busiek and Timm join forces on a brief, sadistic little adventure involving a girl, a wizard, a monster, and Conan’s very morbid sense of humor. Busiek teams with sometimes writing partner Fabian Nicieza (Avengers/Thunderbolts) and the great John Severin to pick up a loose end from Conan #3, as Conan’s destiny is misinterpreted by a series of luckless warriors and shameless opportunists, leading to nothing but misery. MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST #7 MICHAEL CHABON (W), EDUARDO BARRETO (A), PAUL HORNSCHEMEIER (C), and BRIAN BOLLAND (Cover) On sale July 13, FC, 80pg,, $8.95 This very special seventh issue of The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist features…no Escapist whatsoever! Instead, Pulitzer-winning author Michael Chabon takes over the entire issue with a sensational story introducing the mysterious Mr. Machine Gun, a character torn straight from the pages of Chabon’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. Legendary duo Kavalier and Clay created scads of fascinating characters, and Mr. Machine Gun was one of the best. A former guinea pig of Nazi bioexperimentation, the WWII hero turned to a postwar career in politics. Now, dealing with an intensely personal tragedy, Senator “Ben Vanderslice” struggles to once more gain control over his murderous right hand! With Chabon aided by artist Eduardo Barreto (Batman, Aliens vs. Predator), you’ll swear that you’re reading the original Sunshine Comics edition—now an impossible find! Who is this classic character that inspired a runaway issue-length tale from a Pulitzer winner? Find out in this snub-nosed and smoking seventh installment of the popular quarterly anthology! THE INCREDIBLES TPB Adapted from a script by BRAD BIRD (W), RICARDO CURTIS (A), and RAMON PEREZ (A) On sale August 31, SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 The city of Municiburg is protected by many superheroes, but its main champion is the ultra strong Mr. Incredible—who always works alone. But things go awry for Mr. Incredible and the rest of the supers when they are hit with a series of lawsuits brought by those they once saved. In an effort to defuse the situation, the government steps in and creates a program to relocate the supers and put them into hiding—in exchange for their promise never to use their powers again. Mr. Incredible is forced to resume the life of his secret identity—Bob Parr. But family life and the daily nine-to-five aren’t enough for Bob, who takes to sneaking out and doing “superhero work” in the evenings with his good friend Lucius, who used to be known as Frozone. These evening outings cause problems for Bob at home. But things take an unexpected turn when Bob is contacted by a mysterious woman named Mirage who wants to recruit Bob for some top-secret superhero work... KONG: KING OF SKULL ISLAND TPB JOE DEVITO (Created and illustrated) and BRAD STRICKLAND (W) On sale August 31, SC, 176pg, FC, 8 1/2" x 11", $19.95 In 1933, American showman Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island’s barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called “Kong.” The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc among the man-made canyons of Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape’s death his body—and Carl Denham—disappeared. Twenty-five years later, the son of Carl Denham makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father’s greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery and history’s greatest miracle. Authorized by the Cooper Estate and based on the original novel that inspired the all-time classic film. This new novel acts as both prequel and sequel to the classic fantasy tale, King Kong. Acclaimed fantasy artist Joe DeVito and top fantasy and science-fiction writer Brad Strickland join forces to make for an interactive visual-narrative storytelling experience unlike any other. SHADOW ROCK TPB JEREMY LOVE (W), ROBERT LOVE (A), and JEREMY LOVE (A) On sale August 31, SC, 80pg, FC, 6" x 9", $9.95 After his mother’s death, young Timothy London moves from the big city to the small New England fishing town of Shadow Rock to live with his father. His new home is up the hill from a legendary haunted lighthouse where Timothy discovers the ghost of Kendahl Fog, a little boy who died under mysterious circumstances. Timothy and his new ghostly companion set out to explore the dark underbelly of Shadow Rock and the mystery of Kendahl’s death. Harrowing thrills and chills ensue in this classic boy’s adventure with a horror twist from Jeremy and Robert Love, the creators of FIERCE. EMILY THE STRANGE #1: THE BORING ISSUE COSMIC DEBRIS (W/A) On sale August 3, FC, 48pg, $7.95 For more than ten years, pop culture cultists have revered and adored a mysterious, brooding thirteen-year-old girl named Emily the Strange. Nobody knows much about the young girl with a porcelain face and huge eyes framed by black bangs, and her ever-present brood of black cats only adds to the intrigue—but that hasn’t stopped a generation of rabid fans from letting Emily put her spell upon them. Now, for the first time ever, Emily fans will be welcomed into her dark and, well, strange world—a place where kitty friends talk, the ghosts of famous weirdos come out to play, reality is never quite what it seems, and— above all—a place where anyone who’s ever been considered a little “strange” themselves will be made to feel right at home. Dark Horse Comics and the creative minds behind Cosmic Debris are thrilled to present the first-ever Emily comic books, published as deluxe single issues with all-new stories and art. Each issue of Emily comics will feature 48 pages of black, white, and red art (with the occasional outburst of full-color freakouts!), illustrating a wacky range of Emily stories. LITTLE LULU: LULU IN THE DOGHOUSE TPB JOHN STANLEY (W/A) and IRVING TRIPP (A) On sale August 10, SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9", $9.95 Little Lulu has been taking shots at the funnybones of comics fans for nearly fifty years— but you’ve got another think coming if you dare assume this means today’s readers won’t love her, too. As tough as she is tender-hearted, as smart as she is sassy, and as fair and generous as she is cantankerous, Lulu Moppet is a real one-of-a-kind. Now, for the first time ever, comics fans can read and relish every Little Lulu comic book story from the original, long-running Dell Comics series in Dark Horse Books’ handy paperback library series! Handy, affordable, and hilarious, these thick, fun-filled volumes are bursting with stories from every angle of Lulu’s world—from the far-flung fairy tales she dreams up to calm the quarrelsome tot, Alvin, to the silly slice-of-life adventures that end with impossible complexities and belly laughs for readers. ALSO AVAILABLE LITTLE LULU: LULU GOES SHOPPING TPB by John Stanley (W) and Irving Tripp (A) SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (AUG040033) . . . $9.95 LITTLE LULU: LULU TAKES A TRIP TPB by John Stanley (W) and Irving Tripp (A) SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (NOV040024) . . . $9.95 LITTLE LULU: MY DINNER WITH LULU TPB by John Stanley (W) and Irving Tripp (A) SC, 200pg, b&w, 6" x 9" . . . $9.95 LITTLE LULU: SUNDAY AFTERNOON TPB by John Stanley (W) and Irving Tripp (A) SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" . . . $9.95 COMING JUNE 2005! ************************************************************************ LITTLE AND LARGE HC TONY MILLIONAIRE (W/A) On sale August 17, HC, 40pg, FC, 8" x 8 1/2", $7.95 Here is another delightful book from writer/artist Tony Millionaire featuring two inter-connected stories that tie together for the happiest of endings. When Ann Louise’s grandfather crashes through the woods to cut down a tree for use in his workshop, he never stops to think about all the creatures making their home in it. Uncle Gabby then meets a spider displaced from his tree house and begins a quest to find him a new place to live. A weathervane? A dollhouse? A goose-wagon? Sadly, no, no and no! But what is Grandfather building from the lumber? With the release of his seventh book, Little and Large, Tony Millionaire again proves he is one of the best at telling simple, charming stories for children that delight with their clever endings. Follow Uncle Gabby as he tries to find a new home for his friend, the spider! ALSO AVAILABLE DARK HORSE DELUXE JOURNAL: TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" spiral bound journals, 128 pages . . . $9.99 DARK HORSE DELUXE STATIONERY EXOTIQUE: TONY MILLIONAIRE 8 letter sheets (four different styles), 6 envelopes (4 different styles), and a set of stickers. Packaged as a work of art itself with a printed belly-band all inside a poly bag . . . $4.99 COLLECTED WORKS OF TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY TPB (VOLUMES 3-4) by Tony Millionaire SC, 88pg, b&w (OCT030033). . . $12.95 SOCK MONKEY TP by Tony Millionaire b&w, 96pg, SC (STAR11519) . . . $9.95 SOCK MONKEY: A CHILDREN’S BOOK TP by Tony Millionaire b&w, SC, 6" x 9", 80pg (STAR14506) . . . $9.95 SOCK MONKEY: THE GLASS DOOR KNOB HC by Tony Millionaire HC, 40pg, 8"x10", FC (STAR16473) . . . $14.95 SOCK MONKEY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11660) . . . $19.95 SOCK MONKEY STICKERS STICKER #1 (SOCK MONKEY 3 PANEL) FC (JUN010048) . . . $1.99 (each) STICKER #2 (SOCK MONKEY HEAD SHOT) FC (JUN010049) . . . $1.99 (each) STICKER #3 (SOCK MONKEY IN FLOWERS) FC (JUN010053) . . . $1.99 (each) STICKER #4 (SOCK MONKEY IN CHAIR) FC (JUN010054) . . . $1.99 (each) SOCK MONKEY MAGNET SET 7 piece FC, thick magnets (STAR13274) . . . $9.99 SOCK MONKEY: UNCLE GABBY HC by Tony Millionaire HC, 48pg, FC, 8" x 10" (FEB040024) . . . $14.95 THAT DARN YARN HC by Tony Millionaire HC, 40pgs, FC, 8" x 8 1/2" (JAN050063) . . . $7.95 TONY MILLIONAIRE’S DRINKY CROW PVC 6" PVC figure, packaged in full-color window box . . . $19.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE SOCK MONKEY STATUE 8" tall, full-painted, packaged in full-color box (STAR17598) . . . $75.00 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S UNCLE GABBY PVC FIGURE 8" tall three piece PVC (STAR19380) . . . $24.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE’S SOCK MONKEY ZIPPO® LIGHTER FC, chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR12362) . . . $29.99 ************************************************************************ BILLY THE KID’S OLD TIMEY ODDITIES #4 (OF 4) ERIC POWELL (W/C) and KYLE HOTZ (A) On sale July 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Thanks to the combined distraction of Billy’s entrapment and the explosive entry of yet another insane treasure hunter seeking the Golem’s heart, Sproule and his companions are able to escape from their bonds, but with the monstrous villagers mindlessly obeying Dr. Frankenstein’s every word, none of them can escape from the lab . . . at least, not without Billy’s help. But does Billy have the courage to overcome his greatest fears and free himself in time to save the others? Does he have the generosity of heart to risk his life for a group of people he has called “freaks?” Don’t miss the fourth issue of Billy The Kid’s Old Timey Oddities from Eisner Award-winning Goon-creator Eric Powell and fan-favorite horror artist, Kyle Hotz! THE GOON #13 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale July 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Goon’s got himself in deep this time. After his adventures in the dimension of the flesh-eating eye and his brutal battle with Dr. Alloy’s army of killer robots, the uptown police take the opportunity to kick Goon while he’s down and haul him off to Cade’s Island Penitentury to rot for the rest of his days. Now it’s up to Franky to plan a daring prison break and spring the Goon before he finds himself out-numbered on the wrong end of an all-out prison brawl with a load of old foes. HELLBOY: THE ISLAND #2 (OF 2) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/A) On sale July 20, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Though it may cost him his life, Hellboy learns the secret history of the world, the origin of the Ogdru Jahad, and his own right hand. Celebrated writer/artist Mike Mignola concludes the biggest turning point in his Hellboy saga, establishing his character firmly in the weirdest traditions of authentic gothic horror. Award-winning creator Mike Mignola presents the long-awaited sequel to 2001’s The Third Wish, and the first Hellboy series since the character was pushed into the mainstream by 2004’s hit film. MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN #3 (OF 4) BRUCE CAMPBELL (W), DAVID GOODMAN (W), RICK REMENDER (P), HILARY BARTA (I), and ERIC POWELL (Alt. Cover) On sale July 13, FC, 32pg, $2.99 Award-winning artist of The Goon, Eric Powell, pops in for a portrait of Bruce Campbell to wrap around our bloodstained third chapter, in which Campbell’s dead wife returns as a robot who’s more in love with the cab driver hiding inside her husband’s brain than the man himself. Meanwhile in Gyspy Town, the cabbie’s ex-wife stages a mannequin wedding—this is comics as only the greatest madman of B-movies could conceive it. This issue features two covers, one by the regular team on the book and one by Eisner Award-winning creator Eric Powell! BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #103: PITY (ONE-SHOT) HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale July 13, b&w, 32pg, $2.99 This poignant episode, “Pity,” deals with the complex relationships of compassion, honor, and revenge in the vicious landscape of Hiroaki Samura’s modern, samurai-punk epic. Abayama, an older Ittö-ryü leader who has seen his share of death and violence, stumbles into a surprising predicament. After joining the surviving Ittö-ryü warriors on a quest for vengeance, a chance encounter leads him to a face-off with Makoto, the youngest Mugai-ryü conspirator and Abayama’s former assistant. Find out why this deep, frenetic series won Britain’s 2004 Eagle Award for Favourite Manga Comic! SAMURAI EXECUTIONER VOLUME 7 TPB KAZUO KOIKE (W) and GOSEKI KOJIMA (A) On sale August 10, SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6", $9.95 As Samurai Executioner continues moving into its own world of crime and punishment, honor and bushido, we are beginning to learn more about the characters and situations involved in Edo-era justice. We’re learning about Kubikiri Asa, the Shögun’s decapitator, and his stoic life. This man’s joyless existence is backed by stories of his past as a child, and how they reflect on his present life. But we also learn more about the peace officers of the era. In particular, there’s the character “Catcher Kasajirö,” the charming young man who uses a hooked rope and chained cudgel with such great skill. With these two characters, one with the guilt of many generations, and one bearing the naiveté of a young buck, comes an odd sort of tenderness to a world of pain and death. JAPAN BURONSON (W) and KENTARO MIURA (A) MATURE READERS On sale August 10, SC, 216pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $12.95 Yuka Katsuragi, a beautiful TV news reporter, has attracted the affections of a Yakuza thug, Katsuji Yashima, who travels with his brother all the way to Spain to find her, only to have his affections rebuffed by Yuka. A terrible earthquake hits, and Katsuji, his brother, and Yuka, along with four high-schoolers in Spain on a field trip, all fall deep underground. While trapped below the surface, they encounter a mysterious old woman who reveals to them prophecies that the wealthy nation of Japan will meet the same demise as the once-prosperous city of Carthage. Katsuji and the others insult the old woman, who then sends them to see the world of the future with their own eyes, a future of desolation and death... NOTE: Japan comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ cover advisory. SUPER MANGA BLAST! #54 MOHIRO KITOH (W/A), MAKOTO KOBAYASHI (W/A), KENICHI SONODA (W/A), and HIROYUKI UTATANE (A) with TOSHIYA TAKEDA (W) On sale July 27, b&w, 128pg, $5.99 Sunao joins the fray in a Seraphic Feather space showdown! Will the shy psychic’s mental abilities and shaky shooting skills be enough to help rescue Kei? The penulimate episode of Club 9 finds Haruo Hattori tying up loose ends in Tokyo and yearning for the life she left behind in rural Akita. Makoto Kobayashi’s What’s Michael? comic masterpiece explores themes of cat cohabitation, amusement parks, peanuts, and fame. A new, frenzied battle begins in Cannon God Exaxxion, as the Exaxxion home base is infiltrated for the first time by Riofaldian forces! In Shadow Star, Shiina is alone, unarmed, and hunted by Satomi’s malicious Shadow Dragon! TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 6: THE GUNSLINGER TPB YASUHIRO NIGHTOW (W/A) On sale August 3, SC, 192pg, b&w, 5" x 7", $9.95 A lot of the Gung-Ho Guns have fallen victim to defeat and therefore death, but not by the bullets of the reluctant hero, Vash the Stampede. But even if the “Guns” seem to be dwindling, that doesn’t mean there’s a lack of violent freaks tearing up the planet. In Gunslinger Vash is running into all sorts of weirdos with guns. All the while, Knives and his crew have something mysterious going on behind the scenes, and it doesn’t look good for Vash and the people he lives to protect. VAMPIRE HUNTER D: RAISER OF GALES VOLUME 2 NOVEL HIDEYUKI KIKUCHI (W) and YOSHITAKA AMANO painted cover and eight black- and-white interior illustrations On sale August 17, b&w novel, 300pg, 5" x 7", $8.95 The adventures of Vampire Hunter D continue! Vampires: murderous creatures in the shape of humans, they stalk the night feeding on the blood of innocents. Seemingly immortal, they can be destroyed only by the use of a stake through the heart, severing of their heads, or exposure to sunlight. By the year 12, 090 A.D. vampires have ruled the Earth for almost 300 years, and it is only these weaknesses that have kept these foul monsters from totally overrunning the world. But what happens when those rules no longer apply? The village of Tsepesh sits in the eternal shadow of an abandoned castle, a onetime stronghold of the Nobility, the vampire lords who rule the devastated wasteland of the future. Ten years ago four children disappeared while playing near the castle, only to mysteriously reappear a month later. Now vampires have begun to hunt in the daylight. Are the two events connected? The villagers turn to the vampire hunter known only as D, but as he follows the children, now adults, the answers he finds may be more terrifying than anything he could ever imagine. STAR WARS: EMPIRE #35: “A MODEL OFFICER” (ONE-SHOT) JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), BRIAN CHING (P), and MICHAEL ATIYEH (C) On sale July 6, FC, 32pg, $2.99 All-Darth Vader Issue! Information obtained from a prisoner captured on Jabiim has set Darth Vader on the trail of the Rebel Fleet. No Alliance defense can divert Vader from his target, and if he is successful it will mean the destruction of the fleet and the end of the Rebellion. But there is one small hope for the Rebels, and it all comes down to one man pursuing his duties with an unshakable zeal, and remaining a “model officer” to the end… Ironman writer John Jackson Miller joins the Star Wars team with this one-shot story of duty, honor, and betrayal within the Empire. STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #79: “INTO THE UNKNOWN” PART 2 (OF 2) WELLES HARTLEY (W), DOUG WHEATLEY (P), CHRISTOPHER CHUCKRY (C), and JOHN GALLAGHER (Cover) On sale July 27, FC, 32pg, $2.99 The galaxy has changed for the Jedi, their Order has been dealt a crippling blow. Now the dark times have begun, and individual Jedi are left to decide whether they will stay true to the duty they took on during the Clone Wars, cast themselves to the will of the Force, or abandon their beliefs altogether. None of the decisions is easy, and all of them are fraught with peril! Republic embarks on the first step into the “dark times” after Revenge of the Sith! STAR WARS RELISTS STAR WARS: EPISODE III—REVENGE OF THE SITH TPB by Miles Lane (W), Doug Wheatley (A), and Tsuneo Sanda (Cover) The official comics adaptation of the most anticipated of the Star Wars films! The action of the Clone Wars comes to a dramatic conclusion, and events are put in place for A New Hope. Battles rage in space, armies clash on alien worlds, heroes become martyrs, and friends become enemies—all leading up to the biggest, longest, and most incredible lightsaber duel in Star Wars history! SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10", $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I—THE PHANTOM MENACE TPB by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR09296) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ADVENTURES TPB by various SC, 112pg, FC (STAR10790) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE II—ATTACK OF THE CLONES TPB Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales with art by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing SC, 144pg, FC (STAR15667) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: VISIONARIES TPB by Iain Mccaig (W/A), Warren Fu (W/A), Derek Thompson (W/A), and more They’ve been responsible for some of the most dazzling and awe-inspiring visuals ever put to film, and now the concept artists behind the Star Wars prequels are bringing their considerable talents to comics. The wildly gifted minds of the Lucasfilm art department and visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic come together to tell their own Star Wars tales in this compilation of short stories. SC w/end flaps, 136pg, FC, 7" x 10", $17.95 STAR WARS: PANEL TO PANEL—FROM THE PAGES OF DARK HORSE COMICS TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY TPB by 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 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 the depth and breadth of the Star Wars galaxy. This book presents an amazing selection of covers and interior images from over a decade of Dark Horse’s comics and graphic novels. SC, 192pg, FC, 9" x 12", $19.95 STAR WARS: THE COMICS COMPANION TPB by Ryder Windham (W), daniel wallace (W), and Tsuneo Sanda (A) Dark Horse presents the definitive guide to Star Wars comics, complete with in-depth coverage all the way through Episode III! Written by Ryder Windham, Star Wars expert, and densely illustrated with classic images from the comics, this chronological compendium contains everything you need to be the ultimate Star Wars reader in-the-know. Spanning over 25,000 years of Star Wars history, from the very beginnings of the Jedi order, no character goes unmentioned and no quadrant goes unmapped. Coming July 2005! SC, 200pg, FC, 9" x 12", $19.95 ************************************************************************ BETTIE PAGE T-SHIRTS On sale June 22 A bevy of new Betties! We’re introducing two new styles to our line of Bettie Page T-shirts.Colorful designs on popular T-shirt styles make for a great combination. We've got a delicious orange Bettie image on a scoop neck, half sleeve tee, and Bettie looking cute in a bathing suit on a pink shirt of the same style. BETTIE IN ORANGE Scoop neck/half sleeves/Black/Adult S-XL, $24.99 BETTIE IN BATHING SUIT Scoop neck/half sleeves/Pink/Adult S-XL, $24.99 ************************************************************************ TATTOO/PIERCING PORTFOLIO FOR MATURE READERS On sale June 5, six 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" full-color prints, plus six black-and-white sketch plates, $19.99 Spanish grand master fantasy artist Luis Royo presents a sexy new portfolio collection of illustrations, each suitable for framing. Luis Royo has claimed a place as one of today’s most accomplished painters of science fiction and fantasy themes. He features beautiful women, placed in imaginative and atmospheric settings, adorned with fantastic tattoos and body ornamentation. This package consists of six 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" oversized full-color plates featuring Royo’s sexiest women, plus six black & white sketch plates. It is packaged in a deluxe illustrated folder for safe storage and handsome presentation. LITTLE LULU AND TUBBY SOFT VINYL FIGURES On sale August 10 With the popularity of Dark Horse’s release of the complete library of classic Little Lulu comics, we are happy to offer Little Lulu and her sidekick Tubby as 8" vinyl figures. From her first appearance in The Saturday Evening Post in the 1930s as a single panel gag strip, Little Lulu has gone on to become a beloved cultural icon all over the world. Tubby was alternately Little Lulu’s closest companion and biggest nemesis—forever getting into mischief and hatching schemes. Tubby and his club, the Junior Paratroopers often found themselves matching wits with Lulu, with often disastrous results. Whether you purchase one, or both, Lulu and Tubby will be your cute companions! LITTLE LULU (8" Tall) Vinyl Figure $17.99 TUBBY (8" Tall) Vinyl Figure $17.99 ALSO AVAILABLE UNCLE GABBY VINYL FIGURE Stands 6" high and comes with removable hat and brain! STAR19380 $24.99 USAGI YOJIMBO VINYL FIGURE Stands 9" tall STAR19500 $24.99 MIGHTY MOUSE VINYL FIGURE Stands 8" tall MAR040069 $17.99 ************************************************************************ KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS DARTH VADER #2 PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale September 7, 11" tall, vinyl figure, packaged in window box, $99.99 A new release in our import program of the award-winning large vinyl Star Wars figures! This figure incorporates a new pose for Darth Vader, stopped in battle, lightsaber behind him, as he summons the power of the dark side to assist in his evil ways. With fantastic craftsmanship and attention to detail Kotobukiya has succeeded in bringing Darth Vader to life once again. KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS STORMTROOPER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE LUKE SKYWALKER HEAD PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT On sale August 3, 11" tall, vinyl figure, with interchangeable head, packaged in window box, $99.99 They are the Emperor’s frontline in maintaining control of a galaxy torn by Rebellion. Trained from birth in the ways of combat, they are the shock troops, intimidators, and cannon fodder of the Empire. Where this Stormtrooper differs is in the unique feature of an interchangeable Luke Skywalker head. You can re-live the famous Episode IV scene where Luke and Han Solo rescue Princess Leia, disguised as the Empire’s soldiers. Now you can own this ubiquitous symbol of Imperial authority in the form of a one-seventh scale pre-painted model kit. So easy to assemble, you can have him guarding your display shelves or desk in minutes. So impressive and life like, he’ll be a source of pride for years to come. KOTOBUKIYA PRE-PAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT RELISTS SAND TROOPER (ORANGE) Figure stands 11" FEB050055 $99.99 CHEWBACCA Figure stands 15" JAN050111 $99.99 YODA Figure stands 5" DEC040063 $44.99 HAN SOLO Figure stands 13" SEP040120 $99.99 DARTH VADER Figure stands 12.6" SEP030065 $99.99 CLONE TROOPER Figure stands 12.8" OCT030055 $94.99 JANGO FETT Figure stands 11.4" NOV030075 $99.99 OBI-WAN Figure stands 11" DEC030026 $94.99 ANAKIN SKYWALKER Figure stands 9.8" FEB040060 $94.99 DARTH MAUL Figure stands 13" FEB040061 $99.99 BOBA FETT Figure stands 13" JUL040115 $99.99 ************************************************************************ GACHA! New this Month: PEEK-A-POOH SERIES 3 FIGURES PEEK-A-POOH SERIES 3 FIGURES THE INCREDIBLES FIGURES ROBOT FIGURES SIMPSONS BOBBLE HEADS SERIES 3 Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! GACHA! AVAILABLE NOW! FIGURES BASED ON COMIC BOOK HEROES ARE HERE! MARVEL SUPERHERO BOBBLE HEADS HELLBOY MOVIE FIGURES SPIDER-MAN KEYCHAINS SPIDER-MAN FIGURES To see images for all available sets, go to retailers.darkhorse.com ************************************************************************ THE MATRIX: NEO AND TRINITY STATUES On sale September 30 Gentle Giant Studios continues to set a new standard for realism in sculpted collectibles. This new series, distributed by Dark Horse, features full-figure treatments of key characters from The Matrix. It is only fitting that the initial release be the main characters Neo and Trinity. First up is the full-size Neo statue. Portrayed by Keanu Reeves, this sculpture is based upon actual three-dimensional scans of the actor himself. The statue, which creates the illusion of Neo suspended in midair, is 15" tall (Neo’s body is 12") will be packaged in deluxe special packaging, and will be a handpainted individually numbered, limited edition. Joining Neo will be none other than the dangerous and beautiful Trinity. Portrayed in the films by Carrie-Anne Moss, she is as close to reality as is possible in a sculpture. Based on actual three-dimensional computer scanning, the realism extends even to details like her elaborately tricked-out motorcycle. This stunning piece is the finest Matrix collectible yet produced! Exact edition sizes have not been finally determined by Gentle Giant as of press time. NEO STATUE—15" tall on base, fully painted, numbered and limited, $150.00 TRINITY STATUE—10" high, 14" long, fully painted, numbered and limited, $275.00 BETTIE PAGE RELISTS BETTIE PAGE MINI-BUST NEW! JAN050091 $45.00 BETTIE PAGE DRESS-UP MAGNET SET STAR12265 1-56971-654-4 $19.99 BETTIE PAGE LUNCHBOX: OCEAN STAR10342 1-56971-711-7 $14.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET: OCEAN STAR13136 1-56971-710-9 $9.99 BETTIE PAGE ACTION FIGURE: PHOTO STAR13250 1-56971-653-6 $14.99 BETTIE PAGE ACTION FIGURE: CLEOPATRA NOV030077 $14.99 BETTIE STICKER PACK: CLASSIC AUG020053 1-56971-885-7 $6.99 BETTIE STICKER PACK: AMUSEMENT AUG020054 1-56971-886-5 $6.99 Bettie Page Poker Set JUL040061 $74.99 BETTIE PAGE PLAYING CARDS JUL040062 1-59617-044-1 $4.99 OLIVIA/BETTIE BY NIGHT STATIONERY DEC030071 1-59307-136-1 $4.99 OLIVIA/BETTIE BY DAY STATIONERY DEC030070 1-59307-137-X $4.99 OLIVIA/ BETTIE PAGE JOURNAL JAN040110 1-59307-138-8 $9.99 OLIVIA/BETTIE COASTER SET NEW PRICE! DEC030072 1-59307-139-6 $9.99 ************************************************************************ STOCK UP ON THESE JOSS WHEDON-RELATED TITLES! ANGEL VOLUME 1: THE HOLLOWER TPB by Christopher Golden, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea Following an encounter with a figure from his past, Angel must now face a horror that he had thought long destroyed: the Hollower, the only natural predator of the vampire. This hideous abomination, however, could hold the key to Angel's salvation…or his destruction! And you can bet that if Angel's in danger, a certain Slayer named Buffy's not about to sit on the sidelines!SC, 88pg, SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC (STAR11155) . . . $9.95 ANGEL VOLUME 2: SURROGATES TPB By Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens Angel is in deep trouble as he tries to solve a case involving a demonic fertility clinic. Just why are mothers being murdered and husbands turned into zombie-like guards? With the help of his sidekicks, Cordelia and Doyle, Angel is hot on the trail of the woman who may be responsible for the homicidal mayhem SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC (STAR12438) . . . $9.95 ANGEL VOLUME 3: EARTHLY POSSESSIONS TPB by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens While attempting to drive a demon out of a possessed lawyer, Angel is given a well-timed hand by Father Noe, an excommunicated priest. Noe seems to be an expert at driving out demons, he's known as "The Exorcist to the Stars." But Angel has reason to believe there's a darker reason for the Father's success. SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC (STAR13132) . . . $9.95 ANGEL VOLUME 4: STRANGE BEDFELLOWS AND OTHER STORIES TPB by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Eric Powell The largest book of Angel stories yet, this volume completes the collection of Angel Volume 1, featuring stores set in the first season of the hit television series. It sees the evolution of the team of vampire hunters from the very beginning, through the death of sidekick Doyle. SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC (STAR15385) . . . $9.95 ANGEL VOLUME 5: HUNTING GROUND TPB by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Eric Powell, Brian Horton, and Paul Lee There's a killer tossing dead bodies out of L.A. sewers like hot potatoes, and all the evidence points Detective Kate Lockley towards one man: a certain vampire named Angel. But Angel knows there are a lot more monsters in L.A -- he just doesn't know which one's trying to set him up SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC (STAR14115) . . . $9.95 ANGEL VOLUME 6: AUTUMNAL TPB by Christoper Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Eric Powell, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens Angel searches an abandoned amusement park to rescue a little girl from a vicious gang of kidnappers. But the kidnappers aren't the only things Angel must contend with—he, the girl, and the thugs have to fight their way past an army of demonic rats! SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC (STAR16170) . . . $9.95 ANGEL VOLUME 7: LONG NIGHT’S JOURNEY TPB by Brett Matthews, Joss Whedon, Mel Rubi, and Chris Dreier Angel searches for a kidnapped child and stumbles upon a force of unspeakable evil and unimaginable power. It seems some insidious character has an old bone to pick with L.A.'s resident vampire detective. SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC (STAR16170) . . . $12.95 THE FOLLOWING BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER COLLECTIONS ARE ARRANGED IN ORDER BY TELEVISION SEASON. Season One and Before BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SLAYER, INTERRUPTED TPB by Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Cliff Richards, and Paul Lee Buffy Summers has burned down the school gym, run off to Vegas, and filled her diary with tales of vampires and demons—her parents see no other choice than to have her committed to a mental institution. During her stay, Buffy finds that she likes not having to slay vampires and demons night after night. But there’s something sinister going on, some of the doctors may not be what they appear. SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (SEP030017) . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: VIVA LAS BUFFY TPB by Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Cliff Richards It’s 1996, and Buffy Summers has just accepted her role as the Vampire Slayer. After the destruction of her high school, she flees to Las Vegas to sort out her life, but there’s more than Wayne Newton and hookers in the city of sin. A twisted coven den of vampires has big plans for the strip. And there’s a tall, dark, and handsome stranger keeping an eye on her during those dangerous nights in Vegas. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR19019) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: TALES OF THE SLAYERS TPB by Joss Whedon, Tim Sale, Gene Colan, P. Craig Russell, and others Now for the first time, the writers from the television series, including the show’s creator, Joss Whedon, and one of its stars, Amber “Tara” Benson, present the tales of past slayers, with the help of comics’ greatest artists. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15013) . . . $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE ORIGIN TPB by Christopher Golden, Dan Brereton, and Joe Bennett SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR10112) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: A STAKE TO THE HEART TPB by Fabian Nicieza, Cliff Richards, Brian Horton, and Will Conrad Buffy Summers has faced vampires, demons, and monsters, but now she must face there scariest thing of all: the divorce of her parents. No vampire is safe as the tortured young Slayer takes her anger and frustrations to the streets of L.A., all the while being closely watched by the mysterious vampire with a soul, known as Angel. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (DEC030040) . . . $12.95 Season Two BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: RING OF FIRE TPB by Doug Petrie and Ryan Sook From the writer of the television series and the most talked about artist on the comics’ series comes an intricate and explosive graphic novel. Set in season two of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11743) . . . $9.95 Season Three BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DUST WALTZ TPB by Dan Brereton and Rick Ketcham Who are the mysterious sisters who have come to Sunnydale, and what are those nasty beasts that they have brought with them? It's Buffy's job as the slayer to find out, and do it but good! SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR08424) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UNINVITED GUESTS TPB by Andi Watson, Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea Follow Buffy as she battles ice imps, Puritans, hellhounds, and even a demon for good measure! SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR10282) . . . $10.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FOOD CHAIN TPB by Doug Petrie, Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, Christian Zanier, and others “Food Chain” presents such landmarks in Buffy’s comics history as T.V. scribe Doug Petrie’s first comics story and the unforgettable “Double Cross,” Petrie’s epilogue to Buffy’s third season, dealing with the night Angel left Sunnydale once and for all. SC, 168pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR13996) . . . $17.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BAD BLOOD TPB by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham Buffy the next runway supermodel? Believe it! Buffy pursues a potential modeling career only to learn that beauty isn't just skin deep. SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11048) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CRASH TEST DEMONS TPB by Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel As Sunnydale becomes an increasingly hazardous place to re-kill the undead, the ante is upped as Buffy must again confront her old enemy Selke. SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR11415) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PALE REFLECTIONS TPB by Andi Watson, Doug Petrie, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel Includes the short story “Killing Time” by Buffy TV writer Doug Petrie! SC, 88pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR12027) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: HAUNTED TPB By Jane Espenson, Cliff Richards, and Julio Ferreira A sinister presence stirs among the charred rubble of what used to be Sunnydale High. It seems that the ghost of Sunnydale's former Mayor has a bone to pick with Buffy. Now, on top of dealing with her nightmares about a certain former Slayer, she's got a body-snatching, blood-sucking, poltergeist stalking her. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16434) . . . $12.95 Season Four BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE BLOOD OF CARTHAGE TPB by Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel The gang is off to college and Buffy's whole world is changing. How much education does a girl who's destined to kill monsters her whole life really need? To quell her confusion, Buffy throws herself into Slaying with wild abandon and disastrous results. SC, 128pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR13030) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OZ TPB by Christopher Golden and Logan Lubera Christopher Golden takes Oz across the world to a secret monastery to find inner peace. But when he gets there, he finds that many of the monks have been kidnapped by a race of demons. SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15561) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: AUTUMNAL TPB by Chris Boal, Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel Buffy is being stalked by a creature intent on killing her so that it can bring about the end of the world. So, what else is new? The only person who can save her is a Slayer who should have died long ago. SC, 80pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR14936) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PAST LIVES TPB by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Cliff Richards A huntress is stalking demons in L.A. Normally this would be a good thing, except she's leaving survivors and telling them Angel sent her. Now Angel has an army of demons on his tail, hell-bent on revenge. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR14727) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OUT OF THE WOODWORK TPB by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel In the midst of its hottest summer, the town of Sunnydale faces the worst infestation of insects anyone has ever seen. Innocent people have begun to transform into giant, demonic insects. Buffy and her friends have to find a way to stop the supernatural force that's got everyone buzzing, literally. SC, 112pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15560) . . . $12.95 Season Five BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FALSE MEMORIES TPB by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel Buffy and the gang all have memories connected to Dawn, and only Buffy and Giles know they're not real. But there are still a lot of unanswered questions as to how Dawn came into Buffy's life, and where these memories come from. Now, Dawn has vanished without a trace, and the Scooby gang has no clue where to find her. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15880) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UGLY LITTLE MONSTERS TPB by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel Buffy’s mom is dead, the emotions of Buffy and her friends are running high, and causing lots of little problems. With everybody preoccupied with grief, anger, and guilt the fight against the forces of darkness doesn’t seem all that crucial somehow. Somebody should have told that to the swarm of angry, deformed, green demon-children that are tearing apart Buffy’s house and trying to chew off her face. SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16175) . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DEATH OF BUFFY TPB by Fabian Nicieza, Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, and Cliff Richards Buffy is dead. Her friends are trying to get on with their lives. Between them, there is enough anger, frustration, loss, guilt, and tragedy to resurrect an ancient demon. A lovelorn demon has been set free into our dimension, and its food is the grief of Buffy’s nearest and dearest. SC, 120pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR16719) . . . $15.95 Season Six BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CREATURES OF HABIT TPB by Tom Fassbender, Jim Pascoe, Paul Lee, and Brian Horton You're invited to the sickest party in Sunnydale. DJs will be mixing up somebody- moving grooves, smart drinks will be available at the bar, and we'll be giving up a virgin sacrifice for the blood goddess. SC, 96pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR15680) . . . $17.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: NOTE FROM THE UNDERGROUND TPB by Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza, Cliff Richards, and Will Conrad Buffy is missing. No, make that Sunnydale that’s missing. The entire town is evacuated, and things look so bad that Angel hauls Faith out of jail to help him investigate. SC, 104pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR18103) . . . $12.95 Buffy-verse Related TALES OF THE VAMPIRES TPB by Joss Whedon, Ben Edlund, Jane Espenson , Brett Matthews, Drew Goddard, Tim Sale, Scott Morse, and Mike Mignola The creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunites with the writers from his hit TV shows including Tick creator and Angel Executive Producer Ben Edlund for an imaginative and frightening look into the history of vampires in the world of the Slayer. SC, 144pg, FC, 7" x 10" (AUG040037) . . . $15.95 FRAY TPB by Joss Whedon, Karl Moline, and Andy Owens Hundreds of years in the future, Manhattan has become a deadly slum, run by mutant crime-lords and disinterested cops. Stuck in the middle is a young girl who thought she had no future, but learns she has a great destiny. Joss Whedon, the celebrated creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, brings his vision to the future in this unique tale. Whedon spins a complex tale of a skilled thief coming of age without the help of friends or family, guided only by a demonic Watcher. SC, 216pg, FC, 7" x 10" (STAR20164) . . . $19.95 ************************************************************************ DC COMICS Batman ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1 Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams The all-new saga of Batman and Robin begins here! The people responsible for some of comicdom's greatest tales, Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Sin City) and Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH) team up for the first time to bring you Batman and Robin like you've never seen them before in this imaginative reinvention of these classic characters that will have your eyes popping and your head spinning! All hell breaks loose at the circus as millionaire Bruce Wayne and gal pal Vicki Vale witness a young boy's life shattered before their eyes. Orphaned, Dick Grayson has nowhere to go and no one to turn to — no one but Bruce Wayne and the shadow of the bat! Expect action, adventure, guest-stars and the unexpected as Miller and Lee deliver the ultimate tales of the Dynamic Duo! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Lee & Williams, featuring Batman (50%) and Robin (50%). On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck ABSOLUTE BATMAN: HUSH OVERSIZED HC Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, Smallville) with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams (SUPERMAN, Uncanny X-Men) collected together for the first time in the oversized Absolute format! This slipcased edition includes BATMAN #608-619 as well as the the 2-page origin of Batman (originally seen only on dccomics.com) and the special story from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. The year-long “Hush” — an epic tale of friendship, trust, and betrayal that spans a lifetime — reinvigorated the Dark Knight, pitting him against the deadliest members of his Rogue’s Gallery and introducing his newest foe! This Absolute edition includes an all-new cover by Lee & Williams, a Jim Lee Sketchbook, and issue-by-issue commentary by the creative team! Advance-solicited; on sale September 7 • Oversized, slipcased hardcover • 372 pg, FC, $49.99 US BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS TP Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Miller & Klaus Janson Reoffered to coincide with ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1, this collection presents the landmark 4-issue miniseries by Frank Miller that redefined Batman for a new generation! On sale July 27 • 224 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Relist BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES TP Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Miller & Lynn Varley Reoffered to coincide with ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1, this collection includes the complete 3-part sequel to Miller’s THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, plus sketches and more! On sale July 27 • 256 pg, FC, $19.95 US • RELIST BATMAN: YEAR ONE DELUXE EDITION HC Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by David Mazzuchelli Reoffered to coincide with ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1, this collection presents the landmark miniseries with introductions by Miller and Mazzucchelli, reproductions of original pencils, promotional and unseen art, script pages and much more! On sale July 27 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US • RELIST BATMAN #642 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Chris Marrinan & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Jock The Mad Hatter’s implant is driving Killer Croc…well, mad! Can Batman save the reptilian rogue before he shreds himself into an early grave? And can the Dark Knight save the Hatter from bloody, bestial retribution? On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US BATMAN: DARK DETECTIVE #5 & 6 Written by Steve Englehart Art and cover by Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin The classic BATMAN creative team of Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin concludes the exciting 6-issue miniseries! In issue #5, Silver St. Cloud has been abducted by the Joker so that her boyfriend, Evan Gregory, will drop out of the Gotham gubernatorial race. Little does the Joker know that Silver and Gregory have separated — and her new beau is the Batman! And in the thrilling issue #6, Batman has traced the Joker to a decaying mansion that serves as the shelter for a special hostage: Silver St. Cloud! Unfortunately for the Dark Knight, the mansion is also a funhouse loaded with death traps! Can he rescue Silver and prevent the Joker from winning the election? Issue #5 on sale July 6; issue #6 on sale July 27 • 5 and 6 of 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #808 Written by David Lapham and Andersen Gabrych Art by Ramon Bachs, Nathan Massengill, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Lapham Part 8 of the 12-part “City of Crime!” Paranoia and distrust. Certain death. That’s what Batman & Robin face in a Gotham that bears little resemblance to the one they protect! Plus, Part 1 of “The Beast Beneath” by Gabrych, Castillo & Ramos! On sale July 20 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATGIRL #66 Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Andy Kuhn Cover by Amanda Conner In search of her mother’s identity, Cassandra hits the open road! But a quick rest stop leads to a furious, super-powered throwdown, as Batgirl comes face-to-face with the leather-clad Verraco — the Road Hog! On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #67 Written by A.J. Lieberman Art by Rick Burchett & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Cliff Chiang Batman’s battle with Hush for the life of Poison Ivy may be over, but a surprising ramification to Bruce Wayne’s life may publicly compromise his secret identity! You must witness the shock ending to believe it! On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE #4 Written by Paul Jenkins Art and cover by Sean Phillips It’s the other side of the coin, as artist Sean Phillips takes over the intriguing 6-issue miniseries! After being beaten and left for dead, Batman pieces together Two-Face’s mad plan to poison the inhabitants of Gotham City and liberate their “Mr. Hyde” personalities once and for all! But can Batman save Gotham when he’s one of the infected? On sale July 20 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CATWOMAN #45 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Pete Woods Cover by Adam Hughes The explosive new creative team of writer Will Pfeifer (H-E-R-O, AQUAMAN), artist Pete Woods (ROBIN) and cover artist Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN) continues to turn Selina Kyle’s world upside-down! Catwoman’s unleashed something deadly into the environment — something so horrible that S.T.A.R. Labs was keeping it under heavy guard. But Catwoman was expecting anthrax, not one of her deadliest foes! Plus, catch a first glimpse of Selina’s snazzy new apartment! On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #193 Written by J.H. Williams III & Dan Curtis Johnson Art and cover by Seth Fisher Part 2 of the 5-part “Snow,” by Dan Curtis Johnson and Seth Fisher! Even Batman can’t be everywhere, so he’s recruited a strikeforce of experts with their own disciplines. But will their expertise be enough against the obsessed Mr. Freeze? On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US NIGHTWING #110 Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Dick Grayson hasn’t been in Blüdhaven since everything in his life fell apart. Now, he must return to ensure the city’s inner evil hasn’t taken over. But now that Blüdhaven is Robin’s stomping grounds, the Boy Wonder isn’t sure he can trust anyone — including Nightwing! On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US GOTHAM CENTRAL #32 Written by Greg Rucka & Ed Brubaker Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano Cover by Sean Phillips Introducing new series penciller Kano (ACTION COMICS)! Ed Brubaker & Greg Rucka reunite to tell a tale so big it brings all the detectives of Central together. A body turns up in Gotham belonging to…Robin? That means one thing: Batman’s going to get involved! On sale June 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US ROBIN #140 Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Tim Drake’s shadowy benefactor, The Veteran, invites Tim to join his government-sponsored Black Ops team. Will Robin leave Batman’s side to join a very different — and very legal — crew? The answer may surprise you! Meanwhile, a face from Robin’s past continues to hunt him down… On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US NIGHTWING: YEAR ONE TP Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens Collecting the sold-out 6-part origin story presented in NIGHTWING #101-106! Learn the legendary history of Dick Grayson and his life after Batman fired him, as he gains advice from Superman, aids Deadman, and makes the decisions that lead him to become a new crimefighter! On sale July 27 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US BATGIRL: YEAR ONE TP Written by Chuck Dixon & Scott Beatty Art and cover by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Reoffered to coincide with NIGHTWING: YEAR ONE, a collection presenting a look into the action-packed origin of the original Batgirl! This volume features the 9-issue miniseries that uncovered Barbara Gordon’s transformation from average citizen into costumed super-heroine. On sale July 27 • 224 pg, FC, $17.95 US • Relist YEAR ONE: BATMAN/RA’S AL GHUL #2 Written by Devin Grayson Art by Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti Cover by Gulacy Writer Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING) and artists Paul Gulacy & Jimmy Palmiotti (CATWOMAN) conclude the 2-part Prestige Format miniseries delving into the legacy of one of Batman’s greatest foes! Ra’s al Ghul may be dead, but he has set something in motion that from people from dying, and what started in Gotham City is spreading across the globe. Batman must figure out how to undo what the death of Ra's has started, even when the clues start pointing to a plan to return him to life! On sale July 27 • Prestige Format • 2 of 2 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Superman SUPERMAN/BATMAN #21 Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vine Part 2 of the 6-part “With a Vengeance,” by the fan-favorite team of writer Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines! Are Superman and Batman guilty of murder? The Maximums certainly think so — and where they come from, it's an eye for an eye! The battle of the century continues as The World's Finest duo take on the super squad of avenging heroes — to the death! Join Superman/Batman's original creative team supreme for what’s certain to be the most talked-about event of the year! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled. On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: THAT HEALING TOUCH TP Written by Greg Rucka and Geoff Johns Art by Matthew Clark, Rags Morales, Michael Bair and others Cover by Ian Churchill Collecting ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #633-638, plus the lead story from SUPERMAN SECRET FILES 2004! As Lois recovers from her Mid-east ordeal, Superman gets a visit from Mr. Mxyzptlk and receives harsh words from Wonder Woman and Batman in the wake of IDENTITY CRISIS! On sale July 6 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US SUPERMAN: UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE TP Written by Greg Rucka Art by Matthew Clark & Nelson and various Cover by Gene Ha Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: THAT HEALING TOUCH TP, this volume collects the two backup stories from ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #625-626, plus issues #627-632 and Secret Files Profile Pages. Superman is challenged when a powerful Replikon arrives for a fight! On sale July 6 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Relist SUPERMAN #219 Written by Mark Verheiden Art and cover by Ed Benes Part 1 of the 4-part “Sacrifice,” arcing through all the Superman books and WONDER WOMAN #219 and featuring the return of Superman’s deadliest enemies! Brainiac knows all of the Man of Steel’s secrets, and he's putting that knowledge to use in a lethal fashion. Is Superman about to lose another piece of his humanity? On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US ACTION COMICS #829 Written by Gail Simone Art by John Byrne & Nelson Cover by Byrne In Part 2 of the 4-part “Sacrifice,” Superman battles Darkseid in a fight for his life! And the Man of Steel is even pitted against his allies in the JLA as he struggles to defeat his foe and keep his loved ones safe! But is an even deadlier villain behind it all? On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #642 Written by Greg Rucka Art and cover by Karl Kerschl Part 3 of the 4-part “Sacrifice,” arcing through all the July-shipping Superman titles and WONDER WOMAN #219! As Darkseid and Granny Goodness amp up the danger to all those around Superman, will he have to take matters into his own hands by becoming judge, jury and executioner? On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US WONDER WOMAN #219 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Rags Morales & Michael Bair Cover by J.G. Jones The 4-part “Sacrifice” leaps from the Superman titles to its stunning conclusion in WONDER WOMAN, as the Man of Steel turns his attention toward an unexpected enemy! But with Wonder Woman deadset against Superman’s plan to even the score, the two heroes collide in an event that will send shock waves throughout the DCU! On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2 HC Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Don’t miss this gorgeously illustrated hardcover volume collecting the conclusion of the stellar storyline by Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artists Jim Lee & Scott Williams (BATMAN) from SUPERMAN #210-215! Superman faces the mystery of how millions of people seemingly vanished without a trace — including the love of his life, Lois Lane — only to find that he may be partially responsible. But the solution to getting them back might prove too extreme, initiating a royal rumble with Wonder Woman! And after a battle with the deadly Equus, Superman comes face-to-face with the mysterious villain who has been responsible for turning his life upside-down! This volume also features an afterword and new cover by Jim Lee. Advance-solicited; on sale August 10 • 176 pg, FC, $24.99 US LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL #5 Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Lee Bermejo The startling conclusion of the 5-part miniseries! With all the pieces in place, Luthor sets his plan in motion to rid the Earth of the alien menace known as Superman. But what role does a loser like the Toyman play in the grand scheme of things? And if his plan fails, can Luthor rely on the one thing that’s kept him going: hope? On sale July 6 • 5 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 1 HC Written by Brian Azzarello Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Reoffered to coincide with SUPERMAN: FOR TOMORROW VOL. 2 HC, this dust-jacketed volume collects SUPERMAN #204-208, plus sketchbook material and a cover by Lee! How does the Man of Steel contend with a cataclysmic event that leaves half of Earth’s population gone without a trace? On sale July 6 • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US • Relist DC Universe AQUAMAN #32 Written by John Arcudi Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy Black Manta is back! Aquaman's deadliest enemy returns with all the power, resources and legal protection of a mutinational corporation behind him! Plus, Aquagirl leads a group of Sub Diegoans to Atlantis — but they may wish they’d never come! On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BIRDS OF PREY #84 Written by Gail Simone Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Adriana Melo & Kevin Conrad The mission to Singapore blows up as a Bird’s health breaks down! Back home, the Huntress becomes the hunted as she and her new allies find themselves in the crosshairs! On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BLOOD OF THE DEMON #5 Written by John Byrne & Will Pfeifer Art by Byrne & Nekros Cover by Byrne Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman attempt to track down Jason Blood, who is dedicated to ensuring that Etrigan can never be freed again! On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US BREACH #7 Written by Bob Harras Art by Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Martin It’s the fallout from the Rifter incursion into New York State, and things aren’t looking good for Breach! To make things worse, he has to save one of the people he can trust the least! On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DAY OF VENGEANCE #4 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Walter Simonson The 6-issue miniseries spinning from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS is rocked by the awesome might of some of the DCU’s most powerful beings! If the combined power of Shazam and the Shadowpact isn’t enough to take down the Spectre, what will be? Does Detective Chimp have the answer? On sale July 20 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US DC SPECIAL: THE RETURN OF DONNA TROY #2 Written by Phil Jimenez Art by José Luis García-López & George Pérez Cover by Jimenez & Pérez The 4-part miniseries by Phil Jimenez (OTHERWORLD, WONDER WOMAN), José Luis García-López (ON THE ROAD TO PERDITION) & George Pérez (NEW TEEN TITANS, WONDER WOMAN) continues! A cosmic commute to an otherworldly battleground brings the Teen Titans and the Outsiders face-to-face with their long-mourned friend Donna Troy. There’s just one problem: She’s not the Donna they remember! On sale July 6 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DOOM PATROL #14 Written by John Byrne Art by Byrne & Terry Austin Cover by Byrne Reuniting the classic art team of Byrne & Austin! Robotman’s attempts to alter his past have backfired, sending him through alternate realities where he encounters various Doom Patrols, a younger version of the JLA, and the evil Monsieur. Mallah and the Brain! Can Elasti-Girl save him? On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US FIRESTORM #15 Written by Stuart Moore Art by Jamal Igle & Rob Stull Cover by Matt Haley “Secret Origins,” Part 1 of 2! Firestorm’s settling into his new life and job at S.T.A.R. Labs Detroit when a new villain crashes into town seeking revenge: The Pionic Man! What strange link does this new menace have to Firestorm, and can our hero defeat a man made of the primal forces of the universe? On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US GREEN ARROW #52 Written by Judd Winick Art by Tom Fowler & Rodney Ramos Cover by James Jean Part 1 of the 4-part “Heading into the Light,” spinning out of the events of IDENTITY CRISIS! Green Arrow faces off against an old villain who’s suddenly become much more deadly. His name is Doctor Light, and he wants revenge on the heroes who violated his mind! Guest-starring Black Lightning and the JLA! On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE FLASH #224 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Howard Porter & Livesay Do not miss the unbelievable penultimate chapter of the 6-part “Rogue War,” guest-starring Jay Garrick and Kid Flash! The Flash is torn through time as the War takes an unexpected twist, and Wally relives his life through Zoom’s twisted eyes. Plus, the Rogues are approached by a new ally. On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE FLASH: THE SECRET OF BARRY ALLEN TP Written by Geoff Johns Art by Howard Porter & Livesay Cover by Michael Turner A thrilling new volume collecting THE FLASH #207-211 and #213-217! The Flash teams with Nightwing to face Gorilla Grodd! And a dark decision from Barry Allen’s past is revealed, leading Wally to make some difficult choices of his own. On sale July 20 • 240 pg, FC, $19.99 US THE FLASH: THE RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN TP Written by Mark Waid Art by Cover by Reoffered to coincide with THE FLASH: THE SECRET OF BARRY ALLEN; this volume collects the now-classic story from THE FLASH #73-74 of Barry Allen’s miraculous return! Guest-starring Jay Garrick, Johhny Quick, and Max Mercury! On sale July 20 • 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST GREEN LANTERN #3 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino The unbelievable conclusion of the 3-part “No Fear,” by writer Geoff Johns (JSA, THE FLASH, TEEN TITANS) and artists Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, ARROWSMITH)! There’s a new Manhunter in town, claiming sector 2814 is under his jurisdiction. But when Green Lantern discovers the true nature of the android’s mission, it’s up to Hal Jordan to shut it down! Plus, Black Hand is back in action — and he’s out for revenge! On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US HAWKMAN #42 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Joe Bennett & Ruy Jose In the wake of Hawkman’s murder, St. Roch is overrun by crime — and Hawkgirl is unaware of how close she is to death at the hands of the newly resurrected Pilgrim! Plus, Golden Eagle makes a fateful decision about his future. On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE HUMAN RACE #5 Written by Ben Raab Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong Cover by Justiniano Ulysses has an old girlfriend, and Nymph doesn’t like her one bit…with good reason! Meanwhile, Paracelsus has more to throw at Delta Chi Delta. On sale July 20 • 5 of 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA #116 Written by Geoff Johns & Allan Heinberg Art by Chris Batista & Mark Farmer Cover by Rags Morales & Farmer Part 2 of the 5-part “Crisis of Conscience,” by Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS, JSA) & Allan Heinberg (The O.C.) with art by Chris Batista (LEGION) & Mark Farmer (JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NAIL) and cover by Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS) & Farmer! Armed with the memories of what once was, the Secret Society of Super-Villains is back and out for blood — literally — as they battle the JLA with the blackest of magic. The confrontation rocks the JLA to their very core, turning friends into foes and further splintering the once-great team! On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JLA CLASSIFIED #10 Written by Warren Ellis Art by Butch Guice Cover by Michael Stribling Kicking off the 6-part “New Maps of Hell,” written by Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, OCEAN) with art by Butch Guice (Ruse, OLYMPUS)! In Metropolis, Lois Lane and Clark Kent investigate a rash of suicides at LexCorp, while Batman tracks an assassin with a deadly weapon in Gotham City. And on Themyscira, Wonder Woman is playing host to newly arrived academics, when a massive explosion hits,destroying the tranquility of Paradise Island. These three seemingly unrelated events tie together in ways that must be seen to be believed! On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA/CYBERFORCE Written by Joe Kelly Art by Doug Mahnke & Norm Rapmund Cover by Marc Silvestri An unprecedented Special bringing together two of the most powerful teams in comics, written by Joe Kelly (JLA, ACTION COMICS) with art by Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Norm Rapmund and a cover by Marc Silvestri (Uncanny X-Men)! When Cyber-Zombies invade Budapest, the JLA and Cyberforce teams arrive to answer the call for help. Now these two very different teams must work together toward a common goal: preventing the now-evil Ripclaw and his Cyber-Zombies from obtaining Godtech — an organic material that could make the Cyberforce immortal or even give life to the dead! But what happens when a member of the JLA falls in battle? Which group will get to the Godtech first — and will they use its unearthly powers for the ultimate good…or the ultimate evil? Co-published with Top Cow. On sale July 6 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US JSA #75 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Leonard Kirk & Keith Champagne Cover by Alex Ross The unbelievable, extra-sized conclusion of the 3-part “Black Vengeance,” tying into DAY OF VENGEANCE and acting as a follow-up to last year’s “Black Reign!” The Spectre’s true target is revealed as he faces off against the power of the Thunderbolt and the might of the JSA. But vengeance will be had, and it may tear apart the JSA! Plus, Black Adam reaffirms his ties to a different Society. On sale July 6 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED #1 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti Covers by Conner & Palmiotti and Adam Hughes Spinning from the events of July’s JSA #75, a highly anticipated new JSA series debuts with a story written by Geoff Johns (JSA, TEEN TITANS) with art by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti (TWO-STEP) that spotlights everyone's favorite female juggernaut: Power Girl! Readers have long wondered about Power Girl’s origins. Is she a wizard’s lost granddaughter? A refugee from the future? An orphan of Krypton? Now learn the unexpected answers in an adventure that acts as a prelude to this fall’s massive crossover event that will affect the JSA for years to come! