PREVIEWS VOL. XVII #5 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #7 (JULY 2007) 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 2007 through November 2007! Catalog, 8x11, 480+pg, PC $4.50 MARVEL PREVIEWS #47 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 — it’s your one source for advanced Marvel solicitations! This July issue features items scheduled to ship in September 2007! FC, 96pg $0.99 (or Free with Purchase of Previews) PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #7 (JULY 2007) 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 2007 for items on sale in September 2007. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC PI PREVIEWS ADULT #7 (JULY 2007) 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 ZERO KILLER #1 (of 6) ARVID NELSON (W), MATT CAMP (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale July 18 b&w, 32 pages $2.99 The creator of Rex Mundi presents his vision of a shattered alternate future, as brutal gangs struggle for supremacy in a New York City ravaged by nuclear war. All that remains of the once mighty city are skeletal, irradiated skyscrapers, inhabited by thugs who abide by their own twisted rules. While crime lords vie for power and amoral paramilitary forces torment survivors of the devastation, one skilled outcast—the mysterious Zero—uses his strength and wits to stay a step ahead of everyone. Working for anyone while pledging allegiance to none, Zero is a bounty hunter who hunts the dregs of a ruined society . . . he is the Zero Killer. SPEAK OF THE DEVIL #1 (of 6) GILBERT HERNANDEZ (W/A) On sale July 25 b&w, 24 pages $3.50 There’s a peeping Tom prowling the neighborhood. Eyewitness reports vary, but one thing is agreed upon: he wears a Devil mask. This is the story of Val Castillo, a promising gymnast with a strange hobby. She is secretly the neighborhood peeping Tom. At first she is alone in this, but when a male friend discovers her doings, he joins her into a dark journey of spying and making discoveries about their neighbors that may have been better left alone. Especially secrets that threaten all involved. Like Val spying on her own father and stepmother in their bedroom. This snowballs into a journey darker than the most cynical would care to endure. GRENDEL: BEHOLD THE DEVIL #0 MATT WAGNER (W/A) On sale July 18 b&w&r, 16 pages 50 cents Matt Wagner (Batman: The Mad Monk, Sandman Mystery Theatre) presents a 50-cent primer to his all-new miniseries staring Hunter Rose, the original Grendel, launching this fall. Containing a prologue and unseen preview artwork to the upcoming series, this perfectly priced book provides an exclusive look at Wagner's return to his signature creation. It also includes an extensive interview with Wagner, conducted by Newsarama's Matt Brady, covering both the new series and the twenty-fifth anniversary of Grendel as a whole. A best-selling novelist by day and criminal overlord by night, Hunter Rose was the most feared individual ever to wear the mantle of Grendel. Long known only through journals discovered after his death, the mysterious life of Hunter Rose gives up a few more of its secrets when newly uncovered documents expose a previously unknown chapter in the life of this legendary assassin and underworld power-player. For the first time in many years, Wagner writes and draws his signature Grendel character—the ultimate treat for all who follow this modern master of comics or any fan of the character that began his career twenty-five years ago! MARTHA WASHINGTON DIES FRANK MILLER (W), DAVE GIBBONS (A), and ANGUS MCKIE (C) On sale July 11 FC, 24 pages $3.50 On Earth, the battle for freedom rages on. The year is 2095 and the day is the one- hundredth birthday of Martha Washington. She is the leader of a small, resolute band that will not forfeit the pursuit of liberty—no matter what the cost. Today, the cost will be high. Martha has seen much in her hundred years, from the triumphs and tragedies of the battlefront, to the deepest reaches of space. Today, she will finally see the truth. Includes a special section of never-before-seen production sketches and drawings that predate Martha’s first series, Give Me Liberty, along with Frank Miller’s original plot notes, all wrapped inside a high-quality card stock cover. This all-new story by two of comics’ legendary creators is the unprecedented conclusion to one woman’s epic struggle for life’s most valuable quality—freedom. CONAN #42 TIMOTHY TRUMAN (W), CARY NORD (A), and RICHARD ISANOVE (C) On sale July 18 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Red House, Red Priest: The second part of Timothy Truman and Cary Nord’s adaptation of the Robert E. Howard classic “Rogues in the House”! A favorite of fans and critics alike, the seminal Conan story “Rogues in the House” first appeared in Weird Tales. Now, writer Timothy Truman and artist Cary Nord bring you the tale of the Red Priest, as you’ve never seen it before. Free once again, Conan heads out to settle his debts, with the nobleman who engineered his escape and the wench who arranged for his capture! Full of fearsome foes, political double crosses, and horror in the best tradition of Robert E. Howard, “Rogues in the House” is sure to delight seasoned Conan fans and newcomers alike. CONAN THE PHENOMENON PAUL SAMMON (W) and FRANK FRAZETTA (Cover) On sale Sept. 26 FC, 200 pages $29.95 HC, 9" x 12" This in-depth tour through the history of fantasy’s greatest hero covers everything from the earliest prose, to Frazetta’s explosive artwork, through the Schwarzenegger film, and into the recent rebirth of the character as a leading comic-book hero. Since his first appearance in a 1932 pulp magazine, Conan the Barbarian has enjoyed every success available to a fictional character. Robert E. Howard created the genre of sword and sorcery with his original stories; Frank Frazetta’s definitive Conan book covers set the standard for dynamic fantasy artwork; Roy Thomas, with Barry Smith and later John Buscema, used the character to push the boundaries of comic-book adventure; and Arnold Schwarzenegger launched his amazing film career. Now, with the character’s popularity renewed thanks to the award-winning comics series, all of these eras of Conan are examined under one cover in this lavishly illustrated book. Conan historian Paul Sammon looks at all the stages of the character’s development, with commentary and archival material from the most integral players in that history. • Foreword by Michael Moorcock FEAR AGENT: THE LAST GOODBYE #2 RICK REMENDER (W), TONY MOORE (P), ANDE PARKS (I), and LEE LOUGHRIDGE (C) On sale July 4 FC, 32 pages $2.99 Alone and trapped in the middle of a power struggle between the three most powerful empires in the universe, Heath Huston and a handful of his neighbor Texans form a resistance battalion known as the Fear Agents in the hopes of revisiting the terror and suffering they’ve endured back upon the alien invaders. However, they will soon learn . . . resistance is futile. USAGI YOJIMBO #104 STAN SAKAI (W/A) On sale July 25 b&w, 24 pages $2.99 Time is running out for Lord Goyo’s sick daughter and so is the patience of her father! Entrusting the fate of his offspring to the renowned healer Priest Jizonobu, Lord Goyo’s faith has soured as his child’s mysterious malady has progressed from bad to worse. To be fair, the Lord has offered the Priest one final incentive—heal the girl, or see his temple destroyed and all within it killed! As the Lord’s daughter slips closer to death, there is little Jizonobu can do. Desperate for a cure, the Priest seeks out the hermit Ibaraki and the malefic gods to which he prays. Perhaps the girl’s deliverance lies hidden within the shadows of the hermit’s dark ways. Yet surely Jizonobu must know that for every good deed there must be a payment! • Also this issue, a full-color back cover pinup by David Petersen, creator of the critically acclaimed series Mouse Guard! WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO?: FEEDBACK STAN LEE (W), WILL CONRAD (A), JOE PIMENTEL (I), MICHAEL BARTOLO (C), GUILHERME BALBI and IG BARROS (Cover) On sale July 5 FC, 40 pages $3.50 / One-shot Last summer, the SciFi Channel, Nash Entertainment, and comics legend Stan Lee helped turn an ordinary person into an actual comic-book superhero! This year they’re set to do it again, and to kick things off, Dark Horse presents the origin of last year’s winner, Feedback! Computer whiz Matthew Atherton is tricked by Ironside—the world’s deadliest terrorist—into helping him perfect an unstoppable robot vehicle, little knowing that Ironside intends to use the vehicle to destroy Matthew’s hometown! Left for dead by the terrorists, an unexpected event turns Matthew into Feedback, giving him one chance to redeem himself and save the city! • Illustrated by Will Conrad, the artist from Dark Horse’s Serenity miniseries. • Scripted by Spider-man creator Stan Lee! ALIENS: STEEL EGG JOHN SHIRLEY (W) On sale Sept. 26 SC, 250 pages $6.99 Novel, 4" x 6" Someone on Earth knew about the aliens. Someone battled them, and survived. Before Ripley, there was a first encounter. Aliens and humans have fought before. . . When a human spaceship discovers a vast egg-shaped vessel in Saturn’s orbit, the crew powers in to investigate. Thinking the ship might contain usable metal for Earth, they force their way aboard. Three teams split up to explore the ship. Already the aliens have awoken. The first of all the battles unfolds. OUTER ORBIT TP ZACH HOWARD (W/A), SEAN MURPHY (W/A), REED BUCCHOLZ (W), and CHARLIE KIRCHOFF (C) On sale Sept. 19 FC, 128 pages $12.95 TPB, 7" x 10" In space, no one can hear you scream . . . or belch, or swear, or cry like a little girl when you’re about to be taken down by merciless interstellar bounty hunters who want that mysterious idol you swiped from that hot chick who inexplicably gave you the tip of a lifetime (if you know what I mean) when you showed up at the wrong hotel room with a pizza delivery. This assumes that “you” are ne’er-do-well big-talker Quinn and explains—sort of—how you hooked up (not like that!) with a badass ex-cop (and current mama’s boy) named Krunk, who would just as soon kill you as look at you, if not both. By the way, the hot chick is now really hot—in the bad way—and this time she’s probably going to tip you with a laser ax or a plasma grenade or something. Try talking your way out of that one, spacehole! Created totally on purpose by Zach Howard (Shaun of the Dead) and Sean Murphy (Scarecrow: Year One; Off Road), with screenwriter Reed Buccholz. BETTIE PAGE RULES! TP JIM SILKE (W/A) On sale Sept. 26 FC, 128 pages $22.95 TPB, 9" x 12" If ever there were reason to believe in love at first sight, that reason would be Bettie Page. From the moment the first pinups of Bettie appeared, the world fell in love. Even now, a half-century after those first pictures were published, men desire her, women emulate her, and more and more people all over the world adore her. What did Bettie offer the camera that the other, more celebrated beauties of her time—including Marilyn, Brigitte, and Sophia—did not? Legendary pinup artist and entertainment historian Jim Silke dives into these tempting waters and offers his firsthand account of life behind the lens of the fifties pinup scene with his freshest book to date, Bettie Page Rules! Combining fun and informative writing with his singular insight into the world of gorgeous dames, Silke delivers a tantalizing pictorial portrait of all the 1950s bombshells. But that’s just the tip of the cheesecake! Bettie Page Rules! is bursting at the seams with all-new pin-up paintings from Silke, capturing the fifties most gorgeous women in sizzling detail, not to mention an all-new selection of never-before-seen photos of Bettie, painstakingly gathered from private collections. SAMURAI: HEAVEN & EARTH VOLUME 2 RON MARZ (W), LUKE ROSS (A), and ROB SCHWAGER (C) On sale Sept. 12 FC, 144 pages $14.95 TPB, 7" x 10" The samurai Shiro followed his kidnapped love, Lady Yoshiko, across Eighteenth century Europe and Asia, only to have her slip through his fingers in the fabulous halls of Versailles, where she was stolen away by a villainous Spanish nobleman. Now Shiro’s steadfast pursuit leads him across the Mediterranean and to the sands of fabled Egypt, where Yoshiko has been made a prized trophy in a desert warlord’s harem. With the glorious ruins of ancient Egypt as a backdrop, Shiro will make a final stand, and be reunited with Yoshiko no matter the cost. Acclaimed creators Ron Marz and Luke Ross reunite for the next volume of their historical epic. SOCK MONKEY: THE INCHES INCIDENT TONY MILLIONAIRE (W/A) On sale Sept. 19 b&w, 88 pages $12.95 TPB, 6" x 9" Inches the doll was the cutest in the whole house. Loved by everyone, the world was Inches’s oyster. Then one day something happened . . . The Sock Monkey and Mr. Crow became concerned for their diminutive friend, but by then it was too late! The truth sent the terrified Sock Monkey and Crow fleeing for their lives! Inches had turned EVIL! Don’t miss out on Tony Millionaire’s latest thrilling comics masterpiece Sock Monkey: The Inches Incident! THE PERRY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP: THE TRIAL OF COLONEL SWEETO AND OTHER STORIES NICHOLAS GUREWITCH (W/A) On sale Sept. 26 FC, 96 pages $14.95 HC, 8" x 8" Dark Horse Comics is proud to present The Trial of Colonel Sweeto and Other Stories: A Collection of the Comic Strips of The Perry Bible Fellowship by acclaimed cartoonist Nicholas Gurewitch. The award-winning Perry Bible Fellowship has a achieved a cult following both online and in its weekly appearances in newspapers and magazines around the world. Now, for the first time, the hilarious cartoons of Nicholas Gurewitch are being collected in this handsome hardcover edition. B.P.R.D.: GARDEN OF SOULS #5 (of 5) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), JOHN ARCUDI (W), GUY DAVIS (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale July 11 FC, 32 pages $2.99 As events in Indonesia rise to a climax, Abe and Daimio race to stop the apocalyptic plans of the bizarre figures from Abe’s past. Mike Mignola provides a stunning cover illustration! HELLBOY: DARKNESS CALLS #4 (of 6) MIKE MIGNOLA (W/Cover), DUNCAN FEGREDO (A), and DAVE STEWART (C) On sale July 25 FC, 32 pages $2.99 The Baba Yaga enlists the help of a deathless Russian warrior who may be more than a match for Hellboy. The long-awaited follow-up to 2005's The Island, the six-issue Darkness Calls sees Mike Mignola pushing his greatest creation, Hellboy, toward the next major turning point in his life, with haunting art by Duncan Fegredo (Enigma, Ultimate Adventures). BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 SCOTT LOBDELL (W), FABIAN NICIEZA (W), CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN (W), DOUG PETRIE (W), JAMES MARSTERS (W), DAN BRERETON (W), ANDI WATSON (W), JEFF MATSUDA (P), CLIFF RICHARDS (P), BRIAN HORTON (P), RYAN SOOK (P), LUKE ROSS (P), WILL CONRAD (I),SANDU FLOREA (I), RICK KETCHAM (I), GUY MAJOR (C), DAVE STEWART (C), and More! On sale Sept. 12 FC, 296 pages $24.95 TPB, 6" x 9" This second volume of our Buffy omnibus series collects many of the best Buffy comics to see print. As we follow the newly chosen Slayer from Los Angeles to Sunnydale and through her parents’ divorce—with Dawn in tow—the souled vampire Angel makes his first appearance and the not-so-souled Spike and Drusilla cleave a bloody path toward the West Coast. This collection includes the critically acclaimed graphic novel Ring of Fire and the miniseries A Stake to the Heart, and reflects the Season One to Season Three timeline of the cult-hit TV series. A fitting companion to Joss Whedon’s comics-based relaunch of the show. CRIMINAL MACABRE: TWO RED EYES STEVE NILES (W), KYLE HOTZ (A), MICHELLE MADSEN (C), and TIM BRADSTREET (Cover) On sale Sept. 26 FC, 104 pages $12.95 TPB, 7" x 10" Cal McDonald, boozer, druggie, private dick who hangs with dead dudes—welcome to Rock Bottom. Your only friend in the human world is dead, your girlfriend just dumped you and moved to another city, and the district attorney has a chip on his shoulder the size of a Chevy Nova with your name on it. When that chip turns into a nasty case of police brutality, Cal ends up fighting for his life in the intensive care unit and wakes up days later . . . sober. And what’s Cal been missing since he went under? Only the most horrifying convergence of sheer monster power ever to emigrate from the old world. Cal McDonald, meet Nosferatu. THE GOON #19 ERIC POWELL (W/A) On sale July 18 FC, 32 pages $2.99 The long winter of our discontent is over—feast your eyes on the return of Eric Powell and The Goon! That’s right, Powell has finally escaped Albatross’s basement and returned to the sweet, nurturing bosom of funny books. The regular ongoing series picks up right where it left off as the Zombie Priest’s sanity cracks up. His endless swarms of beastly little minions attack the Goon and Franky en masse, and there’s no telling how long the brand-new Norton’s Pub will last this time around! THE PLAYBOY INTERVIEWS: THE COMEDIANS STEPHEN RANDALL and the editors of Playboy On sale Sept. 26 b&w, 480 page $22.95 HC, 6" x 9" For Fifty years Playboy has been asking the candid questions, letting the comedians give a straight response. In this collection of Playboy Interviews, America’s greatest wits explain their rises and falls, talking about what’s funny, what’s not, and how to make ’em laugh. This volume features interviews with the following notable figures: Don Rickles, Bill Cosby, Groucho Marx, Woody Allen, Jim Carrey, George Carlin, Jon Stewart, Steve Martin, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, and Jerry Seinfeld. • M Press title • Funny, controversial, and out spoken, the comedians profiled in this book have shaped comey in the 20th and 21st Centuries! VICIOUS INTENT: THE ROCK ’N’ ROLL ART AND EXPLOITATION OF STAINBOY REINEL GREG “STAINBOY” REINEL (W/A) On sale Sept.12 FC, 112 pages $19.95 HC, 8 ½" x 11" A hail of bullets. Dive-bombing lawnmowers. Muscle cars and femme fatales with more curves than a runaway bus! Throw in a side of cheesecake and welcome to the shadowy underworld of Greg “Stainboy” Reinel. Peeling out from the early punk rock scene (and once fronting his own turbocharged rock ’n’ roll dragster, Nutrajet) Stainboy’s Day-Glo color, powerhouse linework, and love of pop culture trash have made his eye-assaulting posters a perennial favorite among rock’s cutting edge, including Motörhead, Buzzcocks, Sevendust, High on Fire, and Nashville Pussy. Dripping with violent wit and dark humor, Stainboy’s posters demand immediate attention, armed with loaded guns, busty broads, gleaming street machines, and tributes to classic exploitation cinema. Stainboy’s dossier has grown to include a diversity of work for clients such as the House of Blues, Fuse TV, Club International magazine, Signatures Network, and music venues around the world. STAR WARS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION VOLUME 7— DARKLIGHTER PAUL CHADWICK (W), DOUGLAS WHEATLEY (A), CHRIS CHUCKRY (C), and KILIAN PLUNKETT (Cover) On sale Sept. 5 FC, 96 pages $19.95 HC, 7" x 10" This is the story of Biggs Darklighter—boyhood friend of Luke Skywalker, Imperial pilot, and hero of the Rebellion. Follow Biggs from his departure from Tatooine to attend the Imperial Academy, to his decision to lead a mutiny against the Empire and join the Rebellion, and finally, to his brave sacrifice during the attack on the Death Star. Each month, the Star Wars 30th Anniversary Collection series will bring readers a limited-edition hardcover. Available only through Direct Market retail outlets, each volume’s print run is limited to initial orders. STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #19 JOHN JACKSON MILLER (W), HARVEY TOLIBAO (A), MICHAEL ATIYEH (C), and CHRIS WARNER (Cover) On sale July 25 FC, 40 pages $2.99 A new story arc begins as a megalomaniacal businessman unveils a plot that will have dire consequences for the Republic, the Mandalorians, and the galaxy they’re warring over! Lord Adasca, head of the massive corporation Adascorp, has set in motion a series of events that will change the face of the war between the Republic and the Mandalorians. He has arranged a meeting aboard his flagship the Arkanian Legacy, and as each invitee arrives, the nature of his game and its stakes for the galaxy are revealed. Elsewhere on the ship, the elderly Camper and his young protector Jarael remained separated, each growing more concerned about the fate of the other. What are Lord Adasca’s plans for them? If only their friend, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick, would show up to work some of his Jedi magic! STAR WARS: LEGACY #14—KRAYT part 1 (of 6) JOHN OSTRANDER (W), JAN DUURSEMA (P), DAN PARSONS (I), BRAD ANDERSON (C), and TRAVIS CHAREST (Cover) On sale July 11 FC, 40 pages $2.99 Cade Skywalker has done some bad things in his life, but possibly none worse than turning over a captive Jedi—Master Hosk—to the Sith. Now he has come to Coruscant to atone for his sins, and hopefully set Hosk free. But Hosk isn’t the only one Cade has crossed, and a chance run-in with a couple of old “friends” may send him on a new path. Take note! This issue begins a story that will reveal the secret behind Legacy’s most mysterious character, the self-proclaimed emperor of the Sith Empire, Darth Krayt! • Check out the cool Travis Charest cover! STAR WARS: REBELLION #8 ROB WILLIAMS (W), MICHEL LACOMBE (A), WIL GLASS (C), and RYAN SOOK (Cover) On sale July 11 FC, 40 pages $2.99 A secret of tremendous importance to the Empire lies hidden on the planet Ahakista, and when a local civil war threatens it, Darth Vader will take its protection into his own hands! A ragtag team of Rebel agents have discovered the Empire’s secret on Ahakista thanks to an Imperial officer with an agenda of her own. Yet if they are to do anything about it, they’ll need the help of the locals, who, embroiled in a civil war, are none too eager to take the Empire head on. Meanwhile, Darth Vader grows tired of this backwater planet distracting him from more pressing matters. For his adversaries this means one thing—death at the hands of the Sith Lord! BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #127: LIFE IN DEATH HIROAKI SAMURA (W/A) On sale July 11 b&w, 32 pages $2.99 In this “Life in Death” one-shot issue, we catch up with Giichi and Hyakurin, the two former Mugai-ryü warriors who have been somewhat on the sidelines as Rin hunts for the missing Manji. Hyakurin is still recovering from the brutal events chronicled in the “Beasts” story arc, and Giichi—now a despondent drunk after losing his son—has some objections when she tries to solve a lingering problem on her own. Doc Burando reaches another milestone in his experiments. Although he’s ridiculed by the doctors of Edo, Burando still believes that his bloody work is for the good of the country. Features a full- color Manji pinup by artist Farel Dalrymple!! APPLESEED VOLUME 4: THE PROMETHEAN BALANCE (3RD EDITION) SHIROW MASAMUNE (W/A) On sale Sept. 12 b&w, 216 pages $14.95 TPB, 8 ¼" x 5 3/4" Paradise ain’t easy! In the future utopian metropolis of Olympus, a blazing beacon of humanity amidst a post-global-war wasteland, ESWAT agents Deunan and Briareos have fought tooth and nail to keep the peace and prevent Olympus from sliding back into chaos. When Olympus intelligence learns of a giant Landmate powersuit being built in secrecy, and on the threshhold of a top-secret international conference of the highest importance to be held in Olympus, ESWAT is mobilized to crack the mystery and disrupt a terrorist operation that could turn the fragile peace into World War IV! From the imagination of Ghost in the Shell creator Shirow Masamune comes a visionary work from the series that inspired the wildly popular animated film, Appleseed. Presented for the first time in America in right-to-left reading format, as originally published in Japan. EMPOWERED VOLUME 2 ADAM WARREN (W/A) On sale Sept. 5 b&w, 208 pages $14.95 TPB, 6" x 9" Empowered returns for further misadventures, as a distress-prone girl wonder struggles with life on the superheroic C-list! Clad—or unclad, as fate would too often have it—in her embarrassingly revealing and maddeningly unreliable supersuit, she fights a neverending battle against overly sensitive supervillains, irrationally envious superheroines, and her own body-image issues! Meanwhile, her boyfriend, Thugboy, plays with fire when he foolhardily attempts to compliment his profoundly insecure sweetheart on the awe-inspiring power of her . . . well, booty. And her often-inebriated gal-pal, Ninjette, pursues a drunken and ultimately disastrous mission to acquire Empowered some respect—by force if necessary! All this, plus crossword-obsessed goons, speech-impaired superbeasts, “Ninjas Gone Wild,” and even a few self-help hints from nigh-omnipotent cosmic overlords! You know, the usual. BERSERK VOLUME 19 KENTARO MIURA (W/A) On sale Sept. 26 b&w, 232pg $13.95 TPB, 5 1/8" x 7 1/4" The bewildered and near-mad Casca, former captain of the Band of the Hawk—and former lover of Guts, the Black Swordsman—has been adopted by Midland’s pagan cults as a witch, due to her demonic Mark of Sacrifice. But the Holy Iron Chain Knights’ campaign to rid the kingdom of heretics by any means necessary puts Casca in mortal danger, and Guts is having none of it. But all parties involved may end up with more than they bargained for as demonic spirits, drawn to Casca’s brand, begin to possess the heretics and unleash the forces of hell. But hell hath no fury like the Black Swordsman! MPD-PSYCHO VOLUME 2 EIJI OTSUKA (W) and SHO-U TAJIMA (A) On sale Sept. 5 b&w, 184 pages $10.95 TPB, 5" x 7" MPD-Psycho Volume Two finds multiple personality detective Kazuhiko Amamiya on a new case—which will result in even more personalities emerging inside his confused, scattered mind! A wave of grisly, imaginative schoolgirl suicides hits Tokyo! Investigating the scenes of these gruesome deaths, Amamiya and the colorful characters of the Isono Criminal Research Lab come across a new villain who knows about a key event from Amamiya’s past. What does the white-haired Zenitsu have to do with the suicides, Amamiya’s “barcode puzzle” theory, and a stuttering victim from a decades-old night of murder and destruction? Dark Horse Manga is proud to present this unabridged and uncensored masterpiece of horror in all of its controversial glory. Fans of Takashi Miike’s MPD-Psycho television series are sure to be enlightened and unsettled by the manga series that preceded it! TRANSLUCENT VOLUME 1 KAZUHIRO OKAMOTO (W/A) On sale July 25 b&w, 192 pages $9.95 TPB, 5" x 7" Teen-centric, quirky, and romantic, Translucent will appeal to shojo fans who like a little twist with their gakuen mono! Shizuka is an introverted girl, dealing with schoolwork, boys, and a medical condition that begins to turn her invisible! She finds support with Mamoru, a boy who is falling for Shizuka despite her condition, and with Keiko, a woman who suffers from this illness and has finally turned completely invisible. The mysterious disease that the teens struggle with becomes a metaphor in the ordinary lives of the students in their classes, as they try to work their way through their friendships and romances. Writer and artist Kazuhiro Okamoto knows how important surfaces are to people, especially at such a pivotal time in one’s life—when dreams are meant to be chased, despite all hurdles. Translucent’s shifting variables between what people can see, what people think they see, and what people wish to see in themselves and others makes for an emotionally sensitive manga, peppered with moments of surprising humor, heartbreak, and drama. • A top selling shojo title for Media Factory (original licensor). • Popular with fans of Oh My Goddess! and other shojo manga fans BANYA: THE EXPLOSIVE DELIVERY MAN VOLUME 5 KIM YOUNG-OH (W/A) On sale Sept.19 b&w, 200 pages $12.95 TPB, 5" x 7" In an exciting volume of nonstop action, the story of Banya: The Explosive Delivery Man comes to an end! Banya races to deliver his most important “package” ever—the powerful summoner Jiahn—to the aptly named Land of Death. Jiahn must reach her destination before an extraordinary evil is unleashed upon Gaya, but a vicious pack of warriors and monsters, led by the villainous Kamutu, closes in quickly. When Banya regains his memory, will he slip back into the role of a brutal killer and join Kamutu, or will his love for his friends at the Gaya Desert Post Office overcome the pull of a violent, rage-filled past? Kim Young-Oh delivers a brilliantly illustrated climax to this action-packed series. This series is presented in its original Korean format and translated by the mother/son team of Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk Kim! XS HYBRID VOLUME 2 S. JIHYUNG (W/A) On sale Sept. 5 b&w, 192 pages $10.95 TPB, 5" x 7 1/2" A gamer fantasy comes true! Unlocking a secret level unleashes a biomechanical virus and makes human hosts of skilled players, converting them from shut-in geeks to thuggish cool kids—Korean gangsters on motorbikes terrorizing the streets! But the virus has a secret agenda, one that spans the globe on the hunt for the most powerful “hybrid” humans, other kids with viral identities hidden in their brains. This is the story of Chang and Mina, a couple of high school teens who like pop music, skateboarding, and movies. But lately they’ve had run-ins with violent attackers, and what are these robotic voices in their heads? Dark Horse continues its program of publishing the best in Korean manhwa, with the second volume of XS Hybrid! KOTOBUKIYA OBI-WAN KENOBI: EPISODE III VERSIONVINYL MODEL KIT On sale July 25 10.5" tall $99.99 Obi-Wan Kenobi, stalwart Jedi Knight and General of the Republic, travels to Utapau in Episode III—Revenge of the Sith in order to stop the Separatist Council. He encounters the droid General Grievous and faces him in final battle, utilizing all of his combat skills and Jedi training. With its detailed construction, grand size, and accurate styling, this Kotobukiya vinyl model is a 1/7 scale snap-fit kit that can be easily put together in seconds. You’ve just had a hand in making one of the best Star Wars statues ever! You can display Obi-Wan with General Grievous, coming next in the line of Kotobukiya figures, or alone. The bases of the two figures fit together to create an unforgettable battle scene. GUNGRAVE & HELLSING MERCHANDISE Straight from the expansive Geneon DVD library, Dark Horse is excited to announce two new journals, two new Zippos®, and a bust featuring your favorite characters from the commercially and critically acclaimed smash-hit series, Gungrave and Hellsing! Be sure to check out Dark Horse's Gungrave Archives and Gungrave Anime Manga TPBs and our Hellsing TPB series, a must for any fan. GUNGRAVE BUST On sale Sept. 5 $44.99 GUNGRAVE ZIPPO® On sale Aug. 1 $29.99 GUNGRAVE JOURNAL On sale Aug. 1 $9.99 HELLSING ULTIMATE ZIPPO® On sale Aug. 1 $29.99 HELLSING ULTIMATE JOURNAL On sale Aug. 1 $9.99 PATHFINDER STATUES On sale July 18; One of the most eagerly anticipated fantasy/adventure films in some time, Pathfinder, is right around the corner. Dark Horse and sculptor William Paquette have been working closely with director Marcus Nispel to re-create a dramatic moment from the film in an extremely limited-edition pair of pre-painted statues for the discriminating collector. Each statue stands alone and depicts the hero, known simply as Ghost, and his savage Viking adversary in a strong combat pose. When placed together, they form a gritty tableaux of intense action. These statues are very limited. Only 350 numbered copies of Ghost will be produced, and only 500 numbered copies of Viking will be produced. PATHFINDER: GHOST 12" tall $150.00 PATHFINDER: VIKING 15" tall(to head), 18 1/2" tall(to tip of ax) $175.00 TOKIDOKI STATIONERY SET AND JOURNAL On sale July 4; Italian-born artist Simone Legno takes the cute and whimsical approach with his Tokidoki product line. Translating to “sometimes” in Japanese, Tokidoki is all about the cutest, most colorful Japanese-style characters imaginable— from cactus friends to smiling milk cartons. Our stationery set and journal feature the many super cute, super colorful characters of Tokidoki. TOKIDOKI STATIONERY SET 8 letter sheets, 6 envelopes, 5 3/4" x 8 3/4" $4.99 TOKIDOKI JOURNAL, SPIRAL-BOUND JOURNAL 128 pg, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" $9.99 CHARLES VESS FAIRY PRINCESS STATUE On sale July 25 10.5" tall, 13" in width Limited to 500 statues for worldwide distribution $195.00 One of America’s most prominent fantasy art talents has turned his hand to sculpture, and the results are stunning. Charles Vess, award-winning illustrator and graphic novel creator, has ventured forth with a new creative facet to his bejeweled career—sculpting. The figure will be offered as a full-size, pre-painted statue. It measures a big 13" in length, and is approximately 10.5" tall. It will come packaged in a full-color collector’s box, and will be individually numbered on the underside of the base. The accompanying numbered certificate of authenticity will feature Vess’s original concept drawing for the statue in addition to his signature. HELLBOY ANIMATED MAGNET: LOBSTER JOHNSON On sale July 25 1.5" x 2.5" $7.99 Pulp hero, Lobster Johnson, is brought to 3-D light on a sculptural magnet, following on the heels of our Hellboy and Right Hand of Doom magnets. Lobster Johnson, a fan favorite from the Hellboy comics, will soon star in his own miniseries, and makes a surprise appearance in Hellboy Animated: Blood and Iron, the upcoming animated film from Starz Media. Due to overwhelming demand, we had no choice but to honor Lobster in a fabulous decorative magnet of his own! Lobster Johnson is adhered to a sturdy magnet, placed on a backing card, and secured with a clear blister. LISA PETRUCCI’S KICK-ASS KUTIES On sale Sept. 19 Penny the Pirate 7" tall $19.99 Aargh matey! We bring you the fourth figure in the series of soft vinyl figures based on Lisa’s popular characters: Penny the Perilous Pirate. As you can see, Penny the trusty buccaneer has found the hidden treasure and she’s ready to share it with you. You’ll treasure her just as much as she covets her booty! CLASSIC PEANUTS CHARACTER #10: SALLY On sale Oct. 17 5" tall, limited to 650 pieces, includes booklet and button $39.95 Inspired by “syroco” sculptures that were popular in the 1930s and 40s, the ten new Peanuts statuettes from Dark Horse are designed and manufactured in a style consistent with the earlier figures. This month we feature the tenth and final statue in the series— Sally. Produced in a limited edition of hand-numbered copies, the figure is fully painted and ready to display. Each statuette comes carefully packaged in a custom-tooled, full- color, litho-printed tin box. Also included is a small booklet about each character and a vintage-style pinback button of the character. SERENITY LUNCH BOX On sale Sept. 16 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" $17.99 Joss Wheden’s blockbuster Serenity has staying power. This powerful space adventure doesn’t want to end, so why should it? In examining the rich and cohesive world of Serenity, we’ve designed a special lunch box. With the Serenity logo in brilliant litho-printed color on one side, and the iconic image from “Fruity Oaty Bar” commercial on the other, bordered by the exotic intergalactic currency created for the film, this handsome lunch box is an insider’s dream come true. GACHA! New this Month: Tomica Cars series 12 and The Simpsons Diorama Figure series 2: Camp Fire * Tomica Cars series 12 * The Simpsons Diorama Figure series 2: Camp Fire * Disney Peek-a-Pooh #11 * Zodiac Edition * Disney Peek-a-Pooh #10 Christmas Edition Retailers! See your order form for details on ordering and a special offer! AVAILABLE NOW Figures based on COMIC BOOK HEROES are here! * Marvel Comic Buildable Figures * Simpsons Body Bobble Figures * Pixar Figure Collection * Hellboy Movie Figures ************************************************************************ KOTOBUKIYA STAR WARS VINYLS ANAKIN SKYWALKER SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 13" tall, vinyl figure (FEB040060) . . . $99.99 C-3PO & R2-D2 SOFT VINYL MODEL C-3PO measures about 10.5" and R2-D2 measures almost 6" (SEP060068) . . . $149.99 CHEWBACCA SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 15" tall, consisting of 10 easily assembled pieces (JAN050111) . . . $99.99 COMMANDER BLY SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 11" tall, easy-to-assemble parts (FEB060102) . . . $99.99 EPISODE 3 ANAKIN SKYWALKER VINYL MODEL KIT 9 1/2" tall vinyl figure (SEP050066) . . . $99.99 EPISODE 3 CLONE TROOPER SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 9 1/2" tall, 10 easy-to-assemble parts, full painted (AUG050093) . . . $94.99 EPISODE 3 DARTH VADER SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 11" tall, vinyl figure (MAY050093) . . . $99.99 HAN SOLO SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 13" tall, vinyl figure (SEP040120) . . . $99.99 LUKE SKYWALKER SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 11" tall, easy-to-assemble parts (JUL060081) . . . $99.99 PRINCESS LEIA SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 10" tall, with six easy-to-assemble pieces (AUG060068) . . . $99.99 SAND TROOPER SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 11" tall, vinyl figure (FEB050055) . . . $99.99 SCOUT TROOPER SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 7-1/2" tall, vinyl figure (MAR050085) . . . $99.99 SNOWTROOPER SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 11" tall vinyl figure (OCT050097) . . . $99.99 STORMTROOPER SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 11" tall, vinyl figure (MAY050094) . . . $99.99 YODA SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT 5" tall, vinyl figure (DEC040063) . . . $44.99 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM KOTOBUKIYA ROBOCOP We offer six different figures, consisting of 2-7 easy-to-assemble parts, ranging in size from 2 1/2 to 5 inches. Each figure is $9.99. Robocop and Ed 209 (FEB060100) Robocop Figure (FEB060095) Robocop Bust (FEB060096) ED 209 (FEB060097) Robocop with Flight Pack (FEB060099) MK-2 (FEB060098) GUNGRAVE & HELLSING GUNGRAVE ARCHIVES TPB Based on the game created by Yasuhiro Nightow, created by Softbank Editorial Division SC, 256pg, FC, 8 1/4" x 12" (FEB060081) . . . $19.95 GUNGRAVE ANIME MANGA TPB by Yasuhiro Nightow SC, 160pg, FC, 5" x 7" (OCT050047) . . . $14.95 HELLSING by Kohta Hirano There’s a secret organization somewhere in England created to defend the Queen and country from monsters of all sorts. Yes, it’s hard to believe in this day and age . . . but really, isn’t this the true age of monsters? Enter Hellsing, an agency, long in tooth, with the experience, know-how, and . . . er . . . equipment to handle the problems that arise when vampires, ghouls take on these dark forces. “What equipment?” you may say. How about another vampire, and a big pistol loaded with special silver bullets? That oughta do the trick. Hellsing pushes the boundary of horror, yet looks so visually stunning and graphically cool that instead of being scary, it’s super fun. Co-published with Digital Manga. Each volume is softcover 5" x 7" $13.95 VOLUME 1 1-59307-056-X STAR20336 208pg VOLUME 2 1-59307-057-8 DEC030060 180pg VOLUME 3 1-59307-202-3 MAR040059 192pg VOLUME 4 1-59307-259-7 JUN040053 192pg VOLUME 5 1-59307-272-4 AUG040042 208pg VOLUME 6 1-59307-302-X DEC040049 192pg VOLUME 7 1-59307-348-8 JUN050043 192pg HELLSING: IMPURE SOULS ANIME MANGA TPB by Kohta Hirano SC, 160pg, FC, 5" x 7" (JUL050050) . . . $14.95 FRANK MILLER 300: THE ART OF THE FILM HC What does it mean to turn one of the great graphic novels of our time into a major motion picture? ??In 1998, Frank Miller shook the comics world with his groundbreaking series 300. Marking Miller’s first collaboration with watercolor artist Lynn Varley (Ronin, The Dark Knight Returns) in over a decade, 300 was a gritty reimagining of a battle in which three hundred Spartan soldiers fought to hold back the entire Persian army. The series won three Eisner Awards, including Best Limited Series, Best Writer/Artist (Miller), and Best Colorist (Varley).??300: The Art of the Film takes you behind the scenes as director Zack Snyder (Dawn of the Dead) adapts 300 to the silver screen. Including more than 100 pages of production photos, concept art, and much, much more, 300: The Art of the FIlm is sure to delight Miller fans and movie buffs alike.?? HC, 128pg, FC, 13" x 10" (SEP060021) . . . $24.95 300 HC by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley The armies of Persia—a vast horde greater than any the world has ever known—are poised to crush Greece, an island of reason and freedom in a sea of madness and tyranny. Standing between Greece and this tidal wave of destruction are a tiny detachment of but three hundred warriors. HC, 88pg, FC, 13" x 10" (STAR10465) . . . $30.00 ALSO AVAILABLE FROM FRANK MILLER Now back in print! HARD BOILED TPB by Frank Miller and Geof Darrow Carl Seltz is a insurance investigator, a loving husband, and devoted father. Nixon is a berserk, homicidal tax collector racking up mind-boggling body counts in a diseased urban slaughterhouse. Unit Four is the ultimate robot killing machine—and the last hope of the future's enslaved mechanical servants. And they're all the same psychotic entity. ?? SC, 128pg, FC, 8 ½" x 11" (STAR11074) . . . $16.95 SIN CITY by Frank Miller VOLUME 1: THE HARD GOODBYE SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (NOV040013) . . . $17.00 VOLUME 2: A DAME TO KILL FOR SC, 208pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (NOV040014) . . . $17.00 VOLUME 3: THE BIG FAT KILL SC, 184pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (DEC040036) . . . $17.00 VOLUME 4: THAT YELLOW BASTARD SC, 240pg, b&w w/yellow, 6" x 9" (DEC040037) . . . $19.00 VOLUME 5: FAMILY VALUES SC, 128pg b&w, 6" x 9" (JAN050082) . . . $12.00 VOLUME 6: BOOZE, BROADS, AND BULLETS SC, 160pg b&w, 6" x 9" (JAN050081) . . . $15.00 VOLUME 7: HELL AND BACK SC, 320pg b&w w/color, 6" x 9" (JAN050083) . . . $28.00 ************************************************************************ DC COMICS DCU Special Events COUNTDOWN 43-40 Story by Paul Dini 43 script by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray; art by David Lopez 42 script by Sean McKeever; art by Carlos Magno 41 script by Adam Beechen; art by Dennis Calero 40 script by Tony Bedard; art by Manuel Garcia Breakdowns by Keith Giffen Covers by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson This year-long weekly series featuring a cast of hundreds kicks into high gear in its third month! Learn more about the search for Ray Palmer! Travel into the Nanoverse! All this plus appearances by the Suicide Squad, the Penguin and the Atom! COUNTDOWN 43 on sale July 5 • COUNTDOWN 42 on sale July 11 COUNTDOWN 41 on sale July 18 • COUNTDOWN 40 on sale July 25 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US AMAZONS ATTACK #4 Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Pete Woods The battle rages on! Another “country” joins the fight as a new, deadly opponent enters the fray! While Batman and Catwoman devise a plan to get to the bottom of the chaos, Grace — the Outsiders’ 6’ 6” female powerhouse — is about to be visited by her past. And in the midst of all this, Supergirl and Wonder Girl have betrayed the heroes and armed forces. Their target: the President of the United States! On sale July 25 • 4 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE ALL-NEW ATOM #13 Written by Gail Simone Art by Mike Norton & Dan Green Cover by Ladrönn The Search for Ray Palmer continues as the Atom finds himself with people who knew Palmer very well: the jungle-dwelling little people from SWORD OF THE ATOM! And they may be hiding the Atom's predecessor among their people. On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US OUTSIDERS #49 Written by Judd Winick & Greg Rucka Art by Matthew Clark & Wayne Faucher Cover by Clark The finale of “Checkout,” the crossover with CHECKMATE! The White King calls on the Dark Knight to aid the combined Outsiders-Checkmate strikeforce, even as one member is exposed by the events of AMAZONS ATTACK! On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ACTION COMICS #852 Written by Kurt Busiek Art and cover by Brad Walker and John Livesay 3-2-1-ACTION! (part 1 of 3) Hot on the heels of SUPERMAN #665's "Jimmy Olsen Countdown Dossier" comes this true blue COUNTDOWN event! Superman has always been Superman's pal. Will he now become Superman's partner?! More secrets of Jimmy's past revealed, the Kryptonite Man on the loose, and more! This issue ties into the events of COUNTDOWN #40! On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TEEN TITANS #49 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit Cover by Tony S. Daniel Special Amazons Attack crossover! Supergirl and Wonder Girl team up, but whose side are they on? On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Batman BATMAN #668 Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by J.H. Williams III Batman, Robin and the Club of Heroes are stuck on an island rigged with elaborate death traps. And even as the villain behind it all begins to explain his twisted motives, he continues to pick the heroes off one by one. On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #6 Written by Frank Miller Art and cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams Variant cover by Miller Batman and Black Canary get down to business — the business of criminal skull- cracking! Things heat up on a storm-tossed shipyard as the pair hunts down the mystery man behind the murder of Dick Grayson’s parents. Plus, Black Canary isn’t the only one of Gotham’s fairer sex to be aroused into action by the Dark Knight’s war on crime! Retailers please note: This isse will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams), retailers may order one Variant Edition (featuring a cover by Frank Miller). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DETECTIVE COMICS #834 Written by Paul Dini Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher Cover by Simone Bianchi The stunning conclusion, building on last issue’s shocking revelations! As Batman is brutally tortured in an inescapable deathtrap, the mortally wounded Zatanna is unable to speak the magic words to save them both! Meanwhile, the mad magician known as Loxias embarks on his farewell performance, intending to kill hundreds of spectators in the grand finale! On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN CONFINDENTIAL #7 Written by Michael Green Art and cover by Denys Cowan & John Floyd What kind of person becomes a Joker? Writer Michael Green (Heroes writer/producer) and classic Batman artist Denys Cowan shed light on who the Joker was before he became the Joker…and how he and Batman crossed paths even before the day he was created. On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: BLIND JUSTICE TP Written by Sam Hamm Cover by Walter Simonson Art by Denys Cowan & Dick Giordano Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #7, also featuring art by Denys Cowan! This classic trade paperback collects DETECTIVE COMICS #598-600 ,written by Batman (1989) screenwriter Sam Hamm! Bruce Wayne discovers a series of murders linked to WayneTech in this tale that leaves him in a wheelchair! On sale July 5 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist CATWOMAN #69 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes The conclusion of the “Catwoman Dies” storyline! The identity that Selina Kyle built for herself to protect her baby daughter is being destroyed at the hands of Hammer and Sickle, and that’s just the beginning. With supervillains and the Gotham police hunting for both Selina and her replacement, Holly, drastic measures are needed! On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NIGHTWING #134 Written by Marv Wolfman Art by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne Cover by Ryan Sook “The Missing Year” continues with a startling rebirth: The return of the Vigilante! Yesterday, he challenged the Crimelords of Europe, Asia and Africa, and defeated them. Today, he controls the 21 Tigers, an international gang of murderers. But there was a time when Dick Grayson called him friend and mentor — and they both loved the same woman. On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ROBIN #164 Written by Adam Beechen Art by Freddie E. Williams II Cover by Patrick Gleason & Wayne Faucher Dodge plans to launch an attack on Robin, but he can’t succeed alone. Scouring the streets of Gotham, Dodge manages to put together a group of like-minded villains — but can he control them when the time comes to teach Robin a lesson? On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BATMAN: SECRETS OF THE BATCAVE TP Written by Bill Finger, Dennis O’Neil and others Art by Bob Kane, Sheldon Moldoff and others Cover by various Step into the Batcave in this new collection spanning Batman’s career! Featuring stories from BATMAN #12, 35, 48, 109 and 348, DETECTIVE COMICS #158, 186, 205, 233, 235, and 244, WORLD’S FINEST #30, BRAVE AND THE BOLD #182, BIZARRO COMICS #244, and SECRET ORIGINS TP, this volume features the finest stories set in the mysterious lair of the Dark Knight! Advance-solicited; on sale August 29 • 192 pg, FC, $17.99 US CATWOMAN: IT’S ONLY A MOVIE TP Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes The father of Catwoman’s baby is revealed in this explosive collection featuring CATWOMAN #59-65! See the fallout from Catwoman’s murder of Black Mask, including the horrible price she paid for vengeance and why she chose to bring a baby into the world. Plus, Selina pays a visit to Superman’s hometown, Metropolis! Advance-solicited; on sale August 15 • 168 pg, FC, $19.99 US Superman SUPERMAN #665 Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Rick Leonardi & Ande Parks Cover by Jesus Merino A special Countdown dossier issue with amazing guest art by Rick Leonardi & Ande Parks, revealing for the first time how Jimmy Olsen came to the Daily Planet! On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN/BATMAN #38 Written by Alan Burnett Art and cover by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Variant cover by Claudio Castellini Alan Burnett (producer of Batman: The Animated Series), Dustin Nguyen (BATMAN, WILDCATS) & Derek Fridolfs deliver Part 2 of “Torment.” A major villain returns, and it will have repercussions across the entire DC Universe! And what’s the Scarecrow have to do with all this? On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL #19 Written by Joe Kelly Art by Alé Garze & Marlo Alquiza Cover by Garza & Richard Friend Superstar writer Joe Kelly concludes his SUPERGIRL run with a grueling fight between Supergirl and Superman! Is the only way to save the universe to kill the Man of Steel? On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #6 Written by Darwyn Cooke Art and cover by Tim Sale The stunning tale of the origin of Kryptonite by the team of Darwyn Cooke and Tim Sale concludes! On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERMAN: THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN OMNIBUS HARDCOVER Written by Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Jerry Ordway and Karl Kesel Art by Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Brett Breeding, Rick Burchett and others Cover by Jurgens & Ordway For the first time, the historic story of the death and return of Superman is collected in one massive, 784-page hardcover volume featuring an all-new cover by pivotal creator Dan Jurgens, timed to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the event! THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN OMNIBUS includes the best-selling trade paperbacks THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN and THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN, as well as portions of WORLD WITHOUT A SUPERMAN, plus 40 pages of bonus extras including promotional material and product spotlights. Advance-solicited; on sale September 12 • 784 pg, FC, $75.00 THE SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 3 TP Written by Jerry Siegel Art by Joe Shuster and others Cover by Shuster The third volume collecting the adventures of Superman in chronological order! In this volume, collecting ACTION COMICS #21-25, SUPERMAN #4-5 and NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR 1940, the Man of Steel has early encounters with Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, and more! Advance-solicited; on sale August 1 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US THE SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 2 TP Written by Jerry Siegel Art by Joe Shuster and others Cover by Shuster Reoffered to coincide with THE SUPERMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 3! This volume features classic tales from ACTION COMICS #14-20 and SUPERMAN #2-3 (1939-1940), in which the Man of Tomorrow battles crooked politicians and slumlords as he brings justice to the downtrodden masses. On sale July 5 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • Relist DC Universe BIRDS OF PREY #108 Written by Gail Simone Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood Cover by Stephane Roux Oracle tracks down Misfit’s parents — but only after a knockdown, drag-out fight with Spy Smasher for control of the Birds of Prey! On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BIRDS OF PREY: BLOOD AND CIRCUITS TP Written by Gail Simone and Tony Bedard Art by James Raiz, Paulo Sequeira and others Cover by Stephane Roux The “One Year Later” story continues in this collection featuring BIRDS OF PREY #96-103! The Birds have a run-in with Black Alice, encounter the Dark Knight, and have a shake-up in their ranks in this action-packed collection! Advance-solicited; on sale August 1 • 208 pg, FC, $17.99 US THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #5 Written by Mark Waid Art by George Pérez & Bob Wiacek Cover by Pérez All roads lead back to Earth for the final showdown over the Book of Destiny, whose possessor will have the knowledge of all that has ever been or will be! Every guest star involved will have the opportunity to glance inside the book, including Batman, Green Lantern, Supergirl, Blue Beetle, Lobo and more! On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #54 Written by Tad Williams Art by Shawn McManus Cover by Paul Rivoche Atlantean intrigue comes to a head as Arthur investigates what’s become of the Dweller in the Depths! Plus, witness the amazing return of the human Flying Fish! On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US BLUE BEETLE #17 Written by John Rogers Art by Rafael Albuquerque Cover by Cully Hamner Surf’s up! Racing around the globe trying to stop the Reach’s building spree, Beetle gets into a blowout with Typhoon! On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US CHECKMATE #16 Written by Greg Rucka & Judd Winick Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson Cover by Karl Kerschl In a wrenching stand-alone story, the Black Queen and the White King wrestle with whether to resume their affair — as Checkmate welcomes her former torturer to the Royal Family! On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DC/TOP COW: CROSSOVER CLASSICS TP Written by Jeph Loeb, Scott Lobdell and others Art by Marc Silvestri, David Finch and others Cover by Joe Benitez The greatest heroes from two publishers — DC Comics and Top Cow — meet for the first time and face off against each other and their greatest foes in this staggering collection! This volume features the best-selling crossovers THE DARKNESS/BATMAN, THE DARKNESS/SUPERMAN #1-2, JLA/CYBERFORCE and JLA/WITCHBLADE. Advance-solicited; on sale August 29 • 200 pg, FC, $14.99 US GREEN LANTERN #21 Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert Variant cover by Andy Kubert The first chapter of “Sinestro Corps” explodes! Sinestro's army of fear has gathered: Arkillo! Karu-Sil! The Cyborg-Superman! And hundreds more of the most terrifying villains the universe has ever seen! Hal Jordan has overcome great fear throughout his life, but what fear still lingers inside him? Parallax knows, and Hal's about to be reminded as he leads Earth's Green Lanterns on a life-or-death rescue mission in the middle of this war. Meanwhile, the Guardians of the Universe find dissent within their ranks as a bizarre prophecy is fulfilled. The secrets of the Green Lantern Corps and its power are about to be revealed! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert) ordered, retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Andy Kubert). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GREEN LANTERN CORPS #14 Written by Dave Gibbons Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins The attack on the Green Lantern Corps in GREEN LANTERN #21 continues on multiple fronts, as Soranik finds a surprise waiting for her at home and Mogo is besieged by a new enemy. On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE FLASH: THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE #14 Written by Marc Guggenheim Art by Tony S. Daniel & Art Thibert Cover by Joshua Middleton DC Comics announces the second month of a special FLASH promotion as the Fastest Man Alive’s world changes forever! Retailers: please check your the Previews order form for a special incentive designed to help you meet the demand for this story. Fans: remind your retailer early and often to order you a copy! On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE FLASH: GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD TP Written by John Broome, Gardner Fox and others Art by Carmine Infantino, Ross Andru and others Cover by Alex Ross Collecting the finest Flash tales of all time! This fast-paced volume finds The Flashes locked in battle against their greatest foes, including Gorilla Grodd, The Reverse Flash and many others. Collects stories from FLASH COMICS #86 and 104, THE FLASH #123, 155, 165 and 179, DC SPECIAL SERIES #11 and THE FLASH (Second Series) #91. Advance-solicited; on sale August 15 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US GREEN ARROW: ARCHER’S QUEST TP Written by Brad Meltzer Art and cover by Phil Hester & Ande Parks Reoffered to coincide with GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE, this thrilling trade paperback collects GREEN ARROW #16-21 by Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS)! The Emerald Archer returns from the dead and sets off on an adventure that tests his courage and brings formerly hidden facets of the Green Arrow legend to light. On sale July 5 • 176 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Relist GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE #1 & 2 Written by Andy Diggle Art and cover by Jock The incredible creative team of writer Andy Diggle and artist Jock (THE LOSERS) rejoin to tell the definitive origin of the Emerald Archer! Oliver Queen is a frivolous playboy with little care for anyone or anything — apparently even himself. But when he's double-crossed and marooned on a desrt island he finds that he does care about something... justice! Issue #1 on sale July 11; issue #2 on sale July 25 • 1 & 2 of 6 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin BLACK CANARY #1 & 2 Written by Tony Bedard Art and cover by Paulo Sequeira & Amilton Santos Black Canary takes flight in a 4-issue miniseries written by Tony Bedard (52, SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) with art by Paulo Sequiera (BIRDS OF PREY, Gypsy) & Amilton Santos! The League of Assassins tracks Black Canary to Star City in an effort to liberate the child, Sin, they believe to be the DCU's next greatest assassin. Luckily, Black Canary has other plans for Sin's abilities and future. Issue #1 on sale July 5; issue #2 on sale July 18 • 1 & 2 of 4 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #7 Written by Geoff Johns Art by Dale Eaglesham Cover by Alex Ross Variant cover by Eaglesham Meet the newest member of the Justice Society of America: Citizen Steel! What happens when Nathan Heywood, the grandson of Commander Steel, awakens to find himself completely and utterly alone in a way he never thought possible? Changed into something far more bizarre than Dr. Mid-Nite could ever imagine? Plus, the secrets of 52 begin to make themselves known in the world of the Justice Society! Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Alex Ross; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Dale Eaglesham, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA VOL. 1: THE NEXT AGE HC Written by Geoff Johns Art by Dale Eaglesham, Art Thibert and Ruy Jose Cover by Alex Ross The world’s first super-team returns in this volume collecting the first 4 issues of the all-new JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA series, written by Geoff Johns (52, GREEN LANTERN, ACTION COMICS) with stunning art by Dale Eaglesham (VILLAINS UNITED) & Art Thibert (OUTSIDERS) and a cover by Alex Ross (JUSTICE, KINGDOM COME)! Determined to rebuild the Justice Society, founding members Green Lantern, Flash and Wildcat initiate an unprecedented recruitment program, tracking the bloodlines of heroes across the world and bringing in the new Starman, Damage, Liberty Belle and more! But just as the Society welcomes the rookies into their ranks, an evil force sets out to destroy them. Meet new legacies, solve a mystery stretching into the far future, witness the return of the world's greatest hero and watch another one fall in this fantastic collection! Advance-solicited; on sale September 19 • 136 pg, FC, $19.99 US JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #11 Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Gene Ha Cover by Michael Turner Variant cover by Ha Best-selling author Brad Meltzer delivers a special stand-alone issue with guest artist extraordinaire Gene Ha (THE AUTHORITY, TOP TEN)! Two JLAers are buried alive! Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Michael Turner; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Gene Ha, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JLA CLASSIFIED #40 Written by Peter Milligan Art by Carlos D’Anda Cover by Sami Basri Part 4 of the 5-part “Kid Amazo.” Kid Amazo has finally embraced his programming and decided to be the chip off the old byte that his android creator, Amazo, wanted him to be. And the Justice League may pay for waiting so long for the Kid to choose sides. On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US JSA CLASSIFIED #28 Written by Fabian Nicieza Art and cover by Steve Uy A stand-alone story starring Jakeem Thunder and the Thunderbolt! Can a super hero be spread too thin, even when he has the powers of a magical genie at his disposal? Jakeem learns a life lesson about being a super hero in this special tale by Fabian Nicieza (ACTION COMICS) and Steve Uy (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY). On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US HAWKGIRL #66 Written by Walter Simonson Art by Renato Arlem Cover by SImonson After centuries, Hawkgirl and Hawkman catch up to the man who has cursed them to forever be apart…and they destroy Hath-Set, thus freeing them to be together. Or does it? On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • Final Issue JONAH HEX #21 Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Art and cover by Phil Noto Jonah Hex meets one of America’s greatest inventors…with explosive results! On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MANHUNTER VOL. 3: ORIGINS TP Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina, Rags Morales, Sean Phillips and others Cover by Stephane Roux Follow the adventures of crimefighter Kate Spencer in this volume collecting MANHUNTER #15-23! Learn the origin of her costume and weapons, plus her startling connection to a hero of the Golden Age! Advance-solicited; on sale August • 224 pg, FC, $17.99 US MANHUNTER VOL. 2: TRIAL BY FIRE TP Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Javier Pina, Jesus Saiz, Brad Walker and others Cover by Saiz Reoffered to coincide with MANHUNTER VOL. 2, this volume collects MANHUNTER #6-14! Prosecutor Kate Spencer is poised to take on the trial of the year, as the eyes of the nation are on her latest case: finding the Shadow Thief guilty of murdering the hero Firestorm. On sale July 5 • 224 pg, FC, $17.99 US • Relist SHOWCASE PRESENTS: ADAM STRANGE VOL. 1 TP Written by Gardner Fox Art by Gil Kane, Mike Sekowsky, Carmine Infantino and others Cover by Kane The adventures of Adam Strange explode in this massive black- and-white volume collecting SHOWCASE #17-19 and MYSTERY IN SPACE #53-84! Advance-solicited; on sale August 8 • 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WONDER WOMAN VOL. 1 TP Written by Robert Kanigher Art and cover by Ross Andru & Mike Esposito Don’t miss more than 500 pages of Amazonian action in this black-and-white volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #98-117! Advance-solicited; on sale August 22 • 528 pg, B&W, $16.99 US SHADOWPACT #15 Written by Bill Willingham Art and cover by Tom Derenick & Wayne Faucher Zauriel joins Shadowpact officially, Blue Devil learns what he needs to do to save his parents, and Doctor Gotham strikes at last! On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE SPIRIT #8 Written by Darwyn Cooke Art by Cooke & J. Bone Cover by Cooke Time Bomb! The Octopus has trapped the Spirit and Silk Satin in a water tower with a ticking nuke! The good news is Satin can disarm it. The bad news is she has amnesia. Can the Spirit jog her memory before Central City is destroyed? On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #32 Written by Tony Bedard Art and cover by Dennis Calero “The Quest for Cosmic Boy” begins! The Legionnaires have lost their longtime leader, Cosmic Boy — but was he captured by enemies or did he flee responsibility for his "war crime"? The Legion’s newly elected leader makes a hard decision her first day on the job and sends out teams of Legionaires in search of Cosmic Boy. Will they be prepared for what they find? On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WONDER WOMAN #11 Written by Will Pfeifer Art by Paco Diaz Cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson Written by Will Pfeifer (CATWOMAN, INFINITE CRISIS AFTERMATH: THE SPECTRE, AMAZONS ATTACK) with spectacular art by Paco Diaz (NIGHTWING, THE FLASH)! In the midst of all-out war, Sarge Steel has gone missing, and Nemesis is bound and determined to find his missing boss! But with Wonder Woman ready to take the battle to the heart of the enemy, will she have time to rescue Diana Prince’s boss? On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US TANGENT COMICS VOL. 1 TP Written by Dan Jurgens, Kurt Busiek, James Robinson, Ron Marz and Todd Dezago Art by Gary Frank, Mike McKone, J.H. Williams III, Jurgens and others Cover by Jurgens & Norm Rapmund In 1997, DC’s Tangent event presented a group of strange new heroes with very familiar names. Now, these hard-hitting heroes are back in a fantastic new collection including TANGENT COMICS: THE ATOM, METAL MEN, THE FLASH, GREEN LANTERN and SEA DEVILS! Advance-solicited; on sale August 29 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US WONDER WOMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 5 HC Written by William Moulton Marston Art and cover by Harry G. Peter The next volume of classic Wonder Woman stories is here, collecting SENSATION COMICS #33-40 and WONDER WOMAN #10-12! Advance-solicited; on sale September 26 • 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US Johnny DC ELFQUEST ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC Written by Richard and Wendy Pini Art and cover by Wendy Pini An exciting volume collecting issues #16-20 of the original series with all-new coloring and lettering! In this final volume of the Original Quest, all the previous threads come together as the Wolfriders, with elfin allies from desert to frozen mountains, battle a murderous troll army to regain their ancient home, the lost Palace of the High Ones. Advance-solicited; on sale September 12 • 224 pg, FC, $49.99 US THE BATMAN STRIKES! #35 Written by J. Torres Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty Cover by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill The Riddler starts a contest with the supervillain robot known only as D.A.V.E. for the right to destroy the Batman! Batgirl and Robin will be in a race against time to riddle their way through some of the most dangerous and ingenious traps. On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US TEEN TITANS GO! #45 Written by J. Torres Art by Alex Serra & Fabio Laguna Cover by Todd Nauck Special Secret Origins issue! The real stories behind Beast Boy and Cybrog’s pasts can finally be revealed! On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #35 Written by Mateo Casali Art by Scott Cohen & Al Nickerson Cover by Zach Howard Natasha Irons is tired of her Uncle Steel getting to do all the heroics in the family. But an attack from the Millennium Giants may prove she’s in over her head! On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31ST CENTURY #4 Written by Christine Boylan Art and cover by Steve Uy It’s just another day in the life of a half-living computer, half-teenaged super-hero: fighting crime, saving the galaxy, acing your final exams. Will brains win out over brawn when the Fatal Five come to Brainy’s home planet? Or will failure be the first thing on Brainy’s permanent record? On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #15 Written by by Sholly Fisch, Robbie Busch and Tom Warburton Art by by Ethen Beavers, Chynna Clugston, Mike DeCarlo and Phil Moy Cover by Travis Kotzebue & DeCarlo Ben blasts off for space adventure! Plus, learn the secret scoop about Wildmutt and Heatblast! On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #35 Written by Robbie Busch, Scott Cunningham and Jennifer Keating Moore Art by Stephanie Gladden, Phil Moy, Scott Diggs Underwood, Christine Li and Christopher Cook Cover by Robert Pope & Mike DeCarlo The Foster’s Friends are going to be part of the neighborhood block party and don’t know what to do to contribute. Leave it to Bloo to turn it into a circus…literally! On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US LOONEY TUNES #152 Written by Robbie Busch, Bill Matheny and Frank Strom Art by by Dave Alvarez, Omar Aranda, Scott Roberts, Mike DeCarlo, Alberto Saichann and Jorge Pacheco Cover by Scott Jeralds Marvin the Martian has transported Bugs Bunny to the deadly planet of the Glambots! How will Bugs escape…or resist their deadly charms? On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US SCOOBY-DOO #122 Written by Scott Cunningham, Sholly Fisch and Darryl Kravitz Art by Dan Davis, Scott Jeralds and Robert Pope Cover by Pope & Scott McRae Beware the Ides of…July? It’s a mystery of national proportions and the Scooby Gang needs your help! On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US THE MAD WAR ON BUSH TP Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots In a tribute befitting to the presidency of George W. Bush, MAD Magazine presents a hard-hitting satiric collection of articles on George W. Bush — the worst President since, well…Clinton. Included The Bush Family Circus, The Iraqi War Chess Set, The George W. Bush Do-It-Your Press Conferences and other cheap shots too numerous to count. Plus, two removable Classic MAD Posters. Have a good laugh as you savor the final days of a stirring presidency. On sale June 20 • 8” x 10” • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $9.99 US • Relist MAD #480 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Because you demanded it! Mad hilarity, at your fingertips. And you know, we’d be funny even if you asked nicely rather than made demands. On sale July 5 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US MAD KIDS #8 Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots Don't miss fun-filled games, puzzles, interviews, posters and lots of laughs — plus the all-new adventures of Spy vs. Spy Jr. On sale July 11 • 64 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US CMX KING OF CARDS VOL. 1 Written and illustrated by Makoto Tateno) CMX. A unique new CMX series begins! “Chaos” is a trading card game that is very popular at Manami’s school. Trying to learn more about it herself, she purchases a beginner’s set, only to discover that it contains “Sahgan, The Mighty Sorcerer,” the rarest card in the game. Now every other player is out to win the card from her. But Sahgan himself begins to visit Manami in her dreams, offering her advice on how to win. Advance-solicited; on sale August 1 • 5” x 7.375” • 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN APOTHECARIUS ARGENTUM VOL. 2 Written and illustrated by Tomomi Yamashita CMX. Argent and Princess Primula have both experienced tears through the poisoning of the heart as well as the body. Now the shadows of the past come back to haunt Argent. Soda, the boy who desperately wants to become an apprentice, brings in an old woman for treatment. Argent’s healing skills are challenged as he struggles to save her from a poisonous fat. Will past tragedies repeat themselves? Advance-solicited; on sale August 15 • 5” x 7.375” • 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN THE DEVIL DOES EXIST VOL. 11 Written and illustrated by Mitsuba Takanashi CMX. Final volume! The saga of Kayano and Takeru comes to its surprising conclusion. After their love had overcome almost every possible hurdle, Kayano was shocked to learn that Takeru decided to go to Italy with his formerly estranged mother. She truly wants to believe that Takeru will be true to her forever. But what really waits for the star-crossed couple after such a long separation? Advance-solicited; on sale August 8 • 5" x 7.375" 180 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN THE EMPTY EMPIRE VOL. 5 Written and illustrated by Naoe Kita CMX. Rose has fallen for Ririka, the girl who was loved by the man from who he was cloned — the late Emperor Idea. Although Rose has been fighting his destiny, he finds himself wanting to learn more about the beloved ruler. Meanwhile, Idem — the other clone who now occupies the throne — wants to get rid of Idea’s body, believing that as long as it exists, countless clones can be made to challenge him. Advance-solicited; on sale August 29 • 5" x 7.375" 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN MUSASHI #9 VOL. 12 Written and illustrated by Miyuki Takahashi CMX. The Omegas are now affiliated with Ultimate Blue. Their first assignment: protect the daughter of the president of a southeast Asian country. But she has plans of her own for the Omegas — and she somehow knows more about Ultimate Blue than almost anyone else alive. Tensions mount as jealousies between Shingo and the Omegas flare up, spurred on by pointed questions from the president’s daughter. Advance-solicited; on sale August 15 • 5" x 7.375" 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN OMUKAE DESU VOL. 5 Written and illustrated by Meca Tanaka CMX. Final volume! Madoka loans his body out to a boy who wants to date Aguma, Madoka’s fellow G.S.G. agent. When his body steals a kiss, Aguma’s not sure which guy actually made the move! Then Madoka finds he still has feelings for a ghostly girl who visited him before. He’s given a chance to see her again, but with it comes the risk that he may end up permanently crossing over to the other side! Advance-solicited; on sale August 1 • 5" x 7.375" 192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN OYAYUBIHIME INFINITY VOL. 6 Written and illustrated by Toru Fujieda CMX. Final volume! Believing she is free from the destiny of a past life, Kanoko is living comfortably in the present. She’s falling deeper in love with Tsubame, the boy who first sent her on a journey of exploration into the past. But then their friend Mike meets another person who seems to be the reincarnation of Tsubame’s love from his past life! Is everything about to get confused all over again? Advance-solicited; on sale August 22 • 5" x 7.375" 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN TENJHO TENGE VOL. 15 Written and illustrated by Oh! great CMX. Following her devastating battle with Kagiroi, Maya hovers near death. Then her sister Aya’s astral projection is off to the past, beginning a continuing storyline in which the ancestral history of the Juken Club and their arch nemesis Sohaku is revealed. Has this conflict actually been going on for centuries, all the way back to the era of Japan’s Civil Wars? Edited for U.S. Release. Advance-solicited; on sale August 8 • 5" x 7.375" 200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+ YOUNG MAGICIAN VOL. 9 Written and illustrated by Yuri Narushima CMX. A new chapter begins in the lives of Carno and Ibuki. No longer fleeing from the forces of darkness, they are now living with Levi, former high priest of the Holy Knights. But when a rumor arrives that Arc, the King Magician, is dead, Levi goes off to a meeting to discuss the situation. While he is away, Arc appears before Ibuki and Carno and asks them to embark on a quest. Advance-solicited; on sale August 22 • 5" x 7.375" 208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • MATURE READERS Wildstorm THE PROGRAMME #1 Written by Peter Milligan Art and cover by C.P. Smith Variant cover by Ethan Van Sciver From the brilliant mind of critically acclaimed writer Peter Milligan (X-Statix, SHADE THE CHANGING MAN, JLA CLASSIFIED) and with the incredible art of C.P. Smith (Punisher, Wolverine) comes a tale a half century in the making! In 1991, the Cold War ended without the two primary players ever facing each other in direct conflict. The vast arsenals of democracy and communism were put on ice, and the world moved toward a new millennium. While the U.S.S.R. disintegrated, the United States rose to unchallenged dominance…but now a long-forgotten Soviet weapon is awakened on one of America’s many battlegrounds, threatening the global balance of power. Conventional warfare is suddenly outdated: the new weapons of mass destruction wield super-powers. Does America have an answer to...The Programme? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by C.P. Smith) ordered, retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Ethan Van Sciver). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale July 18 • 1 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ALAN MOORE: THE COMPLETE WILDC.A.T.S TP Written by Alan Moore Art by Travis Charest, Mat Broome, Ryan Benjamin and others Cover by Charest Alan Moore is considered by many to be the finest comics writer of the last quarter century. His standout achievements in the medium include WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN, and From Hell. Now Moore’s defining run on WildC.A.T.s is collected into a single volume, collecting WILDC.A.T.S. #21-34, plus a story from issue #50, featuring the impressive art of Travis Charest and other fine artists who provide breathtaking visuals. Alan Moore took the WILDC.A.T.S back to their roots and stirred up the WildStorm Universe considerably, creating a perfect starting point for catching up the flagship WildStorm superhero team. It’s a tale filled with unsettling revelations and gripping drama — and the introduction of one of WildStorm’s great villains: Tao! Advance-solicited; on sale August 8 • 392 pg, FC, $29.99 US THE HIGHWAYMEN #2 Written by Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman Art by Lee Garbett Cover by Brian Stelfreeze The explosive miniseries continues as the Highwaymen, after surviving an ambush at their secret desert HQ, head south of the border to retrieve the package they were hired to transport: a college co-ed named Grace Anderson. But what's so special about her that this pair of retired couriers are willing to face off against biologically enhanced CIA agents and the entire Tijuana police force? On sale July 18 • 2 of 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DEATHBLOW #6 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Carlos D’Anda & Henry Flint Cover by D’Anda The walls are closing in on Deathblow. He’s on his own — no place is safe and he doesn’t have an ally in the world. But on the bright side, at least he knows he’s not insane — everyone really is against him. On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US DANGER GIRL: BODY SHOTS #4 Written by Andy Hartnell Art and cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis The action-packed finale! With Abbey still missing, it’s up to Sydney and Johnny Barracuda to trackdown their friend — and the Master Key. But has Abbey been swayed into joining the other side by the enigmatic sniper who was taking aim at her? Find out in the conclusion to the latest DG epic! On sale July 5 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GRIFTER & MIDNIGHTER #5 Written by Chuck Dixon Cover by Ryan Benjamin Art by Ryan Benjamin & Saleem Crawford Worldbeaters or world-class chumps? A pair of missions collided with bloody results. Now Grifter and Midnighter find out that all their troubles started a billion years and a zillion light years away. An alien menace threatens all life on Earth, and it’s down to these two to save the day — if they don’t kill each other first. On sale July 11 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MIDNIGHTER #9 Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art by Brian Stelfreeze Cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story On a space station containing inhabitants infected with a deadly virus, Midnighter fights to contain a potential world-wide plague — one that will start when the satellite re- enters the atmosphere and rains down on a major metropolitan city! On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NINJA SCROLL #11 Written by Kelley Puckett Art by Jonboy Meyers Cover by Michael Chang Ting Yu When a young girl is kidnapped by a secretive clan of swordsmen, Jubei goes to the rescue. But when he's easily defeated and left for dead by just one of them, what hope does he have of defeating them all? On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US NINJA SCROLL TP Written by J. Torres Art by Michael Chang Ting Yu and others Cover by Collecting the first five issues of the WildStorm series based on the international anime sensation following the adventures of wandering Ronin Jubei, as he scours feudal Japan while fighting all forms of villains and monsters! Advance-solicited; on sale August 22 • 144 pg, FC, $19.99 US STORMWATCH: PHD #9 Written by Christos Gage Art by Andy Smith Cover by Mike McKone A horrible crime has been committed, and a key cast member lies dying. Officer John Doran must find out who's responsible, knowing the assailant either comes from the ranks of StormWatch Prime...or from his own teammates in StormWatch: PHD! Will the investigation tear StormWatch apart from within? On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US GEN13 #10 Written by Gail Simone Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Drew Geraci The kids are enjoying the splendor of small time life and a taste of what a “normal” life with super-powers could be like. But will recent events catch up with them in a big way? On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WETWORKS #11 Written by J.M. DeMatteis Art by Joel Gomez & Trevor Scott Cover by Whilce Portacio Ab-Death, determined to bring Mother One back from the Deadworld before her soul is beyond his reach, risks his own soul and, in the process, learns a terrible truth about who and what he truly is. On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY #8 Written by Gail Simone Art by Jason Pearson, ChrisCross and Georges Jeanty Cover by Neil Googe It’s a summer spectacular with three special tales of Tranquility! Join the fearsome Lindo Sisters in a time when they weren’t so respectable, see the rock n’ roll origin of the gravedigger Zombie Zeke, and follow master thief the Emoticon as he attempts a score no other criminal would dare! On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: ABOUT A BOY #1 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Art by Joel Gomez Cover by Darick Robertson & J.D. Mettler Before “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning,” there was a story about a boy! Witness the origin of one of horror’s most famous figures in this special one-shot issue featuring a haunting cover by Darick Robertson (TRANSMETROPOLITAN). Before Thomas Hewitt became the infamous killer “Leatherface,” he was a troubled teenager attempting to fit in with others his age, but Thomas harbored a dark secret — an overwhelming lust for blood and violence that corrupted his soul. On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FRIDAY THE 13TH: PAMELA’S TALE #1 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Shawn Moll Cover by Dustin Nguyen The sad, bloody saga of Jason Vorhees is well-chronicled, but one story element of his origin remains untold — that of his mother, Pamela Vorhees! As seen in the original instant classic film, Pamela was a woman unhinged by her son’s death at Camp Crystal Lake but what of the woman before that tragic afternoon? And Jason’s father Elias? On sale July 11 • 1 of 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS #3 Written by Peter Johnson Art by Matthew Dow Smith Cover by Ryan Sook The life and training of a Hunter is difficult and rigorous...and John Winchester is starting at the beginning! As he takes the first step on this harrowing journey, he must make a difficult and gut-wrenching decision in regards to his children. And it’s time John was truly initiated into the Hunters — with a trip to Harvelle’s Roadhouse Bar! On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Minx GOOD AS LILY Written by Derek Kirk Kim Art by Jesse Hamm Cover by Derek Kirk Kim Grace Kwon is about to meet three of her closest friends — the only problem is that they're her past and future selves. What if your biggest competition was…yourself? Following a strange mishap on her 18th birthday, Grace Kwon is confronted with herself at three different periods in her life. The timing couldn't be worse as Grace and her friends desperately try to save a crumbling school play. Will her other selves wreak havoc on her present life or illuminate her uncertain future? Writer Derek Kirk Kim scored the “triple crown” with his debut graphic novel, Same Difference and Other Stories, winning all three major industry awards: the Eisner, Harvey, and Ignatz. It was also selected as one of the best books of 2003 by Publishers Weekly. Jesse Hamm's cartooning has appeared in various mini-comics, anthologies and on the web. All MINX books contain 176 pages, black and white interiors with gray tones and color covers. Each title also includes previews for other MINX books as a special bonus. Advance-solicited; on sale August 15 / 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US Vertigo SENTENCES: THE LIFE OF M.F. GRIMM HARDCOVER Written by Percy Carey Art and cover by Ronald Wimberly Underground rap icon Percy Carey tells the true story of his life in the “Hip-Hop Game” — the dizzying heights and heartbreaking losses — in the raw and brutally honest hardcover graphic novel memoir SENTENCES: THE LIFE OF M.F. GRIMM. In SENTENCES, Carey chronicles his life in the sometimes glamorous, and often violent, hip-hop industry; from the first time he picked up a microphone at a block party as a youngster, to the day he lost the use of his legs to gang violence, to his incarceration, and eventually, to his self-reinvention and rise back to the top of his game, becoming a Hip-Hop Grand Master and being placed among the pantheon of the culture. No questions are left unanswered and no apologies are made, resulting in what’s sure to be a groundbreaking graphic novel. Joining Carey is up-and-coming artist Ronald Wimberly (LUCIFER, HELLBLAZER: PAPA MIDNITE covers), who breathtakingly illustrates this gritty tale of righteous redemption. If what you know about hip-hop is the flashy cars and voluptuous women that music videos try to sell, be prepared to experience the real side of the industry that only someone who has survived the rise, fall, and rise again, can tell. Advance-solicited; on sale September 5 • 7” x 9” • 128 pg, B&W, $19.99 US MATURE READERS FAKER #1 Written by Mike Carey Art and cover by Jock In the numbing cold of a Minnesota winter, Jessie Kidby and her freshman friends kick off their second semester with a wild party. But in the aftermath of the big blow-out, things start to go horribly wrong for all of them. Jessie is troubled by nasty memories she's been suppressing for years, while her best friend Nick Philo has become an un- person: Nobody outside their tight-knit little clique can remember seeing him before, and his records have been erased from the college's computers. At first, it doesn't seem like a big deal, but it becomes increasingly obvious that one of them is not what he appears to be. Chock full of ruthless characters with hidden agendas, FAKER takes place during freshman year in college; the ultimate time of reinvention, where, if you’re up for it, you can lie, cheat and fake your way through almost anything. FAKER is by the Eisner- nominated team of Mike Carey (LUCIFER, CROSSING MIDNIGHT) and Jock (THE LOSERS). On sale July 5 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS ARMY@LOVE #5 Written by Rick Veitch Art and cover by Veitch & Gary Erskine Loman learns of Allie's sudden disappearance from Edgefield just as his light- fingered past catches up with him. Meanwhile, in Afbaghistan, Paco Lipsync's hit single is driving the insurgency ballistic. Is this any time for Switzer and Flabbergast to reapply for Hot Zone Club membership? On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE COMPLETE BITE CLUB TP Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman Art by David Hahn Cover by Frank Quitely Don’t miss this 264-page volume collecting both the original critically acclaimed BITE CLUB and its sequel, BITE CLUB: VAMPIRE CRIME UNIT! The Sopranos have nothing on the Del Toros, a vampire clan that has run organized crime in Miami for nearly a century. Beautiful, rich and immortal, these bloodsuckers are also masters of backstabbing and in-fighting. Advance-solicited; on sale August 29 • 264 pg, FC, $19.99 US • MATURE READERS AMERICAN VIRGIN #17 Written by Steven T. Seagle Art by Becky Cloonan & Jim Rugg Cover by Celia Calle At the end of their rope and the end of their budget in Bangkok, Thailand, practicing virgin Adam Chamberlain sees no option but to call home for cash. Reaching his one-time hit man, Mel, Adam is given not only new funding for his global odyssey, but also a lead on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But will the hallucinogenic effects of the sacred tattoo Adam receives open doors to his budding sexual curiosity...or close them forever? On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS #84 Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Minutemen Victor Ray and Remi Rome are in need of a vacation, so they head to scenic Lake Tahoe for some R and R with the beautiful people. But you know what they say — “All play and no work make The Minutemen dull boys...” Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Resolicited; on sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS VOL. 11: ONCE UPON A CRIME TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Collecting issues #76-83 of the acclaimed series by Brian Azzarello, Eduardo Risso and Dave Johnson! The Trust, Agent Graves and the Minutemen arrive in Mexico for a showdown that will mark the end for at least one major player, while the mystery behind the Atlantic City job is finally revealed. Advance-solicited; on sale August 8 192 pg, FC, $12.99 US • MATURE READERS 100 BULLETS VOL. 10: DECAYED TP Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Eduardo Risso Cover by Dave Johnson Reoffered to coincide with 100 BULLETS VOL. 11, this volume collects issues #68-75 of the acclaimed Vertigo series. Following Lono's ascension to warlord for the houses of the Trust, the last remaining Minutemen are activated as the players on both sides ready themselves for the endgame of their private war. On sale July 5 • 192 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS • Relist DEADMAN #12 Written by Bruce Jones Art by John Watkiss Cover by Ronald Wimberly Eve Kendall's baby is about to be shot. Sarah is falling out of an airplane. Brandon can save only one of them. But he may discover that he's not the only person who finds life after death. On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DMZ #21 Written by Brian Wood Art by Riccardo Burchielli Cover by Wood Part 4 of the 5-part “Friendly Fire.” Matty is called in for an exclusive, on-the- record interview with a top-level commander who was in charge the day of the brutal “Day 204” massacre. But given what Matty already knows about the day’s events, he’s less than impressed with the commander’s version. On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS CROSSING MIDNIGHT #9 Written by Mike Carey Art by Jim Fern & Mark Pennington Cover by J.H. Williams III At the end of a quest that has bounced her from a mystical realm to the mean streets of Tokyo, Toshi faces her ultimate opponent: The Gleaner, one of the five faces of Death itself. But with a challenge that literally hits too close to home, does the impulsive Hara twin have any hope of succeeding? On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS THE EXTERMINATORS #19 Written by Simon Oliver Art by Darick Robertson & John Lucas Cover by Tony Moore The creepiest Exterminators arc yet starts here, with gleefully gruesome guest art by premier penciller Darick Robertson (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, THE BOYS). Crone's operation to flood the streets of L.A. with Draxx has begun. But the city faces an even more catastrophic threat: an invasion of the giant, killer cockroach known as the Mayan Hisser. Only the exterminators of Bug-Bee-Gone stand between the bugs and the collapse of urban civilization. On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS FABLES #63 Written by Bill Willingham Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha Cover by James Jean Part 4 of “The Good Prince.” As plans are being set to destroy the Imperial Homeworld where it’s most vulnerable, various Fables are returning home. And Flycatcher must unite an army of ghosts from the land below to help him on his quest against the Empire. On sale July 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS JACK OF FABLES #13 Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy Cover by CLASSIFIED Jack’s been impaled by the sword Excalibur, and only the One True King can remove it from him. But where is he, and how long can Jack last with a sword sticking out of his chest? On sale July 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SCALPED #7 Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock “Casino Boogie,” Part 2 of 5. On the surface, the grand opening of the Crazy Horse Casino goes off in magnificent fashion, but behind the scenes is anything but for Chief Red Crow. If the lawsuits, drunk workers and Hmong gangsters weren't enough, he gets the worst news of all: Gallagher has cancelled. On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS TESTAMENT #20 Written by Douglas Rushkoff Art and cover by Liam Sharp “Exodus: Mitzrayim,” Part 2. Alec stabs Fallow in the heart — but killing the man doesn't kill the AI coursing through this Pharaoh's veins. Dinah gets a tag, Jake finds his mojo, and Alec meets God. On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS SCALPED VOL. 1: INDIAN COUNTRY TP Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera Cover by Jock Jason Aaron, the hot new writer of the critically acclaimed series THE OTHER SIDE, teams with gritty artist R.M. Guéra for an intense crime drama that mixes organized crime with current Native American culture. This special low-priced volume collects the first five issues of the riveting Vertigo series SCALPED. Fifteen years ago, Dashiell “Dash” Bad Horse ran away from a life of abject poverty and utter hopelessness on the Prairie Rose Indian Reservation searching for something better. Now he’s come back home armed with nothing but a set of nunchucs, a hell-bent-for-leather attitude and one dark secret, to find nothing much has changed on “The Rez” — short of a glimmering new casino, and a once-proud people overcome by drugs and organized crime. Is he here to set things right or just get a piece of the action? Advance-solicited; on sale August 1 • 128 pg, FC, $9.99 US MATURE READERS HELLBLAZER #234 Written by Andy Diggle Art by Leonardo Manco Cover by Lee Bermejo Part 1 of the new 4-part story “Joyride.” South London’s Hunger Hill housing estate has long been a breeding ground for violence, crime and drug abuse. But when the cycle of misery takes a distinct turn for the supernatural, John Constantine discovers there’s something worse at play than mere social deprivation. Much worse... Plus, don’t miss a 7-page preview of the new Vertigo series UN-MEN! On sale July 18 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS Y: THE LAST MAN #57 Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan Jr. Cover by Massimo Carnevale “Whys and Wherefores,” Part 3 of 5. As the series races for its conclusion on the dangerous streets of Paris, will the last man finally enjoy a long-awaited reunion? On sale July 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS DC Direct FABLES STATUE: SHERE KHAN & ROSE RED STATUE Designed by Mark Buckingham Sculpted by Jim Maddox This fabulously sculpted FABLES statue of Shere Khan and Rose Red is the perfect companion piece to the BIGBY WOLF & SNOW WHITE STATUE! The SHERE KHAN & ROSE RED STATUE is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 9.5” tall x 7.5” wide x 7.5” deep. Includes a certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. This limited edition statue is manufactured to order. Advance-solicited; on sale December 19, 2007 • Statue• $195.00 US WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURES Designed by Terry Dodson Based on the best-selling WONDER WOMAN series! Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a display base. * Circe 6.625” * Agent Diana Prince 6.625” * Wonder Woman 6.625” * Donna Troy as Wonder Woman 6.625” Advance-solicited; on sale December 5, 2007 • Action Figures • PI DC: THE NEW FRONTIER SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES Designed by Darwyn Cooke Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. * Batman 6.625” * The Flash 6.5” * Dr. Fate 6.5” * Martian Manhunter 6.5” Advance-solicited; on sale December 12, 2007 • Action Figures• PI SUPERMAN S-SHIELD NEON SIGN Previously available as a retailer-only item, DC Direct is pleased to offer the SUPERMAN S-SHIELD NEON SIGN! Sitting on a metal base, this 20” tall x 27” wide x 6” deep neon sign is made of metal, glass and red neon gas, and a 24” long electric cord. The SUPERMAN S-SHIELD NEON SIGN comes in a no-frills self-shipping box. Advance-solicited; on sale December 12, 2007 • Neon Sign • $395.00 US CATWOMAN VINYL STATUE BY KOTOBUKIYA Under special arrangement with Japanese manufacturer Kotobukiya, DC DIRECT once again brings the exquisite craftsmanship of KOTOBUKIYA to fans. A purr-fect companion statue to the previously released BATMAN and THE JOKER Vinyl Statues, this CATWOMAN VINYL STATUE is approximately 6"-7" long and is packaged in a 4- color window box. The CATWOMAN VINYL STATUE is manufactured to order! Advance-solicited; on sale December 12, 2007 Vinyl Statue • $69.99 US SUPERGIRL VINYL STATUE BY KOTOBUKIYA Under special arrangement with Japanese manufacturer Kotobukiya, DC DIRECT once again brings the exquisite craftsmanship of KOTOBUKIYA to fans. A companion piece to the previously released SUPERMAN Vinyl statue, the SUPERGIRL Vinyl Statue stands approximately 10" tall and is packaged in a 4-color window box. The SUPERGIRL VINYL STATUE is manufactured to order! Advance-solicited; on sale December 12, 2007 Vinyl Statue • $79.99 US THE IRON GIANT STATUE Based on the designs of Brad Bird DC Direct reassembles the Iron Giant! This multi-part statue is a limited-edition, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain piece measuring approximately 4.5" tall x 10" wide x 4.75" deep for the main portion (Iron Giant head and shoulders), while the hand (with a miniature Hogarth attached) is a separate piece measuring 2.5" tall x 2" wide x 3" deep that can be positioned at any distance from the main piece. This impressive statue includes a blueprint of the Iron Giant with notes from creator Brad Bird and a 4-color certificate of authenticity and is packaged in a 4-color box. This limited edition statue requires minimal assembly and is manufactured to order Advance-solicited; on sale December 5, 2007 • Statue • $150.00 US DC Unlimited WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ILLIDAN STORMRAGE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE America’s #1 selling PC game since 2004 continues its incredible entry into the collectible action figure arena with this ILLIDAN Deluxe Collector Figure from DC Unlimited. This figure is 6.5” tall with a wingspan of 11” — the total height of the figure is 13”! Advance-solicited On sale December 19, 2007 *Action Figures* PI IMAGE COMICS JACK KIRBY’S SILVER STAR HC story JACK KIRBY art & cover JACK KIRBY HC, 7x10, 144PGS, FC JULY 18 * $34.99 JACK “KING” KIRBY’S SILVER STAR is collected in an oversized full color hardcover at last! Chronicling the rise of Homo-Geneticus, a genetically altered Breed of humanity, designed to survive an impending apocalypse, which spawns both the heroic Silver Star and the sadistic Darius Drumm! SILVER STAR is a surreal masterpiece! Insightful, thought-provoking, uproarious, frantic and deadly! SILVER STAR was Kirby’s final creation, originally published by Pacific Comics in the early ‘80s. It’s a huge, sweeping epic, filled with classic Kirby trademarks: crackling energy, memorable characters, outrageous dialogue, explosive action and ham-fisted romance! Featuring lush inks by Mike Royer and lovingly reconstructed colors by Erik Larsen, this deluxe hardcover is a must-have for any Kirby fan! THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #2 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover JASON HOWARD 32 PAGES, FC JULY 5 * $2.99 Gary Hampton puts his newly acquired powers to the test. Wolf-Man finally takes to the streets – saving lives and doing good. How will the public react to him – and can he control the beast within? Don’t miss out on the first action-packed adventures of THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN! THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #1: DIRECTOR’S CUT 40 PAGES, FC JULY 5 * $3.99 Witness the birth of the world’s most unlikely superhero—WOLF-MAN! Featuring all the material from the Free Comic Book Day edition as well as loads of bonus sketches, character designs and script excerpts. Don’t miss out a second time! THE CHEMIST story JAY BOOSE art & cover JAY BOOSE 32 PAGES, FC JULY 25 * $3.50 Vance Larroche is not your typical drug dealer. He’s a manufacturer – a chemist, to be exact. He doesn’t waste time making street drugs like Heroin. He’s looking to the future. The real money is in prescription drugs. Lately, it seems everyone wants him dead. Will he be able to survive when a mysterious woman further complicates his life? FEATURES ARTWORK BY PIXAR ANIMATOR JAY BOOSE! THE CREATURE FROM THE DEPTHS (ONE-SHOT) story MARK KIDWELL art & cover MARK KIDWELL & JAY FOTOS 40 PAGES, FC JULY 5 * $3.99 In the tradition of the classic “Creature From the Black Lagoon” by way of Lovecraft, peppered with gore and EC-style twists, comes the tale of loathsome beasts, treachery and red death beneath the waves. A self-contained one-shot, “Creature” sports a full 36 pages of full color story and art, with script and pencils by MARK KIDWELL and eye-popping color by JAY FOTOS. The creative team that brought you ‘68 brings you an all-new tale of extreme horror! DUST #1 (OF 2) story mink & PAOLO PARENTE art & covers PAOLO PARENTE 32 PAGES, FC JULY 5 * $3.99 It’s THE DIRTY DOZEN versus robots, zombies and more! Jump into battle as the Allies and the Sino-Soviet Union join forces to fight the evil Axis; a powerful group (Germany, Japan and Africa) whose plans to dominate the world are bolstered by their amazing weapons – built using alien technology taken from a crashed space ship. Paolo Parente and mink have created a seamless blend of historical events and cutting edge Sci- Fi to bring you DUST – a groundbreaking World War II adventure! Writer mink is a feature film and MTV music video director who has worked with Snoop Dogg, Slum Village, Sheryl Crow and many more. Parente's art style was molded in the fashion world as Versace's lead illustrator, before turning his skills towards graphic novel covers, World of Warcraft art, Magic the Gathering trading cards & toy design. MTV VIDEO DIRECTOR, mink LOOKS TO CONQUER COMICS WITH THIS SURREALISTIC SCI-FI MASTERPIECE! This book will ship with a 1-for-10 variant cover by Paolo Parente. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES FELL #9 story WARREN ELLIS art & cover BEN TEMPLESMITH 24 PAGES, FC JULY 25 * $1.99 There are reasons why hostage negotiators get special training. They need to create calm, bond with their targets, and appear credibly understanding and empathetic. In the crumbling city of Snowtown, the closest thing they have to a hostage negotiator is detective Richard Fell, who has a dozen psychology books and a history of shooting people who annoy him. And, in Snowtown, hostage-takers aren't doing it for personal gain. They're only doing it for hate. HIDING IN TIME #1 (OF 4) story CHRISTOPHER E. LONG art & cover by RYAN WINN 32 PAGES, FC JULY 25 * $3.50 In the near future, the Witness Protection Program will relocate people throughout time to ensure their safety. But when hired assassins begin finding and killing them, Nathan Crew – a simple technician in the now-defunct Time Portal Division of the WPP – is forced to travel back in time to try and stop the atrocities! THE BAKERS: BABIES AND KITTENS HC story KYLE BAKER art & cover KYLE BAKER HC, 96 PAGES, FC JULY 11 * $18.99 Shock and “Aaaw.” After a humiliating defeat at the hands of a mouse, Dad is covered in glue traps. Mom & the kids adopt a cat against Dad’s wishes and hide it from him. Dad doesn’t catch on for days. (You can’t make this crap up. I live like this!) Baby Jackie demonstrates fifteen wrong ways to pick up a cat, then suddenly discovers she’s been replaced as the center of her big sister’s attention! It’s an all-out war between the jealous baby and the fuzzy kitten, and no Baker is safe! BLACK CHERRY OGN story DOUG TENNAPEL art & cover DOUG TENNAPEL SC, 192 PAGES, B&W JULY 11 * $17.99 Down-on-his-luck Mafioso, Eddie Paretti is so desperate for cash he’s agreed to steal a dead body from his own mob boss! Things only get worse when he discovers the body isn’t human! With few options and fewer people he can trust, Eddie calls on the man who raised him, Father McHugh. The priest tells Eddie that the body was stolen from his monastery by the Mafia. Father McHugh is accompanied by a beautiful woman Eddie swears looks just like a stripper he once fell in love with named Black Cherry. Blending crime thriller with TENNAPEL’s utterly breath-taking brushwork, BLACK CHERRY is delicious. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES FULL COLOR story MARK HAVEN BRITT art & cover MARK HAVEN BRITT SC, 176 PAGES, B&W JULY 18 * $15.99 TELL YOUR BOSS EXACTLY WHAT YOU THINK. A lifetime marked with Napoleonic bosses has generated a rage in Boom that she can’t contain anymore – only aim. Her target? Her boss. That same day, Boom comes home to find an old friend standing on her fire escape. David’s double-crossed a drug dealer and he's looking for help. Boom tells him, “I can’t. I’ve given myself one day to make it all right or I’m just going to kill myself. What do you think of that?” David smiles, “Chaos it is then. We’ll need coffee.” FULL COLOR is an action-packed odyssey through New York. Fast-paced and thoughtful, compelling and funny, FULL COLOR is a revenge-fueled morality tale for a post-September 11th world. BY XERIC AWARD-WINNING ARTIST MARK HAVEN BRITT! GIRLS & GODDESSES: THE PIN-UP ART OF JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER HC art by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER HC, 112 PAGES, FC JULY 5 * $29.99 LTD S&N ED $75.00 A Linsner Girl is one with a sparkle in her eye, a saucy pose and plenty of beautiful skin. GIRLS & GODDESSES features Dawn, Dark Ivory and many other gorgeous LINSNER pin-up girls collected together for the first time! Showcasing page after page of previously unpublished work, this volume is a must for all lovers of true beauty, both earthly and divine. 112 pages of luscious, full color LINSNER cheesecake -- served extra sweet -- await you in this 9" x 12" hardcover book. PLUS! A special signed, limited edition featuring a dazzling full color signing plate and eight bonus pages of full color material exclusive to this edition. Strictly numbered to just 500 copies. RETAILER WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES SCRAP METTLE HC art & cover SCOTT MORSE HC, 400 PAGES, FC JULY 18 * $39.99 Award-winning storyteller Scott Morse’s SCRAP METTLE is the culmination of every spare moment spent away from the creation of his graphic novels and his duties at Pixar. This book is the reservoir of the products of a mind that won’t empty of its ideas. SCRAP METTLE, a gargantuan volume of both electrifying images and smaller, personal thoughts, is a must-have for any admirer of sketching and painting, and a sure favorite of any follower of the retro pop art scene. EISNER WINNER SCOTT MORSE GIVES YOU A PEEK INTO HIS PROCESS! THE AGE OF BRONZE VOL. 3: BETRAYAL story ERIC SHANOWER art & cover ERIC SHANOWER SC, 176 PAGES, B&W JULY 5 * SC $17.99 * HC $27.99 High King Agamemnon lusts to conquer the wealthy city of Troy. He leads his army across the sea, fighting all the way. On the island of Tenedos, just off the coast of Troy, Achilles leads the attack. Spears fly and men die. When the dust settles, Achilles finds himself one step closer to his tragic fate. Meanwhile, the Trojans prepare their defenses and gather allies. Agamemnon’s offer of a peace embassy to King Priam reassures few. War appears inevitable. Even Helen dreads to face what lies ahead for her and everyone she loves or once loved. Collects AGE OF BRONZE #20-26 – the award-winning (Eisners 2001 and 2003, Gran Guinigi 2006) retelling of the Trojan War. AMERICA JR, VOL. 1 TP story NICK CAPETANAKIS & TODD LIVINGSTON art & cover BRENDON & BRIAN FRAIM SC, 96 PAGES, B&W JULY 18 * $9.99 When a tiny U.S. town becomes an independent country, its clueless citizens decide to model their new nation after America – with hilarious results! This collection of the first 150 strips of the popular webcomic includes pin-ups by special guest artists, exclusive never-before-seen strips and an Introduction by GREGORY ITZIN (President Logan on the TV series “24.”) BOMB QUEEN VOLUME 2: QUEEN OF HEARTS TP story JIMMIE ROBINSON art & cover JIMMIE ROBINSON SC, 7x10, 128 PAGES, FC JULY 25 * $14.99 Bom bQueen’s dictatorship over New Port city is threatened when she falls in love with the wrong man. Can our favorite villain get her head out of the clouds and her legs back together before she loses everything? An outrageously salacious satire sure to appeal to y our “guilty pleasure” funnybone! Includes the BOMB QUEEN VS. BLACKLIGHT ONE-SHOT! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES CAPES VOL. 1: PUNCHING THE CLOCK TP story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover MARK ENGLERT SC, 7x10, 144 PAGES, FC JULY 11 * $14.99 CAPES INC. is a business that employs super-powered individuals to protect the city of New York and occasionally, the world. BOLT! KID THOR! KNOCK OUT! COMMANDER CAPITALISM! They’re all on the payroll – superheroes who punch a time clock, take lunch breaks and get overtime. Collects CAPES 1-3, the 72 page back-up story from INVINCIBLE, and loads of sketch material. THE COLLECTED normalman TP story & art JIM VALENTINO cover JIM VALENTINO SC, 432 pg, B&W JULY 11 * $19.99 Rocketed into space by his Junior CPA father, who thought his planet was going to explode — it didn’t — he traveled for 20 years until landing on the planet Levram (read it backwards) where everyone has super powers, except him! Befriended by the witless Captain Everything – who can negate all known laws of physics, but forgets how to fly in mid-flight – normalman only wants to escape from this insane world (don’t we all)! Collected for the first time, every single story and drawing from JIM VALENTINO’s award-winning seminal parody series, in glorious black and white! GØDLAND CELESTIAL EDITION HC story JOE CASEY art & cover TOM SCIOLI, NICK FILARDI & RICHARD STARKINGS HC, 360 PAGES, FC JULY 18 * $34.99 BOOK ONE IS HERE! See how the greatest cosmic superhero epic of the new century began! See Commander Adam Archer, Maxim, Basil Cronus, Nickelhead, IBOGA and more in all their oversized glory! What other book delivers the Secret Origin of the Universe? None! What other book squeezes your guts like an angry Torture-Bot? None! Only GØDLAND gives you everything you’ll ever need! Collects GØDLAND issues #1- 12 plus over 40 pages of cosmic-powered, behind-the-scenes extras! MELTDOWN: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION TP story DAVID SCHWARTZ art SEAN WANG cover CHRIS BACHALO SC, 160 PAGES, FC JULY 5 * $15.99 The Flare is dying. His own super-powers are eating him alive, melting him down from within. During his final days, The Flare must struggle with his volatile life and the questionable decisions he's made along the way, hoping to find redemption before time runs out. See the final moments that prove what a hero can -- and should -- be, in the stunning mini-series that took the comic industry by storm. One of the year’s MOST CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED series is finally collected in this ULTIMATE trade paperback edition, JAM-PACKED with NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN BONUS MATERIALS, including: a foreword by ROBERT KIRKMAN, all-star artist PIN-UPS, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of CHRIS BACHALO’s cover art, CREATOR’S COMMENTARY, DELETED SCENES, ALTERNATE ENDINGS, CHARACTER DESIGNS, and more! ALIEN PIG FARM #4 (OF 4) story TODD FARMER art DON MARQUEZ cover MARK SCHULTZ 32 PAGES, FC JULY 5 * $2.99 Only one thing worse than not being able to make out with yer sister... and that's not being able to make out with your sister because the green-skinned alien sumbitch you been fightin’ with done went and carried her back to his buried spaceship to make green- skinned babies with'er! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES THE AMORY WARS #2 (OF 5) story CLAUDIO SANCHEZ art GUS VAZQUEZ cover TONY MOORE 32 PAGES, FC JULY 5 * $2.99 Coheed and Cambria learn the truth about their children – and discover dangerous secrets about their past – as the Prise make an unexpected journey to visit Mariah Antillarea. Why is everyone afraid of the Flies, and can the Prise and Mariah work together to stop Wilhelm Ryan's plan – or has the release of the Priests begun the destruction of Heaven's Fence? BAD PLANET #2 (RES) story STEVE NILES & THOMAS JANE art JIM DALY & TIM BRADSTREET cover BERNIE WRIGHTSON 32 PAGES, FC JULY 18 * $2.99 BAD PLANET IS BACK! Raw Studios and Image Comics bring you a terrifying epic of alien invasion. Acclaimed horror writer STEVE NILES (30 Days of Night, Criminal Macabre) and fan-favorite actor THOMAS JANE (The Punisher, The Mist) combine forces with a stable of comics’ most talented artists to take readers to BAD PLANET. A must-have for any sci-fi/horror fan, Issue #2 boasts an already-classic sci-fi cover by master BERNIE WRIGHTSON! Imprisoned since his own planet was mysteriously destroyed by alien beasts, the PHAEDON WARRIOR escapes his captors and lands here on Earth in Issue Two of BAD PLANET! TIM BRADSTREET will be inking JIM DALY’S nightmarish pencil-work for the series while BERNIE WRIGHTSON, MARK SHULTZ, MIKE KALUTA & DAVE STEVENS offer soon-to-be-classic covers. ALSO AVAILABLE: AN ALL-NEW PRINTING OF BAD PLANET #1 featuring a cover by TIM BRADSTREET AND JAMES DALY DYNAMO 5 #5 story JAY FAERBER art & cover MAHMUD A. ASRAR & RON RILEY 32 PAGES, FC JULY 5 * $3.50 Chrysalis, the armored femme fatale, is one of Captain Dynamo’s oldest enemies. But was there another facet to their relationship? Chrysalis claims there was, as she reveals a hidden connection to one of Captain Dynamo’s offspring. Meanwhile, F.L.A.G. continues their efforts to debrief Dynamo 5. ELEPHANTMEN #11 story RICHARD STARKINGS art MORITAT cover LADRÖNN flip cover MORITAT 32 PAGES, FC JULY 11 * $2.99 “MAN OF PEACE” Nikken: Creator of the Elephantmen, Scientist, Geneticist. Imprisoned for crimes against humanity. Serengheti: African Businessman, a man who hates the Elephantmen. These are two men driven by hungers and desires that would chill the souls of ordinary mortals, yet still pawns in a bigger game played by men of much darker visions. FRANK FRAZETTA’S DEATH DEALER #4 (OF 6) story JOSHUA ORTEGA art NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS covers FRANK FRAZETTA, NAT JONES & JAY FOTOS 32 PAGES, FC JULY 11 * $3.99 Adelia Atar and Lambeau catch up with the Death Dealer at Cascada Pass, and learn the shocking secret of his origin! The mysterious stranger finally steps out of the shadows, but what are his ties to the Death Dealer…and does he fight on the side of the King of Oro or the evil forces of Mirahan? Join critically-acclaimed novelist and comics writer JOSHUA ORTEGA (THE NECROMANCER, Star Wars) and the cult-favorite art team of NAT JONES and JAY FOTOS (SPAWN, ’68) for all of the pulse-pounding answers! GUTSVILLE 3 (OF 6) story SIMON SPURRIER art & cover FRAZER IRVING 32 PAGES, FC JULY 25 * $2.99 Meet the NoSunMan: serial killer, psychedelic horror-merchant and all-out freak. Albert and Mary must confront this faceless terror if they're to stand any chance of reaching their prize; but what dark secrets will they find in the mangled debris, swallowed by the World-Fish..? Meanwhile in the city, the vile rituals of the priesthood pass unnoticed by the masses. But in the shadows, among the desperate and dispossessed, the first eruptions of rebellion descend upon Gutsville. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES INVINCIBLE #45 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE 32 PAGES, FC JULY 18 * $2.99 In deep space, surrounded by Viltrumites, all alone. Allen the Alien faces his fiercest fight yet. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Invincible and Atom Eve finally decide to talk. MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #4 story MICHAEL ALLRED art & cover MICHAEL ALLRED & LAURA ALLRED 32 PAGES, FC JULY 5 * $2.99 Has Frank "Madman" Einstein found his way out of his multi-dimensional funk? Can he hope to find his way back to the original reality? Will he be able to program his universal remote so he can find all his favorite TV shows? Some of these questions just may be answered in this groundbreaking (and dimension-breaking) issue! PAUL JENKINS’ SIDEKICK: SUPER SUMMER SIDEKICK SPECTACULAR #2 (OF 2) story PAUL JENKINS art & cover CHRIS MORENO 32 PAGES, FC JULY 18 * $3.50 Eddie Edison is the Susan Lucci of superhero tryouts – every year, he makes a bid for full membership of the Council of American Super Heroes (a non-profit organization, all checks payable to C.A.S.H.) – every year, he sets new records for futility. Will this be his year? Chances are slim? Will he go down in flames? All signs point to "Yes." Will it involve a great deal of physical pain? Well... that would be giving the whole story away. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES PVP# 36 story & art SCOTT KURTZ cover CLAIRE HUMMEL 24 PAGES, B&W JULY 25 * $3.50 Shiny! The PvP gang hit a science fiction convention. Plot a course for hilarity, warp- factor NERD! REPO #2 (OF 5) story RICK SPEARS art & cover ROB G 32 PAGE, FC JULY 18 * $3.50 Our boys, Emil and KD, are hot on the case of the escaped clone, but so is crazy-ass Lola and her crew. The two teams race for leads through the sprawl in an insane gun-blasting, car-thrashing hover chase into the murky depths of the dangerous lower city. Here in the mutant-filled, forgotten subterranean, our Repo teams come head to head with a well- armed army of angry clones, hell bent on saving their clone brother. THE RIDE: DIE VALKYRIE! #2 (OF 3) story DOUG WAGNER art & variant cover BRIAN STELFREEZE cover CULLY HAMNER 32 PAGES, B&W JULY 5 * $2.99 The joyride that started last issue is turning into a bloodbath. Note to reader: never steal a car with a trunk full of the mob’s guns. They won’t like that. Meanwhile, Laci tries hard to change her killin’ ways, but being good is just so damn hard – God love her for tryin’. RETAILERS: SEE ORDER FORM FOR INCENTIVE! STRANGE EMBRACE #3 story DAVID HINE art & cover by DAVID HINE color ROB STEEN 32 PAGES, FC JULY 11 * $2.99 Alex pushes his way into the memories, dreams and nightmares of Anthony Corbeau, in an attempt to discover what it is that Corbeau is trying to hide from him. What fuels Corbeau's obsession with African fetishes and what lies at the heart of his troubled marriage? SPAWN #172 story DAVID HINE art BRIAN HABERLIN cover GREG CAPULLO 32 PAGES, FC AUGUST 29 * $2.95 What made Al Simmons the person who grew up to be Spawn? Al struggles to recover his lost memories of an encounter with a sinister stranger. An encounter that led to bloody murder and changed the destinies of three young men in "A Tale of Three Brothers." SPAWN: GODSLAYER #3 story BRIAN HOLGUIN art PHILIP TAN cover JAY ANACLETO 32 PAGES, FC JULY 25 * $2.99 “THE WINTER KING,” Part Three—The saga of the Winter King continues... The Godslayer has traveled across the world to reach the hall of Urshrek, a cannibalistic deity who feeds on the souls of children. Now he comes face to face at last with the brutal tyrant God and his horde of shadow warriors. Let the battle begin! WARD OF THE STATE#3 (OF 3) story CHRISTOPHER E. LONG art & cover CHEE 32 PAGES, FC JULY 5 * $3.50 This hardboiled miniseries comes to an emotional close as Norma Balitzer must face the sins of her past! Death and mayhem make it impossible for her wards, Dravis and Carrie, to envision a normal life – but that doesn’t stop them from making a stand as they fight for a life free from murder and misery! THE WALKING DEAD #41 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN 32 PAGES, B&W JULY 18 * $2.99 Death surrounds them. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES McFarlane Toys MCFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: MLB SERIES 19 Batting a Thousand! A pair of dynamite rookies, our first-ever Devil Rays player, two veteran aces from the Big Apple, the Yankees’ leadoff threat, and the leader of the World Champion Cardinals make up MLB 19 – the latest offering from McFarlane Toys’ celebrated Sports Picks series. * PRINCE FIELDER – Milwaukee Brewers – First Base – 28 * JONATHAN PAPELBON – Boston Red Sox – Pitcher – 58 * ANDY PETTITTE – New York Yankees – Pitcher – 46 * SCOTT KAZMIR – Tampa Bay Devil Rays – Pitcher – 26 * PEDRO MARTINEZ – New York Mets – Pitcher – 45 * ALBERT PUJOLS – St. Louis Cardinals – First Base – 5 * JOHNNY DAMON – New York Yankees – Center Field – 18 McFarlane’s Sports Picks 19th series of Major League Baseball® action figures features seven of the top players in the Major League®, each sculpted in an action pose with official team uniform and custom base. MCFARLANE’S MILITARY SERIES 5 McFarlane’s Military Series 5 brings stunning detail and meticulous authenticity to four types of soldiers currently deployed protecting freedom: Army Special Forces Operator, Air Force Pararescue, Coast Guard Deck Gunner, Marine RCT. * Air Force Pararescue * Marine RCT * Army Special Forces Operator * Coast Guard Patrol Item #60330 / 12 pieces per case; no guarantee of mix MCFARLANE’S DRAGONS SERIES 6 Delve into the Fall of the Dragon Kingdom with this all-new assortment of richly detailed dragon action figures – complete with detailed bases showcasing the mystery and fury of the mythical winged kingdom. The world of McFarlane’s Dragons continues to expand with the introduction of five ALL-NEW dragon clans -- * Warrior Dragon * Scavenger Dragon * Ice Dragon * Hunter Dragon Item #51160 / 12 pieces per case; no guarantee of mix DRAGONS SERIES 6: FOSSIL DRAGON BOXED SET Epic in scope, fearsome in detail! The first sculpt of the formidable Fossil Dragon Clan will have you quaking in your mortal boots. Item #51169 / 4 pieces per case ELVIS –’68 SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE EDITION Seen as both a career milestone for the ‘King’ of Rock ’n’ Roll and a watershed moment in TV history, Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special brought the legend back to his fans and revitalized his musical career. This commemorative figure is re-released in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the passing of one of history’s greatest recording artists Item #12415 / 4 pieces per case LOST SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES W/SOUND Four fan-favorite castaways comprise McFarlane Toys’ LOST Series 2! These figures include full-scale prop reproductions central to each character's story, sound clips taken directly from the TV show's soundtrack, custom bases and photo backdrops. SAWYER Includes a full-scale replica of SAWYER’S LETTER Inspired by LOST Season 1, Episode 20, “Born to Run.” Sawyer helps build the rescue raft, provided that he is one of its passengers. The voyage does not go as planned, and he finds himself back on the island he is so desperate to escape. MR. EKO Includes a full-scale replica of DHARMA ORIENTATION FILM FRAME Inspired by LOST Season 2, Episode10, “The 23rd Psalm.” When Eko is led to the wreckage of a small plane that holds the remains of his younger brother – who died two years before. JIN Includes a full-scale replica of PAGES FROM SUN’S TRANSLATION BOOK Inspired by LOST Season 2, Episode 2, “Adrift.” In a frantic attempt to escape, Jin runs from the Others, warning Sawyer and Michael of their imminent danger. SUN Includes a full-scale replica of OCEANIC BOARDING PASS SLEEVE Inspired by LOST Season 1, Episode 15, “…In Translation.” Sun gradually finds her independence, and in the conclusion of this episode, sheds her restrictive clothing in an act of defiance and newfound freedom. Item #15310 / 12 pieces per case; no guarantee of mix Top Cow Studios FIRST BORN #1 (OF 3) (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic (Cov) Stjepan Sejic The most important story to ever hit the Top Cow Universe arrives in July! Witchblade writer Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN & EARTH) pairs with Croatian painting sensation Stjepan Sejic (THE DARKNESS: LEVEL 1, WITCHBLADE). Sara Pezzini, on leave from the NYPD, awaits the arrival of her child. But unknown to her, epic events are unfolding. Agents of the Angelus are seeking a new host, but first they want mob boss Jackie Estacado out of the way ... permanently. The cold war between Dark and Light is heating up and the stage for the next incredible year is set here! Full Color 32 pages $3.99 Limited Series FIRST BORN #1 STJEPAN SEJIC LITHO (A) Stjepan Sejic Bring the beautifully painted image from FIRST BORN #1 by Top Cow exclusive artist Stjepan Sejic home as a limited edition lithograph of 500 pieces reproduced at the highest quality possible, at 11X17 inches! Each lithograph will ship in a clear protective sleeve. Limited Edition Lithograph $29.99 FIRST BORN #1 CGC GRADED EDITION (W) Ron Marz (A) Stjepan Sejic For the diehard member of the Herd looking to capture a pristine copy of the inaugural issue of Top Cow’s ground-breaking summer event for their collection. CGC Graded 9.8 $69.99 WITCHBLADE #110 (W) Ron Marz (A) Matt Haley (Cov) Mike Mayhew A tie-in to the epic First Born summer event! Rookie Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste is unprepared as the servants of the Angelus are closing in on her. But there's no reason not to trust the good guys, right? This issue will provide fans with a fuller reading experience and lead directly into next month's First Born #2! Joining long time writer Ron Marz (ION, SAMURAI: HEAVEN AND EARTH) for all three Witchblade First Born tie-in issues will be the art team of Matt Haley (SUPERMAN RETURNS, WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO?) and cover artist Mike Mayhew (STORM, DAILY BUGLE: CIVIL WAR EDITION). Full Color 32 pages $2.99 continuing series WITCHBLADE #110 MIKE MAYHEW LITHO (A) Mike Mayhew A limited edition lithograph of 500 pieces reproduced at the highest quality possible at 11X17 inches! Bring the iconic cover image from Witchblade #110 by Mike Mayhew home! Each lithograph will ship in a clear protective sleeve. Limited Edition Lithograph $29.99 WITCHBLADE TAKERU MANGA #6 (W) Yasuko Kobayashi (A) Kazasa Sumita (C) Blond (Cov) Sumita, Mack The battle between the demon Kira and Takeru rages on in this issue! With Kuo trapped by Kira, Takeru is distracted. Will Takeru be able to turn the tide of the fight to ensure her and Kuo’s survival? And how much of herself will she need to give over to the Witchblade to do so? Originally serialized in Japan’s popular magazine, CHAMPION RED and written by WITCHBLADE ANIME head writer, Yasuko Kobayashi, this issue also features a second beautiful alternate cover by artist David Mack (KABUKI: ALCHEMY, DAREDEVIL). Cover A) Kazasa Sumita Cover B) David Mack Full Color 32 pages $3.99 continuing series THE DARKNESS VOLUME 1 NOVEL (W) Kerri Hawkins Jackie Estacado and The Darkness enter a whole new world with their first short form prose novel! In this inaugural foray into the world of written fiction, readers will get a taste of Jackie’s life within the mob and delve deeper than ever before into the horror and thrill of being the bearer of The Darkness. Written by novelist Kerri Hawkins (BLOOD LEGACY) this first novel will offer up a perfect mixture of crime fiction and horror in a brutal, gritty tone. Novel 150 pages $6.99 THE DARKNESS NEW YORK COMICON LIMITED EDITION BASEBALL T- SHIRT Art by Marc Silvestri & Stjepan Sejic This fashionable 3/4 length sleeve baseball t-shirt debuted as a New York Comicon 2007 exclusive and limited to only 500 copies. The 5.6 oz., 100% preshrunk heavyweight cotton with contrasting raglan sleeves is ideal for cool and warm weather alike. Each shirt will ship individually folded and bagged. T-Shirt (SM-XL) $29.99 ENDGAME VOLUME 1 TP (W) John Ney Reiber, David Wohl (P) Michael Turner, Francis Manapul, Marc Silvestri The pulse pounding crossover event is finally collected! Sara Pezzini, the New York City detective and bearer of the mystical Witchblade, investigates a series of mysterious deaths which lead her to encounter a force called "The Weave". She brings in her friend and cohort, Lara Croft, the Tomb Raider. But things go horribly wrong and soon Sara's hand is forced against Lara leading to the Death of the Tomb Raider! Written by the team of John Ney Rieber (BOOKS OF MAGIC, G.I. JOE: REBORN) and David Wohl (WITCHBLADE, THE DARKNESS: LEVELS) and featuring art by such superstar artist as Francis Manapul (NECROMANCER, IRON & THE MAIDEN), Michael Turner (CIVIL WAR, SUPERMAN/BATMAN), and Marc Silvestri (CIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE, HUNTER-KILLER). Collects Tomb Raider #25, Witchblade #60, Evo #1, and the Endgame Prelude issue along with additional bonus material leading into and out of this classic crossover. Full Color 160 pages $16.99 trade paperback Platinum Studios Comics KISS 4K #3 writer: Ricky Sprague art and color: Daniel Campos and Kevin Crossley cover: Rodolfo Migliari When the Kiss 4K team, Demon, Starchild, King of All Beasts, Celestial, and Wicked Lester are attacked by the mad Dr. Magus and his army of knights on horseback, they must learn to use recently discovered powers or be destroyed. Plus, the Destroyer Cult makes a deal with Unholy to destroy our heroes. And lookee here! This issue’s cover is part of a series of interlocking covers that grace KISS 4K #2-#5! Collect ‘em all! FC, 32pgs $2.99 CONSUMED #1 Writer: Asa Shumskas-Tait Art: Dennis Budd and Joe Caramanga Colors: Stu Chaifetz Cover: Joseph Michael Linsner When nerdy Oliver falls in love with beautiful Casey, he has no idea that she’s been marked by her ex-boyfriend Gavin to be possessed by Kavaleth, Lord of Kaos. A supernatural drama about the consumption of love, desire and power plays out in this demonic love triangle! FC, 32pgs (1 of 4) $2.99 THE WEAPON #2 Writer: Fred van Lente Art: Scott Koblish Colors: Paul Mounts We all know tourists can be pushy, but when martial artist Tommy Zhou and his partner Megan search for the secret scroll of Bohidharma and the mystic techniques of the Wu Shu, they find they can be downright deadly. Is Tommy really the long-lost descendant of Shan-Tao? And who is Shan-Tao? FC, 32pgs (2 of 4) $2.99 NIGHTFALL GN Writer: Scott O. Brown Art: Ferran Xalabarder Color: Charlie Kirchoff Cover: Clayton Crain When industrious, right-wing survivalist David Paxton is sent to a tough Texas prison, he has no idea that it’s secretly run by vampires, who use the inmates to feed on. Now, Paxton’s one hope of escape is a desperate prison riot and an uneasy alliance with a ruthless killer named Robbart. SC, 72pgs, FC $12.99 MARVEL HEROES CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 - DIRECTOR’S CUT Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils and Cover by STEVE EPTING Go behind the scenes on one of the most important issues in Marvel history! The events in CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 have been covered in news outlets nationwide, and this bonus edition brings you closer to the tragedy than ever before. Reprints CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 in its entirety and featuring Ed Brubaker’s complete script and other extras. 