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti (50%) and Adam Hughes (50%). On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Edited by Stephen Wacker KINETIC TP Written by Kelley Puckett Art by Warren Pleece Cover by Tomer Hanuka Collecting the complete 8-issue DC FOCUS series! Sickly high-school student Tom Morrell’s only escape is the exploits of comic-book hero Kinetic. But Tom’s got powers of his own that will change his life — assuming they manifest before Tom decides his life isn’t worth living! On sale July 27 • 192 pg, FC, $9.99 US MANHUNTER #12 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina and Fernando Blanco Cover by Jesus Saiz With the help of a guest who cuts to the chase, Manhunter learns far more about the legacy of her name than it’s safe to know. On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #8 Written by Mark Waid Art by Barry Kitson & Art Thibert Cover by Kitson The war that will transform the galaxy begins — inside Legion headquarters! When one Legionnaire quits the team, it strips away the last bit of civility between Cosmic Boy and Brainiac 5, violently splitting the team in two! On sale July 27 • 40 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE OMAC PROJECT #4 Written by Greg Rucka Art by Jesus Saiz Cover by Ladrönn The events of “Sacrifice,” rocking July’s WONDER WOMAN #219 and all three SUPERMAN titles, force an endgame in THE OMAC PROJECT, one of four great miniseries spinning out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! Checkmate turns against itself as titans clash in the heavens — and Brother Eye breaks free! On sale July 27 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US OUTSIDERS #26 Written by Peter Tomasi Art by Will Conrad & Sean Parsons Cover by Kevin Nowlan Guest writer Peter Tomasi (THE Light Brigade) joins artists Will Conrad & Sean Parsons for Part 1 of the 2-part “Tick Tock” that reunites Batman with Black Lightning, Katana and Metamorpho! Old and new members team up as Arsenal helps one of the original Outsiders atone for a mistake made long ago. On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US THE RANN/THANAGAR WAR #3 Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos The War escalates in this miniseries springing out of COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS! As the universe continues to feel the deadly effects of the war between worlds, the battle takes a decidedly personal turn that may turn hero against hero. Plus, an ancient evil begins to take advantage of a universe torn asunder. On sale July 13 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US PLASTIC MAN #17 Written by Kyle Baker Art and cover by Baker Part 3 of a 2-part story! No, really — we just had to stretch the story! Edwina’s super-powered new boyfriend proves to be both a threat and a menace. Sounds like a keeper! On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SPACE GHOST TP Written by Joe Kelly Art by Ariel Olivetti Cover by Alex Ross Collecting the sold-out SPACE GHOST 6-issue miniseries! For the first time, learn how Space Ghost got his power bands and why he protects the galaxy from evil! Witness the tragic circumstances that led to his donning a cowl and his first battle with archnemesis Zorak! On sale July 6 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US SON OF VULCAN #2 Written by Scott Beatty Art and cover by Keron Grant The action-packed new miniseries written by Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE) with art by Keron Grant (New Mutants, Iron Man) continues! Kid sidekick Mikey Devante hasn’t even begun his training as apprentice to the fire-wielding hero known as Vulcan, but he’s already found his way to the Forge — Vulcan’s high-tech headquarters — and helped himself to a collection of Vulcan's state-of-the-art weaponry. He’s even survived an awkward introduction to Vulcan’s mysterious and deadly Girl Friday named Pandora! Now, if Mikey could just remember how to turn off the Forge’s lethal security system… On sale July 6 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC Written by Robert Kanigher Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Jerry Grandenetti Cover by Kubert An intense portrait of combat and conflict, this volume collects OUR ARMY AT WAR #111-125, featuring the World War II adventures of Sgt. Rock and his colorful band of fighting soldiers originally published in the early 1960s. Featuring an introduction by DCU editor Mark Chiarello. On sale July 27 • 228 pg, FC, $49.99 US SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC Written by Robert Kanigher Art by Joe Kubert, Russ Heath and Irv Novick Cover by Kubert Reoffered to coincide with SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC, this volume collects OUR ARMY AT WAR # 97-110, originally published in 1960-1961! Witness the evolution of Sgt. Rock, as the stories take on a more mature, evolved tone. On sale July 27 • 207 pg, FC, $49.99 US • RELIST SEVEN SOLDIERS: GUARDIAN #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Cameron Stewart Grant Morrison and Cameron Stewart’s thrilling tale of the Guardian continues! Century Hollow — a secret project in the American heartland — is an artificial town created and maintained as a very unusual experiment. A bizarre terrorist group seizes control of the project, and only The Guardian has any chance of saving the people of Century Hollow. The only question is: Should he? On sale July 13 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SEVEN SOLDIERS: ZATANNA #3 Written by Grant Morrison Art by Ryan Sook & Mick Gray Cover by Sook Grant Morrison, Ryan Sook & Mick Gray continue a magical adventure of Zatanna! Zatanna and Misty travel with Ali Ka-Zoom to join forces with the Undying Don Vincenzo and face three Days of the Dead. The Sheeda Hordes have begun to reveal themselves prior to conquering the Earth, and Zatanna’s caught in the middle of a siege which could decide the fate of humanity! And there’s a terrible shock for Misty when the spider cavalry arrives! On sale July 27 • 3 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #26 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Tony Daniel and Marlo Alquiza Superstar artist Tony Daniel (Spawn, The Tenth) joins the Titans for a special issue dealing with the aftermath of the recent crossover with OUTSIDERS. Feeling empty after recent events, Superboy goes on a soul-searching journey into his past and possible futures with an unlikely guide: Raven. On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US VILLAINS UNITED #3 Written by Gail Simone Art by Dale Eaglesham & Wade von Grawbadger Cover by J.G. Jones Things get ugly as the miniseries springing from COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS continues! In the most intense issue yet, the rogue villain group known as The Six engage in a brutal, life-altering confrontation with The Society, and a possible traitor stands revealed! On sale July 6 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Johnny DC THE BATMAN STRIKES! #11 Written by Bill Matheny Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Jeff Matsuda Reflecting the hit cartoon on the Kids’ WB! The Penguin’s got Batman on the ropes, and the Dark Knight’s last hope is…Alfred?! The keeper of the Batcave may be the only hope Batman has, but even this newer, stranger dynamic duo may not be able to save Gotham City! On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #11 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong Cover by Ben Caldwell The Justice League pays a visit to Aquaman in Atlantis, but their trip is interrupted as a seaquake awakens an ancient evil! And the League's only hope comes from a most unexpected team member: Stargirl! On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #21 Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Sean Galloway Professor Chang blasts Beast Boy with his new G.A.R.T.H. Gun and transforms him into…Garthzilla! When the giant green monster starts trashing the city, the Titans have no choice but to bust out their secret weapon…the Titans Go-Bot 5! On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! VOL. 3: BRING IT ON! TP Written by J. Torres Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker Cover by Dave Bullock Those super-powered teenaged stars of the Cartoon Network are back in a third volume packed with the amazing adventures of Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg and Starfire collected from TEEN TITANS GO! #11-15! On sale July 20 • 5" x 7.375" •104 pg, FC, $6.99 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY VOL. 1: GET DOWN! Written by Robbie Busch, Sholly Fisch, Dean Haspiel and others Art by Kim Arndt, Jeff Albrecht and others Cover by Gary Fields It's time to get funky with the stars of Cartoon Network, collected in a new manga-sized collection reprinting stories from CARTOON CARTOONS and DEXTER'S LABORATORY! Featuring the adventures of Dexter, the Kids Next Door, Johnny Bravo and more! On sale July 20 • 5" x 7.375" •112 pg, FC, $6.99 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #11 Written by Robbie Busch, Sholly Fisch, Dean Haspiel, and others Art by Scott Neely, John Delaney and others Cover by Robert Pope Where, oh, where has Billy’s cat gone? When Mandy’s dog fails to find the wayward kitten, Grim summons up his dog: Cerberus! This might be the end for Endsville! Plus, tales of Johnny Bravo, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and the Eds! On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US POWERPUFF GIRLS #64 Written by Robbie Busch, Abby Denson, and John Rozum Art by Chris Cook, Ricardo Garcia-Fuentes & Mike DeCarlo Cover by Phil Moy Princess gets persnickety when Bubbles wows Townsville with her gardening. It looks like there won’t be peas in our time as Princess experiments with new ways to cause trouble! On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #128 Written by Sam Agro, Robbie Busch and Frank Strom Art by David Alvarez, Leo Batic, Mike DeCarlo and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Alvarez & DeCarlo When Porky and Daffy become used-car dealers, it’s hard to tell who’s more crooked — they or the bank robbers posing as their customers! Also, Witch Hazel needs a date, but it’ll take a little of that old black magic to find her one! On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #98 Written by Chuck Dixon, Sholly Fisch and John Rozum Art by Joe Staton, Andrew Pepoy and Horacio Ottolini Cover by Staton Little old ladies are always hiring Mystery, Inc. to check out haunted houses. So why does their latest client seem disappointed when they scare off the ghosts? Plus, puzzles, facts, and art lessons! On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US MAD #456 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Get ready for more MADness, as only The Usual Gang of Idiots can deliver! Chock full of movie parodies, gags, laughs, and the non-stop hilarity you demand! Plus, lower your expectations and this issue will be even better! On sale July 6 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.50 US MAD XL #35 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Another jam-packed issue of MAD XL, containing the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers’ Choice picks, and other fun features! On sale July 13 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US CMX: Pure Manga TENRYU: THE DRAGON CYCLE VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Matoh Sanami CMX. The thrilling saga by the creator of the hit manga Fake continues! Ryukei and Hiryu are members of the Black Dragon Gang. To their astonishment, this is not just a name: they are actually Dragons, possessed of unique magical powers. Luckily for them, they have met the beautiful Ryurei, who is taking them to her grandfather in hopes of learning more about their powers. Unluckily for them, the vicious Red Wolf Gang leader is determined to snare Ryurei for his bride—whether she wants him or not! It’s wolf versus dragon in this shape-shifting sword-and-sorcery shakedown!! On sale July 27 • 5" x 7.375" • 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN FROM EROICA WITH LOVE VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Aoike Yasuko CMX. Major Eberbach has been ordered to hire international playboy thief Eroica to steal military secrets for NATO in Rome! But Eroica’s ego demands a bigger prize than mere documents! A crisis erupts as the KGB, the Italian police, the Mafia, and the Roman Catholic Church are ensnared in Eroica’s scheme! On sale July 13 • 5" x 7.375" • 224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED VOL. 4 Written and illustrated by Tsukuba Sakura CMX. An order from the student council threatens to destroy Arou’s school garden! To make matters worse, Kanade has glimpsed a future in which the beautiful student council president falls in love with him! Does Kanade have enough confidence in Arou to disregard her vision? On sale July 20 • 5" x 7.375" • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • ALL AGES MADARA VOL. 4 Illustrated by Sho-u Tajima Written by Eiji Otsuka CMX. Illustrated by the designer of Kill Bill Vol. 1’s animated sequences! Madara has defied the prophecy, choosing to live the normal life of a peaceful villager. A second Kusanagi sword combined with his own could determine the fate of the war, but Madara has had enough of using his deadly powers. But his brother Kageo and the demon Moki have other ideas. When they descend upon the village in search of Madara’s weapon, he must either choose his heritage or die! On sale July 6 • 5" x 7.375" • 198 pg, B&W, $9.99 US MATURE READERS Wildstorm ALBION #2 Plotted by Alan Moore Written by Leah Moore & John Reppion Art by Shane Oakley & George Freeman Cover by Dave Gibbons Alan Moore’s 6-issue miniseries reimagining classic British heroes continues! While Penny and Danny do their best to repair and refurbish Robot Archie to his past glory, they share with each other stories of a bygone heroic era. Meanwhile, Grimly Fiendish is imprisoned and thrown into solitary confinement. Plus, the introduction of the mysterious character known as Captain Hurricane. On sale July 27 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg., FC, $2.99 US ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE #2 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross The longest, most ambitious ASTRO CITY epic ever heats up! The Silver Agent is accused of murder and treason at the Paris Peace Talks — and back home, criminals are coming under fire from the Blue Knight! How are Charles and Royal Williams connected to both heroes? There's panic in the streets and trouble around the world as the turbulent saga of Astro City in the 1970s continues. Also featuring The N-Forcer, Starfighter, the Street Angel, the First Family's new member, and more! On sale July 27 • 2 of 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION #10 Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend Cover by Nguyen Long thought dead, Henry Bendix has secretly been running the world for years! Now the Authority is back — under new leadership — and they're on a collision course with their ex-Weatherman! Plus, the debut of a new team member! On sale July 20 • 10 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Mature Readers THE AUTHORITY: HUMAN ON THE INSIDE SC Written by John Ridley Art and cover by Ben Oliver A softcover edition of the thrilling original hardcover graphic novel by screenwriter John Ridley (Three Kings ) and red-hot artist Ben Oliver (THE LOSERS)! The U.S. President sets a plan in motion that could destroy the Authority from the inside…a plan so cunning and unexpected, it'll shake the Authority to its very core! On sale July 6 • 96 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS CITY OF TOMORROW #4 Written by Howard Chaykin Art and cover by Chaykin Master storyteller Howard Chaykin continues to weave a tale of suspense and decadence! As the secrets of Columbia begin to surface, prodigal son Tucker Foyle continues his quest to free the island state from robotic tyranny while discovering not all robots are bad! On sale July 27 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US EX MACHINA #13 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Tom Feister Cover by Harris Part 2 of “Fact vs. Fiction!” Mayor Hundred is one of twelve angry New Yorkers deliberating a scandalous case, but one of his fellow jurors is withholding a dark secret. Plus, the Mayor's closest allies investigate the identity of the mysterious new super-hero who's flown into town. On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DESOLATION JONES #2 Written by Warren Ellis Art and cover by J.H. Williams III The blistering new bimonthly series by Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, OCEAN) and J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) continues! It's another day at the office for Desolation Jones as he follows up leads on a particularly tough case. Jones delves deep into the rancid side of LA's spook community as he searches for answers — and a missing girl — in his search for a film that too many people are interested in. On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE INTIMATES #9 Written by Joe Casey Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Sandra Hope Cover by Camuncoli, Hope & Rian Hughes Summer vacation continues — but for Punchy and Destra, this will be a vacation like no other! There's a mystery to be solved, and they can't do it alone. Plus, who is Arthur, and what are his plans for self-modification? On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MAJESTIC #7 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Neil Googe & Trevor Scott Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines Even if Majestic were alive, Earth is beyond salvation! The world has been conquered by a new breed of Daemonites who are about to use ancient Kheran technology to transform the planet into a world where only they can survive. On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATADOR #3 Written by Devin Grayson Art and cover by Brian Stelfreeze Lt. Isabel Cardona’s investigation of a deadly serial killer gets personal! Neither of Izzy’s lovers is powerful enough to keep her safe once she’s connected to the Matador, and the stakes are raised when calamity strikes, cutting down someone close to her heart! On sale July 6 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE TWILIGHT EXPERIMENT #6 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Juan Santacruz The climactic conclusion of the TWILIGHT EXPERIMENT saga, as the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance! The new hero Serenity must succeed where her predecessor failed, even as Twilight battles the Righteous, the man who killed his mother. If these two young heroes fail, two worlds die! On sale July 6 • 6 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SILENT DRAGON #1 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan Cover by Yu From critically acclaimed writer Andy Diggle (ADAM STRANGE, THE LOSERS) and superstar art team Leinil Yu & Gerry Alanguilan (SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT) comes a story of love, betrayal, honor and war set against the backdrop of a not-so-distant future! Tokyo, A.D. 2063 Renjiro is chief advisor to Japan's most notorious gangster: the Yakuza warlord Hideaki. Under his guidance, the Black Dragon Clan has seized total control of Honshu's underworld, ruthlessly crushing any and all opposition. But Hideaki dreams of even greater glories — namely, the overthrow of the government itself! Japan's hard-line military junta will do anything to stop him, even if it means civil war — and in Renjiro, they have found the ultimate pawn to set their plan in motion. Caught between a lifetime of honor and loyalty to his Yakuza clan and the iron-fisted might of the military elite, Renjiro will find that the only way to avoid total annihilation is to play both sides against the middle! On sale July 27 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Ben Abernathy PROMETHEA COVERS BOOK SC Art by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray Cover by Williams ABC. Collecting every PROMETHEA cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray, plus an essay by Williams describing the creative process. Retailer note: A signed version of this book was previously included with the PROMETHEA #32 variant edition. Supplies may be limited; orders may be allocated. On sale July 13 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE HC Written by Alan Moore Art by J.H. Williams III Cover by Williams & Jose Villarrubia ABC. The final volume of PROMETHEA, collecting issues #26-32! This is the story of the end of the world, of the last days before the Apocalypse, with guest stars from around the America's Best globe who try to do what they always do: save the day! On sale July 20 • 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US PROMETHEA BOOK ONE SC Written by Alan Moore Art by J.H. Williams III, Mick Gray and Charles Vess Cover by Williams & Gray ABC Reoffered to coincide with PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE, this volume collects the first six issues of the acclaimed series! On sale July 20 • 176 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST PROMETHEA BOOK TWO SC Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray ABC Reoffered to coincide with PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE, the second trade paperback of the critically acclaimed, award-winning series collects issues #7-12. On sale July 20 • 176 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST PROMETHEA BOOK THREE SC Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray ABC Reoffered to coincide with PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE, Featuring this volume collects issues #13-18, the first half of a cosmic road trip! On sale July 20 • 160 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST PROMETHEA BOOK FOUR SC Written by Alan Moore Art and cover by J.H. Williams III & Mick Gray ABC Reoffered to coincide with PROMETHEA BOOK FIVE, this volume includes the conclusion of Promethea's tour of the higher realms of the spirit from PROMETHEA #19-25! On sale July 20 • 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US • RELIST Vertigo 100 BULLETS #62 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson “Staring at the Son,” Part 3. The “family” reunion continues on the sun-bleached streets of Miami. Benito continues his education, discovering where he fits in with the Trust. But will he follow in his father’s footsteps or shun his deadly birthright? And why did Megan summon them to south Florida in the first place? On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS VOL. 8: THE HARD WAY TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Reprinting 100 BULLETS #50-58, unraveling the tangled mystery of the Trust as Wylie Times becomes the latest Minuteman to be reactivated by the Trust's one-time enforcer Agent Graves. But which side will he choose? Plus, an introduction by crime novelist Jason Starr (Twisted City, Tough Luck). On sale July 20 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS VOL. 7: SAMURAI TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo RIsso Cover by Dave Johnson Reoffered to coincide with 100 BULLETS: THE HARD WAY, this collection includes the story “Chill in the Oven,” from issues #43-49, in which Loop Hughes is joined in prison by a very unwelcome (and surprising) acquaintance. Also included is the Jack Daw tale “In Stinked.” On sale July 20 • 168 pg, FC, $12.95 US • MATURE READERS • Relist DEATH: AT DEATH’S DOOR TP Written by Jill Thompson Art and cover by Thompson Reoffered to coincide with THE DEAD BOY DETECTIVES, this manga digest guest-starring Sandman features an original story that parallels the events of THE SANDMAN: SEASON OF MIST. Sisters Delirium and Despair throw a party for the dead which quickly gets out of control. It's up to Death to save the day — and the afterlife. On sale July 20 • 5" x 7.5" • 208 pg, B&W, $9.95 US • MATURE READERS • Relist THE DEAD BOY DETECTIVES DIGEST Written by Jill Thompson Art and cover by Thompson Neil Gaiman’s inimitable sleuths from THE SANDMAN: SEASON OF MISTS star in their own Manga Digest. THE DEAD BOY DETECTIVES, guest-starring Death of the Endless, is brought to life by award-winning artist Jill Thompson (THE SANDMAN: BRIEF LIVES, Scary Godmother). Based on the overwhelming success of her first Manga Digest, DEATH: AT DEATH'S DOOR, Thompson has crafted an amazing original mystery that will appeal to both SANDMAN fans and shojou Manga enthusiasts. Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine, the dead British teenagers who are always on the run from Death, travel stateside to solve a missing persons case. Our intrepid heroes have been contacted by young Annika Abernathy, a student at a posh International Academy in Chicago. It seems that Annika's best friend has vanished. For Rowland and Paine to investigate the case properly, they decide to enroll as students at the school. And since it's an all-girls academy, the duo is forced to go undercover — in drag. Secret passages, food fights, and far too many fashionistas abound as the Dead Boy Detectives solve the case and learn a lot about life from the precocious daughters of international ambassadors and famous rock stars. As a bonus, this digest also features a free 8-page preview of T’k. On sale July 6 • 5" x 7.375" • 144 pg, FC, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #39 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Lan Medina & Craig Hamilton Cover by James Jean A special interlude issue featuring guest art by Lan Medina and Craig Hamilton. While Boy Blue is questing through the Homelands, Fabletown is having major issues of its own. Someone has been divulging war secrets and strategies to the enemy, and when the culprit is discovered, the consequences are shocking… On sale July 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #210 Written by Mike Carey Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Tim Bradstreet Part 4 of the 6-part “Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go.” John’s infernal quest nears its end point, and Nergal finally spells out what's at stake. But sulfurous wastes and succubi still bar their path, and the demon has saved the best lie for last — the one that destroys every last possibility of success. On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.75 US • MATURE READERS THE LOSERS #26 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Colin Wilson Cover by Jock Legendary artist Colin Wilson (Lt. Blueberry, POINT BLANK) visits the Losers in Part 1 of the thrilling new 3-part story arc “Unamerica.” Max's mysterious “Project” is revealed as a massive seismic event rocks the Persian Gulf. But his plans also hinge on another key element: an arsenal of nuclear warheads hidden in a ghost town near Chernobyl. And with the background radiation masking the warhead emissions, the Losers might as well be looking for a needle in a stack of needles… On sale July 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS LUCIFER #64 Written by Mike Carey Art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Lucifer, Elaine and Jill Presto's new offsping Noema have been transported to Hell. But Lucifer must contend with Christopher Rudd, the messiah of the damned, and all the ramifications the war in Heaven has unleashed. On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US • MATURE READERS MNEMOVORE #4 Written by Hans Rodionoff & Ray Fawkes Art and cover by Mike Huddleston While Kaley struggles to reconnect the fragments of her former life and make sense of what’s happening to her, she is betrayed on all sides. Meanwhile, Mike Neville descends into the abyss and emerges with a newfound purpose: to protect the terrible spawn of the information age. On sale July 13 • 4 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS NEIL GAIMAN’S NEVERWHERE #2 Written by Mike Carey Consultation by Neil Gaiman Art and cover by Glenn Fabry Mike Carey (LUCIFER, HELLBLAZER) and Glenn Fabry (THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS, PREACHER) continue their thrilling 9-issue adaptation of the popular novel by Sandman co-creator Neil Gaiman! Richard Mayhew hates heights, but he finds himself trailing behind the mad Marquis De Carabras on his errand anyway. And just when he thinks he's finally finished with this whole affair, he finds that he's become a phantom in his own life. But if he doesn't want Croup and Vandemar to make him a “real” ghost, he needs to find Door before it's too late. On sale July 27 • 2 of 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS PREACHER: ANCIENT HISTORY TP—NEW EDITION Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Pugh, Carlos Ezquerra and Richard Case Cover by Glenn Fabry A new edition of the classic collection featuring PREACHER SPECIAL: SAINT OF KILLERS #1-4, PREACHER SPECIAL: THE STORY OF YOU-KNOW-WHO and PREACHER SPECIAL: THE GOOD OLD BOYS, featuring tales of the oddest members of PREACHER’s supporting cast. On sale July 13 • 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US MATURE READERS PREACHER: SALVATION TP—NEW EDITION Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Dillon Cover by Glenn Fabry A new edition of the classic collection featuring PREACHER #41-50, in which Jesse Custer becomes the sheriff of a troubled Texas town. This volume includes a cover gallery and reprints issue #50's pin-ups of the PREACHER cast by Jim Lee, Fabry, Tim Bradstreet, John McCrea, Doug Mahnke, and more. On sale July 13 • 256 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS PREACHER: WAR IN THE SUN TP—NEW EDITION Written by Garth Ennis Art by Steve Dillon and Peter Snejbjerg Cover by Glenn Fabry This new edition collects the story of Jesse Custer's ultimate battle with the Saint of Killers and the forces of Starr — and the catastrophic outcome — originally presented in PREACHER #34-40. Also included: the PREACHER SPECIAL: ONE MAN'S WAR one-shot profiling the villainous Starr. On sale July 13 • 240 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS OTHERWORLD #5 Written by Phil Jimenez Art and cover by Jimenez & Andy Lanning There’s trouble brewing in the mystic lands of the Otherworld, as our heroes face a powerful — and surprising — new threat. Can they convince the mythical creatures to join them in the fight? And back on Earth, those who were left behind contend with the aftermath of the night Cessaire came to L.A. On sale July 27 • 5 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SWAMP THING #17 Written by Joshua Dysart Art and cover by Enrique Breccia “Healing the Breach” Part 3 of 4. Why do the strange bio-mech invaders in the infected Green look so similar to the sea monster who dwells in the trenches of the poisoned Mexico basin? Swamp Thing, carried by the raging autumn storm waters, rushes towards the Gulf of Mexico “wound” and into the embrace of a mystery. On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS TRIGGER #8 Written by Jason Hall Art and cover by John Watkiss Things are back to normal for Carter Lennox — but when you’re a deadly assassin, what’s “normal”? And Deirdre Meyers receives another anonymous tip from her Ethicorp informant that could break the Trigger story wide-open. But after her life-threatening encounters with the shadow police force, will she take the bait? Final issue. On sale July 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #35 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Goran Sudzuka & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale The explosive conclusion of the 4-part “Girl on Girl.” The good ship Whale makes its final stand against the crew’s heavily-armed pursuers, and countless women meet a watery grave. Will any of Yorick’s companions survive? Plus, a woman from Yorick’s past makes a startling reappearance. On sale July 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN VOL. 5: RING OF TRUTH TP Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Collecting issues #24-31 of the runaway hit series! Yorick’s unbalanced sister Hero tracks him to San Francisco, only to find him seemingly succumbing to the male-killing plague after losing his still-unused engagement ring to agents of the Setauket Ring. On sale July 13 • 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN VOL. 4—SAFEWORD TP Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art and cover by Pia Guerra, Goran Parlov, and José Marzan, Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale Reoffered to coincide with Y: THE LAST MAN — RING OF TRUTH TP, this volume reprints issues #18-23 of the dynamic series. In the care of a fellow Culper Ring member, Yorick Brown is forced to confront his tremendous feelings of survivor guilt that lead him to constantly put his life in danger. On sale July 13 • 144 pg, FC, $12.95 US • Mature Readers • Relist DC Direct THE BATMAN: BATMOBILE MAQUETTE Sculpted by John G. Mathews The third in the series of The Batman Maquettes by DC Direct, inspired by the hit Kid’s WB! and Cartoon Network show! The Batmobile is as fast and deadly as lightning, racing through the darkened, gritty streets of Gotham City. This limited edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain maquette measures approximately 4" tall x 6.25" wide x 10" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale November 2 • Maquette • $89.99 US BATMAN CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY 2005 COLLECTOR’S PLATE Art by Michael Turner This Holiday Collector’s Plate features a stunning illustration of The Joker and his little helper, Harley Quinn, bringing joy and laughter to a very unhappily detained Batman! This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain Collector’s Plate measures approximately 10.5" in diameter, features a Certificate of Authenticity imprinted on the back of the plate, and is edged with a 24-karat gold band. The plate is packaged in a gift box with gold foil stamping. Advance-solicited; on sale November 23 • Collector’s Plate • $59.99 US BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 3: BATMAN Manufactured by Japanese toy manufacturer Yamato exclusively for the Japanese toy market, these limited-edition Batman figures are available outside of Asia only under special arrangement with DC Direct! The BATMAN IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE includes a stone dungeon-like diorama base measuring 8" high x 5.5" wide x 3.2" deep This figure is limited to 7,000 pieces. Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • Action Figure • PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 3: BANE The BANE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE comes with a demolition-inspired diorama base measuring 6.3" high x 5" wide x 3.7" deep. This figure is limited to 7,000 pieces. Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • Action Figure • PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 3: BATGIRL The BATGIRL IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE includes a building cornice diorama base measuring 6.8" high x 4.3" wide x 3" deep. This figure is limited to 7,000 pieces. Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • Action Figure • PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 3: CATWOMAN The CATWOMAN IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE comes with a whip, a Gotham City nightscape and a diorama base measuring 7.5" high x 4.3" wide x 3" deep. This figure is limited to 7,000 pieces. Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • Action Figure • PI Retailers please note: The BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR WAVE 3 ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers but are sold in Master Cases only. Each figure is limited to 7,000 pieces and is only available for sale outside of Asia. Orders may be allocated. BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: BATMAN Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 3. 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. Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • 6.2" • Action Figure • PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 2: THE PENGUIN Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 3. This 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”). Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • 5.9" • Action Figure • PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 3: POISON IVY Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 3. This 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). Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • Action Figure • 7" • PI BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURE WAVE 3: THE RIDDLER Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN JAPANESE IMPORT COLLECTOR ACTION FIGURES WAVE 3. This 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”. Retro-solicited; on sale July 6 • 5.7" • Action Figure • PI Retailers please note: CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: SERIES 2: ANTI-MONITOR, ROBOT BRAINIAC, EARTH 2 SUPERMAN, BARRY ALLEN FLASH, BATTLE ARMOR LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURES are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. The Battle Armor Lex Luthor Action Figure is only available to retailers in Inner and Master Case assortments. Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging & pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. An amazing new series of action figures springing from one of the greatest stories ever to rock the DCU! CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: ANTI-MONITOR ACTION FIGURE Countless champions perish in order to prevent the Anti-Monitor from gaining fuel through the destruction of individual realities! The Anti-Monitor Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale November 16• Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: BARRY ALLEN FLASH ACTION FIGURE Barry Allen, the protector of Central City, has the power to violate select laws of physics and super speed ability! The Barry Allen Flash Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale November 16 • Action Figure • 6.25" H • PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: EARTH 2 SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE The first super-hero to arrive on Earth-2 and help defeat the Anti-Monitor! The Earth 2 Superman Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale November 16 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: BATTLE-ARMOR LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURE A genius, criminal scientist, Lex builds a suit of battle armor, incorporating the most deadly weapons, in order to bring down The Man of Steel. This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a flag accessory and display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale November 16 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS SERIES 2: ROBOT BRAINIAC ACTION FIGURE One of Earth’s villains evolved into a techno-organic entity housed within a giant skull-shaped vessel. This figure features multiple points of articulation and comes with a display base. Packaged in a 4-color blister. Advance-solicited; on sale November 16 • Action Figure • 6.75" H • PI KINGDOM COME: SPECTRE, GREEN LANTERN & NORMAN MCCAY STATUE Designed by Alex Ross Sculpted by Tony Cipriano The second multicharacter statue direct from the pages of the best-selling miniseries KINGDOM COME! This statue features Ross’s striking visions of the Spectre, Green Lantern and the minister Norman McCay. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 5.75" tall x 5.5" wide x 3" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited up to 1,500 pieces. Advance-solicited; on sale November 30 • Statue • $89.99 US KINGDOM COME: SUPERMAN, HAWKMAN & RED ROBIN STATUE Designed by Alex Ross Sculpted by Tony Cipriano Reoffered to coincide with KINGDOM COME: SPECTRE, GREEN LANTERN & NORMAN McKAY STATUE, the first in a series of multicharacter statues direct from the pages of the best-selling graphic novel KINGDOM COME, designed by Alex Ross! This statue features Ross’s striking visions of an older Superman, more bestial Hawkman, and an adult Robin. This limited-edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue measures approximately 6.75" tall x 6" wide x 4" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity, and is packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers note: This item is available in limited quantities; orders may be allocated. Advance-solicited; on sale November 30 • Statue • $89.99 US • Relist HI HI PUFFY AMIYUMI MAQUETTE SET DC Direct presents the Cartoon Network Collection! Take two real-life Japanese rock star cuties. Turn them into hypercool animated characters. Throw in some over-the-top comedy, cutting-edge music, kitschy Japanese icons and a short manager with shallow pockets, and you’ve got Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi! This limited edition, hand-painted cold-cast porcelain maquette set measures approximately 6.25" tall x 11" wide x 5" deep, includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited up to 1,500 pieces. Advance-solicited; on sale November 23 • Maquette Set • $125.00 US SUPERMAN & BATMAN DELUXE BOOKENDS Designed by Ed McGuinness Sculpted by James Shoop In this stunning new set of bookends designed by fan-favorite artist Ed McGuinness (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, JLA CLASSIFIED), the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight join forces to destroy their longtime enemies Bizarro and Man-Bat! This dramatic limited-edition, cold-cast porcelain bookends set includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Each side measures approximately 8.25" tall x 6.5" wide x 6.5" deep, and they are packaged together in a 4-color box. Advance-solicited; on sale November 9 • Bookend Set • $295.00 SUPERMAN 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE The SUPERMAN 13" Deluxe Collector Figure is an exciting new addition to DC Direct’s line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1/6-scale figures! Wearing his iconic costume, this figure is fully poseable with 28 points of articulation. Superman comes with two sets of removable hands — one set has independently articulated fingers and the other closed fists — along with a 7.5" bendable “steel” girder and breakaway “chains.” The figure also includes Clark Kent’s lined suit, white long-sleeve shirt, fabric tie and socks. The transformation from superhero to reporter is complete with plastic eyeglasses, and a copy of the Daily Planet newspaper. This figure is packaged in a four-color displayable collector box. Advance-solicited; on sale November 2 • Collector Figure • $89.99 US SUPERMAN: STRENGTH POSTER Art by Alex Ross Originally published as the cover of SUPERMAN: STRENGTH #3, Alex Ross paints a striking iconic rendition of the Man of Steel! This full-color poster measures 24" x 36". Advance-solicited; on sale November 30 • Poster • $7.99 US WONDER WOMAN IDENTITY CRISIS POSTER Art by Michael Turner Originally published as the cover of IDENTITY CRISIS #4, this poster features Wonder Woman as an elegant symbol of strength. This beautifully illustrated 4-color poster measures 24" x 36". Advance-solicited; on sale November 30 • Poster • $7.99 US IMAGE COMICS INVINCIBLE #25 July 13 • 48 pg • FC • $4.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by RYAN OTTLEY & CORY WALKER cover by RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE “A DIFFERENT WORLD,” Part One—The most climactic and earth-shattering story arc in INVINCIBLE history starts here! Events in issue #11 changed the status quo of this title forever and this arc will result in even more changes. Reality is not as it was, things are changed, and Mark comes face-to-face with his favorite imaginary hero, Science Dog – but how is that even possible? PLUS! A stand-alone Science Dog back-up story drawn by INVINCIBLE co-creator CORY WALKER! ARTXILLA “TASTY TREATS” 2005 July 27 • 64 pg • FC • $6.99 art & wrap-around cover by ED MCGUINNESS, KERON GRANT, SANFORD GREENE & LESEAN THOMAS ARTXILLA STUDIOS invades Image, showcasing an amazing array of artistic talent! Featuring red-hot artists spanning the worlds of both comics and animation: ED MCGUINNESS (Superman/Batman), LESEAN THOMAS (Cannon Busters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), KERON GRANT (New X-Men, Action Comics) and SANFORD GREENE (Army of Darkness, The Ride). Don’t miss out on the most cutting-edge sketchbook of the year! BODY BAGS: FATHER’S DAY #1 (OF 2) RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES July 13 • 48 pg • FC • $5.99 special edition signed by JASON PEARSON (strictly limited to 500 copies) • $19.99 written by JASON PEARSON art & wrap-around cover by JASON PEARSON Due to an overwhelming demand, the most controversial book of the ‘90s returns! The action begins when a rival “body bagger” goes after Mack (AKA Clown Face), the best “bagger” in the business. Fuel is quickly added to the fire with the sudden arrival of Panda, Mack’s estranged daughter. How will the baddest man in Terminus, GA handle a teenage girl determined to follow in her daddy’s footsteps? Find out, and see for yourself why this series exploded onto the WIZARD TOP TEN LIST during its original printing! This issue includes 48 pages of art, with no ads. BONEREST #1 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MATTEO CASSALI art & cover by GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI BONEREST is the surreal story of the mouthless man known as Adam Bone. He has come to New York to settle a mysterious debt, but unwittingly brings about the end of days. It all begins at the Taste of the Apple diner where he meets a sweet waitress named Peace. One look in his dark eyes will spark a love that will change everything… forever. After winning the hearts of readers in Italy, Germany and France, BONEREST makes its debut in the US. This limited series kicks off with a special, over-sized premiere issue written by MATTEO CASSALI, co-writer of the upcoming Batman: Europa for DC Comics, and drawn by GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI, artist of WildStorm’s The Intimates. BONEREST is the surreal journey of a bizarre anti-hero who faces the symptoms of a never-before-seen kind of Apocalypse. BRACE YOURSELVES…HERE COMES TROUBLE! GROUNDED #1 (OF 6) July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MARK SABLE art by PAUL AZACETA cover by MICHALE AVON OEMING The good news: superheroes are real. The bad news: you’re not one of them. When Jonathan is sent to a high school for super-powered children, he’s forced to abandon his fantasy of developing powers and deal with the reality that he’s the only kid without them. In this debut issue, Jonathan’s attempts to become a superhero lead to public humiliation, grave danger and a shocking revelation. GUNCANDY #1 (OF 2) RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES July 13 • 48 pg • BW • $5.99 special edition signed by STELFREEZE & WAGNER • $19.99 written by DOUG WAGNER & CHUCK DIXON art by BRIAN STELFREEZE, JASON PEARSON & SANFORD GREENE cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE & JASON PEARSON BRIAN STELFREEZE returns to Image for the summer’s most anticipated action adventure, starring “Laci”, the original pink-plaid assassin. Explosions, mayhem, and insane fun are guaranteed! PLUS! As a special bonus, watch trouble unfold when a college girl and her friend make a secret road trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Check it out in this exclusive 22-page “flip book” installment of THE RIDE, by CHUCK DIXON, JASON PEARSON & SANFORD GREENE. HELLSHOCK: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION TP JULY 27 • 144 pg • FC • $19.99 written by JAE LEE art & cover by JAE LEE In the confines of a psychiatric hospital, a suicidal young woman meets an enigmatic stranger who believes he is an angelic presence not of this earth gifted with the powers of GOD. Is she being seduced into a cult ... or is she bearing witness to a miracle? HELLSHOCK: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION reprints issues 1-3 of HELLSHOCK by JAE LEE – PLUS the brand-new 22 page CONCLUSION by JAE LEE! Also included are another 22 pages of original, unpublished material: the alternate beginning to HELLSHOCK! PLUS! A brand-new introduction by JIM LEE & NICK BARRUCCI, a cover gallery, unpublished sketches and art, and a new afterword by JAE LEE describing the creative process that led to HELLSHOCK. COLLECTS HELLSHOCK, VOL. 2 #1-3 HELLSHOCK: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION HC JULY 27 • 144 pg • FC • $49.99 written by JAE LEE art & cover by JAE LEE For the discerning collector: a deluxe hardbound edition of this definitive HELLSHOCK collection! This limited run contains everything included in the Definitive Edition trade paperback and also features a special foil-stamped dust jacket and perfect binding. ALSO AVAILABLE: SIGNED AND RE-MARKED EDITION WITH A HAND-DRAWN HELLSOCK SKETCH • $149.95 THE SILENCERS #1 July 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by FRED VAN LENTE art & cover by STEVE ELLIS This gritty crime saga set in a superhero universe stars a team of former mob enforcers with extraordinary abilities. The feared and legendary Cardinal is hell-bent on leading his Silencers to the top of the New York City crime scene, even if he has to blow through every rival supergang to do it! WILDGUARD: FOOL’S GOLD #1-2 (OF 2) - SPOTLIGHT July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by TODD NAUCK art & cover by TODD NAUCK WildGuard returns in a bi-weekly format with this all-new two-issue miniseries! Superstar and WildGuard team leader, Four, takes her team to fashion charity show to lend their star power to a worthy cause: keeping super powered youth on the straight and narrow. But where WildGuard goes, adventure follows as attention to super youth can’t come soon enough! PLUS! Two all-new “Where Are They Now?” back-ups featuring American Icon (art by JEREMY DALE) and Travel Agent (art by Army of Darkness’ SANFORD GREENE)! THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS #5 July 6 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written by MARK SMITH art & cover by DAN HIPP READY...SET...IGNITION! It’s a race against the clock as the Amazing Joy Buzzards return in their most sexy-sleek and brilliant adventure to date! Internationally famous racecar driver Stevo Vargas races towards Monaco – and his doom – as a group of nefarious supernatural-mod-hipsters plan to put the breaks on our hunky hero! Will Stevo survive the dangers and pitfalls that await him around every turn?! Will El Campeon finally get his burrito?!! WILL ROCK AND ROLL SURVIVE?!!! ALL HELL BREAKS LOSE THIS MONTH FROM THE AMAZING JOY BUZZARDS!!!! ARMOR X #4 July 13 • 28 pg • FC • $2.95 written by KEITH CHAMPAGNE art & cover by ANDY SMITH back cover by KHARY RANDOLF "THE END"—Running for his life, Carson finds himself faced with an impossible choice: Either give up the suit of armor and forfeit his own life or watch as his entire town and all its people are destroyed. But does he really even have a choice? Not if the armor has any say in the matter. It's Carson's chance to prove the clothes don't make the man! THE ATHEIST #3 July 13 • 32 pg • BW • $3.50 written by PHIL HESTER art by JOHN McCREA cover by JOHN McCREA “INCARNATE,” Part 3: Desperate Measures—Sharpe and Nguyen are on the run. The possessed, real or not, are organized and wish to snuff out Sharpe's investigation before he can reveal the truth. Sharpe arms himself with a weapon even the dead will fear, but will he survive long enough to use it? (ALL OF…) BAD IDEAS: COLLECTED (IN ONE GIGANTO BOOK!) TP July 13 • 124 pg • black & white • $12.95 written by WAYNE CHINSANG art & cover by JIM MAHFOOD & DAVE CROSLAND WAYNE, JIM and DAVE collect the first two books of Bad Ideas into one giant book! You'll also get twelve pages of an all-new storyline (which reveals the true identity of Comic Kid and Hot Chick's arch-nemesis, Pussy Voodoo), eight new pin-ups (four of which are done by writers, including PAUL DINI) and a sweet-arse wraparound cover! Hoo-ga! And the book will contain the home phone numbers of all three creators! BATTLE POPE #2 July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by TONY MOORE & VAL STAPLES Just in time to cash in on that whole “zombie” craze comes “THE ZOMBIE TWINS.” Watch Battle Pope and his trusty sidekick, Jesus, beat the snot out of a pair of dead people! It hardly seems fair. Reprinting ROBERT KIRKMAN’s first published work, now in STUNNING full color, with a brand new cover by original artist TONY MOORE and original cover colorist VAL STAPLES. BEYOND AVALON #3 July 20 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by JOE PRUETT art & cover by GORAN SUDZUKA As Megan and Jerome fight off the reptilian guardians of the Tower of the Two Dragons, they discover that they are not the only wanderers on the island of Lamiam who have an interest in the secrets within the Tower. And what clues does Megan find in the pursuit of her lost father, the legendary King Arthur? BLACKLIGHT #2 July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 created & co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO written by SCOTT WHERLE art & cover by JOHN TOLEDO & MARC DEERING Lina assumes the mantle of the new Blacklight, but before she can even learn how her new powers work, she gets caught up in a local drug war when the far more experienced, super-powered killer-for-hire Cicada hits town. Who hired him to muscle out the competition, and will Lina have the courage to do something about it when she finds out? CASE FILES: SAM AND TWITCH #22 RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES July 27 • 32 pg • BW • $2.50 written by MARC ANDREYKO art by GREG SCOTT cover by GREG CAPULLO “FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS,” Part Three—The mystery of who murdered child starlet Lacey Ann Lyons takes more unexpected twists with the discovery of a ransom note and the disturbing findings of the coroner. Already shaken by the brutality of the case and the memories of his own murdered child, will Twitch be able to make it through this one with his sanity? CHRONO MECHANICS #2 GN July 6 • 48 pg • BW • $6.95 written by ART THIBERT & RICH BIRDSALL art by ART THIBERT & CHRIS CHUA cover by ART THIBERT When the Machine that is Time breaks down, who you gonna call? Chrono Mechanics, of course! Yep, our highly skilled time repairmen are back, and this time they find themselves face-to-face with a time malfunction of universal proportions! Doug (70's rock god), Zyn (intergalactic child deity), Oot (prehistoric businessman), and Caravaggio (Renaissance artist) have their much needed vacations cut short when they are assigned the job of locating and repairing a faulty Reality Filter Prism that threatens to alter every time line in existence! Things get even worse when reality as we know it starts to resemble an abstract painting! The Mechanics are shocked when they discover the cause of the malfunction is not what – or who – they expected! COMMON FOE #2 July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 created by KEITH GIFFEN & SHANNON DENTON art by JEAN-JACQUES DZIALOWSKI cover by ESAD RIBIC Night falls. American and German GI's come face to face with the ravenous reality behind the vampire myth and must unite against a common foe or die. DAWN: THREE TIERS #6 (OF 6) July 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER art & cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER THE LONG WAIT IS OVER! JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER brings the epic saga of Dawn & Darrian Ashoka to a cosmic conclusion. Has Darrian successfully elevated his line of sight up beyond three tiers? Will Dawn finally reveal herself and make her intentions clear? Will our star-crossed lovers reunite at long last? DATE WITH THE DEVIL: CHOLLY AND FLYTRAP SPECIAL July 13 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by BOB BURDEN & ARTHUR SUYDAM art & cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM BOB BURDEN, the creator of such surreal tour-de-force as FLAMING CARROT and Mystery Men joins forces with master artist SUYDAM of “Mudwogs” and “Libby” fame, to create one of the most hilarious stories ever printed. Gorgeous girls, twisted plots abound as the intrepid Cholly and Flytrap come face to face with forces of evil and battle the devil himself. Mad wit and mayhem combine to produce a Cholly and Flytrap you’ve never seen before. Also features a text piece by BURDEN as he talks about working with SUYDAM. What happens when you put the brains of two crazy geniuses together? This story answers that question in spades. THE EXPATRIATE #5 July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by B. CLAY MOORE art & cover by JASON LATOUR Jack Dexter has to go back on the run, but to do so he’s got to escape from the clutches of his own government. That means he’s got to overcome a sexy Russian spy, the horrible things that have been done to his body, and deadly things that glow bright green. FLAK RIOT #2 July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MICHAEL O’HARE & ROBERT NAPTON art & cover by MICHAEL O’HARE & MICHAEL GARCIA Zoe Nixxon wanted change and she’s got it. Trapped in the O.D., she must face an angry T-Rex in order to complete her graduation exercise: buying some tacos! That’s right, tacos! GIRLS #3 RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Jul 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by JOSHUA LUNA art & cover by JONATHAN LUNA The ultimate battle of the sexes begins. GØDLAND #2 July 20 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by JOE CASEY art by TOM SCIOLI cover by TOM SCIOLI & RICHARD STARKINGS BOOK TWO: EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE—The showdown you’ve been waiting thirty days for! Adam Archer, the world’s first star-powered superhero, vs. the one and only Basil Cronus – with a mysterious alien visitor caught in the middle! Plus, marvel at the cracked philosophies of the all-new Friedrich Nickelhead! HAMMER OF THE GODS, VOL. 2: BACK FROM THE DEAD TP JULY 20 • 160 pg • FC • $15.95 written by MARK OBIE WHEATLEY & MICHAEL AVON OEMING art & cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING Modi, the tortured Viking lad, Skögul the Valkyrie and the pesky Gods of Asgard all return for a collection of epic tales. Includes several all-new stories as well as the popular HAMMER HITS CHINA. This sequel to the best selling HAMMER OF THE GODS, graphic novel, MORTAL ENEMY, explodes with color and bloody battle! COLLECTS HAMMER HITS CHINA #1-3 HAMMER OF THE GODS: MODI STATUE JULY 20 • $49.99 designed by MICHAEL AVON OEMING sculpted & painted by ANDREW WIERNICKI This collectible statue, based on lead character Modi from Michael Avon Oeming and Mark Wheatley's popular HAMMER OF THE GODS series, stands on a base made of a fallen foe, 5 1/4" long, 3 1/2" wide and 6" tall. The piece was sculpted and painted by Andrew Wiernicki under the careful eye of series creator and statue designer MICHAEL AVON OEMING. HERO CAMP #3 (OF 4) July 13 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by GREG THOMPSON art & cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ When the deadly Chupacabra sets its sights on Goat, he seeks help from a most unlikely place – Camp Enokchuk! Now it's up to Eric and his pals to save the life of their most despicable foe. Will the campers be able to rescue their sworn enemy, or will the Chupacabra get its goat? LIBERTY MEADOWS VOL. 3: SUMMER OF LOVE TP July 6• 144 pg • Black and white • $14.95 written by FRANK CHO art & cover by FRANK CHO As the summer approaches, Brandy secretly falls in love with Frank. But around the corner, a catastrophe of global proportions awaits. Brandy must battle her evil counterpart from a parallel universe to save Frank and the animal sanctuary! This is the third collection of the award-winning comic book series, Liberty Meadows. All the comic strips within are completely re-mastered and uncensored, and this volume also includes a cover art gallery, extensive sketch and illustration sections, plus a complete, never-before-published LIBERTY MEADOWS short story. COLLECTS LIBERTY MEADOWS #19-27 MAGE, VOL. 2: THE HERO DEFINED HC JULY 13 • 432 pg • FC • $49.95 written by MATT WAGNER art & cover by MATT WAGNER In the eagerly awaited sequel to the sold out MAGE, VOL. 1: THE HERO DISCOVERED HC, Kevin Matchstick's path brings him into the company of other legendary heroes, reborn in the modern world under the most everyday guises. Trouble arises when their purpose and challenges seem to be drying up and the number of supernatural "nasties," rapidly diminishing. Have the forces of darkness been DEFEATED, or is there a more sinister manipulation at work? Featuring an all-new painted cover by WAGNER, this handsome hardcover edition collects the 15-issue MAGE: THE HERO DEFINED in one mammoth volume – FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! PLUS: A comprehensive of gallery of MAGE covers, development artwork, merchandise and even pages from the special 3-D edition of issue #1! COLLECTS MAGE: THE HERO DEFINED #1-15 NOBLE CAUSES, VOL. 4: BLOOD & WATER TP July 20 • 144 pg • FC • $14.95 written by JAY FAERBER art & cover by FRAN BUENO The Noble family is again plagued by scandal when their friend, Krennick, is suspected of murdering a prostitute who was found dressed up like Zephyr Noble. Meanwhile, half-brothers Rusty and Frost find themselves forced to team up on a mission to outer space, and Gaia begins to notice startling changes in her husband, Doc. COLLECTS NOBLE CAUSES #1-6 NYC MECH: BETA LOVE #3 July 6 • 32 pg • FC • $2.95 written by MILES GUNTER & IVAN BRANDON art by ANDY MacDONALD cover by ERIC CANETE Romance is in the air, but this is NYC MECH, so the other shoe is about to drop. There’s a dark cloud headed to NYC, and as Quentin gets drunk on love, his old life begins to crumble. PIGTALE #4 JULY 27 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written by OVI NEDELCU art & cover by OVI NEDELCU “SALTY PORK & BACON TARTS”—Boston and Clyde venture off into the face of danger to help one another overcome their fears, rescue loved ones and save the city from Taxx, who’s bent on destroying Clyde, getting his revenge and using the super-plasma device to conquer the city and reign supreme! SEA OF RED, VOL. 1: NO GRAVE BUT THE SEA TP RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES July 27 • 104 pg • 2C • $8.95 written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art by SALGOOD SAM & KIERON DWYER cover by KIERON DWYER & TONY MOORE Since being turned undead by the crew of the cursed Pirate ship, The Black Galleon, Marco Esperanza has spent the past 400 years tied to the bow of a sunken vessel, clinging to life in the dark, briny, deep. His confinement at the bottom of the sea ends when he is discovered by film director Joel Cameron's submarine on a scouting expedition for his next film. Hungry to film a live vampire battle, Cameron urges Marco to seek out the man responsible and have his revenge. Includes the first four gruesome issues and many extras from this acclaimed new series by rising star RICK REMENDER and popular veterans KIERON DWYER and SALGOOD SAM. COLLECTS SEA OF RED #1-4 SEA OF RED #5 RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES July 27 • 32 pg • 2C • $2.95 written by RICK REMENDER & KIERON DWYER art by PAUL HARMON cover by KIERON DWYER & TONY MOORE This special origin issue features the lush art of rising star, PAUL HARMON (MORA). The year is 521 A.D. and Lesser Blackthroat, assassin for a secret sect of the Catholic Church, attempts to obtain the blood of a messiah in hopes of washing clean his cursed spirit. His journey leads him to an underground cathedral in Mesopotamia where the ancient undead guard Blackthroat’s prize and the secret to pure immortality. SHADOWHAWK #3 July 13 • 32 pg • FC • $2.99 created and co-plotted by JIM VALENTINO written by JIM KEPLINGER art and cover by CARLOS RODRIGUEZ & ALBERT PUIG He’s been stalking ShadowHawk for days, and now he’s ready to strike! He’s a better fighter, he’s better armed – and Eddie is going to have to pull out all the stops if he ever expects to best a man called Nocturn. And in the wings...the biggest surprise of all! SMALL GODS #10 July 20 • 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written by JASON RAND art & cover by JUAN E. FERREYRA One world. 