64 PGS./Rated T+…$4.99 CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES Written by MARK MILLAR & PAUL JENKINS Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN, RAMON BACKS & STEVE LEIBER Cover by MICHAEL TURNER Experience CIVIL WAR and it’s major tie-ins from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, FANTASTIC FOUR, FRON LINE and more in chronological order! The landscape of the Marvel Universe is changing, and it's time to choose: Whose side are you on? A conflict has been brewing, threatening to pit friend against friend, brother against brother – and all it will take is a single misstep to cost thousands their lives and ignite the fuse! As the war claims its first victims, no one is safe as teams, friendships and families begin to fall apart. The crossover that rewrites the rules, CIVIL WAR stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! This issue reprints CIVIL WAR #1, and the “Embedded” and “Accused” stories from CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE #1. 72 PGS./RATED T+…$4.99 HALO: UPRISING #1 (of 4) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by ALEX MALEEV The Eisner Award-winning team of superscribe Brian Michael Bendis and artist extraordinaire Alex Maleev unleash an epic story of mankind's struggle against the alien threat of the Covenant. Picking up from the conclusion of blockbuster video game Halo 2, the must-read issue reveals how the Master Chief, while onboard a hostile ship headed towards Earth, is battling against Covenant forces! Intertwined with Master Chief's interstellar one-man-war is the saga of a great American city's rebellion and downfall, two disparate lives' collision and shared fate, and the Convenant's hunt for an ancient relic of untold power and value. With hope dwindling and the fate of humanity hanging by a thread, is there any chance for a future? Read this debut issue to start the journey into the Halo universe! 40 PGS./17 and Up ...$3.99 This comic book is based on a Mature-rated video game. Microsoft, Bungie, the Bungie logo, Halo, the Halo logos, the Microsoft Game Studios logo, Xbox 360, the Xbox logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries and are used under license from owner. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #6 (of 7) Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH Art and Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE Variant Cover by GREG LAND Sketch Variant by JAE LEE The Affiliation, the group comprised of Roland’s father and his forces, are being lured into a fatal trap in the Shaved Mountains. With the Old Ones’ weapons fired up by Hambry’s oil, the Affiliation will be wiped out— unless Roland Deschain—the Gunslinger—can intercede in time! It’s a story of love and betrayal from the heart of Mid-World, in this, the penultimate chapter in the first act of Roland’s tale. Plus—all the extras Dark Tower fans have come to expect! 48 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory…$3.99 ©2007 Stephen King. All rights reserved Visit www.marvel.com/darktower for more info and art! MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK #1 (of 6) Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ALEXANDER DUMAS) Penciled by HUGO PETRUS Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Alexander Dumas’ brilliant follow-up to The Three Musketeers, brought to vivid life as only Roy Thomas and Hugo Petrus can! Deep inside the French prison known as the Bastille resides prisoner number 12, Philippe…who is none other than the twin brother of King Louis XIV. He was incarcerated to prevent him from setting off a civil war in his quest for the kingship itself. But there are forces who will work tirelessly to free this man in the iron mask—and put Philippe on the throne! It’s the start of an adaptation that will draw you in with political intrigue so timely it will shock you. 32 PGS./Rated T+…$2.99 MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: TREASURE ISLAND #2 (of 6) Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON) Penciled by MARIO GULLY Cover by GREG HILDEBRANDT With a treasure map in hand, young Jim Hawkins sets out to find buried treasure—as a cabin boy! But en route, Jim learns—to his horror—that the crew of the ship is comprised of former allies of Flint…the very man whose treasure they seek! And these brigands are planning to take the treasure—and murder anyone who gets in their way. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS #3 (of 6) Written by Roy Thomas (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY JAMES FENIMORE COOPER) Penciled by Steve Kurth & Denis medri Cover by JELENA KEVIC DJURDJEVIC The English are slaughtered at Fort William Henry and Alice is kidnapped by the Indian, Magua. Hawkeye and the Mohicans reach the ruined fort too late, and as they set out in pursuit of Alice, their canoes are tailed…by those of the ruthless Hurons! Plus, learn more of Hawkeye’s past in “Deerslayer!” 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 ULTIMATE MARVEL ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #44 Written by MIKE CAREY Pencils and Cover by PASQUAL FERRY “SILVER SURFER” The Silver Surfer has arrived on Earth and no force can defeat him. But he is merely the herald of one whose power defies description—one to whom universes are mere stepping stones...Psycho Man! Part 3 (of 5) 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #111 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MARK BAGLEY & STUART IMMONEN Cover by MARK BAGLEY & RICHARD ISANOVE 50/50 Variant Cover by STUART IMMONEN & RICHARD ISANOVE The artistic baton is passed from longtime penciler Mark Bagley to stunning new ongoing artist Stuart Immonen, of Ultimate X-Men and Ultimate Fantastic Four fame! Peter and his Aunt May have perhaps the most important conversation of Peter’s life. It’s a gut-wrenching, emotional roller coaster you’ll never forget. And on the lighter side, we introduce the latest addition to the Spidey villains gallery—say hello to Ultimate Spot! We kid thee not. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN #84 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils and Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE The X-Men are no more. Long live the X-Men! The man from the future, Bishop, completes his own team of mutants, ready to carry on the legacy of Charles Xavier. And their first task is to stop the attacks of the deadly Sentinels against their kind. And you’ll never guess who’s behind the attacks… or who the new Ultimate X-Men are! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SPIDER-MAN AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #543 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils and Cover by RON GARNEY “Back in Black,” Part 5 Conclusion! One bullet changed everything for Peter Parker. The black-clad Spider-Man has battered his way to the man who gave the kill order -- Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. the Kingpin. At his darkest hour, will Peter cross the line he swore he’d never cross? You won’t believe your eyes, True Believer. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #22 Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by TODD NAUCK Cover by TODD NAUCK A BACK IN BLACK extravaganza!! The deadly plans of Miss Arrow stand revealed and the friends of Peter Parker may not live to see another day. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #39 Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Penciled by LEE WEEKS Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN Eddie Brock is a man consumed. By his cancer, by demons real and imagined, by his past as the deadly villain Venom. While his arch-foe Peter Parker and a group of his family and friends hold a séance conducted by Madame Web to try and reach the comatose May, Brock will set in motion a plan that will either redeem all his past wrongs or damn him to everlasting suffering…Which will he choose? 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 SPIDER-MAN AND THE FANTASTIC FOUR #4 (of 4) Written by JEFF PARKER Pencils and Cover by MIKE WIERINGO Reed Richards is back, and so is someone else. And that someone is MAD. And not as charming as he was when we saw him last. Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four have figured out how to save the human race, but now they have to save the alien invaders as well! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 SPIDER-MAN FAIRY TALES #3 (of 4) Written by C.B.CEBULSKI Art and Cover by KEI KOBAYASHI Spider-Man Fairy Tales continues with a retelling of Spider-Man's origin, fusing one of Marvel's most classic stories with a number of popular Japanese ghost stories and legends! After the death of his parents, a young Buddhist monk is taken in by his elderly aunt and uncle and has since enjoyed a peaceful life away from further pain and suffering in a secluded temple. But when an evil "tsuchigumo," or spider spirit, attacks and bites the young boy, he finds he's gained tremendous abilities which he must now use to save his temple from six sinister ghostly invaders who have come for his blood! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #10 Written by TOM DEFALCO Pencils and Cover by RON FRENZ “CARNAGE!” Part 2 of 4 Caught in a war between Maria Hill and the Contessa Valentina Allegro De Fountaine, Spider-Girl must also battle the reborn Carnage who is targeting the students and facility of Midtown High as well as the Parker family! Guest-starring: Kaine and Darkdevil! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #20 Written by SEAN MCKEEVER Penciled by DAVID HAHN Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA Three little words set Mary Jane's world ablaze...and by page 22, Nothing Will Ever Be The Same Again...again. And This Time, It's Personal. 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST – STAR-LORD #1 (of 4) Written by KEITH GIFFEN Penciled by TIMOTHY GREEN Cover by NIC KLEIN Annihilation: Conquest continues here - - with the war book that brings back cosmic cult faves from throughout the decades! Peter Quill is once again Star-Lord - - but what could possibly make him take on his former identity? And what brings together the motley crew that includes Bug, Captain Universe, Deathcry, Mantis, Groot and Rocket Raccoon? Grab your blaster and say your prayers as Keith Giffen (ANNIHILATION) and soon-to-be star Timothy Green (Rush City) deliver a sci-fi twist on Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST-- – WRAITH #1 (of 4) Written by JAVIER GRILLO-MARXUACH Art by KYLE HOTZ Cover by CLINT LANGLEY Annihilation: Conquest continues here -- with the introduction of a dark addition to Marvel's galaxy of sci-fi stars! Who is the haunted loner known as Wraith? What are his chilling powers, how did he get them, and what is the tragic quest that drives him? Javier Grillo-Marxuach (TV's Lost and Medium) and Kyle Hotz (ZOMBIE) dare you to ride with Marvel's new gothic gunslinger! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST – QUASAR #1 (of 4) Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by MIKE LILLY Cover by MATT WILSON Annihilation: Conquest continues here - - with a fantasy quest for the key to the entire event! The new Quasar - - a.k.a. Phyla-Vell, daughter of Captain Marvel - - embarks on an epic journey that could bring an end to Conquest. What has happened to her home world? What classic foe of the Avengers is now hunting her? What is troubling her lover, Moondragon? Join the action as Wizard’s “2007 Writer to Watch” Christos Gage (UNION JACK) and Mike Lilly (Vampirella) introduce you to a sci-fi Joan of Arc determined to earn her legacy and save a galaxy! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 NOVA #4 Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by ADI GRANOV Annihilation: Conquest continues here -- as the Human Rocket zooms into the next sci-fi saga! Rich Rider stood toe to toe with Annihilus, but can the last remaining Nova Corps centurion face a foe that has an entire galaxy on lockdown? And what will happen when a man used to flying anywhere finds himself trapped with nowhere to run? Hang on tight as Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (ANNIHILATION: NOVA) and Sean Chen (IRON MAN) take you inside the next cosmic war! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 MARVEL HEROES BLADE #11 Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC It's the build-up to the climactic end of Blade's first year! And to celebrate, Marc Guggenheim and Howard Chakykin are unloading the series' first two-part story! What story could be so big it needed two issues to tell? Only the climactic encounter between Blade and his newly-discovered father! What is Blade's connection to an ancient vampire prophecy and how will it affect him forever? The answers begin here, true believer! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z: UPDATE #3 Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, STUART VANDAL, SEAN MCQUAID, MICHAEL HOSKIN, ERIC J. MOREELS, AL SJOERDSMA, CHAD ANDERSON, RONALD BYRD, ANTHONY FLAMINI, STEVEN FAULKNER, MADISON CARTER, CHRIS BIGGS, DAVID WILTFONG Cover by AARON LOPRESTI Do you think Death Metal is just a kind of music? Do you think the Zodiac Key belongs in your car's ignition? Did someone tell you that the Acts of Vengeance was a book in the Bible? Clear up your misconceptions with the latest OFFICIAL HANDBOOK! Featuring new characters who have never been covered before (Cobra, Crusader, Sabreclaw of MC2), characters from past editions receiving their first 21st-century entries (Batroc, Deathbird, Kid Colt, Klaw) and older characters who have never been covered at all ranging from the overlooked (Chrome of the New Universe, Gods of Mesopotamia, Masked Marauder) to the completely obscure (Geometer, Huntsman)! Plus, a major 5-page spotlight on the avenging son himself, Namor the Sub-Mariner! And don't forget Juggernaut, Shaman, And much, much more! 64 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 AVENGERS CLASSIC #2 Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE Penciled by MICHAEL OEMING Cover by ART ADAMS Stan and Jack bring you AVENGERS #2 in all its Hulk-out glory! Plus a bonus back-up story by Dwayne McDuffie and Mike Oeming featuring the INCREDIBLE HULK in a story of misunderstanding and mayhem! Don’t miss out, it’s only 3 bucks! And check out that far-out Art Adams cover! It’s a gas! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #28 Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils by STEVE EPTING & MIKE PERKINS Cover by STEVE EPTING Meet the New Serpent Squad, their leader -- Sin, the daughter of the Red Skull! And now as the world still reels from the tragic assassination of Captain America, the Skull and his minions begin to put their plans into motion, to deadly effect! And as the Falcon and Nick Fury hunt for the Winter Soldier, new director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tony Stark, gets a message from beyond the grave... 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 THE CHAMPIONS #1 Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils and Cover by BARRY KITSON Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN THE CHAMPIONS introduces the all-new and Los Angeles-based crown jewel in Tony Stark’s FIFTY-STATE INITIATIVE. A team of Stark-branded and created super heroes, these young actors, athletes and models are infused with tremendous powers and even more tremendous fame, reborn as the First Super Hero Team of Tomorrow™ -- THE CHAMPIONS. Here the same ol'-same ol' means hooking up at the Standard, drinks at SkyBar and a death-duel on Sunset Blvd. against some villain too stupid to realize that, in Hollywood, the good guys always win. The catch: you can be fired at any point along the way. And every inch of your life will be subjected to intense public scrutiny. And if you survive all that for a whole year, you'll face mandatory retirement. And there's no guarantee you'll live to see that retirement. If you had one year to save the world, what would you do? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 DAREDEVIL #99 Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MICHAEL LARK Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC It's the shocking conclusion of "TO THE DEVIL, HIS DUE" as the knife twists in Matt Murdock's back, and his life leaps off the rails once again. The villain who's been ripping Hell's Kitchen apart is revealed, as DD leaps into the fight of his life! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 DAREDEVIL: BATTLIN’ JACK MURDOCK #2 (of 4) Story by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO & ZEB WELLS Script by ZEB WELLS Art and Cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO "The latest offering from the Marvel Knights line" A failed boxer turned mob enforcer, Battlin’ Jack Murdock is living in an alcohol-soaked world where his fists are his only currency and his day job is filled with violence -- until the birth of his son Matt leads him on a path to redemption, that is. But when Jack finds out that integrity has a price – one that he just might not be able to pay -- can he stay away from the bottle? Or will a young Matt Murdock discover why they called his father Battlin' Jack?! 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover Parental Advisory …$3.99 GHOST RIDER: TRAIL OF TEARS #6 (of 6) Written by GARTH ENNIS Pencils and Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN It’s High noon Hell! Five inhuman riders rode out of the red fog and unleashed hell on the little town and its people -- five riders who came from the bowels of hell with blood in their eyes and their sights trained on the Spirit of Vengeance itself. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR AND POWER PACK #1 (of 4) Written by FRED VAN LENTE Pencils and Cover by GURIHIRU Jack Power has competition for B.M.O.C. of N.Y.C.'s P.S. 616 ... the new kid in school, FRANKLIN RICHARDS, Son of a Genius! But when two older kids swipe the gear of WIZARD and the TRAPSTER and target both Frank and Jack, the FF and Power Pack have to team up to stop the "Attack of the Super-Bullies!" 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 FANTASTIC FIVE #1 & 2 (of 5) Written by TOM DEFALCO Penciled by RON LIM Covers by CLAYTON HENRY “The Final DOOM!” Parts 1 & 2 of 5 As the Human Torch and Lyja discuss the merits of leaving the F5 to form their own team and Sharon Ventura returns to confront her ex-husband the Thing, the real Doctor Doom returns with cosmic-like power and a thirst for revenge on Reed Richards and the Sub-Mariner! Also starring the Invisible Woman, Psi-Lord and Kristoff-- and cameos galore! 32 PGS. (each)/Rated A …$2.99 (each) FANTASTIC FOUR #548 Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER Cover by MICHAEL TURNER Fantastic Four vs. Frightful Four—‘Nuff Said! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 IMMORTAL IRON FIST #8 Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by DAVID AJA Once a generation, the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven align on a plane far beyond the ken of mortal men. It is here that these cities send their Immortal Warriors to compete against one another in a combat tournament to end all tournaments…and it is here that Daniel Rand was spirited to in his darkest hour. Generations of mystical war traditions await their chance to prove they have the greatest kung fu…to THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 WORLD WAR HULK #2 (of 5) Written by GREG PAK Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by DAVID FINCH Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. The puny human "heroes" of Earth, including Reed Richards, Iron Man, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt, called the Hulk a monster and shot him into space. Now the Hulk has returned with a rage that knows no bounds—and he has a posse! Can the mightiest powerhouses of the Avengers stop the Hulk and his cadre of super-powered Warbound gladiators as they carve their path of mayhem through the concrete canyons of Manhattan? Can battling Ben Grimm and the rest of the Fantastic Four save Reed Richards from the Hulk's wrath? And what hope can She-Hulk have of calming her great green cousin's terrible rage? 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE #2 (of 6) Written by PAUL JENKINS Art by RAMON BACHS, SHAWN MARTINBROUGH & CHRIS MORENO Cover by JOHN WATSON Your man-on-the-street view of WORLD WAR HULK continues here - - with three separate features all written by Paul Jenkins! First, Ben Urich and Sally Floyd, now running their own newspaper, attempt to single- handedly cover a story that even the big boys can't -- featuring art by Ramon Bachs (CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE)! Then, costume division detective Danny Granville and the alien known as Korg race to figure out who killed one of Hulk's allies - - with art by Shawn Martinbrough (JSA Classified)! Finally, Chris Moreno (Sidekick) proves that the Hulk’s invasion of Manhattan is actually something to laugh at! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 INCREDIBLE HULK #108 Written by GREG PAK Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN Cover by GARY FRANK By hook and by crook, teen genius Amadeus Cho has done the impossible -- assembling a team of heroes crazy enough to side with the Hulk upon his return to Earth. But what happens when these Renegades finally come face-to-face with the Hulk's alien Warbound allies -- while civilians struggle to survive in the shattered streets of Manhattan? Amadeus Cho may just learn the difference between playing a hero -- and being one. Featuring the return of "Planet Hulk" artist extraordinaire Carlo Pagulayan with his first pencils on Planet Earth in over a year! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 WORLD WAR HULK: GAMMA CORPS #1 & 2 (of 4) Written by FRANK TIERI Penciled by CARLOS FERREIRA Cover by STEPHANE ROUX The Hulk. The Abomination. The Leader. The Harpy. Doc Samson. Born of gamma radiation, they represented a new chapter of humanity. Now, spawned through their respective DNA has come the next generation... the Gamma Corps. Recruited and trained by the enigmatic General Ryker, their mission is a simple one-- to kill the Incredible Hulk. And considering he's facing 5-1 odds, is that a mission even this new and improved version of the Green Goliath can prevent? 32 PGS. Each/Rated A …$2.99 Each WORLD WAR HULK: X-MEN #2 (of 3) Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO Cover by ED MCGUINNESS It's an all-out action issue as the Astonishing X-Men battle the Hulk in defense of Professor Xavier's dream! You've never seen a Hulk/Wolverine matchup this savage! Plus, what other members of the extended X-Men family will respond to the distress call...and will there be anything left when they do? Featuring Juggernaut! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #4 Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI Cover by JIM CHEUNG WORLD WAR HULK CROSSOVER! "GREEN ZONE" Part 1 of 2 When the Hulk and his Warbound invade America, the Superhuman Armed Forces answer the call! Our young recruits have seen plenty of action, but will it prepare them for ALL-OUT WAR?! In this time of crisis, will SHE-HULK be able to take IRON MAN'S orders? And what is HARDBALL hiding from everyone? Believe it or not, it's a secret that could turn the tide of the entire WAR! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 GHOST RIDER #13 Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by JAVIER SALTARES Cover by GABRIELLE DELL'OTTO “Apocalypse Soon,” Part 2 (of 2) A WORLD WAR HULK TIE-IN! Well, Johnny got what he wanted. Temporarily setting aside his quest for the remaining avatars of Lucifer, he has forced the Ghost Rider into a confrontation with The Hulk in hopes of saving the innocent. But who’s going to save Ghost Rider? The straight-up beat-down of the decade rumbles to its shocking conclusion! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 IRON MAN #20 Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by BUTCH GUICE Cover by GERALD PAREL A WORLD WAR HULK TIE-IN! With Iron Man missing after his battle with the Hulk, S.H.I.E.L.D. is thrown into chaos! Acting Director "Dum Dum" Dugan has to decide whether to try to find Tony Stark, the man who's pushed S.H.I.E.L.D. in a direction he disagrees with...or whether to seize control and run things his way. Also, discover the fate of Iron Man after facing the Hulk's wrath! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #10 Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencils and Cover by PHIL HESTER WORLD WAR HULK tie-in! Ant-Man is still on the run, hiding from S.H.I.E.L.D. But now things have changed--the Hulk has come to town. Will Ant-Man finally be the hero he was born to become and defend New York City from the Green Goliath? Or will he use this opportunity to loot and pillage a devastated New York? This book ain't called Irredeemable for nothing! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 HEROES FOR HIRE #12 Written by ZEB WELLS & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by CLAY MANN Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA When Humbug discovers that insect members of Hulk's Warbound have plans of their own for Earth, the Heroes for Hire infiltrate their great stone starship. But can Humbug be trusted, or is he being seduced by visions of a bug-friendly future? Go behind the battle lines of WORLD WAR HULK in the second part of this exciting crossover! Plus: a special backup tale featuring a top-secret S.H.I.E.L.D. plan to assassinate the HULK! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: WORLD WAR HULK Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS In June, WORLD WAR HULK explodes onto the Marvel scene and SPOTLIGHT is going to be there to cover it - once we make sure our reporters have their life insurance policies updated! The Green-skinned Goliath has returned from Planet Hulk and he wants to pay back the do-gooders who ponied up for that supposedly one-way ticket into outer space! And if there's any collateral damage? Well...it wouldn't be a good issue of MARVEL SPOTLIGHT without that! We'll be talking to HULK creators past and present, pulling back the curtain on the big event of 2007, as well as taking a look back at the classic HULK stories of the past! Armed and ready to deliver the biggest, broadest Hulk coverage out there, we'll be bringing beans, puppies, buckets of industrial strength Gamma-Ray-B-Gone - anything we can think of to protect us against the rampaging man-beast that is the Incredible Hulk! Be there or be scared! 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #1 Written by PAUL BENJAMIN Penciled by DAVID NAKAYAMA Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN The debut of the newest member of the critically-acclaimed MARVEL ADVENTURES line! Caught in a blast of gamma radiation, brilliant scientist Bruce Banner now finds himself in times of stress turning into the living engine of destruction know as THE INCREDIBLE HULK! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 GIANT-SIZE MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #1 Written by Jeff Parker Pencils and Cover by Leonard Kirk Remember your history–The Avengers didn't thaw out Captain America, and Kang the Conqueror became Master of the World throughout all time. To make a brighter future, our heroes have to go to the 1950's and enlist the help of The Agents of ATLAS! Plus extras! 48 PGS./All Ages …$3.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #3 Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by JAMES CORDEIRO Cover by MICHAEL GOLDEN It's covered your car, it's smothered your house ... and now it's crawling through the door after you! It's THE CREEPING DOOM, and the PLANTMAN is using it to end the domination of animals over the Earth, and only Iron Man can stop him in time! It's the ultimate Nature vs. Technology grudge match, folks -- place your bets! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #29 Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by POP MAHN Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER Y’know, some people just don’t like museums. They’re cold, boring, super-villains are always stealing stuff—wait, what? Yo! GREY GARGOYLE! Stop stealing stuff! All right, fine…but you’re gonna have to deal with SPIDEY! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #26 Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by CORY HAMSCHER Cover by PAUL SMITH A massive alien refugee fleet streams through our solar system, bearing the warning: "Galactus is coming! Galactus is coming!" And right behind them is the World-Devourer's herald, the SILVER SURFER -- headed straight for Earth! Reed Richards has only a few days to evacuate the planet before it's destroyed ... or, failing that, figure out a way to somehow stop the unstoppable! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #1 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #1 64 PGS./ALL AGES…$4.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES TWO-IN-ONE MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #23 MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #27 64 PGS./ALL AGES…$4.99 MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS #5 (of 5) Written by JOHN LAYMAN Penciled by FABIANO SILVA NEVES with FERNANDO BLANCO & SEAN PHILIPS Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM Ash is the last man standing, with super-powered zombies around every corner. It may be the end of the road for the intrepid adventurer, unless he dares to awake—the Army of Darkness! It’s the final chapter in this best- selling limited series bringing together two of horror’s top franchises! Don’t miss the excitement! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS TM & © 1993-2006 Orion Pictures Corporation. DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT TM & © 2006 DFI. www.dynamiteentertainment.com MS. MARVEL #17 Written by BRIAN REED Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI Cover by GREG HORN M.O.D.O.K., Wonder Man and Ms. Marvel collide in the conclusion to “READY, A.I.M., FIRE!” M.O.D.O.K.’s big ol’ head is about to explode in the middle of Times Square! A traitor in Carol's crew is revealed! Two characters will die - - and a new super-villain will be born! Brian Reed (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI) and Aaron Lopresti (INCREDIBLE HULK) continue their whirlwind run and bring you more madness for the leader of the Mighty Avengers. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 MYSTIC ARCANA: BLACK KNIGHT Written by ROY THOMAS AND DAVID SEXTON Penciled by TOM GRUMMETT AND ERIC NGUYEN Cover by MARKO DJURJEVIC Part two of a MAGIC EVENT defining the mystic arts of the Marvel Universe. The fall of Camelot is near and the Old Magics are in danger of fading from existence. Merlin’s only hope lies with Sir Percy of Scandia, the Black Knight! But will the cost be too great as Sir Percy duels with Mordred the Evil in the last, great battle of the era? Roy Thomas and Tom Grummett bring you this sword-and-senses shattering tale! Plus, Ian McNee’s dangerous quest for the four magical objects continues as he faces off with the treacherous and beautiful Morgan Le Fey in a special 10-page story by David Sexton and Eric (Sandman Mystery Theatre) Nguyen. 40 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 OFFICIAL TAROT OF MARVEL UNIVERSE Written by DAVID SEXTON & JEFF CHRISTIANSEN Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Theories on the Marvels of Myth and Magic from the Files of Ian McNee! Sorcerer and outsider Ian McNee has been plagued by disturbing dreams and unsettling omens. Something is not right with the world and he needs to know what it is. To gain insights into his growing unease he turns to his most prized mystical possession, The First Tarot! Created in the distant past, The First Tarot is mystically attuned to reflect and track the archetypes of the Marvel Universe. Can this "Tarot of Marvels" show Ian what is wrong? Or is something wrong with it as well? Peek inside the fascinating and disorganized files of a Magician on a Mission as he examines the current concepts behind Marvel's Myth and Magic and adds a few of his own. How do the Elder Gods connect to the Four Elements? Who are The Get of Set? And a Who's Who of Marvel characters presented in the context of the Tarot's Major Arcana. Is Dr. Doom THE EMPEROR? Is Daimon Hellstorm THE DEVIL? All will be revealed ...in the cards! 48 PGS./Rated A...$3.99 MIGHTY AVENGERS #5 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by FRANK CHO Iron Man has been destroyed, the Sentry's wife is murdered, nuclear missiles are being launched around the world and the one man with the plan to stop the new and improved Ultron...is a God of War who's been an Avenger a total of five minutes. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 NEW AVENGERS #32 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU The New Avengers have found a huge clue to the threat that has faced them since the day they banded together. And now just the knowledge of that threat is tearing them apart. What secret could be so damning that it could do to the New Avengers what the Civil War could not?? 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #4 (of 5) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & BRIAN REED Pencils and Cover by JIM CHEUNG They have faced the Skrull empire, the Hulk, the Sentry, the Infinity Gems and the Beyonder... but now the secret society of Marvel is faced with the one thing too much for even them... and the cover to this issue says it all. Oh, and there's this guy named Marvel Boy who declared war on the Earth. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS #1 (of 4) Written by STUART MOORE Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by JIM CHEUNG It’s time to Assemble–and Roll Out! What in the world could unite Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Autobots? Maybe the Decepticons and Dr. Doom know! War is about to break out on the border between Latveria and Symkaria -- unless two unique teams of heroes can unravel a dark mystery… that is, if they don’t destroy each other first! Stuart Moore (WOLVERINE, PUNISHER X-MAS SPECIAL) and Tyler Kirkham (X-MEN: PHOENIX WARSONG) bring together fan-faves like Wolverine, Megatron, Spider-Man and Optimus Prime in this all-new, four-issue, widescreen adventure! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 NEW WARRIORS #2 Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX Penciled by PACO MEDINA Cover by NIC KLEIN Someone is gift-wrapping super-villains for the police, defacing Superhuman Registration posters, and raising eyebrows from City Hall to Tony Stark’s war chamber. And the only clue to their identity? Two spray-painted letters: N.W. Are the New Warriors really back? As the NYPD Costumed Division inches closer and closer to the truth and Stark unveils his master plan for dealing with these juvenile upstarts, the ex-mutant formerly known as Wind Dancer actually makes contact. Up from the grave: Night Thrasher! 32 PGS/Rated T+ ...$2.99 PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #9 Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils and Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI It's part 4 of “Blood and Sand,” with the heart of the American dream at stake. G.W. Bridge is on the hunt. Clarke is on the run. Tati's in hell. And THE PUNISHER discovers the horrible secret of Hate Monger's empire buried beneath the desert floor. Which means this is the issue where the bodies start dropping and hope comes in short supply. Frank's insane crusade against the Hate Monger's diabolical murder sprees south of the border finds its bloody tipping point, and it's only going to get worse from here. Can one man stand against an army fueled by pure hate? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SHE-HULK #21 Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by RICK BURCHETT Cover by GREG HORN THE MOST IMPORTANT MARVEL COMIC YOU WILL READ ALL YEAR! "ANOTHER ME, ANOTHER U" Ever notice how in some Marvel comics, characters who are SUPPOSED to be dead show up with NO explanation whatsoever? Or in the wrong costume? Or acting in a way they NEVER have before? Well guess what, True Believer, there was a reason. And that reason is going to have She-Hulk and her friends working on some of their STRANGEST cases yet! Don't miss it-- 'cause this is the issue that fixes 90% of Marvel's continuity problems-- from NOW ON! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 THE LONERS #4 (OF 6) Written by C. B. CEBULSKI Penciled & Inked by KARL MOLINE Cover by JASON PEARSON Can Marvel's former teen heroes stay out of the spandex life? Once she fought aliens and super–villains as the brainy member of Power Pack; now she's trying to become a star in Hollywood - - which is the tougher challenge for Lightspeed? Plus, why has the former Generation X mutant now known as Hollow reached out to the guy who used to be a Green Goblin? C.B. Cebulski (X-MEN FAIRY TALES) and Karl Moline (Route 666) keep you guessing in the latest installment of this RUNAWAYS spin-off! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM #3 (of 4) Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Art and Cover by ESAD RIBIC REQUIEM, PART THREE “SANCTUS” Another offering from Marvel Knights. Guest-starring Dr. Strange!! His time is short and getting shorter. Like a fish swimming upstream, the Silver Surfer is drawn to the familiar waters that birthed him. But the path to Zenn-La is neither clean nor straight. To reach his destination, the Surfer must travel through a battlefield of unimaginable scale, and cut to the heart of a Sacred War that has raged for untold eons. Is there time for one last stab at redemption? 32 PGS./CARDSTOCK COVER/Rated T+ …$3.99 SUB-MARINER #2 (of 6) Written by MATT CHERNISS & PETER JOHNSON Penciled by PHIL BRIONES Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO Atlantis has attacked America – but on whose orders? Now, as the leaders of men prepare to launch a war against the undersea kingdom, and Iron Man, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., struggles to delay the inevitable, Namor wants answers! Will the Sub-Mariner have to take S.H.I.E.L.D. head-on? And will treacherous Atlanteans stab him in the back…? Peter Johnson & Matt Cherniss (POWERLESS) and international sensation Phil Briones (WHITE TIGER) bring you a bold new look at the mutant monarch of the ocean! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 OMEGA FLIGHT #4 (of 5) Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING Penciles & Cover by SCOTT KOLINS OMEGA FLIGHT VS. THE WRECKING CREW! Plus: the TRUE VILLAINS ARE REVEALED! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP/M.O.D.O.K.'S 11 #1 (OF 5) Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by FRANCIS PORTELA Cover by ERIC POWELL While the heroes are away fighting World War Hulk, the villains can play...M.O.D.O.K., sick of being hunted and hounded by A.I.M., gathers together an eclectic team of Marvel's Most Wanted to pull off one last, big score. But news travels fast along the grapevine of villainy -- and pretty soon every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is gunning for the Big-Headed One's unspeakably powerful prize. Executing their heist may be the easy part, because getting away with their loot alive is going to be the real challenge for M.O.D.O.K.’s 11! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 THUNDERBOLTS: DESPERATE MEASURES Written by PAUL JENKINS Penciled by STEVE LIEBER Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Norman Osborn has his own agenda when it comes to directing the Thunderbolts. But will he go too far when he sends Penance on what could be a suicide mission against the brutal, rogue law-enforcer, Americop? It’s Thunderbolt against Thunderbolt in a battle of fists and wills in this special issue by the masterminds behind CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 THOR #1 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Pencils and Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL Variant Cover by TBA Not a clone! Not a robot! Not an imaginary story! The God of Thunder is officially BACK! You’ve waited for it, you’ve demanded it…and we say thee YEA! The Odinson comes roaring to life in this highly anticipated ongoing series by red-hot superstars J. Michael Straczynski (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Olivier Coipel (HOUSE OF M)! But how does a god return from Ragnarok? And what place will he find in a world torn by CIVIL WAR? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 X-MEN UNCANNY X-MEN #488 Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils and Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA “The Extremists” The X-Men (re-united with Storm) take to the tunnels to discover why the Morlocks have been erupting with violence. It ain’t going to be pretty. Also, Professor X goes off in search of a VERY IMPORTANT character from X-History. Do not miss this tale brought to you by the white-hot team of ED BRUBAKER (CAPTAIN AMERICA, DAREDEVIL) and SALVADOR LARROCCA (NEWUNIVERSAL, X-MEN). Part 2 (of 6) 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 X-FACTOR #21 Written by PETER DAVID Pencils and Cover by PABLO RAIMONDI In a castle of ice in a far off land, a fearsome being called the Isolationist sits and waits and plans...except he need wait no longer. He is coming to Mutant Town, and is seeking out Jamie Madrox. But whether he and X- Factor will be enemies or allies pales in comparison to the shocking developments involving Guido's new job offer, Rictor's unexpected call to action, Siryn and Monet's new case, and--most stunning of all--Layla's disturbing discovery of something even she didn't know. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 NEW X-MEN #40 Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE Pencils and Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG “QUEST FOR MAGIK” Part 3 of 4 Things aren’t going well for the New X-Men in Limbo. Most are captives of the devil-ish Belasco who will kill them to get what he wants. But who is this girl who bears a striking resemblance to a certain Russian mutant who died years ago? And does she mean help or harm to the New X-Men? Either way, one has lost his heart. Another will lose her soul. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 X-MEN #201 Written by MIKE CAREY Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS The Marauders' trap closes on the X-Men - from within and from without! But devastating though it is, this attack is only a move in a larger game - and the survivors of Rogue's team have to figure out what the objective is before they can have a prayer of fighting back... 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 ASTONISHING X-MEN #22 Written by JOSS WHEDON Pencils and 50/50 Covers by JOHN CASSADAY The X-Men are on the run on Breakworld. Can they keep the warlords of Breakworld from killing Colossus? If his life means the destruction of an entire planet, should they save him? Part 4 (of 6) 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 DEADPOOL/GLI - SUMMER FUN SPECTACULAR Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by FABIAN NICEZA & VARIOUS MAGNIFICENT ARTISTS Cover by PAUL PELLETIER Wisconsin’s only greatest heroes team-up with the world’s most annoying deadliest merc in this slightly larger than average super sized special! Marvel as DEADPOOL and the newly--crowned GREAT LAKES INITIATIVE face off against hitmen, ninjas, and the POWER OF THE GODS! Swoon as the scintillating SQUIRREL GIRL is reunited with her first love, ROBBIE BALDWIN! And prepare yourself as DEADPOOL trains a GLI’er in one of the deadliest killing arts of all time!!! Ye gods, man! What are you waiting for? This thing’s got time travel, strange bodily functions, and NINJAS? Did we mention the ninjas? Sick of ninjas yet? We thought so. That’s so 80’s, right? Forget about the ninjas. (They are there, though.) 48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 CABLE & DEADPOOL #43 Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by REILLY BROWN Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG “Deadpool & Wolverine” Part 1 of 2 One Merc With a Mouth, plus one Canucklehead, equals TWO MUCH FUN! With a long memory and a nasty mad-on, WOLVERINE is looking to stop mounting terrorist acts by HYDRA when he encounters a new mastermind behind their latest operations! But who is this new nefarious villain... and why is DEADPOOL protecting him?!! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 EXILES #96 Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY Cover by TOMM COKER The team may have finally found the perfect world: An Earth with no crime, hate or fear—ruled by one the most diabolical villains of the Marvel universe: Victor Von Doom! Is this some twisted façade or have the Exiles finally stumbled on to utopia? Find out in “The Dream of Two Good Men.” 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 WOLVERINE #55 Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils and Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI It’s time for the final round in Wolverine’s decades-long grudge match with Sabretooth, courtesy of superstars Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) and Young Guns reloaded artist Simone Bianchi -- and this time only one of them is walking away. Get ready for one of the most eye-popping endings in recent Marvel history, True Believer! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 WOLVERINE #55 (BLACK AND WHITE VARIANT) 24 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 WOLVERINE: ORIGINS ANNUAL #1 Written by DANIEL WAY Pencils and Cover by KAARE ANDREWS “Return To Madripoor” Double-sized issue! Madripoor. A dirty town custom-made for dirty work. A long time ago, one man ruled this place with an iron fist, a wicked grin…and a patch over one eye. That man is back, and he’s looking for answers. Problem is, the answers are dying faster than he can ask the questions. Is there a new player in town…or is it the same old game? Don’t miss Logan’s long-awaited return to Madripoor, a twisted tour leading from the blood-streaked gutters of Lowtown to the glittering, razor-sharp spires of Hightown and back again. 48 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #2 Written by JEFF PARKER Penciled by ROGER CRUZ Cover by ERIC NGUYEN "Okay, so the Professor has a long distance mission for us for extra credit, so we need to do a good job with this one! Xavier says he's not coming with us and won't be in mental contact... for some reason. And we have to go to some really treacherous part of the Pacific Ocean... whew. Oh, here's the name of the place - "Monster Island." Um, we don't need this to graduate, right...?" 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 MAX PUNISHER #49 Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by LAN MEDINA Cover by TIM BRADSTREET SWF seeks SWM to assist in massive bloodletting and carnage. Must be handy w/ guns & munitions. Bottomless reservoir of pain a plus. 32 PGS./Explicit Content …$2.99 THERE IS A STRICT NO OVERPRINT POLICY ON ALL MAX TITLES PLEASE CHECK YOUR ORDERS AND PLACE THEM BY THE FOC ICON JACK KIRBY'S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS #6 Written by LISA KIRBY Penciled by MIKE THIBODEAUX Cover by JACK KIRBY Special extra-sized finale! Mainframe’s quest to recover his son leads to a blow-out battle in Dangerland! 56 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 POWERS ENCYCLOPEDIA VOL. 1 Written by TIM DANIEL and BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MICHAEL AVON OEMING Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING THIS IS IT: THE DEFINITIVE POWERS HANDBOOK! The most requested Powers item has finally arrived!! Heroes glide through the sky on lightning bolts and fire. Flamboyant villains attempt daring daylight robberies. God-like alien creatures clash in epic battle over the nighttime sky. And on the dirty city streets below, homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim do their jobs. Now, an in-depth look at the Eisner Award-winning series in this all-new volume! Featuring bios on Christian Walker, Deena Pilgrim, Retro Girl, Captain Cross, Queen Noir, Millenium Guard and many more! Plus: all-new character artwork and cover by Powers co-creator Michael Avon Oeming! The legacy of Powers is laid out before you like never before. Including entries for characters who have yet to make their debut in the series itself. 64 PGS./Explicit Content/$4.99 MARVEL/DABEL BROTHERS LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE - VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH #1 (of 2) Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON & JONATHON GREEN Penciled by Wellinton Alves Cover by BRETT BOOTH Her fans have been asking for it and now Laurell K. Hamilton is going to deliver. Laurell K. Hamilton, Dabel Brothers Productions, and Marvel are coming together to give readers a look into Anita Blake's past. Written by Laurell K. Hamilton herself, along with Jonathon Green, this July will see the release of part one of a two issue limited series that takes place almost a year before the events currently being chronicled in Guilty Pleasures. You will get to see the first time Anita and Jean-Claude meet, Anita's first time inside Guilty Pleasures, her first serial killer case, and a very early encounter with Edward. Prepare to be thrilled by this original story produced especially for comics. 40 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99 HEDGE KNIGHT II: SWORN SWORD #2 (of 6) Written by GEORGE R.R. MARTIN Adapted by BEN AVERY Pencils and Cover by MIKE S. MILLER The sequel to the critically acclaimed George R.R. Martin’s The Hedge Knight continues as Dunk and Egg serve their new lord, Ser Eustace, in the face of an inevitable war. When the Red Widow steals Eustace’s water, Dunk’s comrade-in-arms Ser Bennis draws blood from one of her peasants. Now it falls to Dunk, Egg, and Bennis to raise an army from Eustace’s villages in preparation for her retaliation. But will a rag tag group of peasants be able to stand against her knights and archers? And if they can’t, what will the price be? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 MONTE COOK’S PTOLUS: CITY BY THE SPIRE TPB Written by MONTE COOK Penciled by CANAAN WHITE & LUIS LIRA Cover by CANAAN WHITE From the mind of Monte Cook comes an exhilarating adventure set in his groundbreaking world of Ptolus, the City by the Spire.Sheva Callister thought she was retired after a tough “treasure hunting” expedition went sour and claimed the life of her partner, Parnell. But when a high-ranking noble from the city of Ptolus calls on her to retrieve a special brooch, she’s willing to venture out on one last expedition… for the right price. Ptolus is anything but a straightforward city, though, and as Sheva works her way towards her goal, she finds herself caught in a web of deception and intrigue. And as she travels from the tombs of the Lich King Narros to the towers overlooking the City by the Spire, Sheva quickly realizes she must find the source of this misery if she hopes to complete her quest… or else the powers-that-be in Ptolus may put a stop to her adventuring forever. Written by Monte Cook, co-designer of the d20 gaming system and creator of the HeroClix battle system, Ptolus: City by the Spire is a wonderful introduction to the realm of “the world’s most deluxe campaign set,” with an amazing tale of swords and sorcery that’s sure to delight any fan of fantasy, thievery, or high-spirited adventure! 144 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 MAGICIAN APPRENTICE #9 (of 12) Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST Adapted by BRYAN J.L. GLASS Penciled by RYAN STEGMAN Cover by IG BARROS As Tomas fights for his life alone in the ancient Dwarven mines, the magician's apprentice, Pug, finds himself and Duke Boric's traveling party shipwrecked upon the shore of the mysterious Sorcerer's Isle. Which just so happens to be the legendary island home to the fearsome sorcerer Macros the Black. What impact will the strange messages of the Traveler have upon Pug and the fate of all Midkemia? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #9 (of 12) Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN Penciled by RODNEY BUCHEMI Cover by CHRISTOPHE SWAL After leaving Detroit, Alvin Junior and Ta-Kumsaw journey to the Land of the Flints where young Alvin is reunited with Taleswapper. But this reunion is far more bitter than sweet. Taleswapper not only informs Alvin of his brother Measure’s capture, torture and probable execution, he also reveals to Ta-Kumsaw that the white men of Vigor Church, now allied with Governor Harrison’s armed soldiers, are planning to attack the peaceful Indian citizens of Prophetstown … and that no matter how fast he might travel to aid them, he’ll be too late to prevent the slaughter! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 WYRMS #6 (of 6) Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD Adapted by JAKE BLACK Penciled by VITOR ISHIMURA Cover by ADRIANO BATISTA Patience's journey has reached its astounding climax in Cranning! It is the final endgame as she not only confronts the mysterious Unwyrm, but also her destiny. Patience will discover the fate of her entire race and her role in it! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 COLLECTIONS MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 6 HC Written by STAN LEE Penciled by JACK KIRBY Cover by JACK KIRBY Long live Asgard, True Believers! What better way to herald the return of the God of Thunder, than to usher in another Mighty Thor Masterworks! After years of honing the tragedy and intrigue of the Son of Odin, Stan and Jack hit a stride that would produce the most mythic tales in all of Marveldom. Beginning with a pair of irredeemable uglies, Replicus and the Super-Skrull, the adventure then takes itself up a Norse notch when the evil Loki conspires to have Thor stripped of his power and vanquished to Earth! Stranded there, he must struggle to survive the machinations of his scheming half-brother, while attemping to regain the graces of All-Father Odin. Last, but not least: Enter one of the most beloved baddies in all of the Asgardian entourage—The Wrecker! The decidedly mortal Thor must battle to his very last breath against this crowbar-wielding wingnut, who himself is powered with Asgardian might! And we’ll warn you now, the last note is a tragic one as Thor faces his ladylove, Sif—in the body of the undefeatable Destroyer! It’s drama as only the Masters of the Marvel Age can make it! Collecting THOR (Vol. 1) #141-151. 256 PGS./Rated A …$54.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2690-2 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 6 HC – VARIANT VOL. 80 256 PGS./Rated A …$54.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2691-0 DEVIL DINOSAUR BY JACK KIRBY OMNIBUS HC Written by JACK KIRBY Penciled by JACK KIRBY Cover by JACK KIRBY No gods from outer space could beat THIS Devil! Jack Kirby crossed into a new cosmos with this crimson carnivore and his faithful sidekick Moonboy! Now, for the first time, Marvel collects the King's saga of Devil Dinosaur in his prehistoric prime! Collecting DEVIL DINOSAUR #1-9. 176 PGS./All Ages …$29.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2694-5 Trim size: oversized IMMORTAL IRON FIST VOL. 1: THE LAST IRON FIST STORY PREMIERE HC Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION Penciled by DAVID AJA & TRAVEL FOREMAN Cover by DAVID AJA Many years ago, in the mystical city of Kun’ Lun, young Danny Rand stared at a suit behind glass -- the garb of the "Immortal Iron Fist” -- and knew that he was destined to wear it. But where did this costume come from? Why did it wait for Danny all those years like a shadow of his future? The answer to those questions will stun both him and his readers, as Danny Rand leaps from the pages of his breakout appearance in DAREDEVIL to his own history-spanning kung-fu epic that will shatter every perception of what it means to be the Immortal Iron Fist! Brought to you by top-ten writer Ed Brubaker and breakout talent Matt Fraction (PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL), with action-packed art by David Aja (DAREDEVIL, GIANT-SIZE WOLVERINE). Collecting IMMORTAL IRON FIST #1-6 and the Iron Fist story from CIVIL WAR: CHOOSING SIDES. 152 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2854-9 NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. VOL. 2 - I KICK YOUR FACE PREMIERE HC Written by WARREN ELLIS Penciled by STUART IMMONEN Cover by STUART IMMONEN What? You haven’t been reading NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E.? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND? Here’s a quick rundown of what you missed: SuperheroesfightingexplosionsexAvengersFinFangFoomgiantflyingsubmarinemonstrositiesformerX- ForcebabeexplosionskickingMachineManpunchinggiantevilcoprobotshotEnglishchicksecretterroristorganization sEXPLOSIONS! Whew! And that’s only the beginning! But don’t worry! It’s never too late to join the party! First up, the Nextwave Squad faces an army of Mindless Ones!!! Yes, insanely powerful stone men without faces! You cannot miss it! Collecting NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #7-12. 144 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2855-7 NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. VOL.1: THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1909-4) THE HOOD PREMIERE HC Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHN Penciled by KYLE HOTZ Cover by KYLE HOTZ With great power ...comes great opportunity. Nineteen-year-old Parker Robbins couldn’t afford college, but he was able to buy a ski mask and a Lorcin .380 handgun. After dropping out of high school, he hoped to follow in the footsteps of his late father, a soldier in the Kingpin’s vast criminal empire — but life in the mob isn’t always as glamorous as the movies make it seem. With a pregnant girlfriend, a demanding mistress and an institutionalized mother to care for, Parker can barely make ends meet. So when the small-time crook finds mystical apparel that grants him strange powers, he elects to forgo organized crime ... for the more prestigious and financially rewarding world of costumed villainy. Collecting THE HOOD #1-6. 144 PGS./Explicit Content …$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2818-2 Trim size: standard X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG PREMIERE HC Written by GREG PAK Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM Cover by MARC SILVESTRI The Phoenix is back! But where has it been reborn? Fire and pain await the X-Men. Can they handle what’s to come?! Collecting X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #1-5. 