63 million psychics. 63 million stories. “NIGHTINGALE," Part One—Cristina Fierro is one of the CIA's best black bag operatives – but how can a killer hope to retain her sanity, when, as an empath, she feels every bit of her victims’ pain and terror? When she goes rogue after a mission in South America, her handler, the telepathic Agent Hanley, is the only one who can stop her before she turns Denver into a slaughterhouse. SPAWN #148 (RES) July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $2.50 written by BRIAN HOLGUIN & TODD McFARLANE art by ANGEL MEDINA & DANNY MIKI cover by GREG CAPULLO “RANDOM PATTERNS,” Part 1—As Spawn closes in on its groundbreaking 150th issue, Al Simmons continues his trek across the country, a journey into the dark, hidden corners of America. When Simmons notices seemingly unconnected occurrences – street names, crossword puzzle clues, newspaper headlines – spell out an apocalyptic prophecy, he begins to suspect that his wanderings may be following a predestined course. But who is behind these arcane warnings? And what part does the mysterious Mammon play in all this? THE STARDUST KID #2 July 27 • 32 pg • FC • $3.50 written by J.M. DeMATTEIS art & cover by MIKE PLOOG “THE WOMAN”—The entire neighborhood has transformed into a savage, primeval land populated by trolls, elves and other fantastical creatures. Protected by the magics of Paul’s book, these four children are the only ones who remember the world as it was. But how can they survive in this dangerous new world? And how can they possibly change things back? STRANGE GIRL #2 July 6 • 32 pg • full color • $2.95 Written by Rick Remender art & cover by Eric Nguyen After years of living under the protection of Belial and The Corridor, Bethany and Bloato have to get the hell outta Dodge and survive the harsh terrain of the American wastelands. A hearty pint of demon-riddled, breakneck, post-Rapture action that leaves Bethany near death. The end of the world was just the beginning. THE WALKING DEAD #22 RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES July 13• 32 pg • BW • $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art by CHARLIE ADLARD cover by TONY MOORE With the dangers of this zombie filled world safely on the other side of the prison walls our band of survivors finally has time to explore their new home. Unfortunately there’s still more than enough conflict on the inside of the walls. MCFARLANE TOYS JULY 2005 SOLICITATIONS SLASH: SUPER STAGE FIGURE One of rock ‘n’ roll’s most famous and accomplished guitarists in a signature pose complete with tophat. Action figure includes base, guitar and amp stack for those high-volume fretboard occasions. (#12520) Figure PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NFL LEGENDS McFarlane Toys proudly presents its premiere series of classic football action figures. The legendary players in this line represent some of the best in the game, each sculpted in an action pose with accurate period uniforms and equipment. Collect all six. Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions RB, No. 20 Lawrence Taylor, New York Giants LB, No. 56 John Elway, Denver Broncos QB, No. 7 Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts QB, No. 19 Franco Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers RB, No. 32 Troy Aikman, Dallas Cowboys QB, No. 8 This item ships 12 per case. (#74340) Figure PI MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: NFL 3-INCH SINGLES New for 2005, McFarlane Toys’ 3-inch sports action figures are now available as single packs. Each mini-clamshell includes a 3-inch-scale National Football League action figure in official team uniform with gear and base. Randy Moss, Oakland Raiders WR Peyton Manning 2, Indianapolis Colts QB LaDainian Tomlinson 2, San Diego Chargers RB Terrell Owens 2, Philadelphia Eagles WR Jerome Bettis, Pittsburgh Steelers RB Warren Sapp, Oakland Raiders DE Roy Williams, Dallas Cowboys FS Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers QB Tom Brady, New England Patriots QB Ray Lewis, Baltimore Ravens LB Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick 2, Atlanta Falcons QB This item ships 24 per case. (#74250) Figure PI Top Cow Studios WITCHBLADE ANIMATED COMIC PLUS TOYS Did ya know? Witchblade is currently being animated in Japan as an all-new cartoon series. And it all started here… Palisades Toys’ three-figure Witchblade Animated action figure set features Witchblade, the Darkness, and the Magdalena! And the Witchblade Animated one-shot comic features great action from six-time Emmy Award winner Paul Dini (Batman: Mad Love) and artist Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier). Together here for the first time at a GREAT low price! Three toys plus comic $16.99 THE AGENCY #1-#6 SET The freelance police of the future, The Agency, take on the cases that regular cops can’t solve—like tracking down the horrific serial killer known as “God’s Man.” All six issues of the series, written by Paul Jenkins (The Darkness, Peter Parker: Spider-Man) with art by horror master Kyle Hotz, are available at an incredible bargain price! Six comics $4.99 Six comics with #1 signed by writer Paul Jenkins $14.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS #1-#12 SET Join the G-Force crew for their incredible adventures defending the Earth against the evil forces of Specrtra! They’re science ninja teenagers—with wings! The entire series is NOT collected in any single paperback so this is your chance to get the whole series, below original cover price! 12 comics $29.99 FRESHMEN #1 "INTRODUCTION TO SUPER POWERS 101" PT. 1 OF 6 (W) Hugh Sterbakov (P) Leonard Kirk (Col) Tyson Wengler (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari, George Pérez, Joseph Michael Linsner What if a group of college freshmen suddenly got amazing superpowers? What if the powers were based on exactly what they were thinking at the moment? You'd get the Intoxicator, who burps at his foes to make them drunk. Or Quaker, the Amish kid who created earthquakes with his belly. You'd get a kid who can talk to plants—and is stalked by the plant who loves him. You’d get a fearless leader who desperately wants superpowers, but is left out of the bonanza. Co-created by Austin Powers and Buffy star Seth Green and written by newcomer Hugh Sterbakov, Freshmen is an uproarious combination of superpowers and college…with a talking beaver! Full color 32 pages $2.99 part one of a six-part series Three covers by Rodolfo Migliari (City of Heroes), Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn) and George Pérez (JLA/Avengers)—ask your retailer to order your favorite! THE HUNTER-KILLER DOSSIER (W) Mark Waid (Art) A galaxy of stars! (Cov) Marc Silvestri Go behind the curtain of Hunter-Killer, the new hit series by Mark Waid and Marc Silvestri, with this one-shot special! ALL the secrets behind Hunter-Killer’s massive, sweeping conspiracy are revealed with illustrations by over a dozen of comics’ greatest artists, including Marc Silvestri (New X-Men), Humberto Ramos (Spectacular Spider-Man), Mike Choi (Witchblade) and J.G. Jones (Wanted)! Full color 32 pages $2.99 one-shot special RISING STARS: VOICES OF THE DEAD #4 (OF 6) (W) Fiona Avery (P) Staz Johnson (I) Wayne Faucher (C) Steve Firchow Ghost-talker Lionel Zerb struggles with the weight of the psychic world as he tries to determine what the vortex within the House on Stansbury Lane really contains. Why are spirits ripped to shreds when they go near it? Why was his own consciousness nearly stolen? How can one speak to nothing but a void? Lionel takes a chance in this issue and confronts the great nothingness within the house. Great new Rising Stars action is brought to you by Fiona Avery (Amazing Fantasy, Araña) and Staz Johnson (Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus)! Full color 32 pages $2.99 part 4 of a 6-part story arc WITCHBLADE #88 "PARTNERS" (W) Ron Marz (P) Mike Choi (I) Sal Regla (C) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Terry Dodson Regular series artist and rising superstar Mike Choi comes roaring back, joining cover artist Terry Dodson for an issue that tests everything Sara Pezzini has ever learned about being a New York City Police detective. When a friend's young daughter is missing, not even the mysterious power of the Witchblade can help Sara find her in this emotional, gripping story. It's time to find out why Herorealm.com has praised Witchblade as an "ever-changing roller-coaster ride!” Full color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series ALSO AVAILABLE: Top Cow Fine Art Lithograph of this cover! A limited edition of 250 pieces, reproduced at the highest quality possible at 12x18 inches! Limited edition lithograph $19.99 Limited edition lithograph signed by artist Terry Dodson $29.99 CITY OF HEROES #3 "HARD CRASH," PT. 3 OF 3 (W) Mark Waid (P) David Nakayama (Col) Sonia Oback (Cov) Rodolfo Migliari The NEW comic series based on the SPECTACULAR video game! Paragon City has been crippled by a mysterious attack. Statesman, the city’s greatest hero, is still missing. All the city’s remaining heroes, including the Freedom Phalanx, are struggling to deal with their powers that have vanished or gone haywire. Can the Freedom Phalanx find their leader and restore the power to the City of Heroes? Eisner-Award winning superhero writer Mark Waid brings you the action, with Kubert School grad and Wizard contest winner David Nakayama on art! Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series TOMB RAIDER/WITCHBLADE/MAGDALENA/VAMPIRELLA (W) Gail Simone and Kevin McCarthy (A) Joyce Chin (Cov) Billy Tan (50%), Art Adams (25%) and Joyce Chin (25%) All of Top Cow’s femme fatales—and Vampirella, to boot!—kick out the jams in two great stories originally presented in limited editions by Dynamic Forces. Now, they’re available for all to see! Kevin McCarthy (The Escapist) takes Tomb Raider Lara Croft through “Sphere of Influence,” while Gail Simone (Action Comics) faces Witchblade, Magdalena and Vampirella off against a vampire! Full color 32 pages $2.99 one-shot special An X-citing new cover by Billy Tan (X-23) accounts for 50% of the print run, with brilliant remastered covers by Joyce Chin and Art Adams comprising 25% each! ALSO AVAILABLE: Top Cow Fine Art Lithograph of Magdalena #1! A limited edition of 250 pieces, reproduced at the highest quality possible at 12x18 inches! Limited edition lithograph $19.99 Limited edition lithograph signed by artist Eric Basaldua $29.99 DARKNESS #22 “ALL IN THE FAMILY,” PT. 1 OF 3 (W) David Wohl (P) Martin Montiel (Col) Sonia Oback (Cov) Dale Keown Just when he thought it was safe to come back to New York City, mobster Jackie Estacado finds himself face to face with…the Angelus! Yes, the Darkness’ oldest and most deadly nemesis is back—and this time she won’t stop until either she or Jackie is dead. And if that wasn’t bad enough, another mortal enemy has returned to battle Estacado—The Magdalena! Full color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series THE DARKNESS: FLESH AND BLOOD VOL. 3.5 TRADE PAPERBACK (W) Scott Lobdell and Christina Z. (Art) Dave Finch, Clarence Lansang, Clayton Crain, Joe Benitez, Keu Cha, and more! Featuring art from the industry’s top artists and creators, The Darkness: Flesh and Blood is packed with action and the mysterious connection between The Darkness and The Witchblade. Collecting The Darkness #26-39 as well as the crossover books Witchblade/Darkness and Darkness/Witchblade, this trade paperback edition fills in the blanks on Jackie’ past, and his place in the world. full color 464 pages $24.99 trade paperback collection ARCANUM TRADE PAPERBACK (W/A) Brandon Peterson (Cov) Brandon Peterson Armageddon is coming. Which side will you choose? Writer/artist Brandon Peterson (Ultimate X-Men) enters the world of Arcanum and discover the “Avatars,” human beings who have become the living manifestations of War, Love, Death…and more. Split into two factions, the forces for goodness struggle to stop the machinations of an ancient being with the knowledge of how to destroy the world. Collecting Arcanum #1-#8, plus the Wizard #1/2 issue. Also: 16 pages of bonus materials by Brandon Peterson! full color 240 pages $16.99 trade paperback collection M.I.T.H: OPERATION SMOKING JAGUAR (W) Jennifer Brandes Hepler and Chris Hepler (Art) Stephen Segovia (Cov) Tyler Kirkham What if magic was real? And what if the CIA were the only ones who knew about it? In M.I.T.H., the Magical Intelligence Tactical Headquarters controls the real secret behind America's military might—magic wands, crystal coffins, and the occasional hundred-eyed invisible giant! Special-ops soldier Hamilton Crow and the M.I.T.H. squad pursue stolen nuclear weapons through the Mayan underworld in a desperate bid to stave off the Apocalypse! Full color 112 pages $9.99 Original 4-issue graphic novel DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES ROGUES GALLERY: RHINO BUST A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Sculpt and Design! Once a smalltime crook and enforcer for crime-lords, Alex O’Hirn would eventually become greater than his dim-witted mind had ever imagined. As the subject of a radical experiment, O’Hirn developed super-human strength and endurance that, combined with the development of an indestructible suit, created one of the most formidable opponents that Spider-Man, The Hulk, and others would face: The Rhino! This 7” bust depicts the rampaging Rhino bursting though a rock wall — head down and ready to go! The bust also features a detailed rock base with a sculpted “Rhino” nameplate. Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, this bust features a hand-numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box, and a Certificate of Authenticity. In stores September 2005. Bust SRP: $45.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE: DEMOGOBLIN BUST A Diamond Select Release! A Gentle Giant Sculpt and Design! The Demogoblin — born as a demonic offshoot of the Hobgoblin — possesses an evil so fierce that he knows no allies: he’s taken on Spider-Man and many of his enemies. Thanks to the evil demon N'Astirh, the Hobgoblin was given a demonic personality and, when the personality split from its human shelter, the Demogoblin was born! Eventually, the Hobgoblin and Demogoblin fought until his death inside a church. This Gentle Giant sculpt features a hooded Demogoblin with great detailing, right down to his torn-up face and fiery Jack-O-Lantern bomb. Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide, this bust features a hand-numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box, and a Certificate of Authenticity. In stores September 2005 Bust SRP: $50.00 PREMIER COLLECTION: ROGUE STATUE A Diamond Select Release! This is the first full size statue of one of the X-Men’s most powerful members, Rogue! While not much is known about her past history, what is known is that as a girl from Mississippi, Rogue discovered her unique mutant ability to capture other people’s thoughts, memories, and abilities by merely touching them. These discoveries lead her to run away and eventually join the X-Men, but not before working with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, under the tutelage of Mystique. Her uncontrolled ability has caused her as much grief as it has power. This full-sized statue of the young heroine comes with a detailed road base, and depicts her in battle stance, ready to fight. Sculpted by Steve Kiwus, this statue is limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide, and features a hand-numbered base with matching hand-numbered box and a Certificate of Authenticity. In stores September 2005. Statue $150.00 MARVEL MAQUETTE: WOLVERINE A Diamond Select Release! Perhaps the most beloved and most mysterious of all X-Men, Wolverine is a rough-and-tumble scrapper with an even tougher attitude! His Adamantium skeleton, razor-sharp claws, and mutant healing factor, have given him a distinct advantage in any battle. This latest Marvel Maquette stands in scale with past releases and features the man also known as “Logan,” standing tall in his X-Men uniform, claws extended. The final piece will be mounted on a classic Marvel base. Sculpted by Derek Miller, this maquette is limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide. Features a hand-numbered base, with matching hand-numbered box, and a Certificate of Authenticity. In stores September. Maquette $85.00 MARVEL SELECT: THANOS ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! Thanos, the “Mad God” of Titan, is perhaps best known for his lust and desire to please his dark mistress, the human embodiment of Death. In her name, he has destroyed countless worlds and snuffed out millions of lives. With the cosmically-charged Infinity Gauntlet in his grasp, Thanos nearly wiped out every living being in the universe, and would have succeeded if not for the intervention of some of the Marvel Universe’s greatest heroes! With 14 points of articulation, the Thanos figure is a detailed representation of the villainous legend, complete with a removable “Infinity Gauntlet” and a scale unarticulated Death figure. Blister card packaging. In stores September 2005. Action-Figure $18.99 Ea. WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #166 ENTER THE HOUSE OF M! • Marvel is calling this their event of the decade! As the Scarlet Witch spins out of control, take a closer look at this reality-altering mini-series starring the new Avengers and the X-Men by Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man) and Oliver Coipel (XXXXX). • Fan favorite artist Frank Cho (Shanna The She Devil/Liberty Meadows) creates a dazzling new House Of M cover to this issue of Wizard. SEXIEST SUPERBABE OF THE SUMMER: JESSICA ALBA! • Jessica Alba is the hottest Super-babe for comic fans this summer. With starring roles in the two huge comic book blockbusters and a possible connection to a feature film based on Michael Turner’s Fathom, the lovely Alba is at the top of the list. Learn about additional comic properties that she is considering along with exclusive news and photos. • Jessica Alba appears as Sue Storm from the all-new Fantastic Four film on the alternate cover to this issue. INFINITY CRISIS COUNTDOWN! • The countdown has begun. Get the inside scoop on the mega mini-series by writer Geoff Johns (Identity Crisis) and artist Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman), detailing all of the hidden clues that are in all of the DC Universe titles that lead into the October launch. MICHAEL TURNER, ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR AND SO MUCH MORE! • Behold an exclusive Michael Turner Marvel Comics sketchbook that features Spider-Man, Wolverine, Elektra and more! • Ultimate Fantastic Four by writer Mark Millar (Wanted) and Greg Land (XXXXX) presents the event we’ve all been waiting for—the crossover between the Marvel Universe and the Ultimate Universe. • Get a special report from E3, the electronic gaming expo with info on all of the new comic book video games planned for the year. • Check out the latest Wizard Top 100 with all of the must-read, must-get for comic collectors. See the hottest comics, toys, creators. Learn about Gold and Silver Age comics, trade paperbacks and anything that's currently hot in the comic collector market. Magazine (House of M cover by Frank Cho) $5.99 Magazine (FF Movie Jessica Alba cover) $5.99 WIZARD MICHAEL TURNER MILLENNIUM EDITION LIMITED DELUXE HARDCOVER Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the all-new Wizard Michael Turner Millennium Edition Limited Deluxe Hardcover. Fully authorized by Turner, this giant 152-page hardcover book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of pieces of Turner artwork from his entire prolific career at Top Cow Productions, Aspen MLT, DC Comics and more along with a dazzling assortment of unpublished art from his personal collection. • Meet Michael Turner in a new exclusive in-depth interview for this book. Trace his exciting career from before the launch of Witchblade for Top Cow Productions through his rise to superstardom, his battle with cancer and the vision for his new company, Aspen. Every facet of his story will be covered including his crossovers with Tomb Raider and Marvel along with his smash success with Superman/Batman for DC. • Art fans are in for a tremendous treat as this deluxe volume will present a gigantic art gallery of Turner’s greatest works, everything noteworthy will be here. Taken era by era, Turner provides a running commentary throughout the brilliant heights of his career. In addition, Turner unveils a tremendous collection of unfinished/unpublished art along with a sketchbook of seminal design work from Witchblade to Soulfire and a special private section of unseen original pieces. YOU MUST SEE THIS! • Get a complete illustrated checklist of every piece of Michael Turner comic art ever published from 1993 to 2005, including hard-to-find items like promotional posters, holiday cards, museum editions, RRP books and convention program covers. • Go behind-the-scenes with Turner and Jeph Loeb in a Director’s Cut feature on their Superman/Batman issues. • Spend a week with Turner at the Aspen MLT office, see him at work on new material and discover the secrets behind the techniques he uses to create his work. Meet his talented colorist Peter Steigerwald and others as they prep new pages to be published. • Top it all off with an amazing all-new original cover featuring Fathom, Witchblade, Supergirl and Grace from Soulfire and you have the ultimate official Michael Turner event that only Wizard: The Comics Magazine could publish! HC, 8x10, 152pg, FC $29.99 TOYFARE #97 TOP TEN ALTERNATE REALITY TOY LINES • With the 20th anniversary of “Crisis on Infinite Earths” fast approaching, we’ve decided to spotlight the best toy lines based on alternate realities ever! From the X-Men”s “Age of Apocalypse” to Star Trek’s “Mirror” universe, we call out the best toys in this galaxy—or any other, for that matter! • Plus: We make over the old X-Men toys we want to see as Marvel Legends! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! • Mego Spidey’s house has been destroyed, and he’s moving into a swank new apartment building—Avengers Tower! Now, because he failed to read the fine print, Spidey is forced to fight alongside a slew of B-list heroes as a member of the New Avengers! This episode of “TTT” ties in to our “House of M” cover! ALL-NEW G.I. JOE: SIGMA SIX CARTOON PREVIEW • G.I. Joe is coming back to TV! We interview the writers and animators behind this fall’s G.I. Joe: Sigma Six cartoon, getting the skinny on what’s going to happen, and what will happen to what went before! Wait, does that make sense? We think so! SUPERHERO TOY SHOWDOWN! • It’s tabletop terror as the ToyFare staff plays the new super-poseable action-figure game from Toy Biz—Superhero Showdown! Thrill to the tabletop action! Learn about the various powers and strategies! See the ToyFare guys call each other horrible, horrible names! HE-MAN CREATOR INTERVIEW! • Masters of the Universe changed the ways toys could be marketed to kids—and it was one of the most out-there ideas anyone had ever seen! We interview Roger Sweet, the creator of Masters of the Universe for Mattel and author of the upcoming book, “Mastering the Universe,” about where the idea came from and how he came up with the various crazy characters! MICROMAN PHOTO GUIDE • They’re tiny! They’re collectable! They’re the hottest things under 4 inches! We present our first-ever complete guide to the Micro Action line, including Micro-sized versions of Batman, Transformers, G-Force, Godzilla, Aliens vs. Predator and more! ONLY 3 ISSUES TO GO UNTIL TOYFARE #100! Magazine (Marvel Comics House of M cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #124 ANIME FOR ADULT PLAYERS! • Collectible card games based on the blockbuster Fullmetal Alchemist and Case Closed Japanese anime cartoons blast their way onto store shelves this summer, and only we’ve got the scoop on why these games are different from every one before them. Learn about the different mechanics and strategy needed to master these new and more mature offerings that come from the land Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokémon. These games are strictly for grown-ups. GAMING’S BEST COMBOS! • These combos may not win you any games, but we promise that your opponents will bust a gut laughing if you ever bring them to the table. We mix cards from different games that just belong together. Magic: The Gathering with Yu Yu Hakusho? Dragonball and Yu-Gi-Oh!? There’s no end to the fun. LOW-FAT CHEESECAKE • And by “low-fat,” we mean that most of these video game babes could be Victoria’s Secret models. Forget the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue; InQuest Gamer has the foxy ladies that make every gamer drool. Behold beautiful artwork of the most gorgeous women in gaming. It’s hard work, but somebody has to do it. From EverQuest to Mortal Combat, to Dead Or Alive, we’ve got the girls who kick gamer butt. “HULK SMASH!!!” • Not only is that the Jolly Green Giant’s catchphrase; it’s our prediction for one of the hottest new video games of the summer. If you want exclusive gamma-powered inside secrets, InQuest Gamer#124 is the place! AND EVEN MORE! • Whether you’ve got Nintendo thumb, PlayStation palm or Xbox cramps, our video game coverage has the cure. If you want the hottest previews of the hottest games, don’t miss this issue! Magazine (Fantasy Babe cover) $4.99 Magazine (Comic Art cover) $4.99 WIZARD ANIME INSIDER #23 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST SEASON 2 PREVIEW • The second and final season of Fullmetal Alchemist starts on August 13, and it’s going to blow everyone’s minds. We offer a tantalizing preview of the dangers Ed and Al will face, as well as the secrets they’ll uncover! BEHIND THE MARS DAYBREAK • We visit Studio Bones to get the full scoop on this new hit set on a terraformed Mars where mercenaries roam the seas and dolphins wear power armor. NARUTO CHUUNIN EXAM • With Naruto the hottest thing coming to TV, our coverage continues! Take the Chuunin exam along with Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura to test your Naruto knowledge! TOP TEN REASONS FF VII: ADVENT CHILDREN WILL ROCK • The straight-to-DVD sequel to the hit videogame Final Fantasy VII has game fans and anime fans in a tizzy! We feed the frenzy with the Top 10 reasons why FF VII:AC will rock. SAMURAI 7 SKETCHBOOK • This incredible sci-fi re-imagining of Akira Kurosawa’s classic film Seven Samurai updates all the characters as bad-ass space warriors. We show exclusive, never-before-seen concept designs straight from Studio Gonzo! ANIME INSIDER CLASSIFIEDS • Anime’s most desired characters take out ads for what they want in a date. Are you Inuyasha’s dream girl? Hoping to date Cowboy Bebop’s Faye Valentine? Best get prepared. PLUS! • Find out everything that’s going on with anime and manga and learn about these exciting worlds, creators, shows, comics and more. From Ghost in the Shell 2 to Fafner and tons of other amazing new stuff, it’s all in here! Magazine (Fullmetal Alchemist cover) $4.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT EXCLUSIVES ASTONISHING X-MEN COLOSSUS WIZARD WORLD LA EXCLUSIVE BUST From the pages of Astonishing X-Men comes this awesome Colossus bust that is brought to life as a special limited edition from Diamond Select Toys. Based on the artwork of John Cassaday and sculpted by Rocco Tartamella, this bust was a red-hot preorder item at the recent Wizard World LA convention. This bust will only be offered while supplies last! Bust PI YOUNG AVENGERS #1 WIZARD WORLD LA SKETCH CVR This limited edition comic was only made available to advance ticket orders for the Wizard World LA. Signed by Jimmy Cheung! SIGNED—FC, 32pgs PI CGC 9.8—FC, 32pgs PI CGC 9.8/SIGNED—FC, 32pgs PI WOLVERINE #20 WIZARD WORLD TEXAS SKETCH COVER CGC 9.8-GRADED This limited edition comic was only made available to advance ticket orders for the Wizard World TEXAS. FC, 32pg PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A WIZARD BEST OF BASIC TRAINING DELUXE TP Designed for both the aspiring artist and the interested fan, this giant 256-page book collects the best and most instructional “HOW TO DRAW” lessons from Wizard: The Comics Magazine’s 14-year history. Learn secrets from the greatest names in comics like Jim Lee, Michael Turner, George Pérez, Joe Kubert, Adam Hughes, Greg Land, Frank Cho, Joe Linsner, and many, many more! This book features over 50 art lessons on all aspects of comic artwork. Every thing is in here including Anatomy, Facial Expressions, Body Language, Layout, Perspective, Movement & Motion, Proportions, Shadows, Backgrounds, Storytelling, Coloring, Photo Reference, Sex Appeal, Inking, Action Scenes and sooo much more! Plus, get additional resources on the Tools of the Trade, Professional Tips and Mistakes to Avoid, How to Break into the Business and a sample script to practice on by Brian Michael Bendis. SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC (Cover by Frank Cho) $29.99 O/A EMERALD SHIELD GREEN LANTERN TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE From DC Direct’s Green Lantern Series One comes this limited edition Emerald Shield Green Lantern figure. Hal Jordan is back as Green Lantern in this special exclusive that I s cast in translucent green plastic to recreate the awesome power of Jordan’s power ring. This figure also comes with a translucent power battery and a flying base stand. This is a must-have for any serious Green Lantern fan. Figure PI O/A TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTORS EDITION VOL. 5 Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the fifth and greatest TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE trade paperback collection ever! This new 104-page book collects more of the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazine’s monthly Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strips. Join Mego Spidey and the gang in hilarious episodes like, “Supervillain Jeopardy,” “I Am Legend,” “Twenty Ticketmasters Of Evil,” “CHiPs Ahoy” and many more! In addition to the important strips presented here, this graphic novel will feature more of The Official Handbook of the TTT Universe! SC, 7x10, 104pgs, FC $12.99 O/A WIZARD BEST OF SPIDER-MAN LIMITED DELUXE HC Wizard delivers you our Top 10 Spider-Man Comics of all time in one special hardcover volume. NOTHING STOPS THE JUGGERNAUT is from Amazing Spider-Man #229-#230 by Roger Stern and John Romita, Jr. sees Spider-Man take on one of the X-Men’s greatest rogues. HYDE & COBRA is from Amazing Spider-Man #231-#232, also by Stern and Romita Jr., this tale features a wounded Spidey, stuck protecting Cobra from the vengeance of super-strong Hyde. The DEATH OF JEAN DeWOLFF is from Spectacular Spider-Man #107-#110 by Peter David and Rich Buckler features a guest appearance by Daredevil. THE KID WHO COLLECTS SPIDER-MAN is from Amazing Spider-Man #248 by Stern and Ron Frenz is one of the most popular Spidey stories of all time. HC, 8x10, 272pgs, FC (Spider-Man cover by Mike Mayhew) $29.99 O/A WIZARD JIM LEE MILLENNIUM EDITION LTD DLX 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. 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. Get a complete illustrated checklist of every piece of Jim Lee comic art ever published from 1987 to 2004, including hard-to-find items. HC, 8x10, 256pgs, FC $29.99 ************************************************************************ COMICS SECTION A FINE LINE PERMANENT PARTY SC by Donna Barr Permanent Party is a fictionalized memoir of part of Donna Barr's time in Uncle Sam's Green Machine. In 1971, women in the US Army were still WACS and wore high heels to duty. A white girl has a miscarriage; the black girls get the blame and all hell breaks loose. Novel, SC, 5x8, 230pgs, B&W SRP: $13.99 AARDVARK VANAHEIM STARS OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 10: MINDS TP by Dave Sim Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent b&w comic being published today! VOL 10 (STAR01916)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $20.00 VOL 11 (STAR06972)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $25.00 ********************************************************************** ABIOGENESIS PRESS STRANGEHAVEN VOLUME 3: CONSPIRACIES TP by Gary Spencer Millidge The quirky village of Strangehaven, hidden in the depths of the English countryside, has a clandestine society, the Knights of the Golden Light. Newcomer Alex is drawn into a web of intrigue with both the Knights and the secret witches’ coven vying for his allegiance. Collects Strangehaven # 13 - 18. Introduction by Dave Gibbons. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH STRANGEHAVEN TP'S by Gary Spencer Millidge Alex Hunter awakes from a car crash only to find himself trapped in a deceptively idyllic village, deep in the remote English countryside. He soon encounters some of the village's bizarre inhabitants including an Amazonian shaman, a man who claims to be from the planet Nimoi, a woman with talking pets, and more. MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1: ARCADIA (STAR08110)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $14.95 VOLUME 2: BROTHERHOOD (STAR11407)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $14.95 ABOUT COMICS CROSSFIRE VOLUME 1: HOLLYWOOD HERO TP by Mark Evanier & Dan Spiegle Behind the glitz and glamour of Hollywood is a darker side, and that's where you'll find Jay Endicott, full-time bail bondsman and part-time superhero, Crossfire. We see Crossfire struggle with a world filled with sleazy producers, struggling starlets, and dangerous fans. (JUL042492) SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE #75 by Terry Moore It’s a hold-up! Katchoo and Francine are shocked to run into each other at the bank, just in time for a hold up! It’s the dysfunctional dynamic duo versus the bank robbers in this hilarious issue of Strangers in Paradise! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 4 POCKET TP by Terry Moore Katchoo loves Francine, but her wild past and dangerous enemies prove to be more than Francine can handle. Find out where the girls go from here in the fourth Pocket Book collection of the SiP story. Each Pocket Book features new cover art by Moore and special spine art. (NOV042277) SC, 6x9, 360pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** AC COMICS AMERICA'S GREATEST COMICS #12 by Various Special Kirby Heroes, Monsters & that 'ol Black Magic issue! This month, the America's Greatest focus is on the 1950's efforts of the classic Simon & Kirby creative team, with three fantasy stories from Prize Comics' Black Magic title; Davey Crockett, Stuntman Revisited, sci-fi rarities, and more. 52pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST #52 by Various The finest Western stories of the 1950's, starting off with Davey Crockett, as drawn by Jack Kirby. Then, it's Redmask, by Frank Bolle; The Haunted Horseman by Dick Ayers, Wild Bill Pecos, The Durango Kid, and more. Top quality reprints of the best of the era. 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 NIGHTVEIL: WITCHWAR DVD The FemForce comes to live-action DVD. Laura Wright, a.k.a. The Blue Bulleteer, is saved from certain death and whisked to another dimension, where she is taught the ways of magic. Returning to earth as Nightveil, Sorceress Supreme, she must battle the evil Alizarin Crimson for possesion of the powerful Primagem. DVD SRP: $24.95 FEMFORCE: RARE GEMS PACK A half-dozen extremely rare early issues from the first two years of AC's long-running FemForce series!! Storylines include "Witchwar", "Monsters," "Sentinels No More," "Nightmare," & "In The Buff." Nine stories in all, three of which are book-length. Pack (x 6) SRP: $23.95 FEMFORCE: SOMETHING SPECIAL PACK A collection of esoteric specials starring The FemForce in both group and solo action; including the first three of what was AC's annual Halloween FemForce Specials. Plus, solo Nightveil, Yankee Girl, and Blue Bulleteer adventures! Pack (x 6) SRP: $24.95 CENTURION PREMIERE 21ST CENTURIONS #1 by Stephanie Sanderson-Heike First issue of this new color series mixing naive teen heroes with an enigmatic mentor who has questionable motives. When young 'Centurions Ariel and Donna take in a concert, they don't suspect that Steel2XS is a cover for high-tech theivery. Can the girls handle the villainous boy-band without help? 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 21ST CENTURIONS #0 by Stephanie Sanderson-Heike Golden Age heroes meet Silver Age sensibilities in a post-cyberpunk Earth. Unsuspecting teens get super-powered gadgets… but what dark secrets does their camera-friendly mentor hide? ARIEL COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 TRIBUNE COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 ************************************************************************ ACTIVE IMAGES THE ALCHEMIST'S EASEL GRAPHIC NOVEL by Al Davison Acclaimed artist and writer, Al Davison, author of The Spiral Cage, presents a new collection of short stories inspired by the dreams on which they are based. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $17.99 HIP FLASK: MYSTERY CITY by Starkings and Ladronn "The Big Here & The Long Now" begins here! A pulverized body sets Hip Flask on a trail that leads to The Eye of the Needle; Nikken, creator of the Elephantmen, believes that his imprisonment will soon end, and gang war erupts between the forces of Horn and Serengheti. The Eisner-nominated series continues. 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HIP FLASK: UNNATURAL SELECTION by Starkings and Ladronn & Joe Casey The origin of Hip Flask, Comicraft's grim yet affable hippopotamime hero! Somewhere in the African desert, a group of geneticists led by Kazushi Nikken, has conducted unholy experiments involving both human and animal DNA. This is the story of the birth of Hieronymous Flask, and his eventual liberation from the torturous world of Mappo. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 O/A HIP FLASK: ELEPHANTMEN #1 by Richard Starkings and Ladronn & Joe Casey The story of Hieronymous 'Hip Flask" Unnatural Selection continues. Twenty years after the genetic program that created them was brought to an end, Nikken's half-human creations struggle for survival and acceptance in the world of Man. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 O/A THE HIP FLASK SKETCHBOOK by Ladronn The Hip Flask Sketchbook features 24-pages of previously unseen inked character sketches and finished convention drawings by Ladronn. This book features an ivory cardstock cover. LADRONN—SC, 6x9, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 ELEPHANTMEN—SC, 6x9, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 ************************************************************************ ACTOR ACTOR/DF: HUNTER-KILLER #1 ALTERNATE COVER Top Cow and Dynamic Forces present the hottest single issue of 2005 — DF’s alternate cover to the new Hunter Killer series! Featuring an exclusive cover image by Marc Silvestri, this limited, variant cover is only available for a limited time only from ACTOR and Dynamic Forces! 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ACTOR: JSA #68 DOUBLE-SIGNED EDITION Double-threat signing! Featuring the signatures of both writer Geoff Johns and cover artist Alex Ross! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! Limited series of only 99 signed copies in the world! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 ACTOR: NEW AVENGERS #1 & #2 MIKI-SIGNED EDITIONS The New Avengers are here! Not only can you add two great new comics to your collection, but you can help out ACTOR in the process! Issue #1 and #2 are available signed by Danny Miki. Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) #1—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 #2—7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ACTOR: TEEN TITANS #20 SIGNED EDITION Teen Titans has been a top selling DC title since it's launch almost two years ago thanks to the totally awesome writing of Geoff Johns! Now Teen Titans #20 brings you an Identity Crisis tie-in and to top it off DF brings you signed copies by the un-comparable Geoff Johns! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ACTOR: WHAT IF... GENERAL ROSS HAD BECOME THE HULK? SIGNED EDITION Marvel relaunches the What If...? Series and the this issue features a tale by fan-favorite writer Peter David - who signs this exclusive signed edition for Dynamic Forces! Each signed copy features a certificate of authenticity and is sealed with a DF Holo-Foil sticker! (CAUT: 2) 7x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ADHOUSE BOOKS MORT GRIM by Doug Fraser Multi-Award-Winning Illustrator Doug Fraser premiers his first long sequential work… Mort Grim. As a Pale Rider aboard an old pounded cop bike, Mort Grim travels the desolate blue highways of America in search of something lost. Could he find it in the diner waitress Gabby? Possibly. Just remember… “There is no justice, there just is!” 32pgs, PC SRP: $5.00 BUMPERBOY LOSES HIS MARBLES GN by Debbie Huey Bumperboy Loses His Marbles is an all-ages story following Bumperboy on his frantic trek to find his missing marbles before the big Marble Tournament. Does Bumperboy have what it takes to win all the marbles? SC, 5x7, 96pgs, PC SRP: $7.95 ADV FILMS FULL METAL PANIC MANGA VOL. 8 Written by Shouji Gatou and illustrated by Retsu Tateo The runaway hit manga series continues, with even more comedy, action, and military hardware than ever! With a teenaged commando-turned-bodyguard and the beautiful high school girl he's sworn to protect, America's #1 teen comedy explodes with high-powered laughs this July! SC, 6x9, 168pgs, B&W $9.99 ALSO AVAILABLE FULL METAL PANIC V. 1 MANGA STAR19956 $9.99 FULL METAL PANIC V. 2 MANGA STAR20332 $9.99 FULL METAL PANIC V. 3 MANGA DEC032037 $9.99 FULL METAL PANIC V. 4 MANGA FEB042039 $9.99 FULL METAL PANIC V. 5 MANGA APR042226 $9.99 FULL METAL PANIC V. 6 MANGA SEP042291 $9.99 FULL METAL PANIC V. 7 MANGA NOV042293 $9.99 ************************************************************************ FULL METAL PANIC: FUMOFFU ANIME 2 The new FMP anime DVD series is an action comedy very much in the same vein as the manga: madcap, action-packed, and over-the-top! Forget the sci-fi and the giant robots. This one is all about fun! Featuring the first appearance of Bonta-kun, the adorable costumed character from which FUMOFFU takes its name. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. DVD $29.98 OFFERED AGAIN GAMERZ HEAVEN VOLS. 1 & 2 Written and illustrated by Maki Murakami (Gravitation) When video game junkie Kaito Suzuki mysteriously receives a game called Gamerz Heaven, he get a lot more than he bargained for! After Kaito and his friends are drawn into the video game’s world, they soon realize that what happens in Gamerz Heaven has deadly implications for the “real” world. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $9.99Ea. MORE STARLIGHT TO YOUR HEART VOLS. 1 & 2 Written and illustrated by Hiro Matsuba Princess Akane misses her childhood sweetheart Aogi, who has grown up to join the imperial guard. The beautiful princess disguises herself as a servant to be closer to him, but getting into the castle is just the first step! Soon these star-crossed lovers are breaking all the rules for the sweet reunion they both crave… SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $9.99Ea. MYTHICAL DETECTIVE LOKI: RAGNAROK VOLS. 1 & 2 Created by Sakura Kinoshita and Kazuko Higashiyama The Norse gods have taken up residence on Earth, appearing to all the world as normal human beings. In Loki’s case, that means a 10 year old boy detective. Which is about as normal as this whacked out, hilarious series gets! Loki’s cases are about as bizarre as you’d expect from the God of Mischief. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $9.99Ea. PRETEAR VOLS. 1-4 Created by Kaori Naruse and Junichi Satou (Princess Tutu) Himeno is an awkward, shy girl living in the shadow of her new step family, who are every bit as mean as you’d expect. Dad is a good guy but a drunk. Life sucks. Then things take a turn for the weird when Himeno is drafted into a magical struggle against the wicked Princess of Disaster. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W $9.99Ea. AND DON’T FORGET THE HIT ANIME SERIES! PRETEAR VOL. 1 DVD SEP033814 $29.98 PRETEAR VOL. 2 DVD NOV033841 $29.98 PRETEAR VOL. 3 DVD DEC033909 $29.98 PRETEAR VOL. 4 DVD JAN044076 $29.98 RAY VOLS. 1 & 2 Written and illustrated by Akihito Yohifumi (Eat Man) Ray was raised on a farm as a living, breathing organ donor! After her eyes were harvested, a stranger helps ray escape and gives her X-ray eyes. Years later, she crosses paths with a fellow escapee, which triggers repressed memories of her childhood. Now she’s on a path of a vengeance… SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $9.99Ea. TACTICS VOLS. 1 & 2 Created by Sakura Kinoshita and Kazuko Higashiyama (Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok) Kantaro is a boy with a special gift – he can talk to ghosts and other magical creatures. He’s often called upon by people on both sides of the spirit world to fix problems and mediate disputes. With a talent for diplomacy and a goblin at his side, this kiddie Kissinger is forging peace and harmony between the bogeymen of both worlds! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99Ea. ************************************************************************ CHRONO CRUSADE 6: DEVIL’S ADVOCATE The fan-favorite phenomenon continues with even more gun-blazin’, demon-fightin’ adventure! Based on the hit manga series and featuring all the slick action and madcap energy you’d expect from a GONZO production. Approximate running time: 75 Minutes DVD $29.95 ALSO AVAILABLE CHRONO CRUSADE 1 DVD JUL044676 $29.98 CHRONO CRUSADE 2 DVD SEP044222 $29.98 CHRONO CRUSADE 3 DVD NOV044106 $29.98 CHRONO CRUSADE 4 DVD JAN054050 $29.98 DON’T FORGET THE SUPER HOT MANGA SERIES— STILL AVAILABLE FROM ADV! CHRONO CRUSADE V. 1 MANGA MAR042150 $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE V. 2 MANGA JUN042096 $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE V. 3 MANGA OCT042301 $9.99 CHRONO CRUSADE V. 4 MANGA JAN052391 $9.99 ************************************************************************ CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL VOL. 3: “AS DUMB AS YOU ARE” DVD JAPAN’S #1 COMEDY! Teen life is tough. And high school life is even tougher. But if you’re one of the delinquents sent to Cromartie, it’s … well, put it this way, it ain’t The O.C. So pack your bags, put on your best tough-guy swagger and get a lesson in insanity from the losers, bruisers, and thugs at Cromartie High! Approximate running time: 100 Minutes DVD $29.98 ALSO AVAILABLE CHROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL VOL. 1 DVD JAN054051 $29.98 MECHAZAWA PLUSH He’s the leader of First Year Class 3, and he’ll do anything to help a brother out. Just don’t ask him to fix your VCR! (JAN053732) Plush $19.99 DON’T FORGET THE AWARD-WINNING MANGA! CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL MANGA VOL. 1 JAN052387 $10.95 CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL MANGA VOL. 2 DEC048099 $10.99 ************************************************************************ AREA 88 TV SERIES 1: TREACHEROUS SKIES DVD Japanese ace Shin Kazama was all set to take a job with Yamato Airlines, where he was dating the president’s daughter. Instead, he’s betrayed by his friend Kanzaki, who tricks him into signing on as a mercenary. Now Shin must serve out his three year hitch or raise $1.5 million to buy his way out! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. DVD $29.98 DVD & Collector’s Box $39.98 ELFIN LIED VECTOR TWO DVD A beautiful girl with no memory. A living weapon of unspeakable savagery. The target of a secret government hit squad. Meet Lucy, whose mysterious past may hold the key to mankind’s future. Extremely violent and extremely entertaining, this long-awaited anime DVD series uses beautiful charcters to paint a dark dystopian future. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. DVD $29.98 GANTZ 6: SUDDEN DEATH DVD This series is so twisted that even Japanese television wouldn’t broadcast it in its entirety. But ADV Films is fixing that with the full series totally intact, uncut and unedited. Perhaps the most controversial anime of the year, many consider it the best anime of 2005. From Studio GONZO (Chrono Crusade, Full Metal Panic!, Rahxephon). Approximate running time: 50 minutes. DVD $17.98 D.N.ANGEL 6: ICE & DARKNESS DVD Risa has two suitors: shy, fumbling Daisuke, and his dashing alter-ego, the magical thief Dark. Imagine losing out to your better half! Worse, it’s his love for Risa that triggers the change. The only way to return to normal is to win the heart of his true love. Like that’s going to happen anytime soon… Approximate running time: 100 minutes. DVD $29.98 STILL AVAILABLE DNANGEL 1 DVD SEP044224 $29.98 DNANGEL 1 + ART BOX SEP044225 $39.98 DNANGEL 2 DVD NOV044110 $29.98 DNANGEL 3 DVD JAN054058 $29.98 DNANGEL 4 DVD FEB054228 $29.98 ************************************************************************ GRAVION ZWEI 3: HUMANITY’S EDGE DVD Gravion Zwei picks up right where Gravion left off, with even more great character designs and fan service that you have to see to believe! From GONZO, the studio that brought you Chrono Crusade and Full Metal Panic! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. DVD $29.98 STILL AVAILABLE GRAVION ZWEI 1 DVD JAN054065 $29.98 GRAVION ZWEI + ART BOX JAN054066 $39.98 ************************************************************************ PEACEMAKER 6: PRELUDE TO BATTLE This series has become an anime – and manga – phenomenon, and it’s easy to see why: great characters with lots of action and intrigue! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. DVD $29.98 STILL AVAILABLE PEACEMAKER KUROGANE VOL. 1 MANGA AUG042348 $9.99 PEACEMAKER KUROGANE VOL. 2 MANGA OCT042297 $9.99 PEACEMAKER KUROGANE VOL. 3 MANGA JAN052395 $9.99 PEACEMAKER 1 DVD AUG044443 $29.98 PEACEMAKER 2 DVD OCT044300 $29.98 PEACEMAKER 3 DVD DEC043965 $29.98 PEACEMAKER 4 DVD JAN054090 $29.98 ************************************************************************ YUGO THE NEGOTIATOR: PAKISTAN 1 & 2 NEW SERIES! No giant robots; No high school vixens; just a professional hostage negotiator whose job takes him to hot spots around the world! The series begins in Karachi, where Yugo must navigate warring factions along the Afghan border to secure the release of a Japanese businessman. In this high-stakes struggle, Yugo’s only weapons are his intelligence, his courage, and his deep understanding of human psychology. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. DVD $29.98 THE NOTENKI MEMOIRS: STUDIO GAINEX AND THE MEN WHO CREATED EVANGELION A tell-all account of Studio GAINAX, the creators of the classic anime NEON GENESIS EVANGELION. Yasuhiro Takeda, a member of the GAINAX company since its inception, talks about everything from the untold stories of Eva to the GAINAX tax evasion scandal that plagued its production. Including a series of stunning revelations, this history of GAINAX is a must-read for any serious anime fan! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W $9.99 MORE GREAT VIDEO FROM ADV! PETITE PRINCESS YUCIE 6 DVD Approximately 100 Minutes. DVD $29.98 JAIL BREAKERS DVD Approximately 120 Minutes. DVD $19.98 JUNGLE JUICE DVD Approximately 100 Minutes. DVD $19.98 MARRYING THE MAFIA DVD Approximately 115 Minutes. DVD $19.98 MY BEAUTIFUL GIRL MARI DVD Approximately 80 Minutes. DVD $29.98 ************************************************************************ ADV HAS ALL YOUR FAVORITE SCI-FI SERIES! GENE RODDENBERRY’S ANDROMEDA SEASON 4 BOX From an original concept by the creator of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda features stories of inspiring heroism with thundering action and spectacular visual effects. Contains every episode from Season Four plus loads of extras! Approximate running time: 1100 Minutes DVDs $69.98 FARSCAPE STARBURST EDITION 4 Brand new extras make the Starburst Editions a must-have for fans! The fan-favorite sci-fi series continues with the fourth Starburst Edition of Farscape! Approximate running time: 350 Minutes. DVD $24.98 AIT/PLANETLAR SEAL TEAM SEVEN GRAPHIC NOVEL by Zack Sherman and Roberto de la Torre When a submarine is mysteriously downed in the Persian Gulf, C.I.A. tactician Douglas Griffin is reactivated back into his former SEAL team to investigate. Simultaneously, a string of mystifying terrorist attacks ravage the planet. SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ANNOTATED MANTOOTH TP by Matt Fraction, Andy Kuhn, & Tim Fisher These blistering bits of nonsense are now lavishly collected with corrected and re-toned art, the official text, covers, essays, scripts, annotations, pinups, and more. The Annotated Mantooth is about a museum that's full of monkey comics about stuff that 'splodes and dudes gettin' kicked. (STAR17447) SC, B&W SRP: $12.95 DOLL & CREATURE GN by Remender and Heebink & Manley Religion in any form has been outlawed, and blasé hedonism is the norm, in the skewed future of Doll and Creature. Unleashed into this society of wretched self-absorption is a horrible new drug which physically transforms its users into monsters called "Hydes." (STAR17527) SC, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ALC PUBLISHING RICA'TTE KANJI GN by Rica Takashima The adventures of college student Rica, as she attends university in Tokyo and visits the gay and lesbian district looking for friendship and love. Rica's story is sweet and funny, realistic and a little wacky - with a refreshing lack of self-hatred and doubt, but with no lack of real emotions. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 YURI MONOGATARI GN by Various Seven stories from artists and writers around the world that deal with all aspects of lesbian relationships. From science fiction to realistic looks at long-term relationships, to humorous fantasies and poetic angst, Yuri Monogatari has something for everyone who has ever been in love. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 ALIAS ENTERPRISES LLC DEAL WITH THE DEVIL #4 by Mike S. Miller and Sherwin Schwartzrock The clock is ticking and the puzzle pieces seem to be falling into place as Agent Goodwin pinpoints his suspect. The only problem now is that Kevin has been sent off to commit one last Red Letter Killing in order to save the life of his sister. 32pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $2.99 LEGEND OF ISIS #3 by Ryan Scott Ottney & Rod Fontana, & Adam Frizzell The identity of the mysterious Lynx is finally exposed, but can Isisstop her from enslaving the men of the world with her army of the undead? Meanwhile, Jessica and Crystal's relationship comes to an impasse, as Crystal accuses Jessica of trying to steal Scott away from her! 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.99 KILLER STUNTS, INC. #4 by Scott Kinney & Scott Cohn Stuntman Billy Andrews is forced to recover quickly from the death of a friend, while Hollywood starlet Laura Leigh held at gunpoint by a turncoat government agent. Billy and his team are coerced into performing a dangerous aerial stunt in order to fake the death of a wealthy drug lord. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 LETHAL INSTINCT #4 by Rômulo Soares & Bart A Thompson, Alex Borges, & Jackson Gebien His life hanging by a thread after a complicated surgery, Frank’s mind and body are in bitter conflict as his lycan traits threaten to extinguish his humanity.  Joe is in despair as his duties at the department overwhelm him, while at the same time he tries to find out what happened to Dan. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 JUDO GIRL #4 by Terrance Griep & Nadir Balan Having learned about the terminal condition of  Captain Steel, Judo Girl takes the good fight to the archest of her arch-foes, seeking to stop his suicide plot, one that will destroy the entire world! Along the way, she must overcome ninjas, underlings, and her own brother, Judo-Bot. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 ELSINORE #4 by Kenneth Lillie-Paetz & Brian Denham    Dr. Murchison’s nightmares continue, but he now seems to be having other people’s dreams. A visit to a sleep clinic yields some very strange findings. Experiencing the night terrors of both inmates and staff, Murchison begins to question whether he is the only sane person left at Elsinore. 32pgs, FC (4 of 9) SRP: $2.99 THE 10TH MUSE VOLUME 2 #4 by Darren G. Davis and Alex Amezcua Money, fame, and muscles... Jason Quest has it all and more. Beyond the facade of a philanthropist entrepreneur lays the heart of a monster. As Emma's life is returning to some semblance of normalcy, she crosses paths with the charming millionaire and the ruthless beast. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 XIII #2 by J. Van Hamme and W. Vance The best-selling smash sensation of Europe comes to America. The story from which the hit video game was developed makes it's debut as XIII comes to Alias. This is only the beginning for the mysterious man, for soon he discovers that the civil and military police are looking for him too. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PENNY & AGGIE #3 by T. Campbell and Gisele Legace In "The Ticket," Aggie learns just how far she'll go for literary fame, and a boy who could be special enters the edges of Penny's life. And in "Weights," we get the slightest peek into the background of Aggie's mysterious crush. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 IMPERIAL DRAGONS #1 by Sean J. Jordan and Vitor Ishimura & Flávio Hoffe In the realm of the Broken Kingdoms, an agent named the Eternal has stolen a sword that is the sacred symbol of the southern emperor’s power and authority. But before he can return to the northern kingdom, he finds himself trapped in the town of Qi Akuto by the Imperial Dragons. 32pgs, FC (1 of 6—Note Price) SRP: $0.75 OPPOSITE FORCES VOLUME 2 #1 by Tom Bancroft Meet Marty and Alexis, two very different people that are forced to be together when they mysteriously gain super powers that only work when they are together! This fun, all ages comic is brought to you by former Disney animator Tom Bancroft. 32pgs, FC (1 of 4—Note Price) SRP: $0.75 GIMOLES #1 by Mike Bullock & Theo Bain Mythical creatures imbued with the necessary magics to create each season orchestrate this ceaseless parade of winter, spring, summer and fall. But what happens when Ichabod Cornelius Frost, the nefarious Czar of Winter, refuses to let loose his icy grip? 32pgs, FC (1 of 4—Note Price) SRP: $0.75 TAD WILLIAMS' BURNING MAN #2 by Tad Williams & Brett Booth Breda knows that her stepfather, is planning something sinister, and she suspects that her lover may be in danger when his plan is brought to fruition. As she attempts to understand the strangeness of her stepfather’s obsession, she finds herself staring into the eyes of the Burning Man. 22pgs, FC (2 of 3) SRP: $2.95 DEVIL'S KEEPER #2 by Mike S. Miller & Sean J. Jordan and Carlos Paul & Moyses Damasceno After losing his son Jun to the fearsome demon known as Chi Tao, Devil Hunter Lee Chang has begun training three new potentials to preserve the teachings of the martial arts style known as Shang Ti Do. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PAKKIN'S LAND VOLUME 2 #4 by Gary Shipman Paul's pathway home is interrupted when he sent headlong over a great cliff...How can he ever survive? This wonderful series has been nominated for Eisner, Harvey, and Russ Manning Awards. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 MONKEY IN A WAGON VS. LEMUR ON A BIG WHEEL #1 by Ken Lillie-Paetz & Chris Moreno Four stories of the destruction and chaos that can only be caused by two little critters racing around the world on hot kiddie wheels, locked in abrutal power struggle that knows no end. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PSI KIX VOLUME 1 GN by Scott Christian Sava & Karen Krajenbrink Earth is under attack by alien robots and only an elite group of teens can save the planet. The Psi-Bor Stone, an ancient alien artifact, lets the members of Raven Team focus their latent telekinetic powers and pilot giant robots in a last defense against the attacks by evil Rajican. SC, 7x10, 90pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ARMORQUEST #1 by Ben Avery & Sherwin Schwartzrock Armorquest is the story of a young boy named Timothy who finds himself on a quest to travel south and join the ranks of the Emperor's Knights of the Way with nothing but a sword, a pair of allies, and a hope to one day return home to save his people from the evil Dragon Prince. 32pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $2.99 LIONS, TIGERS, & BEARS TP by Mike Bullock & Jack Lawrence Follow Joey Price on the adventure of a lifetime through the Stuffed Animal Kingdom.When Joey’s worst fears, The Beasties, come crawling out of his closet in the middle of the night, he finds out his new stuffed animals, The Night Pride, are more real than he ever could have imagined. SC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 DREAMLAND CHRONICLES #2 by Scott Christian Sava Alexander's return to Dreamland finds him back with one of his childhood friends Kiwi the fairy. He learns about what happened to his other friends during his 8 year absence from the magical world and discovers they've all grown up as well. 48pgs, FC (2 of 24) SRP: $4.50 SIX-GUN SAMURAI #1 by Sean J. Jordan and Harold Edge The teenaged Six-Gun Samurai is on his way east to find his father, his last known living relative. But as he travels across the untamed prairie, he finds that dangerous men with dark motives are in pursuit, prepared to kill him to take his swords for reasons they dare not explain. 32pgs, FC (Note Price) SRP: $0.75 ALTERNATIVE COMICS COEXISTING ONE-SHOT by Andrew Drozd Coexisting explores various social and political issues with humor and unflinching honesty. In this graphic novella, Andrew Drozd chronicles his relationship with Marcus, a Christian Fundamentalist, and his struggle to reconcile their ideological differences. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 HUMOR CAN BE FUNNY TP by Sam Henderson The cult classic is back in print! Sam Henderson’s 1996 collection of his early mini-comics is finally available once again. See what his work liked like back when he was poor(er). Introduction by Mark Martin. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XIII #6 (JUN031975) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 MAGIC WHISTLE SET by Sam Henderson Magic Whistle has been nominated every single year since 1999 for the Harvey Award for “Special Award for Humor." Intentionally crude, it has the same kind of energy you see in the work of today's best gag cartoonists. Extremely low-brow humor that almost parodies low-brow humor — it is enjoyable on either level. MATURE THEMES #1-4—Set (x 4), 32pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 #5-8—Set (x 4), 32pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAGIC WHISTLE #9 by Sam Henderson Sam Henderson comes out of seclusion with the new “annual” format for his long-running series! He's added a few sketchbook pages and some longer pieces, such as a full-color 24-page story. If you've never read this title before, find out why it's beloved by intellectual lowlifes and lowlife intellectuals alike. MATURE THEMES SC, PC SRP: $11.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHIC Amaze Ink TEREBELLA SMOOT AND THE UNSUNG MONSTERS HC by Jon Bean Hastings Separated from her family on the way to the "Monster of the Year" celebration, Terrabella Smoot finds herself on an adventure of goofy proportions. On the way, she will meet up with loose-lipped dips, sneezey sneeze wheasels, and even the Monster of the Year, Lord Thonk the Ghastly. HC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 Slave Labor Graphics AUTUMN #4 by Tommy Kovac Something gruesome has happened to Ferula, and the villagers are darkly suspicious of Autumn, who had a public altercation with Ferula and her friends. Open animosity flares between Autumn and the other village folk. Even Splinter, Autumn's only real friend, knows that there is some connection with Ferula's demise. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 COCOPIAZO #4 by Daniel Warner This issue will begin to reveal the true significance of John Victory’s stranding on the island and his half-assed attempts at self-mastery. Plus, included are some drawings of naked human beings on the inside back cover. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 DEAD EYES OPEN #1 by Matthew Shepherd and Roy Boney, Jr. What happens if you come back from the grave... and you haven't changed a bit? Family therapist Dr. John Requin is forced to deal not only with his own death, but a government conspiracy to destroy him. Dead Eyes Open - Sometimes the dearly departed just won't leave. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 I FEEL SICK #1—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez with Rikki Simons Not quite a cursing away at the rest of the human race, but more a testament to love and friendship's uncanny ability to make one buckle at the knees and purge their stomachs in the most violent projectile of manners. (STAR14165) 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH JOHNNY: THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC by Jhonen Vasquez Enter the dark corners of the human psyche in these hilarious and thought-provoking episodes in the life of one spindly, black-clad young homicidal maniac, as well as Squee, Wobble Headed Bob,and Johnny’s own comic, Happy Noodle Boy. DIRECTORS CUT SC (STAR07025)—SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 #7—NEW PRINTING (STAR14550)—24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ********************************************************************** LENORE #12 by Roman Dirge The grand battle segment concludes, when Ragamuffin lets loose his claws and fights the demon hordes to ensure Lenore isn't returned to the deep, Frito-stinky pits of Heck. Good ol' Mr. Chippy returns to help in the fray, along with Muffin Monster, Mr. Gosh and Taxidermy. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH LENORE #10 — NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge Lenore has to survive a mice attack and help a disease ridden pal...from a distance... maybe with a long stick. Could this issue be any more amazing? Yes. It might involve feminine products. This issue has issues. (STAR19093) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 LENORE #11 — NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge The dark overlord of Heck has unleashed his dark minions to retrieve Lenore, and to destroy the awol bounty hunter, Pooty Applewater. Ragamuffin tries to recover from being eaten by mice and stuffed with goat poop, only to be maimed by birds, due to a slight misunderstanding via Lenore. (MAR042191) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 MONSTERS IN MY TUMMY — NEW PRINTING by Roman Dirge Lenore creator Roman Dirge’s classic exploration of his own inner turmoil over a broken heart. (STAR14261) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SOMETHING AT THE WINDOW IS SCRATCHING by Roman Dirge Full of dark tales “for disturbed children,” this illustrated storybook by Roman Dirge is designed to spook the child in all of us. Dirge’s short poems, about strange people, spooky creatures, and just plain silliness, elicit squeamishness and laughs in equal measure. (STAR10104) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 7x10, 118pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** NEXT EXIT #5 by Christy Lijewski Questions abound as Retrab and Markesh spend their final night in the city, each hoping to find their own answers before heading back on their journey. What they don’t expect however, is the heavy price those answers will come at. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES VOLUME 1 TP by Serena Valentino & FSc This haunting first collection is filled with frightening stories and dark fairy tales. Featuring the first six issues, as well as some other spookirific surprises, including an introduction by Tommy Kovac as well as a guest page by Jhonen Vasquez and other SLG creators. (JAN042064) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 178pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** NIGHTMARES & FAIRY TALES VOLUME 2: BEAUTIFUL BEASTS TP by Serena Valentino & FSc Haunting stories from fairy tales to a '40s murder-mystery thriller fill this collection of the gorgeous fan-favorite horror series about ghostly love, the souls of dead children and beasts who are beauties and beauties who are beasts. SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 SILENT DANCE GN by Matteo Casali and Grazia Lobaccaro & Alessandro DeAngelis As supernatural nightmares and human horrors unravel in their lives, two eternal enemies will be caught in a deadly dance. Written by Matteo Casali and drawn by Grazia Lobaccaro and Alessandro DeAngelis, this is a striking tale of creation and responsibility. SC, 6x9, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SEAMONSTERS & SUPERHEROES VOLUME 1 TP by Scott Mills Collecting all the best of the filthy and hilarious eight-issue series from Ignatz award-winning cartoonist Scott Mills. If you missed the individual issues, now's your chance to catch up with this must-have work from the always controversial Scott Mills. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEAR #8 by Jamie Smart Not only disturbing, but disturbing, as our unsettling antihero soils himself with clowns, dead animals, projectile poop, an exploding child, real life murder, a circus of vomit, battlegoths, and the most unfortunate four page marathon of euphemisms ever regrettably committed to print! 7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 O/A STREET ANGEL #5 by Jim Rugg & Brian Maruca The title says it all; it’s Hero Time for Street Angel. Pinned down, back against the wall, flying lead everywhere, the situation looks grim, but the gunmen are gonna learn, when you play with fire, you get burned. Introducing the original Wilkesborough badass, a blast from the past, the Afrodisiac. 7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 ********************************************************************** ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMIC VAMPI VICIOUS: GEMINI EFFECT #1 by Raab, Ng, and UDON On a spiritual journey to tame the beast inside her, Vampi sets out in search of the Gemini Code, the key to curing her vampirism. Only five knew of its existence: the scientists who made her. After years on the run, only one has been left alive. Now Vampi must protect the sole survivor of those who made her a monster. REGULAR—32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $2.99 LIMITED—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 VAMPIRELLA: SHADOW & LIGHT VOLUME 1 COMPLETE TP by Various Collecting the black & white Vampirella stories featured in Vampirella Magazine issues #1-10 in this 128-page trade paperback. Includes stories by Steve Lieber, Jeff Parker, Becky Cloonan, Joyce Chin, Brian Wood, Dean Haspiel, Batton Lash, Liam Sharp, Dan Jolly, Jeff Zarnow, Greg Scott, and many more! SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 VAMPIRELLA: REVELATIONS #1 — PROTOTYPE EDITION by Priest and Battle Old friends return, old foes attack and the secrets from her past that she's long put aside must now be confronted. It's Vampirella as you've never seen her before and better than ever! It all begins here and nothing will ever be the same... 24pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 VAMPIRELLA COMICS MAGAZINE #10 by Various This edition of the new Vampirella Magazine features an exclusive cover by Rafael Kayanan. Limited to only 750 copies! Also available in an edition of the new Vampirella Magazine features a virgin cover by Dan Brereton. Limited to only 750 copies! KAYANAN—Magazine, 48pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 BRERETON—Magazine, 48pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 VAMPIRELLA MAGAZINE #7 & #8 MODEL COVERS By Various This special set includes the model photo cover editions of Vampirella Magazine #7 & 8. Each cover features a sizzling “hot” cover of Vampirella Model Kitana Baker! Very limited quantities available. Set (x 2), B&W SRP: $18.95 ANGRY DRUNK GRAPHICS SPAZTIC COLON #3 by Steve Vincent Billy dies,Cow returns to life and Santa Claus ends up in a life or death battle with one of his elves. Buy this MId-summer Christmas extravaganza and see why "Spaztic Colon" is being called one of the funniest comics out there today. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 ANIME WORKS PUBLICATIONS EIKEN VOLUME 1 GN Densuke's eager to participate in extracurricular activities, but he never expected to join the mysterious Eiken Club, where every other member is a busty co-ed, and many of the club activities involve bikinis. But Densuke isn't interested in anyone but the shy and beautiful Chiharu. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SAMURAI MAN VOLUME 1 GN Ryouma’s always ready to defend the weak and fight for honor, but it doesn’t help him with that really cute girl, Katsumi. She only has eyes for Shizuka. Caught in the middle of a fight between gods, Ryouma was found worthy and became one with the Warrior King of the Southern Skies. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS BEN DUNN'S BACK TO SCHOOL ORIGINAL ARTWORK GIFT PACK Ben Dunn has decided to offer his tremendous stock of original art for sale! Get two random pages of autographed original Ninja High School artwork, two signed comics, a signed poster and a certificate of authenticity. Plus, ten packages will contain a certificate for an original sketch by Dunn! Quantities are limited and allocations may occur. Pack PI GOLD DIGGER #66 by Fred Perry Monty leads Ryan and Ayane to the "Library of Arts," a hidden archive of the deadliest and most ancient fighting techniques ever created. Here Ryan learns the fate of his long-lost teacher and mentor, Ol' Joe. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA: NEXT GENERATION #7 by Fred Perry, David Hutchison, Ben Dunn A.P. continues with the next step in our best-selling How to Draw series! How to Draw Manga: Next Generation features exclusively created art, step-by-step guides, designs, and comments from the hottest rising stars of manga. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 I HUNT MONSTERS VOLUME 2 #7 by Rod Espinosa & Wes Hartman and Craig Babiar. Legends tell of a mystic warrior, Volkh, conceived by a woman impregnated by a dragon, who grew up to kill an invading king and marry the queen. Will and the gang go toe-to-toe with this ancient bad@$$ who guards pieces of the coveted enchanted silver cross of Van Helsing. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 LEGENDS FROM DARKWOOD: SUMMER FUN SPECIAL by John Kantz, Chris Reid & Jason-Shane Samedi and John Kantz & Jason-Shane Samedi Join Mr. Spike, retired rock star, amateur necromancer and cunning opportunist, as he raises the dead and raids the coffers of the wealthy while the town burns! Special introduction featuring "Monkeybug Theater" by series co-creator John Kantz. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 LUFTWAFFE 1946: SOURCEBOOK VOLUME 1 TP by Ted Nomura Everything you ever wanted to know about Ted Nomura's truly unique, epic, altered war chronicles! Including timelines, character profiles, histories, and most importantly, the speculative war machines that make this landmark series a critically acclaimed success! SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 MANGAMERICA: 20 YEARS OF ANTARCTIC PRESS As its name implies, this thoroughly illustrated archive presents a chronological history of one of America's longest-running independent comic-book publishers, focusing heavily on the art and creators. This book provides a rare and amazing look into the evolution of A.P. and its creators, utilizing behind-the-scenes art, photos, design sketches, and illustrator notes. Detailed with character card files, title descriptions, creator bios, behind-the-scenes secrets, and an extensive index of cover images! REG ED—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 CD ED—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 MANGAZINE VOLUME 3 #68 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, I Hunt Monsters, and more! It's Mangazine, the biggest package of anime and manga-inspired comics in America! SC, 7x10, 150pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL POCKET MANGA VOLUME 6 by Ben Dunn Jeremy's latest lovely female pursuer is an android named May who wants to kidnap him across time and space! If she isn't stopped, it'll mean a near-lifeless future Earth ruled by the HNC and the Zardons! Then, Ichi faces what may an even greater challenge: trying out for Quagmire's Combat Cheerleaders! Collecting Ninja High School # 23-27. SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL POCKET MANGA 5-PACK SPECIAL Five pocket mangas worth of ninjas, aliens, robots, time-travel, demons, and steam, all for a sweet price that'll leave you with plenty for this semester's textbooks or an extra meal at the cafeteria. A bargain like this will only strain your pockets for space, not cash! Pack (x5) SRP: $30.00 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #130 by Chris Reid & Ben Dunn Ben Dunn returns to the book he launched nearly 20 years ago! It's the first day of the new school year for Ricky Feeple, but this year, the school is being run by a top-secret government agency that plans to have all the students kill one another! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL: ALPHABET PACK Get the entire epic Ninja High School Hawaii adventure by fan-acclaimed creators Katie Bair and Robby Bevard in one handy, bargain-priced pack! Pack (x26) SRP: $26.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NINJA HIGH SCHOOL EMBROIDERED CAP The Ninja High School Embroidered Cap returns to teach you all the basics of fashion! Stitched in grey with a black, grey and red Ninja High School block and kanji logo, it's more stylish than any mortarboard! (CAUT: 4) Cap SRP: $19.99 ********************************************************************** OZ: THE MANGA #2 by David Hutchison As Dorothy begins her journey to find the great and powerful Oz, she encounters dangers she could never imagine, but also befriends some unlikely allies in her time of need. Can they help Dorothy find home and thwart the sinister designs of the Wicked Witch? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 WEAPONS FILE #2 Hundreds of pictures of all types of handguns, rifles, shotguns and more in numerous positions, photographed "Matrix-style" from multiple angles. Load your artistic weaponry with this magazine today. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 ANTIMATTER/HOFFMAN INTERNATION ARTURO BASTARD #1 By Mike Hoffman Austin Powers has got nothing on The Bastard! Sprung from the slums of Rome, he took the 1960s Pop world by storm with outrageous publicity stunts, unforgettable songs and superhuman lusts for women and drugs. Explore Arturo's lost past in this bio-comic of the most intriguing fictitious Rock performer of our time! 7x10, 16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.49 A. P. C. DARK MISTS #3 by Annika Eade and Lee Garbett Unknowingly Kimi has accidentally killed her own instructor — beheading him in a simulated attack on the Geisha. Little does she know that the result of this incident will be used by her superiors to blackmail her to go beyond the call of her usual duties. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 LEXIAN CHRONICLES: FULL CIRCLE #3 by Harry Gallan & Chris Bunting and Inaki Miranda Reena re-enters the new world that she has discovered, which she does in secret. She immerses herself in the ancient writings, determined to decipher their meaning which could shed light on the past and her ancestors. Back home preparations are being made to counter a serious and fearsome threat, for The Leopard tribe has finally arrived! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 DARKHAM VALE: UPRISING #3 by Harry Gallan and Paul Gutierrez In this issue Gallan delves deeper into Darkham’s evil inhabitants. Karlack and his minions are preparing for a war — a war that is just about to bring the town to its knees and separate the good from the bad. 32pgs, FC (3 of 10) SRP: $3.50 GLOOM #3 by Tony Lee and Dan Boultwood With the Gloom dead, and his supernatural guns destroyed, the dastardly Vermilion and his Nazi cohorts turn their evil shenanigans towards the World Leaders summit at Yankee stadium. But is the Gloom really gone? 32pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $3.50 MR. T # 3 by Chris Bunting and Neil Edwards Mr.T is back and cleaning up the streets in his local neighborhood. Mr.T awakens to find himself prisoner to the viscous Padilla crime family. Maybe he’d have some hope of escape if he didn’t feel so shaky, and if one of the few people who could help wasn’t in the cell next to him. Ships with a 1 in 10 sketch variant cover. 0, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SCATTERBRAIN #2 by Brendan Deneen and Tim Seelig After the shocking events, Jack Anderfold must wrap his head around the fact that someone else got to Scatterbrain before him. Meanwhile, Jack’s son attempts to prove himself to the city’s deadliest criminal, The Shroud, not realizing the deadly consequences that will result for him and everyone he loves. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 APE ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH MAKE YOUR OWN COMICS VOLUME 1 TP by Mike Hall Make Your Own Comics is the book to get you started in creating your own comics! From finding and working with collaborators, to computer lettering and coloring, to publishing on the web and in print, this book covers every step along the way to realizing your comic book dreams! Order a copy of Make Your Own Comics and begin exploring the world of small press comics today! (JAN042111) (CAUT: 2) SC, 7x10, 116pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** APPROBATION COMICS MYRIAD #3 by Various In ChiSai, Shy is battered both physically and mentally, but there’s no rest for the weary. Including the stories The Adventures of the Molly Be Damned, Lineage, and Discount Stories.Covers by Franchesco & Vatche Mavalian along with a three page comic by William Messner-Loebs. 48pgs, B&W (3 of 6) SRP: $2.99 ARCANA STUDIO OFFERED AGAIN O/A 100 GIRLS VOLUME 1: FIRST GIRL TP by Adam Gallardo, Todd Demong, & Todd Demong Sylvia Mark wants to be just a normal girl. She can do without the nightmares that assail her nightly, the spurts of freakish strength that get her into trouble, and the group of shadowy strangers that have started following. Unfortunately, Sylvia is going to have to get used to all of these things. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** 100 GIRLS #5 by Adam Gallardo and Todd Demong Sylvia and the other Girls need to come up with a plan to get the last girl out of GSI’s hands. Fighting their way through a small army of soldiers won’t be easy, but Sylvia may just be up to it. We also learn more about Dr. Tabitha Carver’s plans for the girls — plans that even her masters at GSI don’t know. Now monthly! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 DOUG MIERS' CRISS CROSS #1 by Doug Miers and Michelangelo Natty is a grifter and a con artist; and she is as wily as she is beautiful. Her marks all have one thing in common: they're criminals. Whether she's conning the con-men, ripping off the theives, or luring the murderers to their deaths, Natty is compelled to give all of her ill gotten gains to charity. This special one-shot is dedicatd to the late Doug Miers 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 SUNDOWN #1 by Jay Busbee and Ryan Bodenheim Arizona territory, 1880. Murdered preachers. It's the kind of story that make a journalists career, and New York reporter Will Dalton want to claim the terrifying tale as his own. But Will soon learns that live in Arizona is more fragile than stained glass. 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $2.95 EL ARSENAL #1 by Salvador Vazquez & Sean O'Reilly and Daniel Perez Simon Masiosare is the best mercenary in the business. He recently accepted a mission to steal cockroaches, for inside these bugs a powerful weapon. But Simon realizes that his timing couldn't be worse as a bounty is placed on his head. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $2.95 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH ARTESIA VOLUME 1 TP by Mark Smylie Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Best Graphic Novel of 2003. In the Highlands where witchcraft and warlords vie for power, warrior-priestess Artesia fights for her king against the rulers of rival citadels, including the traitorous King Bran. Collecting all six issues of the mini-series. Features a brand-new cover. (STAR18712) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 ********************************************************************** ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #559 by Various "Hello and Goodbye": When a red-head beauty moves next door, Archie's self-composure moves out the door — along with the rest of him. "The Job": Archie learns selling ice cream is tough when the customers are "frigid." "Risky Summer": Clutsy-ness doesn't take a summer break — in fact, it only increases for Archie who can't avert his eyes from the bikini-clad lovelies! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #93 by Scott Cunningham and Stan Goldberg “Seeing Things”: The Archies are back… and they’re singing the blues!  What can be worse than driving back from a bad gig in the sweltering summer heat with a broken air conditioner?  Running out of radiator fluid and having to spend the night at an allegedly haunted lake, that’s what! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE DIGEST #218 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #163 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 BETTY #149 by Various “Flattery Will Get You”: Rule #1: Never flatter a girl so you can borrow her tandem bike-to take her rival, Veronica on a date! “Fan Flair”: Betty gets caught between a “rock” and a hard place when she interviews two girls who each claim to be the biggest fan of “The Jammers”!  “Picture Perfect”: When a favorite portrait of Archie is accidentally tossed, it gives Betty the perfect opportunity to spend a day with Archie, snapping away! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA #211 by Various “Soooo Superficial”: Betty chastises Veronica for deciding to take snappy dresser Reggie to the country club dance instead of Archie…and it’s one chastisement she may soon regret! “A Tale of Two Diaries”: Is the world ready for “Betty’s Diary: the Movie”?! Maybe…but is Betty ready for Archie to be played by Hollywood heartthrob Bo Hunk? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #135 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 JUGHEAD AND FRIENDS DIGEST #4 by Fernando Ruiz. “Get Lost!”: Jughead’s just been assigned counselor for a bunch of unlucky campers—they’re known to lose, but with Jughead “leading” them through the woods, will they literally get lost? Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 JUGHEAD #167 by Craig Boldman and Rex Lindsey "The Mark of Jughead!": Lock up the kitchens! Somebody is swiping frosting samples from cakes all over Riverdale... and the swipes are in the shape of the letter "J". Who could the culprit possibly be? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #96 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.59 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #152 by Various "Sonic's Angels": After all the trouble Sonic has had the last few issues, things just got worse! All the girls on the Freedom Fighters team are furious at the blue blunder head... just when their teamwork is needed the most!  With all their squabbling, they barely have time to notice that The Eggman Empire is expanding and destroying all in its path. "More Than Meets the Eye": A thrilling "Freedom Fighters" tale featuring Tails, Rotor, Tommy, and more!  Things get deadly when a disagreement among the brain trust of the Freedom Fighters erupts. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #4 by Fernando Ruiz. "Renaissance Mantle": Riverdale's resident rabble-rouser takes center stage in this all-new tale.  The Renaissance Fair is back in town, and Reggie is upset that Archie has been chosen to play the knight in shining armor, while he's relegating to court jester!  Reggie decides that if he's considered nothing more than a practical joker, then he'll be the best practical joker ever... but who will have the last laugh? Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.39 VERONICA #163 by Dan Parent “Stranded With Style”: When Ginger’s latest fashions are accidentally shredded in transit, all is not “lost”: with help from Veronica, she builds a fashion show around her favorite TV show, “To Marcy With Love”: Move over Cyrano, Veronica’s giving Marcy dating guidance from the sidelines… as long as Veronica doesn’t get sidelined! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 STARS OF THE MONTH THE SHIELD: AMERICA'S FIRST PATRIOTIC COMIC BOOK HERO TP by Various Relive the early days of comics' first super-patriot — a hero with great power, strength, and courage who donned the colors of the American flag, lived for democracy, and protected the world from foes of freedom! No, it's not who you think... it's The Shield! Leaping from the pages of Pep Comics #1 in January, 1940, The Shield bested his better-known counterpart by over a year. (STAR16002) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: BEGINNINGS TP By Michael Gallagher, Scott Shaw & Dave Manak Now you can enjoy his earliest comic book adventures with this special edition that reprints Sonic #0-#3. Collects the first appearance of Tails, Princess Sally, Antoine, Rotor, Uncle Chuck, and Muttski. (STAR19046) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** ASYLUM PRESS SATAN'S 3-RING CIRCUS OF HELLTP By Robert Steven Rhine & Various Step right up and see Robert Steven Rhine's horrific Circus of Hell. Featuring 40 original tales of terror and dark humor by author R.S. Rhine Stories with art by Tim Vigil, William Stout, John Cassaday, Hilary Barta, Jim Smith, Tone Rodriguez, Frank Forte, and over 30 others. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 256pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 DEADLY ARE THE NAKED: THE ART OF JIM SMITH SC by Jim Smith Jim Smith, co-creator of Ren and Stimpy and The Ripping Friends, presents this 64-page extravaganza featuring rare sketches, sexy figure studies, muscle-bound barbarians, and looney cartoon characters. Also featured are Ripping Friends storyboards, background design and celebrity caricatures. also available in a Re-Marked limited edition! REGULAR—SC, 7x10, 64pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 REMARKED—SC, 7x10, 64pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 ASPEN MLT INC FATHOM #2 by J.T. Krul, Koi Turnbull, Jason Gorder & Christina Strain The pulse-pounding second issue of Fathom is here! With an all-out war in full progress, Maylander’s sneak-attack on the blue city of Saba was a success for the humans. But even with the help of Cannon and Kiani, getting out of the city alive may prove to be impossible! Meanwhile, deep in the darkest depths of the ocean, Aspen comes face-to-face with the Black, and makes a startling discovery! Brought to you by the same amazing creative of Krul, Turnbull, Gorder and Strain, and featuring a stunning new cover by series creator Michael Turner, this second exciting issue of Fathom is not to be missed! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SOULFIRE: DYING OF THE LIGHT #0 by Michael Turner, J.T. Krul & Micah Gunnell Soulfire expands its universe with this amazing introductory zero issue of Soulfire: Dying of the Light! From the creative mind of Michael Turner and scribe J.T. Krul, join in on the next exciting story in the acclaimed Soulfire mythos! Featuring the lovely Grace (already of Soulfire fame!), and introducing a whole slew of new characters, you’ll want to make sure you’re a part of this exciting new series! Showcasing a brand new 12-page story by newcomer Micah Gunnell (that leads into next month's premiere #1 issue) and containing exclusive sketchbook material, as well as being surrounded by an all-new cover by series creator Michael Turner, this is the first must-have book of the summer! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 SOULFIRE: DYING OF THE LIGHT #0—SIGNED EDITION by Michael Turner, J.T. Krul & Micah Gunnell Get the cover of Soulfire: Dying of the Light #0 signed by series creator Michael Turner! Each signed edition of this collector's item #0 issue includes a special certificate of authenticity, created especially for this signed edition! (CAUT: 4) 24pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 SOULFIRE: DYING OF THE LIGHT #1 LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT by Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald Celebrate the release of Soulfire: Dying of the Light #1 with this beautiful signed print featuring the full cover art to the debut issue! Printed on high quality heavyweight matte paper, each print measures 13” x 19” and is ready to be framed and displayed for all to see! Each print comes hand signed by artist Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald, and will be strictly printed to initial orders! (CAUT: 4) Print, 13x19, FC SRP: $34.99 SOULFIRE: BURNING LOGO T-SHIRT To coincide with the launch of its new Soulfire series, Aspen is proud to premiere the first-ever Soulfire T-Shirt! Showcasing the burning dragonfly image that was used to promote the initial Soulfire series, this beautiful t-shirt is a must-have for any Soulfire fan! Available in either a black or cardinal color shirt, pick up your favorite one and wear it around in style! BLACK/LARGE—Large SRP: $24.95 BLACK/X-LARGE—XL SRP: $24.95 BLACK/XX-LARGE—XXL SRP: $26.95 CARDINAL/LARGE—Large SRP: $24.95 CARDINAL/X-LARGE—XL SRP: $24.95 CARDINAL/XX-LARGE—XXL SRP: $26.95 SOULFIRE DRAGON EYES BLACK T/S Another Aspen premiere! The Soulfire dragon has been one of our most requested images, so who are we not to oblige!? This absolutely incredible t-shirt featuring the dragon’s piercing blue eyes on the front and his full body (along with the Soulfire logo!) spread across the back is sure to turn heads! Printed on jet black, this eye-catching (literally!) t-shirt is sure to please any Soulfire fan! LG—Large SRP: $24.95 XL—XL SRP: $24.95 XXL—XXL SRP: $26.95 ATOMIC DINER FREAKSHOW #9 by Robert Curley and Steven Mooney After the discovery of the Undertaker's hideout, Freak Show are in a perfect position to apprehend this most heinous of villains, but can they reach him before he carries out his twisted plan of murdering Susan White or is their effort in vain. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 AVATAR PRESS STARGATE SG-1: RA REBORN PREQUEL — CARTER & JACKSON COVER by James Anthony and Jorge Correa Series artist Jorge Correa provides this striking new cover of team members Samantha Carter and Daniel Jackson! The SG-1 team must face their ultimate foe once more! As Daniel Jackson recounts the story of the first Stargate mission, a familiar presence reappears on Abydonian soil. Has the most feared Goa'uld of all time been reborn from the ashes to terrorize the universe again? Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARGATE SG-1: DANIEL'S SONG #1—ROYAL BLUE EDITION by James Anthony and Jorge Correa While attempting to decipher an ancient alien device, a sudden electrical discharge engulfs and throws Daniel unconscious to the ground. He wakes on Abydos to find Skaa'ra and Sha're are still alive and free of Goa'uld possession. Somehow he has been transported into the past before the arrival of Apophis and has been given another chance to save his wife and the people of Abydos. Limited to 100 copies, all of which ship bagged in a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity. 16pgs, FC SRP: $75.00 STARGATE SG-1 2005 CONVENTION SPECIAL—EVIL NOX COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa The SG-1 team is facing the foe they never expected. Pinned down by invisible attackers the SG-1 team discovers that the Goa'uld have uncovered the secrets to the Nox invisibility technology. The team is forced to find a way to stop the traitor before she can make the already powerful Goa'uld invincible! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARGATE: ATLANTIS PREVIEW — WEIR PAINTED COVER by Stuart Moore & Mauricio Melo Stationed thousands of light-years from Earth, the team from Stargate Atlantis has a whole new galaxy to explore...but most of those worlds are under siege by the Wraith, an ancient and deadly vampire race. In Wraithfall, the Atlantis team meets the Karrans, a primitive race that has made a bizarre deal with the Wraith. Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STARGATE SG-1: FALL OF ROME by James Anthony and Jorge Correa 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. #1—32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.99 #2—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 #3—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ********************************************************************** FRANK MILLER'S ROBOCOP#8—IRATE OFFICER LEWIS EDITION by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp Robocop is on his last legs, beat up, torn down, and damaged. But now he has to leap into his greatest fight yet and a far more sinister person takes over the indestructible Robocop 2, with plans of finishing off Robo once and for all! Limited to 1,500 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (8 of 9) SRP: $5.99 ROBOCOP: WAR PARTY #3—ED-209 PHOTO COVER by Steven Grant and Carlos Ferreira The only law left standing in Detroit, Robocop battles against revolutionaries bent on violently turning the city into an independent nation. Then a new threat appears: a munitions maker on field testing incredible new hi-tech war weapons by turning the streets into a killing field. Suddenly, Robocop has dozens of new threats to fight all at once and his systems are in serious need of repairs. Limited to 1,000 copies. 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #2 by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian The bitch is back as the original Lady Death continues with an all-new epic! Lady Death and her allies Wargoth and Satasha are left for dead by the deranged warlock, Sagos. Exhausted and battered, they are ripe for picking by the vicious Nameless Wolves! Is Wargoth a mentor or betrayer as he leads Lady Death into a heartless trap. This issue also sees the introduction of Lady Death’s new sword! This is cutting edge, epic dark fantasy as only Lady Death creator Brian Pulido can deliver it, this adventure redefines Lady Death for the next decade! Lady Death never looked so good with stellar art by super-star Ron Adrian! As well as this Regular cover, it’s also available with a wraparound cover by Ron Adrian, a Juan Jose Ryp cover, a special Premium edition, with a cardstock cover, by Paulo Siqueira. REGULAR—32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 RYP—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PREMIUM—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 LADY DEATH: DEATH GODDESS by Brian Pulido, Matt Martin, & Richard Ortiz Lady Death is unleashed this summer with this killer book showcasing the upcoming series artists! This special book offers a sneak-peek at several of the upcoming Lady Death series including special artwork that won’t be seen elsewhere! First, Lady Death: Kiss of Leviathia will feature the breathtaking art of Matt Martin, who’s amazing art has been seen in Coven and Snowman! Spirited away from her allies, Lady Death is lost in an exotic, ancient realm controlled by a beautiful, seemingly benevolent Goddess named Leviathia. Everything Lady Death ever wanted is at her beck and call. But what wicked secrets is Leviathia, a being of immense power, hiding and can Lady Death survive them? Second, Lady Death: Comes the Wicked is the big breakout book for sultry talent Richard Ortiz and his Mucha-esq art nouveau style! Lady Death wakes in a small village. As night falls, the villagers warn her of The Wicked, a supernatural beast stalking the cursed town. Where is Lady Death exactly? Why is she here? Before she can answer, she's transported to another bizarre setting, then another. Will it ever end? The answers will reveal an all, new diabolical, Goth-inspired villain Pariah. Will she figure out the puzzle before it is too late? All of this and more in the ultimate Lady Death preview! As well as this regular cover, it’s also available with an Art Nouveau cover by Richard Ortiz, a Rafa Lopez cover, and a special Premium edition, with a cardstock cover, by Matt Martin. REGULAR—16pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 NOUVEAU—16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 LOPEZ—16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 PREMIUM—16pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH #6 by Brian Pulido & Wellington Alves Brian Pulido’s all-ages, monthly fantasy epic continues with its second sense-shattering story arc, featuring art by Wellington Alves. Lady Death is lured back to Aglarond by Skold of the assassin's guild: a clan of warriors immune to magic. Separated from her allies, surrounded by her enemies, she can’t escape! Meanwhile, Tvarius, Lady Death’s father and leader of the Eldrich, sets forth his plan to launch a final war with the human kingdoms. As well as this regular cover, it’s also available with a wraparound cover by Wellington Alves, and a special Premium edition with a cardstock cover by Wellington Alves. REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PREMIUM—32pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH/BELLADONNA #1 by Brian Pulido and Daniel HDR Pulido’s warrior women of medieval times meet for the first time in this action-packed crossover! Medieval Lady Death and Wolf, on the run from the evil Bishop Vitirio, enter Colleen McGrath, better known as Belladonna, brought back to the living once again to protect her people. But she presumes the threat is from the pale-skinned invader and Lady Death has the fight of her life on her hands! This full color book features art by new sensation Daniel. As well as this regular cover, it is also available with covers by Ron Adrian, Di Amorim, Juan Jose Ryp, a wraparound by Daniel HDR, an Art Nouveau cover by Richard Ortiz and a special Red Leather cover with art by Ron Adrian and limited to just 600 copies! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 RYP—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ADRIAN—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 AMORIM—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 NOUVEAU—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 LEATHER—32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH #1 — PORTRAIT EDITION by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Don’t miss this stunning new cover from Paulo Siqueira! Medieval Europe is threatened by a near immortal race called the Eldritch. Humanity's last hope for survival is Lady Death, an outcast who is half-human, half-Eldritch, and all attitude. She is part of both clans, but belongs to neither. Bearing the sword of vengeance, Lady Death roams the medieval realms protecting the very people who fear her. In this issue, the cooly sadistic Archbishop Vittorio captures Lady Death's mentor Wolfram Von Bach. Lady Death leads an attack to rescue him, but will she jeopardize the uneasy peace in the process? Limited to 1500 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S BELLADONNA #4—MOONLIGHT EDITION by Brian Pulido & Clint Hilinski Bella is ready for her next foe on this beautiful cover by artist Paulo Siqueira! Colleen MacGrath’s wedding to Donovan was to unite two powerful Irish families in bliss. Instead, all their hopes and dreams were laid to waste by marauding Vikings. Now a year later, on Samhain, Morrigan the Celtic goddess forces Colleen to rise and claim vengeance as Belladonna! In this issue, Belladonna tightens the noose around the neck of her Viking opponents and throws down the gauntlet of final battle! It is time for a reckoning, their entire army against just her! Limited to 850 copies. 32pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S BELLADONNA #5—ART NOUVEAU EDITION by Brian Pulido & Clint Hilinski The Vikings have amassed a huge army and now plain to finish off Belladonna where it all started, her family castle. But she has been preparing for this moment, and now is ready to lay waste to their hoards once and for all! Limited to 650 copies. 32pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S UNHOLY #1—PRISM COVER by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Unholy is the story of Penny, a stoner, rebel, teen who is a nonbeliever in God. After a fatal accident, she’s drafted by God to be His assassin, a God she doesn’t even believe in. As a fallen angel, she is caught in a shadow war waged on city streets, in plain clothes, between Heaven and Hell. This Prism foil is limited to 500 copies, all ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S UNHOLY #2—SURE-SHOT COVER by Brian Pulido & Di Amorim Penny has recently been brought back to life, enrolled as God’s assassin, attacked by demonic hoards, and befriended by some less-than-savory allies. And the day is not over yet! In her first major fight with the UnHoly hordes, Penny is starting to learn her new powers, as well as the weaknesses of her enemies. Limited to 700 copies. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH 2005 SWIMSUIT—PRISM FOIL COVER 2005 by Ryp, Adrian, Shaw, & Various The Lady Death 2005 Swimsuit is the pinup book of the year with art from over a dozen of the top indy illustrators! This Prism foil is limited to 500 copies, all ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 LADY DEATH: LEATHER & LACE 2005—KILLER BODY EDITION by Ryp, Adrian, Wolfer, Siqueira, & Various This brand-new, full-color Lady Death art book turns up the spice with exclusive all-new sexy artwork with a theme of leather and bondage gear or lacy lingerie! Featuring sexy artwork from all your favorite new Lady Death artists including Juan Jose Ryp, Ron Adrian, Mike Wolfer, Paulo Siqueira, Wellington Alves, Daniel HDR and many, many more! Limited to 1,500 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 FRIDAY THE 13TH SPECIAL #1—BLOOD RED CONVENTION EDITION by Brian Pulido & Mike Wolfer Now is your chance to get this Convention exclusive Blood Red Foil edition that was the hit of the horror convention circuit! After the events of Freddy vs. Jason, Laura Upland has had it. She's one of two squabbling siblings who have inherited the land Camp Crystal Lake was built on. Their latest stalemate is how to deal with the destruction done at the Crystal Lake Resorts. Unknown to her brother Miles, she enacts a plan to kill Jason that will rip her family apart. Limited to 1,500 copies, all ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 HELLINA #1—PLATINUM NUDE 10TH ANNIVERSARY PRINT SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL Set (with Print), 32pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE SPECIAL #1—BLOOD RED CONVENTION EDITION by Brian Pulido & Jacen Burrows Now is your chance to get this Convention exclusive Blood Red Foil edition that was the hit of the horror convention circuit! When they stop to rob the Hewitt family General store, three escaped convicts enter a horrifying world of madness and depravity that even a maximum security prison couldn't prepare them for as Leatherface, Sheriff Hoyt, Old Monty and the entire Hewitt clan hunt them down. Limited to 1,500 copies, all ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET SPECIAL #1—BLOOD RED CONVENTION EDITION by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp Now is your chance to get this Convention exclusive Blood Red Foil edition that was the hit of the horror convention circuit! After the events of Freddy vs. Jason, the adults of Springwood have turned the town into a police state, out to suppress any knowledge of Freddy so their kids don't keep dying. If teens are afraid of Freddy he can invade their dreams and murder them, but as a lost secret, he is powerless. Emily, a rebellious teen and aspiring journalist wants to blow the lid off Springwood's secret and tell it to the world. Limited to 1,500 copies, all ship bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 ALAN MOORE'S HYPOTHETICAL LIZARD #2—TAROT COVER by Alan Moore and Sebastian Fiumara This stunning Tarot cover fits together with the Nightjar Tarot covers to create a set based on the worlds of Alan Moore! One of Alan Moore’s greatest works and his most critically acclaimed novella of all time is now painstakingly adapted to comic books. Moore’s frequent collaborator Antony Johnston has carefully preserved the story as it is presented in sequential form with stunning grey-painted art by new sensation Sebastian Fiumara, all under the watchful eye of Moore himself. Rawra Chin has returned to the House Without Clocks, giving up his glittering stage career for the love of his ex-boyfriend Foral Yatt. But it's been five years since Rawra left does Foral even want love any more? Silent observer SomSom watches the tragedy unfold, powerless to prevent it, and wonders: is there a lizard asleep inside the ball? Limited to 1250 copies. 32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 DEMONSLAYER VOLUME 1 TP—ALTERNATE COVER EDITION by Marat Mychaels Special warehouse find! This cover has never before been offered! The entire pre-Avatar Demonslayer saga is now available in one volume! Collected within are all six of the original Demonslayer issues that were published by Image comics as well as the ultra-rare issue #0 into one mammoth 160 page volume! The start of Marat Mychaels breakout series is not to be missed, from her origin and boyfriend Michael getting turned into a demon, to the breach of Hell itself, all the early defining moments of this series are now available in one trade paperback. Limited to 350 copies. SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 HELLINA/NIRA X—PLATINUM 10TH ANNIVERSARY PRINT SET by Patrick Fillion Packaged with a sexy new art print! It’s been 10 years since Hellina, Hell’s Mistress, was first unleashed on the world. Now she is at Avatar and we have a special warehouse find to celebrate! We offer here original first printing copies of Hellina/Nira X #1 Platinum with a commemorative gold seal, packaged with a special all-new print by artist Patrick Fillion that has never before been available! This print set is limited to 300 copies, all of which ship bagged and boarded. Set (with Print), 32pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HELLINA: HELL'S ANGEL #1—PLATINUM NUDE 10TH ANNIV PRINT SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL Set (with Print), 32pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EXPOSURE: SECOND COMING #1 & #2 by Al Rio Al Rio’s red-hot secret agents return in this full-color series featuring more of the sexy mischief fans demand! #1—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 #2—32pgs, FC MSRP: $3.50 O/A EXPOSURE SPECIAL #1 Another full-color special filled with the red-hot exploits of Al Rio’s sultry super spies! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 O/A JADE WARRIORS #1 by Mike Deodato Mike Deodato unleashes his asian temptresses in this full-color, all-action extravaganza. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.50 O/A JOE R. LANSDALE'S BY BIZARRE HANDS # 1 - 6 by Joe R Lansdale, Dheeraj Verma, & Jacen Burrows One the most popular horror novel writers, Joe R. Lansdale, is unleashed again in this all-new series that adapts some of his favorite short stories, all chosen by Lansdale himself, into comic form for the first time by many artists including Tim Truman, Dheeraj Verma, and Andrea Guinaldo. With Lansdale’s biting wit and razor-sharp dialogue, fans of Garth Ennis are sure to love this new six issue monthly series. #1—32pgs, B&W (1 of 6) SRP: $3.50 #2—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 #3—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 #4—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 #5—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 #6—32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 ************************************************************************ Avatar Press Lithographs MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH: DEAD RISING—SHAW LITHOGRAPH by Sean Shaw This print is of Sean Shaw’s stunning Medieval cover to Lady Death: Dead Rising. Printed on high-quality cardstock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. This edition is strictly limited to only 150 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 WAR ANGEL #1—RYP LITHOGRAPH by Juan Jose Ryp Continuing the line of ultra-limited Avatar Lithographs, this print is of Juan Jose Ryp’s powerful cover to War Angel #1. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 50 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 PANDORA: DEVIL'S ADVOCATE #1—FINCH LITHOGRAPH Continuing the line of ultra-limited Avatar Lithographs, this print is of David Finch’s sexy cover to Pandora: Devil’s Advocate #1. Printed on high-quality card stock with cutting edge technology for a perfect high-resolution print suitable for framing. Each is strictly limited to only 50 copies! Every copy of this digital art print ships in a special rigid sleeve with a seal of authenticity. Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 JUNGLE FANTASY #1—NUDE RIO LITHOGRAPH SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 HELLINA VS PANDORA—CONNECTING ADULT LITHOGRAPHS A-C by Juan Jose Ryp SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL MATURE THEMES LITHO A—Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 LITHO B—Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 LITHO C—Lithograph, 11x17, FC SRP: $29.99 AXIOM FAT BOY & HARVEY #1 by Howard M. Shum & E.W. Clayton Harvey is a struggling artist living in Los Angeles. Fat Boy is his kung fu-loving cousin from Hong Kong. Together they have crazy adventures with Hollywood celebrities and rock stars. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 BASEMENT COMICS / AMRYL ENTERT CAVEWOMAN: COVER GALLERY MERIEM PRINT by Budd Root This print features one of the best liked poses of Cavewoman; standing seductively in front of a backdrop of fan-favorite Cavewoman covers! This limited edition Cavewoman art print measures 11” x 17” and is printed on high-quality paper stock, suitable for framing, and comes in a collector’s envelope with Cavewoman graphics! Limited to only 450 art prints! Print, 11x17, FC MSRP: $16.00 CAVEWOMAN: RELOADED #1 by Budd Root The highly sought-after historic Cavewoman #1 from 1994 was short-printed, is rare, and worth a bundle on the open market. Now, it's being re-released with an added bonus of ten extra, brand new pages of story and art! This giant 40-page Reloaded issue #1 is the first of six Reloaded issues! 40pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 HEAVY METAL LIVE VOLUME 6—SIGNED JULIE STRAIN PHOTO COVERS Julie Strain has graciously agreed to produce a limited number of signed and numbered books of the Heavy Metal Live Book Six. These are all personally signed by Julie, coming with a special certificate of authenticity and are strictly limited to 250 copies per cover. Allocations may occur. (CAUT: 2) MATURE THEMES TOUR ED—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 NUDE TOUR ED—SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 BLAM COMICS CANTON KID #3 by La Morris Richmond and Larry Chy It’s the City of Chicago vs. Canton Kid and the Ling Family vs. the Ching Shi Gãios to the death! “Vampire Dogs & Iron Men” races towards it’s astonishing, Chi stoked conclusion! 32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 PURGE: BLACK, RED, & DEADLY #3 by La Morris Richmond and Roberto Goiriz Hell is unleashed upon the denizens of Stagnation as Riftkind’s army attacks. Demia and her rag tag group of saddle tramps hold their ground, but in the face of Riftkind’s overwhelming force, time has run out for the notorious gloryhole. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 BONGO COMICS SIMPSONS COMICS #108 by Dixon and Costanza In an attempt to fend off the FBI, Mr. Burns frames Homer with his felonious offenses. A very short trial later, Homer finds himself in federal prison. There he meets a surprising number of friends and foes. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS CLASSICS #5 by Matt Groening Bart and Milhouse accidentally go on a fantastic voyage through Mr. Burns’ enfeebled body, forcing Homer to go after them in a martini olive-shaped space capsule. Then, Bart turns Lisa’s diary into to a tell-all book sensation. 64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROSWELL: ROSWELL WALKS AMONG US! TP by Bill Morrison Join Roswell, Julienne Fryes, Jasper, and Dagnabbit Rabbit in a "true"-ly hilarious, out of this world, sci-fi humor story about one little alien lost in post-war America and looking for a way home. (CAUT: 3 & 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ************************************************************************ BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT KOMIC FANTASIES VOLUME 3 #5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 40pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 BOOM! STUDIOS HERO SQUARED #3 by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis, & Joe Abraham With his back against the wall, Captain Valor finds his limits put to the test and he has to do something he has never done before in his super-hero career. Is he even capable of stepping up to the plate? 24pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 G.I. SPY #1 by Andrew Cosby and Matt Haley The Nazis have discovered something buried deep in the Antarctic; something that could forever turn the tide of World War II. A beautiful, by-the-book British Intelligence operative, and Jack Shepherd, secret-agent-in-training, embark on their first mission to fight a secret battle against the greatest enemy the world has never known. NOTE: Not available in Germany. "SAVING LADY LIBERTY" COVER—32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.99 "JACK IS BACK" COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TRENCHER: REST OF THE STUFF TPS by Keith Giffen Collecting the Trencher X-Mas Bites Holiday Blow-Out as well as the Trencher vs. Blitz the Manic Mandrill story from Blackball Comics #1, as well as the elusive Mr. Monster/Trencher team-up, this tradepaperback finishes off the Trencher collection. Also available signed by Giffen. REGULAR—SC, 7x10, 88pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SIGNED—SC, 7x10, 88pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #33 by Jim Balent New Avalon is in flames as Raven Hex and the Dragon Witch battle to the Death. Tarot under goes surgery and the Skeleton Man faces off against a new cemetery guardian as he battles to save his graveyard and the souls in it. Ships with two Jim Balent covers. Also Available in a Deluxe Litho Edition with a pencil rendered litho of Tarot and Pooka. Limited to 500 and signed by Balent. Art has been edited. To view the full image, go to: www.jimbalent.com MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 DELUXE—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE — SWORD MAIDEN PRINTS 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”x24” and is perfect for framing. Also comes in a signed edition. (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—Lithograph, FC SRP: $9.99 SIGNED—Lithograph SRP: $29.99 ************************************************************************ STAR OF THE MONTH 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. Also available in a Deluxe Color Plate edition signed by the artist. (CAUT: 2) REGULAR (JUN042309)—SC, 5x8, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 DELUXE ED—SC, 5x8, 64pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ********************************************************************** BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA INC KAMUI #1 GN by Ringo Nanami Infused with a spirit of an ancient sword, Atsuma must leave his village to reclaim Okikurumi. He encounters NOA, an organization of youths who wield the power of the kamui, and who may hold the key to Okikurumi. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Maylasia. SC, 6x8, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A KITCHEN SINK & FRIENDS 6 GN SET Available exclusively in North America through Previews! SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x6) SRP: $11.99 O/A THE GOLDEN AGE OF EXOTIC GALS SC Sale! Originally published a $35.00! A major oversize 9”x12” book with rare clippings, magazine articles and original photographs, devoting several pages each to Mamie Van Doren, Lili St. Cyr, Tempest Storm, Blaze Starr, plus coverage of dozens of lesser names from the 1940s and '50s. (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ************************************************************************ STEVE JACKSON GAMES INC O/A THE ART OF JOHN VAN FLEET HC by John Van Fleet Van Fleet uses impressionism and cinematic staging to create powerful, poignant works of art. This showcases some of his best work, including covers and pages for Batman, Star Wars and White Wolf's Vampire. Also, a previously unpublished graphic story based on the The Matrix, featuring scenes and characters not in the film. (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES HC, 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $17.99 ************************************************************************ BURLYMAN ENTERTAINMENT OFFERED AGAIN O/A DOC FRANKENSTEIN #1 & #2 / SHAOLIN COWBOY #2 If you missed them the first time, don’t miss out on these great back-issues from The Wachowski Bros. (The Matrix) and some of today’s top talents! Choose from Doc Frankenstein #1 (2nd Printing) & #2, or Shaolin Cowboy #2 (featuring art & story by Geoff Darrow)! DOC #1—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 DOC #2—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SHAOLIN #2—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 ************************************************************************ BUYMETOYS.COM THE OZ/WONDERLAND CHRONICLES PREVIEW by Ben Avery & Casey Heying Alice and Dorothy of the famous childrens stories Alice in Wolderland and The Wizard of Oz, now room together in college in Chicago. Neither remember their childhood adventures, but begin to question everything as creatures from both lands begin to invade downtown Chicago. In order to save all realities, they must come together to find the source of the disruption. Cover by Greg Horn. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 CARNAL COMICS BRUNNER'S CARNAL DELIGHTS: ALICE #1 COVER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 7x10, 60pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JENNA JAMESON CARNAL 2-PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x2) SRP: $10.95 STICKBOY FREAKY SEX 2-PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x2) SRP: $6.95 CHANTING MONKS STUDIOS WULF & BATSY #1 by Bryan Baugh Wulf & Batsy is a monster story told from the monsters' point of view. The first graphic novel chronicles the misadventures of two lost, lonely kids. One happens to be a Werewolf. The other happens to be a hot, sexy Vampire. The pair wander the earth, looking for a place to call home, but the trouble is, they also have to eat. Being monsters, the bulk of their diet is human beings! 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ZACHERLEY'S MIDNITE TERRORS 2-PACK by Various Chilling horror tales introduced by none other than the cool ghoul himself, living legend Zacherley! Features issues #1 and # 2. All tales of course showcasing the man himself, Zacherley! Set (x2) SRP: $7.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP WINSOR MCCAY: EARLY WORKS VOLUME 6 TP by Windsor McCay Featuring McCay’s first continuous comic strip, Mr. Goodenough, which ran from January 1904 to March 1905 in the Evening Telegram. The strips features Mr. Goodenough, who continuously tries to improve his life by becoming more active. The result of which inevitably leads to injury or discomfort for the hapless gentleman. SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH WINSOR MCCAY: EARLY WORKS TP by Windsor McCay These volumes collect some of Winsor McCay's earliest works, including "Tales of the Rarebit Fiend," "Tales of the Jungle Imp," "Little Sammy Sneeze," "A Pilgrim's Progress," and much more! These handsome, compact and affordable volumes presents the entire body of the early works of Windsor McCay, the cartoon genius behind Little Nemo in Slumberland. VOLUME 1 (STAR20243)—SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 VOLUME 2 (OCT032227)—SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 VOLUME 3 (FEB042196)—SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 VOLUME 4 (JUL042750)—SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 DICK TRACY: THE COLLINS CASE FILES VOLUME 3 TP by Max Allan Collins, Rick Fletcher, & Dick Locher Acclaimed mystery author and comics writer Max Allan Collins took over scripting Chester Gould's iconic detective strip in 1978, and Dick Tracy would never be the same again. These volumes collect Collins's masterful yet controversial 15-year run. (SEP042519) SC, 7x10, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR TREK: THE KEY COLLECTION VOLUME 3 TP by Various This third collection features art by Alberto Giolitti, putting Kirk, Spock, Scott, Sulu and McCoy into perilous adventures available nowhere else but the comics. Included here are the stories "The Cosmic Caveman," "The Hijacked Planet," and "The Haunted Asteroid." SC, 7x10, 232pgs, FC SRP: $22.95 ************************************************************************ CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #147 by Various Elvira’s the magic consultant of the new thriller by demon filmmaker M. Dark Shyvverman — but she might want to quit when real demons take over, in “Ghouls on Film!” by Frank Strom and Eduardo Baretto. Also, vampire wannabes disrupt fraternity hazings, in “The Brotherly Hood!” 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #73 by Peter David, John Heebink, & Al Milgrom A hooded figure has masterminded the kidnappings of seven of the Soulsearchers’ friends. The group traces the abductees, but a trip to the Zone of Free Association may cost them dearly, in “Among the Missing!”, with a cover by Conner and Leialoha. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 CLIB'S BOY COMICS TRUE STORY, SWEAR TO GOD #14 by Tom Beland There's trouble afoot in Puerto Rico as demonstrators protest the U.S. Naval practices on the island of Viequez. This comes at a time when Tom is dealing with the stress of living in San Juan. And how about that cover by our 12-year old nephew Jean Paul Vachier? 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 COMIC CAVALCADE BRIAN PULIDO'S LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #1/2 — COMMEMORATIVE EDITION by Brian Pulido, Ron Adrian, & Gabriel Rearte Hope has renounced her humanity and she’s sentenced to the labyrinth. Now forged into the cold, cruel and alluring warrior Lady Death, she joins forces with the mysterious and deadly Wargoth, and master thief/spell-caster Satasha. Together they dare the impossible: destroy Sagos, the realm shattering warlock who has kidnaped Lady Death’s mother’s soul. Limited to 1,500 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #1—GOLD FOIL EDITION by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian It is 1000 AD. Europe. To save her mother, Hope renounces her humanity and is sentenced to the Blacklands, a realm where magic and monsters run rampant. Now forged into the cold, cruel and alluring warrior Lady Death, she joins forces with the mysterious Wargoth, and the master thief and spell-caster Satasha. Together they dare the impossible: destroy Sagos, the realm shattering warlock who has kidnaped Lady Death's mother's soul. Limited to 700 copies, all copies will ship bagged with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $5.99 MEDIEVAL LADY DEATH/BELLADONNA #1/2—COMMEMORATIVE EDITION Matt Martin created this powerful new cover for this exclusive edition! Pulido’s warrior women of medieval times meet for the first time in this action-packed crossover! An ultimate evil threatens Ireland and it will take two supernatural champions to defend these sacred lands. The seeds are sown when Rurik, a mad Vangarian warlock and his gargoyle horde invades and begin to slaughter the innocent. Morrigan, the Celtic goddess, calls upon her spirit of vengeance, Belladonna, to stop them. But when she encounters Medieval Lady Death, the two assume the other is the source of the threat. Can these two warriors put aside their differences and unite or will they kill each other? Limited to 1500 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 ROBOCOP: WAR PARTY #1—GOLD FOIL EDITION This special gold foil is available here for the first time! The only law left standing in Detroit, Robocop battles against revolutionaries bent on violently turning the city into an independent nation. Then a new threat appears: a munitions maker on field testing incredible new hi-tech war weapons by turning the streets into a killing field. Suddenly, Robocop has dozens of new threats to fight all at once and his systems are in serious need of repairs. Limited to 500 copies, all copies will ship bagged with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOMB RAIDER GALLERY—LUCKY LARA COVER Tomb Raider continues to burn-up the charts and our exclusive sexy Andy Park variant is sure to please collector’s everywhere! Limited to just 4500 copies. All copies ship in a bag and board. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 O/A KABUKI: MASKS OF THE NOH #1—COMMEMORATIVE EDITION by David Mack If you thought Kabuki was deadly, wait ‘til you meet the other Masks of the Noh! The provocative characters of the Kabuki world get spotlighted in this outstanding mini-series! David Mack provided a wonderful virgin painted cover for this special edition of only 2000 copies. All copies ship in a bag and board. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 O/A WITCHBLADE #42—COLD STEEL EDITION Rising star Keu Cha keeps getting better every issue, and unleashes this dynamic beauty of a cover exclusively for us, but it is limited to just 4000 copies! Every copy ships bagged and boarded. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 ************************************************************************ CPM MANGA AQUARIUM VOLUME 1 TP by Tomoko Taniguchi Naoka's life isn't going so well. She was turned down by the prestigious high school that she wanted to attend and she feels like nothing is going right for her. To try and cheer herself up, she starts going to the aquarium where she finds beauty, serenity... and romance. (STAR20202) SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 CALL ME PRINCESS TP by Tomoko Taniguchi Mako has dreams of being swept off her feet by a handsome prince. She wants to forget about her high school trials and tribulations... but mostly she just wants someone to love her and call her princess. (STAR19697) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 JERRY ROBINSON'S ASTRA by Robinson & Cohn, Oishi, & Tanaka Astra is a beautiful, blonde interstellar princess who has never seen a man, since her Amazonian race has evolved to a point where they only bear females. Now their supply of "seed" is running out, and Astra must find a male savior before her sisters all die out! (STAR17240) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 LET'S STAY TOGETHER FOREVER GN by Tomoko Taniguchi High school cliques can get very exclusive, and people will seldom cross these lines. Will Leo the Metal-Head, and Ayami the shy girl, ever realize that they were made for each other? Or will social dogmas keep them apart? A tale of love, loss, and hairspray! (STAR18272) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 POPCORN ROMANCE GN by Tomoko Taniguchi A pair of metal head brothers are psyched to make their onstage debut! But disaster strikes when one of them collapses onstage. Following the incident, they travel to their grandfather's farm in the country to recuperate, but the farm is in peril of being turned into a golf course! (STAR19709) SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 PRINCESS PRINCE BOOK 1 GN by Tomoko Taniguchi Mourning the death of his beloved wife, acting on a prophecy handed to him by an angel; the King of Gemstone decides to raise one of his twin sons as a girl. Will Princess Lori ever get to be Prince Laurence? Will he ever find true love? (STAR17837) SC, 7x10, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: JU NEN #4 — SIGNED GRAPHITE EDITION by Tucci, Vaughn, & Dillon Limited to only 499 copies, each Ju-Nen #2 Graphite Edition features an added cover featuring Billy Tucci’s original pencil illustration. All books are signed by Shi creator Billy Tucci and are protected in a sealed comic bag with board. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 SHI LETTER OPENER SET A classic Samurai sword set in miniature! This four piece collection features three steel blades with brass accents and a desk top display stand emblazened with the kanji "Shi." Includes an 8 1/2" Katana, 6 1/2" Wakasashi, and a 4 1/2" Tanto. Perfect desk ornament! Letter Opener Set SRP: $15.99 D. E. RED SONJA #2 by Oeming, Carey, Rubi, Rodriguez & Isanove Bigger than Issue #1! Following last issue’s cliffhanger ending, the new tales of Sonja continue from Dynamite, Carey, Oeming, Rubi, Isanove, Rodriguez and the best of the best cover artists! In this issue, the drama continues to unfold as new foes are met, new allies found, and new challenges rise to meet the She-Devil With a Sword! When the curtain is ultimately pulled back, what evil will truly be revealed? Featuring covers by (and shipping in equal increments): J.G. Jones (Wanted), Art Adams, Mel Rubi (A Wraparound cover at no extra cost), and legendary Red Sonja artist, Frank Brunner (colored by Jose Villarubia)! And, as if that weren’t enough, a 1-in-25 cover by Billy Tan (X-23), and a 1-in-65 alternate cover with painted art by Estaban Maroto and Jose Villarubia, will be inserted amongst copies shipped! Red Sonja #2 will also have feature a special bonus prelude back-up to the upcoming Red Sonja vs. Thulsa Doom! Yes, that Thulsa Doom! The villain portrayed by James Earl Jones in the classic Conan movie! Written by filmmaker Luke Lieberman and NY Times best-selling author (and fan-favorite comic writer) Peter David, this story will serve as a lead-in to Sonja’s first appearance in “Classic” Conan #23 — and it all begins in Red Sonja #2 as part of this special preview! Best of all, this issue contains 40 pages of story and art — bigger than issue #1 — all for the same price of just $2.99! For the “discriminating collector,” this issue is also available in a special Mel Rubi-drawn, Richard Isanove-colored "Fiery Red Foil” cover edition. REGULAR—40pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FIERY RED FOIL—40pgs, FC PI THE ADVENTURES OF RED SONJA VOLUME 1: SHE-DEVIL WITH A SWORD TP by Various Featuring the art of Neal Adams, with new colors by Jose Villarubia! Containing the Red Sonja tales from Marvel Feature #1-7, presented in glorious, fully re-mastered color. These tales are where it all begins, and help set the stage for the current Red Sonja series from Dynamite! This is a must-have collection of never-before reprinted material. Plus, this volume will feature two covers by legendary artist, Frank Thorne! Plus, legendary Red Sonja writer and former Marvel Editor-in-Chief, Roy Thomas, provides an introduction! MASS MKT EDITION—SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 PX EDITION—SC, 7x10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 RED SONJA #1—MICHAEL TURNER LITHOGRAPH by Michael Turner Fathom creator and artist Michael Turner’s cover to Red Sonja #1 is now available as a Dynamite Lithograph! Measuring 13” x 19” and printed on high quality paper, this litho is a must-have for your collection! Also available signed by Turner. (CAUT: 2) REGULAR—Lithograph, 18 x 24, FC SRP: $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, 18 x 24, FC SRP: $69.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS: J. SCOTT CAMPBELL-INSPIRED ASH STATUE From the cover of the smash, sold-out Army of Darkness: Ashes to Ashes #1, artist J. Scott Campbell’s rendition of Ash is now available as a Dynamite Statue! Sculpted by Anthony Colella and standing a full 13” tall, this piece captures every bit of the essence of Campbell’s fan-favorite cover. Strictly limited, this first-ever Dynamite Statue will be the centerpiece of your collection for years to come! (CAUT: 4) Statue SRP: $149.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH VS. RE-ANIMATOR #1 by James Kuhoric & Sanford Greene The Army of Darkness ongoing series is here and the first story arc features the crossover no one ever expected to see: Army of Darkness vs. Re-Animator! Ash Vs. West! Winner takes all! Following the exciting conclusion of Shop ’Til You Drop (Dead), this first issue finds Ash committed to Arkham Asylum. It’s here that he runs afoul of a rather ghoulish and creepy Herbert West... and the battle of the century begins! Featuring covers by (and shipping in equal increments): J.G. Jones (Wanted), Sanford Greene, Gabriel Dell’Otto (Secret War), and Nick Bradshaw. And, as if that weren’t enough, there will a 1-in-25 cover by Nick Bradshaw featuring an “homage” to classic slasher monster films, inserted in orders shipped! Also available Signed by artist Sanford Green! For the “discriminating collector,” Dynamite presents a High End Limited Edition with a new “Boomstick Foil” cover by Sanford Greene! REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 BOOMSTICK FOIL—32pgs, FC PI ARMY OF DARKNESS: SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP (DEAD) TP by James Kuhoric, Nick Bradshaw, & Sanford Greene The second AOD series from Dynamite Entertainment is now available in this trade paperback collection! Written by James Kuhoric, and featuring the artwork of Nick Bradshaw and Sanford Greene, Shop 'Til You Drop (Dead) puts Ash back in the real world and the S-Mart... but not without a few bumps, surprises, and Deadites along the way! This trade paperback collects the four complete issues of the series, plus a cover gallery featuring the work of Nick Bradshaw, Sanford Greene, Eric E-Bas, Jae Lee, Richard Isanove, Paolo Rivera, and Ale Garza! Available in Regular and Previews Exclusive cover editions! MASS MKT EDITION—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $14.99 PX EDITION—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $14.99 DAMAGE! ASHES #2 by Gerald Sanchez & Lionel Ordaz Damage continues redefining the “Vampire Condition” as Ash explores his vampire powers. What’s going on? How did he get this way … and what’s that rotting smell? Features another bloody jaw dropping coverby painter Oscar Rodriguez. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC (2 of 13) SRP: $3.50 DEAD DOG COMICS & ENT HORROR SHOW #1 by Chazz DeMoss, Mark Kidwell, Tom Sullivan, & Josh Medors Featuring three bone-chilling tales by some of the best horror creators. Includes Curse of the Blood Clan, Night of the Living Dead: Barbara’s Zombie Chronicles, and Tom Sullivan’s Books of the Dead: Devilhead. Ships with three different covers in an equal ratio. Limited to 10,000 total copies. Allocations may occur. (CAUT: 4) 36pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 FROM HEAVEN TO HELL #1 by Mark Kidwell, Steve Seeley, Joel Moen, Marcus Smith, & Bill Hauser Featuring three bone-chilling tales by some of the best horror creators. Includes "Street Rats," "Fright Club," and "Darksiders: The Incident." 36pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 DEL REY GENSHIKEN VOLUME 2 GN by Kio Shimoku One of the newest additions to Del Rey’s successful manga program returns with Book Two of a humerous series about the world of manga and anime fandom. Will appeal to those who enjoy Negima! by Ken Akamatsu. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 NODAME CANTIABILE VOLUME 2 GN by Tomoko Ninomiya Book two of an engaging new Del Rey manga series about a pair or young piano students. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GURU GURU PON CHAN VOLUME 1 GN by Satomi Ikezawa A new addition to Del Rey’s very successful manga program—featuring the adventures of a beloved family puppy magically transformed into a girl. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 TSUBASA VOLUME 6 GN by Clamp The latest chapter of the top-selling series in Del Rey’s manga program — set in an alternate reality of heroic and romantic characters on a magical quest. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 EDGAR ALLAN POE: FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER & OTHER TALES TP Adapted by Richard Margopoulos & Richard Corben From “The Raven” to “The Oval Portrait” Edgar Allan Poe’s tales are brought to full-color life! SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $12.95 MATTER OF TIME TP by Juan Gimenez From the illustrator who brought comic fans Metabarons and Leo Roa comes a lavishly illustrated series of time travel tales that take the reader deep into the past and well into the future! SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $12.95 DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHING G.I. JOE #1 Writer: Joe Casey Artist: Stefano Caselli & Sunder Raj Beginning a New Era of Greatness! Issue Zero gave you a taste of what Joe Casey’s got in store for GI Joe – but now, the fun really begins! Cobra has been splintered…the Red Shadows have gone back into hiding…but the war has only just begun! Chicago has suffered a disaster of unimaginable magnitude. The question is – was it the result of an attack, or was it a horrible accident? The President has scrambled the Joes to find out – but what they discover will come as an even greater shock – almost as great a shock as the identity of their new advisor! 32pgs, FC $2.95 GI JOE: UNION OF THE SNAKE TP Writer: Brandon Jerwa Artist: Tim Seeley In the wake of a disaster staged by COBRA, the G.I. JOE team faces a mounting crisis as their membership is either cut to ribbons or arrested by the very government they’ve sworn to protect! In the midst of these events, a mysterious rash of murders hits the ranks of both G.I. JOE and COBRA… It appears an as-yet-unknown third faction in the war has emerged. Now no one is safe. Loyalties are challenged, masks removed and soldiers pay the ultimate price in this highly explosive collection of issues #36-42 of the G.I. JOE comic book series. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $14.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: THE DARK ELF TRILOGY #2 (OF 3) Writer: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: Tim Seeley Cover A: Tim Seeley Cover B: Gez Fry Continuing the Adaptation of R. A. Salvatore’s “Homeland” — the first book in the famed Dark Elf Trilogy! Save for his mentor Zaknafein, Drizzt is alone amongst his people in his dedication to justice. But now he has entered Melee-Magthere — the Academy of Menzoberranzan. Here, young drow warriors are schooled in the art of deadly combat — and the corrupt ways of their people: Treachery. Ambition. Murder. His choice is simple: bow to the will of his evil family and become twisted by these teachings — or retain his honor and become an outcast... 32pgs, FC $2.95 D3 SHADES OF BLUE VOLUME 2 Writers: James S. Harris and Rachel Nacion Artists: Cal Slayton and Scott Story The Harrington High gang’s story continues in Volume Two of Shades of Blue! Super-heroing is usually all fun-and-games for Heidi and her friends, but it gets serious when a troubled young ice skater nick-named the Ice Princess shows up at school with powers of her own. Now electrically charged hero Heidi has to figure out how to defeat an enemy who’s not evil, just confused and in need of some serious help. Collects the following: Shades of Blue Vol. 1 #s 6-10, and 8 brand new original pages! SC, 6x9, 144pgs, B&W $10.95 Aftermath BREAKDOWN TP Writer: Chuck Dixon Artist: Dave Ross & Jim Fern Cover by Stefano Caselli & Sunder Raj The hit debut story arc is collected for the first time! Jeff Carey was the first of a new breed of men—gifted with abilities that could have made him an object of fear. Instead, he became the world’s first “super hero”—loved, admired, rewarded for his heroism with wealth and fame. But then tragedy struck… In one horrific instant, it’s all taken away from him—along with the family he loves. Jeff Carey disappears…and in his place appears a figure that inspires not adulation, but terror—a revenge-driven vigilante who seeks justice at any price. But the path to vengeance only leads to greater questions – and the terrible secret behind his powers… SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A INFANTRY #4 by Joe Casey & Kalman Andrasofszky Even as Charlie Alexander begins to uncover some truths behind his recent encounters with the C.I.A. and its connection to his investigation, the mystery surrounding the man called Infantry deepens. How is he connected to a century-old man who claims to have once been the country’s greatest weapon? While Charlie digs for the facts, Infantry confronts the three most deadly assassins in the world! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 ************************************************************************ DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING ROBOT VOL. 1 MANGA Produced by Range Murata Robot Vol. 1 is a one-of-a-kind compilation that is produced and edited by one of Japan’s most well-known and renowned manga artists, Ranger Murata, character designer for Studio Gonzo’s Last Exile and Blue Submarine No. 6. Murata’s hand-picked contributors like Yoshitoshi Abe (Essence) and Ugetsu Hakua (Burst Angel) come together in a mind-blowing experiment of what happens when top manga artists work in the unusual format of short stories and brilliant color. From Range Murata’s picturesque portrayal of two teens on a motorcycle ride into the unknown, to Yoshitoshi Abe’s tale of dark fantasy, and Mami Itou’s butcher gone awry, diversity of narrative competes with a high level of artistic experimentation in this monumental work. Softcover with dustjacket. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 164pgs, FC $24.95 DIGITAL WEBBING BLOODRAYNE: DARK SOUL by Steven O’Connell, Cedric Nocon, Ori Ayalon, Koizen BloodRayne investigates the disappearance of two Brimstone Society members, leading her to an ancient cemetery. Once inside, BloodRayne finds her hands full as she’s hit from all sides by dark nasties. And Rayne’s evil alter-ego — DarkRayne rises from the shadows! Featuring hot-new artist Cedric Nocon. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #24 by Ron Fortier, Dario Carrasco, M.A. Castrillo, Dan Berger, & Andie Tong The Masked Gargoyle prowls the rooftops and alleyways protecting its citizens from the villain known as the Fire Devil. By Ron Fortierand Dario Carrasco. Meanwhile, the Fist of Justice battles a robotic menace controlled by his evil arch-enemy, but will he stand victorious? 32pgs, PC SRP: $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THUNDERGOD TP by Christopher Golden & Albert Debnam Held prisoner for 100 years while darkling races poisoned the Earth, Thor is free at last! Now, from Asgard to America, the nine worlds tremble with the return of the Thundergod! This trade paperback collects Christopher Golden's creator-owned mini-series that was originally published through Crusade Comics, plus the last chapter published by Calibur Press. (OCT032368) SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** DISNEY PRESS TIM BURTON'S NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS MANGA GN Now, for the first time, fans of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas can read the story of how Jack Skellington almost ruined Christmas — in manga form! The first manga retelling of one of Disney's most enduring films is the coolest thing to hit shelves this season! (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 DORK STORM PRESS DR. BLINK, SUPERHERO SHRINK #3 by John Kovalic & Christopher Jones When the Remainders find a portal to another universe, it's not Earth...it's Earth Too! But what do all the superheroes seem so much more successful there? Paging Dr. Blink! Part one of a hilarious two-part spectacular! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.49 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DR. BLINK, SUPERHERO SHRINK #1 by John Kovalic & Christopher Jones What happens when you're a suicidal superhero...who also happens to be immortal, omnipotent and invulnerable? The hilarious bimonthly misadventures of the world's leading authority on metahuman mental health begin now! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 LETHARGIC LAD JUMBO SIZED ANNUAL #3 by Greg Hyland See Lethargic Lad, the internet's favourite satirical superhero, encounter computer-generated monsters, fight Wolf-mans and Draculas, and face the evil Professor Monkeyhead. Plus, the original Lethargic Comics, Weakly artists return in one book for the first time in fourteen years. 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 PS238 #13 by Aaron Williams Sent to thwart a plan Zodon will eventually put into motion in Tyler’s future, he travels to 1967 where he’s nabbed as a temporal criminal by a superhero named Chronomaster! Will Tyler ever get back to the present day? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DR MASTERS PUBLICATIONS INC JUNK FORCE VOLUME 2 NOVEL by Hideki Kakinuma The novel, which kicked off the post apocalyptic comedy adventure of the same name, continues. Once again the hunt to shutdown the heavily armed Z.P.T. organization is in full swing! Novel/SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 HANIDORI GIRL VOLUME 1 TP by Mari Matsuzawa Support Robot: Sally 001 has just been completed by boy technophile Yoshiki. Yet her fledgling personality programming makes her ill-suited for maid-dom and leaves her very smitten with one Yoshiki. Evil teachers, a jealous sister and Yoshiki’s mad scientist dad round this quirky cast of slapstick characters. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 KING OF FIGHTERS: MAXIMUM IMPACT By Chi Wen Shum Based the popular SNK fighting game now shipping for PS2 and Xbox video game systems, King of Fighters Maximum Impact will blow you away. The impact is Maximum! #3—36pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $2.95 #4—36pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.95 STELLVIA VOLUME 1 TP by XEBEC & Ryo Akizuki The Stellvia Space Academy is one of several Space Foundations dedicated to saving Earth from a second wave of supernova explosions that is scheduled to hit the planet in 70 days. Shima Katose is a newly-enrolled student at Stellvia with exceptional skill as a programmer. Her dream — to be chosen as one the elite pilots needed to help save the earth. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 SNK VS CAPCOM: SVC CHAOS VOLUME 2 TP by Chi Wen Shum The Parallel World Tournament is in full swing as even more famous and familiar names cross the River Styx and enter the Parallel World. But Bison's dark partnership with Hell's Guardian--The Dark Arremer may sway things in his favor, spelling doom for Ryu, Terry Bogard and the rest. Resolicicted from May 2004. SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 COMICSONE.COM TORI KORO VOLUME 2 TP by Hai-Ran Young teenage Yae and her mom are joined by two female lodgers which sparks a hilarious journey of nothing in particular. This is a cute Seinfeld-esque comedy about the girls' everyday life. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY DRAWN & QUARTERLY SHOWCASE VOLUME 3 TP by Various Rising star Sammy Harkham is best known as editor of the new avant-garde anthology Kramer's Ergot, as well as author of Poor Sailor. His story in this issue, "Somersaulting," just may be his best yet. The book is rounded up with American born, British cartoonist Matt Broersma, who provides a spectacular looking film-noir comic strip reminiscent of Richard Sala. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ED, THE HAPPY CLOWN #2 by Chester Brown Chester Brown's Ed, The Happy Clown was one of the defining books of the original alternative comics movement and it went on to influence a generation of cartoonists and readers alike. This issue kicks off with "The Man Who Couldn't Stop" and continues right through to Ed's unusual manner of breaking out of prison! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (2 of 9) SRP: $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ED, THE HAPPY CLOWN #1 by Chester Brown The now-classic first issue of this ground-breaking comic is offered again, a great companion to the new second issue offered here. MATURE THEMES 6x9, 24pgs, B&W (1 of 9) SRP: $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH I NEVER LIKED YOU by Chester Brown A harrowing memoir about the struggle to connect told with spare, poetic elegance. A self-absorbed teenager strays into the difficult territory of early love, while at home there is a slowly building crisis over his mother¹s mental health. (STAR15467) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, B&W SRP: $15.95 ********************************************************************** DYNAMIC FORCES DFE RED SONJA #2—ALTERNATE FOIL COVER Red Sonja is "Red Hot", and issue #2 is a real scorcher! Best of all, DF is offering an exclusive alternate cover — featuring a foil treatment — that will complete your collection! Strictly limited, you will not want to miss out on this limited cover from DF! Each exclusive comic will shipped bagged and boarded (archival quality) and sealed with a DF Certificate of Authenticity! 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 DF ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #1 by Frank Miller, Jim Lee, & Scott Williams The all-new saga of Batman and Robin begins here! The people responsible for some of comicdom's greatest tales — Frank Miller and Jim Lee — team up for the first time to bring you Batman and Robin like you've never seen them before in this imaginative reinvention of these classic characters that will have your eyes popping and your head spinning! Featuring the authenticated signatures of Frank Miller, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams! Available signed by artist Jim Lee, signed by writer Frank Miller, or Signed & Re-Marked by the entire creative team of Miller, Lee, and Williams — with Re-Marked covers in color by colorist, Alex Sinclair! (CAUT: 2) LEE-SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 MILLER-SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $69.99 TEAM-SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $149.99 DF ABSOLUTE BATMAN: HUSH OVERSIZED HC—RE-MARKED Advance Solicited—Scheduled To Ship In November 2005! Signed and Re-Marked — with hand-drawn sketches by Jim Lee! The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb, with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee and Scott Williams, collected together for the first time in the oversized "Absolute" format! Best of all, this DF version is signed and also features an original sketch by artist Jim Lee on each authenticated copy! Limited to 250 copies, each volume will be shipped bagged and boarded (archival quality) and sealed with a DF Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) HC, 9x12, 360pgs, FC PI DF JSA CLASSIFIED #1—TEAM-SIGNED Signed by the entire creative team of writer Geoff Johns, and artists Amanda Connor and Jimmy Palmiotti! Each comic will shipped bagged and boarded (archival quality) and sealed with a DF Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $69.99 DF WEAPON X: DAYS OF FUTURE NOW #1—SIGNED Writer Frank Tieri (Weapon X) continues his return to the Mighty Marvel Universe with another guaranteed hit — Weapon X: Days of Future Now! Each comic will shipped bagged and boarded (archival quality) and sealed with a DF Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #21—LAND-SIGNED Available signed by artist Greg Land or Writer Mark Millar! Each comic will shipped bagged and boarded (archival quality) and sealed with a DF Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 2) LAND SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 MILLAR SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF DAREDEVIL #75—SIGNED Signed by writer Brian Michael Bendis! Each comic will shipped bagged and boarded (archival quality) and sealed with a DF Certificate of Authenticity! (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 EL CAPITAN BOOKS STRAY BULLETS VOLUME 3: OTHER PEOPLE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION TP by David Lapham Celebrate ten years of boot-stomping, face-mashing, gut-wrenching, mind-bending, hair-raising, foul-mouthed, good ol'-fashioned fun! You asked for it! The third of four new anniversary editions, each presenting a complete story arc from one of the most acclaimed independent series of all time! Stray Bullets Volume 3: Other People, collects the third seven tales of David Lapham’s critically acclaimed series for the first time ever in paperback. Take a ringside seat for these brutal tales of twisted emotions: An ordinary housewife, burning with a sick passion, will see her afternoon’s entertainment turn deadly for an innocent child; A bright young woman, incapable of love, will destroy the hearts of men and cut the widest swath of destruction seen since Sherman’s march to the sea; A distinguished teacher, unable to control his base desires, will learn that the telephone is mightier than a white-hot slug in the gut; and a faithful husband, yearning to “swing wild,” will bring home a problem he would gladly sell his immortal soul to solve! These are some of the real-life battles that will knock you to the mat and have you seeing stars! SC, 7x10, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ETERNAL ENTERTAINMENT LLC LADY DEATH: ABANDON ALL HOPE #1—SIGNED AND NUMBERED EDITION by Brian Pulido & Ron Adrian This landmark issue is available as a signed, numbered, limited edition, signed by creator Brian Pulido accompanied by a custom certificate of authenticity. Comes bagged & boarded. Limited to 500 copies. Allocations may occur. (CAUT: 4) 32pgs, FC SRP: $15.00 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 12: ADVENTURE CLASSICS by Various; edited by Tom Pomplun The book presents thirteen stories and poems of danger, horror, comedy and romance; all told in new comics adaptations. Included are stories from O. Henry, Rudyard Kipling, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert W. Service, Edith Nesbit, Robert Louis Stevenson and more. SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 EVIL INK THE SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE #2 by Claudio Sanchez & Wes Abbott Written by Coheed and Cambria frontman, Claudio Sanchez. The second in a series of comics based around the songs of Coheed and Cambria’s debut album. Issue number two is based on the songs “Devil in Jersey City” and “Everything Evil.” Coheed and Cambria oversee the fate of their daughter Josephine, and the “Jersey Boys” show the depths of their carnage. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $4.00 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A ART & BEAUTY #1 by R. Crumb Featuring 35 portraits of Crumb's ideal feminine forms, each accompanied with annotations regarding that woman's beauty. A manifesto of sorts, Art & Beauty is preoccupied with the same figures that have been at the root of Crumb's id-reflective art from the start. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH B. KRIGSTEIN HC edited by Greg Sadowski Editor Greg Sadowski has meticulously compiled Krigstein's finest stories from his brief (1949 to 1956) but astonishing comics career, including romance, crime, horror, and even Western stories from the publishers Rae Herman, Hillman, Atlas, DC, and EC. (STAR16537) HC, 9x12, 240pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 ********************************************************************** BETE NOIRE #2 by Various; edited by Chris Polkki Bete Noire #2 brings you more of the very best art-comics from around the world! The second issue of this quarterly anthology focuses mainly on alternative manga and European "brut." Also, look out for a second helping of Kevin Scalzo's "Sugar Booger"! The issue's special guest artist is Le Dernier Cri’s Pakito Bolino! MATURE THEMES 88pgs, PC (2 of 4) SRP: $9.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #269 This issue is devoted to exploring and explaining the “Girls don’t like comics” phenomenon. Includes an interview with pioneering shoujo cartoonist Moto Hagio, often called “the Osamu Tezuka of women’s manga,” who is renowned both for her psychologically challenging stories and as the originator of the “shonen-ai” (boy love) subgenre. Also, journalist Kai-Ming Cha traces the rise of shoujo as a market force in Asia and the United States; cartoonist Lea Hernandez explains how shoujo shaped her view of comics as an art form; and cartoonist and historian Trina Robbins examines all-ages manga for girls. Magazine, 192pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CANVAS ONE-SHOT by Alex Fellows Xeric grant-recipient Alex Fellows offers a compelling graphic novel debut! During a camping trip one weekend, Canvas, a 14-year-old girl born to a pig and a frog, suffers the attraction of two young guys, goes on a shocking double-date, and gets drunk for the first time. MATURE THEMES 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LOVE & ROCKETS: DICKS & DEEDEES HC by Jaime Hernandez This collection of Jaime’s famed “Maggie” stories contains the strangest left-turn in Maggie’s life. She’s getting divorced. What? You didn’t even know she was married? Neither did anyone else. (STAR18866) MATURE THEMES HC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 ********************************************************************** GRENUORD #1 by Francesca This limited series combines Francesca's trademark surreal graphics with a hardboiled Kiss-Me-Deadly style paranoid thriller. Fleeing his previous life as a factory worker buffeted by his miserable job, his cruel co-workers, and his overbearing girlfriend, George Henderson arrives in Grenuorda to find it rocked by terrorist attacks and in full police-state alert mode! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (1 of 6) SRP: $4.95 THE FREEBOOTERS HC by Barry Windsor-Smith The Freebooters is a lively, character-driven graphic narrative set in a fantastic, ancient milieu.With similarities to Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian, The Freebooters is a riotous, unexpected and postmodern take on the genre. This volume collects the entirety of Windsor-Smith’s “The Freebooters” stories from the acclaimed BWS: Storyteller comic book series from the early 1990s, including a full-length chapter from the unpublished tenth issue, plus more than 50 pages of new story. Also available signed by Barry Windsor-Smith. HC—HC, 9x12, 184pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 SIGNED HC—HC, 9x12, 184pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOLY MOLY by Leah Hayes Written and illustrated almost entirely during class time over several years, “Holy Moly” is a baffling example of how profoundly interesting drawing — instead of paying attention — can be. Often this behavior is misunderstood. MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 LATE BLOOMER by C. Tyler This new book presents the biggest, richest and most delightful collection of Tyler’s work to date featuring many new and previously unpublished works. Stories include “Migrant Mother,” “Just A Bad Seed,” “The Return of Mrs. Kite,” “Gone,” “Why I’m A-gin’ Southern Men,” and more. This book features over 30 pages of Tyler's full-color work. The three-dozen stories here cements Tyler’s reputation as a brilliant cartoonist! HC, 136pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LIZARD ZEN by Vaughn Bode The rarest and most obscure of Bode’s cartoons and illustrations, including such never-before collected work as collage strips and the full-color “Coco Crow,” Bode’s very last completed strip! 48pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 2 #14 by Los Bros Hernandez Look out for chapers Thursday and Friday of “Day by Day with Hopey” as the clock ticks away toward her new life and career. On the Beto side of the ledger, Mark Herrera returns to his abusive family for a visit, and in the latest installment of “Julio’s Day,” Julio’s grandnephew encounters the long disowned Uncle Juan. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.50 STARS OF THE MONTH LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 19: LUBA IN AMERICA SC by Gilbert Hernandez The first volume depicting Luba’s post-Palomar life and times, this book takes the sometimes confusing strands of Gilbert’s stories and weaves them into a satisfying thematic whole, as Luba tries to make sense of her family’s lives in America. (STAR15076) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 16: WHOA NELLIE SC by Jaime Hernandez This women’s-wrestling extravaganza follows two tag-team partners as they make their way through the sports scene in Texas. (STAR11412) 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 MAIL ORDER BRIDE by Mark Kalesniko Kalesniko’s tour-de-force graphic novel is a tale of cultural identities and the havoc they play. (STAR12900) MATURE THEMES SC, 264pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** MINESHAFT #1 by Various Mineshaft has been manfully filling the counter-cultural magazine niche since 1999 when counter cultural magazines were supposed to no longer exist. Mineshaft is devoted mostly to comics but occasionally branches off into other alternative arts and cultural nooks and crannies. This issue features an "Amazon Women" cover by none other than R. Crumb, who also contributes his "Curse of the Fetish Obsession" sketchbook drawings inside. MATURE THEMES 56pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 THE PIN-UP ART OF BILL WENZEL edited by Alex Chun No other pin-up cartoon artist over a 30-year period was as prolific or as omnipresent as Bill Wenzel. Virtually every humor and men’s magazine, ranging from Judge in the mid-’40s to Sex to Sexy in the ’60s and ’70s, boasted Wenzel’s pin-up cartoons. Whether they were aloof secretaries, or smoldering vixens, Wenzel’s women always held up their ample chests. This volume features a selection of his sexiest and most sensual ink-wash images. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 224pgs, PC SRP: $18.95 SQUA TRONT #11 edited by John Benson, cover by John Severin First Time in Previews! The John Severin issue! More pages! More color! Featured is a long John Severin interview by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr., and a complete checklist of Severin's work. Plus lots of rare and unpublished art, including a good selection of humorous illustrations from Severin's correspondence which Harvey Kurtzman has described as Severin at his best. Published for the first time are the amazingly detailed pencilled pages that Roy Krenkel drew for an American Eagle story. There's an interview with EC writer and longtime Severin friend Colin Dawkins, and a remembrance of Severin pal and EC staffer Jerry De Fuccio by Hames Ware (with unpublished Severin caricatures). The EC fanzine series continues with coverage of the original 1959 dittoed SQUATRONT (one word), which had a cover by Severin. SQUA TRONT's editor, Mike Britt writes about his publishing days with Robert Crumb and his contacts with Severin, Steve Ditko and Jules Feiffer. With original Crumb illustrations and a rare, brief Wood interview. "The EC French Connection," by Jacques Dutrey, gives more info on how famous French cartoonists Rene Goscinny and "Morris" hung out with the EC artists, including Severin, in its heyday; illustrated with rare photos and Kurtzman art. NOTE: Originally listed in Previews Plus #656. Magazine, B&W SRP: $10.95 SHEEP OF FOOLS: A BLAB STORYBOOK HC by Sue Coe & Judith Brody Sheep Of Fools describes the desperate and cruel economic phenomenon of “live transport” (sheep being transported across oceans to be slaughtered), illustrated by Sue Coe’s powerful images. Coe’s true ‘yarn’ harkens back to the beginning of the Wool Mart through which the British refined their Parliamentary system, its rules, and dispersal of power. HC, 10x10, 32pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 TALES DESIGNED TO THRIZZLE #1 by Michael Kupperman The first issue of a new, ongoing series by cartoonist Michael Kupperman, whose cartooning regularly graces the pages of The Believer and The New Yorker. This dense comic magazine includes "Uncle Billy's Drunken, Bitter Guide to the Animal Kingdom," new Pablo Picasso adventures, information on sex blimps and sex holes, and more. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.50 WE ALL DIE ALONE HC by Mark Newgarden Acclaimed cartoonist Mark Newgarden has done everything from co-create the ’80s pop culture fad “Garbage Pail Kids,” to have his comic strip syndicated in such publications as L.A. Weekly and The New York Press. Those syndicated comics make up the bulk of this book, the balance drawing on Newgarden’s long form stories from various anthologies, including the much-lauded “Love’s Savage Fury.” HC, 8x9, 224pgs, PC SRP: $28.95 EROS COMIX DILDO #9 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 ANAL INTRUDERS FROM URANUS #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANAL INTRUDERS FROM URANUS #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIALSRP: $3.95 EROS GN 53: HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY NEW PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY #14 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SILKY WHIP VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, B&W SRP: $16.95 O/A SILKY WHIP #7-12 SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x6) SRP: $20.00 O/A SILKY WHIP EXTREME #1-7 SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x7) SRP: $24.00 SIPP'S LUST #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 SPUNKY KNIGHT XXX #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 YOUNG WITCHES VOLUME 6: WRATH OF AGATHA #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $3.95 FC9 PUBLISHING GENIE #2 by Keplinger, Gouveia, & Volo In "First Wish Pt. 2: The Burning Arm of Xanda," a powerful Djinn is released in the desert to grant an advancing army control over the defending forces of a tiny Oasis. But genies aren't as 'all powerful' as some believe, and in fact have been traded like slaves by the ancient City of Atlantis. In modern times, the bullies continue to chase Jeffrey through the downtown streets, which leads to his casting of his first wish. Worse, someone out there knows the Genie has been released! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 HELL, MICHIGAN #2 by Jolley, Hilinski, & Dalhouse In "Domination Pt. 2," a small group of heroes resist the power that has most residents in it's control. The town, however, is well aware of the threat they pose against it, and those few who hunt down the source of the ultimate evil become the hunted! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 NIGHTMARE WORLD VOLUME 1 TP by Aaron Weisbrod & Various This trade paperback features thirteen stand-alone stories written by Aaron Weisbrod and illustrated by a host of amazing established and up-and-coming artists. Featuring an introduction by the legendary Brian (Lady Death) Pulido, this book marks a new era in intelligent, yet all-age friendly horror! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 FIERCE COMICS INTERNAL FURY #1 by Charles Dixon X-Con is a modern day Gladiator born to this Earth for one sole purpose: to become a neutral force between good and evil. He will walk his own path, not the path man tries to navigate for him. Stand in his way and suffer your ill fate! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.00 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING DONALD DUCK ADVENTURES VOLUME 13 TP Three Disney adventure stories that include Donald Duck in "Masque of the Mardi Gras," by Dave Rawson and Manrique; Mickey Mouse in "Mouse by Mousewest," by Stefan Petrucha and Miguel; and Uncle Scrooge in "Scrooge McDuck's Feeling for Ice," by John Blair Moore and Carrion. SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #330 This anthology features various stories based on Disney characters. Features the Carl Barks classic 1944 strip “Rival Boatmen,” as well as Mickey in “The Mouse Who Knew Too Much” by Pat and Carol McGreal and Noel Van Horn. Plus, Donald Duck in “The Pauper and the Pauper,” by Gail Renard and Manrique! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 MICKEY MOUSE MEETS BLOTMAN by Pat and Carol McGreal, & Juaquin This Disney one-shot features Mickey Mouse and a heroic version of the Phantom Blot. When Mickey Mouse is hurled into an alternate dimension by one of Doc Stat’s inventions, he discovers that everything in this new world is a little different. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS #279 by Various This Disney anthology book features “Time and Time Again,” by Pat and Carol McGreal and Cesar Ferioli. See Mickey and Doc Static time travel to ancient Egypt! Plus, a Grandma Duck short, and a vintage Super Goof tale by Tony Strobl and Steve Steere, in which Goofy encounters Super Bad Wolf! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 WALT DISNEY’S COMICS & STORIES #659 by Various Pat and Carol MecGreal and Cesar Ferioli’s epic Mythos Island saga continues in this issue with “Drag of the Dragon” and "Menace in the Mist.” Marco Rota provides the lead Donald tale, “Blazing Tongues,” along with an accompanying cover. The book ends with a classic William Van Horn story, “That Ol’ Soft Soap.” SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 UNCLE SCROOGE #344 by Various Uncle Scrooge squares off against Magica in Marco Rota’s “Pike Patrol," then Sly K. Switcheroo is in Romano Scarpa’s “All You Need is Love." Also there's Beagle Boys and Gyro shorts, and the vintage Carl Barks tale from 1967 “The Cattle King” rounds things out. SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO DISNEY COLLECTIBLES by Ted Hake This book will quickly become the essential volume for every serious Disneyana enthusiast. It contains nearly 10,000 items in more than 130 sections of Disney collectibles, covering all the greats from A Bug’s Life to Zorro and everything in between. From thousands of the earliest and rarest Mickey Mouse collectibles to some of the best for The Incredibles, all things Disney are included. It even includes a special section on Disney comics and the work of the legendary Carl Barks! Every single Disneyana item listed in this volume is also pictured in full color and evaluated. Snow White, Bambi, Toy Story and all the other greats are included! (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 800pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 35 This year, the Guide delves further and broader into the reaches of comics history with articles on the earliest comics, comics in schools, the 70th anniversary of Little Lulu, the 25th anniversary of New Teen Titans #1, the 20th anniversary of Crisis on Infinite Earths, and the history of Iron Man. Cover features a re-creation of Tales of Suspense #39 (featuring Iron Man) by John K. Snyder III. IRON MAN HC (DEC042648)—HC, 6x9, PC SRP: $32.00 IRON MAN SC (DEC042649)—SC, 6x9, PC SRP: $25.00 BIG BIG OVERSTREET PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 35 A stunning 25th anniversary salute cover dedicated to New Teen Titans #1, re-created by original artist, George Perez! This edition contains only the pricing, top ten charts, selected glossary and text from the regular edition of the Guide, along with stay-flat spiral binding, larger print, and plenty of room for notes in the margins. (JAN052787) SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $37.00 ********************************************************************** EC TWO FISTED TALES ANNUAL PACK Complete in five handy trade paperback size volumes! Get this entire groundbreaking series, one of the great classic series of historic war and adventure comics ever! Set (x5), FC SRP: $53.75 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EC FRONTLINE COMBAT ANNUAL SET Complete in three handy trade paperback size volumes! Get this entire groundbreaking series, one of the greatest, most realistic war comics ever! Set (x3), FC SRP: $37.40 O/A EC ACES HIGH ANNUAL #1 The complete run of this "New Direction" series — which featured great Aces High aviation art by George Evans and others — includes all five issues including covers bound in one trade paperback-sized volume! SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $13.50 STAR OF THE MONTH PHOTO JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUME III: A-J The best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide to Marvel Comics Volume III is a 11" x 14" hardcover book that illustrates the lavish history of Marvel Comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color! (STAR00178) HC, 9x12, FC SRP: $29.95 ********************************************************************** GIRL TWIRL COMICS JANE'S WORLD #20 by Paige Braddock Jane gets sent to cover a monster truck rally for the newspaper. While on assignment, she discovers that her mentor Bobbie has left journalism behind to drive monster trucks. Against her better judgment, Jane rides shotgun in Bobbie’s truck, Mullet Monster! Don’t miss a minute of this dysfunctional, multi-generational lesbian drama! 56pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 GRAPHIX BONE VOLUME 2: THE GREAT COW RACE TP—COLOR EDITION by Jeff Smith In The Great Cow Race, volume two of the nine-book Bone series, Fone Bone and his cousins plan to return home after visiting the village of Barrelhaven with Thorn and Gran'ma Ben. But Phoney risks everything on one last get-rich-quick scheme for the town's annual Great Cow Race. As usual, Phoney's plans go disastrously awry, and Boneville seems farther away than ever. Meanwhile, ominous signs indicate war is brewing, and Fone finds himself helping his friends defend their valley from a formidable enemy. SC—SC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC (2 of 9) SRP: $9.99 HC—HC, 6x9, 144pgs, FC (2 of 9) SRP: $18.95 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE LORNA: DART-AN-GOR HC by Azpiri Grono, a young monk on Ali-Zar sect finds that three probes are being sent to different planets in order to destroy all life there. Alongside with star warrior Lorna and Shop, a young smuggler, Grono travels to Dart-An-Gor to save the planet from its fateful destiny. HC, 8x11, FC SRP: $14.95 HEAVY METAL SEPTEMBER 2005 The fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci-fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! Magazine, FC SRP: $5.99 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC FLARE #7 by Hill, Purcell, Walters, & Pallot It's Flare times two when our glittering heroine takes on her photokinetic counterpart from the world of the distant future! But what in the world is Sabrina Martel doing in the here and now? Why is she working for the evil Madame Synn? What does it have to do with Flare's wicked aunt Helga? How does Raven Gold figure into it? And how does it all relate to Heroic Publishing's classic science fiction hero, Eternity Smith? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WITCHGIRLS, INC. #1 by Various Here come the WitchGirls! Together for the first time, the Black Enchantress and Psyche! The Black Enchantress is featured in "The Case of the Solicitor's Safe," in which certain mystic gems have gone missing and the Enchantress has to track them down. Psyche is featured in "The Ghost of Chance." Cover by comic book great, Frank Brunner! 52pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 HIPPY COMIX INC FOGEL'S UNDERGROUND COMIX PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 1 SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 224pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 HK COMICS LTD CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON VOLUME 1—REVISED & EXPANDED DELUXE EDITION by Andy Seto Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon begins several years before the blockbuster movie of the same name, and chronicles the events well beyond those in the film. The ubiquitous theft of the Green Destiny sword begins plus, and Shu Lien and Li Mu Bai meet for the first time to test each others kung fu ability. Includes 25 new pages in full color, plus a 4" letter opener in the shape of Li's sword! MATURE THEMES HC, 6x8, 128pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 HYPERION BOOKS W.I.T.C.H. VOLUME 1 GN The first two W.I.T.C.H. stories are shown in their original comic format. See what happens when the five ordinary girls discover their extraordinary powers! (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 W.I.T.C.H. VOLUME 2 GN Two more W.I.T.C.H. stories are bound together! In bright, four-color illustrations, the Guardians of the Veil learn to control their new powers and travel to Metamoor for the first time. (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 IBOOKS DEAD SAMURAI GN by Aron Lusen Aron Lusen (Battle Chasers, Darkness/Batman) writes and illustrates this lush, yet, violent tale of lost hope and vampire ninjas. After an 11-year absence, Kyuzomo wanders home only to discover his former home is in a state of fear as local samurais are turning up dead, with no clues as to who is responsible! 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 ICARUS PUBLISHING A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY #17 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY #18 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 IDW PUBLISHING LITTLE BOOK OF HORROR: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS Steve Niles (w); Ted McKeever (a) There are invasion stories, and then there is H.G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds, the first and most harrowing of them all. And now there is IDW Publishing’s Little Books of Horror line, wherein we offer a faithful re-presentation of Wells’s classic tale of horror. Joining writer Steve Niles (Little Book of Horror: Frankenstein) on this second volume is artist Ted McKeever (Metropol), whose warped sensibilities will show you the true terror of the original novel in ways you never envisioned. As with all Little Books of Horror, this special hardcover will present nothing but full-page spreads, accompanied by Niles’s faithful re-telling of the original story. HC, 48pgs, FC $15.99 STAR OF THE MONTH: LITTLE BOOK OF HORROR: FRANKENSTEIN HC, 48pgs, FC $15.99 ************************************************************************ NIGHT MARY #1 Rick Remender (w); Kieron Dwyer (a) Meet Mary Specter, a misunderstood teenage girl trained to be a lucid dreamer. Mary’s father runs a sleep disorder clinic where Mary enters the ghastly dreams of severely disturbed people in an attempt to help them. When a patient is revealed to be a serial killer, the nightmare world and the waking one become intertwined, putting Mary in real jeopardy. Set in a world where the boundaries between dreams and reality are tenuous, Night Mary, courtesy of Rick Remender and Kieron Dwyer (Remains), is a very dark and terrifying trip into psychological horror. 32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99 CSI NEW YORK: BLOODY MURDER #1 Max Allan Collins (w); James Woodward, Steven Perkins (a) A young woman is slashed to death in a city park after dark, and when witnesses tell Mac Taylor and Stella Bonasera of a beast-like attacker, the specter of a local urban legend rears its head. These CSIs have seen just about everything–but a werewolf? Presenting the debut issue of IDW’s next CSI miniseries, spotlighting CSI: New York for the first time and written by CSI novelist Max Allan Collins (CSI: Demon House). 32pgs, FC (1 of 5) $3.99 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: BLOODSUCKER TALES #10 Steve Niles (w); Nat Jones (a) In “The Journal of John Ikos, part 2,” Ikos, in Los Angeles and with Dane and Billy by his side, prepares for a final showdown with the Night Crew. And we assure you that this will be the final battle for at least one member of the intrepid trio… 32pgs, FC $3.99 AMERICAN FREAKSHOW #3 Steve Niles (w); Chee (a) In the concluding chapter of “The Terrible Tale of Sloth Boy,” Steve Niles and Chee detail the increasingly sordid and disturbing life of circus freak Dante Browning Jr. and his progeny. In this issue, a gruesome murder leads to a trial, more murders, and some really terrible turns of event, too! 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) $3.99 SUPERNATURAL FREAK MACHINE: A CAL MCDONALD MYSTERY #5 Steve Niles (w); Kelley Jones (a) Cal has lost someone important to him, and since that list was already down to about three names, it’s time for some payback. But as he found out last time they clashed, Dr. Polynice doesn’t go down so easily. Especially not with his army of mutated freaks protecting him. The horrendous conclusion to Cal’s latest adventure, courtesy of Niles and Jones. 32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.99 EASY WAY #4 Christopher Long (w); Andy Kuhn (a) As the miniseries arrives at its bloody conclusion, Duncan realizes that the only way he can protect those he cares about from Marcus and Nugget is to turn the tables and hunt down the two homicidal drug traffickers before they get to him. For the first time in his life, Duncan is not taking the easy way out—but it might just be the last thing he ever does. 32pgs, PC (4 of 4) $3.99 CASTLEVANIA: THE BELMONT LEGACY #5 Marc Andreyko (w); E.J. Su (a) With the evil of Dracula roaming the Earth, Christopher Belmont must take up the mantle of his family’s legacy and fight the beast to the death. But this time it’s personal, as Dracula has captured Belmont’s bride. Time is running out… will Christopher save his beloved from the vampire’s wrath? Based on the smash-hit Konami videogame. 32pgs, FC (5 of 5) $3.99 METAL GEAR SOLID #11 Kris Oprisko (w); Ashley Wood (a) As Solid Snake’s mission on Shadow Moses Island hurtles towards its exciting conclusion, Snake fights Vulcan Raven to the death and learns a horrifying secret; not one, but TWO traitors are revealed; Liquid’s master plan comes to fruition… with Snake making it happen; and Metal Gear Rex is activated! Based on the wildly popular Konami videogame. 32pgs, FC $3.99 SMOKE #3: THE MEN ON THE CHESSBOARD Alex de Campi (w), Igor Kordey (a) Abandoned by friends and ex-lovers, Cain is unwittingly used as a pawn by the government to track down his mentor’s reclusive, powerful associates. Cain’s only hope is to persuade Katie Shah, a journalist he betrayed, to help him. Caught between a desperate government and the mysterious Quiet Men, they race to uncover the ugly truths about Cain’s past and London’s present. But two steps behind slinks No-Face, borrowing a familiar identity and waiting for the right moment to end everything with a bang. 48pgs, FC (3 of 3) $7.49 CVO: ROGUE STATE TP Jeff Mariotte (w), Antonio Vazquez (a) When a mole in CVO exposes the whole organization to danger, things look bad for America’s first line of supernatural defense against growing global threats. With fellow agents being killed all around them, the vampire spies of CVO may find themselves out in the cold. A fast-paced combination of horror and espionage, CVO is already in development by Konami as a major video game. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, FC $19.99 DAMPYR #4: NOCTURNE IN RED Maurizio Colombo (w); Maurizio Dotti (a); Ashley Wood (c) Harlan Draka continues his quest to rid the world of evil vampires and unlock the dark secrets of his mysterious past. This time out, Harlan, the "good" vampire Tesla, and the fiercely loyal soldier Kurjak find themselves doing business with vicious Russian Mafia. But this is only a ruse for Harlan to track down the Vurdulak, the Lord of Lost Souls. Having committed the worst atrocities imaginable, Vurdulak proves to be Harlan's most dangerous adversary so far. Continuing the long-running European Dampyr saga. SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W $7.99 KARNEY #4 Bryan Johnson (w); Walter Flanagan (a) The Oddities's insidious motives have been discovered and the town of Broken Oak is now in a desperate fight for their lives. Bryan Johnson and Walter Flanagan bring their four-issue freak-fest to a dramatic and very bloody close in what may be the biggest Normie-Freak war of the century. 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) $3.99 JON SABLE, FREELANCE: BLOODTRAIL #4 Mike Grell (w&a) Jon Sable goes on an urban manhunt for an assassin in Central Park Zoo–but who is the killer really gunning for? Sable makes a deadly mistake, and writer Mike Grell is going to make him pay the price in the fourth part of Bloodtrail, the newest, and most amazing chapter in the all-new Jon Sable, Freelance saga! 32pgs, FC (4 of 6) $3.99 THE LEGEND OF GRIMJACK VOLUME THREE John Ostrander (w); Timothy Truman (a) Where else can you study at the inter-dimensional University of Cynosure, take a bunch of Uzis to the wild, wild West and get it on with Major Lash and his Lawkillers? Timothy Truman and John Ostrander proudly represent issues eight through 14 of GrimJack, the original series, all under a brand-new hot cover painting from ol’ Timbo! SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $24.99 HC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $50.00 THE LEGEND OF GRIMJACK VOLUME TWO HC John Ostrander (w); Timothy Truman (a) IDW continues their re-presentation of the entire GrimJack saga, in order. This second volume containing the first seven classic issues of First Comics’s GrimJack, written and drawn by creators John Ostrander and Timothy Truman, is now being offered as a special hardcover volume! HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC $39.99 24: MIDNIGHT SUN Mark Haynes and J.C. Vaughn (w); Renato Arlem (a) 24, the award-winning TV series from Fox, returns in this special one-shot from J. C. Vaughn and Mark L. Haynes, the writers of IDW’s 24: One Shot and 24 Stories. Jack Bauer must battle ecological and economic chaos when a terrorist attack on an experimental oil drilling installation reveals a plot to render the United States’ subterranean oil fields permanently useless. SC, 7x10, 52pga, FC $7.49 THE COMPLETE WYNONNA EARP TP Beau Smith (w); Joyce Chin, Luis Diaz, Carlos Ferreira, Pat Lee, Manuel Vidal (a) Wynonna Earp, descendent of the famous lawman, follows in Wyatt’s shoes, but with one difference: she brings the unnatural to justice. This special collection, written entirely by series creator Beau Smith, collects the entirety of Wynonna’s adventures so far: her initial miniseries, the follow-up, “Home on the Strange,” and her adventure from IDW’s Tales of Terror, as well as pin-ups, an afterword from Beau and more! SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC $24.99 ANGEL: THE CURSE #2 Jeff Mariotte (w); David Messina (a); TBD (c) In Romania, Angel makes contact with the Gypsy underground fighting against the oppressive regime of Corneliu Brasov. But they don't know who Angel is, and—given their past history with the evil Angelus—if they did, they wouldn't welcome his help. Meanwhile, Brasov commands his vampire army to eliminate Angel once and for all. IDW's post-series Angel mini continues with this fast-paced installment by novelist and comic writer Jeff Mariotte and artist extraordinaire David Messina. Special variant covers provided by John Byrne, ChrisCross, Roger Robinson, and Kelsey Shannon. Note: Covers will be shipped in a 1 to 1 ratio. 32pgs, FC (2 of 5) $3.99 SHAUN OF THE DEAD #2 Chris Ryall (w); Zach Howard (a); Jason Brashill (c) IDW’s official adaptation of last year’s cult classic zombie comedy continues here. This time out, Shaun and Ed are forced to acknowledge that something isn’t right in their little corner of London. Now, the easy thing would be to just stay on the couch and wait for it to pass, but then again, Shaun’s girlfriend and his Mum could use his help. What’s a slacker to do? 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) $3.99 ILLUSIVE ARTS ENTERTAINMENT DOROTHY #4 by Masterson, Mannino, Boersig, & Panousopoulos In Chapter IV, wounded, desperate Dorothy Gale learns the grisly origins of her dim-witted Scarecrow companion in a story of twisted politics and strange Munchkin science. Meanwhile, the wicked queen inspects the deadly menace in her dungeons. Digital photography, CG creatures, and actress Catie Fisher intertwine seamlessly on the page for a mesmerizing new vision of the classic tale! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.00 INFINITY STUDIOS CAFE OCCULT VOLUME 2 GN by Ahn No Uhn Café Occult Volume 2 continues right off from the cliffhanger ending of Volume 1. Learn more about the master of the café, and her relashinship with the spirit world. Also Young once again has to take arms up against more anima powered demons! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $9.95 TRAVELER OF THE MOON VOLUME 2 GN by Na Hyeon Lee After having left Yuh-Ur, Ida feels homesick for the human companions he made in his initial visit to the human world. He decides to return to meet Ida once again. Things get much more interesting when Hyun Jung, the class rep, shows ups and decides to camp out at Yuh-Ur's house because she doesn't trust vampires! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (2 of 3) SRP: $9.95 WITCH CLASS VOLUME 2 GN by Ru Lee Jean has been abducted by Bing Hwi, and one can only guess at what her purpose may be. Volume 2 introduces a slew of new characters, and the plot thickens as the number of possible love interests for Dorothy increases to 3! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JETPACK PRESS JOHNNY RAYGUN QUARTERLY #6 by Rich Woodall & Matt Talbot This is the big one! Space agent extraordinaire Johnny Raygun is joined by just about every character who has appeared in the book as they square off to take on the menacing Darkmind! Darkmind has made his presence known in previous issues, moving behind the scenes to eliminate every other villain he can find! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 KANDORA PUBLISHING BARBAROSSA AND THE LOST CORSAIRS #5 by Augustyn, Murphy, & Park Now an additional 8 pages long! While Barbarossa and the crew face off in a sky-battle against the overwhelming numbers of the marauding Altai fleet, Lucius and Julia accompany the royal heir on a tour of Helios that will take them into the dark heart of the criminal underworld! Glimpses into the pasts of both Daniel and Lucius are given! 48pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 JADE FIRE #4 by Augustyn, Murphy, & Park As Jade Fire, Xian pursues the marauding bat demon into the caverns beneath the city, determined to see its menace ended once and for all. But who has trapped whom? Meanwhile, her enemy Kwan comes to a major turning point between his humanity and the awakening hunger that gives way to the foul evil within him. 40pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 MONARCH OF MANHATTAN #2 by C. Edward Sellner & H.G. Young Shakalla prepares for the battle that has brought him across space and time to our world. Shakalla applies his skills, his genius, and fortune to claim the one thing he refuses to be denied...a throne. Plus, even as the Police draw closer to the so-called, mysterious, 'Central Park Warrior', a new and powerful enemy comes from the shadows intent on stopping the prince! 40pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 SAVAGE WORLD #3 by C. Edward Sellner & H.G. Young Young Savage must face a terrifying new enemy, the alien Halaki! Can our young hero face this new threat without the sword that has saved his life more than once with its mysterious powers? Elsewhere, the dread Revenant King Kebuna — obstacles to his ultimate power removed — claims nothing less than godhood. 40pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #105 by George Vrbanic, Jolly Blackburn, & Various Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features d20, HackMaster and other articles for gamers from a gamer’s perspective. 80pgs, B&W SRP: $3.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUME 4 TP—NEW PRINTING by Jolly Blackburn, & Various Hack on! This new perfectbound collection contains all the strips from issues #10-12 of Knights of the Dinner Table — plus 17 pages of bonus material — crammed between two sturdier covers! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUME 7 TP—NEW PRINTING by Jolly Blackburn & Various Hoody hoo! This new perfectbound trade paperback collects the strips from issues #19-21 of Knights of the Dinner Table – with 14 pages of bonus strips - between two sturdier covers! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 LAST GASP INC OFFERED AGAIN O/A FAIRY DREAMS & WET MEMORIES GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HORNY BIKER SLUTS VOLUME 1 TP— NEW PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 108pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 LIGHTSPEED PRESS FINDER VOLUME 7: THE RESCUERS TP by Carla Speed McNeil Anvard's upper classes have become quite blase about the threat of kidnapping. There's even been talk about writing a convention to define ethical treatment of victims held for ransom, and prosecuting only those who don't follow the rules. What's an honest cop to do, in a world where kidnapping is legal? SC, 7x10, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN: LUCIFER'S HALO ONE DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner This lushly rendered art print measures 11”x17”. Like all of the Linsner.com digital prints, “Lucifer’s Halo One” will arrive housed in a sturdy, clear acrylic sleeve. Printed on semi-glossy, heavyweight cardstock, this is a high-quality reproduction, sure to delight any goddess worshipper! (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: STARRY NIGHT DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner A rhapsody in blue, Dawn appears here with some inspiration from Van Gogh. Swirls of gold dot the background as Dawn reclines in a casual pose, smiling in anticipation at a kiss from her handsome lover, Darrian Ashoka. Displayed with a museum-style art print border, this 11”x17” print on smooth finish heavyweight art paper is protected by a stiff archival acrylic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: TIMES SQUARE DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner A scene of chaos & glory, in the gritty heart of New York City. Linsner’s detailed metaphor for the rat race explodes in intense shades of burgundy and purple. His Goddess Dawn looms above the fray, a gentle vision to offset all the violence happening below. Displayed with a museum-style art print border, this 11” x 17” print on smooth finish heavyweight art paper is protected by a stiff archival acrylic sleeve. (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 MAHRWOOD PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH YAAKOV AND ISAAC VOLUME 1 GN by Joe Kubert Created 20 years ago together with Rabbi Dovid Pape of the Chabad Moshiach Times these tales are collected here in color for the first time. Joe created the characters of Yaakov and Isaac to make these graphic stories credible and meaningful, since they involved subject matter and lessons that are as viable today as they were in biblical times. (OCT042838) HC, 9x12, 72pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** MECCA COMICS GROUP THE FIRST KINGDOM VOLUME 2 TP by Jack Katz Mecca Comics re-presents the epic classic, The First Kingdom. See the quest continue as we find out who the gods of Helleas Voran are, and how they were made — and for what purpose! Also, Tundran and Fara begin their quest towards a destiny that will shape not only their world, but that of other galaxies! This second of four volumes runs an incredible 200 pages and represents issues seven through twelve of the series. Plus: never-before-seen sketches provided from the private files of Jack Katz! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $19.95 MIDNIGHT SHOW G.R.A.V.E. GRRRLS: DESTROYERS OF THE DEAD #3 by Licina & Wolak The zombie plague spirals out of control as Suzi Sioux, Kamikazee and Boom Boom finally discover the shocking secret of just who’s responsible for the ghoulish epidemic. This gore-soaked confrontation will end one Grrrls life, and change another’s forever! The G.R.A.V.E Grrrls's first ‘super-horror’ miniseries concludes with an action-packed 32 page story featuring a killer cover by Joe Linsner (Dawn)! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #13 by Murphy & Rick Remender “Loops" (part 1 of 2).Featuring not one but four Leonardos! Plucked from the past, present and future, can the four differently-aged Leonardos get past the initial weirdness of their situation in order to save the life of a god-like child in ancient Africa? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 MOONSTONE KHAN #1 by Tom DeFalco & Don Hudson Move over, Conan… there’s another fearless warrior in town! Witness the beginning of Temujin…a barbarian born into poverty in the timeless age of heroic fantasy, of swords and sorcery. The adventurer goes on to become the warlord who would crush nations, and forge the greatest army of all time: Genghis Khan! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 THE PHANTOM #8 by Raab, Quinn, Wheaton, & Bucco Part 2 of 2. High tech Sky Pirates have The Phantom and several of the world's wealthiest men prisoner in their lair. Will their employers pay the impossibly-high ransom before it’s too late? And how can the shackled Phantom shake loose both his chains and the horrible secret of the Sky Queen before he is buried beneath the bodies of the dead? 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 THE SILENCERS: BLACK KISS TP by Fred Van Lente & Steve Ellis Superheroes and the Mob mix into a volatile cocktail! For decades The Silencers have been the superpowered enforcers of New York's Provenzano Crime Family. But when their leader makes plans to retire, a rival syndicate makes a move against him. This volume reprints the sold-out 4-part mini-series, plus extra stuff including a Silencers short comic story! SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MOONSTONE MONSTERS: DEMONS #1 by Various Moonstone serves up a brand-new demonic trilogy! In “Nocturnal Slave,” an otherworldly creature cries out for redemption.Then, a frustrated priest tired of exorcising the same entity decides to turn the tables in “Humanic Possession.” And finally, find “Lost Loves” shows streets alive with magic. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 O/A MOONSTONE MONSTERS: WITCHES #1 by Various Terrifying Witch-fiction! "The Witch in the Woods" shows how far a young boy goes to save his sister's life. Then, "Comfort Food" has police dealing with an unsettling guest behind bars. Finally, "The Hag" is a frail old woman encountered by two young fugitives who learn that escape is never as easy as it should be! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 TWO-FISTED TALES 2-PACK by Petrucha, Henderson, & Naprstek The hardboiled fiction of C.J. Henderson coupled with Lance Barnes: Post-Nuke Dick! Lance pulls the wrong wire, and destroys the world. Slamm is a hard-boiled collection of tales of sex, greed, and punishment! Offered in one pack for a low, low price of $14.99 (retail $22.90). MATURE THEMES Pack (x2) SRP: $14.99 MU PRESS MINKENSTEIN #0 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 THOSE ANNOYING POST BROS. & NIK TURNER IN: THE ANUBIS HORN by Matt Howarth Those Annoying Post Bros. embark on another crime against nature when they journey through the Necronomicon and find a mummified Nik Turner, founding member of acid space rock band Hawkwind! Turner is one of the few who has mastered the Resurrection Chord, making him the target of a certain Egyptian god of the dead who wants very much to be reanimated! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 WILD! #14 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.75 MUSEUM OF COMIC AND CARTOON AR MOCCA—WILL EISNER: A RETROSPECTIVE SC Will Eisner, the creator of The Spirit and the "Father" of the graphic novel, will be honored with the first major exhibition of his work in May at the Museum of Cartoon and Comic Art (MoCCA). The exhibition was assembled with Will’s cooperation, and the catalog for the exhibition serves as a retrospective art book surveying Eisner’s entire career. It includes work from many of his graphic novels, plus rare unpublished art, and a preview of his newest book, The Plot: The True History of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion. Forward by DC Comics President & Publisher, Paul Levitz. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 72pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 MVCREATIONS ROB ZOMBIE: SPOOK SHOW INTERNATIONAL TP by Rob Zombie SpookShow returns in a trade paperback with 48 new pages of story directly from the twisted imagination of the legendary Rob Zombie! This monster is jam-packed! Just when you thought the stories were over, the SpookShow puts on yet another display of madness from hell! (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 NAKED PRODUCTIONS INC WANNABE #1 by Hollmer, Huddleston, & Taylor The Wannabe explores a slice in the life of Erik Miller, a successful businessman and go-getter who — after a chance encounter with the Russian mob — enters the world of crime fighting. Erik’s ventures are more reminiscent of Don Quixote than fiction’s caped heroes! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 NAUTILUS COMICS CAST #1 by Jamie Bautista & Ronin Core Art Group When shy Will Flores hears the nearby all-girl high school is holding auditions to their school play about Camelot, he decides to try out. And so begins his adventure where meeting new people is more exciting than fighting dragons and leaving his comfort zone. 6x8, 44pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 NBM CRYPTOZOO CREW VOLUME 1 TP by Jerry Carr & Allan Gross Yeti sightings are a dime a dozen. Outsmarting your spouse, now that's priceless! Join Cryptozoologist Tork Darwyn and his wife Tara as they discover unknown creatures, visit lost civilizations, and fight for the TV remote.Collects issues #1-2, plus 3 new stories! SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 NORTH COUNTRY GN by Shane White Sometimes, you have to escape your past to get to the truth. After years of being away and making a life for himself, Shane finally travels back home. On his way, his mind is flooded with the memories of his blue-collar family under tremendous pressure and pushed to the breaking point by alcoholism and abuse. SC, 8x8, 96pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LEVIATHAN GN by Jens Harder The whale, mythical creature. A silent ode of a graphic novel as grandiose as the creature, directly imported in limited quantities from Europe, with quotes from famous works (in English). SC, 7x10, 144pgs, PC SRP: $39.95 O/A ORDINARY VICTORIES GN by Manu Larcenet This is the story of Marc, a photographer who's tired of banal horrors and his pain-in-the-neck cat. It's the story of his art thrown against heavy anxiety attack, and of a really cute woman in his small town who seems to take to him against all odds. SC, 7x9, 120pgs, FC SRP: $15.95 ZORRO #3 by Don McGregor & Sidney Lima The action-packed conclusion to "Scars" features the swashbuckling swordsman on skis! But this ain't no vacation! If that isn't enough, Zorro also has to contend with an angry wolfpack, a duel-to-the death on a cracking ice bridge with Ripklaw, and a deadly avalanche! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HORNY TAILS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (STAR12964) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** SHORT STROKES VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 64pgs, PC SRP: $11.95 NEW ENGLAND COMICS THE TICK: DAYS OF DRAMA #1 by Griffith, Garcia, & Atkinson The Tick and Arthur return to The City, only to find that all the local superheroes are gone! Evidently, they've all moved to another "cooler" city, Blissburg — a gated community where the town government caters to costumed do-gooders: clean streets, nice homes, low taxes, and most importantly, easy-to-beat super-villains whose crimes can be scheduled like a golf match! Each issue has an 8-page all-new four-color mini-comic attached to the cover! 40pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 NITE OWL COMIX MAX HAMM: FAIRY TALE DETECTIVE VOLUME 1 TP by Frank Cammuso Storybookland is a magical place where dreams come true, there’s also another side to this two-bit town: for every happy ending, there’s fifty miserable ones. In his first book-length collection of hard-boiled fairy tales, the magical kingdom’s grittiest gumshoe uncovers the secrets of Bo Peep, Snow White and Prince Charming. It’s Mother Goose with a Sin City chaser! SC, 204pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ODDGOD PRESS RUNOFF VOLUME 2 TP by Tom Manning Residents of Range form a posse to hunt the mysterious Mr. Teeth, and over the course of one horrifying night begin unlocking shocking secrets to the bizarre events in their tiny town.With its signature cocktail of horror, humor, and drama, Runoff returns with lunatics, ghosts, talking animals, and that creepy floating thing that has everyone guessing! SC, 8x10, 136pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $11.95 STRANGE DETECTIVE TALES: DEAD LOVE #1 by Jesse Bausch & James Callahan Los Angeles. 1958. When the horror movie craze hit, every monster has moved to Hollywood. But they discovered a greater evil – Hollywood executive! Enter Renfield and Igor, (not so) hard-hitting private dicks who wander L.A.'s dark underbelly. In part one of "Dead Love," Renfield follows the trail of an old flame who may or may not want to be found. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $3.95 ONI PRESS INC. BANANA SUNDAYS #1 by Root Nibot & Colleen Coover Kirby Steinberg is having a bit of trouble fitting into her new school. Sure, there's the usual interest/antagonism associated with being from "somewhere else," but this time the new kid also happens to be the guardian for three monkeys that have all gained the power of speech. 24pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $2.99 CAPOTE IN KANSAS GN by Ande Parks & Chris Samnee Murder. Not intricately plotted “whodunit.” But dirty, sad, disturbing actions from real people. That’s what Truman Capote decided to use for In Cold Blood. Following in that legacy is Capote In Kansas, a fictionalized tale of Capote’s researching his book amid struggles with betrayal, and his own troubled past make this book a compelling portrait of one of the greatest literary talent of the 20th century. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 COURTNEY CRUMRIN TALES #1 by Ted Naifeh The first in a new series of prestige format one-shots focusing on various characters in the Courtney Crumrin world! "Portrait of a Warlock as a Young Man" focuses on the dark and dangerous early years of a younger Uncle Aloysius, and the world of witchcraft that shaped him into the magical creature he is today. SC, 7x10, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY: DECLASSIFIED VOLUME 3 by Johnston, Mitten, & Rucka This is it, the thrilling conclusion to Declassified. Battered but not dead, Nick Poole has gone rogue from the S.A.S., and is heading for a confrontation with Liam Finnegan. Simultaneously, Finnegan is closing in on politician Lauren Mullen. Will Poole get there in time? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (3 of 3) SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHARKNIFE VOLUME 1 GN by Corey Lewis The Guandong Factory isn’t like other restaurants. It’s the home of Sharknife — a mystical protector charged with guarding the establishment from those who would do it harm! Once just a simple busboy, now Caesar Ives is something more — a crazy red rocket hero destined for greatness! But can Caesar juggle both lives? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x8, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH UNION STATION GN by Ande Parks & Eduardo Barreto Kansas City, 1933. Frank Nash is a petty criminal being escorted back into town by train. FBI agent Vetterli and reporter Charles Thompson head to Union Station to meet the convoy. They both witness a massacre, with no one knowing who pulled the trigger first! (STAR20041) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 CUT MY HAIR ILLUSTRATED NOVEL by Rich, Watson, Morse, Winick, French, & Clugston-Major Mason hangs out with kids that are into bad music and bad haircuts. The two most important things in his life are the girl who makes his heart beat at erratic speeds and the band with the strange boy he knows from high school. But everything soon changes in a barrage of angry fists and stomping feet! (STAR16333) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 248pgs, PC SRP: $15.95 COURTNEY CRUMRIN IN THE TWILIGHT KINGDOM TP by Ted Naifeh Courtney's in a new school, enrolled in a class for magical studies. When a student spell leaves one of her classmates cursed, can Courtney lead the kids into Goblin Town and find a cure? Or will misfortune follow the group straight to the Twilight Kingdom? (JUL043071) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 4: OPERATION BLACKWALL TP by Greg Rucka & Jason Alexander Tara Chace is accustomed to working in the shadows cast by world governments, but when a French conglomerate blackmails one of the Queen's most affluent subjects, Tara's espionage turns to the corporate variety. (STAR19917) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 SCOOTER GIRL TP by Chynna Clugston-Major This black romantic comedy shows Ashton Archer's downfall from big boy about town to total loser as soon as Margaret Sheldon enters his life. Can he get out from under her evil curse or is he doomed to forever be in her thrall? (MAR042735) MATURE THEMES SC, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** PANINI PUBLISHING LTD DOCTOR WHO: THE TIDES OF TIME GN by Dave Gibbons, Steve Parkhouse, Stevee Dillon, & Others Collected together for the first time, the complete run of Fifth Doctor comic strips from the pages of Doctor Who Monthly. Features digitally restored stories "The Tides of Time," "Stars Fell On Stockbridge," "The Stockbridge Horror," "Lunar Laggon," "4-Dimensional Vistas," and "The Moderator!" (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 200pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DOCTOR WHO: DRAGON'S CLAW by Various Doctor Who Magazine collects 11 adventures that include “Dragon's Claw,” “The Collector,” “Dreamers of Death,” “The Life Bringer,” “War of the Words,” “Spider God,” “The Deal,” “End of the Line,” “The Free-Fall Warriors,” “Junkyard Demon,” and “The Neutron Knights!” Digitally restored, and reprinted in original, black-and-white format on glossy paper. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $24.95 O/A DOCTOR WHO: IRON LEGION GN In "The Iron Legion," the Doctor arrives on an alternate Earth where the Roman Empire never fell, as he faces alien gods and robot solders! In "City of the Damned," the Doctor has to free a society from an oppressive rule where even emotion is outlawed. Other stories include "The Star Beast," "The Dogs of Doom," and "The Time Witch." (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 164pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 POISON PRESS CAVALCADE OF BOYS VOLUME 2 TP by Tim Fish Collecting the soapy gay romance series revolving around the romantic lives of a number of gay men. While the characters’ sexual appetites have been described as “healthy,” the series focuses on the complexities of modern gay relationships and friendships. Includes little-seen exclusive material! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.00 PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING WALLY WOOD'S WAYOUT SC by Wally Wood This volume celebrates Wally Wood's greatest science fiction and fantasy art with 160 pages of black-and-white wash paintings of robots, aliens, spaceships, and babes. Roughly 90% of this material has never been reprinted since its original publication. Limited print run of 1,000 copies! (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 RADIO COMIX MILK #48 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 FURRLOUGH #150 by Various Celebrating 150 issues of anthropomorphic adventures! Aaron Romo returns with more humorous high-school hi-jinks in "Fairview High", plus Remi Perron offers RPG-inspired silliness in "Treasure Hunters." And don't miss the medieval romance "Ebin and May" by Christina Hanson! 7x10, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 EBIN AND MAY VOLUME 1: EBIN'S EXILE TP by Christina Hanson & Ed Garcia Prince Ebin thought he had finally put his life back together after the loss of both his kingdom and royal family to Emperor Houman of the Felious Empire. But with Houman the Great turning his eyes on Ebin's new homeland, Ebin is re-entering medieval court politics to protect everything he holds dear. MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 HIT THE BEACH 2005 by Various Everyone's favorite fun-in-the-sun annual returns with plenty of funny-animal goodness! A perfect showcase of the best in the field featuring Joe Rosales, Megan Giles, TRUMP, Terrie Smith, Phil Morrissey, John Barrett, Christina Hanson, DAQ, Matt David, Eddie Perkins, Shon Howell, and more. 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 REBELLION 2000 AD PROGS #1446-1449 by Various The 28-year-old cult British comic that's influenced writers and artists the world over. See future lawman Judge Dredd. Thrill to a killer on Luna-1 that's unmasked. Watch hitmen Sinister Dexter reach the end of the line! Cheer at the Caballistics crew which must stop creatures of Celtic myth and legend rising up to reclaim their homeland! And hold your breath for the fate of the universe in the star-spanning epic "Atavar III." (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #233 Judge Dredd gets the bird as "The Monsterus Mashinashuns of PJ Maybe." Other stories include Judge Anderson in "City of Dead," plus "All Hell," "A Bullet in the Head," and "Return to Casablanca." Also, features, interviews, competitions and more! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pgs, PC SRP: $11.99 RED EAGLE PUBLISHING ROBERT JORDAN'S NEW SPRING #1 by Chuck Dixon, Robert Jordan, & Mike S. Miller A savage battle rages as a coalition of warriors led by Lan Mandragoran bravely fight to repel the invasion of the Aiel, a barbarous people from the barren lands of the Aiel Waste. However, while war among men boils forth, the Dark One once again grows powerful, and his minions begin to cast a wicked shadow over the land. New Spring is a graphical adaptation of the best-selling prequel to Robert Jordan’s acclaimed fantasy series, The Wheel of Time! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 RED EYE PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH VALENTINE VOLUME 2: RED RAIN TP by Cooney Palmiotti, Fauvel, & Merinuk Meet Dana Valentine, a gun-for-hire who abandoned her profession for a clean slate at life. She has taken shelter with an Italian restaurant owner who's burdened with debt and the Russian mob. Can Dana risk all to save another when the decision will change the outcome of her future? (JUN042731) MATURE THEMES SC, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** ROBERT SATO BURYING SANDWICHES by Rob Sato This Xeric Grant winning comic book features the story of a girl who never should have been born on earth. Includes culinary horrors, feeding frenzies, prescription drug drudgery, the supernatural, sporadic violence, senseless hauntings, subtle tortures, fantastic feats, drastic measures, disturbing visions and a celebrity. MATURE THEMES SC, 9x9, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 RORSCHACH ENTERTAINMENT DALLAS MCCOY: STAR STRUCK #1 by Meredith, Riddle, & Lima As a bodyguard for one of the best security companies in the world, Dallas is used to putting her life on the line for billionaires, politicians, and even royalty. Now she is put to the ultimate test, protecting a popstar brat from a rabid stalker. 32pgs, B&W (1 of 1) SRP: $2.99 ROSEN PUBLISHING GROUP OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROSEN LIBRARY GRAPHIC NOVELISTS: ART SPIEGELMAN by Tom Forget Spanning his early involvement in the comix underground to his latest work in The New Yorker and beyond, this book explores Spiegelman’s influences and themes, many of them dealing with his own family’s history. The author includes a thorough selection of resources, complete works, glossary, organizations, and Web sites. HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $23.95 O/A ROSEN LIBRARY GRAPHIC NOVELISTS: WILL EISNER by Robert Greenberger This book traces Eisner’s life from his earliest days as an illustrator to the height of his career as the creator of The Spirit. Young readers will find the inspiration for his characters, abundant color illustrations of Eisner’s work, and extensive captions that reveal some of the artist’s methods and motivations. HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $23.95 O/A ROSEN LIBRARY GRAPHIC NOVELISTS: NEIL GAIMAN by Steven P. Olson Gaiman’s career as a revolutionary graphic novelist came to a peek when he authored the Sandman series. This book discusses the series in detail, and includes beautifully reproduced color panels that illustrate the text. HC, 7x10, 112pgs, FC SRP: $23.95 SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC AMAZING AGENT LUNA VOLUME 2 GN by Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir & Shiei Luna’s undercover work at Nobel High gets more dangerous, with the coming of the new Science teacher — a known agent of Count Von Brucken! But Luna’s problems don’t stop there — her friends are on the verge of discovering her secrets, and Jonah, the brooding boy of her dreams, begins dating snobbish Elizabeth, who’s made it her personal mission to make Luna’s life miserable. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, PC SRP: $10.99 SHOOTING STAR COMICS CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE #4 by Tom Waltz & Casey Maloney Team Orphan has fought against fear, enemy soldiers, ghostly memories and each other to finally come face to face with their target, Colonel Assan, for one last bloody battle. But can anyone survive the grisly terror lurking in the shadows? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 SHUCK COMICS SHUCK: THE SULFURSTAR #1 by Rick Smith & Tania Menesse Shuck, a beleaguered devil, is forced into retirement and travels to a small town to recuperate. Unfortunately, the Nether followed him as sulfurous explosions in the sky. The allure of hellish revelry is too much to bear and Shuck investigates, only to find more than he bargained for. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 SILENT DEVIL PRODUCTIONS DRACULA VS. KING ARTHUR #2 by Adam Beranek, Christian Beranek & Chris Moreno Camelot is in turmoil. Dracula plots its downfall from a distance, while Arthur searches in vain for the Holy Grail. As the two legends head towards a war to decide the fate of the land, Lancelot begins his own quest — to save Guinevere! 40pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT POISON ELVES VENTURES #3 PURPLE MARAUDER by Keith Davidsen & Aaron Bordner When the demon-worshipping Cult of Lust encroaches on rival territory, a mysterious Mandrathan crime lord strikes back with the Purple Marauder! Hired to invade the Cult’s stronghold, the deranged Masked Avenger must steal what’s most precious to them, their children. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH AKIKO POCKET-SIZE TPs by Mark Crilley For the first time ever, the debut story from the Akiko on the Planet Smoo is collected in brand-new, manga-sized graphic novels! Join Akiko and her friends on the planet Smoo, where they must save the Prince from the clutches of both the Living Castle of Gamgor and the evil Alia Rellapor. See the heroes meet for the first time, crash in the Moonguzzit Sea (several times), survive a battle with the Sky Pirates, get swallowed by a water snake, attacked by a horde of Sleeslup worms, and more! Akiko Pocket-Size graphic novels are the only way to find these rare stories — all previous editions are long gone! VOLUME 1 (MAR042762)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 VOLUME 2 (APR042865)—SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (APR042866)—SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** SPEAKEASY COMICS ATOMIKA #5 by Andrew Dabb, Sal Abbinanti & Buzz, cover by David Mack Atomika’s journey takes him deep into Russia’s vast, towering forests, home to the ancient nature god Leshi. For decades, the Father of the Woods has watched his domain get eaten away by the forces of industry and he realizes that his time on this plane is over. Leshi does not want to fight Atomika, he wants to give him a gift: the wisdom to rule the kingdom of men. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BEOWULF #4 by Brian Augustyn & Dub The mysterious Knights of the Blood step up their campaign against the emerging super-human population, as a major fire-fight between the supers and Knight forces is caught on prime-time television — making the supers look very, very frightening. Meanwhile, Beowulf has his hands full trying to protect someone who might be the most powerful being on earth — and the most vital to the planet's survival in the coming apocalyptic conflict! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 CHOCOLATE THUNDER TP by Jeremy, Maurice & Robert Love Kevin King, a government agent presumed dead, returns to his city of origin and finds a barren wasteland of drugs, poverty and crime. Using the skills he learned as a government operative, he takes on the persona of a soulful street avenger. The local graffiti artists pay tribute to him in their murals. They call him Chocolate Thunder. SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC SRP: $17.99 GATESVILLE COMPANY #1 by Marc Bryant & Patrick Mcevoy Gatesville is a ghost town, where the souls of killers go to meet their last trial before they move on to their afterlife. The souls are from all over the world and from every era of history. Gatesville is their final chance to slay their dragons. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 THE GRIMOIRE #5 by Sebastien Caisse & Djief Amandine's plan to confront her mother is set in motion. Rounding up her allies, she uses the Grimoire to make her way back to Faucon Manor. Medea proves to be a foe mightier than anyone thought, with dire consequences for all involved. Will the Grimoire be lost to Medea? Will Amandine survive her quest to free her father? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HUNGER #3 by Jose Torres & Chris Dibari, cover by Tony Shasteen Desperate to escape his curse, Charlie turns to an unlikely acquaintance for help. Will she be able to accept his transformation, or will her own dark secrets pose a greater threat to Charlie's future than anything he's come across in the afterlife? Back-up story by J. Andrew Clark, Josh Hagler, and Steph St. Laurent. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 MUTATION #1 by George T. Singley & Ethen Beavers If you could become anything you wanted to, what would you be? Would you be a hero and enjoy the countless accolades? Would you be a villain and revel in destruction? Or would you just be? Trent Tyson struggles to answer these questions everyday of his life as Mutation, protector of the fabled Silver City. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PARTING WAYS: THE NEAR LIFE EXPERIENCES OF PETER ORBACH GN by Andrew Foley, Scott Mooney & Nick Craine Peter Orbach wants to live, but that doesn't do him much good now that he's in Hell. Peter isn't the first person to believe he shouldn't be damned, but he may be the first that's objectively correct. Somehow, his soulless body still lives; and from all appearances, it's doing great without him. SC, 7x10, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 STARWARP CONCEPTS LORELEI VOLUME 1: BUILDING THE PERFECT BEAST TP by Steven A. Roman, David C. Matthews & Kevin Tuma Who is the soul-stealing succubus named Lorelei, and where did she come from? Here’s your chance to find out, in this digest-sized collection of the first six chapters of her origin. Features a prologue and an introduction by award-winning fantasy author Charles de Lint! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 SUGARLAB UBERBABE VOLUME 1: LOST BOOKS OF EVERYTHING TP by Lisa Voldeng, Rebecca Dart, Fish Griwkowsky, & Gerry Fournier Part myth, part memory, part re-history, part surreal rhapsody, the volume integrates narrative, graphics and sound into an immersive entertainment experience. Trace the lost memories of überbabe through the 20th, 21st, and 1st centuries. MATURE THEMES SC, 11x11, 132pgs, PC (0 of 4) SRP: $38.00 TITAN PUBLISHING CLASSIC DAN DARE VOLUME 6: OPERATION SATURN — PART 2 HC by Frank Hampson In the thrilling second instalment, the battle for Saturn is raging as Dan and his crew attempt to escape the clutches of the nefarious Dr Blasco and his Saturnian cohorts! This edition also includes an introduction by artist Jim Burns and two extremely rare Dan Dare Space Annual stories. (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 MODESTY BLAISE: GREEN EYED MONSTER TP by Peter O’Donnell & Enric Badia Romero Modesty and Willie Garvin face political intrigue in the Middle East, deal with ruthless kidnappers and get caught up in a bizarre medieval jousting tournament! (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 TOKYOPOP .HACK//AI BUSTER GN Author: Tatsuya Hamazaki AI Buster, the prequel to .hack follows the avatar Albireo, and his love interest, Lycoris, through The World — the most advanced game ever created. SC, 5x7, 192pgs (Novel) $7.99 @LARGE VOLUME 3 GN by Ahmed Hoke The final hour is approaching. It may be Armageddon for the Emcees, as True Epic and Broke have to battle the Red Coast takeover. Priest and Marks come face to face with the Russian, and Hennesy falls in love. Dookey gets kidnapped, and the bodies are piling up. What part will the mysterious Doug play? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99 ALL GROWN UP CINE-MANGA VOLUME 2 GN "Coup DeVille" Lil doesn’t want to act like a twin anymore, she would rather do things on her own without her brother, Phil. Soon after, Dil recruits himself as Phil’s new twin. However, Lil’s new attitude is threatening the family’s trip to the Twins Canyon theme park, where twins get in for half-off, if they dress alike. Meanwhile, Chuckie refuses to participate in the mandatory President’s physical education exam. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (2 of 2) $7.99 BLAME! VOLUME 1 GN By Tsutomu Nihei In a future world rife with decay and destruction, meet Killy, a man of few words who packs one very powerful gun–and he’s not afraid to use it. Killy wanders an endless labyrinth of cyberdungeons filled with concrete and steel, fighting off cyborgs and other bizarre silicate creatures. Everyone is searching for the "Net Terminal Genes," but no one is quite certain of the limits of the genes’ awesome power. The answer may lie hidden among the scattered human settlements of this vast and desolate future world. Can Killy unlock the mystery of this nightmarish future and save the last remnants of humanity? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 10) $9.99 BIZENGHAST VOLUME 1 GN by M. Alice LeGrow When a young girl moves to the forgotten town of Bizenghast, she uncovers a terrifying collection of lost souls that lead her to the brink of insanity. One thing becomes painfully clear: The residents of Bizenghast are just dying to come home. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 CLAMP NO KISEKI VOLUME 3 GN by CLAMP CLAMP: the world-famous manga collective known for such fantastical works as Cardcaptor Sakura, Chobits and CLAMP School Paranormal Investigators. To honor CLAMP’s 15th anniversary, CLAMP no Kiseki: The Ultimate Collection features full-color pages, exclusive material, 6 pages of new, never-before-seen manga, and limited-edition collectible figures! This volume features an in-depth look at Tokyo Babylon. Bonus Chess Pieces: [Bishop] Subaru Sumeragi (Tokyo Babylon), Mokona-Modoki X 2 SC, 9x12, 32pgs, FC (3 of 12) $29.99 CROSS VOLUME 4 GN by Sumiko Amakawa The mystery of Sister Caterina continues. When Takara discovers the abhorrent secret of her past and the truth behind her current "pregnancy" he decides to perform an exorcism. Meanwhile, Shizuha’s empathic abilities come to the fore, as she too suffers Caterina’s pain. And when a confrontation with a student reveals yet another case of possession, Takara imbues Shizuha with the power of the Cross so that she may aide him in the exorcism. All the while it becomes increasingly difficult for these two to contain their feelings for one another. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 5) $9.99 D.N.ANGEL VOLUME 9 GN by Yukiru Sugisaki The production of the class play finally hits the stage, and even though Daisuke was a little embarrassed to play a girl, he soon realizes that giving a good performance in the part of Freedert is the least he can do for his magical friend. Later, there’s a series of transformations and troubled sleep, when a near kiss from Daisuke to Riku changes him into Dark. Then, when Dark plants one on Risa, he changes back into Daisuke–something that has never happened before! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 10) $9.99 DRAGON HUNTER VOLUME 13 GN by Hong Seock Seo While Seur-Chun and Ru-Ahn fight for their very lives, many terrible secrets are revealed! In a flashback to Seur-Chun’s youth, we see how a hunt for a lightning dragon forced Seur-Chun to make a terrible choice...and how his decision forever altered his life and the lives of his wife and son! Back in the present, Seur-Chong must decide whether or not to aid Seur-Chun’s fight for survival...but even if the young Dragon Hunter wants to help his estranged father, how can he fight when his powerful sword is in pieces? SC, 5x7, 196pgs, B&W (13 of 18) $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 20 GN by Mineko Ohkami With all three Dragon Knights imprisoned, the fate of the Dragon Realm is in an unlikely set of hands...Zoma’s! The dimunitive demon with a heart of gold has journeyed from Draqueen to Kainaldia to give the wind staff to Cesia. At last, he succeeds...or does he? With Cesia’s evil alter ego in control, handing her the wind staff will give Nadil an unstoppable weapon. Will Zoma recognize Dark Cesia in time? Will the Dragon Knights find a way to escape from Nadil’s dungeon? And what will happen to Kitchel and Ringleys now that they’re on their own? The thrilling saga of Dragon Knights continues! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (20 of 22) $9.99 DRAGON VOICE VOLUME 5 GN by Yuriko Nishiyama The Beatmen are sent back to school by their boss as part of their idol training. But even at a school for performers and superstars, you have to get good grades in math and literature! Unfortunately, after a disastrous performance on television, everyone thinks the Beatmen can’t make the grade. As midterms approach quickly the Beatmen learn that studying music and studying math might just be mutually exclusive. Also when Shino’s asthma suddenly kicks up, he may well decide to leave the group for good! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 11) $9.99 DREAM SAGA VOLUME 5 GN by Megumi Tachikawa The "Amanoiwato" project was to completely destroy the world so that it could be recreated. Takaomi, "Susanoo," is not only one of the successors of Amatsukami, but his role is to transform into the god of destruction and eat Amaterasu, the sun, thereby destroying the 2 worlds. This project has been repeated over and over for thousands of years, whenever humans had polluted the world. Don’t miss the emotional last volume of Dream Saga! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99 DUAN SURK VOLUME 1: THE WITCHES FOREST GN by Mishio Fukazawa & Takao Otokita Based on the famous Fortune Quest world, here is Duan Surk, an ambitious but struggling 16-year-old level-2 fighter who travels with an old short sword and a curious little flying lizard named Check. When he gets lost in the witches forest, he meets Agnis, a beautiful 16-year-old witch, and Olba, a level-13 fighter with a long sword. The trio begins the quest of a lifetime battling mythical creatures in an attempt to rescue Agnis’ mother. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 11) $9.99 DUEL MASTERS CINE-MANGA VOLUME 5: GOBLIN GONE WILD GN Shobu and his friends go to a new center where kids from all over the world learn how to play Duel Masters. Upon their arrival, Shobu rushes to get a duel with Hakuoh...but he soon discovers that Hakuoh hides at a temple guarded by a goblin. Shobu will need to win 50 duels to have the chance to fight Hakuoh. So you know what that means... it’s time to duel! SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (5 of 7) $7.99 ET CETERA VOLUME 6 GN by Tow Nakazaki Futura the Magician stirs up trouble with his magic show and reunites Mingchao with Baskerville. However, sparks fly as a fight with Blush abruptly interrupts the reunion. The three of them end up in the ship’s boiler room. Things get too hot to handle when the Eto-gun gets dropped into the boiler and Baskerville sticks his hand in to retrieve it! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 9) $9.99 ETERNITY VOLUME 5 GN by Park Jin-Ryong & Shin Yong-Gwan When Jangbang fell in love, that wasn’t the only thing he fell into. Looks like he fell into a couple of fist, the pavement, maybe a cactus or two because his face is all jacked up. But he still has a smile on his face cause heâ™s the reincarnated spirit of a great Chinese warrior and he is reminiscing of the days of yore when he could rape and pillage as he pleased. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99 FRUITS BASKET VOLUME 11 GN by Natsuki Takaya Still at the Sohma family vacation house, Tohru and the gang are obliged to visit Akito everyday because Akito is at the other vacation house. However, day after day relationships get more complicated and forbidden love blossoms. But most importantly Tohru’s resolve is hardened when Akito’s true identity is revealed. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 16) $9.99 GTO VOLUME 25 GN by Tohru Fujisawa The exciting finale in the GTO series! The truth behind Principal Daimon and Shibuya is revealed as the school is ablaze and Onizuka fights for his life. We find out what school means to those Onizuka has touched on his road to becoming the greatest teacher in Japan. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (25 of 25) $9.99 GETBACKERS VOLUME 11 GN by Yuya Aoki & Rando Ayamine For the GetBackers getting rich is never quick. With MakubeX defeated and "I.L." in the hands of the GetBackers, the true mission now begins for Ban and Ginji... getting paid! But when Ban and Ginji are left out in the cold again and unable to pay even their tab at the coffee shop, it’s up to Ban to come up with a scheme to lead them out of debt. Meanwhile, Shido gets tangled up in a sticky fight with a mysterious enemy that can control insects. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (11 of 26) $9.99 GIRL GOT GAME VOLUME 10 GN by Shizuru Seino Kyo’s secret has been revealed to the entire basketball team, and now she has made a deal to defeat the whole team single-handedly or leave forever. She has made it past every member of the team except the captain, Hisashi Imai. Now she may have to pull out all her tricks and play some real basketball. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 10) $9.99 HANDS OFF! VOLUME 4 GN by Katsumoto Kasane Thrown in jail for a night for a crime he didn’t commit, Tatsuki spirals closer to an emotional breakdown, and keeping his feelings to himself leaves him teetering perilously close to the edge. Meanwhile, Yuuto has a run-in with a part of his past that he’s not quite ready to face. Then there’s Akira, the sweet neighborhood kid who befriends Kotarou and seems completely and happily harmless. But since when is anything what it seems? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 8) $9.99 HEAVEN ABOVE HEAVEN VOLUME 2 GN by Kang-Suk Hyun & Joong-Won Jeon Bakhong’s big brother was defeated by the Ma-do-il-sum sword technique, leaving him in a comatose state. In a quest for vengeance, Bakhong joins one of the most powerful dojos in town – Moo Young Sook. However, being a born womanizer, Bakhong immediately begins pursuing the grandmaster’s daughter full time. But soon he also discovers another mysterious possessor of the Ma-do-il-sum sword technique. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 6) $9.99 HONEY MUSTARD VOLUME 1 GN by Ho-Kyung Yeo It’s love at second sight! When Ara works up the nerve to ask out the boy of her dreams, she gets all glammed up and boozed up...and ends up kissing Young-Woo, the wrong guy! The juicy smooch is witnessed by the school’s puritanical chaperone, who tells their strict families. Now everyone is in an uproar, and the only way these angry families will be appeased is if the two get married...and have kids! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 19 GN by Shuichi Shigeno When Takumi was talking with Project D’s mechanics, he explains that he really enjoys what he’s doing now. As the race between Project D and the wildcard Toudou School looms in the near future, each team meticulously prepares for battle. Vehicles are tuned to precision and strategies are carefully considered. When the day finally arrives the first meet is between Tak and Touduo’s Daiki Ninomiya. And then it’s on. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (19 of 29) $9.99 LAMENT OF THE LAMB VOLUME 7 GN by Kei Toume Chizuna is hit with another attack in her new friend, Sasaki’s, presence. The school nurse recommends that she stay away from school ’til she feels better. Meanwhile, Kazuna and Kinoshita strike up their friendship again as the sullen Yaegashi feels increasingly alienated from Kazuna. But, while at school, Kazuna falls prey to another attack. He dashes away but Yaegashi, wanting to make sure he isn’t discovered, goes after him. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 7) $9.99 LILING-PO VOLUME 3 GN by Ako Yutenji Riko turns in a new garment for the emperor’s next banquet. Unfortunately, the emperor dislikes it and orders Riko to remake the garment. Riko tells the emperor he doesn’t have enough time to make another one. The emperor expresses his outrage and orders Riko’s wife, Ria-hu, who used to work as a lady-in-waiting for the emperor, to return to her old position as a lady-in-waiting. The emperor also orders them to turn in their son, Liling-Po, to him. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 7) $9.99 LIZZIE MCGUIRE CINE-MANGA VOLUME 13: GORDO’S VIDEO & OBSESSION Written by Terri Minsky It’s lights, cameras and action action action when Gordo decides to set up hidden cameras around the school to record everyone’s most embarrassing moments. Then the various obsessions of Lizzie, Matt and Gordo are driving friends, family, teachers and themselves in every direction as Gordo gets swept up in winning the Science Olympics, Matt becomes a power-crazed hall monitor, and Lizzie becomes an environmental warrior. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (13 of 15) $7.99 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED (NOVEL) VOLUME 1 Written by Gotoh Ryu Cosmic Era 70. Eleven months have passed since ZAFT and the Earth Alliance opened hostilities. Kira Yamamoto, a young civilian of the neutral Orb colony, Heliopolis, is caught in the middle of ZAFT’s violent attempt to steal five new Mobile Suits developed by the Earth Force. The novelization of the much-loved TV series starts right here! SC, 5x7, 192pgs (Novel/1 of 5) $9.99 MODEL VOLUME 7 GN by Lee So-young Time is an unstoppable thief. Here in the mansion, a lifetime of deceit and pain is exposed to Jae. The truth about Adrian is revealed...but what will it mean for Ken? And as for Michael, the years of loneliness and emptiness have taken a toll. Can he allow himself to hope for something more with Jae, or will it be the end of everything? Find out in the final volume of Model! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 7) $9.99 MY LITTLE PONY JR. CINE-MANGA VOLUME 1: FRIENDS ARE NEVER FAR AWAY GN All of Ponyville is throwing a party—but the Pegasus Ponies are too shy to come! Luckily, Star-Catcher, the leader of the Pegasus Ponies, has a plan! Join everybody’s favorite pony in all the Ponyville fun! SC, 5x7, 32pgs, FC $3.99 POP DISPLAYS—2005 BIZENGHAST 32-COUNT P.O.P. DISPLAY Display includes: Bizenghast Volume 1(1-59532-743-6), Fruits Basket Volume 11 (1-59532-406-2), GetBackers Volume 11 (1-59182-973-9), Rizelmine (1-59532-901-3), Saiyuki Reload Volume 1 (1-59816-025-7), Sakura Taisen Volume 2 (1-59532-943-9), Scrapped Princess Volume 1 (1-59532-981-1), and Suikoden III Volume 7 (1-59532-437-2). Tokyopop displays offer retailers space saving solutions and are guaranteed to catch the consumer’s eye! Display $319.68 PASSION FRUIT SOFTCOVER VOLUME 2: GALAXY GIRL, PANDA BOY GN by Various Passion Fruit is a unique, unforgettable collection of stories that examines our conflicting desire for change in the strange and unusual world we call home. Here, a young girl in an isolated town has an out-of-the-ordinary experience; a surfer and his gal make waves in their turbulent relationship; and a boy and his twin sister must deal with feelings of being abandoned. With an uncompromising blend of realism and raw emotion, passion is stranger than fiction! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 4) $9.99 RAVE MASTER VOLUME 16 GN by Hiro Mashima Haru...lost? ! Light is struck down before the powers of darkness. But it’s not over yet! Our final hope is to find the Silver Claimer’s Ultimate Weapon–Silver Ray. Musica puts aside his differences and joins forces with Demon Card general and fellow Silver Claimer Reina! But will their combined might be enough to crush the demon lord Ouga? ! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (16 of 29) $9.99 REBIRTH VOLUME 15 GN by WOO The Vampire Lord Tournament begins! Still reeling from the reappearance of their missing comrade – Millenear– Deshwitat and the team are instructed in the rules of this deadly contest. The field of contestants is as vast as it is formidable, but none of the potential opponents unnerves Deshwitat more than Millenear! Even though she has sworn to kill him, Millenear begs Deshwitat not to fall in battle before they can face each other in the ring. This may be a difficult promise to keep when Deshwitat goes toe to toe with the vicious vampire Santana! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (15 of 18) $9.99 RISING STARS OF MANGA VOLUME 5 GN Rising Stars of Manga is an anthology featuring the winners of Tokyopop’s national “Rising Stars of Manga” contest. The talent search receives thousands of entries from writers and artists of all ages who have been inspired by manga and anime. Ten winners will have their work published in a nationally distributed graphic novel. The contest serves as a resource for up-and-coming talent for future Tokyopop endeavors and will continue as an annual event. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 6) $9.99 RIZELMINE GN by Yukiru Sugisaki Tomonori Iwaki is a hapless fifteen year-old student who just had his heart broken when the teacher he had a crush on got engaged. He goes home to find that he’s got a wife of his own though, even if she may look like a grade-schooler. Rizel, a very cute girl who is apparently made of nanomachines, does her best to win her new husband’s heart, and hilarity and romance ensue. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 SAIYUKI RELOAD VOLUME 1 GN by Kazuya Minekura The fearsome foursome continue their journey west towards Shangri-La, encountering new challenges and new adventures along the way. Their legend precedes them, but not always in the way one might expect. The Minus Wave that apparently drove all the youkai in the land mad looks like it might have missed one, as Sanzo, Gojyo, Hakkai and Goku meet a lone guardian and the band of children he cares for. Fear and misunderstanding run throughout this particular leg of the journey, including between the members of the Sanzo group! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $9.99 SAMURAI DEEPER KYO VOLUME 15 GN by Akimine Kamijyo Kyo and company finally set foot in the Mibu headquarters! While fighting off Mibu’s onslaught of assassins, Bentenmaru and Akira fall into an enemy trap! During the battle Tokito appears, a member of the Taishirou, who knows some surprising news... SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (15 of 27) $9.99 SCRAPPED PRINCESS VOLUME 1 GN by Ichiro Sakaki & Yukinobu Azumi, & Go Yabuki Fifteen years ago, a set of twins — a girl and a boy — was born to the king of Linevan. Shortly after their birth, a prophecy foretold that when the girl turned 16, she would bring about the end of humanity. To avoid this terrible fate, the king ordered the princess disposed ofâ”scrapped! She miraculously survived and was raised away from the kingdom that would kill her. But now she has turned 15, the king’s guards have caught wind that she’s still alive...and they set out to finish the job! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (19 of 29) $9.99 SHAOLIN SISTERS: REBORN VOLUME 2 GN by Toshiki Hirano & Narumi Kakinouchi Bai Wang appears to the three of the White Lotus Four who have awakened and commands them to gather energy to revive her. She endows Shino with the ability to absorb energy from humans. However Fuuyuu foils their energy collecting plans forcing the three to search for an alternative means. Sanji decides the best way to get the most energy at once is to have a tournament gathering the strongest fighters in the world. Let the battle begin! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 4) $9.99 SHUTTERBOX VOLUME 3 GN by “Tavicat” (Tavisha & Rikki Simons) From the creators of Reality Check! All would fall into despair for Megan were it not for the curse of Dane and AJ’s family, which once again becomes a problem for both brothers. As a direct result of this curse, another universe begins to encroach upon the space Merridiah occupies in Earth’s 9th dimension. Megan must follow the advice of her possessed camera, if she is to prevent Merridiah from being swallowed by the mysterious universe known as the Victorialands. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 3) $9.99 SNOW DROP VOLUME 10 GN by Choi Kyung-ah Hae-Gi and So-Na are madly in love, but their romance is facing Romeo and Juliet-style repercussions. Hae-Gi’s parents hate So-Na and forbid him to see her. So-Na’s father isn’t a big fan of Hae-Gi’s either, and he demands that So-Na break it off. Wedding bells are ringing by the end of this volume, but will it be So-Na and Hae-Gi who are tying the knot? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 12) $9.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS CINE-MANGA VOL. 10: MEOW... LIKE A SNAIL?! GN Written by Steven Hillenburg Gary is sick and Squirdward has come over to watch Gary so SpongeBob can go away for the weekend. However when Squidward accidentally gives SpongeBob Garyâ™s medicine, SpongeBob is turned into a snail and he gets to glide a mile in Garyâ™s slime. Then itâ™s madcap fun when SpongeBob tries to give Gary a bath. Itâ™s snail vs. sponge when the two face-off in a brawling bath Battle Royale. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (10 of 12) $9.99 SUIKODEN III VOLUME 7 GN by Aki Shimizu The Grasslands troops have been losing hope and despair because they declared cease fire with the Iron-heads, but in their direst moment Hugo returns with the crest of the “Flame Champion.” Meanwhile, Chris returns from the Grasslands. She explains her quest and shows her water crest on her hand. Preparing her armor, she announces that the Zexen Federation has declared war against Harmonia. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (7 of 8) $9.99 Key Selling Points: THAT’S SO RAVEN CINE-MANGA VOLUME 5: IT TAKES TWO GN Written by Michael Poryes & Susan Sherman When Raven envisions Eddie getting a “F” — meaning he will no longer be able to play on the school basketball team — she will face the true test of friendship as she must decide whether to help her friend cheat, or hold true to her integrity. Then, when Raven has a vision of her father getting fired from his job at the restaurant, will she be able to save her dad’s career from going up in smoke or will she simply be adding grease to the fire? SC, 5x7, 96pgs, FC (5 of 7) $9.99 TOKYO TRIBES VOLUME 3 GN by Santa Inoue As the rivalry between Mera and Kai rages on, Kai runs into trouble on the home front–and on the homeboy front. While Kai argues with his father about his future, the rival tribe begins attacking his friends. When Kai gets the call he rushes out to the aid of his friends, leaving his father upset and angry. Kai’s loyalty and pride towards his friends will lead him into trouble...and may lead to the end of his life! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 11) $9.99 TRAMPS LIKE US VOLUME 6 GN by Yayoi Ogawa Everyone muses on how they don’t understand Sumire. But Sumire’s "pet" Momo understands Sumire all too well. When everyone cuts in front of Sumire in line, Momo teaches her that if she doesn’t stand up for herself, she will lose something precious. In the same way, Sumire is there for Momo when someone tries to sabotage Momo’s performance. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 10) $9.99 VAMPIRE GAME VOLUME 12 GN by Judal Rishas, Duzell’s former lover and companion, has been reincarnated as Lailis, the Queen of Lodoc. Lailis confesses that she was reincarnated to find Duzell and serve him once again. However, seeing Duzell’s love for Ishtar, she is bitterly disappointed. Meanwhile, Lassen is busy, paying a visit to Darres and Yujinn, with a group of undead soldiers of Lodoc under his command. 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(CAUT: 4) SC, B&W SRP: $9.50 KRAZY & IGNATZ: DAILIES 1923 LIMITED PACIFIC COMIC CLUB EDITION by George Herriman Collects every dailiy from 1923. (CAUT: 4) 5x5, SC, B&W SRP: $25.00 TOO HIP GOTTAGO GRAPHICS WAHOO MORRIS VOLUME 2 #1 by Craig A. Taillefer The popular Modern Tales web comic returns to it’s original home in comics. Picking up where we left off in Volume 1, re-join Alicia, Arnie, Bash, and Chas in a story of sex, booze, rock and roll, and a touch of Magic. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.75 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS THE SURROGATES #1 by Rob Venditti & Brett Weldele It's the year 2054, and life has been reduced to a data feed. The fusing of virtual reality and cybernetics has ushered in the era of a new technology that lets users experience the world without ever leaving their homes. It's a perfect world, but as quickly as this technology changed society, forces are building to send this utopia spiraling into the past, and that's a reality no one is prepared for. 32pgs, FC (1 of 5) SRP: $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CLUMSY GN — NEW PRINTING by Jeffrey Brown Clumsy is the bittersweet story of a year long, long distance relationship, told through snippets of everyday life, drawn in a simple and elegantly awkward style that heightens the emotional impact and leaves you reminiscing about your own past love affairs. It also has a lot of sex. (STAR18186) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $10.00 UNLIKELY GN — NEW PRINTING by Jeffrey Brown The follow-up to Clumsy, the graphic novel Unlikely continues to explore the nature of relationships in this story of how Jeffrey Brown lost his virginity. Excruciating detail and intimacy, drawn in an awkward style that both disarms and heightens the emotional impact of the work. (STAR19113) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** THE KING GN by Rich Koslowski The King is an offbeat tale of one very enigmatic Elvis impersonator that's taking the Vegas strip, and the world, by storm. His performances are mesmerizing, and many fans are starting to believe that he really is Elvis. Through thought-provoking interviews and investigative reporting, a journalist makes it his personal mission to find out who The King really is. SC, 7x10, 208pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THREE FINGERS GN by Rich Koslowski Through a series of never-before-seen interviews and rare photos, documentary-maker Rich Koslowski reveals the horrifying true story behind the Cartoon industry and our most celebrated cartoon actors! This work of fiction will forever change the way you think of those beloved characters in the white gloves. (STAR16313) SC, 134pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING HEROES AND VILLAINS: THE WILLIAM MESSNER-LOEB BENEFIT SKETCHBOOK by Various Inkpot Award-winning artist/writer William Messner-Loebs has joined forces with TwoMorrows Publishing to produce Heroes And Villains, a gorgeous sketchbook and tribute, the proceeds of which will directly benefit the finacially struggling Messner-Loebs. Don’t miss your chance to help a worthy comics veteran; with more names being added daily, this powerhouse collection of talent will be unparalleled! (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $24.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE COMPANION VOLUME 1 SC by Michael Eury Commemorating the Justice League of America’s 45th anniversary, The Justice League Companion is a comprehensive examination of the Silver Age JLA. The Justice League Companion traces the JLA’s development, history, imitators, and early fandom through vintage and all-new interviews. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 SWAMPMEN: MUCK-MONSTERS OF THE COMICS Rising from the ooze and mire comes the definitive tome detailing the macabre history of those weird and wondrous swamp creatures of American comics. Through interviews with authors Jon B. Cooke and George Khoury, the writers and artists who worked on this peculiar sub-genre of horror comics recall the creation and “lives” of such unforgettable characters as Swamp Thing, Man-Thing, and It. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 200pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS THE FANTASTIC ART OF ARTHUR SUYDAM HC The Fantastic Art of Arthur Suydam explores the many sides of the artist's work, contrasting lushly vegetated fantasy worlds with scorched, distant science-fiction scenes. Influenced by Maxfield Parrish, Frank Frazetta, Arthur Rackham, and Heinrich Kley, Suydam reveals new, rare and classic images. (CAUT: 4) HARDCOVER—HC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $34.95 DELUXE SIGNED HC—HC, 8x11, 144pgs, PC SRP: $49.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE THRILLING COMIC COVER ART OF ALEX SCHOMBERG Alex Schomburg produced the most dazzling array of high-quality comic-book covers in the Golden Age of American Comics. With Golden Age comic books with Schomburg covers selling for record prices in America's leading auction houses, this book collects, for the first time ever, a host of tantalizing Schomburg treasures in one volume! REGULAR ED—HC, 8x11, 116pgs, PC SRP: $34.95 DELUXE ED—HC, 8x11, 132pgs, PC SRP: $49.95 Blam! Press GREAT WAR OF MAGELLAN MAGAZINE This full-color glossy, premier issue magazine features the work of Battlestar Galactica star and science-fiction author Richard Hatch as well as new talents Andrew E. C. Gaska, Christian Berntsen, and Lucius Romero. Magazine, 48pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 VEROTIK SATANIKA TALES #2 by Glenn Danzig & Pac Vinh The Satanika gang returns in an all new anthology issue as writer Glenn Danzig teams with artist Pac Vinh. Trouble is brewing in hell between morella and lucia infernicus, when the Inquisitor and Dalkiel step in to sort it out. (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 DORIAN: PLEASURE & PAINT ART BOOK by Dorian Clevenger An “all new “ coffee table collection of the latest wicked paintings by rising artist, Dorian Cleavenger. Included in this edition are Dorian’s newest renditions of the creatures that roam verotik world, also some of his current record industry work and renditions of Harris’ sexy Vampirella and much more. (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, FC SRP: $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHIODO DARKWORKS by Joe Chiodo Along with Frazetta, Bisley, and Emond, Joe Chiodo was one of the original four-cover illustratiors hand picked by Verotik publisher Glenn Danzing to represent the Verotik look. Chiodo's work outside of Verotik, of course, speaks for itself. Having worked extensively for Wildstorm, DC, Marvel, and his rendition of Harris' sexy Vampirella, which are also included in this collection. MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, FC SRP: $24.95 O/A THE INTENSE ART OF SIMON BISLEY by Simon Bisley The first-ever mind-blowing collection of Bisley paintings and artwork! This beautiful coffee table book features some of Bisley's best paintings and also includes a section with some of his pen-and-ink and sketch work. MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, FC SRP: $24.95 VIPER COMICS MIDDLEMAN #1 by Javier Grillo-Marxuach & Les McClaine Your reality is a sham. Your way of life is constantly under attack by monsters, aliens and talking primates. The reason you and the rest of the normal world doesn't know it; The Middleman. Working in absurd secrecy, aided by talented amateur Wendy Watson, the Middleman stares down threats extra-, infra-, and juxta-terrestrial with a big gun and a grin. 7x10, 32pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $2.95 KARMA INCORPORATED #1 by David Hopkins & Tom Kurzanski Two con artists, two hackers, and a retired hit man go into business to profit on making people miserable. Against better judgment, Karma Incorporated targets Rob Wilson, a previous customer, whose adulterous wife hired them. What happens when they push Mr. Wilson too far? Payback is hell. 7x10, 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $2.95 THE ART OF JOSH HOWARD VOLUME 1 SC by Josh Howard This volume showcases tons of all new, never-before-seen art by Josh Howard, creator of Dead @ 17. Best known for his unique rendition of cute and sexy females, Josh has assembled a brand new collection of school girls, pin up beauties, and punk rock hotties. If you're a fan of Howard or just an admirer of "cute girl" art, you won't want to miss this limited edition volume. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x7, 75pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DAISY KUTTER VOL 1 TP by Kazu Kibuishi Daisy Kutter, notorious bandit of the New West, takes one last train heist before leading a normal life. But this job will alter her life more drastically than she realizes. Full of action and romance, this trade paperback collects the very first Daisy adventure into one complete volume. (NOV043012) SC, 6x9, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** VIZ LLC SHOJO BEAT AUGUST 2005 VOLUME 1 #2 VIZ’s new monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat! Manga from the Heart! Packed with six brand-new shojo titles from Japan, Shojo Beat brings you beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from creators such as superstar Yuu Watase! Shojo Beat also brings you the latest in Japanese fashion, music, art, culture, and shopping--plus contests, how-tos, industry updates, interviews, and much more! So clear your schedule and get ready to laugh, cry, live, learn, and fall in love. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands Magazine, 7x10, 330pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 Shoji Beat Graphic Novels FULL MOON O SAGASHITE VOLUME 2 TP by Arina Tanemura A bittersweet tale of puppy love, tragedy, and aspirations of pop-star fame. A spark of hope ignites to a blaze in twelve-year-old Mitsuki Koyama's life when a comical pair of magical beings appears to prove to her that dreams really do come true. Now that Mitsuki has debuted in the pop world, she is faced with the underbelly of the glitz and glamour-petty jealousy and scheming that just might be her undoing. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 SHONEN JUMP SEPTEMBER 2005 #33 (VOLUME 3 #9) In Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium World Diabound is stronger than before! Who will win, and who will be trapped forever in the darkness of the tomb? In Naruto, Sasuke faces off against Yoroi in anything-goes one-on-one combat, and this fight could end in death. In Shaman King, the rocking monks have a special song just for Yoh — can he survive the dreadful melody? In Hikaru No Go, Showdown at Haze Go Club! The club isn’t letting Hikaru go without a fight! In One Piece, Nami and Arlong are in cahoots?! Say it ain’t so! And what’s with the giant sea-cow? And finally, in Yuyu Hakusho, Urameshi pulls no punches against Bakuken, who took advantage of ailing Kurama. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 7x10, 328pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 Shonen Jump GNs BEET THE VANDEL BUSTER VOLUME 6 GN by Riku Sanjo & Koji Inada Beet and his friends Poala and Kissu finally arrive at the Vandel Grineed's castle, only to find that Grinned destroyed it and his minions during a brutal rage. Grineed, hiding in the ruins, captures Kissu and tries to convince him to join a devious scheme that will end Grineed's dependence on the Dark House of Sorcery and earn him another star. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 BLEACH VOLUME 8 TP by Tite Kubo Ichigo knows that to retrieve Rukia from the Soul Society, he'll have to go in there himself. But his fight with Rukia's brother Byakuya showed, in no uncertain terms, that Ichigo still has a great deal of rigorous study and training ahead of him. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 21 TP by Akira Toriyama While Trunks and Gohan tear up the Junior Division, Videl, the daughter of Earth's "champion" Hercule, prepares to test her newfound kung fu skills. Meanwhile, the experienced heroes prepare for their turn to fight Goku, who has come back from the dead just for this one match! But Goku isn't the only otherworldly visitor. Two mysterious contestants have entered the tournament, wielding the power of the heavens. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 NARUTO VOLUME 7 TP by Masashi Kishimoto Deep within the Forest of Death-the site of the second stage of the Journeyman Ninja Selection Exams-Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura are still reeling from Orochimaru's attack...and now they must battle this unrelenting monster's minions, the mysterious Sound Ninja. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 NARUTO TPS by Masashi Kishimoto Naruto learned the truth about the spirit of the demon fox sealed within him, but it didn't change his goal to win the respect of the village by becoming the greatest ninja ever! First he must pass the test to enter the Ninja Academy; deal with his would-be rival, Konohamaru; and learn to get along with his new classmates. Assigned to a three-person team, Naruto must survive a test against an upper-level ninja instructor. But only two people can pass... which one will fail? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (STAR19164)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 2 (SEP032578)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 3 (JAN042821)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 4 (MAY042999)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 5 (SEP043008)—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 17 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki The madness of Shishio Makoto may know no bounds, but what of his body? An eleventh-hour revelation suggests a possible weakness, but will the news come in time to help a critically wounded Kenshin, whose own strength is reaching its limit? In this new era of Meiji, it's getting harder and harder to tell the innocents from the victims. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN TPS by Nobuhiro Watsuki In the 11th year of Meiji, on the day marked in the Western calendar as May 14th, time once again began to flow. Kenshin leaves for Kyoto. Awaiting him there is Shishio Makoto, the hitokiri who replaced the cold-eyed assassin Himura Battôsai. He once forswore further killing and took up the reversed-blade sakabatô. But does Kenshin go to Kyoto for a duel...or for a death-match? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 8 (AUG043149)—SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 9 (SEP043011)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 10 (OCT043103)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 VOLUME 11 (NOV043022)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 YU-GI-OH!: DUELIST VOLUME 7 TP by Kazuki Takahashi It's the final rounds before the fight with Pegasus, and only one of four will survive! Mai Shiranui has always wanted to fight Yugi, and now she's got her chance! Can Yugi beat her harpies' pet dragon? Then, Jonouchi fights "Bandit" Keith Howard, America's most unscrupulous gamer. Jonouchi's deck is loaded with warrior monsters, but Keith's machine deck deals death with six-guns and slot machines...American style! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 YU-GI-OH!: MILLENNIUM WORLD VOLUME 1 TP by Kazuki Takahashi After hundreds of battles, Yugi has finally gathered all the Egyptian God Cards. When Ryo Bakura gives him the Millennium Eye, Yugi opens the door to the "world of memory", and his mind travels back in time to ancient Egypt, when the magic and monsters were real! Now Yugi and his friends must explore the world of Yugi's forgotten past...and fight an enemy who has been waiting for them for 3,000 years! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 Shonen Jump Advanced GNs EYESHIELD 21 VOLUME 3 TP by Riichiro Inagaki & Yusuke Murata Wimpy Sena Kobayakawa has been running away from bullies all his life. But when the football gear comes on things change-Sena's speed and uncanny ability to elude big bullies just might give him what it takes to become a great high school football hero! Rather than run away, Sena runs at full speed straight at this exciting new challenge! But will Sena's frail body hold up to all brain-jostling tackles that Shin dishes out? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 Action GNs BEYBLADE VOLUME 6 GN by Takao Aoki Tyson has a passion for Beyblades and he's determined to be the best! But he's also a great guy who looks out for his friends and won't cheat to win. We follow him through his great triumphs and sad losses. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 BEYBLADE GNS 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. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (JUN042900)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $7.99 VOLUME 2 (AUG043125)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 VOLUME 3 (NOV043031)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 EXCEL SAGA VOLUME 13 TP by Rikdo Koshi In this volume, the saga of Excel Saga veers dangerously close to plot development, as the underground battle for Fukuoka rises to street level and the reader is treated to startling revelations of varying degrees of plausibility. Eager to convert the ignorant masses to the worship of Il Palazzo, the girls of across make their television debut, only to be upstaged by a skyscraper-sized manifestation of their Lord himself. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 FLAME OF RECCA VOLUME 13 TP by Nobuyuki Anzai Recca's teammate Tokiya learns the horrible truth about his sister's murder while facing a nemesis whose choice of weapon is beyond anything he imagined. In the ensuing battle, the usually cool-headed Tokiya finds himself fighting by the skin of his teeth! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 INU YASHA ANI MANGA VOLUME 10 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Sly monk Miroku's attempt at chivalry goes wrong in more ways than one: the damsel in distress turns out to be a demon in disguise, and Miroku's powerful wind tunnel weapon begins to unravel, threatening to consume him! And when the evil Naraku forces Sango the Demon Slayer to make a terrible choice, will she betray Inuyasha, or face losing her brother Kohaku for a second time? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 216pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 KEKKAISHI VOLUME 2 GN by Yellow Tanabe Although Yoshimori and Tokine often quarrel, they battle demons side by side almost every night. When the two must confront demon-charmer Yomi and her dysfunctional pet demon Yoki, their partnership is threatened. Can they work together to keep their school from the clutches of a power-hungry monster-and keep their fellow students from noticing. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 MIDORIS DAYS VOL 1 GN by Kazurou Inoue Seiji Sawamura is the toughest seventeen-year-old in town, feared by all for his fighting prowess and his deadly “devil’s right hand.” But at heart, Seiji is a softy and all he wants is an end to his 17-year history of being a lonely single guy. Unfortunately, his tough guy reputation only serves to decrease his popularity with the ladies. Then one day, Seiji wakes up to discover his “devil’s right hand‚” has turned into...a miniature gal named Midori! Strangely enough, Midori is a real girl who is just as surprised as Seiji to find out she has now become, literally –Seiji’s right hand! It turns out Midori has always had a crush on Seiji, and her desperate wish to be connected to him has somehow come true...maybe all too true! T+ Rating (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 NO NEED FOR TENCHI VOLUME 4 2ND EDITION TP by Hitoshi Okuda Like a team of avenging samurai, Tenchi and company accompany Princess Asahi into outer space to rescue her father, a master sculptor, from the clutches of evil villains who would steal his prestige and creative powers. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 31 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Ryoga and Ranma will stay forever young unless they eat a special mushroom at the perfect time. Eat the right mushroom size, and your age adds up accordingly! Can the two "boys" survive their squabbling over not wanting to share, being naughty and therefore spanked by Akane, and the terror that is "Uncle" Soun's whiskers until the mushrooms are 16 centimeters tall? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 19 2ND EDITION TP by Rumiko Takahashi Will the dreaded "Cradle From Hell" technique teach the boy to respect his old man? Next, Akane makes some magic mochi. Do the marks that appear on the faces of those who eat it portend true fortune-telling ability, or just a "dagger of agony through skull?" Finally, it's the dawn of the "Mariko Konjo, Cheerleader of L-O-V-E" storyline. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 20 2ND EDITION TP by Rumiko Takahashi When Genma took baby Ranma away from his mother to go on a decade-long training mission, he made her a solemn promise-that he would see to it that the boy grew up manly, or he would see them both dead of ritual seppuku! Well, Nodoka "Missus" Saotome has finally shown up at the Tendo Dojo doorstep, and she can't wait to catch a glimpse of her dearly beloveds. But will the sight of her "son" in girls' clothes and her "husband" as a panda possess Nodoka to perform the seppuku on them herself? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH WOLF'S RAIN GNS A manga take on the hit suspense anime Wolf's Rain. Kiba's pack of wolves have tracked down the Lunar Flower, and together, they continue their pilgrimage with the armies of humanity at their tails. But will the scent of the Lunar Flower lead them to Paradise or a deadly false legend? The drama reaches its dramatic climax in this final volume! NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 2—SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** TUXEDO GIN VOLUME 13 TP by Tokihiko Matsuura Teenage boxer Ginji died and got himself reincarnated as a penguin to stay close to Minako, the girl of his dreams. Ginji vies with Minako's friend Helen for the role of Minako's guardian, and steals the show as a stand-in stunt bird for Mike the genius penguin. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 TUXEDO GIN TPS by Tokihiko Matsuura High school student Ginji Kusanagi has just met the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, Ginji is dead! Trapped between life and death, Ginji encounters a strange being who offers him a loophole in the cycle - if he is reincarnated as an animal and lives out it's natural life, then he may be reborn back into his original body. Ginji still wants to go on that first date with Minako, so goes through with the deal. Although Ginji is still sentient and thinks like his former human self, in his new life as a penguin, he can't talk to humans anymore. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (STAR19178)—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (STAR19672)—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (STAR20140)—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (NOV032659)—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 5 (JAN042828)—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 6 (MAR042886)—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 7 (MAY043010)—SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 8 (JUL043315)—SC, 5x7, B&W $9.95 VOLUME 9 (SEP043013)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 10 (NOV043046)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 Editor’s Choice GNs BLUE SPRING VOLUME 1 GN by Taiyo Matsumoto This dark and intense drama is set in a boy's high school where Kujo becomes the official leader of a gang. Kujo must constantly defend his position by playing a dangerous rooftop game with the other boys vying for his position. This manga has also been made into a film which has shown in various festivals throughout the world. (OCT043067) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 MAISON IKKOKU VOLUME 12 2ND EDITION TP by Rumiko Takahashi Mitaka has gone into seclusion to cure himself of his phobia, promising that he will return as a new man. But will he emerge from his canine-chrysalis in time to win Kyoko's heart, or will his lot be forever thrown in with the shy, patrician, and multiple dog-loving heiress Asuna? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MAISON IKKOKU 2ND EDITION TPS by Rumiko Takahashi Yusaku's attempts to study get off to a bad start when he falls head-over-heels for the new manager, and he's a far, far way from winning her heart. For Kyoko already has somebody else on her mind…a mysterious "Mr. Soichiro," who is…her pet dog? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (STAR19706)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (STAR20073)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (NOV032655)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (JAN042818)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 5 (MAR042880)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 6 (MAY042998)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 7 (JUL043295)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 8 (SEP043006)—SC, 5x7, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 9 (NOV043050)—SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 NAUSICAA OF VALLEY OF WIND 2ND EDITION TPS by Hayao Miyazaki Humanity, in its hubris, has precipitated a devastating environmental disaster. Flourishing industrial civilizations have been swallowed up by an enormous forest of fungi that releases a miasma of poisonous spores into the air. Nausicaa, a compassionate young princess, and her allies battle to heal a wounded world and its inhabitants. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (DEC032764)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (JAN042822)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (FEB042749)—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (MAR042881)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 5 (APR043003)—SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 6 (MAY043000)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 7 (JUN042919)—SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $9.95 ************************************************************************ Ghibli Library BARON THE CAT RETURNS GN by Aoi Hiiragi First time in Previews, previously offer in Previews Plus # 665. When awkward schoolgirl Haru rescues a cat on her way home from school one day, the last thing she expects in return is to be honored by a feline royal family! Before she knows what's happening to her, Haru is drawn into a world inhabited entirely by talking cats--and recruited to be the next Cat Princess! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 THE ART OF PORCO ROSSO by Hayao Miyazaki This book is a collection of concept sketches, background art, cell art, and digital data that tell the story of Porco Rosso, an animated film conceived, scripted, and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. (DEC042965) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 8x11, 208pgs, FC SRP: $34.99 HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE FILM COMICS VOLUME 1 TP by Hayao Miyazaki Sophie expects to spend the rest of her life quietly making hats in the back room of her family's shop, but as her country prepares for war, Sophie is forced to set out on an extraordinary adventure! After a escaping the unwanted attentions of some bored soldiers with the help of a handsome stranger, Sophie returns home only to be accosted by the infamous Witch of the Waste! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 176pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 Shojo GNs ANGEL SANCTUARY VOLUME 9 GN by Kaori Yuki The angel Alexiel loved God, but she rebelled against Heaven when she saw how disgracefully the other angels were behaving. She was finally captured, and as punishment sent to Earth to live an endless series of tragic lives. She now inhabits the body of Setsuna Mudo, a troubled teen in love with his sister Sara. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ART OF ANGEL SANCTUARY ANGEL CAGE by Kaori Yuki Experience the sensual art of Angel Sanctuary, Kaori Yuki’s epic saga of forbidden love. This stunning illustration collection includes art from volumes 1-8 of this bestselling manga series, along with information about characters and an exclusive interview with creator Kaori Yuki. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 8x11, FC SRP: $19.99 BANANA FISH VOLUME 9 TP by Akimi Yoshida A runaway brought up as the adopted heir and sex toy of crime lord “Papa” Dino Golzine, Ash has forsaken the kingdom held out by the devil who raised him for his own small but loyal gang of street thugs. But his “Papa” can’t simply let him go—not when the hideous secret that drove Ash’s older brother mad in Vietnam has suddenly fallen into his insatiably ambitious hands. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BANANA FISH 2ND EDITION TPS by Akimi Yoshida A child runaway brought up as the adopted heir, hatchet man, and sex toy of "Papa" Dino Golzine, the East Coast's Corsican crime lord, Ash is now at the rebellious age of seventeen. And it's exactly the wrong time for Eiji Okamura, a pure-hearted young photographer from Japan, to arrive in New York City and make Ash Lynx's acquaintance. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands MATURE THEMES VOLUME 1 (JAN042802)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (MAR042867)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (MAY042982)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (JUL043274)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 5 (SEP042990)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 6 (NOV043063)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ************************************************************************ BASARA VOLUME 13 TP by Yumi Tamura Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara’s place as the “Boy of Destiny.” Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies–all while keeping her identity a secret! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOLUME 13 TP by Yoko Kamio Tsukushi and her friend Yuki head to Canada for a snowboarding vacation for her first time abroad, but how much fun can she have with Tsukasa around and those nasty Eitoku girls in tow? Tsukushi is sent out on a wild goose chase to find Yuki in the below freezing temperatures. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH BOYS OVER FLOWERS TPS Tsukushi Makino has been accepted into the prestigious Eitoku academy. From a middle class background and poor compared to her classmates, a diploma from Eitoku would give her the freedom to become whatever she wants. Life changes dramatically for Tsukushi when her only friend, Makiko falls on Tsukasa Domyoji, the explosive leader of the “F4,” a group of the four most handsome and richest young men at the school. Domyoji refuses to accept Makiko’s apology and Tsukushi steps in to protect her friend. A red tag appears in Tsukushi’s locker the next morning — a sign from the F4 that she is to be bullied by the school. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (STAR19135)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 2 (STAR19643)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 3 (STAR20108)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 4 (NOV032641)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 5 (JAN042808)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 6 (MAR042870)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 7 (MAY042987)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 8 (JUL043280)—SC, 5x7, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 9 (SEP043001)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOLUME 10 (NOV043065)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ************************************************************************ CERES CELESTIAL LEGEND VOLUME 12 TP by Yu Watase The impenetrable haze of Tôya's amnesia has always kept his past shrouded in mystery...until now, as his elusive memories begin to return. There was the island...the girl with the seashell...the name "Mikage." Tôya and the others go into full rescue mode in response to Aki's latest threats, facing gunfire, torture, and even death...but Aya faces life-new life. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 DOLLS VOLUME 4 GN by Yumiko Kawahara There are two sides to love: there's the sacrosanct and the profane, the happiness and the heartache. Set in an upside-down world combining a murky mix of science fiction, reality and moral ambiguity, Yumiko Kawahara's short stories examine the ineffable disparities that exist between the lover and the loved one. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH DOLLS VOL GNS by Yumiko Kawahara Yumiko Kawahara's disturbing short stories explore the strange and codependent world of dolls and the people who own them. Both quirky and unsettling, these science-fiction morality fables question the dark side of love and pride. Fair warning: When you live inside a dollhouse, it's hard to tell who's the puppet and who's the master... (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands VOLUME 1 (AUG043130)—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOLUME 2 (NOV043067)—SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ************************************************************************ HANA KIMI VOLUME 7 GN by Hisaya Nakajo Julia is Mizuki's girlfriend! As the shocking lie tears Osaka High School apart, Mizuki's classmates make their moves on the blonde, blue-eyed transfer student. But how long can Mizuki's gender stay secret inside the boy's bath? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SENSUAL PHRASE VOLUME 9 TP by Mayu Shinjo Sakuya, the lead singer for the hard rocking band Lucifer, is the unattainable object of desire for millions of hopeful women. Aine is the demure high school student who suddenly finds herself in the middle of a raucous rock and roll circus. Together they're writing the book of love...one hit song at a time! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 STAR OF THE MONTH TIMES TWO VOL 1 GN by Shouko Akira When you’re in love, life feels like it’s multiplied times two! These five short stories of budding high school romance explore the confusing emotions that arise in the first tentative phases of love. Can a date on the bottom of a soda can be symbolic? Could love taste as sour as it is sweet? What happens when rascally loudmouth Kaori gains the ability to tune in to the private thoughts of model student Morihiro? (DEC042979) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Virgin Islands SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ********************************************************************** WILDCARD PRODUCTION FEED AMERICA'S CHILDREN FEATURING MAJOR IMPACT by Mel Smith, Clark Castillo, Paul H. Birch & various This will be one of the most talked about books this year! Presenting a special 48-page self-contained original superhero storyline, with every page drawn by a different top name comic artist, such as Paul Smith, Darick Robertson, Joe Jusko, Jimmy Palmiotti, P. Craig Russell, Ron Frenz, Dan Breerton, Scott Kollins, Phil Winslade, and many more so don't miss out ! Proceeds from the sales of this book benefit various childrens charities. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 WILSON PLACE COMICS INC WJHC VOLUME 2: HOLD TIGHT! TP by Jane Smith Fisher & Joe Staton After the success of the first WJHC TP, WJHC: On the Air, the crew of Jackson Hill High’s wacky radio station is back. This time they struggle to save WJHC from a wicked faculty advisor, face the fears of reality TV and race to claim passes to a backstage bash at the hottest concert of the year. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $11.95 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! TOZZER AND THE INVISIBLE LAP DANCERS GN by Rob Dunlop & Peter Lumby Ablaze Media Obsessed with becoming an illusionist, 11-year-old Tozzer dreams of making a name for himself in the glamorous world of simulated magic. Follow this ambitious tyke in his quest for prestidigitation pre-eminence from his humble trailer park to the Boarboils School of Drama, in Hollywood. Will he discover who his real parents are? Can he avoid being hacked to death by S&M, the insane rapper? And will he solve the mystery of the vault, before the school explodes? Prepare yourself for a star-studded, high-powered thrillfest filled to the brim with guns, drugs, explosions, excessive violence, dismemberment, sex, nudity, and bad language as movie stars and pop culture icons fall under the sharp, satirical knife of Rob Dunlop and Peter Lumby. (STAR17209) MATURE READERS FC, 5x8, 80pg $8.95 “Tozzer and the Invisible Lap Dancers is Harry Potter done right.” — SilverBulletComicBooks.com “Top characters, great gags, ludicrous fun!” — Maxim * * * ARMY OF DARKNESS VOLUME 1: ASHES 2 ASHES TP by Andy Hartnell, Nick Bradshaw & Etienne St-Laurent Dynamic Entertainment He’s back, Baby! Featuring characters from director Sam Raimi’s cult-classic horror-fest, Army of Darkness, Ashes 2 Ashes follows our intrepid hero, Ash, as he’s forced to leave behind the S-Mart when a face from the past recruits him for another go-round with the Necronomicon and its Deadite minions! Ash gets a “do-over” to set right a new dilemma caused by his misspeaking of those notorious magic words, charged with the unusual task of returning to a certain cabin in the woods on the fateful night he first learned of the existence of The Book of the Dead! Collecting the first four-issue mini-series, Army of Darkness: Ashes 2 Ashes, this trade paperback also includes a complete cover gallery. Groovy! (SEP042589) MATURE READERS SC, 112pg, FC $14.99 “Ashes 2 Ashes blends together everything you love about the movies into one kick-butt comic!” — WizardUniverse.com “…the story and dialogue are an ideal fit for our inelegant protagonist… while Nick Bradshaw's exaggerated, energetic pencils are a perfect match for the spastic Deadite-dismantling action and the near-caricature likeness of The Chin — it's almost impossible not to hear Bruce Campbell's voice reciting the quipful dialogue!” — CHUD.com * * * PARABLES: AN ANTHOLOGY by Michel Gagné Gagné International Discover the mystery of He! Follow the Shadows on their great migration! Witness the self-destructive behaviors of three misguided creatures, and accompany Rex, the little fox, on his quest for enlightenment! Featuring an introduction by Dave (Weasel) Cooper, this captivating volume collects the first four, whimsical graphic storybooks created by Michel Gagné: The Bird, the Spider, and the Octopus; The Great Shadow Migration; The Mystery of He; and A Search for Meaning: The Story of Rex. (DEC032979) SC, 9x9, 128pg, b&w $18.95 “This minimalist, primordial world that Michel has built — one where creatures come in all different shapes, sizes, and forms — is simply a visual experience unmatched by anything else out there.” — Animation Blast Magazine “Michel Gagné is an artist's artist.” — SciFiDimensions.com * * * IS ART: THE ART OF INSIGHT STUDIOS HC by Gross, Cho, Hempel, Wheatley & Various Insight Studios Group Brimming with the very best and largely unseen works of artists from comic book favorites like Liberty Meadows, Radical Dreamer, Sandman, Titanic Tales, Breathtaker, Heavy Metal, and many others, IS ART features eye-popping illustrations, as well as cutting-edge cheesecake and gallery-quality images from the likes of Frank Cho, Marc Hempel, and Mark Wheatley. (STAR13220) HC, 12x9, 112pg, FC $29.95 “Frank Cho, Marc Hempel, Mark Wheatley — alone any one of these men is a top caliber comics creator and someone whose work should not be missed. Combined, they are just a fraction of the creative drive behind the independent label, Insight Studios. In this collection, IS ART: The Art of Insight Studios, we’re privy to a candid look at their paintings, comics work, drawings, and other artistic creations…” — SequentialTart.com * * * LOUIS: THE CLOWN’S LAST WORDS SC by Metaphrog Metaphrog A gripping, stand-alone graphic novel from the multiple Eisner and Ignatz Award nominated Franco-Scottish duo, Metaphrog! In the critically acclaimed Louis: The Clown’s Last Words, Louis finds himself back in Hamlet, where the Quidnuncs are up to no good as usual. Everyone is looking forward to the Fun Day Out, but something sinister is definitely going on. Cheese, clowns, and crazy carrots for all ages! (STAR17114) FC, 8x8, 72pg $19.95 “Coming on like a children's Absurdist primer, this charming but uncomfortable little book will amuse and disturb you. Oblique, sinister, and cute in equal measure.” — FLUX “An indispensable bedside book, to plunge into as in a dream.” — Libération * * * BLACKSHIRT VOLUME 1 GN by Adi Tantimedh & Diego Olmos Moonstone Richard Jerrill used to be a soldier — a member of Britain's Special Air Service, the Elite Corps that took on the jobs no one else would, and few knew about. Now he's left the SAS and his native England for the glitz and glamour of New York City, where he writes best selling techno thrillers loosely based on his experiences in the service. But you can't take the adrenaline out of the junkie. At night, he prowls the city, dressed in black, committing petty heists and pitting himself against high-tech alarm systems, just because he can! His secret life, however, is not secret for long, as a mysterious woman named Vox knows all about him! So, the game has become more interesting, and the stakes higher! (MAY042813) MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, b&w $10.95 “Gripping, smart and subtly sexy, Blackshirt is an intense combination of intrigue and action. It's sleek art, combustible characters, and gritty story puts this techno-noir title on my must read list.” — Comic Buyers Guide “…[Blackshirt]…is smart, sexy, and filled with enough action to keep you enthralled until the last page and beyond!” — Brokenfrontier.com * * * PISTOLWHIP GN by Matt Kindt & Jason Hall Top Shelf Productions Tune-in your dial to the smashing debut of two young upstarts and witness with wonder as the lives of morally ambiguous characters collide in a train wreck of a graphic novel called Pistolwhip! A naïve bellhop’s struggle towards a life’s ambition… an expatriate musician on the run… a young woman’s battle with her paranoia and her past… and the mysterious figure who wants to control their lives. Set in an exotic atmosphere of a by-gone era, Pistolwhip is a marvelous tale crafted with a crime noir feel and an artistic style reminiscent of the best European graphic novelists. (STAR13698) SC, 8x10, 128pg, b&w $14.95 “Good story telling; Strong, distinctive (and very pleasing) graphics, and cool names like Charlie Minks and Jack Peril! What more could you ask for? You need to read Kindt and Hall's Pistolwhip!" — Jeff Smith, Creator of BONE “Pistolwhip is that rarest of comics; one that's truly unique. It's immersed in the world of pulp novels and old-time radio, plus the cinema of David Lynch and the Coen Brothers, the intricate structure of films like The Usual Suspects, Pulp Fiction, and Memento, and the suffocating paranoia of Coppola's The Conversation.” — NinthArt.com * * * SUPERHEROES IN MY PANTS TP by Mark Evanier & Sergio Aragonés Twomorrows Publishing Mark Evanier returns with yet another volume collecting his classic POV (Point of View) published columns as well as new essays examining comic books — the people who create them, the people who read them, and why they do these strange things. Superheroes In My Pants includes essays on Julius Schwartz, bad convention panels, Curt Swan, cheap comic fans, un-financed entrepreneurs, stupid mistakes in comics, Pat Boyette, and other aspects and practitioners of the Art Form, all profusely illustrated by Evanier's longtime collaborator, Sergio Aragonés. (MAR042849) SC, 6x9, 200pg, b&w $12.95 “These columns are every bit as funny as those found in Mark Evanier's previous volumes (Comic Books and Other Necessities of Life and Wertham Was Right!), and would make a fine addition to your summer reading list.” — IGN.com “For lovers of comics…[Superheroes In My Pants]…is a nice, quick entertaining read.” — NeedCoffee.com * * * MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINE ALTER EGO # 50 Roy Thomas celebrates 40 years in the comic book industry. Behind two full-color covers, Thomas' career is completely covered, from Modeling with Millie #44 in 1965 to Stoker’s Dracula in 2005 and everywhere in between! He talks about working with some of the pioners in the industry, including Neal Adams, Gene Colan, Steve Ditko, Bill Everett, Dick Giordano, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, George Pérez, John Romita, and many more. (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ANIMATION MAGAZINE # 151 AUGUST 2005 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. (Animation Magazine) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $5.95 BACK ISSUE #11 “Gods and Warriors” muscle their way into Back Issue! And who better to headline this months issue than Conan? Roy Thomas, Kurt Busiek, and Joe Jusko spill their guts in a meaty retrospective of Marvel’s Conan the Barbarian series. Heavy Metal artist extraordinaire Arthur Suydam shares his insights and illustrations in an exclusive interview. Plus a striking painted Conan cover by Joe Jusko, recreating John Buscema’s frontispiece to Savage Sword of Conan #17. (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS # 942 -945 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full-color, 8-12 pages in length, and featuring CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics — an original Sunday-style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which has Previews order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks, "Fab Firsts," a monthly checklist of all the first issues for the month. (Comic Shop News Inc) Tabloid, FC PI COMICS BUYERS GUIDE #1608 SEPTEMBER 2005 Comics Buyer’s Guide #1608 features an exclusive Fantastic Four cover from Mark Sparacio! This Fantastic Four movie and comic book issue looks in-depth at the history and future of the Fantastic Four in comic books, movies, and television, from the original Fantastic Four series by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby to today’s Ultimate Fantastic Four! #1608 also delves into the Fantastic Four in film and television, from Fantastic Four Marvel cartoons of the ’60s to this year’s summer blockbuster. (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $5.99 COMICS BUYERS GUIDE #1609 OCTOBER 2005 Comics Buyer’s Guide #1609 features an exclusive Marvel Ultimate universe cover! This issue is the ultimate guide to Marvel’s Ultimate universe! From Ultimate Spider-Man to the Ultimate Fantastic Four, and every title and character in-between, this issue provides readers with a complete guide to the people, places, and events of the Ultimate universe! #1609 also asks readers to suffer alongside the editors of Comics Buyer’s Guide as we delve into the worst costumes comic books have to offer, from the plain and pointless to the tasteless and tacky, to the costumes that make you ask “What were they thinking?” (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $5.99 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #187 AUGUST 2005 Comics International is the news and comment bible for the comic industry! Includes hundreds of reviews of top titles, with plot synopses, plus an overview of of script and art quality, as well as a directory of comic stores, specialists, events, and festivals. (Quality Communications) Magazine, PC SRP: $2.50 COMICS REVUE #232 Featuring Russ Manning's Tarzan, Warren Tufts' Casey Ruggles, Harry Harrison and Dan Barry's Flash Gordon, Harold Gray's Little Orphan Annie, George Herriman's Krazy Kat, Peter O'Donnell and Romero's Modesty Blaise, Milton Caniff's Steve Canyon, Dick Moores' Gasoline Alley, Lee Falk and Ray Moore's The Phantom, V. T. Hamlin's Alley Oop, and Roy Crane's Buz Sawyer. (Manuscript Press) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $6.95 DON WINSLOW OF THE NAVY MAY 1937 A new series of complete pulp replica/reprints. Except these are printed on acid-free paper and guaranteed not to crumble into dust while you read them. Please note that pages origally printed in color are being reprinted in black & white. (Adventure House) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 DRAW # 11 Multiple Eisner Award winner Steve Rude’s skill and powerful draftsmanship have made him one of the most talented artist for almost two decades. Rude discusses his approach to the craft of comics and drawing. Also, from the heyday of the web cartoon, Roque Ballesteros has been in the forefront of Flash animation. Having survived the burst of the dot-coms, Ballesteros continues to be one of the leaders in Flash animation. (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, PC SRP: $5.95 HIGH ADVENTURE # 83 This issue of High Adventure features Dan Fowler in his first great adventure in the pages of G-Men. Fowler takes the trail of the grey gang, the band of masked killers who laugh at law while committing every heinous crime known to humanity in "Snatch." (Adventure House) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 ILLUSTRATION '05 MAGAZINE # 1 Illustrator Peter de Seve's work has been featured on almost every magazine, including over 20 New Yorker covers. His work on the films Ice Age, ROBOTS as a character designer has established him as one of the leading character designers in Hollywood. Next, artist Joe Devito talks about his new book, Kong: King of Skull Island. Our article reproduces dozens of his spectacular illustrations, sculptures and more, and features an in-depth interview with the artist. (Illustration Magazine) Magazine, 8x11, 80pgs, FC SRP: $9.00 JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR # 43 This month spotlights the recipients of the Jack Kirby Award at the 2004 San Diego Comicon! Those closest to the Kirbys share memories, anecdotes, momentos, photos, and never-seen art from Jack and Roz! Included are former Kirby assistant Steve Sherman and his brother Gary, plus Mark Evanier answering frequently asked questions about Jack! (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Tabloid, 10 x 15, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 JUXTAPOZ SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2005 VOLUME 13 # 10 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) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $4.99 LOCUS # 534 The science fiction and fantasy communities journal, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by well know authors. (Locus Magazine) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, B&W SRP: $5.95 RED EYE # 4 It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee! The alarm clock for indie comics features all the news, previews, and reviews from the rapidly exploding UK comics scene and beyond. Featuring interviews with hot Losers artist Jock; Albion creators Leah Moore and John Reppion; D’Israeli and Ian Edginton discuss their long awaited sequel to Scarlet Traces; and rising star David Hitchcock. (Accent Uk) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 60pgs, B&W SRP: $6.00 SAUCY MOVIE TALES SEPT 1936 A new series of complete pulp replica/reprints — except these are printed on acid-free paper and guaranteed not to crumble into dust while you read them. Adventure House will bring you some of the scarcest pulps imaginable in this great new series, reprinting them as the reading public saw them on the newsstands, at a fraction of their current collectors prices! (Adventure House) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. Magazine, SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 SPECTRUM SUPER SPECIAL # 3 This squarebound, follow-up to the Conan-themed #2, contains all-new interviews with writers and artists talking about their work on Robert E. Howard-related projects, including Frank Brunner, Dave Sim, John Severin, Arthur Suydam, Roy Thomas, and Alan Weiss. Plus rare interviews with Gary Gianni and Kevin Sorbo. Tons of rare and previously unpublished art makes this as much an art showcase as an interview collection! (Win-Mill Productions) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XIV #9 (SEP043139) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 SPOOKY: THE WARREN FANZINE # 3 An Eisner and classics special, featuring Will Eisner’s last Warren interview, plus in-depth and exclusive interviews with Warren classic artists, Gene Colan and Jerry Grandenetti! Also featuring part two of The Mummy Unwrapped, and a look back at Steve Skeates’ Twisted Masterpiece, by Peter Enfantino. (Soaring Penguin) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 6x9, 36pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES AMAZING FIGURE MODELER # 33 Writers take control with this issue and let loose with some pretty spectacular results. Full-sized busts, super deforms, figures and dioramas will be prominently featured along with a potpourri of subject matter that ranges from awesome anime, bitchin’ barbarians, outrageous originals, wild westerns and raucous rock-n-rollers. Across the board, this eye-popping issue is sure to please modelers of all tastes. (Amazing Figure Modeler) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 76pgs, PC SRP: $7.00 LEE'S TOY REVIEW # 154 AUGUST 2005 Star Wars, and the toys of summer. Featured this issue is the latest on what's headed to Dallas for the Fall Toy Show in Dallas, and sizzling market reports on the hottest trading toys of Summer '05. This issue the pull-out guide is devoted completely to the Star Wars Original Trilogy Collection. Plus, McFarlane's Sports Picks, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Teen Titans, DC Comics Super Heroes, Hot Wheels, Urban and Suburban Vinyl, Trading Figures, and more. (Action Figure News &Toy Review) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 100pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 BECKETT MAGAZINES Every issue shares the enjoyment of collecting baseball cards, autographs, and memorabilia in an all-color, reader-friendly format. Follow baseball superstars and their cards/collectibles through fun features, player profiles, card set previews and reviews, special card galleries, hot card lists, contests and more. And look up the values of the most popularly traded cards, from vintage to current year issues. (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL AUG '05 #245—Magazine, 8x11, 120pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 BASKETBALL AUG '05 #181—Magazine, 8x11, 80pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 FOOTBALL JULY '05 #184—Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 RACING AUG '05 #132—Magazine, FC SRP: $4.99 NEOPETS AUG '05 #11—Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 MODELERS RESOURCE # 61 SUMMER 2005 Tons of modeling information at your fingertips including, Norm “Kitman” Piatt’s conversation with sculptor, Alterton aka Mr. Bizarre! Wes Hawkins takes paint to Cap’ Johnny bust from Pirates of the Caribbean. We’ve got a “how-to” on lighting up the DS9, a nice little diddy on Adam West as Batman model conversion. (Adroit Publications Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 67pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 NON-SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 16 # 4 NSU’s cover will feature Frankenstein from the new Artbox retrospective series. The feature story will be all about the series. This is NSU’s 15th year of publishing and there will be a 15th year highlight in the issue. Every issue will include an exclusive Frankenstein promo, a Stargate Atlantis: Season One promo from Rittenhouse Archives and a Buffy & the Men of Sunnydale promo from Inkworks. There is a 33-page price guide in every issue. (Non-Sport Update) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 88pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 PLAYSET MAGAZINE # 22 JULY - AUGUST 2005 It’s a nostalgic summer vacation back to 1961 for the incredible recreation of the “Happiest Place on Earth” with the Marx Disneyland Playset. With tiny recreations of the Western town and Indian encampments of Frontierland, the rocketry of Tomorrowland; Cinderella’s Castle and Fantasyland, as well as the miniature shops and fun of Main Street USA, this colorful set features the towering Matterhorn Mountain. We’ve also got Fantastic Plastic with Ice Cream Trucks from Yesteryear, ads, reviews, and some great collector’s dioramas, all framed around icons of the Disneyland experience. (Atomic Home Video) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 40pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #136 San Diego Comic Con coverage begins this issue as new product is revealed from such toy lines as Star Wars, Now Playing, Marvel Legends, and Family Guy. Also includes MEGO: The final chapter in the History of MEGO series. New McFarlane, Sideshow, WWE and other products are also revealed. AFD's regular departments including Action News Briefs, Action on the Shelves and the Star Wars Update, plus a special MEGO themed Retro Report is also included in this issue. (Tomart Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 TOY CARS AND MODELS MAGAZINE # 90 SEPTEMBER 2005 The September 2005 Toy Cars & Models salutes foreign models and manufacturers. Hot Wheels coverage continues with an updated price guide to numbered pack cars released from 1995-2005. Each month, Toy Cars & Models offers columns and news stories featuring models made of die-cast, white metal, plastic, resin, and more. Monthly giveaways, reader polls, and an active letters column give readers a chance to participate in their hobby. From model kits to die-cast, Toy Cars & Models will satisfy even the most discriminating collector. (Krause Publications) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $5.99 TOY SHOP PRESENTS: TOYS WE REMEMBER This one-shot, square-bound magazine will focus on popular toys from the 1950-70s. Subjects will include space-related toys, western toys, vehicle toys and other classics. The largest toy price guide in any magazine will be featured, along with company histories, market analysis and expert commentary. From the publishers of Toy Shop, this magazine will be a must-read for toy collectors and enthusiasts. (Krause Publications) #362—Tabloid, 8x11, FC SRP: $5.99 TOY SHOP # 362 - 363 Toy Shop has the latest industry news, a look back at the toys of the past and news on the latest toys hitting the shelves. Get the latest information in the action figure, die-cast and collector news. There will also be bonus distribution for the Old Car Iola Car Show, one of the biggest in the country. (Krause Publications) #362—Tabloid, FC SRP: $4.99 #363—Tabloid, FC SRP: $4.99 TUFF STUFF # 0 SEPTEMBER 2005 Tuff Stuff will showcase the top 10 hottest cards and market reports for baseball, football, basketball and hockey. It will also feature Yu-Gi-Oh! and Entertainment card pricing as well as pricing for sports cards such as: Baseball, Football, Basketball, Hockey, and Racing. Also find specialty pricing on autographs. (Krause Publications) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $5.99 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON # 335 SEPTEMBER 2005 Dragon is the official source of information regarding all aspects of the Dungeons & Dragons hobby and provides D&D players with the tools, utilities, and excitement they need to raise the level of their play experience. Each issue features new spells, feats, magic items, game advice, and industry news, all designed with the Dungeons & Dragons enthusiast in mind. This issue includes Ecology of the Kraken, detailing one of the most insidious creatures in the Dungeons & Dragons game. (Paizo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 DUNGEON # 126 SEPTEMBER 2005 In addition to being the exclusive monthly source for new official D&D adventures, maps and other necessary tools, Dungeon includes content specifically to help experienced DMs and players interested in taking up the reins of Dungeon Mastering. Each issue contains three complete adventures by some of the best-known authors in the role-playing game industry, invaluable tips and tricks for beginner and experienced DMs, and feature-length plug-and-play campaign locales geared for immediate insertion into any D&D campaign. (Paizo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 OFFICIAL XBOX MAGAZINE (WITH CD) SEPTEMBER 2005 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 demos. The future of game magazines! (Imagine Publishing Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $9.99 SCRYE # 87 SEPTEMBER 2005 This issue of Scrye covers the latest releases, with an exclusive photo guide to the Dungeons & Dragon Miniatures: Angelfire set, plus news and information on the upcoming Magic: The Gathering 9th Edition, the new Dragon Ball Z from Score, and Marvel HeroClix: Fantastic Forces from WizKids. Also, this issue of Scrye features a free 32-page Mage: The Awakening introductory scenario insert from White Wolf. The oldest and largest monthly magazine about collectable games, Scrye is the source for the latest news, checklists, player strategies, deck-building tips & tricks, and pricing for collectible card games and collectible miniatures games. (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $5.99 WHITE DWARF # 306 White Dwarf is the guide to the Games Workshop hobby. 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 clarification, and battle reports. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. Magazine, FC SRP: $6.00 ASIAN THEMES ASIAN CULT CINEMA # 47 This issue features a major interview with Ong-Bak (Thai Warrior) star Tony Da, plus an extensive look at Nikkatsu’s Angel Guts series of films with accompanying interviews from Japanese directors Noboru Tanaka, Toshiharu Ikeda, Takashi Ishii and Chusei Sone. ACC also contains articles on Hanzo The Blade, the Hong Kong Beast movies, Kung Fu Hustle, and much more. (Vital Sounds Inc) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES Digest Sized Magazine, 6x9, 62pgs, FC SRP: $6.00 BECKETT ANIME COLLECTOR # 72 Beckett Anime Unofficial Collector covers the hottest Japanese Anime each month! Find out the value of all your anime cards and collectibles in one issue. Includes Inu Yasha, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, DBZ/GT and Duel Master coverage and price guides. Also includes: fun contests, anime news, anime hot lists, anime art gallery, manga coverage, toys, video game reviews and a lot more! (Beckett Media Lp) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 88pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 NEO MAGAZINE # 9 The UK's only dedicated magazine to Asian pop culture. Past issues have included exclusive features on Fullmetal Alchemist, Sonny Chiba's Street Fighter trilogy, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Lone Wolf & Cub, The Grudge and Cowboy Bebop. Also, interviews with voice-actress Monica Rial and Puffy Ami Yumi, and informative commentary Jonathan Clements. NEO's unbiased editorial means that you'll always get honest and informed opinions. NEO is the only magazine for cult action entertainment that you'll ever need! (Uncooked Media Ltd) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $6.50 NEWTYPE ENGLISH EDITION (W/ DVD) AUGUST 2005 The leading publication covering anime, manga and Japanese pop culture also comes with a monthly bonus DVD, packed with episodes and trailers from the latest anime releases! Newtype USA is the English-language edition of Japan’s number one anime publication, with colorful features translated from the Japanese magazine alongside original stories of local interest to North American fans. This is the premier gateway to exclusive news, features, reviews, commentary and director interviews, all presented in an oversized, ultra-premium high-gloss format. 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(newtype Magazine)) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 9x12, FC SRP: $12.98 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS # 85 This issue of Anime News Network's Protoculture Addicts, the most informative anime magazine, introduces several anime series like Air, Beck, Beyond The Cloud, Fantastic Children, Gakuen Alice, Gunbuster 2, Meine Leibe, Tsukuyomi-Moon Phase and more!! It also offers plenty of convention & festival reports, lots of reviews of all sorts of recent anime & manga-related products, as well as the latest news. (Protoculture) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $4.95 SUPER 7 MAGAZINE # 9 The only magazine devoted to Japanese Toy Culture, with exclusive toy offers not available anywhere else! This issue features Urban artist, Mars-1, his art and toys. Japan's hip Secret Base is explored for the first time in the American press. Also, articles on Talking Hero toys, Big-O toys, Diecast History overview, Circus Punks, cool toys from UFO Toys, and Unkl. Plus coverage of Toho toys, Micronauts, toy and anime news, Tederos comic, art gallery and much more! (Super 7) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE Film & TV-Themed Magazines 007 MAGAZINE # 47 No limits. No Fears. No Substitutes. Each issue contains rare and never-before-seen imagery showcased with exclusive interviews and features relating to everything that is Bond, James Bond. Nobody does it better! (James Bond Int'l Fan Club) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 48pgs, PC SRP: $16.00 BUFFY & ANGEL MAGAZINE #20 Team Angel and the Scoobies are reunited this month as Buffy Magazine and Angel Magazine combine to form the ultimate hybrid! Buffy Magazine is now the essential destination for all the latest news, interviews and features from Sunnydale and L.A. Plus, this month we meet our favorite blonde bombshell, Spike, a.k.a. James Marsters! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND EDITION—Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION—Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 CHARMED MAGAZINE # 6 In this month’s magical issue of the fantastic Charmed Magazine, we meet Phoebe actress Alyssa Milano to hear all about her Charmed life! Hollywood heartthrob Billy Zane tells us about his guest appearance and we go behind-the-scenes of the season seven finale! Plus, we reveal the sisters’ top 10 vanquishes and news on the season two DVD! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 68pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 CINEFANTASTIQUE AUGUST 2005, VOLUME 37, # 5 CFQ covers Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Island, The Brothers Grimm, Skeleton Key, Aeon Flux — complete with animated series guide — and gives Firefly fans the ride of their life to the set of Serenity with fearless pilot Joss Whedon. (Cinefantastique) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 CULT TIMES # 119 AUGUST 2005 The best guide to the month's cult television! The month ahead of cult TV starts here! Plan 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 lighthearted 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, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 DARK SIDE # 116 JUNE/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2005 Dark Side takes you behind the scenes on not one but two brand new zombie movies, join Tom Savini on The Chill Factor, talk to actress Sheila Keith about her creepy cannibal role in Frightmare and take an irreverent look at the films of horror great Bela Lugosi. (Stray Cat Publishing Ltd) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, B&W SRP: $6.50 DR WHO MAGAZINE # 359 Doctor Who Magazine features all the latest from the latest series, with exclusive reports and interviews! From the stars, writers, and directors to executive producer Russell T Davies as he documents the making of the new series in his "Production Notes" column. Plus, there's the second part of a brand-new current comic strip adventure featuring the Ninth Doctor and Rose! (Panini Publishing Ltd) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 DOCTOR WHO 2005 YEARBOOK Your complete guide to the first series of thrilling adventures in time and space of the Ninth Doctor and Rose! A full guide to all 13 episodes of the hit BBC-One TV series, starring Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper, with behind-the-scenes information, star interviews and exclusive pictures. We look at the cast, the special effects, the TARDIS, the monsters and much, much more, in a lavishly illustrated all-new 100 page special which no fan should be without! (Panini Publishing Ltd) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 DREAMWATCH MAGAZINE Dreamwatch continues to transport you to the frontline of fantastic entertainment! This month, we have a set report from The Fountain, the new millennia spanning movie from Darren Aronofsky, and we go behind-the-scenes of Doom. Plus, we take a look at the shows that will be appearing as part of the fall TV schedule! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) #10 US EDITION—Magazine, 8x11, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 #132 UK EDITION—Magazine, 8x11, 84pgs, FC SRP: $6.99 FANGORIA # 246 SEPTEMBER 2005 Spurred by the recent box-office successes of The Grudge, Saw, The Forgotten, Alien vs. Predator, Dawn of the Dead, Hellboy, Boogeyman, Hide & Seek, and White Noise, the horror boon will continue right through the spring and summer. There’s no better place to capitalize on the fun of fright flicks than Fangoria! The world’s best-selling and longest-running horror magazine takes you behind the screams of the films and TV shows that you’re dying to read about. And you know there’s only one place where you can find them all — Fangoria! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 FILMFAX # 107 Another giant-sized issue full of pop culture fun continues our 20th anniversary celebration with a conversation with the great comics artist and illustrator William Stout, director George Romero talks about his zombie movies and others, we'll look at the '60s fantasy movies of Raquel Welch and Ursula Andress, legendary stuntman George DeNormand tells about working in the golden age of Hollywood, writer/producer Philip Saltzman takes us inside the world of hit TV shows, more on Bobby Darin, plus features, interviews, reviews, and tons of fun from the World of UltraMedia! (Filmfax) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 148pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 MIDNIGHT MARQUEE #73 / #74 Midnight Marquee, now in its 41st year of publication, features Forum/Against Em: Devil Commands and The Man Who Changed His Mind; Frank Strayer; Nightmare Castle; Black Friday and over 50 pages of DVD reviews including boxed sets on The Mummy and The Invisible Man series. (Midnight Marquee) Magazine, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W $10.00 MONSTERS FROM THE VAULT # 20 The issue kicks off with "The Mystery of Lionel At will," in which Greg Mank interviews the infamous actor's son for the first time in print. The article is illustrated with many rare and never-before-published family photos. Ib Melchior, the 1950s and '60s, writer/director talks with Tom Weaver about creating the 1960s TV series Lost in Space only to get screwed over by Irwin Allen. The interview also discusses his current court battle over money owed with the makers of the 1998 feature film, Lost in Space. Finally, Mark A. Miller and Tom Johnson look at the production history of the Boris Karloff and Christopher Lee "Chillers" Corridors of Blood and The Crimson Cult. (Monsters From The Vault) (CAUT: 4) 8x11, 64pgs, PC SRP: $7.98 RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE JULY - AUGUST 2005 Canada's premiere horror magazine, Rue Morgue is now becoming North America's fastest growing magazine of horror entertainment and culture, providing coverage on news, films, books, comic books, games, music, and merchandise. With articles and editorials on everything related to horror, you also can expect dynamic interviews with icons in the field like John Carpenter, Neil Gaiman, and Todd McFarlane. (Marrs Media Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.95 SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE # 55 Scary Monsters looks at the classic Dark Shadows TV show! Exclusive interviews with stars David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott and Marie Wallace plus much more will appear! Our cover artist,Terry Beatty is also working on a special Dark Shadows painted wraparound cover! A visit to the The Chamber Of Horrors at Movieland Wax Museum, Monsterfest! 2004, and The Cosmic Drive-In: 1971. (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 SFX MAGAZINE SFX is the biggest, brightest and boldest science fiction magazine in the world, filled to the brim with everything and anything you ever wanted to know about sci-fi, fantasy and horror. Well-known for our irreverent-but-fond attitude towards the genres, SFX is Britain's best-selling sci-fi and fantasy magazine! Explore the depths of some of the greatest minds in literary sci-fi and comicdom and read our reviews of all the latest films, DVDs and books. (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) #133—Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $8.25 #134—Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $8.25 SFX COLLECTION # 22 SFX Collection — the ultimate read for science fiction, horror, and fantasy fans. It’s glossy, flashy, discerning and professional, with detailed coverage of all your favorite films and series. Published quarterly, it's a perfect companion for readers of SFX, Europe's biggest selling monthly sci fi magazine. (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $11.00 SHIVERS #122 JULY 2005 Shivers contains an exciting mix of interviews with the creative people of the Horror world. Regular features include: writer Kim 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. Plus a pull-out poster of the cover artwork. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, PC SRP: $6.99 SMALLVILLE MAGAZINE #11 We’re heading back to the early days of Superman-to-be, Clark Kent, when he was just a Kansas farm boy – with some exceptional powers! This month we bring you all the latest Smallville news, exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, and stunning features on the making of the fantastic show! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND ED—Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ED—Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 STARBURST # 327 SEPTEMBER 2005 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 reviews section known to Man, with the cream of films, books soundtracks, television, comics, and DVDs all scrutinized for you. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 STARLOG # 338 SEPTEMBER 2005 Starlog's coverage of the film industry continues with this months features on The Island and Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Meet the man behind the mask, Christian Bale, as we get behind this scenes of Batman Begins. Plus, a special effects extravaganza on Marvel's Fantastic Four: how they made the Four fantastic! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 STAR WARS INSIDER SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2005 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. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $5.99 TV ZONE #192 AUGUST 2005 TV Zone continues to feature the most up-to-date news, features and interviews for cult TV. Featuring current hits such as Stargate and Battlestar Galactica and as well as classics of the past like the new Doctor Who and Red Dwarf. Each issue features a full reviews section on the latest episodes to be broadcast, and an episode guide to a popular series. Readers’ questions are answered in Memory Alpha, and there’s an in-depth analysis of the making of an old favorite in Flashback. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 TV ZONE SPECIAL #64 STARGATE As Stargate SG-1 returns for its ninth season, TV Zone proudly presents the Special focusing on the hit show, and the second run of its spin-off, Atlantis. Packed full of exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes information this issue is guaranteed to follow its predecessors’ footsteps and become a highly sought after collector’s item by show’s many fans. Plus loads more on all that is great in the world of cult TV, including Battlestar Galactica. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $9.99 VIDEOSCOPE SUMMER 2005 Special Back to the Digital Drive-In Edition. Exclusive interviews with Daniel Roebuck and Mondo Giallo. (Phanmedia Inc) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, B&W SRP: $5.95 VIDEO WATCHDOG # 122 AUGUST 2005 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 Video Watchdog! All new, all color format! (Video Watchdog) (CAUT: 4) Digest Sized Magazine, 6x9, FC SRP: $7.95 XPOSE SPECIAL #29 FANTASY BOOKS As the sixth Harry Potter reaches the shelves, we chronicle the release day events, and profile the Fantasy writers bidding for a share of JK Rowling’s success, including Philip Pullman, Chris Wooding, and Susanna Clarke. Plus, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire previewed, along with the summer movie highlights and up-to-the minute interviews and new season previews on top Fantasy shows, including Charmed and Lost. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $9.99 General Interest FHM MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2005 FHM is all about drop-dead gorgeous women, the latest men's fashions, the coolest adventures, and the best tech toys. FHM amuses, entertains, and informs you. It's the men's magazine that isn't afraid to be all a man should be! (Warner Publisher Services) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $4.99 FORTEAN TIMES # 200 SEPTEMBER 2005 Named after Charles Forte, the first person to research and document reports of paranormal phenomena in a concise and coherent way, the Fortean Times is the monthly magazine dedicated to carrying on Forte's obessession with our world's secrets, featuring eyewitness and firsthand accounts of the unexpected, the unexplained, and unexplored regions around the world. (Dennis Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC SRP: $9.50 NUDE MAGAZINE #7 Nude Magazine is the UK's best independent source for 'alternative'and counter culture. Nude covers the best in graphics, illustration, film, art and music, with a strong emphasis on UK culture. Previous features have included lowbrow artists Vince Ray, Junko Mizuno and Kozik, as well as Punk godfather Jamie Reid, ex KLF member James Cauty, Billy Childish, Sparks, UK biker cafe the Ace, 1950s kitchen sink novels, the new designer toy phenomenon, including Pete Fowler and Scary Girl and many other equally eclectic topics. (CAUT: 4) (Poke in the Eye Publishing) Magazine, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $4.00 Adult-Themes MYSTIQUE MAG MODELS OF MYSTIQUE PHOTO BOOK This Mystique book features some of the best photography from Mystique Magazine over the past five years. More than 100 photos, most with nudity. No text or ads getting in the way. Just page after page of photos. (Infinity Studios Inc) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 64pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 MYSTIQUE MAGAZINE NATURALS PHOTO BOOK No silicone here! All of these beauties are 100% natural. The 64-page photo book is printed on heavy paper in full color, and contains full nudity. More than 100 photos, most with nudity. No text or ads getting in the way. Just page after page of photos of all natural super hot women. (Infinity Studios Inc) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 64pgs, FC SRP: $8.95 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2005 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (Warner Publisher Services) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only within the United States and U.S. Territories. ADULT MATERIAL AUGUST 2005—Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $4.99 LINGERIE OCT NOV 2005—Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 SPECIAL OCT/ NOV 2005—Magazine, 8x11, FC SRP: $7.99 BOOKS SECTION ANIME BIG EYES, SMALL MOUTH: NEON GENESIS—EVANGELION BOOK 2 As the remnants of the human race cower in subterranean cities in 2015, a deadly war is being waged on what is left of the planet. On one side are the mysterious being known as Angels; on the other, the NERV agency and mankind's last hope, the Evangelion. The second of two in a series, this authorized fan guide for the BESM RPG features detailed episode summaries, character profiles, setting exploration, and theme analysis. (4333/1-894938-11-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 HELLO KITTY: A DAY WITH PAPA HC In this enjoyable addition to the best-selling series, Papa teaches Hello Kitty to play baseball, pint safety helmet and all! After the go to the sports shop and play a little catch, Papa shows Hello Kitty the game that was his favorite at her age — and by the time her friends joins them, Hello Kitty's batting the ball out of the park! (7/0-8109-5853-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x8, 24pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 HELLO KITTY: A SUPRISE FOR MAMA HC What a great idea: Hello Kitty and Mimmy will bake sugar cookies for Mama. But...ooops! First the flour goes everywhere, and then the eggs break. Baking cookies looks so easy when Mama does it! Just then, Mama shows up to help, but the girls' gift is not spoiled — the biggest surprise is how much fun the three of them have baking together. This delightful addition to the popular Hello Kitty series is perfect for Mother's Day, but also a treat to be enjoyed all year round. (7/0-8109-5852-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x8, 24pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 HELLO KITTY: HELLO ARTIST PAINTING KIT HC This perfect companion to Hello Kitty's successful coloring kit contains everything a child needs to have watercolor fun: a book with 16 sheets of easy-to-tear-out watercolor paper, two brushes, two water dishes, and a color palette. (7/0-8109-5855-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x7, 16pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 YU-GI-OH!: MONSTER MAZES SC Yugi and his friends are trapped in the labyrinths of doom! Only the mightiest of duelists will be able to maneuver safely through these mazes, capture each and every monster, and save our heroes in the 32-page book of mazes. (7057/0-439-70906-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 40pgs SRP: $4.99 YU-GI-OH!: OFFICIAL COLLECTOR'S STICKER BOOK Collect all your favorite Yu-Gi-Oh! characters and track your battles with over 120 full-color stickers! (7057/0-439-71753-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 40pgs SRP: $5.99 ART BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH THE ART OF CARLOS DIEZ: OBJECTS OF DESIRE SC (232/0-86562-071-7)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 104pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 THE ART OF JON HUL (232/0-86562-082-2)SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 104pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 THE DARK ART OF TONY MAURO by Tony Mauro Artist Tony Mauro's work has always thrived in the darker corners of pop culture, as his ability to blend photo-realism with fantasy gives his paintings an eerie sense of reality. Tony's client list contains many Hollywood-related projects, including X-Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but it's his fascination with the night-dwelling blood-suckers that he has the most affinity for-beautiful female creatures of the night, as flawless in their physical perfection as they are remorseless in their unholy craving for blood! (STAR19714) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 THE DANIEL HORNE SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 1 SC by Daniel Horne With over 300 paperback and 130 hardcover paintings under his visionary belt, Daniel Horne's career is a reflection of his love of fantasy and fable. The Daniel Horne Sketchbook Volume One contains intricate break-downs, as well as many finished projects and personal pieces. See for yourself what makes Daniel Horne such a genuine talent, a masterful illustrator, and a true Renaissance man. (JUL032716) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** REVELATIONS: THE ART OF MAX BERTOLINI HC by Max Bertolini Most famous for his fascinating and graceful warrior women, Max Bertolini also crafts distinctive alien landscapes, all done with careful consideration for contrast and chiaroscuro. Among the work showcased in the this volume, containing 140 painted images, are statuesque women, terrifying dragons, amazing landscapes. (567/1-84340-225-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES HC, 9x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ART OF RICK GRIFFIN SC by Rick Griffin Rick Griffin was one of the most influential artists to emerge from the late '60s San Francisco art scene. His poster art and commix are descended from dada and surrealism, but take unique life in representation of surf culture, psychedelic realities, and religious experience. This book covers the span of Griffin's career and is an excellent retrospective of the work of this magnificent artist. Griffin illustrated top flight album covers for classic rock acts including the Grateful Dead. (385/0-86719-408-1) MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 STARDRAGONS EXTRACTS FROM THE MEMORY FILE HC by Bob Eggleron & John Grant Return to the dragon world. This stunningly illustrated adventure takes you on a magical journey through the cosmos and far into the future, many billion years after humankind and all other forms of life have gone. In this time, the universe itself it beginning towards its death, and only the Stardragons are left to move across the infinite tracts of space on an epic journey. (567/1-84340-123-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 THROUGH PREHENSILE EYES: SEEING THE ART OF ROBT. WILLIAMS HC by Robert Williams A luxurious collection of the Juxtapoz founder's new paintings. Case bound and printed on 240 pages of the thickest art paper available, this volume is an impressive addition to any library, coffee table or outhouse. The images from Williams' past three shows at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery in New York range from lowbrow and hotrod culture stretching deep into a faux science of quantum mechanics, leaving the viewer in a world of scientific mind play. (385/0-86719-516-9) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES HC, 10x12, 240pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 WELCOME TO MY WORLDS: THE ART OF ROB ALEXANDER HC by Rob Alexander Alexander's gorgeous watercolors look more like oils or acrylics, and he has a subtle, beautiful, and wonderfully evocating style that works well in a variety of genres. He's best known as the painter who creates pictures of sad-eyed women, eerie being who perch in trees or carve mysterious messages in skulls, hauntingly lovely landscapes, and young children who either discover, imagine, and make wonderful things. (567/1-84340-200-9) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 128pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WORLD OF CHICK SC by Robert Fowler The most thorough overview and analysis of the publishing phenomenon Jack Chick Publications! Exposing the simplicities of fanatical Christian fundamentalism and the rewards to be reaped therein, this book offers readers pathways through Jack Chick Publications. Identifying cartoonists and analyzing their style, delineating the ideology of salvation promoted by the ubiquitous booklets, the author has produced here an evaluation of the publisher who spreads his message throughout the world in a bushel full of exotic languages. This groundbreaking scholarly work comes with five Jack Chick pamphlets of great uplifting value. (385/0-86719-512-6) (CAUT: 3) SC, 11x8, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 WEIRDO DELUXE by Matt Dukes Jordan Found everywhere from wine labels and high-end bar accessories to major motion pictures, the visibility of this dynamic cultural art movement has rapidly increased in the last few years to worldwide recognition and acclaim.Weirdo Deluxe blends pop culture, street culture, pop art, and surrealism into a brilliant art form. (334/0-8118-4241-X) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 9x9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 COMICS THE ADVENTUROUS DECADE: COMIC STRIPS IN THE THIRTIES TP by Ron Goulart Long out of print, The Adventurous Decade is now available again, covering the background and art of such strips as Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, Tarzan, Scorchy Smith, Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Prince Valiant, The Phantom, Brick Bradford, The Spirit, and Don Winslow together with many seldom-discussed strips such as Bronc Peeler, Tex Throne, Roy Powers, Dan Dunn, and Tailspin Tommy. While the text of the book, based on interviews with such comic strip luminaries as Noel Sickles, Milton Caniff, Roy Crane, Alfred Andriola, Dick Moore, Mel Graff, Leslie Turner, and other important strip artists, remains unchanged, the book has been totally redesigned in a landscape format to showcase the fabulous artwork from these strips. The reprint is printed on deluxe heavy paper stock with all-new illustrations, many taken from rarely seen original artwork. (5114/1-932563-70-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 12x9, 192pgs, PC SRP: $24.99 ARE YOU BETTY OR VERONICA? This fun quiz book helps you discover the answer to this puzzling personality question. Discover your fashion style, what kind of guy makes you swoon, and what type of friend you are — all with a little help from Betty and Veronica! (295/0-7868-5571-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 80pgs SRP: $3.99 BETTY & VERONICA'S GUIDE TO LIFE Betty and Veronica give tips on surviving school, making fashion statements, and of course, dealing with boys! From advice on the perfect outfit for catching your crush's eye, to handling homework assignments, Betty and Veronica give their thoughts on how to handle the ups and downs of everyday life. (295/0-7868-5567-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 96pgs SRP: $4.99 BETTY & VERONICA: BEST FRIENDS FOREVER TP From dealing with fights to spilling about their latest crushes, Betty and Veronica know just how much work goes into keeping relationships strong. There is plenty of advice, from best-friend meltdowns to making new friends, this is a super-friendly book. (295/0-7868-5568-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 96pgs SRP: $4.99 DISNEY: OUT OF THIS WORLD CARTOON TALES Cartoon Tales gives younger kids a chance to enjoy all the fun of their older siblings' comic books and graphic novels! Readers embark on a reading adventure like no others with the retelling of classic Disney tales that are part comic book, part story, and all fun! (295/0-7868-3609-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 11x8, 192pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE SILVER AGE: THE SECOND GENERATION OF COMIC ARTIST by Daniel Herman This book takes an inside look at the artists who created the Silver Age of comics. Based on dozens of interviews, this book carefully shows the development of the art of comic book storytelling from its roots in comic strips and the first generation of comic book artists in the Golden Age. Hundreds of pieces of original artwork illustrate the lengthy text. The first comprehensive overview of the art and artists of the Silver Age of comics. The book is being printed in a special 9" x 12" format to better display the original artwork of the artists highlighted by the book. (5114) LTD. ED. HC (MAY043210)—SRP: $49.99 SC (MAY043209)—SRP: $29.99 ********************************************************************** FANTASY/SCI-FI THE AGE OF CONAN VOLUME 3: SONGS OF VICTORY MMPB by Loren Coleman It's a dark time for the land of Cimmeria. The army of Kern has been scattered, and the barbarian tribes have been routed by the giant, Torgvall. Now, Kern must seek out the House of Crom, where rest a weapon of legend that can kill any man, beast, or god. For in his heart he know that not all glory lies on the battlefield, and that there is not sacrifice too great to the survival of his people. (230/0-441-01310-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 272pgs SRP: $6.99 THE BEST OF XERO by Pat and Dick Lupoff These historical essays on science fiction's place in pop culture were taken from the legendary fanzine Xero. (4542/1-89239-117-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7X8.5, 255pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO ELVES & FAIRIES SC Elves and fairies can provide a magical mirror into the human psyche and can help people better understand themselves. In this guide, readers encounter and learn from an array of magical creatures and discover how they can positively influence their lives. (230/1-59257-324-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7.5x9, 336pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 THE DARK TOWER VII: THE DARK TOWER SC by Stephen King In this, the last novel of the The Dark Tower series, Roland Deschain's unrelenting quest takes him through a roller-coaster ride of exhilarating triumph and aching loss. Roland must leave his friends behind as he approaches the Tower. With Mordred, son of the evil Crimson King, following close behind, it is the most unlikely of allies the may hold the key to Roland's entire quest. (248/0-7432-5456-2) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 864pgs SRP: $18.95 DOCTOR WHO: FUTURE NOSTALGIA MMPB When the Doctor and Mel receive a message about the Lamprey, the Doctor is confused. He's never heard of such a thing. Mel on the other hand has, which is odd as the Lamprey is a demon from a distant planet, far, far in the future — somewhere she's never heard of, let alone visited. (5739/0-563-48626-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4.25x7, 288pgs SRP: $7.99 DOOM MOVIE NOVELIZATION MMPB Based on the groundbreaking and legendary PC games, Doom is a terrifying battle with the forces of Hell. A space marine's recent assignment to the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars research facility seemed simple, until the scientists' discoveries and experiments unlocked the gates of Hell itself. Now, in an epic battle against pure evil itself, he must fight to understand who is against him and what must be done to stop this nightmare from reaching Earth. (248/1-4165-0995-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pgs SRP: $6.99 A FIELD GUIDE TO ALIENS by Dave Elliott A hysterical testament to the to the power of the human imagination and a homage to Hollywood movies. No mysterious stone is left unturned, with a detailed look at more than 150 of the most fascinating alien species ever to appear in film. Packed with all sorts of information, A Field Guide to Aliens is a thoroughly researched, tongue-in-cheek, guide to the galaxy beyond! (5793/1-59258-150-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5.5x8.25, 192pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 FURRY MMPB Edited by Fred Patten Anthropomorphic have been with humanity from the earliest cave paintings to our modern marketing icons and sports mascots. Fantasy fans have flocked to tales of the anthropomorphic and Furry brings together the best of these stories from the last 25 years. (248/1-4165-0813-9) (CAUT: 4)SRP: $7.99 GAUNTLET: DARK LEGACY BOOK 2—PATHS OF FEAR MMPB by Richard C. White The epic quest for the pieces of the Gryphon Window continues! After recovering two shards of the of the Window, as well as two of the mystic Runestones, Kore, Morgan, Layla, and Orlando are resting in Themis. But their reverie is broken when they are summoned before the Wizards Council concerning an up rise in a far off land. (248/1-4165-0806-6) (CAUT: 4)SRP: $6.99 A GENTLEMAN'S GAME MMPB by Greg Rucka As head of special operations for Her Majesty's Secret Service, Tara Chace is a spy who plays by her own rules. But when Britain retaliates for a devastating terrorist attack, Chace finds herself alone, face with enemies from within and without. (235/0-553-58492-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 576pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 HARRY POTTER BOOK 6: THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE HC The next installment in the widely-popular Harry Potter series. Who is the Half-Blood Prince and what does he have to do with Harry Potter? (7057/0-439-78454-9) (CAUT: 4) HC, 672pgs SRP: $29.99 THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FAIRIES SC Filled with hundreds of exquisite illustrations, this comprehensive directory provides a global, multi-ethnic, multicultural overview of fairies large and small, from tree sprites to winged sprites. An extensive introduction examines the origins of fairy folklore and provides general background on common beliefs. (567/1-84340-240-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 288pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 LITTLE PEOPLE: STORIES OF SMALL FOLK HC by Neil Philip Intriguing tales of fairy queens, elves, trolls, mermaids and dwarfs. If you love Brian Froud, here's all the wonderful artists and legends that inspire his work: Arthur Rackham, John Bauer, Richard Doyle, Edmund Dulac, and numerous others. Over 30 color illustrations, many full-page plus dozens more in b&w. Sale! Was $24.95. (7196/0-8109-0570-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8X11, 116pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 SEEKERS OF DREAMS: MASTERPIECES OF FANTASY SC Edited by Douglas A. Anderson With the popularity of books and films from The Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter, fantasy is one of the hottest, best selling genres today! This anthology contains more than 100 years' worth of gripping stories from classic authors and new masters, all in one volume. (248/1-59360-048-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 408pgs SRP: $14.00 TRAVELER HC by John Twelve Hawks An ancient conflict is being fought in the shadows of out modern society — a life-and-death battle we will never see between those who wish to control history and those who risk their lives for freedom and enlightenment. (235/0-385-51428-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 400pgs SRP: $24.95 HORROR THE BOOK OF RENFIELD SC by Tim Lucas Since his introduction in the pages of Bram Stoker's Dracula, R.M. Renfield has been a fan favorite and a character with one of the most mysterous origins in literary fiction. Now, this grovelling minion of the Count Dracula's story is told. Through the private diaries, professional journals, and recordings of the characters of the class horros tale, Renfield tragic life unfold before readers. (248/0-7432-4354-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 416pgs SRP: $14.00 HOW-TO THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO DRAWING MANGA ILLUSTRATED TP by John Layman and David Hutchinson This guide teaches manga lovers how to create their own characters and stories. From bodies to the nuts and bolts of "mech," redaers will learn all the basics necessary to start rendering the exotic worlds and creative characters that attracted them to manga as readers. (230/1-59257-301-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7.5x9, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 DRAW MANGA: HOW TO DRAW MANGA IN YOUR OWN UNIQUE STYLE by Bruce Lewis Bruce Lewis, an American who's steeped in manga culture, offers an excitingly visual from-the-ground-up explanation of manga and its roots, the coventions of manga illustration, and advice on developing and individual style. This handbook builds skills, from drawing basic figures to creating believeable characters, and from setting the scene to developing the story. (567/1-84340-188-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8.5x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $17.95 DRAW YOUR OWN MANGA: BEYOND THE BASICS SC by Haruno Nagatomo Beyond the Basics shows you how to get started using color, explains the materials to use, how to use them, and the basic techniques. (900/4-7700-2304-9) SC, 8x11, 112pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 FANTASY! CARTOONING by Ben Caldwell As with his previous book Action! Cartooning, Caldwell does not mearly teach readers how to draw a line here or a cirlce there; he provides much, much more. Artists will find true insider tips on how to create mind-blowing scenes, awe-inspiring monsters, bigger-than-live heroes, and magical landscapes. (567/1-4027-1612-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 96pgs SRP: $9.95 MANGA MANIA: BISHOUJO SC by Christopher Hart This book shows aspiring artists exactly how to handle anatomy and muscles, hands and nails, seductive outfits, extreme hairstyles, body landuage, and facial expressions — everything to make manga women who strike fear in the heart of the enemy and inspire love in the heart of the hero. (356/0-8230-2975-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8.5X11, 144pgs, PC SRP: $19.95 SECRETS TO DRAWING HEADS HC by Allan Kraayvanger The human head and face are the first thing anyone looks at when there's a figure in a piece of art. But, there's far more to creating accurate portraits than meets the eye. This book is a "map" to follow the intricacies of the human head. (567/1-4027-2064-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8.5x11, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 THUNDER LIZARDS! DRAWING FANTASTIC DINOSAURS SC by Steve Miller Here, at last, is a dinosaur drawing book for adults, focusing on anatomy and encompassing the latest scienticif research to show serious artists exactly how to draw the most realistic and compelling dinosaurs possible. Covering more than 50 dinosaurs in all, this book includes tips on drawing dynamic sequences. (356/0-8230-1663-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 HUMOR ASTERIX #17: THE MANSION OF THE GODS GN by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo They want to pave paradise and put up a housing develpment. That's why a multinational team of slave construction workers are clearing the forests just outside the Gaulish town. Will the the Gauls be fast enough to stop them and prevent Roman upstars from moving in? (567/0-75286-639-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ASTERIX #18: ASTERIX AND THE LAUREL WREATH GN by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo Chief Vitalastatistix has rashly bet his brother-in-law, the infuriating show-off Homeopathix, that he can get ahold of Caesar's laurel wreath to season a stew. Of course it's now up to Astrix and Obelix to go to Rome, find the wreath, and bring it back for the promised dinner. Can they save Vitalastatistix's honor? (567/0-75286-637-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8.5x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 ASTERIX #19: ASTERIX AND THE SOOTHSAYER GN by Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo It was a dark and stormy night, when a sinister visitor arrived in the Gaulish village where Astrix lives. Prolix claims he's a soothsayer, and the townsfolk believe every word he says. Only Astrix knows better. How can he make all of his friends see the truth? (567/0-75286-642-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8.5x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 GARFIELD ROLLS ON TP by Jim Davis The Garfield Classics series collects the early years of the Garfield comic strip in a large, full-color format. Garfield may have gone through a few changes, but one thing has stayed the same: his enormous appetite for food and fun. So laugh along with the classic cat, because classics are always in style. (235/0-345-47561-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8.5X9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 JAPANESE CULTURE BASIC JAPANESE THROUGH COMICS: PART 2 SC by Ashizawa Kazuko Like the first book, Part 2 uses frames and authentic Japanese mango to illustrate every point, with English translation and notes allowing the basic beginner to understand material that might otherwise stump even advances students. And comics provide the keys to language subtlety — like social context, body language, and other social factors. (235/0-8348-0453-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 BIG BENTO BOX OF UNUSELESS JAPANESE INVENTIONS SC by Kenji Kawakami These hilarious inventions have taken Japan by storm. Every one of the 200 item featured in this book have actually been manufactured to the highest standards, fully tested by pioneering members of the Japanese public, and documented in their unuselessness with photographs. (6389/0-393-32676-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 320pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ESSENTIAL KANJI by P.G. O'Neill This is an integrated course for learning to read and write the 2,000 basic Japanese characters. It introduces the kanji that are now in everyday use, a mastery of which makes it possible to read most modern Japanese. (235/0-8348-0222-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 328pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 MOVIE/TV ALIAS ASSUMED: SEX, LIES, & SD-6 SC Edited by Glenn Yeffeth The hit television show Alias has developed a devoted, cult-like following of views with an appetite for adrenaline-filled plots. This entertaining collection of essays offers new and clever observations on Alias spies, gadgets, plot twists, and character motivations. From the multicolored wigs of Sidney Bristow to the undercover office romances and family angst, this tongue-in-cheek study offers interesting new theories and insightful pop culture impressions of one of televisions most beloved new series. (4542/1-93210-046-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 240pgs SRP: $17.95 ALIAS: COLLATERAL DAMAGE MMPB by Pierce Askegren What begins as a routine assignment goes horribly wrong as the mission is compromised. Managing to barely complete the mission, Sydney's escape endangers an innocent civilian in the crossfire. As a field agent, Sydney realizes that even the tiniest loss of focus can prove deadly. (248/1-4169-0247-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pgs SRP: $7.99 COUCH POTATO: OFFICIAL HANDBOOK SC by Jack Mingo Ashamed of how much television you watch? You've been brainwashed! "There's no such thing as too much TV," say the Couch Potatoes. (385/0-86719-358-1) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 98pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 FINDING SERENITY SC Edited by Jane Espensen and Glenn Yeffeth In this eclectic anthology of essays, clever and insightful analysis of the short lived cult-hit Firefly is offered up by several leading experts in the fields of science fiction, therapy, and philosophy. Examine how the correspondence between the show's creator Joss Whedon and the network executives might have actually played out and ask the question what might have been if Firefly hadn't been cancelled? (4542/1-93210-043-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 240pgs SRP: $17.95 LIVING DANGEROUSLY: THE ADVENTURES OF MERIAN C. COOPER HC by Mark Cotta Vaz Explorer, war hero, filmmaker, and cinema pioneer Merian Cooper was larger than life. This book is a stunning tribute to a two-fisted visionary who packed a multitude of lifetimes into eighty remarkable years. The first comprehensive biography of this unique man in his amazing time, it's a tale of someone whose greatest desire was to be living dangerously. (235/1-4000-6276-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 400pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 STARGATE: ATLANTIS—THE OFFICIAL COMPANION SEASON 1 SC First there was the blockbuster Stargate movie, then the smash hit TV series Stargate SG-1, and now there’s the equally successful spin-off show: Stargate Atlantis! The official companion to the first season is packed with behind the scenes interviews, an episode guide, and scores of photos, including a 16-page color gallery! (133/1-84576-116-2) SC, 6x9, 176pgs, PC SRP: $14.95 SKY HIGH: THE JUNIOR NOVELIZATION SC At Sky High, the academy for super beings, you're either a hero or a sidekick...and nobody wants to be a sidekick. But that shouldn't be a problem for Will Stronghold, his parents are the two greatest super powered heroes on the planet. There's only one problem — Will's parents are so busy saving the world, they don't realize that their son doesn't have any superpowers! (235/0-7364-2343-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 128pgs SRP: $4.99 QUINTESSENTIAL DISNEY HC by Robert Tieman Amidst the general magic and wonder of the animated Disney movies, there are moments that stick with us and come to define the movies they're drawn from. Now, five of these such moments are highlighted in this beautiful pop-up gallery. (295/0-7868-5556-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7.75x6.5, FC SRP: $30.00 POP CULTURE EMILY'S GOOD NIGHTMARES HC by Rob Reger A bona fide anti-hero of international fame, Emily's first two books have taken the world by dark-and-stormy might with more than 130,000 copies sold in the US. Now, Emily invited her brooding devotes to come even closer with a trip deep into her psyche in Good Nightmares. (334/0-8118-4771-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5.5X6.5, 64pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 HAL LIFSON'S SEX AND THE SIXTIES SC by Hal Lifson Pop historian and former manager/publicist to some of the decade's biggest names, Hal Lifson brings to life a history of sex like no other. Featuring photos of some of the sexual icons that dominated the scene and highlights of some of the touchstone the revolutionized modern sexual culture. (5793/1-56625-261-X) (CAUT: 4) MATURE THEMES SC, 9x9, 219pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 ALIEN ROCK SC by Michael Luckman Michael Luckman, who founded the Cosmic Majority and taught the nation's first college-level course in rock music, combines the worlds of rock and roll with UFO's and give's readers a close encounter of the musical kind. (248/0-7434-6673-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 288pgs, PC SRP: $13.95 INSIDE OUT: A PERSONAL HISTORY OF PINK FLOYD SC by Nick Mason Here for the first-time, is the story of Pink Floyd — from the inside out. Pink Floyd is one of the most successful rock groups in history, but their story is one of the least known. Written by the only member of the band who has seen every twist and turn, this book covers it all! (334/0-8118-4824-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 360pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 ROBOTS SC by Daniel Ichbiah Robots, in one form or another, have engaged the popular imagination for centuries. Now, in the 21st century, they are poised to saturate every aspect of our culture from medicine, science, and industry to artwork, toy, and household appliances. As entertaining as it is innovative, this book is an indispensable guide to the rapidly approaching Robot Age. (7/0-8109-5906-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7.5x9, 544pgs, FC SRP: $37.50 RUBY GLOOM'S GUIDE TO FRIENDSHIP HC by Mighty Fine While Ruby's comfortable being alone, her friends mean the world to her. In Ruby Gloom's Guide to Friendship, Rudy introduces readers to her many strange pals. (7/0-8109-5862-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x6.5, 72pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 SCARY: A BOOK OF HORRIBLE THINGS FOR KIDS SC by Joaquin Ramon Herrera Kids are fascinated by the gross and gory, and this book certainly delivers the gruesome goods. A cheery little non-fiction tome for kids on the scarier facts of life. (5793/1-59258-148-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 STAR WARPED HC by A3R Roberts This satire, based on the characters of the Star Wars Saga, is a mock-epic that begins in the middle of the action, it pits good against evil, and features hairy co-pilots, green gurus, bizarre hairdos, steel bras, ands campy robots. (567/0-575-07688-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 4x6, 352pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK: TALES FROM THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE SC Edited by Keith R.A. DeCandido The newest Star Trek captains — from Jonathan Archer to Will Riker — gather around the bar in the follow-up to the bestselling Captain's Table miniseries. (248/1-4165-0520-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 320pgs SRP: $14.00 STAR TREK: VOYAGER—STRING THEORY BOOK 1 MMPB by Jeffrey Lang The tireless crew of the U.S.S. Voyager continue through the Delta Quadrant and encounter a system inhabited by a species that, according to known physical laws, shouldn't exists. On the verge of extinction, it fall the the Starfleet crew it intervene. (248/0-7434-5718-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 384pgs SRP: $6.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS: DARK NEST I—THEJOINER KING MMPB by Troy Denning A colony of mysterious aliens is expanding toward Chiss space. The leader of the alien nest is resolute. Adept in the Force, he is drawing old friends to his side, compelling them to join the colony and meld their Force-abilities with his, even if it leads to all out war. (235/0-345-46304-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 576pgs, B&W SRP: $6.99 STAR WARS: LAST OF THE JEDI #2 by Jude Watson At the start of the Empire, Obi-Wan Kenobi must preserve the Jedi legacy. After the revenge of the Sith, it will take all of Obi-Wan's ingenuity, strength, and the power of the Force to defend himself and the Jedi's future heirs. (7057/0-439-68135-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5.25x75, 160pgs SRP: $5.99 SUPER-HEROES FANTASTIC FOUR: WAR ZONE MMPB by Greg Cox Once they were Earth's most revered protectors. Now, the Fantastic Four must grapple with their very public fall from grace and the reality that, as a consequence of recent events, their public persona as celebrities to the world and defenders of mankind may have been irrevocably shattered. (248/1-4165-0965-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pgs SRP: $6.99 INTERNATIONAL SECTION SPANISH COMICS THE ARIEL OLIVETTI SKETCHBOOK VOLUME III Imported From Argentina! Ariel Olivetti, one of the most important artists of the new generation — illustrator of Superman, Batman, Alien, Predator, Space Ghost and many more comics — presents his third amazing sketchbook! Included are sketches of classic characters, his own personal creations, characters from Marvel and DC Comics, and a special dossier on the Green Lantern Corps. Bilingual text in English and Spanish. (6033) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 EVITA: VIDA Y OBRA DE EVA PERÓN SC (Evita: The Life and Work of Eva Perón) by Alberto Breccia & Héctor Oesterheld Eva Perón was the most important woman in Argentinean history. She was not only President Peron’s wife, but also a woman who revolutionized the society of her time by granting voting rights to women, defending the poor, and organizing an unmatched social welfare system. Source of inspiration for plays and movies of international renown, the most important authors of the country, Héctor Oesterheld (El Eternauta) and Alberto Breccia (Perramus), created this book as a tribute for her, which thoroughly and deeply describes her life and work. Spanish language. (6033) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 SIN CITY SPANISH LANGUAGE EDITIONS Time to coincide with the release of Frank Miller's eagerly-awaited Sin City movie, these Spanish Language editions of Miller's award-winning, red-hot graphic novel series will also hit U.S. shores for the first time! These brand new editions of Sin City have been translated into a Mexican dialect of Spanish to appeal to the U.S. Hispanic community and feature all-new cover graphics, just like the English language editions. SIN CITY VOLUME 1: EL DURO ADIOS—SPANISH EDITION (Sin City Volume 1: The Hard Goodbye) by Frank Miller Sin City: The Hard Goodbye launches the long-running, critically acclaimed series of comic novels by Frank Miller. Tough-guy Marv finds the girl of his dreams, an incredible beauty named Goldie. But when Goldie is murdered on their first night together, Marv scours the bars and back-alleys of Sin City to find her killer in hopes of avenging her death. Spanish language edition. (6658) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 7x10, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $17.00 SIN CITY VOLUME 2: MATARÍA POR ELLA—SPANISH EDITION (Sin City Volume 2: A Dame to Kill For) by Frank Miller A Dame to Kill For is the story of Dwight McCarthy, a clean-living photographer who tries to avoid trouble, because he knows what he's capable of doing. His tactics don't do him much good when a girl from his past shows up and professes her love for him. When he finds out that she's in way over her head, it looks as though trouble has found him at last. Spanish language edition. (6658) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 7x10, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $17.00 SIN CITY VOLUME 3: LA GRAN MASACRE—SPANISH EDITION (Sin City Volume 3: The Big Fat Kill) by Frank Miller In Sin City's Old Town, the prostitutes run the show. "The cops stay out, leaving the girls free to keep the pimps and the mob out." That is, until a boorish stranger comes to town to get himself killed by the ladies. When they find out who he is, they realize that "It'll be war. The streets will run red with blood. Women's blood." Spanish language edition. (6658) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 7x10, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $17.00 SIN CITY VOLUME 4: ESE COBARDE BASTARDO—SPANISH EDITION (Sin City Volume 4: That Yellow Bastard) by Frank Miller Hartigan has one hour to go before he hangs up his gun and badge for good. One hour before its fat steaks for dinner from his loving wife and sleeping in late whenever the hell he feels like it. One hour to go to retirement... that is until one of his stoolies calls him with information he simply cannot ignore. One hour to clean up the loose ends; unfinished business about a girl in danger, and the drooling lunatic behind it all. Collects the original 6-issue run, plus an additional 16-pages of story, and 8-page color cover gallery, and an all-new color cover. Spanish language edition. (6658) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 7x10, 240pgs, B&W SRP: $19.00 SIN CITY VOLUME 5: VALORES FAMILIARES—SPANISH EDITION (Sin City Volume 5: Family Values) by Frank Miller Imagine Miho on roller-blades! Dwight on adrenaline! And the Sin City mob on clean-up detail! If you've never visited the "Town Without Pity," it's time to book your travel plans! Spanish language edition. (6658) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 SIN CITY VOLUME 6: ALCOHOL, CHICAS, Y BALAS—SPANISH EDITION (Sin City Volume 6: Booze, Broads, & Bullets) by Frank Miller This volume features a selection of stories from Frank Miller's Sin City, presented in their original harsh, black-and-white style, with some highlighted with spot-color. This volume also features new artwork created especially for this volume. Collects the short stories: "The Babe Wore Red," "Silent Night," "Lost, Lonely, & Lethal," Sex & Violence," "Just Another Saturday Night," and more! Spanish langauge edition. (6658) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 SIN CITY VOLUME 7: IDA Y VUELTA AL INFIERNO—SPANISH EDITION (Sin City Volume 7: Hell & Back) by Frank Miller In the Town Without Pity, good men are hard to find. Enter Wallace, a nice guy who's very good at killing people. Out for an evening drive he meets his dream girl — who's trying to kill herself. Why? Who are the shadowy cabal of power brokers who wrench her from his arms? When will all hell break loose!?! Spanish language edition. (6658) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 7x10, 320pgs, B&W SRP: $25.00 ************************************************************************ JAPANESE BOOKS ABARANGER ENCYCLOPEDIA SC This edition is dedicated to the latest Sentai hit from Japan, Abaranger! Check out photos of the heroes, mecha, and outlandish villains here first, before it becomes the newest incarnation of America's Power Rangers franchise! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 86pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 GUNDAM SEED TRILOGY GUIDE SC This is your guide to the three most recent Mobile Suit Gundam anime series: Gundam Seed, Gundam Seed: Destiny, and Gundam Seed: Astray. Plus a Destiny story digest (covering the first part of the series) and bonus Gundam stickers, postcards, and a poster included. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 66pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST TV ANIMATION COMPANION BOOK—STORY SIDE Follow the entire 51-episode run (thus far) of Cartoon Network/Adult Swim hit, Fullmetal Alchemist, with this guidebook to the series, filled with scenes from the episodes and full story synopses. Plus: story and staff data for each stories, interviews with the voice talents, and much more! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8X12, 176pgs, PC SRP: $33.99 LA CERISAIE: IZUMI SAKURAZAWA ILLUSTRATIONS SC by Izumi Sakurazawa This is the first illustration collection for Izumi Sakurazawa, famous illustrator of "moe" characters. Included are various illustrations used for magazine covers, interiors, PC games, and more. Plus, how-to art tips and interviews at the end of book. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8X12, 162pgs, FC SRP: $53.99 LAST EXILE: AERIAL LOG HC by Range Murata At last, here comes the official Last Exile illustration collection, featuring the art of Range Murata. Included are many full-color illustrations, design materials, world encyclopedia, and more! Highly recommended for fans of Last Exile! (7819) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7X10, 136pgs, PC SRP: $63.99 MABURAHO SPECIAL SC Maburaho featuring the exploits of the Kazuki Shikimori, a 17-year-old boy studying at the Aoi Academy, an elite school for the magically-gifted. However, unlike the rest of the student body, his magical abilities are less than spectacular. In fact, if he uses his abilities more than eight times in his life, he will die! But Kazuki's family tree holds the latent genetic material for magical greatness... and when that information gets out, Kazuki finds himself the most popular guy on campus as every girl (and their magical families) fights to get into his genes! Included are many illustrations originally created for various Japanese magazine covers, plus a series glossary and interviews with the voice talent and production staff. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8X12, 96pgs, FC SRP: $45.99 MOE SIDE: DENGEKI HIME COLLECTION SC The Japanese concept of "moe" (pronounced "mo-ay" with a long O followed by a long A) in regard to anime is an art style that represents young, feminine innocence. This volume, collecting some of the best examples of "moe" artwork, was chosen from the pages of Dengeki Hime Monthly magazine, and includes nearly 100 beautiful illustrations. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8X12, 114pgs, FC SRP: $43.99 NEGIMA TV ANIMATION OFFICIAL FANBOOK! SC by Ken Akamatsu This is the official fanbook for popular anime, Negima, following the adventures of 10-year-old boy genius, Negi Springfield who, following his graduation from a magic academy, is assigned to Mahora middle school as an English teacher. There, his youth and good looks make him popular with his all-girl class, setting the stage for mayhem and antics. Included in this fan book are cast and production staff interviews, design and pre-production materials, merchandising info, and a film comic covering the first story arc—over 42 pages! Plus, as supplement, school calendars. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 222pgs, FC SRP: $18.99 THE PLACE PROMISED IN OUR EARLY DAYS COMPLETE BOOK SC This is the complete companion book to The Place Promised in Our Early Days, the second work by Makoto Shinkai (The Voice of A Distant Star). In an alternate timeline, Japan was divided after losing World War II — Hokkaido was annexed by the Soviet Union, while Honshu and other southern islands were under U.S. sovereignty. When a mysterious, gigantic tower is constructed at Hokkaido, three 9th-graders make a pact that they will one day unravel the mystery of the tower... a promise that takes them into young adulthood... and deeper into the mystery of the tower and the world around them. Contents include: a director interview, art gallery, story guide, design and pre-production material, and more, all to enhance your enjoyment of the movie. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $37.99 SAIYUKI: SALTY DOG III ILLUSTRATIONS HC by Kazuya Minekura Fans of Gensomaden Saiyuki, bishounen, and simply beautiful art will be overjoyed with this third handsome collection of atmospheric and emotive art from Saiyuki and Saiyuki Reload. This lavish hardcover gathers over 50 of illustrator Minekura’s color works, from Saiyuuki and other comics work. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 96pgs, FC SRP: $44.99 RUMBLE ROSES OFFICIAL GUIDE SC This is the offcial game guide to the PS2 fighting game, Rumble Rose, featuring over 20 sexy contestants, each with their own special holds and moves. Included are complete dossiers on each player character, with in-game photos and guides to all special maneuvers and variant costumes. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6X9, 176pgs, FC SRP: $22.99 YUG ILLUSTRATIONS: OHIRUNE CHU SC This is a reprint edition of Ohirune, featuring the moe illustr