128 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1930-2 Trim size: standard X-MEN: PHOENIX – ENDSONG TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1924-8) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 7 HC Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by TOM RANEY, BEN OLIVER & SALVADOR LARROCA Cover by TOM RANEY This deluxe hardcover collects ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 14: PHOENIX and ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 15: MAGICAL, plus extras. In "Phoenix?" our heroes kick back for a night on the town with their significant others after the events of Magnetic North and their recent encounter with the master of magnetism. Meanwhile, Wolverine must face a dreaded foe from the past who comes back to haunt him with unbearable secrets that have been buried for years. Plus: Is Jean Grey really the cosmic entity called Phoenix? And if so, what can be done about it? And in Magical, meet the mysterious mutant called the Magician. He's a media darling, a vital part of the X-Men dynamic and the newest member of the team. Watch him live up to his name in ways you could never conceive. There is more -- much, much more about this new mutant than any suspect. Meanwhile, a tormented Jean Grey is having great difficulty dealing with the results of the Shi’ar testing. Elsewhere...Dazzler stirs. Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #66-74 and ANNUAL #2. 256 PGS./Rated T+ …$29.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2605-8 Trim size: oversized These ULTIMATE X-MEN HARDCOVERS STILL AVAILABLE! ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 1...$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1008-9) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 2...$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1130-1) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 3...$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1131-X) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 4...$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1251-0) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 5…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2103-X) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 6…$29.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2104-8) UNCANNY X-MEN: RISE & FALL OF THE SHI'AR EMPIRE HC Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by BILLY TAN & CLAYTON HENRY Cover by BILLY TAN A brand-new era for UNCANNY X-MEN begins here! Fresh off X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS, Ed Brubaker takes the helm of Marvel’s mighty mutants. Young Guns Reloaded artist Billy Tan and Clayton Henry join Ed for a story that won’t just affect Earth, but will rock the foundations of the entire galaxy! Vulcan is out for revenge and has his sights set on the Shi’ar Empire! Get ready for the ride of your life! A perfect starting point for any new reader! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN #475-486. 272 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2515-9 Trim size: oversized SQUADRON SUPREME: HYPERION VS. NIGHTHAWK TPB Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Penciled by PAUL GULACY Cover by PAUL GULACY It had to happen: The ultimate throw-down between the two stars of the smash hits SUPREME POWER and SQUADRON SUPREME: Hyperion and Nighthawk. But what could draw these two heroes into the biggest of all smackdowns? Nothing less than genocide. In this ripped-from-the-headlines story, Marc Guggenheim (WOLVERINE, BLADE) and comic-book legend Paul Gulacy (MASTER OF KUNG FU) explore the real- world tragedy going on right now in Darfur, Africa. The most thought-provoking and action-packed book you'll read all year! Collecting SQUADRON SUPREME: HYPERION VS. NIGHTHAWK #1-4. 96 PGS./Parental Advisory …$10.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2434-9 SQUADRON SUPREME VOL. 1: THE PRE-WAR YEARS PREMIERE HC STILL AVAILABLE! $20.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2282-6) EXILES VOL. 15 ENEMY OF THE STARS TPB Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER Cover by PAUL PELLETIER A new era for Exiles begins here! Legend Chris Claremont (UNCANNY X-MEN) starts a run that will have Exiles fans talking for years to come. And he’s not the only one joining up, as X-Woman Psylocke joins the team, as well. What is she doing there? How will the team deal with her arrival? And what new villains plan on destroying every world in existence?! Collecting EXILES #90-94. 120 PGS./Rated A …$13.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2390-3 EXILES VOL. 1: DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE…$12.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-0833-5) EXILES VOL. 2: A WORLD APART…$14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1021-6) EXILES VOL. 3: OUT OF TIME…$17.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1085-2) EXILES VOL. 4: LEGACY…$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1109-3) EXILES VOL. 13: WORLD TOUR BOOK 2…$21.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1855-1) EXILES VOL. 14: THE NEW EXILES…$14.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2236-2) WONDER MAN: MY FAIR SUPER HERO TPB Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by ANDREW CURRIE Cover by ANDREW CURRIE Meet Lady Killer -- the dangerous assassin who comes head-to-head with the Avenger called Wonder Man! But Wonder Man doesn’t want to just stop her -- he’s made a bet with a movie producer to rehabilitate her into a hero! Is this too much for even the mighty Simon Williams? Fortunately, he’s got Ms. Marvel and X-Men’s Beast in his corner. Collecting WONDER MAN: MY FAIR SUPER HERO #1-5. 120 PGS./Rated T+ …$13.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1995-7 X-FACTOR VOL. 2: LIFE AND DEATH MATTERS TPB Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by ARIEL OLIVETTI, DENNIS CALERO & ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ Cover by RYAN SOOK Jamie Madrox comes face-to-face with the thing that terrifies him the most: having to make a decision. The divisiveness of Civil War has spread to his own team: Half of them want to cooperate with the government; the other half wants to take a stand against it. It’s Jamie’s choice that may well decide whether X-Factor stays together or cracks apart. And matters aren’t being helped by Quicksilver, who offers Rictor the opportunity to get his powers back -- but at what price? Plus: They've been a thorn in X-Factor’s side since the beginning, and now things are coming to a head. X-Factor’s newest assignment causes them to again cross paths with their arch rivals, Singularity Investigations. The result is revelations that strike to the very core of who and what Jamie Madrox is. Collecting X-FACTOR #7-12. 136 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2146-3 X-FACTOR VOL. 1: THE LONGEST NIGHT TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $14.99 (ISBN:0-7851-1817-9) MOON KNIGHT VOL. 1: THE BOTTOM TPB Written by CHARLIE HUSTON Penciled by DAVID FINCH Cover by DAVID FINCH The Fist of Khonshu is back and badder than ever, courtesy of acclaimed novelist Charlie Huston (CAUGHT STEALING, SIX BAD THINGS) and red-hot, fan-favorite artist David Finch (AVENGERS). Collecting MOON KNIGHT #1-6. 152 PGS./Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 0-7851-1907-8 UNION JACK: LONDON FALLING TPB Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by MIKE PERKINS Cover by MIKE PERKINS Spinning out of CAPTAIN AMERICA, Britain’s premier super hero has mere hours to prevent multiple terrorist attacks on London by an army of super-villains! Union Jack leads Sabra and the new Arabian Knight into battle! But when his boss at MI5 risks innocent lives to bring down the enemy, Union Jack faces a tough choice -- and the fate of London itself rests on his decision. Don’t miss the book that redefines Union Jack for the 21st century, with stunning pencils by fan-favorite Captain America artist Mike Perkins! Guest-starring Sabra, Arabian Knight, Batroc the Leaper, Machette, Zaran, Boomerang, Crossfire, Jack O’Lantern, Shockwave and more! Collecting UNION JACK #1-4. 96 PGS./Rated T+ …$10.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2181-1 INVADERS CLASSIC VOL. 1 TPB Written by ROY THOMAS Penciled by FRANK ROBBINS, RICH BUCKLER, DICK AYERS & DON HECK Cover by FRANK ROBBINS The Big Three of Marvel's Golden Age -- Captain America, the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner -- entered their first alliance when the U.S. entered World War II! But the Axis had more than bombs to throw at them, as they soon learned in a battle with the Star-Gods! The Red Skull wants the Invaders themselves as Hitler's top hitmen, and only a second gathering of Golden Age greats can stop him! Featuring the first appearances of Spitfire, Union Jack and more! COLLECTING INVADERS #1-9, GIANT-SIZE INVADERS #1 and MARVEL PREMIERE #29-30. 240 PGS./Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2706-2 HULK VISIONARIES: PETER DAVID VOL. 4 TPB Written by PETER DAVID &BOB HARRAS Penciled by JEFF PURVES & DAN REED Cover by JOHN BYRNE The golden god-man Glorian wants to give the gray Hulk an emotional makeover, but the mysterious Mister Cloot thinks they'd both look better in demon red! Peter David's remarkable run continues as the Hulk goes after gangsters, ghouls and the Grey Gargoyle! Plus: wrestlers, killer whales and more! Guest-starring Iron Man and Werewolf by Night! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK #355-363, and MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #26 AND #45. 232 PGS./Rated A …$19.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2096-3 These HULK VISIONARIES: PETER DAVID TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! HULK VISIONARIES: PETER DAVID VOL. 1…$19.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1541-2) HULK VISIONARIES: PETER DAVID VOL. 2…$19.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1878-0) HULK VISIONARIES: PETER DAVID VOL. 3…$19.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2095-5) CAPTAIN AMERICA: WAR & REMEMBRANCE TPB (NEW PRINTING) Written by ROGER STERN, JOHN BYRNE, DON PERLIN & ROGER MCKENZIE Penciled by JOHN BYRNE & JOE RUBINSTEIN Cover by JOHN BYRNE Captain America's endless war on crime and tyranny sets him against new enemies and old, from an army of robot replicas to the black deeds of Baron Blood! Plus: Cap for president? Guest-starring the Avengers; S.H.I.E.L.D.; and the late, great Union Jack! Featuring Cobra, Mister Hyde and Batroc the Leaper! The complete Stern/Byrne run, culminating with the standard-setting version of Cap's awe-inspiring origin! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #247-255. 192 PGS./Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2693-7 ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 3 TPB Written by LEN WEIN, CHRIS CLAREMONT, STEVE GERBER, BILL MANTLO, MARY SKRENES, TONY ISABELLA, JIM STARLIN, DON MCGREGOR, ROGER SLIFER, GERRY CONWAY & SCOTT EDELMAN Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA, KLAUS JANSON, VINCE COLLETTA,MIKE ESPOSITO, FRANK GIACOIA, JOHN TARTAGLIONE, SAM GRAINGER, JIM MOONEY, GIL KANE, JIM STARLIN, DAN ADKINS, DON NEWTON & DON HECK Cover by ED HANNIGAN There's nothing the non-team can't handle when mutants, gods, demons and miscreants of the 1950s all get their crack at the sensational super heroes of the seventies! With Luke Cage! The Guardians of the Galaxy! The Son of Satan vs. the Sons of the Serpent! Brain transplants, foreign intrigue and the tumultuous terror of Tapping Tommy! Daredevil, Yellowjacket, Bambi! And introducing...an Elf!? Featuring the first appearance of the ever- reliable Wrecking Crew! Collecting31-60, and Annual 1 592 PGS./Rated A …$16.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2696-1 These ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 1…$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1547-1) ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 2…$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2150-1) ESSENTIAL SPIDER-WOMAN VOL. 2 TPB Written by MICHAEL FLEISHER, J.M. DEMATTEIS, CHRIS CLAREMONT, STEVE LEIALOHA, ANN NOCENTI &STEVEN GRANT Penciled by STEVE LEIALOHA, JERRY BINGHAM, MIKE ESPOSITO, ERNIE CHAN, FRANK SPRINGER, JIM MOONEY, BRUCE PATTERSON, AL GORDON, TERRY AUSTIN, BOB WIACEK, BRIAN POSTMAN, CARMINE INFANTINO, DAVE COCKRUM & JOE RUBINSTEIN Cover by STEVE LEIALOHA The first part of Spider-Woman's career concludes as her collection of challenges and crises is completed! Some of Marvel's most stupendous scribes set the heroine against Morgan le Fay, the Viper, Gypsy Moth and other fearsome foes, forgotten or otherwise! Plus: the first appearances of X-Factor's Siryn and X-Force's Caliban! But after tearing through a gauntlet of magicians, mad scientists, murder and mystery, what final fate awaits the webbed wonder? Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men and the Werewolf! Collecting SPIDER- WOMAN #26-50, MARVEL TEAM-UP #97 and UNCANNY X-MEN #148. 608 PGS./Rated A …$16.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2701-1 ESSENTIAL SPIDER-WOMAN VOL. 1 TPB STILL AVAILABLE! $16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1793-8) MARVEL POSTERS HALO POSTER 24x36 Color Poster... $6.99 Final Order Cut-Off 6/14/07 (On-Sale 7/5/07) THOR POSTER 24X36 Color Poster...$6.99 Final Order Cut-off 6/14/07 (On-Sale 7/5/07) MARVEL PREVIEWS #46 Each issue of MARVEL PREVIEWS is a comic-book-sized, 112-page, glossy full-color guide to all of Marvel's upcoming releases! Marvel Previews also includes special previews of upcoming or sold-out projects. 112 PGS./RATED T+…JUST $0.99! (or FREE with a purchase of Diamond’s PREVIEWS!) IN STORES 5/30/2007 DIAMOND SELECT TOYS & COLLECTIBLES MARVEL UNIVERSE: WINTER SOLDIER BUST A Diamond Select Release! Long thought to have been killed during World War II, James “Bucky” Barnes was Captain America’s teenaged sidekick before being conditioned by the Russians and being reborn as the Winter Soldier. Now with his memories intact, the Winter Soldier and Nick Fury stand poised to make some real waves in the Marvel Universe. Limited to 1500 pieces and sculpted by Michael Locassio, each six-inch bust features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bust SRP: $50.00 MARVEL ICONS: RED SKULL BUST A Diamond Select Release! Continuing the ever-expanding Marvel Icons line comes one of the most infamous evils in the Marvel Universe – the Red Skull! The ultimate arch nemesis of freedom, his plots has cost Captain America his life. This amazingly detailed piece continues to deliver the very best heroes and worst villains the Marvel Universe has to offer. Sculpted by Rudy Garcia and limited to 2000 pieces, each bust features a hand- numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bust SRP: $45.00 MARVEL ORIGINS: THOR STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Every superhero had to begin somewhere, and now those fateful moments are commemorated with the all-new Marvel Origins series! When Donald Blake struck his staff against the earth, his true heritage as the Mighty Thor was at least revealed to him and the world would never be the same. Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez and limited to 1500 pieces, each eight-inch statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $70.00 PREMIER COLLECTION: JEAN GREY STATUE A Diamond Select Release! Jean Grey lost her life while protecting those she loved only to be reborn as Phoenix! This stunningly detailed twelve-inch statue features the Omega- level mutant with a talent for resurrections just as she emerges as Phoenix for the first legendary time! Sculpted by Sam Greenwell and limited to 1000 pieces, each statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $150.00 SPIDER-MAN 3: THE DEATH OF EDDIE BROCK STATUE A Diamond Select Release! A Gentle Giant Sculpt! Right from the thrilling blockbuster comes this twelve-inch statue featuring Spider-Man’s greatest enemy — Venom! This incredibly detailed scene was created utilizing Spider-Man 3’s digital production files by Gentle Giant Studios and features the last fateful moments of Eddie Brock, host of the Venom symbiote. Limited to 1000 pieces, each statue features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $250.00 SPIDER-MAN 3: THE RISE OF VENOM STATUE A Diamond Select Release! A Gentle Giant Sculpt! The world was stunned as Venom came to life in the blockbuster Spider-Man 3, and now this intricately-designed statue recreates the beginning of Spider-Man’s worst nightmare – the Rise of Venom! Sculpted by Gentle Giant, utilizing the film’s digital production files, this 12” inch statue is limited to 1000 pieces and features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Statue SRP: $150.00 SPIDER-MAN 3: PETER PARKER BUST A Diamond Select Release! A Gentle Giant Sculpt! Based on the iconic image of Peter Parker becoming Spider-Man once more, this six-inch bust depicts the star of the sensational Spider-Man 3 — Tobey Maguire! The ultimate Spider-Man for a generation, this Gentle Giant sculpt was created using the latest in digital scanning technology. Limited to 5000 pieces, each bust features a hand-numbered base with matching box and Certificate of Authenticity. Bust SRP: $60.00 MARVEL ZOMBIES MINIMATES BOX SET A Diamond Select Release! An Art Asylum Design and Sculpt! The hottest limited series of 2006 is back with a vengeance in this Marvel Zombies Minimate box set! Featuring the zombie “heroes” Wolverine, Colonel America, Spider-Man, Powerman and the Hulk, these miniature maneaters also come with the head of the zombie Wasp! The vest best in bone-crunching, powered-up action can now be a part of your collection! Box Set SRP: $14.99 MARVEL SELECT: “MARVEL ZOMBIES” HULK ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select Release! Based on the best-selling miniseries, Marvel Zombies are invading Marvel Select – continuing with everyone’s favorite green giant, the Incredible Hulk! Designed by Marvel Toys and sculpted by Dig Deep Entertainment, Zombie Hulk combines an endless hunger with decaying flesh as only a zombie can! Each Marvel Zombies figure released will also include a detailed base complete with pieces of the doomed Silver Surfer! Blister card packaging. Figure SRP: $19.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE GUIDE TO COMICS, ENTERTAINMENT AND POP CULTURE #190 THUNDERSTORM WARNING! The Thunder God is back! After a lengthy layoff and a Civil War red herring, Thor returns to his own ongoing series, heralded by superstar writer J. Michael Straczynski (Amazing Spider-Man) and rising star artist Olivier Coipel (House of M). Get the latest weather forecast for this Marvel icon! 'COUNTDOWN' WATCH CONTINUES DC keeps the spotlight rolling on its latest weekly comic event, Countdown by Paul Dini (Detective Comics) and a host of star creators! The entire DC Universe will feel the effects of this cataclysmic story, so get on board to get the scoop. HELLBOY OF A SUMMER Hellboy's big year kicked off with Darkness Calls, the latest offering from Mike Mignola. As production gears up for "Hellboy 2," we'll take a look at what the big red monster hunter has planned for summer-and beyond! 'TRANSFORMERS' MANIA One of the most eagerly awaited summer movies in years, "Transformers" by director Michael Bay ("Armageddon") will surely blow up the big screen when armies of giant robots collide! Will the Robots in Disguise rule the summer movie season? Get the auto club report here. X-MEN: WHO WILL SURVIVE? Marvel's Merry Mutants face the extinction of their very way of life in "Endangered Species," the new X-Men storyline kicking off this month that sends the Beast on a mission to save mutantkind! This all leads up to the next great X-Men event this fall, so get in on the ground floor now! Cover (Thor cover by David Finch) $5.99 Cover (Transformers movie photo) $5.99 Cover (Hellboy by Mike Mignola) $5.99 Cover (Dark Sector video game) $5.99 INQUEST #148 THE BEST OF INQUEST Twelve years, nearly 150 issues, more than seven trillion cards drawn and a billion clix clicked—plus some uncounted thousands of R&G and videogame critical hits after hours—all to put this great magazine together. And now, just before we hit the big 150, we’re putting all those historic, must-read articles into a single issue. The coolest stories ever… the best “What If?” cards… the hottest gaming babes and loads of everything that makes InQuest the best value in gaming. If you only ever buy one issue of InQuest, this must be it. PLUS: * Everything you need to know about Magic: Tenth Edition. * First look at World of Warcraft TCG: Fires of Outland. * Enter the Hall of Justice to preview HeroClix: Justice League. * Conquer the galaxy with Star Wars’ PocketModel TCG. * Go behind the scenes of Fantasy Flight’s new Mutant Chronicles CMG. * How do Batman and Superman stack up in Vs. System: World’s Finest? * The ultimate price guide for Magic, WoW, HeroClix, D&D Minis, and all your favorite games. * More tips, tricks and combos than you’ll ever need to know. * And Much, Much More! Magazine (Best of InQuest) $1.99 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #121 SPRINGFIELD’S MOST WANTED As the Simpsons movie approaches, fans want to know—will their favorite characters be in it? While early reports say everyone is in it, there are 20 in particular we’ve just gotta see! We’ll count down the top 20 Simpsons characters, whether they’ve got toys or not, and call out our favorite lines, scenes and episodes! Plus: the Simpsons toys they never made! McFarlane Toys’ Simpsons movie figures grace the cover of this issue. THE GIRLS OF DC Ami-Comi, DC’s new line of anime-inspired PVC statues is a feast for the eyes! We’ll take a look at the source art these statues of Supergirl, Batgirl and more are based on and get behind-the-scenes info from the artists! GOBOTS are go! Mighty robots! Mighty vehicles! We’ll take a look at the Gobots phenomenon, from their Japanese origins to their early days of U.S. domination to their eventual defeat and assimilation by the Transformers. DESIGNER TOYS 101 Designer toys — a.k.a. urban vinyl, artist figures, etc. — are entering the mainstream, and we’ll bring you inside the world of these ultra-limited, original creations and the designers who design them! INCOMING! Pictures of hundreds of yet-to-be-released toys, months before you can get them in your grubby little paws! Star Wars, Transformers, Marvel Legends, DC Direct, DC Superheroes, Super Friends, Justice League, G.I. Joe, Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, South Park, Family Guy, WWE Classic Superstars, TNA Wrestling and more! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE! Each month is an insane trip inside our toy library, as classic toy lines of yesterday and today come to life…and have to deal with all of the same junk we do. What crazy adventure will the toys of “TTT” go on next? Magazine (Cover: Simpsons Movie Figures) $4.99 WIZARD ANIME INSIDER #47 BLEACH A Back-To School Guide PLUS: * The mysterious Mushishi * The Rise and Fall and Rise and Fall of Tokyo Tower * Manga Preview Magazine (Cover: BLEACH) $4.99 TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE: 10TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION You know the trend lately to make classy, oversize collections of some of the greatest comic stories ever told? Take away the “classy” part and you’ve got the Twisted ToyFare Theatre 10th Anniversary Collection, over 250 pages of the funniest strips, coolest extras and most scintillating behind-the-scenes tales of ToyFare magazine’s 10-year-old comic strip! IT’S FULL OF STUFF LIKE: * The 25 Best Twisted ToyFare Theatres ever! * Behind-the-scenes anecdotes about every strip! * A brand-new, full-length “Twisted ToyFare” strip! * Rare and never-before-seen material from the vault! * New “Official Handbook of the TTT Universe” pages! * The best of Big Shots! * And much more! TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE: 10TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION $29.99 PREMIUM EXCLUSIVES Available from Wizard Entertainment 1) WA Sub-Mariner #1 Signed by Michael Turner PI 2) Sub-Mariner #1 Michael Turner Cover CGC 9.8 PI 3) Captain America #26 CGC 9.8 PI 4) Captain America #25 (New Print; New Cover) Steve Epting Cover CGC 9.8 PI 5) Civil War: The Confession ‘Death of Captain America’ Storyline CGC 9.8. 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From his earliest attempts at making comics to the release of his latest series, Madman Atomic Comics, Allred has created a unique visual biography. This classy limited edition hardcover edition is jam-packed with a whopping 256 pages of rare and never-before-seen art, as well as every cover Mike Allred has ever made. Also included are interviews, articles, and personal reflections via his running commentary. This is a visual bananza that provides more insight to the creative process of an A-list comic book writer/artist than you're likely to have found ever before! 256pgs, FC SRP: $34.99 ABOUT COMICS DESTROYER DUCK TP by Steve Gerber, Jack Kirby, & Alfredo Alcala The mad genius behind Howard the Duck teams up with the artistic visionary who brought us Fantastic Four, X-Men, and the Hulk! Destroyer Duck takes on GodCorp to fight for the Little Guy in this 25th anniversary collection of this historic comic. Includes the complete Gerber/Kirby run, and a new introduction by Gerber. SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 LICENSABLE BEAR #4 by Nat Gertler & Various Stand-alone issue! The world’s most lovable marketing icon inserts his trademarked charm into the realms of music festivals, twelve-step programs, and more in this latest collection of short romps. And what all-American patriotic hero comes back from the dead in this issue? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STEWART THE RAT #1 by Gerber, Colan, & Palmer Steve Gerber and Gene Colan followed up their classic run on Howard the Duck with an original graphic novel about a walking, talking rat facing the excesses of life in Los Angeles. First published in 1980, this long-lost work is now available again, in affordable comic book format! MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 19: EVER AFTER TP by Terry Moore This is it — the end of an award-winning series and an era in comics — the 19th and final SiP trade paperback! Ever After collects issues #83 -90, where the saga of Katchoo and Francine comes to an end as 14 years of romance and adventure bring us to the final climactic scene. When her famous brother-in-law falls prey to a crazed fan’s bullet, Francine is forced to confront her own doubts and fears about the life she has chosen. In a bold move, she leaves her cheating husband and tries to reconnect with the only person she ever truly loved, Katchoo. But things have changed since Francine left, Katchoo has changed, and it soon becomes apparent that if Francine wants her friend back she’s going to have to fight for her. Grab a copy of comics history in the making! SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE TP'S by Terry Moore In Volume 9, Katchoo struggles to fight her way out of the excessive life of hi-tech crime without endangering the lives of her friends, Francine and David. But her deadly rival, the psychotic beauty, Veronica, has other plans for the threesome. When Katchoo and Tambi team up for a brilliant takeover of the Big Six syndicate, Veronica seizes Francine and David in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse! In Volume 10, passions run high when the SIP gang find themselves in Hawaii surrounded by sun, sand and a cornucopia of sexy choices in the trade winds paradise! VOL. 9: CHILD OF RAGE (STAR12777)—SC, 7x10, 156pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 VOL. 10: TROPIC OF DESIRE (STAR14138)—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** AC COMICS THE CRYPT OF HORROR VOLUME 4 TP by Various A spine-tingling collection of classic vintage horror comics from the 1950's, most from the halcyon pre-Comics Code era! Who can resist titles like "River Of Blood," "The Vampire Legion," "The Last Man," and "Ship of Ghouls?" Spotlighting yesteryear's most titanic talents, most notably Bob Powell and Dick Briefer, who delivered some of the most gosh-darn creepy comics of all time. Contributors also include France Herron, Robert Bernstein, Howard Nostrand, Jack Kamen, Gene Fawcette, Harry Harrison, and Wally Wood. Scary fun for kids of all ages! SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 BEST OF THE WEST #63 by Various A wagonload of cowboy comics classics from the 1950's, featuring never-before-reprinted adventures of The Durango Kid, Redmask, and The Haunted Horseman. Includes a special vintage reprint of "The Return of Wild Bill Pecos" by John Buscema! Before his stellar work at Marvel Comics in the '60s, '70s, and '80s, this artistic giant was a top-flight Western artist, working on such titles a's Roy Rogers and Wild Bill Pecos, and AC Comics proudly showcases his early work. Other classic creators, including Gardner Fox, Ray Krank, Rae Herman, Frank Bolle, Dick Ayers, and Fred Guardineer, lend their talents to these, the best cowboy features of the era! 44pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 MEN OF MYSTERY #67 by Various More timelost Golden Age gems starring the top costumed crimefighters of the 1940's! Fawcett's mysterious Mr. Scarlet takes the lead spotlight this issue, joined by Dollman, Manhunter, Major Midnight, The Black Terror, and other greats. The two-fisted action comes courtesy of legendary creators including Mort Meskin, Jerry Robinson, Al Bryant, Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk, Carl Pfeufer, and Leonard Frank. Beautiful vintage reprints! 68pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 MEN OF MYSTERY PRESENTS: THE MASKED MARVEL DVD When countless acts of sabotage perpetrated by former Japanese envoy Sakima have the Worldwide Insurance Company on the brink of bankruptcy, the mysterious Masked Marvel and his three aides are called in to investigate by the daughter of a murdered company executive. World War II-era thrills, action and suspense abound! Besides the solid plot and great stunts, the viewer can enjoy solving the mystery of the Masked Marvel's identity, unrevealed until the last chapter of this movie serial. Starring William Forrest, Louise Currie, and Tom Steele. DVD SRP: $24.95 THE CRYPT OF HORROR PRESENTS: THE BLACK SLEEP DVD Mad Dr. Cadman performs brain surgery to create the greatest menagerie of freaks ever seen on film (including horror film legends Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney Jr., and John Carradine), luring them into his clutches with a powerful drug called "The Black Sleep." A lost classic of gothic horror, virtually unseen since its release in 1956, The Black Sleep showcases Basil Rathbone's stunning performance as the maddest "mad scientist" ever, so honest and earnest you want to believe he digs around in people's brains for the advancement of science! DVD extras include a chapter from the Kirk Allyn Blackhawk serial filmed in the 1950's. DVD SRP: $19.95 GARGANTARAMA PRESENTS: THE 30 FOOT BRIDE DVD Lou Costello's life is upended when girlfriend Dorothy Provine inhales prehistoric gas and grows thirty feet tall! Using his portable computer, Costello tries to shrink his bride before the army blasts her with tanks and missiles. Rarely seen since its 1959 release, this bizarre science-fiction comedy was actually Lou Costello's last on-screen appearance, produced after his break up from long-time partner, Bud Abbott. Employing effective special effects for its day (pioneered by the classic Attack of the 50 Foot Woman a year prior) and with a solid supporting cast of veteran character actors, it guarantees to satisfy film buffs looking for the esoteric and weird! Added extras on the disc include "Gargantarama — Part Deu," with coverage/outtakes from other "giant woman" appearances in movies/TV. MATURE THEMES DVD SRP: $24.95 ADHOUSE BOOKS PROCESS RECESS 2: PORTFOLIO SC by James Jean Process Recess 2: Portfolio showcases the illustrative work of Eisner and Harvey Award- winner James Jean, also a three-time medal recipient from the Society of Illustrators of LA. The internationally renowned artist (whose current workload includes monthly covers for Fables), presents dozens of images herein, printed in a grand 15” x 11” format suitable for framing. The book will also include editorial and annotated pages that give an insight into the working methods of Mr. Jean. MATURE THEMES SC, 15 x 11, 64pgs, FC SRP: $25.00 A. D. VISION YOTSUBA&! MANGA VOLUME 4 GN written and illustrated by Kiyohiko Azuma ALL AGES COMEDY. From the nutty mind of Kiyohiko Azuma, creator of the hit manga, Azumanga Daioh, comes the story of the new kid in town — little Yotsuba, a green-haired and wide-eyed girl who doesn’t have a clue… about anything! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 GUNSLINGER GIRL VOLUME 4 GN written and illustrated by Yu Aida GIRLS WITH GUNS. The Social Season Welfare Agency lies hidden beneath Italy’s ancient ruins, where it conditions an elite group of children to kill on command. But some of these cold-blooded killers still have the heart of a girl… SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 CROMARTIE HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 11 written and illustrated by Eiji Nonaka Takashi Kamiyama is an average high school student who wouldn’t hurt a fly. But after becoming friends with a motley crew of thugs, a gorilla, and a trashcan-shaped robot, Takashi won’t just learn his ABC’s—he’ll learn everything there is to know about being a juvenile delinquent! SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W $10.95Ea. ANNE FREAKS MANGA VOLUMES 1-4 by Yua Kotegawa SUSPENSE FROM THE AUTHOR OF LINE. Meet Anne Freaks, a bright, attractive teenage girl, normal in every way—except that she’s on a mission to kill her father, the leader of a dangerous cult. “One of the most disturbing and violent comics seen in recent years. It’s also a very addictive story, with moments of surprising tenderness.” (Publishers Weekly) SC, 5x7, 168-184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99Ea. AFTER HOURS THE FOXWOOD FALCONS #1 by Darren Sanchez & Mathew Tow A thirteen-year-old boy's life is turned upside-down when he learns, after his father’s death, that he's inherited the responsibilities and powers of "Vault Guardian." Faced with the burden of defending a hidden chamber full of powerful and legendary artifacts, Robbie Wise’s first act has disastrous results — he attempts to resurrect his father using a relic, but accidentally unleashes the Egyptian God of Death upon his suburban community! With nowhere else to turn, he calls upon his group of misfit friends for help. It's a Stand By Me-meets-The Goonies story that will bring to mind the question: “When does the movie come out?” Selected by Wizard Magazine as one of the “Top 40 Indie Comics Coming Out in 2007.” 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50 STUDIO FOGLIO GIRL GENIUS VOL 6 SC by Phil Foglio, Kaja Foglio, & Cheyenne Wright Adventure, Romance, Mad Science! Agatha Heterodyne is the last heir to the Maddest of Mad Scientist families. In a fairy-tale castle on a mountain pass, she faces a deadly enemy who threatens to destroy her mind. This collection represents an all-new installment of Phil & Kaja Foglio’s Eisner-award nominated gaslamp fantasy series. SOFTCOVER—SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $21.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 AIT/PLANETLAR MONSTER ATTACK NETWORK GN by Marc Bernardin, Adam Freeman, & Nima Sorat Marvel! At the Pacific island of Lapuatu, perfect in every way… except for the giant monsters. Thrill! As Nate Klinger and his daring team of first-responders at the Monster Attack Network expertly deal with the frequent rampaging-beast-related crises. Wonder! If the shady American industrialist who comes to the island bearing "gifts" and the mysterious, gorgeous Lapuatuan ex-patriate are up to no good. Enjoy! The hair-raising adventures of the noble men and the drop-dead-sexy women of the Monster Attack Network! SC, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 THE BLACK DIAMOND #3 by Larry Young & Jon Proctor Crazy bikers, an angry boyfriend, a stolen bag of treasure, and a damsel in distress! Meanwhile, soldiers versus gearheads, to the death! 32pgs, FC (3 of 6) SRP: $2.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS STARS OF THE MONTH THE SKELETON KEY VOLUME 1: BEYOND THE THRESHOLD TP by Andi Watson This first Skeleton Key trade paperback collects issues #1-6 of the original series. Andi’s exposure as the writer of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer comics has also brought him new fans. This is a great-looking book with inventive and thoughtful stories that have appealed to both younger and older readers. VOLUME 1: BEYOND THRESHOLD (STAR10887)—SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 VOLUME 2: CELESTIAL CALENDAR (STAR09208)—SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** WHISTLES VOLUME 1: THE STARLIGHT CALLIOPE GN by Andrew Hussie Whistles, a clown in the Starlight Calliope circus, was beloved by all. One day, an accident nearly cost him his life, and he became exposed to the corrupt underworld of the circus, rife with murder and cannibalism. Forced to flee, he experiences the hardships of the world such as homesickness and prostitution. But his spirit remains bright and optimistic. The six-chapter series documents his journeys, and his long quest to return to the circus and his master. "It's Pinocchio meets Candide meets Kubrick doing funny... Twisted but clever.... the action reaches out and squirts you in the eye." — Mark Moyes, Rue-Morgue Magazine. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 120pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 PETER THE PIRATE SQUID by Roman Dirge & Steven Daily A swashbuckling tale of a pirate squid and his gaggle of oysters, sea horses, crabs, and other scourges of one-seventh of the sea. Inspired by the pirate who passed to and fro over their murky depths, this fishy band pursued their own pirate lifestyle and engaged human buccaneers on their own turf... which was kind of hard since these intrepid sea beasties were pretty small. So, come set sail on the tiny ship Barnacle Booty with Peter the Pirate Squid, and see feet slashed, confused maidens, slimy sword fights, and the never-ending quest for shiny baubles! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 6x6, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $4.95 LENORE #13 by Roman Dirge Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lenore with fabulous full-color pages! Why? Because blood looks cool in color! When the mailman accidentally delivers to Lenore a birthday party invitation addressed to Chong Lee, Lenore dismisses that as bad spelling and finds herself invading a stranger's party. Poor stranger! Mayhem ensues. What kind of mayhem? The red, sticky, coagulating type. Pooty goes on a permanent sabbatical and leaves a mysterious stranger in his place. But... is this new guy friend or foe? Ooooohh... cryptic! (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HAUNTED MANSION #1 by Roman Dirge & Various Featuring stories inspired by the favorite Disney attraction, The Haunted Mansion is a bi- monthly anthology comic featuring some of SLG’s favorite creators. The first issue features a cover by Lenore creator Roman Dirge. Interior stories will feature work by Dirge, Serena Valentino, Darren W. Frydenhall, Jon “Bean” Hastings, and a host of others. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 JELLYFIST by Jhonen Vasquez & Jenny Goldberg Barely conscious and muttering to himself, Jhonen Vasquez grabbed a fishbone and scrawled on the side of a cat a series of surrealist scripts never meant to be read by anyone. Two thousand miles away, J. Goldberg hears these very scripts whispered to her in her sleep by her pet ferret, devoid of any real direction beyond the dialog. Goldberg awakens to find that she has illustrated these scenes. In Jellyfist, two artists battle with interpretation — however absurd the intent or outcome — with running commentary from the creators on just how wrong or right it's all gone. The first book published as a result of ferret-aided, carved-kitten-transmitted telepathy, Jellyfist's collection of highly important nonsense just might change your opinion of almost all known things. This full- color comic will have production values and bindings far beyond what the content would dictate. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, FC SRP: $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EVERYTHING CAN BE BEATEN (NEW PRINTING) by Chancre Scolex & Crab Scrambly Follow the adventure of IT as he discovers a door out of his monotonous life beating kittens, and into an exciting new world where all sorts of new things can be (and generally are) beaten! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 THE MANY FACES OF JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC POSTER by Jhonen Vasquez An 11" x 17" poster featuring the many expressions of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. Drawn by series creator Jhonen Vasquez, these are the first Johnny images drawn by him since the end of the series over 10 years ago! Poster, 11x17, FC SRP: $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC POSTER #1 by Jhonen Vasquez This beautiful 24" x 36" poster features Jhonen Vasquez's painting from the cover of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac #1. Poster, 24 x36, FC SRP: $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SQUEE TP (NEW PRINTING) by Jhonen Vasquez This series features familiar faces from Johnny, the Homicidal Maniac, but focuses on poor little Squee — Johnny's little trauma magnet neighbor. Squee reminds us all of what childhood was all about: witnessing vicious dog attacks, being abducted by aliens, and having dinner at Satan's house. (STAR08102) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A LITTLE GLOOMY: MUMMY VINYL FIGURE From the pages of the Super-Scary Monster Show featuring Little Gloomy comes the newest toy from Monkey Fun Toys: The Mummy. Unlike the grim, shambling roll of wrappings that limps around a movie screen, this Mummy is rocking out on his spooky bass. Comes complete with injection molded bass amp and a stand. Mummy is a posable figure with a separate bass guitar. Sculpted by Mitch Martinez and based on a design by Eric Jones. (C: 0-1-2) Vinyl Figure PI GARGOYLES #6 by Greg Weisman What promises Yetis, monks, deadly archers and long-lost cyborg-zombie rookery siblings with multiple personality disorder? That’s right, it’s “Clan-Building, Chapter 6: Reunion.” Thailog’s new executive assistant keeps him busy with a tale of World Tour’s past, as Goliath, Angela, Elisa, and Bronx journey to Tibet and encounter an old friend… or perhaps a foe. GARGOYLES #6—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 GARGOYLES #3—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WONDERLAND #3 by Tommy Kovac & Sonny Liew The White Rabbit is in quite a pickle, having been tricked by the Cheshire Cat into leading the furious Jabberwock right into the royal gardens of the Queen of Hearts. Caught between two beasts, will the rabbit loose his head? Meanwhile, Mary Ann and Feather are trapped at the bottom of a sticky treacle well with the three Twee sisters, Elsie, Lacie, and Tillie, and their royal guests, the King and Queen of Spades. If a butterfly beats its wings at the bottom of a treacle well, will a monarchy be overturned? 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 AMERICAN MULE ENTERTAINMENT PUBLIC ENEMY #4 by Chuck D & Adam Wallenta Public Enemy’s secret base is under attack! Chuck D, Flavor Flav, and the entire crew must survive a full-out assault by the U.S. military! With the United States under martial law and the clandestine organization known as The Executives preparing their final strike against the world, this may be Public Enemy’s last chance for freedom. Plus, the mystery of Vincent unfolds while DJ Lord clings to life, desperate to escape his captors. Prepare for a shocking ending as one of our heroes dies and another questions his mission to assassinate the president. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ANARCHY STUDIOS/HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY: SUMMER 2007 By Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin, & Gonzalez Vampirella Quarterly continues to bring you the hottest, sexiest horror in comics! Includes: “Vengeance of Vampirella” (Part 2 of 3): The fate of Adam Van Helsing hangs in the balance, as Vampirella struggles with the Blood Red Queen! What terrible price will Vampi pay to get her long lost beloved back into her arms? Will that price be worth it? Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Harvey nominated writer of Elk's Run, with spectacular art by rising star Stephen Segovia (Witchblade: Shades of Gray). Plus: Archie Goodwin's and Jose Gonzalez's classic Vampi tale “Death's Dark Angel” is newly recolored and remastered by Glass House Graphics. Read one of the greatest Vampirella tales of all time as you've never seen it! Deluxe Black & White Editions of both red-hot Segovia covers limited to just 500 copies are also available. REGULAR COVER A—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 LIMITED B&W COVER A—40pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 REGULAR COVER B—40pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 LIMITED B&W COVER B—40pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 VAMPIRELLA QUARTERLY: SPRING 2007 — VIRGIN SIENKIEWICZ SIGNED & NUMBERED by Fialkov, Segovia, Goodwin, & Gonzalez Vampirella returns in an ongoing quarterly series! Get in on the excitement with this Deluxe Virgin Edition featuring incredible painted cover art by the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin). This is sure to be one of the most sought after collectibles in Vampirella's history. Don't miss out! Comes signed by the artist with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Strictly limited to just 200 copies. 40pgs, FC SRP: $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA VS. WITCHBLADE TRILOGY TP (NEW PRINTING) by Wood, Gray, Chin, Pugh, Sharp, & Palmiotti The entire Vampirella vs Witchblade trilogy collected in one trade! A quiet drive home from work erupts into evils unleashed as NYPD detective Sara Pezzini crosses paths with Vampirella. Features: “Brooklyn Bounce,” written by Brian Wood and artwork by Steve Pugh; “Union of the Damned,” written by Justin Gray with art by Liam Sharp and Jimmy Palmiotti; and “The Feast,” written by Justin Gray with gorgeous art by Joyce Chin. Look for tons of extras and a complete cover gallery! SC, 7x10, 88pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 ANGRY DOG PRESS WHISTLE BLOWER VOLUME 1 GN by Steven Noppenberger Whistle Blower is about an individual (Fred) who worked for a U.S. Defense Contractor and learned of fraud on a contract and reported it This started a chain of events. Before it's over, Fred learns secrets about his employer's role in the Gulf War, he will survive a deadly fire, and his life will be changed forever! SC, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS NEW ALICE IN WONDERLAND MASTERPIECE EDITION HC by Rod Espinosa Get ready for Rod Espinosa’s incredible adaptation of this timeless classic. The Eisner- nominated creator of such critically acclaimed, sweeping epics as Neotopia and The Courageous Princess applies his visionary hand to this time-honored tale of an adventurous young girl who is swept into a strange magical fantasyland. Is it real or a dream? Journey down the rabbit hole in this amazing, lavishly illustrated, full-color rendition that is destined to become a new classic! This limited-edition trade will be signed and numbered by Rod Espinosa, and one out of every hundred copies will include a free sketch! Limited to 1000 copies. HC, 7x10, 122pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 GOLD DIGGER #87 by Fred Perry Miles below Earth's surface, Gina and Penny reach the core of the Dwemeor (Dwarven) ruins, but separated from the rest of their team. As they begin to unravel clues and unsolved riddles from millennia ago, Gina is attacked by a Dragon-Slayer, a living weapon more than 65 million years old! Luckily, Penny has recovered two Dwemeor amulets of strength, but these only work on the lower half of their bodies! Will brains, wits, and enchanted thunder-thighs be enough to escape certain, pointy-toothed doom? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 FRED PERRY'S GOLD DIGGER SKETCHBOOK by Fred Perry A jam-packed collection of Fred's bouncy Gold Digger sketches fills this special one- shot, along with production drawings for GD action figures, storyboards for the Gold Digger: Time-Raft anime (including the upcoming 3rd OVA), page breakdowns of the comic, rare, unpublished covers, and some surprise bonus material! Don't miss out on this exclusive book devoted to the behind-the-scenes process of the hit series, all wrapped up in a glorious cardstock cover! A special treat for any Gold Digger fan! 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 GOLD DIGGER SOURCEBOOK: THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK TO THE GOLD DIGGER UNIVERSE #7 by Fred Perry & Doug Dlin The ultimate GD information guide continues! This indispensable handbook series will tell you exactly who's who and what's what in the GD-verse! Get glorious character stats (perfect for GD role-play gaming!), histories, aliases, allegiances and more! Issue two keeps the ball rolling, bursting with info on everything from Jetta to the Lich King, from the Kryn to the Leprechauns! It's GD A to Z! Don't miss a single issue! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #152 by Ben Dunn & Various Celebrating 20 years of Ninja High School! Rhonda was an ordinary student until she discovered the Departure Memo, a notebook dropped by the Grim Reaper which sadly lacks anything useful within it. The memo granted Rhonda an oversized sword and forced her to use its inane powers to fight injustice. Now she must battle spirits no one else can see, worry about a persistent detective who is certain she is a criminal, and deal with an invisible, perverted demon that follows her everywhere, even in the shower! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 PIRATES VS. NINJAS POCKET MANGA VOLUME 1 SC by Fred Perry, Wes Hartman, Joe Wight & Craig Babiar Yaar! The original hit mini-series now collected! Whose side are you on? What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? Is there a God? Who would win in a fight, pirates or ninjas? Since time immemorial, Man has pondered these cosmic questions. It is no secret that pirates and ninjas have always been at odds. At long last, two of history's most formidable opponents in physical combat will meet in the arena of destiny for the ultimate showdown! And the burning question will finally be answered in this genocidal free-for-all. Let the greatest battle of all time commence! Collects Pirates vs. Ninjas #1-4. SC, 5x7, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 PIRATES VS NINJAS: UP THE ANTE #1 by Perry, Hartman, Bevard & Babiar The Empire Strikes Back, Godfather II, Aliens, The New Testament. If history teaches us anything, there is only one thing to do with a sequel: Up The Ante! Now in full, glorious color, the critically acclaimed, blockbuster, smash-hit series returns in this all-new, epic tale! Five years ago, humble linguist and scribe Kineas P. Montague was caught between Pirates and Ninjas competing for their ancestors' treasures. He escaped not only with his life, but with all the treasures they sought! Now a mysterious inscription directs him to an even Greater treasure — and a second confrontation with his relentless pursuers, the Pirates and Ninjas, leading them all to the land of the ice and snow — and the Vikings! Show whose side you're on by swearing an oath to sail the seven seas, braving the elements and letting none stand between you and what riches and fame you can grasp — or by picking up this "Pirates Triumphant" variant cover! Or choose the Eastern assassin's true path to enlightenment — or just pick up the "Ninjas Triumphant" variant cover! Either way you choose, those Vikings won't be happy! PIRATES TRIUMPANT COVER—32pgs, FC (1 of 8) SRP: $3.50 NINJAS TRIUMPHANT COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PIRATES VS NINJAS T-SHIRT Avast there, gaijin! If yer gonna be part of the greatest conflict since "Red vs. Blue," you're gonna need to have the proper attire! This incomparable apparel comes in stealthy black so you can hide out from your enemies or fade into the shadows. Show that you know what the real, ultimate battle is all about! L-XL—SRP: $19.95 O/A PIRATES VS NINJAS T/S XL Avast there, gaijin! If yer gonna be part of the greatest conflict since "Red vs. Blue," you're gonna need to have the proper attire! This incomparable apparel comes in stealthy black so you can hide out from your enemies or fade into the shadows. Show that you know what the real, ultimate battle is all about!SRP: $19.95 O/A PIRATES VS NINJAS T/S XXL Avast there, gaijin! If yer gonna be part of the greatest conflict since "Red vs. Blue," you're gonna need to have the proper attire! This incomparable apparel comes in stealthy black so you can hide out from your enemies or fade into the shadows. Show that you know what the real, ultimate battle is all about! XXL—SRP: $21.95 PIRATES VS NINJAS: CRAIG BABIAR ART PACK by Craig Babiar Now's your chance to own some genuine original art by Antarctic's own Craig Babiar, rip- roaring renderer of Pirates vs. Ninjas, creature creator for I Hunt Monsters, super-scribe of Specter 7 and reverend veteran of Warrior Nun Areala! Get one random Pirates vs. Ninjas page and one other random page of genuine Craig original art, plus all four issues of Pirates vs. Ninjas in every pack! All sides are gonna be fighting for these treasures, matey, so grab some for yourself while ye can! Pack PI STAR OF THE MONTH AP HOW TO DRAW NINJAS & SAMURAI SUPERSIZE SC by Ben Dunn & Various Got a yen to create an action thriller starring armored fighters or black-clad spies, but you're stuck because you don't know a kunai from a katana, or whether to make your warrior wield a wakazashi? Then this is the book for you! Learn all about the costumes, weapons, and accessories of samurai and ninja, from the traditional period drama types to the more modern versions seen in shows like Samurai 7 and Naruto! (JUL062869) SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOW TO DRAW MANGA SUPERSIZED VOLUMES by Various Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Six issues' worth of incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa and David Hutchison, all in one 8" x 10" magazine-sized manga-monster of a collection! Cover by Ben Dunn and Fred Perry. VOL. 1—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 VOL. 2 (STAR18180)—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 VOL. 3 (STAR19508)—SC, 8x11, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 VOL. 4 (NOV032016)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $21.95 STARS OF THE MONTH AP HOW TO DRAW MANGA: NEXT GENERATION TP'S by Perry, Dunn, Hutchinson, & Espinosa AP continues with the next evolution in its best selling How to Draw series! These all- new supersize volumes of How to Draw Manga: Next Generation schools you in all the sweet "skillz" you're gonna need to make your manga magical! Fill your eyes and head with exclusively created art, step-by-step guides, designs, and comments from the hottest rising stars of manga. Don't miss out on this chance to learn invaluable lessons that will catapult you to stardom. SUPERSIZED VOL. 1 (OCT052760)—SC, 8x11, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 SUPERSKILLZ (AUG062978)—SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 AP YOU CAN DRAW MANGA: MASTERS COURSE TP by Various The A.P. sketchmasters are back with a new volume in the hugely popular How to Draw series. Learn to create characters and tell stories the manga way! (OCT042358) SC, B&W SRP: $19.95 YOU CAN DRAW TP'S by Dunn, Hutchinson, Espinosa, Babiar, Jackson, & Denham Got a craving to put pencil to paper? AP satisfies it with their How to Draw series of books. Under the tutelage of comic book artists you will learn how to draw anything and everything under the sun, and more! MECHA SUPERSIZED (JUN042191)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 MONSTERS (STAR19935)—SC, B&W SRP: $19.95 TRANSFORMING ROBOTS (FEB042106)—SC, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** APE ENTERTAINMENT ATHENA VOLTAIRE: THE LEGEND OF MU-KING #3 by Paul Daly & Steve Bryant The jungles of Asia hold peril for globetrotting aviatrix Athena Voltaire! Can she stop the plans of a mad Japanese warlord? (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 BIZARRE NEW WORLD #3 by Skipper Martin & Christopher Provencher The flying man has been discovered, and globally, people weigh in on the implications. Is this a religious event, or an incredible scientific discovery? Come join the chaos as Paul wraps up his incredible personal journey. Also included a special back up story written & drawn by Tone Rodriguez! 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.50 THE BLACK COAT: "...OR GIVE ME DEATH" #3 by Ben Lichius & Francesco Francavilla A traitor in the Knights of Liberty has leaked vital military information to the British, who are now preparing to march on the Colonists at Lexington and Concord. The League plans to guarantee a war by assassinating America’s most popular statesman, Benjamin Franklin, along with anyone who gets in the way — especially The Black Coat! 32pgs, B&W (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 SUBCULTURE #2 by Kevin Freeman & Stan Yan Newcomer Noel has created quite the buzz amongst the regulars at Kingdom Comix. But will her outgoing style be something that the socially-challenged gang can handle? And how will Jason’s attraction to Noel be affected by his discovery of her “unorthodox” artistic expression? Fun-filled fanboy (and fangirl) hijinks await! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (2 of 4) SRP: $3.50 WHITE PICKET FENCES #3 by Anderson, Hutchins, & Farritor As the military sends the citizens of Greenview to their fallout shelters, Charlie comes face to face with the Martian threat in the concluding chapter of this exciting series! With the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance, Charlie must make a daring decision! See what happens when worlds collide! 32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.50 ARCANA STUDIO CLOCKWORK GIRL #0 by O’Reilly, Hanna, & Bond A nameless robot girl has recently been given the gift of life from her creator, while exploring the wonders of an ordinary world she meets an amazing mutant boy and they share a friendship that must overcome their warring families. Arcana’s Sean O’Reilly and Disney’s Kevin Hanna have created a wonderful all ages fairytale beautifully illustrated by Revere’s Grant Bond. Issue #0 will showcase what will be Arcana’s most promising series! Available at a special introductory cover price of $0.25 to prepare you for the big launch in September! 16pgs, FC SRP: $0.25 BANZAI GIRLS #2 by Jinky Coronado Jinky is revealed this issue more than ever — as she's back to battle more menacing monsters of Filipino myth! In "The Duwende Horror," Kat and her new boyfriend Frederick have been captured by the tree-dwelling Kapre and his minions of jawa-sized, horrific creatures known as the Duwende. This time, schoolgirl popstars Jinky and Michelle suit up and head deep into the forest to fight for their friends, never expecting the truth of what awaits them. Plus, a look deep into Jinky's Dad's secret career as a government weapons designer. A terrifying truth about Jinky's multiverse nightmares is revealed, along with a new person of power we can only call... The Overseer! All this, plus bonus photo and art features, too! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 GEARHEAD #4 by Hopeless, Mellon, & Herrera Gearhead gets one step closer to finding her missing brother and fulfilling her destiny when she and Oil Slick lay waste to Midtown. Somebody made them angry — you're gonna love them when they're angry. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $3.95 ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS MOUSE GUARD: WINTER 1152 #1 by David Petersen Mouse Guard, the indy hit of 2006, returns with a second series! In the Winter of 1152, the Guard face a food and supply shortage threatening the lives of many through a cold and icy season. Saxon, Kenzie, Lieam, and Sadie, led by Celanawe, traverse the snow- blanketed territories acting as diplomats to improve relations between the mouse cities and the Guard. This is a winter not every Guard may survive! 24pgs, FC (1 of 6) SRP: $3.50 REVERE: REVOLUTION IN SILVER HC by Ed Lavallee & Grant Bond When a supernatural killer stalks the townspeople of Boston, renowned silversmith and monster hunter Paul Revere is called in to fight the evil. While tracking down clues to the killer’s identity, the first shots of the Revolution are fired, and Revere finds himself battling a war on two fronts in a struggle to save his family. Collects the four-issue series originally published by Alias, with an expanded ending and epilogue! (C: 0-0-1) MATURE THEMES HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ARCHANGEL STUDIOS THE RED STAR: SWORD OF LIES #2 by Gossett & Weta Workshop Design Team The rumors are true — The Red Star's new story arc not only continues the main storyline, but it also delves into the origin of the saga's main villain: The Summoner Imbohl. In this issue, Imbohl looks into the afterlife and sees the horrible fate that awaits his nation should he fail. Meanwhile, the heroes of the Red Star continue their quest to lay seige to the legendary Prison of Souls: The Fortress of Archangel. RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #10 (OCT063137) 52pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #577 by Various “Record Breaker”: Instead of pressing CD’s, the Archies decide to sell downloadable files of their songs on the internet, which doesn’t translate to much profit once the 3 purchased files are shared over and over again! “Friendly Fire”: Tired of the girls fighting over him, Archie decides giving up both Betty and Veronica will save their relationship, but can it save Archie from the girls’ wrath? “Canoe Help Us?”: Archie takes Veronica for a one- way canoe ride… unintentionally one-way, of course! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #111 by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg “Making it Big”: It’s a sad song and a happy song for Riverdale’s favorite garage band: sad when The Archies blow an audition to appear on national TV, and big time when they end up on TV anyway… courtesy of an unexpected voice from the past! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 ARCHIE DIGEST #236 by Various For 65 years Archie and his friends from Riverdale High have been delighting audiences of all ages. Now, in tribute to Archie's longevity, this special issue of Archie Digest pays tribute to Archie's illustrious past by reprinting Archie's very first adventures from Pep Comics #22 and Archie Comics #1! From Archie being a hapless showoff when Betty moves into town, to Archie being a tongue-tied, discombobulated wreck when Veronica moves into town, these early stories written by Vic Bloom and others reflect the free- wheeling fun of the popular screwball comedy movies of the day. Not to mention the charmingly exaggerated cartooning styles of Bob Montana and others so popular in the 1940s. As if that weren't enough, the original "funny animal" supporting features like Squoimy the Woim, Cubby the Bear and Bumbie the Bee-tective, from the legendary Joe Edwards are also included! If you've never seen Archie and his friends as they originally appeared, you're in for a treat with these milestone tales! Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #181 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 BETTY #167 by Various “Cloud 9”: A kiss from Archie sends Betty afloat, literally, in this whimsical tale! “Nothing to Do”: Betty visits Veronica to fight the summer doldrums, and learns just how valuable having “down time” can be! “Falling Apart”: With fall just around the corner, Betty laments the passing of summer… or does she? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA #229 by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz “Caved In”: Veronica is mortified when Betty takes her cave exploring — until she sees the hunky tour guide! Surprises and dangers await in this thrilling tale! “Childish Pursuits”: The boys give Betty and Veronica a hard time over their fondness for the hot new anime series, “Fairy Princess Bluebell.” “Really Gifted”: In this touching tale, the girls learn about a catalog where they can purchase clean water, food and other needs for those living in impoverished countries. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #153 by Melanie Morgan & Steven Butler “Bad Boy Trouble Part 3”: Months after Archie Comics announced an extreme makeover for their flagship characters, the buzz continues! At this year’s second annual blockbuster New York City Comic-Con, both fans and media alike swarmed the Archie Comics booth hoping to learn more about this major event! Is wild man Nick St. Clair the misunderstand romantic he’s convinced Veronica he is, or the wolf in biker’s clothing that her friends think he is? All will be revealed in the pages of Betty & Veronica Digest, so be sure to reserve your copy of this much-anticipated issue, drawn in an all-new realistic style that has everyone talking! Also features puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 JUGHEAD #183 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "The Magic Touch”: Jughead reveals his latest sweet skill — the ability to un-stuck/un- clog/un-jam anything with a well-placed…. well, see for yourself! “The Ties that Bind”: Jughead convinces Archie that time spent tying a tie is best spent bettering the world! “Thrills & Spills”: A slippery floor and a pot of beans — the typical recipe for an Archie pratfall, only you won’t believe the pair that are falling this time! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 JUGHEAD AND FRIENDS DIGEST #22 by Various “Mission Improbable”: With Jughead helping his mother man their booth at the bake sale, do the delicious desserts stand a chance? That’s a chance Jughead’s mom would rather not take, so when she has to leave her post, it’s maximum security lockdown for the cake Jug’s had his eyes on. But with a little help from one of Dilton’s inventions, Jughead just may take the cake… literally! Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 96pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 PALS 'N' GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #114 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. With bonus puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $3.69 VERONICA #182 by Barbara and Samantha Slate & Dan Parent "The Dream Job(?)”: Veronica gets a job interning at Trend Magazine for a very demanding boss reminiscent of a certain Prada-wearing film fatale! “Madame President”: Veronica dreams about becoming President… until Betty fills her in on the facts behind her fantasy! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #178 by Flynn, Yardley, & Amash “House of Cards Part 1 of 2”: Sonic’s hometown of New Mobotropolis has been devastated by unspeakable threats from beyond… but what about those within? There’s talk of revolution, and Sonic will have to choose sides! Will the leaders of the rebellion drive a wedge between Sonic and Tails forever? It’s the fight everyone’s feared but never thought they’d see — friend vs. friend, Sonic vs. Tails! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 SONIC X #22 by Edkin, Hutchison, & Austin “Decoe and Bocoe’s Not-So-Excellent Misadventure”: After years of service, the evil Eggman fires his loyal henchbots Decoe and Bocoe and replaces them with the deadliest ‘bots ever, Dukow and Bukow! These new bots won’t take “lose” for an answer, and hand Sonic the fight of his life! If he hopes for even a small shot at victory, Sonic must team up with the last person anyone would expect! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.25 TALES FROM... RIVERDALE DIGEST #22 by Fernando Ruiz & Various “Civil Chores Part One”: It’s a story that may just set the teens of Riverdale asunder! Archie goes on strike to protest the many chores/low allowance imbalance, and finds he has a lot of allies prepared to join him in his cause. But when Jughead realizes a raise for Archie means more dates with the girls and less time to hang with him, he forms an uneasy alliance with Riverdale’s sneakiest and shiftiest. Will these monetary politics prove to be a triumph or tribulation for Riverdale’s teens? The first part of a two-part story to be continued next issue. Plus, puzzles, games, and your chance to “Find Your Name in Print!” Digest, 192pgs, FC SRP: $2.49 ARON NELS STEINKE BIG PLANS #1 by Aron Nels Steinke The Xeric Award-winning comic begins with Aron digging up all of his old comic books and setting them on fire, and ends with a complex social narrative about living in a world of fear of terrorism. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x6, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 ASPEN MLT INC SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #1 by J.T. Krul & Francisco Herrera Magic flourishes once again. Unbelievable power courses through the lands… and a New World Order is at hand. The next exciting chapter of the Soulfire mythos starts here as a host of new characters, and a few familiar ones, chart a course through the dark and undiscovered futuristic landscape of the planet. Heather and Cruz, just two strangers trying to make sense of their newfound abilities, descend upon the San Francisco area in search for answers. There, they are met Pili (of Soulfire Vol. 1), an emerging new age cult, and the menacing threat of Ranier and his Dragon Riders! As if that wasn’t enough, a serial killer is on the loose, and his thirst for death can only be quenched by those in the possession of magic! Dark and violent, Soulfire: New World Order is a story about the future of humans surviving in a world of magic, steering towards their own salvation… or doom. This gripping new mini-series, brought to you by the acclaimed art team of Francisco Herrera and Leonardo Olea, with words provided by scribe J. T. Krul, will leave you clamoring for more. More magic, more adventure and more Soulfire: New World Order! This issue will ship with two different covers by series artist Francisco Herrera and series creator Michael Turner, distributed in an equal 50/50 ratio. 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #1—SIGNED EDITION by J.T. Krul & Francisco Herrera Get the premiere issue of Soulfire: New World Order #1 signed by series creator Michael Turner! Each signed copy of Soulfire: New World Order #1 is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, created especially for this signed edition! 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 SOULFIRE: NEW WORLD ORDER #1—ALTERNATE COVER LIMITED EDITION SIGNED PRINT by Michael Turner Celebrate the release of Soulfire: New World Order #1 with this incredible signed print featuring the stunning alternate cover art to the premiere issue! Printed on a high quality heavyweight matte paper, each print measures 13” x 19” and is ready to be framed and displayed for all to see! All prints are hand signed by artist Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald, and will be strictly printed to initial orders. Make sure to reserve your Soulfire: New World Order #1 Alternate Cover limited edition signed print today! (C: 0- 1-2) Print, 13x19, FC SRP: $34.99 ASPEN SPLASH SWIMSUIT SPECTACULAR #2 by Michael Turner & Various The 2007 edition of the Aspen Splash Swimsuit Spectacular has arrived! Filled cover-to- cover with some of the most amazing illustrations by your favorite Aspen artists including Michael Turner, Micah Gunnell, Marcus To, Peter Steigerwald, and featuring a ton of surprise guest artists that you won’t want to miss!! You’ve never seen a swimsuit issue like this before! Featuring a stunning cover by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 AURORA PUBLISHING INC HATE TO LOVE YOU VOLUME 1 GN by Makoto Tateno The Konoe and Kagetsu families have been fighting like cats and dogs for generations. Masaya Konoe and Yuma Kagetsu attend the same elite high school and are known to all as arch rivals, but do they really hate each other? Masaya still cherishes a childhood memory of a time when Yuma shared a “treasure” with him. Now they share a secret attraction. Can they hide their passion? Burning desire has a way of erupting into flames! From the creator of Yellow and Hero Heel comes a yaoi version of Romeo and Juliet (perhaps "Romeo and Romeo?")! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 WALKIN' BUTTERFLY VOLUME 1 GN by Chihiro Tamaki Michiko’s height is matched only by her complex about it. While delivering pizzas at a fashion show she is mistaken for a model. Mihara, the show’s designer, confronts her and tells her that she can’t walk the catwalk. From that moment on, Michiko is determined to find her place in the world as a model. Can she find the inner strength to undergo a spectacular transformation? Is Michiko up to the challenge? Just try her! MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 154pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $10.95 AV PUBLICATIONS LORI LOVECRAFT VOLUME 2: MY BLACK PAGES TP by Mike Vosburg & Peter Ventrella The Elder Gods have sent their demonic emmissaries to Hollywood to retrieve a book of mystic spells called the Necronomicon. Lori Lovecraft, B-movie actress and the book's current owner, must learn to wield its magic before she is destroyed by these legions of the netherworld as well as a group of inscrutable Hollywood power brokers called the Cabal. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 AVATAR PRESS INC ALAN MOORE'S HYPOTHETICAL LIZARD TP by Alan Moore & Sebastian Fiumara Finally collected, here is one of Alan Moore’s greatest works and his most critically acclaimed novella of all time, 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 sensations Lorenzo Lorente and Sebastian Fiumara. What would you pay to learn the innermost secrets of wizards? Young prostitute Som Som has made the ultimate sacrifice; literally sworn to secrecy by cosmetic surgery, the two halves of Som Som's brain have been severed, leaving her able to hear and see... but not speak or act. Now Som Som's unique attributes will put her firmly in the center of an impossible dilemma, as an old friend return to The House Without Clocks, and a deadly game of domination begins... This collected volume contains the entire four issue series, the full text of the original story, and both artist’s original design sketches. Also available is a Hardcover edition, limited to 750 copies. MATURE THEMES SOFTCOVER—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 HARDCOVER—HC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $24.99 STARS OF THE MONTH ALAN MOORE'S WRITING FOR COMICS GN (NEW PRINTING) by Alan Moore & Jacen Burrows The master of comic book writing shares his thoughts on how to deliver a top notch script! The main essay was originally written in 1985 and appeared in an obscure British fanzine, right as Moore was reshaping the landscape of modern comics, and has been tragically lost ever since. Now Avatar brings it back in print, collected for the first time as one graphic novel, and heavily illustrated by Jacen Burrows, along with a brand new essay on how his thoughts on writing have changed in the two decades since he first wrote it. (STAR18707) SC, 7x10, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.95 ALAN MOORE'S A SMALL KILLING TP by Alan Moore & Oscar Zarate This new full-color, magazine-size trade paperback features totally re-mastered artwork and lettering. Ad-man Timothy Hole has everything going for him, and has now been handed the biggest assignment of his life: marketing a major cola in Russia. Now his smooth life begins to unravel as he is stalked by a demonic child that makes him question not just who he is, but how he really effects those around him. (STAR19589) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALAN MOORE'S ANOTHER SUBURBAN ROMANCE GN (NEW PRINTING) by Alan Moore & Juan Jose Ryp Not to be missed, Alan Moore's performance works that make up the play Another Suburban Romance are collected and lavishly illustrated as full sequential stories in this graphic novel. Comprised of three major pieces, adapted from Moore's original presentations by frequent collaborator Antony (The Courtyard) Johnston, this original graphic novel is completely illustrated by the Spanish sensation Juan Jose Ryp. Running from the 1920's Chicago-style killings in Old Gangsters Never Die, to the ruminations on modern life in the namesake piece Another Suburban Romance, this powerful work is one that no Alan Moore fan will want to miss! MATURE THEMES SC SRP: $7.95 DOKTOR SLEEPLESS #1 by Warren Ellis & Ivan Rodriguez Warren Ellis is unleashed on this all-new, ongoing monthly sci-fi series! It is the near future. No one has a flying car. Everyone feels cheated. What America needs now is a Mad Scientist! A city with a secret is shocked out of its apathy by the return of a young technological genius who has reinvented himself as Doktor Sleepless. But perhaps he never left, and perhaps his planned "new future" doesn’t include the city. For those fans of Ellis’ fantastic sci-fi tales and those who have felt the absence of Transmetropolitan, this series is just what the Doktor ordered! The issue is available with a regular cover by series artist Ivan Rodriguez, or wraparound cover by Raulo Caceres, a signed poster edition (which features a Doktor Sleepless poster signed by Warren Ellis himself), and also a rare 1-in-15 "Future Warning Sign" cover. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 SIGNED POSTER EDITION—32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 WARREN ELLIS' BLACK GAS 2 #3 by Warren Ellis & Ryan Waterhouse The disastrous, carnage-filled last issue is finally ready to be unleashed on the world! Everything has gone wrong for Soo Park and her team of survivors while trying to find their way out of a city of cannibal zombies. But even if they do — what happens when the zombies themselves break the city limits? Should she just run — or should she find a way to contain the outbreak? Can a million people who inhaled the Blackgas be saved? This is a zombie holocaust. As well as the Standard cover by Jacen Burrows, this issue is available with Wraparound, Terror and Gore covers by artist Max Fiumara! MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #9 (SEP063149) REGULAR—32pgs, FC (3 of 3) SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 TERROR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARREN ELLIS' BLACK GAS 2 #1 & #2 by Warren Ellis & Max Fiumara Warren Ellis’ smash-hit horror series returns for a carnage-filled sequel with all of the original creative team! It's just a handful of miles from Smoky Island to the city of Hope on the northwest coast of the United States. It didn't take long for the cloud of black gas that erupted from the middle of Smoky Island to blow across the Atlantic channel between them. Soo Park is the sole survivor of what the black gas did to Smoky Island. She thought she'd be safe when she got to the mainland. She could not have been more wrong. The black gas turned the few hundred people on Smoky Island into insane death- crazed cannibals. There are a million people in the city of Hope. This is a zombie holocaust! #1—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 #2—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WARREN ELLIS' BLACK GAS VOLUME 1 SET by Warren Ellis & Max Fiumara To celebrate the release of the final issue of BlackGas 2, we are offering this special bagged set of the first series #1-3, featuring random covers of each. If you missed the zombie series everyone is talking about when it was first released, this set is the easiest way to catch up! MATURE THEMES Set (x3), 32pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 STARS OF THE MONTH WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KISS TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Finally, the entire Strange Kiss series is back in print and collected in one volume! Featuring an all-new introduction by Warren Ellis, and new pin-up art by Mike Wolfer. (STAR12541) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Collecting the further adventures of combat magician, William Gravel! (STAR17794) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARREN ELLIS' STRANGE KILLINGS: STRONG MEDICINE TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Ellis and Wolfer return for this fifth volume of the adventures of Combat Magician William Gravel! Gravel finally escapes his deniable ops in the USA and is able to return to his home in London. But before he can even settle in, he gets sucked into a horrific child mutilation investigation. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 O/A WARREN ELLIS STRANGE KILLINGS: BODY ORCHARD TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Warren Ellis and Mike Wolfer return for more Strange Killings! This series digs deep into William Gravel's magic past and begs an answer to one of the greatest combat magician secrets: What is the "Body Orchard?" MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GARTH ENNIS' 303 TP by Garth Ennis & Jacen Burrows All six full-color issues of Garth Ennis creator-owned epic are collected here for the first time! Deep in the mountains of Afghanistan, a dozen Russian special forces soldiers race their British opponents for a secret neither of them can imagine. The Russian leader, a war weary Colonel who knows no other life but conflict, carries old ghosts that refuse to let him be but the battle that awaits him deep in this ancient land will change his life forever, and send him on a violent journey no sane man would contemplate. The ultimate soldier meets his destiny in 303! This epic tale features the astounding artistic talent of Jacen Burrows (Moore’s The Courtyard, Ellis’ Scars). (OCT063166) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 ********************************************************************** 2001 MANIACS SPECIAL #1 by Tim Sullivan & Raulo Caceres Robert Englund stars in this origin tale of the 2001 Maniacs, written by director Tim Sullivan! Just in time for the second film in this horror franchise, and written by the director and writer of the 2001 Maniacs movies, this Special fits perectly into the continuity of both films. Tim Sullivan tells, for the first time, the origin of the 2001 Maniacs, and introduces two new characters that will be featured in the second film, coming out this Fall! Fully-authorized and with his blessing, Englund’s likeness is used on his character Mayor Buckman in this gruesome tale of betrayal. This comic will be promoted with a special “making of” featurette on the DVD release of the second film. No one but Avatar could bring this gory tale of tragedy to the comic page with the bleeding-edge storytelling the fans demand! This horrific issue is available with the standard, Wraparound, and Gore covers by artist Raulo Caceres, a Photo cover of Robert Englund as Mayor Buckman, and a special Englund-signed edition that features a poster signed by Robert Englund, Tim Sullivan, and other members of the 2001 Maniacs cast, limited to just 750 copies (ships with a certificate of authenticity)! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 GORE—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PHOTO—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 WRAPAROUND—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 ROBERT ENGLUND SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 PLAGUE OF THE LIVING DEAD #4 by John Russo & Dheeraj Verma The next major zombie epic continues here at a special price of just $2.50! Following hot on the heels of John Russo's shocking Plague of the Living Dead Special, this blockbuster, 6-issue mini-series begins where the Special ended. Their hometown is a war zone. Their loved ones are surely dead. They are pursued by military police, intent on their capture. And there's zombies roaming the streets of Stone Mountain... hundreds of flesh-eating, ravenous zombies! With nothing left for which to live and no hope for survival, a trio of Vietnam veterans plunge headlong into battle with the army of the undead that have destroyed everything to which they had hoped to return. The Plague of the Living Dead has spread and devoured all in its path, but the trio of soldiers find that there may be a glimmer of hope, as they find a pocket of survivors in the local high school gymnasium. But will this last outpost of humanity be their salvation, or will it become a horrifying death-trap? As well as the standard cover by super-star Jacen Burrows, this issue is available with a Wraparound, Terror, Rotting and Gore cover by series artist Dheeraj Verma and a painted cover by Matt Busch. MATURE THEMES REGULAR—16pgs, FC (4 of 6) SRP: $2.50 GORE—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 PAINTED—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ROTTING—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 TERROR—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 WRAPAROUND—16pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD: AIRBORNE #1 — SKETCH COVER by Mike Wolfer & Dheeraj Verma This is the only way to get an original zombie sketch from artist Dheeraj Verma! He lives in India, so he doesn’t attend cons and his art has never before been available on the market. Every copy has an original ink zombie sketch on the front cover and is packaged in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity. Limited to just 200 copies. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $29.99 LADY DEATH: DARK HORIZONS — "ARABIAN NIGHT" COVER by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman Lady Death is seen in all her glory on this new cover by Matt Martin! Limited to 1000 copies. 16pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH: SACRILEGE #0 — "SEXY BEAST" COVER by Brian Pulido & Daniel HDR Artist Rafa Lopez delivers this beautiful Lady Death piece. Limited to 1000 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH/ SHI #0 — "MOMENT'S REST" COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp Lady Death and Shi get a second for a breather on this sexy new cover by Matt Martin. Limited to 1000 copies. 16pgs, FC (0 of 2) SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH/ SHI #0 — "PRISM FOIL" COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp All copies come packaged in a bag and board with a certificate of authenticity. Limited to 500 copies. 32pgs, FC (0 of 2) SRP: $12.99 LADY DEATH/ SHI #1 — "ROYAL BLUE" COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp Limited to 100 copies. All copies ship in a bag and a special protective case with a certificate of authenticity. 32pgs, FC (1 of 2) SRP: $75.00 LADY DEATH: WARRIOR TEMPTRESS — "QUICK DRAW" COVER by Various Lady Death is red hot in the old West on this new cover from artist Juan Jose Ryp. Limited to 750 copies. 32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH ANNUAL #1 — "TRUE BEAUTY" RYP LITHOGRAPH by Juan Jose Ryp This lithograph is of Juan Jose Ryp's sultry cover to Lady Death Annual #1: True Beauty. 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 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 LADY DEATH — "BIKINI SKULLS" RAFA LOPEZ LITHO by Rafa Lopez This lithograph is of Rafa Lopez's gothic cover to Lady Death Bikini Special—Skulls Edition. 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 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 STARGATE SG-1 2007 SPECIAL — "PRISM FOIL" COVER by James Anthony & Jorge Correa All copies come packaged in a bag with a certificate of authenticity. Limited to 500 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 BASEMENT COMICS / AMRYL ENTERT CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #10 by Budd Root Cavewoman’s best selling title returns with issue ten of Pangaean Sea! Horse eating spiders, fierce starving hellhounds, and Bruce the troll (a hulking monster of a man-beast who’s favorite meal is human legs), are just a few of the obstacles Meriem must face on route to reuniting with her friends! Meanwhile, the omnipotent beast is coming for her, dooming all in its way! And in even worse news for our Cavewoman, the monstrous Klyde is becoming even more monstrous, at the hands of the "Monster-Maker". Seriously folks — don't use this chapter as a bedtime story or there will be screams in the night! But for you braver, more mature comic readers, you should have some glorious gruesome fun! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 SAVAGE PLANET: SECRETS OF THE EMPIRE by Dan Parsons Lone Astronaut Capt. Hawkins and his beautiful native companion fight for survival in the mysterious lost regions of Terra One! This brand-new special Savage Planet one-shot also features artwork from the 2004 Edgar Rice Burroughs Exhibition (ECOF). Numerous Tarzan, John Carter: Warlord of Mars, Carson of Venus, and other artwork is presented. If you enjoyed our other issues of Savage Planet, this will be a treat indeed! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 THE LAZARUS CHRONICLES #2 by Rob Durham The zombie nanites, released upon the world by a freak accident, have now become aware of a new robotic threat to their survival (introduced back in issue number one by our fallen hero, Chris Maggot.) To combat this new danger, the nanites create a deadly new creature to track down Jerry, Jenny, and Crystal. Don't miss out on what happens next when the microscopic nanite menace decide to seek out and destroy the remaining threat to their dominance! 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 BEGOTHS COMICS THE ENIGMATIC ABC'S HC by Stefan Varner & James Muscarello Not since Edward Gorey has the alphabet been presented in such a humorously macabre way. This fully illustrated, unconventional ABC book will tantalize your imagination. HC, 8x11 SRP: $15.99 BIG BANG INC STAR OF THE MONTH RAGMOP TP by Rob Walton Is nothing sacred… again? The internationally acclaimed, no-holds barred science fiction/political satire and Eisner-nominated series is back in a definitive graphic novel presentation, completely revised and updated with over one hundred pages of new story and art. How will the insanity resolve itself? Underneath the laughs there is a serious story being told about corporate corruption and United States imperialism. (AUG063113) SC, 464pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 ********************************************************************** BLATANT COMICS LAST BLOOD #2 by Bobby Crosby and Owen Gieni The vampire vs. zombie action that launched on Free Comic Book Day continues in this bi-monthly series! The world's population is dwindling by the second, and America's last surviving humans must depend on bloodsuckers to survive. The group is desperate for the "zombie cure" that Matheson insists the legendary vampire scientist Addison Payne is on the verge of cracking, but their hopes are crushed when a surprise ambush puts the compound in chaos and takes the lives of those dearest to them. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 LAST BLOOD #1: SECOND STAB by Bobby Crosby and Owen Gieni If you missed it on Free Comic Book Day (or even if you didn't), take a second stab at the first issue of Last Blood, with an all-new cover by Newsarama Up & Coming artist pick Remy "Eisu" Mokhtar. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS THE LEGEND OF ISIS #1 by Ruiz, Strauss, Lubera, & Rantz An exciting new chapter in the Legend of Isis series begins here with Part One of the "Rise of Darkness" story arc. Recovering from the events of the "God War," the last thing Isis needs is for more trouble to come her way. Her evil brother Set makes a play for Isis' life by awaking the God of Darkness Apophis. Can Isis survive this onslaught of evil? 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS: 20 MILLION MILES MORE #2 by Scott Davis & Alex Garcia The beast is loose in the City of Angels. It rampages from street to street, destroying some of L.A.'s most treasured landmarks that lay in its path. But as it smashes through the city many questions arise. What does it want? Where does it come from? Can anything stop it? But the biggest question of all: Is the world ready to learn the secrets of the Ymir? The highly classified scientific cabal of the military stands ready to catch the monster and prevent its most precious secret from leaking out at all costs. But is the genie already out of the bottle? This second installment of the Ray Harryhausen-inspired epic peels away a few layers of the mystery, only to learn that the true answers lie 20 million miles more. SC, 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS: WRATH OF THE TITANS #3 by Davis, Balan, & Vest As the gods conspire against him, Perseus' quest to recover his beloved son and heir to the throne of Argos is thrown into peril. From the volcanic depths of Mt. Aetna, the whirlwinds blow one of the fiercest demons into his path — Typhon — whose hundred, horrible heads touch the stars; whose blackest eyes drip venom; whose gaping jaws pour lava and red-hot stones. Perseus may be the son of Zeus, but he will need more than the blessings of Olympus to defeat this monster. But help does come from an unexpected source from the past. SC, 32pgs, FC (3 of 4) SRP: $3.50 VSS: NEMESIS RISING #2 by Terrence Greip & Nadir Balan Scarlet, VSS's rebellious new agent, has gone AWOL, and she's taken the teenaged Prince Garson with her! For the good of England, Brooke, Lark, and Raven must keep Garson's abduction a secret, so when Lord Mann makes an attempt on Prince Garson's freedom, the girls are forced to cover his absence... by letting their archfoe kidnap a decoy! Meanwhile, what's Scarlet doing with the errant prince, and how will VSS get him back? 24pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.50 BONGO COMICS FUTURAMA VOLUME 4: CONQUERS THE UNIVERSE TP by Groening, Rogers, & Boothby The Planet Express crew delivers big-time laughs in this newest anthology of comic adventures. First, Fry, Leela, and Bender find themselves in over their heads when they join an intergalactic competitive swurling team. Then, in a future society where the common cold has long since been cured and forgotten, an infectious 20th century Fry becomes the most influenzal man in New New York City. Throw in a trip to the circus where the crew is abducted and displayed as sideshow freaks and a deal with the Robot Devil that makes Bender ruler of Robot Hell, and you have an all-new Futurama collection made expressly for you! (Collects issues #10-14 and more). SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 FUTURAMA COMICS #32 by Boothby Zoidberg heroically spreads goodwill throughout the universe while traveling through time and space in a Port-A-Potty, righting wrongs and restoring order, which begs the question: is the good doctor in the correct sci-fi series this month? 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SIMPSONS CLASSICS #13 by Groening Springfield is rocked by a raucous caucus of campaigning politicians, which proves that no private citizen is safe in an election year. Then Marge’s helpful advice and homespun wisdom make her the flavor of the day and the most recent television talk show sensation. Includes a Li’l Homey story and an bloody baseball game between Itchy and Scratchy. (Collects Simpsons Comics #24-25). Magazine, 64pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 SIMPSONS COMICS #132 by Boothby In a Simpsons Comics milestone, Bongo Comics Group presents the first story so big it takes two issues to tell! Mr. Burns goes to a spa to be a rejuvenated and comes back a new man –– literally! Who is this pretender and why is everybody taken in by his newfound charm? Why is he selling off all of Mr. Burns belongings? Who is behind this dastardly scheme? And where is the “real” Mr. Burns? See… there are so many questions to answer, it just had to be two issues long! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 BOOM! STUDIOS COVER GIRL #5 by Andrew Cosby & Kevin Church, & R. M. Yankovicz Everyone's favorite action hero and his cover girl reach their conclusion — this unlikely duo forges an alliance — or a romance? — and face off against the forces that are looking to lay them down. More rollicking, free-wheeling fun in the vein of Rush Hour! 24pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99 DOMINION #5 by Giffen, Nelson & Richie, & Tim Hamilton Dick has fallen to the virus. Chicago lies in wreckage and flames. Has this alien Dominion succeeded in conquering the earth? The conclusion of this powerful new series! 24pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99 THE FALL OF CTHULHU VOLUME 1: THE FUGUE TP Collecting the opening arc of the smash-hit new series that is taking fandom by storm! Cy is an ordinary guy, engaged to a beautiful fiancee, when his uncle's suicide changes his life forever. Consumed with discovering the motive behind his relative's sudden and painful death, he finds notes and scribblings about a nonsense word he doesn't recognize... Cthulhu? Obsessed, he will find answers to questions he should have never asked. A horrifying glimpse into a modern day Lovecraftian world filled with nightmares — and excursions into Lovecraft's Dreamlands! SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 THE FALL OF CTHULHU #6 by Michael Alan Nelson & Jean-Jacques Diazlowski Beginning a new arc! Connor travels to the edge of the world to retrieve a lost artifact for... Mister Arkham? What darkness does it hold? Secrets are revealed as the next chapter in the war of Lovecraftian gods continues! CVR A—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 CVR B—24pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 JENNY FINN: DOOM MESSIAH GN by Mike Mignola & Troy Nixey Reprinted — this time in color! Many fans of Hellboy missed the debut of Jenny Finn the first time around, both the launch via Oni Press and the subsequent finishing of the series in black-and-white from Boom! Studios. For those fans, this is a chance to catch up! Reprinting in full-color for the first time, this is the first issue of Jenny Finn! A Lovecraftian descent into dread and fear, Jenny Finn spotlights a mysterious little girl that arrives in Victorian England with carnage in her wake. Only a ranting madman, Hornby, seems to know what she's up to. An innocent kid, Joe, is strangely drawn to Jenny. Is she evil incarnate, or a mislead little girl? 32pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $2.99 CTHULHU TALES: TAINTED by Various A follow-up to the hit Cthulhu Tales and Cthulhu Tales: The Rising Lovecraft anthologies! A new volume featuring all-new stories from the best that horror comics offers! Spotlighting Brendan Haye, writer on The Daily Show! Includes six all-new, all- original tales of weird darkness and the macabre from the only comic book company you can trust to deliver a quality horror anthology! 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 LEFT ON MISSION #4 by Chip Mosher & Francisco Francavilla Westfall reaches Morocco as he searches for Emma. Painter is there, hindering his every move. While Emma prepares to finally sell her information, Westfall desperately tries to stop her — and save her soul. The penultimate chapter in this spy-thriller! 24pgs, FC (4 of 5) SRP: $3.99 SALVADOR #3 by Michael & Mark Polish, & Steph Stamb From the award-winning filmmakers behind The Astronaut Farmer, the Polish Brothers! Salvador is this world's salvation — but can he survive the rigors of the future, when his mortal frame is so fragile? 24pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.99 STATION #2 by Johanna Stokes & Leno Jefferson A crew member has died. And now the crew knows it isn't sabotage. Questions follow, as suspicions build. Paranoia runs deep. But the death of the crew member complicates the situation further – he was repairing the station, and now the repair's not been made. Things go from bad to worse in this thriller from Johanna Stokes, staff writer on the hit Sci-Fi Network series EUREKA! 24pgs, FC (2 of 5) SRP: $3.99 TAG: CURSED #5 by Mike Leib & Chee Finally — answers for what the Tag curse truly is. And an ending for Ed. Keith Giffen's dark horror franchise reaches its terrible conclusion... 24pgs, FC (5 of 5) SRP: $3.99 WARHAMMER 40K VOLUME 1: DAMNATION CRUSADE TP In the nightmare future of the 41st millennium, Mankind teeters upon the brink of extinction. The galaxy-spanning Imperium of Man is beset on all sides by ravening aliens, and threatened from within by malevolent creatures and heretic rebels. Only the strength of the Immortal Emperor of Terra stands between Humanity and its annihilation. Foremost amongst servants of the Imperium stand the Space Marines, mentally and physically engineered to be the supreme fighting force, the ultimate protectors of Mankind. The Black Templars are fearless champions and unforgiving crusaders against the enemies of the Emperor; Forged from the Imperial Fists Space Marines in the aftermath of the Horus Heresy, the Black Templars have undertaken the longest crusade the Imperium has ever known to prove their loyalty. The series centers upon a new recruit to the Black Templars and a member from their elite Sword Brethren squad and, the most venerable of their warriors, the Dreadnaught. From the "Battle of Carrion Gulf" to the "Torment Crusade," we follow these genetically-enhanced super-warriors in their dedicated hunt for the enemies of the Imperium. Warhammer 40,000: Damnation Crusade serves as an accessible opening chapter introducing new and old readers alike to this bloody, dark, ravaged universe of science fiction and fantasy! Gods of War and Ancestors, bless us now, for we go to war... Available in a standard and limited cover edition. TP—SC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 LTD ED HC—HC, 7x10, 136pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 BOYSENBERRY BOOKS DELIVERY CUPID VOLUME 1 GN (YAOI) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #45 by Jim Balent "The Witch Key Part 2": Imprisoned in a detention camp for Witches by a power hunger tyrant, Tarot is faced with a choice of either revealing the secrets of her Magick... or Death! As always, this issue ships equally with two Jim Balent covers and a Deluxe signed edition! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $2.95 SIGNED—32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #1 Just in case you missed the fist issue! It's Raven Hex at ther darkest. See the Skeleton Man meet Tarot for the first time! Discover Crypt Chick's first impressions of Tarot in this reprint of Jim Balent's awesome bewitching, supernatural adventure! Signed Edition includes a Certificate of Authenticity embellished with Jim Balent's art! MATURE THEMES REGULAR—SRP: $2.95 SIGNED—SRP: $10.00 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE VOLUME 2 TP Featuring the two story arcs "Raven Hex: Return of the Dark Witch " and "Tarot's Journey." This second Volume will also include all published covers, a lithograph gallery, and never-seen-before art and info! A must have for Tarot lovers! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $24.99 BROCCOLI INTERNATIONAL USA COYOTE RAGTIME SHOW VOLUME 1 GN by Tartan Check The legendary pirate king Bruce has been killed by Madame Marciano, the boss of the galactic criminal guild. His bequest to his young daughter Franca is a whopping 10 billion space dollars, but he hid the fortune in a complex, custom-made vault somewhere on the planet Graceland. However, Graceland is now enduring such a violent civil war that the president of the Milky Way Federation is threatening to blow up the planet in a week. Mister, a notorious space pirate, his sidekicks Bishop and Katana, and his longtime rival Swamp must help Franca get to her inheritance before Madame Marciano or private detective Angelica Burns finds it first. With only seven days to achieve the seemingly impossible, and with Madame Marciano’s evil 12 sisters hot on the outlaws' trail, it’s anybody’s guess what will happen in this dynamic manga based on the popular anime series. Ages 13+. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, PC SRP: $9.99 E'S VOLUME 3 GN by Satol Yuiga Kai wakes up from his ordeal navigating an underground labyrinth when a mysterious voice leads him to a place where young psychics are being held hostage. Meanwhile, Yuuki confronts Maria, who demands he hand over the psychic he is harboring, but she doesn’t mean Kai! Yuuki soon learns that there’s a bounty on his head. Can he discover what’s really going on before it’s too late for both him and Asuka? Printed in authentic Japanese right-to-left format, E'S Volume 3 delivers plenty of action, romance, and dark sci fi. Ages 13+. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 RANDOM HOUSE OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE SEUSS, THE WHOLE SEUSS, AND NOTHING BUT THE SEUSS HC by Charles D. Cohen Sale, was $35.00! Dr. Seuss (1904-1991) stands alone as one of the preeminent figures of children's literature. This is his story as told through his own words and pictures, with over 350 images of original artwork, cartoons, ads, book covers, and memorabilia from the author's collection. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x10, 192pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 BUYMETOYS.COM THE OZ/ WONDERLAND CHRONICLES #2 by Ben Avery As the Jabberwocky leaves a trail of destruction across Wonderland, Dorothy and Alice lead a resistance army against the Wicked Witch in the land of Oz. Meanwhile, the Wizard, still in Chicago, searches to locate and close the breaches between the realities. JUSKO: COVER A—32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.50 VALLEJO: COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 CARNAL COMICS DEMI'S PIN-UP DIARY REG CVR GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 CARNAL COMICS 15TH ANN MULTIPACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x5) SRP: $9.95 CARNAL COMICS XXX HUMOR MULTIPACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x2) SRP: $9.95 CARTOON BOOKS THE FONE BONE PLUSH TOY Cartoon Books announces the release of the Fone Bone Plush! This adorable 12" tall stuffed toy will be covered with an extra soft plush fabric and will be wearing his trademark backpack that can be opened and closed. (C: 0-1-3) Plush Toy SRP: $12.95 BONE VOLUME 6: OLD MAN'S CAVE COLOR EDITION by Jeff Smith In this pivotal book in the epic Bone series, the showdown between The Hooded One and the people o fthe valley begins. As war spreads through the valley, the Bone cousins join Gran'ma Ben and Lucius at Old Man's Cave to make a stand against the rat creatures. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SOFTCOVER—SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $18.99 C'EST BON KULTUR C'EST BON ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 3 GN by Various C'est Bon Anthology continues with the third volume of comics from all over the world. This is an exciting blend of artists, established and up-and-coming talents, displaying visual treats and refreshing storytelling. With a cover by James Jean (Fables), the book ranges from a tale of an obnoxious head without a body brow-beating his assistant (Koren Shadmi) to a dreamlike story of a school boy carrying a gun in an old book (Yvan Alagbé). This ongoing anthology features self-contained stories and high-quality production MATURE THEMES SC, 8x10, 100pgs, B&W SRP: $17.95 PIRACY IS LIBERATION VOLUME 2: INFORMATION WANTS TO BE FREE GN by Matthias Elforp Set a year after the first book, we follow Pirate and Information as they rejoin the fight for freedom in the City that is the entire world to its inhabitants. Back in the free and illegal flow of information after a year without it, Pirate and Information are almost overwhelmed, but that’s ok. It’s part of the high. This all leads up to an event of great importance for the resistance. It's the beginning of something new, a seed for the future. Warren Ellis says about this book: "an art style that seems to me to combine Brian Wood with Ben Templesmith, to jagged, hate-ridden, nervous effect. I really like it, and I’m pissed off that my copy got mislaid." MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $13.95 CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP NEGATION VOLUME 3: HOUNDED TP by Tony Bedard & Paul Pelletier Trapped in a twisted universe, an ordinary man fights for freedom! Hunted by a relentless foe, can Obregon Kaine survive a planet that promises death to all visitors? And how can one dog tip the scales of galactic power? This edition collects issues #13-18 of the original series. SC, 7x10, 172pgs, FC SRP: $17.95 ALIEN LEGION TP'S by Zelenetz, Cirocco, Austin, & Portacio These trade paperbacks showcase the critically acclaimed comic book series created by Carl Potts, which ran from 1987 through 1991 under Marvel's "Epic" label. Force Nomad is a galaxy-hopping band of mercenaries in the employ of the Alien Legion. They're a motley but effective fighting force, and always sent on missions that are just this side of suicide. FOOTSLOGGERS (SEP042515)—SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 FORCE NOMAD (STAR14635)—SC, 7x10, 312pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 PIECEMAKER (STAR17519)—SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALIEN LEGION SET All three Alien Legion trade paperbacks — Footsloggers, Force Nomad, Piecemaker — are included in this set! Buy Footsloggers and Force Nomad, and get Piecemaker for half price! Set (x3), FC, SC, FC SRP: $54.85 CINEBOOK LUCKY LUKE VOLUME 7: BARBED WIRE ON THE PRAIRIE TP by Rene Goscinny & Morris Felps decides to plant lettuce on his property. But rancher Cass Casey’s herds regularly ransack Felps’ grounds. Furious, he hires Lucky Luke for protection from Casey. Felps wants to surround his property with barbed wire, which in the Old West is regarded as a provocation. And so, war is declared between the ranchers and the farmers. Lucky Luke will need all his skills as a mediator to reconcile everybody! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 YOKO TSUNO VOLUME 1: ON THE EDGE OF LIFE TP by Roger Leloup Besides being pretty, intelligent, and courageous, Yoko Tsuno is an electronics engineer. This specialization draws her and friends Pol and Vic into adventures across the border between fantasy and science fiction. Yoko crosses the travels through time and space, but no matter where her exploits take her, she always remains faithful to herself, never forgetting values such as loyalty, friendship, and respect for life. In this first volume, our heroine is called to the bedside of her friend Ingrid, struck down by a mysterious disease that leaves her powerless. Yoko Tsuno also realizes that a strange vampire, dressed all in black, is shadowing her. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $9.99 CLASS COMICS INC NAKED JUSTICE #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $6.00 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $6.00 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED/JRS CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED SPECIAL: THE STORY OF AMERICA SC The Story of America is the story of men with courage and strength and faith, rich in drama and adventure. Here, from its earliest days, are four of the most exciting episodes. Introduction by Bill Jones, author of Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History with Illustrations, with artwork by Lou Cameron, Lin Streeter, Peter Costanza & Tom Hickey. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED SPECIAL: THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES SC Follow the American Civil War from Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Shiloh, Gettysburg, and the Appomattox Court House to the Reconstruction. Fillers include “The Exile’s Dream" and “The Peasant’s Revolt.” Introduction by Bill Jones, author of Classics Illustrated: A Cultural History with Illustrations, with artwork by Geoffrey Biggs, Jack Kirby, Sam Glanzman, Till Goodan, George Peltz, George Evans, Edd Ashe, John Tartaglione & Stan Campbell. SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 COMIC CAVALCADE LADY DEATH VS PANDORA #1 — COMMEMORATIVE COVER by Brian Pulido & Gabriel Guzman The battle of the babes is one to remember on this new cover from Daniel HDR! Lady Death and Pandora square off in this continuation of last year’s hit one-shot Lady Death vs War Angel! With interior artwork by regular Lady Death series artist Gabriel Guzman, this fight will not disappoint fans of battling babes! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 LADY DEATH/SHI #0 — "JUNGLE BOOGIE" COVER by Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp When Lady Death is offered her mother’s freedom in exchange for Shi’s life, two forces from two different worlds collide in a battle for the ages. The femmes fatale are about to get into some serious monkey business on this new cover from Rafa Lopez! Limited to 1,000 copies. 16pgs, FC (0 of 2) SRP: $5.99 D. E. JUNGLE GIRL #0—PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION by Doug Murray & Frank Cho, & Adriano Batista A Previews Exclusive! In the introductory priced #0 issue, Dynamite introduces readers to an original 8-page story, overseen by co-writer and artist Frank (Mighty Avengers, Liberty Meadows) Cho, and infuses the issue with everything Cho fans want to see — beautiful women, thrilling adventures, and, of course, dinosaurs! Co-writer Doug (Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes, The ‘Nam) Murray is along for the ride, as is series artist Adriano (Red Sonja) Batista as they bring the Jungle Girl to life! Featuring a cover by Cho, this #0 issue is a must-have, and available for just 25 cents! Issue #0 leads directly into the first Dynamite Jungle Girl mini-series — and look for the ongoing Jungle Girl adventures in 2008!SRP: $0.25 RED SONJA #25 by Michael Avon Oeming & Brian Reed, & Homs This is it — the 25th issue of Red Sonja: She-Devil with a Sword, featuring the debut of co-writer Brian (Avengers: Illuminati) Reed along with Michael Avon Oeming! Defying all expectations, Red Sonja is a huge hit! Each and every month, readers are captivated with the adventures of the beautiful Red Sonja and her cast of allies and villains! Now, writer Michael Avon Oeming sets the stage for the next year’s worth of events as Sonja brings the battle back to Hyboria to face the growing power of Kulan Gath! New allies are revealed, old allies lost, and villains abound as Sonja battles her way back to face a “World on Fire”! Oeming is joined again by Homs (while artist Mel Rubi works on the Spider-Man/Red Sonja cross-over) and cover artist Art Adams w/Laura Martin, Mel Rubi, Ariel Olivetti and Paul Renaud! A great jumping-on poit for new readers! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 RED SONJA #25—PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE "BLOOD RED" FOIL COVER EDITION by Michael Avon Oeming & Brian Reed, & Homs A Previews Exclusive! The 25th Anniversary issue in Dynamite's ongoing Red Sonja series, based on the character created by Robert E. Howard, is also available in a special "Blood Red" foil cover edition, featuring original art by Mel Rubi, commissioned especially for this cover! (C: 0-0-1) 32pgs, FC PI NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO #1 by Brandon Jerwa, Stephen Segovia, & Jackson Herbert Writer Brandon (NBSG: Zarek) Jerwa is again joined by issue #0 artist Stephen (Witchblade: Shades of Gray) Segovia and new series artist Jackson Herbert for issue #1 of this all-new series that tells an untold tale of the crew of the Battlestar Galactica! Set approximately two years before the SCI FI mini-series which relaunched Battlestar Galactica to such acclaim, the 6-issue Season Zero series follows Commander Adama and crew as they take on their first mission on board the Galactica. Everything in that time frame will be explored, including the menace and return of the Cylons, as events hurtle towards the Apocalypse! Retailers take note: over 100,000 copies of issue #0 were sent out to stores and fans as part of FCBD 2007, and Dynamite anticipates high demand for this new series as a result! Featuring four stunning covers by Stjepan (The Darkness, Savage Tales) Sejic, Adriano (Jungle Girl, Red Sonja) Batista, Stephen Segovia, and a Battlestar Galactica Photo Cover! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON ZERO #1—FOIL COVER EDITION by Brandon Jerwa, Stephen Segovia, & Jackson Herbert The debut issue of this new series, following Commander Adama and crew as they take on their first mission on board the Galactica, is also available in a special foil cover edition! (C: 0-0-1) 32pgs, FC PI THE BOYS #8 by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson Dynamite Entertainment is proud to welcome Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s The Boys as they present issue #8 of the series! The Legend has The Boys investigating the murder of a relative, apparently at the hands of a super... but the winding trail will take many turns, and all roads lead to the Tek Knight! What secret does this man of machinery hold? MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #12 (DEC060279)SRP: $2.99 THE LONE RANGER #8 by Brett Matthews & Sergio Cariello The cast expands as the Lone Ranger and Tonto find themselves in-between frontier justice and a condemned man… all while the duo continues to make things difficult for Cavendish — who’s becoming more unhinged by the actions of this “lone” Ranger! The most talked-about title of 2006 AND 2007 continues to generate buzz! Find out what the buzz is all about in the 8th issue shipping in July, courtesy of the all-star creative team of writer Brett Matthews, artist (pencils, inks) Sergio Cariello, and art director/cover artist John Cassaday! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 LONE RANGER #8—FOIL COVER EDITION by Brett Matthews & Sergio Cariello The latest issue in Dynamite's ongoing series based on the legendary Western hero, is available in a special Silver Foil cover edition! (C: 0-0-1) 32pgs, FC PI HIGHLANDER #10 by Brandon Jerwa & Fabio Laguna The most unexpected Highlander story begins here! Writer Brandon Jerwa is counting down to issue #12 as the first year of Highlander stories races towards a dark and startling conclusion! Starring Duncan MacLeod, and picking up from the shocking events of Highlander: Endgame (the film which revealed the ultimate fate of Connor MacLeod), issue #10 reveals that Connor may be gone, but is certainly not forgotten — all as Duncan undertakes a deadly mission that involves a doomsday cult and the Watchers! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SAVAGE TALES #3 by Various Dynamite continues its all-new anthology series featuring the most savage stories that comic creators have ever told! Issue #3 features the debut of a special Red Sonja short story from Chris (World War Hulk: X-Men, Law and Order: SVU) Gage and artist Joyce Chin! Savage Tales #3 also features: The conclusion of Battle for Atlantis from writers Leah Moore and John Reppion with artists Pablo Marcos and Stjepan Sejic: The world around the Atlanteans is changing and growing ever more savage and brutal, can the majestic state find its way in this harsh new world? The Hunter Conclusion — from the pages of Red Sonja — from writers Luke Lieberman and Michael Avon Oeming with artist Kevin Sharpe: The Hunter finds a new ally in his quest to avenge the death of his master — the Borat Na-Fori — and seeks the ultimate revenge on Kulan Gath! The Elder Things Conclusion by Mike (Marvel’s Zombie) Raict and artist Pere Perez: Continuing the tale of the stranded Cthulhu as a desperate band of islanders attempts to stave off his ever-growing madness! This issue is available with two variant covers by Stjepan Sejic and Richard Isanove, shipped in an equal ratio.SRP: $4.99 SAVAGE TALES #3—FOIL COVER EDITION by Various The third savage issue of Dynamite’s Savage Tales features a special foil enhanced cover! (C: 0-0-1)PI TERMINATOR 2: INFINITY #2 by Simon Furman & Nigel Raynor Things heat up as the T-Infinity continues on its quest to cleanse the timeline and start fresh on its quest to rid the world of the human race! Meanwhile, John Connor and his new T-800 friend "Uncle Bob" begin to assemble the rag-tag survivor’s into an army of resistance fighters — but if they discover that "Bob" is Actually a Terminator, things are going to go from bad to worse! Dynamite’s all new T2 comics are again brought to you by the first and last name of all things robotic — writer Simon Furman, along with artist/cover artist Nigel (Battlestar Galactica) Raynor, along with cover artists Stjepan (Savage Tales) Sejic and Pat Lee! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 TERMINATOR 2: INFINITY #2—"CYBERDINE SILVER" FOIL COVER EDITION by Simon Furman & Nigel Raynor The second issue of Dynamite's senses-shattering T2 series is also available in a special "Cyberdyne Silver" foil cover edition! (C: 0-0-1) 32pgs, FC PI DARK XENA #3 by John Layman & Noah Salonga Taking place some time after the series finale of Xena: Warrior Princess and before the events of the "Contest of Pantheons" (serialized in Dynamite's Xena #1-4), "Dark Xena" finds Gabrielle making a request of the Gods and learning that you must be very, very careful, what you wish for, and how you wish for it! In this issue: Gabrielle and Joxer devise a plan to infiltrate Xena's deadly gang and save their friend! Plus, what plans does Ares, the God of War, have for this new and deadly Warrior Princess! Find out in this issue "(Re)Born Bad!" Featuring a trio of art covers by Stjepan Sejic, Jonathan Lau and Fabiano Neves, plus another Xena photo cover! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA VOLUME 2 TP by Greg Pak & Nigel Raynor From Dynamite Entertainment, writer Greg Pak and artist Nigel Raynor comes the second collection of New Battlestar Galactica! Collecting issues #5 through #8 — the second story arc in the saga of the “Returners” — this volume collects the comics that serve as the best companion to the Peabody Award-winning Sci Fi series! Features two covers by Stjepan Sejic (a Previews Exclusive for the Direct Market!) and a BSG Photo Cover (for the Mass Market)! (C: 0-0-2) SEJIC CVR—96pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 PHOTO CVR—96pgs, FC SRP: $14.99 BORDERLINE VOLUME 2 TP by Chris Trillo & Eduardo Risso Continuing "Science Fiction Pulp Noir" in the tradition of Sin City and 100 Bullets, from creator/artist Eduardo Risso! Known for his moody powerful artwork, Eduardo Risso has commanded a legion of fans from his work on 100 Bullets and Batman among others. But until now, fans have never experienced the raw power and vision of Borderline (with writer Chris Trillo)! Borderline, originally published in Italy, is a 600-page epic created by Risso and Trillo with whom the artist has previously worked on a slate of other projects. This powerful piece of graphic fiction has never before been available in the United States in English. Now Borderline — described by Harvey and Eisner Award- winning creator Risso as a sci-fi post-apocalyptic story that openly shows the miseries and kindness of Humankind — is available in English for the first time from Dynamite Entertainment. Volume 2 weighs in at an impressive 160 pages, filled with Risso's gorgeous artwork and Trillo's fantastic ideas! This is a must-have for every fan of comics and art! “Trillo and Risso have created a vividly violent and horrible world in Borderline, and the action and intrigue is nearly non-stop.”—Marc Mason, Comics Waiting Room 160pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99 BORDERLINE VOLUME 1 TP by Chris Trillo & Eduardo Risso Originally published in Italy, Borderline is a 600-page epic created by Risso and writer Chris Trillo. Described by Harvey and Eisner Award-winning creator Risso as a “sci-fi, post-apocalyptic story that openly shows the miseries and kindness of Humankind," Borderline is available for the first time in English from Dynamite Entertainment! Foreword by writer and collaborator Brian (Superman, 100 Bullets) Azzarello! (JUN063028) (C: 0-0-1) SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 THE ESSENTIAL PAINKILLER JANE TP by Quesada, Palmiotti, Conner, & Augustyn This trade reprints the classic 1999 zero issue of Painkiller Jane (now available from new series publisher, Dynamite Entertainment) in this essential collection! Features issues #0- 6, by the creative team of Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner and Brian Augustyn, this new edition features a striking cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti along with a classic cover gallery! (FEB062967) (C: 0-1-1) SC, FC SRP: $19.99 STAR OF THE MONTH KID KOSMOS GN by Jim Starlin Dynamite and legendary creator Jim Starlin present the return of the Cosmic Guard in the Kid Kosmos original graphic novel! Kid Kosmos is a direct continuation of the Cosmic Guard mini-series, and features 122 pages of original story and art in Dynamite’s first- ever original graphic novel! Starlin is a master of all things time and space, and he excels in this, his most powerful vision yet! As Starlin prepares to return to the "Cosmic" end of the DC Universe (in the upcoming Mystery in Space series), this Original Graphic Novel is the perfect companion, unleashing a raw and dynamic story from the master, Jim Starlin! (JUL063045) SC, FC SRP: $19.99 ********************************************************************** RE-ANIMATOR #0—FOIL COVER EDITION Available to order for the first time, this Re-Animator #0 Foil Edition was previously a retailer incentive and is a hard-to-find collector’s item! Now, a limited number are available for order, so don’t miss out! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $10.00 THE LONE RANGER #1 (SECOND PRINTING)—CCG-GRADED SIGNED EDITION Dynamite’s second print cover of their smash Lone Ranger series is available here signed by writer Brett Matthews, CGC-Graded as part of a special signature series! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $99.99 PAINKILLER JANE #1—SIGNED RARE INCENTIVE COVER EDITION From Dynamite’s first Painkiller Jane series comes this rare incentive cover edition of issue #1, available here signed by Painkiller Jane co-creator and writer Jimmy Palmiotti, hand-numbered and sealed with a Certificate of Authenticity! (C: 0-1-2) 32pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 DAYSTAR STUDIOS ENTERTAINMENT THE QUEST #2: EVIL'S DAWN by Brown, Mapa, & Vasquez The Martonians thought that they had escaped. The thought they were free. They thought the war was finally over. They were wrong. In fact, their battle has just begun! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 DEL REY AIR GEAR VOLUME 5 GN by Oh! Great The fan-favorite manga continues, fast and furious as ever. Ikki may be the most fearsome skater around, but there are plenty of rival gangs ready to take him down. Ages OT 16+. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 ALIVE VOLUME 1 GN by Tadashi Kawashima A group of Tokyo teens is left to wonder why they were spared from a devastating pandemic that's taken the lives of millions of young men and women worldwide. Ages OT 16+. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GUNDAM SEED DESTINY VOLUME 4 GN by Masatsugu Iwase Chairman Durandal's vision of a new world without war or strife may slip out of reach as the sinister Lord Djibril continues to bring chaos wherever he goes. Humanity's future stands on the brink in this explosive final volume. Ages T 13+. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 GURU GURU PON-CHAN VOLUME 9 GN by Satomi Ikezawa Winner of the Kodansha Manga of the Year Award! The bond between Mirai and her dog Panta can only strengthen as the magic of the Guru Guru bone — which allows Ponta to turn into a human girl — teaches them both about true friendship and love. Ages OT 16+. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 KITCHEN PRINCESS VOLUME 3 GN by Natsumi Ando Najiki's life just gets more and more difficult. The diner where she works might be closing, her jealous classmate is trying to drive her out of school, and now she has to return home to care for her ill guardian. With all of these problems, will Najiki go back to her beloved Seika Academy, or just stay home forever? Ages T 13+. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 MUSHISHI VOLUME 3 GN by Yuki Urushibara A lost boy is rescued by a strange woman in the forest. He's grateful, of course, but the lake near her home holds a mysterious secret that he must unravel before he loses his only friend. Ages OT 16+. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 256pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 NODAME CANTABILE VOLUME 10 GN by Tomoko Ninomiya Look out Paris — Nodame and Shinichi have arrived! They're here to continue their music studies, but with their budding romance also blossom in the City of Light? Ages OT 16+. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 PARASYTE VOLUME 2 GN by Hitoshi Iwaaki Shin's attempts to stop the alien invaders continue as he tries to battle for control of his own body. Ages OT 16+. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 288pgs, B&W (2 of 8) SRP: $12.95 PICHI PICHI PITCH VOLUME 6 GN by Michiko Yokote & Pink Hanamori It's been foretold that it will take the power of seven princesses to stop the mad tyrant Michel, but how can Lucia and her friends save the world now when the seventh princess has yet to be born? Ages T 13+. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 SUGAR SUGAR RUNE VOLUME 6 GN by Moyoco Anno Trying to wake her best friend from an enchanted forest sleep, Chocolat discovers that she has magical abilities all her own! But will this discovery come too late to do any good? Ages Y 10+. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 TSUBASA VOLUME 14 GN by Clamp The quest for Princess Sakura's memories brings our dimension-hopping travelers to magic book in a land of enchantments. Will they be able to pull off the biggest caper of their careers to get the book they need? Ages T 13+. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 DESPERADO PUBLISHING CRUEL AND UNUSUAL TP by Delano, Peyer, & McCrea What can America do with 2.2 million prison inmates? What it does best: Turn a profit. Make celebrities. Execute them live on TV. Sell advertising. And praise the Lord. A black comedy. The story lives up to its title. MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $15.99 THE ART OF P. CRAIG RUSSELL HC by P. Craig Russell For the first time ever, a volume devoted to one of the most legendary and influential comic book artists of the past 25 years! This book offers readers and fans a chance to witness his immense and phenomenal career from start to present, offering glimpses of previously never-before-seen material from his files and sketchbooks, as well as beautifully reproduced images of his personal favorites. REGULAR—HC, 256pgs, FC SRP: $49.99 SIGNED—HC, 256pgs, FC SRP: $79.99 CHERUBS: PARADISE LOST #1 by Brian Talbot & Mark Stafford The bland serenity of Heaven is shattered by the assassination of the Grand Council by the Archangel Abaddon in this supernatural comedy adventure. He's decided it's better to rule in Hell than to serve in Heaven, and has made a pact with Lucifer to take his place. Five cherubs, bored out of their skulls with the tedium of eternal leisure, suddenly find they're in the frame for the murder. They escape to Earth on the trail of Abaddon, the only one who can prove them innocent, who's gone to New York to fulfill the first part of his bargain — to prepare the ground for Lucifer by raising hell on Earth. 32pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99 DEADWORLD: FROZEN OVER #1 by Mike Raicht & Feberico Dallacchio New York City... a blizzard.... the world in ruin... the undead fill the city streets. Those few lucky enough to survive the initial wave of undead lie huddled together in power deprived buildings high above the streets. Kolin Fleet and his small band of survivors seek to get out of the city before the snow thaws and the Zombies are roaming free once again. Unfortunately, King Zombie has other ideas. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99 NEGATIVE BURN #12 by Various Celebrating its second year of publication, the Eagle, Eisner, and Harvey Award- nominated anthology returns this month with yet another issue packed with today's top creators and tomorrow's brightest talents. MATURE THEMES 64pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 SABRE #1 by McGregor, Peters, & Hamilton The most explosive hero in comics returns! Sabre, the character and the series that helped change where comics were sold and bought, returns as Creator/Writer Don McGregor brings his ground-breaking, swashbuckling champion for individuality back in this all- new original prequel to the legendary graphic novel! In a future society that condemns rebels with wholesale slaughter, Sabre and his future love, Melissa Siren, (the first woman born from a test tube fetus), defy society and their masters, daring to fight for the right to be together! Blackstar Blood, Midnight Storm, Crimson Dawn, and all the other familiar names will be here! MATURE THEMES 48pgs, B&W (1 of 5) SRP: $4.99 DEVILS DUE PUBLISHING LLOYD KAUFMAN PRESENTS: THE TOXIC AVENGER AND OTHER TROMATIC TALES GN Author: Lloyd Kaufman, Tim Seeley (Loaded Bible, Hack/Slash) & Various Artist: Tim Seeley, Jeremy Haun & Various Cover Artist: Tim Seeley & James Ryman Troma Entertainment dives into the comic page with a host of stories inspired by their film catalog! Full of the spirit that has kept Troma strong for over 30 years, this original graphic novel features zany and brilliant tales from Sean McKeever, Tony Moore, B. Clay Moore, Jeremy Haun, Steve Kurth, Tim Seeley and more! You’ve never seen Troma quite like this! SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC $18.99 DEMONWARS VOL. I: THE DEMON AWAKENS TP Writer: R.A. Salvatore Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: Tim Seeley Cover Artists: Tim Seeley A terrible evil is rising in the world of Corona, and it’s up to a trio of unlikely heroes to stem the tide! Can Pony, her friend Elbryan and a young monk named Avelyn stop the demon and corrupted monastery that are causing the horror gripping their world? SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $18.99 SHEENA #2 (OF 5) Author: Robert Rodi (Rogue, Loki, Elektra) Based on a concept by Stephen E. De Souza (Die Hard screenplay writer) Artist: Matt Merhoff Cover Artists: A – Mike Huddleston; B – Fiona Staples; C – Tim Seeley The steamy jungle adventure continues! What is it about the snarling, ferocious, wild girl that’s being held captive in Val Verde’s hospital that attracts the attention of a huge corporation like Cardwell Industries? Why is Cardwell’s CEO so threatened by this girl? Why is she so blessedly sexy? All this plus Sheena vs… a doorknob?! FC, 32pgs $3.50 G.I. JOE: AMERICA’S ELITE #25 Author: Mark Powers Artist: Mike Bear Cover Artist: Chris Lie WORLD WAR III (part 1 of 12)—This IS the big one! The G.I. Joe team takes the fight to Cobra in a whole new way! Fan-favorite team members return to the active roster! And Cobra Commander makes a move that could very well sound the death knell of our heroes… The spark is ignited… World War III is here! 9 extra pages of content, including a pull out poster and Special bonus features — plus an unbelievable wraparound cover featuring EVERY G.I. Joe from the last 25 years! Celebrating 25 years of G.I. Joe comics! FC, 32pgs $3.50 G.I. JOE: STORM SHADOW #3 Author: Larry Hama Artist: Mark Robinson Cover Artist: Sean Murphy The international adventure continues! Storm Shadow has many people after him and the family secrets he holds -- both new and familiar faces – all of whom want him dead! The chase leads everyone to Tokyo and right into the hands of the Yakuza! High adventure! Great action! Big danger! FC, 32pgs $3.50 DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOL. III: DRAGONS OF SPRING DAWNING #5 [OF 12] Writers: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Adapted by: Andrew Dabb Artist: Julius Gopez Cover Artists: A – Julius Gopez; B – Tyler Walpole Once, he would have been an unwavering ally. Once, he walked among the bravest of the brave - the Knights of Solamnia. But that was long ago. Now, LORD SOTH has become the Companions' most implacable foe - one that may herald the doom of all Krynn! Weis & Hickman's classic saga continues! COVER A—FC, 32pgs $3.50 COVER B—FC, 32pgs (Prestige Cardstock cover) $5.50 XOMBIE #4 [OF 5] Author: James Farr Artist: Nate Lovett Cover Artists: A – Tim Seeley; B – James Farr The desperate race against the clock continues! Dirge and Zoe are on a time-sensitive mission to save the last remnants of humanity, but are being massively slowed down by brutal attacks from every side! Though it all, the dangerous and mysterious Gallows makes his move against Dirge… COVER A—FC, 32pgs $3.50 COVER B—FC, 32pgs $3.50 THE NYE INCIDENTS #3 [OF 5] Author: Craig Spector Artist: Aadi Salman Cover Artist: Aadi Salman Lynn Devlin’s quest takes her to an alien abduction convention… what she finds there raises more questions and makes her nightmares rage even more out of control… who are these mysterious children that haunt her waking dreams, and how does all of this connect to both her painful past and the mutilated corpse in her lab? B&W, 32pgs $3.50 HACK/SLASH #3 Author: Tim Seeley (Loaded Bible) Artists: Emily Stone & Courtney Via Cover Artist: A – Tim Seeley; B – Bryan Baugh Both of our heroes face terrible fates: Cassie trapped in Hell with a fat musician in gold lame, trying to avoid getting knocked up by demons… Vlad trapped in Florida, looking to score with the local ladies… Will either one come out alive? Plus – how is the big hair metal band Acid Washed responsible for what faces our heroes? COVER A—FC, 32pgs $3.50 COVER B—FC, 32pgs $3.50 CHUCKY #4 [OF 5] Author: Brian Pulido Artist: Josh Medors Cover Artists: A – Andrew Ritchie; B – Photo cover To Chucky, murder is fun. Revenge is rewarding. Tearing apart someone’s life in the most horrific way possible? There’s nothing better! In this issue, Jade learns first hand what it means to have Chucky’s attention directed at you… the result? The highest body count yet! COVER A—FC, 32pgs $3.50 COVER B—FC, 32pgs $3.50 DIGITAL MANGA DISTRIBUTION DONT SAY ANY MORE, DARLING GN (YAOI) by Fumi Yoshinaga Kouhei is a doctor at the local university hospital who lost touch with his high school friend Tadashi. While Kouhei grew up to become a successful young doctor, Tadashi became a jobless, poor-as-dirt, flaming gay writer. But one lonely night, at his wits end, Tadashi sends Kouhei a text message and recieves a reply. Of course Tadashi has secretly harbored feelings for Kouhei for a long time. But when he finds out Kouhei is getting set- up for an arranged marriage... MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 FLOWER OF LIFE VOL 3 GN by Fumi Yoshinaga It is Christmas and Harutarou and his classmates have big plans for the holiday. But when the cake, the tree and the music turn up missing, all that is left for them to do is commiserate under the Christmas Eve sky. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 HEROES ARE EXTINCT VOL 1 GN by Ryoji Hido A hero from a distant star arrives on Earth to pit his strength against Earth’s famous superheroes! Only problem is… Earth doesn’t really have any superheroes. Growing up watching superhero TV shows from Earth – think Power Rangers of Ultraman, our fearless hero decides to amass an army on his home planet and invade Earth in the ultimate test of strength. Only the invasion starts and no one comes to stop him… What is an alien on Earth supposed to do with an entire army and no one to fight?!? SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 NOT ENOUGH TIME GN (YAOI) by Shoko Hidaka Shoko Hidaka's breakthrough comic is a collection of eye-opening love stories. Yousuke suddenly shows up on the door step of his old high school buddy Tanigawa after years of no contact. While the two has a budding relationship back in school, things fell apart and they decided to part ways and search for their true love. However, it might be that their relationship in the golden days of high school was what they have been looking for all along. SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 DIGITAL WEBBING ABIGAIL & ROX IN THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT by Joshua Gamon & Adrian Sibar Wonderland's in chaos, Sleepy Hollow's besieged by giants, and the Emerald City is at the mercy of a mad genius. Trapped in a cursed book of fairy tales, Abigail and her teddy bear, Rox, explore a fantasy world at the brink of Armageddon. And all-ages-friendly comic book for everyone. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #34 by Lee, Maloney, & Olsen It begins here! Big Foot, The Loch Ness Monster, The Abominable Snowman, and an alien survivor of The Roswell Incident! Together, these four mysterious legends form "The Enigmas!" In this first appearance, the secretive squad investigates a paranormal statue in the sunshine state and encounters an unexpected enemy: The Illuminati! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 PUNKS: THE SUMMER COMICS SPECIAL by Joshua Hale Fialkov & Kody Chamberlain The cutting edge comedic comic magazine that makes babies explode and emo kids grow chest hair is upon us! Contains a brand new Punks adventure, and an illustrated comics interview with superstar Rick Remender, and a long-form interview with the master of modern poster art, Art Chantry. All that, plus handy dandy tips to fight the aliens living in your brain! MATURE THEMES 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLOODRAYNE TWIN BLADES by Steven O'Connell, Steve Scott, & Stacie Ponder Twin Blades reveals a tale of Rayne's young life when she meets up with Declan Finney — a Dhampir who claims to have been cured by the Brimstone Society and is now human. Can anyone shed their Dhampir skin? Rayne hopes so... by the end of this tale, fans will know one thing for certain — the origin of Rayne's spectacular blades. 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 DISNEY PRESS THE HAUNTED MANSION VOLUME 1 TP by Various What really goes on inside that famous haunted mansion called Gracy Manor? Readers will find out in this collection of uncanny stories written by some of the most creative writers and artists working in comics today. Each contributor tells a story based on the characters, and scenes presented in Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, and a beautifully illustrated story in four parts tells how the mansion came to be haunted in the first place! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 6x9, 128pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 DO GOODER PRESS PS238 #25 by Aaron Williams The event that's been building since issue 2 is finally here! The aliens are invading! What do these visitors from another world want with our little blue globe? And why are they taking a particularly keen interest in ps238? Will the super-kids and their super-teachers be able to fend off cosmic conquest? Is the human race doomed? Will there ever be another summer vacation? 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 DORK STORM PRESS DORK TOWER COLLECTIONS by John Kovalic Meet the global village idiots, at a new, low price, which is part of the continuing celebration of the 10th anniversary of Dork Tower! These self-contained strips are perfect for new readers. From computer gaming and online flaming to dot-coms and dot-bombs, these collections just put the "pulse" back into "obsessive compulsive!" VOL. 4: LIVIN' LA VIDA DORKA—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 VOL 5.: UNDERSTANDING GAMERS—SC, 7x10, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 DR MASTER PUBLICATIONS INC HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLUMES 1-6 TP SET by Towa Oshima A hilariously hip account of life at an all-girl private high school. As the student body comes of age we witness their search for love, sexual controversy, and the rivalry between cliques! Based on the author's own real-life experiences, this is one manga you don't want to miss! Set (x6) SRP: $44.95 KEY PRINCESS STORY ETERNAL ALICE RONDO VOLUME 4 NOVEL by Kaishaku As the number of contestants in the Alice Royale grows smaller, Aruto's friends grow closer to figuring out the secret of "Never-ending Alice," but there are those who will do anything to protect it. Their path finally leads them to the Alice Master, who holds all the secrets. MATURE THEMES SC, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 SNK VS CAPCOM VOLUME 6: SVC CHAOS TP by Chi Wan Shum Akuma has been defeated by Athena and must now work for Cosmos. Ryu, having been elevated by Akuma, must how fight his martial arts brother, the newly enhanced Ken. And an all new Chun Li explodes on the scene! SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STRAY LITTLE DEVIL VOLUME 3 GN by Kotaro Mori First Time in Previews! Pam and the other devil interns have exams coming up, which means crunch time for Pam who’s still having “flying” difficulties. In order to step closer to realizing her dream, she trains rigorously with Raim and Vine. This volume makes some rapid developments as new devils make their appearances! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 DRAMA QUEEN HERE COMES THE WOLF GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 CHALLENGERS GN'S by Chi Wan Shum Akuma has been defeated by Athena and must now work for Cosmos. Ryu, having been elevated by Akuma, must now fight his martial arts brother, the newly enhanced Ken. And an all new Chun Li explodes on the scene! VOL. 1—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 VOL. 2—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 VOL. 3—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 VOL. 4—SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 LIES & KISSES GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 ORGANIC SONS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 PROMISE VOLUME 3 GN by Eun-Young Lee The sound of raindrops begins to dim . . . Yurim's heart is broken. A name is cried out in the midst of darkness. "Professor . . . who is Haejin?" Perhaps it is a question better left unanswered. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 SM HUNTER VOLUME 1 GN by You Na It's the future... and the IT world has advanced significantly to the point where humanoid "Spam" mails are causing trouble for their humans. Enter "SM" Hunters to save the humans from our own creations. Can "Spam" ever be good? SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $11.99 DRAWN & QUARTERLY JOSEPH GN by Nicolas Robel Joseph is another fantastical tale from surrealist master Nicholas Robel. A little boy with enormous hands and an overactive imagination copes with indifferent parents, teasing schoolmates, and troubling dreams. Returning to themes explored in Fallen Angel — his first book from D+Q’s Petit Livres series — Robel captures the wonders and traumas of childhood in a short narrative that is as emotionally sincere as it is cryptic, while deftly melding the corporeal with the imaginary in his signature simple yet highly evocative style. Robel’s first book, Fallen Angel, is offered here as well. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 64pgs, PC SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FALLEN ANGEL GN by Nicolas Robel A little boy is haunted by terrible dreams until he meets a man with strange powers. Nicolas Robel (D+Q Showcase One) tells an allegorical tale with broad strokes and big- eyed wonder. An excellent companion to Robel’s new book offered this month, Joseph. MATURE THEMES SC, 4.5x6.25, 80pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 WALT & SKEEZIX VOLUME 3: 1925-1926 HC by Frank King In this third volume of the much-praised Walt & Skeezix reprint series, the domestic side of Gasoline Alley receives full play. An old flame comes to visit Walt, with an eye towards marriage. Meanwhile, Walt pines for Mrs. Blossom, the neighbourhood widow. Out of these entanglements, a long engagement and wedding ensue. As with earlier volumes, this book will have a 80-page introduction featuring many private photographs of the cartoonist Frank King and his family. The introduction delves into the marketing of Gasoline Alley in the 1920s and 1930s, with many dolls and toys taken from the personal collection of Chris Ware, the series designer and award-winning cartoonist. HC, 9x7, 400pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WALT & SKEEZIX HC'S by Frank King Chris Ware has edited and designed this new 400 page hardcover volume of Walt & Skeezix, collecting the Gasoline Alley strips by the great American cartoonist Frank King from 1923-1924. Volume 1 is edited and designed by Chris Ware and features a collection of 2 years from the Gasoline Alley strip, along with a comprehensive 80-page introduction/biography on cartoonist Frank King. In Book Two, there will be a new eighty-page introduction by journalist Jeet Heer exploring the strip’s Chicago background, and the attraction that King and other cartoonists felt for the Grand Canyon. VOL. 1: 1921-1922—HC, 9x7, 400pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 VOL. 2: 1923-1924 (MAR063183)—HC, 9x7, 400pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DF FRANK MILLER'S 300: "SPARTANS ATTACK!" POSTER by Frank Miller A huge hit in the theaters and destined to be a blockbuster on DVD, Frank Miller’s 300 was the must-see movie of 2007! Now, the second in Dynamic Force’s line of Frank Miller’s 300 posters is available as we present “Spartans Attack!” Taken directly from Miller’s ground-breaking graphic novel, this second powerful image is reprinted at the highest quality as a rolled, 18” x 24” poster! Poster, 18x24, FC SRP: $7.99 DF ALL STAR BATMAN & ROBIN #6—SIGNED Issue #6 of this incredible new look at the world of Batman and Robin — from writer Frank Miller and artist Jim Lee — is available here from Dynamic Forces signed by Jim Lee himself! Add one to your collection today! (C: 0-1-3) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF AMAZING SPIDER MAN #543—SIGNED Featuring the conclusion of “Back in Black,” this key issue is a must-have for your Spider-Man collection, and only DF can bring it to you signed by artist Ron Garney! (C: 0-1-3) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF BLACK CANARY #1—SIGNED Black Canary takes flight in a 4-issue miniseries signed by writer Tony Bedard! (C: 0-1- 3) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 (SECOND PRINTING)—SIGNED Second printings are more in demand than the first printing of this momentous issue, and Dynamic Forces and writer Ed Brubaker present this historic issue signed for your collection! (C: 0-1-3) 32pgs, FC PI DF THE CHAMPIONS #1—SIGNED The Champions introduces the First Superhero Team of Tomorrow™ — the all-new, Los Angeles-based "crown jewel" in Tony Stark’s 50-State Initiative! And rising star Matt Fraction is on board to sign this very first issue exclusively for Dynamic Forces! (C: 0-1- 3) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF THE DEATH AND RETURN OF SUPERMAN OMNIBUS HC The entire historic story of the death and return of Superman is collected into one massive, 784-page hardcover volume, signed by pivotal creator Dan Jurgens! (C: 0-1-3) HC, 784pgs, FC SRP: $199.99 DF JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA VOLUME 1 HC—SIGNED The world’s first super-team returns in this volume collecting the first six issues of the all-new Justice Society of America series, signed by cover artist Alex Ross! (C: 0-1-3) HC, 7x10, FC SRP: $50.00 DF NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS #1—SIGNED It’s time to Assemble — and Roll Out! Stuart Moore and Tyler Kirkham bring together the New Avengers and Transformers in this first issue, signed by cover artist Jimmy Cheung! (C: 0-1-3) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 DF THOR #1—SIGNED Not a clone! Not a robot! Not an imaginary story! The God of Thunder is officially back! You’ve waited for it, you’ve demanded it… and we say thee YEA! The Odinson comes roaring to life in this highly anticipated ongoing series by red-hot superstars writer J. Michael Straczynski, and artist Olivier Coipel (who signs this brand-new Thor #1 exclusively for DF)! (C: 0-1-3) 32pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 DF WOLVERINE: ORIGINS ANNUAL #1—SIGNED Double-sized issue! Don’t miss Logan’s long-awaited return to Madripoor, a twisted tour leading from the blood-streaked gutters of Lowtown to the glittering, razor-sharp spires of Hightown! This landmark Annual is available signed by Marvel Legend, John Romita Sr.! (C: 0-1-3) 48pgs, FC SRP: $69.99 DF WORLD WAR HULK: GAMMA CORPS #1—SIGNED Recruited and trained by the enigmatic General Ryker, the Gamma Corps' mission is a simple one: to kill the Incredible Hulk! World War Hulk is poised to be THE biggest event of the year, and this issue come signed by writer Frank Tieri! (C: 0-1-3) 32pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 801 MEDIA INC ICHIGENME VOLUME 2 GN (YAOI) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 220pgs, B&W SRP: $15.95 803 STUDIOS KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: THE WORLD ASKEW #1 by Steven Prouse, Rob Hicks, & Keith Barnett An ancient text exists containing forgotten knowledge that will reshape the world. What would you do to get it? Dr. Jennifer Meaus, a professor at the University of Miami, learns the dangers of knowledge while translating a book that could be the oldest written work known to man. The compass turns in on Miami as key players in a secret war move to lay claim to the book, including the homicidal leader of an underground vampire cult. A story in the vein of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, K.I.P. sports dynamic art by Rob Hicks (Arcana Studios Ezra) and Keith Barnett (Dark Horse Comics, Caliber Comics), with an amazing set of covers by Ty Romsa (James Bond: Casino Royale). 24pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $2.95 1130 STUDIOS (NEED SIGNED NVS) HEARTBREAK TP by Jonathan Rivera & Nick DeStefano Heartbreak collects the autobiographical tales of two cartoonists in their lifelong searches for true love. The seventeen stories (each written and drawn by their respective author) in this graphic novel chronicle all the embarrassment, desperation, regret, and terror we all must face in the world of dating. Foreword by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance. MATURE THEMES SC, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 EL MACFEARSOME COMIC SQUARES THE ADVENTURES OF DEXTER BREAKFAST: SEASON ONE GN by Vernon Smith The Adventures of Dexter Breakfast: Season One GN re-introduces everyone’s favorite Wombat Cowboy, Dexter Breakfast, his sidekick Deeohjee, as well as various friends and foes. First teased in the preview comic, The Adventures of Dexter Breakfast #1, brace yourself for the full story as Dex lands in a new town and begins a new adventure almost immediately. Watch as Dex gets involved in a shootout, meets a talking dog, begins a rise to local power… and that’s just the beginning! See what all-ages comics were meant to be: entertaining for children and intelligent for teens and adults. Includes over 15 pages of bonus material! SC, 150pgs, FC SRP: $13.95 EVIL TWIN COMICS ACTION PHILOSOPHERS #9: THE LIGHTING ROUND by Fred Van Lente & Ryan Dunlavey Final issue! The ActPhilo posse goes out with a bang, cramming as many thinkers as they can into one 32-page comic, as voted on by the fans at AP.com! Marvel at "Six Degrees of Francis Bacon!" Reel from the attack of giant Confucius, a.k.a. "Master Kong," on the minds (and skyscrapers) of China! Michel Foucault and Bil Keane team up for "The Foucault Circus!" And many, many more! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ACTION PHILOSOPHERS GIANT SIZED THING TP'S by Fred Van Lente & Ryan Dunlavey Plato! Nietzsche! Bodhidharma! Ayn Rand! Thomas Jefferson! St. Augustine! Freud! Jung! Joseph Campbell! They're not just history's greatest thinkers... they also make great comics! Collects the sold-out Action Philosophers #1-3 and #4-6, into two mega-econo- size editions! VOL. 1—SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $6.95 VOL. 2—SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 EXPRESS PUBLICATIONS HEWOES #1 by Bill Maus Parody Press Comics returns, setting their satirical sights on NBC’s tremendously popular TV show, Heroes! Meet Cheerleader Klair Bendit, Mohinder Night Shalaman, Internet Weathergirl Sniki Sanders, meek office-worker Hewoe Chaka-Khana, and the mixed-up Pastrami Brothers, as they go on a quest to save the world and find out the source of their crazy powers! This hilarious book is offered with two collectible first-issue covers — a “good Hewoes” version and a “bad Hewoes” version—shipped in a 50/50 ratio. Make sure this comic is on your list! GOOD HEWOES COVER—7x10, 24pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 FANGORIA COMICS BUMP #2 by Mark Kidwell & Jay Fotos The basis for the upcoming film by Robert Kurtzman (creator of From Dusk 'Til Dawn). Old horrors are reawakened when six stranded motorists happen upon the forgotten Dill farmhouse and unleash the malevolent spirit of a 30-year-dead serial killer. Be there for the birth of the next horror icons, Edgar Dill and his murderous, flesh-rending Treehuggers! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 ROBERT KURTZMAN'S BENEATH THE VALLEY OF THE RAGE #2 by Kurtzman, Bisson, Thompson, & Jensen The prequel to Robert Kurtzman’s grindhouse monsterpiece film, The Rage, continues! It’s Burroughs meets Re-Animator as Dr. V (Andrew Divoff of Wishmaster) and the murderous mutant Misfit continue their quest into the savage jungle to find the source of the Rage…. but will they be able to avoid the flesh-hungry, twisted terrors that await them? MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS ANGRY YOUTH COMIX #13 by Johnny Ryan In this long-awaited issue, all of protagonist Loady McGee's worst (and most amusing) traits are brought to the fore as his obsessive quest reaches a fever pitch. His best friend, Sinus O'Gynus, finds himself at an unexpected crossroads in his life, forcing him to make several life-altering decisions. But whatever happened to Loady's girlfriend, Blubbina LaQuiche? That and many other answers are revealed as our protagonists walk and talk their way through the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan, all delineated in Ryan's evocatively pristine style! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 COMICS JOURNAL #285 by Various In this issude, Superman Confidential creator Darwyn Cooke confides about his early career in animation, collaborating on Catwoman, re-pioneering DC’s superhero mythology in The New Frontier, and providing his current takes on Batman, The Spirit, and Superman. Ernie Colón, the artist for the best-selling The 9/11 Report: a Graphic Adaptation, talks about representing one of the defining traumas of our age, as well as working on Casper the Friendly Ghost, Magnus: Robot Fighter, Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld, and his current weekly comic strip, SpyCat. Plus, the full-color comics section captures Marvel mainstay John Buscema’s weird-crime comics from Wanted Comics, circa 1950. Magazine, 200pgs, PC SRP: $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ENIGMA OF AL CAPP by Alexander Theroux Acclaimed writer Alexander Theroux (the former Harvard, Yale, and MIT professor best recognized for his novel Darconville’s Cat and last year’s The Primary Colors, which John Updike called “a unique gem”), delves into the well-known, yet often glossed over, dark side of one of our most celebrated funnymen, Al Capp, creator of Li’l Abner. SC, B&W SRP: $6.95 THE GIRL FROM HOPPERS: LOCAS VOLUME 2 TP by Jaime Hernandez The 25th anniversary Love and Rockets celebration continues with these first two volumes collecting the adventures of the spunky Maggie, her annoying best friend and sometime lover Hopey, and their circle of friends, including their bombshell friend Penny Century, Maggie’s weirdo mentor Izzy — as well as the wrestler Rena Titanon and Maggie’s handsome love interest, Rand Race. Also included is a whole cycle of wrestling stories starring or co-starring Rena Tinanon, whose return was memorably chronicled in the New York Times serial, “La Maggie La Locas.” SC, 7x9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MAGGIE THE MECHANIC: LOCAS VOLUME 1 TP by Jaime Hernandez The 25th anniversary Love and Rockets celebration continues with this, the first of three volumes collecting the adventures of the spunky Maggie, her annoying best friend and sometimes lover Hopey, and their circle of friends, including their bombshell friend, Penny Century. This book collects the earliest, punkiest, most heavily sci-fi stories. (NOV063556) SC, 7x9, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** HUMAN DIASTROPHISM: PALOMAR VOLUME 2 TP by Gilbert Hernandez This volume will collect the second half of Gilbert Hernandez’s acclaimed magical-realist tales of “Palomar,” the small Central American town, beginning with the landmark “Human Diastrophism,” named one of the greatest comic book stories of the 20th Century by The Comics Journal, and continuing on through more modern-day classics. “Human Diastrophism” is the only full graphic novel length “Palomar” story ever created by Gilbert. Also included are all the post-“Diastrophism” stories, in which Sheriff Luba’s past (as seen in the epic Poison River) comes back to haunt her, and the seeds are sown for the “Palomar diaspora” that ends this dense, enthralling book. SC, 7x9, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HEARTBREAK SOUP: PALOMAR VOLUME 1 TP by Gilbert Hernandez Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2007, Love and Rockets will be released in a series of compact, thick, affordable, mass-market volumes that present the whole story in perfect chronological order. This volume will collect the first half of Gilbert Hernandez’s acclaimed magical-realist tales of “Palomar,” continuing on through such modern-day classics as “Ecce Homo,” “Act of Contrition,” “Duck Feet,” and the great love story “For the Love of Carmen.” (NOV063555) SC, 7x9, 288pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** GROTESQUE #1 by Sergio Ponchione What if our memories — all that we've seen, all that we've experienced, but also all that we've read or imagined — took on their own reality? And what if, furthermore, the people and creatures lurking in our mind somehow came to life and began acting independently, spinning out brand new scenarios to haunt us? Three men become aware of the existence of a mysterious island that may or may not be the sum total of all the information stored in their mind, and either seek it out or are brought there by the mysterious "Crooked Man." With an art style that's half European-classic and half Roger Langridge-surreal, Sergio Ponchione offers up one eye-popping moment after another as we plunge down the rabbit hole of Grotesque. SC, 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 I KILLED ADOLF HITLER GN by Jason For his latest graphic novel (the third in color, the ninth to be published by Fantagraphics) Jason posits a strange, violent world in which contract killers can be hired to rub out pests, be they dysfunctional relatives, abusive co-workers, loud neighbors, or just annoyances in general — and as you might imagine, their services are in heavy demand. One such killer is given the unique job of traveling back in time to kill Adolf Hitler in 1939… but things go wrong, Hitler overpowers the would-be assassin and sends himself to the present, leaving the killer stranded in the past. As always, I Killed Adolf Hitler is rendered in Jason’s crisp deadpan neo-clear-line style, once again augmented by lovely, understated coloring. (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Germany. SC, 7x10, 48pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 LAURA WARHOLIC OR THE SEXUAL INTELLECTUAL HC by Alexander Theroux Alexander Theroux, National Book Award Nominee, returns after 20 years with a compendious satire of the terrors of contemporary life. Nostalgic for the old days and old manners, a way of life lost to grace, loving from afar a mysterious beauty named Rapunzel Wisht, Eugene Eyestones, an erudite sex columnist for a Boston cultural magazine, fights against the rising tide of stupidity, focusing on would-be artist Laura Warholic in the hope that by saving her he can validate his ethical beliefs. But feckless Laura and the colorful-but-bizarre cast of characters surrounding Eugene — brilliant bigots, nihilists, Generation-X slackers, and zanies of all sexual persuasions — threaten to pull him under, leading to the novel’s unforgettable conclusion, a climax of betrayal and redemption of Dostoevskyan power. MATURE THEMES HC, 6x9, 600pgs SRP: $29.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 2 #20 by Los Bros Hernandez Straight from The New York Times! La Maggie La Loca — The Director's cut, with the cuss words put back in and 4 added pages! Plus, seventeen-year-old Venus helps fans say goodbye to the post-"Palomar" stories in Love and Rockets! Is "Venus and You" the last story you'll ever see of those characters? Plus, Mario returns with a wildly comedic story in the tradition of old Mexican comic books of the fifties. MATURE THEMES 48pgs, PC SRP: $6.95 NIGER #2 by Leila Marzocchi Seasons change and many things occur in the second issue of Leila Marzocchi's wildly original, beautifully drawn, ecologically-minded fable. Saved from the threat of a giant centipede by the birds who are taking care of her, the little maggot protagonist "Doll" goes into hibernation as Winter looms. While she sleeps, follow the adventures of the old owl "Grandpa," who discovers that he has a superpower. Spring comes, and Doll wakes up, but she has mutated again and is now so hungry that even the best efforts on the birds' part are not sufficient to stave off potential starvation. Only a prophecy from the Row of Rustling Poplars can save her! Meanwhile, the loyal Wingman realizes that Taxus, the tree he calls home, is no longer answering — what has happened to his spirit? SC, 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NIGER #1 by Leila Marzocchi A fascinating ecological fable done in woodcuts, Niger follows the life of a strange new being named “Pupa” born in the depth of a lake. Wandering about the surface among other creatures, she takes refuge in a glass and falls asleep. Some birds, curious for the event, organize themselves to protect this small, weak, creature to allow her to grow up. They call the “Fatmah hand” to ask her to pronounce a Fatwa, intended to discourage the other animals in the wood from threatening the small creature. A superb and thoughtful addition to the Ignatz series. SC, 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 REFLECTIONS #3 by Marco Corona Sorry, no more pirates in this issue. The third and final installment of Marco Corona's haunting mini-series (the first Ignatz to conclude its limited run) returns to the settings of the first (a seaside town, a castle, an old lady's apartment), but now also in lush duotone, as a reflective Miranda flashes back to her life as a child and as an adolescent, with memories, dreams, and the harsh reality of unfeeling parents, a sickly brother, and a violent episode of her youth contrasting with her visions of a shimmeringly beautiful castle. Reflections is a haunting, masterful graphic novel that rewards multiple readings — and of course, presented in the lushly deluxe, jacketed "Ignatz" format. SC, 8x11, 32pgs, PC SRP: $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A REFLECTIONS by Marco Corona In the first new Ignatz comic of 2006, acclaimed rising talent Marco Corona features the life of a woman called Miranda. Flashing back to her days as a child, she visits her sickly twin brother Riccardo at the seaside hospital with her wise and knowing Gramma, reflecting on and dreaming about her relationship with her loopy mother. The second issue completely abandons Miranda (for now) and plunges into Riccardo's pirate fantasy. Not only do you get all the swashbuckling you could possibly want (beautifully delineated by Italian cartoonist Marco Corona), but after a black and white first installment, Reflections #2 explodes into lush duotone watercolor like its fellow Ignatz titles! #1—SC, 8x11, 32pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 #2—SC, 32pgs, PC SRP: $7.95 O/A TALES DESIGNED TO THRIZZLE by Michael Kupperman The 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, scary snakes, delicious bacon, Johnny Silhouette, private eye, and The Silver Knight! And create your own adventure with the Space Patrol, Murder She Didn't Write!, and more! MATURE THEMES #1—32pgs, PC SRP: $4.50 #2—32pgs, PC SRP: $4.50 UPTIGHT #2 by Jordan Crane The second issue of this all-new, incredibly affordable quarterly series from the acclaimed Jordan Crane! Split evenly among three stories, Uptight #2 will feature: an all-new Simon & Jack story (last seen in the best-selling 2005 graphic novel, The Clouds Above); the second chapter of Keeping Two; and one other complete, all-new short story surprise. With nothing else like it available on the market (a quarterly alternative comic for only $2.50!), this uniquely formatted ongoing series is flying off the shelves. Featuring 20 pages-plus-covers by one of comics' most exciting voices, find out why Uptight is the series debut of 2006! RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #8 (AUG063303) 20pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A UPTIGHT #1 by Various An all-new, incredibly affordable quarterly series from the creator of the acclaimed 2005 graphic novel, The Clouds Above! Split evenly among three stories each issue, Uptight included two self-contained short stories, plus a chapter from Crane's next graphic novel, Keeping Two. 20pgs, B&W SRP: $2.50 EROS COMIX MEGAMANGA VOLUME 23: SEX WARRIOR ISANE XXX TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $24.95 TALES FROM THE CLIT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 24pgs, B&W SRP: $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CAPT HARDON GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (JUN063118) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DOCTOR DARE VOLUME 1: SPEAR OF DESTINY GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Germany, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, B&W SRP: $18.95 O/A EROS GN 14: XXX WOMEN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, B&W SRP: $16.95 FENICKX PRODUCTIONS LLC ARCHAIC #7 by James S. Abrams & Brett C. Marting A psychotic, chain-smoking mercenary and his scantily-clad girlfriend struggle to deliver a stolen princess from Lunatic wolf-men. Leaving a trail of blood and destruction, the couple locates their prey — only to find her in the company of a vengeance-obsessed, gunslinging elf and his tempestuous partner. Beginning a completely new chapter for Archaic, it wasrecently ranked #4 in Wizard Magazine's "40 Things You Need To Know About Indie Comics In 2007"! 24pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 FIERY STUDIOS INC STAR OF THE MONTH VÖGELEIN: CLOCKWORK FAERIE TP by Jane Irwin & Jeff Berndt Vögelein has three hours to live, unless she finds someone to trust. If the clockwork faerie winds completely down, over 300 years of her memories will quickly slip away. Vogelein must struggle with daily survival, escape captivity, and face a menacing Ture Faerie. (STAR19711) SC, 7x10, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 ********************************************************************** VÖGELEIN: OLD GHOSTS GN by Jane Irwin Though 300 years have passed since Alexi’s death, Vögelein finds herself still haunted by the unkept promise she made to her first Guardian. Now the clockwork faerie must confront her past with the help of Mason, an itinerant musician whose spirit bears a striking resemblance to the one she desperately wants to lay to rest. SC, 6x9, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 :01 FIRST SECOND STAR OF THE MONTH AMERICAN BORN CHINESE SC by Gene Yang Life’s not easy for Jin Wang — the only Chinese-American student in his high school. Can Jin balance his life and his heritage without losing sight of who he really is? This action-packed modern fable is the latest book from award-winning creator Gene Yang, a major work about the American experience from an important new talent. Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature; a National Book Award Finalist. (JUL063148) SC, 240pgs, FC SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** FRIENDS OF LULU THE FRIENDS OF LULU PRESENT: THE GIRLS' GUIDE TO GUYS' STUFF GN by Various The Friends of Lulu present a showcase of over 50 female comics creators and their takes on everything male, from boys to men. True stories of wonder and wit mix with tales of wildness and warmth, as women reveal what they've learned, loved, and learned to love about guys... and their stuff. An eyebrow-raising, mind-opening, fun read. Featuring comics by Roberta Gregory, Debbie Huey, Abby Denson, Julia Wertz, Leigh Dragoon, Monica Gallagher, Lark Pien, Danica Novgorodoff, Emily Flake, Missy Kulik, Tatianna Gill, Dorothy Gambrell, Faith Erin Hicks, and more! SC, 6x9, 176pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 FUN PUBLICATIONS INC TRANSFORMERS "TIMELINES" SUMMER SPECIAL ONE-SHOT by Forest Lee & Alex Milne It has been 15 years since Optimus Prime and his Autobot warriors finally defeated the Decepticons, or so they had hoped. Megatron, thought to have been destroyed after crashing back into Earth aboard the Autobots ship the Ark, has once again found his way back from the brink of destruction. This time he will stop at nothing to fulfill his vision of conquest. From across the galaxy a group of Autobots head to Earth looking for the Decepticon threat, but are they here for Megatron or someone else entirely. A story set in the Transformers comic timeline that started it all. An exciting adventure for all fans, this summer, readers will experience the most popular characters in Transformers history, The Transformers Classics! Included are two all new profiles and bonus content for the Diamond release. 32pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING UNCLE SCROOGE #368 by Various In Stefan Petrucha’s (The X-Files) and Massimo Fecchi’s “Cloned Again, Unnaturally,” a scientist claims to have cloned Scrooge — but the alleged duplicate is really a ruthless impersonator with dire plans for the ducks! Next, Janet Gilbert turns Donald into “The Other Gyro Gearloose,” playing inventor on a distant planet, and the Beagle Boys’ “Memory Mishap” takes Scrooge’s foes into the sinister world of high fashion! SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 WALT DISNEY'S COMICS AND STORIES #683 by Various In Daan Jippes’ “The Abominator,” Donald tries to make a success of Scrooge’s desert oasis cafe. There’s just one little catch! Next, 2006 Eisner Hall of Fame artist Floyd Gottfredson continues this month’s scary clone tales with the never-before-reprinted “Mickey’s Dangerous Double!” Then, utilizing Carl Barks’ “Eyes in the Dark,” omnipresent Donald follows his nephews everywhere! Paul Murry’s "Big Bad Wolf" wraps up the book. SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $7.99 STARS OF THE MONTH DONALD DUCK AND UNCLE SCROOGE VOLUME 1: SOMEWHERE IN NOWHERE TP by Banks, Lustig, & Block In a unique collaboration with John Lustig and Pat Block, Carl Barks’ last Duck adventure finally makes its American debut! When Donald tries to get rich in Alaska, he runs afoul of the ruthless Hamalot McSwine. Then Scrooge and Soapy Slick race against time in Barks’ Klondike classic “North of the Yukon.” (AUG052940) SC, 7x10, 64pgs, FC SRP: $6.95 CARL BARKS' GREATEST DUCKTALES STORIES TP'S by Carl Barks A collection of Carl Barks adventures that were adapted to the popular DuckTales cartoon show. The first volume features "Back to the Klondike," "Land Beneath the Ground," "Micro-Ducks from Outer Space," "Lemming With the Locket," "Lost Crown of Genghis Khan," and "Hound of the Whiskervilles." The second volume wraps "The Giant Robot Robbers," "The Golden Fleecing," "The Unsafe Safe," and more with a previously unpublished Barks cover design. VOL. 1 (MAR063223)—SC, 5x7, 144pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 VOL. 2 (MAY063151)—SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 ********************************************************************** LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK TP (SECOND PRINTING) by Don Rosa All twelve chapters of Don Rosa's celebrated Eisner Award-winning series that details the history of the "World's Richest Duck" are presented in an affordable trade paperback edition! SC, 7x10, 256pgs, FC SRP: $17.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCROOGE MCDUCK COMPANION TP by Don Rosa Here are the pre-chapters and in-between-chapters of Don Rosa's The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck! Along with classic Rosa adventures like "Hearts of the Yukon" and "Vigilante of Pizen Bluff," this volume includes the all-new, long-awaited Klondike epic "Prisoner of White Agony Creek!" Plus, the vintage prequel "Of Ducks and Dimes and Destinies!" (JUN063129) SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $16.99 MICKEY AND THE GANG CLASSIC STORIES IN VERSE SC by Various From 1934 to 1944, Good Housekeeping magazine transformed Disney’s latest Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy cartoons into rollicking, rhyming short stories, each masterfully illustrated by watercolor artists Tom Wood and Hank Porter. Now all 124 of these legendary features are finally collected in one coffee-table size book — and grounded in history, via a wealth of contemporary Disney animation art and ephemera! You’ll see hundreds of rare cartoon story sketches by Carl Barks and others; previously- unreprinted Floyd Gottfredson comics; rare Mickey merchandise and much, much more. Experience Disney’s Good Housekeeping pages in context with the world of Disneyana their original readers knew! (SEP052951) SC, 11x13, 360pgs, FC SRP: $29.99 WALT DISNEY'S SPRING FEVER VOLUME 1 TP by Various In Carl Barks’ feature-length “Mystery of the Swamp,” Donald Duck treks into the Everglades and meets the Gneezles — a clan of pint-size but murderous swamp gnomes! Next, it’s piracy on the Caribbean when Mickey and Goofy set sail for “Spooks’ Island,” only to be captured there by a scientist vigilante. Freddy Milton and William Van Horn duck epics round out this king-size volume! (JAN073632) SC, 80pgs, FC SRP: $9.50 WALT DISNEY TREASURES VOLUME 1: 75 YEARS OF DISNEY COMICS TP by Various It's a chronological celebration of Disney comics' 75th anniversary! Enjoy never-before- reprinted Mickey tales by Floyd Gottfredson ("Mickey Mouse Music") and Romano Scarpa ("a.k.a. Cormorant Number Twelve"), then Donald sagas by Carl Barks ("Race to the South Seas"), Don Rosa ("Fortune on the Rocks"), and Al Taliaferro (the seminal "Donald's Nephews," complete in English for the first time!). Plus, work by Daan Jippes, Dick Kinney, William Van Horn, Daniel Branca, Byron Erickson, César Ferioli, Paul Murry, and Gil Turner. (MAY063159) SC, 7x10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $12.99 ********************************************************************** EC ARCHIVES: WEIRD SCIENCE VOLUME 1 — LIMITED LEATHERBOUND HC by Various Reprints the first six complete issues (24 stories) of the comic book Weird Science, originally published in 1952. Foreword by George Lucas. This leather-bound edition is limited to 300 numbered copies, all signed by EC Comics legend Al Feldstein. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $150.00 STARS OF THE MONTH EC ARCHIVES: WEIRD SCIENCE VOLUME 1 HC by William Gaines & Various Star Wars creator George Lucas kicks off the full-color, chronological, hardcover presentation of the EC Comics line with a foreword introducing readers to the wonders of Weird Science. Included are stories by Al Feldstein, Bill Gaines, and others, with art by legendary illustrators such as Wally Wood, Harvey Kurtzman, Joe Orlando, Jack Kamen, Feldstein, and others from the first six issues of this pivotal comic book title! (AUG063318) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 EC ARCHIVES: SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES VOLUME 1 HC by Various This beautifully bound hardcover reprints the first six complete issues (24 stories) of the comic book Shock SuspenStories, originally published in 1952. Includes stories by Gaines and Feldstein with art by Jack Kamen, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Graham Ingles, and Wally Wood. Featuring a foreword by Steven Spielberg, this book looks back at some of the edgiest and best written stories in comic history. (SEP063328) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 EC ARCHIVES: TALES FROM THE CRYPT VOLUME 1 HC by Various Reprints the first six complete issues (24 stories) of the comic book Tales From the Crypt, originally published in 1950, and the inspiration for the hit movie and HBO series. (OCT063431) (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 EC ARCHIVES: TWO-FISTED TALES VOL 1 HC by Kurtzman, Feldstein, Craig, Wood, Davis, Feldstein, Severin, & Elder Reprints the first six complete issues (24 stories) of the comic book Two-Fisted Tales, originally published in 1950 and 1951. (NOV063594) HC, 8x11, 212pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 37 by Varioius The 37th edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is packed with new and exciting material about comics, including articles on Daredevil and Captain America, the return of the Overstreet Hall of Fame, a brand new color section, and much more. The Guide remains the most complete listing of comics from the 1500s to the present, and this year’s edition features a choice of covers: New Avengers by Mark Sparacio (Heroes For Hire, Shi) and Supergirl by Billy Tucci (Shi, Heroes For Hire). NEW AVENGERS SC—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 NEW AVENGERS HC—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00 SUPERGIRL SC—SC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $29.95 SUPERGIRL HARDCOVER—HC, 6x9, 1120pgs, PC SRP: $35.00 HAKE'S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS — 6TH EDITION With more than 15,000 items — all photo-illustrated — and more than 45,000 prices, Hake’s Price Guide To Character Toys is the standard by which other toy guides are measured. This new edition features expanded and updated listings, more than 360 unique categories, a checklist feature, and more! (APR063180) SC, FC SRP: $35.00 POP CULTURE WITH CHARACTER: A LOOK INSIDE G.E.M. HC by Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg Geppi’s Entertainment Museum is the culmination of a long-held dream, the embodiment of the desire to see pop culture entertainment in the setting it deserves, designed to preserve, promote and present comic character collectibles in their proper historical context. Now in book form you can take the tour through the ages yourself. Cover by Mark Wheatley. (OCT063432) HC, 7x10, 272pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 GIRL TWIRL COMICS JANE'S WORLD OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 by Paige Braddock This 432-page book collects the first three volumes of Jane’s World into one handy size. This book will give readers a full introduction to the cast and crew of the Eisner Nominated, comic series, Jane’s World. See the characters and story lines evolve and get ever more humorous and complicated. Alien abductions, vegan Amazons, Elvis impersonators, Jane Bond, and feisty ex-girlfriends all collide to make this a collection not to be missed. (OCT063436) MATURE THEMES SC, 432pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** GO MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT LLC HER MAJESTYS DOG VOLUME 6 GN by Mick Takeuchi Fearing that his feelings will only lead to misery, Hyoue keeps his distance from Amane, leaving her confused... and open to a more aggressive classmate's affections! Threatened with expulsion from school and besieged by restless ghosts, Amane's life is in danger of collapsing — and her precious demon dog may be the cause! SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (6 of 11) SRP: $10.99 CANTARELLA VOLUME 8 GN by You Higuri The unthinkable has finally happened – Cesare Borgia, revered and feared throughout Italy, has given in to his dark destiny. With his power and ruthlessness spiraling out of control, will the only people he ever loved escape his wrath? (C: 1-0-0) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (8 of 10) SRP: $10.99 TENSHI JA NAI (I'M NO ANGEL) VOLUME 8 GN by Takako Shigematsu In the final explosive volume of Tenshi Ja Nai, Izumi’s secret is finally exposed! When his worst enemy finds out Izumi is really a guy, will the results keep him away from Hikaru forever? (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (8 of 8) SRP: $10.99 HIKKATSU VOLUME 1 GN by Yu Yagami In Earth’s distant future, geomagnetic abnormalities take mankind’s struggle for survival to a whole new level! Ordinary everyday appliances are going haywire, and the fate of life on Earth depends on one man — the karate student Shota, who can fix the malfunctioning machines with his “recovery strike” technique! NOTE: Available only in the United States and Canada. SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W (1 of 3) SRP: $10.99 GOAT HEAD PUBLICATIONS LIVING WITH ZOMBIES VOLUME 1 TP by Matthew Billman with Christopher Herndon The Sexiest Zombie Tale ever told "Part One" is collected in this 198 page mamma jamma! This book collects the beginning tales of two zombie fanatics who walk outside one day to a full blown "Zombie Armageddon." Their dreams have seemingly come true; while the forces of Heaven, Hell, the Catholic Church and the National Guard try to ruin the boy's fun... comedy and gore abound! MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #6 (JUN063150) SC, 152pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 GRAPHIC NOVEL ART CWPM LIFE AFTER BLACK: BARRON STOREY — THE JOURNALS HC by Barron Storey Finally, 14 years after the Marat Sade journal, Graphic Novel Art is proud to present you a new “Journal” by Barron Storey. Life After Black is a sequel to Barron’s first published journal and is a page-by-page reconstruction of journal #45, written in 1992. A fully- painted oeuvre, Each page challenges your visual senses while at the same time begging you to decipher its message. Introduction by Kent Williams. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x8, 80pgs, FC SRP: $49.00 G T LABS WIRE MOTHERS: HARRY HARLOW & THE SCIENCE OF LOVE GN by Jim Ottaviani & Dylan Meconis “Never hug and kiss them, never let them sit on your lap. The end result is a happy child, free as air, because he has mastered the stupidly simple demands society makes upon him.” Psychologists know best, and in the 1950s they warned parents about the dangers of too much love. Besides, what was "love" anyway? Just another name for children seeking food and adults seeking sex. It took Harry Harlow, a deeply unhappy man who knew in his gut the truth about what love — and its absence — meant, to prove otherwise. His experiments, and their results, shocked the world. SC, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 LEVITATION: PHYSICS AND PSYCHOLOGY IN THE SERVICE OF DECEPTION GN by Jim Ottaviani & Janine Johnson Hypnotic gestures, fancy clothes, and lovely assistants — these things may make the magician, but science makes the magic. This is the true story of the most dazzling illusion ever performed on stage, featuring a cast of characters almost too good to be true. The Scientist: John Neville Maskelyne, the oh-so-proper magician and the trick's creator. The American: Harry Kellar couldn't buy Maskelyne's illusion, so he found a more devious way to get it. The Inventor: Guy Jarrett, the rough-and-tumble engineer who perfected the "Levi". The Heir: Howard Thurston, the charismatic performer who inherited the Levi from Kellar… and then ruined it! SC, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 BONE SHARPS/CHARLES R. KNIGHT COMBO SPECIAL The wild, wild west provided the setting for some famous battles, but the gunfight at O.K. Corral doesn’t hold a candle to the Bone War. This is the story of Edwin Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh, two scientists who found and fought for those bones, and the artist Charles R. Knight who almost single-handedly brought dinosaurs back to life for an awestruck public. To celebrate these two new books, here are two of the earlier titles offered as a two-for-one package. So order your copy of Bone Sharps and get the Charles R. Knight autobiography (with a forward by Ray Bradbury and Ray Harryhausen and illustrations by Mark Schultz) for FREE! SC, B&W SRP: $22.95 HATHERLEIGH PRESS SLUGGY FREELANCE MEGATOME VOLUME 2: LITTLE EVILS TP by Abrams, Pete Little Evils is the second installment in one of the longest running, best-known, and most popular webcomics, Sluggy Freelance. With a new strip released daily since August 25, 1997, Sluggy Freelance set many of the standards for webcomics and has over 100,000 daily readers on its site. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x9, 336pgs, PC SRP: $24.95 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE BRODI'ES LAW: ROAD TO REDEMPTION GN by Bircham, Osiyemi, & Debo The saga continues as Jack Brodie’s power is now taking a hold over him and for the most part has no idea who he is. Meanwhile Kenzo (Tomokai’s brother) arrives in Lindon hell bent on revenge. Jack finds himself traveling to Japan with the hope of getting some answers as to what really happened to him. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 HEAVY METAL SEPTEMBER 2007 This is the fantasy comic for adults, paralleled by none, and filled with all of the over-the- top graphic sci-fi/fantasy madness you've come to expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal! Each issue features a new selection of short stories (or an issue-long "graphic novel") by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! MATURE THEMES Magazine, 124pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 HEAVY PROTON SCARS AND BARS GN by William Rees & Jason Moser Ex-boxer Vincent Madrid just spent 13 years in Sing-Sing for a crime he didn’t commit. Now he’s learning that getting out of prison doesn’t mean he’s free. Will he make the necessary adjustments? Or will his future be as bloody as his past? This full length graphic novel tracks a trail of deception, violence and wasted talent MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 180pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 THE HERO INITIATIVE MARVEL THEN AND NOW: AN EVENING WITH STAN LEE & JOE QUESADA DVD This special DVD is as honest as it gets – Stan Lee, Joe Quesada and Kevin Smith, together on stage for the first time, talk about Marvel, the successes, the failures, the ridiculous and the sublime. The questions were blunt, the were answers sincere, and it’s all to benefit The Hero Initiative charity for comic creators. Includes bonus interviews, commentary track, and alternative audio track for little ears. Running time 3 hrs 25 mins. NOTE: Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. DVD SRP: $29.95 HEROIC PUBLISHING INC LIBERTY GIRL VOLUME 1: THE RETURN TP by Mallonee, Tucci, Vogel, Sparacio, Gross, Brennan, & Propst Liberty Month kicks off with the Liberty Girl's first trade paperback! America's bronze goddess of freedom stars in a 100-page spectacular, featuring a collection of her adventures from Liberty Girl #0-3, and Anthem #3. With a NM copy of Liberty Girl #2 alone now selling for upwards of $10, this first LG trade paperback is an unbeatable bargain! Painted Cover by Mark Sparacio SC, 7x10, 96pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 LIBERTY COMICS #1 by Mallonee, Hill, Gertler, Sparacio, Simpson, Propst & Haller The Golden Age lives again as Liberty Month continues with the first super-sized issue of Liberty Comics! The long-awaited "Origin Of Liberty Girl" is by Dennis Mallonee and Mark Sparacio. The "Origin of Doctor Arcane" is by Wilson Hill and Howard Simpson. The "Origin of the Golden Warrior" is by Dennis Mallonee and Mark Propst. And as a special bonus, Nat Gertler and Rusty Haller bring you Liberty Girl's first-ever encounter with the inimitable Licensable Bear(tm). Painted cover by Mark Sparacio. 48pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 ANTHEM #5 by Thomas, Mallonee, Gallego, & Beachum Anthem becomes an ongoing series beginning with Liberty Month, with story by Roy Thomas and artwork by Benito Gallego. In this issue, our young heroes learn that they weren't the first result of Project Anthem! The secret of who went before them is about to be revealed, and believe us when we tell you it's a shocker! Plus, don't miss this issue's special bonus feature: A Golden Age Liberty Girl adventure by Dennis Mallonee and fan- favorite Mark Beachum, featuring one of her earliest encounters with the sinister Nazi spymaster known only as the Hand! 32pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 HIPPY COMIX INC BELLY DANCE COMIX by Spain, Bode, Robins, Vogel, Hersh, & Various Hippy Comix, Clone Comics, and Underground Comix muse and icon Pepper Alexandria offer this truly unique blend of belly dancers, aliens, and monsters! All ages can enjoy this anthology starring the work of top underground cartoonists including Spain, Mark Bode, Hal Robins, Randy Vogel, Mike Hersh, and Pepper herself! Includes the real-life dramas of belly dancers mixed with fantasy. 24pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 FOGEL'S UNDERGROUND COMIX PRICE GUIDE SUPPLEMENT #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ICARUS PUBLISHING JUICY FRUITS GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 196pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL AG # 63—SC, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 AG #64—SC, 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 STARS OF THE MONTH ANY WAY I WANT IT TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (JUL063206) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 KAERIMICHI THE ROAD HOME GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (SEP063348) (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 168pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** ICE KUNION ANGEL DIARY VOLUME 7 GN by YunHee Lee & Kara Dong-Young confronts Bi-Wal about how he used her! Meanwhile, Queen Hong decides to confront the Four Guardians! The queen’s relationship to Bi-Wal is revealed! Bi-Wal’s true identity is revealed! A secret about the queen’s family is revealed! And you won’t believe what happens next! SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 CROQUIS POP VOLUME 2 GN by SeoKwang Hyun & JinHo Ko Da-Il makes friends with Ga-In, a former student of Mr. Go who now works for an old lady who thinks comics are kitschy and wants to show everyone how ridiculous they are! Meanwhile, Adice warns Mu-Huk that something intense is about to go down. And when Da-Il tries to prove his ability as a Croquer in the “Dead Zone,” Mu-Huk encounters an unexpected obstacle while trying to help him there. SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 CYNICAL ORANGE VOLUME 5 GN by Ji-Un Yoon Ma-Ha goes to Hye-Min’s school festival… and bumps into four of his ex-girlfriends, including the popular Ma-Ri! Talk about awkward! But the experience turns out better than Hye-Min expected and she actually makes some new friends. Meanwhile, So-Ryu pretends not to know how Shin-Bi really feels about Hye-Min. SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 FREAK VOLUME 4 GN by Dong-Eun Yi & Chung Yu For their next mission, the Nonblonds head for the seaside to locate “the tears of the mermaid.” But contrary to what they believe, this mission won’t be a day at the beach — especially when an unexpected rival shows up to kick sand in their faces! But what are the tears of the mermaid and what deadly ancient secret do they hide? SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $10.95 IDW PUBLISHING STAR TREK: YEAR FOUR #1 David Tischman (w) Kelsey Shannon (a); Shannon, Joe Corroney (c) Space. The final frontier. This is the voyage of the Starship Enterprise. Her five-year mission to explore strange new worlds? It continues here, with the launch of Year Four in the Original Series’ five-year mission. Boldly going where no man has gone before are writer David Tischman (Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between) and artist Kelsey Shannon (Ashley Wood’s Swallow), who is providing full art and colors on this opening issue, as well as a cover that hearkens back to ‘60s Star Trek comics. Up first, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise discover the Strand, the multi- planet construct of a dead civilization, run by a brilliant genetic scientist who's obsessed with repopulating it. When Kirk discovers the scientist's secret, his creations revolt, forcing Kirk to make a hard decision and pushing the Enterprise into the crossfire! Joe Corroney will provide variant covers for the entire series, and ask your retailer how to get a special incentive cover by artist Eric Canete, too! *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages IDW FOCUS ON: STAR TREK Kelsey Shannon (c) Premiering a week before the debut issue of IDW’s new Star Trek: Year Four series, this special Focus On… comic book introduces Star Trek: The Original Series comic book to the IDW universe. Included in this issue is a special, all-new, standalone 5-page Star Trek story, written by David Tischman and illustrated by Year Four artist Kelsey Shannon. This introductory tale will only be available in this special 24-page issue, which also features behind-the-scenes sketches, additional artwork, creator interviews and more. Catch up with IDW’s Star Trek universe before the story hits warp speed the following week! FC • $2.99 • 24 pages THE TRANSFORMERS: MEGATRON ORIGIN #2 Eric Holmes (w); Alex Milne (a); Milne, Marcelo Matero (c) Megatron: Year One continues here! As a destitute fugitive with nothing to live for, MEGATRON digs deep inside himself to discover a hidden talent for brutal violence. As his deadly skills secure a bloodthirsty following, the surging gladiatorial phenomenon place themselves in the crosshairs of CYBERTRON’s law enforcement—and SENTINAL PRIME himself. By Eric Holmes and the artist of the TRANSFORMERS MOVIE ADAPTATION, Alex Milne. *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages THE TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: GALVATRON Simon Furman (w); Guido Guidi (a); Guidi, Alex Milne (c) Presenting the latest in a series of one-shots, focusing on some of the best-loved (or loathed) TRANSFORMERS characters. The spotlight falls on GALVATRON, the most enigmatic (and deadly!) DECEPTICON of all! Driven by destiny, sculpted by fate, he is the emissary, the harbinger of an encroaching darkness that will soon envelop the entire TRANSFORMERS universe! By Simon Furman and Guido Guidi, with a variant cover by Alex Milne (The Transformers: Megatron Origin). *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE TRANSFORMERS: TARGET 2006 #4 Simon Furman (w); Geoff Senior, Will Simpson (a); Nick Roche, retro art (c) The special reprint of this beloved U.K. TRANSFORMERS tale continues here with two new chapters in one comic! GALVATRON reveals his origin to JAZZ before using him as the catalyst of his plans to bring down the AUTOBOTS. Continuing the epic tale from writer Simon Furman and artists Jeff Anderson and Will Simpson. Nick Roche once again provides an all-new cover re-creating a classic scene from the issue! *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 THE COMPLETE TERRY AND THE PIRATES VOL. 1: 1934–1936 HC Milton Caniff (w/a) Celebrating the centennial of cartoonist Milton Caniff’s birth, IDW Publishing will publish a six-book series, collecting the entirety of Caniff’s groundbreaking newspaper adventure strip, Terry and the Pirates. The Sunday pages will be reproduced in their original color, alongside the daily black-and-white strips. Volume One contains more than 800 consecutive strips, from the series’ beginning in October 1934 through the end of 1936. HC • 8.5” x 11” • FC & B&W • 368 pages, with index • $49.99 SCARFACE: DEVIL IN DISGUISE #1 Joshua Jabcuga (w); Alberto Dose (a & c) The definitive prequel to the 1983 cult-classic film! Before Tony Montana came to America, he cut his teeth as a young military assassin in Cuba, and rose up as a hustler in Havana. He knows the world is his, and he craves the American dream. But first, he’s gotta get out from Castro-imposed solitary confinement. Add to this Molotov cocktail mix the CIA, La Cosa Nostra, and the scumbag who gave Montana his infamous scar. Make a deal with the devil…just know which devil you’re dealing with first. Hell hath no fury like the ghetto opera brought to you by the outlaw team of Joshua Jabcuga (Doomed) and Wizard magazine’s Heat Index artist Alberto Dose (Desperadoes: Buffalo Dreams). FC • 32 pages • $3.99 SCARFACE: SCARRED FOR LIFE TP John Layman (w), Dave Crosland (a & c) Say hello to IDW's gun-toting, profanity-spewing, law-breaking, drug-peddling leeeetle friend. Tony Montana, is back, you stinking cock-a-roaches, in the savage sequel to the legendary '80s-era Miami gangster movie, Scarface. Our blood-soaked tale picks up where the movie left off, as Tony survives—just barely—and has to claw and kill his way back to the top of the sun-drenched Florida underworld. It ain't gonna be pretty... and a whole lot of $#@&% #%$*ers are gonna die! Brought to you by John Layman (Marvel Zombies) and Dave Crosland (Puffed). Featuring a cover gallery with art from Crosland, Zach Howard, Jim Mahfood, Mike Huddleston, Junichi Tsuneoka. TPB • FC • 128 pages • $19.99 SCARFACE: THE MOVIE SCRIPTBOOK Oliver Stone (w) Relive the epic ‘80s movie staple of greed, success and excess! IDW presents this special printing of Oliver Stone’s notorious screenplay, telling the story of Tony Montana and his grab for ultimate power in cocaine-obsessed Miami. The cause of much controversy upon its initial release, Scarface has been named as one of the greatest movies of all time by Roger Ebert, and had immeasurable influence over contemporary pop culture. Now enjoy the story, unedited and presented in its entirety. B&W • 6" x 9" • 240 pages • $19.99 ZOMBIES VS. ROBOTS HC ALBUM Chris Ryall (w); Ashley Wood (a & c) Only the Eisner Award-losing pair of Ryall and Wood would presume to pair such ridiculous creatures as rotting, undead zombies with such personality-deficient and coldly metallic creations as robots. Who could possibly win in such a battle? You, the reader, that’s who, in this oversize hardcover graphic album collection of the sold-out original miniseries. But wait, there’s more! This collection also compiles a three-part prequel storyline, Ash covers, and assorted pin-ups, all displayed in an amazing new format. HC • FC • 64 pages • 8 3/4” x 13 1/4” • $19.99 TANK GIRL: THE GIFTING #3 Alan C. Martin (w); Ashley Wood (a & c) "Please, Mr. Comic Store Owner, where can I find a comic book that offers schoolboy humour, unbridled slapstick violence, totally unnecessary swearing, and a woman with big honkers and a grenade pin between her teeth?" "Why, that's simple, little Jimmy. You're looking for Tank Girl: The Gifting issue 3 by Ashley Wood and Alan C. Martin. There you go. Now run along. And don't tell your mum." *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages STAR TREK: KLINGONS: BLOOD WILL TELL #4 Scott Tipton, David Tipton (w) David Messina (a); Messina, Photo (c) Another look at the struggle between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, from the perspective of the galaxy's fiercest warriors, the Klingons! This month, a handful of Klingons battle for control of a Federation starship in this alternate view of the classic “Day of the Dove.” Will they be able to commandeer one of their enemies' most powerful vessels? Or are they themselves merely pawns in a larger plot? From the creative team that brought you Angel: Auld Lang Syne. Artist Joe Corroney once again provides a special incentive cover. *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages METAL GEAR SOLID: SONS OF LIBERTY #10 Alex Garner (w) Rufus Dayglo & Ashley Wood (a); Ashley Wood (c) The endgame of Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty begins… lies, half-truths, betrayals, and bodies all begin to pile up inside the giant killing machine known as Arsenal Gear. Solid Snake takes on the fierce Arsenal Gear Tengu warriors with Raiden at his side, wielding the Ninja's sword. It will take all they've got to stop the battle from turning into a last stand as they attempt to foil the nefarious plans of the shadowy Patriots. FC • $3.99 • 32 pages 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: EBEN AND STELLA #3 Steve Niles, Kelly Sue DeConnick (w); Justin Randall (a & c) In this third chapter in the latest saga of Eben and Stella, war parties converge. Vampire- hunters Kevin and Alice each bring their talents to bear on the battlefield—Alice provides generations of combat expertise and weaponry, Kevin chips in technical expertise and new media prowess. And... nothing goes according to plan. If Kevin's to survive, Alice is going to need to reach whatever humanity is left in Stella. *Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive FC • 32 pages • $3.99 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: SPREADING THE DISEASE TP Dan Wickline (w), Alex Sanchez, Tony Sandoval (a); Sanchez (c) Crawling from the wreckage of 30 Days of Night: Dead Space is this latest continuation of the 30 Days saga. In “Spreading The Disease,” Agent Michael Henson has all the evidence he needs to prove to the world that vampires exist... until the government takes it all away. Now, urged on by a mysterious "friend," Henson must follow a path of carnage and gore in hopes of finding the answer to why anyone would want to put a vampire into space, with his only lead being to follow the fangs. TPB • FC • 128 pages • $19.99 FALLEN ANGEL #18 Peter David (w); J.K. Woodward (a & c) The exciting conclusion to the two-part tale guest-starring Billy Tucci’s popular character, Shi! Hidden away in an ancient land, there is a city of ghosts with a demented leader who desires to spread his city's influence across the globe. The last time that happened, Europe was afflicted with the Black Plague. Get ready for a recurrence... unless the Fallen Angel and Shi are able to prevent it. Written by New York Times best- selling author Peter David, and featuring the return of artist J.K. Woodward! FC • $3.99 • 32 pages SPIKE: SHADOW PUPPETS #2 Brian Lynch (w); Franco Urru (a); Urru, David Messina (c) The evil puppets of Smile Time are back and taking over Japan and Spike is going to bring them down. All that stands in his way are thousands of puppet ninjas. Fists will fly, cotton will spill. But Smile Time isn't going down that easy... and by the end of the issue, Spike's going to have more in common with the evil puppets than he thought possible. That's right, Spike goes through the big change, courtesy of the Spike: Asylum team of Brian Lynch and Franco Urru! *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC • 32 pages • $3.99 SUPER BAD JAMES DYNOMITE TPB Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Xavier Cook, Mitchell Marchand (w), Robert Reed, Darren Huang, Ming Chi Cheng (a) Take a trip into the imagination of Marlon Wayans—the comedic giant behind White Chicks, the Scary Movie franchise and more—with Super Bad Jame Dynomite! Part Shaft, Black Belt Jones and Superfly all rolled into one… minus the cool and the black belt, Dynomite is the hapless hero who finds himself locked in an ongoing struggle against a nasty, one-handed pimp named Kane who has kidnapped his girl, gotten him locked up, and has a real flair for the dramatic. Will Dynomite ever rescue his lady, or at least get some much-needed sexual healing? Find out in this collection presented by IDW Publishing and 5-D Comics including bonus materials straight from the Wayans Bros.! TPB • FC • 136 pages • $19.99 THE LEGEND OF GRIMJACK, VOL. 8 John Ostrander (w) Tom Mandrake (a); Timothy Truman (c) IDW continues their re-presentation of the entire First Comics GrimJack saga, in order. This eighth volume covers issues #47-54. Written by creator John Ostrander and drawn by Tom Mandrake. Featuring an all-new cover by series co-creator Timothy Truman! TPB • FC • 200 pages • $24.99 WAR OF THE UNDEAD TP Bryan Johnson (w); Walter Flanagan (a); Phil Sloan (c) In East Germany in 1945, Hitler has committed suicide and the war is over, but a secret cabal of Nazis have an insane plan to resurrect Hitler's soul from Hell and place it in an earthly vessel. To do this, the Nazis will have to gather the Earth's greatest monsters: Dracula, the werewolf and Frankenstein's monster! World War II might soon be over... but THE WAR OF THE UNDEAD is just beginning. This collection compiles the three- part miniseries plus the exclusive 9-page preview story, too. From the twisted team of Bryan Johnson and Walter Flanagan, who let Karney loose on an unsuspecting public. TPB • FC • 80 pages • $12.99 GENE SIMMONS’ HOUSE OF HORRORS #1 Gene Simmons, Dwight MacPherson, Leah Moore & John Reppion, Chris Ryall, Sean Taylor, Tom Waltz (w); Jon Alderink, Grant Bond, Esteve, Zornow, more (a); Todd McFarlane (c) You knock at the door of the old mansion up on the hill, and who answers? Your host, none other than Gene Simmons, beckoning you inside. The door slams shut. You try to run, but it’s too late… you’ve entered the home of SIMMONS COMICS GROUP and there’s no turning back. Gene Simmons House of Horrors kicks of an all-new line of comics created by the rock legend. Up first, this quarterly anthology of tales of terror, all presided over by the man in black, Gene Simmons, who also scripts all his own dialogue for the comic. And to make this launch even more special, the first issue features a cover by… wait for it… none other than fellow legend Todd McFarlane! Horrific chills and thrills await. GENE SIMMONS HOUSE OF HORRORS #1 will feature: - Gene Simmons character dialogue written by Simmons himself! - A cover by the inimitable Todd McFarlane! - Five tales of terror! * “The Wood” by Leah Moore & John Reppion and Jeff Zornow * “Circle Seven” written by Chris Ryall * “Crude” by Tom Waltz and Esteve * “Alive” by Sean Taylor and Jon Alderink * “The Basement" by Dwight L. MacPherson and Grant Bond FC • 64 pages • $9.99 • ISBN: 978-1-60010-127-4 JULY BACKLIST COMPLETE UNDERWORLD Kris Oprisko, Danny McBride (w) • Nick Postic, Nick Marinkovich (a) TPB • FC • $24.99 • DEC063704 $24.99 CVO Alex Garner, Jeff Mariotte (w) • Mindy Lee, Gabriel Hernandez (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUL042983 FALLEN ANGEL: TO SERVE IN HEAVEN Peter David (w) • J.K. Woodward (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • JUN063215 FALLEN ANGEL: TO RULE IN HELL Peter David (w) • J.K. Woodward (a) TPB • FC • $19.99 • DEC063695 GRUMPY OLD MONSTERS Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta (w) • Guillermo Mendoza, Paco Cavero (a) TPB • FC • $13.99 • AUG042811 LORE, VOL. 2 T.P. Louise, Ashley Wood (w) • Ashley Wood (a) TPB • FC • $24.99 • OCT063528 MAZE AGENCY, VOL. 1 Mike W. 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The Elephant and the Mute frolic through Tony’s memories. Jimmy sees something he shouldn’t. A zombie makes himself at home... but that could just be the medication kicking in. MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #2 (FEB073604) 28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 IMPERIUM COMICS TRAILER PARK OF TERROR #6 COLOR SPECIAL by Various Visit the scariest Trailer Park you’ll ever come across — and that’s saying a lot! Norma, your undead hostess, fills this issue with stories involving some of her closest friends: redneck zombies, blue-collar vampires, and a werewolf that just might be bi-polar. All that, plus a lesson from the insidious Dr. Dead! MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #7 (JUL063272) 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99 INFINITY STUDIOS ICHIGEKI SACCHU!! HOIHOI-SAN GN by Kunihiko Tanaka With the invention of the automatic vacuum robot and the time-set video recording devices, what is the next breakthrough in home appliances? Why that would be cute female mini-robots that kill bugs of course! In Ichigeki Sacchu!! HoiHoi-san, a corporation in this alternate universe has created such a pest control agent, and it’s the hottest selling item ever! Journey along with one enthusiast of these and experience the joys and suffering of being a dutiful owner of these new adorable, bug killing, wallet- busting machines! SC, 176pgs SRP: $10.95 JAM PACKED PRODUCTIONS LLC THE ZOMBIE PROJECT #1 by Toney Tapia & Matthew Petz Just when you thought it was safe to go back to Catholic School... you were wrong! Jam Packed Productions enters the horror genre with this zombie tale of terror and suspense. Get ready to join the classmates of St. Petersburg High as they try to stick together while the newly enrolled zombies make their way through the school satisfying their cannibalistic hunger on anyone they come across. Join us for the race to try to escape this nightmare of unspeakable evil. The school is alive with the horrors of the living dead! 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #129 by Jolly Blackburn & Various Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic on the subject of games ever! Though B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, and Sara may play different characters in different games, their personalities always shine through. KoDT also features d20, HackMaster, and other articles for gamers, from a gamer’s perspective. A hilarious and hysterical slice of (fantasy) life in strips, features and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! 80pgs, B&W SRP: $4.99 KING TRACTOR PRESS FAMILY BONES #5 by Shawn Granger & Pablo Agustin Lordi Based on the true story of Ray and Faye Copeland, Family Bones is the tale of the oldest American couple found guilty of serial murder. Written by their nephew, this fifth chapter begins Sean’s slide into madness. Beaten senseless by Ray, Sean’s only hope is the help of the neighbor farm girl, Wendy. But she can’t save him from the monsters when the lights go out under the patchwork quilt. By his fingernails, Sean holds to the edge of his humanity, while Ray continues to try and bring him deeper into the clan. MATURE THEMES 40pgs, B&W (5 of 10) SRP: $2.75 KNOCKABOUT COMICS YESTERDAY'S TOMORROWS GN by Rian Hughes An eclectic, enthralling collection of comics by Rian Hughes, master illustrator and designer, the man who has done more for comic book design than anyone else! Contents include his collaboration with Grant Morrison on the classic British character, Dan Dare, a post-modern masterpiece which sets an aging, retired Dare in the economically depressed 1980s. Published in an embossed casebound edition, the book features an introduction by comics guru Paul Gravett. This edition is limited to 3,000 copies worldwide. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 256pgs, FC SRP: $47.50 LADY DEATH STORE.COM LADY DEATH: POWER SIGNED GN PRINT BY DAVID MICHAEL BECK Lady Death Store.com is proud to present this high-quality, full color digital print featuring alluring artwork from the god of art himself, David Michael Beck. Suitable for framing. Each 11" x 17" print comes packaged in a clear, protective plastic sleeve. Comes SIGNED by creator Brian Pulido with a custom www.ladydeathUniverse.com certificate of authenticity. Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LAST GASP THE ART & DESIGN OF GAMA-GO LIMITED EDITION HC A complete, up-to-date cataloging of all of Gama-Go’s designs from the past 6 years! Design radicals Gama-Go started with six t-shirts printed in a basement. Now hundreds of stores worldwide carry limited edition bags, pillows, clocks, clothes and toys. Gama-Go’s unconventional worldwide success is led by its founders’ humor, bold color palette, and witty take on everyday life. Gama-Go can be found in premiere boutiques around the globe. HC, 6x6, 400pgs, FC SRP: $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUDITH & HOLOPHERNES GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIALSRP: $4.95 TRAGIC KINGDOM: THE MAGICAL ART OF CAMILLE ROSE GARCIA HC The catalog for Camille Rose Garcia's first museum solo exhibition. Tragic Kingdom surveys her work with an emphasis on her most recent creations, showcasing paintings, drawings, sketchbooks, prints, and more. Garcia is a notable member of a Los Angeles underground contemporary art movement known as the “Pop Surrealists” or “Lowbrow” artists, who combine dark surrealism with an eclectic array of pop culture sources, including comics, animation, and 1950s television. The exhibition is featured at the San Jose Museum of Art and runs from Sunday, May 13, 2007 through Sunday, September 23, 2007. MATURE THEMES HC, 11x14, 136pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FOR THE LOVE OF ESMERALDA GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 46pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 O/A NAIMAH GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOL 1—SC, 8x11, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VOL 2—SC, 9x11, 46pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 LINSNER.COM DAWN: "THE CRYPT OF DAWN" DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner Ah, the look that made Joseph Michael Linsner’s Goddess, Dawn, famous — lots of skin, a sexy leather corset, and lots of ghouls hanging around. Dawn holds aloft masks that symbolize Comedy & Tragedy as she stands in this recreation of Linsner’s famous “Cry For Dawn #1” cover, that he did for his Crypt of Dawn anthology. “Crypt of Dawn” will ship to you in a protective hard plastic sleeve, accompanied by a certificate signed by JML. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 DAWN: "PEACHY" DEATH DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner An unusual portrait of Joseph Michael Linsner’s sexy Goddess, Dawn, in which she lounges lazily on a serene, creamsicle-colored background. It’s not often we see our favorite redhead with hair like fire. Death is rendered gently into the background. This image is a marvel of color and texture, a sweet treat for the eyes. A tough plastic sleeve protects this crisply printed 11" x 17" print, and it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 TRUDY DIGITAL PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 ANGIE DIGITAL PRINT by Joseph Michael Linsner "But Angie, ain’t it good to be alive?" You can almost hear the Rolling Stones (or Tori!) in the backrground as you gaze upon the sexy, serene face of Angie, a portrait of a siren by Joseph Michael Linsner. Warm golds and burgundies dominate this lush painted art, in which simplicity and sensuality meet. Angie’s bright eyes and lush mouth are the main focal points of this haunting, gothic beauty. A tough plastic sleeve protects this crisply printed 11" x 17" "Return of the Goddess" print, and it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist. (C: 0-1-2) Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 PERSEPHONE DIGITAL PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-1-2) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $25.00 LITTLE SPIRIT BEAR (NEED SIGNE THE ADVENTURES OF RABBIT AND BEAR PAWS VOLUME 1: THE SUGAR BUSH GN by Solomon, Meyer, & Pickering Rabbit and Bear Paws is set in 18th Century colonized North America and follows the story of two mischievous Ojibwa brothers as they play pranks and have amazing adventures using a traditional Ojibwa medicine that transforms them into animals for a short time. The stories, based upon the teachings of the Seven Grandfathers (wisdom from the Anishinabek community), are rapidly gaining fans all over the world for their entertaining images of North American Native history and culture. This fresh and funny all ages comic is for the young and young at heart. SC, 8x11, 32pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 LOCUST STREET COMICS LIVING STATUES ONE-SHOT by Emily Blair Xeric Award Winner! Uptight art historian John is spending a hot resentful summer in Florence, Italy with his feckless prep school students. A faltering friendship with attractive chaperone Alice, a monumental case of vertigo, and a series of bizarre encounters with a street performer posing as Michelangelo’s David threaten to make his trip truly instructional! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 MAERKLE PRESS LOVE AND CAPES #4 by Thomas F. Zahler If you missed the Free Comic Book Day Edition, here’s your chance to get it again, featuring a special new “Secret Identity” cover. Comicdom's newest super couple is back, and they've got super problems. The Crusader is trying to figure out why a guy dressed in a spider suit is getting all the attention, while Abby is dealing with Amazonia's attempts to throw a monkey wrench into the relationship. All this, and other big summer fun in the fourth issue of this breakout series! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.95 MARKOSIA BREATHE #4 by John Sheridan & Kit Wallis When the dragon finally awakes it strikes at the heart of a friendship! Mi Ling knows the truth and goes to look for her dearest friend, but Zhen has ulterior motives, and due to the fear of his enraged father, goes on the prowl to stop a secret that has been protected by the villagers for almost 13 years. The Bao Gang, now on a seek and destroy mission, catch up with Mi Ling and Zhen to try to silence them. (C: 0-1-2) COVER A—28pgs, FC (4 of 4) SRP: $2.99 COVER B—28pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 COVER C: SIGNED EDITION—28pgs, FC SRP: $5.00 STARSHIP TROOPERS: ONGOING #4 by Tony Lee & Chris Dibari "Marooned" Part 4: It's the final chapter as Tanner's Tigers fight for their lives with the Captain and the Bugs on either side! Tanner meets Sergeant Lock! Can they make it off the planet before Sicon nukes it? And at what cost? (C: 0-1-2) DIBARI: COVER A—28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 LIMITED SKETCH: COVER B—28pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 MARKOSIA ENTERPRISES PROJECT EON TP by Thompson, Williams II, & McGuan At birth, Cameron Williams was volunteered by his parents in a genetic resequencing experiment to correct his birth defects. Strangley, where other test subjects had failed, Cameron succeeded. Nineteen years later, the creators of the technology that gave Cameron a new lease on life (as well as his super human abilities) want him back... dead or alive. Cameron's childhood daydreams of being a super-hero were never like this. He never imagined he could lose the girl, lose his parents or lose his good friend. All three issues in one collected edition, complete with pre-production sketches by Shawn McGuan and DC's Robin artist Freddie Williams II. SC, 7x10, 100pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 MARKOSIA VENGEANCE OF THE VAPOR #2 by Sal Cipriano & Jok Spaghetti western grit meets pulp hero action! The Heavy Gang has overrun the town of Tin Cup, but opposing the maniacal bandits at every turn is the mysterious avenger, The Vapor! While they are about to face off in a winner take all battle, spirit photographer Brooks Rogers is making a beeline for the town. However he has to first survive the wrath of the "good" Reverend Pollux and his lynch mob! (C: 0-1-2) JOK: COVER A—28pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 LIMITED SKETCH: COVER B—28pgs, FC SRP: $4.95 MARKOSIA ENTERPRISES SCATTERBRAIN VOLUME 1 TP by Brendan Deneen & Szymon Kudranski Jack Anderfold is a disgraced cop who's desperate to regain the glory years that have passed him by. He blames the mysterious Scatterbrain for all of his problems, but deep down he knows it's his own damn fault. When he gets a chance to take down the costumed vigilante, however, Jack finds himself drawn into an increasingly dark series of events that will ultimately affect him and everyone he loves. The critically acclaimed mini series can now be purchased in one collected edition. RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #5 (MAY063283) SC, 7x10, 100pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 MIRAGE STUDIOS TALES OF RAPHAEL: BAD MOON RISING #1 by Campbell, Murphy, Lawson, & Talbot This all-new 4-issue mini-series picks up immediately after the events of the werewolf- filled pages of Tales of the TMNT #7! Having accidentally killed her best friend and incurring the wrath of Lilith and her werewolf sisterhood, Shadow, along with Raphael, heads to Casey’s farmhouse to lie low for a while. But a late night knock at the door ushers in a whole new world of supernatural intrigue… and weirdness. Cover by Wet Moon’s Ross Campbell! 32pgs, B&W (1 of 4) SRP: $3.25 TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #36 by Paul Harmon & Tristan Jones “To Serve and Protect”: Red-hot Sea of Red artist Paul Harmon and up and coming writer Tristan Jones revisit the scene of the crime, taking a hard-edged and hard-boiled NYPD view of the aftermath of the classic Mirage “City At War” story arc by Eastman and Laird. Not to be missed! Bonus pin-up by Blackmane’s Mike LaRicca! 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.25 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE COLLECTED MOVIE BOOKS TP by Various To coincide with the July 10 release on DVD of the blockbuster and cutting edge TMNT movie, this special trade paperback collects all five movie prequel comic books, along with the official movie adaptation! SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $16.00 MOONFACE PRESS BLOOD PSI ONE-SHOT by Winter, Burns, & Shalvey A vampire murder mystery set in gothic London. When her best friend in the capital’s close-knit vamp community is slaughtered, Ruby vows to track down the killer — but the hunt may just unearth painful memories from Ruby’s human past she had hoped would remain buried forever. A must for fans of Buffy and UK TV’s Ultraviolet! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 MOONSTONE OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUCKAROO BANZAI SCREWY 3-PACK by Rauch, Thompson, Williams, Calero, Haley, & Stribling "Return Of The Screw" Parts 1-3: Everyone’s favorite adventurer/surgeon/rock star is back, just in time to save the world one more time! Along with his Hong Kong Cavaliers, Banzai must battle more than one surprise arch enemy, each with their own motives, but all acting in concert to bring Banzai (and the universe as we know it) to his knees! All this action comes sandwiched between a couple of great rock and roll guitar solos, a few surgical procedures, a crazy gun battle on land and air, Buck’s one chance for the ultimate revenge, his soul in turmoil, all the chicks digging him, engineering synchronicity, pretty toilets, a human pickle, and a giant sombrero! It just doesn’t get more fun than this! #1—Pack (x3), FC, 32pgs, FC (1 of 3) SRP: $3.50 #2 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 #3 COVER B—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 BUCKAROO BANZAI SCREWY 3-PACK Buckaroo Banzai Screwy 3-Pack contains one each of Buckaroo Banzai “Return of the Screw” #1-3 comics. Each pack will be a random mix of A, B, and C covers, but each pack will contain at least one of the limited C covers. (C: 0-1-2) FC SRP: $11.50 THE PHANTOM #18 by Bullock, Szilagyi, Pedroza, Banks, Austin & Corroney "Invisible Children" Part 2: Torn from today's headlines, The Phantom continues his one- man war against the evil warlord known only as HIM. But, what terrible secret is the warlord hiding and what will he do to The Phantom when he discovers it? Moonstone Books teams with YOU to make a difference in this tragic, continuing real world atrocity. In order to do this, Moonstone has enlisted legendary artists to create limited edition B covers for each issue of this story arc. For each limited edition issue of Phantoms #17-19, Moonstone Books will make a contribution to in order to create safe havens with food, healthcare, and education for the children affected by this war. COVER A: REGULAR—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.50 COVER B: LIMITED CHARITY—32pgs, FC SRP: $4.50 THE PHANTOM ANNUAL #1 LIMITED EDITION by Various The very first U.S. Phantom Annual ever! A Phantom tale like no other, told by ten top talents, and only a giant-size Annual could hold it! "Five Days of the Dragon" spans five centuries, as five different generations of The Phantom battle the dreaded pirates of the Singh Brotherhood to control a powerful artifact from feudal China. But even if the Ghost Who Walks defeats his cutthroat enemies, can he hope to withstand the ancient, mystic power that will be unleashed? All this, plus a superstar pin-up gallery! If you've never read an issue of The Phantom, this is the place to start! 64pgs, FC SRP: $8.99 NBM DUNGEON PARADE VOLUME 2: DAY OF THE TOADS TP by Sfar, Trondheim, & Larcenet The next volume in this branch of humorous stories happening between the 1st and 2nd volume of Zenith presents two stories. In the first, the Dungeon is attacked by a swarm of flying venomous toads so large it almost succumbs as the perpetrators look to get free rein inside! In the second, Herbert is sent on a mission to… clear out the septic tank! It hadn’t been done for 40 years! Turns out the crap has accumulated so massively a whole beautiful ecology has been formed deep in the basement! Should they destroy this flowery dung heap? SC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DUNGEON PARADE VOLUME 1 TP by Sfar, Trondheim, & Larcenet "A Dungeon Too Many": The Parade branch of this great saga happens between the 1st and 2nd volumes of Zenith and presents light humorous stories of the adventures of Marvin the vegetarian dragon and Herbert the Timorous. In this volume, the ultimate horror — Dungeon has competition! Right in front of their noses, another dungeon has sprung up and is attracting away the adventurers Dungeon makes a lucrative business of luring then plundering and massacring. Unacceptable! Marvin and Herbert are on the case. SC, 6x9, 64pgs, FC SRP: $9.95 O/A DUNGEON TP'S by Joann Sfar & Lewis Trondheim In this tongue-in-cheek fantasy/horror series, Herbert's fictitious princess is seen as in distress to lure more hapless warriors to the Dungeon. Dungeon, a mighty castle filled with monsters, trolls, and goblins is kept by a wily bird, the Dungeon Keeper, and is the object of desire of many an uncouth and disgusting form of life (and after-life). DUNGEON VOL. 1 TP—SC, 7x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 DUNGEON VOL. 2 TP—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 THE EARLY YEARS VOL. 1: THE NIGHT SHIRT GN (JUN053082)—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 TWILIGHT VOL. 1: DRAGON CEMETERY GN (DEC053127)—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 TWILIGHT VOL. 2 GN (MAY063307)—SC, 6x9, 96pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 CASA HOWHARD VOL 4 SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pgs, FC SRP: $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CASA HOWHARD VOL 1 SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOL 1—SC SRP: $10.95 VOL 2—SC SRP: $10.95 VOL 3—SRP: $10.95 NEKO PRESS STARS OF THE MONTH KICKASS GIRL: SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET TP by Billy Martinez This high-action series is a story of abuse, redemption, and a quest for answers in a world gone mad. This edition includes a signed Kickass Girl bookmark by artist and creator, Billy Martinez. This edition also includes bonus art pages that were not featured in the original 4-part mini-series. SC, 5x7, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $12.99 GIRLS BY BILLY MARTINEZ SC by Billy Martinez Known for Wildflower and Kickass Girl, Martinez presents an assortment of colorful tribal, ethnic, sexy, street cool girls. This edition includes many of his 2006 gallery works, along with a clever caption and story for each girl. (AUG063465) SC, 64pgs, FC SRP: $11.99 ********************************************************************** NETCOMICS 10, 20, AND 30 VOLUME 1 GN by Morim Kang Three extraordinary women, three generations, and three unforgettable lives intersect in Morim Kang’s fascinating 10, 20 and 30. Yuhrin is a clumsy, scatterbrained widow in her 30’s whose teenaged daughter, Kangae, is forced to take care of her. Meanwhile, Kangae’s jaded, twenty-something cousin, Ami, suffers a messy breakup with her boyfriend. And then, the president of Yuhrin’s company has proposed, and she is posed to become a married woman once again, but Kangae, who dreads the thought of growing up and its attendant responsibilities, hates men and is sure to complicate matters! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #2 (FEB073668) SC, 5x7, 176pgs, B&W (1 of 7) SRP: $9.99 100 PERCENT PERFECT GIRL VOLUME 2 GN by Wann The engagement’s on, and no sooner has His Higness Jarte slipped a ring on Jay’s finger than he whisks her off to his European kingdom. But for a plucky teenage girl far from her native land, becoming a Queen of Roinne presents a whole new set of challenges. And then there’s Jarte’s dark family history for her to deal with. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W (2 of 10) SRP: $9.99 CLICK VOLUME 2 GN by Youngran Lee Poor Joonha has moved to the big city and is now living incognito, as a girl, at a new school. But that doesn’t mean his (her?) troubles are over. First, Taehyun, the obnoxious class playboy, coerces Joonha into a “friendship” that royally ticks off Yoomi, Taehyun’s ex. That’s before the reappearance of Huiwon, the lovesick stunner who’s followed Joonha all the way from their old school — and whose feeling apparently stay the same whether Joonha is a boy or a girl! Love triangles only pile up in the second volume of this gender-bender gem. MATURE THEMES SC, 184pgs, B&W (2 of 8) SRP: $9.99 BOY PRINCESS VOLUME 8 GN by Seyoung Kim Prince Jed lies imprisoned on charges of treason. Meanwhile, even as he languishes in prison, Jed commands the loyalty of the army and his soldiers offer him a dreadful choice. Fight the false charges of treason in a trial he’s doomed to lose… or overthrow the king and make the treason charges into a reality. The old king observes all the political games with a calculating eye. Soon, he’ll make his move and eliminate the game of all its players. And once again, Nicole lies at the center of the plans. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 184pgs, B&W (8 of 9) SRP: $9.99 JUNE VOLUME 2 GN by Youngran Lee While living a double life as a college research professor, Dr. Gangjae Lee secretly participates in a human cloning project run by Dr. Suh, a colleague of his wife's late father. Without Gangjae’s prior knowledge, the next sub-quality clone is made of his wife, who they call Clone S04 and June. But, one day, his wife gets brutally murdered and the story takes a riveting turn… RES. from Previews Vol. XVI #11 (NOV063792) SC, 200pgs, B&W (2 of 10) SRP: $9.99 LET DAI VOLUME 7 GN by Sooyeon Won Fate deals a cruel hand to Yooneun as she dares the universe to bring Jaehee to her. It does along with Dai. And Yooneun discovers the depths of a new feeling… fury! The world is closing in on their tragic love affair. Jaehee and Dai rush to the beach to find some peace and relief, but even a simple trip to the beach can become more complicated than anyone could ever imagine. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 15) SRP: $9.99 NARRATION OF LOVE AT 17 VOLUME 4 by Kyungok Kang The final volume of this teenage drama opens with Seyoung's realization that her new best friend Hyungjung has feelings for Yunho. Things become more complicated as our heroine, despite her best efforts not to, is drawn to the captain of the drama club. Renewed tension and hurt feelings overlap as Seyoung tries to choose friendship over a potential boyfriend. Grappling with feelings of confusion and pain, Seyoung does her best to cope as she prepares to bid farewell to her seventeenth year. (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XVII #2 (FEB073667) SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W (4 of 4) SRP: $9.99 NEW DIMENSION COMICS TRANSFORMERS: GENERATIONS #1 — HAND-SKETCHED EDITION Transformers Generations #1 Hand Sketched Edition features a hand-drawn, inked sketch by New Dimension Comics exclusive cover artist Nick Roche. Only 200 made, with 10 each of 20 different Transformers. Each issue is unique and different, and comes with Certificate of Authenticity. (C: 0-1-2) FC SRP: $49.99 NEW ENGLAND COMICS THE TICK: "KEEN" T-SHIRT This shirt depicts the classic grinning portrait of The Tick (illustrated by Tick creator Ben Edlund) uttering the one word that says it all... "Keen!" Justice is not just good, it's very keen! Maroon t-shirt features six colors and is printed on 100% pre-shrunk cotton. SM-XL—T-Shirt PI XXL—T-Shirt PI NEW RELIABLE PRESS BEAVER AND STEVE VOLUME 1: A SHOEFUL OF TROUBLE TP by James Turner Bursting at the seams with 112 full-colour pages, Beaver and Steve: A Shoeful of Trouble collects the first year of strips (which won the comic the Cartoonists Choice Award for Best Newcomer of 2005) from the website, as well as three pages of all-new material.! SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 NOVARIS ENTERTAINMENT ROADKILL ZOO #4 by Jones, Setiawan, & Fridolfs The most action-packed issue yet! When roadkill zombies storm the old plantation, the kids find themselves on the run — again! But where do they go when there’s nowhere left to hide? Time to take a stand and fight back. Watch out, this could get a little messy! MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W (4 of 6) SRP: $2.50 ONI PRESS INC. SHARKNIFE VOLUME 2: DOUBLE Z GN by Corey Lewis Ceasar Hallelujah and friends return in this epic sequel to 2005's Sharknife: Stage First! Sharknife has fought 100 battles and its time to level up! But at what cost? Will he face defeat at the hands of his nemesis, Ombra the Orcasword? Who is Daring Hallelujah? And who are the Scars of Reximus? SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHARKNIFE VOLUME 1 GN by Corey Lewis Sharknife, one of the indy comics breakout hits of 2005, is back in print and sporting a sweet new cover! Caesar Hallelujah looks like an ordinary busboy, but in reality he’s the fortune cookie-chomping red rocket hero, Sharknife! Thrill to his first set of adventures! Featured in Oni Press's Free Comic Book Day Flipbook. MATURE THEMES SC, 5x8, 136pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 NARCOLEPTIC SUNDAY GN by Jeremy Haun & Brian Koschak Jack Larch can sleep anywhere. Buses, police stations, strip clubs. In fact, being a narcoleptic, he can’t help but sleep. But Jack’s condition doesn’t make him a murderer. Or does it? After a one-night stand with the girl of his dreams, he wakes to find her dead and himself a suspect in her murder. Following a series of anonymous clues, Jack fights for his life as he gets closer to the secret surrounding her mysterious death. MATURE THEMES SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 MAINTENANCE #6 by Jim Massey & Robbi Rodriguez At Terromax, it isn’t all-work all of the time; sometimes there’s cake! But before Doug and Manny get to party with the Docs, they have one little mess to clean in Dr. Melvern’s office. When they get there, however, they discover more than just a mess: It’s a spill! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 STEPHEN COLBERT'S TEK JANSEN #3 by Layman, Peyer, Chantler, Massey, & Rodriguez; incentive cover by Darwyn Cooke Zap dingbats! Everybody’s favorite space hero has leapt into his own five-issue mini- series and Earthmen and Earthwomen everywhere are taking notice! Join Stephen Colbert’s intrepid hero as he continues his battle against the “sinister” Optiklons without any hesitation or any clue as to what’s actually going on! It’s more starfield hijinks than you can shake a blaster at! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC (3 of 5) SRP: $3.99 COURTNEY CRUMRIN AND THE FIRE-THIEF'S TALE by Ted Naifeh Uncle Aloysius takes Courtney to Romania, where she encounters a tribe of nomadic gypsies with a dark secret, and a young woman in danger of losing her heart, or worse, her humanity, to a handsome gypsy violinist. Can Courtney save her? Should she even bother? After all, this is Courtney Crumrin we're talking about! SC, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 MULTIPLE WARHEADS #1 by Brandon Graham WolfWar 3 ended almost 50 years ago, and snow has been falling on Dead City for almost as long. A war-torn wasteland that stinks of radiation dust and broken dreams, it’s the town Sexica and Nikoli call home. But not for long. They’re packing up their cyber- organic-hybrid car and hitting the road. Soon maybe all of the pain, mayhem, and space ship crashes that have plagued their lives will be reduced to nothing more than memories. MATURE THEMES SC, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 APOCALIPSTIX VOL 1 GN by Ray Fawkes & Cameron Stewart Mandy, Megumi, and Dot were on track to be one of the greatest rock bands in the history of mankind and then… Armageddon happened! Well, with a name like “The Apocalipstix,” you know these girls aren’t going to let a Doomsday get in the way of their world tour! The trio are heading for whatever clubs and bars are left standing and no pirate, mutant, or environmental collapse is going to get in the way of their next gig! MATURE THEMES SC, 144pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE WASTELAND BOOK 1: CITIES IN DUST TP by Johnston, Mitten, & Templesmith A hundred years after the Big Wet, Earth is broken — a barren and infertile world where the few survivors struggle for survival. When Michael, a scavenger bearing strange gifts, calls at the shanty town of Providence, the effects are devastating. Now the townsfolk must cross the deadly wasteland to Newbegin, a nearby city where the past meets the new status quo. But Newbegin's cruel dictator is busy oppressing anyone not belonging to his church — which includes the Providence survivors. (JAN073790) MATURE THEMES SC, 160pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LEADING MAN VOLUME 1 TP by Moore, Haun, & Bryant There's more to the world's hottest actor Nick Walker than starlets and gossip. When a routine investigation off the coast of France turns up a terrororist training facility, Nick must juggle espionage and screen time to solve the crisis. (NOV063802) SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** COURTNEY CRUMRIN VOL 3 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? MATURE THEMES VOL. 3: TWILIGHT KINGDOM (JUL043071)—SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 STAR OF THE MONTH QUEEN & COUNTRY VOLUME 3: CRYSTAL BALL TP by Greg Rucka & Leandro Ferndandez Collecting issues #8-12 of the Eisner Award-winning series! Tara Chace races against the clock to stop a terrorist plot to unleash Sarin gas on the British citizenry — all in the midst of a burgeoning romance between herself and fellow Minder Ed Kittering. (STAR17774) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** PAPERCUTZ THE HARDY BOYS VOLUME 10: A HARDY'S DAY NIGHT GN by Scott Lobdell & Paulo Henrique In this change of pace adventure, the Hardy Boys discover a rogue mentor agent within A.T.A.C. — when that agent tries to kill them! As it turns out, though, he was being manipulated by malevolent forces who kidnapped his child, and now the Hardy Boys have only until dawn to find the man's son! SOFTCOVER—SC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $7.95 HARDCOVER—HC, 5x7, 112pgs, FC SRP: $12.95 PICTUREBOX 1-800 MICE #2 by Matthew Thurber This ongoing quarterly comic book by Matthew Thurber marks his publishing debut. He tells funny, sometime hallucinatory stories of monsters and rockers and trolls, all with a witty, punk rock edge. Meticulously, beautifully drawn, Thurber’s comics will both startle you with their psychedelic invention and induce real belly-laughs. MATURE THEMES 24pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 COLD HEAT VALUE PACK by BJ & Frank Santoro The first six issues of Cold Heat packaged with a new limited edition silkscreen print! Cold Heat is the story of Castle, an 18-year old girl ninja caught up in a dark world of rock bands, shady pharmaceutical companies, love, and Chuck Norris. It is an innovative action adventure story like no other! MATURE THEMES Pack (x6), PC SRP: $24.00 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #174 by Various Your only oonthly source for Anthropomorphics! "Lancaster: The Ghost Hunter" continues to dish out plenty of zany adventure and high-speed comedy. Also, "Ace and Queenie" by Rusty Haller delivers spy thrills while David Davis continues his wacky "Cosmic Dash." Cover by Diana Harlan-Stein. 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 MILK! #60 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, & the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL 32pgs, B&W SRP: $3.50 HIT THE BEACH 2007 by Various Everyone's fun-in-the-sun annual returns again, with plenty of funny animal goodness! Features 40 whopping pages of pin-ups and comic strips, from all your favorite anthropomorphics artists from America, Europe, and Japan! This issue features art by Joe Rosales, Megan Giles, Trump, Ursula Husted, Christina Hanson, DAQ, Eddie Perkins, Shon Howell, Brian Sutton, Yamaneko-Ya and many more! Grab your sunscreen and your towel and enjoy the best of summer! 40pgs, B&W SRP: $5.99 REBELLION JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #261 by Various Enter the brutal world of law enforcer Judge Dredd every month! Don't miss the start of a major new Dredd thriller "The Gingerbread Man" by John Wagner and Henry Flint (Omega Men) as one of the future cop's most dangerous enemies returns to Mega-City One. Plus, robots are on the rampage in "Anderson, Psi" Division by Alan Grant (Batman) and Dave Taylor; Cursed Earth criminality in "The Angel Gang" by Simon Spurrier (Gutsville) and Steve Roberts; and the descent into Hell continues in "Blood of Satanus III: The Tenth Circle" by Pat Mills and John Hicklenton (Nemesis The Warlock). All this plus interviews, reviews, and much more! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 64pgs, PC SRP: $7.50 2000 AD #1544-1547 by Various The cult weekly sci-fi anthology title 2000 AD brings you grim and gritty tales from the UK's most talented writers and artists. There's carnage on the streets of London as "Defoe" battles the zombie hordes, courtesy of Pat Mills (Marshal Law) and Leigh Gallagher (The Witching); there's a conspiracy afoot in "Greysuit" by Pat Mills and John Higgins (Thunderbolt Jaxon); there's a murderer stalking the Citadel in new 86ers story "Grendel" by Gordon Rennie and PJ Holden; and Dredd cleans up the "Cursed Earth," courtesy of John Wagner (A History of Violence) and Colin MacNeil (America)! (C: 0-1- 2) #1544-1547—Magazine, 32pgs, PC SRP: $4.10 SLAINE: THE BOOKS OF INVASIONS VOLUME 3 HC by Pat Mills & Clint Langley Tir Nan Og — the Land of the Young, deep in Celtic myth and legend. After years of wandering, Sláine united the tribes of the Earth Goddess and became the first High King of Ireland. After defending the Goddess in other eras, he has since returned to his own time and kingdom. Now, as the Fomorians besiege the city of Tara, Sláine comes back from the Otherworld to help. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $27.99 LEATHERJACK GN by John Smith & Paul Marshall The Klash is the war to end all wars. A conflict of intergalactic proportions, the whole quadrant is locked in stalemate between two hugely powerful rival factions — the Khmer Noir, ruled by the terminally ill Lord Qwish, and the Empire of Spinsters, half-senile fanatics headed by the Dowager Khan, who are leading a holy crusade against smut and indecency. Caught in the crossfire is the library world of Shibboleth, a planet which contains every book in every language ever written. The Spinsters want this hive of filth destroyed, but for Qwish it may hold the answers to his prayers. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $23.99 RONIN STUDIOS (NEED SIGNED NVS HOPE NEW ORLEANS VOL 1 GN 100 creators from around the world including David Mack, Michael Lark & Chris Yost poured their hearts into 36 stories to benefit the Southeast Louisiana Chapter of the Red Cross in its continued effort to help Hurricane Katrina victims. Spanning a wide range of genres, this anthology has something for everyone! SC, 7x10, 224pgs, B&W SRP: $18.95 RUDE DUDE PRODUCTIONS NEXUS #99: SPACE OPERA ACT 1 OF 4 by Mike Baron & Steve Rude Ylum teeters on the edge of explosion. Dueling religions threaten to plunge the tiny planet into an orgy of blood-letting. Nexus wants only to be left alone to attend the birth of his son. Even Nexus may not be able to stop the jackals who surge back and forth like an angry sea. Assassins stalk Sundra and her child. Nexus 99 brings readers swiftly and thrillingly up to speed on Horatio Hellpop and his universe. An excellent jumping on place for new readers and old friends. REGULAR—7x10, 32pgs, FC MSRP: $2.99 SIGNED & NUMBERED—7x10, 32pgs, FC MSRP: $19.95 SALT PETER PRESS DORIS DANGER SEEKS... WHERE URBAN MONSTERS CREEP & STOMP! TP by Various This humongous, Kirby-style giant moster treasury is "weird and wacky" (Stan Lee), "laugh-out-loud... enourmously entertaining goofiness" (Newsarama.Com) and "hilarious" (Steven Grant, Permanent Damage)! Starring everyone's favorite Tabloid Journalist, Doris Danger, as she encounters the Monster Liberation Army, scuba-driving hillbillies, men disguised as robots, menacing mannequins, a Fez-wearing cult, and more! Featuring over 20 pages of new material and pin-up art by Shag, Mike Allred, Sam Kieth, John Severin, Dave Gibbons, J.H. Williams III, Al Feldstein, Russ Heath, Esad Ribic, Michael Lark, and more! SC, 9x13, 64pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DORIS DANGER SEEKS... WHERE GIANT MONSTERS CREEP & STOMP! TP by Various This trade paperback features 56 gigantic treasury-sized pages of Kirby-style giant monsters and collects five shocking Doris Danger adventures inked by Dick Ayers! Features fifteen pin-ups of giant monsters by the industry’s biggest names, and eleven brand new pages full of action and suspense! MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, 56pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 SCRAP PICTURES BLAZIN' BRANDY #1 by Leslie Kainsel & Stephanie Lesniak Longing to escape a futile existence, English aristocrat Alice Brandy embarks on a voyage to the flourishing colonies of America —the New World — but instead ends up marooned on a mysterious island after her ship is attacked and destroyed by barbarous pirates! As the ship’s sole survivor, she loses her memory and lapses into a split personality, thus becoming Blazin’ Brandy ––– a trigger-happy big game hunter. But the island is full of deadly creatures, creating an endless struggle for survival, giving a whole new meaning to the term “New World.” 28pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT LLC AOI HOUSE IN LOVE VOLUME 1 GN by Adam Arnold & Shiei The series IGN.com picked as one of the Top 10 Mangas of 2006 returns for a second series of hilarious harem hijinks! Alex, Sandy, and their panty-stealing pet hamster Echiboo have survived an entire semester of unspeakable tortures at the hands of five crazed yaoi fangirls. Now the whole gang is off to the anime convention Hatsu-Con, where sparks fly as the Aoi House gang comes face-to-face with their bitter rivals — "They-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named!" Nonstop craziness and fan service abound in Aoi House's most outrageous adventure yet —"The Great Con Caper!" Also includes the first year of Aoi House 4-panel strips from Newtype USA! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A AOI HOUSE GN'S by Adam Arnold & Shiei Alex and Sandy are two normal guys just trying to get through college. That is, until their troublemaking hamster, Echiboo, gets them thrown out of their dorm rooms. With nowhere else to turn, the boys move into an anime clubhouse with five crazed fangirls calling the shots! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES VOL. 1—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 VOL. 2—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 DESTINY'S HAND VOLUME 2 GN by Nunzio Defilippis & Melvin Calingo Sixteen-year-old pirate Olivia Soldana has made a promise to her dying Captain — lead the crew of Destiny's Hand to find the legendary Devil's Eye. Olivia's quest takes on a frenzied pace as the seas close their ports to pirates, and the crew races the fearsome pirate ship, the Kraken to find the pieces of a map that will lead the way to the Devil's Eye. Meanwhile, the Captain's son learns the truth about his mother and his destiny, and Olivia faces a mutiny among the crew, who will not follow a teenage girl, no matter how fierce she might be! SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 FREE RUNNERS VOLUME 1 GN by Bill Strauss & Jennyson Rosero Follow the adventures of Steep, an alienated kid who discovers the world of Free Running — an extreme sport that is not just a sport, but a philosophy in motion that utilizes the urban landscape in a fantastical acrobatic ballet. Its practitioners seek the ultimate freedom as they vault off of walls, back flip onto rooftops, and catapult over water towers! MATURE THEMES SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HE IS MY MASTER VOLUME 1 GN by Mattsu & Asu Tsubaki He Is My Master follows the day-to-day life of Yoshitaka, a 14-year-old pervert with a major superiority complex and a uniform fetish to boot, who recently inherited the family fortune after his parents died in an accident. In a show of teen superiority, he fires the old staff and decides to hire some new live-in maids to help him look after his estate. Unfortunately, he gets more than he bargained for when three hot girls, along with a pet alligator named Pochi, show up to fill the positions! MATURE THEMES SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 KASHIMASHI MANGA VOLUME 3 GN by Satoru Akahori & Yukimaru Katsura Thanks to an accident with an alien space ship, Hazumu was changed from a boy into a girl. And right now, she's smack dab in the middle of a strange love triangle between two of her closest female friends — Tomari and Yasuna! But what will Yasuna’s surprise confession do to the delicate balance of this offbeat relationship? (C: 0-1-2) SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KASHIMASHI MANGA GN'S by Satoru Akahori & Yukimaru Katsura Being a girl is harder than it looks. For Hazumu, this couldn't be truer, because just the other day, she... was a he! Shunned by the girl of his dreams, Hazumu loses himself in the mountains and is promptly squashed by an oncoming spaceship. The alien inside, feeling guilty, rebuilds Hazumu's body... but as the wrong gender! Now Hazumu must learn how to be the girl his parents always wanted while dealing with the trials and tribulations of being caught in a love triangle between two girls — his childhood friend, Tomari, and Yasuna, the girl who rejected him… but is now strangely attracted to him/her! (C: 0-1-2) VOL. 1—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 VOL. 2 (FEB073710)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $10.99 VENUS VERSUS VIRUS VOLUME 1 GN by Atsushi Suzimi Sumire Takahana is a seemingly normal school girl cursed with the ability to see malevolent ghosts known as "Viruses." Her life hits a crossroads after a run-in with a "gothic lolita" clad monster killer for hire, Lucia Nahashia. Not content to stay on the sidelines while these "Viruses" prey on the weak, Sumire decides to join forces with the mysterious eyepatch-wearing Lucia to hunt down these "Viruses" before they can hurt anyone else. SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT OFFERED AGAIN O/A POISON ELVES: PARINTACHIN TP by Drew Hayes & The Fillbäch Brothers Collecting the Parintachin mini-series from 2001. For many years, the devilish jester, Parintachin, has lingered deep inside the mind of Lusiphur. Now the heroic imp finally breaks out! When a traveling freakshow rolls into town, Luse and his partner, Jace, fall victim to the machinations of its sinister ringmaster! MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $8.95 STARS OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES: LUSIPHUR & LIRILITH TP by Drew Hayes & Jason Alexander Reprints the entire Lusiphur & Lirilith mini-series. This pivotal "Year One" event in the life of Amrahly'nn's most notorious elf assassin stands as one of the best stories of Drew Hayes' career. In Lusiphur & Lirilith, you will witness Lusiphur's first romance as well as Lusiphur's first kill — the two events that arguably defined Lusiphur's character and made him the elf he is today. (STAR15660) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 POISON ELVES VENTURES VOLUME 1: HYENA TP by Drew Hayes & Various Poison Elves is one of the longest running independent comic series to date. Read about the life and times of the psychopathic (yet lovable) elf named Lusiphur with these convenient trade paperbacks! (APR063337) MATURE THEMES SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** SPARKPLUG COMIC BOOKS ASIADDICT GN by Mats!? This amazing collection of illustrated travel chronicles the bizarre as well as the mundane experiences of a recent trip through Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. Wiping the nostalgic "Shangri-La" mystique off of contemporary monstro-"cities" like Bangkok, it reveals a more Western "smearedbellished" recent history... with a few "Bombs" dropped in between. With his flair for detail, Mats!? takes us on a journey littered with landmines, through a landscape of beauty and horror, humor and disbelief. Witness "Buddhisneyland" a theme park worthy of Walt's. Follow in the footsteps of the Buddha, down alleys where the shadows are rarely one's own! MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 ASTHMA GN by John Hankiewicz Asthma is a collection of recent comics by John Hankiewicz. From story to story, even page to page, the book mixes a startling range of graphic and narrative styles to form a dreamlike whole."Amateur Comics" creates a wordless lyric of body, chairs, and space. "Martha Gregory" delves into the rhyming psyches of a young woman and an old man. "Jazz" charts a single day through the lens of the unconscious. Also included are the visually abstract "The Kimball House," the autobiographical "Westmont is Next," the elliptically humorous "Dance" (printed in black and red), and several other ineffable pieces. At once perplexing and moving, disturbing and playful, Asthma explores the formal and emotional reaches of the comics medium. MATURE THEMES SC, 8.5x11, 104pgs, B&W SRP: $17.00 SPINNER RACK COMICS HONOR BRIGADE #4 by Tom Stillwell & Brad Bower The story continues as Lightning Rod tangles with the mysterious armored stranger from last issue. What is the connection between billionaire Adrian Conroy and this being from the stars? Joe and Brody explore their strange new existence. Slam pays Toy Boy a visit with shocking results! 24pgs, B&W (4 of 6) SRP: $2.95 STORMBRINGER STUDIOS INC STORMBRINGERS #1 by Marks, Stinsman, & Spence The morning after a torrential lightning storm three-dozen women across the mega- metropolis of New Frontier wake up with superhuman powers and abilities from a strange phenomenon known only as womb energy. They are forced to scatter underground into hiding while being hunted down by a strike force of vivisectors looking to use them as guinea pigs for a secret superhuman ops program. 40pgs, FC (1 of 4) SRP: $5.00 STUDIO ZOE GIRLY VOLUME 2 TP by Josh Lesnick Winter and her sidekick, Otra, continue to dedicate their lives finding adventure, wherever it may be. And boy, do they ever find it — in the form of apartment fires, leisure-suit-clad dance masters, and annoying siblings who are drawn differently than everyone else! Josh Lesnick's popular webcomic continues in another insane trade paperback collection! MATURE THEMES SC, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $11.95 SYNCOPATED COMICS SYNCOPATED COMICS VOLUME 3 by Various Syncopated is a beautifully printed, thoughtfully considered non-fiction comics anthology featuring a robust and talented list of contributors. Inside this much anticipated volume you'll find straight forward profile pieces, historical essays, editorials, and other first- person musings by Nick Bertozzi, Brendan Burford, Susie Cagle, Jim Campbell, Greg Cook, Tom Devlin, Gary Gianni, Paul Hoppe, Dave Kiersh, John Martz, and Rina Piccolo. MATURE THEMES SC, 8x11, 103pgs, B&W SRP: $15.00 TERRA MAJOR PHINEAS POE #2 by Will Chris Baer & Jefferson Costa Phineas returns to the Peacock Hotel, back to the scene of his disembowlment at the hands of femme fatale Jude, searching for any clue that might put him on her trail. An anonymous letter left for him at the counter says cryptically: "When I'm depressed I go bowling." Phineas Poe is a comic book adaptation of Will Chris Baer's Kiss Me, Judas, a novel described by the San Francisco Chronicle as "a paranoid, surreal, drug-induced nightmare full of the hard-boiled noirish spirit of Raymond Chandler." MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 3 FINGER PRINTS THE LIST ILLUSTRATED NOVEL by Rich Koslowski What if Santa Claus were real? Suppose he is. If he were he would be the single most powerful being on the planet. For “knowledge is power,” as the old saying goes, and who has more knowledge than jolly ole Saint Nick? He knows! He knows who’s naughty and he knows who’s nice. He knows… He has a list. Imagine the people who’d want to get their hands on such a list! The List takes many of the familiar, innocent Christmas characters from our most cherished childhood memories and thrusts them full-force into today’s brutal, power-grubbing, corporate reality. This is Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer meets The Lord Of The Rings splashed with a little dose of Wall Street. From award-winning writer/artist, Rich Koslowski (Three Fingers, The 3 Geeks, The King), comes his most ambitious project to date ... The List! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 164pgs, FC MSRP: $15.95 TITAN PUBLISHING SHAUN THE SHEEP COMIC #5 From the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit film A Close Shave comes the latest comic star — a mischievous, woolly sheep named Shaun! Join Shaun the Sheep and his friends, Bitzer, the naughty pigs and Timmy down on the farm for ba-a-a-a-army adventures, puzzling puzzles, and fantastic free gifts in the all-new Shaun the Sheep Comic! (C: 0-1- 2) Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $4.99 WALLACE & GROMIT MAGAZINE #24 From celebrated comic book favorites Simon Furman (Transformers, Marvel Comics) and Dan Abnett (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Warhammer), with artwork from Brian Williamson, Bambos Georgiou, and Jimmy Hansen, prepare for more wacky adventures in Wallace & Gromit Comic. It’s cracking good fun! (C: 0-1-2) Magazine, 52pgs, FC SRP: $5.99 TOKYOPOP PEACE MAKER VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Nanae Chrono Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Tetsunosuke and Tatsunosuke are two sons of a murdered diplomat, who sought to bring peace and prosperity to the newly opened Japan during the early Meiji Restoration ( 1863). Tatsu is hired as an accountant for the Shinsengumi, the unofficial police and guardians of the Emperor in Kyoto, and, lured by the prospect of becoming a powerful warrior, Tetsu seeks to actually join their ranks. He succeeds, and is taken on as a page, meeting the odd assortment of characters in the organization (most of whom are historical)... but is getting revenge for his slain parents worth the price of sacrificing his own humanity? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 6) $9.99 FRUITS BASKET VOLUME 17 GN Creator: Natsuki Takaya Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Akito has more than skeletons hiding in the closet. The curse is not the only reason Kureno won’t leave Akito. Who can make Arisa understand Kureno’s devotion to Akito? Meanwhile, the dark shadow that hovers over the Sohma Estate has fallen on Tohru. Is there any cure for this curse? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (17 of 22) $9.99 ATELIER MARIE AND ELIE—ZARLBURG ALCHEMIST VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Yoshihiko Ochi Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) After returning from adventuring to foreign lands, Marie, the Zarlburg Royal Magic Academy’s prodigal daughter and premier alchemist, runs into fellow alchemist Elie. She has plans to open an alchemy workshop and become famous! Wild adventures follow, and they will need more than alchemy to reach their goals. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 5) $9.99 PICK OF THE LITTER VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Yuriko Suda Riku joins his whacky long-lost family in the mythical land Yamato (similar to Japan’s Edo period), taking a part-time job at the family’s shop. There, he helps the family business compete with other businesses in town. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 4) $9.99 STAND BY YOUTH VOLUME 1 GN Author: Young-Bin Kim Art By: Juder Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) When a smart student fails his college entrance exam, he is forced to enroll in a class to study for next year’s exam. But when he meets a beautiful girl, studying suddenly seems much less interesting! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 5) $9.99 WE SHADOWS VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Sonny Strait Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Jaybird Birches (nicknamed Goat, because apparently she’s as ugly as one) is a faerie that no one in the Land of Faerie likes. And her only friend, Rob, is a talking mushroom that no one else can hear. Rob assures Goat that she’s actually a "beautiful faerie princess in training" and that he’s there to help her along—but that’s stretching the truth a bit! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 BOMBOS VS. EVERYTHING VOLUME 1 GN Creator: Maximo V. Lorenzo Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) What’s standing between Bombos, the most totally awesome paperboy ever, and his one- way ticket out of his provincial backwater town? An editor-in-chief whose bizarre challenges could either help him or get him killed, a hyper-competitive loser named Veng, a giant potato-like creature with indiscriminate eating habits, his complete inability to be on time for anything, his weird best friend Addy, and the mysterious and formidable Qualifiers. In other words, it’s Bombos versus Everything! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 UNDERTOWN GN Author: Jim Pascoe Art By: Jake Myler Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Meet Sama, a 10-year-old boy who is so sad that tears have stained his cheeks. His father, the rock of his life, has had a heart attack. Doctors give him a month to live. With his teddy bear in tow, Sama seeks escape from his sorrow and crawls under his bed…only to find a magical portal to a strange place called Undertown. What is this dark new world? And will it help him save his dad? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 MISSING—KAMIKAKUSHI NO MONOGATARI VOLUME 1 GN Author: Gakuto Koda Art By: Rei Mutsuki Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Cruel and cold, Utsume is known as a distant loner. When he shows up to school one day with a girlfriend, his schoolmates are shocked! But it turns out that she is more than just a girlfriend—she may hold the key to the whereabouts of his brother, who disappeared under strange and frightening circumstances many years ago! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 3) $9.99 ST. LUNATIC HIGH SCHOOL (YORU NIMO MAKEZU!) VOLUME 1 GN Creator: MAJIKO! Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Forced to enter the prestigious St. Lunatic School, Niko Kanzaki discovers the haunting secret of the school in her demon filled night-classes! She learns differences between humans and demons, but the handsome and mysterious Ren shows her that the races share some things in common. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W (1 of 2) $9.99 AI-LAND CHRONICLES: BOOK OF THE SECOND REVOLUTION NOVEL Author: Sir Edwin See Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) The reclusive prophet Sir Edwin See delves deep into the past of Princess Ai’s birthplace to examine its legends and history. Once a beautiful place now ravaged by despair and destruction, Ai-Land slowly yields to Sir Edwin’s attempts to uncover the mysteries of its peaceful beginnings to its terrifying wars, and finally, Princess Ai’s triumphant return to save the world she loves. Includes 10 full-page illustrations by Misaho Kujiradou and a full-color poster. Novel, 225pgs, PC (1 of 5) $7.99 TRINITY BLOOD—REBORN ON THE MARS VOLUME 1: THE STAR OF SORROW NOVEL Author: Sunao Yoshida Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Product Synopsis: Pop Fiction launches its second Trinity Blood novel series—Reborn on Mars (R.O.M.) takes place after the events of Rage Against The Moons (R.A.M.). In these stories, Abel and his love interest, Estel, are caught up in the brutal war between the New Human Empire and the Vatican! Novel, 225pgs, PC (1 of 6) $7.99 CHIBI VAMPIRE VOLUME 5 GN Creator: Yuna Kagesaki Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Karin continues to come to terms with her feelings for Kenta, but her flirting will have to be put on hold for now. Her grandmother is in town, and she’s no silver-haired, cookie- baking matriarch. Elda Marker’s a hot-and-heavy vampire vixen with a distaste for everything human—except their blood. How can Karin possibly tell her about her new human almost-sorta-not-quite-boyfriend? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 10) $9.99 BIZENGHAST VOLUME 3 GN Creator: M. Alice LeGrow Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) In the third volume of Marty LeGrow’s bestselling Gothic thriller, Dinah and Vincent’s adventures continue as they try to solve the rest of the Mausoleum’s riddles. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 LOVELESS VOLUME 6 GN Creator: Yun Kouga Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Ritsuka’s mother holds Misaki captive. Meanwhile, Seimei is hiding out with a mysterious woman names Chaco and her bodyguard. Ritsuka must free himself to face Seimei—and Soubi is the only person capable of getting him there. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 7) $9.99 MUGEN SPIRAL VOLUME 2 GN Creator: Mizuho Kusanagi Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Unable to control his powers, Ouga’s Darkness begins to consume him. Yayoi can save him, but not before she falls ill herself! Furthermore, Hakuyo is dead set on killing Yayoi, and Ura is the only thing standing in his way. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 2) $9.99 TACTICS VOLUME 2 GN Author: Kazuko Higashiyama Art By: Sakura Kinoshita Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Haruka is unsure about his past. He fails to eat a demon boy even though that’s his purpose in life. Then, he questions his relationship with Kantarou. They befriend a priest in need of assistance. Maybe the priest can illuminate Haruka’s dark past? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 8) $9.99 LITTLE QUEEN VOLUME 3 GN Creator: Yeon-Joo Kim Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) The Queen of Light’s palace festivities have commenced! Sejuru and the queen candidates impatiently wait for the crowning ceremony, while Lucia and Yuri are getting leery of the possibility of June being crowned "Your Royal Higness." And who is that demon lurking in the shawdows? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 8) $9.99 MY CAT LOKI VOLUME 2 GN Creator: Bettina M. Kurkoski Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Weeks have passed and Ameya still feels lonely. Then Luci stumbles into his life, a “starving artist” with a strong relationship to her pet and slightly clumsy—just like her! Will Luci get between Ameya and Loki? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 3) $9.99 NOSATSU JUNKIE VOLUME 3 GN Creator: Ryoko Fukuyama Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Umi and Naka are invited to the grand opening gala for the first retail store of Knocks, Junk’s sister label. At the party, Naka clumsily spills juice on the infamous designer Hideto Suzuki. When you thought such an amateur move would be the death of a injured modeling career, it actually gets Umi into a high profile fashion show! Sell Sheet Keynote: SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 7) $9.99 SAVER VOLUME 4 GN Creator: Eun-Young Lee Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) The cave is crashing in, and Lena, Cid, Sean, the merchants, and "The Great One" are all trapped inside—but with the leadership of Lena’s male alter-ego, "Ley," they may have a chance to escape. And if they make it out alive, something more terrifying awaits them at Glasgow Castle. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 8) $9.99 SOMEDAY’S DREAMERS: SPELLBOUND VOLUME 3 GN Author: Norie Yamada Art By: Kumichi Yoshizuki Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Nami is having a horrible school year. Besides being caught up in typical school drama, she gets unusually sick and misses a week of school. As her soap opera drama continues, Nami’s dreams of seeing Ryuutaro shatter when Hideki interferes. Will Ryuutaro finally get it or will Nami’s tears continue to fall? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 5) $9.99 BEYOND THE BEYOND VOLUME 4 GN Creator: Yoshitomo Watanabe Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Futaba, Belbel, Kiara, and Virid continue their journey to find Kiara’s master. One day Kiara hears her master’s voice, which tells her he is trapped somewhere in Jipusamu, the White Country. He also tells Kiara to look for the "bird." Meanwhile, they meet Asshu, a servant of Virid’s older brother, who has come to take Virid to his brother so that they can decide whom should succeed the throne! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 4) $9.99 CLAMP NO KISEKI VOLUME 8 GN Creator: CLAMP Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) To honor the 15th anniversary of CLAMP, the world-famous manga collective, this ultimate collector’s edition features full-color pages, never-before-seen manga, and limited-edition collectible chess figures! This volume features an in-depth look at CLAMP’s smash hit, X. Bonus chess pieces include: Shiro Kamui(X) and two Mokona- Modoki pieces. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (8 of 12) $9.99 QUEEN’S KNIGHT, THE VOLUME 9 GN Creator: Kim Kang Won Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) The veil surrounding Queen Freyja’s curse upon Phantasma is being uncovered bit by bit. Ehren discovers that all he knows to be true regarding the eternal spring in Phantasma is not the complete truth. Meanwhile, Yuna is experiencing unusual rapid growth and no one knows who or what is causing it! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 17) $9.99 Sell Sheet Keynote: BLADE OF HEAVEN VOLUME 10 GN Author: Yong-Su Hwang Art By: Kyung-Il Yang Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Along with the start of the Hero Competition, the underhanded, devious plot of the Demon Majeh has been put into effect! Majeh has enticed the greedy appetites of some of the Continental Alliance Military members and Sachunsa must foil his plans, looking within and finding the lost memories of his past. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 15) $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 25 GN Creator: Mineko Ohkami Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) "Someday, I will ask you to take over in my place." So was the promise made with Zoma that day at Dragon Castle. Using Zoma’s body, which had become a bird, as a vessel, Rath finally awakens! The final battle between Rath and Nadil has begun! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (25 of 25) $9.99 UTOPIA’S AVENGER VOLUME 3 GN Creator: Oh Se-Kwon Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Gwibiyeonhwa is pummeling Gil-Dong into nothing and Danu is the only one strong enough to rescue Gil-Dong…but at what price? And will he make it to Yeonhwagyeong with Sanghui? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 4) $9.99 BLAME! VOLUME 9 GN Creator: Tsutomu Nihei Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) In the aftermath of an apocalyptic battle, Killy is on the brink of death. Cibo fusion with the Level 9 Safeguard unit has reduced her once-impressive intellect to that of a child. Can a now child-like Cibo find Killy while avoiding the merciless Silicon Creatures? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (9 of 10) $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 27 Creator: Shuichi Shigeno Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) An "accidental" oil slick has left K.T. with a car that can’t be fixed. Sliding into the driver’s seat of Kyoko’s car, K.T. is focused on drifting to victory. Meanwhile, Tak is battling a Lancer Evo, whose goons are set to unleash some road rage if Tak wins! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (27 of 32) $9.99 THREADS OF TIME VOLUME 10 Creator: Mi Young Noh Rating: T (Teen Age 13+) Once again in the command of men, Moon-Bin demonstrates deft leadership in driving away Mongol soldiers. However, his popularity is growing and one of the fleeing soldiers recognizes him. It isn’t long before Sali Tayi hears of the re-emergence of the man who has now become his most hated foe. And that hatred may doom any man who decides to follow the young, lonely, time-traveling hero. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (10 of 11) $9.99 BATTLE VIXENS VOLUME 12 GN Creator: Yuji Shiozaki Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Sonsaku Hakufu returns with a vengeance and takes her rightful place as head of Nanyo Academy. In order to draw out her inner and natural powers, Hakufu and Rikuson head up a mountain to meet the wise Chouko. He explains to Hakufu that her destiny is to defeat Sousou and attempts to teach her the legendary Water Dragon strike. Will it be enough to defeat Sousou in his new form? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (12 of 12) $9.99 GRENADIER VOLUME 4 GN Creator: Sousuke Kaise Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Rushuna and company finally can take a break after scaling Mount Nanbaba…until Mikan sneakingly wanders off to eat a rice ball and falls into a trap of three shadowy figures! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 7) $9.99 KAMIYADORI VOLUME 3 GN Creator: Kei Sanbe Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Clevort remembers caring for a young boy, Azoto, like a son. As fate would have it, Azoto is more than your average child! He is the "lost Completion," a near-perfect version of the kamiyadori. And since Clevort had liberated his host body, there is the possibility that Azoto’s "ghost body" may still be alive! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (3 of 5) $9.99 BOYS BE... VOLUME 14 GN Author: Masahiro Itabashi Art By: Hiroyuki Tamakoshi Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) The boys are back and there is gonna be trouble. What is a teenager to do when sexy photos aren’t so sexy? What happens when you have a crush on a porn star instead of the hot girl that has a crush on you? Who said high school hazing was all bad? Boys will be boys! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (14 of 20) $9.99 GENJU NO SEIZA VOLUME 4 GN Creator: Matsuri Akino Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Fuuto is back in action—on the heels of a murderer! While Fuuto is preoccupied with catching this animal-killing villain, Sohki is preparing to slaughter Fuuto! Fuuto versus Sohki—only one will live to tell the tale. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 13) $9.99 MITSUKAZU MIHARA: THE EMBALMER VOLUME 4 GN Creator: Mitsukazu Mihara Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Mitsukazu Mihara’s dramatically chilling look at the meaning of life, death, and the other side continues… Shinjyurou longs for many things. He longs for love, peace and acceptance. Forced to be an outsider, Shinjyurou must confront the tribulatiobs of life while living in a world of death. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (4 of 5) $9.99 YUBISAKI MILK TEA VOLUME 5 GN Creator: Tomochika Miyano Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Something always comes between two people in a budding romance. For Yoshinori, it happens to be Miki—his sister! As his feelings for Minamo grow, he plans a romantic birthday dinner for her. His chance to show Minamo his true feelings arises, and the only thing that can stop him now is an overzealous Miki! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 7) $9.99 FUMI YOSHINAGA’S: TRULY KINDLY GN Creator: Fumi Yoshinaga Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) A collection of short stories by the popular and critically acclaimed manga-ka Fumi Yoshinaga. From modern-day tales of romance in Seattle, to eerie stories from historical Japanese fantasy, there’s a little something for every BLU fan! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (1 of 1) $9.99 LOVE MODE VOLUME 6 GN Creator: Yuki Shimizu Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) A single moment can change one’s life forever. On one of Kiichi and Nayoa’s shopping sprees, two robbers take them hostage. Naoya ponders his superficial existence, while Reiji hears of the hostage situation and wonders if he will have a chance to confess his feelings to Naoya. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (6 of 11) $9.99 LOVE PISTOLS VOLUME 2 GN Creator: Tarako Kotobuki Rating: M (Mature Age 18+) Yonekuni and Shiro have this awkward tension whenever their eyes meet at school. Since Yonekuni cannot openly explain to Shiro why he feels uncomfortable whenever he’s around, he must coerce Kunimasa to reveal the truth. Is Shiro crocodile skin tough enough to handle the truth? SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (2 of 4) $9.99 SHOUT OUT LOUD! VOLUME 5 GN Creator: Satosumi Takaguchi Rating: OT (Older Teen Age 16+) Tenryu and Shino finally consummate their love! Nakaya must learn to be more accepting of his father’s new love life. He even visits Shino’s work studio for the first time in a long while, and is even being approached by Tsukamoto (the manager) to go into voice-acting himself! SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W (5 of 5) $9.99 TOO HIP GOTTAGO GRAPHICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A WAHOO MORRIS BOOK ONE TP by Craig A. Taillefer Indie rock band Wahoo Morris is ready to hit the road to rock 'n roll fame and glory, but the band's enigmatic new lead singer's dabbling in the occult threatens more than their carefully laid plans for success. A story of sex, beer, rock 'n roll, and a touch of magic. Collects issues #1-3, and Volume 2 #1. SC, 6x8, 96pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 TOOL PUBLICATIONS INTO THE DUST #1 by Jesse Rubenfeld Judy, a Kansas farm girl from the 1930s, finds herself flung through time to 1964 where she lands in the harsh realm of Hollywood. Accidentally slaughtering a well know actress upon her arrival, she lands face first in a plot for revenge, deceit, and murder. Judy traverses the desert land of the Southern U.S. on Route 66 in a custom Mustang convertible where she meets a cast of colorful and dangerous characters determined to keep her from getting back to Kansas. Loosely based on Grapes of Wrath, On the Road by Jack Kerouac, and The Wizard of Oz, this is the first chapter of a twelve part, bi- monthly mini-series, written, illustrated, and painted by Jesse Rubenfeld. 24pgs, FC SRP: $2.99 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS BLANKETS GN (NEW PRINTING) by Craig Thompson Wrapped in the landscape of a blustery Wisconsin winter, Blankets explores the sibling rivalry of two brothers growing up in the isolated country, and the budding romance of two coming-of-age lovers. A tale of security and discovery, of playfulness and tragedy, of a fall from grace and the origins of faith. (STAR19060) SC, 7x10, 592pgs, B&W SRP: $29.95 BLACK GHOST APPLE FACTORY by Jeremy Tinder Black Ghost Apple Factory is a collection of mini-comics by Jeremy Tinder. Gathered from 2004-2006, these comics range from touching and somber to downright silly. In the title comic, a little black ghost has his head in the clouds at work, fixating on a hook-up from the previous evening. Another comic ends with the author, Tinder, having his face eaten by a grizzly bear. This volume is tiny, but tightly-packed with stories that will touch your heart and make you realize you're not the only one out there that has these thoughts running through your head! (C: 0-1-2) 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 FROM HELL TP (NEW PRINTING) by Alan Moore & Eddie Campbell From Hell features the story of Jack the Ripper, the most infamous serial murderer of all time. Alan Moore names Dr. Gull as the villain and creates the most compelling and terrifying psychological study ever undertaken. Together with artist Eddie Campbell, all of the conspiracies and cover-ups are considered and bound together in this vortex of terror. The film based on the book — released by 20th Century Fox, starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham, and directed by The Hughes Brothers — has brought a bonanza of media attention to the book that is regarded as one of the most significant graphic novels ever published. A gripping, crime noir, modern masterpiece of historical fiction. (FEB042691) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 572pgs, B&W SRP: $35.00 THE INCREDIBLE CHANGE-BOTS GN by Jeffrey Brown Far away in space, there is a planet populated by machines able to change from robot form to vehicle form — the Incredible Change-Bots! Leaving their war torn planet, the Change-Bots arrive on Earth, where their battle continues, but at what cost? Part parody, part nostalgic tribute, part moral fable, with The Incredible Change-Bots Jeffrey Brown re-invents the shape changing robot genre into a heart stopping action comedy that's full of romance, half drama, and epic battles! The first Full-color graphic novel from Jeffrey Brown is an all-ages friendly (only one guy and some robots die) immersion into sci-fi fun! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 144pgs, FC SRP: $15.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JEFFERY BROWN'S FEEBLE ATTEMPTS #1 by Jeffrey Brown Collecting some favorite Jeffrey Brown anthology and mini-comic stories, Feeble Attempts is at turns comedic and meaningful. It's densely packed with autobiographical musings, political jabs, Jesus, superheroes, funny job stories, childhood goofiness, and ... okay, yes, even a little adolescent relationship drama. But only a little, we promise. Another essential addition to your comics library from one of today's funniest cartoonists! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 48pgs, B&W SRP: $5.00 STARS OF THE MONTH CRY YOURSELF TO SLEEP GN by Jeremy Tinder Cry Yourself to Sleep explores the disappointments of early adulthood by following the lives of three unique characters: Jim, a minimum wage rabbit struggling to pay his rent; Andy, an aspiring novelist dealing with rejection; and The Robot, a machine who just wants to be a better man. In this stellar debut graphic novel, Jeremy Tinder mixes sadness, sweetness, and humor to tell a quirky little story of pride swallowing, fake moustaches, car crashes, and friendship. (MAR063449) SC, 4x6, 88pgs, B&W SRP: $7.00 ESSEX COUNTY VOLUME 1: TALES FROM THE FARM TP by Jeff Lemire Xeric Award winning cartoonist Jeff Lemire (Lost Dogs) illustrates the tale of Lester, an orphaned 10-year-old who goes to live on his Uncle's farm. Their relationship grows increasingly strained and Lester befriends the town 's gas station owner, and damaged former hockey star, Jimmy Lebeuf. The two escape into a private fantasy world of superheroes, alien invaders, and good old-fashioned pond hockey. Tales from the Farm is the first volume in a trilogy of graphic novels set in a fictionalized version of Lemire's hometown of Essex County, Ontario. (JAN073894) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 SURROGATES VOLUME 1 TP by Robert Venditti & Brett Weldele This trade paperback collects all five issues of the critically acclaimed mini-series, and it's packed with never-before-seen sketches and artwork, as well as commentary from the creative team that brought this breakout story to the page. The year is 2054, and life has been reduced to a data feed. The fusing of virtual reality and cybernetics has ushered in the era of the personal surrogate, android substitutes that let users interact with the world without ever leaving their homes. It's a perfect world, and it's up to Detectives Harvey Greer and Pete Ford of the Metro Police Department to keep it that way! (MAY063435) SC, 7x10, 208pgs, FC SRP: $19.95 ********************************************************************** TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING COMICS INTROSPECTIVE VOLUME 1: PETER BAGGE SC TwoMorrows Publishing proudly presents a new book series that spotlights indy comics talent with an outside-the-box approach. Through a combination of original photography, multiple art gallery sections, and an introspective dialogue with each subject, Comics Introspective is unlike anything being published. Volume One features Peter Bagge, whose unique, expressive work runs the gamut from political (his strips for reason.com), to absurdist and satirical (the Batboy strip for Weekly World News), and dramatic (Apocalypse Nerd). From his Seattle studio, Bagge lets journalist Christopher Irving in on everything from just what was on his mind with his long-running Gen X comic Hate!, to what’s going on in his head as a political satirist. This debut volume features an assortment of artwork picked by Bagge himself, and is printed on deluxe glossy stock to maximize the impact of the art and photography — all working to make it as breakthrough as the innovator it covers. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, PC SRP: $16.95 MODERN MASTERS: IN THE STUDIO WITH MICHAEL GOLDEN DVD Michael Golden is one of the most influential comic book artists of our time. His work on Bucky O'Hare, Dr. Strange, Micronauts, and The 'Nam is the stuff of legend. Now the producers of the Modern Masters book series take you behind the scenes and into his studio for a look at the creation of Tunuki, his latest and most personal project to date. Take a journey into the creative mind of one of comics' greats-Michael Golden-and witness a modern master in action! This 90-minute DVD provides an exclusive look at the artist at work, as he discusses the processes he undertakes to create a new comics series. (C: 0-1-2) DVD, B&W SRP: $29.95 PANEL DISCUSSION NEW PTG TP by Various Panel Discussions is the combined knowledge of more than a dozen of the comic book industry’s top storytellers, covering all aspects of the design of comics, from pacing, story flow, and word balloon placement, to using color to convey emotion, spotting blacks, and how gutters between panels affect the story! The struggle to tell a comics story visually requires more than a cool-looking image; it takes years of experience and a thorough understanding of the art form’s visual vocabulary. If you’re serious about creating effective, innovative comics, or just enjoying them from the creator’s perspective, this in- depth guide is must-reading! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, B&W SRP: $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BLUE BEETLE COMPANION SC by Christopher Irving The Blue Beetle debuted in 1939, rivaling such icons as Superman and Batman for longevity in comics. Now with his resurrection in DC Comics’ hit Infinite Crisis series, Comic Book Artist magazine’s Christopher Irving decides to explore the history and uncover the secrets of the character. Follow his 60 + years of evolution, from the world of Fox Comics to an in-depth history of Charlton Comics, to the hall of today’s DC Comics. Plus, an in-depth look at the Blue Beetle radio show and Jack “King” Kirby’s Blue Beetle comic strip. Also, the first appearance of Blue Beetle from Mystery Men Comics #1! (DEC063946) (C: 0-1-2) SC, 8x11, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $16.95 ********************************************************************** UDON ENTERTAINMENT CORP OKAMI: THE OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS TP Okami is one of the newest Capcom action game boasting a very unique art style that is heavily inspired by Japanese watercolor painting. This guide will take you behind-the- scenes of the wonderful world of the amazing artwork that defines this beautiful video game! The 288 full-color pages are filled with concept sketches, character design drawings, location designs, and production notes from the creators, giving you the most in-depth look at the fantasy world of Okami! A truly inspiring book that is translated into English for the first time! SC, 288pgs, FC SRP: $39.99 STREET FIGHTER: SAKURA GANBARU VOLUME 1 GN by Masahiko Nakahira High School girl Sakura can never stop getting into battle with other Street Fighters! Going through challenges with other fighters, Sakura established herself as one of the most valuable players in the Street Fighter universe! Beautifully illustrated by popular manga artist Masahiko Nakahira (Anime: Sadamitsu the Destroyer), this series is also the introduction of the popular SF Alpha character, Karin, who is the archrival of Sakura! SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EXALTED VOLUME 1 TP by Various From the pages of White Wolf’s hit role-playing game comes a new fantasy comic that will shake creation! When a young boy named Kidale is anointed with the power of a reincarnated Solar Exalted, he becomes the catalyst for conflict and heroism in the glittering city of Chiaroscuro. In a world where incredibly powerful Exalts stride forth to remake Creation in their image, legends will be forged and sacrifices will be made. Exalted combines action fantasy and a manga flare for a new series that comic fans and gamers will love! SC, 184pgs, FC SRP: $19.99 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS EXCESS: THE ART OF MICHAEL GOLDEN (AND HOW HE DOES IT!) HC by Renee Witterstaetter & Michael Golden Artist/writer Michael Golden is one of the most respected creators in the comic-book industry, and he is the influence behind generations of artists. Golden’s unique, innovative work has been seen in Micronauts, The ‘Nam, and Dr. Strange, as well as almost every major character in comics. Excess, the first color hardcover retrospective of his work, features Golden’s own words as he discusses his art and technique in depth. For Golden, "excess" defines a mind that can form every fold and nuance of a character without being overwhelmed by the frenzy. Features an introduction by Todd Mcfarlane. Also available is the deluxe limited edition with slipcase and 16-page bonus art folio, signed by Golden. (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES REGULAR—HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $34.95 DELUXE SLIPCASED—HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 THE FAMOUS MONSTER MOVIE ART OF BASIL GOGOS HC (NEW PRINTING) by Kerry Gammill & J. David Spurlock The Famous Monster Movie Art of Basil Gogos is a celebration of the career of the acknowledged master of film monster portrait art. To many fans of classic horror movies, the name Basil Gogos is as familiar as that of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, or Vincent Price. Gogos' paintings are as iconic as his subjects. (C: 0-1-2) HC, 8x11, 160pgs, FC SRP: $39.95 HOW TO DRAW DYNAMIC COMIC BOOKS SC by Rich Buckler Among the few comics artists to be featured on a US Postage Stamp, Rich Buckler is one of the best-known comic-book artists — He's drawn groundbreaking runs on Fantastic Four, Avengers, Spectacular Spider-Man, X-Men, Teen Titans, and more. Even Stan Lee says, "From the time he drew his first assignments for Marvel Comics, I've been one of his biggest fans. There are few people better qualified to write a book on the subject than Rich Buckler!" Now, after more than thirty-five years in comic books, Buckler reveals the secrets of drawing the heroic figure, the language of storytelling, narrative technique, building a better page, and much more, in focused chapters that build the reader’s skills step by step. (C: 0-1-2) SC, 7x10, 128pgs, B&W SRP: $19.95 MYTHOS: THE FANTASY ART REALMS OF FRANK BRUNNER HC by J. David Spurlock & Frank Brunner Enter the fantasy world of Frank Brunner with classics and dozens of never-before-seen paintings and illustrations. Mythos: Fantasy Art Realms of Frank Brunner is a dazzling showcase of classic and brand-new art from this master of fantasy illustration. Top properties Conan, Man-Thing, Dr. Strange, Red Sonja, Howard the Duck, Elric, and many others are featured in this exciting collection, along with insightful commentary. Fans of animation, graphic novels, and fantasy art will be thrilled by the classic illustrations Brunner designed for Marvel Comics, Heavy Metal magazine, Disney, Dreamworks, and other top studios. Also available is the deluxe limited edition with slipcase and 16-page bonus art folio, signed by Brunner! (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES REGULAR—HC, 7x10, 128pgs, FC SRP: $34.95 LIMITED DELUXE SLIPCASED—HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $49.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STERANKO: THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA PRINT by Jim Steranko Heralded for his spectacular patriotic covers and action panoramas, Jim Steranko delivers the definitive image of the classic patriotic hero in The Spirit of America, a breathtaking vision celebrating the legend of comics' fighting Sentinel of Liberty. The painting has now been produced exclusively as a superb 18" x 24" limited edition print signed-and- numbered by the artist and reproduced on high-quality 100-pound archival matte paper stock. Celebrate the spirit of America and the memory of Captain America! REGULAR—print, FC SRP: $20.00 LIMITED S&N—print SRP: $40.00 VEROTIK O/A BLACK ANGEL VOLUME 1 TP REPRINT by J. Cassone & Dave Stevens Continuing Verotik's Golden Age reprint series, here is Black Angel from the 1940's! These stories would cost a collector a fortune on the back-issue market, if you can even find them! But this is here, all in one volume, and wrapped in a gorgeous Dave Stevens cover! SC, FC SRP: $9.95 O/A BLUE BOLT REPRINT TP by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon This edition reprints the Golden Age Blue Bolt stories for the first time ever! All nine stories are in full color and mark the first time Jack Kirby and Joe Simon collaborated. Forget how much the originals cost, just try finding them on the market. Includes all of the Green Lady's never-ending efforts to seduce the Blue Bolt in this out-of-this world intergalactic adventure. MATURE THEMES SC, FC SRP: $14.95 O/A HYPERREAL: THE ART OF MARTIN EMOND SC by Martin Emond What can we say about New Zealand artist Martin Emond? Martin Emond has gone from his humble beginings as an unknown comic artist to every artist's dream of producing CD/album cover art and sell-out gallery shows. Here in the first ever collection of his work. His fans will get to see many of his incredible paintings for the first time, minus all of the distracting logos and cover type. Plus, many never before seen images from Emond’s personal collection! MATURE THEMES SC, 9x12, FC SRP: $24.95 O/A PHANTOM LADY TP by Matt Baker & Adam Hughes This collection of Phantom Lady stories would cost you nearly $5,000 on the Golden Age back-issue market. Verotik is offering this full-color square bound volume, including three new pieces of Adam Hughes art. Cover by Adam Hughes. SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $9.95 VERTICAL INC ARANZI MACHINE GUN VOLUME 2 TP by Aranzi Aronzo Picking up on the more hard-edged possibilities of all that is "cute," Aranzi Machine Gun is all about the hip chick who is as happy to admit to enjoying a good day with her sewing kit and a box of buttons and fabrics as she is going to a rock concert! (C: 0-1-2) SC, 5x7, 72pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VERY DYNAMIC COMICS BOOKS WITH PICTURES #6 by Sina Grace & Kyle Baker Final Issue! Everybody dies! Kyle Baker (Plastic Man, Nat Turner) provides a stupendous variant cover. 32pgs, B&W (6 of 6) SRP: $2.95 VIPER COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH DEAD @ 17 VOLUME 1 TP SPECIAL EDITION by Josh Howard Meet best friends Nara and Hazy as they face life,death, zombies, and demons in the story that started it all. In this special edition, get an inside look into the creation of the series with a special page by page commentary by creator Josh Howard, along with new pin- ups, sketches, and other bonus material, plus an introduction by Javier Grillo-Marxuach. A must have for serious fans and new readers who don't want to be left out! Dead @ 17 was recently showcased in Wizard Magazine as a indie series not to miss. Find out why Wizard considers Howard one of the biggest indie icons of 2007! (OCT053329) MATURE THEMES SC, 6x9, 112pgs, FC SRP: $14.95 ********************************************************************** LOST BOOKS OF EVE #1 (2ND PRINTING) by Josh Howard The Garden of Eden was a place of perfect peace and tranquility. That is, until its keeper, Adam, went missing. Now, his newly created wife, Eve, must venture outside the safety of the Garden for the first time to go in search of her husband, all the while battling monsters, beast men, wizards, demons and even the gods themselves. The first printing of this biblically cool Josh Howard series sold out in no time, so Viper Comics has fired up the printing presses once more and is offering the 2nd printing of this critically acclaimed new series! Lost Books of Eve was recently showcased in Wizard Magazine as a indie series not to miss. Find out why Wizard considers Howard one of the biggest indie icons of 2007 here! 32pgs, FC SRP: $3.25 THE MIDDLEMAN VOLUME 3 TP by Javier Grillo-Marxuach & Les McClaine The Middleman and Wendy return in an all-new adventure that redefines “shocking destiny” — and nothing will be the same after the uncompromising finale! Including a dizzying alternate ending, a stunning sketch gallery, and a twisting collection of fan art, this volume will change The Middleman forever! SC, 5.5x8.5, 112pgs, B&W SRP: $9.95 VIRGIN COMICS VIRGIN COMICS PRESENTS—RAMA: THE WARRIOR PRINCE COLLECTOR’S EDITION STATUE Own a part of history with Virgin Comics’ first-ever statue from its Premiere Line. “Rama: The Warrior Prince” is based on an original painting by legendary artist, Alex Ross, and sculpted by Mark Newman. Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, this 11.5” tall statue goes on sale first to comic shops. A timeless Indian epic has been recreated with daring new vision by Virgin Comics as the expolsive comic series, Ramayan 3392 A.D. which The Times of India calls “India’s answer to the Lord of the Rings.” A mythic hero, Rama has descended after 2000 years to battle his nemesis Ravan in the ultimate battle between good and evil. “The Ramayana” is a story that laid the foundations of a nation where a billion people celebrate the triumph of Prince Rama every year. Rama’s journey is one of bravery, loyaltiy and destiny. He defines this legend and will be a symbolic and elegant addition to a connoisseur’s finest collection. Be sure to get your statue that will be sought after by collectors worldwide. Statue SRP: $149.99 GUY RITCHIE’S GAMEKEEPER #4 Created by: Guy Ritchie Written by Andy Diggle; Art and Cover: Mukesh Singh, Alternate Cover by John Cassaday As Brock begins to piece together the mystery behind the death of Jonah Morgan, his own mysterious background is brought further to light. And now he is out of his element on the streets of Amsterdam, and has to put this new, urban environment into his own language of the wild in order to survive. Yet, as he closes in on his prey—the shadowy figure seemingly at the center of his quest—even his animalistic intuition can't prepare him for the harshest twist yet in this electrically charged tale. MATURE THEMES FC, 32pgs $2.99 SNAKE WOMAN: TALE OF THE SNAKE CHARMER #2 Created by Shekhar Kapur Written by: Zeb Wells Art by: Vivek Shinde Cover by: Michael Gaydos Jessica completes her journey east and comes face to face with the Kabini Temple... the birthplace of the rage that has taken over her life. Are the current denizens of Kabini her enemy, or could they know the secret of the Snake Charmer... the secret that may possibly set Jessica free? MATURE THEMES FC, 32pgs $2.99 NICOLAS CAGE & WESTON CAGE’S VOODOO CHILD #1 Created by: Nicolas Cage and Weston Cage Written by: Mike Carey Art by: Dean Hyrapiet Cover by: Ben Templesmith Variant Cover by: Dean Hyrapiet NEW SERIES!!! In 1860, the plantation of Mason Moore—a known Unionist sympathizer—is burned to the ground by secessionists. In the battle, Moore’s illegitimate son is killed, but as he gasps his last breaths, a voodoo bokor places a spell upon the dying boy. Flash forward to 2005: four months after the worst natural disaster in its history, New Orleans is gripped by fear as young girls start to disappear from its streets while a brutal gang war rages. When Detective Robert Julien starts to investigate, he finds that there's something else out in the shadows: something that's neither dead nor alive. An Enigma. Is He a possible ally or the darkest nightmare of all? MATURE THEMES FC, 32pgs $2.99 DEEPAK CHOPRA & SHEKHAR KAPUR PRESENT: RAMAYAN 3392 A.D. RELOADED #2 Created by : Deepak Chopra and Shekhar Kapur Written by Shamik Dasgupta, Art & Cover by Jeevan J. Kang Variant Cover by Jim Starlin The epic adventure continues as the heroes Rama, Lakshman and Seeta are lost in the perilous outlands, searching for a haven. They find Panchvati, a city teeming with thieves, cutthroats, brigands and beggars. Will they find a new life in this land, or have they gone from one danger to an even greater one? Follow their adventure as produced by a new creative team under the guidance of comic impresario Ron Marz. Plus, a backup story by Ron Marz and comics legend Jim Starlin! FC, 32pgs $2.99 THE SADHU: THE SILENT ONES #2 Written by : Saurav Mohapatra Art by : Manikandan Cover by : Jeff Spokes James Jensen, the British solider who became an Eastern mystic, continues his journey, venturing beyond the limits of the physical world and into Limbo. There he encounters another traveler like himself, someone whose saga has been told only in legends. But Jensen finds that legends are not always true. MATURE THEMES FC, 32pgs $2.99 DEEPAK CHOPRA PRESENTS—INDIA AUTHENTIC #3: INDRA Created by: Deepak Chopra Written by : Saurav Mohapatra Art : Virgin Cover by : Virgin “I am INDRA, the son of Dyaus. I am THUNDER! I am the King of Gods! Those that have stood before me have either become friends or have been crushed by my Vajra. Like Virithra, the serpent demon that held the waters of a young world hostage, and who could not be killed by any metal, or wood, or stone. I decimated him with my Vajra, crafted from the bones of the sage Dadhichi. “I am the ruler of Svarga (Heaven), master of the nubile Apsaras (nymphs), the lord of Soma ,the sweet wine of Ambrosia, and the tamer of Airavaat, the four tusked elephant of lore. I invite you to come see for yourself the might of Indra and the splendor of Amarvati Prime, the city of Gods.” FC, 32pgs $2.99 JOHN WOO’S SEVEN BROTHERS—LIMITED EDITION HC Created by John Woo. Written by: Garth Ennis, Art by Jeevan Kang, Cover by: Yoshitaka Amano The first graphic novel from superstar action film director John Woo (Face/Off, Mission Impossible: 2). Written by best-selling graphic novel author Garth Ennis. Six hundred years ago long, before history’s great explorers stole the credit for their feats, mighty Chinese treasure fleets set sail to reach every continent. These voyages of discovery left behind an evil legacy and a plot by a powerful Chinese sorcerer to dominate the world. Our story begins in modern day Los Angeles where an ancient Chinese prophecy must be fulfilled. Seven men with nothing in common but their destinies must face the Son of Hell to save the world. Limited to 2500 copies worldwide HC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $29.99 DEEPAK CHOPRA PRESENTS: THE SADHU VOL. 1 TP Written by Gotham Chopra and Ashok Banker Art by Jeevan Kang and R. Manikandan Cover by Jeevan Kang Sadhus do not know love or hate, desire or fear. They are detached from all emotional ties, devoting themselves to a spiritual journey said to unleash unimaginable powers. It is this ancient tradition that James Jenson is fated to tread but he must first tackle his biggest obstacle yet – himself. When James Jenson, a down-on-his-luck Englishman, is recruited into her majesty Queen Victoria's army and posted with his family in Colonial India, he takes the first step towards meeting his destiny. But a tragic twist of fate sends James on a journey that will force him to choose between spiritual awakening and human instinct, guiding him from a simple soldier to a spiritual warrior. Between oath and instinct there is THE SADHU. SC, 7x10, 192pgs, FC $14.99 RAMAYAN 3392A.D. VOL. 1 TP Created by : Deepak Chopra and Shekhar Kapur Written by Shamik Dasgupta, Art by Abhishek Singh Cover by Alex Ross The greatest myth in Indian history comes to life in Ramayan 3392 A.D. Let this timeless tale of adventure, mystery, honor and betrayal invigorate your senses, as India’s most innovative story-tellers, Shekhar Kapur and Deepak Chopra, recreate an ancient epic of legendary proportions. Enter a post-apocalyptic world where the last of humanity struggles to fight against the evil hordes of Nark, a dark continent lead by the monstrous Ravan. Honorable, but inexperienced brothers Princes Rama and Lakshman are duty-bound to take command of the seemingly dormant outpost of Ayodhya. They soon realize no place in the world is safe from Ravan’s iron grip and must become warriors to defend their people to the death. In a time when what’s left world is enshrouded in darkness, these brothers are mankind’s last beacons of hope… SC, 7x10, 200pgs, FC $14.99 DAVE STEWART’S WALK-IN VOL. 1 TP Created by Dave Stewart Written by Jeff Parker Art by Ashish Padlekar Cover by Ashish Padlekar and Jeff Parker. Do you experience missing time? Predict strangers' dreams? Do twins seem to follow you wherever you go? And do you sometimes see cephalopods attached to other people without their knowledge? Don't worry, you're not going mad…yet. You're simply a WALK-IN. Ian Dormouse is losing time - literally. He wakes up in cities across the world, and has no recollection of how he got there or what occurred in the preceding weeks and months. Awaking from one of these blackouts, Ian finds himself in Moscow and stumbles into the burlesque club Déjà Vu, bluffing his way into a job as a dream interpreter. It wasn’t all bull, Ian actually does have visions – octopuses on people’s shoulders, auras emanating around strangers, to name a few. Ian doesn’t know it yet, but he has some crazy mental abilities and it’s about to make life a whole lot weirder… SC, 7x10, 144pgs, FC $14.99 VISIBLE LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT ARKADIAN: NO WITNESS ONE-SHOT by Stephen L. Antczak Arkadian is an assassin sent to kill a young woman with "no witnesses," but after he does there's a witness. Arkadian kills him, but then there's another witness. Arkadian kills her... and another witness arises! Arkadian chases each witness down and dispatches with them, unaware that the witnesses are not what they appear to be, and that he is being used as a tool in a strange twist of fate. MATURE THEMES 32pgs, B&W SRP: $2.99 HERC BROWN #0 by Stephen L. Antczak & Wes Craig When Herc Brown learns that he is actually the son of Zeus, all hell breaks loose with tragic consequences. Now, Herc must prove himself worthy of the power of Hercules! 16pgs, FC SRP: $0.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEOWULF: THE LEGEND GN SPECIAL CONVENTION EDITION by Stephen L. Antczak & Andy Lee To satisfy the blood oath of his father, Beowulf travels from his home to Denmark to fight Grendel, the inhuman monster that has been plaguing the Danes. Adding a dose of political intrigue and romance to this classic tale enhances the thrills and drama, giving it depth as of yet unseen in any other adaptation. The art by fan-fave Andy Lee is both ethereal and sinister, like the ashes of ancient fires igniting the legend of Beowulf anew. SC, 132pgs, B&W SRP: $14.99 VIZ MEDIA LLC SHOJO BEAT SEP. 2007 VOLUME 3 #9 VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 300pgs, PC SRP: $5.99 SHONEN JUMP SEP. 2007 #57 The world's most popular manga! One of the world's biggest comics, containing the original manga versions of some of the most popular anime ever made! Each issue includes tons of full-color information about toys, TCGs, CCGs, video games, and anime, plus amazing manga stories! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 368pgs, PC SRP: $4.99 BLEACH VOLUME 20 TP by Tite Kubo The shocking truth behind the collapse of the Soul Society is finally revealed! The magnitude of the conspiracy is far-reaching, and the perpetrators wield staggering power. Is this the end of the Soul Society? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 232pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 DRAGON DRIVE VOLUME 3 TP by Ken-ichi Sakura Reiji and friends are off to a big city hosting a major tournament. Not long after they arrive they notice Chibi is missing. After hearing of a white dragon being spotted at the port, Reiji runs straight there, only to find Chibi being used as bait. He tries to save his dragon, but finds himself pitted against the heirs of the powerful house of Darius Alga Winright! Can Reiji free Chibi? Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 HIKARU NO GO VOLUME 10 TP by Yumi Hotta & Takeshi Obata The main round of the pro test has begun. Everyone's feeling the pressure — no one more so than Hikaru's friend Isumi — who has failed the test twice before! Fighting off his feelings of self-doubt, Isumi faces his next opponent, who turns out to be Hikaru. But a careless mistake lands the pair in an awkward position! Rating: A (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 HOSHIN ENGI VOLUME 2 TP by Ryu Fujisaki Taikobo continues to look for survivors and to hunt down Dakki, the Sennin who murdered his family. But as he delves deeper into the Hoshin Project, he learns how little he really knows about his mission. What is his true destiny? He may find out sooner than he thinks! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ONE-PIECE VOLUME 15 TP by Eiichiro Oda Nami's sick! Now the Merry Go is without her navigator. Luffy and crew have one choice: find land and hopefully a doctor. They stumble upon Drum Island where it is eternally winter, but upon arriving they find out the island has only one doctor — and she's a witch! With Nami's life on the line, Luffy sets out through the snow-laden fields to find this doctor, witch or not! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 YU-GI-OH! DUELIST VOLUME 22 TP by Kazuki Takahashi Three thousand years ago, an ancient Egyptian carving predicted the final battle between Yugi and Kaiba... and now that day has finally come! The heavens shake as the archrivals unleash the ultimate gods of collectible card games — Slifer the Sky Dragon and the God of the Obelisk! But will the duel be decided in the present, or will the force of the gods smash through time itself? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.95 BUSO RENKIN VOLUME 7 TP by Nobuhiro Watsuki Kazuki's black kakugane will soon advance to the point where it begins draining life from others around him. Teaming up with his partner Tokiko, Kazuki leaves on a mission to find out more about the black kakugane in hopes of keeping this from happening. Meanwhile they encounter an elite group of Alchemist Warriors that have been assigned to hunt them down and kill them! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 CLAYMORE VOLUME 9 TP by Norihiro Yagi Clare and her fellow Claymores Galatea and Jean must battle the Awakened Beings that are holding them captive. In the process, they find their captors' true motive: by torturing the warriors, they want to force them to awaken, and join them in a gathering of Yoma. Will Clare and her comrades be able to defeat the Awakened Beings without becoming one themselves? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 200pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 D GRAY MAN VOLUME 6 GN by Hoshino Katsura A horde of akuma is closing in on Allen, but instead of attacking him they mysteriously head right for another exorcist — Suman Dark! His tragic story and the secret of his unique Innocence are revealed, but in the process Suman's life is threatened. Allen tries his best to save his comrade by putting himself in grave danger! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 EYESHIELD 21 VOLUME 15 TP by Riichiro Inagaki & Yusuke Murata The Devil Bats' game against the Poseidons comes to its nail-biting conclusion, a foot from the Poseidons' goal line and with only two seconds left in the game. Later, a new player shows up on the scene — Sena's childhood friend Riku, a Seibu Wild Gunman who's looking to become Sena's greatest rival! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE VOLUME 8 TP by Hirohiko Araki At last, Jotaro and his companions have made it to Egypt! Now only a journey down the Nile stands between them and their adversary… and nine new Stand users — the Great Gods of Egypt, who serve Dio with blind fanaticism. Gruesome death waits beneath the desert sands, and to stand a chance, the heroes must tame a new ally, a vicious brute whose Tarot Card is "The Fool"! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 208pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 PRETTY FACE VOLUME 1 TP by Yasuhiro Kano When his school bus crashes, teenage karate star Rando is sent into a coma. A year later he wakes up to find that his disfigured face has been reconstructed in the image of his secret crush, Rina! Abandoned by his friends and parents, the all-new Rando is mistaken for his would-be girlfriend's long-lost twin sister and adopted into her family. Can he put aside his feelings and be a good "big sister" to Rina… when he's still a teenage boy from the waist down? Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 216pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 STARS OF THE MONTH REBORN GN'S by Akira Amano Volume 1: When fedora-wearing, gun-toting toddler Reborn arrives and says he's come to groom Tsuna for his future as boss of an Italian organized crime family, Tsuna is more than a little skeptical. But Reborn may have the "magic bullet" necessary to turn Tsuna's life around! Volume 2: Reborn has set his sights on a new recruit for the Vongola Famiglia and prepares a rigorous initiation rite. But when deadly beauty Bianchi fixes Reborn in her romantic crosshairs and swears to kill anyone who stands in the way of their impending romance, it's Tsuna whose life is in danger! Rating: T+ NOTE: Available worldwide. VOL. 1 (JUL063523)—SC, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 VOL. 2 (OCT063773)—SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $7.99 ********************************************************************** BASARA VOLUME 24 TP by Yumi Tamura As the war for Japan rages on, the battle reaches the Royal Castle. Sarasa penetrates the castle's defenses to confront Asagi. Shuri, wounded and crippled, pursues Sarasa even though the chase may kill him. Ageha descends into a labyrinth beneath the castle to stop a deadly mechanism designed to destroy them all. And King Ukon, now a pathetic, desperate shell of a ruler, awaits Tatara's arrival! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOLUME 25 TP by Yoko Kamio Tsukushi has an on-and-off romantic entanglement with a hothead named Tsukusa, and has a sketchy relationship with his even more hotheaded mother named Kaede. Kaede has hired a near sociopath to woo Tsukushi and destroy her son's relationship with Tsukushi once and for all. Will Tsukushi fall for this? Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 184pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 HANA KIMI VOLUME 19 GN by Hisaya Nakajo This is what it's all been building up to! Shin, Izumi, and Kagurazuka compete against one another in the high jump! Then, Sekime gets his own moment in the spotlight when his classmates see him with a strange girl. But if we're talking "strange," she doesn't even compare to the woman who comes onto campus and sweeps an embarrassed Nakatsu off his feet — Nakatsu's mother! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $9.99 ABSOLUTE BOYFRIEND VOLUME 4 GN by Yuu Watase While out on a date with Night, Riiko meets a boy who looks like her first crush from elementary school, Toshiki Murakami. Even though she's with Night, Toshiki seizes the opportunity to steal a kiss from Riiko! Rating: T+ (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 CRIMSON HERO VOLUME 6 TP by Mitsuba Takanashi Keisuke, jealous of Nobara's crush on his teammate Yushin, finds it hard to concentrate on volleyball, and both boys end up benched during a game. Now their coach has ordered Nobara to stay away from both of them! Rating: T (C: 1-0-0) NOTE: Available worldwide. SC, 5x7, 192pgs, B&W SRP: $8.99 GODCHILD VOLUME 6 TP by Kaori Yuki Cain stumbles on a secret that will change his life forever. It's not only the Hargreave